Fort Theatre shows two pictures at Rock Island
The Fort Theatre in Rock Island opens Friday featuring Rite It Bed and It Happened with Charles Laughton as Augel. Also announced: county sheep raisers may place wool with the state wool pool at Lanark elevator run by John Wolf, offering producers about 60 percent of market price upfront.
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Beartie
Fort Theatre
Rork Island
Rock Island
Ash
Lanark
Ecounty
John Wolf
Savanna Merchants Plan First Spring Fair in April
The Savanna Commerce association announces Savanna's first annual spring fair set for April 10. The Lincoln school gym will host booths of local merchandise with afternoon and evening sessions and a concurrent automobile show. Prizes will be offered for best exhibits and several programs will invite rural schools to participate with awards for top entries.
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Savanna Merchants
Savanna Commerce Association
Lincoln School
Savanna Business
REBEKAH DISTRICT ASSEMBLY IN MT CARROLL TODAY
The thirtieth annual session of the district Rebekah assembly is in Mt. Carroll with representatives from across the district. Officers include Katie Adams president and Esther Dinges vice president, both from Mt. Carroll and Orangeville respectively, Ora Getty warden Savanna, Bessie C. Johnson secretary Freeport, and Louis Dittman Portner past president Freeport. Ida E G Sherman Chicago to lead a school of instruction as chief of instructors and examiners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Assembly
Mt. Carroll
Katie Adams
Esther Dinges
Orangeville
Ora Getty
Savanna
Bessie C. Johnson
Mr. Carroll
Frederike Molter
Freeport
Louis Dittman Portner
Ida E.G. Sherman
Chicago
Illinois February employment gains reported by labor dept
The Illinois Department of Labor reports employment rose 24 percent in February versus January. Pastolis increased 4.3 percent over prior month, with gains exceeding typical seasonal trends. Visitors Mr and Mrs Deight and Mrs Julius Martin traveled to Pootia inet Theredag.
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Hllinois
Pastolis
Deight
Julius Martin
Pootia Inet Theredag
Producers Desiring to Operate in 1935 Plan
Officials expect many to apply for contracts before next Monday. Over 900 have signed off. Producers seeking to operate in 1935 must sign at once.
Final Rites Held For Cal M Feezer
Cal M Feezer is remembered in final rites conducted in the region with local officials noting the high participation in the 1935 corn hog program. The AAA deadline looms next Monday and signs total over 900 in Mt Carroll area as farmers rush to file applications at county offices or with unit committee chairs. State tallies show about 65 000 participants, with Mt Carroll district exceeding last year’s figures and matching wider efforts. Agricultural adviser M P Reske urges producers unsure of completion to file now to avoid loss of opportunity.
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Chicago
Hether
Jack Downer
Mt. Carroll
Maynard Frederick
Mt Carroll
Downey
Latark
Ray Westfall
Lanark
Westfall
Abe Zugschwerdt
Lenark
Zugschwerdt
Young Downey
Mi Detroit
Hich
P. T. Fess
Madison
Sax
T & Field
Robert M
Carroll County
County Control Association
E. P. Flickinger
Association
Jsand
Oak Hill
Washington
AAA
M. P. Reske
Marriage Licenses Listed for March Dates in Savannah
March 22 Gordon Peterson 24 and Zelma Hastings 20 both of Savannah. March 25 Orville L. Rogers 23 and Katherine E. Frey 18 Pleasant Valley. March 26 Waldo P. Frasure 25 and Evelyn Brown 25 both of Savannah.
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Gordon Peterson
Zelma Hastings
Savanna
Orville L. Rogers
Mr. Carroll
Katherine E. Frey
Pleasant Valley
Waldo P. Frasure
Evelyn Brown
Scouts to Attend County Court of Honor Tonight
One of the county’s largest Boy Scout sports of honor will be held this evening as scouts from Mt. Carroll Lanark Chadwick Thomson and Savanna gather to receive merit badges Eagle Scout and life awards. Wilie Warren U S Grant area field executive leads ceremonies with Sea Scout ships from Dabque and Savanna Scouts participating.
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Mt. Car- Thomson
Lanark
Court of Honor
Friends of Stout
Chadwick
Thomson
Wilie Warren
U. S. Grant Area
Dabdaque
Savanna Sea Scout
Dubuque
Final rites held for Cal M. Feezer in Mt Carroll
Cal M. Feezer 78 longtime Carroll County editor andMt Carroll booster died last Thursday after a yearlong illness. Funeral services Sunday drew many friends, with over forty cars in the procession to Oak Hill cemetery. A respected advocate for Mt Carroll he helped secure the Waukrusha bridge and guided the town’s growth through persistent effort and civic action.
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Mt. Carroll
Cal M. Feezer
Carroll County
North
Clay Street
Oak Hill Cemetery
J. H. Fetterolf
Cal
Mathers
Waukrusha
Mt. Carrell
Stockton
Gal Feezer
St. Carroll
Mr. Carroll
Viever
Cal Feezer
Cal M
Feezer
Fuller to Speak on Home Grounds Improvement in Mt Carroll
M J Fuller of the University of Illinois landscape architecture department will address Carroll County farmers at Mt Carroll on April 17. Reske, farm advisor, announced the event noting Fuller will cover shrub and flower arrangements, selection and balance to help owners improve grounds at low cost.
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M. P. Reske
M. J. Fuller
Landscape Architecture
University of Illinois
Carrel Lowanty
Mt Carri
Fuller
Spring Track Set For Carroll County Highs In 1984
Carroll County high schools prepare for track and field as spring sports begin. Mt Carroll leads with departures period after recent success, while Chadwick Milledgeville and Lanark build stronger squads. Mt Carroll, Savanna show standout sprinters Canavan and Cimino. dual meets with Savanna and others shape a competitive season.
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Savanna High School
Savanna
Canavan
Idashes
Cimino
Girls District 4-H Club Leader Visit in Mt Carroll
M P Koske farm adviser announced Miss Martha Hensley will be in Mt Carroll on April 5 to meet with Girls 4-H lab leaders. Hensley will outline this year’s plans as a 4-H committee is formed to assist, led by Mrs Charles Honsberger, Mrs Ward Weidman and Mrs R E Boyd.
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M. P. Koske
Martha Hensley
Mt. Carroll l
Miss Hensley
Charles Honsberger
Ward Weidman
R. E. Boyd
Soil erosion meeting in Mt Carroll tonight
A meeting of residents in Carroll County will be held in Mt Carroll this evening to discuss plans for soil erosion conservation. A permanent conservation committee, named the soil improvement committee, will be selected and given authority to direct county work.
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MT. Carroll
Carroll County
Ritenour estate letters of administration granted
From the general docket, letters of administration are granted to William H. Ritenour. Bond of 2000 dollars filed and approved.
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Ritenour
William H. Ritenour
Property transfers listing multiple parcels in townships
Clifford J. Engel and others transfer sections 12 14 and 15 two, 24 range 6 to Minnie Cassens. Anton J. Streuch and wife transfer sections 25 and 36 two, 24 range 3 to Gar dig H Wolber and wife. Marie Straw transfers lots 3 and 4 bik T of the resurvey to Harry Abrams and wife and Carroll C. T.
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Clifford J. Engel
Minnie Cassens
Anton J. Streuch
Gardig H. Wolber
Marie Straw
Harry Abrams
Mr. Carroll C. T
Tax collection brief from Carroll County farms and towns
District Rebekah assembly held in Mt. Carroll today. About six percent of total county taxes were paid in the first week of collections. Fair Haven and Woodland townships lead with 13 percent payments. Other items note rail trespass arrests in Savanna, U S Army Ordnance Department assignment to Savanna arsenal, and upcoming township elections with dozens of road commissioners and porters to be chosen.
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Fair Haven
Woodland
Tix One
Washington
Savanna
Freedom
Cherry Grove
Shannen & Tima
Reck Creek
Salem
Mt. Carrel
Wreer
Elkhorn Grove
Counties Receive Final 1933 District School Funds Totals
County schools nationwide disburse 2077.41 dollars from motor fuel tax to districts including Washington Woodland Freedom Cherry Grove Shannon Limestone Rock Creek Salem Carroll Savanna York Fair Haven Wrsox horn Grove. High schools Chaduck Savannah Thomson Shannon Mt Carroll Lanark Milledgeville totals 3570 3.
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Martha J. Ashby
Migs Ashby
Miss Ashby
Washington
Woodland
Freedom
Cherry Grove
Shannon
Lim
Rock Creek
Absentee Voting Deadline Approaches in Township Elections
Local townships urge residents to file absentee ballot applications by Saturday for the April 2 elections. Applications must be mailed to the town clerk and received by the deadline, with in person filings also allowed Saturday. Clerks listed include Jenn G. Wurster in Weston, Charles Gordon in Woodland, Tallman in Freedom, and Florence Marks in Cherry Grove, among others.
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Jenn G. Wurster
Charles Gordon
Woodland
Tallman
Freedom
Forrest Thion
Cherry Grove
Florence Marks
Shannen
Ernest Michael
Lima
J Shaner
Rock Creek
Memith
Car- Savannark
Denton J
E. Maller
Wier
Eikharn Grove
Merchants Plan Fight Against Sales Tax Increase
Merchants council vows action after a meeting where members argued a 2 percent sales tax may rise to 4 percent to fund relief. They cited lawmakers hinting at changes and debated the need to review the current 4 cent per gallon gasoline tax alongside proposed 23 percent sales tax.
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Couneil
Tineis
Jnvreyong
Estimate Expense of Corn Hog Program
The budget committee of the Carroll County association estimates expenses for the corn hog program as a percentage of initial income. They note administration costs near 3 percent, below the state's average, and expect cooperation to grow with program expansion.
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Carrel
Sounty coTashor Centre
Pregtam
Hos
Elections April 2 Drive Road Commissioner Votes
Fourteen townships will elect road commissioners next Tuesday as voters head to polls for local elections. The countywide contest focuses on township road duties and infrastructure priorities across multiple communities.
Many Candidates In Fourteen Townships Vote On Supervisors
Candidates across fourteen townships compete for road supervisor posts for four years. Some townships show strong fields led by Keel Creek, Salem, Fair Haven, Wesox, and others, while several incumbents seek reelection. Voters prepare for a busy election day with anticipated high turnout and record rural-roads votes.
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Keel Creek
Salem
Fair Haven
Wesox
Tinglon
Freedom
Tyes Ry
Savanna
J. J. Sheridan
Adam
Aril Goble
Four Carroll County bands set for Friday show
Carroll County bands from Lanark Milledgeville Chadwick Mt Carroll schedule a Friday concert with members from Bradford Keen and fielding groups in class C The event includes junior and senior players under the direction of local instructors and honors a young musician’s birthday observed at home
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Carroll
Sterline Fry
Lanark
Bradford
Keen Campo Tela
Krie
Ospen
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Illinis
Wasonic Lodge
Editorial
MT. Carroll and
Hich .Heal
Milchservile
Mt.Carroll
Steet
Milledgeville
Butch Kyungor
Arouml
Sauer
Traum
Schreiner
Cnd Walker
Mt. Caroll
Cal M. Feeser
Lanark Elevator
Mesting
Remis
Council of Ilinois Merchants
Illinois
Carroll County Farmers Institute
Met
Sterling
Edward MatMorland
U. S. A. Ordnance Department
Savanna Arsenal
Martha Hensler
Springfield
Thornton High School
Jack Downey
Reuth
Bose
Grand
Mayard
Chadwick, Milledgeville, Lanark and
This County
Amd Mire
Dyan
Seni
Paul
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