Prosperity in the nineteen fifties hinges on greater output
Babson Park Massachusetts May 7 1949 Babson argues a postwar boom requires higher production and saving. He cites Truman's speech and the iron law of capital alongside producers across sectors and fields. He urges citizens to unite in work and faith to avoid boom bust cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Mass
Great Central West
America
Florida
Saint Patrick’s Day
U.S. Ac
Truman
United States
United Kingdom
Maine
California
Moscow
Skinnay Ennis Orchestrates Big Dance at Modernistic
Big dance of the season set for Modernistic Ballroom on May 15 featuring Skinnay Ennis and his orchestra famed for eight years on the Bob Hope show. Mrs Irve Lego of Lanark and Mr Ted Lego host as Mother's Day guests in Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Ja
Skinnay Ennis
Bob Hope
Jaek
Mrs. Irve Lego
Lanark
Mrs
Ted
Peters Van Buer wedding at St Marys Clinton
Miss Donna Mae Peters and Dwaine L. Van Buer wed at St Marys Catholic Church in Clinton. The ceremony was led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. T S Gallagher V F with organist Mrs William Ruddy and soloist Mrs Harry Shields. The couple, parents and guests from several cities celebrated at Allen's tea room and a Peters home reception for 90. They plan to reside at 825 Eleventh Avenue South Clinton after a June 1 east coast trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Clinton
Donna Mae Peters
Fred L. Peters
Mt. Carroll
Dwaine L. van Buer
M. F. van Buer
T. S. Galligan
V. F
Willam Ruddy
Harry Shields
H Ier
Luanne Peters
Leo Chamberlain
Ronald van Buer
Richard Phillips
Allen
Peters
Chicago
Iowa City
Sterling Morison
Moline
Savanna
Camanche
Mrs. van Buer
Eleventh Avenue
South
Crom Reappointed to Carroll Tax Review Board
Milledgeville resident Carroll-S Crom was reappointed by County Judge O M Grove to a two-year term on Carroll county board of tax review. Crom previously chaired the county board of supervisors and served last year on the tax review board. I G Graves of Savanna sits as third member with Lee Shaver of Elkhorn Grove as chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
S. C. Crom
Milledgeville
Carroll County Board of Tax Review
O. M. Grove
Crom
County Board of Supervisors
Lee Shaver
Elkhorn Grove
I. G. Graves
Savanna
Local Delegates At Republican Convention May 10
Springfield Carroll county was represented among 5000 delegates at the Illinois State Republican convention held Monday May 10 at the Armory in Springfield. F A Stransky Savanna representative from the 12th district was seated on the platform with state leaders. Delegates included F J Stransky Clarence Bolhous Herb Spearman Harry Miller Robert Weismiller Mr Carroll Joseph Loeser and Elynor Stagg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Carroll County
Armory
F. A. Stransky
Savanna
F. J. Stransky
Clarence Bolhous
Thomson
Herb Spearman
Chadwick
Harry Miller
Robert Weismiller
Robert Weismiller, Mr. Carroll
Joseph Loeser
Elynor Stagg
Licenses to wed issued by county clerk in Lanark area
Licenses to wed were issued last week by County Clerk W. M. Nipe to Dale W. Meador and Shirley Rover, both of Lanark. Also listed are Ludi Arthur Wasner of Waupun and Phyllis Harris of Chadwick, plus Willard H. Lott and Shirley Mae Kramer, both of Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M
Nipe
Dale W. Meador
Shirley Rover
Lanark
Ludi Arthur Wasner
Waupun
Wis
Phyllis Harris
Chadwick
Willard H. Lott
Shirley Mae Kramer
Pension and ADC payments rise in Illinois April totals
Springfield reports April payouts for old age pension reach 5 152 187 dollars and aid to dependent children total 1 896 546 dollars, both up from March. In Carroll county 9 091 dollars went to 249 recipients and 1 071 supported 38 children. Whiteside county paid 27 336 dollars to 701 individuals and 5 011 dollars aided 178 children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Illinois
Office
State Auditor
Carroll County
Whiteside County
Crippled Children Clinic In Rockford To Be Held
A clinic for physically handicapped children will run from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Thursday May 20 in St. Anthony's hospital Rockford. Dr Herbert R Robes director of services for crippled children announced. The event is organized by University of Illinois Division of Services for Crippled Children with cooperation from Rockford Visiting Nurses Association and Rockford Junior League. Examining staff include Dr P E Dee orthopedist J H Laubscher M D Beryl McDonald M D pediatricians and Miss Irene Donohue speech and hearing consultant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
St. Anthony’s Hospital
East State Street
Hebert R. Robes
University of Ilinois
Roeckford Visiting Nurses Association
Rockford Junior League
Fulton Brown Swiss Sale Nets Strong Prices
Top lot No 7 in the catalog Carleton D Beh of Des Moines purchased at the purebred Brown Swiss dispersal sale held at Burch Hart Swiss Farms Fulton Runner up lot No 3 sold for 715 and the 31 head average price was 425 Robert Sibley and Robert F Sibley of Chadwick bought four animals Nos 16 17 20 and 24 at 3500 475 625 and 500 respectively
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Carleton D. Beh
Des Moines
Burch-Hart Swiss Farms
Ave
Robert Sibley
Robert F. Sibley
Chadwick
Youth Shot in Wrist Sunday in Hedgeville Accident
Hedgeville reports a youth shot in the wrist Sunday evening by an accidental discharge while handling a gun with which he had been looting rats. The youth was taken to Dr Wixman who removed the bullet and returned home to his parents, where he is reported resting comfortably.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hedgeville
Eugene Smith
Wo My
Paul Smith
Sivedgeville
Wixman
EK Oevene
Galst Family Visited Mt Carroll Before NY Trip
Mr and Mrs Les Galst of Phoenix Arizona visited last week with her father Harry Kipnis and family at Mt Carroll. Mrs Galst the former Gertrude Kipnis and her husband were en route to New York on business. Mr and Mrs Joe Rath entertained at a family dinner Sunday with several relatives from Mr Carroll Shannon and George Knoess families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Les Galst
Phoenix, Ariz
Harry Kipnis
Mt Carroll
Galst
Gertrude Kipnis
New York
Joe Rath
Kenneth Wood
Sunday Dinner Guests Across Prophetstown Clinton Ja
Chadwick News reports multiple families hosting Sunday dinners and Mother's Day gatherings in Prophetstown Clinton Ja and East Maine with guests including the Wolf Johannsen Mest Schreier Schreiner Williams Baumgardt Kahler Miller and others. The listings note visits by Covert Sibley Robert F. Sibley Ed Schroeder Melvin Schroeder and Harve Schreiner plus Frank Hawkins family and Larry Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Covert Sibley
Robert F. Sibley
Albin Wolf
Prophetstown
Ed Schroeder
Melvin Schroeder
Lester Schroeder
Andrew Johannsen
Clinton, Ja
Frank Hawkins
Maurice Mest
Carmen
Normian
Orva! Schreier
Cynthia
East Maine
Harve Schreiner
Elwood Williams
Everett Williams
Larry
Savanna
Frank Williams
Vernon Baumgardt
Henry Baumgardt
Milledgeville
Frances Kahler
Ivan Miller
Carroll County Chorus Elects Officers in May Meeting
The Carroll County Chorus organized on May 4 at Farm Bureau hall electing Miss Mary Frey as chairman Miss Ruth Bruci as secretary Mrs. Maxine Livengood as treasurer Miss Mary Jane Burk as publicity chairman and Mrs. Homer Kearnaghan and Mrs. H Beacon as directors. Members from Lanark include several singers and the group will rehearse weekly with eligibility requiring 10 of 12 practices for major appearances in Springfield University of Illinois Sports Festival or Toronto Canada. Robert Haley, state chorus director, will attend May 18 rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Chorus
Farm Bureau Hall
Mary Frey
Savanna
Ruth Bruci
Carroll
Maxine Livengood
Mildgeville
Hauirman
Mary Jane Burktreser
Mt. Carroll
Homer Kearnaghan
H. Beacon
Jean Maxwell
Barbara Isenberger
Maxine Mielke
Leanella Piepper
Ruby Katzenberger
Howard Cassens
Arthur Lotz
John Maxwell
Arnold Zuck
Dean Lower
Legion Auxiliary Finas Program C Monday Night
Chadwick American Legion Auxiliary unit meets Monday night May 17 at the home of Mrs. Harry Carbaugh with Mrs. Claude Mechling as assistant host. It is a patriotic program and plans for Memorial day are made. Members are asked to donate jelly by Tuesday May 18, left with Mrs. Arthur Miller for the Elgin veterans hospital. A special meeting is set for Thursday night May 13 at Mrs. John Magill's home for making Memorial day poppies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick American Legion Auxiliary Unit
Harry Carbaugh
Claude Mechling
Arthur Miller
Elgin Veterans’ Hospital
John Magill
Salem Busy Bees 4 H club meets at Merry Circle
The Salem Busy Bees 4 H club met Saturday at the Merry Circle clubhouse with 10 members and three visitors. Two demonstrations were given, one by Ruth Brinkmeier on Why I Choose my Pattern and another on Fitting a Pattern by Shirley Neis and Maron Lee Dennett. Next meeting is May 22 at the clubhouse. officers listed include President Darlene Andresen and Vice President Joyce Rahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Busy Bees
Merry Circle
Ruth Brinkmeier
Shirley Neis
Maron Lee Dennett
Atl
Darlene Andresen
Joyce Rahn
Elinor Tautz
Delores Dachler
Milledgeville family hosts Jo Ann Prins birthday party
Mrs Justice Prins of Milledgeville entertained pupils from North Otter Creek school Monday evening from 4 to 6 for Jo Ann Prins Mth birthday. Guests included Linds Lou William and other classmates. A decorated cake with 14 lighted candles, strawberry ice cream and candy served as refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Prins
Milledgeville
North Otter Creek
Jo Ann
JoAnn
Linds
Lou William
Hataed Carter
Paula Lamoreux
Caolyn Harrington
Russell Zier
Jin
Linda Lou Lambeaux
Ormond Bower
Mina Marie Willides
Thelma Kco
Lois Ware
Nick Houzenga
Chicago
Reka Houzenga
Kenosha
Wiss Fnd
Louis Hougenga
Fulton
Andrew Hougenga
Norman Stichell
Marie
Robert
Clinton
Towat
Forret Eslinger
Jaclyn Ann
Connie Sue
Larry
Lanark
Freeport
Dave Raser
Prophertons
Marie Crowe
Toretta
Verda
Metco
Delbeep
Mothes’ Swats
Nellie Schade
George Store
Harry Moeingver
Win Burn
Laly
Sara Ferhier
Virginia Ruth
Grant Tial Dai
Uinron, Mire
J A. Stutth
Expressing thanks for help after our mother’s death
We express our sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors who assisted at our home during the sickness and death of our mother. Meo and Mr. Wis Hane express heartfelt appreciation for every kind act.
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Meo
Wis
Sincere thanks from Mrs Willis Pape to relatives and friends
Mrs Willis Pape expresses gratitude to relatives and friends for letters cards gifts and other kindnesses received during a time of remembrance. She notes the gesture will be remembered and sends appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Pape
Petit Jury Drawn for June Term in Carroll County
A Carroll County circuit court June term petit jury panel was drawn Monday morning. Names include August Rath Washington Edna Buxton Woodland Lawrence Mummert Lowell Ness Freedom Theo Adams Everet Hayenga Shannon August Bornemeier Ali M Dollinger Lorraine Ew ing Wales Geary Ernest Lindsay Nellie Courts Myrtithe Baum Rock Creek Judson Grove Dorothy McGinty Salem George Traum Carlos Bundy Harry Wildey Ethel Olafson Ednad Thoreen Mt Carroll Elsia Kinney Samuel Fosdick David Raymond Ora Getty Sheldon Helle Russell Sharp Ethel Casselberry Jins Schmidt Charles Con ley Savanna Marjorie Balk York Port Horning Viola Rath Lawrence Doden Frank Hawkins Fair Haven Walter Pumper Elkhorn Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carroll
Carroll County
August Rath
Washington
Edna Buxton
Woodland
Lawrence Mummert
Lowell Ness
Freedom
Theo Adams
Everet Hayenga
Shannon
August Bornemeier
Almi M. Dollinger
Lorraine H. Ewing
Wales A. Geary
Ernest C. Lindsay
Nellie E. Courts
Myrtihe B. Baum
Rock Creek
Judson Grove
Dorothy
Preston Prairie Club Hosts Terry Circle Guests
The Merry Circle club met Tuesday at the Preston Prairie club house with guests from Preston Prairie. District President Mrs. Roy Hinebaugh spoke on Federal funds usage. A program followed with piano solo by Mrs. Velma Van Ruskirk, poems by Mrs. Delores Baker, vocal numbers by Jo Ann Asay with Ann Coble, and a whistling solo by Mrs. Augene Epper. The decorated clubhouse will host 4 H ecab in summer, flower show planned for the first week in August. Hostesses were Mrs. Velma Van Buskirk, Mrs. Dorothy Klita, and Mrs. Dorothy Srener.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Circle Club
Preston Prairie Club
Roy Hinebaugh
Velma van Ruskirk
Delores Baker
Jo Ann Asay
Ann Coble
Augene Epper
Velma van Buskirk
Dorothy Klita
Dorothy Srener
Obituaries from Carroll County area residents
A list of obituaries for E. J. Lingelbach of Savanna 61, Donahue former Savanna police chief, and Henry Hans Morrison mother of William Hans. also George Neis of Mt Carroll and other local figures with burial and church details, reflecting a local community obituary notice.
May Fellowship Luncheon At First Lutheran Church
May fellowship luncheon of two enl churches was held Friday May 7 at First Lutheran with about 85 in attendance. A program theme Every Child is My Child featured organ music, vocal duets, solos, Scripture reading, and prayers led by Mrs. John Freeman. The Rev. Earl Coble spoke on world conditions and Rev. T. R. Moritz spoke on the same theme. Several social notices describe Mother’s Day visits and family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toenl
First Lutheran
John Freeman
Sheldon Frank
Nancy Smith
Judy Lewis
Lord Sless
Clarence van Bukirk
H. E. Zugschwerdt
George Doden
Lloyd Handel
O. H. Rahn
Clarence van Bu Krk
Clifton Spencer
Charles Spearman
Earl Coble
First Lutheran Church
T. R. Moritz Star
Local Folks Dine At Lanark Meek's Cafe
Rey T Moritz and family along with Mr and Mrs John Sollenberger and others shared a meal at Meek's Cafe in Lanark on Sunday. Arthur Behrens visited Friday night at the home of William and Mrs Imes. Frank Stutzman and his son David spent Friday in Freeport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
George Neis
Carroll County
Has Pom
Wacker
Christian Funeral Home
Notre Church of the Brethren
Naicker
Kendall
Weicker Cemetery
Mee New
David
Katherine No
Daggetts
Wee Greeat
Carol Ne Wicester
Yuri Tote Belie
P Pear
Mary Linder
Wal Tee
William Ghoa O
Freeport
Ant Frank Kia
Chicago
Rey
T. R. Moritz
John Sollenberger
Everett Spanogle
Lawrence Doden
Meek's Cafe
Lanark
Arthur Behrens
William Imes
Frank Stutzman
Savanna Paul Bury Named Custodian of Mississippi Palisades Park
Istue Savanna Paul Bury, 32, of Savanna, has been appointed custodian of the Mississippi Palisades state park north of Savanna. He will assume duties soon with his family in a new five room bungalow on the park. Bury, a World War II Navy veteran, succeeds John Landors who resigned months ago. The park opened last week after improvements including a water tower, water mains, sewer system, Sunset Point grading, a lodge and cabins in planning, 175 picnic tables, eight fireplaces and extensive playground equipment installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Paul Bury
Missisippi Palisades State Park
Curom Bury
John Landors
Sunset Point
Lanark Wins Sectional Judging Championship
Lanark Vocational Agriculture teams won first in livestock and dairy judging at Rockton on May 7, earning top overall honors in the All-Around Judging Championship with a 8756.0 score. The Lanark dairy team placed third, and individuals Lyle Kaufman and Dick Weber won first as livestock and poultry judges respectively. Local competitors praised stock growers for judging practice and prizes included ribbons and a plaque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockton
Lanark Vocational Agriculture Department
Forreston
Lanark
Winslow
Stillman Valley
Byron
Lena
Pearl City
Orangeville
Dakota
Chadwick
Mt. Morris
Leaf River
Polo
Freeport
Durand
Stockton
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Milledgeville
Oregon
Pecatonica
Winnebago
Savanna
Lyle Kaufman
Harvey Downing
Bill Reiling
Wayne Derrer
Harlan Martz
H Lena
Don Gilbert
Robert Barncord
James Hitz
Marvin Busjahn
Chas. Aude
Dick Weber
Weddings in Mt Carroll Savanna and Sterling Area
Savanna and Mt Carroll report multiple marriages. Savanna bride Savanna native Duane H. Orr weds Savanna resident May 5 in Foust Presbyterian Church with Rev Russell Shaw officiating. Other notices include Bernice Dinderman with Maynard Kehl in Mt Carroll and Rosalyn Thilgen with Gervase Doherty in Farley Iowa. The Hess and McEvoy nuptials occur in Jock Falls with plans for homes in Rock Falls.
First 1947 tax funds distributed by Mt Carroll office
County Treasurer Lula M. Ross distributed 165 675 to taxing units last week. Townships receiving funds include Washington Woodland Freedom Cherry Grove Shannon Lima Creek Salem Mt Carroll Savanna York Fair Haven Wysox Elkhorn Grove and others with varied amounts ranging from 2 375 to 25 250 and a final total of 165 675.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Lula M. Ross
Washington
Woodland
Freedom
Cherry Grove
Shannon
Lima
Creek
Salem
Savanna
York
Fair Haven
Wysox
Elkhorn Grove
Luedekes and Kradles Gather for Family Visit
Freeport residents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Luedeke and Mrs. Vernon Luedeke hosted guests including Bobby Luedeke and Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Stickel Friday. Mary Kradle hosted a family dinner with John Kradle and Robert Kradle of Rockford, Kay Marks of Clinton, Philip Kradle and family of Carroll, and Martin Kradle of Oregon. Marlis stayed a week with Mrs. Kradle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Luedeke
Vernon Luedeke
Bobby
Freeport
J. Y. Stickel
Mary Kradle
John Kradle
Robert Kradle
Rockford
Kay Marks
Clinton
Phlip Kradle
Carroll
Martin Kradle
Oregon
Also Mentioned on This Page
Babson’s Weekly Report
Babson
Wy J
Tax Review Board
W M. Nipe
Gordon Smith
Ee Zueschwerdt
Grover “Dedington
Sesson
Lonpunl
Cent
Charles Gordon, Jr
Ivan Fossett
Frank Schroeppel
Carroll Justice
Peice
Hahway
Stephen Adee
Lithway
Crippled Children’s Clinic
Chadwick News
Terry Circle
E. J. Lingelbach
Edward Joseph Lingelbach
Parkersburg
William
Emma Lingelbach
Stella Walter
Ella Race
St. Paul, Minn
Thomas F. Donahue
Savant
Thomas France
Donahue
Savanna City Hospital
Iowa
St. John's Catholic Church
John's Cemetery
Pleasant Valley
Albert Lahey
P. H. Lambert
South Bend Ind
Wiliam Lambert
Henry Hans
Morrison
William Hans
Themson
Manly
Reynolds
Elmer Lindholm
Bethesda Lutheran Church
Grove HA
Gommany
Abe
Annae Remmers
Bethesda
May
Ed Turney
Blaine Turney
Wilbur Giedd
Gail Turney
Orval Blackart
C. J. Blackett
Sterling
John Ashpele
Henry Ashpele
Low Moor
Arlyn Adams
Wm. A. Adams
Hattie Greeley
Lyle Greeley
Hanover
Wayne Ashby
Clarence Bolhous Slaughter
Marilyn
Martin Biscoe
Mee
Martin Bielema
Roady
Merton
Uel
Alvin Bielema
Grand Tapids
Mich
Mie
Blanche Beck
Lev Sn Charles
Saona
Martin Zouaser
Gladys Cate
Robert Cate
Walter Smeltek
Ned Fumuly
Pat Cate
Merle Cate
Merven Marshall
Carolyn
Harold Zenk
St. Paul
Minn
Wim, Price, Jr
Pitugue
Robert Carrell
Barbara Vere
Chart Hogg
Mim. Pre, Sr
Herbert Ward
Geneseo
Mer
Will Vyte
Dubuque
Albert Kraft
Vouly
Mr. Carre
Oscar Kraft
Melba Murphy
Phillee
Dan Sack
Carl St. Ores
Hivenport
Eorge St. Ores
Memoriam
Melendy
Palisades Park
Istue
Ronald Heckman
Kenneth Erben
Virsus Schultz
Karl Tobbe
Chas. Williams
Fred Meinert
John Kemmer
Dick Leary
Chas
Rosenberry
Jack Campbell
Jack Sharp
Kenneth Ericsen
Myra Cahn
Charles Woy
MacBeth
Orr
Pauline L. MacBeth
Duane H. Orr
Fred L. Orr
Foust Presbyterian Church
Russell Shaw
Harry Hartman
Fay Neuchwanger
John Miller
M. J. MacBeth
Hot Springs
Ark
Bernice Dinderman
Harry Dinderman
Maynard Kehl
Harry Kehl
Cyrus Pollard
Arta Lou Frederick
John Kehl
Freedom Township
Thiltgen
Rosalyn Mary Thilgen
M. J. Thiltgen
Farley
Gervase D. Doherty
William C. Doherty
Suavanna
Cobs
Doh
Marge McEvoy
Earl Willam Hess, Jr
Jock Falls
James McKelvey
Hess
Rock Falls
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