Miss Schreiner Honored At Bride's Kitchen Shower
Miss Lavenne Schreiner was feted Friday night at a kitchen shower hosted by Mie James Morgan in Milledgeville. The event celebrated her upcoming marriage to Paul Clevidence of Lanark. Guests included Mrs. Harve Schreiner, Mrs. Andrew Blumer, Mrs. Henry Livengood, Mrs. Howard Stoner, Lou Moyer, Mrs. Grace Moyer, and many Schreiner and Clevidence relatives from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
James Morgan
Lavenne Schreiner
Miss Schreiner
Paul Clevidence
Lanark
Harve Schreiner
Andrew Blumer
Henry Livengood
Howard Stoner
Milledgeville
Lou Moyer
Grace Moyer
Families Move In Chadwick Area
The Joe Warfield family moved Saturday from the East farm tenant house to the Dr Lotz farm east of Chadwick. Mr and Mrs George Kauffman, previously employed on Lotz, moved to the Erm Barnhart home. Mr Kauffman will work for Mr Barnhart this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Warfield
East Farm
Bankers Attend Illinois Association Mid Winter Conference
Charles Harris W J Schreiner of Chadwick and C H Dimon of Lanark traveled to Chicago last Thursday for the Illinois Bankers Association annual mid winter conference and dinner. Mrs Schreiner joined to visit daughter Jean a student nurse at West Suburban hospital Oak Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harris
W. J. Schreiner
Chadwick
C. H. Dimon
Lanark
Chicago
Thellinois Bankers’ Association
Mrs. Schreiner
Jean
West Suburban Hospital
Oak Park
Employees Dinner Hosted by Mr and Mrs H Handel
Mr and Mrs Harlan Handel entertained a group of friends and employees at a 6:30 dinner on Friday. Attendees included Kermit Lasch and Miss Emma Bower of Argo Fa, Miss Dorothy Turney of Thomson, Mr and Mrs Fred Barnhart, Mr and Mrs William Handel, Mr and Mrs Boyd Handel and Virgil, Mr and Mrs Virgil Tomman, Mr and Mrs Herbert Queckboerner and daughter, Mr and Mrs Stacey Kradel and family, Mr and Mrs Harvey Fossett, Harold Stoner, Lawrence Weber, Paul Gaar, and Miss Lillian Hartman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Handel
Kermit Lasch
Emma Bower
Argo Fa
Dorothy Turney
Thomson
Fred Barnhart
William Handel
Boyd Handel and Virgil
Virgil Tomman
Herbert Queckboerner
Stacey Kradel
Harvey Fossett
Harold Stoner
Lawrence Weber
Paul Gaar
Lillian Hartman
Birthday Observed for Mrs L A Frank by Local Hosts
Mrs L A Franks birthday was celebrated Friday afternoon with dessert bridge hosted by Mrs Ben Stadel and daughter Mil dred Prizes went to Mrs W J Quest Mrs Albert Hartman and Mrs K C Whitney Other guests included Mrs Riley Temple and Mrs Lester Morisse
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. A. Frank
Ben Stadel
Mildred
W. J. Quest
Albert Hartman
K. C. Whitney
Riley Temple
Lester Morisse
Dismissal of Reckless Driving Charge in Smith v Ferris
Donald Smith’s reckless driving charge against Ralph Ferris was dismissed by Justice George Coden. The State’s Attorney said the charge could not be sustained though other charges could follow if Smith pursues them. The dispute stems from a recent accident where Smith’s horse was struck by Ferris’s car and had to be euthanized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Smith
Ralph Ferris
George Coden
John Brearton
Smith
Ferris
Cheese factory pays patronage dividend for past year
Patrons of the Chadwick Cooperative Produce Company will receive a total of 1908.49 in patronage dividends for 1940 at the annual stockholders meeting. The report shows 4,995,981 pounds of milk purchased and 515,175 pounds of cheese produced, with total sales at 77813.90. New equipment included a Toledo scale for 380 and a stainless steel vat for 477. Directors Guy Mackey and George Knoess were re elected for three years, Fred Olson for one year. Charles Appel of Mt. Carroll, 65, died and funeral services were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick Co-operative Produce Company
Toledo
Guy Mackey
George Knoess
Fred Olson
Ambrose Olson
Don Harris
Charles Helm
Entertain At Bridge Lunch In Mt Carroll
A group of Mt Carroll ladies were entertained Tuesday afternoon at a one o'clock luncheon followed by bridge in the home of Mrs Bess Humbert. Hostesses were Mrs C R Way, Mrs Oscar Daehler and Mrs Humbert. The color scheme was yellow and green. Guests included Mrs C E Stuart, Mrs Charles Moore, Mrs E Kneale, Mrs S P Colehour, Mrs Frank Vanderheyden, Mrs Loreta Emmert, Mrs Alice Demmon, Mrs Ethel Pierce, Miss Nora Turnbaugh and Miss Edith Wildey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Bridge
Bess Humbert
CR. Way
Oscar Daehler
Humbert
C. E. Stuart
Charles Moore
E. Kneale
S. P. Colehour
Frank Vanderheyden
Loreta Emmert
Alice Demmon
Ethel Pierce
Nora Turnbaugh
Edith Wildey
Surprise 35th Anniversary for Mt Carroll Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Victor Hines of Mt. Carroll were surprised Friday evening on their 35th wedding anniversary by relatives. A purse of money and a potted plant were presented. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Geo Bast, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bast and family, Mr. and Mrs. Hubert Hoffman of Chadwick, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Behr of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sack of Argo, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Martin of Cordova, Mr. and Mrs. Phineas Bashaw of Lanark, Earl Hines and Hartzel Haislet of Mt. Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Hines
Mt. Carroll
Geo. Bast
Harold Bast
Hubert Hoffman
Chadwick
Charles Behr
Clinton
Charles Sack
Argo
Donald Martin
Cordova
Phineas Bashaw
Lanark
Earl Hines
Hartzel Haislet
Shower Honoring Mr. and Mrs. Slager At Fair Haven
Mr and Mrs Harold Slager were honored at a Friday evening shower hosted by Mr and Mrs William Rahn. Guests from the Fair Haven community enjoyed games socializing and refreshments. The couple received many lovely gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Slager
William Rahn
Fair Haven
Re-elect Officers At Farmers State Bank Meeting
At a recent directors meeting Charles Harris was reelected president of the Farmers State Bank C. H. Dimon named vice president W. J. Schreiner cashier Don Harris assistant cashier and Frank Mest retained as bookkeeper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Harris
Farmers State Bank
C. H. Dimon
W. J. Schreiner
Don Harris
Frank Mest
Shraders to Observe 84th Anniversary in Mt Carroll Area
John Shrader turns 84 on February 9 and wife also reaches 84 on February 13. Married January 1, 1879 at Mt. Carroll Lutheran parsonage, they farmed southeast of Mt. Carroll, later at Burkholder farm, then Chadwick livery and sales. John born February 9, 1857. Ella born February 13, 1857. They have one daughter, two grandsons, three great grandchildren. both active in Methodist church and Masonic lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shrader
Mt. Carroll
Shrader
Adolph Derrer
Burkholder
Chadwick
D. F. McLaughlin
Peter
Cordelia Shrader
George
Mary Ann Moore
W. J. Way
Masonic Lodge
Methodist Church
Funeral Rites Held for Le Roy Newcomer in Lanark
Funeral services for Le Roy Newcomer 58 native of Salem township were held at the Church of the Brethren in Lanark. The inquest ruled death by a personal safety related rifle bullet wound. Surviving are the widow seven children and his parents of Pasadena Calif.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Newcomer
Salem Township
Church of the Brethren
Lanark
IL. D. Leatherman
Newcomer
J. B. Schreiter
Cornwell Funeral Home
Mr. Newcomer
J. F. Lower
C. R. Gillogly
Edward Tenley
Orange Meyers
Paul Harmon
Clint Rowland
LeRoy William Newcomer
Highland Home Farm
Oakville
Lloyd
June) LeBaron
Robert
Hope) Brenaman
Freeport
James
Beth) Davis
Gary
Ind
Glenn
Ruth) Daggert
Mt. Carroll
Kenneth
Ismay
Mont
Lawrance
Francis
Pasadena
Calif
Maude Newcomer
Roy Olwin
San Gabriel
Paul Newcomer
Altadena
Folyd
Yuma
Ariz
Clyde
Loyal Belles Meeting Held by Hope Evangelical Class
Miss Margaret Shibley with Miss Lillian Hartman entertained Loyal Belles of Hope Evangelical Sunday school Tuesday evening. A program was arranged by Mrs Merlyn Schreiner who conducted the Bible game. Mrs O H Rahn, the class teacher, led the Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Shibley
Lillian Hartman
Loyal Belles
Hope Evangelical Sunday School
Merlyn Schreiner
Schreiner
O. H. Rahn
Engagement Of Miss M. Rahn Announced At Dinner
Mrs. Kathryn Rahn announced the engagement of her daughter Maude Kathryn to Delmar Lang of Lanark at a 6:30 dinner on Saturday. The wedding is set for June. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Doty Rock Falls Mr and Mrs Henry Livengood Milledgeville Mr and Mrs Allen Pontnak Mr and Mrs Merlyn Schreiner Mr and Mrs Herbert Stein and Mr and Mrs William Prowant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Rahn
Maude Kathryn
Delmar Lang
Lanark
John Doty
Rock Falls
Henry Livengood
Milledgeville
Allen Pontnak
Merlyn Schreiner
Herbert Stein
William Prowant
Baptism of Richard Lee Tommans at St Pauls Lutheran
Baptism service was held Sunday morning at St Pauls Lutheran Church for Richard Lee Tommans son of Mr and Mrs Virgil Tommans. Sponsors were Orion Alexander and Miss Marjorie Tommans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Richard Lee Tommans
Virgil Tommans
Orion Alexander
Marjorie Tommans
Hope Evangelical Church Quarterly Meeting Held at Philips Home
The regular quarterly business meeting of Hope Evangelical church convened Monday evening at Rev. L. M. Philips residence. District superintendent Rev. Philip Beuscher of Freeport led the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Hope Evangelical Church
L. M. Philips
Philip Beuscher
Freeport
Dinner guests at the Beckers home Sunday near Mt Carroll
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Alfred Becker at their home near Mt Carroll included Mr and Mrs Myron Freiderich and family of Chadwick Mr and Mrs Sam Schoenaar and family Mr and Mrs Harry Adams John Shafer and Marion Miller of Savanna Mr and Mrs Walter Hartman and son of Mr Carroll and Mr and Mrs Louis Mennenga and daughter of Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Becker
Mt. Carroll
Myron Freiderich
Chadwick
Sam Schoennaar
Harry Adams
John Shafer
Marion Miller
Savanna
Walter Hartman
Mr. Carroll
Louis Mennenga
Sterling
Charles Uhlrich Buried Friday at Morrison
Funeral services for Charles Uhlrich, 57, longtime Fair Haven resident, were held Friday at Reynolds funeral home in Morrison with burial in Morrison cemetery. He died January 29 at Port Horing Home after a period of poor health. Casket attendants included Frank Schreiner, Howard Mackey, Glen Craddock, Carl Hammer, and two Morrison residents. He never married and lived alone near Chadwick. Surviving are a sister Mary Bristle of Glen Ellyn and a half brother William Mosher of Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Uhlrich
Fair Haven Township
Reynolds
Morrison
Uldrich
Port Horning
Frank Schreiner
Howard Mackey
Chadwick
Glen Craddock
Carl Hammer
Uhlrich
Mary Bristle
Glen Ellyn
William Mosher
E S Carbaugh to Mark 87th Birthday in Chadwick
E S Carbaugh, Chadwick’s early resident, will celebrate his 87th birthday on February 8. Born February 8, 1854 near McConnellsburg Pennsylvania, he married Rebecca Glazier in 1882 and moved west to farm near Shannon Illinois. The couple later operated a hotel and restaurant, then a livery stable. He also served as postmaster during Cleveland’s presidency. They have two children, Mrs I B Lego of Lanark and Harry of Chadwick, plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. S. Carbaugh
Chadwick
Marriage Announcement Lois Hartman Weds Corporal Alfred Goetz
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hartman announce the marriage of their daughter Lois to Corporal Alfred Goetz of the Savanna Ordnance Depot. The ceremony was held by Judge Miller in Maquoketa Iowa on Monday January 13. Mr. Goetz is the son of Mrs. Sherman Barth of Savanna and Alfred Goetz of Bellevue. They reside in Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Hartman
Lois
Alfred Goetz
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Judge Miller
Maquoketa
Iowa
Mr. Goetz
Sherman Barth
Savanna
Bellevue
Visitors call at Harve Schreiner home on Tuesday
Mrs Alvin Provant Shirley Provant and Mrs Kathryn Rahn were Tuesday callers in the Harve Schreiner home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Provant
Shirley Provant
Kathryn Rahn
Harve Schreiner
Winter Carnival At Mt Carroll By Joyeux Circle
Members of the Joyeux Circle plan a winter carnival on February 8 at the Community house in Mt. Carroll. The event features various attractions and booths and invites public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyeux Circle Club
Mt. Carroll
Birthday Celebration For Miss Schreiner In Sterling
Mrs. Freda Schreiner entertained Saturday evening at a dinner in honor of Miss Charlotte Schreiner of Sterling. The table featured a yellow and green scheme. Miss Schreiner received many gifts. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Don Weatherwax of Sterling, Dorothy Heimbaugh of Dixon, Jean Schreiner of Oak Park, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Schreiner and Janice, Leo Provant, Anton Vold and Paul Unzicker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda Schreiner
Charlotte Schreiner
Sterling
Miss Schreiner
Don Weatherwax
Dorothy Heimbaugh
Dixon
Jean Schreiner
Oak Park
Lloyd Schreiner
Janice
Leo Provant
Anton Vold
Paul Unzicker
Merry Circle Club Meeting With Mrs Asay
Merry Circle Club gathers for an all day meeting hosted by Mrs Don Asay with Mrs Fred Miller assisting. Program includes America the Beautiful, pledge, devotions by Mrs Don Asay, Lincoln/Washington quotation, minutes and citizenship program by Mrs Dorothy McGinty, speaker Mrs O H Rahn of Chadwick, music by Mrs Charles Stakemiller, flag drill, motion pictures led by Mrs John Richter, poem by Mrs Harry Wise and the song Juanita.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Asay
Fred Miller
Merry Circle Club
Don Asay
Lincoln
Washington
Dorothy McGinty
H. Rahn
Chadwick
Charles Stakemiller
John Richter
Harry Wise
Juanita
New Plymouth Chassis Display Arrives at Spencer Motor
Starting today the stripped-down chassis of a 1941 Plymouth will be on display in Spencer Motor Companys show room at Chadwick. Prepared by Chrysler, the chassis helps dealers explain the cars features to customers. It will stay about a week before moving to the next dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer Motor Company
Chadwick
Chrysler Motor Company
Spencer
Attend Initiation at Morrison lodge ceremony
Mrs Lena Sturmer Mrs Chas Honberger and Mrs Albert Hartman attended initiation ceremonies on Tuesday evening at the Morrison lodge O E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Sturmer
Chas. Honberger
Albert Hartman
Morrison Lodge
O. E
Farewell Party for Mrs. Elizabeth Senneff Leaves for Phoenix
Mrs Elizabeth Senneff will leave Saturday for Phoenix Arizona A farewell party honoring her was hosted by Mr and Mrs William Quest at a Sunday evening supper Others in attendance included Mr and Mrs C R Way Mr and Mrs D W Senneff and Mrs Bese Humbert in the same event held at their home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Senneff
Phoenix
Ariz
Wm. Quest
C. R. Way
D. W. Senneff
Bese Humbert
Valentine Party at First Lutheran Church
The Golden Rule class of First Lutheran will host a Valentine party on Tuesday evening February 11 at Mrs. Lloyd Handel’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Lloyd Handel
Local Social Roundup From Chadwick Area
Sunday afternoon visitors include Chadwick residents Mr and Mrs Freeman Rauser and son and Howard Schuchard. Attendees from nearby towns attended church events and visited patients at St Francis hospital and Mercy hospital. Community members reported recoveries and family dinners at multiple homes with several notable anniversaries and guests.
Weekend Visits Dot Chadwick Area Families
Chadwick locals recount a weekend of hospitality with family visits across Milledgeville Morrison Thomson Thomson Oak Park and Malvern. Guests included the Heinze and Seidenberg families and others sharing Sunday suppers and calls with relatives in Chadwick and nearby towns. Elmer Hans returned to Texas after furlough with William Hans family and Jean Schreiner visited W J Schreiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Heinze
Helna
Glen Seidenberg
Milledgeville
Earl Heinze
Rock Falls
Roy Hinebaugh
Oliver Herman
Mr. Carroll
Homer Switzer
Edinburg
K. C. Whitney
Ivan Carroll
Harold Bast
George Bast
E. J. Isenhart
Edward Loechel
John Appel
Malvern
Chadwick Village Board Holds Routine Meeting
A routine Chadwick village board session occurred Monday evening at the fire station. Bills for past month expenses were approved and paid with no further business transacted. Engineer C. K. Willett, hired to supervise Main Street paving, could not attend with completed blueprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
C. K. Willett
Philatheas To Meet At Hope Evangelical Church
Mrs Ed Mest will host a Friday afternoon Philathea class gathering at Hope Evangelical Church. Mrs T F Shultz leads the program and Mrs Dan Stoner will deliver the Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Mest
Philathea
The
Hope Evangelical Church
T. F. Shultz
Dan Stoner
Also Mentioned on This Page
Chadwick News
Bride’s Shower
Cheese Factory
Charles Appel
Mt. Carroll Lutheran Church
Lena
E. C. Colbeer
Mr. Appel
Charles
Caroline Appel
Henry
Arthur
Edward
Clarence
Luella
Arizona
Irene
John Eisseller
Fred Strautz
Martha Appel
Savanna Farm Supplies Co. Inc
Lucile Stransky
Mgr
Shraders
Loyal Belles Meeting
M. Rahn
Chas. Uhlrich
Lois Hartman
Mrs. Asay
Plymouth
Chadwick Briefs
Freeman Rauser
Howard Schuchard
Harvey Queckboerner
Charles Honberger
St. Louis
JAA
Hilda Helm
Alvin Schneider
Elwood Williams
Gary Lee Williams
St. Francis Hospital
Wilbur Nicholson
Coleta
Irvin Stewart
Rockford
Norman Stewart
William Eggert
Florence
Phyllis
Lois Adolph
Marijorie
Effie, Adam, Jr
Myron Voeckel
Theodore Bundy
John Linker
Frank Meyer
Earl Miller
Robert Miller
Marilyn Nelson
Danny Emnyre
Wacker
William Holm
Reynold Bleyer
Otho Bloyer
Evelyn Rowland
Henry Rahn
Clifton Spencer
Orval Rahn
Katie Rahn
Maude
Clyde Oneken
Larry Milledgeville
Delbert Nelson
Robert Heller
Don Hoak
Donna Lee
Fred Provant
W. H. Smith
Jacqueline Kier
Mercy Hospital
Chadwick Locals
Northwestern
Ilinois Utilities
Corn King
Rath’s
Perton
Farmer’s
Russell Meyers
L. W. Kreider, Ass’t Mer
Milledgeville, Ill
Philatheas
Thomson, Illinois
Illinois Utilities
Chas
Dany
Crouse
Purina
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