Let Contracts For Redecorating Of Courthouse Rooms
The county bond of Impertisers public buildings committee awarded Lister Myers of Mt Uroll the contract to redecorate the jury room and the judge’s chambers at the county courthouse. Minor repairs on the south building were made last week by Johnson Bros. Savanna contractors rebuilt inward opening doors to outward to improve access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lister Myers
Mt © Uroll
Publiy
Johnson Bros. Savanna Contractors
My Dreadful Storm Fear and a Car Wish Theme
A letter expresses fear during a storm and wind causing power outages and anxiety. The writer longs for a trustworthy man for comfort, admits dependence, and shifts to a craving for modern cars. She recalls a kind offer to test drive a Chevrolet and praises Plymouth features, dreaming of buying tickets to raffles, while preferring springtime yard joy over material wants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elai
John Sollenberger
Chadwik
Chevrolet
Lee Spencer
Chadwood
Chadwick
Armecan tenor Bentonelli rises in New York opera circuit
A fragmentary chronicle follows Joe Bentonelli, a gifted tenor from Norman Oklahoma, who abandons unknown beginnings for a rapid ascent in New York. His success includes auditions, press acclaim, and performances linked to the Metropolitan era. A long list of radio programs and stations, including WMAQ and WBBM, frames his era in the Chicago and national airwaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio Alger
New York
Gorluf
Benton
Norman
Oklahoma
Jo Wok
Hoschick
Apuumn
Suman Opera
Chicago
Edward Dela
Sica
Des Greux
Hudson dix
Joe Benton
Joseph Bentonelli
Bonnelli
Berton
Bentonell
Une
Bach
Metropolitan
Bowes
Tamly
Hari Reser
Pera
Charm
WB Gme
Eddie Cannor
WBBM
Johanny Wes
Robert Ripley
WLS
Sigmund Romberg
Lemel Barrymore
WMAQ
Wayne Hung
Tony Wons
Kite Smith
Frank Manntenor
Russ Morgansorch
Ben Berna
WENR
Fred Waring
Mary Pickford
Jimme Fidler
Hollywood
Kate
Smith
Burns and Allen
Fred Allen
Ray Noble
Arch
WBBY
Joan Charles Thomas
WL3
Tony Wors
Variety
WBBW
Rudy Vallee
WMS
Ed Wynn
Bing Crosby
Holiwood
al Pearces
Fred Wanng
Jack Hylton
WEBYW
Hampton
Twenty Band Contest At Sterling Friday
Northwestern Illinois high schools send twenty bands to Sterling for the I hnos Band association district contest in the Sterling Coliseum. Kenneth Hatley chairs the northwest district as groups compete Friday afternoon and evening with solo events Saturday morning, with winners advancing to the state finals in Urbana later in spring.
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Illinois
Sterling
I Hnos Band Association
Urbana
Kenneth Hatley
Northwest
Association
Sterling Coliseum
Sterline
Carrell County
Chadwick
Milledgeville
Lanark
Mt Carrell
Forreston
Polo
Bradford
Erie
Mendota
Hinshley
Rock Island
Warren
Freeport
DeKalb
Mt Morris
Cishiwa
Sandwich
LaSalle-Perw
Roosevelt High
Rockford
Catherine Calhoun
G T Overgard
U of M
Cars Crash on Highway Near Lanark Sunray
Mrs Clarence Colehour and 03 Fred of Mr Carroll escaped injury Sunday when their car collided with Roy Merchant of Lanark on the highway north of Lanark. Merchant escaped injury. Colehour and her son were taken to Mt Carroll by a passing motorist. a wrecker was sent. Vehicles were badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Colehour
Fred
Mr. Carroll
Roy
Merchant of
Lanark
Merchant Toe
Colehour
Mt Carroll
Savanna Scouts Win Right to Enter Area Contest
Scouts compete for entry in the LA 4 Glorilite contest in Galena after a Sunday Savanna event. Cal Altenbein, Martin Lantau, and Marion Howard judged the contest. Only two troops, both from Savanna, participated though others were eligible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Swanna Wan
Galena
Cal Altenbein
Martin Lantau
Marion Howard
Sevanna
County Clerk Issues Four Marri age Licenses
County Clerk Walter Watson issued four marriage licenses this week. Alfred F Edmonds with Mary E Rogers of Mt Carroll on March 18. Peter B Libberton of Mt Carroll with Helen L Schmidt of Woodland Township on March 20. F A Stenley with Virginia Mayes of Dixon on March 21. LeRoy Petitgout with Mary Jane Montgomery of Galena on March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Watson
Alfred F Edmonds
Mary E Rogers
Mt Carroll
Peter B Libberton
Helen L Schmidt
Woodland Township
Stenley Andirginia Mayes
Dixon
LeRoy Petitgout
Mary Jane
Montgomery
Galena
Lanark Man Released From Jail After Peace Bond
Robert Adams of Lanark was released from the county jail after a $1000 peace bond was posted He had been confined 11 days following a Lanark justice of the peace order issued after a hearing on a complaint filed by his wife Elsie Adams The bond enabled his release on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Adams
Lanark
Adams
Elsie Adams
New Farm Plan to Be Explained
A series of informational meetings across Woodland and Freedom townships and nearby towns begin April 2 to explain a new farm plan. Sessions cover soil conservation, crop substitutions, and government payments, with no binding contracts. Farmers urged to attend to learn area specific details and cropping implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ereson
Artist Charles Wells to Speak at Frances Shimer College
Charles A Wells, seal speaker for the Northern Baptist Convention and noted world traveler, will lecture Monday evening March 30 at eight in Metcalf Hall. He has toured Europe and Asia and will present large pastel cartoons during the talk. Admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A Wells
Northern Baptist Convention
Metcalf Hall
Wells
Europe
Asis
Truck Stuck on Detour Delays Route 40 Traffic
A large beer truck and trailer became stuck in mud on the Route 40 detour near Savanna last Thursday evening, blocking traffic for over an hour. A farmer’s tractor failed to free it, breaking an axle before Savanna Tow Service secured a tow and freed the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savenna
Savanna
Storm Darkens Village After Strong Winds Continues
Storms lashed a village early today blowing fences and trees and knocking out power. No injuries or major damage were reported though debris scattered across streets as a cleanup begins. A local weather bulletin noted gusts from the storm system moving through the area.
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D. W. Grove
John L. Brearton
Savanna, Ilinois
W. L. Derrer
Méruen
Main St
Alt Carroll
Mt Carrull
D. A. Kinsel
Morrison
Hlinois
Ray McMahan
D.C
Lance
Finer Connell
Garrett Whiners
Simms
Bullen and Company
Gelebrity
Pers
Pat Cor
Wednege
Pwbbe
Savane
Akron
Ohio
Bunher Hill
Breed’s Hill
Bunher HiIt
Lanark Sunray
General Electric
Featur
Bridgeport
Northwestern
Ilinois Utilities Company
Firestone
Firestone Ty
Frevone
Cozy Kied
Ab Jenkins
Rover
Lewis Motor Company
Nis
Woodland
Freedom
Far Haven
Chadwick City Hall
Frances Shimer College
Village
Piyezer
Tite Hyoyun
SEARS
Sears Savings
Hery
Allstate
America
Lovest St
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