Village dads declare water rates too high at meeting
The village board at the town hall meeting identified water costs as excessive and outlined planned repairs to leaky lead-in pipes. They discussed pumping options and considered a gas engine but rejected it as uneconomic. Treasurer’s report showed a balance, with routine bills approved. Also noted was a 50th wedding anniversary open house for Mr and Mrs A J Ad den City of S D Chadwick, with many friends attending and two daughters helping host.
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Tripp
Dial
Martin
Curink
George
Chultz
Bip
Ipp
Knith
Western Utilities
Biranb
A. J
Harry Carrbaugh
Chadwick
Ill
Frank Bickel
Custer
Emler Adams
Carrel
Adams
Clark County
Garden City
Local Woman's Club Meeting Highlights Education Talk
At the Chadwick Woman's Club event held in Mrs. Chas. Dial's home, Miss Dora Lutz delivered a talk on negro education with an Africa topic read by J. Gnngey and a poem by Enice Dunbar read by Mrs. Clement. Vocal selections and reports followed, with prizes planned for an upcoming essay contest and a high school basketball season ticket sale announced for nine home games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Mem- Chadwick Woman's Club
Dora Lutz
Africa
J. Gnngey
James Aper
Ethiopia
Ve Zugachwerdt
Esser
Red Cross Fund Drive Solicitors Listed
A partial list of solicitors for the annual Red Cross fund drive is announced including W. H. Taylar Kenyon Mrs. Os Mrs Albert Hartman Esther Eberly and Esther Mikired with additional names to follow.
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Red Cross
W. H. Taylar
Mtices Kenyon
Albert. Hartman
Esther Eberly
W. H Topher
Philathea Class Presents Program at Hope Church
Members of the Philathea class of Hope Evangelical Church enjoyed a program and Bible study in Mrs. Christie Geisyn's home on Friday afternoon. Mrs. W. W. Schreiner and Mrs. Bert Schreiner led the program with songs, prayers, and poems including Thanksgiving, Count Your Blessings, Prayer for Thanksgiving, Sonshine, Sunshine of My Soul, When They Ring the Golden Bells, A Christian's Farewell, Mizpah, and a Bible study on Watching the Fulfilment of Prophecy in Palestine led by Mrs. C. H. Rahn.
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Philathea
The
Hope Evangelical Church
Christie Geisyn
W. W. Schreiner
Bert ‘Schreiner
Elizabeth Senneff
W. J. Schreiner
Palestine
C. H. Rahn
Dynamite Used in Tearing Down Village Water Tower
Small charges of dynamite were set off Tuesday to speed up the demolition of the old brick water tower at the village park. The explosions loosened brick more quickly than manual methods and reminded listeners that workers are in earnest about the teardown.
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. Chadwick ladies listed include Mrs. Lloyd Schreiner, Mrs. David Graham, Mrs. Earl Larson, Mrs. Ben Rosenberry, Mrs. Will Fosberg, Mrs. Charles Hartman, and Mrs. J. D. Martin. Our second month of school closed with many students, and new practice for an upcoming program was noted by teacher Laura Daehler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Dixon
Chadwick
Lloyd Schreiner
David Graham
Earl Larson
Ben Rosenberry
Will Fosberg
Charles Hartman
J. D. Martin
Melvin Straub Birthday Celebration At Home
Relatives and friends gathered Friday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Melvin Straub for a birthday supper honoring Mr Straub on his birthday anniversary. Guests included Mrs Chas Ferris and children Lloyd Edna and Florence, Mr and Mrs Frank Healy of Milledgeville, Mr and Mrs Ralph Ferris, Mr and Mrs George Cambman Jr and son Richard, Mr and Mrs Will Straub, Ward Imel Ada Yeager of Chadwick and LaVere Clark of Mendsta.
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Melvin Straub
Ward Imel
Ada Yeager
Chadwick
LaVere Clark
Mendsta
Concrete floor added at local cheese plant
A new concrete floor was laid at the local cheese factory during the last week. The old floor lacked proper drainage, requiring the new surface to replace it. The improvement is viewed as highly practical and will aid the comfort and efficiency of plant personnel.
Lenora Plummer Birthday Observed by Chadwick Friends
Lenora Plummer celebrated her 84th birthday on Saturday with friends from the Chadwick camp IM. WA. who gathered at her home Saturday afternoon. A two course luncheon was served by her daughter Mrs. Lloyd Schreiner. Guests included Mesdames W. W. Schreiner, Eduabeth Senneff, George Lang, Lucinds Sucher, WH Mest, Matty Wilson, Dan Curley and Charles Curley.
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Lenore Plumingr
Chadwick Camp
IM. WA
Lloyd Schreiner
Plummer
Mesdames
W. W.schreiner
Eduabeth Senneff
George Lang
Lucinds Sucher
Mest
Matty Wilson
Dan Curley
Charles Curley
Ned Spencer and Dick Strauch Enroll in Electrical School
Ned Spencer and Richard Strauch left here on Friday for Chicago where they enrolled at the Coyne Electrical school. Lee Spencer and Lawrence 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
Lawrence
Loyal Belles Class Pastry Sale Success at Quest’s Hardware
Members of the Loyal Belles class at Hone Evangelical Church held a pastry sale at Quest's Hardware Store last Saturday. The event was very successful with all pastries sold and sales totaling 6.75 dollars.
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Loyal Belles
Hone Evangelical Church
Quest’s
Cordova Social Roundup Includes Many Local Guests
Chadwick Briefs George East and Jack Martin were callers at Cordova on Saturday. Mrs Mina Mokrman hosted guests and family including Earl Lego and Forrest Hawk at Lanark for dinner Sunday. Numerous neighbors from Milledgeville Freeport Macomb and Rockford visited relatives in Cordova area over the weekend. Revival meetings at Franklin Comers church continue through the week with steady interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George East
Jack Martin
Cordova
Mina Mokrman
Earl Lego
Forrest Hawk
Wile
Lanark
Suerteunday
Robert Lego
Milledgeville
Adam Kness
Argo
Ed Schreiner
Clifton Spencer
Katie
Conrad Kiel
Freeport
Wm. Curran
Chris Dambman
Briaa
Rockford
Elmer Fink
Will Fink
Mis
Erma Dambman
Morrison
Chris Caribman
Lyle Nichols
Arthur Deets
Alice Bailey
Austin Bailey
Kome
Inn
John Sollenberger
Clyde Schreiner
G. W. White
Lincoln
Neb
Robert Turney
Katie Dambman
Mary Wilson
Miss Dambman
Hazel Zugschwerdt
Savanta
HW. H. Zugschwerdt
Harriet Zugschwerdt
Tourton
F. W. Tugschwerdt
Mary E. Geison
LaVonna
Dixon
George Geison
Emma Warfield
Woodrow
Thunderhawk
S. D
Henry Tinel
Henry Imnel
Ike Decker
Will Lewis
Oregon
Sumiay
Melvin Straub
Lee Hartman
Leavens
Phil Hradie Jr
Frank Cheesem
Sam Libbe Carter
Hare
Franklin Comers Church
Dirs Marve Piock
Elleyn Alfson
Fern
Penrose
Anthony Cambman
Lurle
Loran
Chester Alexander
Keone Blair
Ussa Hartman
Alvin Reiff
Mt Morris
Almeda Smits
P T A Meeting Showcases School and Scout Activities
An unusual P T A program at the Sehgel gym on Monday evening November features vocal and typing demonstrations and a Boy Scout display. Highlights include a postmaster playlet by grades three and four, songs by the Girls Glee Club, a Christmas seals playset, and letters from allied countries. Local members invite all to attend.
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Parent-Teachers’ Association
Sehgel Gymnasium
Wanda Hower
Rockstroh
Wm, Linker
Girls Glee Club
Eva Olson
Einar
Ronald Mathias
Axel
Kenneth Kradle
Christmas Seal
Abbie Olson
Aso
Legion Auxiliary Sponsors Armistice Dance at Hall
Local American Legion Auxiliary members announce a Monday Armistice night dance at Community Hall with good music and guaranteed good time for attendees.
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Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Berean Class Meets Wednesday in Home of Mrs Zugschwerdt
Members of the Berean class gathered at the home of Mrs Harve Zugschwerdt for their regular meeting on Wednesday afternoon. Assistant hostess duties were shared by Mrs Charles F Hartman. Devotions were led by Mrs Fred Queekhoerner. The lesson titled The Background of the New Testament was presented by Mrs Harva Queckhoerner and Mrs Fred Olson, urging royal teachers and parents of the surrounding community to attend.
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Harve Zugschwerdt
Charles F. Hartman
Fred Queekhoerner
Harva Queckhoerner
Fred Olson
Community Notes From Chadwick and Surroundings
Sunday guests at the Chris Me home included Lovie Schreiner and Hedin with various locals. Students recover at school after illness while Mildred Fink battles mumps. Local visits feature many families from Chadwick to Morrison and Savanna. A literary event shifts to Wednesday with Willian Traum presenting poetry. Livestock sales report strong bidding with top boars and gifts going to buyers in Wisconsin and Illinois.
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Mixe Lovie Schreiner
Aml
Beltey Hedin
Morrison
Arthur Bahyeny
Chris Me
Bethy
Nus
Arthur Dingman
J. Prowsant
N. Long
Britt Ia
A. A. Brand
Mrs. Rummel
J. Me. Garrod
Mildred Fink
Mays
Danny Keradle
Starting
Phillip Cradle Sr
Don Heinbaugh
Savanna
Ugsts
William Mest
Maurice
William Linker
Duan
Willian
Traum
Morrison Household Science Club
Schneider & Son
Zood Sale
Brice Bartholf
Burlington
Wis
Fred Shallenberger
Argyle
Charles Adolph
Chadwick
Prince of
Pathfine
Pathfinder
Orion
Vinegar Hill School Monthly Examinations Report
Examinations are past and a new monthly started with a perfect ambulance record for the month. Pupils averaging above 90 include Lajcilly Larson Donna Peters Norma Jean Moyer Veryle Evelyn June Quiginter Lyle Foltz Eugene Strauch and Katherine Olson. We enjoyed a roast with wiener and marshmallow Thursday afternoon. Arliss Anderson visited this month and more visitors are hoped for next month. A program is planned for Friday Nov 8 everyone is cordially invited.
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Vinegar Hill
Lajcilly Larson
Donna Peters
Norma Jean Moyer
Veryle Evelyn June Qguinther
Lyle Foltz
Eugene Strauch
Katherine Olson
Arliss Anderson
Clara E. Uarhler
Savanna Fidgh Announces Cage Schedule for Yes
Savanna high school shares a basketball schedule for the season with seven varsity and sixteen junior games. Readers see a list of dates and opponents from December through February including Rock Island, DeWitt, Morrison, Magnoketa, Moline, Maquoketa, St. Ambrose Davenport, Dubuque, Lyons, Fulton, St. Marys Clinton and Hanover with varsity and second team designations.
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Savanna High School
Wes
Eatly
Varsiy
Varsity Thomson
Rock Island
Savanna
Hanover
Varsity
DeWitt
Savann
Morrison
Vanna
Magnoketa
Eco* Moline
Bit. Carroll
Thormson
Lyons
Maquoketa
St. Ambrose Davenport
Dubugge Senior High
Fulton
St. Mary’s
Clinton
Hanove
William H. Johnson Dies at Edgar Imel Home in Chadwick
William H. Johnson, 65, died at 2 20 Wednesday morning at the Edgar Imel home near Chadwick from pneumonia and complications. Born February 12, 1870, he lived with Mr and Mrs Edgar Imel for five years and never married. He survived by brothers and sisters. funeral at Frank funeral home. burial in Coom Rapids, Indiana.
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Frank
William H. Johnson
Edgar Imel
Chadwick
Coom Rapids
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