Prices and Peace in Babson Weekly Perspective
Babson Park Mass September 17 Roosevelt and his brain trusters blamed for high prices by raising gold costs, cutting supply, boosting wages, payrolls and bonds. Proposes reversing steps and urges tax cuts and immigration reform with 1,000,000 workers from Europe to lower housing costs. Warns on world peace tied to American openness and curtain analogy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Mass
Roosevelt
Europe
W S C S members host farewell in Savanna event
The W S C S was entertained at the Clarence Cooper home in Savanna, Iowa. Clyde and Mis Clyde Carpenter plan to move to Rock Kansas for Clyde’s pastorate and college study at Winfield. Mrs Harold Litherton hosted friends including Lulu Melendy and Mary Wall as a farewell. Leland Schmaling entered University Hospital Champaign Saturday for surgery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cooper
Savanna
Clyde Carpenter
Rock
Kansas
Clyde
Winfield
Kan
Harold Litherton
Lulu Melendy
Mary Wall
Cheryl
Edna Carroll
Ruby Green
Naomi Smith
Ruby
Esther Schmaling
Ruth Conrad
Sheboygan
Alice Carpenter
Genevieve Weisman
Libberton
Leland Schmaling
University Hospital
Champaign
Suray
Betty Irion Weds Lawrence Todd in Rock Falls
Betty Jane Irion daughter of Mr and Mrs Clarence Irion of Coleta and Lawrence Todd son of Arthur Todd of Shelbina Missouri were married in a double ring ceremony at the Christian church parsonage in Rock Falls at two o clock on Tuesday Sept 14 Rev H G Shiffer officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Leroy Dierks of Sterling The bride wore royal blue with yellow rose corsage and her attendant brown and white with a yellow rose corsage Todd is a World War II veteran with the 77th Infantry serving 23 months in the Pacific They will reside in Milledgeville where he is employed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Trion
Clarence Irion
Coleta
Lawrence Todd
Milledgeville
Arthur Todd
Shelbina
Christian Church
Rock Falls
H. G. Shiffer
Leroy Dierks
Sterling
Todd
Carroll and Whiteside County
77Th Infantry Division
Milledgeville Wedding Unites LaRue Geary and James Plog
Milledgeville Miss LaRue Jean Geary and James Plog were wed Saturday at her parents home with Rev. C A Hull officiating. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Don Geary. The bride wore a brown suit with matching accessories and carried a pink and white carnation corsage. A three strand pearl necklace, a gift from the groom, was her only jewelry. A family reception followed and the couple departed for a wedding trip to an unknown destination. They will reside in a newly completed home upon returning.
Radio Unit For Sheriff Now Is In Operation
Carroll county installs a short wave radio system for sheriff use. A 10 day trial period began with authority for station WSGZ from 7 am to midnight. After the trial a 30 day period precedes a permanent FCC license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
WSGZ
FFC
Court House
Sherriff
Steriff
Henry Truningey
Harry Miller
Illinois veterans bonus filings lag nationwide appeal
About 50 000 Illinois veterans eligible for the state bonus have not filed for the benefit. The Illinois Veterans Commission warns that all applications must be on file by June 30, 1949, nine months away. Veterans or dependents should contact their nearest commission office. service officers assist with applications. In Carrol County, Harold C Steen serves as the local officer at 101 12 Ww Market St Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Illinois Veterans Commission
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
IVC
Carrol County
Harold C. Steen
Market St
Mt. Carrol, Il
Weekend Guests Visit Several Area Homes
Chadwick Griefs and Allen Buckingham of Polo were weekend guests of Milton and Ruth Hartman. Mrs. Lee Etnyre of Chicago and Wilbur Linker shared Sunday dinner with Oliver and Edna Etnyre. George Doden hosted Paul Clevidence Darryl and Lloyd Handel with Gary for Sunday dinner. Janice Schreiner, daughter of Lloyd and Mrs. Schreiner, starts at Sterling Public Hospital after graduating from Northwest Institute of Technology. Mrs. Frank Zugs schwerdt visited sisters Rose and Tillie Miller in Lanark. Meryl Spencer and family joined Ralph Anderson for Sunday dinner. T. C. Beckmire spent the weekend with friends in Alma Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Allen Buckingham O
Polo
Milton Hartman
Lee Etnyre
Chicago
Wilbur Linker
Oliver Etnyre
Paul Clevidence
Darryl
Lloyd Handel
On Gary
Sunjay
George Doden
Llayds Ihon
Roy Fitkins
Sterling
Janice Schreiner
Lloyd Schreiner
N. W. Institute of Technology
Minneapolis
Sterling Public Hospital
Frank Zugschwerdt
Rose
Tillie Miller
Lanarker
Meryl Spencer
Ralph Anderson
T. C. Beckmire
Alma
Wis
Stream Pollution Essay Contest Open to Illinois Students
Carroll county pupils may enter a statewide essay contest on ending pollution in Illinois rivers and streams. Sponsored by the Illinois Division of the Izaak Walton League, the drive offers total prizes of 300 dollars with 50 for first place in high school and middle school divisions, plus smaller cash awards and a merit title prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Illinois
Izaak Walton League of America
Robert C. O’hair
Glen Ellyn
O'Hair
Izaak Walton League
O’hair
Svzank Walton League
Demo Candidate For Governor To Speak Sept 29
Adlai E Jevenson Democratic candidate for Governor of Miinois will speak at a meeting in Savannah at 2 pm Wednesday Sept 20. Other Democratic candidates who will accompany him are Edward J Barrett candidate for secretary of state Ivan Elliott candidate for attorney general and Ben Cooper candidate for auditor of public accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlai E. Jevenson
Miinois
Savanna
Edward J. Barrett
Ivan Elliott
Ben Cooper
Birthday of Mrs. Spealman Observed at Point Rock Park
A Sunday birthday picnic honored Mrs. Martin Spealman at Point Rock park in Mt. Carroll. Attending were numerous relatives and friends from Chicago Freeport Savanna Morrison Milledgeville and nearby areas, with a large birthday cake as the centerpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Spealman
Point Rock Park
Mt. Carroll
Walter Getz
Chicago
Laverne Weber
Freeport
Spurgion Harter, Jr
Renae
Savanna
Ralph Adolph
Morrison
William Myers
Milledgeville
Richard Adolph
J. P. Weber
Elmer Weber
Louis Weber
Albert Adolph
Henry F. Weber
Lawrence Weber
Social notes from Pomona and Milledgeville gatherings
Mrs. Martin Spearman of Pomona California spent several days last week with Dr and Mrs Brand. Sunday supper guests in the Fred L Miller home were Mr and Mrs Clyde Oncken and Larry of Milledgeville. Mr and Mrs Chester Drenner spent Sunday in Sterling with Mr and Mrs Wayne Plummer and family. Mrs Maude Sager is visiting Savanna at the T J O Neal home. The W B Smiths returned Friday from a several weeks visit with their son and wife in Wisconsin. Monday evening callers in the Pred L Miller home were Mr and Mrs Will Fierheller of Dakota Illinois, Mr and Mrs Henry Matey and Mr and Mrs Ivan Miller of Milledgeville, Mrs Hazel Castle visiting her daughter in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Spearman
Pomona
California
Mrs. Brand
Fred L. Miller
Clyde Oncken
Larry
Milledgeville
Chester Drenner
Sterling
Wayne Plummer
Maude Sager
Savanna
Wisconsin
L. Miler
Will Fierheller
Dakota
Ilinois
Mra
Henry Matey
Ivan Miller
Hazel Castle
la Crosse
Grace Trader
Savanoarrived
Elizabeth Hohnadel
Albert Hartman
Charles Hartman
Oregon
Emil Rittenberg
Rittenberg
William Quest
Elizabeth Seoneff
Her Puest
Sophie Eidam
Blue Iland
Dubuque
Iowa
Bill Deeebach
Riobert Queekhoerner
Alice Barge
Navy
Hue
Sacramento
Calif
Wee May Warriar
Coleta
Howard Mackes
Fvenneth Kremyet
J. Qiewerts
Albert Bowle
Myerlinge
M Geinge Sivder
Haoive Molaman
Frank Meniniel
Farly
J. Dunt
Local People Attend Visits and Family Gatherings
Chadwick brief notes Mr and Mrs Darrell Deets of Savanna moved to Tom Runyen farm near Thomson while Mrs Martin Spearman and Mrs Will Maley of Pomona Cal plan to attend a mother daughter banquet at the Methodist church in Mr Darrell. The Baltimore duo of Davenport joined weekend guests at the Lawrece Eipper home and a Sunday gathering at the Eippers then hosted Ward Spencer in Rockford Men. Arthur Behren spent Friday with her parents the Mackeys. Dwight Wagner of Rochelle and Maurice Mest with sons of East Moline visited the Howes Baker home. Frank Hawkins and Tony joined Harve Schreiner and family for Sunday evening calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrell Deets
Savanna
Tom Runyen
Thomson
Martin Spearman
Will Maley
Pomona
Cal
John Frank
Darrell
Roy Baltimore
Davenport
Lawreace Eipper
Eippers
Ward Spencer
Rockford
Arthur Behren
Chris Mackey
Dwight Wagner
Rochelle
Howerd Baker
Maurice Mest
East Moline
Frank Hawkins
Tony
Harve Schreiner
WIN HONORS AT CLINTON BEEF SHOW
Chadwick and Thomson Future Farmers and 4 H members exhibited and sold baby beef calves at the 14th annual Quad County show in Clinton Iowa September 17 18. Entries earned several blue ribbons and buyers paid prices from 20 to 42.75 per cwt for calves weighing from 10 to 1270 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Thomson
Quad County
Clinton
Adolph
Hereford
Dick Janene
Jack Janssen
Roy Post
Vernon Fink
Allen Haag
Alfred Dykstra
Harvey Housenga
John Murray
Paul Hartman
Richard Janssen
John Janssen
Alfred Dy Ketra
Carroll County Youths in Chicago Hog Show
Chicago reports Wayne and Lawrence Derver of Lanark Carroll county showed Poland China hogs at the Chicago Junior Market Hog Show and Sale on Sept 15. About 145 boys and girls from Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin entered 800 hogs. average price 5.47 per cwt, six dollars above Chicago market top. Sponsored by Union Stock Yard and Transit Co the event aims to guide youths in producing prime market hogs and reinvesting proceeds into club projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Wayne
Lawrence Derver
Lanark
Carroll County
Illinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Union Stock Yard and Transit Company of
Plan Supper At Mission Ridge Friday Evening
A potluck chicken supper will be held at the Mission Ridge school at 7 p m Friday evening Sept 23. Everyone in the school district is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mission Ridge
Mission Ridge Schoool
Local families host guests and travel notes in Chadwick area
Me and Mrs Elmer Hans return from a week long western trip visiting relatives in Feluh Washington Denver Colorado and Billings Montana where they attended the Roundup They toured Colorado Springs with relatives and were hosted by Adolph Doden family Various local residents and visitors are listed with weekend visits luncheons and gatherings including the Sansionei Club Mrs Elizabeth Senneff hosted a luncheon and Will Maley of Pomona California is a guest Additional visits include the Easts the Dodensos and the Mohrmanns plus a steak fry at Clarence Van Buskirk residence and a closing note about J KR Smith and son Ronald leaving Chadwick for Harlan Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Hans
Northwest
Vos
Fred Noble
Feluh
Washington
Will Hans
Denver
Colorado
Violet Reiske
Billings
Montana
Colorado Springs
George Cambman, Jr
Robert Lego Jr
Lawrence Doden
George Doden
Neal
John Dodeno
Adolph Doden
Elizabeth Senneff
Sansionei Club
Martin Spearman
Will Maley
Pomona
Cal
Preston Downing
Morrall Schubert
Lee Dyson
Lanark
George East
Clyde Collinson
Victor Hines
Clarence van Buskirk
J. KR. Smith
Ronald
W. J. Schreiner
Harlan, In
Smith
Chadwick
Robert Etnyre
Barbara
Chicago
Straud
Riverview
Lee Etnyre
1949 Illinois license plates to be yellow on blue
The Illinois secretary of state announces 1949 auto license plates will be steel, the first since 1941. Canary yellow letters and numerals will appear on a dark blue background, marking a new color scheme for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illin Auto
Theecretary of State
Five Divorces Granted by Carroll County Circuit Court
Five divorces were granted Monday in Carroll county circuit court. Names listed include Vernie Emmert and Evelyn Anderson, Howard Wehde and Vera Wehde, Mary J. Thulen and LaVerne Thulen, Jesse Hartman and Hanel Hartman, plus spouses from Thomson Savannah and Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Circuit Court
Vernie Emmert
Robert Emmert
Thomson
Evelyn Anderson
Samuel Anderson
Savanna
Howard Wehde
Vera Wehde
Mary J. Thulen
LaVerne E. Thulen
Jesse Hartman
Hanel Hartman
Mt. Carroll
Local Guests Gather For Weekend Visits Across Chadwick
Chadwick residents welcomed visitors from Mill Edgeville Milledgeville Lanark Franklin Grove and Houston with Sunday dinners and calls. Mr. and Mrs. William Maley and Mrs. Martin Spearman hosted guests while Joan Burkholder wrote home from Glenda Baker. Richard Post son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Post enlisted in the air corps and departed to a Texas training center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Maley
Martin Spearman
Roy Queckboerner
Arthur Beltenes
Frank Schreiner Sr
Weer Apper
Irak Schreiner
Glenn Miller
Henry Bahn
Milledgeville
Harry Carbaugh
Robert
Lanark
Denver
Colo
Houston
Tex
Walter Getz
Chicago
Richard Post
Lawrence Post
McPherson
Kans
Air Corps
Texas
Youth Hurt In Collision Last Thursday Night
Mt Carroll area recounts a two-vehicle crash on a gravel road when a 17 year old passenger from novare suffered cuts. Driver 20 and 31 year old deputies assisted as both cars were badly damaged. Opal Eaton won first prize in Kraft clothing contest for estimating square inches in 18 ft overalls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol
Wayne Raab
Novare
Biel
Wong
Diet Woot
Mt. Carroll
Jin
Driv
Uy Milnard Hash
Lidhundd
Mr. Carroll
Opal Eaton
Kraft Clothing
Michael Folts
Savanna
Thomald Robison
Autos Crash At Argo-Fa Intersection On Route 78 171
Cars driven by W. W. Hartman of Mt. Cavell and John Crawford a line construction crewman near Stockton collided Sunday night at the junction of Routes 78 and 171 east of Argo-Fa. No major injuries were reported. Crawford and another lineman were driving on Route 78 when Hartman approached from the west. Hartman’s car received rear damage. the other vehicle overturned causing considerable damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Hartman
Mt. Cavell
John Crawford
Stockton
Argo-Fa
Crawfurd
Hartman
N Caf
Softball Fundraiser Set For Tonight In Milledgeville
A charity softball game between Chadwick and Milledgeville teams benefits the polio fund. The contest at Kraft Field Thursday evening has no admission fee, but a collection will be taken. Proceeds support Chadwick and Milledgeville communities.
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Chadwick
Milledgeville
P. m
Kraft Field
Selective Service Registration Efforts In Carroll County
Carroll County residents 18 to 25 are urged to register under the peacetime Selective Service Act. Vernon Ackerman notes registrations may be counted in other counties and local boards will transmit records accordingly. Air Force Day featured a passing B 36 bomber as residents recognize the nationwide draft registration drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Canoll
Carroll County
Mt. C
United States
National Guard
Savanna Deaths Report Local Obituary Highlights
Multiple Savanna area deaths reported including Corey Carendus 32 who died in Savanna City Hospital after a long illness and was buried near Monroe Center. Susan La Shelle 61 who died at home in Savanna and was buried in Lee Church cemetery north of Hanover. infant Adam Skimhorn five weeks, son of Mr and Mrs Skimhorn, who died in Savanna City Hospital with services led by Rev E Cedric Pope. Lionel A Soltow Mix 40 who died in Augustana Hospital Chekapo with funeral at St Johns Catholic in Savanna and burial in nearby cemetery. obituaries note surviving spouses and families and list service details.
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Savanna
Henry Carendus
Savanna City Hospital
Rockford
Lee Miller
Byron
Bennett Cemetery
Monroe Center
Rochelle
Saysuna
Margaret LaShelle
Victor Fitzpatrick
Fuller Funeral Home
E. Cedric Pope
Lee Church
Hanover
Jo Daviess County
James and
Rachel Sanderson
Adam W. Skimhorn
Jane Skimhorn
Lionel A. Soltow
Aupustana
Checapo
St. John's Catholoo Deren
Saveona
St. John's
Ithele
Vicuimi
Tee
Mary Elizabeth
Dean Geer
Sunday Dinner Guests Roll Through Area Homes
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wood of Mr Carroll hosted Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs George Knowls. William Hawk home welcomed Norman Stickell Clinton Ceelian Hawk Savanna spent weekend with her parents. Mr Frank Metlik and family returned from a trip. Gordon Hein noted. Mr and Mrs BLN Strawn and daughter Nancy Freeport visited. Herbert Spealman and family hosted guests. Neal Winans Ward Olean Davenport attended Sunday meals. Mr Diego Martin Moline visited his parents Mr and Mrs George East. Mr and Mrs Pieferekeda of Ashinen and Vir and Mrs Rody Keiling Middleville joined. Albert Bowles Jr home Sunday. Mr and Mrs Orval Shuman Sterling hosted. Lawrence Shuman attended. Mr and Mrs Haro ld Rehn and daughter Winnebago West had supper. Emma Strawn Rock Falls here indefinitely in daughter Mrs Herbert Spealman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Wood
Mr. Carroll
George Knowls
William Hawk
Norman Stickell
Clinton, Pla
Ceelian Hawk
Savanna
Parente
Prank Metlik
Gordon Hein
Strawn
Uhter Noocy
Freeport
Herbert Spealide
Doe Cummings
NG Cando
Neal Winans
Ward Olean
Davenport
Entertains At Pines Lodge Luncheon Party
Mrs Sherman Correll and Albert Hartman hosted a luncheon and bric party Tuesday at Pines Lodge White Pine State Park. Guests included Mrs Or Greenawalt Mrs Leslie He and Mrs Carl Klome Lana Mi Henry P Rahn Milledgeville Mrs H E Zugachner and Mrs Clarence Van Busk Chadwick. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Klome and Mrs Van Buskirk with a then honor prize to Mrs Greenawalt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman Correll
Albert Hartman
White Pir
Tate Park
Guyts
Or Greenawalt
Leslie He
Carl Klome
Lana Mi
Henry P. Rahn
Milledville
H. E. Zugachner
Clarence van Buski Chadwick
M Klome
van Buskirk
Greenwalt
Sterling Area Residents Gather for Visits and News
Lenora Queckboerner Sterling and many area families hosted and visited relatives this week. Guests included Ray Queeboerner Lanark and Robert Queckboerner with Dan cy Kendis, Mrs. Albert Queckboer, and others as Melvin Straub reported on hospital conditions. Wilbur Stickell Oswego visited, Marshall DeMey and Schreiner joined Mrs. J. Smith in Harlan, and Kiem left for Burlington Gal bury. Local workers shifted duty to Ottawa trips, and several families joined gatherings at Morrison and Riverview. Chadwick Cooperative plans a new cheese facility east of the JDD Martin residence as families picnicked at Palisades Park Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.s Lenora Queckboerner
Sterling
Ray Quee Joerner
Lanark
M ‘Obert Queckboerner
Dancy Kendis
Albert Queckboer
M. J. Cornelius
Sterli
William Rist
Earl Collin Mes
Melvin Straub
Robert Bealer
Charles Ferrin
Sterling Hospital
Oscar Daehler
Carrallsongle
Elanb Sunay
Xlind Mus
W. Klome
Lana
William In
John Binan
Morrison
Ottawa
Ime Pater
Morris Meade
Charles Kreus
Chivago
Sund Athe
Fra Kritens
Vernon Shuman
Bob Stew
Ted Strauch
Mon
Ben Stadel
Mia
Anna Gray
L. A. Frank and
Fred Olson
Joel Zugschwerdt
Hamber Fry
Riverview
Ll. F. Rauser
Chadwick Cooperative Prod Company
Compar
Nome
J DD. Martin
Lester Wolstholm
Walter Elder
Milledgeville
Lurence Post
Roy
I Vin Rothrauff
Palisades Park
Savanna
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Babson S Weekly Report
Babson
Truman
Congress
Pobau
Dontr
Dewey
Tran
Riley
Russia
Argo News
Betty Irion
Veteran’s News
Demo
Riverview News
Chadwick Briefs
Laurell F. Roth
Naomi R. Eisseller
James B. Plog
LaRue Jean Geary
Justice of the Peace
Frank Schroeppel
James Stroup
Paul Saidel
Mark Sites
Edward Plock
Harry Clarke
Carroll County Grand Jury
C. J. Fisher
Chages
Clarke
Main Street
Chicago Avenue
Charles A. Bertholf
Lillian M. Adams
Abraham T. Reiff
Leo Russell
Lima
Donald B. Ritenour
Frank A. Parker
Rock Creek
Reuben Wilkin
John P. Brennan
Cherry Grove
Amy Louise Fisher
Helen PD. Wilkin
Henry L. Hartman
Wim. R. Foner
Voris G. Corbett
John Emil Uppenberg
Alpert F. Schoening
Forbes
Mt. Carrent
Salem
Willam BR. Fonger
Veria G. Corbett
Harold E. Reiff
Arnol M. Reiff
Meyer's
Add
Henry M. Fehler
Wilbur C. Nico
Woodland
Blaine L. Peck
Roy A. Heitman
Deed
Rusell H. Myers
Hugh F. Senneff
Chadwick News
U.S. Air Force
Air Force Day
Corey Deaths
Mrs
Cedric Cowan
Jeffersontown
Fitzpatrick
Skimhorn
Pines Lodge
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