American And European Speed Stars At Iowa Fair Track
Speed contests highlight a Saturday program on August 17 with auto races at 2 PM in Davenport. Top drivers from the Tri Cities and Valley area compete for a $5,000 purse, with records and time trials using electric timing. The event attracts wide motor fan attendance and features leading professional drivers from the Tawa circuit and Minnesota State Fair classics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Des Moines
Tri-Cities
Valley Tez
Davenport
Secord
Valley Pass
Tawa
Minnesota
Omagmien
Tim
Vacationing Families See Milwaukee Visit Across States
Mr. dud Mes. Ro Carpenter and son Lenn left Wednesday for a week in Milwaukee with the Densmore and Gunny families. Many relatives from Chadwick to DeKalb gathered for a large family reunion. The Balk family is under quarantine for scarlet fever while others visit kin in Albany and Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dud Mes
Ro Carpenter
Lenn
Milwaukee
Densmore
Gunny
Don Garpente
Janet
John
Classifieds and notices mix from Carroll County 1929
A collage of Ads and notices includes classified rates for cash with order, a notice of Carroll County Board of Review meetings on July 1 and 2 1929 and every Tuesday through July 30, a sale listing from Chester Libberton Mt Carroll IL, an Idesl Farmers Club meeting on August 4, a republican candidacy announcement for County Superintendent of Schools John M Chestnutt, a Fulton Thomson ball game on August 1 2:30 PM, and York Township high school registration on August 23 with Supt J M Chesnutt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review of Assessments
Carroll Guunty
Ilinois
Mt. Carroll
J. A. Boyd
Republian
Carroll County
John M. Chestnutt
York Township
York Community High School
Whippet Six Is Bis Sale Factor For Willys Overland Cars
The Whippet six cylinder models gain popularity this year due to longer wheel base and heavier frame giving style and comfort. Front features include higher longer hood and radiator, with a longer chassis for added driver ease and fingertip control. Models claim seven extra horsepower on brake tests and faster travel, highlighting driving comfort through springing steering and braking. Mrs. Fannie Mathers of Aurora visited her mother Mrs. Rachel Livingston over the weekend, while Mrs. Gollison cared for Mrs. Livingston at Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willys
Willys-Overland
Fannie Mathers
Aurora
Rachel Livingstone
Gollison
Livingstone
Fulton
Clinton couple visits mother as party hosts greet guests
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Olds and their children of Clinton spent Sunday with Mrs. Helen Senneff. About 60 people attended a party at Mr. and Mrs. Hans Knutsen's home last Saturday evening. The evening featured dancing and games followed by refreshments.
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Harriett and
Carol Olds
Ralph Olds
Helen Senneff
H. Jenkins
Clinton
Hans Knutsen
Savanna Visits And Local Happenings Noted In Thomson
Thomson residents report visitors and social events including Tadley Sallow’s visit, Mr Satlow's arrival, supper plans with Mr and Mrs Frank Shedan, and a honey moon noted for George Nichlson and wife. Local travel to Sioux City, farm news, church notes, a restaurant opening next to Hershey Bowen, and a death in Mount Carroll are among the scattered items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wis
Tadley Sallow
Savanna
Mr. Satlow
Frank Shedan
Mr Worthys
Iimn
Con Terthall
Hershey Bowen
Family travel notes from Manatee to Thomson trip
A fragmentary letter from Mrs. Paul of Manatee Florida mentions Hod Casti Jreets planning to start for home around the 15th. It notes a stopover in Cincinnati to visit someone, a Mrs Heusenkveld, and a planned reach Thomson with Margaret, Pied Gules, and others traveling together.
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Paul
Eld
Manatee
Fla
Hod Casti
Cincinnati
Ohio
Heusenkveld
Thomson
Margaret
Local Couple Hosts Sunday Afternoon Tea in Dixon
Mr and Mrs Louis Giata and Mr and Mrs Chas Pawel host a Sunday afternoon gathering at the A We Pape home in Prophetstown. Attendees included families from Dixon and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Giatage
Prophetstown
Talline
M Chas Pawel
Val Dixon
Wy E theth Ladies Aid Plans Church Service
The Ladies Aid met at the church Wednesday afternoon to arrange preaching services and a chop by Sundays at 12 o'clock. The gathering focused on scheduling and church activities for the forthcoming week.
Local visitors noted for Sunday attendance
Mrs. John Wanted hosted guests including Mr. and Mrs. 5 C Carpenter and Mire Geo Warfield. The party also included R Newell and Mrs. Chas Muir as they motored to a get together on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Carpenter
R. Newell
Chas. Muir
Mire
Geo. Warfield
John
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Library News
Goohlchal
Seoul
Sivenile
Henry Parsons
Welhe Parsons
Argo
Carl Dachler
Paul, Louis and
Faeod
Idea
Louise Deaehier
DeKalb
Chadwick Vt
Lows
Anna Dahler
Wm. Pink
Brine
Wm. Brockill
Jack Bernard
Geo. Lambert
Margaret Lamber
California
Will Lambert
Ed McGinty
Etta Geisenger
Sam
Mary Gaar
Undine Pape
Bert Trager
Alice of
Moline
H. L. Rawlins
St. Ores
East Lynne
Millie
Meredith
Alleman
Ripon
Calif
Arlyne Adams
Nettie Baker
Estelle Giewold
George Slagtral
Galesburg
Dennie Cooper
Gladys
Helen Kness
Hanover
Lous St. Ores
Te- Chante
Town
John Teeter
Herman Francke
Mr. Francke
Ralph Balk
Inez
Louis Shelly
Viola and
Earl
Albany
Harvey Rennecker
Paint & Paper Store
Cindy
Chester Libberton
Mt Carroll
Ides] Farmers Club
Theay Church
Thomson Melon
Thomson Ball Park
Ater
J. M. Chesnult
Thomson News
Fiora Potter
George Nichlson
Clieges
Ma. Niehkon
Pele Nichlsop
Con Berthoft Farm
Rev
Sis
Feldwiseh
Roecktun
Revkland
Saul Camp Epworth
Ani
Yale
Priidiy
al Crewth
Win Metor Uip
Sioux City
Lie Intler
Shocmutke
Uuber
Webste City
Iowa
Mes
Mes Warfield
Webster City
Mamdray
Jack Woe
Warfielid
Bill
Mary
Tranke
Potter Thomson
Goodyear
Every Goodyear
James Libberton
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