Congress Debate Shapes Civil Service and Spoils Fears
The article surveys congressional struggle over civil service extension and spoils politics. It notes Senate positions on civil service bills, executive action possibilities, and party debate about patronage versus merit. It highlights key figures and the looming political impact on governance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eenlun Roosevelt
Congress
Senate
Wee
O.mahaney
Svea
Giviler
Tde Sundes Civil Service
Fire damages Exelsior rural school near Savanna
A Monday morning blaze at the Exelsior rural school east of Savanna caused serious damage to the west wall attic and roof. Farmers aided with water and the Savanna fire department gained control using chemical tanks as Miss Martyn Lister, the teacher, reported starting a stove fire that morning. Pupils were dismissed for repairs. no serious injuries to students reported. Separately, three Shuman boys escaped injury when Orville Shuman lost control of a car on ice, overturning once but causing only minor damage.
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Exerlaiap
Savanna
Weideman's Hill
Vic
Erry
Jobn Teaterman
Feemers
Savanna Fire Department
Squire
Dianeare
Harold Hersey
Savanny
Woddyan
Rend
Martyn Lister
Savana
Tye
Shuman
Chas, Shuman
Orville Shuman
Herman Nachler
Bill Strauch
Three Men Held for Grand Jury in Savanna Area
Three men bound over in the March Evan jury session before Justice Ward. Paul Kosey and Hart LeShedle of Savanna faced charges of larceny, with bonds set at 250 dollars. A fourth man, M. D., also appeared, bond set, as authorities investigated the theft of 126 chickens from a Lanark area farm, with additional break-in attempts reported. The loot included 10 White Rock pullets and 16 roosters, stolen from the Fred Volz farm, and police broadcast alerts followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan
Savanna
Chael
Henry Truninger
M. D
Mey
Baker
Marth
Fred Volz
Lanark
Sterling
Carrol Country
Traffic Safety Lesson At Schoolmasters Meet
The Schoolmasters discuss traffic safety during a meeting at a schoolmasters gathering. The event includes demonstrations and a presentation on pavement safety, custody of students, and safe walking guidance for pupils in several districts.
End Cement Work On Dam For Winter
Dam project plans to reduce water levels this winter by finishing temporary works and installing a steel gate system. Officials warn premature lowering could harm fish. crews will stabilize the structure, secure power and safety measures, and resume full operations after spring.
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Phrang
Earferd
Fae Steel Yadier Eies Grest
Uhl Sud
Cafferdam No
Linderland
Roel Island
ARDY
Wingis
Atresia
Wetton
Dani Xa
Musentiny
Ps Yak
Bo Hee
Rhea
Mts Werk
Pan Nes
DS Solepadweare
Ibur
Sue
Savanna Man Hurt in Saturday Car Collision
A Savanna man identified as John Tack was badly injured Saturday afternoon when struck by a car while walking along a highway shoulder. He sustained a scalp wound and was taken to Savanna Hospital for treatment. The driver remained at the scene and police began an inquiry into the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jobn Tack
Walter Tatton
Saveur
Tick
Tack
Indian Relics Displayed At Club Merry In Savannah
A Savannah club gathering showcased a large collection of Tyidicna artifacts including pestles, ceremonial items, shells, and ink articles. Organizers noted a long collecting history and mentioned missing pieces from Hanover's quarter collections.
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Club Merry
Savanna
Shire of Hanover
Shipton
Hanover
Mount Carroll to host regional basketball tournament on March 25
Affected by an official announcement, Mount Carroll is named as the site for a regional basketball tournament on March 25. The list of participating nearby centers includes Dixon Freeport Moline Galesburg and Peoria with Village high schools to compete in a ten-team sectional, advancing to the state finals.
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Mount Carroll
Ahnais
Bewonal Ceniere i Viento Dison
Freeport
Overman
Bock Pea Woven
Albion
Aubora
West
Belleville
Benton
Byrd
Gary
Carbondale
Omni
Carlyle
Uarthape
Chenou
Chicaew Heights
Clinton
Dekalb
Dixon
Dwight
Effineham
Parningston
Wishes
Vreepore
Galesburg
Gillispie
Reenfield
Greenville
Hterisbure
158 Motorists Lose Right to Drive During Past Week
Police report shows 158 drivers lost driving privileges in the past week. Seven were suspended for MH violations and 12 for leaving the scene of an accident. The total prohibitions reflect the new driving restriction measures going into effect last May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois
Rites For Former Carroll Resident Held Wednesday
Memorial service was held Wednesday for 97 year old Charlee Pemain, a former Carroll resident who died Sunday in Delwan Wisconsin. The service took place at the Bragh funeral home in Mb Carail with officiating clergy. Survived by a daughter and son in law, Mr. Carrell and Mrs Sutton of.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Charlee Pemein
Delwan
Wis
Shiviv Shypelhother
Carrell
Vy Sutton
County honors three schools with top rating in state list
The district reports that three county schools received the top Superior rating on a state education list, tied with last year’s scores. Superintendent Brad notes several other schools filed for Superior or Exceptional ratings and expects results within weeks.
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Alevees
Hlinaas
Pausyere
Lanzurk Hool Hob
Geobertion Fey
Pont Paints
Aetna
Brinds Savin
Atea
Jyasiv Ko Garman
Augusta Stenedstuit
Lenis A. Dav
Relief meeting in Rockford attended by four supervisors
Four Carroll County supervisors attended a relief meeting in Rockford on December 2. Participants included Robert Carson, Woodman of the county board, George Most of Savanna, chairman of the county veterans committee, Arthur Haas of Mt. Carroll, and Sherman Meyers of Mt. Carroll. The gathering was part of a state emergency relief effort involving county officials from two northern Illinois counties.
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Carroll Courty
Rockford
Ilinois
Robert Carson
Woorlman
George Most
Savanna
Veter Coromittes
Arthur Haas
Washington
Sherman Meyers
Mt. Carroll
Tani
Inquest Sifts Cause Of Auto Death Crash
An inquest into the deaths of Mr and Mrs Ker mit Shultz Freeport seeks the cause of a fatal early morning crash. James Reardon driving a state highway department sedan testified a right rear tire blew out, causing the vehicle to swerve before overturning. The hearing was continued to Wednesday afternoon.
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Kermit Shultz
Freeport
James Reardon
Copork
State Highway Department
Nothne
Reardon
Mrs. Shultz
Blanche Helter
Miewport
Miss Heilex
Savanna man injured by car in weekend collision
A Savanna resident sustained injuries when struck by a car on Saturday. An inquest was held in Freeport Monday to determine the cause of death for Mr. and Mrs. Kermit Shultz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Kermit Shultz
Two Cases Set for Trial on January 10
A special jury panel was called to hear cases of Grove and Leavens on January 10. The calendar shows two trials scheduled for that date with a panel convened to hear both cases.
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Grove and
Leavens
Four Lanark youths plead guilty in county cour
Four Lanark youths Donald Blair Kenneth Buckwaller Elmer Miller and Donald Clark pleaded guilty on charges set for trial earlier. They requested probation which was referred to the county probation officer. remains bond bound until ruling. Special grand jury panel drawn for January trial date in Carroll County.
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Carroll County
Menry Grave
Lanori
Floyd Leavens
Thomson
Grove
Albert H. Manns
Manns
Oscar E. Heard, Jr
Freeport
State Supreme Court
Leavers
Louis Buchenau
Wacker
Lawrence Smith
Savanna
Tivlense Vounsel
Tour Lanark
Donald Blair
Kenneth Buckwaller
Elmer Miller
Donald Clark
Manus
Hannah E. Strut Milledzey
Wmrdl
Fred J. Rhodes
Ray Dety
Robert Petty
Renee Sweitzer
Nna
A.M. Greison
Howard
Ess
A. R. Madsen
Vernon Hollister
Albert Dorak
Wilber Gashaw
Guoree EB. Knapp
Roscoe Alaquis
Don Nehrkorn
Clarinee Schmidel
Washington
Adam Moharit
Harold Handel
August Rath
George Milley
Conrad Heinze
York
Irve Martindale
Walter Switzer
Vernon Rawlins
Fair Haven
Edwin Kink
Reuben Geist
Arthur Miller
Wyson
H. H. Nicholas
Joe Dennis
Mrs Hammond Retires From Illinois Children's Home and Aid
Kathryn W Hammond of Savanna retires as case worker for the northern district after 12 years with the Illinois Children's Home and Aid Society. Effective January 1 she resigns but will stay with the society serving Carroll county. A district party followed by a theatre outing honored her. neighbors later hosted a birthday surprise on her return to Savanna.
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Kathryn W. Hammond
Savanna
Ilinois Children’s Home and Aid Society
Carroll County
Chicago
Zick Wins Judicial Election Victory Declared
Zick defeats the opponent by more than five thousand votes as the results confirm the judicial race outcome. The concession comes from the losing candidate signaling a clear victory margin.
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DEMO
Zick Wins Circuit Judge Seat in Snowbound Illinois County Race
Leon A. Zick of Oregon Republicans defeats Louis A. Nack of Galena by over 6,000 votes in the 1st judicial circuit special election to fill a vacancy. Snowy conditions kept turnout fair. Jo Daviess County voted only for Nack. Carroll Lee Ogle and Stephenson counties favor Zick, with York precincts backing bond issues but rejecting a bridge bond.
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Leon Zick
Carroll County
Leon A. Zick
Oregon
Louis A. Nack
Galena
Zick
Nack
Lee
Ogle
Stephenson
Jo Daviess
York
Johnson Creek
Zick Nack
Fair Haven
Ork
Rock Creek
Wysox Ill
Elkhorn Grove
Lima
Salem
Caroll
Mt. Carroll
AG Shannon
Cherry Grove
Freedom
Woodland
Savanna
Washington
Farm Bureau To Nominate Directors At Township Meetings
Farm Bureau unit meetings are planned this month to nominate directors for the next year. A short program will cover outlook data, organization, hybrid corn, and film illustrated subjects. Nominations for Carroll Service company directors will also occur. First meeting is Dec 10 for Rock Creek and Lima townships at Lanark Guest Home.
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Farm Bureau Unit
Farm Bureau
Carroll Service Company
Rock Creek
Lima
Lanark
York
Fair Haven
Argo-Fa
M. E. Tehhurch
Savanna
Washington
Lincoln School
Mt. Carroll
Salem
Woodland
Freedom
Shannon
Cherry Grove
Shannon High School
Wysox
Milledgeville
Carroll County Farm Bureau
Mt. Carroll Derling
M. P. Roske
Harold Manning
Naaman Diehl
Charles Gordon
Glenn Bickelhaupt
Edward Simon
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