District tourney bias prompts call for balance over geography
The article questions the state high school athletic association for assigning district tournaments to Elizabeth amid a Carroll county heavy field and long travel. It notes reduced attendance and suggests rebalancing venues to better serve teams and fans. It also touches on weather, a nickel report, and a bill for county school surveys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
High School Athletic Association
Elizabeth
Carrel County
Whiteside County
Carroll County
Illinois General Assembly
Ilinois
Illinois Education Association
Carroll County Faces March Draft Quota Of 23 Men
Carroll county draft officials announced a March selective service call of 23 men for a year of training. Induction set for Friday March 21 at the local station, with 18 white and 5 colored men included. Questionnaires were mailed to 40 registrants covering order numbers 240 to 280.
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Carroll County
Hhe County
Hienwo
Harper Harold Schoonhoven
Chas. J. Diffenderfer
Robert Leroyhove
Robert J Hamill
Paul Chares Ferry
Marlin H. Gaul
Lanark
Clarence John Hartman
Harold Heny Past
Chatcheck
Laurence Dullivan
Kermit K. Laseh
Harold Vincent McNamara
Raymond J McNamara
Thomson
Ervin E. Branlenburg
Jacob A. Hart
Millergeville
John Russell Hall
Charles L. Wolf
Elmer Earl Shellhouse
Orville Ek Zink
Harold P. Libberton
Charles W. Johnson
Daniel Smith
Robert J. Bergman
Mr. Carroll
Donald Bremmer
Henry Gustave Gell
Waeler C. Schrader
Harold D. Stoner
John R. Weagley
Muriel Lavern Voessner
Shannon
Robert F. Smith
Rogert H. Krejci
Harry Guest
Spurgeon Harter, Jr
John 8. Manning
Laurence V. Davis
Paul Kf. Metz
Leroy Palmer, Jr
Stanly F. Beck
Merle Bonjour
Laurence K. Steider
Edward H. Hammoerstien
Savanna
Ministerial Association To Meet Here In Chadwick
The Carroll County Ministerial association will hold a Lenten retreat Monday March 10 at 10 a.m. in the Hope Evangelical church Chadwick. Local clergy and lay members are invited to attend.
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Carroll County Ministerial Association
Hope Evangelical
Chadwick
Fish Fry Planned by Carroll County Sportsmen Club
The Carroll County Sportsmen Club schedules a March 19 fish fry and social with dinner at seven. Frank Cole your of Rockford will show outdoor scenery films, a male quartet performs, and door prizes donated by local merchants will be awarded after the meal. Tickets are available from club leaders in Chadwick Thomson and Argo Fay.
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Carroll County
Frank Coleyour
Rockford
Mt. Carroll
Savanna Ordance Depot
State Conservation Department
William Janssen
Chadwick
T. C. Cheatum
Thomson
William Green
Argo Fa
Clayton Senneff to Wed Helen Goetz in March
An invitation lists Clayton Senneff of Brooklyn and Miss Helen Goetz as the couple to marry on March 8. Senneff is the son of the late Clayton Senneff and cousin to K W Senneff, with Louise Schauble as a half-sister. No local attendees are planned.
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K. W. Senneff
Elizabeth Senneff
Clayton Senneff
Brooklyn
Helen Goetz
Mr. Senneff
Fair Haven
Louise Schauble
Nine Thousand Two Hundred Nineteen Paid in Age Pensions
A February report shows Carroll County old age assistance paid $9,219 to 448 recipients averaging about $29.58 each. Light applications were received. five aids were granted and one denied. Two cases were closed by death and two transferred to other counties.
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Carroll County
Mary Richter
Auto Fatality Reported in Northwestern Illinois District
A survey of traffic records shows one auto death last month in the ix counties of northwestern Illinois. The death of Charles Nipe of Argo is noted as the sole fatality in Carroll county and the district for 1941.
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Illinois
Charles Nipe
Carroll County
Local Nuptials Highlight Otbe Ohms Ohms and Crouch Marriages
WEDDINGS Ohms-Roberts Wallace and trace Ohms wed Feb 24 at St Johns Lutheran Clinton IA Rev Paul Jurgdorf officiated Attendants Mr and Mrs Howard Echternach The couple reside on a Sterling farm Hensal-Crouch announcement Frances Hensal Mt Carroll and Glenn Crouch wed Feb 17 Marion AR Attendants Mr and Mrs K H Tennchamp Mt Carroll Bride Maude Hensal Mt Carroll graduate nurse in Freeport Crouch son of V A and Mrs Crouch Carlinville graduate Carlinville HS attended Eastern State College Charleston and Bradley Institute Peoria Employed in TVA maps and survey division Chattanooga TN previously at Mt Carroll soil conservation camp
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Ohms-Roberts Wallace Roberts
Ive
Roy Roberts
Savanna
Trace Ohms
Iva
Ed Ohms
Sterling
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Clinton
Paul Jurgdorf
Howard Echternach
T Sterling
Hensal-Crouch
Frances Hensal
Mt. Carroll
Glenn Crouch
Marion
Ark
K. H. Tennchamp
Chattanooga
Tenn
Maude Hensal
V. A. Crouch
Carlinville
Old Mill Park Opening Date Set As May 4
The Savanna park board set May 4 as the official opening of Old Mill Park. Plans for spring cleanup include renovating buildings repairing machinery installing benches trimming shrubs and planting flowers. They also will improve the softball diamond and prepare an eight acre plot north of the shelter for baseball use.
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Old Mil Park
Savanna
Board of Park Commissioners
Shelter House
Township of Ficr to Hold One Contest on April 1
Savanna voters face a single contest for town election on April 1. Incumbents seeking re election include L A Oyster George Mahood George Williams Chester Cramer Henry Truninger Charles Poffen berger Ralph Waterman W G Chipman W G Kent A M Greison Miss Myrtle Rose P M Ferguson. New candidates are O A Landrum Charles Nettleton Newman Jones and con Sartwell for various local offices.
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Savanna
L. A. Oyster
George Mahood
George Williams
Chester Cramer
Henry Truninger
Charles Poffenberger
Ralph Waterman
W. G. Chipman
W. G. Kent
Justices of the Peace
A. M. Greison
Myrtle Rose
Shannon Wins District Final In Narrow Victory
Chadwick high fell to Shannon 25 24 in the Elizabeth district finals after earlier beating Hanover 44 22 and Thomson 32 27. Shannon later defeated Elizabeth 45 20 and Milledgeville 44 15 to reach the finals. tourney scores show Chadwick 44 Hanover 22 and Shannon 34 Milledgeville 15 in earlier rounds.
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Chadwick High School
Mt. Carroll High
Savanna
Lanark
Shannon High
Chadwick
Elizabeth
Carroll
Shannon
Morrison
Fulton
Forreston
Hanover
Thomson
Milledgeville
Lyndon
East Dubuque
Beth Mackey Named Publicity Head Of Stunt Show
Beth Mackey daughter of Mr and Mrs Guy J Mackey Chadwick has been named publicity chairman of the annual stunt show on Mar 14 at Illinois Wesleyan University Blooming ton All fraternities and sororities at the Wesleyan liberal arts school plus the Independent women will participate Two divisions fraternity and sorority will award gold trophies Competing in the fraternity division Sigma Chi Tau Kappa Epsilon Beta Kappa and Phi Gamma Delta The sorority division Kappa Delta Sigma Kappa Alpha Gamma Delta Kappa Kappa Gamma and Pharater es
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Mackey
Guy J. Mackey
Chadwick
Illinois Wesleyan University
Bloomington
Wesleyan Liberal Arts School
Wille
Sigma Chi
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Beta Kappa
Phi Gamma Delta
Kappa Delta
Sigma Kappa
Alpha Gamma Delta
Kappa Kappa Gamma
Pharateres
Carroll County Farm Bureau Delegation Leads District Meeting
Twelve Carroll county Farm Bureau board members with Farm Adviser M. P. Roske and Organization Director Ralph Fahrney attended a district meeting in Freeport. The county's delegation was the largest present in the district except for Stephenson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Farm Bureau Board of Directors
M. P. Roske
Ralph Fahrney
Farm Bureau
Freeport
Stephenson
Tumps HITS CAGE SQUAD JUST BEFORE TOURNAMENT OPENER
Chadwick faces a shaky regional opener at Mt Carroll as four players including center George Weber contract mumps. Only one regular remains healthy with several substitutes also out, risking a five man lineup for the game. Local five recently placed as runner up in district play after losses to Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Mt. Carroll
Paul Unicker
Hanover
Thomson
Shannon
Sr. Carroll
George Weber
Donald Queckboerner
Kenneth Tripp
Lloyd Eickert
Lanark Defeats Polo 44 to 35 in Friday Night Victory
Lanark cagers led by Gordon Keever and Aurand with 13 points each defeated Polo 44 to 35 at Lanark gym. Polo’s Jim Waters scored 12 points, while Holby and Smith added 9 each. Lanark reserves won 26-25 in OT. Score by quarters shows Lanark dominance 16 16 9 3 44 to 9 4 9 12 35.
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Lanark
Gordon Keever
Aurand
Jim Waters
Lowers
Holby
Smith
FF D. Keever
G. Keever
Merchant
Fry
Waters
Hoover
Reed
Polo
Shimer College Pictured In The Chicago Tribune
The Chicago Tribune dedicates nearly a full page of pictures to Frances Shimer Junior College at Mt. Carroll. Images show the Campbell library front, students on a sleigh ride, two students with Savannah Ordnance Depot officers, and other pupils active in campus life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Frances Shimer
Mt. Carroll
Campbell Library
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Miles Dogs Win Show Honors At Detroit Exhibit
English bulldogs owned by Cole man Miles of Mt. Carroll won top honors at the Detroit Kennel Club all breed show in Detroit Michigan. Happy Lady took first in open class for bulldogs over 49 pounds winner s bitch and best of opposite sex. Dark Secret a puppy was first in six to nine months class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleman Miles
Mt. Carroll
Detroit Kennel Club
Detroit
Mich
Dark Secret
Courthouse Briefs Add Deliberations For March Term
Grand jurors for the March term of circuit court failed to complete deliberations Monday and returned Wednesday to continue. No indictments had been returned at the last report, though several true bills were believed possible. Judge Harry Wheat of Freeport presided at the opening Monday and returned Wednesday for another session. Tax bills for 1940 are completed in Lula M. Rosa’s office and mailed this week.
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Harry Wheat
Freeport
Circuit Court
Lula M. Rosa
Real estate transfers filed at Circuit Clerk and Recorder office
On March 1 heavy real estate activity included mortgage and deed recordings. Transfers involve Leo Blair, Solomon Saidel, Clara Weatherwax, Fred Geison, Oshborn Shafer, Nettie Baker, Dora Schroeppel, Ella Kness, Henry Fink, Earl Grimm, Ruth Schoen, Samuel Martz, D Roy Moll, Ellis Patterson, Stephen Mitchell and others across Wysox, Rock Creek, Fair Haven, Lima, Chadwick, and Freedom townships with warranty and quitclaim deeds recorded in sections, townships, ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gelwicks
Leo Blair
Solomon Saidel
Rock Creek
George FE. Puterbaugh
Clara FE. Weatherwax
Mary Geison
Fred W. Geison
Wysox
Christy Geison
Milton Shafer
Oshborn H. Shafer
Lima
Nettie Baker
Albert Perry
York
Dora B. Schroeppel
Ella M. Kness
Kradle
Chadwick
Henry Fink
Fair Haven
Dorothy Lessman
Earl Grimm
Dorothy McGinty
Ruth FE. Schoen
Ruth E. Schoen
Samuel Martz
Emma Cheeseman
D. Roy Moll
Myra L. Renner
Ellis Patterson
Anna M. Wertz
Farmers sign up rate tops sixty percent in Carroll county
Carroll county committee members say more than 60 percent of farms have enrolled in the 1941 AAA farm program. Signup meetings have been held across most townships with excellent results. Officials report the signer rate is well ahead of last year at this time and predict a record number of farmers will participate this year.
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Carroll County
County Deaths: A M Lawrence Savanna Alexander Mauer Gillespie
A M Lawrence 73 of Savanna died February 25 in Mercy hospital Clinton Iowa buried in Savanna Catholic cemetery. Born October 22 1867 in Waucoma he was a Milwaukee railroad machinist retired. Surviving include widow a son a daughter a grandson four sisters and a brother. Oscar Mauer 60 of Savanna died Saturday at home Funeral in Savanna church burial in Savanna cemetery. Mauer born November 18 1880 Beaver Crossing Neb came to Savanna in 1910 worked as a Burlington Railroad fireman thirty years. Surviving include widow a son Lester two daughters Eileen Mildred three grandchildren three sisters and three brothers. Charles Gillespie 78 of Mt Carroll died March 1 Freeport hospital after recent surgery Funeral in Mt Carroll home of son Francis burial Zion Cemetery. Gillespie born February 3 1863 Washington township son of Hugh and Jane Gillespie. Surviving include widow a son Francis two sisters two brothers and two grandchildren.
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A. M. Lawrence
Savanna
Alexander M. Lawrence
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Waucoma
Mr. Lawrence
John Lawrence
Milwaukee Railroad
E. J. Lawrence
Albion, Neb
J. F. Price
Keokuk, Ia
Oscar Mauer
Savanna Methodist Church
A. E. Blomberg
Savanna Cemetery
Mr. Mauer
Beaver Crossing
Neb
Christian Mauer
Burlington Railroad
Priscilla Airhart
Lester
Eileen
Mildred Mauer
Mt. Carroll
Charles Gillespie
Freeport
Francis
R. H. Leitner
Zion Cemetery
Mr. Gillespie
Washington Township
Hugh
Jane Gillespie
Local 4 H Club Holds Election Monday Evening
Newly organized 4 H club met at the school house Monday to elect officers. Elected were Margaret Alexander president Paul Mackey vice president Donald Queckboerner secretary treasurer LaVerne Weber program director and Charles Gordon Jr reporter. About ten members signed up for projects and more are expected. John Rosenberg agriculture teacher at Thomson oversees the organization and will instruct agriculture courses next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Alexander
Paul Mackey
Donald Queckboerner
LaVerne Weber
Charles Gordon, Jr
John Rosenberg
Thomson
Rosenberg
Letters to Carroll County Old-Time Edition Mention Births
Readers send ten cents for a Carroll County Old-Time Edition dated February 27 1941. Ora G Puterbaugh and husband Harry P Smyre recall Carroll county roots and schooldays. Also notes the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Dale Mayden of Clinton Town on February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Harry P. Smyre
Ora G. Puterbaugh
Dale Mayden
Clinton, Town
Maydew
Laura Oakley
Argo
March Weather Shifts From Lamb to Stormy Indicators
March began mild with lamblike skies on the first two days before Monday's overcast sky, sleet, and snow. A 15 degree drop iced highways as rain turned to snow, then cleared by evening. Tuesday brought sun. A minor crash near Mt. Carroll involved Freece Senneff and G. E. Bickethaupt. no injuries. Snow totaled just over an inch with .01 inch sleet. March area precipitation reached .31 inches. Dirt roads deteriorate under the thaw, while paved surfaces show winter wear like a roller coaster.
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Tuesaday
Freece Senneff
Chadwick
G. E. Bickethaupt
Clinton
Mt. Carroll
James McCray
Co-Operative
McCray
Boy Scout First Aid-O-Ree Contest Announced Midwest
Fifty three troops in the U S S Grant Council Wisconsin will host regional First Aid-O-Rees with multiple district and council route events in March and April in towns including Fennimore Platteville Argyle Monroe Savanna Freeport and Chicago. Teams scoring 99 to 100 earn Class A ratings advancing to higher contests. Certificates awarded based on ratings. Public attendance invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S S. Grant Council
Ins
Boy Scouts of America
Janesville
Wis
Naval Armory
Chicago
Blue River
Boscabel
Fennimore
Lancaster
Stitzer
Fennimore High School
Belmont
Platteville
Galena
Argyle
Forerston
Freeport
Kent
Lena
Nora
Orangeville
Stockton
Winslow
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Calument City
House Appropriations Committee
Congress
Tish Fry
Old Mill Park
Erdmier
Gettemy
Ik Alexander
Alexander
Rinkmeier
Rodermel
Vrommelt
Mackey
Bittner
A. Weber
Il Ae” As
Martin
TUMPS
Cage Squad
Shimer College
Miles
Carroll Farms
4-H
Yours Truly
H. P. Smyre
St. Sterling, Ill
U. S. Grant Council
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