Prohibition Era Memories in Carroll County Saga
The piece recalls 1930s Carroll County life amid two bombings in Chadwick and the era’s bootlegging. It notes police, officials, and residents coping with crime, raids, and the Depression while enjoying radio, theater, fairs, and community events during the Prohibition years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Carroll County
Howard Woessner
Shannon Township
Shannon
Earl Sturtevant
William G. Petty
Mount Carroll
Water testing cut as floods threaten the Mississippi
With one of history’s worst floods looming the Mississippi valley public health lab faces cuts. Private well samples will not be tested through June 30 1969 due to funding shortages. Dr. Franklin D. Yoder notes reduced operations across the state lab system.
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Mississippi Valley
State Laboratory
Franklin D. Yoder
Public Health
Caballero 4-H Club Holds April Meeting at Farm
On April 3 1969 the Caballeros 4-H Club met at Maurice Terhune’s farm with Mary Terhune as presiding officer Barb Kaufman led the pledge Joanne Port read the secretary report and roll call Jeanne Landis reported the treasury Old business included practice for a Team and a fund raising plan New business announced a Trail Ride for April 20 at Mrs Thomas James’ house at 1 00 p m Jeanne Port read a poem His Only Son and a first aid demonstration on Treatment of an Injured Palm Randy Landis led the 4-H Pledge Refreshments were served by Mary Terhune Russell Port reporter
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Caballeros 4-H Club
Maurice Terhune
Mary Terhune
Pledge of Allegiance
Barb Kaufman
Joanne Port
Jeanne Landis
Thomas James
Jeanne Port
Randy Landis
Russell Port
First Lady Leads Cancer Crusade for 1939 Drive
Mrs Richard M Nixon accepts honorary chairmanship of the American Cancer Society Crusade as 2.3 million volunteers join the effort. Mrs F J Riddle of Savanna Carroll County Crusade Chairman notes the goal of 6291 dollars for the month and praises volunteers across the nation.
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First Lady
Cancer Crusade
Richard M. Nixon
American Cancer Society
F. J. Ridde
Savanna
Carroll County Crusade
Shimer Institutes Launches Intern Student Teaching Program
Shimer College introduces an intern program allowing experienced teachers without Illinois certificates to earn certification while remaining in full time teaching roles. Initiated by Mrs. Robert E. Keohane, the plan aligns with state guidelines and received approval on January 17. The goal is to complete teacher certification within six years, addressing the hurdle of leaving salaries for student teaching. Three interns have started in Mount Carroll schools this spring, with limited Fall openings.
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Shimer College
Robert E. Keohene
Shimer
Keohane
Mount Carroll
Sportsmen's Club hosts spring chicken supper and music
The Lowerk Sportsmen's Club will serve fried chicken and tamale supper at 6 30 p m Saturday April 19 in the American Legion hall. Entertainment will be provided.
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American Legion Hall
Recognition Dinner Honors 1969 Heart Fund Volunteers
The Carroll County Heart Association will hold its annual recognition dinner and business meeting on Monday April 28 at Sieverts in Mount Carroll. The event honors volunteers who led the 1969 Heart Fund campaign and includes plans for the coming year and a film screening. Mrs. Andrew Weisz Lunar is association president.
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Carroll County Heart Association
Sieverts
Mount Carroll
Andrew Weisz
Lunar
The
Association
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Fair Haven
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Mr. Bast
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Mer State
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Mur Re
Eaton
Eddie Cantor
Will Rogers
Amos and Andy
Fibber McGee and Molly
WLS
Chicago
Prairie Farmer
Harry Steele
Lulu Belle
Scotty
Svare Ribs
Red Foley
Doug Morgan- Neale Helvey
Jack and Maude Crooks Company
Thomson
Tommy Bogue
Glengary Country Club
Smitty
K.P. Hall
Lanark
CCC
Manuel
Magician
Commercial Clubure
Ray H. Petty
Market Street
Mom
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Aarold Brinkmwe
Agriserum
Frederick Getz
Ottawa
Agriculture Extension Council
Bickelhaupt
Williams Farms
Sagamore Council
Amboy
Ec. Council
Ees
York Progressives
Robert Carroll
Robert Carroll, 6:30 P.m. (Potluck
Salem
Willam Nipe
Caballeros
KRAFT
MT. Carroll, Slimoes
RED Wing Shoes
Sidney Farber
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Richard Nixon
Shimer Institutes
Sportsmen’s Club
Thomson Review
Illinois
Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
K. Whitney
J. K. Whitney
Lila Atherton
Carroll and
Adjoin
becArcr Asociation
Bowman Drug
Bowman
Robert Hutchison
Rph
Kar Bales
Karry Bales
Spagmos
Carroll Service CO
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