War News Conflicts Stir Readers After Japan Dutch Indies Note
The Spectator notes conflicting German and Allied reports confuse readers. Japan’s stance on Dutch East Indies possessions draws a cautious US reply, hinting Japan should stay away. Crowded front pages also cover a fatal New York Central wreck near Little Falls, Illinois politics, volatile weather, and a new Hope Evangelical pastor appointment for the coming year.
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Europe
Japan
Netherlands
East Indies
United States
Dewey outlines five point program for industrial economy
Reappointed Republican hopeful Thomas E. Dewey in a Los Angeles speech presented a five point program for a predominantly industrial economy. He called for release of productive energies, unemployment relief, efficient unemployment insurance, old age insurance, and ongoing social insurance expansion.
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Thomas E. Dewey
Los Angeles
Carroll County Seal Sale Shows $693.24 Total for 1939
The Carroll County Seal Sale for 1939 totals $693.24, up $105.95 from 1938. Mrs. Lulu M. Stevens of Savanna chaired the drive, with community and rural school district allocations listed, and a TB testing program funded by the proceeds. Officers volunteer without pay. minimal wages were paid for posting and clerical tasks.
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Lulu M. Stevens
Savanna
Carroll Couny
Stevens
County 4-H Leaders Meet in Mt Carroll
Annual meeting of girls 4-H club leaders in Carroll County held Friday at the Farm Bureau office Mt Carroll with District Adviser Elsie Ross Butler in charge. Attending leaders include Mrs S W Alden Jr Savanna Mrs Claude Cook Jr Chadwick Mrs Addie Isenberger Mrs Henry Engelk ing and Mrs Marshall Ritchie Lanark Mrs Verna Heisler Shannon Miss Kathryn Jansen Milledgeville Mrs Rudolph Holm Miss Harriet Weatherwax and Miss E M McNamara Thomson. County girls 4-H committee members also attended: Mrs Charles Honberger Chadwick and Mrs M P Roske Mt Carroll.
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Carroll County
Farm Bureau
Mt. Carroll
Elsie Ross Butler
S. W. Alden, Jr
Savanna
Claude Cook, Jr
Chadwick
Addie Isenberger
Henry Engelking
Marshall Ritchie
Lanark
Verna Heisler
Shannon
Kathryn Jansen
Milledgeville
Rudolph Holm
Harriet Weatherwax
E. M. McNamara
Thomson
Charles Honberger
M. P. Roske
Floral contest to close May 15 statewide entries invited
Announcement of the 1940 Governor Horner farm floral contest invites farm owners and operators living in the United States to enter by May 15 with no entry fee. County prizes of 10, 7.50 and 5 dollars and state grand prizes of 100, 75 and 50 dollars will be awarded.
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Horner
U. S
Northwestern district Home Ec rally set for April 27
The northwestern district Home Economics club rally, with 29 high schools across seven counties, will be held Saturday April 27 at Savanna High School. About 200 participants including instructors and students are expected. The program includes morning registration and executive meeting, lunch, afternoon project reports, group singing, and entertainment. Miss Betty Gajlostik presides, Miss Roberta Nicoletti reports for Savanna, and a plant tour is planned.
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Savanna Home Economies Club
Elinor Butcher
Savanna
Karine Epley
Ann Miles
Faye St. Ores
Marvin Schreiner
America
Betty Gajlostik
Savanna High School Home Economics Club
Roberta Nicoletti
Savanna Club
Nicoletti
Illinois Home Economics Club
Butcher
Near Crash On Hill As Truck Tries To Pass Auto
Walter Tomman of Lanark tried to pass Anton Vetricek of Savanna on Tuckey Hill on highway 52 west of Mt Carroll. Vetricek swerved to avoid collision and the truck returned to eastbound traffic. No injuries or damage occurred, and charges were not filed after both parties consulted legal counsel.
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Tuckey Hill
Highway 52
Mt. Carroll
Walter Tomman
Lanark
Anton Vetricek
Savanna
Ray Westfall
Verricek
Kenyon
Vetricek
Tomman
Mr. Kenyon
Last Day to Sign Up for 1940 AAA Program in Carroll County
County AAA committee reminds farmers that May 1 is final date to file NCR-403 Farm Plan for Participation for eligibility in the 1940 AAA program. Ledger shows 1335 farms signed, with 70 remaining. officers expect sign-up to near last year's total of about 1400.
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Carroll County
AAA
Secretary to Leo E. Allen Seriously Injured in Accident
John H. Byers secretary to Congressman Leo E. Allen in the 13th district was struck by a car in Washington D C Friday night and seriously injured. He suffers a probable fractured skull spinal injuries and multiple lacerations and bruises. Byers previously worked as a Sterling school official and for northern Illinois and Chicago newspapers and served in the Illinois legislature. He remained in his post through Johnson and was later chosen by Allen becoming dean of Washington secretaries for years.
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New York Central
Little Falls
New York
John H. Byers
Leo E. Allen
13Th
Washington, D. C
Russell Byers
Dixon
Byers
Sterling
Illinois
Chicago
John C. McKenzie
William R. Johnson
Johnson
Allen
Washington
Musicians to Perform at Shimer Tonight in Metcalf Hall
Two Cornell college music faculty members Jacques Jolas pianist and Francis German baritone will give a concert at Frances Shimer college Thursday at 8 p m in Metcalf hall. They represent Juilliard extension at Cornell and previously worked with Miss Dorothy McLemore of Juilliard. Jolas is brother of Eugene Jolas editor and publisher. A reception will follow.
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Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Frances Shimer College
Metcalf
Former Savanna Resident Dies Saturday Night
Estella Whitson born in Stockton moved to Savanna after marrying Milton Clay who died about 12 years ago. She later married John Carey and died Saturday night in Selfridge Field Michigan at age 61. Her body was brought to Savanna for burial. Surviving are her husband three daughters Mrs Haas Mrs Jacoby and Mrs Dunn and two sons W B Clay and Reuben Clay and nine grandchildren.
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John P. Carey
Savanna
Selfridge Field
Mich
Estella Whitson
Stockton
Milton Clay
John Carey
Sam Haas
Near Savanna
Raymond Jacoby
Reading
Joseph Dunn
W. B. Clay
Reuben Clay
Savanna Names New Grade School Superintendent
Harold Mackenzie of Watertown has been voted to lead Savanna city schools for the next year at a $3000 salary. The board interviewed seven finalists at a Friday special meeting after receiving over 70 applications. former superintendent W D Waldrip resigned due to ill health.
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Harold Mackenzie
Watertown
Savanna City
Board of Education
W. D. Waldrip
Savanna
Salesman Lavin released on bond after fraud charges
M W Lavin a Chicago stock salesman was released on a 1500 cash bond to appear in county court. He faces charges of obtaining money under false pretenses after allegedly selling 13 shares of United Light and Railway stock then delivering no certificate. Other alleged victims in neighboring counties were noted as potentially involved. County officials urged diligence in stock purchases and advised consulting an attorney or banker before transactions.
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M. W. Lavin
Chicago
Lavin
Ray Westfall
Thomson
John Brearton
United Light and Railway
Commonwealth Stock and Bond Company
Rock Island
Commonweath Company
Illinois
Whiteside
Ogle
Plant Trees For A Windbreak On J. F. Lower Farm
A windbreak planting demonstration was held Wednesday on the J. F. Lower Farm two miles south of Lanark tenanted by James Colehour. State Forester J. E. Davis directed the event and spoke in the morning about tree varieties and planting care.
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J. F. Lower
Lanark
James Colehour
J. E. Davis
Davis
County Jobless Draw Much Cash in Benefit Year
Carroll county unemployment payouts totaled 8257 dollars for the year ending March 31 1940 as officials note the period covered was only three quarters of a year. Durkin explains benefits tied to 1938 insured earnings and 1939 wages, with eligibility rules and employer size changes clarified.
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Carroll County
Martin P. Durkin
Durkin
Central party chairs reelected at Mt Carroll meeting
Republican leaders Harry S. Lowman and Frank Schroeppel were chosen for county posts with H. L. Spearman as treasurer. Democrats re elected Walter Sherlock as chairman with Grover Reddington as chairman and treasurer L. J. Hartman secret ary. Delegates and alternates to state conventions were named for both parties. Two mobile diesel generating units arrived on the John Wand estate to supply power until the Genoa REA plant is completed. Each unit on a four wheel trailer can produce about 200 kilowatts and is first of their kind for REA use. Power line crews prepare to string wire in the area.
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Jo Carroll Electric Co-Operative
John Wand
Elizabeth
Woodbine
Daviens County
Mobile
Co-Operative
Co-Op
REA
Genoa
Wis
Republican
Democratic County Central Committees
Mt. Carroll
Harry S. Lowman
Lanark
Frank Schroeppel
H. L. Spearman
Chadwick
Walter Sherlock
Savanna
Grover Reddington
Shannon View
L. J. Hartman
Mt. Carroll i
F. J. Steanaky
F. A. Stransky
Anna Towert
Ralph M. Eaton
Martha B. Hoffman
Mr. Carroll
Albert Wagner
Miles S. Rogers
Milledgeville
Nellie Coutts
Robert G. Rowland
Cherry Grove
Rush W. Carroll
York
H. R. Coleman
Wyson
John A. Leu
Charles Patton
John Sandburg
Ferne Hine~baugh
Roy Rupp
Lima I. L. Barber
Freedom
Earl Baum
Shannon
L. d. Hartman
William J. Gibbons
Washington Township
Carroll County News Highlights 1939 Events
News brief summary of Carroll county items including sale of Christmas seals topping prior years, rural school 8th grade exams date announced, and commencements to be fixed later. Congressman Allen’s secretary injured in Washington crossing. Farm floral contest entries due May 15 and state prizes for best farms. Republicans and Democrats organize meetings. chairs re-elected. New superintendent hired for Savanna grade schools after Waldrip resigns. Mt. Carroll high wins quadrangular meet on county seat field. Cattle feeders meeting to discuss market summary. A Chicago stock salesman accused of fraud released after cash bond posted.
Eighth Grade Final Exams Set for May 18
Carroll county rural schools schedule eighth grade final exams for May 18 at Mt. Carroll High School starting 9:00 a.m. About 185 students expected to participate, near last year's total and higher than two years ago. Commencement for successful participants will be announced later and held in Mt. Carroll High School auditorium.
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Carroll County
Mt. Carroll High School
L. E. Bruch
Carroll
Mendota Band to Represent Illinois at New York World’s Fair
Mendota Township High School Band a 54 piece ensemble earned a place at the 1940 New York World’s Fair. They will perform June 12 to 14 at the Fair’s new bandshell with a reed quartet and vocal ensembles, with funds being raised locally for the trip.
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Mendota Township
New York
Eugene la Barre
Mendota
Illinois
Shimer College to Choose May Queen Tonight
Frances Shimer college will announce the 1940 May queen, maid of honor, and court at the athletic dinner in McKee hall. Miss Jean Newell of Shirland reads the names from last month’s student vote as Albin C. Bro, college president, speaks. The May fete, “The Hookshelf Ballet,” is set for May 18 in the natural amphitheatre and features characters from classic children’s books.
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Frances Shimer College
McKee Hall
Jean Newell
Shirland
Albin C. Bro
Mildred Jaynes
Vaiéna
Hookshelf
Marriage License Issues and Court Dates Highlight Courthouse Briefs
County Clerk Walter Watson issued a marriage license to Gervase E. Smith and Alice Mae Swingley of Savanna, the first this month in the county. Judge Leon A. Zick of Oregon will preside at the March term circuit court in Savanna on May 9 and May 13, with various warranty deeds and master in chancery actions listed for Savanna and surrounding towns.
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Walter Watson
Gervase E. Smith
Alice Mae Swingley
Savanna
Leon A. Zick
Oregon
John Gelwicks
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