Carroll County 4-H plans reviewed for 1961 program
Earl Gilliland commends the Carroll County agriculture 4-H Committee for an active start on the 1961 program. The January 12 meeting set plans including record book deadlines, county and state awards, and continuing projects in tractor electric photography livestock judging and health activities. The group aims to expand livestock fitting, maintain Public Speaking contests, and support joint 4-H and FFA activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agriculture
Carroll County
FFA
County Red Cross Chapter Session Held
The Carroll County Red Cross met bi-monthly at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Asa Kreier Milledgeville. Reports from chairmen were given and first aid courses were planned with dates to follow. Joy Sword Lanark and Howard Gorman Savanna attended the Illinois State conference in Peoria January 20 and 21. Fundraising prep for the March 1 drive began and the next meeting is March 21 at Chadwick.
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Carroll County
The
Red Cross
Asa Kreier
Milledgeville
Joy Sword
Lanark
Howard Gorman
Savanna
Peoria
Sword
Ashby and guests host Sunday dinner at Wayne Ashby home
The article lists several dinner guests including Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ashby and Valerie of Savanna and other Ashby family members. It notes additional visits by Mrs. Cecil Baker of Renton and Mrs. Lelia Mitchell among others, citing Sunday and Saturday gatherings with local families. It also covers 4-H program notes on enrollment and leadership training, urging club based enrollment and regular leader schools to strengthen Carroll County 4-H activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ashby
Valerie
Savanna
Wayne Ashby
Carolyn
Linda Ashby
Cecil Baker
Renton
Washington
John Ashpole
Lelia Mitchell
Dolly Atherton
Leo Linder
Minneapolis
4-H Federation
Carroll County
Ills And Problems Of Farmers Caused By Ignoring Nature
An opinion essay argues farmers create many of their own problems by neglecting nature. It warns about soil structure, erosion, water use, pests, and disease and condemns reliance on costly seeds and chemicals. It emphasizes conservation, balanced ecosystems, and cooperation with nature. The piece closes noting recent local social visits.
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George Crofton
Sunday Visitation Roundup Among Local Families
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bennett visited Sunday with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Birely of Morrison. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bielema included Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ottens and family of Lyndon and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bielema and family. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hook and Cheryl visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jens Andresen in Chadwick. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green of Clinton spent Sunday with his father Mr. and Mrs. Russel Green. Mr. and Mrs. Denton Naniga of Chadwick visited with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. William Lehr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bennett
Virgil Birely
Morrison
Henry Bielema
Paul Ottens
Lyndon
Merle Bielema
Fred Hook
Cheryl
Robert Green
Clinton
Mrs
Russel Green
Denton Naniga
Chadwick
William Lehr
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Earl Gilliland
Carroll Co
4-H
Savanna’s Times Theatre
Gordon Scott
Tarzan the Magnificent
Elvis Presley
Technicolor
Gulliver
Bob Hope
Lucille Ball
Cinderella
Jerry Lewis
Nassau
Marth
Savanna, Ill
Variety Stores
MT. Carroll, Ill
Fashion Shopavanna
Main St
Considine’s Insurance Agency
Fulton
Herbert Law
Companies Insurance Life - Auto
Atherton
Thomson
Mt. Carroll
S. 4Th St. Clinton
Allied van Lines
Carstensen’s
Clinton, Lowa
Winchip Music CO
Strand Theatre
Clinton, Iowa
Schwinn Bicycles
Triumph & Bmw
Kegel Cycle & Key Shop
Chicago Ave
Freeport
Adams
Vofindon
Greison
Agency
County Red Cross
Thomson News
Harvey Marshall
Harold Sorenson
Bob Gray
Geneva
Jeannette Carroll
Dixon Public Hospital
Dixon
Earl Beck
Gene Halfman
Lawrence Halfman
Jens Andresen
Tilton’s
Kraets
Oshkosh
Archer
Faber & Fiet
St. Fulton
Illinois
Poffenberger’s Clothing
Mount Carroll
Iowa
J.H. Potts & Son
Lyons Shopping Center
Main Ave
America
Whitehouse
Pitt’s Sport Store
Carroll Service CO
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