Sunday Visitors and Local Contests Highlight Week
A long list of neighbors from Savanna Clinton and Clinton IA shared visits, dinners and social calls. John and Lindy Reader won prizes in a Togkwood Rotaver contest while other households hosted gatherings and hosted family outings with many names and places named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Lindy Reader
Togkwood
Chota
Linda
Philo Mandel
Carroll
Tharry Wilkenson
Merlin
Wilkerson
Mae Spear
Geet
Chestoy Ohere
Jennie Lowry
Charles Bennett
Pot Morrison
Che
Wilmer LaShelle Ani Sum
Chas. Howe
Harold Tanen
Savanna
Harry Wilkerton
Ma Ain
Ray
Calvert
Mrr
Wallace Calvert
Fannty
Harald Calvert
Shutehe
Ter Betty
Eaaioven
Ray Bled
Suminertidd
Roy Uouthon
Greweek
Koclfare
Mayd Tartucinnd
Kim Beoderick
Clinton
Mbs
William Jenkins
David
Aurora
Charles Jenkin
Meter Wentling
Talph
Olds
Ta Weber
Visttme
Henry Lohmuiey
Savanna Yisuteyl
Fred Nipe
Arvo
Heald Shelly Ani
Gowse Lake
John Norduff
Auehtor
Margaret
Ceeil del
Culeta
Arua FF
Ton
Hue
and Hotehier
Aubert Wilkains
Local notices of community events and resignations in Hearne area
The page records a flurry of personal notices and social updates. It notes Mary Sullivan resigning from a teaching post, Dorothy Sullivan studying at Calloville College, and various family visitations and gatherings across Fulton and nearby towns. Mentioned are Miss Dorothy Sullivan, Miss Maryemer Thompson, Mr Q Mos, and several families with weekend and holiday activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
May Sullian
Charles Crohuring
K. McCullough
Spring Valley
Earl Tolling
Edury Sans
Mark Floo
Qtuttan
Maryemer Thompson
Fulton
Dorothy
Calloville College
Nod Steak
West Chieching
Dhynor
Sanday
George St. Cees
Mioneor Wiehenaea
Tintern
Jerry Wieben
PRD Pte
Hinle
Boylay
Re New
Jenna Holland
Ane
Hovsehya
Vereta Ileks
Jami Mevund
Garden Main
al We
Amd
Ren Dyebob
Mallece Buukhoff
Joe
Svukholf
Maquoke
Will
Urs
Wkholt
Mr. Hawk
Sweat Ritengar
Hawk
Martha Butler
Sam
Justice Prins
Norman Stickelifi
Marie
Savanna
Wm. Hawk
Musher
Mes
Rank Anderson
Thode
Milwaukee
Wis
Alex Anderson
Preceport
Mis
Wmagel Swett
ANS
Merle Atherton
Clare Williamson
Rockford
Brenceniin Howe
Sar
Warfield
Vern Speil
Ritenuur
New Wacker
Prenatal Care and Obstetrical Standards Emphasized
Early adequate prenatal care and skilled obstetrical treatment save mothers. Maternity death rates declined but can drop further with public adoption of available knowledge. Regular checkups are advised, with more frequent visits if trouble signals appear. The Illinois State Medical Society Educational Committee approves these statements as a Mothers Day health emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois State Medical Society
Obey Traffic Laws and Drive Safely Message Card
A public notice urges motorists to obey traffic laws and cooperate with officers, stressing that regulations protect lives and prevent injuries. It urges praise in prayers and recalls a humorous gallery signal anecdote. Anchorage allocates space for 20 ocean liners in Helsinki harbor to host 100000 visitors for the 1940 Olympic Games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anchorage
Helsinki
Finland
Wheat Acreage Allotments Established In Carroll County
Carroll County Agricultural Conservation Office sets 1940 wheat acreage allotments. Farms with wheat grown in 1937 1938 or 1939 get an allotment based on a weighted blend of past acreage and indicated allotment, 75 percent history and 25 percent. New farms may request 1940 allotments. requests due by June 1 to Mt. Carroll. Forty-two price adjustment payments filed May 13 for eligible farms. Eligibility requires wheat grown in at least one of 1938 or 1939.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Agricultural Conservation Office
Carroll, County
State Office
Freshening Summer Felts With Pastel Chalk Crayon
A short guide explains refreshing light colored felt hats using pastel chalk crayons and a paper stump. After cleaning the hat and applying color, rub with the stump to blend, producing a brighter, uniform look superior to dry cleaning. Cost is five to fifteen cents per crayon and stump.
Recipe humor on salting and button removal
A humorous nineteenth century item notes the best method to salt is to chop it into tiny pieces before use. It warns care to remove large buttons before processing.
Unclear quoted exchange on kitchen scene
Fragmentary dialogue shows a cook defending appetite and a child’s remark about being called gorgeous. No clear event,人物, or setting established.
Special Election Notice Promises Monday Polls For City
A fragmentary public notice announces a special election in Carroll Lang Town for a six-isles proposition and fur-related issues. Polls open in the evening. polling place details are unreadable in the damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Weekend Visit Notes From Albany Area Families
A garbled social column lists weekend visits and gatherings among residents of Albany, Arc, Savanna, and surrounding areas. Names include Miss Cecile Wot, Bernie Dykstra, Mrs Helm, Grace Moyer, Rudolph Ho, Mimi, and the Sack family, with mentions of horseriding and station WtF.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecile
Albany
Bernie Dykstra
Helm
Grace Moyer
Rudolph Ho
Francis
Gene Mar
Chester
George Sie
Savanna
Dunive
Lashelle
Savanta
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Thomson Briefs
Mive Annene
Phat
MeNamara
Vincent
Ralph
Los “Times
Bievis
Ene
Lawrence Weatherwas
Mys
Dee Wyuptickt
Yeathy
Hans Sholins
Wacken
Irene Niend
Chicago
William Reader
Percy Robert Andras
Anu Dagh
Harry Wilkerson
Ful Viren
East Lynn
Mrs
Shirley
Mrs. Herbert. Rawline
Vernon Rawling
Tetet Herety
Bally
Lane
Maine Smith
Tanily
Mt Roll
Mer
Ack Sanita
Athertan
Ona
Eee N Fru Stores
Kelloggs
Ferdinand the Bull
Calif
Pillsburys Best
Pillsbury’s
Pocketbook OF Knowledge
Willix
Faas
Germany
Italy
Howe
RussIa
Uwe
New Jersey
OH Naerey
Fred W. Ma
U Safety Man
Taffic
Sary
All
Stransdale
Ania
Illinois Utilities
Johnny Brown
H.L
Maquoketa
Hereford
Holter
Wolf
H. L. Bowman
Teddei
Tedder
Francke & Switze Hardware
Thomson, Hlinois
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