Illinois lawmakers lax in attendance and tax debates linger
The piece rails at lawmakers who miss sessions while noting paychecks and allowances. It compares French pay rules to absentee legislators, cites tax concerns raised by Walter D. Fuller and MLL. Seidman, and discusses national taxation, infantile paralysis fundraising, and public school funding proposals. Hawaiian campaign entertainments are mentioned as a contrast to dull political speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Fuller
Philadelphia
Illinois Manufacturers Association
Fuller
Mll
Seidman
Gover
N Lehn
New York
Indianapolis
Rural School Attendance Falls in Carroll County
Carroll county rural schools report 45 students this fall with 82 boys and 476 girls. Four districts show smallest enrollments, Arbo and Hitt each with 27 pupils, Rogers with two, and Sandridge next at 25. Eighth grade totals dip to about 120 from last year’s 145.
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Carroll County
L. E. Bruci
Arbo
Hitt
Sandridge
Rogers
Walnut Grove
Lillian Mate
Oak Grove
Mary E. Fry
Ree Casselberry
Grace J. McGowan
Hazel Heinze
Hilda M. Phillips
Helen S. Yabberton
Lita Randecker
Dist
Clara
Geisz
Ritls
Names Petit Jurors For November Session
Circuit Clerk Valentin Boerner announced the November term of Carrell county circuit court opens November 16 with no cases yet listed likely to need a jury. Jurors named include Charles Zuck C L Shidler Harold Schneider Cherry Grave Howard Woessner Harry Weitzel Shannon Glen Wise Reynolds A Bleyer Alfred Cram Lee D Sidney Spahr Ralph Lama Rock Creek Harve Doty Marr Neal Hook Zit George Mowe John Grandyard Reitz Frank Coyne Jack Waterman Ed Vogt Jens Hansen Savanna Glenn Bower Charles Walt York Wm Best George Adolph Oscar Daehler Fair Haven G A Meyers Ralph Spanogle Barry Pilgrim Orville Allen Paul Burns Wysox Clifford Dignan Edw Vock Elkhorn Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Zuck
C. L. Shidler
Harold Schneider
Cherry Grave
Howard Woessner
Harry Weitzie
Shannon Glen Wise
Reynold A. Bleyer
Alfred Cram
Lee D. Sidney Spahr
Ralph Lama
Rock Creek
Harve Doty
Lawr Rock Creek
Marr
Neal Hook
Zit
George Mowe
John Grandyard Reitz
Frank Coyne
Jack Waterman
Ed Vogt
Jens Hansen
Savanna
Glenn Bower
Charles Walt
York
Wm. Best
George Adolph
Oscar Daehler
Fair Hiven
G. A. Meyers
Ralph Spanogle
Barry Pilgrim
Orville Allen
Paul Burns
Wysox
Clifford Dingnan
Edw. Vock
Elkhorn Grove
Senator Lewis Speaks at Savanna Democratic Rally
United States Senator James Hamilton Lewis addressed a county Democratic rally Tuesday afternoon at the Odd Fellows hall in Savanna. A large crowd attended with speakers Otto Kerner Edward J Barrett Edward Hughes and Lewis Long on the program. A dinner in Senator Lewis honor was served at the club house before the rally.
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United States
James Hamilton Lewis
Odd Fellows Hall
Savanna
Otto Kerner
Illinois
Edward J. Barrett
Edward Hughes
Lewis Long
Congress
Lewis
U. Flw. Elube! House
Women of Carroll federation convene in Savanna meet
Members from 13 clubs across three counties attended the Carroll County Federation of Women's Clubs convention in Savanna. The program featured a luncheon by the Mt Carroll Methodist Church, a talk on Modern Voting Methods with an automatic voting machine demonstration, and performances by the Chadwick Trio and Stockton club chorus. The spring meeting is likely to be held in Mt Carroll.
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Carroll County Federation of Woman's Clubs
Savanna
Methodlit
Carroll County
Iere Chadwick Woman's Club
Lanark War Club
Milledgeville
Womar Eit
Milledgeville Double Hlub
Mt. Garrall Community Club
Mt. Carroll Woman's Slub
Mt. Carroll Merry Circle
Mt. Carroll Homemakers
Glib
Shannon Woman's Club
Savanna Woman's Woman’s
Stockton Wom Club
Freeport
Stockton Woman’s Lab
Elizabeth Ball
Springfield
Elizebeth Ball
Chadwick
Stockton Club
M.W. Stark
Federation
Carroll
F. W. Auxiliary Names New Officers At Meeting
Mrs. Carl Sherman elected president of the Auxiliary unit of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Savanna post at a recent meeting. She succeeds Mrs. John Fellows as senior vice president. Other officers include Mrs. Virgil Hammen junior vice president Mrs. Erskine Porrey chaplain Mrs. Henry Weissner conductress Mrs. Robert Cassell treasurer Mrs. John Lederman guard. Clyde Lindeman re elected trustee for 18 months. Veterans post officers were elected Tuesday and both units will have joint installation ceremonies to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Sherman
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the
Savanna
John Fellows
Virgil Hammen
Erskine Porrey
Henry Weissner
Robert Cassell
John Lederman
Clyde Lindeman
Veterans Post
New Type Buses in Service on Northwestern Line
Five of the new pusher type buses are set for service on the through highways. The Lincoin Highway test run last week preceded an order for 58 to replace older vehicles. The rear engine promises quieter operation and reduced fumes. Duralumin construction adds strength and cuts weight by about two tons. Buses feature side compartments for storage and smoother ride.
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Nneuh Western Bus Fine
Lincoin
Tvoc Lts
County welfare approves thirty more old age pensions
Thirty additional applications for old age pensions were approved last week by the county commission of public welfare. This brings the total to fourteen cases approved to date. Thirty three new certificates of a
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County Commission of Public Welfare
Mt Carroll Seventh Grade Quarantined Over Infantile Paralysis
Mt Carroll seventh grade pupils were quarantined after Ce cil Haniel contracted infantile paralysis. He was treated at Freeport hospital and showed improvement. Health officials urged two week home quarantine to prevent spread as Illinois reports surge in cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll School
Lawrence Isenhart
City Health
Cecil Haniel
Philo Handel
Mt. Carroll
Freeport Hospital
Isenhart
Absentee Ballot Formation Details Released
The article notes the first day to apply for absentee ballots for the November 3 general election. Mail applications must be in by October 29, and personal requests by October 31.
Farmers Plan In Near Future Committee To Meet Saturday
Farm Adviser M P Roz notes two week schedule of events for farmers. Tonight stock marketing committee meets at Carroll Service Co to plan a feed yard meeting for cattle and hog feeders. Prof Robbins of the University of Illinois and a Chicago markets representative will discuss total feed supplies and livestock to be placed in feed yards for winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livestock Marketing Committee
Carroll Service Co
Prof
Robbins
University of Illinois
Chicago
D R A R Chapter Hosts Foreign-born Residents at Savanna
Carroll county D A R hosts guests for a Saturday event in Savanna. A report notes larceny charges against a former enrollee dismissed for insufficient evidence. Democratic rally in Samada features Senator J Hamilton Lewis and other state candidates. Plans unfold for cooperative livestock shipments and a Farmers Institute meeting in Jeanark with officials Truman Roger Nix Engel kiff Shannon and Ralph Flickinger. Rural crime reduction committees to form across townships, with expected attendance by Prairie Farmer representatives.
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Carroll County
Savanna
J. Hamilton Lewis
Samada
Sorbie
Hasta
Farmers Institute
Jeanark
Truman Roger of
Lanark
Nix Henry Engelkiff Shannon
Ralph Flickinger
Thes
Met Carroll
Saunders
Prairie Farmer
Rural Farm Bureau
Rural electrification discussed at Carroll County farm meeting
Directors of the Carroll County Farm Bureau at Mt. Carroll appointed committees to study rural electrification and livestock marketing. Naaman Diehl of Lanark to lead electrification inquiry. John Morris of Lanark to chair livestock marketing, with later meetings planned. Prof Robbins of the University of Illinois to speak. A county corn ranking contest was discussed with volunteer help. last contest held in 1934 on the Elmer Zugschwerdt farm near Chadwick.
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Carroll County Farm Bureau
Mt. Carroll
Naaman Diehl
Lanark
John Morris
Robbins
University of
Farmers of Carroll county plan important meetings in near future
Farmers of Carroll county discuss organizing groups to prevent rural crime losses. Wewan's club convention at Se vawna test week draws large attendance with 13 clubs represented. Courthouse meeting Monday night urged to discuss farm program for 1937 and potential improvements. Circuit court drawings release for November sessions. court to open November third Monday. jury panel may be unused. District teachers association meeting at Freeport Delhi. cafeteria service noted. City health officer quarantines seventh grade room at Carrell school after infantile paralysis case. health official statement issued.
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Farmers of
Carroll County
Wewan
Sevawna
Carrell
Miss Angeline Miller Named County Superintendent Assistant
Miss Angeline Miller of Milledgesville was appointed as an assistant to the county superintendent of schools. Lawrence Bofendi explained the appointment at the September meeting to allow the superintendent to devote time to visiting schools and handling out of office duties.
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Angeline Miller
Sigan Dye County
Lauwrence Bofendi
Miller
Orb
Board of Supervisors
Beach
Scouts Plan Camp Trip October 10 11
The U S Grant Council will run a two day Camporee at Canyon Camp in Jo Daviess County on Oct 10 and 11. About 15 troops from six counties are expected. Each troop provides its own tents cooking gear and supplies and campers bring meals. Activities include craft demonstrations camping meal prep and campfires with religious services planned.
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US 3. Grant Council
Canyon Camp
Jo Daviess County
Scout Council
ML Chatters
U. S
Grant Council
Lyons Speech Cancelled by Rain in Savanna
Heavy showers prevented Richard Lyons state representative from Lake County from giving his scheduled speech in Savanna Tuesday night. A large crowd had gathered from across the country to hear him, but an open air gathering forced cancellation.
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Richard Lyons
Lake County
Savanna
Fix Dates for Payment of Old Age Pensions Here
The state auditor's office announced a definite schedule of monthly pension payment dates. Warrants will be issued on roughly the same days each month. Carroll County residents receiving pensions are slated to get checks on the second of every month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Auditor’s Office
Carrol County
Larceny Charge Against Colored Youth Dismissed
A colored youth named Allen Jett faced a larceny charge in the court of Frank Schrespori at Mt Carmo Justice of the Peace. The case was dismissed Tuesday morning for lack of evidence after clothing belonging to Panic Rad ford and Walter Eyes disappeared on July 9 and were traced to the Camp Carrell CC. Camp officials notified Cook County authorities and the youth was held four days in the Cook County jail until brought.
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Darter Allen
Frank Schrespori
Carmo
Radford
Walter Eyes
Carrell CC
Allen
Cook County
Othe
Farmers Plan Program Meeting in Mt. Carroll
Farmers urged by Roske and Freeman to attend a county soil conservation meeting at the Mt. Carroll courthouse on Sunday evening October 12 to plan the 1937 farm program. It seeks farmer suggestions from across counties to shape a state plan, focusing on long term soil conservation and short term 1937 needs with questions on guides, payments, crop classifications, and starting bases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ailvisee Roske
Freeman Law
County Soil Conservation Board
Mt. Carroll
Suonday
District Teacher's Meet Set for Oct 21 in Freeport
Announcement of the North West District Illinois State Teachers Association meeting in Freeport on Wednesday October 21 invites schoolmasters board members and district newspaper editors from nine northwestern Illinois counties. Dinner at 6:30 pm at Freeport High School cafeteria 50 cents a plate. Speakers include Dr W C Reavis University of Chicago on Basic Educational Needs in Illinois and F DuHamel former Assistant Attorney General on a program for increased state support for education as outlined by the Winds State Teacher's Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North West Distrit
Illineis
W. C. Reavis
University of Chicago
Hinois
F. DuHamel
Hlinois
Winds
92.6 per cent of 1936 tax bill paid says collector
Carroll county residents have paid 92.6 percent of the 1936 tax total, amounting to 532 112.04 dollars, per County Collector Frank Ross. Li ma township reports the highest payment rate, Fair Haven second, and Woodland, Cherry Grove, Shannon follow with high percentages and listed totals for each township.
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Carroll County
Frank Ross
Lima Township
Fair Haven
Woodland
Cherry Grove Shannon
Ots York
Wisox
Rock Creek
MR Carrell
Severine
Biz Washington
Freedom
Shannon
Satem
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Cirle
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Marie Pothild
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Diet
Thelma Hardacre
Irks
Florence Larsen
Givin
Lucille Smith
Albert Dauphin
Bors
Girix
Carrell County
Valentin Boerner
Citcuit
Democratic Rally
Women’s Club
F. W. Auxiliary
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Institute
M. P. Roz
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Aseceece
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