Funeral Rites Held for Mrs Charles Harris of Chadwick
Funeral services were conducted Sunday in Chadwick for Mrs. Charles Harris 62 who died Friday morning at her home after a year of illness. Burial followed in Chadwick Cemetery. She had lived in Chadwick over 40 years and was active in the Hope Evangelical church and its missionary society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Charles Harris
L. M. Phillips
Hope Evangelical Church
Harris
Hope Church
Mina Ellen Grim
David
Sarah Grim
Clarinda
Iowa
Illinois
Thomson
Donald C
Christian Sister Harris Passes After Year of Illness
A devout church member, Sister Harris died after a year of illness leaving her husband and son Donald. She is survived by two sisters Mrs George East of Chadwick and Mrs George Dyson of Lanark, a brother Joseph Grim of Chadwick, two grandchildren Evan and Phyllis Harris, and many relatives and friends. She was predeceased by her parents and a brother Samuel Grim of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triuphant
Harris
Donald
George East
Chadwick
George Dyson
Lanark
Joseph Grim
Evan
Phyllis Harris
Samuel Grim
Thomson
Robert Lego Elected Chadwick School Board President
Robert Lego was elected president of the Chadwick Community High School board at the annual organization session held last Saturday evening. Elmér Zugs chwerdt was reelected secretary, with Walter Queckboerner Orion Alexander and George Knoess named as board members. A further session is planned to discuss next year’s teacher hires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lego
Chadwick Community High School
Elmér Zugschwerdt
Walter Queckboerner
Orion Alexander
George Knoess
Golden Rule Class Meets Early At First Lutheran Church
The May meeting of the Golden Rule class at First Lutheran will be held on April 30 a week earlier than usual. Mrs. Robert Spencer will lead the lesson study with assistance from Mrs. Elmer Fink Mrs. John Derver and Mrs. Stacy Kradle. Mrs. Carl Kness will present a special number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Robert Spencer
Elmer Fink
John Derver
Stacy Kradle
Carl Kness
Stores to Open Monday Evenings Beginning April 29
The local Commercial club president George Dambman announced grocery stores and other business houses will stay open three evenings weekly for the coming months starting Monday April 29. Free main street movies begin Saturday May 18 with a second show Monday May 20 and continue every Monday and Saturday for 15 weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dambman
Main Street
Pleasant Surprise Rekindles Ties After 39 Years
Mrs. Anna Weber received a surprise Thursday afternoon when Harry Vane and his aunt Miss Packard of Lewisburg Ohio called. It marked the first meeting in 39 years with Mr. Vane, son of a former Chadwick high school teacher and nephew of Dr. Packard of Lanark, who also visited Earl Weber and Mr. Packard at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Weber
Harry Vane
Miss Packard
Lewisburg
Ohio
Weber
Mr. Vane
Chadwick High School
Dr. Packard
Lanark
Earl Weber
Mr. Weber
Mr. Packard
Change Of Date For Truth Seekers Class
The Truth Seekers class of First Lutheran church was postponed from yesterday afternoon to Friday afternoon. The change involved Mrs. H. E. Zugschwerdt and alters the meeting schedule in the church calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
H. E. Zugschwerdt
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs Hartman Residence
Mrs. Albert Hartman hosted the bridge club on Wednesday evening at her home. High honors went to Mrs. Riley Temple and second to George Cambman Jr. The next meeting will be hosted by Mrs. Harold Holmes in two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hartman
Riley Temple
George Cambman, Jr
Harold Holmes
Dinner for Mother's 70th Birthday Held
Mr and Mrs Albert Hartman hosted a postponed celebration for Mrs Henry Johnson's 70th birthday on Sunday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Richard Hamilton Valetta and Neil of Rockford Arian Arians of Milledgeville Mr and Mrs C F Hartman Lavonne and Frances Henry Johnson and Mr and Mrs Charles Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hartman
Hartman
Henry Johnson
Guesta
Richard Hamilton
Valetta
Neil
Rockford
Milledgeville
C. F. Hartman
Lavonne
Frances
Charles Hartman
Reverend Phillips Conducted Funeral For Isaac Gross
Rev. L M Phillips held funeral services for Isaac Gross of Orangeville at McConnell on Wednesday. Interment was also made at McConnell.
Postmaster Urges End to Chain Postcards
Postmaster C C Miller warns against chain postcards. He explains they resemble a lottery and are prohibited in US mails. Many cards have already arrived at the post office due to unfamiliar postal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Miller
United States
Alumnae Dinner Held At Frances Shimer College
Chadwick women attended the Carroll County alumnae dinner Monday evening in Frances Shimer college dining hall. Talks by college President Albin Caro and others highlighted the program as students performed. The association voted a $50 scholarship for a Carroll County day student, with $25 given each semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. W. Senneff
W. H Taylor
Henry Livengood
Elmer Weber
Arthur Deets
Hilda Knoess
Irene Knoess
Es Knoess
Esther Schmaling
Dorothea Schreiner
Blanche Freeman
Chadwick
Frances Shimer College
Carroll County Association
Albin Caro
A. Beth Hostetter
Laure Coleman
Arletta Dickerson
Chicago
National
Mission Ridge PTA Officers Re-elected at April Meeting
At the April meeting of the Mission Ridge P T A all officers were reelected. They are president Mrs. Vernon Daehler, vice president Mrs. Roy Hinebaugh, secretary Mrs. Ralph Picking and treasurer Mrs. John Linker. A joint PTA and school picnic is planned for May. Meetings conclude until fall.
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Mission Ridge
Vernon Daehler
Roy Hinebaugh
Ralph Picking
John Linker
Third Annual May Luncheon Planned At Hope Church
The National Committee of Church Women schedules the May 2 luncheon at Hope Evangelical Church with Fair Haven Black Oak and city churches. Attendees bring their own place settings and a dish to pass while coffee rolls are provided. A full program features music readings and talks led by local clergy and community leaders.
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National Committee of Church Women
Hope Evangelical Church
Fair Haven
Black Oak Lutheran
Our City
Katie Rahn
Eva Doden
Mae Alexander
Mae Adolph
Leota Janssen
Lottie Rahn
Geneva Dambman
Rehl
Enola Spencer
Lepha Plock
Mae Stein
Hazel Dambman
Tilda Zugschwerdt
Lydia Frank
Emil Hartman
John Eisseller
Kitchem
Minnie Zugschwerdt
Mrs. Phillips
Amelia Spearman
Mrs. Farley
Rev. Bucklin
Lois Hartman
Rev
Boening
Inez Honberger
Hazel Lego
Crystal Rahn
Gladys Emwyre
Bessie Temple
Rev. Farley
Phillips
Esther Handel
Rural teachers read circle hosts Friday weiner roast
Members of the rural teachers reading circle held a Friday evening weiner roast at the Earl Bailey home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Carl Kness and Carol, Miss Clara Geisz, Miss Maude Rahn, Delmar Lang, Mr and Mrs George Doden and Neal, and the Far Bailey family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bailey
Carl Kness
Carol
Clara Geisz
Maude Rahn
Delmar Lang
George Doden
Neal
Far Bailey
Bible Is To Be Topic At Club Meeting
Mrs. Augusta Wildman of Prophets Town will speak at the Woman's club gathering at Mrs. Elizabeth Senneff home. Her talk titled The Bible The World's Greatest Book. A vocal solo by Miss Betty Dial and a piano duet by Mrs. Charles Honberger and Mrs. Lottie Rahn follow. Roll call asks for a favorite hymn. serving committee includes Mrs. Senneff Mrs. W. J. Quest and Mrs. Charles Sucher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augusta Wildman
Prophetstown
Woman's Club
Elizabeth Senneff
Betty Dial
Charles Honberger
Lottie Rahn
Senneff
Mra. W. J. Quest
Charles Sucher
Bloomington High Schools Vie In State Contests For Scholarships
Mrs. 0. H. Rahn reports that in Bloomington on Saturday high schools across the state competed in musical and literary contests at Illinois Wesleyan University. Scholarships are awarded to first place winners in each division. Some First Lutheran Missionary Society members head to Rockford today for a missionary conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
0. H. Rahn
Bloomington
Mlinois Wesleyan University
First Lutheran Missionary Society
Rockford
Miss Beth Mackey Acknowledged In Wesleyan Drama
Miss Beth Mackey of Illinois Wesleyan University has actively participated in campus theatre. She acted with a cast of 250 in The Elijah last week and performed another role on Saturday night for a campus presentation.
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Beth Mackey
Illinois Wesleyan University
Elijah
Mr and Mrs Orion Alexander Visit Mrs Maude Alexander
Mr and Mrs Orion Alexander and Margaret called Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs Maude Alexander. The social call appeared in a local society column noting hospitality and family ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion Alexander
Margaret
Maude Alexander
Chadwick Girls to Perform in Shimer May Fete
Miss Maida Spencer and Miss Jean Schreiner will dance in the May Fete at Francis Shimer College McCarroll. They will participate in the Hungarian dance part of the event which carries this year’s theme Bookshelf Ballet. The fete will follow the crowning of the May Queen on Saturday May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maida Spencer
Jean Schreiner
Francis Shimer College
Mc Carroll
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Chadwick News
O. H. Rahn
Homer Bushman
W. J. Schreiner
O. H. Imel
O. M. Grove
Mt. Carroll
Harve Zugschwerdt
Oscar Rahn
T. F. Shultz
Kathryn Rahn
Donald Martin
J. N. Johnson
Cordova
Lee Dyson
Frank Kimmel
Orville Bowers
John Bowers
Claude Grim
Willis Stage
A. P. Johnson
Joliet
A. J. Adams
Watertown
S. D
G. H. Thompson
Walter Electric Shop
Tri-City
Fulton Bread
Paul Davis
Paul Stroedecke
BABY
Richard Vogel
Fulton
House Paints
Pittsburg
al. Faber
Lincolnway
Ill
Johnny Brown
Considine’s “Filton
Lincoln Way
Roper Gas Ranges
Dri
J. M. Fay & Son
Frances Shimer
Benediction
Weiner
Chadwick Girls
Shimer May Fete
Fesco
Farmers Elevator & Supply Co
Morrison
McCullagh Bros
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