Funeral Rites for Mrs. Alice Keckler Held Here
Funeral services for 86 year old Mrs. Alice Keckler were held Tuesday at 1:50 PM in her daughter’s home and 2 PM at Hope Evangelical church in Chadwick. Rev. Moritz officiated with burial in Chadwick cemetery. Survived by daughters Mrs. Cheeseman Mrs. Flowers of Pomona California and Mrs. Roderick of Rockford son Ralph two sisters and a granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Keckler
Chadwick
Frank Cheeseman
Hope Evangelical Church
T. R. Moritz
Chadwick Cemetery
Harrison Keckler
Freeport
Keckler
Cheeseman
Ralph Flowers
Pomona
Callif
Zennie Roderick
Rockford
Ralph
Henry P. Rahn
Milledgeville
Maggie Walters
Jennie Knipe
Larchwood, Ia
Weekend Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup
Robert Smith of Champaign stayed with his parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith over the weekend. Lena Carpenter and Anna Kaufman also visited, joining numerous families for Sunday dinners in Lan Visitors and nearby towns. Kenneth Krempel and Leland Schmaling attended a Boy Scout meeting in Savanna Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
Champaign
Lloyd Smith
Lena Carpenter
Anna Kaufman
Rockford
Verne Kaufman
Joe Blair
Billy
Betty
Web Kauffman
Stockton
James Blair
Lanark
George Schmaling
Fred Wolf
Mt. Carroll
Robert Miller
Thomson
Bert Nelson
Coleta
Francis Nelson
Gayle
Morrison
Charles Freeman
Kenneth Krempel
Leland Schmaling
Savanna
Newlyweds Rath Entertain 90 Friends at Grange Hall
Chadwick reports Mr and Mrs Joseph Rath hosted about 90 guests for an ice cream cake and pie social at the Grange hall last Friday evening. Miss Mabel Wagner gave a miscellaneous shower honoring the bride with songs recounting her life. Guests included Lois Zuck Lanark Mrs Kenneth Wood Crystal Hartman Mt Carroll and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Rath
Grange Hall
Mabel Wagner
Lois Zuck
Lanark
Kenneth Wood
Crystal Hartman
Mt. Carroll
Norma Jean Hartman
Marjorie Zugschwerdt
Lois Queckboerner
Florence Adolph
Iris Miller
LaVonne Aude
Alice Geison
George Knoess
Hilda
Carol Anderson
Ann Dial
No Petitions Yet Filed In The Village Chadwick
Village Clerk L A Frank said no nominating petitions had been filed by Wednesday for Chadwick village office. All current officials up for reelection plan to run except Trustee Don Harris. Petition circulation is expected soon. Election is set for Tuesday April 17 at the town hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
L. A. Frank
Don Harris
Birthdays Are Marked Sunday at Harve Schreiner Home
A family dinner at noon Sunday honored Mrs. Schreiner whose birthday fell on Saturday and her sister Mrs. Katie Rahn whose birthday was Sunday. Guests included Mrs. Maurice Mest Carmen of Moline Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins Milledgeville Mrs. Orval Schreiner Mt. Carroll and Lois Spearman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Schreiner
Schreiner
Katie Rahn
Maurice Mest
Carmen
Moline
Frank Hawkins
Milledgeville
Orval Schreiner
Mt. Carroll
Lois Spearman
Reynold Bloyer
Delmar Lang
Lanark
Henry P. Rahn
Orval Rahn
Evelyn Rowland
Mt. Morris
Charles Livengood
82nd Birthday Is Observed Sunday
The 82nd birthday of John Queckboerner was celebrated Sunday with family gathered at his home for a scrambled dinner. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Francis Smith, Mr and Mrs Phillip Kradle, Delmar of Mt. Carroll, Harve Queckboerner and family, Erin Barnhart, Albert Queckenboerner and family, Glen Hartman, Robert Queckboerner, Richard Adolph, and Walter Queckboerner and Donald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Queckboerner
Francis Smith
Phillip Kradle
Delmar
Mt. Carroll
Harve Queckboerner
Erin Barnhart
Albert Queckenboerner
Glen Hartman
Robert Queckboerner
Richard Adolph
Walter Queckboerner
Donald
New Pump Installed to Improve Local Well Water
A new pump arrived last week for the winter drilled well and will be installed within two weeks. After testing, officials will judge if it meets local needs. Currently the existing well runs dry, requiring 16 to 18 hours of pumping daily. last month’s pumping bill was 137 dollars, with expected reductions after the upgrade.
Postponement For Louis F Salzman Draft Induction
Louis F Salzman a Stand ard Oil bulk plant and tank truck agent was notified in February to report for induction on March 10. A second notice arrived Saturday morning delaying induction to April 23 with no reason given by the draft board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis F. Salzman
Standard Oil Company
Louis
Miss Marjorie Zugschwerdt Goes To Florida
Miss Marjorie Zugschwerdt leaves Fair Haven after visiting with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Zugschwerdt to West Palm Beach Fla to begins work with Western Union in a role similar to her recent New York assignment. Sgt Wm K Bast has been sent overseas for duty per word received by his sister Mrs Ben Rosenbery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Zugschwerdt
Elmer Zugschwerdt
West Palm Beach, Fla
Western Union Company
New York
Wm. K. Bast
Ben Rosenbery
Fifth Grade Report From Sandridge School
The Stitch-Away club officers are Arnold Sikkema president and Mary LaShelle secretary for the second half of the term. Students have perfect attendance, January birthdays noted, and January visitors listed. War stamps purchased and bonds mentioned. February poetry study Silver Wings and a Valentine party with Lincoln and Washington honors. Manual training yields book shelves and a chalk trough supervised by Leona Curley, Shirley Valvert, Mary LaShelle, and Ronald Smith. Jump rope gear purchased. Easter Red Cross work planned. New work chart posted, eight committees each week. First and second graders enjoy Lincoln and Washington stories and a Lincoln cabin craft. Six weeks tests completed. report cards issued. Recognition Certificate received for Sandridge 1945. Libbie C. Rupple is teacher. Ronald Smith and Mary LaShelle are fifth grade reporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Sikkema
Mary LaShelle
Donna
Ronald Smith
Shirley Walbert
Everett LaShelle
Beverly Walbert
Lila Curley
Frankie LaShelle
Anna Marie Poorman
Lincoln
Washington
Leona Curley
Shirley Valvert
Red Cross
Sandridge
Libbie C. Rupple
Philathea Class Holds March Meeting at Home
Hope Evangelical church Philathea class met March 2 at Mrs. Cora Geison’s home. Thirty-nine members and guests enjoyed a scrambled dinner and program led by Mrs. Jessie Stoner. Activities included a Bible study, readings, songs, and a Bible quiz won by Lena Shibley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philathea
Class of Hope Evangelial Church
Cora Geison
Jessie Stoner
Lola Taylor
Leona Wagner
Crystal Rahn
Bertha Schreiner
Amelia Spearman
Lottie Rahn
Hazel Strauc
Lena Shibley
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Red Cross
Schreiner Anniversary Surprised by Family in Chadwick
Mr. and Mrs. Warner F. Schreiner of Chadwick were surprised Friday on their 52nd wedding anniversary by their children and H. C. Hinkel. They celebrated with games and refreshments after a social hour. The Schreiners married March 2 1893 at the Mt. Carroll Methodist parsonage and later lived near Daggett, then Mt. Carroll, then Chadwick where they remain with three children and seven grandchildren. A grandson, Earl W. Freeman, died in action last year serving in the U S Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner F. Schreiner
Chadwick
H. C. Hinkel
Chadwick Cage Team Enters Hanover Invitational
Chadwick town team joins the Hanover invitational cage tourney with manager Charlee Lewis. The first game was Wednesday evening against the Galena Eagles as the event runs through Friday March 9 with trophies for top three and 13 gold basketball prizes. Other entrants include Savanna ordnance depot Freeport All-Stars Lanark Independents Clinton Falcons and Hanover Merchants. George Mest of Savanna visited with his brother E R Mest. Florence Adolph and Lois Queckboerner of Sterling were weekend guests at their parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Hanover
Charlee Lewis
Galena Eagles
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Freeport All-Stars
Lanark Independents
Clinton Falcons
Hanover Merchants
George Mest
Savanna
E. R. Mest
Florence Adolph and
Lois Queckboerner
Sterling
Handel Implement Store Expands Basement for Storage
Workmen in the Han del Implement building basement prepare a concrete floor to add storage space for merchandise. The south half and two adjoining buildings were bought from Charles Harrie by Lloyd Handel. In Lanark, Ned Spencer family dined with George Geison. In Milledgeville, Jesse Schreiner family were hosted by Willis Pape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handel Implement Store
Charles Harrie
Lloyd Handel
Weekend Visits Spread Across Freeport Families
Mrs. Vaughn Caldwell and children and Mrs. L. B. Spencer and Maida spent Saturday in Freeport. Mrs. Margaret Zugschwerdt was a Sunday supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Allan Zugschwerdt. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Bushman and Ronnie of Milledgeville were evening callers. Miss Leonia Queckboerner cadet nurse of Sterling spent Sunday with her parents. Mrs. Kenneth Wood and Miss Crystal Hartman of Mt Carroll were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. George Knoess and Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hartman. Lola Goetz and Sharon Kay were Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Hartman at Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn Caldwell
L. B. Spencer
Maida
Freeport
Margaret Zugschwerdt
Allan Zugschwerdt
Leo Bushman
Ronnie
Milledgeville
Leonia Queckboerner
Sterling
Albert Queckboerner
Kenneth Wood
Crystal Hartman
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Charles Honberger
C. H. Rahn
Ivory
H. H. Taylor
Ben Stadel
O. H. Rahn
Henry Fink
Ed Mest
O. H. Imel
Hall Nursing Home
Alice V. Bowers
Maryland
David
Sarah Bowers
Illinois
Herbert
Savanna, Ill
Argo News
Henry Cobb
Kyle Turney
Robert Turney
Margaret
Heusinkveld
L. B. Hussey, M.D
Greison Bldg
Main St
Telephone Black 415
Volk
Locke’s Cleaners
2Nd Ave
Clinton
Victory
Beauty
Victory Tailor Shop
Fulrath
Chadwick News
Florida
Fair Haven P. T. A
Ned Geldmacher
Lawrence Coden
Kenneth
Doris Jean Heide
Frank Williams
Stanley Misiewicz
Alvin Schneider
George Schneider
Shannon
E. Moline
Harve Schrein
Charles Dauphin
Don Taylor
Howard Stolts
Common Sense
Pillsbury
Pillsbury's
Merleatherton
Considine
Lincoln Way
Thomson 184
Thomson, Illinois
Ned Spencer
George Geison
Jesse Schreiner
Willis Pape
Income Tax Service
Margaret Heusinkveld
Lewis Motor Company
Sinclair Gas & Oil
Illinois Northwestern Telephone CO
the Fashion Shop
Ella Coats
Madison St
Dickeys
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