Sandridge Melon Day crowds and crop outlook noted
The article notes melons ripening with wa termelons and mugicmelons in plenty at stands, daily truckloads and sales by the dozen or single items, and large crowds at Melon Day events. It also covers visits from Chicago guests, family travels near Minnesota and Wisconsin, canoe trips by Webster Groves youths, social calls in Mt Carroll, river conditions, local bakery deliveries, and ongoing fish rescue work ahead of Home Coming at Mr Carroll Sare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Leavens
Chicago
Gus
Markie Beck
Lcots
Earl
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Ponsone
Slough
Briggs
Robert ‘Austin
Webster Grove
St. Louis
Lake Teasca
Gulf
Savanna
White
James River
Mirs
Hofstittler
E. P. Bailey
Bil
Lexington
Moni
Parcinni
Riverview
Mt. Carroll
Pecatonica
Freeport
Thomas Watson
Tommie
Mr. Watson
Satanna
Carroll Sare
Fragmented plea about dress and mother asked
A garbled note shows a child speaking to her mother about dressing difficulties and a request for help with clothing. readable words hint at confusion over a dress and a situation at the front. The text resembles a stray OCR fragment from a historical page.
York Parcel Teacher Association plans for year
The York Parcel Teacher Association met Monday evening August 22 to finalize plans for the coming year and appoint officers including President Rush Garrell Secretary Herbert Stores Treasurer Minnie Miller First Vice President Alice Swall Second Vice President Besse Kenyon and Third Vice President Nelle Schade. Also notes of local visits and visits by Argo Fa residents to various homes and events with several families attending picnics and demonstrations in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Rush Garrell
Herbert Stores
Treasuer
Minnie Miller
Alice Swall‘ax
Besse Kenyon
Nelle Schade
Chirence Messing
George Bieklehaupt
Jul
Joe Kauffman
Fienrge Lehmanny
Mosd Weber
Evelyn Dielen
Helen Kenyon
Argo
Margaret Stiles
Wacker
Springfield
Evelyn
Helen
Margaret
Carroll County
John Lohmenr
Clinton
Ed Foltz
Irene
Leroy
William Strauch
Argo Fa
Wiliam Freeman
Charles Freeman Jr
Mt Catroll
Dickey‘ville
Wis
Births Reported for Libberton and Manning Families
A son was born to Mr and Mrs William Libberton on Thursday August 18 and another son was born to Mr and Mrs Ben Manning on Saturday August 20, according to local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Libberton
Ben Manning
Lanark Band Wins First at Soldiers Field Music Festival
Lanark Community band earned first place in Class D at the Soldiers Field Music Festival in Chicago. Twenty six players received gold medals and director Miss Beth Hower accepted an ivory tipped bottom. The trip credited to the band and director for their untiring efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Soldiers Pield
Chicago
Lyon
Beth Hower
A. L. Patterson
Dorothy
Miller Hatchery
Glen Wise
Poffenberger
Sam Clermment
Denver
Colo
Fred DeGraff
Forreston
George Kramer
Mt. Carroll
Ezra Schrock
Eckman Keat
LD. Leatherman
Brethren On Hickory Grove
Jores Bros
Ror Snell and
North Lanark
George Wullisington
Glenn Ward Dresbach
Sheaff Marrs Shiler
Mt Carroll
Wil Cordel
Aliva Riefé
Zixier
Maryland Station
Merle
Hawbecker Bo
Wpan
Nomresd
Calvin Bierer
Dakotas
Canada
D. R Lower
Elmer Frederick
Marriage Licenses Issued In Savanna and Moorhead
County Clerk Walter Watson issued a marriage license last week to Wernted Barnes of Minmethburs Iowa and Vera Roberts of Savana. Merle E. Loxue of Savanna and Elfreda G. Wright of Moorhead Iowa were set to wed last week. A separate note mentions a marriage license suit involving Mildred Sweitzer and Edwin Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Sweitzer
Edwin Miller
Walter Watson
Ual Weeks
Wernted Barnes
Minmethburs
Towa
Agi Vera Ttoberts
Savana
Merle E. Loxue
Savanna
Elfreda G. Wricht
Moorhead
Body found in empty car in Savanna yards
Carrell county authorities investigate a body found in an empty refrigerator car in Savanna railroad yards Friday morning. The deceased man, estimated dead six to seven days, wore good underwear and trousers, carried a belt with initials and a lottery ticket reading John Dea. Identification incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrell County
Savanna Yards
Eugene White
White
Winte
Earl Hershey
Salvanna
Trunainger
Shiley
Eaton
Savanna
John Dea
Tractors on Illinois farms cost and usage compared
Illinois leads in tractor numbers with 69 628 on farms. In 1931 total operating costs were 243 for two plow tractors 305 for three plow tractors and 287 for two plow general purpose tractors with an average hourly cost of 68 76 and 56 cents respectively. Depreciation and fuel drove variation. the general purpose tractors averaged 514 hours yearly on 228 acre farms while two plow standard tractors ran 383 hours on 262 acre farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inllinois
P. E. Johnston
Farm Organization and Management Department
College of Agriculture
University of Iinois
Linois
Tinois
Melon Day boxing card announced with local teen bouts
Boxing events for Melon Day announced with a full card from Thomson and surrounding towns. Two round bouts include Bill Stage versus Dick Stage and Wilbur Stickell versus David Switzer, both from Thomson. Also four and twelve round matchups feature Dundee sons and up to Savanna contender Joe Doe replaced by a fit rival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Stage
Dick Stage
Thomson
Wilbur Stickell
David Switzer
Chadwick Defeated Carroll Regulars in a 6 to 5 Tilt
Chadwick edged Carroll Regulars 6 to 5 in a tight baseball game marked by strong defense and late scoring. Mills allowed one run through four and a half innings before Chadwick rallied in the fifth, aided by two errors and key hits from Leavens and Spearman. Gifford hit a home run for the Farm Bureau, but Chadwick’s pitching, led by Mills, held on for the win as Watson faced late trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Rahn
Ins
Mt. Carroll County
Burely
Hire I
Winnebago
Taylor's Park
Carroll County
Brandy Ware
Stalin
Rhymet
Winnerbago
Paul
Hoople
Rhylmer
Hall
DeKalb
Carrell County Farm Bureau Nine
State Farm Bureau
Carroll
Carroll AB Rhpa
Scott
Lower
Bonne
Rafferty
Hartman
Anderson
Hopple
Rhymer
Lucomeary
Stoner
Weighmeyer
Iby Hopple
Sy Rahn
Rahn
Pueblex
Hovok
Schafer
Gamble
Scorer
Feezer
Wim
Hest
Shannon
Lansoeniman
Chadwich Whigs
Assarlt Blue Sox
Mt Caroll Farm Bureau
Ghalwich
Atd
Mills
Lanark
Speubag
Chicago
Collins
Walters
Neileher
Rarber
Chadwick
Innning
Watson
Yey Singling
Leavens
Spear
Inay
Yinners
Waters
Etnye
Blue Sox
Wiley Rf
McIntyre
Tom Lindsay
Jurgensmuer
Spearman
Blythe Sturtevant
Bicker
Garland
Mt Carroll
Smith
Farm Bureau
Schropple and Wehmeyer
Frank
Dleavens
Petty
Goble
Davis
Schreiner Cf
Gsell Ao
Artman Rf
Sturtevant
jPaul
Chadwick AB
Temple
Spearmann
K. Shultz
Kishler
Sten
W. Zagschiwerdt
Etnyre
Iro
Mefntyre
Melntyre
Hannes
Kune
Gifford
Carrol Ampwes
Curtis Naniga
Barney Gifford
Blythe
Wrestler Killaran Arrested After Assault at Lanark Event
Carnival worker Joe Killaran, a Chicago wrestler known as Jim the carnival, was arrested by Sheriff Harry Shiley on theft charges? and taken to Mt. Carroll county jail after attacking a 12 year old boy Kenneth Frederick during a Lanark Old Settler's Day event. The incident followed taunts from a group of local onlookers and prompted a preliminary hearing to determine next steps while Kenneth remained dazed days later. The article also covers Thomson's week of games against Lanark Mt Carroll and Milledgeville, noting multiple matchups and pitchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Killaran
Jim
Lanark
Sherriff
Harry Shiley
Killaran
Dalliz Elliott
Carroll Baker
Kenneth Frederick
Lawrence Fred-4erick
Shannon
Kenneth
Shitey
Ralph Eaton
iKenneth
Chicago
Elliott
Badneag
Rillarante
Lanark Blu Ray Triumphs Over Shannon At Hanna Field
Lanark pitcher Shultz earned a 6-2 victory over Shannon at Hanna Field Thursday morning. He walked two, struck out ten, and allowed seven hits as Lanark benefited from strong defense and timely hitting. Shannon starter Jimmy Shampoh walked four and allowed four hits across the rough outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durgemsunvier
Pedeport Reaicher
Tommy Shultz
Chadwid
Lanark Blue Ray
Shannon
Hanna’s
Himmy
Shanpoh
Aiockout
Shultz
Cook book complaints by Mrs Youngbride on potato usage
Mrs Youngbride laments vague directions in a cookbook. She quotes a recipe that shows how to use up old potatoes but does not specify how old the potatoes should be. The exchange highlights the need for clearer measurements and guidance for home cooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Youngbride
Red Cross Lady Miss Scott Hay Praised for Red Cross Work
Miss Scott Hay of Savanna is highlighted for her Red Cross nursing and Home Hygiene leadership. Her career spans Illinois training, directing Home Hygiene Service, and shaping Red Cross home care classes in Carroll County. She earned the Florence Nightingale Medal in 1920 and received multiple international honors for her service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Scott Hay
Savanna
RED Cross
Red Cross Courier
Scott ‘Hay
Ami
Carroll County
American Red Cross
Miss Hay
Red
Home Hygiene Service
U. S. Army
Army School of Nursing
Miss Hayes
Shy
Dorothy Skewes
County Tuberculosis Association
Skewes
American Red Cross Nursing Service
Clara Do. Noyes
Ms Hay
Regina
Maria
Washington, D.C
American Red Cross Commission
Europe
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AE Turned Around
Kenneth Winters
Urtana
Henry Isenberger
Cattie Brieman
George Morris
A. S Babb
S. BR. Brenaman
HM. B. Puterbaugh
Eldon Sword
Deayne Drake
Beaner Brown
Dundee Bree
Bex Vernon
Mickie Dundee
Mike Dundee
Rock Island
Sand Slough
Mike
Marvin Martindale
Joe Doe
Drae
Carroll Regulars
Lanark Trims Farm Bureau
Sayer
Ilbe
Homson
Lanark Sggregation
Gerald Brown
Focal Melon Ads
Milledgeville Boys
Tousley
Haseen
Brown
Milledgeville
Trin
John Brown
St John's
J. B
Suultz
Blue Sea U KR
Weley
Tahre As Collins
Ek Tandauy Jurgensmeier
Villerf Sturte Anh
Shultz Girland
Shannon Stoner
Westfall Ah Marghy
Ratha
Weitret
Grifth
Ss Park
Suavaly
Henning Pet Rhe
Jane Bride
Red Cross Lady
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