Cunningham’s 190 Acres Aim for Pickup in FS Services Contest
Greenfield Illinois farmer Clarence Cunningham again posts top corn yields in the FS Services contest. He used 40acre experimental plots with eight hybrids, two plant populations, heavy fertilizer, and weed control, yielding over 200 bushels per acre despite a midsummer dry spell. Winners announced January 17 could bring a Ford Mustang or, if not, a second prize Apache trailer.
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Cinderella
Clarence Cunningham
Greenfield
Illinois
Cunningham
FS Services
Ilinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Midwest
Green County Service Company
Carrollton
Foster Named Head of 1969 Cancer Crusade
R B Law announces John D Foster of Montgomery Ward as chairman of the 1969 Cancer Crusade Illinois Division. He will lead 125000 volunteers toward a $2565000 goal for research education and service, stressing urgency and early doctor visits after 5000 Illinois deaths last year.
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R. B. Law
Carroll County
American Cancer Society
John D. Foster
Montgomery Ward & Company
American Cancer Society, Illinois Division, Inc
Foster
Cancer Crusade
Illinois
Rules of the Road for Illinois Farmers and Drivers
Paul Powell Secretary of State urges harmony on public roads highlighting risks from slow moving farm vehicles. He notes speed differences and misjudgments causing collisions and calls for adherence to traffic laws and signaling. Readers may request the Rules of the Road pamphlet by mail.
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Paul Powell
Illinois
Springfield
Ilinois
Popcorn pops from moisture under heat science fun
Martha Glauber Shapp explains why popcorn pops due to a hard moisture-sealed kernel. The article also shows a simple air weight experiment with a yardstick balloon and discusses why car engines sit at the front and how the Amazon River got its name after an explorer misnaming them as Amazons.
Mrs Mildred Whisler Dies at 71 Former Savanna Teacher
Carroll County notes report the funeral for Mildred Whisler 71 a retired Savanna public school teacher who died Wednesday in Savanna city hospital after a six hour stay. Rev Howard Brooks led services with burial in Savanna Township cemetery. Born Mildred McMillin September 13 1897 in Hunnewell Missouri she married Wayne Whisler December 31 1924 in Hunnewell. he died in 1955. Survivors include one son.
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Mildred Whisler
Savanna
Savanna Public
Savanna City Hospital
Howard Brooks
Savanna Township
Mildred McMillin
Hunnewell
Daniel and
Stella Davis McMillin
Wayne Whisler
Wayne of Miami Florida Leaves Kin and Legacy
Wayne of Miami Florida dies leaving one daughter Mrs. Philip Shroer of Rockford five grandchildren and four great grandchildren. The obituary notes family survivors and lineage.
Services Held For Miss Louisa Rath 89 In Savanna
Miss Louisa Rath 89 of Savanna died Thursday morning in Savanna City hospital. Funeral Saturday at Mosquito Hill Lutheran Church with Rev. Theo Mahnke officiating. Born May 28 1879 in Washington township Carroll County to Adam and Marie Rath she lived in the Savanna area all her life and was a church member. Surviving are one sister Mrs Lena Ewald Milquakee and numerous nieces and nephews.
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Louisa Rath Savanna
Mosquito Hill Lutheran Church
Louisa Rath
Savanna
Savanna City Hospital
Theo Mahnke
Washington Township
Carroll County
Adam and
Marie Handel Rath
Savanna Area
Lena Ewald
Milquakee
Obituary: Wilbert Law 1896 197?
Wilbert Law 72 of Savanna died Sunday after a long illness in Savanna City hospital. Funeral held Wednesday at Presbyterian Church Savanna with Rev. Robert Stevenson officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery Mount Carroll. Born October 9 1896 in Woodland Township Carroll County to Matthew and Matilda Adams Law. Married Della Spear July 6 1919 in Milledgeville. Survived by wife three sons Gervase Lyle Duane all of Mount Carroll two sisters Jessie Switzer Lila Hammen six grandchildren. Preceded in death by four sisters.
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Savanna
Presbyterian Church
Wilbert Law
Savanna City
Robert Stevenson
Oak Hill
Mount Carroll
Woodland Township
Carroll County
Matthew
Matilda Adams Law
Dellaspear
Milledgeville
Gervase
Lyle
Duane
Otto
Jessie) Switzer
Ben
Lila) Hammen
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Lyle Irwin
Bob Merchant
Lanark
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Christian
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Christian Science Monitor
Norway Street
Boston
Massachusetts
U.S.A
U.S
Martha Glauber Shapp
New Book of Knowledge
Amazon River
Amazon
Francisco de Orellana
Orellana
Asia Minor
Putnam Valley
New York
the Board of Supervisors of
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W. M. Nipe
State Farm
Se Insurance
State Farm Fire and Casualty Company
Bisomington, Lanes
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Agent National Tea
Parker Court, Lanark, Ill
Ethel Adams
Kelvinator
Maytag
Gulbransen
Jenny Lin
Davenport & Chair
T.V
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Spartan T.V
Ora Lou Rathe
Adm
Dale DeVries
Tony Maas
International Stock
Chicago
RCA
Philco
Merchant TV & Appliance
Lanark, Illinois
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