Lanark boy wins prize at beef show
Robert Guenzler of Lanark wins pure bred Shorthorn heifer at the Quad County Baby Beef Show held in Glinton Carroll and Whiteside counties dominated ribbons. Sixteen blue ribbons and many red and white badges awarded. Guenzler, a 4 H member, stood out in beef cattle judging and club activities.
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Llovil Harrison
Miles
Quad County
Glinton Carroll
Whiteside County
Carroll County
Robert Guenvler
Lanuk
Leo Duer
Chairlett
Guens
Hos Club
Dello Club
Tulare Paupers of America
al Litas
Ilinaty
Brew Ht
Ganoll Group
Whiteside County Entiimts
Caroll
Whiteside County Prep
Sted
Robert Guenzler
Link Aman
4-H Club
Carroll and
Whiteside Counties
Clinton
Wedding Permit Applications Filed With County Clerk
A list of wedding permit applications received by the county clerk includes entries for Sept 7 to Sept 49 with couples such as Colinly Cauth, Savan piety and Kaomi To Ludington, Hubert Tshbaugh, Still Van Watley and Ruth Mithias, and Lane ante, indicating administrative processing in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vtovd Mulhita
Savan Piety
Kaomi
Ludington
Ae Dalph
Hubert Tshbaugh
Still van Watley
Ruth Mithias
Lane
Fire destroys lumber pile in Savanna on Saturday
A Saturday afternoon blaze destroyed a lumber pile owned by Savanna Construction Co. The fire damaged material stored between the Wuhead tracks and the Weybee fund, with emergency crews noting no loss of life. The incident involved property at the Savanna estate, and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Wuhead
Weybee
Law Estate
Tha ‘Vanna
Savanna Construction Company
Ougin
Dlive
Leanel
Vocational Conference Planned by Tricounty Schoolmasters Club
The Tricounty Schoolmasters' Club announces four meetings this year to discuss vocational education advances and teacher training. Members from participating districts will gather to share programs, enrollment data, and classroom innovations planned for the upcoming seasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tricounty Schoolmasters' Club
Delegates Named to GOP Judicial Meet
Delegates and alternates from Carroll and surrounding counties head to the Republican judicial nominating convention in Freeport. The group includes Cam Cannall, J Shansky, Franklin Stansky, and W G Kent among others, with instructing split on support for the candidate list. Local Democrat selections have not yet been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delewites
Ilewites
Caroll
Republien
Freeport
Ubon
Qomumulbor
Feant
Ats Delewittiy
Galena
Cam Cunall
Daviess
Stephenson
Judicial c
Allotment Meeting Determines NYA Funds for County Schools
Principals from all district schools meet in the office of County Superintendent Lawrence Bruci to determine how NYA funds are allotted across Carroll County schools. The county will receive no more than last year’s allotment. Monthly figures allocated include Savanna 17, Thomson 13, Chidwick 36, Milledgeville 6, Mt Carroll 6, Shannon 6.
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Caroll County
Lawrence
Bruci
NYA
Hnch
Savanna
Thomson
Chidwick
Milledgeville
Mt Carroll
Shannon
MT Carroll Bank Solicits Farm Loans Over Carroll County
MT Carroll Bank promotes farm loan programs across Carroll County noting strong security and local support. Bank leaders claim the institution, nearly unique among regional banks, has grown with farmer and resident deposits totaling around 41 million within three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MT Carroll Bank
Carroll County
Hartman Farm Worker Suffered Arm Injury
Gomge Shin employed by Adan Hone sustained a broken right arm while operating a coum binder on the Hartman farm. He was treated at a nearby clinic then transferred to Vereson for further care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srokin
Hartman Farm
Gomge Shin
Adan
Hone
Sten
Vereson
Market Tour Planned to Chicago Yards on Sept 20
Pam Adviser MP Rouske announced a county livestock marketing committee planned a marked tour to the Union Blockyard in Chicago on Thursday Sept 20. The committee notes at least 100 livestock men from the vicinity will make the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pam
Rouske
Union
Chicago
Performance Reports On 37 Ag Program Finished On 570 Farms In County
Performance reports for the 1937 agricultural conservation program have been completed on 570 farms in Carroll County. The county secretary explains that reports describe 1937 field use and soil-building practices, including new legume seedings and lime, with proofs of seed purchase required by November 2. A list of local seed dealers with affidavits that seed was adapted is provided, and spot checks will verify measurements and usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piast
Garioll
Julver Lisseler
Whese
Jusieer
Oftace
Sui Gaent
Gairofi County
Ensteller
Milledgeville Co-operative Elevator
Ciom
Arthm Deets
Chadwick Weber & Fink
Chadwick Supply Co
Carroll County
Canell County
Jstate Committee
Aia
Secretary of County Organization
E Stuart Named To High Office In District Bar Assn
Attorney Chales Lo Stuart of Mt Carroll was elected vice president of the federation of local bar associations of the south supreme judicial district of Ahorns at a meeting held at the St Chales Country duo last Wednesday Sept 15. Attorney Chk Welsh, president of the Wannebago county bar association, was elected president, and Cong Leo Allen of Galena was reelected treasurer of the Federation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chales Lo Stuart
Mt Carroll
Federation of Local Bar Associations
Suth Supreme Judicial District of
Ahnors
St Chales Country
Allorney Chk
District P T A Meeting Set for September 30
District P T A officers of the state congress announce a district conference to be held Thursday September 30 at Avenue School. The event will feature speakers including Mrs Woo Ker Chiu and Mrs Ruth Smythe with plans discussed by the executive committee. A dinner by Savannah Community Church leaders followed, with about 75 teachers and staff in attendance at the prior meeting.
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Pasant Taishki
Avenue School
PTA
Éupaneauen
Ibis
Miss HO Woinkier Poachey Wee Witham
Merery Vice Gots
Vas Wanton Johnson
Sec
Vibert Doroh Treasuper
Minion Woward
Montliccis
Uelo
Dish Week
Woo Ker Chiu
Nudget
Moncey Rainy
Ruth Smythe
Bla Talon Council
Vis Thomas Stephenson
Chiesa
Clair Reed
Savanna
Carroll County Cattle Bring Record Prices
Carroll County cattle sold for record prices in September, led by a single consignment marketed by the Chicago Stock Yards. John L Morris, farming near Lanark, reported an average steer weight of 187 pounds and a price of 419.10 per cwt, the highest month in years and second highest for September in Chicago market history. The grower’s per-head value stood at 262.62 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiic
Carrol County
Chicago
John L Moris
Lanark
Eight Age Pension Awards Are Approved for Carroll County
Eight new old age pension awards were approved by the state welfare office in Carroll County. Missy May Schau reported that September checks will likely be issued on the 15th. Active cases in the county total 448, with some removals due to deaths and transfers to institutions or other counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Slite
Missy May Schau
Nul Te Welfare
Miss Schaut
1938 Farm Program Announced Plans for Soil Building Goals
The 1938 agricultural conservation program outlined by Secretary Wallace centers on a single payment type, with county and individual soil-building goals for 92 to 96 million acres of corn. The plan emphasizes soil fertility restoration, simplified payment eligibility, and compliance to meet soil-building targets across Carroll and Whiteside counties, including crop requirements, topography, and pastures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Washington
Agrculture
Henry A Wallace
Fam
BR hLe Fast
Wallace
Amer
County Agricultural Conservation Cormatine
NYA
Wil Estab
Goa
1015T Anniversary of Methodism in Savanna Observed
An observance of the 101st anniversary of Methodism in Savanna is planned for Sunday and Monday with a spectral event, a potluck supper, and a program. A special worship service will be held at the usual hour Sunday morning, followed by an afternoon gathering. Dr C A Bloamhurst of Embary Church Freeport will deliver an address Monday evening with church members participating in an appropriate program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Sunda
Savanna Grid Opener Set Friday Against Galena
Savanna grid team starts the 1937 season Friday evening September 24 at Weidman's field facing Galena high school. Clinton game was canceled as Coach McCarthy sharpens the squad for the Galena test and the fast game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carcell
Lanjark High School
Savanna Grid
Galena
Savanna Hath Scheely Fonths
Als Eleven
Galena High School
Weidman
Savanna
Clintonagh
McCarthy T5
Ready To Celebrate Thursday Community Day Festivities Planned
Mall edgeville prepares for annual Community Day with free cheese sandwiches, band concerts, a pavement dance and a large parade. The parade begins at 114 m, followed by eight thousand free cheese sandwiches served for about an hour. Afternoon acts and main street entertainment cap the event with evening concerts and a closing pavement dance. Committee members include E V McGrath and Russell Meyers, with many hours devoted to ensure success.
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Milledgeville
Malledgeville
Mulledgeville
Main Street
E V McGrath
Russell Meyers
Lee Frederick
Jimanee Coa Straha
George Teets
Funeral services held for Lanark undertaker Fred DeGraff
Funeral rites for Fred DeGraff a longtime Lanark undertaker and furniture dealer were conducted Saturday at the Masonic temple with Rev Theo Potter presiding. He died at home in Lanark after years of poor health. He had moved to Lanark in 1904 from Foreston and operated his business until recently. He is survived by his widow Anna Ritter and two sisters, with brothers and a sister deceased. Local businesses closed in respect. community mourns a popular citizen and respected worker in the trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred DeGraff
Lanark
Masonie Temple
Theo Potter
Misomsa Order
Lanak
DeGraff
Foreston
Anna Ritter
Mattie
Jennie
Forreston
Justus
Uffa
Amuse
O E Newcomer
Robert Mors
John Peters
DV C Adams
Mark Eakle
George Lentz
School Distributive Funds Received and Tax Totals
Township treasurers reported receipts of state school distributive funds totaling 3396.574 with a county vault total of 2856.66 and tax collections of 1130.11 for September. Supt E Bruas noted the checks and back tax payments for 1991 and 1932 were collected within the week.
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Lalor
Supreme Court
Japan
China
Mt Ghout
Glaser
Honor Lanark Boy
GOP
North
Grunts
Mashias
Aly
Shacktort
Stuckten Hich
Char
Rtrd
Dutine
Stockton
Hanover
Hafemann
Siwinuachaniin
Bo Caley
Piecport
Wuith Albut
Boral
Srearns
Carroll Republicans
Sonce
Nation Bank
Nothwostiuin
Federal Land Bank
Pasalain
Chicago Yards
Asporis
E Stuart
District Bar Ass
Savanna Organization
STATE
Congress OF Parents and Teachers
the Sedon
Masons
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