Naming contest for Savanna Sabula bridge gains prize
Officials seek a name for the Savanna Sabula bridge with a $50 prize. Contest open to readers, excluding officers and employees and their families. Winners will be announced after August 1 as plans advance on the large structure spanning the river with spans from Iowa to Illinois and work progressing toward completion in the fall.
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Savanna Sabula Bridge
Savanna-Sabula Bridge Co
Bridge
Savanna
Ilinois
Pies 4
Savenna-Sabula
Felsework
Iowa
Illinois
Minneapoli Bridge
Iowa Up
Sabsla
Clinton
Burlington
Clintis
Isak Hel- Seth
Geo. Maney
Northwestern University
Gore
Savanna-Sabula
Cedric Cowan
Mr. Maner
Savanna Sebula Bridge Co
Savane. Com
Sauer Kraut Day Date Change In Forreston
The annual Sauer Kraut Day in Forreston was moved from September 22 to September 15. The 18th anniversary celebration will include homecoming, musical entertainment, and other attractions. Mayor Joe Maas leads the planning with committees named for entertainment, dinner, advertising, finance, and programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forrasbortow Tall
Wayor Joe Maas
Joe Maas
Chas. Ranz
Lee Beebe
J. C. Moore
S. W. Murama
Wr. Ulleman
H. F. Aries
T. D. Harrington
Chas. Rang
Cam Seas
Fred Vietmeier
Sam Seas
Wim. Hiteman
Chas Ranz
Albert Alberts
Garist J. Alberts
Berty Walb
Paul Beebe
Steve Bouton
T. D. Harrigan
State road work plan reveals 25 miles of highway
Chief Engineer Frank T. Sheets announced plans to open proposals July 27 for more than twenty five miles of state highway totaling about 900 000. Projects include Lake county paving on Route 42A and 82 in Henry county plus work on Daviess and Salle counties with paving and grading and a bridge north of Hanover.
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Frank T. Sheets
Lake County
Northbbrook
Northbrook
Henry County
Bishop Hillspur
Daviess County
Hanover
Salle County
Streator
Funeral services set for William Erdmier in Shannon
Funeral services for William Erdmier, longtime Shannon City Council member, were held Tuesday with burial in the Brethren Cemetery. He died yesterday at his son Jennings Erdmier’s home after an illness. he was born in Forreston and had farmed before retirement, survived by his widow and four sons and several siblings and in laws.
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William Erdmier
Shannon
Jennings Ermier
Evangelical
S. (. Bostwell
Eliza Mocemeier
Freeport
Jacob Daniels
Jana
Anna Garman
Dr Arthur J Brown to Speak at Dixon Gospel Meetings
Crowds heard Dr Arthur J Brown, a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons, at Dixon gospel events. He appears at the Rader Tabernacle in Gospel Assembly Park July 18 to 24 with Paul Rader presenting a summer slate of speakers through Sept 11, with weeknight and Sunday services announced.
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Arthur J. Brown
Jy,Brown
Dr. Brown
Royal College of Surgeons
Edinburg
Scotland
Brown
Rader Tabernacle
Gospel Assembly Park
Dixon
Paul Rader
Brant
Herd Of Lang Bros Highest For June In Herd Testing
Lang Bros near Chadwick led June testing with Uniteer gerade Guernveye averaging 34.5 lb butterfat and 76 lb milk, culling one low producer. Strunsdale Farm No 2 second with fifteen grade Holsteins averaging 3.9 lb butterfat and g&T lb milk. Five cows were discarded as low producers while others show culled herd impact. Stanley T. Lawton tester notes milk quantity not equal to value.
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Jang Bros
Chadwick
Uniteer Gerade Guernveye
Lang Bros
Strunsdale Farm No. 2
G&t
F. Todd & Bryson P.B
G.H
Lang Bros. GG
Wm. Hyer
Stanley T. Lawton
Milledgeville Folks Take Sunday in Sterling Park
A Milledgeville gathering spent Sunday in Sterling at Lawrence Park enjoying a creel event. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A B Puterbaugh, Sarah Morgan, Mr. and Mrs. Wieviller and two sons Eugene and Duane, J F Greenawalt, IR F Puterbaugh, V S Todd and family, Roe Dennis and family, Wayne Smith and daughter Norma Jean, Frank Weatherwax and two sons Robert and Donald, A L Tillman and son Russell, Ruby Ewers and two daughters, William Ewers and two children, Olive Knox, E J McGrath, B F Healey and Verna Brand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mullixigeville
Sterling
Lawrence Park
A. B. Puterbaugh
Sarah Morgan
Wieviller
Eugene
Duane
J.F. Greenawalt
IR. F. Puterbaugh
V. S. Todd
Roe Dennis
Funeral Services for 8 E Turner Milledgeville Pioneer
Funeral services for 8 E Turner Milledgeville pioneer who died at his daughter Mrs Harry Haughs home were held at the Turner home on Wednesday afternoon Rev J A Mathis of the Church of the Brethren officiated Interment was in Bethel cemetery He collapsed at the field after a dizzy spell and died before a physician could be summoned An inquest found death caused by an acute myocarditis with a coroner and jury presenting the verdict.
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E. Turner
Milledgeville
Harry Haugh
J. AL. Mathis
Church of the Brethsven
Bethel Cemetery
Turner
Haugh
Wolber Reunion Enjoyed At Milledgeville Sunday
Wolber family members gathered at the Henry Wolber home for the annual reunion. A picnic dinner was served on the lawn followed by a program including short talks, one act plays, a vocal duet, and sketches. Attendees listed include M r and Mrs Matt Wolber, Mr and Mrs Albert Rover, and others from nearby communities.
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Wolber
Henry Wolber
Aasic
Frank Graehling
Marian Shoemaker
tLorraine Mintke
Dorothy
Marian
Liesd
Charles Woessner
Matt Wolber
Albert Rover
Matt Shoemaker
Morgan
Liord
Fred Duesing
Warren Wolter
Else Linsier
Mary Graehing
Carl Potts
Frank Wolber, Jr
Sterling
Sam Motrax
Lois Hawkins
Gordie Walter
Keith
Ezra Sollenberger
Lorraine Mistke
Ezra Welter
Hanna Family Honored At Milledgeville Reunion
Rev and Mrs Frank Hanna and their kin were guests at a reunion held at the George Hanna home Thursday evening. The Hannas returned to Chicago Friday, while the children remained in Milledgeville for a short visit with relatives and friends listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hanna
George Hanna
Girl Evangelist Dorothy Kunzman to Speak at Dixon Services
Dorothy Kunzman a California born evangelist known as the girl evangelist will conduct nightly meetings at Dixon’s Paul Rader Tabernacle Gospel Assembly Park beginning Monday July 25 with free seating and programs at 8 00 pm Sundays at 2 30 and 7 30 pm The evangelist has preached since age fifteen and has led campaigns in major cities nationwide Invitations urge public attendance for spiritual inspiration and blessings.
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Paul Rader Tabernacle
Gospel Assembly Park
Dijon
Dorothy Kunzman
California
West
Miss Kunzman
United States
Washington, C
Rochester
N. C
Dayton
Ohio
Omaha
Portland
Oregon
Spokane
Wash
Pittsburg
Canton
Denver
Oakland
Los Angeles
Paul Rader
Dixon
Social gathering honors Gale and family guests
A St Paul daughter Gale is mentioned among attendees at a party hosted by Mr and Mrs Walter Bogott of Chicago. Other guests included Miss Harriet Lavalley of Clinton Mr and Mrs W A Reever Jack and Shirley Simmons Br George Sears Mr and Mrs Elmer Patchin John Bogott and family and Rex Munz.
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Gale
St Paul
Mees
Walter Bogott
Chicago
Harriet Layvally
Clinton
W. A. ‘Reever
Jack and
Shirley Simmons
Br. George Sears
Elmer Patchin
Tohn Bogott
Rex Munz
Milledgeville Sutherlands Plan New Greenhouse Project
Miss Cora and Miss Ruby Sutherland announce a new greenhouse on their Milledgeville property. Construction starts September 1 with completion expected mid October. The 50 by 60 foot structure will have a glass partition creating two 25 by 60 rooms. Dan Burns of Milledgeville handles construction. C W Eklund will assist with planning and spend winter at the Sutherland home. The Sutherlands’ lawn has long been a town beauty spot. Vegetables, potted plants, and cut flowers will be produced for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Sutherland
Ruby Sutherland
Milledgeville
Riverview
Sterling
Sutherlands
Mra Eklund
Sutherland
Local residents share news from several towns
The note lists residents visiting, returning, or recovering from injuries. It mentions Mabel Delp Ruby Doty Mary Jane Hummel returning from Lena Epworth League camp. Harriett and Violet Cramer visiting Davenport with grandmother Mrs Hartman. Carl Lehr recovering from a broken collar bone. Helen Lehr returning from Bensonville NL. Mrs Homer Hartwell with a broken knee cap. Ambrose Benz Fred Hungerford hosting Chicago children. Mrs Harry Gaar and infant son dismissed from Savanna hospital. the Turney, Smith, Hollister, Sack households visiting nearby towns. Walter Delp of Chicago staying at home.
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Mabel Delp
Ruby Sdoty
Mary Jane Hummel
Lena
Harriett
Violet Cramer
Chester Cramer
Davenport
Hartman
Carl Lehr
Helen Lehr
Bensonville
Homer Hartwell
Ambrose Benz
Fred Hungerford
Chicago
Harry Gaar
Savanna Hospital
Thomson
Guy Turney
Alice Smith
Vernon Hollister
Barrington
Mr. Hollister
Wesley Sack
Walter Delp
Happy Birth and Community Events Include Farewell Plan
Wacker Rev and Mrs Showalter welcome a daughter born Sunday morning. Mrs Showalter recovering from burns. Mr and Mrs Nick Krier attended services at Camp Lena reporting larger registration. Miss Undine Utley preached and delivered a strong message. A farewell party for Mr and Mrs James Doty is planned for Thursday July 21 at Old Mill Park Savanna before moving to Washington. Community notes mention the popular swimming hole, vesper services on Inspiration Hilltop, 4 H club projects, 3f E ladies aid gathering, union services July 24 at Brethren church, cheerful theme. Mrs Sadie Smith ill at niece’s home.
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Showalter
Tor May
Nick Krier
Camp Lena
Undine Utley
Old Mill Park
Savanna
James Doty
Washington
Will Holy's Meadow
4-H Club
Ladies Aid
Russell Marth
The
Brethren Church
Sadie Smith
Anna Smith
Whiteside County Fair Adds Political Rally Days
Whiteside County Fair association plans two rally days within the five day fair this fall. Republican rally on Labor Day and Democratic rally on Thursday are intended to engage crowds. candidates may use microphones. No change to membership price of 1.75 dollars. admissions and entries remain included with the ticket.
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Whiteside County Fair Association
Dole Ttical
Sunday school treat sparking mild confusion at party
In a chaotic scene Ne Reon Herlie and Bertie debate cookies at a hospital frost ess event. Bertie declines eating more, claiming fullness, while attempts to pocket extras fail. An inquiring maid and Mrs Smart remark that the treats were not all winners but only early and teinted, prompting puzzled responses.
Weather, outings, and local notices at Sandridge
Weather stays hot and dry with rapid melon and corn growth. Threshing continues on the Ridge as A de Davis and Frank Brown run machines. Visitors to Sand Slough Riverview resort seek relief from heat, while fish in dwindling shallow ponds face threats of die-offs without state orders.
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jJleant
A. de Davis
Frank Brown
Riverview
Chicago
Alec Moni
Elit Hiouse
Robbie
Metropolis
Morgan Park Military Academy
Springfield
Iowa
Ilinois
Curtis
Clinton Merald
Sandridge
Bertha
Frank Holman
Lee Hartman
Chadwick
Gus Leavens
Hartman
Louie Decker
Fulton
John Connell
Mt. Carroll
Floyd Leavens
Clint Miller
Rock Creek Ridge project rushes to finish Kennedy corners work
The Rock Creek Ridge project near Kennedy's corners advances rapidly with steel work and abutments near completion. Crews haul steel from Clinton daily, excavating for the new channel progresses, culverts and grading advance, and paving is expected to wrap by early fall. Final road opening targets Carroll County.
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Kennedy's Corners
Clinton
Cmck
Carroll County
Morrison Sentinel
Morrison to Let Lincoln Highway Contract in July
Morrison Sentinel reports the Lincoln Highway project through Morrison may be let within three weeks to finish by fall. A 2a foot wide cement slab will span city limits with a $30,000 estimate. Grade changes are limited, curb retained, and minor roadway realignments planned at Orange Street and Pee Road.
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Tt 1
Lincoln Highway
Morrison
Orange
Rest
Lincolnway
Pee Road
Morrison Sentinel
Whiteside County men to fill jobs on road project
Thirty seven laborers work on the gas tax road K-8 route 7 toward Chadwick. Twenty one are Whiteside county men and several structural steel workers aid on the Kean Nedy bridge. Saturday night this crew will be laid off and another group of Whiteside county men will take their places to spread employment among more locals.
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Chadwick
Whiteside County
Structural
Kean- Nedy
Whiteside County News
Poison from Sudan grass kills four cows on Hodges farm
A Tuesday evening tragedy on the Hodges farm six miles south of Morrison ends with four milk cows and a shorthorn skull dead from prussic acid likely produced by Sudan grass during curing. G T Verhulst reports discovering the carcasses near a hayrack and Sudan grass fed the cattle the day before.
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Free State
Kbontory
Hodges
Morrison
G. Ti. Verhulst
Sudan
Farm Bureau
HL Shuman
Whiteside Farm
Shannon Paper Praises Chadwick Game Warden
Shannon Report highlights Chadwick and Thomson T. Shultz as dedicated game wardens. Local residents praise their service and the positive impact on the Chadwick area.
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Shannon
Chadwick
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Thomson T. Shultz
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