County Deaths and Obituaries in Savanna Area
Several Savanna area residents died in recent days including Julius Swanson of Savanna on duty in Milwaukee yards from angina pectoris. Conrad Bertholf of Thomson died at his brother’s home after years of illness. Mrs. Thomas Lundy of Savanna died at her farm from heart ailments. Nellie Wilhelms of Shannon, Fred Steffins of Milledgeville, Samuel Wires of Savanna, Fred P. Kenyon of Argo-Fa, and Mrs. Wesley Bloyer of Lanark also passed away. Funeral services were held in their communities with burial in local cemeteries. survivors include spouses, children, siblings, and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Swanson
Savanna
Milwaukee Yards
Conrad Bertholf
Thomson Conrad Bertholf
Thomson
Will Bertholf
Plum Grove
Christian Church
David E. Todd
Lower York
Thomas Lundy
Chicago
Leo
Hugh Lundy
Georgiana Miller
George Mace
Sevanna
James Mathison
Hanover
Nellie Wilhelms
Shanton
Heart
Evangelical
S. C. Boswell
William la Conte
Florence
Olton
Christian
Shannon
Simon
Freeport
Mense S. Wubbena
Henry Wubbena
Meyer
Leah Wilhelms
Toby Danekas
German Valley
Fred Steffins
Milledgeville
Steffins
Mulledgeile
Shirk
South Elkhorn
George Eastabrook
Rockford
Feed P. Kenyon
Argo-Fa
Fred P. Kenyon
Argo
Wesley Bloyer
Lanark
Moline Hospital
Psremt
Theron
Orlando
Fla
Zermie
Robert Bren- Hewerd Cerri
Wesley Merchart
Dorothy Breneman
Lesark
Blizzard Blockades Local Highways in Illinois
The Daven office of the highways department said most crews are keeping trunk Chicago routes open and heavy equipment cannot be spared until Thursday. Rural residents missed mail on Tuesday and Wednesday as routes were only partially served. One carver detoured to railroad tracks to reach town. Temperatures plunging far below zero worsened conditions and drafts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daven Offie
Highways Department
Chicago
Carver
Red
Tractor Operation Focus At Farm Machinery School
A one day farm machinery school in Lenard on February 8 will emphasize economical tractor operation and repair. R C Hay of the University of Illinois will lead the session with local tractor dealers assisting. Topics include adjustments, proper handling, maintenance checks, and fabricating procedures to maximize service and reduce costly delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Lenard
R. C. Hay
College of Agriculture
University of
Hay
Forties to Fiftieth Streets Storm Region Defined
Readable text notes a storm region in the North Atlantic between roughly forty and fifty degrees. Mentions Browd designation and contiguous territory with reference to a sams sur mother. Dense wording and errors obscure precise meaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Atlantic
William Lambert of Savanna Observes 85th Birthday
William Lambert of Savanna quietly observed his 85th birthday Tuesday at his Third street home. Born February 4, 1851, on a Preston Prairie farm, he is the son of Thomas and his wife. He farmed near Preston Prairie and Thomson, with two daughters in Savanna and a son in Rockford. He has three grandchildren and a great grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lambert
Savanna
Third Street
Savanna Oiner
Mr. Lambert
Preston
Thomas Lambert
Arthur
Fieeux City
Texas
Preston Prairie
Franz Seeks Re election to Illinois State House
Petitions circulate for Charles D. Franz of Freeport seeking the Democratic nomination for state representative in the Illinois General Assembly. Franz is completing his sixth term, having succeeded his father in the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles D. Franz
Freeport
Ilinois General Assembly
Franz
Preserving Citrus Zest for Flavoring
Grate only the yellow rind to capture the essential oils. Use fresh zest or mix with sugar and store in a tightly covered jar to preserve aroma.
George Stiles Weds Emma Stein at Mt Carroll Church
George Stiles, son of Mr and Mrs Jd Stiles of near Anni, married Miss Emma Stein, daughter of Mrs Frank Teeter of Dixon, in a single ring ceremony at the Lutheran church in Mt Carroll. The couple, both longtime Dixont residents, plan to reside in Dixon as Mr Stiles works for an ice cream firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stiles
Jd. Stiles
Near Anni
Missy Em Stein
Frank Teeter
Dixon
Marrace
Mt. Carroll
Itew
J. S. Petteroff Migs Vivian Stes
Harold Sties
Dixon High School
Frances Shimer College
Stiles
Savanna High School
Truck driver loses load en route to Denver near Freeport
Tommy Schultz son of Mr and Mrs T F Schultz of Chadwick a transfer company truck driver between Chicago and Denver Colo upset his truck and freight Saturday afternoon ten miles this side of Freeport during a curve the mishap blamed on a broken spring caused delay while repairs and reloading were made on the freight Dallas area paper notes incident involved bystander details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Schultz
T. F. Schultz
Chadwick
Chicago
Denver
Colo
Freeport
Savanna Man Recovers From Near Asphyxiation
Q O. T. Welch of Savanna was rescued after nearly suffocating Thursday when a gas odor sickened residents at Mrs. Rhoda Huffman’s home on Bowsa Street. The gas migrated via the street main to the basement, where it circulated through the heating system before Welch collapsed. The leak was found and repaired. Welch is expected to recover without permanent effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Q O. T. Welch
Savanna 6
Maker
Pecercry
Tloman Ness
Rhoda Huffman
Bowsa Street
Welch
Airplane Tail Gear Terms Defined in 15 Applets
Readable fragments describe empennage as the tail group of an airplane, including stabilizers and elevators. The note references Pedder stabilizers and elevators as part of tail assembly, emphasizing terminology.
Strauch Auction Draws Large Crowd North Dakota
The Anton J Strauch auction near Chadwick drew about 500 attendees with totals around $6000. Horses, cattle, and other property were sold, despite heavy stock, and the Lutheran Ladies Society profited about 50 from lunches and cigars sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Strauch
Anton J Strauch
Ea Cot
Chadwick
Ional
WIFE PRESERVERS And Fire Handling Advice
A fragment discusses cooking over coals with salt to lower flames and smoke. It mentions handling a stuck tumbler with water to stabilize heat and prevent flare ups, reflecting practical tips from an old household guide.
Power Flow Battery Promises 3-Year Guarantee and Free Recharging
An advertisement touts the Super Cross Country Power Flow cold-weather battery with a 3 year satisfaction guarantee and free recharging for 3 years at no extra cost. It highlights 32 percent starter power, added plates, and hard rubber insulators.
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Julia Swanson, Savane
Samuel Wires
Anna Wires
Savanne
H. Foster Whitney
Marion
Hamburg
Inna
William
Elim
Frank
Anna
Wayne Smith
Birs
Hattie Brown
John L. Stearton
Sevane
McAndrews Chiropractic Clinic
2316Th Ave
Climton
Iowa
E. Anderson
M. D
Wilson Bldg
Clinton
W. L. Derrer
Asartane State Vetersaanen
I. Main St
Emma Stein
Chevrolet
Pontiac
Delco
Merchant Bros
Lanark, Ill
Clinton Rendering CO
MT. Garroll Blagk
D. W. Grove
Ray McMahan
D.C
Connell
Carsoll
G. 4
Kinsel
Morrison
Minviste
General
General Electric
Bridgeport Conn
Northwestern
Ilinois Utilities Company
Illinois
ARLES
Bsiagte
Firestone
Qicotog Univesiiy
Ab Jenkins
Lewis Motor Company
David Bradley
Locust St
Sterling
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