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Page 2 Freeport (III.) Journal-Standard, Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1977 Lanark City Council To Buy 'Comfort' LANARK If the Comfort Station in downtown Lanark comes up for sale, the Lana'rk City Council is going to buy it. Aldermen Tuesday night authorized an ordinance be drawn stating the council will purchase the building at a nominal fee for public use if it is offered for sale by the Rock Creek Township Board. Edward Mitchell, city attorney, explained the township board is wating for a ruling from the Illinois attorney general's office on whether a referendum must be held to approve the sale or the board has the power to act on the matter. Mitchell said the question developed because Rock Creek Township is in the process of legally combining with Lima Township.

At the previous council meeting, the Rock Creek Township Board said it would sell the Comfort Station to the city if it were used for a public purpose, such as a library. A group of persons from the Lanark Library Board attended the meeting and said they were in favor of using the building as a library. The only objection from the board members was the lack of parking space for bicycles. A spokesman said as many as 50 bicycles are parked at the library during its summer recreation program. It was suggested an adjacent vacant building, could be razed and the area used for parking.

In other business, it was announced three council seats and the offices of mayor, treasurer and city clerk will be up for election April 19. Terms of Aldermen Melvln Colberg and Melvin Folk expire, and a vacancy created by the resignation of. Richard Olson about a year ago is to be filled. Mrs. Jesse Jones, treasurer, she will not seek another term.

City Clerk Valeria Warner said she intends to seek re-election. Nominating petitions are available from the clerk and must be filed by Feb. 15. The clerk said conflict of interest statements may be obtained at the county clerk's office in the Carroll County Courthouse at Mount Carroll. A subdivision variance was granted to Charles Burkholder allowing him to make two lots out of three.

Rock City Herd Leads County In DHIA Report For November ROCK CITY Larry Nelson Jonas of Rock City had the top producing herd in November in the Stephenson County Dairy Herd Improvement' Association. The 36-cow herd of grade and registered Holsteins averaged 2.10 pounds of butterfat and 56.2 pounds of milk daily per animal. The David Book herd of Freeport, averaging 2.02 pounds of butterfat and pounds of milk daily per cow, was second, and the LaVerne Koester herd of Dakota placed third with averages of 1.98 pounds of butterfat and 51.3 pounds of milk. Rounding out the top 10 herds were: Gerald Wachter of Winslow, 1.91 pounds of butterfat and 49 pounds of milk; Dean Holmes of Lena, 1.87 and 47.2; Wayne Toelke of Ridott, 1.85 and 48.9; John Nitzsche of Freeport, 1.82 and 46.6; Walter Splinter of Winslow, 1.82 and 43.8; Delmar Mafze of Freeport, 1.80 and 46.3; and Malcolm Coomber of Freeport, 1.80 and 42.2. The, top-producing cow belonged to Martin Mueller of Lena.

The 5-year-old grade Holstein gave 988 pounds of butterfat and 21,195 pounds of milk in 305 days. Other cows producing 900 or more pounds of butterfat were those of: Larry Nelson Jonas, 924 pounds of butterfat and 22,187 pounds of milk; Gerald Wachter, 900 and and Gerald Kerr Buford of Dakota, 900 and 21,121. Rounding out the top 10 producing cows were, those of: Eugene Lestikow of Ridott, 878 pounds of butterfat and 23,236 pounds of niilk; Delmar Maize, 869 and John Babler of Rock City, 862 and Wayne Toelke, 844 and Carl Keltner of Pearl City, 841 and and Delmar Maize, 837 and 24,070. THE FIRST DEMOCRAT since ISflfi to be elected to a courthouse office in Green County, found his office not quite ready Monday. David Leeper, 26, had answered a newspaper ad placed by county Democrats seeking candidates and he defeated the incumbent district attorney.

Leeper assumed the office, if not the space being readied for it, on Monday. FREEPORT JOURNAL-STANDARD Entered as second class matter at the Post Office of Freeport, Illinois. Published daily except Sunday and six holidays by Journal Standard 27 S. State Freeport, 111. 61032.

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Exchange Student Coming To Area MILLEDGEVILLE John Gaff, the Rotary exchange student here for the coming year, will arrive Sunday, Jan 16. John, 18, is from Alice Springs, Australia, in the central part of the continent. Hosts families will include the Rev. and Mrs. Clark Moushon and the Richard Williamses.

More host families are needed. Anyone interested may call Richard (Sohigro) Deets. Lanark's Comfort Station May Become A Library Lanark Has Had 'Comfort'Since 1924 By MRS. JAMES MEDENDORP Journal-Standard Correspondent LANARK Strangers traveling through Lanark often are surprised to see a-sign on the main street advertising "Rest Room." The sign hangs from a building known'by local residents as the Comfort a historic relic unique to this northern Illinois town. The building actually'was constructed just for that purpose a resting place for weary shoppers.

Engraved blocks on the front of the building proclaim it was completed in 1924. Its official title is the Rock Creek Township Comfort Station. Few. official written records about the structure are available, but some of the town's older residents are able to shed some light on its history. Local attorney Robert Morris related that in the 1920s a liberal faction of Lanark citizens, including the Free Masons, were eager to build a recreation center for the town because there was no school gymnasium or oth'er place for youngsters to play during the.

cold, winter months. It was proposed, Morris recalled, that the second story of the building would be used by the Masonic Lodge as a meeting place. Leading proponents of the idea were Morris' father, George R. Morris, Edwin Franks, who was president of the old First National Bank, and D. Christly (Doc) Adams, the attorney said.

"It was decided to put the issue to a vote," Morris said. "However, the 'conservatives' won out and the progressive measure was defeated." The Masons then decided to build their own facility across the street, Morris said. He said that at the urging of several women's organizations, especially the Shiloh Woman's Relief Corps, the Rock Creek Township Board authorized the Comfort Station to be built. The Lanark Gazette in January 1925 reported that "the Comfort Station was completed last year and given over to the township to maintain." The cost of the project was not included in the article. Snowmobilers Plan February Race MILLEDGEVILLE The Tri-County Trailblazers snowmobile, club will hold a cross-crouncry race at 1 p.

m. Sunday, Feb. 6. A 20-mile course will be run twice 2 SVC Courses Are Scheduled A Mi I ledge ville MILLEDGEVILLE Two courses through Sauk Valley College, Dixon, will be offered at Milledgeville. "Rhetoric and Composition," a three-hour credit course in English, will be held from 7 to 10 p.m.

Wednesdays, Jan. 19 through May 11, in room 216 at Milledgevme High School. "Beef Cow Herd Management" will begin Jan. 13 and end March 3. The one-hour credit course will be taught from 7:30 to 9:30 Thursday nights in the ag room at the high school.

Instructor will be John Feddersen, vo-ag teacher at Milledgeville. Further information can be obtained from Dave Thorngren at the high school. Pork Producers Given Choice Of Two Meetings ELIZABETH Jo Daviess County pork producers may attend either of two swine seminars Thursday, Jan. 11, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

One seminar will be held at the Lena State Bank. Lunch will be furnished by the Stephenson County Pork Producers Association. The other seminar will be at Naaman Diehl Auditorium in Mount Carroll. Programs at both locations will be the same. Reservations for the seminar at Lena must be made with the Jo Daviess County Extension office by Friday.

Reservations are not required for the Mount Carroll seminar. Euchre Party ORANGEVILLE Orangeville American Legion will sponsor a public euchre party at 8 p.m. Saturday. There will be prizes and refreshments. Call Marvin Agency "A Little Buys A Lot" 24 S.

Galena Ave. 232-3122 during the race. Open classes are planned, one for men and one for women. Entry fees will be charged. Members of the cross-country race committee are Jack Sauer, Les Litwiller and Wayne Simpson.

It was announced that persons who missed the Dec. 17 driving class for young snowmobilers will have another opportunity later this Area Briefs Variety Show ROCKFORD "Lemons and Turkeys," a variety show, will be presented at 8 p.m. Jan. 20,21 and 22, in Maddox Theater, Clark Arts Center, Rockford College. Free ticket reservations may be made at 226-4100.

Officer flection Stephenson County Antique Engine Club will meet at noon Sunday at the Farm Bureau building for a share-a- dish dinner and election of officers. Members are to bring a dish to pass, table service, tables and chairs, if possible, 12-ounce detergent bottles and material remnants. Joint Installation ORANGEVI.LLE Orangeville Rebekah Lodge and Odd Fellows Lodge will have a joint installation of officers at 7:30 p.m. tonight at the Legion home here. The meeting will be formal.

Of Greens PEARL CITY The annual burning of the greens by local Girl Scouts will take place at 7 p.m. Thursday on Gold Mine Road. Square Dance LEAF RIVER Lucky Leafs Square Dance Club will hold a dance at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Bertolet building here. Ed Stoner will be the featured caller.

Refreshments will follow the dance. All dancers are welcome. Mrs. Caralee Aschenbrenner, a local historian, said the facility at one time was beautifully furnished with large art prints on the walls along with black upholstered chairs and a library table. In addition to being a resting place for shoppers through the years, the Comfort Station has been used as a meeting place for the township board, a polling place and, at one time, the justice of the peace maintained an office and held court there.

Information available indicates that an older building (known as the Teachout Building) was torn down hi 1924 to make room for the Comfort Station. The building had been used as an apartment, a school, millinery shop, shoppers' resting room during the horse-and-buggy days and an office for several doctors. Today, the Comfort Station is used very little by local residents and vandalism reportedly has become a problem. Davis Couple Married 50 Years DAVIS Mr. and Mrs.

Arthur C. Raetz of Davis observed their 50th wedding anniversary Dec. 22. Arthur C. Raetz and Esther Johnson were married Dec.

22, 1926, in Davis. They are the parents of eight children, Mrs. William (Marian) Wilkins of Savanna, Mrs. Lionel (Marilyn) Weaver of Durand, Mrs. Gloria Yoder Freeport, Mrs.

La'na Kahler of Milwaukee, Mrs. Jerry (Charlotte) Downing of Dakota, Mrs. Richard (Holly) Karrick of Oregon, Gary of Davis and Mrs. Deryl (Betty) Drane of Stockton. They also have 23 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.

Area Hospitals Patients Twila Shrout, Patricia Pepple, Carmella Farruggio and Waldron Weirather, all of Savanna, are patients at Savanna City Hospital. Clarence Baker of Winslow is a medical patient at St. Clare Hospital, Monroe, Wis. Karl Schupp of Elizabeth is a patient at Galena Hospital. Marriage Licenses AT GALENA Richard M.

Fromm Oelwcln, Iowa Karon K. Bailey same James Kruse East Dubuquc Sherri E. Manning same Kim A. Busch Apple River Kelly J. McGowan Darlington, Wis; Burl G.

Ward Sterling Cheryl R. Ward same William W. Wiley Nora Sandra L. Fieldstad Gratibt Township, Wis. Couple Observes 50th Anniversary On Christmas Day FORRESTON Mr.

and Mrs. Harold Timmer of Forreston celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Day. A supper was held in the evening at Henrici's Clock Tower Inn, Rockford. An open, house was held on Sunday, Dec. 26, at the Timmer home.

Harold Timmer and Mabel Hoefer were married Dec. 25, 1926, in Freeport. Their attendants were her sister, Arvilla Hoefer Faist, and Clem Faist. They are the parents of two children, Ray of McAllen, and Mrs. Wendall (Lois) Boomgarden of German Valley.

They also have five grandchildren and a great grandchild. Pearl Lodge Installs Officers PEARL CITY The following officers of Pearl Lodge were installed recently. Gene Kohl, worshipful master; Ron Endress, senior Richard Snyder, junior warden; Stuart He'r- shey, treasurer; John Kempel, secretary; Donald Barklow, chaplain. Also, Calvin Barklow, senior deacon; George Remmers, junior deacon; Kenneth Baldauf, senior steward; Dale Brinkmeier, junior steward; Harold Schreck, marshal; and William Heimerdinger, tyler. Insialling officer was Gilbert Hershey; Kenneth Willhite, marshal; Kempel, secretary; and Donald Barklow, chaplain.

An oyster supper preceded the ceremony. 4-H News Junior Jollys Junior Jollys 4-H Qlub will meet at' 3:30 p.m. 17, in the aljsl purpose room at Blackhawk School, j' Golden Eagles Golden Eagles 4-H Club will have a burning of the greens and a sledding party Sunday at the Wayne Miller farm. HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE DIAL-A-CLASS REGISTRATION For College Credit Courses JANUARY 6 7 9 A.M.-8 P.M. PHONE (815) 235-6121 Ask For Dial-A-Class is open to part-time students ana 1 people who have never enrolled at Highland before but would like to do so.

Fall semester courses are listed completely in the Highland Commun.ity College brochure which has been mailed to every household in the district, Tuition-is $15 per credit hour. Reaching Out To Serve Northwestern Illinois From A Developing HIGHLAND COMMUNITY COLLEGE FREEPORT, ILLINOIS COU PON GRAPEFRUIT Indian River Red Seedless 36 Size Regular Box of 36 with coupon $5.49 3 FREEPORT WHOLESALE PRODUCE aBI MMM If 107 E. SPRING Corner Spring State. 235-6111 FISH CHIP DINNER Includes:" 2 large pieces of fish' and generous portion french fries Reg. $1.75 Sunkist California Seedless NAVEL ORANGES OFFER GOOD THURSDAY ONLY KRISPY CHICKEN DINNER Includes: 3 pieces Freeport's finest chicken, 49 roll and french fries Reg.

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