Relief survey trims county relief caseload during WPA push
County relief commissioners reported a thorough survey of relief cases open January 18. The effort, under the Illinois Emergency Relief Commission, aimed to tighten control over aid and cut relief rolls. Results show 103 resident family cases closed due to new assignments, with 66 cases ineligible for WPA work under 1935 timing rules and 17 deemed unemployable.
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Cariol County Emergency Relief Commission
Chatman
Charles Jenk
N Who
Uether
Carroll County
Start Census of Business in 13th District
The piece describes a 1935 census of retail and wholesale businesses in the 13th district led by R. AL Arnoult with offices opened at Dix. Enumerators for Carroll, Jo Daviess, and others will be named. all workers are sworn to secrecy under penalty of law. The census aims to report annual business, payrolls, and employment for 21 fields of business, with data tabulated in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. AL Arnoult
Dixie
Arnould
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Yensen
al Arnould
Vanva
Philadelphia
Bus Executiver
Thental Volmie
Marriage Licenses Issued In County Clerk's Office
The county clerk reports three marriage licenses issued this month with Jan 21 and Jan 28 pairs: Antone Williamson and Beck Fails with Maxine Aro of Mt. Carrell, and Jac Stricker with Ada M. Roberts of Savanna. Rep. John P. Devine announces retirement from the Winsis heast of representatives to devote time to law practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofice
Antone Williamson
Beck Fails
Maxine Aro
Mt. Carrell
Jac Stricker
Ada M. Roberts
Savanna
John PT. Devine
Dixon
Winsis Heast of Representatives
Jegislature
Farm Bureau Directors Name New Officers
Geom iindecker of Woodland township heads the meeting to elect officers at the Mt Carroll bureau office. Glen Bickelhaupt of Mt Carroll was chosen secretary and Charles Gordon of Woodland elected treasurer. Naaman Tleht of Summerk was elected president at the annual Farm Bureau meeting in Hathwigh held weeks ago. F C Spitler of Champaign spoke on university relations with county Farm Bureau units and outlined the coming year’s extension program by the school of agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geom Iindecker
Woodland
Carvell
Bueau
ALAN
Ni Bureau
Mt. Carroll
Glen Bickelhaupt
Mt. Caroll
Charles Gordon
Naaman Tleht
Umerk
Burriny
F.C. Spitler
Champaign
Momiay
State University
County Farm Bureau
School of Agriculture
Carroll County Farm Census Shows Shifts in Livestock and Crops
Preliminary Carroll County census figures for 1925 indicate cattle production rose sharply from April 1, 1990 to Jan 2, with headcounts climbing above 20,554 in 1930 while hog numbers fell by more than 30,000. Sheep, horses, and mules remain near prior levels, and crop output for corn and oats suffered from drought with corn around 1.6 million bushels in 1934 versus 2.15 million in 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Census Bureau
Savanna Firemen Respond to Three Incidents
Savanna firemen were kept busy Monday with three calls. The first came after 9 am from the residence where chimney sparks caused a fire, quickly controlled with minor damage. A second alarm in the afternoon at Dean farm on the tide road was a chimney fire. Around 6 pm another call from the Brace Moore residences in East Savanna sent crews to a roof fire, again easily subdued.
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Savanna
Serinus Dan
Wenden
Dean Farm
Tide Road
Sile Moore
Savanima
Ted Mon
Nepe
Schools Reopen as Weather Eases with Cold Demand Rises
Weather eased slightly after a brutal spell that shut rural schools and froze pipes across Carroll County. Many districts resumed classes while some campuses remained closed due to deep snow and freezing temperatures. Coal dealers reported higher demand amid ongoing cold, but overall sales fell in other sectors as drifted roads kept residents indoors.
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Tine
Mondhy Mernine Bela Lew
Savanna
Mt. Cayeoil
Gary
Mamillor
Hiany Venra
Carroll County
Birthday balls slated across Carroll County towns
Two birthday balls are scheduled tonight in Carroll County with one at the high school gym in M and the other at the Odd Fellows in Savanna. Residents from other towns within the county planned to attend these or travel to events in larger cities outside the county.
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Carroll County
Savanna
Real Estate Transfer Notice for Jacob Theenawalt
Jacob Theenawalt and wife transfer property to He Puterhaugh. Details reference two million dollar range and lot in range HL. Requires recording by local land office and reflects a private conveyance between named individuals in a mid century real estate notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob
Theenawalt
He Puterhaugh, Ee
Many County Farmers Attend A A Meet
Many County farmers attend the annual A A meeting in Carroll County with noted speakers planned. The three day session opened Wednesday with the annual address by Earl C. Smith and a roster of speakers including Gen K E Wood Mervin Clones Edward A O Nea Chester C Davis and Van Orman. Delegates from the county and locality are listed with officials and farm organization leaders among those attending. Carroll Service Co to Meet in Savanna Feb 4 6 details list directors and meeting plans for members and the public with a free luncheon for members and families.
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Carroll County Mets
Biroveami Patien
Farmi
Earl C. Smith
Amon
Gen
K. E. Wood
Chicago
Mervin Clones
Representa i
Congress
Texas
Edward A. O'Neal
American Fann Bar. Federation
Chester C. Davis
van Orman
Inifinna
Ficarce Randerker Woodland
Naaman Diehl
Lanark
RL Lewer
Miles
Rens
Elkhorn
Flash Zuck
L. A. Kahn
Edwin Miller
Shannon
A. G. Guenther
Roddicer
Carroll County
Decatur
B.A. A
Names of Jurors for County Court on Feb 17
Jurors drawn Monday at Mt Carroll for service February 17 report there for trial. List includes Gillogly, Elver Richter, Berkstresser, Mt. Bath. Robert Smith, Wayne Brock, Woodland. Evert Naijeaga, Shannon. Ruppna, Bart Hower, Rocke...
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County
Hur
Mt Carroll
de Paul i
Gillogly
Elver Richter
Berkstresser
Mt. Bath
Washington
Robert Smith
Wayne Brock
Woodland
Evert Naijeaga
Shannon
Rupp
Bart Hower
Rockeek
John A. Hoertz
Otis Croghan
A. RK
Madsen
Zerne Sack
Roncella
Savanna
Joe Blair
Clint Wilt
York
Lloyd Schreiner
We Dachler
Adolph Doden
Air Haven
Harry Sanders
Paul Burns
Wisox
Harry Kramer
Wiliam Oncken
Elkhorn Grove
Slater Named Savanna Postmaster January 20
John R. Slater was notified of his appointment as postmaster at Savanna in a letter from Postmaster General James A. Farley. The commission will be issued once his bond is executed. He has served as acting postmaster at the Savanna office for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RB. Slater
Savanna
James A. Farley
Slater
132 Home Owners Loan Applications Reported
A National Resources Casino compiled report shows 132 home owners loan applications received locally with 87 loans closed and 874,435 recorded to date. Applications pending total 11 7 reflected as held in suspense or withdrawn, with 56 66 loans noted and 11 7 approvals ending. The data covers Minnesota and Illinois loans up to October 1935, totaling 1 80.36?
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Cueni Courty
Thesemes
Soy
Rouwreeses
Minos
Minois
Carroll County Republicans plan Young Republicans at next meeting
Carroll county Republican precinct committeemen met Friday evening in Mt. Carroll to discuss candidates for precinct committeeman posts. They endorsed Miles S. Rogers for Elkhorn Grove and a candidate for Salem township, while awaiting statements. Other precincts planned self candidates, and B. J. Stransky was backed for state committeeman from the district. A second meeting was set for Friday in Carroll.
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Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Flave Bradway
Elkhorn Grove Township
A. M. McReil
Salem Township
Miles S. Rogers
Grove Township
County Board of Supervisors
Bradway
Dywiy
Rogers
Alt
Carroll
Troy
Young Republicans Club
Legion Plans Farm Machinery School At Lanark
It's News This Week reports a February 8 machinery school for local farmers in Lanark aided by Captain Alfred A. Whetzler chairing the American Legion committee helping World War veterans with disability compensation forms. Official headquarters and courthouse notices outline juror summons and blank forms for county sessions. Marriage news notes Miss Diana Campbell and Dr D W Grove of Mt Carrelis announced. Fire calls in Savanna pass with no serious damage. the Farat Bureau cites a 1.5 percent dividend payment this year with checks ready.
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Alfred A. Whetzler
American Legion
Suee
Elliott Wild
Diana Carpbell
D. W. Grove
Mt. Carreoli
Savanna
Mt Carroll Couple Announce Marriage
Formal announce made at the home of Mr and Mrs C Campbell at a Price party. Diana Campbell Penail Grove, a graduate of Mt Carroll schools, teaches at Pleasant Hill elementary. Frances Ber junior college graduate opened a dental office in Mt Carroll last fall. Schools reopen with cold wave. Hog production shows increase in county. Carroll County Sportsmen's Club organized with Tony Miles and Tot Watson officers.
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le Hane
Heli
Bird
C. Campbell
Diana Camp- Penail
Artace Theoria
MS Carrel
Frances 4Iber
Fleasan
Mt. Carrel
Carrell
University of Whinais
O of Miners
Cape County Farm Bursa Announces Dividend Details
Farmers may receive dividend checks with half percent increments as the Cape County Farm Bursa reports the annual distribution. The notice mentions prior dividends and advises holders to collect their shares, with event details tied to a Savanna medical association notice and a service at St Paul’s Episcopal Church on January 3.
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Cape County
Bursa
Carroll County Sportsmen Organize Mt Carroll chapter leaders named
Tony Miles of Mt Carroll was chosen to head the county Sportsmen organization at a courthouse meeting Monday. Tom Watson of Mt Carroll named Secretary Treasurer. Mt Carroll chapter officers include Julian Jack president and M P Roske secretary treasurer. J C McConaha of Pontiac outlined state sportsmen club efforts to preserve fish and game, noting 62 local chapters in 15 counties and ongoing expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Sportsmen's Club
Mt. Carroll
Tony Miles
Tot Watson
Carroll County
Julian Jack
M. P. Roske
J.C. McConaha
Pontiac
McConaha
Organzattions
Department of Conservation
Sportsmen’s
Eagle Scouts
Fide
The
Soil Conserva
Call for Special Election in Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Bar associations across Daviess, Lee, Ste. Marie and Ogle counties urge Governor Horn to set a special election date for a circuit judge to fill the late Dean of Galena seat. Resolutions request April 24 as the election, aiming to seat a new judge before summer terms begin. Despite mentions of several candidates, no concrete action has been taken pending wartime associations’ guidance.
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Bar Associations of
Fifteenth
Ark
Horner
Dudge Sheean
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit
Daviess
Lee
Stead Ogie
Henry Hornné
Decan
Galena
Tials
Stephenson Association
Sovernor
Sheean
Judee
Tadee Sheean
Edwards and Canavan Wed in Freeport Ceremony
Ass Marsares Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs John Edwards Mt Carroll and James AL Canavan son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Canavan Savanna were married Saturday afternoon in Freeport. They were attended by William Fonger of Swanna and Miss Mildred Edwards of Mt Carroll, sister of the bride. The couple will make their home in Savanna near Mt. Sac.
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Ass Marsares Edwards
John Edwards
Mt Carroll
James AL Catavan
Joseph Canavan
Savanna
Freeport
William Fonger
Swanna
Mildred Edwards
Mt. Carroll
MT Sfanevan Feem
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Onder
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County Relief Commission
Farm Bureau
Cherry Grove Township
Ig Fi County
Road & Bridge
A.A. Meet
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J. R. Slater
Republican
F. J. Stransky
Legion
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