Argo F town column recounts land strip oddities and local life
A long Argo column details a disputed five by eighty rod land strip once shared by neighboring farms linked to Indian ownership and Route 171 right of way. It notes a barber shop opening, a lively political rally, the funeral of Mrs. Markley, social visits, a sleighing party, and local church events with cast lists for a play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Argo-Fa
Illinois
U. S
Campbell
Fred Nipe
Charles Sack
Fred Kenyon
Warm van Vactun
Golding
Dees
Jim Muniz
Dr Petty
Argo
Hubert Holland
Toby
Sarah Markley
Mt Carroll
Emyre
Woodland Church
George Adrian
Woodland Cemetery
Tasket
Jane Lamb
Clinton
Kenneth Green
Kenneth
James Green
Glyde Carpenter
Elizabeth Parsons
Chadwick
Will Fink
Nel
Jokes Involving College Burglary Scene
A humorous exchange between two burglars and onlookers at a college setting. The dialogue features playful mispronunciations and a pun on "pudding" and "egg in," ending with a line about someone being expelled. This item reads like a light, campus flavored comic fragment.
Lanark Eberdiimbaugh Announces State Senate Candidacy
Local report notes Lanark Eberdiimbaugh tending a ill mother at home amid town events. Attorney John Shively of Rockford, a former Lanark boy, announces candidacy for State Senator from the tenth district. Various community happenings include baptisms, church programs, a spelling contest, and school reunions among Maple Grove pupils and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shively
Rockford
Lanark
Hags
Krank Downs
Carroll
Ed Bellar
Wilbur Lumber Co
American Legion
School Board Plans Sharp Cuts to Run Costs
District 199 and 85 boards announce drastic steps to lower running expenses citing Depression and tax burdens. Proposals include general salary reductions from the superintendent down and tighter control of maintenance and travel, with Leto Gnagey backing the plan and promising continuity in thrift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schol
John Kisselfer
Howert
Don Morris
Linker
Spencer
Harris
Leto Gnagey
Ibeet
John Eisseller, Jr
C. C. Miller
Roy Jaeckthoerner
Elmer Zugschwerdt
William Fink
Chadwick Review
Instant Gas Stove Lets Any Kitchen Cook Like Pros
Gas service for cooking is no longer exclusive to city homes. The Coleman Instant Gas stove heats with a blue flame, lights with a match, and needs no installation or pipes. It promises lower fuel costs, fewer moving parts, easy cleaning, and models from console to compact table top, with prices to fit every purse.
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Coleman
Sandridge Farm Sale Near Thomsatt by Heir
The Sandridge Mulnix farm, 160 acres along the northwest river bend near Thomsatt, will be sold Thursday Apr 7 by heir John Holm executor Malcolm Maulnix. Present tenant Floyd Leavens. sale overseen by executor Maulnix. Local notices mention other community updates and personal health concerns.
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Mulnix
Thomsatt
John Holm
Midnis
Malcolm Maulnix
Will Jueves
Westling
Ranto Gi
Floyd Leavens
Leona Beck
Markie Beck
Chivige Tm
Spring Valley Mire Residents and Church Notes
April events at Spring Valley Presbyterian include Arthur Charl hoax, Wad rhoon hostage club gathering, and a noon meeting on April 7. Francis Monk faces illness and others report family visits, illness progress, and parish activities. The annual auditors’ meeting, student visits, and a church play by the Viking Workers class are also noted amid local life.
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Arthur Charl
Spring Valley
Predigterians
Chonh
Smaltz
Francis Monk
Montgomesy
Ehre Hell Torn Hall
Wes Gradgs
Ethel Jamison
Sheip Parenta
Whi
Genteon
Arthur Church
Mary Church
Filton
Mary Ellen Jamison
Fulton
Wan
Jamison
Mix Ruth Elton
Mark Schrier
Ing Valley Presbyterian Church
Argo- Wa M
Easter Guests At Albany Home Of Holcomb Family
Mrs Charlie Leavens and her two little sons were Easter guests at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Holcomb near Albany. The piece notes annual spring elections looming as time returns, with recurring work and complaints about the place not lasting.
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Frank Brown
Cher Whiely
Herbert Almquit
Savanna
Smith
Riverview
Clinton
Ray Rapple
Johnnie Reeder
Chicago
Grace Aserthart
Rank Brownie
Reeder
Charlie Leavens
Fred Holcomb
Albany
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le Parsons
Wm. Stayouan
Thomson
Helen Kenyon
Svelyn Holm
Phineas. Bayhan
Chas. Sack
Ralph Waldo Eilerson
WLS
Mt. Carroll Methodist Church
Char Soleist
Olive Woodruff
Society
Alex McCullough
Emory Scott
Wm. Eslinger
Edith Rowell
Richard
Geo. Volker Briggs
Russells
Butler
Harry Montgomery
Dudley
Alex McCullogh
Richard Russell
Harvey Cobh
Elizabeth Russell
Bess
Loyd Durward
Lucille Russell
George Garrison
Lucia
Forest Essinger
Ethel Ashley
Harvey Cobb
Lucille Cristy
Vernon Rawlins
Flora Farmen
Inamarata
Joe Larson
Harry Wiliams
Grace Moyer
Lou Oberholser
Marjorie
Frances Nelson
Hattie Kneale
Carroll County
Franklin A. Stransky
Fraernity House
Mim
Eberdiimbaugh
Bertha Bidwell Rosenstiel
Mothers Club
H. S. Auditorium
Church of the Brethren
The
Christian Church
Mixx Marcella Brantner
Erdldine Forrey
Leonard Wierson
Atudenta
Maple Grove
Etta Gossard
W. P. Stattler
Harry Shiley
Mr. Carroll
Emer Heimbaugh
Wilbur Lumber Yards
Gall Sanes
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Kenneth Mehl
Charles Diehl
Ett. Gossard
Erin
E. E. Heath
Shannon
Russell Rahn
Merle Hianbecker
West Branch Church
Maryland
M. Finer
Geisinger’s
Stransdale Ice
Stransdale
Stransdale Farm Products
Jim
Jack
Maria
Colemam
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