Lanark’s News Briefs Include Death Burial and Local Events
The body of Gharkes Osborne was moved to his old home in Wiawatha for burial after a truck collision near Harper. Local residents Edith Mack and the Everharts from Freeport visited relatives in Lanark. funeral for Wesley Martindale in Thomson was attended by Emil Walthers and others. Rev. W A Deardorff preached at the Church of the Brethren in Polo. First Brethren church held communion. Lake Flickinger returned from Deaconess hospital after injuries. Rev. Merle Hawbecker and Olive with Miss Katherine Rowland drove to Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. Rey Cramer hosted relatives. Grace Speicher’s property received new paint. Lanark junior class to present a play Digging up the Dirt at the high school gym Friday evening. cast listed. Shipping association sent a carload of mixed stock to Chicago. Details of students and staff involved in Digging up the Dirt were listed, along with various local happenings and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gharkes Osborne
Harper
Wiawatha
Kane
Edith Mack
the Everhart
Freeport
Harry Everhart
Emil Walthers
Wesley Martindale
Thomson
W. A. Deardorff
Church of the Brethren
Polo
First Brethren Church
Lake Flickinger
Merle Hawbecker
Olive
Katherine Rowland
Rockford
Rey Cramer
Satter
J. A. Shaner
B. T. Pierce
Grace Speicher
E. C. Lindsay
Lanark High School
Shipping Association
Kenneth Andrews
Amar College
Albert Chammon
William Loomis
Ken
Harold Wilson
Roger Halleik
Vernon Baskaw
Sheriff Carson
Mason Beets
Jose Andrada
Miles Brop
Miriam Egeles
Phyllis Moore
Betty Sherman
Amans Wilson - Nan
Betty
Dorothy Hawk Allan
Edward ‘Tenley
Phyllis
Allan
Virginia Yeager
Olive Stoa Ziercorner
Springfield
Will Plock
Coffer Farm
Denark
Plock
George Garber
Wormley
Hany Giddings
Hiawatha
Kans Miss McQueen
DeKath
Carrie Erizman
Franklin Corners Teachers Plan Bi monthly Tests This Week
Franklin Corners announces bi monthly tests Thursday and Friday to aim for excellent grades. Last week top pupils in spelling were Genevieve Parkinson Helen Kramer and Kent Olson. In arithmetic Marilyn Nelson Robert Parkinson and Kent Olson excelled. First grade progress on page 8 of the Phonetic Chart noted, seven pupils in class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genevieve Parkinson
Helen Kramer
Kent Olson
Marilyn ‘Nelson
Robert Parkinson
AL. McKenzie
Betty Zook
Myrtle Zook
Wiliam Smith
Mt Carmel
Mrs. Smith
Freeport
Theodore Kent
Ward Olson
Iowa City
Pete Matzen
Haney Hoastlers
Ballewe
Meshal Zook
Myrtie Zook
Coleta Democrats to Hold Oct Rally in Town Hall
Carroll and Whiteside county Democrats plan a gathering at Coleta town hall Thursday evening October 27 with state speakers detailing Democratic farm relief and Roosevelt plans. Orestes J Wright Freeport candidate for Congress and Whiteside figures Arby Tacob Cantlin Sim Mee Bart Forster Jr George Water will speak plus musical acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Whiteside County
Coleta
Coleta Political Workers
Franklin Roosevelt
Orestes J. Wright
Freeport
Wright
Arby
Tacob Cantlin
Sim T. Mee
Landidate
Bart Forster
Whitesside County
George Water
Whiteside
Coleta Board Signs 10 Year Charter With Utilities
The Coleta village board approves a ten year franchise with Illinois Northern Utilities. Officials sign the charter and plan work on high lines. Residents of De Tetz welcome the move as it secures service after two difficult years. Northwestern Telephone Co. of Freeport granted a ten year franchise, expanding a seven member force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coleta
Ecumendiv
Star
de Tetz
Sleccrie Eghis
Ee ‘Ast Borne
The
Soard
Tele‘phone Co
Freeport
Sre
Frugal Kitchen Recalls British Buy Campaign Dinner Talk
A man asks about dinner as his wife recalls a directive to buy British foods, noting they cannot have French beans, Swiss chard, or Spanish onions, highlighting grocery choices under a patriotic slogan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slogaz
Cebbage
Argo News Highlights From Local Community Gatherings
Argo notes indicate Joe Melendy’s return from Excel sion Springs benefits health while others plan public events. Horace and Harold Kenyon seek care, and local farms host meetings led by Anna Abbott and Ralph Eaton. The Argo condensary shifts milk sales channels as farmers await elections and civic talks. Wedding cake recipes and holiday baking tips fill a lengthy feature with detailed instructions and ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Melendy
Excelsion Springs
Magic Carroll
Judge Straveky
Hernard Conrad
Wisconsin
Ideal
Anna Abbott
Idealash Farmers Meeting
Arest
Harry Stahl
Stahl
Ralph Eaton
Carroll
Harold Kenyon
Hazel Kenyon
Chicago
Charles Renz
Smith
Charles Lamb
Clinton
Argo
Chris
Charlotte Kneale
Ladies Aid
Nesmith
Sio
Hore Economic Club
Elisbeth Parsons
Vaida Carroll
Bella Morgan
Belen Callahan
Izetta Brojizman
Velma Sack
Maude Collins
Grand Hotel
October Weather and Local News From Sandridge Area
Tuesday’s weather was harsh and wind-swept with hunting trips described. Local residents from Clinton, the Brandt family, and Dr. Comal visited a river cottage over the weekend. Miss Libbie Curley attended a Rockford meeting and returned to Worster boarding home. Guz Leaventy, a longtime local, is said to be in poor health, with friends hoping for improvement. Notes on travel, a Washington trip by a son, and Halloween preparations are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Leon Brandt
Dr. Comal
Clinton
A. F E. Thomas
Brandis
Alice Switzer
Libbie Curley
Rockford
Miss Curley
Fas
Savernz
Guz Leaventy
Gus
Farl Ba
Si Kyle Melendy
Earl Bes
Bill
Washington
Ron
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Prispelen Musiy Wits
Dlixtrivt
Franklin
Thurs
Spe
Blackface
Georgia
Happy Farmers
O. E. Howard
Chadwi
Jcoleta Village Board
Illinois Northern Utilities
G. E. Guenzler
E. Stephenson Street
Savanna
Phono
Greison'’s Shoe Store
John L. Brearton
Savanne, Illinois
Fred & Smith
Grondor
Bankers’ Life
E.webmeyer
Main St
Ffl
Hroum
Monticello
Dudag Iscarigh
Great Lakes
Bride
Wruit Pets
Cuberon
Iumon
Crea Witter
Inaler
Adel
Tor Boba Tee Hou Gotha
Alee
Axminster
Wilton Rugs
Axminster Rags
Lingleum
Dresser
Philco Jr
McKinley & Hummelgaard Furniture
Clinton, Iowa
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