July Most Hazardous on Illinois Farms Warns of Dangers
W. W. Whitlock of the Illinois Agricultural Association warns that July is the most dangerous month for farm residents, with daily expected deaths and injuries from machinery, haying and handling fuels. He notes falls, home accidents, animals, lightning, sun stroke, and burns, and cites National Farm Safety week July 20–26. The warning concludes with advice on safe oven handling and avoiding credit troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Whitlock
Ulinois Agricultural Association
Linois Farm
Whitlock
Illinois
Open House Marks 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mrs. C F Hartman and husband held an open house on Sunday June 29 to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. The event featured a 3 tier pink white and silver cake with 25th on top and a large floral table centerpiece. Attendees included family friends and out of town guests from Columbus Ohio Prophetstown Rockford Mt Carroll Milledgeville Chadwick. A mock wedding hosted by Mrs Albert Hartman entertained guests with roles for several attendees. Approximately 125 people attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. F. Hartman
Ed Aude
France Hartman
Albert Hartman
Hartman
Dan Weidmar
Mt. Carroll
Richard Hamilton
Rockford
Mary and
Lydia Hartman
Herman Aude
Louis Weber
Lester Aude
Frances Hartman
Columbus
Prophetstown
Milledgeville
Chadwick
Surprise Picnic Celebrates Doden Family Birthdays
A Sunday gathering at the Fred Doden home honored Mrs. Doden and granddaughter Donna Yates of Fulton. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Grim, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Grim and children of Chadwick, Mr. and Mrs. Elwood Gipe and children of Milledgeville, Mr. Merle Doden, Mr. Frank Kahler of Morrison, and Mr. and Mrs. John Hoy of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Doden
Doden
Donna Yates
Fulton
Joe Grim
Paul Grim
Chadwick
Elwood Gipe
Milledgeville
Merle Doden
Frank Kahler
Morrison
John Hoy
Birthday Outing at Lawrence Park in Sterling
Mr and Mrs John Frank and Star Wood join Mr Carroll and Mr and Mrs K W Senneff family for a Sunday outing at Lawrence Park Sterling in celebration of Mrs Sen neffs birthday. QMC Brauer transfers to University of Michigan Ann Arbor as a science instructor and will start duties next week. Brauer and family to seek housing in Ann Arbor but plan to return for July 4 weekend with Jahn family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frank
Starwood
Carroll
K. W. Senneff
Lawrence Park
Sterling
Coal arrival and local notices from Thomson area
Local notices report an expected coal shipment from Virginia for private railroad use and warn that deliveries may pause until Christmas. Also listed are hardware items at McGinty Hardware and a stray small Mack and white pig found near Dwight Pettingill with contact details.
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Virginia
McGinty Hardware
Thomson
Mack
White Pig
Dwight Pettingill
Local Residents Attend Social Visits Across Town
Thomsor News notes Mr and Mrs Dick Wilkens and family along with Mes P Vielen of Pun on visiting Wednesday. Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooper of Savanna stopped by Sunday afternoon to visit his brother and sister in law. Mr and Mrs Tiley, sister Mes Bred Dooden and Folin Coop also mentioned in the brief social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wilkens
P. Vielen
Punon
Adler
Clarenee Cooper
Savanna
Tiley
Bred Dooden
Folin Coop
Local Social Notes From New Diggings Area
Sunday visits and family gatherings are reported in the New Diggings area. Henry Young Sr and Myrtle Miah visited at Mr Young’s Mes residence with Fred Mauk and family. Mrs Richard Badtke visited Clinton with her sister law. Mrs Minercon Ringson Bett Ann Bidewa and others spent time with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Young, Sr
Myrtle Miah
New Diggings
Vis
Hye
Mr. Young
Fred Mauk
Richard Badtke
Clinton
Law
Ats
Minercon Ringson
Mr- Bett Ann Bidewa
Moe
C. FF
Biclema
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LINCO
White Sail
Medico
Royal Blue
Phang
Thomson,ll
Shippee’s Surge Store
E. Stephenson
Freeport
Lanark
Forreston
Lanark, Illinois
Liu
Seiberling
Firestone
Housenga & Bronkema
Massey-Harris
Lincoln Way
Thirteenth Avenue
School of Experience
State Bank
Federal Resi System
MS Agricultural News
Agricultural Dept
Chicago Journal of Commerce
Congress
He Secomna
Rey Baw
Savanna Farm Supplies CO. Inc
Savanna, Ill
Lucile Stransky
Mer
Eee
Thomson News
Chadwick Briefs
Holland's
Margaret
Jean & Garland Harris
Eddy Howard
Lynn
Sherman Hayes
Has McIntyre
Henry Busse
Hot Lips
Charlie Spivak
Linda
Wayne King
the Three
SUNS
Tony Pastor
Glenn
Home Appliance Co
Ugy
Voranado
General Electric
Ness
Everhoi
Thomsor News
Lewis Motor Company
Tegmson, Ill
Thomson, III
Tinefellen
Bray
Haper
Potter Bros
Clarence Appel
Phomson
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