Carroll County approves levy cuts to curb finances
At the September meeting the Carroll County Board of Supervisors trimmed the levy by about 7500, with major cuts in county services including the veterinarian, court staff, and road funds. They also authorized tax anticipation warrants and set a 65,010 general levy with a 35 cent per 100 valuation cap. A state aid road addition request and a new county bank deposit arrangement were approved.
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Vouth House
Finance Committeee Ia
Gprard
Petit Quey
Henry Holling
Fulton
Savanna
8. C. Campbell
Wishé
Treasury
Carrell County State
Walter Watson
Ward Fritz
J. J. Sheridan
Sherman Meyers
Hess
Mt. Carroll
Mi. Carroll
Savan
Anna Tark
Park
Rock
Tima
Rock Creek
Fair Haven
Elgborh Grove
Geeson
Carrell County
Towit
S.W
N. W
Board of Supervisors
Carroll County
Department of Public Works and Buildings
Division of Highways
State of Illinois
Dixon
Iinois
Lanark News Roundup of Obituaries and Local Happenings
Lanark residents attend Mrs Allen Miller funeral in Lewistown Missouri. Mrs Jeremiah Slick injured in wagon accident. Reports include new studio opening for artist Fred Good, high school kitten ball schedule, cattle purchases, enrollments at Frances Shimer Academy, and upcoming local farm and livestock events. Also notes residents visiting, farm tours, and church activities.
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Lewis Bates
Elmer Johnson
Miles Borop
Allen Miller
Lewistown
Jeremiah Slick
Robert Lower
St. Francis Hospital
Tsenberger
Lou
Fred Linker
Fred Good
Lanark
Fox
Lanark High School
Forreston
Leaf River
Riley Lotzbaugh
Irma Lower
Frances Shimer
City Hall
Charmion Frederick
Finley
Ohio
Clinton
Lanark Blue Sox
Hanna Field
Raymond Stoner
Earl Grimes
Freeport
Wil
John Sipe
Ben Wiliamson
Tim Quinn and Jessie Brown Wed in September Ceremony
Timothy Charles Quinn of Caro Michigan and Jessie Brown of Savannah attended a September ceremony with Donald Wacker, Mr. Carroll, and Mabel Zink Mossbach in Til., Sept. Sth.
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Timothy Charles Quinn
Caro
Mich
Jessie Brown
Savanna
Donald Wacker
Mr. Carroll
Mabel Zink
Mossbach
Til
Robert Wilcox earns Eagle Scout badge in Mt Carroll
Robert Wilcox son of Dr and Mrs F C Wilcox Frances Shiman er received the Eagle Scout badge at a Mt Carroll court of honor on Friday night. States Attorney Ralph Eaton presented the badge. He is the third in the county to achieve the honor.
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Robert Wilcox
F. C. Wilcox
Frances Shimner
Mt. Carroll
States
Ralph Eaton
Robert
Dairy Tour To Be Held Friday In Lanark Area
The Carroll County dairy herd improvement association plans its annual dairy tour for Friday September 16 starting at the John Sipes farm three miles south of Lanark. Stops include the Ure John Derrer farm on Route 27 and the Ben Williamson farm for a picnic dinner and afternoon program. Prof Rhodes from the University of Illinois will speak, with special music. Free coffee and ice cream will be provided, and farmers are urged to bring their families and a neighbor.
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Carroll County
John Sipes
Lanark
Ure
John Derrer
Ben Williamson
Rhodes
University of Illinois
University
Farm Bureau
Franklin Corners and Morrison Fair Gatherings
Local notes show Franklin school closing to allow teachers and pupils to attend the Morrison fair. Visitors from Tulare, California, journeying to Pennsylvania stop at Mt. Carmel Home. Birthday surprises, family gatherings, and social visits mark extended weekend activities with multiple birthdays observed and a 140-person Longanecker family reunion at Lawrence Park.
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Franklin
Byers
Tulare
Canif
Mt. Carmel
Pennsylvania
Joshua Stumpy
John Gatwick
Happy Huslers
Longanecker
Lawrence Park
Argo-FA Social Evening and Plans for Sauer Kraut Day
Mrs Dora Hansen and family enjoyed a wei ner Yoast Sumlay evening at Sand Slough. Blaine Leavens and companions traveled to Chicago where Miss Kenyon consulted a physician. they returned Saturday. Home Economic club meeting at Argo church on Friday Sept 16 features programs on perseverance, history, and Mt. Vernon. Hostesses named. Sauer Kraut day trips discussed. Glen Beck from Chicago returns to the city after summer with his grandmother.
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Dora Hansen
Sand Slough
Blaine Leavens
Nina Kenyon
Clyde Groharing
Hazel Kenyon
Chicago
Miss Kenyon
Home Economic Club
Argo
Juanita
Mt. Veron
Jean ‘Cooper
Bess Carpenter
Bess Kenyon Entertainment
Lena Green
Alte Carpenter
Rose Foltz
Ruth Licks
Nettie Sack
Millie Holm
Foraston
Glen Beck
Dan Emnyre
Local Notes and Oddities From Town Life
Town column reports John Cooper buying a Nash coupe and LaVelle Uibberton’s car purchase, a boy’s fall causing leg and toe injuries at the ball diamond, and Alfred Williams returning home. Mentions death of Mrs Wills Stage, Harold Libberton’s Chicago trips, and varied local chatter about politics, Checker Club season, and editorial jabs at public figures.
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John Cooper
Floyd Kaesa
Morrison
Alfred Williams
Buck Istead
Robert
George Ticks
Ball Diamond
Clinton
LaVelle Uibberton
Nash
Chicago
Cormick
Europe
Cermack
Maine
Hoover
Middle West
Leavenworth
Teddy
Roosevelt
Herb
Frank
Hoover gains in straw vote as poll flickers
A cluttered note recalls the fluctuating straw vote results with Hoover showing a gain then reversing. It mentions the Literary Digest poll ballots and a speaker voicing the sacredness of the vote while lamenting dirty handling. A domestic anecdote about a quiet new maid follows.
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Bank
Frank
Tammany
Tiger den
Hoover
Literary Digest
Teither
Wacker Mir ad Mr tfoly and community notes
Readable fragments show social visits and events in Breeport region last week. Mary Manning and Felix Manning linked to family gathering. M E church Loyalty Sunday planned for Sept 28. N G Club hosted by Mrs Lavold Merchant. Rev Showalter considering sale of a property in Chicago. destruction of the Graves home on Ure Savanns Wacker road noted.
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Curt Ribeiun
Gatare
Mathriie Ma
Robertsen Wits
Mary Manning
Wav Wionda
Mary
Felix Manning
M. FR. Lathes Aid
Tart. Bashaw
Lavold Merchant
N. G Club
Has, Freeman
M.E
Brethren
Kussler
Showalter
Chicago
Wi Graves
Ure Savanns-Wacker Road
Player Piano Bargains For Sale In Milwaukee
Nationally known player piano like new must be sold to balance a $47.20 contract. For viewing and information contact Edgar Netzow, Department of Accounts, ATAS North Sheffield Avenue, Milwaukee Wisconsin. Terms available if desired.
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Netzow
Department of Accounts
ATAS
Sheffield Avenue
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
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Cherry Grove
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Edward Kamprmedier Lima
Joe Schriner
Beck
Elim Garman
Loyd Cambman
Salem
Ford Spaulding
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Harry Schriner
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Elkhorn Grove
Harry Cheeseman
Mauer
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H. B. Senneff
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Leland
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John Schrader
Roberta Schreiner
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C. L. Hunter
Detroit
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