977.3345 L22o LANARK CENTENNIAL ASSOC. - HISTORICAL BOOK. . . I >*> fat roll GwM-fy] OUR HERITAGE. . . j^\' lUi . Digitized by the Internet Archive in 2012 with funding from University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign http://archive.org/details/ourheritagecentuOOIana HUN01S HISTORTCAl SURVEY )ur Heritage *"A Century of Progress In Lanark" Lanark, Illinois Centennial 1861 June 18-24 1961 Lanark, Illinois <&> NATIONAL OF LANARK ^ >t R. G. Amling V. P. — Cashier Director John L. Morris President EXPERIENCE ©/> Agnes Amling Ass't. Cashier Director Reynold Bloyer Director Paul Diffenderfer Director qn33 from the GREEN GIANT COMPANY "WE KEEP THE HOME FIRES BURNING" FUEL OILS Dial HY 3-2160 I. B. DILLON OIL CO. Jay Hoffman, Agent Lanark. Illinois We looked at them all . . . THE BIGGEST "2-IN-l" VALUE BY FAR IS THE i iff! aj?n FREEZER-p/ws- ® REFRIGERATOR! 7"o /DAOi^e // to yourself ask your Amana. dealer about the USER'S REPORT! Your refrigerator— any refrigerator— was never like this! 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See these and other quality Amana products at 1. Oregon Home Auto Oregon, III. 2. Deluxe Shop Mt. Morris, III. 3. Osterday Electric Stockton, III. 4. Cahill Electric Dixon, III. 5. Freeport Skelgas Freeport, III. 6. Merchant TV & Appliance Lanark, III. We, the present owners of Lanark Dry Goods, wish to dedicate this space to Mrs. Mabel Hoy who has given thirty-five years of faithful service with three owners, Mr. E. C. Landt, Mr. Ted Werdin and Mr. and Mrs. Emerson Champion. Lanark Dry Goods Lanark, Illinois ^^^^3r ^* ' Eft^ @e 1 .©/ IFL a f ]^j?p^y*-f*> i /w"ot* Mr William Shearer, Fred Shearer, Betty Rahn, Dorothy Sorensen "Celebrating our FIRST ten years in business . . . rinnrl n\l ^ k ana ' *^ e LAST ten years in Lanarks first century Lanark, Illinois Submergible PUMPS STC-RiTe ibmersible PUMP ROOTER SERVICE Have New Rooter For Sewer Troubles Call Day or Night Steve's Plumbing HY 3-6390 Lanark Compliments of Freeport Journal-Standard Compliments of ELBURN PACKING CO. OF ILLINOIS In past years we have enjoyed very pleasant business relations with the cattle feeders of the Lanark community. To those of you who have made that possible we extend our very best wishes and hope that the future will bring continued success and prosperity. ELBURN PACKING CO. ELBURN, ILLINOIS PHONE EM 5-2651 CONGRATULATIONS LANARK Weyerhaeuser Company SHIPPING CONTAINER DIVISION Central Region, Rockford Branch Since 1863 THE LANARK GAZETTE The 2nd Oldest Business Has Been Serving The People of Lanark and Vicinity MRS. HENRY ENGELKING DICK AND GILPIN STAGG Editor Publishers Rockford District MUTUAL TORNADO INS. CO. — 65 Years of Service To Policyholders — SEE YOUR FARM MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE AGENT ABOUT A POLICY Jefferson at 4th St. Dial WO 5-9491 — WO 5-9492 ROCKFORD. ILLINOIS 10 Our The 100th Birthday Congratulations Of Our Fine City MACS TAVERN LANARK, ILLINOIS Mac Jack Air Conditioned For Your Comfort ATTEND! The Junior Dairy Cattle judging contest which will be held at the Carroll County Fair at Milledgeville, Illinois on Saturday morning, August 12, at 9:00 a.m. (CDT). The contest is open to all 4-H Club and FFA members living in Carroll, Ogle, Whiteside and Lee Counties. The high scoring team of three members, plus three high individuals will be awarded an all expense trip to a major league baseball game during August, through the charity of Kraft Foods Milledgeville, Illinois 11 CHSSSEMAN TRUCKING "C." Keith Cheeseman Local and Long Distance Insured Livestock Hauling Lanark Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Serving the needs of Carroll County since 1874 Office Phone 3-2519 Truman H. Royer Lloyd E. Peters, Agent PRESIDENT LANARK - PHONE HY 3-2569 Forrest Thompson Elmer Zugschwerdt, Agent SECRETARY CHADWICK -- PHONE MU 4-3631 12 B. & F. Gulf Service • Gulf Oil Products • Goodyear Tires • Exide Batteries • Complete Service For Your Car Norman Feltmeyer Glenn O. Blair, Jr. BLAIR MOTOR SALES 201 EAST LOCUST — LANARK, ILLINOIS GLENN BLAIR Dodge Dart Lancer Cars Dodge Trucks State Testing Lane B 571 Complete Overhauling 13 Happy 100th Birthday Lanark, from Gambles The Complete One Stop Friendly Store Giving you courteous, friendly and dependable service in such lines as: Sporting Goods Housewares Tools Auto Accessories Paint Plumbing Hardware Appliances ~h *• JIM PETTINGER MARY EWING Shop around and you will find there are: Always Better Buys At Gambles HY 3-2537 Lanark, III. BURGESS BATTERY COMPANY Congratulates LANARK on this Centennial JVnnfersarg BURGESS BATTERY COMPANY DIVISION OF SERVEL, INC. FREEPORT ILLINOIS 14 Congratulations On 100 Years of Progress HOLLEB and COMPANY Wholesale Grocers 3225 South Western Ave. Chicago 8, III. Featuring: THREE QUALITY BRANDS Holleb's Supreme • SixOTIock • True American Available at your nearby Spot-Lite Food Mart CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CITY OF LANARK For 100 Years of Growth, Development and Service from WELDERS SUPPLY COMPANY ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS JOBBERS OF WELDING MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT — Congratulations from — Chambers & Owen, Inc. FREEPORT and ROCKFORD 15 Compliments of Your Friendly Oil Man. A. V. "Ole" Olson Lanark "Live Better Electrically" Congratulations Lanark on your Centennial Commonwealth Edison Public Service Company Compliments of Stephenson-Carroll Publishers LENA, ILLINOIS LANARK, Our best wishes for a bright and prosperous future. Compliments, Northern Illinois Telephone Co. 16 CONGRATULATIONS LANARK ON YOUR 100th YEAR COCA-COLA BOTTLING CO., INC. Freeport, Illinois FORSTER-APPELT MFG. CO. INC. 5,000 Square Feet devoted to the Design, Development and Fabrication of Precision Metal Products through the employment of the following methods and machines: Boring Milling Turning Riveting Punching Drilling Turret Lathe LANARK Automatic Screw Machines Cylindrical Grinding Centerless Grinding Hand Screw Machine Internal Grinding Surface Grinding Hydraulic Press Manufacturers of: Model Aircraft Engines Hydraulic Governor Parts Gunsmiths & Shooters Equipment Honing Marking Reaming Tapping Assembly Broaching Die Casting ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS LANARK ON YOUR 100th YEAR a£ ?<%eefio>tf 17 Garner Welding Shop Quality Welding and Blacksmithing Portable Welder For Outside Work Phone HY 3-2151 Lanark, Illinois Compliments of McGRATH SAND and GRAVEL GO. PLANTS AT FORRESTON & POLO Plants also located at- Bloomington Chillicothe Executive Offices — Pekin Lincoln, Illinois Mackinaw CONGRATULATIONS LANARK FREEPORT BLACKTOP CONSTRUCTION COMPANY 18 J. W* Burns Protective Agency WORLD WIDE Corresponding Bonded Attorneys, Professional Collectors and Skip Tracers Throughout the World. A Proven Collection System With All Payments Made Direct To You At A Maximum Cost of 10% Allen D. Budde, Regional District Representative Phone HY 3-6505 — Lanark, Illinois Harold E. Olson, Representative WO 5-3631 ^Ilagfr |L Peters INSURANCE LANARK, ILLINOIS FIRE — TORNADO — HAIL Res. Phone Office Phone HY 3-2569 HY 3-2519 Jones Hardware Les E. Jones, Owner Hardware • Paint • Appliances Phone HY 3-2686 Lanark. Illinois 19 WE COMPLIMENT THE RESIDENTS OF LANARK ON THEIR 100th YEAR LEE HESS & SONS DISTRIBUTORS INC. 608 Depot Ave. * Dixon, Illinois from the land of sky blue waters The Next 100 Years A Pledge For The Future First State Bank of Shannon Shannon. Illinois A Salute To Lanark's TOO Years Peter Pan Bread Congratulations Lanark on 1 00 Years famous since 1871 WARDS MONEY- BACK GUARANTEE "Satisfaction Guaranteed or Your Money Back" has been Wards policy for 89 years. That means you're assured of quality, service and satisfaction when you shop at Wards. Always. No matter what you buy Wards guarantee complete satisfaction. WARDSl£ MONTGOMERY WARD ▼▼ 20 Congratulations Lanark on your 100th anniversary HYGENIC FABRICS, INC. Lanark, Illinois Manufacturers of Quality Fabrics for the cheese industry. "Lanark's Youngest Manufacturing Industry" Lanark Laundrette Coin Wash and Dry Dry Cleaners Hugh's Equipment — Open 24 Hours A Day — John & Evelyn Kloepping Lanark, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS LANARK BUILDING and CONSTRUCTION WORK OF ANY KIND FREE ESTIMATES Call JIM MYERS LANARK, ILLINOIS XSS&** 21 W. T. Rawleigh Co. Congratulations Lanark ! (72 YEARS OLD) ^KMyfl3dBmWnla\u^ Congratulates Lanark on her 100th birthday ^H^^Bjl ^w Available From ^^ ^^^ Your Local Dealer INDUSTRIAL COAL Contact Your Local United or Reiss Representative Mrs. Pearl Hartman SHANNON, ILLINOIS THE C. REISS COAL CO. The Rawleigh Dealer for Lanark and Vicinity Sheboygan, Wisconsin SINCE 1880 Congratulations to the Lanark Centennial ! DR. WALTER NEHRKDRN, DVM 107 Parker Court Lanark III. Phone HY 3-2592 ^^SESSKSSSSS^ PLR-3 Lo Boy model Hartman's Heating Air Conditioning ALL-AROUND HOME COMFORT Exclusive with ROUND A'K HY 3-6250 22 WALTER C. KNACK COMPANY WHOLESALE Cigars — Tobacco — Cigarettes — Confectionery — Novelties IMPORTER - JOBBER Complete Merchandise Vending Service Telephones: AT 4-1231 & AT 4-1241 Dixon, Illinois We extend our best wishes for Lanark's Centennial Dejong and Associates CONSULTING ENGINEERS 509 Empire Building Rockford, Illinois Poffenberger's Union Dairy Quality Foods and Dairy Products FOR A REAL TREAT TRY Union Dairy Farms Ice Cream Sam and Lucille Poffenberger FREEPDRT DYE WORKS CLEANING and PRESSING SERVING LANARK FOR OVER 40 YEARS £ Water Proofing £ Woolen Storage £ Free Minor Repairs Pick up and Delivery or bring Cleaning to City Barber Shop, Lanark — Tues. & Friday 23 CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR 100th YEAR HOUSE ^ LINDBERG INC FINE FURNITURE 201 WEST MAIN ST. FREEPORT, ILLINOIS crcpntOA FLORENCE WEBER The Friendly Store LANARK GRACE CHEESEMAN BEULAH FLICKINGER BIB" FLICKINGER Congratulations Lanark For Friendly Service Your National Bank Mt. Carroll, Illinois Compliments of 24 Compliments of CARROLL SERVICE COMPANY Your Distributor Alden & Dauphin STANDARD SERVICE Headquarters in Savanna, Illinois White Marine Gas for Boats and Motors Main and Quincy St. Savanna • Illinois For 100 years of transportation trade with Carroll Co. Auto Sales Selling and Servicing * BUICK and PONTIAC * LANARK, ILLINOIS WHAT ARE YOU DOING WITH YOUR FUTURE? It*» in your hands today. Bend it — shape it — make it fit your foreseeable needs. And since so much can happen that isn't foreseeable, better have a margin for contingencies! The National Bank of Savanna SAVANNA, ILLINOIS 25 Dean's Dairy Products Delivered fresh daily to your food store by ESMOND & BURTON Box 258 LENA, ILLINOIS VEITH MEMORIALS Successors To T. A. Wachtel & Son PIONEERS OF CEMETERY MEMORIALS SINCE 1898 Mt. Carroll, Illinois THOMAS A. VEITH Res. Phone 4034 Business Phone 4001 Ernest Gump • Real Estate and Insurance Broker • Specializing in all types of Real Estate • Farm Loans and Appraisals - The Dealer in Dirt — Phone HY 3-2335 Lanark, Illinois SALESMAN SALESMAN Moodeg Gravenstein William Gillman COMPLIMENTS OF ^.1 ^^ * ^l ^l ^ "^a. Amk TRADEMARK 1 ICE CREAM 1 26 Complete Office Outfitters Sterling Business Machines 501 Locut St. — Sterling, 111. Phone MA 5-4375 • Insurance • Real Estate LANARK, ILLINOIS FREEPORT FRUIT & PRODUCE CO. Wholesale Fruits & Vegetables Frozen Food. Good Luck Margarine, Beverages PHONE AD 2-3185 FREEPORT, ILLINOIS Compliments of Sieg Illinois Co* Freeport, Illinois COREY'S Philgas Service SAVANNA, ILLINOIS Shannon Tap MEL AND MARY FAIST AIR CONDITIONED United Roofing & Siding Co. P. O. Box No. 6 — Clinton, Iowa it No Down Payment * 60 Month 5% F.H.A. ^ Expert Workmanship ^ Hastings Aluminum ^ Johns Manville Siding and Roofing 27 Foreword Through these pages you will find the history of our town, Lanark: its meager beginnings, its growth, its amusing incidents, its tragedies, and its people. We who have been involved in planning Lanark's first hundred-year celebration offer this with pride. If this has been a successful celebration it cannot be credited to any one per- son, but rather to all who worked in jobs large or small, and who are proud of the community in which they live or are associated. And among those associated with Lanark are the farmers whose ancestors were the backbone of the settlement of this area, and who today support the community as their town. The benefits of a venture like this cannot be measured in dollars and cents, but rather in the varied, far-reaching effects resulting from a community venture such as this. We have seen a splendid harmony of farmers and townspeople; we have seen new leadership develop; best of all we have seen people band together in a common effort, regardless of their personal feelings at the outset. In short, we have discovered one fact that is omnipotent in every community, whether village or city, which has been expressed by an unknown author: If you want to live in the kind of a town Like the kind of a town you like, You needn't slip your clothes in a grip And start a long, long, hike. For you'll only find what you left behind, For there's nothing that's really new; It's a knock at yourself when you knock your town For it isn't your town . . . .it's you! William Shearer General Chairman 28 Main Street in Lanark about 1914. m ie e e Main Street Lanark - 1961 29 Our Heritage When white settlers moved into northwestern Illinois the Sauk and Fox Indians were the only tribes to put up any real resistance. Relentless pressure of the white men soon drove the Indians across the Mississippi leaving the fertile prairies, the rugged bluffs and wooded slopes to the settlers. In 1830 Thomas Crane, the first area settler, took up a squatter's claim in what is now Cherry Grove Township. His home, surrounded by a 9-foot high palisade, was known as Crane's Fort. As far as can be ascertained, this fort was located at Lovers' Spring. One of the first surveyors' maps shows it located about one-half mile west of Highway 73 and one-half mile north of the township road, or the old Sucker Trail. About 1840 an inn or tavern called the Cherry Grove House was built on the Galena-Peoria road. It is presumed to be the inn operated by Ing Garner for his brother Francis, and stood west of the present Matt Garner farm, on Lloyd Wolf 's farm. 5 • * ■* » ft ■ v§v.» - mi I»* '■: -^*+^ w * * ' V . *■_« i i \ f wL\ ■ Sp ^_ *** * .- *^ 1 '. |9 -. ft J 1 H 1 aMENE a 1 rki w\\ ft j ■ - ; !<,. The Puterbaugh family has owned this farm since 1856 when Henry B. Puterbaugh bought it from Francis Garner and Henry Puterbaugh. George Finifrock and his wife, Lillie, (pictured) lived here when this picture was taken about 1890. Elias Finifrock farm, now owned by Stanley Finifrock, was purchased in 1859 and registered at Dixon, Illinois, Land Office and signed by President James K. Polk to Nathan Fisk. Severe northern Illinois weather caused the Fisks to sell the farm to Finifrock. Original home still in use. 40 The Martin farm, located between Lanark and Shannon, was purchased by Henry Martin in 1868 for $500. His son Harry purchased it in 1908. He lived his entire life here. Walter, grandson of Henry, purchased the farm in 1950. The Lowman-Courts farm was purchased in 1861 by D. J. Lowman and is now- owned by Mrs. Nelle Courts. In 1848 George W. Puterbaugh bought a farm in Cherry Grove Township, and it has been in the family more than three generations. Three Puterbaugh men who have owned the farm were all named George. Present owner and his daughter are living on the farm now. Henry Mellinger and wife (Sara Wolff) came by covered wagon from Pennsyl- vania in 1846 to Mt. Carroll. In 1868 he purchased a farm in Cherry Grove Township. A son-in-law, John R. Wolf, purchased it in 1877, and in 1918 he and his wife deeded it to their daughter, Miss Grace Wolf. The M. W. Copp farm was purchased in 1855 and has been in the family ever since. It is now owned by Catherine Cook Bornback and her sister Ruth Cook Barauski. We have reached the bend in the road of time and with feelings of admiration and respect for the pioneers and a certain nostalgia for those days that are gone, we look around at Lanark as it is today. The same quiet beauty that surrounded the early settlers remains in part. Some of the old houses still stand, and a few are owned by the original families. Many of the business houses are the same, some modernized and some replaced with new buildings. Schools have undergone the greatest change - a new high school and a grade school having been built in the last decade. This farm has been in the John Wolf family since 1840. Joy Wolf Sword is the fourth generation owner. 41 The Stitzel Brothers threshing ring about 1890. Picture is taken on the Bob Guenzler farm. Power was developed by the horses at the left. ' >n*«%8fr*»^ \ An early picture of Lanark Cemetery and one showing how it appears today. Cemetery Our cemetery is still one of the loveliest there is. Since its founding in 1860 the cemetery has grown to a beautifully landscaped area of over 37 acres. The Method- ists had a church and burial ground in the southeast corner of the present location in 1860. The next year they moved their building into town, but kept the cemetery in their care until 1880 when they asked the city to take it over. The grounds were about full, and it was felt to be a city project. The city did so, and bought an additional tract of land. In 1881 Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Kingery deeded additional land, and the Methodists deeded their land and plots to the city. Between 1880-1900 beautiful plantings of shade trees along the boundaries, arborvitae drives, and three large circles of pine trees and hard maple trees were made. Memorial services are held within the large circle of maple trees. 42 Recent History In the following pages we will try to set down in a brief way the progress that has been made. Lanark has always had a city government. The mayor is elected for four yeai^s and aldermen are elected for two years. There are three wards with two aldermen to each. Present city officials are George Peat, mayor; Ward 1 - Melvin Folk, Darius Krell; Ward 2 -Ralph Glenn, Keith Rogers, aldermen; Ward 3 -Perry Baxter, Emerson Champion; Robert L. Morris, city attorney; Leslie Fulrath, city marshal; treasurer, Mrs. Robert Merchant, Jr.; secretary Wm. Flickinger. Vast improvements have been made in the public utilities. In 1956 a new pumping plant with a 1300 foot well was built. It delivers 750 gallons per minute; water is chlorinated and flouridated. A sanitary sewer system was installed in 1938. The Public Service Company furnishes the electric power for the area. The Northern Illinois Telephone Company purchased the home-owned company in 1957 and installed a com- pletely new dial system which was put into service October 31, 1959. All the city streets were blacktopped in 1939-40. The main street is part of Illinois highway 72 and 73, and the southern boundary of the city is U. S. highway 52 and Illinois highway 64. Businesses in 1961 include three medical doctors, one each of the following: dentist, veterinarian, attorney, drug store, mortician, frozen food locker, shoe repair shop, hatchery, hotel, motel, jewelry and furniture store, marine service sales company, accounting service, welding shop, a laundrette, dairy store, greenhouse, weekly newspaper, advertising newspaper; two banks, two hardware stores, two taverns, five grocery stores. There are insurance, real estate, farm service and supply com- panies, grain dealers, elevators, livestock dealers, radio and TV service and sales, lumber yards, fuel dealers, service stations, garages, motor sales companies, plumb- ing and heating companies, livestock trucking companies, and produce dealers, beauty parlors, barber shops, dry goods stores, restaurants and tradesmen of many sorts. Our industries include Forster-Appelt Co., manufacturers of midget airplane motors and precision instruments; Buss Bait and Buss Manufacturing Company, makers of fish baits and bedding; Hygenics Fabricating Co., manufacturers of sterile cloth for cheese making; Rogers Ready-Mix Co., makers of cement blocks and concrete; and our largest industry - Green Giant Canning Co. In 1948 Green Giant purchased the Fuhremann Canning Co. and has done much modernizing. About 3/4 million cases of peas and corn per year are processed. The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad services the community. The Union Pacific road uses the same tracks for several of its "crack" west coast trains. On the next few pages we will tell you about our fire department, churches, patriotic organizations, service clubs, fraternal orders, youth clubs, etc. bringing our historical book to its conclusion. Because of space limitations, there has been much condensing and elimination of detail, but the result is a clear, broad panorama of our background years. This book was not meant to be a literary gem, but we have tried to present a factual history, receiving our information from every available source. We wish to thank all who helped compile the information and who gave pictures. As we face the second hundred years we must accept the responsibility that comes with progress, and from these pioneers receive the inspiration and courage to work together for the realization of our ideals. Mrs. C. F. Isenberger, Chairman 43 Churches The churches are in the same locations, some have been completely rebuilt, others remodeled. Out of these churches have come some fine religious leaders, and the influence of the teaching is witnessed in the daily association with our neighbors and friends. Sft Lanark Church of the Brethren Lanark Methodist Church Church of the Brethren The territory of the church was formerly part of the Cherry Grove district. Due to the numbers of members and the difficulty in travel, a division of members was made in 1876 using the creek north of town as a dividing line. Those residing north would be in the Cherry Grove district; those south were in the Lanark district. The church grew rapidly and within a few years two additions were built. In 1910 the present building was erected. Twelve pastors have served during these years: the Reverend Mr. Murray, I. D. Trout, I. R. Beery, J. M. Moore, Clyde Fourney, Forrest Eisenbise, I. D. Leatherman, H. F. Richards, Clifford Paul, Walter Bowman, Lorrel Eikenberry and John Thomas. The church carries on a full program including Sunday School, Foreign and Home Missions, Ladies' Aid, and children and youth fellowships. No musical instruments were used in the services until 1925 when a piano was purchased. Several years later an electric organ was added. A weekly paper "The Brethren at Work" was published in Lanark for several years. First Methodist Church The Methodist Church started in 1858 in Cherry Grove Township under Rev. J. Brown. First services were in Sherwood's school house and one other until 1860-61. 44 In 1860 the church purchased a lot on the southeast corner of what is now the cemetery. The building cost $1200 and was dedicated in 1861. But the establishment of Lanark and the coming of the railroad proved the building to be poorly located. So in 1862 James Wheat was paid $90 to move the building to the corner of Locust and Ro- chester streets. Church membership was 45. The original land reverted to Mrs. John Nycum with whom arrangements were made to deed it to the Methodist trustees for a burial ground and they could sell burial lots enough to pay for the church lot in town and fence the cemetery. In 1881 the land was conveyed to Lanark for its cemetery. When as many as 180 were attending Sunday School in 1867 a larger building was planned. Lots on the north side of Locust, between Prince and High streets were pur- chased. The $20,000 church was dedicated in January 1871. Red bricks for the church were made locally. A used pipe organ was purchased in Chicago and installed in 1889 for $589. In 1876 a severe storm blew the main spire down. In 1901 sparks from the elevator fire ignited the belfry. The east tower was also consumed, but firemen saved the main part of the church. When repairs were made a new 1700 pound bell was in- stalled. In 1912 extensive remodeling and redecorating took place: pebble dash on ex- terior, new steam boiler, lights, carpet, oak rail from the John Wolf farm, Flautt Communion memorial, outside double steps replaced by single tier. Cost $3300. In 1955 under the leadership of Rev. Irving Bruhn subscriptions of $2150 were raised to rebuild the organ. He encouraged the congregation to plan for remodeling to coincide with their centennial. Under Rev. Wm. Johnson extensive plans were made and in June 1958 a fund campaign launched with the membership pledging $56,000. Plans included new chancel furniture, pews, lights, carpeting, passenger elevator, lowering floor of sanctuary, new floors in church parlors, classrooms with folding doors, new outside steps and sidewalk, and a church office. During the remodeling, activities were held in the Masonic Temple and American Legion Hall. Membership is 271. There have been 44 pastors. Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren (Christian Education Wing) First Brethren Church Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren The Cherry Grove congregation was voted into existence on New Year's Eve 1859. In 1860 work was begun on the spacious meetinghouse which is still in use today. 45 A hundred years later in 1960 a Christian Education wing was added to furnish eleven new classrooms as well as restrooms and storage space. Many people living today cherish fond memories of the past connected with Cherry Grove. Some have heard their fathers or grandfathers tell of hauling supplies by wagon from Freeport and Savanna to build the original meetinghouse. Others remem- ber the traditional two day lovefeast and communion gatherings to which friends from other congregations would travel for many miles, some even coming by rail from the Chicago area. The first foreign missionary to be sent by the Church of the Brethren, Christ- ian Hope, went from Cherry Grove to Denmark in 1875. Contrary to the modern trend, Cherry Grove remains a rural church beautifully situated on a large plot of ground in the open country. A spacious ranch-style parson- age was built close by in 1958 to accommodate a full-time minister. A rich history lies back of this church which has given rise to two other congre- gations in the area, one in Lanark and one in Shannon, some eighty years ago. The re- cent building done here indicates a forward look and a strong faith in the continuing usefulness of Cherry Grove in doing the work of God's Kingdom. The First Brethren Church In 1884 a group of Brethren people called on Z. T. Livengood, pastor of Bethle- hem Church of Milledgeville, in organizing a church in Lanark. The Rev. Stephen Ba- shor, an outstanding evangelist, held a series of meetings in the local Baptist church, and out of these meetings grew The First Brethren Church. The membership that first year was 25. The small, dedicated group built a house of worship in 1895, having used the local Baptist and Congregational buildings. Z. T. Livengood was pastor and served for sixteen years, then later returned for another nine years. Other pastors were: J. W. Beer, W. D. Furry, H. Welty, J. H. Knepper, L. G. Smith, D. F. Eikenberry, B. T. Burnworth, Charles Beekly, Charles Mays, H. D. Fry, C. C. Grisso. G. T. Ronk, C. Zimmerman, E. D. Burnworth, W. C. Benchoff, Dr. L. McCarthney smith, J. D. Hamel, H. F. Berkshire, Merle Hawbecker and Raymond Aspinall. The original building is still used, but in 1919 the sanctuary was enlarged and an educational unit was added because the membership was over 200. Later improve- ments were: enlarging the basement, installing cathedral glass windows, remodeling the sanctuary, installing an electric organ, remodeling the kitchen, furnishing a nursery and equipping it with a sound-system. A few of the outstanding Sunday School teachers were E. E. Dubbel, Emma Lichty, Ella Lichty, Sadie Puterbaugh, Oscar Tallman and Florence Truman. Mrs. Harry Miller was honored in 1960 for fifty years of teaching. Some of the outstanding superin- tendents were Will Herrington, Cal Puterbaugh, Christ Rowland, Harry Hepfer, and Ben Puterbaugh. Lutheran Church The Lutheran Church had its humble beginning December 20, 1874 when twenty area members met in the Congregational Church to organize. Rev. J. Henderson, pastor of Maple Grove, and Rev. Bell of Polo were in charge. Charter members were David and Susan Lower, Conrad and Sabina Diehl, Carl and Joanna Schoen, George and 46 Margueret Dorr, Jeremiah Slick, Phillip and William Schadt, Sara Flautt, Mrs. Haller, Anna Speicher, Mary Rosenstinger, Samuel and Mrs. Hassinger, Sophia Willis, Jane Henderson, and Catherine McCoy. In the fall of 1876 the congregation erected its own building. The present par- sonage was built in 1878. In May 1879 the consolidation of Maple Grove and Lanark congregations was effected. The names of Lowman, Hammond, Cotta, Grossman and Nichol were added. Mrs. D. H. Schultz organized the first women's aid called the Mite Society, later known as the Ladies' Guild, and it was active until 1958. (In 1891 Mrs. Josiah Kuhn organized the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Society.) Rev. and Mrs. Hersch organized all women into the Service League. In 1951 an Altar Guild was formed. To conform with the women's society of the United Lutheran Church of America the church women were re-organized in 1958. They have two units -one called the Marion Unit honoring Marion CroftonRasmussen who with her husband, Rev. Peter Rasmussen, are serving as missionaries in Japan. In 1890 a theological student, I. K. Reed, and Miss Stella White organized the Young Peoples' Society of Christian Endeavor. Rev. Kuhn encouraged the congregation to create a building fund, but it was not until ten years after he left that the enlarging was completed -in 1905. In 1917 the church was again enlarged. An electric organ was installed in 1947. January 10, 1929 a new constitution was adopted and the church incorporated with the name "Trinity Evangelical Lutheran of Lanark, Illinois." The influence of Rev. Koepf and teachers was a deciding factor with Robert Crofton when he decided to enter the ministry, and was ordained in 1953. Present baptized membership is 377; confirmed membership is 251. Ministers who served are: J. Henderson, D. H. Shultz, W. T. Bactel, J. A. Beidler, J. Kuhn, E. F. Ott, Max Herring, I. N. Thomas, M. Colver, G. Bollinger, J. F. Sponseller, C. M. Wachter, H. C. Summers, H. C. Haithcox, Paul Buelow, M. Lesher, W. E. Kaitschuck, L. Mueller, W. Koepf, T. B. Hersch, W. West. D. Melbye, and M. Engelhardt. English Lutheran Church *i:-V ■ - Faith Reformed Church Faith Reformed Church The Faith Reformed Church was purchased by the Classis of Illinois of the Reformed Church of America from the board of the former Christian Church of Lanark on November 11, 1956. It was organized on January 4, 1957 by 18 charter families. The elders and deacons who were ordained and installed into their offices of a Consistory on February 3 were: Louis Newendyke, Gerald Pessman, Henry Van 47 Zuiden, Lawrence Tegler, Clarence Boelkens, and Jacob Dykstra. Rev. Richard Bouw- kamp was ordained into the ministry and installed as the pastor on May 30, 1957. In December 1956 the Sunday School was organized for all ages. It accepted the responsibility of supporting a missionary, the Rev. Samuel Hoffman, who is in Chiapas, Mexico. The Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor groups meet weekly. The Ladies' Faith Guild and the Men's Brotherhood were organized in October 1957, meet monthly, and aim to study and support missions. A Junior Choir is very active. During the fall and winter months one night a week is family night. Children have catechism; adults have Bible study and a prayer meeting followed by choir practice and a teachers' meet- ing. United Church Women On January 17, 1926, about 60 women of the Lanark District Sunday School As- sociation met at the Christian Church to form the first Bible Class Federation of women and girls over 18. The Federation aimed to unite the women for the advancement of religious, civic and moral issues. Officers were: Mmes. A. D. Moore, Addie Zuck, and Ada Eckerle. Serving on the board were: Mmes. Eva Royer, Anna Teeter, May Sword, Ruth Stattler, Emma Snively, Beatrice Hawk and Miss Lydia Steckelberg. They sponsored a Mother - Daughter Banquet in May and held about 5 meetings a year. On March 4, 1927 World Day of Prayer for Missions was first observed. In 1942 they united with the National United Council of Church Women -a new organization formed by merging the Nation and Home Missions and the Foreign Mis- sions Conference. In 1954 May Fellowship Day was first observed. Now there are the annual Jan- uary business meeting, World Day of Prayer, May Fellowship Day and World Com- munity Day. Recent projects were sponsoring UNICEF, taking children swimming, renting educational films about alcohol and narcotics for school use, giving books and maga- zines to schools on same topics; taking cookies to migrants; inviting migrants into homes the first Sunday they were in Lanark; and taking holiday meals or birthday treats to elderly residents in St. Jean Hotel. Taber's Livery and Feed Stable 48 Sch OOIS Schools in Lanark have made great progress since the first one was established in the Pierce home. The first building erected in 1865 was destroyed by fire in 1893. In 1894 another building was erected, and an annex added in 1911, and a gymnasium in 1928. A new high school was started in 1950; a grade school in 1958. These house all 12 grades. Rural schools provided for rural children in grades. In 1949 the community voted to form a unit district and bring all schools under one administration. All rural schools were closed and the seventh and eighth grades moved into a new addition to the high school. With the building of a grade school in 1958, all students were housed in new classrooms. Lanark can be proud of its facilities. There are now 685 students enrolled in the two schools - an increase of 161 in nine years. Students have a choice between a college preparatory, vocational, or general course of study. About forty percent of our students enter college. Our schools are fully accredited. The last 100 years have seen many progressive changes in our schools, and we anticipate many more. Much credit is due those who have supported the educational system. Lanark High School today. The present Lanark Grade School. 49 1 ,-> ■ Lanark Fire Department In 1861 the Lanark Fire Department was founded, and by 1865 or '66 it was known as The Boyle Hose Co. andmadeupof Engine, Hose, and Rescue Hook and Ladder com- panies. Martin J. Boyle was the first chief. Foremen were William Beans, C. W. Cham- berlain, Henry Mayer, G. D. Crinklaw, and John M. Cross. The 25th anniversary of the department was observed August 25 and 26, 1886. Ten other towns participated. In one event 10 of Lanark's firemen ran 300 yards with a hose cart, laid 25yardsof hose, and had water at the nozzle in less than a minute. They received $100. Lanark made a 300-yard run with their hook and ladder and had a man at the top of a 15 foot ladder in 48 seconds. At the State Meet in 1887 Lanark won first and received $250. The first pumper of the Lanark Fire Department. The first Firemen's Ball was held in 1879 in the old Opera House with lunch at the Lanark House. With proceeds from their winnings, contests, dances, etc. the firemen purchased "Old Neptune," a hand-operated truck, that took 15 -20 men on the handles. A suction hose was dropped into a cistern and water pumped through a regular 2-1/2 inch hose. By 1917 or '18 Old Neptune was used only for Fourth of July fun, but it still operated well. The Council sold it to the Fox Film Company to use in the movie "The Chicago Fire." In 1917 an ordinance was passed that no fire apparatus could travel over 15 miles per hour in the city! This was after Harry Sites pulled a hose cart behind a Model T grocery truck and broke a wheel. In 1924 a Stoughton truck was purchased and housed in the station presently occupied by the Lamoreux Grocery. In 1928 the new City Hall was built on West Carroll Street and the fire station moved there. In 1929 a rural fire company was formed by 50 selling shares to farmers to buy a truck. In 1947 the city bought a truck to replace that. In 1948 shares were again sold for another truck. The department had difficulty collect- ing from non-members the fees which were $35 the first hour and $25 after that. So in 1948 a Fire Protection District was formed which is supported by taxation. This district purchased the equipment from the city and rural communities - and housed it in a very fine new stone building. New rural water systems often mean smaller stock tanks and no cisterns, so water is hauled to farm fires. In 1954 a new 1300 gallon tanker was purchased. The Illinois Inspection Bureau agreed that if 3,000 gallons were hauled to rural fires there would be a 6% insurance reduction. So another tanker was purchased in 1957. In 1953 the need of an Emergency Unit was felt. Enough donations were received to buy a used ambulance and equipment. At present there is a First Aid Fund made up of donations from people served. A truck was needed that could travel in soft fields, so in 1959 a four-wheel-drive power wagon was purchased. The problems of rushing four and five pieces of equipment to fires, going for additional water, and perhaps needing neighboring companies, re- sulted in the decision in 1961 to buy a two-way radio. There are now 28 members. The only surviving members of the original old hose company are Wilbur Whitmer, Boyd Barber and Carl Klome. This blacksmith scene was typical of the early days of this century. Commercial Club The Lanark Commercial Club was organized November 29,1946 and the follow- ing officers were elected: Ted Werdin, William Frank, Mrs. Luella Brown and Jack 51 Buche. A number of firms have been contacted by the club about locating in Lanark. In 1949 the Forster Brothers, John, Henry and Frank, and Lawrence Wiebers moved from Chicago and built their factory and two homes north of the cemetery. Forster Brothers manufactured miniature airplane motors and high-precision products. In July 1957 John and Leonard Appelt bought the factory and dwellings. The firm is now the Forster - Appelt Mfg. Co., Inc. Through the club the Hygenics Fabrics, Inc. came to 120 South Broad Street in May 1959. Henry Sorenson is plant manager. The cloth products manufactured there are used in cheese-making. In serving the community the club has purchased the blinker light at the junction of highways 72, 73, 64 and 52; installed a drinking fountain at Locust and Broad Streets; worked with the Lions Club in building the city park shelter house and restrooms; de- corated the streets at Christmas and given children their treats. Present officers are Claude Stauffer, Lester Jones, Roswell Packard and Hugh Pettinger. *t The canning factory in an early time. Lions Club The Lions Club was chartered in 1956 with 213 in attendance -nineteen of them visitors from other clubs. There are 42 charter members, and the following have served as president: C. E. Cheek, Henry Sorensen, Howard Cassens, Arthur Rostron, C. F. Isenberger. Major projects of this service club have been building two tennis courts, erect- ing new street signs, building a shelter house in the park with the assistance of the Commercial Club, supplying disposal containers for the downtown streets , co-sponsor- ing the Centennial Celebration. Objects of the Lions Clubs are: To create and foster a spirit of generous con- sideration among the peoples of the world through a study of the problems of interna- tional relationships from the standpoint of business and professional ethics. To promote the theory and practice of the principles of good government and good citizenship. 52 To take an active interest in the civic, commercial, social and moral welfare of the community. To unite the members in the bonds of friendship, good fellowship, and mutual understanding. To provide a forum for the full and free discussion of all matters of public in- terest, partisan politics and sectarian religion alone excepted. To encourage efficiency and promote high ethical standards in business and pro- fessions; provided that no club shall hold out as one of its objects financial benefits to its members. This was once a woolen mill where blankets were made. It had become a poultry house by the time this picture was taken. Woman's Club The Lanark Woman's Club was organized February 12, 1929 by eleven members: Mmes. Agnes Peebles, Grace Franck, Cora Livengood, Grace Engles, Fannie Moll, Verna Campbell, Etta Packard, Virginia Howell (first president), Hazel Mathias, Lottie Miller and Miss Winifred Miller. The object of the club was the mutual improve- ment of its members, and the promotion of good fellowship and helpfulness in intellec- tual and useful pursuits. Soon after organizing, the club joined the District and State Federations. The group met in homes, in the Legion Hall, again homes, in the Commun- ity Room, and at present meets in the Methodist Church parlors. Throughout the years the club has contributed to all federation projects, the Community Chest, etc. and students have been sent to music camps. For 27 years it has been actively concerned about a library. In 1930 eighteen books were purchased for a private library which was available to the city. Early in 1942 a 5,000 volume library in the White sisters' home was given Lanark. Requests about the care of the books led to the responsibility being given to the Woman's Club. A committee selected 2500 usable volumes. Members gave $1 donations for the preparation of a room over the National Bank which gave free use of the room. The library officially opened in 1944, and for twelve years members took turns as librarians. Many projects were undertaken to earn money for this, and the Community Chest shared its gifts. In 1957 the Library Committee circulated a petition favoring a property tax levy of .10%. Much credit is due Mr. and Mrs. Harry Lowman for informing groups 53 about library laws, tax levies, etc. The city voted for the levy and elected a board. The library is now in the Sites Building on Locust Street. The accessible, attractive rooms, increased volumes, and association with the State Library is very much appre- ciated by Lanark citizens. Parent- Teacher Association Lanark PTA was organized February 14, 1921 and a constitution adopted. Dues were 10£ per member or more - at their discretion. The first meeting brought 90 people, and all year the attendance was from 80 - 100 persons. Officers were Rev. B. T. Burnworth, president; Miss Elizabeth Sprecher, secretary-treasurer; Mrs. Elmer Zuck, high school vice-president; and Mrs. Harry Gossard, grade school vice- president. Money-making projects for school activities have always occupied a great deal of time. Many worth-while projects have been financed to help the schools and to pro- mote good relations between homes and schools: library books for grades, a piano, a camera, electric food mixers for cafeteria, donations toward the public address system in grade school, high school band uniforms, community Halloween parties, and sponsor- ship of Brownie Troops. 1961 officers are Mrs. Clifford Sichta, Mrs. Charles Burkholder, Mrs. Joseph Rath and Mrs. Robert Queckboerner. Wa Tan Ye Club The Wa Tan Ye Club, abusiness women's service club, was organized September 5, 1950. Charter members were Mmes. Myrtle Baum, Luella Brown, Lewis Cram, Henry Engelking, Marlin Gaul, Fred Good, S. Hodes, Mabel Hoy, Cora Lindsay, Henry Sorenson, Juliette St. Jean, Roy Rife, Albert Warfel and Harold Zenter, the Misses Lorraine and Mary Ewing, Joyce Guentner, Pearl and Esther Kniss, Delores Peat, Florence and Hazel Schultz. The initiatory service, held in the American Legion hall, was conducted by Mrs. Lucille Stransky of Savanna, national president, Genevieve Butler of Dubuque, Iowa, national vice-president, Marcella Sack of Mt. Carroll, and Mrs. Edith Bather of Clinton, Iowa. For some years meetings were held in the St. Jean Hotel and then in members' homes. The president is now Mrs. Herbert Evans, and the 1961 motto is "Service Fore- most." Wa Tan Ye signifies "Foremost," and the members have been serving their community well. In 1953 they bought street signs for Lanark, and over the years they have helped with the heart fund, cancer and Red Cross drives, and sponsored a Cub Scout troop. Freeport Memorial Hospital Auxiliary The Lanark Auxiliary of the Freeport Deaconess Hospital was organized Octob- er 22, 1951. Personnel from the hospital and Freeport Auxiliary helped organize for the purpose of promoting and advancing the welfare of the hospital and its patients. First officers were Mrs. Earl Robison, Mrs. MacHarper Seyfarth, Mrs. Earl Bear and Mrs. Harry Lowman. At first collections were taken at each meeting to help defray expenses, then it was voted to pay annual dues of $1. Additional money was raised by special projects. 54 Money was given for student nurse scholarships, Hi-Lo bed and mattress, commode on a cart, inhalator cart, and $150 for a light in the emergency room. At meetings members worked folding papers, wrapping sponges, folding flats, etc. for the hospital. In 1960 when the hospital changed its name to Freeport Memorial Hospital, the auxiliary changed its name. American Legion A Post of the American Legion was organized November 8, 1919 by World War I veterans. December 13 a charter was issued to this Charles Y. Crouse Post No. 357, named in honor of the first citizen to give his life. Elmer A. Lockwood was the first commander, and meetings were in rooms over the National Bank. Charter members were: John Crouse, Harry Engles, Zack Kinkade, John R. Snively, Frank Myers, Zernie Brenaman, J. D. Chisholm, E. A. Lockwood, Dr. E. L. Hendricks, L. J. Hartman, H. H. Horner, F. G. Trousdale, Dan Eckman, S. R. Brenaman, Harold Hogan, Clayton Bowman, Albert Michaels, J. F. Miller, Roswell Packard, Clyde Newcomer, James M. Garner, Lester Rahn, Glenn Heyer, Leslie Rog- ers, George Peat and Boyd Gams. In 1946 when World War H veterans began joining the Legion a new charter was issued, and the name became Crouse -Engles Post -to include the name of Allen Engles, the first World War II casualty. In 1947, with the help of Lanark citizens, the Legion purchased the Glotfelty building on Broad Street as a memorial to veterans of all wars. The Post has sponsored many civic projects: sent a boy each year to Boys' State, organized a Junior Baseball team, gave medals to outstanding eighth grade graduates, and sponsored Boy Scouts. Max Sisler is the present commander. The Old Stone Bridge, an early landmark near Lanark. American Legion Auxiliary The American Legion Auxiliary of Lanark originated from Charles Y. Crouse Post, No. 357, on April 22, 1922whena group of wives, mothers and sisters of members of the Post organized. 55 Mrs. T. I. Packard was the first president, and Mrs. Katharine Crouse, a chart- er member and mother of Charles Crouse, was the first and only "Gold Star" mother for many years. In 1946 the name of the Post was changed to Crouse - Engles Post in honor of Alan Engles, first casualty of World War II, and new charters were presented to the Post and the Auxiliary. Charter members were Mary and Edna Bender, Marianne Brenaman, Opal Chisholm, Grace Dahnke, Carrie Diff enderf er , Violet Dorland, Alice Eckman, Mabelle Eastabrook, Elsie Fulrath, Edith Hartman, Olive Hendricks, Hazel Hepfer, Annie Musselman, Etta Packard, Ruth Packard, Emma Snively, Emily Snively, Mary Snively, Josephine Taylor, Bernice Trousdale, Julia Wales and Elizabeth Wise. "Gold Star" Mothers are: Mmes. Katharine Crouse, Clifford Engles, Earl Rahn, Ben Rosenberry, Albert Warfel, Russell Zier and Norman Hoffman. The work of the Auxiliary is chiefly in Rehabilitation and Child Welfare. Veterans' hospitals and orphanages are filled with victims of wars - those blots on history. The national government supplies the creature comforts for the unfortunate people, but over the years, the Auxiliary units provide the many "little extras." Grace Sweitzer, the current president, served in that capacity four other times. Since 1943 the Auxiliary has sponsored a girl from the Junior Class of the high school for a week's citizenship training at Illini Girls' State. Shiloh Women's Relief Corps After the Civil War the Soldiers' Aid Societies that had given relief to soldiers and their families disbanded. Years later loyal women organized as the Women's Re- lief Corps to give aid and comfort to unfortunate comrades. The WRC is the oldest patriotic organization in the U.S. In 1893 eighteen charter members began this corps with their officers: Nancy Sprecher, Anna Lafferty, Lettie Dresbach, Elizabeth Keller, Anna Bailey, Ora Sprecher, Rose Glotfelty, Lizzie Haller, Anna Sprecher, and Matilda Ford. About 1900 Shiloh had the first and only magazine of any Corps. Other projects have been: soliciting for a resuscitator and blankets; putting a granite memorial mark- er on the high school grounds; marking all GAR graves; sponsoring essay scholarships to colleges (Russell Brooke went to Northwestern, Helen Wilkin to Carthage College); giving flags to schools, American Legion and Boy Scouts; giving an electric clock on Broad Street as a war memorial; sponsoring the first memorial services in 1927; doing Red Cross work; instigating the Rock Creek Comfort Station. Six lots in the Cemetery were endowed by Mrs. Fannie Hegeman for members of the Post and of the WRC. Rock Creek Grange The Grange, a fraternal family organization, first started here 89 years ago. Energetic farmers organized 12 others in this area. D. N. Foster, a state deputy from Whiteside County, organized Rock Creek Grange #53 in 1872 in the home of D. S. Belding. Master D. W. Dame was assisted by these officers: Charles Cogswell, W. J. Dimon, W. M. Belding, Leonard Cogswell, D. Belding, C. Hagerman, I. Hodge, Mrs. L. Dame, Mrs. Fanny Hagerman, Mrs. D. Belding, Mrs. Lucy Cogswell. Male dues were $3; female dues 50£. Regular meeting was fixed for the Friday evening on or before the full moon of each month in members' homes. In 1873 D. W. Dame was on the state transportation committee, and in 1874 he was chairman of the state Execu- 56 The Rock Creek Grange, community center. Charles Cotta, a native of Carroll County, built a steam powered car in Lanark in 1901. tive Committee, and Mrs. Dame was Ceres. July 4, 1873 over 5,000 Grangers cele- brated in Elkorn Grove at "Uncle Harry Smith's." Fifteen years of Grange agitation brought about important state and national legislation concerning interstate commerce, and township and county mutual insurance companies. The Grange was active only a few years. Then in 1940 National Deputy Clifford Rugg met with Reynold Bloyer to organize a new Grange. Meetings were held in the North Otter Creek School, and the name Rock Creek Grange #1908 was chosen. As membership grew, meetings were held in the C. C. Center beginning in 1942. A mem- bership drive netted 57 members and won the second place state banner. When the C.C.C. building was sold, the Grangers met in homes, the Masonic Temple a year, and Meek's Dining Room until 1952 when the Good School east of town was purchased. A kitchen was added, oil heat installed, etc. Maude Lang has been state Lady Assistant Steward for several years. James and Gladys Keeney were the 1956 Illinois Couple of the Year. The Grange offers its grounds for a public picnic area; use of the hall is free for special 4-H, etc. observances; needy are helped; polio drives sponsored; youths are sent to camp. t Present Master is Francis Prowant. C. C. Circle In 1920 when some rural neighbors met with Mrs. Frank Fritz, Mrs. Charlie Weed suggested that a meeting be called to organize farm women. Thirty met at the Maple Grove Church May 7 and organized the Crooked Creek Circle. It aimed to help fellow citizens to improve the community. Elected to office were Mmes. Charlie Diehl, Sylvia Puterbaugh, Lester Rahn and Charlie Weed. The first regular meeting was in June at the home of Mrs. David Courts. Their own band played, and the Farm Adviser, G. R. Bliss, spoke. When the Circle grew to over a hundred farm ladies the Maple Grove Church was purchased in 1926, and the building named the C. C. Community Center. Some activities have been: working with the Farmers' Institute and Farm Bureau, helping with the Carroll Co. pageant, assisting needy families, donating to 57 USO, and serving banquets to farm organizations. A bronze plaque in memory of sol- diers of World War II was placed on the south side of the National Bank. The membership decreased by 1950 so that it was decided to sell the building and meet in homes. Twenty charter members still belong, and Mrs. Addie Zuck is the eldest. At present the Circle is a social group directed by Mmes. Raymond Grove, Charlie Diehl, Earl Carbaugh, Myrtle Baum and Roy Rupp. Mothers' Club The Lanark Mothers' Club was started in October of 1929 by twenty women. Mrs. Glenn Wise called the women together in her home to organize a study group affiliated with the PARENTS' MAGAZINE study course, in order that a better parent -child re- lationship might be established. Although no longer a member, in 1950, Mrs. Wise entertained the charter and current members in her home at a lovely "coming of age" party. Charter members were: Mmes. Lew Bates, Jack Buche, Don Chisholm, Ralph Dyslin, George Garber, Leslie Hoak, George Jones, Harry Lowman, Leslie Merchant, O. B. Newcomer, Les Rahn, H. B. Rahn, Rex Rahn, Jessie Sigglekow, Emory Tallman, Albert Warfel, Ethel Weed, D. R. Weed, I. D. Leatherman and Glenn Wise. Present officers are: Mrs. James Jones, Mrs. Paul Johnson and Mrs. Matt Law. Masonic Lodge The first record of meetings of the Masonic Lodge was February 13, 1864. Officers were Charles Cogswell, D. W. Dame, William Bean, George Puterbaugh, John M. Crinklaw, W. F. Ward and Mr. Tyler. The charter of the Lanark Lodge #423 A.F.O.A.M. was granted October 4, 1865. Meetings were held over the bakery. In 1921 the members built a two-story, splendid brick building. The town dray about 1880 hauling broom corn for a broom maker, Mr. Schilling. 58 Beltista Chapter No. 515 The order of Eastern Star was established in the U.S. in 1778. On July 20, 1871 a charter was issued to Irma Chapter No. 76 at Lanark. Anna Harnish was Worthy Matron; W. H. Wales, Worthy Patron; and Hattie M. Smith, Associate Matron. Other charter members were Lizzie Wales, Winnie Snyder, Emma Van Velken, H. H. Noble, Amanda Hamilton, Mary Dingee, and R. S. Wickey. Masonic brothers on the document were G. F. Van Velken, Benjamin Noble, E. W. Dingee, I. L. Hamilton, James Compton, George A. Smith, Henry Wickey, H. W. Wales, M. B. Harnish, and D. H. Snyder. Little is known regarding the activity or dissolution of this chapter. In 1903 Clara M. Kremmer of Ola Chapter, Mt. Carroll, called on Masonic families about organizing a chapter. On May 28 a meeting was held, requirements met, and the organized chapter named Beltista which means "Best of its kind." June 12, 1903 the institution of the new chapter was held. Officers were: Grace Franck, E. D. Leland, Phoebe Yeager, Helen Middlekauff, Ora Sprecher, Ora Strickler, Jennie Staley, Harriet Noble, Lizzie Wales, Etta Packard, Mary R. Stuart, Mary K. Dors, Ella Swigert, Rose Redline, Agnes Woodside, Cora McLaughlin and E. D. Frank. The chapter met at the Masonic Temple above the bakery on Broad Street until April 6, 1922 when the new temple was dedicated. In 1930 Jennie Klome received her commission as a Grand Lecturer and has served ever since. A Past Matrons' Club was organized in 1950. In 1961 Ramah Chapter, Chadwick, merged with Beltista Chapter. Etta Packard, Rose Redline, and Cora McLaughJlin are the surviving charter members. Fifty-year members include May Wiley, Anna Hower, and Amy Morris. Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Bird are Worthy Patron and Matron. Boy Scouts The Lanark Troup 61 of Boy Scouts was chartered in February 1926. Rev. Eckert, pastor of the Church of God, was the first Scout Master. In 1938 the American Legion became sponsors of the group and still are. Troup 61 has its own camp. Nearly all members attend Canyon Camp every year for a week. Several boys have attended the big Philmont Scout Camp at Cimmeron, New Mexico. The National Jamborees have also been attended by some of our boys. "Skipper" Hugh Davies and Kenneth Gossard went to the California Jamboree in 1953. Gary Downs attended the 1957 and 1960 Jamborees in Valley Forge and Colorado Springs. The highest award in Scouting is that of Eagle Scout. To receive this a Scout must earn twenty-one merit badges in as many subjects. In 1931 Harlan Downs was the first Carroll County Scout to ever receive this. Later Hadley Moore and Eldon Low- er became Eagle Scouts. Many are the good turns Troop 61 has done for Lanark. For twenty-two years the boys have placed the street flags. On Memorial Day they decorated the soldiers' graves. They distributed Civil Defense books of emergencies, and "Get Out the Vote" posters. George Wales helped with Scouting for 22 years, a Master for 18. James Jones is the present Scout Master. 59 4-H Clubs 4-H Club work began in Lanark in 1928 as the Lanark Agricultural Club under the leadership of Donald Duncan. The name has changed several times, and at one time the club divided into the West End and East End clubs, but in 1950 combined to form the present Lanark Larkers. Other leaders have been Wesley Langdoc, Melvin Stengel, Maurice Guenzler, Kenneth Kniss, Howard Cassens, Russell Lamoreux, Merle Sturtevant and Kenneth Erbsen. An annual livestock show was held for several years at the Claude Cook farm south of Lanark, then moved to the old fair grounds at Mt. Carroll, back to Lanark, and then to Savanna's Old Mill Park. Entries have become so numerous at this annual 4-H Round-up it has become a two and three-day affair, up it has become a two and three -day affair. Clubs began as livestock groups, but now almost any field is included. In 1937 the first home economics club began here when Mrs. Melvin Stengel, Miss Ella Sue Beck and Miss Phyllis Buche led a sewing club. In 1942 the Tip-Toppers (cooking unit) began under Mrs. Henry Engelking's direction. Other leaders were Mmes. Delmar Lang, Orville Bowers, Robert Lichty, Dean Lower, Charles Burkholder, and at present Miss Falodene Winters. The Wonder Workers (sewing unit) began in 1947. Special mention goes to Mrs. Ralph Glenn for leading eleven years, and Mrs. Russell Rahn for six years. Others were Mmes. Paul Sweitzer, Stanley Finifrock, Lloyd Edler, Kenneth Blakesley, Ronald Hoover, Earl Kaufman, Harlan Rogers, Ward Frederick, Herbert Brantner, John Max- well, James Miller, Ralph Flickinger and Robert Queckboerner. From 1950-52 there was a junior division of this unit. Girls who sent garments or participated in the cloth- ing revue at state fair were Marilee Lotz, Carolyn Erbsen, Margaret Stitzel, Velma Amling, Patty Graham, Elaine Hawbecker, Sharon Flickinger, Donna Lee Adams, Joan Burkholder. The Rockettes Club was organized in March 1955 in order to have a rural group east of Lanark. They have studied ten different projects. Those who have gone to state fair are Lorena Grove, Paulette Sheridan, Patricia Sheridan, Connie Libberton and Dianne Flickinger. In 1960 the entire club went to the fair with their Share-the-Fun act. For two years the club was the county Club-of -the -Year. Since its beginning the leader has been Mrs. Orval Schoonhoven, with part-time assistance from Mrs. Oliver Vietmeyer and Mrs. Robert Enge Iking. The Brookville Ramblers, a livestock unit, has been led for seven years by Emmerson Iske and Clarence Van de Velde. Gary Flickinger has gone to state fair. Home Bureau In 1946 Home Bureau units were organized in the county. Lanark has four day- time units and one evening group. Home Bureau is an association of women interested in education for home-making. Any woman may belong. A Home Adviser meets every other month to give the major lesson; other lessons are given by women in the units. Girl Scouts Girl Scouts started in 1940 with Mrs. E. Walters as their first leader. In the early years Mrs. Emerson Champion and Mrs. Allen Zier were leaders, too. 60 D. W. Dame purchased the land, under auspices of the Northern Illinois Railroad, and laid out the city of Lanark. He was the first mayor of Lanark. Biographies D. W. DAME, born in Sandwich, New Hampshire in 1820, came to Carroll Co., Illinois in June 1857. He located in Section 29, Rock Creek Township, on a 500 acre farm. The Northern Illinois Railroad hired him to purchase the land and lay out the city of Lanark. He was its first mayor and instrumental in much progress in the area, served on the state legislature, and held many city, county and state offices. DR. H. W. WALES, born in Ogle County in 1840, came to Lanark in 1864 to practice medicine. He enlisted in the Union Army and was active for the duration, then returned here to practice for many years. Dr. Wales owned the first automobile in Lanark, and the day he brought it home school was dismissed so children could see the new "horseless carriage." MISS LILLIAM CLEMMER taught school fifty years in Lanark and three years in the area before coming here in 1886. Many of our citizens have a common school bond, in that they had her for a teacher of history and geography in their junior high years. Summers she often traveled and visited most of the United States and Alas- ka, and several European countries. She was active in civic and church organizations and especially enjoyed good music, plays and lectures. Eleven girls made their home with her while going to school. W. H. HESS was born in 1853 on a farm north of Mt. Carroll and moved to Lanark in 1860. His father operated one of the first hardware stores here, and he succeeded his father in the business. Later he worked for the First National Bank. Investment properties were his main interest, and many of Lanark's homes were built by him. He is survived by a daughter, Miss Leona Hess. Nonagenarians These senior citizens of Lanark could each write or tell a book about Lanark: Mmes. Mary Peters, Carrie Erisman, Adelaide Dambman, Addie Zuck, George Morris, Rose Hermann, Anna Manning, Harry Force, Maynie Peters, Len Zier, Jennie Sipe, and Messrs. John Zier, William Sites, and John Bowers. 61 Do You Remember? Petey Wales' piano accompaniments for silent movies and song-fests? And his Great Dane dogs? The city ordinances prohibiting throwing snow balls, and Sunday ball games? Chatauqua? Dr. Henry Wales' first car -a Cadillac? The Old Opera House? That David Becker planted the first orchard? The log cabin that stood near the Frank Zier farm from 1838 - 1958? (Frank and Ray- mond Zier, Jake and Everet Sturtevant and Mrs. Lloyd Rogers are descendants of Wm. Boardman, the builder of cabin.) Wooden sidewalks? Then black-topped ones? Wm. Hogan of the City Drug exhibiting a new phonograph, and playing songs and political speeches on request? McKenney Bros, and Lafferty Store advertising everything from a darning needle to a threshing machine in 1897. The old windmill at Broad and Carroll Streets that pumped water for the city until 1889? That an airplane was built east of Lanark? That a Cotta car was built here in 1903? The high school band went to Flint, Michigan to the National Band contest May 21, 1930. When the property owners on West Pearl Street paved the street at a cost of $2 per frontage foot per property owner? That a Dodge touring car cost $862 in 1939? That in 1939 Carroll County celebrated its centennial? When the firebell hung from two posts in front of George Wales' grocery? That the first time automobiles were in the Old Settlers' parade was in 1910? That at one time Lanark had 14 "secret societies?" When Lanark had a 35 -piece cornet band under the direction of D. C. Pfautz? 62 Lanark Farmers *?xiniK Sendee Elevator and Machinery- Harlan Carbaugh Department • Minneapolis-Moline • Kewanee • New Holland • Gehl MASSEY-FERGUSON IMPLEMENTS GRAIN — FEEDS — SEEDS — FERTILIZER Lanark, Illinois Serving Carroll County Carroll Co. Over 50 Years Locker Service KRAFT'S Complete Processing MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR From Farm to Freezer Phone 3111 Phone HY 3-2370 Lanark, Illinois Mt. Carroll, Illinois — Congrai ulations — Adams I fc Martin DRY GOODS and READY TO WEAR Mt. Carre ►II, Illinois 63 EUREKA SPRINGS POET'S WORK IS TAUGHT IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS True fame being the nebulous thing it is, few poets live to see their work taught in the public schools. A prime exception is Glenn Ward Dresbach of Eureka Springs, whose 71 years in the service of poetry has recently led to his election to the Inter- national Institute of Arts and Letters. A native of Lanark, Carroll County, Illinois, Dresbach moved to Carroll County, Arkansas, in 1941 following an illustrious twin career of business and poetry. He has published 11 volumes of poetry, climaxing with "Collected Poems, 1914-1948" (Cax- ton Printers, Ltd.) in 1950. The Last Corn Shock - Glenn Ward Dresbach - I remember how we stood In the field, while far away Blue hazes drifted on from hill to hill And curled like smoke from many a sunset wood, And the loaded wagon creaked while standing still . . I heard my father say, "The last corn shock can stay." We had seen a pheasant there In the sun; he went inside As if he claimed the shock, as if he meant To show us, with the field so nearly bare, We had no right to take his rustic tent. And so we circled wide For home, and let him hide. The first wild ducks flashed by Where the pasture brook could hold The sunset at the curve, and drifting floss Escaped the wind and clung. The shocks were dry And rustled on the wagon. Far across The field, against the cold, The last shock turned to gold. From THE COLLECTED POEMS, 1914- 1948, of GLENN WARD DRESBACH (The Caxton Printers, Ltd., Caldwell, Idaho) 64 BOARD OF DIRECTORS & DIVISION CHAIRMEN SEATED- Warren Barklow, Director; Maude Lang, Chairman Spectacle Ticket Division; Harriet Liston, Chairman Participation Division; Joyce McKean, Co-chairman Spectacle Ticket Division; Ralph Garner, Director & Chairman Hospitality Division; Dr. C. F.Isenberger, Chairman Publicity Division. STANDING - Cliff Sichta, Chairman Spectacle Division; Howard Nelson, Director; Harlan Carbaugh, Director & Chairman Participation Division; Emerson Champion, Chairman Revenue Division; Naaman Diehl, President; John Shippee, Director; Frank Sisler, Vice-president; Claude Stauffer, Director; William Shearer, General Chairman. NOT SHOWN - Dorothy Nelson, Secretary; Bill & Dick Flickinger, Treasurers; Earl Nailor, Chairman Special Events Division. DISTRIBUTIVE COMMITTEE SEATED -Joyce Blair, Lucille Champion, Ruth Geary. STANDING - Jerry Blair; Warren Barklow, Chairman; Dr. C. F. Isenberger, Division Chairman; Wales Geary. SCENARIO & TITLE COMMITTEE LEFT TO RIGHT -Mrs. Earl Derrer, Mrs. A. Y. Thomson, Mrs. Nelle Courts, Chairman. 65 HART SCHAFFNER & MARX CLOTHES sol Levy — Freeport's Finest Men's Store — ARROW SHIRTS DOBBS HATS *i¥Atel ?neeftont FIREPROOF "Air Conditioned, Facilities For All Occasions" • Marine Dining Room • Bronze Steer Lounge • Garden Room • Cruise Room Treat Your Family To A Fine Sunday Dinner DIAL AD 2-3161 FREEPORT, ILL. Lanark TV Center Our 27th Year of Electronic Leadership With Service "HAPPY BIRTHDAY LANARK" H. L. DOWNS HY 3-2581 Lanark, III. GREETINGS ON LANARK'S 100th YEAR Your Friendly Oil Man Fred Nesemeier SHANNON % ILLINOIS Lanark — Congratulations • Back Hole Digging • Ditch Digging Wilson Linton LANARK ILLINOIS — CONGRATULATIONS LANARK — B. L Distributors Dick and Bess Roche Music Boxes To Lanark — "A Happy Birthday" Crawford Drug Store Prescription Specialists 111 W. Stephenson St. — Freeport, Illinois J. A. Crawford, R.Ph. Geo. J. Henkel, R.Ph. "A Salute To Lanark" Milledgeville Greenhouses "SAY IT WITH FLOWERS" Phone: CA 5-4661 - Milledgeville, III. Hartman's Cafe - Mt. Carroll, III. "Your F.S.T. Man" PRESTON KRIEDER Milledgeville Illinois 66 f * . in ^ < DECORATION COMMITTEE SEATED -Mrs. Caralee Aschenbrenner, Mrs. Marian Peat. INDUSTRIAL COMMITTEE STANDING -Roswell Packard, Chairman; Harlan Carbaugh; Robert Schoen; Hugh Pettinger. AUDIENCE AREA COMMITTEE SEATED - Francis Kloepping, James Myers, Elmer Kaufman, Chair- man. STANDING -Wayne Derrer, Ray Lower. CELEBRATION BELLES COMMITTEE SEATED -Mrs. Velma Gillogly; Mrs. Erna Garner, Chairman; Mrs. Betty Wiebers. STANDING - Mrs. Helen Rahn, Mrs. Alma Rahn, Mrs. Lucille Hammond. NOT SHOWN -Rita Tallman. HISTORICAL WINDOWS COMMITTEE SEATED - Mrs. John Henze, Mrs. Barbara Roth, Mrs. Ruth Geary, Mrs. Jeannine Carroll. STANDING -John Henze, Mrs. Martin Gaul, Mrs. Caralee Aschenbrenner, Sherman Brenaman, Henry Sorensen, Chairman. 67 Greetings Lanark "We're Good Mixers' 1 FORRESTON - LANARK & POLO READY-MIX Call HY 3-2311 Lanark, Illinois Compliments of L. P. Thermogas Company HYacinth 3-2325 E Locust Street Lanark, Illinois Compliments of Merchants Chevrolet Sales Your COMPLIMENTS OF: Savanna, III. Dealer and Service Man Lanark, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS LANARK Satellite Motel on Route 64 Individual Heat - Television - Air Conditioned MATT LAW Lanark, Illinois A GIFT FOR THE HOME WOODIN'S FURNITURE Milledgevile, Illinois Compliments of Sites Oil Company MARK SITES Lanark BARKLOW ELECTRIC — Everything Electric — Warren Barklow LANARK ILLINOIS HY 3-2254 68 CELEBRATION BALL COMMITTEE SEATED -Mrs. Ruth Witt, Mrs. Ardlth Winters, Mrs. Marilyn Christiansen. STANDING- Max Sisler, James M. Miller, E. K. Graham, Chairman. DIGNITARIES & GUESTS COMMITTEE SEATED -Mrs. J. K. Morris, Mrs. Elmer Johnson. STANDING - J. K. Morris, Elmer Johnson, Chairman. LADIES SUNBONNET & DRESS COMMITTEE SEATED -Mrs. Minerva Prowant, Mrs. Barbara Lower, Mrs. Ruth Rupp. STANDING- Mrs. Eleanora Champion, Chairman; Mrs. Catherine Warner; Mrs. Hattie Brantner. RADIO & TELEVISION COMMITTEE STANDING- James Jones; Rev. William Johnson, Chairman; James Pettinger. 69 KAUFMAN'S Plumbing & Heating Lanark, Illinois PLUMBING HEATING WATER SYSTEMS ELECTRICAL PHONES Home HY 3-2498 — Shop HY 3-2686 rCtaq^ Compliments of Your Dependable Store For Quality Merchandise FREEPORT, ILLINOIS Congratulations Lanark ! JOE CLARK I am your Jolly Milk Hauler in this area. COMPLIMENTS OF Your Implement Dealer MT. CARROLL Congratulations Lanark WINSLOW SHOE CO. 14 West Stephenson Street Freeport, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS LANARK See Me For Your Plumbing Problems or Installing New Fixtures Eddie Wolford Lanark Illinois Limestone & Gravel at all Times See Us For Full Details Howard Nelson Lanark, Illinois ^ ^ 'EVERY SIRE PROVED GREAT' AMERICAN BREEDERS SERVICE Inter County Breeders Earl Listort, owner Reliable Technicians Lanark HY 3-2509 Shannon VO 4-2450 Forreston YE 8-2450 Polo 69132 Mt. Carroll 4661 70 PATRONS TICKET COMMITTEE SEATED -Mrs. Leona Willis, Mrs. Joy Sword, Chairman. STAND- ING -Reynold Bloyer, Vincent Olson, Co-chairman. NOT SHOWN - Elmer Johnson. MUSIC COMMITTEE SEATED -Mrs. Grace Burmeister, Mrs. Ruth Sisler, Chairman. STANDING -Francis Engles, Earl Robison. NOT SHOWN -Ruth Diffenderfer, Co-chairman. THE SHILOH BELLES CHAPTER SEATED -Mrs. Cora Dale, Mrs. Merle Heineman, Mrs. Mary Rausch, Mrs. Lois Myers, Mrs. Mabel Hoy, Mrs. Lawrence Haught, Mrs. Minnie Champion. STANDING - Mrs. Everett Johns, Mrs. Hazel Forry, Mrs. Geraldine Ferry, Mrs. Freda Michael, Mrs. Wm. Rodermel, Mrs. Anna Kimpel, Mrs. Linnie Bornemeier, Mrs. Randall Downs, Mrs. Everett Sorensen, Mrs. Roy Rupp, Mrs. Irvin Elliott, Mrs. Edna Schreiner, Mrs. Harlan Downs, and Mrs. Esther Hoover. 71 Call HY 3-2560 For All Your Printing Needs "Service Is Our Motto 1 ' Norman Hoffman— Prop. THE ADVERTISER LANARK, ILLINOIS THE FRIENDLY FRANKLIN LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY IS REPRESENTED AT YOUR 100- YEAR BIRTHDAY PARTY. WE ARE HAPPY TO BE PART OF SO NICE AN OCCASION. FRANKLIN LIFE INSURANCE CO. Founded 1884 — Springfield, Illinois Victor L. Duray general agent 8% North Galena Avenue Freeport, Illinois "Where Smart Women Buy Their Clothes" COMPLIMENTS OF FIELD'S Freeport, III. Compliments of Spencer's 28 W. Stephenson Freeport, Illinois COMPLIMENTS OF CARROLL LANES Mt. Carroll, Illinois Hollis and Clara Meeks Sievert's PIZZA— The Best in Carroll County STEAKS SEA FOOD ITALIAN SPAGHETTI Greetings To Lanark on TOO Years Bob Sievert MT. CARROLL, ILLINOIS CONGRATULATIONS TO LANARK C. H. LITTLE & COMPANY Established 1859 CHINA • GLASSWARE House Furnishings — Toys Lamps — Silverware Gifts — Electric Appliances FREEPORT ILLINOIS Compliments of Brown's Print Shop . . Milledgeville Earl Robinson Lanark P.L.S. Corner Market Lanark H & J Cafe Lanark Margie's Beauty Shop .... Lanark Lindsey's Tavern Lanark Weber's Tavern Shannon 72 TRAFFIC & SAFETY COMMITTEE SEATED- Larry Christiansen; Leslie Fulrath, Chairman; Irving Merkel; Donald Adams. STANDING - Steve Schleuning, Howard Meacham, Robert Aikens, Neil Henry, Leroy Frey, Allan Garner. PARADES COMMITTEE SEATED - Howard Nelson, Mrs. Ethelyn Rahn, Melvin Folk, Chair- man. STANDING - Robert Guenzler, Mrs. Rex Lower, Mrs. Ruth Bowers, Kenneth Truman. NOT SHOWN - Mrs. James Lindsay. PIONEER EVENT COMMITTEE SEATED -Mrs. Edmo Zuck, Miss Mary Ewing, Mrs. Beth Piesen. STANDING - Miss Lorraine Ewing, Mrs. Hazel Mathias, Mrs. Harold Eisenbise, Mrs. Besse Bowers. NOT SHOWN -Arthur Guentner, Ward Frederick. 73 M. H. Gillogly GENERAL EXCAVATING Phone: HY 3-2570 Lanark, Illinois Compliments of MT. CARROLL, ILLINOIS "Welcome To The Century Of Progress In Lanark" Roswell W. Packard "Living Insurance — For A Better Living" by Equitable Life Assurance Society of U.S. HY 3-2149 Lanark, III. Congratulations to the Lanark Centennial Folk Spray and Brush Painting "Faster & Better Service For Your Money" ROSS M. FOLK Phone HY 3-6572 Lanark. Illinois Congratulations Lanark Morton Salt Co. COMPLIMENTS OF Carstenson Freight Lines, Inc. Clinton, Iowa Congratulations Lanark The Clark Co. Black Topping PHONE 6-2822 POLO, ILL. Compliments of Hopkin's Road Equipment Co. Dixon, Illinois 74 HISTORICAL BOOK COMMITTEE SEATED -Evelyn Kloepping; Mildred Shaner; Annette Isenberger, Chairman; Marie Lamoreux. STANDING - Leone Pettinger, John Kloepping, Leona Hess, R. Dieter, Emma Sherwood. NOT SHOWN - Leona Elmer. Frank WallirW COSTUME & MAKE-UP COMMITTEE SEATED -Mrs. Betty Wiebers, Mrs. Margaret Zentner, Mrs. Jeannine Carroll, Chairman. STANDING - Mrs. Rose Shepard, Mrs. Carolee Zuck, Mrs. Dolores Merchant. NOT SHOWN -Delia Grove, Margaret Glenn, Phylis Engleking. NOVELTIES COMMITTEE SEATED -Mrs. Helen Manning, Mrs. Wallick. STANDING- James E Miller, Chairman; R. N. Flickinger; Dale Tisehauser. FIREWORKS COMMITTEE Robert Shaner, Albert Champion. 75 Lanark Farmers, Inc. LANARK, ILLINOIS • Lumber • Coal • Building Material First in Quality Fairest in Price Fastest in Service Home Cooked Meals Sandwiches Home Made Pies — Open 24 Hours — Lanark, Illinois Lanark Body & Fender Shop 24-Hour Wrecker Service PHONES: Days HY 3-6540 Nights HY 3-6334 or 3-2594 MerkePs General Repair Marine Shop Johnson Outboard Sales and Service Open Every Night and Saturdays IRVING MERKEL on Highway 64 Lanark, Illinois FRANK PARKER Grain Dealer Custom Shelling — General Trucking 446 South Broad Phone HY 3-2501 LANARK, ILLINOIS Lotz Motors Buick and Ponriac Authorized Parts & Service HY 3-2350 Lanark Miller Motor Sales Ford Sales and Service Phone HYacinth 3-2334 — 124 East Carroll St. Lanark, Illinois Melvin Folk & Sons LIMESTONE and GRAVEL HAULING Phosphate Spreading Phone HY 3-2140 • Lanark, Illinois 76 OFFICIAL HEADQUARTERS COMMITTEE SEATED -Carrie Burkholder, Mrs. Truman Royer, Hazel Hoak, Edmo Zuck. STANDING- Ruth Geary, Luella Peters, Eva Truman, Marie Flickinger, Mrs. Earl Bear, Cora Hawbecker, Lucile Adams. NOT SHOWN - Mrs. Marie Buche. PROMENADE & CARAVAN COMMITTEE -INSURANCE COMMITTEE PHOTOGRAPHY COMMITTEE - CASHIERS & GATES COMMITTEE SEATED- Louella Baxter, Paul Merchant, Helen Johns, Roswell Packard, Claude Stauffer, Francis Prowant. STANDING -Perry Baxter, Ross Folk, Shirley Folk, Earl Liston.Bill Cook, George Bergdall, Cora Lindsay, Marge Hoak, Conrad Aschenbrenner. 77 ( standard) Don's Standard Station Gas — Oil — Batteries All Sizes of Tires Car Washing and Waxing Lanark, Illinois LUMBER - BUILDING MATERIALS PAINT - FENCING - COAL Miller Hatchery ELSIE MILLER CRAM LANARK, ILLINOIS BABY CHICKS # SUPPLIES # FEEDS Flickinger's Accounting — MFA Insurance and Tax Service 111 North Broad Street Lanark, Illinois HY 3-2395 Engels & Lindsay LANARK, ILLINOIS Clover Farm Your Complete Food Market Orville Bowers Grain Buying & Selling Trucking HYocinth 3-2536 Shelling Lanark, Illinois CONGRATULATIONS Poffenberger's Tavern 37 YEARS OF SERVICE MT. CARROLL Don Blair Produce — Cash Buyer Poultry and Eggs — Lanark Illinois 78 HOSPITALITY CENTER COMMITTEE SEATED-Mrs. Nelle Courts, Mrs. HattieWarfel, Alice Ackermann, Mrs. Lake Flicklnger, Mrs. Neil Ather- ton. STANDING- Mrs. Archie Heath; Betty Carroll; Mrs. Glenn Wise, Chairman; Mrs. Sidney Bird; Mrs. Velma VanBuskirk; Miss Ella Sue Beck; and Mrs. Florence Merchant. NOT SHOWN -Mrs. Harry Lowman, Mrs. J. K. Morris. BROTHERS OF BRUSH COMMITTEE SEATED- James Lindsay, Lawrence Wiebers. STANDING -Randall Downs, Frank Parker, Don Shaulis, Chairman. NOT SHOWN -Jack Baxter, Henry Meyer ADVANCE SALE COMMITTEE SEATED -Phylis Engleking, Co-chairman; Agnes Fox; Kathleen Mathias. STANDING- Floren Fox, Alice Ackermann, Claire Mathias, Mrs. Glenn Wise, Rex Rahn. NOT SHOWN - Evelyn Hodes, Chairman; John K. Morris; Joan Kimmel; Betty DeGraff; BobEngleking, Wilma Welp, Merrill Bowers, Helen Olsen, Pat Burmeister, Marion Haw- becker, E. K. Graham, Betty Merchant, Margarette Zentner, Olive Kingsbury, Joe Piesen. 79 "office furniture and supplies • blank books •greeting cards "stationery The Otto Wagner Store Established 1885 12 West Main St. — Freeport, III. Phone ADams 2-6171 Compliments of COLLIER'S MUSIC STORE 21 E. Stephenson St. ADams 2-5215 Freeport, Illinois Schoen Shoe Repair Hose Laces Polish Men's Shoes Work & Dress Rubbers Lanark, Illinois FEED OF CHAMPIONS Sturtevant's Elevator Grain — Feeds — Seeds — Salt Phone HY 3-2369 LANARK ILLINOIS DIEHL'S RUFFLE INN The House of Fine Foods 501 N. Main Street Savanna, Illinois Garrity Rexall Drugs Stephenson & State Freeport, III. "WE GIVE S & H GREEN STAMPS" Sunnyside Tavern Fern and Bud Aubrey BEERS, WINES AND LIQUORS MT. CARROLL, ILLINOIS Tietz-Lynde Co. AUTOMOTIVE SUPPLIES 701 NORTH SECOND ST. ROCKFORD, ILLINOIS 80 KRAZY KOUNTRY KLUB CHAPTER SEATED -Helen Manning, Amanda Bloyer, Helen Miller, Alice Snid- er, Minerva Prowant, Earlene Traum. STANDING- Mildred Diehl, Gladys Keeney, Maude Lang, Marie Lamoreux, Shirley Prowant. PERKY PIONEERS CHAPTER SEATED -Mrs. Marge Hoak, Mrs. Erna Garner, Mrs. Ruth Packard, Mrs. Archie Heath, and Mrs. Cora Lindsay. STANDING - Mrs. Marilyn Christiansen, Mrs. Isabel Shearer, Mrs. Grace Sweitzer, Mrs. Lucille Miller, and Mrs. Marian Peat. THE WICK TRIMMERS CHAPTER SEATED -Mrs. Glenn Blair, Jr., Mrs. Shirley Folk, Mrs. Luella Brown, Mrs. Melvin Folk. STANDING- Mrs. Larry Christiansen, Mrs. Floyd Stiele and Dorothy Libberton. THE LITTLE LAMBS CHAPTER SEATED - Melvin Folk, Larry Christiansen, Don Blair. STANDING - Glenn Blair, Jr., Ross Folk, Francis Smith, and Richard Libberton. A 9 a. Ifsl I ©i Wft W4f: f^KM^ ^ U L ^ -~ PRAIRIE BELLES CHAPTER SEATED -Helen Olson, Evelyn Hodes, Pat Burmeister, Mrs. R. Dieter. STANDING - Dorothy Sorenson, Margaret Zentner, Barbara Roth, Jeanette McFadden, Mrs. John Henze, Mrs. Norman Hoffman and Kathleen Mathias. CENTENNIAL SQUAWS CHAPTER SEATED -Mrs. Emma Sherwood, Mrs. Margaret Engleking, Mrs. Hattie Warfel, Mrs. Herb Evans. STANDING - Mrs. Myrtle Baum, Mrs. Lake Flickinger, Miss Lorraine Ewing, Mrs. Sidney Bird, Mrs. Donald Asay, Mrs. Mable Hoy. 81 Albert M. Greison "Quality Footwear" SERVING YOU FOR OVER 30 YEARS Savanna, Illinois "WE WRITE IT RIGHT" Complete Insurance Protection iTAxa6'4, *) \u4wrtutce ?4 y&ttcy 105 N. Broad St. Phone HY 3-2255 Lanark, Illinois Compliments of Michigan Salt Co. St. Louis, Michigan Hawes Bottling Works 703 W. CLEVELAND ST. Phone ADams 2-2912 FREEPORT, ILLINOIS Dixon Garage Supply Co., Inc. Jobbers of Automotive Parts and Equipment 205 EAST FIRST ST. -:- DIXON, ILLINOIS Phone AT 3-1781 Barker Lumber Co. Earl H. Meier, Mgr. BUILDING MATERIALS OF ALL KINDS FUEL- PAINTS - FENCING We Treat You [] The Year • Phone VO 4-2141 Shannon, III. Haircutting is our Business — Let us trim your hair regularly — Haircuts including flat tops $1.25 Open Tuesday thru Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. City Barber Shop STANLEY WAGNER, PROP. Newberry Wallpaper & Paint Co. Wholesale and Retail Wallpaper — Paints — Varnishes — Lacquers Oils — Glass — Painters' Supplies — ARTISTS' MATERIALS — We Deliver 22 W. Main St. Phone AD 2-6612 Freeport, III. 82 SQUARE DANCE GROUP j"RONT TO BACK -Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McCue, Mr. & Mrs. Ken- leth Geisz, Mr. & Mrs. Earl Liston, Mr. & Mrs. James Carroll. SQUARE DANCE GROUP FRONT TO BACK -Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth Geisz, Mr. & Mrs. Fred Swanson, Mr. Marvin Hartman & Diane Flickinger, Frank Wallick & Mrs. Ellen Hartman. E» tW^ i r 'l i ^*^j U. 'mmr ^L i w^k 1H ^1 S 'J^B SQUARE DANCE GROUP FRONT TO BACK- Mr. & Mrs. Wallick, Mr. & Mrs. Richard Kimpel, Mr. & Mrs. Ross Folk, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Engleking. THE GRANGE CHAPTER SEATED -Ralph Roberts, Dean Meador, Francis Prowant, Naaman Diehl, Russell Lamoreux, Randall Traum. STANDING - Lawrence Haught, Lawrence Meador, Wallace Ware, Clarence Vandervelt, Leo Poffenberger, Earl Carbaugh. 83 Stakemiller Shoe Store Men's, Women's, Children's Shoes Boys' and Men's Clothes Mt. Carroll E. G. Shinner & Company, Inc. 422 Main Street SAVANNA, ILLINOIS Telephone 4171 MONUMENTS MT. CARROLL GRANITE and MARBLE WORKS Geo. W. Ivey & Sons, Proprietors Shop Located at Mt. Carroll, Illinois All Work Done by Pneumatic Tools and Sand Blast. Prices Right. Workmanship Guaranteed. Telephone 3034 HERSCHEL PARTS are available to fit ALL MAKES of mowers and combines M»NUF»CTURINC CO , INCORPORATED PEORIA. ILLINOIS Pitt's Sport Store Everything in Sports COMPLIMENTS OF: Phone 8155 502 Main St. Savanna, III. Jaydon Distributors, Inc. Sundra Spot Non-Food Departments REGEZ CHEESE and PAPER SUPPLY COMPANY PROFIT SHAftTSg-OTLCO. WALT REGEZ MONROE, WISCONSIN SCHNEIDER OIL CO. Complete Line of Petroleum Products Tank Wagon Service Highest in Quality — Lowest in Price Phone VO 4-2670 — :- Shannon, Illinois 84 POST OFFICE CHAPTER SEATED - Francis Kloepping, Ned Dollinger, Carl Christiansen. STANDING -Warren Barklow, Albert Champion, William Johns, Kenneth Geisz. WOMAN'S CLUB CHAPTER SEATED - Virginia Sichta, Ruth Geary, Marian Peat. STANDING - Hazel Hoak, Mrs. Earl Bear, Mrs. Merle Hawbecker.Besse Bowers. 1* P