Why Protect Farmers Fishermen and Inventors
Gloucester Massachusetts August 27 1924 Babson urges economic policy that favors farmers foresters and fishermen and calls for government subsidies for inventors. He argues education has failed to produce intelligent citizens and warns against chemical farming and wasteful practices while stressing the ocean as a source of nutrition and wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Mass
Robert M. Hutchings
Chicago University
America
H. S. Richland
Maitland
Florida
New York
4 H Girls Project Winners Named At Roundup
Winners across clothing, foods, posters, meals and flowers were announced for Groups A B and C. Notable names include Rose Mary Heisler Marilyn Kimmel Joyce Zier Gloria Sword and Gloria Shipman among others. Lanark Tip-Toppers led with the largest fund for the 4 H camp fund raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce Zier
Maryn Bushman
Marilyn Kimmel
Rosemary Heisler
Doris Stoner
Janet Taylor
Sandre Pieper
Ellen Merchant
Darlene Anderson
Joan Mace
Gayle Weber
Joyce Rahn
Maxine Mielke
Joyce Guenther
Ellen Schaal
Delores Daehler
Mary Jean Dresbach
Marcia Getz
Julia Fedderson
Ruth Merboth
Carol Smith
Jean Sherwin
Delores Schryver
Shirley Eubanks
Rovene Rogers
Joyce Gerdes
Jerty Buffington
Velma Amling
Margaret Stitzel
Carol Neis
Ruth Alber
Thelma Zier
Norma Cate
Patricia Wurster
Janice St. Ores
Phyllis Mielke
Phyllis Johns
Mary Krejer
Beverly Handel
Shirley Neis
Ruth Binkmier
Elinor Isenberger
Doris Bailey
la Vonne Klenz
Carol Barthel
Dorothy Shipman
Leanella Pieper
Jeanilee Koeller
Betty Holm
Elizabeth Quest
Nancy Gundl Wh
Mary Schleuning
Marilyn Sehreiner
Mary Beth Giesser
Norma Jean Senaal
Florence Skiles
Mary Alice Eckel
Arla St. Ores
Norma Spencer
Janet Storm
Janet Delp
Norma Jean Simon
Flarence Getz
Eleanor Lautz
Mary Ann Houzenga
Kathleen Fairley
Virginia Lee Weeks
Wilma Miller
Phyllis Schreiner
Fay Flickinger
Sandra Cole
Shelvin Gillogly
Mary Ann Provant
Jo Ann Prins
Joyce Sack
Roberta Williams
Yvonne North
Marjorie Smith
Faye Satirs
Carol Wilams
Nancy Wilt
Marilyn Bolhous
Nancy Dornbush
Joan Groeszinger
Karen Jane Brandt
Emily Olson
Jeanette Kerkove
Nancy Smith
Grace Shuman
Peggy Phifer
Dorothy Phifer
Lynn Eckel
Beverly McColley
Carol Miller
Phyllis Miller
Betsy Ann Yeager
Frances Miller
Judy Delp
Janice Helle
Corena McKinstry
Charlene Stingley
Marilyn Mielke
Florence Kruse
Mar
Ruth Ann Mack
Lois Eastabrooks
Barbara Clough
Jennie Zabel
Joan Zabel
Donna Hartman
Jeanette Frederick
Jean Ibon
Jo Ann Olon
Mary Pitts
Menricita Trordon
Carol Pascnal
Jeoup
Grace Noranim
Marvy Alber
Doris Martin
Margaret Isvrivy
Marie Iben
Doraette Pickens
Shirley Provant
Christine Heyer
Rose Mary Heis
Gloria Sword
Donna Flickinger
Jo Deanne van Slyke
Shirley Crouse
Marlys Runte
Virginia Cook
Linda Weigle
Leona Lewis
Beverly Buffington
Ardith Stone
Carol Rodermel
Joan Miller
Dorothy Horton
Donna Paul
Judy Armagast
Lorraine Fellows
Donna Kempel
Carol Finnifrock
Jane Wolfensberger
Patricia Geary
Lorene Geary
Audrey Shipman
Sandra Pieper
Lanark
Milledworville Cooperative Workers Club
Savanna area obituaries reflect multiple local deaths
A string of obituaries from Savanna and Lanark areas notes the deaths of Mrs. George Guttke of Savanna, George J. Beck of Lanark, John Rausch of Lanark, and Dr. Phil R. Bryant of Savanna. Services were held in Frank Funeral Home Lanark, Oak Hill cemetery, and Elizabeth cemetery. Surviving relatives include spouses, children, and siblings.
Carroll Native Samuel Grim Dies at 55
Samuel C Grim a Carroll native and Sterling resident died suddenly last Thursday morning of a heart attack at his summer home near Oregon He was 55 born Oct 26 1893 in Carroll county He is survived by his widow four sons a daughter his mother one brother three sisters and 14 grandchildren Funeral rites were held Sunday in Sterling with burial at Oak Knoll Memorial Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. R. Bryant
Savanna
Phil R. Bryant
Savanna Optometri T
Michael Reese Hospital
Chicago
Fuller Funeral Home
T. S. Cleworth
Elizabeth Cemetery
Elizabeth
Richard and
Elizabeth Bryant
Elizabeth High School
Miinois College of Optometry
Mildred Mach
Sterling
Samuel C. Grim
Oregon
Oak Knoll Memorial Park
Mr. Grim
Carroll County
Charles F
Lillie Grim
Storm Leaves Carroll County Destruction Across Towns
A severe Sunday storm tore through Carroll County bringing hail the size of baseballs and high winds. Cars and buildings damaged across Chadwick Mt Carroll Thomson and Savanna with widespread power outages and trees down. Water mains broke in Chadwick leaving residents without water as crews restore service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fils County
Carroll County
Thomson Tavanna
Norestern
Illinois Gas and Elect Company
Bao
Chadwick Rem
Carroll
Thomson
Sery
Argo Fa
Thom
Wednesda
Chadwick
Appet
Mt. Carroll
Chwick
Toisa
Toa Faith
Charles King Na Tear
Mt. Carrel
Stora
Vis
Farte
Opeve
County Students At University Of Illinois Distribution
A state tabulation shows 26 Carroll county residents, including 3 women, attended the University of Illinois last year. Every county is represented. Cook County leads with 2 dozen? and Pope County records the smallest count of 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranuate Pigs
Carroll County
University of Ilinois
Cook County
Pope
Mt Carroll Fall Festival Opens September 8
The Commercial Club announces a two day Fall Festival in Mt Carroll beginning Wednesday at 1 pm with a street parade for children. Royal United Shows provides 30 rides and concessions with free matinees and evenings both days. WLS artists perform Thursday including Gene Collins and Millie and Robbie. Lions and Junior Woman's clubs sponsor prize drawings and a street dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commercial Club
Lions Club
Royal United
Ares
WLS
Gene Collins
Wonder
al Lipman
Walt Disney Productions
Marv Schreiner
Janssen Rites Held for Morriston Area Farmer
Mortison Enno Janssen, 67, farmer from Morrison, died Wednesday at Morri Wo Community Hospital. Funeral held Friday at Grave Hill cemetery with Service at the Methodist Church. Born October 4 in Germany, son of John and Elsie Katherine Jansson. He married Viewlig Batter and survived by a wife, four brothers Henry Janssen of Mor Yisen Gorge Janssen of Laymidan and Ward Janssen of Rock Falls, six sisters Mrs Hanthuh Tait Lizzie Janssen Michie Rebrens all of Sterling, Mrs Carl Mioing of Morrison, Mrs Mrrce Miller and Mrs Anna Mennenga of Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mortison
Enno Janssen
Morri- Wo
Agate
Fanievi Petinies
Key
Hareld
Olson
Port Ne
Grave Hill
Germany
John
Elsie Katherine Jansson
Hyp
Viewlig Bater
Bate
Morrom
Henry Jansson
Mor- Yisen
Gorge Janssen
Laymidan
Sreleit
Pele Awit Bae Ward Jansen
Rock Falls
Hantuh Tait
Lizzie Janssen
Ptus
Michie Rebrens
Sterling
Carl Mioing
Hadwick
Mrrce Miller
Mia
Anna Mennenga
Morrison
Milledgeville Social Notes Highlight Local Visits
Mr. and Mrs. G. Battinger joined James Andrews at Sterling Me. Mrs. Russell Meyers and two sons dined with Miss Arlene Beachley in Franklin Grove. Melville McKean and daughter Coral with Mrs. Margaret ZigechWwerdt visited G L Zugechwerdt in Carroll on Friday for a birthday Weiner roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. ©. Battinger
James Andrews
Sterling
Russell Meyers
Td Sons
Arlene Beachley
Franklin Grove
Melville McKean
Coral
Margaret ZigechWwerdt
G. L Zuyschwerdt
Weiner
Mr. Zugechwerdt
Coffin Family Hosts in Strawberry Point Visit
Chadwick News reports Mr and Mrs Very Coffin and their children Vera Lee and Jimmy of Strawberry Point Iowa were Saturday night guests of Mr and Mrs Claude Mechling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Very Coffin
Vera Lee and
Jimmy
Strawberry Point, Ia
Claude Mechling
Change of venue denied in Loechel manslaughter case
Judge Leon A. Zick denied Colby Loechel's request for a venue change in a Carroll county manslaughter case. Loechel pleaded not guilty and the trial was ordered for the November term. The indictment followed the deaths of Mr and Mrs Frank Warfield when a vehicle left Highway 171 and struck them in Argo Fa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Colby Loechel
Chadwick
Leon A. Zick
Carroll County
Loechel
Zick
Frank Warfield
Iuries
Highway 171
Tem
Argo-Fa
Section Hand Is Killed by Milwaukee Train
Miles Mason Pratt 47 of Grand Rapids Michigan was killed instantly Saturday about 6:30 a m two miles west of Mt Carroll when struck by Milwaukee passenger train No 126 He had been walking a shortcut along the tracks from a work camp at Burke An inquest by county coroner Dr J B Schreiter returned an accidental death verdict The body was taken to Reed City Michigan for funeral services Survivors include two sisters
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Burlington Railroad
Miles Mason Pratt
Grand Rapids
Mich
Milwaukee
Burke
Law Funeral
Savanna
J. B. Schreiter
Alonzo Brown
T. S. Brennan
Lewis Hartman
Nels Schmidt
Fay Christian
Carroll
Reed City
Pratt
Install County Legion Officers At Milledgeville
Milledgeville hosts the Milledgeville officers of Carroll county council of the American Legion during a regular meeting last Wednesday night. Commander Kenneth Buck of Carroll is installed alongside senior vice commander Charles L. Reese of Savannah and other new officers including Richard Stevens, Shannon as junior vice commander, Rev. W. O. Evan as chaplain, A. H. Wagner as finance officer, and John G. Francis as sergeant-at-arms. Moon elected delegate to the national convention from Carroll County. Mrs. W. E. Cardiff of Galva visited with her parents Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Zugschwerdt. Hazel Zuggschwerdt visited before returning to Wheaton to resume teaching duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Carro
County Council of the American Tegion
Wielder Conmmander
Clyle Mangan
Kenneth Buck
Carroll
Charles L. Reese
Savanna
Richard Stevens
Shannon
W. O. Evan
Mr. Carroll
A. H. Wagner
Nel
W. E. Cardiff
Galva
F. W. Zugschwerdt
Hazel Zuggschwerdt
Wheaton
Former Lanark Boy Is Married in Brookville Ohio
Miss Lovena Fidler daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul J Fidler of Brookville Ohio and J Gordon Keever of Kenosha Wisconsin were married in a candlelight ceremony at the Church of the Brethren Brookville. The groom's stepfather Rev I D Leatherman and bride's grandfather Rev J W Fidler assisted. The ceremony featured nuptial music and a three tiered cake reception followed. The couple will reside at 6058 16th Ave Kenosha Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovena Fidler
Paul J. Fidler
Vinestreet
Brookville
J. Gordon Keever
Keno
Wis
J. D. Leatherman
Elgin
Church of the Brethren
I D. Leatherman
J. W. Fidler
Marcia
Margaret Kreitzer
Janet Phillips
Ruby Baker
Kenosha
1Sth Ave
Oor
Cars Collide On Main Street Saturday Night
A collision occurred on Main Street when Carleton Cheek of Lanark and Henry E Sedol of Chadwick collided near the theater corner. One car was thrown against Lloyd Handel’s Plymouth, denting a rear fender and pushing it onto the sidewalk. Both vehicles suffered considerable damage but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carleton Cheek
Lanark
Henry E. Sedol
Paige
Chadwick
Maintreet
Theater
Lloyd Handel's
Plymouth
Main Street
Sedo
Rites Held for Mrs Rahn at Chadwick Church
Funeral services for Mrs. O. H. Rahn were conducted at 2 PM Friday at Hope E. W. B. church in Chadwick. The Rev. A. D. Schaffer of Freeport and Rev. T. R. Maritz of Hope church officiated. Burial followed in Chadwick cemetery. Relatives from Rockford, Dixon, Sterling, Freeport, Rock Falls, Chicago, Lanark, Savanna, Mt. Carroll, Millersville, and Argo-Fa attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. HH
Rahn
Hope E.W. BR
Chadwick
A. D. Schaffer
Freeport
T. R. Maritz
Hope Church
Officiite
Turing
Lana
God
Betty Geison
June Don
Crystal Provant
Norma Jean Shoup
Bolles
Margaret Mavill
Isabelle Mielke
Mabel Balk
Henry Hinkel
Earl Weber
Sterling
Rock Falls
Chicago
Lanark
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Millersville
Argo-Fa
Funeral of Q. E. Larson Held August 26
Funeral services for Q. E. Larson were conducted on August 26 in the vicinity, with relatives and friends attending. The report notes attendees, local names, and family connections, reflecting a ceremonial maritime-like obituary within the county.
Well and Mrs Schoen wed in Clayton ceremony
John Well and Mrs Avice Schoen united in marriage in Clayton. The couple’s only attendant was Mr. Dingley of Wisconsin. Both bride and groom are employed by the Minnesota Valley Canning Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Well
Avice Schoen
Oth
Clayton
Mr. Dingley
Wisconsin
Minneota Valley Canning Co
Cattle Exhibitor Chadwick Priess Wins Big at Prairie County Fair
Chadwick Priess Lawrence Van Buskirk showed cattle at the Bureau county fair in Princeton last week and won 14 first prizes and two seconds. This week he headed to Henry for further judging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larence van Buskirk
Princeton
Henry
Trail Ride At Savanna Draws 115 Riders
One hundred fifteen participants joined a 13 mile scenic trail ride around Savanna with guests from Carroll Lanark and other towns. The event featured varied routes along Chicago avenue and through park trails ending at the state park picnic grounds with a 1 pm meatloaf dinner. Prizes honored Roy Decis of Chicago for longest distance and MorriSoon Riding Club for largest group. Temporary Palmyra Riding Club officers were named with a meeting planned for Sept 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palisades State Sa
Parade Riding Club
East Savanna
Chicago Avenue
Claytreet Hill
Hospital
Park
CCC
State Park
Roy Decis
Chicago
Morrisoon Riding Club
Wremips
Miss St. Clair ofLanark
Bluffs
Savanna Club
Eat Savanna Motor Sales
Meehan
T. I Schunder Fc Web Mix
JH K. Shores
Frank Niceletti
John Collins
Janie Balla
Ora Hamilton
John Loan
Nate Loan
Spencer Radio
Tous Me Ginnis
Jim Kennedy
George Valet
Joe Runyan
Savana
Louis Shelley
Dan Smith
Bob Miller
John Simpson
Sam Fox
Fay Kempter
Dirty Fizer
Oscar Wertz
Harry Jurglen
Frank Leavens
PK. McGinni
Thomson
Minshecota Valley Canning Co
Lanlark
Carroll
Lanark
Jean Caps Des Corts
Val Carhbaugh
Kermit Krell
Harry Shiley
Larry Shiley
Rex Willie
Leona Wills
Leslie Forruth
Art St. Clay
Marlene Gresnic
Tow
Garner
Oft
Wodaatner
Chadwick
Gon. Huestz
Schun- Idea
Toyade Hass
Ed Miller
Joe Sat
Huth Pacha
Nike Paschal
Dat Halt
Leslie W Holt
Sern Ilyers
Berry Hyers
Bob Hyer
Elizabeth Oregon
Cordova
Galena
Stillman Valley
Davis Junction
Hanover
Leaf River
Sterling
Dixon
Stockton
Morrin Fenton
Clinton, Bryan
Spragueville
Bellevue
Palveade Riding Club
Dave Cragutta
Harold Acuff
Leslie W. Holt
Saide
Mr. Carroll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Babson’s Weekly Report
Babson
George Guttke
George H. P. Guttke
Aus
Savanna Hospital
George J. Beck
Frank
Wm. D. West
Pauline Saltzer
Ella Sue
Mildred
Ellen Ditner
Warren
John Rausch
House News
W. M. Nips
Ivan
Hartman
Vernette I. Beck
Dale L. Durfey
Florence Ann Groezinger
Irvin K. Hartman
Mt. Carliott
Patricia A. Georges
Cecil Handel
Nancy Schindler
Betty Chapman
Charles C. Gaul
Orpha Eskew
Robert L. Crist
Florence McCarthy
Cnadwick
Lad
Atius
Thames
Ghadwick
Wilserd
Moore Farm
Ol Ton Kaul
Donald Mackay Fa
Highland Home
Will Guinther
Ar Fa
Chadwick P
U of I
Carl Maring
Milledgeville News
Chadwick News
OHD
J. G. Keever
George Kuebler
Huntington
Ind
Cleona Neher
Gettyburg
Mary Kathryn Cooper
Dayton, C
Marilyn Fidler
Honwr
Lily Block
Peoria
Madonna Fidler
Janet Hefner
Indianapolis
Flower Rane
Howard Uhrig
Phillipsburg
A. Dale Keever
Otho Wolf
Bunker Hill
Robert Brennan
Gary
Robert Kreuger
Brockville
Fittes Nother
Leatherman
Manchester College
North Manchester
Dad
Standard Rep
Dayton
Keever
Northwestern University
City Hopital
Q. E. Larson
Kosrake County
Inds
Pepe
Coaniv
Drykel
Vilethy Dnelintu
Pfpul
Daren Roth
Venn. Ltd
Uthye and 7
Schoen-Wells
Chadwick Priess
Lillian Daggert
Hammond
Schouls
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