The Ebner Lock Project Promises Floodwater Hazards Ahead
A columnist warns of wide reaching effects of the Ebner lock project on local farms fishing and hunting grounds. He envisions acres turning to water in various year stages, with boat connections and new resort spots emerging while memory lanes and longtime landmarks face drastic changes. The piece questions the final figures and notes legal questions around river rights and historic charters amid ongoing engineering debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebner
York
Anton Pollom
Tony
Frank Potter
Claire Holman
Holman
Riverview
Earl Roggendorf
Wall Green’s Corner
Memory’s Lane
Sand, Slough
Hank” Johnson
Mr. Strubb
Robert Ripley
Savanna
Savanna (Iunaml Red Club
Mt. Carroll
Davis Crouse
Savanna Club
Car fire narrowly saved by quick action of Schreiner
Ever ette Schreiner of Chadwick drove a Chevrolet six that caught fire from wiring. Prompt work saved the car with little damage. Nearby, Kermit Lasch visited Elk horn. Ralph McNamara suffers a toe injury from a 400-pound milk barrel. Frankie Manning recovering from facial cuts. Verne Kaufman plans move to Miller farm in Savannah next week. Mrs Nipe slight improvement. John Lohmeier family returned from Clinton visit. Vernon Derringer and family visited in Morrison. Oscar Martin moves to Will Linker farm Chadwick. Bert Johnson moves to Hanson farm Route 78. Mr Johnson purchased a farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everette Schreiner
Chadwick
Schreiner
Kermit Lasch
Elkhorn
Wis
Ralph McNamara
Frankie Manning
Verne Kaufman
Miller
Savanna
Dan Nipe
John Lohmeier
Clinton
Vernon Derringer
Morrison
The Last of Mrs Cheyney at Capitol Davenport
Stars Powell Crawford Montgomery lead the Capitol Davenport bill with The Last of Mrs Cheyney and Sinner Take All. Powell as a loyal butler and Montgomery as a would be lover drive the socialite jewel thief plot while Sinner Take All adds thrills as a newspaper mystery. Police warn drivers to display new license plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cheyney
Capitol Theatre
Davenport
William Powell
Joan Crawford
Robert Montgomery
Powell
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Capitol
Joseph Galleia
Margaret Lindsay
Bruce Cabot
Williams Shoe Repair Promotes Quality Fixes
A local advert notes Williams uses top materials for repairs with genuine leather soles and durable rubber heels for long lasting shoe restoration.
January School Highlights At York Center
Bertus and Andrew Hoek were the only students neither absent nor tardy in January. Ill weather and sickness cut attendance. Several students earned 100 in Ispelling including Betty Blair Fern Rawli La jvon Robison and Bertus Hook. Lincoln’s birthday program featured historic birthdays with songs poems and pictures. Valentine activities included games prizes for Luella Kness and Betty Blair. Hot lunch equipment was introduced with refreshments. Fifth grade girls distributed valentines as the meeting closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertus
Andrew Hoek
Betty Blair
Fern Rawli Lajvon Robison
Bertus Hook
Lawrence Bruch
Lincoln
Washington
Edison
Longfellow
Lindbergh
Luella Kness
Emma G. Cooley
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Sharpe
Savanna Tom Cain
Old Man River
Aurelias Beauty Shoppe
Fulton, IN
Walters Bldg
Williams
York Center
Fulton, Illinois
Pape Funeral Home
Iowa
Mlinois
Pershing Blvd
Clinton, Ia
G. H. Williams
Fulton
Considine
Lincoln Way
Fulton, IM
G.H. Thompson
Walter Electric Shop
Tri-City
Fulton, NL
Garrett J. Sterenberg
Humbert & Zugschwerdt Hue, & All Great Liquidation Sale
Serie Ff
Ifncis
Lot Brassieres
Ball Band
Beir Beer
Baty
Silk & Woo
Maid of Honor
Cretonnes
Lic
Child’s S Army
Idaho
Grundy County
Sweet Clover
Timothy
Francee & Switzer
Thomson, Illinois
Alf AL
Rure Rye
Potter Bros
Albany, Thomson, Argo-Fa
American Legion
Fulton Coliseum
Fairo Davis
Lute Geisinger
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