Patsy Montana to Perform at Thomson Melon Day
Patsy Montana America's No. 1 Cowgirl will replace Beaver Valley Sweethearts on Thomson Melon Day program September 9 in Thomson Melon. she rose from amateur contests to radio, film, and recording stardom with over 5000 appearances and the famous song I Wanna Be a Cowboy's Sweetheart.
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Patsy Montana
Radio and Recording Fame
Beaver Valley
Westlake Theater
Los Angeles
California
Patsy
ASCAP
United States
Canada
Buck Lake Ranch
Angola
Indiana
Paul Rose
Beverly
Judy
Radio
America
Chicago Man Charged With Reckless Driving
Edwin C. Scarbaugh 32 of Chicago was charged with reckless driving after his car left Highway 64 and struck a utility pole at Hartmans Corner near Mt Carroll. Estimated damage to a 1960 Cadillac was $1400. WED IN IOWA Mary Glennis Carroll Williston to Philip Allan Williston Aug 22 at St Peters Church Montrose IA. They will reside in Waterloo IA. Both employed in Nat City.
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Chicago
Edwin C. Scarbaugh
Carroll County
Highway 64
Hartman’s Corner
Mt. Carroll
Iowa
Carroll
Cameron Thomson
Smiths and Dotys Visit Davenport Grain Valley Families
Chadwick news notes Sunday visits as Mr and Mrs Robert Smith and family of Davenport Iowa visited Mr and Mrs Ed Brown. Mr and Mrs John Doty and sons returned Monday night from a several days stay with Mr and Mrs Robert Doty at Grain Valley Missouri.
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Robert Smith
Davenport
Ed Brown
John Doty
Robert Doty
Grain Valley
Smith Dyson wedding in First Methodist church
Savanna Miss Irene Smith daughter of Mrs. Oscar Smith Mt Carroll and Alfred Dyson son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Dyson Chestnut Park married August 21 at 1 30 p m in the First Methodist church The Rev Ernest C Carder officiated Maid of honor was Miss Helen Peterson Best man Bennie Dyson The newlyweds plan to live in Preston Iowa He works in Maquoketa Iowa Guest this week Jake Maring of Neenah Wisconsin at the Neal Maring home
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Preston
Maquoketa
Jake Maring
Neenah, Wis
Neal Maring
Eugene Wood 77 Dies at Mount Carroll August 25
Eugene Wood 77 died at 4 a m Thursday August 25 in his home two miles northwest of Mt Carroll Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery Funeral service was at 2 p m Saturday at Frank Funeral Home Mt Carroll with Rev James Green First Baptist Church officiating He was born April 18 1883 in Mt Carroll married Mary Keller March 1 1916 He farmed locally until retirement Survived by wife a son Kenneth of Mt Carroll and sisters Mrs Clarence Fulrath Clinton Ia and Mrs Naaman Diehl Lanark
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Mt. Carroll
Eugene Wood
Frank
James Green
First Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. Wood
Mt. Carrol
Lyman and
Marcha Wicks Wood
Mary Keller
Kenneth
Clarence Fulrath
Clinton
Naaman Diehl
Lanark
Enrollment Up as Shimer College Expands in Mt Carroll
Shimer College in Mt Carroll reports 225 students this fall, 47 more than last year and 100 more than two years ago. Dean David Weiser says two new instructors are hired for a total faculty of 21. Classes start September 21 with orientation for freshmen September 18, and a formal convocation October 8 at Metcalf Hall.
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Mt. Carroll
Shimer College
David Weiser
Metcalf
Marines Now Accept Men With One Dependent
Marine Corps recruiter S. Sgt. Leroy Caughey says the service will accept single men or married men with one dependent after thorough screening. This marks the first time in years the Marines have welcomed applicants with dependents. Interested individuals may contact S. Sgt. Caughey at the Red Cross building in Clinton, Iowa, or call Chapel 2-1214.
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Marine Corps
S. Sgt
Leroy Caughey
S. Sgt. Caughey
Red Cross
Clinton
Call Chapel
Clinton, Ia
Smashes Utility Pole Driver Draws $100 Fine
Robert Uphoff, 21, Savanna, received a $100 fine and costs in Savanna police magistrate court on a reckless driving charge after a 1960 Corvair he drove struck a utility pole at the Routes 80 and 64 Y intersection Sunday night. The car was a total loss, but electrical power remained intact though telephone lines were damaged.
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Robert Uphoff
Savanna
Uphoff
Candidate withdraws from county judge race in Illinois
A candidate thanks voters from both parties for urging a run on the Democratic ticket then withdraws from the race. He notes that remaining would require giving up his law practice, as a county judge cannot practice law in Illinois.
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Illinois
Winners in Beef Production at 4-H Roundup
The Carroll County 4-H Roundup honored top beef production winners across three divisions on August 25. In Average Net Profit, Richard Noser and Dennis Stoner led, followed by Duane Stoner, Leslie Guenzler, and Juanita Adolph. In Average Rate of Gain, Dennis Stoner again topped, with Duane Stoner, Darrell Stoner, Richard Noser, and Leslie Guenzler rounding out the top five. In Average Cost of Gain, Juanita Adolph and Marcia Tripp tied for first, with Larry Adolph, Marcia Tripp, and Ron Kurth also placing. The project, sponsored by the Carroll County Livestock Feeders Assoc., aims to teach production cost factors and how records guide profitable practices.
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Richard Noser
Lanark
Dennis Stoner
Shannon
Duane Stoner
Leslie Guenzler
Juanita Adolph
Chadwick
Dennis Stonder
Darrell Stoner
Marcia Tripp
Larry Adolph
Marcia Tripp Chadwick
Ron Kurth
Savanna
Carroll County Livestock Feeders Assoc
4-H
LeRoy Appel
Thomson
Handel Implement Store
Carroll Feed Service
Mt. Carroll
Harold Yochem
Yochem
Carroll County Livestock Feeders Association
Glenn and
Lowell Teeter
Charles Aude
Owen Miles
Tels
Milledgeville Pays Final Respect to Carrie Shirk
Mrs. John H. Shirk 96, Milledgeville’s oldest resident, died Saturday at Milledgeville Nursing Home. Funeral service Monday at Woodin Funeral Home with Rev. C. B. Hewitt officiating. Burial in Lanark cemetery. Survived by two sons Cecil and Loren and several grandchildren. husband John H. Shirk died 1956.
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Milledgeville
John H
Carrie) Shirk
Woodin
C. B. Hewitt
Methodist Church
Lanark
Carrie Sheller
Jeremia
Sarah Ann Wilson Sheller
John H. Shirk
Weding licenses issued in county clerk files
The County Clerk released licenses to wed to multiple couples in the past week. Names include Gary Strauch and Janice Pitts of Chadwick. Greeley Myers and Beverly Lamoreux of Mt. Morris. Harold Leroy Kent and Sally L. Hurley of Milledgeville. Richard McLaughlin and Loretta Champion of Lanark. Richard Ingraham and Roberta Zeigler of Oregon. Bing Crosby Gossett and Shirley Van Brocklin of Shannon. and others such as Parssley and Van Matre, Cole and Gabriel, Ritchie and Robertson, Sanders and Wilt, Thomson and Frey, Rahn and Libberton, among listed locations Savanna, Lanark, Shelly's, Shannon, Rock Creek.
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W. M. Nipe
Gary Strauch
Janice Pitts
Chadwick
Greeley Myers
Beverly Lamoreux
Mt. Morris
Harold Leroy Kent
Sterling
Sally L. Hurley
Milledgeville
Richard McLaughlin
Henry
Loretta Champion
Lanark
Richard Ingraham
Roberta Zeigler
Oregon
Bing Crosby Gossett
Shirley van Brocklin
Shannon
Jesse J. Parssley
Avanette van Matre
Eby
Hermine E. Cole
Jacob M. Gabriel
Shelly
Sally Ritchie
Gilbert Robertson
Savanna
Lester L. Sanders
Paul V. Wilt
O. T. Thomson
Alvie B. Frey
Lucille M. Dickman
Frey
Laura M. Rahn
Richard Jr
Libberton
Rock Creek
Trail Riders to Pass Through Chadwick September 8
The Illinois Stock Horse Association sponsors a 100 mile trail ride starting September 6 at Amboy and ending September 8. Riders are expected to pass through Chadwick between 10 and 11 a.m. en route to Savanna with more than 400 participants anticipated.
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Chadwick
Illinois Stock Horse Association
Amboy
Savanna
Return from Bermuda trip by Mrs Isenhart and family
Mrs Louise Isenhart her daughter Mrs Della Hussey and granddaughter Donna Hussey returned last Saturday night from a three week trip to Bermuda where they were guests of M Sgt and Mrs William Parks friends of Mrs Hussey Their trip sounds very interesting and Mrs Isenhart promised a story for next weeks issue Mr and Mrs James Morrison are spending several days this week in Elizabeth visiting relatives
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Bermuda
Louise Isenhart
Della Hussey
Donna Hussey
M. Sgt
William Parks
Hussey
Isenhart
Thomson News
James Morrison
Elizabeth
Savanna Police Nab Drunks and Reckless Driver Weekend
Savanna City Police arrested three intoxicated individuals and one reckless driver over the weekend. Maynard Rabb, 23, Mt Carroll, posted 15 bond to appear Sept 3 for drunkenness. G B Beaver, 53, Chicago, posted 200 bond for drunkenness. George Drummond, 48, Chicago, had a hearing and paid 15 in costs. Elmer Wurster, Savanna, arrested for reckless driving, posted 200 bond for Sept 3 court.
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Savanna Police
Savanna City
Maynard Rabb
Mt. Carroll
Earl E. Engelking
G. B. Beaver
Chicago
George Drummond
Elmer Wurster
Savanna
Hartmans Recall Thirteen Day Western States Trip
Warren Hartman and family recount a 4100 mile vacation by car across Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, South Dakota and Minnesota. They visit Hastings Neb museum scenes, Colorado Springs sights, Yellowstone snow closures, Lead’s gold mine, Mount Rushmore and finish home after touring the Midwest.
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Colorado Springs
Pikes Peak
Royal Gorge
Will Roger’s Shrine
Flying W
Salt Lake City
Rocky Mountain National Park
Salt Lake
CBS
Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Idaho
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Yellowstone
Big Horn Mountains
Lead
S. D
Black Hills
Mt. Rushmore National Monument
South Dakota
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Visit Niagara trip ends with several stops
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Stover of Milledgeville and Mr. and Mrs. George Doden returned Wednesday, Aug. 24 from a four day vacation. They visited Niagara Falls Ontario drove to Port Huron Michigan and then to Manchester Indiana where they spent time with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Stover Workman.
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Niagara
Howard Stover
Milledgeville
George Doden
Niagara Falls
Ontario
Port Huron
Mich
Manchester
Ind
Two Big Celebrations in County for Labor Day Weekend
Trinity Lutheran church near Chadwick marks an 80th anniversary on Sept 11 with two services at 10 am and 2 30 pm. Rev E Wiedbusch and Rev C Hoffman will preach. a redecorated church will be rededicated. noon meal served by Ladies Aid Society.
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Trinity Lutheran Church of
E. Wiedbusch
Bettendorf
C. Hoffman
Elizabeth
Ladies Aid Society
Thompson's Melon Day and Shannon's Centennial and Homecoming
The county hosts Melon Day in Thomson with free watermelon from 12 to 3 and 6 to 9 daily, a Saturday band concert, Sunday softball tournament, and WLS entertainment. Shannon’s Centennial and Homecoming runs Sept 2 to Labor Day with a Centennial Ball, pageant Pioneer Days, parade, and afternoon and evening entertainment.
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Carroll County
Thomson
Shannon
WLS
Thomson Lions Club
Feeders Plan for Montana Tour
The Extension Council Livestock Committee plans a rancher tour in Gallatin County Montana led by chairman Fred Hook. Feeders will depart Savannah by train on Sunday afternoon October 2 and return the following Sunday. Details are available from the farm adviser or at the Cattle Tour on September 9. Bozeman is Gallatin County seat.
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Gallatin County
Mont
Extension Council Livestock Committee
Fred Hook
Savanna
Bozeman
Montana
Soil scientists from many nations visit Mt Carroll area
A group of 77 soil scientists from 50 foreign countries toured Mt Carroll Wisconsin to collect soil samples and attend the Seventh Congress of the International Society of Soil Science in Madison. They dined at Point Rock after two-bus travel from Madison and planned further visits to Monmouth Springfield and the southwestern U.S. before returning home.
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Mt. Carroll
Point Rock Park
Madison
Wis
International Society of Soil Science
Ghana
Sudan
Malaya
Ceylon
Fiji
Yugoslavia
Ireland
Mauritius
Monmouth
Springfield
United States
Otter Creek Home Bureau Unit
Mmes
Robert McKean
J. M. McKean
Glenn Millhouse
Reynolds Woodin
Gordon Hansen
Lester Wolstenholm
Roger Coleman
County PTA Council to Meet September 7 at Milledgeville
Carroll County Council of Parent-Teachers Associations sets its fall session on Wednesday September 7 at the Milledgeville Methodist church. Registration opens at 9 30 am for an all day program with conferences on Legislation Membership Budget and Finance Publicity and Program. A training session and a report on mental health progress will be included with Illinois PTA VP Mrs V Vernon as principal speaker.
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Carroll County Council of Parent-Teachers Associations
Methodist Church
Milledgeville
Claire Hewitt
Jas. Cottral Jr
Savanna
Wm. Bailey, Jr
Wilbur Corbett
Harlan Daw
County Council
R. G.G. Bush
Thomson
Karl Baldner
Mental Health Association
Carroll County
V. Vernon
Chicago
Department of Extension
Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers
Church
Hold Stader Reunion Sunday In Grange Hall
Third annual Stader reunion held Sunday August 28 at Black Oak Grange Hall Ideal. Birthdays for Hulin Wooters and Arnold Farthing noted. Oldest attendee Fred Fyke De catur and youngest Teresa Lynn Farthing Morrison. Sixty one people attended from Lohrville Lake City Walcott Decatur Naperville Centralia Mahomet Rock Falls Cordova Maron Lanark Morrison Chadwick.
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Stader
Black Oak Grange
Ideal
Hulin Wooters
Arnold Farthing
Fred Fyke
Decatur
Theresa Lynn Farthing
Lawrence Farthing
Morrison
Lohrville
Lake City
Walcott
Naperville
Centralia
Mahomet
Rock Falls
Cordova
Maron
Lanark
Chadwick
Two Injured In Savanna Car Crash Monday
In Savanna Illinois the car driven by Stanley Kinnamon sixteen was damaged after being rear ended by Jeannette Carroll twenty one from Thomson on Route 64 about 145 PM Monday. Kinnamon rode with Vincent Getz sixteen from Savanna. Carroll received facial injuries and a Clinton Iowa passenger named Irene Nersch had bruises. Linda Johnson stayed several days at the Tipton home.
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Savanna
Ill
Stanley Kinnamon
Jeannette Carrell
Thomson
Kinnamon
Route 64
Vincent Getz
Five Mile
Miss Carroll
Earl Beck
Irene Nersch
Clinton
Iowa
Traum Family Reunion Held at Old Mill Park Savanna
Eleventh annual Traum family reunion gathered at Old Mill Park Savanna with 79 in attendance. Conrad Traum 86 oldest. Dianne Traum youngest. Members came from Clinton Marion Morrison Davis Prophetstown Fulton Savanna Mt Carroll Sterling Lanark Chadwick. The 1961 meeting planned for same time and place. Helen Traum tracks family records.
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Traum
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Conrad Traum
Dianne Traum
Charles Traum
Davis
Lydia Merrill
Marion
Helen Traum
Clinton
Morrison, Davis
Prophetstown
Fulton
Mt. Carroll
Sterling, Lanark
Chadwick
Imel Family Sets June Date for 1961 Reunion
The 25th Imel family reunion was held at Old Mill Park Savanna with a noon chicken dinner. Edgar Imel of Chadwick presided over a brief business meeting and a vote moved the annual gathering from August to the fourth Sunday in June starting in 1961.
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Imel
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Edgar Imel
Chadwick
Emma Imel
Dale
Jack Ytsen
Clinton, Ia
Robert Doll
Rites Held for Mrs Louis Stengel in Lanark
Funeral services for Mrs. Louis Stengel 74 of Lanark were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Frank Funeral Home Lanark. The Rev Milton Engelhardt of Trinity Lutheran officiated and burial followed in Lanark cemetery. She died about 11:50 p.m. Saturday at her Lanark home. Emma Katherine Plock born May 18 1886 in Lima township daughter of Henry and El sie Plock. She married Louis Stengel December 25 1906 in Lanark and they farmed there. Surviving husband a daughter Luella two sons Melvin Chadwick and Harry Lanark a sister Anna Plock and three siblings Louis Edward Plock all of Lanark.
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Louis Stengel
Lanark
Frank
Milton Engelhardt
Trinity Lutheran Church
Luella
MeWin of
Chadwick
Harry
Anna Plock
Louis
Edward Plock
Franks Return From Western Vacation
Mr. and Mrs. Lane Frank of Mt Carroll and relatives in Savanna and elsewhere have returned from a 10 day Western vacation. They traveled the Black Hills Bad Lands Rushmore Yellowstone Park and Teton National Park visiting Denver with relatives. They note rapid weed growth at home and describe the trip as pleasant and worthwhile.
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Lane Frank
Mt. Carroll
John Hammen
Savanna
L. A. Frank
Black Hills
Rushmore
Yellowstone Park
Teton National Park
Denver
Lanark Couple Wed At Lanark Lutheran Church
Loretta Champion daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Champion Lanark tied in marriage with Richard McLaughlin son of Mr and Mrs Donald McLaughlin Henry Illinois Sunday Aug 28 Rev Milton Engelhardt officiated. Both graduates of Western Illinois University Macomb Loretta plans to teach in Fowlerville Michigan and Richard to enter Michigan University grad school East Lansing.
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Loretta Champion
Richard McLaughlin
Albert Champion
Lanark
Donald McLaughlin
Henry, Ill
Lanark Lutheran Church
Milton Engelhardt
Western Illinois University
Macomb
Loretta
Fowlerville
Mich
Richard
Michigan University
East Lansing
Rostron Resigns from Exchange State Bank to Stillman Valley
Arthur Rostron has resigned as manager at the Exchange State bank to take a similar post at the Stillman Valley bank in Ogle county. He has long been associated with the local bank and will be missed by residents. Mrs Rostron teaches third grade in Lanark schools. The family plans to move to Stillman Valley when a residence becomes available.
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Arthur Rostron
Exchange State Bank
Stillman Valley Bank
Ogle County
Rostron
Lanark
Stillman Valley
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