Pilgrimage to Lincoln's Tomb Set in 1964
The Thirtieth Annual Pilgrimage to Lincoln's Tomb in Springfield is set for February 12, 1964. The American Legion joins Governor Kerner in inviting governors of Indiana Kentucky Missouri Iowa and Wisconsin to dedicate the Lincoln Heritage Trail and urge Illinois citizens to study the history of the nation. Legion members form a caravan to travel the Heritage Trails and gather at Lincoln's Tomb at 11 a.m. for the Lincoln Day address and other ceremonies.
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Lincoln
Springfield
Amercan Legion
Kerner
Indiana
Kentucky
Misouri
Iowa
Wisconsin
Nean
Illinois
American Legion
Plans for Government Day May 1 at Mt Carroll courthouse
Carroll County American Legion Auxiliary discusses Government Day to be held May 1 at the courthouse in Mt Carroll during a Wednesday night meeting at the Lanark Legion Hall. The council names Mrs Zernie Sack Savannah council president and Mrs Leo Zemke Mr Carroll vice president as delegates to the March Patriotic Conference at the Morrison Hotel in Chicago. The next council meeting is February 26 at M ledgeville Grange Hall.
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Mt. Carroll
Carroll County Council of the
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Lanark
Zernie Sack
Savanna
Leo Zemke
Carroll
Morrison Hotel
Chicago
Milledgeville Grange Hall
Calendar of Events From 1944 to 1965 Across U.S. Expos and Conventions
The schedule notes World Flower and Garden show at McCormick Place Chicago from March 7 to 15 in 1944 with later iterations through 1954 and 1965, the New York World’s Fair in Flushing Long Island, the July 13, 1964 GOP nominating convention in San Francisco, the Illinois State Fair in Springfield August 14 to 23, and the August 24, 1964 Democratic National Convention in Atlantic City.
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Chicago
Beavers Fall to Cardinals in Blackhawk Clash at Erie
Lanark Beavers lost to Erie Cardinals 64 to 48 in a Blackhawk conference game at Erie. The Hawks beat Mt. Carroll 69 to 52 at Mt. Carroll in the same Friday night slate, despite Lon Nelson scoring 23. Mt. Carroll had won the preliminary 65 to 46.
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Beavers
Lanark
Erie Cardinals
Blackhawk
Erie
HAWKS
Mt. Carroll
Prophetstown
Conerence
Lon Nelson
Pearl City Cruises Past Shan non Eagles in Conference Play
Pearl City defeated Shan non Eagles 58 to 50 in Stephenson conference action at Pearl City. The hosts also won the preliminary by 51 to 30. Milledgeville fell to Oregon 78 to 63 in Blackhawk conference action, with Oregon taking the preliminary 55 to 26.
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Pearl City
Shannon Eagles
Milledgeville Cagers
Oregon
Mercury Dips Below Freezing After Brief Warm Spells
After a short warm spell with temperatures in the 50s last week, Old Man Winter returned Sunday as temperatures near 10 degrees Monday morning. Clear skies gave way to northwest winds making it uncomfortable outside, with a warm midweek followed by a Thursday night thunderstorm and hail reported in Chadwick on Friday.
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Mercury
Chadwick
If you are badly wronged forgive and forget
A concise maxim on forgiveness: if the injured person could read your heart they would understand and pardon. The line emphasizes mercy over vengeance and seeks to guide conduct after harm. It presents a moral counsel rather than a narrative or event.
Homemakers Extend Lessons on Protein and Repairs
Carroll County Homemakers Extension Association continues February with Home Adviser teaching Protein Sources and Food Value while leaders cover Small Household Repairs. Next week units meet with hosts Mrs. Traum, Mrs. Weidman, and Mrs. Zugschwerdt. lessons by Mrs. Francke, Miss Ouritt, and others. Roll calls prompt family-related questions.
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Home Bureau News
Carroll County Homemakers Extension
Carroll
Kenneth Traum
Hal Francke
Carroll Night
Francis Weidman
Edwin Miller
Dorothy *Oouitt
Amer Zugschwerdt
Albert Queckboerner
Roy Schreiner
Harold Schreining
Feare no Storme and the Calm Within the Storm
A reflective piece urges temper control amid upheaval. It extols wisdom in aligning mood to circumstance and finding peace through understanding and forgiveness. The tone is exhortatory, emphasizing inner calm as storms rage externally.
Fulrath Boy Placed On Probation to IYC
Donald Fulrath 16 of Lanark faced involuntary manslaughter and assault charges after the death of Paul Ness 16 of Lanark last summer. He was placed on probation to the Illinois Youth Commission by Associate Circuit Judge Edward J Turnbaugh, to continue under Carl Smucker Rockford IYC until graduation. He is under guardianship of Eloise Hook Mr Carroll.
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Donald Fulrath
Lanark
Paul Ness
Sinois Youth Commission
Edward J. Turnbaugh
Carl Smucker
Rockford
IYC
Fulrath
Eoa Hook
Carroll
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Fifth Ave
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R. P. Swingley
R. E. Hampton
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Thomson—Dial
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Tom Rasmussen
Milledgeville
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Clinton
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2Nd St
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Joliet Silo
L. C. Schreiner
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Fit
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aerLiel
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Rte. 2
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Roym
Freeport, Ill
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Richard
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Galena
Kaiser Jeep Corporation
Carroll County Jeep Headquarters
Ferris Motors
Savanna, Illinois
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