Letters reflect long tenure at Central Christian Church Peoria
A June 7, 1948 letter from Cecil C. Carpenter to Thomson Review editor discusses church life in Peoria Illinois. It notes four full time staff, four part time workers, and family ties to the church including Norman Carpenter a deacon and choir leader. The writer recalls life in Thomson since 1906 and mentions continuing Modern Woodmen dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Christian Church
Madison Avenue
Peoria
Ilinois
Cecil C. Carpenter
Thomson Review
Thomson, Illinois
Norman
Edwin
Thomson
Woodmen Lodge
Chadwick Truck Sideswipes Car in Lanark Junction
In Chadwick last Thursday a milk truck from Shan ko struck the rear of a car driven by Alv Francis Stapleton at Routes 72 and 52 near Lanark. Mrs. Clifton Spencer, riding with Mrs. Stapleton, broke the windshield with minor injuries. other occupants escaped unharmed.
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Alv
Francis Stapleton
Chad
di Be
Joe
Tus
Stapleton
Lanark
Clifton Spencer
Louis Frank and Son Lane
Ronnie Nelson
Mrs Adolph Remains at Daughter’s Home After Illness
After a week of home care by Mrs Spurgeon Harter Jr Mrs Albert Adolph is staying with her daughter Mrs Wm Meyer. There is only slight improvement since Mother's Day, so she will remain at the Meyer home for a time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spurgeon Harter, Jr
Albert Adolph
Wm. Meyer
Meyer Home
Thom son Friends Remembered In A Gentle Note
A brief personal note from Cecil C. Carpenter expressing warm thoughts for Thom son friends and inviting news or word from those remembered, reflecting a courteous, old fashioned correspondents tone.
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Thomson
Cecil C. Carpenter
FFA Demonstration Of Spraying At Chadwick Draws Forty
Forty farmers attended a spraying demonstration by Chadwick Future Farmers at Leroy Foltz’s farm. FFA president Howard Handel and members assisted. They sprayed dairy cattle facilities and hog housing with DDT for fly control. Junior Adolph operated the SFA sprayer spraying live stock buildings and weeds including Canada thistles. Vernon Adolph is available for spraying services.
Rural districts seek tax hike for education
Two rural districts near Chadwick announce special elections to authorize tax increases up to 0.75 percent for education. District 54 votes Wednesday June 30 and District 90 votes Saturday July 3 on the measure.
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Chadwick
Local visitors gather in Clinton and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Louis Decker and son Robert of Mt Carroll visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Lee Hartman. Alan Shoup of Mt Carroll and Lee Hartman Jr. also shared supper. Mrs Arthur Higbee of New York City, staying with sister Mrs C M Kingery, spent several days with niece Mrs Helen Meyer in Clinton. Vir and Mrs Howard Brett departed Sunday for Pelican Lake Wisconsin for a fishing stay.
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Louis Decker
Robert
Mt. Carroll
Lee Hartman
Alan Shoup
Lee Hartman ,Jr
Arthur Higbee
New York City
C. M. Kingery
Helen Meyer
Clinton
Howard Brett
Pelican Lake
Wis
Merry Circle Club Names Committees
The Merry Circle Woman's Club met at the clubhouse with Delores Baker and Ruth Pauley as hostesses. Plans were discussed and committees were opened for the coming year including Program, Special program, Publicity, Social, and Telephone with listed chairmen and members and hostess duties for each month through May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Circle
Eub
Delores Baker
Ruth Pauley
Claire Duvall
Dorothy Stoney
Helen Spearman
Velma van Buskirk
Augene Eipper
Erma Richter
Leonore Derrer
Ruth Bowles
Grace Keim
Dorothy McGinty
Hazel Burkholder
Luella Wise
Dorothy Klitz
Garnet Keim
Cornelia Smith
Carroll County Board to Meet in Regular Session
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County Illinois will meet in Regular Session at the Court House in Mt. Carroll on Monday June 14 1948 at 10 a m All claims to be acted upon must be filed with the Clerk by Friday June 11 1948 W M Nipe Clerk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Carroll County
Ilinois
Mt. Carroll
Illinois
W. M. Nipe
Delores Baker and Le snore Derrer at club house event
June notes June entry includes Delores Baker and Le snore Derrer. Coming events list a July 11 family picnic at the club house with each member bringing table service and two dishes to pass. Ice cream and coffee provided. Evening meeting. August committee includes Garnet Keim as chairman with Dorothy Kitz Thelma Rejling Dorothy McGinty Claire annul flower show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delores Baker
Lesnore Derrer
Garnet Keim
Dorothy Kitz
Thelma Rejling
Dorothy McGinty
Claire
Names of four local figures highlighted in notice
Hel en DuVall Spearman Hazel Zurkholder and Delores Bake appear in a brief community notice listing participants or honorees. The item lacks context but preserves the four individuals as the principal names connected to a local event or recognition.
Lanark student earns Legion Award for eighth grade excellence
Deovis Bailey daughter of Viv Bailey and Mrs Earl Bailey received the American Legion award at Lanark Grade School. The eighth grader was honored for outstanding qualities and service, with Atty J O ch cited in the presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iiss
Deovis Bailey
Viv
Earl Bailey
Atty
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Adams & Martin CO
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Richard Vogel
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Chadwick News
Ayw Gee
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Paris
Textan
Mallory, Champ
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Bert Huber
Squires Bldg
Merry Circle Club
Stuedemann
Marvin F. Brookstrr
Walter Building
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Posture Foundation
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W. A. Stuedemann
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Melody Milk Bar
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William J. Considinr
Fourth St
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Ross
Turner
East Clinton
Glydex
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Paul Juist
Roy Bronkema
Fulton Ill
Stakemiller’s Shoe Store
Morrison
J. A. Bull & Son
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Strating Service Co
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