Remembering greats and a look at popular culture
A nostalgic column honors Joe Penner and other entertainment icons like Will Rogers Sidney Smith Babe Ruth and Jack Dempsey. The piece contrasts enduring legacies with the claim that true originality cannot be replaced and ends with reflections on politics and a personal sign off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Penner
Budapest
Penner
Will Rogers
Sidney Smith
Smith
the Gump
Arthur Brisbane
Brisbane
Babe” Ruth
Dean Feller
Morronville
Hornsby
Alexander
Cobl
Ruth
Jack Dempsey
Red” Grange
Grange
Navy
Rockford
Alf Landon
Germany
Birthday listings for Thomson area residents reach several days
The article catalogs birthdays from Friday through Thursday listing names such as Ben Wagner Henry Young Sr Dorothy Heimbaugh Rosalie Hand Virginia Schroth Lyle Carbaugh Mae Mackey and many others across Thomson Milledgeville Chadwick Lanark and Milledgeville with dates Jan 17 to Jan 23 and multiple households noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wagner
Thomson
Henry Young, Sr
Dorothy Heimbaugh
Dixon
Claude Warfel
Milledgeville
Rosalie Hand
Virginia Schroth
Lyle Carbaugh
Chicago
Mae Mackey
Chadwick
Joyce Elaine Melendy
Savanna
Arthur Behrens
Betty Millhouse
Lewis Josserand
East Moline
H. V. Robison
Shannon
Vera Warfield
Lee Potter
Moline
Joy Sword
Lanark
Billy Yates
Jacksonville
Donna Belle Hawkins
Clemens Langhaug
John Diehl
Harold Schroth
Marian Jones
Leo Schryver
W. A. Litwiller
Loren Crawford
Betty Nicholson
Orville Hodge
Edson Holland
Robert Printz
R. A. Nye
Harold Hawkins
Clyde Leitz
Marcus Fossett
Wm. Plock
Matt Johnson
Rockford
H. A. Francke
Roger Frederick
Lyle Nicholas
Henry W. Boise
Albany
Kathryn Diehl
Jean Rawlins
C. A. Livengood
Amy Stone
Paul Voeckel
Joyce Gerdes
Savanna Trims Mount Carroll in non conference games
Savanna high school defeated Mt Carroll high twice Tuesday night on the Carroll floor. The varsity won 36 to 21 and reserves captured the opening 29 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna High School
Mt. Carroll High
Carroll
Savanna
Ae Elliott
Eis Weber
Wilcox
Mt. Carroll
Batesville Belle Visits Twin Brother in Arkansas
An Arkansas editor praises Miss Mary Blank of Batesville a belle of 20 summers visiting her twin brother William aged 32 in the local press noting family ties and regional charm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Mary Blank
Batesville
William
Grudge Inspires Odd Definition From Curious Johnny
In a playful exchange a child defines a grudge as a place where they keep automobiles while a parent cites old proverb wisdom about self control and steady mind. The moment blends humor with a quip on improvement and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
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Carroll County
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Hawaii
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Thomson Broadax
Thomson Review
Tne
Doc Saunders
H. G. Stagg
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Ferguson
Handel Sale
Chadwick, Il
Handel Bros
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Marniage
Charles Rowland
Daugher
Evelyn
Donald Fiese
Minnie Helmis
Beloit
Wis
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Fiese
Davis Restaurackton
Cyrus Lodge
No. 188
A. Vrs
A. M
R. M. Eaton
C. L. Orr
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Judson Grove
E. J. Hauth
W. M. Nipe
C. Erdredt
Kyle Turney
Eugene Carr
Platte Kinney
Robert Williamson
K. B. Schmidt
Clarence Kenyon
Tyler
Glenn Bickelhaupt
Allan Slifer
Roy Slifer
U. S. Navy
Great Lakes
Mr. Carroll Horsemen's Association
C. R. Colehour
Association
Janet Neuschwanger
Roy Neuschwanger
N. W. Institute of Technology
Minneapolis
Wilfred Kreitzer
Carl C. Kreitzer
Ellsworth
Stanton W. Kensinger
Mr. Carroll
Wyoming
Shannon Cattle CO
Carbon Cliff, Ill
Mt. Carroll, I
Galena Street
Paes
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Fred Wood
Tirewine
Guernsey
ED A. Johnson Hammer and Harrington
McCulloh
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Morrison Implement Company
Ballis-Chalmers
GEHL
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New Idea Farm Equipment
West Lincoln Way
Morrison, Ill
Garrett Sterenberg
Clark Rogers
Purina
M.C. Crouse
Jersey
Mount Carroll Sales CO
Roy Fritz
H. Kipnis
Owen Miles
Marth Bros
BIG
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May
Savanna, Ill
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Walnut, Il
Pfister
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Black Farms
Fred Wulf
Mt. Carroll Carroll County
W.f.black Farms
Walnut, Ill
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