From My Window From My Window The Spectator
The Spectator notes Austrian and German election results showing over 99 percent in favor of union and questions fate of the dissenters. It also reports regular transatlantic air service planned by Pan American and Imperial Airways, marking Lindbergh’s eleven year milestone. The piece contrasts this progress with political reluctance to reorganize government and describes a severe April snowstorm straining highway crews and equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austria
Atlantic Ocean
Huse
Pan-American Airways
Imperial Airways
New York
Foynes
Ireland
Charles Lindbergh
Atlantic
Herbic Wins As Democrat Nominee In Eight Precincts
In a decisive local contest Herbic, running as a Democrat, carries eight precincts to secure the victory. Savanna trails as the runner up in the sole contest.
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Savanna
Governor Horner Bans Hay Shale from Ten Western States
Illinois prohibits shipments of hay or straw from all or parts of ten western states due to alfalfa weevil infestation risk. The embargo applies to Arizona California Utah Nevada Idaho Oregon Montana Wyoming Nebraska and South Dakota.
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Illinois
Horner
Arizona
California
Utah
Nevada
Idaho
Oregon
Montana
Wyoming
Nebraska
South Dakota
Snowdrifts Melt as Warm Spell Follows Heavy Snow
Cold snap dropped over seven inches of snow last week across the region. A warm spell in recent days is rapidly melting the drifts on fields and roads, easing travel but leaving slushy, wet surfaces in many areas.
Moisture from snow benefits crops for farmers
Farmers welcomed the recent storm noting 7.2 inches of wet snow and nearly one inch of precipitation. Although field work paused briefly, moisture soaked into the ground and aided crop growth. Highways opened to two way traffic by Saturday as drifts melted and crews cleared roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McCray
Co-Operative
Mt. Carroll
Democratic write in results for Carroll County offices
Carroll county Democratic voters nominated Albert M. Herbig for sheriff by 103 votes over Harry Blackburn. Roy J. Hartman was chosen treasurer by 46 write ins. W. G. Kent led for county judge with 83 votes amid overall light turnout due to good weather and field work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Albert M. Herbig
Savanna
Harry Blackburn
Lanark
Mt. Carroll
Washington
Woodland
Fair Haven
Raymond M. Hartman
Roy J. Hartman
Chadwick
W. G. Kent
Hattie Halloway
Charles D. Franz
Freeport
General Assembly
Assembly
Merle Chase
Herbig
Roy Hartman
Four Injured In Auto Crash East Of Savanna
Four youths and a rider were injured when a Mt. Carroll group car collided with a southbound vehicle near Savanna at the Excelsior school east of town. The Peck car rolled over several times, ejecting Peck, Grove and Miss Smith. Miss Wachtel escaped through the top and suffered broken ribs. Dauphin occupants were unharmed.
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Savanna
Herbert Peck
Blaine Peck
Mt. Carroll
Dorothy Smith
Virginia Wachtel
Robert Grove
Grove
Miss Smith
Miss Wachtel
Local Pupils Sweep Vocal Meets At Polo Apr 9
Carroll county high schools shine in Polo sub district vocal contest with first division ratings across multiple classes. Lanark Mt Carroll Chadwick and others claim top honors in glee clubs choruses and ensembles. District test at DeKalb set for Apr 24. about 500 students from 21 schools competed.
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Carroll County
Polo
Chadwick
Lanark
Mr. Carroll
Wlee
Mt. Carroll High
Mt. Carroll and
County Women's Clubs Convene in Chadwick High School
About 75 women from ten federated and three unfederated clubs met at Chadwick High School Tuesday for the county convention, delayed from the prior week by snow. Delegates from Preston Prairie recently joined the federation. attendees included Miss Veneta George of Morrison and Mrs. Vera Townsend of Stockton. The program featured reports, music, talks on gardens and health, a flag ceremony, and federation planning activities led by county and district presidents.
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Federated Woman's Clubs
Chadwick High School
Preston Prairie Club
Veneta George
Morrison
Whiteside County Club Federation
Vera Townsend
Stockton
Daviess County
Ralph Eaton
Mc Carroll
Fay Kersey
Edith Weigle
B. M. Frary
Prophetstown
Law Observance Institute
Round Table
R. Johnston
Sterling
Johnston
Rahn
Mr. Carroll Woman's Club
Charlotte Schreiner
Helen Kness
Muriel Kness
Maida Spencer
Jean Schreiner
Anita Rahn
Gardens
Walfred Johnson
Merry Circle Club
Mt. Carroll
T. B
Russell Stoner
Shanhaar
Woman's Clubs of
Carroll County
Chadwick
Eight Producing Wells Added in Richland Clay Oil Fields
Activity in Illinois oil fields rises as eight producing wells come online in a single week in the Richland Clay County area. The surge marks a notable uptick in local energy output and suggests growing production in the region.
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Illinois
Richland
Clay County
Commercial Pupils of Six Schools Vie for Meet Wins
Six schools contest today at Savannah in a meet featuring commercial pupils. Winners become eligible for sectional competition with strong performances anticipated from multiple named teams and students.
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Savanna
Illinois district commercial contest at Savanna
Sixteen high school teams compete in Savanna for district honors in shorthand typing and bookkeeping. Winners advance to sectional in Mt Morris with state finals at University of Illinois May 13 14. Chadwick and other schools are represented by named students in 16 events.
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University OF Illinois
Savanna
Mt. Morris
University of Ilinois
Omson
Shannon
Pearl City
Aquin High
Freeport
Chadwick
Beth Anderson
Beth Mackay
Helen Knoess
Ann Martens
Alice Adolph
Claribel Atherton
Maida Spencer
Arliss Anderson
Margaret Shirley
Robert Lego
Russell Prowant
First Federal Secret Service Organised in 1864
A historical note records that the first Federal secret service in the country was organized in 1864, marking the origin of federal investigative mechanisms.
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Federal
Date Of County 4 H Meeting Postponed For Weather
The county 4 H meeting with members parents and prospective members was postponed due to snow blocked roads. No new date yet but likely next week in Lanark high school gym with group singing remarks by the county farm bureau representative talks by older members moving pictures games and a Like a Top program by a 4 H specialist from the University of Illinois.
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Lanark High School
County Farm Bureau
University of Ilinois
Local students win honors in sub district vocal contest
Students in local high schools earn top honors in a sub district vocal contest at Polo on Saturday and qualify for the district meet at DeKalb.
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DeKalb
Allotments mailed for 1938 Carroll county acreage
The 1938 acreage allotment for Carroll county farms has been compiled by the county agricultural conservation committee and notices mailed to farm operators and owners. Meetings in eight townships were held Saturday and Monday, with six more to mail notices and begin info sessions early this week. Township committees will guide farmers through individual program applications, using farm sketches and allotment notices to tailor plans.
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Carroll County
County Agricultural Conservation Committee
Mt Carroll
Elver Eisseller
Washington
Savanna Townships
Savanna City Hall
Woodland
Town Hall
Freedom
Cherry Grove
Shannon
Mt. Carroll
Salem
Rock Creek
Lima
Lanark
York
Hick’s
Argo-Fa
Thomson
Fair Haven
Chadwick
Wysox and
Elkhorn Grove
Milledgeville
Plan Farm Meets Here April 14 20
Township meetings will permit each farmer to study program. An announced schedule covers lectures demonstrations and cooperative farming guidance during the week with sessions open to all residents. Local officials urge participation to advance agricultural practices and family income.
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Plan Farm
Merry Circle Club Meeting This Afternoon
The Merry Circle Club meets this afternoon at the home of Mrs. Elmer Kensinger in Mt. Carroll. Mrs. Emma Van Buskirk leads the Conservation program with piano solo by Mrs. Dorothy McGinty and a poem by Mrs. Dorothy Rogers. Election of officers will be held.
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Merry Circle Club
Elmer Kensinger
Mt. Carroll
Emma van Buskirk
Dorothy McGinty
Dorothy Rogers
Westfall Grove and Ross Lead Republican Nomination Majorities
Westfall Grove and Ross head ticket with large majorities, defeating opponents as the Republican slate wins primary nominations. Strong party showing cements their positions with broad support across districts.
Trio Wins GOP Nominations In County Race
Unofficial returns show Orion M. Grove Lula M. Ross and Ray R. Westfall winning the Republican nominations for county judge county treasurer and sheriff. Grove carried 14 of 18 precincts while losing Savanna and Washington township to Lawrence A. Smith. Ross carried every precinct.
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Westfall
Grove
Ross
Watson
Brudi
Stransky
Harry Shiley
Lanark
Rock Creek
Wysox
Walter Watson
Lawrence Bruci
Franklin A. Stransky
Carroll County
Illinois General Assembly
Bingham
Franz
Smith
Engelking
Bender
Shiley
Bruch
General Assembly
Kuehner
Kurt B. Schmidt
Orion M. Grove
Lula M. Ross
Ray R. Westfall
Savanna
Washington Township
Lawrence A. Smith
Lula Ross
Legion Plans Membership Drive End
The Legion announces the tenth annual Airplane Round-Up will be held on April 24. Legion members and community supporters are invited to participate in the event identifying efforts to boost membership and fund programs. Proceeds support local activities and youth programs run by the Legion.
Legion Plans Tenth Annual Airplane Round-Up for Membership
Illinois Department activity outlines a 10th annual airplane round-up to gather membership cards on April 25. County commanders will use auto couriers to collect cards, delivering them to an airplane from Dixon airport at 12 20 a m en route to Bloomington. Gold wings await district county and post leaders hitting 100 percent of their 1937 total or 1938 quota by April 24. Savanna post already surpassed its quota.
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American Legion
Department of Illinois
Bloomington
Carroll County
Dixon
William Ritenour
Milledgeville
Carroll County Legion Council
Savanna Post
Illinois Farm Homes Electrified Reach 62000 Mark
The State Rural Electrification Committee estimates 14 000 more farm additions this year will bring Illinois electrified farm homes to 62 000. That total represents 27 percent of all farm homes in the state.
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State Rural Electrification Committee
Illinois
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