Dewey favored by New York friends in weekly report
A New York City sample shows strong support for Dewey in the coming election. It notes expectations that he will “clean the rascals out” and name better judges, plus skeptical Wall Street views on a 1949–1950 downturn and farm price policies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Dewey
Tax Appeal Board
Securities and Exchange Commission
The
Trade Commission
Truman
Wall Street
Roosevelt
Fred Appel Passes Away In York Township At 74
Chadwick native Fred Appel 74 died at 7 45 am Sunday at his home after a lingering illness. Funeral 2 pm Tuesday at Ideal Church with Rev Merle Hawbecker officiating. burial in Chadwick Cemetery. He was born July 31 1874 in Salem Twp Carroll Co and farmed most of his life. Surviving are wife Eva Burkholder six children 14 grandchildren one great grandchild three brothers two sisters and many relatives. A poem was read at the service noting he is not dead just away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifton Cartwright
George Hartman
Charles Hartman
Will Hans
Ernest Lartz
Fred Hartman
C. J. Millier
Louis Juist
Mr. Appel
Salem Township
Carroll County
Balser
Katherine Fox Appel
Eva Burkholder
Sterling
Carroll Tripp
Milledgeville
Cora Fink
Chadwick
Fred Irvin
Harry
York Township
Henry Knetsch
Steward
Glenn Miller
C. George Appel
Champaign
Walter
Heber
Sarah Appel
Oregon
Katherine Appel
Chicago
Soldier’s daughter serves in German military intelligence
Mr and Mrs Carl Kness received a Saturday morning call from their daughter Muriel at military headquarters in Frankfort Germany. She said she was moved to Stuttgart to work in the military intelligence office and is healthy though unable to divulge many details. Neighbors and families visited Buehlers in Dixon on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Kness
Muriel
Frankfort
Germany
Stuttgardt
Ene
Reuben Geist
Oscar Buehler
Dixon
L. C. Schreiner
Gary
Lanark
Roy Reiner
Last Rites Sept 25 for Mrs Horning
Funeral services were held for Mrs Porter Horning 52 who died Sept 22 after a long illness at East Moline hospital. The service was at Fair Haven U B Church with Rev William Van Devender officiating and burial in Fair Haven cemetery. Surviving are her husband a daughter Catherine Baker of Galesburg two grandchildren a brother John Armstrong Lanark three sisters Hazel Eskridge Rockford Jude Bratt Lyndon and Maude Dillon Peoria. Her parents and a daughter preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Baker
Galesburg
John Armstrong
Lanark
Hazel ‘Eskridge
Rockford
Ger
Jude Bratt
Lyndon
Maude Dillon
Peoria
Weekend guests visit across several Illinois towns
Chadwick News notes multiple social visits over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Don Harris guests in Naperville. Sunday dinners bring together Dwight Wagner Herman Kaiser Rochelle and Clinton areas. Tampico, Moline, Lanark, and other locals also host gatherings with listed hosts and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Harris
D. L. Plumer
Naperville
Dwight Wagner
Herman Kaiser
Rochelle
Howard Baker
H. W. Nason
Clinton, Ia
Meryl Spencer
Fanly
Tampico
Ralph
Engagement announced for Jean Shirley Neis marriage plans
Mr and Mrs Harold Savanna announce the engagement of their daughter Jean Shirley to James Neis son of Mr and Mrs Earl Neis of Carroll. No date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna—iMr
Harold Set
Savanna
Jean Shirley
James Neis
Earl Neis
Carroll
Court News Summary of Local Docket
Court records show Charles Clapton of Savanna arrested Thursday night for drunken driving and bound over to the Carroll county grand jury after unable to post bond, Harold Warfield of Thomson pleaded guilty to vagrancy and was sentenced to five sixty days in jail, with various other named residents referenced in the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Clapton
Savanna
Carroll County
Grand Jury
C. J. Fisher
Marate
Harold Warfield
Thomson
Frank Schroeppel
Carroll
Real Estate Transfers in Chadwick and Savanna Districts
Real estate transfers listed include Freda C Schreiner to Frank W Merlak and wife dwelling L5 6 b2 Hawk's add Chadwick. Orlando H Imel to Fried W Geison QED L7 b12 Chadwick. Geo F Woessner and wife to Howard Woessner and wife dwelling L5 8 b2S&B add Shannon. Albert M Johnson crud wife to C Sumner Darrow and wife dwelling L41 t24 r3 Savanna. Olaf M Sharstad and wife to Virgil Hammen and wife dwelling L% b28 Savanna. Nat C Goiland and wife to Emil C Jaschuk and wife dwelling L11 12 b3 Helle's 2nd add Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freda C. Schreiner
Frank W. Merlak
Hawk
Chadwick
Orlando H. Imel
Fried W. Geison
Geo. F. Woessner
Howard Woessner
Shannon
Albert M. Johnson
Crud
C. Sumner Darrow
Savanna
Olaf M. Sharstad
Virgil Hammen
Nat C. Goiland
Emil C. Jaschuk
Helle
Funeral held for Mrs Belle Lee Beloit Wisconsin
Mrs Belle Lee a former Chadwick resident died September 27 and funeral services were held at St Thomas church Beloit with burial in Calvary cemetery. She was born April 10 1877 in Chadwick to Ed and Margret Maley and later lived in Beloit with her husband Fred Lee who died in 191. A cousin cared for her at home after she became blind five years ago. Survived by brother Will Maley of Pomona California and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frank
Mt. Carroll
Arthur S. Clair
Lanaurs
K. W. Senneff
Beloi
Wis
Belleway Lee
St. Phamas Church
Beloit
Turial
Calvary Cemetery
Lee
Belle May Maley
Ed Sirr
Margret Maley
Chadwick
Fred Lee
To¢Oeteer
Sunday Dinner Guests and Out-of-Town Visits in Chadwick
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Henry Rahn of Milledgeville and other Rahn relatives. Ed Carlson of Sterling stayed with John Feisz, while Lester Aude toured Chicago before visiting Daly City relatives. Orval Spealman Jr rodeo trip led to Madison Square Gardens. he called on Harry Spealman and Dwight Spealman families. Walter Hartman and family visited Myron Friederich, Ired Schreiner returned from a camping trip, and Charles Blacketer of Chicago spent the weekend with George Bast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Rahn
Henry Rahn
Milledgeville
Earl Weber
Reynold Bloyer
George Earl Weber
Clifton Spencer
Ed Carlson
Sterling
John Feisz
Lester Aude
Chicago
Orval Spealman, Jr
Orval
Myron Friederich
Ired Schreiner
Charles Blacketer
George Bast
High Court Affirms Statewide Community Unit School Law
State Supreme Court on Friday upheld the 1947 community unit school district law. Carroll County voters created a unit district including Wysox and Elkhorn Grove townships and parts of Whiteside and Ogle counties. The decision clears the way for possible plans to build a new school building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Carroll Coun
Wysox
Elkhorn Grove
Whiteside
Ogle
Morris To Stay On Ticket For State's Attorney
Lanark Atty Robert L Morris, nominated by write in votes in the April primary as Carroll County Democratic candidate for state's attorney, says he remains in the race this fall despite earlier statements of withdrawal. His Republican opponent is Atty Lawrence A Smith of Savanna for the November 2 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Robert L. Morris
Carroll County
Lawrence A. Smith
Savanna
One In Hospital As Cars Crash South Of Albany
Five people were involved in a wreck about 3 a.m. Sunday four miles south of Albany after a stalled car on Route S caused three collisions. Melvin Penrod 23 West Salem NL was hospitalized with jaw fracture and facial lacerations. Arthur Lott Jr. of Chadwick drove the other car. Loftus Fulton police chief said Penrod was a passenger in Lott’s car and another vehicle struck Lott’s car before a fourth car hit them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Albany
Melvin Penred
West Salem
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Ea Loftus
Arthur Lott, Jr
Chadwick
Jerry van Kampen
Penrod
Lott
Amvets Plan To Purchase Hearing Test Equipment
Savanna Palisades Post No 20 Amvets of World War II campaigns to raise funds for an audiometer to test Carroll county school children. National publication sales reps conduct the campaign with a portion of the funds to the post. Reps are registered at the county sheriff office and carry ID letters signed by Commander Clarence H Plum and campaign chairman Donald H Nehrkorn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna—Palisades
Amvets
Carroll County
Clarence H. Plum
Donald H. Nehrkorn
Music Event Plans Highlight Plan Grade Fal t
Chadwick grade school previews its Fall Music program in the high school gym on Friday Oct 22. Each of four rooms presents a portion including The Shoemaker and the Elves, The Farmer in the Dell, folk dances, and senior high chorus items. Girls Chorus lists members Darlene Andresen JoAnn eny Wanda Brown Adrienne lodfelter Delores Daehler Margaret Geerts and others. Supper guests then gather at Brookville home of William Eggert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Darlene Andresen
JoAnneny
Wanda Brown
Adrienne Lodfelter
Delores Daehler
Margaret Geerts
Henrietta Gordon
Barbara Hawk
Marie Iben
Easther Isenhart
Lila Kahler
Lois Kahler
Rena Lott
Bernadine Ovon
Viletta Pfundsetein
Donnarovant
Marvellis Provant
Mary Schieming
Carol Joy Schreiner
Merilyn Schreiner
Rhea Schreiner
Alice Sturtevant
Mary Swanson
Velma Swanson
Gayle Weber
Geraldine Williams
Return From A Trip To Nebraska And South Dakota
Mrs. Lloyd Handel and her parents Mr and Miz Ed Schreiner and Mrs Boyd Handel returned from a ten day western and north western trip. In Nebraska they faced a wind and dust storm but noted better than Illinois. They visited Garden City South Dakota with John Schreiner and found Dakota crops improved by rain. Potatoes were being harvested in the Dakotas with abundant storage strain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Handel
Ann Miz
Ed Schreiner
Boyd Handel
Nebraska
Illinois
Garden City
S.D
State Legion convention report given at Chadwick meeting
Harold C. Steen Earl W Hess and Alfred A. Whetzler reported on the state Legion convention held in Chicago September 10 through 13 during the Carroll County American Legion meeting in Chadwick. Delegates announced awards for editorials and named future national convention delegates. Attendees from Savanna included John G. Francis and others. The next meeting will be held in Thomson with date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Harold C. Steen
Earl W Hess
Savanna
Alfred A. Whetzler
Department Public Relations Commission
Carroll County Council
American Legion
Chadwick
Kenneth Buck
Mt. Carroll
Steen
Department Caucus On Rehabilitation
Cicero Review
Legion
The
Whetzler
Danville
Commercial News
Marion County Democrat
Salem
Hess
Charles Moon
Milledgevile
Charles L. Reese
Miami
Fla
Woman's Society World Service Fall Institute in Pearl City
The Woman's Society of World Service Fall Institute met Tuesday, Sept. 28, at Zion E.U. Church in Pearl City. Chadwick attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Moritz and many members. morning talk covered alcohol education by Eldon Schriver. departmental conferences and a missionary address by Dr. C. G. Talbott followed. musical solo by Frank Mest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of World Service
Zion Euwigelien U. B
Pearl City
Chadwick
T. S. Moritz
Frank Mest
W. J. Schreiner
Wiliam Schleuning
Mary Weidman
Fred Schreiner
Harlen Hande
Elizahbeth Senneff
W. J. Quest
Sophie Eidam
David
Paul Farley
C. (. Talbott
China
Jesus
Mes Frank Mest
Thom son News Lanry Decker Halfback Injured in Game
Thomson News reports veteran half back Lanry Decker of the Mr. Carrel team suffered a jaw fracture in three places during the first quarter against Winslow Friday night. He was taken to St Francis Hospital in Freeport. Decker is the son of Mr and Mrs Louis Decker, longtime North Thomson residents and former Sandridge school attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanry Decker
Mr. Carrel
Winslow
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Larry
Louls Decker
Route &U
Thomson
Sandridge School
Fred Haas Pays Fine for Reckless Driving in Chadwick
Fred Haas of Argo-Fa paid a $10 fine and costs after being brought before Fair Haven justice of the peace George Doden on a reckless driving charge. Haas was picked up Monday night September 20 in Chadwick by Marshal Miles Byers on Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Haas
Argo-Fa
George Doden
Fair Haven
Carroll Man Dies After Touching Live Wire
Neil Lantz 20 of Mount Carroll was electrocuted about 2:30 pm Thursday when he touched two high voltage lines while helping remove a fallen tree with his cousin Astron Lantz 33. The coroner ruled accidental electrocution. Funeral held at Frank Funeral Home Mount Carroll with Rev K K Olafson officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife an infant daughter and parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Carroll
Neil Lantz
Mount Carroll
Astron Lantz
Frank
Carroll County
Bo Schreiter
Suviatina
Lantz
Theadore T
Aareon Lautz
Joun Tesch
Teddy Spencer
Harry Millers
Ray Petty
Minnis Gas and Electric Comm
Noda
Miller
Umualanes
Savanna City Hospital
Theodore Jantz
Julieni
Susan
Relbevous
Duncan Lantz
Elizabeth McCrast
Frank Funeal
K. K. Olafson
First Lutheran Church
Mt. Carroll
Oak Hill
Deaths Mrs John W Miller Savanna Carroll County native
Funeral services for Mrs. John W. Miller 85 a Carroll County native who died at 8:00 am Sept in Savanna were held Friday at First Presbyterian Church. The Rev Russell Gabler officiated with burial in Savanna Cemetery. She was married to John W. Miller Jr and they farmed wind until retirement to East Savanna. Survived by two sons Glen and Lawrence Miller of Savanna two grandchildren and other relatives. Also noted are Krell family members and a memorial at Savanna cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Miller
Savanna
Carroll County
Liat
Pe. m
First Presbyterian
Nina
Russell Gabler
Rebecta Gillespie
Dangster
Huch
Danny Carruthers Gillesta
Ty John We Miller
East Savanna
Glen
Lawrence
Savennes
Local Thomson Fans Honor New Pastor A G Neal
Argo News notes families from UWL attended a reception in Thomson honoring Mr. and Mrs. A G Neal the newly appointed pastor for the circuit Services are listed at Vickerr Grove Phomaon and Argo-Fa Raymond Carell erecting a machine shed on his farm Much Nudditch repairs after a storm Mr Ruby Durward building a residence in Argu Mrs Goo Setinaling and Miew Fothe Schmitting drove to Chie Satay Mr and Mrs Walter Severance have purchased a home in Mt Carroll and plan to move Leroy Prins son of Mr and Mrs Prins Thomson enrolled at Central College Pella for the 1948-1949 year totals 605 students an all time high For Brooksville parish Rev Earl Coble sired the pastor and wife for several days last week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UWL
Thomson
A. G. Neal
Vickerr Grove
Phomaon
Argo-Fa
Raymond Carell
Ruby Durward
Argu
Goo. Setinaling
Miew Fothe
Schmitting
Chie
Walter Severance
Mt. Carroll
Mer. H. Green
Milwaukee
Leroy Frins
Albert Prins
Central College
Pellala
Willian
Bohlanke
Brooksville
Ind
Earl Coble
Streamliner stumbles in early season amid football mix in Carroll county
Carroll-Coach Bob Dufield’s squad opens with two wins as Juniors fill most spots and Larry Decker suffers a fractured jaw against Winslow. Decker’s injury leaves a gap at a pivotal position, with Kenny Traum or Dick Gifford likely to step in. Bill Weed and Lanark’s Beavers also post a 7-0 victory over St Joseph’s Catholic as Mt. Carroll prepares for Blackhawk conference debut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Bob
Larry Decker
Winslow
St. Frances Hospital
Freeport
John
Kenny Traum
Dick Gifford
Larry
Carrolls
Warnock
Piandecker
Rummel
Hwuagocs Ross
Tautz
Wenlman
Havorka
Neis
L. Decker
J. Decker
Lanark Farm Family Survives Train Collision Near Lanark
Alfred Walthers and wife with seven children narrowly escape injury when their stalled auto is struck by the Milwaukee Road's eastbound streamliner near Lanark. Debris breaks depot windows as the engine backs to the station after the collision. no serious injuries reported and the family is taken home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lienark
Milwaukee Tracks
Lanark
Alfred Walthers
East Grand Hiawatha
Milwaukee
Harry Giddings
Night Opera PG
Walthers
Flacker
Forths
A. Lange Tersenville
Riding Class at Frances Shimer Offers Tuition Free
Mr Carron introduces Frances Shimer history and riding instruction for non-college students. Under Miss Mildred Jay we the program began this summer meeting Saturdays at Glengarry Far Stakes with Hubert Wet and Frances Shimer in charge. Riders last Saturday included France Greison Velma Harng Betty Crist Cissie Edwards and Overbee brothers Mt Carroll and Elynor Stagg Thomson. several members were absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carron
Frances Shimer
Mildred Jay We
Clas
Satuday
Glengarry
Hubert Wet
Inetrueter
France Greison
Velma Harng
Savanna
Betty
Barara Crist
Cissie Edwards
Overbee Boys
Mt. Carroll
Elynor Stagg
Thomson
Girl Scout Board Plans Oct 9 Meeting At Franconia Shimer
Members of the Mississippi valley area senior girl scout conference planning board will meet October 9 at Franconia Shimer College to discuss plans for a conference to be held in Me Carrol next spring. Mr and Mrs F W Zugschwerd spent Sunday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Guy Massey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrol
Mississippi Valley Area Senior Girl Scout Conrency
Francon Shimer College
Me Carrol
F. W. Zugschwerd
Guy Macsey
Sunday Socials and Visits Spread Across Clinton Area
A long list of Sunday visits and dinners highlights local social life. Mr and Mrs Earl Weber and guests in Polo. D L Plumer and H I Zugschwerdt travelers to Kansas City. Kenneth Land of Clintonville and Alvin Larem hosts guests. many families hosted relatives from Fond du Lac to Detroit with multiple day visits and meals. Notable items include beautician convention attendance and a Rockford trip for Melvin Ruthrauff’s Air Force enlistment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Weber
George Earl
Glen
C. Weinert
Kenneth Land
Clintonsper
Alvin Larem
Arthur Doty
Chily
Sterline
Willar Letto
Lanark
Arthur Lott
Victor Sehner
Fond du Lac
Wisconsin
Cha Shuman
Vernon
Grace
Glen Wolfley
Stelag
Clifton Spencer
Rockford
K. W. Senneff
Te Vth District Board
Federated Clubs
Freepo
Albert Bowles
Harold Reiling
Atkinson
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Babson 'S Weekly Report
Babson
Maine
Fred Appel
Ideal Church
Pvt
Bobbie Foley
Bobbie William Foley
Tom Foley
Chestnut Park
Fuller Funeral
Chadwick Briefs
Mrs. Horning
Chadwick News
Court News House
Lawrence Eastman
Hanover
Mildred A. Verne
Elmer E. Bond
Spring Valley
Dozie O'Callaghan
Pierce City
Francis E. Smith
Belle Lee
Beloit, Wis
High Court
Morris
Mia
Don Kness
Ivan Fossett
William Eggert
Brookville
South Dakota
State Legion Convention
Thomson News
Geo. H. Krell Sva
George Henry Krell
Tao Wa
TELM
Oath Leen Ltd
Mudénu
Norial Wa
Saenoot Det
Cmd
Woodbine
Jabuviess
Argo News
Beavers
Lmark
Harvey Sander
St. Joseph's Catholic High School
Keekishand
Ching
Vercnally
Beaver Boys
Jugeluy
Lotz
Adams
Tallman
Bill Weed
Weber
Blackhawk
Cie
Warren
M. Carroll
Enark
St. Joseph's
Wodd
Triton
St. Joe
Ponbian
LE Bill Weed
Williams
Bo Waad Kaufman
Martz
Rich Miller
KE Weber
OB Cambman
Lil Adams
Lote
Atherton
Lanark Farm
Girl Scout Board
Ed Manning
Ben Maning
Ma’ Hit
Oliver Emnyr
Wilbur Linker
Erry Bundy
Ha Old
Texas
Guy Mackey
Ronnie
Palisades Par
Ed Smith
Suney
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