Carroll County Merchants Urge Local Spending Initiative
A countywide pro local spending plea urges Carroll County residents to support home merchants and professionals. The piece argues money stays in the community when spent locally, boosting taxes, jobs, and local services, and encourages bill payments at local stores rather than mail order houses. It stresses mutual benefit and a shared fate among residents, merchants, and professionals.
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Carrell County
Mazl
Old Settlers Picnic Highlights Lanark Event
The 99th Carroll County Old Settlers gathering in Lanark drew thousands who enjoyed a parade and a day of reunion. George Jones presided as officers were elected with G R Mortis named president and Alfred Balvb Shannon as vice president. Brenneman and Puterbaugh were re elected secretary and treasurer respectively. Cont'd on back page.
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George Jones
BR ‘Brenneman
Brice Petersbaugh
Jones
G. R. Mortis
Alfred S Balvb
Shannon
S. BR. Brenneman
Brice Puterbaugh
Farm Bureau Picnic Story Delayed to Another Page
The Carroll County Farm Bureau picnic, a major annual event, is noted as front page worthy but pushed to another page due to late arrival and press schedules. Readers are encouraged to seek the complete start to finish story on the other page, with note that the Chadwick section carries the same item.
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Farm Bureau
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Finich
School Census Sought By County Superintent and Clerks
County superintendent Miss Ashley asks all school board clerks to deliver two copies of the school census report to teachers immediately. The census lists names and addresses of every child aged seven to sixteen in the district, aiding the start of the new school year.
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Ashley
Thomson Plans Annual Melon Day Festival Program
Thomson holds its 13th annual Melon Day on Labor Day with free admission for children and cars, reduced prices, and a long parade. Prizes cover floats, displays, and animals, along with sports events such as races and tug of war. A noon picnic precedes an afternoon program featuring band music, a Burnwood Singers performance, addresses, and songs at Shannon Park.
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Shannon
Steven
West
East
Shannon Park
Burnwood Singers
Boswell
Harmons Singers
Alfred S., Babb
Weldon Brandt
Barnwood Singers
J. W. Davis
Harmony Singers
Parks in Savanna praised as county playgrounds for summer
Savanna and Warrell counties boast Old Mill Park and Palisades State Park as ideal picnic grounds. The Mississippi Palisades Park spans 459 acres with scenic bluffs along Route 80, maintained by custodian William Ehredt who welcomes visitors. A Chicago visitor praised the water fountains feeding crystal spring water.
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Savanna
Warrell County
Old Mill Park
Palisades State Park
Palisade
Mississippi Palisades Park
Lisimois
Sorek
Mississippi River
Wiliam Ehredt
Chicago
Review To Honor 50 Year Active Farmers In Carroll County
The Review announces a tribute recognizing farmers with 50 years of service. It invites all eligible farmers to apply, noting criteria include long-term farm work and community service, with expenses paid by the newspaper. An application blank is provided.
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Cal M Feezer to Welcome Carroll County Homecomers
Veteran editor Cal M. Feezer of the Mirror-Democrat will welcome Carroll County homecomers to a three day Mt. Carroll event this Thursday through Saturday. The celebration features local residents and community spirit as the town hosts visitors and showcases county activities.
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Cal M. Feezer
Carroll County
The
Mirror-Democrat
Mt. Carrell
Mt. Carroll
Cal Feezer
Mr. Carroll Mirror-Democrat
Northern
Illinois
Salaries of Teachers in County Fall
Rural schools face rising payroll as only three of the county's schools will pay more than 110 dollars this year. District officials say overall compensation remains controlled while some rural posts see modest increases.
Carroll county teachers to be paid $74.44 on average
County Superintendent Martha J. Ashby released figures showing an average annual wage of 74.44 for Carroll county teachers next year. The lowest wage occurs in district 91 at 45 per month during tight months, while three schools offer the top 110 monthly. Several named teachers and districts appear in the report and note a general pay squeeze across the county.
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Carroll County
Martha J. Ashby
Alma Getz
Savanna
Locust
Isabelle Joons
AlgoFa
Louisa Dachler
South Elkhorn
Soonty
Mics Ashby
Jat J
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Teachers for coming year must file certificates at once
County Sept. of Schools Martha J. Ashby issues a countywide notice requesting all teachers for the coming school year to file their certificates at her office immediately. State law requires every teaching certificate holder to present the certificate for registration at the county superintendent’s office to ensure timely processing.
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Martha J. Ashby
Eighth Grade Graduates Must Register for High School
Eighth grade graduates under sixteen and older students aiming to continue in high school should register at their chosen school at once. Merchants want book orders placed immediately and superintendents and teachers seek every student to arrive on opening day with required books ready.
Mt Carroll Prepares For County Homecoming Festivities
Carroll County citizens and merchants organize a three day Mt Carroll homecoming with a street dance nightly from Thursday to Saturday. A booster caravan toured northern Illinois inviting attendees while decorations, parades, and various events including baseball games, a cookout, and an instrumentally vocal Roze Runners showcase the town’s effort to host a large regional gathering.
Carnival wrestler faces boy and school levies rise countywide
News item reports a Carnival wrestler accused of striking a twelve year old Shannon boy. County school levies are reduced for the coming year. Superintendent Marthe Ashby urges mothers to prepare children for rural school openings. August 29 events include Mt Carroll rural school planning, 4-H rally, Melon Day, and a three day Home Coming in Mt Carroll. Chadwick Scout camping at Pines State Park and Black Hill country notes. Lanark Old Settler's picnic praised. state schools officer Blair reinforces attendance ages seven to sixteen. Labor Day plans, Savanna police probe, Whiteside County Fair invitation, Lanark band wins at Chicago event, Chestnut Park principal on a trip, and Melba growers in the area.
Carroll County Merchants Propose Community Club Drive
Merchants across Carroll County unite to form the Carroll County Community and Commercial Club. They urge residents to buy county stores to keep money circulating locally and to improve how goods are displayed and priced. The plan includes a countywide message spread and future cooperative efforts among homegrown merchants.
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Carsoll County
Carroll County
County school levies down in Carre county districts
Most Carre county school boards cut levies this year with an average drop near 133.11 per district amid farmers’ boards. Fifteen districts have not reported their 32 levy figures, making exact totals uncertain. If reported amounts align with the trend, county levies fall from 219,725 last year to about 206,280 in 1932, a net decrease around 12,445. Four districts show increases. (continued on Savanna Park Page)
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Fifken
Wrecx
Mt Carrel
Washington Township
Fisco
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Carroll County Merchants Farm Organization
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Babe Brenneman
Puterbaugh
Lanark
Hansen-Van Bibber American Legion
Hanna Field
Lanark Blue Sox
Shannon Town
Chadwick
Thomson
Warner
Savanne
Therids
arrer-Theansen
Point Rock Park
Carrell
Harriett. Connell
Ray Telly
Coat House Park
Mi. Carroll
Carrel
Shannon Boy
Supt
Marthe Ashby
Clyde Carpenter
the Pines State Park
Etter Humbert
Black Hill Country
Blair
Shaegan
Whiteside County Fair
Carrell Comuty
Mixes Beth Hower
Chestnut Park
Sdom Beck
Savanna Park
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