Chadwick News Raze Etnyre Barn for New House
The old Etnyre barn is mostly razed with a remaining section near the alley to be torn down after hay is removed. Lumber salvaged from the barn has been moved to lots owned by George Dambman Jr and Dr H H Holmes who bought the barn and lot. Dambman plans to use the timber for a new home. Holmes holds the land title but has not announced future plans for the space.
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Etnyre
Harveylock
George Dambman, Jr
H. H. Holmes
Dambman
Dr. Holmes
Good Attendance At Smoker Monday
More than 40 members and visitors attended the season finale smoker at Chadwick Masonic lodge. Guests hailed from Mill edgeville and Savanna, with local members Ed Earl and Adam Heinze of Rock Falls returning after months away.
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Chadwick
Tulips Bloom as Coleta Resident Starts Spring Clean-Up
Berniece Aude planted two tulip bulbs in October and kept them indoors through winter. On Sunday March 17 the tulips bloomed signaling the start of spring as residents, including Village Marshal Miles Byers, began yard and garden cleanup amid winter mud on Main Street.
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Berniece Aude
Coleta
Miles Byers
Miles
Lanark High School to hire firm for new building plan
The Lanark Community High School Board votes to hire Cervin and Stuhr of Rock Island to assist in planning a new building as enrollment is projected to rise in the next decade. The move reflects concerns about inadequate classrooms labs and gym facilities for increasing high school enrollments.
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Illinois State Superintendent of Public Instruction
University of Illinois
United States
Lanark
Board of Education
Lanark Community High School
Cervin and Stuhr
Rock Island
Red Cross Helpers Aid Soldiers at Home and Abroad
The Red Cross continues postwar work with 17 000 volunteers aiding GIs at home and overseas. Field directors arrange emergencies like furloughs, hospital visits, and transport while social workers ease financial and family issues for the wounded. A blind veteran’s reunion example shows the depth of care in assisting families through personal support and hope. The organization seeks 100 million dollars for the next fiscal year to sustain these duties.
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Red Cross
Army
American Red Cross
T! Cross
Wedding of Joseph Temple Ties Albany Groom to Family Tiers
ARCO news notes Mr and Mrs John Faber attend the wedding of his nephew Joseph Temple of Albany last Thursday evening. Various Sunday visits include Mr and Mrs Wesley Kness with guests from Fulton Mt Carroll Savanna and Lanark. Frank Warfield hauled four carloads of cattle to Savanna. 104 head. Cows in swamp with flies and mud threaten dairy quality and yield.
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John Faber
Joseph Temple
Albany
Edgar Murney
Savanna
Harry Gaar
Wesley Kness
William Geerts
Janice
Larry
Fulton
Elmer Housenga
Mt. Carroll
Lavere Kness
Fred Nipe
Harvester Urges Price Rise Before Wage Boost
The company warns that a government wage increase of 18 cents an hour plus rising materials costs threaten profits. With prices frozen since 1942, Harvester argues farm machinery prices must rise to cover higher costs and prevent losses, or production cannot resume.
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Harvester
Spring Topper Short Coat Steals the Scene
A three quarter length spring coat features softly rounded shoulders a set-in belt that yields a microscopic waistline and gently rounded hips. Deep dolman sleeves add decorative function and room for a suit beneath. A flange seam highlights the yoke and front while tucks above the belt emphasize a bulky look. A belted shortie completes a smart all day breeze breaker for a rounded wardrobe.
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Illinois State Medical Society
J. M. Fay & Son
Fulton, Illinois
Diehl Oil
Paraland
Pillsbury’s Best
Pillsbury
Merle
Atherton
Mae Zan Red Cross
Arco News
Stransky
Marvin E. Brookstar
Walter
Illinois
Considine
Fulton’s Meeting Place
Lincoln Way
Webbe
Meems
Ent
Tee
Bureau of Labor
Waces
Gilli
Ralph Huggins
Foxbilt
A. M. Olson
East Main St
J. H. Moret
East Lincolnway
Morrison
EADS
Morrison, Ill
Cobblers
Idahos
Richard Vogel
Farvester
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