Weddings Bring Savanna Couples Together in December
In Savanna Mrs Harriett Black and Sam C Criver wed at St John's rectory with Rev P E Kunkel officiating. Attendants were Betty Deppa and Harry Clarke. The couple plans to reside with the bride's mother Mrs Raymond H Clarke after returning from Chicago.
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Harriett Black
Sam C. Criver
Savanna
St. John’s Catholic Church
P. E. Kunkel
Betty Deppa
Harry Clarke
Chicago
Raymond H. Clarke
Illinois Education Association to Meet in Springfield
The Illinois Education Association will hold its annual meeting in Springfield from December 26 to 28 at the Centennial and K of C Auditoriums. Executive Secretary Irwin F. Pearson notes teacher shortages, rising living costs, unequal salaries, and unsatisfactory working conditions as key issues.
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Tlinois Education Association
Springfeld
K. of C
Irwin F. Pearson
Association
Savanna Native Emma Henzel Benz Dies in LaCrosse
Emma Henzel Benz, 51, born in Savanna and married to Harry Benz, died after leaping from a seventh floor window at Re. Francie hospital in LaCrosse. Despondent since major surgery two months earlier, funeral in LaCrosse followed by burial. Surviving husband, two daughters, two sisters, and two brothers.
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Harry Benz
Savanna
Re. Francie Hospital
LaCrosse
Wis
Emma Henzel
Jacob
Yarlara Henzel
Chestnut Park
Savara
Atty
J. L. Breathton
Benz
Charles Marth
Margaret Sartwell
Saui Henzel
Alvin iMenzel
Superior
Carroll delegates named for convention needs
Convention delegates from Carroll include Ella Sue Beck and Wales Gossard, both of Lanark. Alternates are LaVerne Edwards of Milledgeville and Lucille Sterling of Savannah.
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Carroll Éottify
Ella Sue Beck
Wales Gossard
Lanark
LaVerne Edwards
Milledgeville
Lucille Sterling
Savanna
Christmas Dinner Guests Visit Sabula and Marshall Family
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sweitzer joined Mrs. Percy Clark of Sabula for Christmas dinner. Io and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heitman were Christmas Eve visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Marshall and their family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sweitzer
Percy Clark
Sabula
Roy Heitman
Mervin Marshall
A Gentleman Who Hides His Eyes on the Bus
A remark skewers a man who refuses to see a woman stand, claiming he closes his eyes rather than face equality. The witty aside lampoons pretensed chivalry and social manners of the era.
Authorities on children propose varied punishment
Experts advocate diverse disciplinary methods for children noting that spanking, if used, should be proportionate and paired with guidance to shape behavior.
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Shannon
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Merle Hawbecker
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Gerald Lee
Earl Hart
Bettendorf
Savanna Hospital
Hart
Mary Miller
Will Miller
IEA
Springfield
Meeker
Hariear
Offer
Thomson
T. N. T. Club
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John Deere
Ann Arbor
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Louis Shelly
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Don Carpenter
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Chadwick-Morrison
T. B
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Hayes Corn
DeLaval
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Chadwick Teeter & Son
Cram & Bellows
Don C. Harris
Vee, “Viguor
Forest Inn
Morrison
Irma and
Forrest Ritzman
Jake, Jack, Wes and
Charlie
Home Appliance CO
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Prairieville Lads
New Idea
International
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Rock Island
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