Beautiful May Fete at Frances Shimer College
A freshman student writes the May Fete Sailors pageant tale to be staged Saturday at 4 PM on the Frances Shimer campus. The scene follows sailors landing, crowds cheering, and a Grand Cafe interlude as Bill Grange navigates a social knot while Safars returns to port.
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Frances Shimer College
Francs Shimer College
Ming Cairall County
Migsoubara Shigrassin
Bill Grange
Safars
Chadwick Coach Faces Mt Carrell in Friday Track Showdown
Chadwick track coach predicts a strong run from Chadwick athletes as Mt Carrell prepares to host a key race Friday. Officials expect a competitive field with Turtle Four and other contenders aiming for a championship run.
Inheritance Tax Records For Carroll County Estates
Tax records from Mt. Carroll show a total inheritance tax of 3912.51 paid for the year ending May 1, 1934, on estates valued at 98,378.54 after exemptions. Major payments include John G. Rauser's heirs with 3007.18 tax on 45, 66 estate and Temple of Shan non heirs paying 655.47 on 332,779.17. Some estates report small taxes to nephews, siblings, and distant relatives, with various exemptions noted.
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Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Mt. Carmil
Bloyer
Lamark
Jen Scott Hay
Savanna
Mary J. L. Hinds
Thomson
Playground Schedule Sets Ten Teams for County Contest
Ten teams from Carroll County farms form the Playground County Classic lineup. Washington and Savanna teams unite with Lita and Shannon. other townships field individual squads. The 11 inch ball and 45 foot bases define play. Directors act as captains. captains meet Saturdays for supplies. The schedule runs May 26 to July with weekly pairings including Freedom, Rock Creek, Cherry Grove, Shannon-Lima, Elkorn Grove, Mt Carroll, Salem, Woodland, and Fair Haven.
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Yeserday
Carroll County
Fara
Turean
Julian Norm French
Jesee McIntyre
Savanna
Farm Bureau
Fort
Tme
Freedom
Guerre Grove
Rock Creek
Lima
Elkhom Grove
Aee
Woodland
Salem
S Mi
Cerroll
York
Fair” Hayes
Cherry Grove
Shannon-Lima
Elkhorn Grove
Wyerx
Washington-Savana
Mt. Carroll
Fair Haven
Wyvox
Gerry Grove
Elkorn Grove
Rok Creek
aedmon-Savanng
Mt. Carrol Salem
Tame
Wycox Rock Greek
Warnfcu Savenna
York Woodland
Mirrell
Renk Crosk
Wrox
Washington-Semma
York Salon Re Woodland
Fat Haven
Mi Car
Garzehi
Berta Smith
God MY Carroll
Shannon
Keck Creek
Wisox
Petition for letters of administration in the state
From the general entry docket Evelyn Sister and Cher X Bender probate actions granted March 3. Frank Sisler appointed administrator with bonds. Mrs Hav Bender Bike and Mr Charles Bender named as executors or coadministrators under the will admitted to probate March 3.
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Tate
Evelyn
Frank Sisler
Bend
Ideal Farmers Club Program Promises Community Night
The Ideal Farmers Club schedules a seven week series starting May 23 1934 with community singing led by FI Prater and Carl Bacher. It features Thomsen High School orchestra, Waermelon Trio, Ruth Eberly and Ruth Eberly reading, and other acts. The club will provide sandwiches and women are invited to bring jello or cake for the gathering.
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Taixrogram
Ctoning
FI Prater
Carl Bacher
Thomsen High School
Waermelon Trio
Reading
Renetian Sibert
Senor
the Moon
Ruth Eberly
Sam
Thomson
Qsarket
Mudic
Marr
Dong
Watermelon Ite
Muwe
Ideal Merry Molets
County High Track Wins Big at Freeport District Meet
County teams from Mt Carroll Savanna Milledgeville Hawark Chadwick scored many points at the Freeport district track meet. Mt Carroll’s William Traum led the county with a 1st in the 440 yard dash and a near win in pole vault, while Rockford and Freeport led events overall. Despite injuries Mt Carroll, Chadwick, Milledgeville, Savanna and Mt Morris athletes posted strong showings with multiple top placings across short and long sprints, hurdles, and distance events.
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County High
Freeport
Carrol County
Sthlee
iNreeport
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Milledgeville
Hawark
Chadwick
Rockford
Dixon
Tan
Rogsford
Aukth Divon
Mit. Carroll
Milledgevillé
William Traum
Carroll County
Memscie
Packard
Kinert
Breaport
Ard
Lpotes
Thorsen
Mackard
Kinér
Pisepoen
Wollinger
Smlorns
Isl
Steele
Blackburn
Harlem
Jch
Pete
Mt Morris
Fane
Padge
Tixon
Cimino
Macthiws
Johnson
Ath
Schreiner
Denna Rockford
Hand
McMillion
Henke
Sth
Schumm
Denny
Ted
Haniel
Preeport
lAgostin
Stansell
Alberts
Witne
Dierdorhf
Mt. Morris
Wat ‘Son
Rockons
Stockburger
Dupee
McGrue
Durand
Lockbanger
Rock ‘Ford
Whiskered Men To Play Base Ball At Thomson Friday
Edward Brown and Georgia Payne of Savanna lead a list of players as the traveling House of David from Benton Harbor Mich faces Melon Tossers in a 9 inning game at Thomson Friday afternoon at three. Local promoter Johnny Brown expects good attendance and tickets are 40 cents.
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Thomson
House of David
Benton Harbor
Mich
Grover Chavel
Alexander Wil
Alexatder
Camanche
Camanche Indians
Banovely
Alexander
Warrior
Wwe
Johnny Brown
April Death Toll Reported in County Records
The county clerk’s office reports numerous April deaths with the youngest victim Neva Pearlesta Byars of Washington Township at 34. Seven girls and five boys among the deceased, many aged over fifty. The most notable death occurred at a Savanna political rally when James Connell collapsed. Birth notices include several newborns in Marm, Miflin, and nearby towns, listing parents and dates in April.
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Grim Reaper
Stork
Binth
Gramatics
Glexk
Walter Watson
Severtee
Jetm Connell
Savanna
Werson
Mittedgevile
Tobias Haugh
Lomastip
Eas
County records show inheritance tax and April deaths
Over three thousand dollars paid as inheritance tax in the county last year and deaths lead births in April. County Treasurer Berths Smith notes thirty percent of taxes paid, Washington township tops. Jamboree May 26 at Freeport. extension worker offers dyeing demos this week. Milldgeville and Lanark events listed. Farm Bureau leagues and local contests feature notable entrants and sponsors.
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Counnty
Berths Smith
Washington Township
Always Busy Carroll County Clerk Serves Loyal Cub Fans
The Carroll County clerk is described as always busy yet never too busy to help the many callers at his office. He is noted as one of Carroll’s most loyal Cubs fans.
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Caroll County
Uny
MoCarrollis
Cub
Agricultural judging brings Lanark teams top honors at sectional contest
Nineteen schools and about 250 boys competed in the annual Lun ark agricultural judging contest near Byron. Lanark teams won overall and dairy judging, with Peto high school taking first in fat stock judging. Winners advance to state contests at the University of Minnesota, while Carroll’s team placed among leaders.
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Lunark Agricultural Glass
Rock [Raver Farms
Byron
Hon-' Jor
Langdoc
Inetrne
Tor
Lanark
Heli Jlater
Lanark Dairy
Peto High School
Prophetstown
Sane
Haveli Kepner
University of Minox
Dome
Mr. Carroll
W. G. Warhok
Tae Wach
Altough
Dain
Clyde Siler
Claude Buaxcon
Melbourne Bowden
Real Estate Transfers From Various Parties in Milledgeville Area
Real estate transfer notices list multiple parcels and grantees including M Babcock to Ave L St Ores and Pyoreena TJ W128 wy 8 and all dot 7, to Harrys C cere ox in Milledgeville. Also transfers involve Alice B Harvey to Grace Harves Ponticid Mt Carrel and Henrietta McGrath with Roy J Lands in 220 two. 2a range 3 Ree Dennis and mit to Harner FE Glan in Milledgeville. May 16.
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Ata M. Babcock
Ave L. St. Ores
Pyoreena TJ
Dot
Harrys
Anna Grawe
Henrietta McGrath
Roy J. Lands
Ree Dennis
Mit
Harner FE. Glan
Myer
Mt Carroll Favored To Win Little 4 Meet
Mt Carroll is favored to win the annual Little Four track and field meet at Mt Carroll on Friday. Injuries to Smith and strength shown by rival teams may shape the outcome with Mt Carroll and Chadwick as top contenders.
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MT. Carroll
Gare Reils
Mia Lerry
Chadwick
Mt. Carrel
Ma ‘Carrel
Lanark
Soennon
Sre
Jitledzevi
Sinen
Titer
Woo
Chidwie
Reet Sisam
Ears Wal
Chadwick and Mt Car programs set for Tuesday and Wednesday
The eighth Read class of LOS4 asphetrobo plans operate May 22 and 23 at Chadwick School gym and Mt Car rol gym. Graduates from Lemamig county will join exercises Tuesday evening at Chadwick with several readings and quotations by students and faculty.
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Martha Asi
Sehgys
LOS4
Asphetrobo
Exercices
Chadwike Milledceville
Thansna
Chadwick School
M. Carrol
Chadwick
Willie Maren
Mildred Stade Tiverdtion
Aberly Synz
Tilinos
Orla Rosenberry
Neil Maring Tria
Edward Hebler
Roteve Fluboler
Eva Sehroth
Alike Adolph
Mabel Miler
Mildred Innker
Lavon
Deets Reading
Ralph Kroh
Jess Shyngars
Guarini
Donald Bielema
Eoution
Florence Jonnaon
Marie Krest
Sarah
Ruby Slifer
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Temple Estate
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Edward Brown
Greorgia
Payne
Leo J. Forgan
Fort Boge
Catherine Steifes
Mazaz
John Treder
Franklin Grove
Maria Greenfield
Grover Cleveland
Mielledgeville
Neva P. Sayers
Ington Township
Chatwick
John Thomas Brown
Cari W. Brown
MuedgerHie
Quarles Benon Dron
Chifera B. Orson
Themen
Catherine Viele Buz
Frank Batt
Mt. Carel
Dean Fibrenns Schade
Mix
Geonm
Eat] Kurth
Savantia
Francis James Roddie Tax
John Riddle
Bok Poy
Bey Leomts
Ares
Bure
Savanna Brewers
Palo
Clinton
Cheeces
Ssvames Brewers
Cartel County
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Saterday
Chedwitk Bey
Lanath
Freday
Rock River Farms
Gene Trevor
Louie M. Breen
Moke, Ti
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MT. Carroll Star
Eichth Grabers
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