Roosevelt elected to another term in 1940
The Spectator notes Franklin D. Roosevelt won a new presidential term, with a small popular vote margin but a large electoral college majority. Illinois elected a Republican slate statewide, including possible governor Dwight Green, while Chicago's Kelly-Nash machine appears weakened by Tuesday's results. Voters flocked to polls with many unregistered but able to vote, sparking questions about political power and future deals.
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Franklin D. Roosevelt
The
United States
Illinois
Roosevelt
Dwight Green
Kelly-Nash
Chicago
Green
Kelly Nash
Hershey
U. S
Brooks
Slattery
Willkie
Franklin D. Roose
Unregistered Savannah Depot Workers Face Voting Challenge
Republican workers in precinct 6 Savannah challenged several contractors' employees at the Savannah Ordnance depot who were not listed in the precinct rolls. They were required to prove residency to vote and, after providing eligibility, were permitted to cast ballots. Similar unregistered eligible voters appeared at polls across the county.
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Savanna
Local Socials and Bank Payouts Reported in Illinois
Preston Prairie and Mt. Vernon visitors noted along with the birth of Charles Owen to Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Bickelhaupt. Savanna and Shannon events listed include Anita Shamel outlining County Institute plans while Edward J. Barrett announces a five percent payout totaling 2250.55 on waived deposits at Exchange State Bank Lanark as part of moratorium adjustments.
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Hal Francke
Mt. Vernon
Glenn Bickelhaupt
Charles Owen
G. W. Fulrath
Francis Bolton
Savanna
Freeport
Henry Stubbe
Reid Horner
Anita Shamel
Edward J. Barrett
Exchange State Bank
Lanark
Illinois
Brearton Wins Reelection In Carroll County
John L. Brearton of Savanna defeats Independent Lawrence A. Smith by nearly three to one for state's attorney. J. B. Schreiter wins circuit clerk over A. A. Calkins, while incumbent John R. Gelwicks is unopposed. County leans Republican as Leo E. Allen and Edward E. Laughlin secure district races. Franklin A. Stransky leads in county legislative balloting.
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John L. Brearton
Savanna
Carroll County
Lawrence A. Smith
J. B. Schreiter
A. A. Calkins
John R. Gelwicks
Smith
Calkins
Leo E. Allen
Congress
Allen
Edward E. Laughlin
Freeport
Franklin A. Stransky
County Draft Board Moves to New Offices in Mt Carroll
Carroll county draft board has rented three offices on the Mt Carroll National Bank building’s main floor and moved staff there from the court house annex. After receiving the master order list, questionnaires will be mailed to the first 50 men. The state office notes Illinois must furnish 828 inductees by November 18, amid abundant volunteers.
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Carroll County
Mt. Carroll National Bank
Washington
Arthur Reeves
Mt. Carroll
State Selective Service
Springfield
Army
Illinois
Auto License Blanks Now Available for 1941
Distribution of application blanks for 1941 automobile licenses began Friday in Illinois. Blanks are available to the public from city and county clerks sheriffs police stations notaries motor clubs newspaper public service departments the State automobile department and many filling stations and garages. Motorists wishing to keep their present number for 1941 must apply for re assignment before Dec 1. The 1941 plates feature an orange background with black numbers and lettering.
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Illinois
State Automobile Department
Secretary of State
Five Illinois high school basketball tournaments set this season
The Illinois High School Association adopts five tournaments this season district regional sectional quarter final and final with finals limited to four teams. Districts run February 26 to March 1 regional and sectional events follow weekly. Quarter finals on March 18 finals on March 21 and 22. Final site undecided though long held at the University of Illinois.
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Mlinois
Mlinois High School Association
Illinois Interscholastic
University of Ilinois
Carroll County Vote Totals in Election Tabulation
Carroll county total vote Tuesday shows Roosevelt 3592 and Willkie 6398 for president. Other races include Brooks 6142 and Slattery 3193 for U S Senator, and Bingham 8716 Stransky 10591 Franz 8903 for State Representative. Circuit Clerk Gelwicks 6366 and Coroner Schreiter 6501 lead over rivals.
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Roosevelt
U. S
Brooks
Slattery
Green
Hershey
Cross
Lewis
Johnson
Hughes
Lueder
Martin
Wright
Adams
Barrett
Ward
Congress
Stratton
Day
Smith
Orlikoski
Allen
Hayes
Laughlin
Trunck
Bingham
Stransky
Franz
Gelwicks
Brearton
Schreiter
Calkins
Record Absentee Ballot Applications Reach New High in Carroll County
Two hundred twenty three Carroll county voters filed for absentee ballots in Tuesday's election. County Clerk Walter Watson reports a county record with 215 having voted or returned ballots by the night before election day. Absentee ballots were distributed to precincts before polls closed.
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Carroll County
Walter Watson
Willkie Wins by 2784 in Savanna Area County Vote
Final tallies show Wendell Willkie ahead of Franklin D Roosevelt by 2784 votes in the county. Voters turnout set a record with 10,080 total ballots, driven by heavy participation in Savanna precincts where split tickets slowed tallying into Wednesday morning.
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Wendell Willkie
Franklin D Roosevelt
Alfred Landon
Youths Fail to Appreciate Halloween Efforts
Commercial committee in charge of the Halloween celebration laments the defacing of merchants windows with obscene writing and pictures by some youths. The gesture contrasts with prior years when no such acts were noted and prompts an apology to local merchants.
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Hallowe’en
Illinois State Normal graduates rise. 428 teaching this fall
In 1940 the university awarded a 10 percent rise in graduates to 527, with 428 entering teaching this fall. The placements bureau logged over 1100 calls and alumni filled posts in 79 Illinois counties and 14 states, six percent outside Illinois. New appointments include Margaret Ann Chambers and Bernice Helene Cambman among others.
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Ilinois State Normal University
Appointments Bureau
J. W. Carrington
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N. Y
Bureau
Illinois State Normal University
Illinois
Ilinois
Carroll County
Margaret Ann Chambers, Ltd Gr
Clo
Lincoln School
Savanna
Rush Carroll Herd Tops Carroll County DHIA in October
Rush Carroll of Thomson led Carroll County Dairy Herd Improvement Association in October with 22 purebred Holsteins averaging 1,028 pounds of milk and 41.1 pounds of butterfat with one dry cow. Second was Lee Morgan's 17 mixed cows at 925 pounds milk and 87.7 fat, with one dry. Morgan had led in previous months.
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Carroll County
Morgan
Association
Wilbur Stattler
Lawrence Metzger
Charles Hogg
Carroll
Cate
Rex Rahn
DHIA
Funds Allocated for 200 Housing Units at Savanna
Defense housing coordinator Charles F. Palmer announced that President Roosevelt approved immediate construction of housing projects in 63 vital defense areas with $45,762,500 in defense funds. The Savanna project covers 200 dwelling units at an estimated cost not exceeding $8,000 per unit, totaling about $1.6 million.
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Charles F. Palmer
Defense Housing
Roosevelt
Palmer
United States
Savanna
Savanna Bows to Morrison 18 7 in Gridiron Clash
Morrison High defeated Savanna 18 to 7 as Morrison tallied in each of the first three quarters. Savanna finally scored in the fourth on a Welch reception from Johnson, a 28 yard TD run, and DeFran added the two point try. Dykema and Brown also found the end zone for Morrison. all PAT attempts failed.
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Savanna High
Morrison
Savanna
Welch
Johnson
DeFranco
Dykema
Brown
Illinois gives Green early lead in governor race
Late returns show Republican Dwight H. Green well ahead of Democrat Harry Hershey for governor with downstate gains shaping a GOP sweep of state posts. Broadened margins put Wayland Brooks near victory in the Senate race while Roosevelt leads Willkie nationwide.
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Dwight H. Green
Ilinois
Harry Hershey
Illinois
Green
County RNA Convention Held Today in Mt Carroll
Annual Carroll county Royal Neighbors of America convention convenes in Mt Carroll Hall with two sessions 2 pm and 7 30 pm Registration 1 to 1 30 pm. Program includes welcome by Luva Asay and Minnie Seitzberg, flag presentations, ritual instruction, officer introductions, and memorial services with Camp Mt Carroll and Camp Savanna represented.
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Carroll County
Royal Neighbors of America
Mt. Carroll
Nettie Traum
Frankie Frederick
Luva Asay
Mr. Carroll
Minnie Seitzberg
Savanna
Hada M. Carlson
Camp Chadwick
Camp Freeport
Camp Mt. Carroll
Camp Savanna
Dixon Man Named Secretary to Leo E Allen
Congressman Leo E Allen announced the appointment of Lyle Snader of Dixon as his secretary succeeding the late John Byers, also of Dixon. Snader, president of the Lee County Young Republican organization, will start his duties soon after a background in Dixon and Lee County offices.
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Leo E. Allen
Lyle Snader
Dixon
John Byers
Snader
Mr. Snader
Lee County
Young Republican Organization
Gilbert Finch
Sheriff’s Office
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