Present High Awards To Carroll County 4-H Youths
Carroll county 4 H members received top county state and national 4 H awards at the 4 H Achievement Program on Nov 12. The event honored leadership citizenship and responsible project work with state project honors to many Mt Carroll Savanna Milledgeville Shannon Chadwick Lanark and other communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Steve Airhart
Carol Bailey
Barbara Bauch
Gary Carbaugh
Gretchen Carbaugh
Dame Emnyre
Marilyn Geisz
Milledgeville
Ardath Flack
Charlene Flack
Diane Flickinger
Sandra Gravenstein
Jim Kent
Karen Krum
Kim Nesemeier
Steve Nesemeier
Bradley Schoonhoven
Kimberlee Schoonhoven
Nancy Schoonhoven
Valeria Schoonhoven
Wayne Schoonhoven
Christine Shields
Rosemary Weigle
Wayne Wilhelm
Darold Wabbena
Shannon
Jerry Foltz
Howard Helms
Chadwick
Serrl Keeton
Connie Libberton
Martha Mosher
Kay Provant
Lanark
Charles Bickelhaupt
Don Dickinson
Jean Eaton
Larry Randecker
Delight Siedenburg
Mt. Carroll
Ronald Bushman
Donna Williams
Ardath
Karen
Paul Krum
Karen Wirtjes
Clarence Forth
Nancy Hopkins
Loleta Moore
Shannon Shamrocks
Arnold Getz
Savanna
Harold Yochem
Extension Service
University of Illinois
Boyd Handel
4-H
Poultry Congress
Kansas City
Charlene
Norma Messmer
Democrat
Soldier Finishes Light Vehicle Driver Course at Fort Leonard Wood
Army Pvt Floyd James Jr 23 completed the light vehicle driver course at Fort Leonard Wood on Nov 4 after enlisting last June and basic training there. He is a 1957 Savanna High School graduate. The Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Nov 19 at 2 PM in Savanna with hosts Mrs L B Hussey and Mrs Edward Turnbaugh and a report on Communism by Mrs Robt Latham.
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Ft. Leonard Wood, Mo
AHTNC
Army
Floyd James Jr
N. 4Th St
Savanna
Ft. Leonard Wood
James
Fort
Savanna Community High School
Daughters of the American Revolution
L. B. Hussey
Edward Turnbaugh
Robt. Latham
Lanark Queckboerner visit hosts and callers
Mr and Mrs Robert Queckboerner and Kandis of Lanark were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Albert Queckboerner. Mr and Mrs Mason Coble of Sterling were afternoon callers and Mr and Mrs Russell Queckboerner and sons were evening visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Queckboerner
Kandis
Lanark
Albert Queckboerner
Mason Coble
Sterling
Russell Queckboerner and Sons
Winners Named in Farm Bureau Essay Contest Carroll County
Steve Airhart and R. J. Savanna won for Carroll county with the essay Can Government Become a Threat to Individual Freedom of Choice. The piece advances to state judging and the overall winner will be announced later. Congratulations to the winner and thanks to Helen Campbell for guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Airhart
R. J. Savanna
Carroll County
Steve
Helen Campbell
CROP Campaign Leader Named For 1960
Rev. Lowell Allen of Thomson to chair the CROP drive for 1960 with Robert Reiff Milledgeville as secretary Harold Manning Lanark treasurer Rev Theodore Kimmel Lanark publicity director Albert Prins Thomson campaign director and Clyde Broadwater Lanark commodity director The goal is ten bushels per farm Campaign runs November 22 to 29 with collection day November 29 Fluently notes eight five counties plan to contribute and a state goal of 225000 bushels Corn collected will go to A E Staley in Decatur for processing into oil or syrup
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Allen
Thomson
Robert Reiff
Milledgeville
Harold Manning
Lanark
Theodore Kimmel
Albert Prins
Clyde Broadwater
Farm Bureau
Mt. Carroll
A. E. Staley Manufacturing Company
Decatur
Courthouse notices list recent marriage licenses issued
The county clerk reports a week of issued licenses naming couples such as Donald Truckenmiler and Delilah Munz, Danny Dunn and Lillian Ramirez, Billy Fanis and Shirley Olsen, plus several others from Savanna Rockford Cedar Rapids Davenport York and Mt Carroll among listed property transactions and spouses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Truckenmiler
Shannon
Delilah Anne Munz
Milledgeville
Danny Dunn
Lillian Ramirez
Savanna Billy Fanis
Shirley Olsen
Rockford
Clarence E. Teausant
Twila I. Berry
Cedar Rapids
N. Charles Gilbert
Davenport
Gleneva Roberstein
Rock Island
Suit to contest will of F J Stransky filed in Carroll County
Franklin Graham Stransky comes forward as minor through his mother Margaret Graham Stransky to contest the will of the late F J Stransky of Savanna. The action names Lucille Rosprim Stransky and Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Co of Chicago as executors. The petition seeks to construe the will preserve assets and prevent waste with a jury trial requested. The estate, valued at over one million dollars under normal conditions, includes farm land equipment livestock business property and residences in Carroll County. The will was admitted to probate in Carroll County Court several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
F. J. Stransky
Savanna
Franklin Graham Stransky
Margaret Graham Stransky
Mr. Stransky
Lucille Rosprim Stransky
Continental Illinois National Bank and Trust Company of Chicago
Farm Bureau Food Poster Contest Winners Announced
Twenty one grade and high school pupils win awards for posters in the Farm Bureau Food Poster contest. County winners include James Letcher Thomson in the 13 to 19 group and receive state competition entry. Leather plaque honorees: Janet Nehrkorn Lanark Linda Sue Delphuis Thomson James Letcher Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
Carroll County
James Letcher
Thomson
Janet Nehrkorn
Lanark
Linda Sue Delphuis
John Tallman
Jeff Hoak
Michael Strohecker
Denice Lower
Keith Schriner
Dean Derrer
Alice Carpenter
Mr. Carroll
Jackie Everhart
Savanna
Cheresa Ballard
James Nartney
Kathleen MeeLaughlin
Pam Senneff
Chadwick
Ruther Graharing
Connie Libberton
Renae Harter
Patty Haynes
Lana Creighton
Local residents visiting over the weekend
Richard Lego and Lawrence Lego visited Mary Lego on Sunday afternoon. Sterling and Oregon residents Richard Lego and Mrs. Steve Stenfanich attended with others. Mt Carroll guests Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wood and Mrs. Eugene Wood visited George Knoess. Friday luncheon guests with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Dickenson in Rockford included Mrs. W. J. Quest Mrs. Albert Hartman and Mrs. Charles Sucher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Lego
Steve Stenfanich
Sterling
Lawrence Lego
Oregon
Mary Lego
Kenneth Wood
Eugene Wood
Mt. Carroll
George Knoess
W. J. Quest
Albert Hartman
Charles Sucher
Bill Dickinson
Rockford
Christmas Seal TB Fund Drive Is Under Way
The Carroll County Tuberculosis Association launches its annual fund drive mailing Christmas Seal letters to 4500 homes. Proceeds support school tuberculin testing, chest x rays mobile unit visits, medical research and health education to protect the family circle. The group seeks a strong year with increased purchases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Tuberculiosis Association
Dinner in Honor of Dr Petty Slated Nov 27
Mount Carroll marks 35 years of Dr Ray H Petty with an Appreciation Dinner at Mount Carroll High School gym on Sunday November 27 at 6 30 p m. Local leaders narrate his life and service while 1500 babies he delivered may attend to receive recognition. Sequoia Club handles tickets at 1 50 from D E McBride or Harold Graham by November 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray H. Petty
Mount Carroll
Mount Carroll High School
Nathaniel Miles
Fred Leigh
Ralph Eaton
Petty
C. G. Piper
L. B. Hussey
Savanna
Carroll County Medical Society
State Society
Injured child sues for 115000 in Mt Carroll case
Konrad Sack, a minor by his father and next friend, sues Mt Carroll resident Robert Petty for 115000 in damages from injuries after being struck Sept 21 1959 at the Main and Benton streets intersection. The complaint seeks a jury trial and alleges lifelong disability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Konrad Sack
Robert Petty
Mt. Carroll
Petty
Main
Benton Streets
Gordon L Hansen Named Carroll County Schools Superintendent
Gordon L Hansen appointed Carroll county superintendent of schools to fill the vacancy caused by L E Brudi's death. He has served Milledgeville Community Unit schools since 1957 and will serve the remaining two years of Brudi's term after approval by the county board of supervisors. Six applicants were interviewed before the selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon L. Hansen
Milledgeville
Carroll County
L. E. Brudi
Hansen
County Board of Supervisors
Brudi
Secretary of State
Joy Sword Named To Head County Red Cross
The Carroll County Chapter of the American Red Cross elected officers for the coming year at a November meeting in Mt. Carroll. Joy Sword of Lanark was chosen chairwoman with Rev. H. Foster Whitney as vice chair and Mrs. George Jones as secretary. Richard Hewes spoke on Red Cross advances, noting population shifts as a factor. The next meeting is January 17 in Milledgeville.
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Carroll County
The
American Red Cross
Mt. Carroll
Fred Swanson
Mendota
Lanark
H. B. Rahn
Rahn
Red Cross
Albert Greison
Savanna
Ray Hartman
Carroll
Charles Dial
Milledgeville
Homemaker Lessons Highlight Week Unit Meetings
Dorothy Footitt hosts major lesson "Research helps the homemaker" for York Progressives on Monday November 21 with Marion Wheeler on Simple Centerpieces. Salem unit hosts Dorothy MacGinty Tuesday November 22 with Ruth Bowles on Top of Stove Baking. Town and Country Homecrafters meet with Gift Wrapping lesson and Thanksgiving centerpiece. Lanark Night features Foods High in Value and Low in Cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Footitt
York
Ruth Bowles
Max Hayes
Wm. Peterson
Lanark
Ralph Glenn
Glenn
Ned Dollinger
Freid erich and Friederichs visit Durwards in Apple River
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Freid erich and family of Wacker and Mr and Mrs Myron Friederich and Larry were afternoon guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs L E Durward in Apple River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Freiderich
Wacker
Myron Friederich
Larry
L. E. Durward
Apple River
River Area Within S. O. D. To Be Leased For Market Fishing
The Mississippi river sloughs and backwaters within the Savanna Ordnance Depot in Savanna will be leased to commercial fishermen for 18 months. Col. J A Smedile announced bids due by 10 AM November 22 at the Post Engineer’s office. Maps and details available from the depot Post Engineer.
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Savanna
Mississippi River
Savanna Ordnance Depot
J. A. Smedile
Chicago
U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
Tels
Milledgeville Deaths Include Nellie Dunklebarger and Fred Melberg
Two Milledgeville residents die after long illnesses. Nellie Dunklebarger 71, died Nov 10 at a nursing home. funeral at Woodin funeral home with Rev. C A Stogs dill officiating and burial in Bethel cemetery. Fred Melberg 56 dies after months of illness. services set for 2 pm Thursday at Trinity Lutheran church with burial in Oak Knoll cemetery. Surviving family includes spouse Kyle, daughters Mildred Walters and Wanda Ryder, grandchildren and great grandchildren. memorials established for the Brethren church and Trinity Lutheran church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Dunklebarger
Milledgeville
Woodin Funeral Home
C. A. Stogsdill
The
Brethren Church
Bethel Cemetery
Jacob
Sarah Gyger Hart
Kyle Dunklebarger
Mildred Walters
Rock Falls
Wanda Ryder
Waverly, O
Grace Morly
Sterling
Order of Eastern Star
Fred Melberg
Trinity Lutheran Church
Tressler S. Bolton
Oak Knoll
Frieda Gerdes
Prophetstown
August
Tena Meyer Gerdes
Lyle
Donald
Herman
Raymondville
Tex
Louis
Ralph
George
Robert
Edwin
Spencer
Kenneth Webster
Rock City
Clarence Albert
Raymond Peterson
Chadwick
Elmer Pilgrim
Raymond Wolkers
Pearl City
Herman Ukena
Polo
Ivan Ethridge
Dixon
Municipalities Net $7 084 51 In August September Sales Tax
Carroll county towns and villages will receive 7 084 51 from half cent sales tax on August and September retail sales. Payments listed include Chadwick 440 39 Lanark 967 43 Milledgeville 9693 44 Mt Carroll 1299 47 Savanna 2948 36 Shannon 389 98 Thomson 345 55.
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Mt. Carroll No
Washington
Freedom
Lima
Woodland
Elkhorn Grove
Shannon
Salem
Cherry Grove
York
Fair Haven
Carroll County
State Department of Revenue
Chadwick
Lanark
Milledgeville
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Thomson
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Ane Flickinger
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Dave Dauphin
Gary Derrer
Donnia Williams
Marshall Dennis
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Ronald Kurth
Priscilla
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Douglas
Thomas Black
Patty
Susan Smith
Jersey
Rockettes
Shutter Bugs
Paul
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Northern and Southern Illinois Breeding Coop
Chadwick News
Rev. Allen
Courthouse News
WED
Maurice C. Larson
Elmer E. Weber
Plumers
Laurence Center
Elsie Center
Susie R. Waymack
Paul N. Prindle
O. T. Savanna
Emma Holland
Curtis St. Ores
Virginia L. Householder
Charles F. Conley
H. E. Hersheys
James A. Rogers
Paul Butts
Ebys
Harold P. Russell
John C. Jones
Martha J. Morgan
Clyde T. Morgan Jr
West Carroll
John Edward Tudbat
Thomas Fitzpatrick
South Savanna
Chester A. Crevidence
Elver J. Adams
R. H. Petty
Abe
County Court House
Allen Brandt
Mrs. Joy Sword
County Red Cross
Home Bureau Notes
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