Local Youths Win Awards at Clinton 4-H Beef Show
The 13th annual Quad-County 4 H Beef Show at Clinton crowned Iowa winner Joan Schmidt 15 Delmar with top purebred Angus. Local youths from Carroll and Whiteside counties earned multiple honors including Shorthorn and Hereford champion and reserve ribbons. A Vernon Adolph Jr Hereford placed second in light Hereford division. auctions featured calves weighing 890 to 1020 pounds and prices from 34.00 to 35.50 per hundred.
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Clinton
Iowa
Joan Schmidt
Delmar
Carroll
Witeside
Carlyle Sandrock
Prophetstown
Eugene Strauch
Lanark
Bernard Hartman
Elaine Martz
Vernon Adolph, Jr
Chadwick
Carroll County
Clinton, Chadwick
Thomson
Clinton Quad County
Vernon Adolph
Heroeford
Carol Schreiner
Jack Janssen
Chuck Aude
Roy Post
Alfred Dykstra
Paul Hartman
Inspector Approves Regan Funeral Home in Thomson
Last week, William Westphal of the State Department of Registration and Education inspected Regan Funeral Home in Thomson and found it compliant with health, sanitation and ambulant conveyance rules. He also approved the Joseph Chew barber shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Westphal
State Department of Registration and Education
Regan
Thomson
Moose Picnic Draws 7700 at Freeport Grounds
A large community event at Shippee's Large Store grounds in Freeport drew about 7700 customers on Sunday September 14. Activities included games contests tug of war and a varied program with Koko the clown talks by Paul Jackson of McMillan Feed Mills and performances by Art Goldsworthy and Annette Olson. Prizes were awarded to numerous attendees including Virgil Scheider and Edward Crase among others.
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Shippee
Freeport
Koko
Paul Jackson
McMillen Feed Mills
Fort Wayne
Ind
Mr. Jackson
Mr. CC
E. Wick
Wayne Ellinor
Floyd Miller
Walter Trost
Francis Provant
George Muntian
Ralph Solace
Clarence Moring
Albert Grinnall
A. L. Ledden
Lloyd Zunker
J. H. Swanzey
Chester Guthrie
Art Goldsworthy
Virgil Scheider
Wm.Wthridge
Gaylord Emerick
Edw. Crase
Wm. Lundy
Roger Bartlett
Donald Bremmer
Irvin Edler
Enos Johnson
New Grade School Approved by Voters in Election
Final tally shows 107 votes for 57 against the new grade school bond issue of 10 000 dollars to construct a one story brick building on the old site. Plans include five classrooms cloak rooms a play room and modern facilities ready for construction once materials meet specs. Judges were Albert Prins Ralph Stearns and G A Smith served as clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Prins
Ralph Stearns
G. A. Smith
Fire Quickly Brought Under Control Saturday
Thomesen narrowly averted a serious fire at Ed Drake’s tavern when an unknown source sparked a blaze around 12:30 a.m. Robber Hebeler raised the alarm and fought the flames with water from a pail and later a hose connected from the adjacent restaurant. Hebeler was treated for smoke inhalation at Mt. Carrell’s Regan ambulance. damage confined to tavern fixtures.
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Mt. Carrell
Regan
Althouph
Paper Drive Announcement by Boy Scouts
Coach Munson assistant scout master asks residents to save papers for the Boy Scouts paper drive on October first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Coach Munson
Community thanks after Saturday emergency
Mr and Mrs Eugene Bull and Steve express heartfelt gratitude for the help and support received after the Saturday emergency. They acknowledge everyone who realized the situation and offered assistance, sharing appreciation for the care shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bull
Steve
W O L Club SeEs September Meeting Notes
The W O L club met at Otto Switzer's home on September 17. A game of musical chairs sparked interruptions as youths teased others for stealing treats, while Lillian Firneworth won a prize and cantaloupes were served with ice cream.
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The
Shears
Otto Switzer
Lillian Firneworth
Local Church Services and Rally Day Notes
Sunday worship schedules and Bible study themes from several local churches. Thomson and Arvo report morning services at 10 or 11 with Sunday School, plus evening sermons on guidance, loyalty, and “A Man's Power Tested.” Rally Day is highlighted as a church-wide renewal event with family attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rieke
Geet
Lily
Wwe
James W. Gillespie
Chonl
Herbert St. Ores
Wessard
Gilbert Holland
Francis Huff
Delinquent Tax List in Carroll County Illinois
Public notice lists delinquent lands and lots in York Township Carroll County Illinois for 1946 taxes and back taxes through 1930. Names of owners partly known and totals due shown. notice includes sale procedures and court action set for October 1947. county treasurer notes some taxes paid since initial publication and thanks taxpayers for support after a recent fire.
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York Township
Carroll
Fim
M. Ross
Carroll County
Sail County
Ives
Jrrill
M. Ross County
Pau Abe
Carrol
Lula M. Ross
Card of Thanks for Fire Help at Business
Ed Drake thanks all who helped control a Saturday night fire at his place of business. The prompt action is appreciated and will be remembered.
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Robert Hebeler
Trojans Fall to Millies in Early Inning Collapse
Milledgeville Millies defeated the Trojans 6 to 4 after a shaky first inning. Bud Bull could not pitch, Alfie Dykstra stepped in with solid relief, and Millies built a four run lead on walks, a hit, and an error. Cordova visits Friday for the next game.
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Miinsen
Trojan
Chadwick
Ls- 5
Bud Bull
Men of
Troy
Bullnie Young War
Trojans
E Tiple
Munson
Ab” Prins
Nu Ht” Housengu
Voach Munson
Millies
Milledgeville
Alfie” Dykstra
Men of Troy
Cane
Milles
Root
Spaulding
White Dykstra
Noone
Tom
Cordova
Newlyweds Honored at S A Social
The Baptist Sunday school hosted a wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. Paul V. Wilt Tuesday at the Ernest Smith home with about forty five members present. The event featured songs, readings, and gifts for the newlyweds followed by cake ice cream and iced tea refreshments.
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The
Baptist Sunday School
Paul V. Wilt
Ernest Smith
Gillespie
Ing
Geraldine Smith
Wm. Griswold
C. W. Hog
Roy Heitman
Thomson Teams Sweep Lose Three Games In Bowling Night
Three Thomson teams each dropped three games in Monday league play an unusual result. The Thomson farmers renamed Atherton's Service with Ernest Smith joining the squad. High team series went to Thomson Royal Blue 2285. High game Atherton Service 229. Rev Amos Burr and sister Miss Eith Burr visited cousins Ma Kate Whitney and Miss Margaret Lewis in town.
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Thomson
Thomson Farmers
Atherton
Ernest Smith
Thomson Royal Blue
West Ind
Amos Burr
Eith Burr
Dex Moines
Towa
Ma Kate Whitney
Margaret Lewis
New York State
Mary Cone
Births announce Chadwick couple's new Savanna City Hospital newborn
Mr and Mrs Charles Tripp of Chadwick are the parents of a child born Thursday morning in Savanna City Hospital. Mrs Tripp, formerly Eva Mae Schroth, is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Roeland Schroth of Thom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Tripp
Chadwick
Edit Pound
Savanna City Hospital
Tripp
Bva Mae Schroth
Roeland Schroth
Thom
Halloween party idea sparks questions in town
A fragment from a local page shows residents asking what to plan if the Legion hosts a Halloween event. The note mentions a possible party, gifts, and a casual call for ideas while tossing in various faded references to sales and fixtures.
Township 24 school sale set for September 23 1947
Trustees of Township No. 24 plan a public auction at 10 oclock A M on the Oil Valley School property described as Northwest Quarter of the Southeast Quarter Section 35 Township 24 N Range 4E Carroll County Illinois. Terms are cash. buildings to be removed within 60 days.
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Trustees of Schools of
Township No
Range No
Oil Valley School
Township 24 N
Carroll County
Ilinois
Francis Gillespie Chas
E. Hartman Glenn
Teeter Trustees of Schools of
Public Sale of School Buildings in Carroll County Illinois
Trustees of Schools of Township 28 North announce public auction for cash at 1 PM on Wednesday October 16 1947. Items include the Ideal School site with building and outbuildings York Center School and Vinegar Hill School properties described by section town range.
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Township
Carroll
Ilinois
Ideal School
Township 23
Carroll County
York Center
Hhnois
Vinegar Hill
Iinois
Local clubs plan meetings and new store opening
The T N T club meets Sept 24 at Community church annex with hostesses Mrs Ernest Tousley Mrs R I Houghton Mrs George Creighton and Mrs Carl Johannsen. A state flower will be named as roll call. Argo Home Economics will hold a travel talk by Mrs Roy Heitman. WSCS met with 24 members at Mrs McGinty’s. bazaar discussed for Oct 1. Home Bureau opens year Sept 24 with lessons on living room furniture and house plants care. Wayne Nason and partners open a new store at 127 Fifth Avenue South selling auto and household supplies appliances and sporting goods. OW Hackett renews for the Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Ernest Tousley
R. I. Houghton
George Creighton
Carl Johannsen
Argo Home Economics Club
Church Annex
Roy Heitman
WSCS
Charles McGinty
John Cooper
John Carroll
Otto Switzer
Ben Stage
Wayne Nason
Melrose Cout and Wild
Tufford
Thirteenth Ave
Cinton
Fifth Avenue
Gordon-Van Tyne Co . Continental
Busine
Illnesses and recoveries in Savanna area hometown notes
The column reports on Harriet Brown rooms in Savanna city hospital and convalescing at home. Ronald Bull injured his back playing ball at Chadwick and receives treatment in Clinton. Gordon Brown suffers a severe cold. Delbert Curley’s son Clark Curley returns from Mercy hospital. Adeline Groharing and Deanna Gilson are ill, with Deanna in Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Mrs. Wiebenga stays at home ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Brown
Guy Brown
Savanna City Hospital
Ronald Bull
Chadwick
Hoffman
Clinton
Gordon Brown
Clark Curley
Delbert Curley
Mercy Hospital
Bruce Groharing
Jane Lamb Hospital
Adeline Groharing
Deanna Gilson
Carl Robinson
Jerry Wiebenga
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Regan Funeral Home
W.O.L
Olds
Cyuurche Rches
Tive Ales i Eker
York
Roy Rh Qooverte
Wovehiv
Methodist
Diaper
Arora
Paul Lewis
Cuinine Kay Pieper
Hale Pieper
Buabank
Calif
Lutheran Church
Pieper
Line, Ton
Olive EB. Smith
Petes
Paul Messinnis
Paul McGinnis
Melton
Srotis
Wis
Hensel
Sunie
Fred Henel
Clarence Holman
Richard Badtke
Robt Barrett
Harold E
Doris Brown
Blodgett
Frank Holman Sr
Louis H. Peterson
Albert Olds
Jon Blair
Cor Pt Ce
Thomson Village Kenyons
Russell Carpenter
Cha A. Yauphin
Goo, Unagst Sr
Frank Wel
Henry Schall
Mrs. Albert Land
Yon
Fie. Hey
State OF Illinois
Ed Drake T
S.A. Social
Dick Meginty
Villa
Legion
Aeriess Riad
Elewtric
Lucille
Chas
Blanche Seim
Robert Ludwig
R. E. Ludwig
Legals
Rev
Hanbecker
Blanche Eloise Seim
Harvey Stim
Robert E Ludwig
Harry Ludwig
Trenton
Mich
Merle Hawhecker
Mary Dowell
Columbia City
Indiana
Mary Sheridan
LaVerne Kehoe
Osage
Roy E. Castetter
Earl Green
Arc
Hany Ludwig
Roy FE. Castetter
Phyllis Keiser
Indianapolis
Fannie Dowell
Mary
Cora Keiser
Frank Keiser
Marjory Keiser
Will Landis
Gerald Landis
John Kreider
Charles Kreider
Sterling
Wayne Saffer
Evanston
Lloyd Hanger
Jane
Walter Getz
Miriam
Chicago
Mark Seim
Port Byron
H. ©. Croy
Oak Park
Robert Loesbe
Clinton, Ta
Wm. Saffer
N. D
Raymond Carrel
Trustees
Aood
Tin Savanna
Carved
Phinom
Thomsen
Ilineis
Roy TI. Houghton
Savanna and
County of
Thorson
Illinois
Houghton
DAS AG
Argo Home Economi
OW. Hackett
West 2Th Street
Cleveland
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