Start On Savanna Viaduct Construction Begins
Initial work on the new concrete steel Burlington Route 80 viaduct at Savanda started last week with 20 workers. A temporary office, equipment, and traffic detours are in place while preparations continue, with completion expected in about 90 working days and the key structure opening late July.
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Vvanda
Hiyward Shaw
AL Olson Construction Co
Waterley Ta
Plex
Highland Park
Chestnut Park
Milwaukee
Lone
Thomson Wins First Game of Reserve Meet
Thomson defeated Shannon 14 12 in the opening game of the reserve meet as Chadwick reserves narrowly edged past Carroll 71 to 17. Fans noted close, well matched play with strong attendance and interest in the tournament.
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Thomson
Aneserves
Hadwick
Carrella Fast Shannon
Carroll
Hilo
Shannon
Lanark
Mi Carroll
Melon
Walker
Mt. Carroll
Forres
Applications For Old Ace Assistance Duplicate Requirements
Information from the state department of public welfare notes duplicate submissions for old age assistance. Applicants who have not yet secured blanks must obtain and fill an additional copy to complete the request, with guidelines to submit in duplicate as required.
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Ton Jeller
State Department, of Public Welfare
Circuit Court Session Set for March 2 at Mt Carroll
Circuit court to convene March 2 at Mt Carroll. Postponed cases from March session rescheduled to May. Judge unavailable, jurors to report Sunday. Harry Edwards of Ip to appear as summoned. Various docket items and duty rosters noted for the Mt Carroll proceedings.
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MT. Carroll
Circuit Court
Harry Edwards
Asion
Mt. Larmed
Farmers Urged to Check Quail Flocks After Mass Die-Off
Local ag officials urge farmers to inspect quail flocks following a sudden die-off linked to cold weather and inability to secure proper shelter. Authorities warn disease and exposure may threaten remaining birds across counties. Investigations continue with veterinarians assisting producers and extension agents offering guidance.
Quail Count Urges Local Clubs to Report Shortfall
Warden cites generous grain supplies but urges more aid as harsh weather and hunger devastate local quail. He asks Sportsmen’s clubs and Mr. Roske secretary to report county counts to gauge losses and needed replacements, noting Canadian varieties may fare better than Mexican stock.
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Isking Farm
Arden Thomas Hana
Roske
Carrgll County
Hand Sage
Ros
Primary election expectations and county officer filings
Voters show little interest in the upcoming primary on April 14 for Carroll county offices. Final petition filings reveal three county offices to be filled, with a Republican contest for county clerk between Valentin Boerner and John Gelwicks. Lehreiter seeks county coroner renomination on the Republican ticket. State's attorney candidates include John J. Becarlos and Robart L. Morris with Morris seeking a Democratic committeeman post. Several precinct committeemen filings appear from both parties across multiple districts.
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Carrell County
Valentin Boerner
John Gelwicks
Freedom Township
de TB. Lehreiter
Savanna
John J. Becarlos
Viatita
Reput Nm
Robart L. Morris
Lan le
Hive
Hicker
Morvis
Carroll County
Kurt B. Schmidt
Carroll
Carroll County Dairy Association Ranks High
Carroll County Dairy Association ranks fourth in state January production records, based on University of Minnesota College of Agriculture statistics. Average herd output per association for January is 234 pounds. Sohn Derrer of Mt. Carroll’s herd is sixth among the ten highest producing herds. Real estate transfers filed include Phonie Hartcax to Zugschwerdt in Lanark and Blanche Schildwahter to James Gearhart, plus Jacob B tickwalter to Goldie Frey in Sec 34, Township 25, Range 4.
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Carroll County
University of Minais
College of Agriculture
Sohn Derrer
Mt. Carroll
Office of
Circuit
Valentin Boerner
Phronie Harthcax
Zugschwerdt
Lanark
Long's
Blanche Schildwahter
Glenn L. Fd
James B. Gearhart
Jacob H. B
Tickwalter
Goldie Frey
Cranty Dia
Tocent Me Port
Dever
Defendent Acquitted in County Court Paternity Trial
Walter Garland of Lanark was found not guilty by a county court jury after three and a half hours of deliberation. Fiorina A Gallecher filed the paternity suit claiming Garland fathered her child born September 19, 1954. Garland pleaded not guilty and requested a jury trial, the first in county court in years. The jury deliberated from Monday into Tuesday, returning a verdict shortly before three o'clock with jurors from local townships including Madsen, Skvarna, Evert Haja, Shannon, Oncken, Elkholm Grove, and others.
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Walter Garland
Lanark
Fiorina A. Gallecher
Garland
Alr
Madsen
Skvanna
Evert Haijenca
Shannon
Willian Oncken
Elkhelm Grove
Robert
Smith. Woodland
Liard
Carrol
Harry Ronders
Ely Richter
Mt Caprall
Wayne Bree Weedland
Roy F Ryton Woit
Turk
Lord ¢. Schreim7
Lima
Ee Riair
York
Met
Fair Haven
Heavy Snow Disrupts Travel Across Several Towns
Heavy March snow Tuesday night paralyzed travel as nearly two inches of wet snow fell in three hours. Windshields iced over and pavement slickness hindered drivers. Snow damage brought down limbs, interrupted electrical service in several towns, with some roads still inaccessible Wednesday due to deep drifts and floods from melting snow in Rockford and Freeport.
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Etinitr
Rockford
Freeport
Handel Truck Collision on Route 32 Carries Minor Damages
Report from Savanna describes a collision on Route 32 between a Handel Truck and a coach driven by Paul Miljes of Savanna. Both drivers escaped injury. Handel’s truck sustained minor damage while the coach suffered greater impact.
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Baron Handel
Savanna
Handel Brox
Colding
Paul Miljes
Handel
Carroll Service Co. Plans Annual Meeting on March 5
A local notice states Carroll Service Co schedules its annual meeting for March 6 in Savanna, postponed due to bad weather. Heavy snow and cold weather prompted officials to delay, with a new date to be announced if conditions worsen.
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Carroll Service CO
Carroll Service Company
Savanna
Call Meeting for All County School Board Members Sat
A county school board will hold a Saturday meeting inviting all members to discuss funding for Army related projects and seek swift action on the requests. Local officials stress prompt participation and timely decisions on the funding items and project approvals.
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Carrell
Capitan
Republicans Form League Friday Night
Carroll County Republicans held a meeting at Carroll Friday to organize a county league with temporary officers. Plans call for selecting one man and one woman from each of 18 precincts to present the precinct slate at a March 13 meeting and to form the county Republican Club. A county pension board, school schedule notes, and talks on education funding were also mentioned as part of the day’s proceedings.
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Burdette
Johneon
Savanna
Carroll County Republican League
Carroll
Carrall
Republican Cub
Emet
Republican Club
Republicar
Central Committee
Republican Pre
Cal
Harry & Low Joan
Lanark
Mt. Carrell
Arthur Ferteroff
Mt Caroll
Nxvo
Elver Richter
Shannon
Oliver Greer
Rock Greek
Donald Brown
Rock
Lawrence Krehiec
County Republicam Club
Teeeting
Mc Carroll
Local conservation officials meet in Freeport
Officials of the Carroll soil conservation association and field supervisors central work at 7 OG camp attended in Freeport on Monday and Tuesday explaining details of the soil conservation program now under way in the state. Substantial work will be conducted by the local camp as conditions thaw and weather improves.
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Carroll Soil Conservation Association
Freeport
Ways
Way
Eighth Grade Exams Set For Rural Students May Sixteen
Lawrence announces final eighth grade exams for rural schools will be held on May sixteen despite late schedules caused by severe winter weather and blocked roads. Mr Britaj notes most schools delayed from April and aim to complete make up assessments this spring.
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St E
Contractor moves equipment on new Burlington viaduct work
It's News This Week notes Savanna and tarts work on the Burlington viaduct. About 20 men will be employed over 95 days, with an estimate of completion. A game warden asks farmers to count available stock after a cold spell. Many birds are believed to have perished recently. State plans to replace some. Thomson defeats Chadwick 21 17 in the reserve tournament opener. Mt Carroll beats Shannon 14 12.
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Lawrence E. Broa
Schanle
URAL
Aif
Mt. Carrel
O. F. Patterson
Tield
Mipsis
Burlington
Otey
Read of Norm C Smith Salient Carroll County Pension Board
Norm C Smith of Mt Carroll was named temporary chairman of the Carroll County Welfare Committee and will head the county pension board. Other officers include Voanson of Lanark as treasurer and Irving S. Wil of Savanna as secretary. The state will determine funding and rules before any action on applications for old age assistance, with offices to be housed in the courthouse at Carroll. Applicants have poured in as counties await salary, equipment, and state guidance before decisions.
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County Pension Board
N.C. Smith
Leo
Norman. Smith
Mt Carrol
Carroll County
Voanson
Lanark
Irving S. Wil
Savanna
Fendent
E Affairs
Miters
Ents
Smith
Althauch
Carroll
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