Freeport Journal-Standard, April 18, 1938
Mrs. John Shenberger and daughter Melia, Mrs. Henry Neberman and Mrs. Williamz Schlamp of Freeport, spent Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. & Mrs. Claude Downing.

Freeport Journal-Standard, 09 May, 1938
Mr. and Mrs. Hollis Leckington spent Sunday afternoon at the home of the latter's sister Mrs. Katherine Gilbert of Freeport.

Freeport Journal-Standard, 19 August, 1938
Mrs. Adam Simmer entertained about 25 at her home Wednesday afternoon at a variety shower honoring Miss Lucille Gaulraupp. Miss Gaulrapps's approaching marriage to Charles Bastian of Galena will be an event of the autumn. Miss Gaulraupp was generously remembered with beautiful and useful gifts. The guests were entertained throughout the afternoon with various games and social converse. A delicious lunch was served at the close of the afternoon. Mrs. Simmer was assisted by Mrs. Hollis Leckington, Mrs. J.P. Altenbern and Mrs. C.L. Neimier.

Freeport Journal-Standard, 07 October, 1938
Mr. and Mrs. Wilmot Leckington left Wednesday for Warren, where they will visit for a week or more at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Kraus.

Freeport Journal-Standard, December 11, 1939
Mrs. Nora Lawhorn, residing near Lena, was arrested by Deputy Sheriffs Ray Mead and Walter Krell on complaint made by her husband, William, who alleged assault and battery. The husband is 73 years old. He charged that his wife stood over his bed with a loaded revolvedr and threatened him and also that she pilfered $140 from his trousers pocket. She was scheduled for a hearing before Justice of the Peace M.L. Karels late today.