Township Election Yields Town Clerk and Cemetery Sextons
At the township election on Tuesday Joe Wilt was elected Town Clerk defeating Henry Strauch by 36 votes. Joe Melendy won Assessor without opposition. Lew Kness was reappointed sexton of the Dunshee cemetery and John J Carroll of Argo won the Argo cemetery sexton post over Floyd Carpenter by 34 to 36.
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Joe Wilt
Henry Strauch
Joe Melendy
Lew. Kness
Dunshee
John J Carroll
Argo
Floyd Carpenter
Sexton
Perfect Spellers at Thomson Consolidated School
A list of contestants including Carl Melugin Eva Hook Bruce Groharing Paul Mel endy Irene Schick Lida Geerts Mary Sheridan Harriett Smith Inez Balk Fern Holman Syl valena Bolhous Gerald Dieph ous Gerlad Brown Evelyn Kauffman Robert Lewis Stanley Fuller Ruth Bennett join peers at Thomson Consolidated School and York Center in a spelling event.
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Thomson Consolidated School
Carl Melugin
Eva Hook
Bruce Groharing
Paul Melendy
Irene Schick
Lida Geerts
Mary Sheridan
Harriett Smith
Inez Balk
Fern Holman
Sylvalena Bolhous
Gerald Diephous
Gerlad Brown
Evelyn Kauffman
Robert Lewis
Stanley Fuller
Ruth Bennett
York Center
Grace Seim
Neema Blair
Dorothy Blair
Helen Kness
Claude Wiebenga
Elmer Hook
James Wielenga
Precinct Committeeman Candidate Bayard Lewis Seeks Primary Vote
Thomson and Harn Road area residents are urged to back Bayard R. Lewis in the April 13 primary for Precinct Committeeman. He announces candidacy and pledges to protect Thomson's interests. Mrs. Ralph Olds and children visited Chas. Jenkins' family in Lyons on Sunday.
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Thomson
Harn Road
B. R. Lewis
Ralph Olds
Lyons
Chas. Jenkins
Notable Local Figures Listed in School Board Meeting
W J Emerson EB A Ray M H Eakle H B Kauffman T F Healy F J Tilton R M Brand John B Hayes appear as attendees or appointees in a recent school board session. Names indicate a mix of administrators and trustees.
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W. J. Emerson
EB. A. Ray
M. H. Eakle _ H. B. Kauffman
T. F. Healy
F. J. Tilton
R. M. Brand John B. Hayes
Rev Carpenter Leads Revival at Central Christian Church
Rev C C Carpenter pastor of Peoria’s Central Christian church is in town guiding revival services at the Christian church and will dedicate the new structure Sunday afternoon The week features daily services with a Saturday sermon by his son Norman Four Sunday gatherings include a 9 45 Men’s Bible School 11 am Communion 2 15 pm Dedicatory Service and 8 pm evening service An offering will go toward the building fund No collections will be taken at nightly services The program also features music from a 30 voice choir an orchestra and booster choir Weekend plans invite all to attend with no personal solicitation expected
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C. C. Carpenter
Central Christian Church
Peoria
Christian Church
The
Norman
Carpenter
Men’s Bible School
Rev. Carpenter
W. A. Adams
County Primaries urged for Tuesday April thirteenth vote
The notice urges residents to participate in the essential county officer election with the Primaries on Tuesday April 13. The message is signed by Vernen S Todd and stresses voting in the local contest.
Coleman Miles Worthy Candidate for County Treasurer
The Mirror Democrat endorses Coleman Miles of Mt Carroll for county treasurer. Miles, already serving a second mayoral term, is praised for competence, financial handling, and trustworthiness to manage public funds without fault. The editorial urges every voter to support Miles, promising safe hands and appreciation for aid.
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Coleman Miles
Mr. Carroll
Miles
Myers
Mirror- Democrat
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County
Mr. Miles
Ofice
Carroll
Rush Carroll Seeks Re election as Central Committeeman from York
York Township farmer Rush W. Carroll announces his candidacy for re election as Central Committeeman in the Republican primary on April 13. He notes a term of service, aims to curb graft, and asks York voters to write his name last on the ballot and to support him alongside other choices.
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Rush Carroll
Central Committeman
York
Rush W. Carroll
Central
Rush
John Acker Supports Original Route 80 Plan
A local report claims John Acker backs Route 80 along the bluffs, but he denies this, saying he favors the road over the Sand ridge. Dyson, a sheriff candidate, asks York Township residents for continued support and pledges to provide the best service if nominated. He thanks Thomson and nearby voters for their campaign interest.
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John Acker
Bluffs
John
Mr. Acker
Sandridge
York Township
Thomson
Geo. W. Dyson
Hon J C McKenzie Endorses W R Johnson For Re nomination
Letter from John C McKenzie of Elizabeth Illinois endorses Congressman William R Johnson for re nomination. He argues Johnson deserves another term citing past service and warns against short two year terms, urging voters to back Johnson for another term in Congress.
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J.C. McKenzie
WM. R. Johnson
William R. Johnson
W. R. Johnson
Elizabeth
Illinois
Capitol
Congress
Washington
John C. McKenzie
Joyce Weeks Letter to Rochelle Legion Supports Congress Candidate
Joyce B Weeks World War veteran writes to Rochelle Post 403 urging support for William Johnson in the April 13 primaries. She credits Johnson with expediting her disability claim during WWI service and notes prompt payments and benefits including War Risk insurance. A similar letter was sent to the Women’s Auxiliary. Lost a 30x31 Royal Cord fire between Thomson and Argo reported by Raymond Carroll.
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Americanegion
Rochelle
Illinois
William 8. Johnson
Freeport
Congress
Johnson
Ian
Joyce B. Weeks
Weeks
Woman's Auxiliary American Legion
Rochelle Post No
Rochelle, Ilinois
Thomson
Argo
Raymond Carroll
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Helen Turnbaugh
Slyvia Griswold
Laura Ashpole
Gladys Appel
Julius Medanblink
Forrest Eslinger
Edward Newendyke
Harry Appel
Argo-Fa
Mary L. Janiga
Mildred Frank
Daniel Sack
Esther Schmaling
Clyde Carpenter
Ruth Sack
Dorothy Guinther
Esther Frank
Wayne Williams
Russell Carpente
Orville Riehl
Paul Carpenter
Alice Switzer
Gail Turney
Velma Johnson
Curtis Stores
Blanche Turney
Alta Robertson
Ideal School
Louisa M. Daehler
Donald Wilt
Florence Senneff
Leota Stickell
Fay Geary
Keith Wilkinson
Lavon Senneff
Vernetta Schwarz
Verna Oakley
Sara Mae Green
Raymond Senneff
Hattie Schwarz
Lucille Stickell
Bayard R. Lewis
Crowell
Crowell Okehs Lowden
H. Lee Allen
Wooding
B. Jones
Sidney J. Hess
N. Dodson
John E. Cross
Sapt
M. V. Peterman
Rice Andere C
Glen Andrew
John Eckerd
Francis W. Burchell
Robt
I. Racken
Lillie Shelley
Ogle County
BAR Association
Solon W. Crowell
Ogle County Bar
Ogle County Bar Association
Henry A. Smith
F. W. Burchell
Dr. C. Leyster
Frank Wertz
Fred A. Wirick
Geo. D. O'Brien
R. L. Bracken
Fredrick
Vernen
S. Todd
Chadwick Community Theatre
Cecil B. Carpenter
Central Christian Church of
Bible School
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