Water shortfall debated as village fixes leaks at meeting
Village board considered water costs after pumps ran about 25 000 gallons daily versus an estimated 19 000 needed. Leaky lead-ins would be repaired to curb waste, and a fuel engine was viewed as uneconomical. Minutes, treasurer report, and several bills were approved.
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Tripp
Dial
Martin
Cary
Fink
Ember
George
Tom Schultz
Ghas
Curley
Lena
sArt Smith
iNorthwestern Utilities
Bert Straub
Northwestern Utilities
Enorthwesters Utilities
Chadwick Woman's Club schedules Negro program
In Mrs Chai Nai's home on Thursday Chadwick Woman's Club members organized a Negro program featuring Miss Dora Lutz on Negro education. Lutz presented an in depth talk, with other items including Africa, Ethiopia, a Dunbar poem, Bet h Dial solos, and Old Folks at Home. A regional conference report was given and prizes for the upcoming essay contest were arranged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Charles Dial
Africa
L. J. Gnngey
James Waters
Ethiopia
Harve Zurschwerdi
Paul Lawrence Dunbar
Annette Clement
Beth Dial
Tome
J. C. Ferch
A. P. Kenyon
L. J. Magey
Rym
Eason Ticket Arrangements Completed for High School Games
Arrangements for the sale of season tickets for nine home high school basketball games are finished. Season tickets cost $1.50 and save fifty cents. student tickets are five cents for nine games. The first game is scheduled for November 22 against Dranceville on Aberica floor, with possible pre season play versus Fui en Junior Bich.
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Sersom
Dranceville
Aberica
Fuien
Red Cross Fund Drive Names Area Solicitors
Sectors for the annual Red Cross fund drive have been named by local chairman Mrs W H Taylor. Following in a list of nine named solicitors include Mrs A Prentice Kenyon Mr Oscar Dachier Mrs Albert Hartman Elaine Zogebwendt Esther Eberly Thal Mary Tayke Mildred Kobreimer and Mrs W M Tayler.
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Red Cross
W. H. Taylor
A. Prentice
Kenyon
Oscar Dachier
Albert Hartman
Elaine Zogebwendt
Esther Eberly
Thal
Mary Tayke
Mildred Kobreimer
Philathea Class Presents Program at Hope Church
Members of the Philathea class at Hope Evangelical Church gathered at Mrs. Christie Geison's home for a Friday afternoon program and Bible study. Leaders Mrs. Schreiner and Mrs. Bert Schreiner directed songs, poems, and a Bible study on the Fulfillment of Prophecy in Palestine led by Mrs. C. H. Rahn, with multiple participants including Mrs. Elizabeth Senneff and Mrs. W. Schreiner.
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Philathea
Hope Evangelical Church
Christie Geison
W. W. Sehreiner
Bert Schreiter
Elizabeth Senneff
Peaget
W. W. Schreiner
W. Schreiner
Bert Schreiner
Wellman. Davis
Ed Mest
Sonz
W. H. Taylor
George H. Schreiner
Palestine
C. H. Rahn
Dynamite Used to Tear Down Village Water Tower
Small charges of dynamite were used Tuesday to speed the demolition of the old brick water tower at the village park. Workers sought to loosen brick with blasting as manual methods proved slow. Two charges reminded residents the demolition is in earnest.
Auxiliary Members Attend School of Instruction at Dixon
Seven members of the local American Legion Auxiliary attended a school of instruction at Dixon last Thursday with district posts represented. Chadwick ladies named include Mrs. Lloyd Schreiner Mrs. David Graham Mrs. Earl Larson Mrs. Ben Rosenberry Mrs. Will Fosberg Mrs. Charles Hartman and Mrs. D. Martin. Woop School second month closed with Melvin Peugh Kathyleen Hardesty Paul Deets Melvin Meyer Robert Gerdes Wilms Deets Lawrence Meyer Dorothy Deets Omer Deets Dugne Meier Maxine Hardesty Richard Peugh marked present.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Dixon
Chadwick
Lloyd Schreiner
David Graham
Earl Larson
Ben Rosenberry
Will Fosberg
Charles Hartman
D. Martin
Woop
Melvin Peugh
Kathyleen Hardesty
Paul Deets
Melvin Meyer
Robert Gerdes
Wilms Deets
Lawrence Meyer
Dorothy Deets
Omer Deets
Dugne Meier
Maxine Hardesty
Richard Peugh
Laura Daehler
Melvin Straub Honored At Birthday Party Friday
Relatives and friends gathered at Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Straub's home Friday evening for a birthday supper in honor of Mr. Straub's birth day anniversary. Guests included Mrs. Chas. Ferris and children Lloyd Edna and Florence Frank Healy from Milledgeville and several others from Chadwick Mendota and local towns.
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Melvin Straub
Straub
Chas. Ferris
Lloyd
Edna
Florence
Frank Healy
Milledgeville
Ralph Fortis
George Cambman Jr
Richard
Will Straub
Wardimer
John Feager
Chadwick
LaVere Clark
Mendota
Concrete floor upgrade at local cheese plant
A new concrete floor was installed at the nearby cheese factory in the last week. The upgrade replaces an old floor with improper slope, improving drainage and efficiency. Plant workers expect enhanced comfort and convenience in daily cheese production duties.
Lenora Plummer Celebrates Milestone Birthday
Mrs Lenora Plummer observed her 84th birthday anniversary on a Saturday afternoon. Chadwick camp MWA members assisted in the celebration. A two course luncheon was served by her daughter Mrs Lloyd Schreiner. Guests included Mesdames Wow Schreybeth Sennell George Leng Lucinda Sucher Will Mest Mary Wilson Dan Curley and Charles Curley.
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Lenora Plummer
Chadwick
Lloyd Schreiner
Plummer
Mesdiames Wow Schreybeth Sennell
George Leng
Lucinda Sucher
Will Mest
Mary Wilson
Dan Curley
Charles Curley
Ned Spencer and Dick Strauch Enroll in Electrical School
Ned Spencer and Richard Strauch rest here on Friday for Chicago where they enrolled at the Coyne Electrical School. Lee Spencer and Lawrentee accompanied the boys down, returning home in the evening.
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Ned Spencer
Dick Strauch
Electrical
Richard Strauch
Chicago
The
Coyne Electrical School
Lee Spencer
Lawrentee
Loyal Belles Class Sells Pastries at Hardware Sale
Members of the Loyal Belles clan of Hope Evangelical church report a successful pastry sale last Saturday at Quest's Hardware. Total sales reached 6.75 dollars with all pastries sold.
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Loyal Belles
Belles
The
Hope Evangelical Church
I fQuest
Local Lodging and Dinner Guests Across Town
Chadwick Briefs list tailors George East and Jack Martin at Cordova on Saturday and many Sunday visits in nearby towns including Lanark Milledgeville and Freeport. Recurring names include the Lego family the Rahns Dambmans and Dambman kin in Morrison Rockford and Dixon with church revival meetings ongoing at Franklin Corners church drawing growing attendance.
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George East
Jack Martin
Cordova
Mina 1
Mohrman
Earl Lego
Forrest Hawk
Lanark
Robert Lego
Frank Cheesena
Milledgeville
Adam Kness
Argo
Ed Schreiner
Clifton Spencer
Katie Rahn
H. J. Daehier
Conrad Kiel
Freeport
Wm. Curran
Chris Cambman
Erma
Rothford
Elmer Fink
Clyde Schreiner
Rockford
G. W. White
Lincoln
Neb
Robert Turney
Katie Dambman
Mary Wilson
Dambman
Hazel Zugschwerdt
Savanna
H. B. Zugschwerdat
Harriet Zugschwerdt
Toulon
F. W. Zugschwerdt
Mary
Geison
LaVonna
Dixon
George. Geison
Emma Warfield
Woodrow
Thunderhawk, Sr
Bill
Henry Imel
Henrymel
Ke Decker
Will Lewis
Oregon
Alt
Melvin Straub
Lee Mariman
Leavens
Phil Kradie Jr
Sara Libberton
Carrell
Loment J
Marois
Franklin Corners
Barrine
Harve Pieck
Elwyn Allison
Ferm
Penrose
Anthony Cambman
Lele
Loran
Chester Alexander
Mise Leone Blair
Ansa Hartman
Alvin Reiff
Mortis
Abneda Smith
P T A Meeting Showcases School and Scout Activities
An unusual P T A program at the local school gymnasium features demonstrations of vocal and typing methods, Boy Scout activities, and grade school vocal work. The event includes a Christmas seals playlet, letters from other countries, and performances by the Girls Glee Club under Eva Olson. Local FP A invites all residents to attend.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
J. Playlet
Cal
Wanda Hower
Eva Olson
FT. A
Local Royals Neighbors Hold Lanark Convention
A two county Royals Neighbors convention met at Lanark on Thursday with Chadwick camp aiding. Presiding leader Aleinda Lichty of Lanark and Freda Schreiner assisted as attendees included Mesdames W. W. Schreiner Elizabeth Senneff John Spmka Mary Williams and Mary Weidman. An evening program featured Bethel Schreiner Lucille Hartman in a vocal duet accompanied by Neva Hartman.
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Royals
Lanark
Chadwick
Freda Schreiner
Aleinda Lichty
Mesdames W. W. Schreiner
Elisabeth Senneff
John Spmka
Mary Wiliams
Mary Weidman
Bethel Schreiner
Luccille Hartman
Neva Hartman
Legion Auxiliary to Sponsor Armistice Dance Monday
Members of the local American Legion Auxiliary announce a dance on Armistice night at the Community Hall. Good music will be provided and the Auxiliary promises a good time for the public.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Berean Class Meeting At Mrs H Zugschwerdt Home
Members of the Berean class met last Wednesday at the home of Mrs Harve Zugschwerdt for their regular session. Mrs Charles F Hartman assisted as hostess. Devotions were led by Mrs Fred Queckbuerner and the lesson on The Background of the New Testament was taught by Mrs Harve Queckboerner and Mrs Fred Olson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Zugschwerdt
Charles F. Hartman
Devotons
Fred Queckbuerner
Harve Queckboerner
Fred Olson
Rural community meeting urged for education support
The notice calls on rural teachers and parents of the surrounding community to attend an upcoming meeting. It emphasizes the importance of unity and participation to improve local education efforts and discusses how residents can contribute to plans and decisions.
Local Notes From Chadwick And Vinegar Hill School
Sunday guests at the Mackey home include Chadwick area residents and regional families. Flu and mumps affected attendance. some have recovered and returned to school. Yard visits, hunting reports, and literary club plans feature, with several social and school events announced for November and December.
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Arthur Bolu
Han Mackey
Letty
Arthur Dingman
J. IL Prevant
W. O. Long
Britt
A. A. Brand
Rummel
MS. Carrail
Mildred
Ink
Danny Kradle Andason
Sterling
Philp
Don He
H. L. Spearmen
William Mest
Maurice
William Linker
Duan
William Traum
Morrison Household Science Club
Schneider & Son
Brice Barthall
Burlington
Wis
Fred Shallenberser
Arevue
Hil
Prince of Pathfinders
Pathfinder
Ovion Sensation
Savanna High Announces Cage Schedule For Year
Savanna High outlines varsity and second team basketball games for the season. The schedule lists December matchups including Carrell and Rock Island, with multiple two game dates at Savanna and away, plus January through February contests against Maquoketa Moline Lyons Fulton St Marys Clinton and Hanover.
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Savanna High School
Basketba
Wei
Varsy
Carrell Thers
Varsity Thergon
Thee
Rock Island
Savanna
Hanover
Varsity
DeWitt
Savenny
Morrison
Lyons
Fulton
St. Mary’s Clinton
Hanove
William Johnson Dies at Edgar Imel Home
William H. Johnson, 65, died at 2:20 p.m. Wednesday at the Edgar Imel home near Chadwick from pneumonia and related complications. Born February 12, 1870, he had lived with Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Imel for five years and never married. He was survived by no spouse and preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services are at Frank Funeral Home, with burial in Coon Rapids, Iowa.
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Frank
William H. Johnson
Edgar Imel
Chadwick
Coon Rapids
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