Abson's Weekly Report Warns on Land Prices and Mortgages
Babson Park Massachusetts June 4 The Agriculture Department warns against buying more land at current prices citing regional price differences and speculative demand. The piece notes mortgage-driven city property growth risks and outlines four cautious reasons to slow bidding along with prudent investment advice and savings guidance.
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Babson Park
Mass
Agriculture Department
Washington
Time Magazine
Europe
Carroll County Dairy Queen Contest Seeks Local Queen
Entries for the local Dairy Queen contest run through June 11 with finalists chosen from photographs. Final selection June 15 at the Dairy Queen banquet in Mt. Carroll Illinois. Local winner receives 50 dollars and a chance at district and state finals with cash prizes and duties at the Illinois State Fair.
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Carroll County
Chamber of Commerce
Lucile Stransky
Springfield
Dairy Queen Committee
Dairy Queen
Farm Bureau Hall
Mt. Carroll
Ill
Savanna
Prairie Farms Creamery
Grimm's Dairy
Edwin King Receives Certificate of Recognition
Mt. Carroll A and P Store manager Edwin King is honored for outstanding and efficient managership. He joined the A and P in September 1926 and served with the company aside from wartime military service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin King
Mt. Carroll
Mt. Carroll A & P
DeWitt Residents Visit Rich ard Badtke and Knees Home
Thomson notes Mr and Mrs Wm Rathman of DeWitt visited Richard Badtke on Wednesday morning. Mr and Mrs Wm Geerts recently called at Mr and Mrs Wesley Knees home.
Marriage Licenses and Real Estate Changes in Local Notes
Marriage licenses issued to Robert W. Schaut and Joan N. Gardwill. Lowell A. Phillips and Naomi Ruth Getz. Elvey Richter and Ella Clancy, all from Mt. Carroll, with Chicago and Savanna connections. Supreme Court grants stay and rehearing in Frank Gierens and Nicholas Ferencak case. larceny conviction upheld. Real estate transfers listed for Savanna, Lanark, Mt. Carroll, and related deeds. Henry Warfield visits conclude. he returns home to La Shelle family.
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Robert W. Schaut
Mt. Carroll
Joan N. Gardwill
Chicago
Lowell A. Phillips
Naomi Ruth Getz
Elvey Richter
Ella Clancy
State Supreme Court
Frank Gierens
Dubuque
Ira
Nicholas Ferencak
Carroll County
Supreme Court
Indian Head
Savanna
State Penitentiary
Argyll Horses Win Top Honors at National Show
Argyll stable from Mt. Carroll Illinois return from Devon Virginia with 39 ribbons securing top money at the nation’s largest outdoor horse show. Mrs Mary K Holt earns a special prize as manager. Beauty driven by Mrs Campbell wins the owner’s class and the ladies phaeton class with another Argyll horse placing third. Next show June 17 to 21 at Des Moines Iowa National.
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Mt. Carroll
Ill
Argyll
S. J. Campbell
Devon
Mary K. Holt
Beauty
Campbell
Salem Home Bureau completes second year achievements
Salem Home Bureau marks its second year with 22 members and 75 percent meeting attendance. Officers include Thelma Reiling chair, Dorothy Klitz vice chair, Helen Spearman secretary treasurer, Hazel Burkholder program chair, Augene Eipper recreation, Pherna Dresbach 4-H, Kathryn Lotz publicity. Members enjoyed potluck, bus trip to Chicago, summer sewing class, and lessons on Yeast Bread, Metal Etching, Winter Bouquets, Oven and Broiler Meals.
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Salem Home Bureau
Thelma Reiling
Dorothy Klitz
Helen Spearman
Hazel Burkholder
Augene Eipper
Pherna Dresbach
Kathryn Lotz
Velma van Buskirk
Chicago
Anna Towert
Rose Mary Heisler
Hazel Heisler
Merry Chloe
Carroll County
Rose Mary Heiler
Salem
Auditor Lueder Reports May Aid To Dependent Children
Springfield State Auditor Arthur C. Lueder announces May aid to dependent children totaled 1,915,723 dollars benefiting 56,989 children. The May amount rose by more than 19,000 dollars from April with Carroll county aiding 48 dependents for 1,085 dollars and Whiteside county aiding 167 dependents for 4,756 dollars.
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Springfield
Arthur C. Lueder
Carroll County
Whiteside County
Six Graduates Take U of I Tests June 5
Six Carroll county high school graduates took University of Illinois scholarship examinations Saturday at the courthouse. Names include She don Frank Chadwick Richard Allison Milledgeville Hatters Inenberger Lanark Robert G Freeman Mt Carroll William P Kuntzelman Savanna and Carroll E Ramsdell Shannon. Five scholarships are available in the county, with results expected in about a month. Mrs Myrta Groharing of Clinton Iowa visits daughter Mrs Leroy Foltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County
University of Illinois
Shedon Frank
Chadwick
Richard Allison
Milledgeville
Hatters! Inenberger
Lanark
Robert G. Freeman
William, P. Kuntzelman
Savanna
Carroll E. Ramsdell
Shannon
J. E. Bruch
iFARM BUREAU SCHEDULES SALL GAMES
Carroll county Farm Bureau sponsors a Farm Bureau baseball team with a district schedule. Opening game is Saturday June 26 at Stockton. Schedule lists games against Stephenson Jo Daviess and Carroll in June July and August with managers and committee members Lou Diehl and Clarence Doty among sponsors.
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Carroll County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Stockton
Jo Daviess
Stephenson
Carroll
Wallace
Brandy” Ware
Lanark
Corky Diehl
Bob Dyson
Louis Diehl
Clarence Doty
Savanna
Farm Bureau Board
Illinois Old Age Pension totals rise in Springfield report
The state auditor's office says Illinois spring pension payments reached 5,176,475 dollars, up over April by more than 24,000. Carroll County paid 252 beneficiaries 9,055 dollars and Whiteside County saw 69 percent of residents receive 27, wel.
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Springfield
Carroll County
Whiteside County
Tax payments complete two thirds of 1947 Carroll bill
Carroll county completes two thirds of its 1947 tax levy as county treasurer Lynn M. Ross reports a second fund distribution of 446,250 dollars. Tax allotments by township include Washington 7,800 Woodland 10,300 Freedon 14,700 Cherry Grove 24,250 Shannon 22,850 Lima 11,600 Rock Creek 56,000 Salem 25,150 Mt. Carroll 61,000 Savanna 113,500 York 235,000 Far Haven 0 Wysox 46,700 Elk Horn Grove 14,400.
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Mt. Carroll
Carroll County
Lnnn M. Ross
Washington
Woodland
Freedon
Cherry Grove
Shannon
Lima
Rock Creek
Salem
Savanna
York
Far Haver
Wysox
Elkhorn Grove
Livestock Shows and Contests Schedule for June
Canoll county 4 H members may enter several livestock shows and judging tests in June. Events include a fur stock judging contest near Mt. Carrett on June 12, fat lamb show at Savannah on June 21, a fat wash show in Chicago June 24, and daily judging at the Black and White show in Stockton. Contests run half‑day each to minimize farm-time disruption. results decide the 4 H team to Waterloo and another team to the September state contest.
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F. A
Canoll County
M. P. Roske
Neuncees
Blane McGinty Ferm
Mt. Carrett
Tid A. m
Savan Hh
S&s A. m
Chicago
Stockton
Roske
Waterloo
Teaums
Shannon Farmer killed by glancing bullet near Shannon
In a Shannon inquest Coroner J B Schreiter heard that Delbert Tomlinson 13 fired at rats with a .22 rifle outside a barn three miles from Shannon when his shot ricocheted from a concrete post and struck Shannon Farmer killing him within seconds. The victim, husband and father of a widow and four children Layton Frances and two others Otis Tomlinson of Sterling is listed as a survivor.
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Shannon
Delbert Tomlinson
Shannon Farmer
Hs Son
Gerald
J. B. Schreiter
Tomlinson
Layton
Frances
Mrs
Otis Tomlinson
Sterling
Paul J. Busser
Jess Shidler
Busser
Lanark
Paul, Jr
Dixon
Mr. Buser
Lancaster County
Shidler Farm
Mary Elizabeth
Betty June
John
Lee Center
Clarence
John Thomas
Jacille Saunders
Emma Miller
West Brooklyn
President Signs Bill To Reopen Schick Hospital
President Truman signs legislation reopening Schick Hospital in Clinton Iowa after a three year fight by citizens and veterans groups. The army closed the facility on March 1 1946. reopening is expected to take about 60 days and will benefit veterans in the region by offering closer care at a modern, well equipped hospital.
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Clinton
Citizens
Orvice
House
Senate
Washington
Truman
United States
Army
Moon elected district commander at Illinois Legion convention
Charles Moon of Milledgeville was elected commander of the Path district American Legion at the Dixon convention with about 2000 delegates from 43 posts in attendance. Moon, unopposed, will serve one year. Officers elected include Carl Morrison as senior vice commander and Dr. David Bokhoff and Orie Kiefer reelected as chaplain and sergeant-at-arms. A parade and luncheon followed at Dixon Legion home with local bands and auxiliary members participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Moon
Milledgeville
Path District
American Legion
Legion
Dixon
DST
H. F. Waller
Moon
Carrott
Albert Wagner
Milledgevile
Walder
Carl Yodster Morrison
Whiteside County Council
David Bokhoff
Freeport
Orie Kiefer
Elizabeth
Alfred A. Whetzler
J. K. Griswold
Boys’ State Assembly
Springfield
Elizabeth Post
Legoon
Wan. G. Burns
A. ©.Seymour
Leminimander
Department Aux
Legion Home
Dixon Eids’ Club
Rock Falls High School
Laxon Tuxiliary
Etk’ Ub
Schreiner Clan Reunion Set for June 10 at Old Mill Park
The 28th Schreiner clan reunion will be held Thursday June 10 at Old Mill Park Savannah. Dinner starts at noon. Officers include Frances Livengood president Chadwick David Frey vice president Caroline Schreiner Muench secretary Mildred Schreiner Morgan treasurer. Dinner committee lists many Schreiner family members. Renishments will be in charge of jury Livengood David Frey and Charles Selireines.
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Schreiner
Old Mill Park
Savanna
WST
Frances Livengood
Chadwick
David J. Frey
Polo
Caroline Schreiner Muench
Sterling
Mildred Schreiner Morgan
Mix Roy Schreiner
Raymured Schreiner
Christi Gepon
Merlin Schreiner
Annabette Muench
John A. Rahn
Mike Barbera Wins Tourney at Clinton Bowling Meet
Mike Barbera, co-owner of Hodwick Recreation Janes, won the Clinton Individual Sweepstakes bowling tournament with a total of 1258 across the first Sunday and four subsequent Sundays. Fred Prowant, local farmer and dairyman, finished second with 1247.
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Mile Barbera
Funeral Notices From Mt Carroll And Shannon Area
Obituary notices report funeral services and death details for Alvina Miller of Mt Carroll, Paul J. Busser of Shannon, John Stoner of Shannon, and Minnie Dorty of Shannon. Details include birthplaces, surviving relatives, burial sites, and service times, with locations in Mt Carroll, Dixon, Shannon, and Brethren cemeteries.
Mt Carroll area weddings and obituaries in Savanna region
Readable items report multiple Mt Carroll area weddings including Mt Carroll families Alda Spenser and Jesse Warfield, Alice Greve with Clarence Renner, Joyce Nicol and Darwin Goss, Ella Clancy and Ever Richter, plus Savanna funeral notices for Andrew Bindrup and Emma Geise. Also mentions Minnie Thompson and Lew Brunner, with local church services and burials noted.
Funeral Rites Held For Tractor Accident Victim
Elmer C. Fink 43 Chadwick farmer died June 8 when his tractor overturned on a sloped road. Funeral held at First Lutheran Chadwick with burial in Chadwick cemetery. He served as Sunday school superintendent, school director, and longtime justice of the peace. Immediate family survived including wife Cora and two sons Arnold and Vernon.
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Shannon
John Stoner
Evanveil U. HR
Rev. Paul Church
Brethren
Mr. Stoner
Trus
Forreston
Kenneth
Harold
Arnold
Preton
Nelson
Freeport
Roland
Chicago
Savanna
Andrew Bindhup
Vikpol
Russell Shaw
Savanne
Bindrup
Minnie Thompson Wie
Paso
Denmark
Christian Thompeon
United States
Kansas
Suviving
Ben Sorenson
Detroit
Mich
Andrew Tintrup, Jr
Chadwick
Elmer C. Fink
Earl Cobl
Chadwick Cemetery
Arthur Miller
Geo. Doden
Eugene Miller
Lloyd Handel
Melvin Stengel
Melvin Straub
Ned Geldmacher
Guy Asay
Edgar Imel
George Jacobs
Allen Cambman
Mr. Fink
William and
Minnie (Daehler) Fink
Chadwick High School
Houl
Chadwick Community
Fair Haven Township
Cora Appel
Milledgeville
Vernon
Chadlwick
Herbert
Laura
Paul Turney
F Nk
Schedule Three Demonstrations On Fly Control
Farm Adviser M. P Hoshe announces three demonstrations on fly control in the county tied to the Farm Bureau’s eradication campaign. The events run Friday June 11 at Charles Kingery farm near Mt Carroll, Monday June 14 at Vernon L Alexander’s farm near Fair Haven, and Tuesday June 15 at George Woerner’s farm near Hatin, all at 7 pm. DDT spraying will be discussed and demonstration barns will be treated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. P Hoshe
Farm Bureau
Charles Kingery
Mt. Carroll
Vernon L. Alexander
Fair Haven
Lune
George Woesner
Hatin
Re-Elected Fire Chief Leads Chadwick Department
Lloyd Handel was re-elected chief of the Chadwick fire department at the regular meeting last Thursday in the fire station. The selected officers include Arthur Miller first assistant chief Claude Mechling second assistant Harlen Handel treasurer and Richard Strauch secretary. Friday evening guests at the Hick home included the Carrolls and Hetty Bradley.
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Lloyd Handel
Chadwick
Hereford steers top Chicago market with 35 head sold
On June 8 in Chicago market R F Puterhaugh of Milledgeville Carroll county sold 35 Hereford steers at 36.25 per hundredweight, averaging 1116 per head, marking the day's high in a four month period. Several Wyoming loads later topped at 6.50 per hundredweight and top prices of 46.00 per hundred were reported for 15 loads from Cornbelt states.
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Chicago
R. F. Puterhaugh
Milledgeville
Carroll County
Wyoming
Chieawie
Hand Family Visits Kin Across Iowa in Mt. Carmel Trip
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hand and daughter Rosalie drove to Dubuque Iowa Sunday to visit Hand’s sister Sister Mary Bertin at Mt. Carmel. Sunday dinner and supper guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Badtke included Mr. and Mrs. Jess Bromley, Mr. and Mrs. Herdette Jurgensen and daughter Sandra, Mr. and Mrs. For Hodgins of Clinton, and Sr. and Mrs. Forrest Gilbert and daughters of Port Byron.
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Thomas Hand
Rosalie
Dubuque, Ia
Mr. Hand
Mary Bertin
Mt. Carmel
Richard Badtke
Jess Bromley
Herdette Jurgensen
Sandra
For. Hodgins
Clinton and
Forrest Gilbert
Port Byron
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Abson
Babson
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Loan and Savings Banks
Federal Loan
U. S
House News
Grant
William E. Cottral
Frank H. McDonnell
Franklin C. Troester
Arden D. Saforek
Heller
Hollis Meeks
Carey
Cora N. Mertz
Catherine M. Fleege
Fitch
Ralph A. Lehner
Leonard C. Lantz
Robert G. Traum
Wallace Ware
Doris M. Patteron
John Legal
Vaughn R. Caldwell
Qed
Same
John L. Toepfer
Morris Kipnis
Oliver J. Gillogly
Lloyd RK
Law
Frederick
Smith
William A. Schmidt
Allison
Harriett E. Tyner
Helen Schmidt
Henry Warfield
John la Shelle
James Haley
ADC
Myrta Groharing
Clinton, Ia
Leroy Foltz
Ifarm Bureau
Tom Root
Chicago Milwaukee Railroad
Bill
Schick Hospital
Elect Moon
Schreiner Clan
Mike Barbera
F. Prowant
Alvina Miller
East Moline
Good Hope
Frank Ellinor
Henry
Walter
Edwin
Minnie Dorty
Freeport Hopital
Shannon E
WU. B
Buring
Brethren Cemetery
Durty
Edward Edler
Ason
Watters
Willam Brandt
Emma Kubimeier
Eilen Brandt
Andrew Bindrup
Spencer-Warfield
Dana Spencer
Alvin Hammond
Jesse V. Warfield
Jesse Warfield
Frank Countryman
Darlene Spener
Robert Wagner
Greve-Renner
Alice C. Greve
Clarence E. Renner
Joyce Louise Nicol
Albert A. Nicol
Darwin Goss
Horace Goss
Alee
St. Peter's Lutheran Church
Gerhard P. Fischer
Kichford
Clancy
Richter
Mt. Carrol
Ever Richter
First Baptist Church
William N. Lyons
Melvin Handel
Cardwell-Schaut
Mr. Carroll
Joan Cardleonives
Des Prater
Clocage
Veoea
Melanie
Corton Schauer
Roti Ga
Guralll
Willkun NS
Ard
Emma Geise
Evangelical U. B
Shatinon
Rev. Paul
Brethrom Cemetery
Artuce
Albert Kniss Lannon
Lewis Brunner
Lewi Brunner
Soawoan
Baptist Youth Meet
Hlme’s Baptist Youth Association
Frances Shimer College
Shimer
Foreen
Thomson Briefs
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