Abe Lincoln In Illinois at New Salem Park
The eighth annual production of Abe Lincoln in Illinois by Abe Lincoln Players Inc. of Springfield runs Aug 14 through 23 at New Salem State Park. The outdoor show, a Broadway play by Robert Sherwood, features 11 fast moving scenes and a 3,500 seat arena with amplifiers ensuring clear sound. The non profit group volunteers their time, and cast has remained intact for seven years, with G. William Horsley again portraying Abraham Lincoln.
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Abe Lincoln
Illinois
Abe Lincoln Players, Inc
Springfield
Ill
New Salem State Park
Robert Sherwood
G. Wiliam Horsley
Abraham Lincoln
Hawk Reunion Held Sunday at Old Mill Park
The second Hawk reunion occurred Sunday at Old Mill Park in Savanna. 1954 officers elected: President Mrs Buford Stadel Stockton vice president Mrs Norman Stickell Clinton secretary Barbara Marie Stickell Clinton. Oldest present Justice Prins Milledgeville youngest Kathleen Ann Zemke Mt Carroll. 1954 reunion set for August 24 at Apple River canyon with members from Stockton Milledgeville Mt Carroll Clinton Ia and Chadwick.
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Old Mill Park
Savanna
Buford Stadel
Stockton
Norman Stickell
Clinton
Barbara Marie Stickell
Justice Prins
Milledgeville
Kathleen Ann Zemke
Mt. Carroll
Apple River Canyon
Chadwick
Miller Purchases Former Jefferson School at Auction
Jeff Miller bought the former Jefferson school building its grounds and all equipment. The sale occurred Saturday at auction conducted by the Fair Haven township school trustees and the price was reported at 633 dollars.
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Jeff Miller
Jefferson
Fair Haven Township
Abe Lincoln Players offer 16c adult 25c child admission in Springfield
The first New Salem production priced at 16c for adults and 25c for children includes federal tax. Souvenir programs cost 25c. No reserved seats, mail reservations encouraged to Abe Lincoln Players Inc P.O. Box 1415 Springfield IL.
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New Salem
Abe Lincoln Players, Inc
Springfield
Polo Festival Promises Free Pancakes July 29 30
The 30th annual Polo Festival is set for Wednesday and Thursday July 29 and 30 with free pancake breakfasts each morning, rides for youngsters at nine cents for under 12, and concerts by Ned Parrett and the WLS stars. Highlights include a dance review, Shrine Horse Troop demonstration, and a Festival Queen coronation.
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Ned Parrett
Polo Community
Ernest Cassens
Polo
Charles Ketner
Donald “Red” Blanchard
WLS
Shrine Horse Troop
Rockford
Eastside
Red Blanchard
WFRL
Dixon State Hospital
Gold Dust Twins
Arthur Eichholz
Volo Fire House
Family Picnic At Clinton Draws Regional Guests
A Clinton area family gathering brought in relatives from Rockford Davenport Bet tendorf and Mt Carroll. The Carlson Olson Dschuden and Matzen clans joined Sunday with Fred Hubbell of Mt Carroll entering in the evening. Fulton and Shannon connections were noted as Mrs. Harlan Johannsen and Mary Kay visited the Oakley home.
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Tels
Clinton
Robert Carlson
Kent Olson
Rockford
Lee Dschuden
Davenport
Ward Olson
Bettendorf
Peter Matzen
Ted Olson
Fred Olson
Fred Hubbell
Mt. Carroll
Harlan Johannsen
Mary Kay
Fulton
Sherman Oakley
Maurice Becker
Shannon
Kenneth Wood
George Knoess
First Live Calf Born In America From Frozen Semen
May 29 1953 on the Hill farm in Janesville Wisconsin marked the first live calf born in America from frozen semen. Wisconsin Scientific Breeding Institute and American Breeders Service report rapid potential impact for dairy genetics with semen banks, vast offspring potential, and broad farmer access across the United States. Berlyn Gruber of Rock County Breeders aided the insemination.
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America
John and
Melford Hill
Rt. 1
Janesville
Wis
Wisconsin Scientific Breeding Institute
Madison
E. C. Conrad
Conrad
England
American Foundation For the Study of Genetics
Madigan
Wisconsin Scientific Breeding Instiute
Rock County
ABS Service
Co0
Berlyn Gruber
Sunday Visitors Fill Mil ler Home in Polo and Nearby Areas
Sunday afternoon guests in the home of Mr and Mrs A J Miller were Mr and Mrs Alvin Reiff and Mrs Mabel Alexander. Evening visitors were Mr and Mrs Elwyn Allison and daughter Fern and Lester Geordes of Co ta. Mr and Mrs Fenton Haugh and daughters of Topeka Kansas came Tuesday for a ten day visit in the home of Mrs Haughs parents Mr and Mrs Clarence Lang in Polo and other relatives in Lanark and Chadwick.
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A. J. Miller
Alvin Reiff
Mabel Alexander
Elwyn Allison
Fern
Lester Geordes
Cota
Fenton Haugh
Topeka
Kans
Grange Booster Picnic At Oregon Fair Grounds
Chadwick attendees at the Grange Booster picnic on Sunday at the Oregon fair grounds included Mr and Mrs Charles Gordon Mr and Mrs Russell Nye Mr and Mrs Harold Stoner Mr and Mrs Marshal Farthing Mr and Mrs Ernest Remmers Mr and Mrs William Hans and Mr and Mrs Frank Manning.
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Chadwick
Grange
Oregon Fair Grounds
Charles Gordon
Russell Nye
Harold Stoner
Marshal Farthing
Ernest Remmers
William Hans
Frank Manning
WEDDINGS TIE SAVANNA TO FULTON AND GALENA COMMUNITIES
Savanna and Fulton celebrate three marriages. Linda Chase daughter of Lucille Chase and Paul Bush of Fulton wed at First Reformed Fulton with Dr Putt officiating. Savanna’s Norma Bauer and Virgil Tyler marry in Galena at St Marys Catholic Church with Fr Paul Tuchlinsky presiding. Betty Paisley and Arleigh Cox unite at First Presbyterian Savanna with Rev Ella Key officiating. The couples plan residence in Fulton San Diego and Blackhawk.
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Savanna
Gretchen Ann Chase
Lucille Chase
Paul Bush
John Bush
Fulton
First Reformed Church
Putt
Elmer Struckman
Struckman
Bush
Bauer-Tyler
Norma Jean Bauer
Frank Bauer
Galena
Virgil A. Tyler
Gladys Tyler
St. Mary’s Catholic
Éhurch
Paul Tuchlinsky
Joyce Bauer
Carol Ann Karberg
Stanley Tyler
Wisconsin
San Diego
Calif
Paisley-Cox Savanna
Betty Paisley
Wyman Paisley
Arleigh Cox
Clarence Cox
Blackhawk
Nthe
First Presbyterian Church
Ella R. Key
Hanover
Cox
Lightning Dangers Hit Rural Areas Hard Says Expert
The Illinois Rural Safety Council executive says ninety percent of lightning damage occurs in rural areas. About 400 deaths and 1,000 injuries yearly, plus five percent of fires and 20 million dollars in property loss. Proper grounding with air terminals and ground conductors, and avoiding open areas during storms, are advised.
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John W. Matthews
Illinois Rural Safety Council
Matthews
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