Rumor and Political Turmoil Over Supreme Appointment
The article discusses President Roosevelt considering Robinson for the Supreme Court, with Democratic support and opposition fractions described. It mentions Rockefeller's stance and potential political consequences if Robinson is not appointed, along with broader commentary on aviation, commerce, and international trade, all set within a late 1930s public affairs tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ston
Robinson
Paneer
Ita
Jug Sical
Capalor Robinson
Srane
Sorhie Nate
Robincap
le Yueenh
Tax collection rates by townships show Woodland and Lima lead
A county tally shows Woodland and Lima townships at 58 percent of taxes paid, with Freedom and Privilege townships close behind at 56 percent. Overall collections total about 8.2 percent of the tax bill so far, with penalties of 1 percent after June 1.
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Woodland
Lima
Csters
Woodland Sal Lima
Freedom
Priv Biven
Savanna
Porgentase Colon
Woundsland
Callnelians
Washington
Cherry Grove
Rock Creek
Salem
Garenil
York
Fair Haven
Wysox AG
Milhorn
4 H Demonstration Winners in Mt Carroll County Contest
Milledgeville 4 H team won the Mt Carroll county demonstration contest with 92 points. Members Edwin Livengood and Richard Bogel presented Swine Sanitation. Other teams and scores included Lanark Rob ert Guengler and Donall Raney 72, Lanark Maurice Guenzler Avery Stenvel 75, Miladyville Robert Milgim Warren Posselt 65, Savanna Paul Miller Ball Sikkema 72, and Savanna Wilbur Stiles Joseph Rath 64. Farm adviser M F Roske spoke on summer activities. Frances Roske sang. judge F R Bruenemeyer commented. High teams advance to state competition at Springfield.
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Mt. Carroll
Edwin Livengood
Richard Bogel
Robert Guengler
Donall Raney
Lanark
Maurice Guenzler
Avery Stenvel
Robert Milgim
Warren Posselt
Miladyeville
Paul Miller
Ball Sikkema
Savanna Club
Wilbur Stiles Gail Joseph Rath
Vanna Club
M. F Roske
Frances Roske
F. R. Bruenemeyer
da Daviess County
Sprinefiehl
Reverend Rendall Speaks at Carroll Legion Meet
The Rev. H J Rendall gave an engaging talk at the Carroll County American Legion meeting in Milledgeville. District commander Oscar Berga of Amboy shared details of an Indianapolis trip. Membership across the county totals 85 with Savanna 135, Mt. Carroll 64, Chadwick 15, Jhanurk 30, Milledgeville 21, Shannon 37. next meeting planned for Chadwick in June.
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AL. J. Rendall
Tapsy- Tarvy
Carroll County Council of the American Legion
Milledgeville
Oscar Berga
Amboy
L3th
Indianapolis
Legion
Legton
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Chadwick
Jhanurk
Shannon
Big Reunion Booked With Legion Convention Events
Delegates from 25 posts in northwestern Illinois are expected to attend the Solliers and Sailors reunion in Savanna as part of the annual district convention. The event features free acts, rides, shows, a firework display, and a parade. Sponsored by American Legion, American Legion posts, and Veterans groups, it aims to be larger than ever despite the Fourth of July falling on Sunday. The plan includes Independence Day observance on Monday July 5 with a full program at Old Mix Park.
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Savanna
Solliers
Nisraby
Uf Ue
Ich
Ilinois
Sokviers
Missis
American Legion
United Spanish War Veterans
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Independence
Old Mix Park
Jury panel drawn for Carroll County June term court
The office of circuit clerk John R. Gelwicks announced a list of jurors for the June term in Carroll County. Names include Maurice Schanut Bart Reus Robert Lammers Joseph Dunn Roy Zink John Howe Pret Hungerford Lewis Philippe Wo Shipley Bert Herses Clanenen Savanna Paul Meyers Sherman Carter Freedours Russell Rover Isaac Hanbecker Cherry Grove C T Wiley Ahman Willian Shaffer Biayrh Kingles Tom Diffenterfor 1 Milles John Livengood Wrante Heckmin give Wolf Rock Creek John Richter Adolph Derrer Swen Ghny Brown BR Lewis York Bluer Wehr John Tripp Temple Arthur Deets Harold Hohbes Deets C G Wanna Wy 50X.
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Polt
Carroll County
John R. Gelwicks
Inl
Maurice Schanut
Bart Reus
Mr Carroll
Robert Lammers
Joseph Dunn
Roy Zink
Johe Howe Pret Hungerford
Lewis Phillipe
Wo Shipley
Bert Herlses
Gund Clanenen Savanna
Paul Meyers
Sherman Carter
Freedours
Russell Rover
Isaac Hanbecker
Cherry Grove
C. T. Wiley
Ahan
Willian Shaffer
Biayrh Kingles
Tom Diffenterfor
John Livengood
Wrante Heckmin
Give Wolf
Rock Creek
John Richter
Adolph Derrer
Swen
Ghny Brown
BR. Lewis
York
Bluer Wehr
John Tripp
Temple
Arthur Deets
Harold Hohbes
Shannon School Head Resigns to Move to Orangeville
Shaffer, Shannon superintendent for the past year, resigns to accept a similar post in Orangeville. He plans to stay in Shannon until July 3 before moving with his family. The Shannon board will hold a special meeting to select his successor.
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I. QO. Shaffer
Shannon
Orangeville Lachooks
Shaffer
inShannon
Orangeville
DAR Chapter to Meet in Mt Carroll Home
Carroll chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Monday May 31 at the home of its 8 J Campbell in Mt Carroll.
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Carroll
the Daughters of the American Revolution
8. J. Campbell
Mt. Carroll
Old Mill Remains Demolished Near Milledgeville
The remains of a long standing waterpower mill built by Joseph M. Wilson near Milledgeville are being demolished by Gust Warner's heirs. Built May 1, the mill had not operated since the 1880s due to a damaged dam and disuse. The site drew visitors seeking a glimpse of Pennsylvania style waterwheel era mills. The nearby Landon mill, also timber built and long unused, is among the oldest wooden mills in the region.
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Wits
Milledgeville
Gust Warner
Joseph M. Wilson
Pennsylvan
New Eagh
Pennsylvania
Landon
Memorial Day Services Planned Across County
Memorial day observances are noted for Monday May 31 with American Legion and Auxiliary posts planning ceremonies in towns including Milledgeville Mt Carroll Lanark and Savanna. Veterans and school children will march to cemeteries for decorations and programs led by local clergy, with weather contingency plans noted for courthouse or high school venues.
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Mt. Carrell
American Legion
W. I. D., Legion Auxiliary
Sehioo
Menu Vent
WR. A
Salle
Ke Levion
Riw
The
American Legion Auxiliary
Women's Relief Corps
Boy Scouts
Legion
Church of the Brethren
Lanark Cemetery
Shannon
Theo. Potter
Lanarky
Milledgeville
Milledaveville
Tthe Legion
Auxilar ‘Y
Chadwick Chadwick Legionaires
Auxiliary
Hope Evangelical Church
M. D. Kilver
Veterans’ Organizations
Masons Plan Dedication of Chadwick Hall New Lodge Home
Masons announce the dedication of Chadwick Hall as the new home of Chadwick Lodge No. BGT in Carroll County. Grand Master of Illinois will preside at a dedicatory service in the Chadwick lodge, followed by a reception and program at the high school gym. The second floor hall features a dining room, large kitchen, lobby and refinished rooms, with most work completed by lodge members to minimize expense.
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Carroll County
A. Paar
A. x
Chadwick
Wal Co Meloud
Illinois
Geran Manter
Gre Olt National Bank Buildite
Visilies
Nisin
Ok Snyallor
Pening Inka
Chadwic Lodge
Banks and post offices observe holiday on Memorial Day
Banks and postal employees will close on Monday May 3 in observance of Memorial Day a legal holiday. Banks will be closed and there will be no rural mail delivery with post offices open only for a brief morning period.
Thirteen Pupils to Get Diplomas at Chestnut Park
Thirteen pupils will receive diplomas at Chestnut Park grade school in Sagarina on Wednesday evening June 2. The class includes eight boys and five girls. Diploma presentation by Leonard Reitz, president of the board of education. Prof. E St Burke of Frances Shimer junior college will deliver the address. American Legion awards will also be presented.
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Chestnut Park
Sagarina
Herbert TL. Rawlins
Leonard Reitz
Board of ‘Education
American Legion
E. St. Burke
Frances Shimer
Aged Lanark Pastor Dies On Sunday
The Rev. T. Livengood of Lanark died Sunday morning after a long county life of service. He founded Milledgeville and Lanark churches, was pastor in Lanark since 1890, and officiated at his longtime church’s memorial services. He is survived by his son and three brothers.
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2.T. Livengoo
Lanark
G. T. Ronk
Iemynud
Beinis Il
New Brethren Church
Milledgeville
Livenwood
Milladeeville Church
Zachariah T. Livenge
Abraham
Fannie Livard
Somerset County
Nebraska
Ife
Belinda Hauger
John
Rev. Livengood
Bethlehem Jehurch
J. H. Moore
Methodist Church
H. R. Haley
Brethren Church
Dutchtown
Livengood
X Mission
Baptist Church
Congregational Church
First Brethren Church
County Legion Council
Carleton
Neb
Chadwick
Mer. Livengood
Lincoln-Douglas
Freeport
General Grant
Galena
Lincoln
Garfield
McKinley
Samuel
California
Z. T. Liverwood
Divorces Granted in Circuit Court
Judge Darry Edwards presided in Ml. Car roll last Friday when three divorces were granted. Sarah L. Dittmar of Savanna separated from Albert F. Dittmar also of Savanna. Lo Bertha A. Hartman of Milton separated from Milton C. Hartman.
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Darry Edwards
Dixon
Ml. Carroll
Sarah L. Dittmar
Savanna
Albert F. Dittmar
Lo Bertha A. Hartman
Milton C. Hartman
Four New Applications Approved for Old Age Pensions
The Carroll county public welfare commission approved four new applications for old age pensions last week. No further action on pending cases will be taken until after July 1, following state orders.
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Carroll County Public Welfare Commission
Tatate
Plan commencement and memorials mark county war year
Plan commencement exercises target Carroll county schools with 178 expected graduates this spring while memorial day services unfold across the county. Veterans groups organize the annual Soldiers and Sailors reunion in Savanna and a 13th district legion convention is set for July 5. Rev. Z T Liverwood dies at Lanark, founder of three county churches. Milledgeville 4-H wins demo contests at Mt Carroll. county totals noted as taxes 38 percent collected by May 24 with over half expected by June 1. Masonic lodge Chadwick to dedicate new temple June 15 with Grand Master of Illinois presiding.
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Carroll
County
Kindergarten Teacher Transferred to Rock Island
Miss Mary Trader of Savanna, longtime supervisor of the Chestnut Park WPA kindergarten project, is reassigned to Rock Island to oversee a WPA nursery school. She will begin May 21, and the Chestnut Park kindergarten program appears to be discontinued.
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Mary Trader
Savanna
Chestnut Park
Rock Island
Probate Will Of Lanark Resident Clark Byington
Will of the late Clark T. Byington of Lanark admitted to probate in county court on Monday. Estate valued at $6,000. The widow Mary Byington inherits the estate.
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Clark T. Byington
Lanark
Mary Byington
Plan For Last High School Exercises Across Seven County Schools
Preparations in seven county high schools for final senior activities include baccalaureate services on Sundays and commencement events in late May and early June. Thomson and Shannon held baccalaureate last Sunday with commencements planned for May 28, while Chadwick Milledgeville Lanark and Mt Carroll schedule ceremonies June 3 and 4. Lanark’s and Milledgeville’s commencements set for June 3. Chadwick and St Carroll for June 4. Chadwick will host baccalaureate May 31 with Rev L M Philips. Lanark’s speaker Rev T D Leatherman. Lanark also features State’s Attorney John L Brearton at commencement. Milledgeville selects June 3 for its baccalaureate and June 4 for commencement. Savanna’s is led by Rev G T Bank. Graded by districts, the last school, Savanna, plans June 9 commencement after June 6 baccalaureate.
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Thomson
Shannon
Chadwick
Milliedgeville
Lanark
Mt. Carroll
Milledgeville
St. Carroll
L. M. Philips
Chadwick Sons
T. D. Leatherman
G. T. Bank
John L. Brearton
Garrell
J. H. Fetterolf
Charles Stadlman
Savanna High School
Bristol Pupil Tops Eighth Grade Finals in County
Bristol rural school pupil Robert Elmer Balk topped the eighth grade finals with the highest mark among 114 entrants. Final exercises for 112 diplomas span Mt. Carroll Chadwick and Lanark this week with programs led by local teachers and officials.
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Mt. Carroll
Chadwick
Lanark
Bristol School
Thomson
Robert. Elmer Balk
Bristol Rural School
Lawrence Bruch
Gladys Cooper
M. Genevieve Rovers
Spring Grove
Gladys Weidman
Gurtis Lord
Plum Grove
Anna Heinze
Donlon Stoner
the Union School
Dist
Dorothy Rupp
Bredi
Lenora Rahn
George Roden
Ruth der
Etta Gossard
Beatrice Royer
Carroll
Lucille Smith
Cordelia Hamilton
Helena Swingley
Ech Evens
W. BE. Bridges
Dorothy Dial
Charles Hartman
D. Googey
Mary Louise Eye
Sage
Bruch
W. E. Bridges
Lenark
Beatrice Burkhart
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