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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 04, 1963

Page

3

Timberlands And Inflation Shape Investment Outlook

Babson Park notes inflation's uneven impact with timberland firms favored by tax and cost advantages. St. Regis, Kimberly Clark and Great Northern Paper dominate in timber assets and paper products while U. S. plywood grows through wide distribution. The column urges patient diversification and caution on rising stock prices.

Babson Park Mass Eer U. S Canada St. Regis Paper Company Great Northern Paper Company Comany's Maine Scott U. S. Plywood Corporation New England South Atlantic A Walters Tampa Turkey Russia West Mediterranean Sea Near East Cuba

Honor Nurse for 15 Years at Clinton Clinic Dinner

Clinton Iowa. Mrs Walter Cook RN was honored at a Clinton Medical Clinic dinner at the Clinton Country Club marking fifteen years of service. Attending were honoree Mrs Alvin VanKampen RN Mrs Kenneth Moldt Mrs Joseph Cunningham and their husbands along with Dr and Mrs Ross King. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Elmer Zug schwerdt and family in Maquoketa.

Clinton, Ia Walter Cook R. N Clinton Edical Clinic Clinton Country Club Alvin VanKampen Kenneth Moldt Joseph Cunningham Ross King Tels Elmer Zugschwerdt Nolan Zugschwerdt Maquoketa

Spring Conference of Carroll County Women’s Clubs at Chadwick

The Spring Conference of Carroll County Federated Woman’s Clubs met April 2 at Hope E U B Church Chadwick with 10 a.m. registration. Mrs Isadore Saidel opened the session and reports from club presidents followed. Awards were announced, delegates named for Chicago and Rock Falls, a memorial service conducted, and the meeting adjourned by 11 45 a.m with a funeral service that afternoon for Mrs Sucher. Luncheon was served in the church dining room.

Carroll County Federated Woman's Clubs Hope E. U. B Chadwick Isadore Saidel Mt. Carroll Paul Farley Edward Turnbaugh Savanna Claude Cook, Jr Saidel James D. Senneff Southern Illinois University Carbondale J. Leslie Hoak Lanark Judd Law Herbert Stein Law Frank Mest Cancer Fund Sacher Ray Polhill Elmer Weber Chadwick Woman's Club Charles Sucher Chadwic Woman's Club

Legion Auxiliary Council Holds March Session in Mt Carroll

Carroll County American Legion Auxiliary met March 27 at the Legion Home Mt Carroll with 47 members and one guest from seven units. Discussions covered Government Day plans for May 1 at Farm Bureau Hall Mt Carroll, a Poppy Day centerpiece contest, and a slate of officers for 1963-64. The group noted funds from donating coffee to Dixon State School and a share-a-dish award race with Mt Carroll leading.

Carroll County Floyd Robinson Chadwick Zennie Sack Savanna Chicago Fred Zemke Milledgeville Farm Bureau Mt. Carroll American Legion Dixon State School Pearle McFee Thomson Leo Zemke Gertrude Green Henry Baum Shannon

Cancer Crusade Opens in Carroll County Drive

A campaign to raise more than 5000 dollars for the American Cancer Society kicks off in Carroll County. Dr. L. B. Hussey of Savanna, chair of the county chapter, announces a county-wide quota around 4000 dollars with Russell Sharp directing efforts. The drive started Monday and runs through April, proclaimed Cancer Crusade Month by President Kennedy.

Carroll County L. B. Hussey Savanna American Cancer Society Ussell Sharp F. Kennedy

Sunday Visitors Honor Mrs Marshall’s Birthday in Morrison

Thomson area residents gathered for birthday observances and social visits. Families including Workman, Huizenga, Vander Laan, Laird, Cate, Marshall, Atherton, Hebeler, and others stopped by to share cake and celebration. Additional guests from Clinton Savanna and Rockford joined the gatherings at local homes.

Clarence Workman Chrys and Steve Fulton Charles Huizenga John Kramer Gertie Vander Laan Whiteside Morrison Willard Tichler Albert Lynch David Marvin Laird Carbon Cliff Merle Cate Mervin Marshall Carolyn Elliott Marshall Dwight Atherton Kenneth Hebeler Mrs. Marshall Gladys Cate Elva Connor Clinton Dean Rathje Savanna Ernest Rathje Gene Smiley Rockford

New Savanna Plant From Coleman Cable Unit

A Savanna copper wire factory will be built by Savanna Copper Co. a downstream arm of Coleman Cable and Wire Co. of River Grove Illinois. The $900000 plant with 50000 square feet will sit on a 30 acre site near Wood Products Co. initial staff of 60, potentially rising to 125, facility to support extruded copper wire production.

Savanna Benown Savanna Copper Co Coleman Cable and Wire Company River Grove Ill Wood Products Co Carroll County Development Corporation

Richard Craig Wins Revson Fellowship At Brandeis

Shimer College announces that Richard Craig, a teacher intern since 1961, receives a Revson fellowship for doctoral psychology work starting September 1963 at Brandeis University. The three year program funds study, with interns teaching and receiving stipends during the first two years and completing a PhD with plans to practice clinically and teach later.

Mt. Carroll Shimer_ Colours Richard Craig Revson Raig Shimer Brandeis University Craig

Bridal Shower for Mrs James Eaton Held Friday Night

Forty eight friends and relatives attended a miscellaneous bridal shower for Mrs James Eaton, formerly Vivian Friederich, Friday evening March 29 at Hickory Grove Methodist Church in Wacker. Prizes were awarded after games, and gifts were given for the couple’s home. Mrs Eaton, a Northern Illinois University senior, will visit Fort Riley April 5 for Easter with her husband, stationed there with the U S Army.

James Eaton Vivian Friederich Hickory Grove Methodist Church Wacker Hazel Hartman Shirley Hall Evelyn Krum Warner C. Hartman Eae F Hall Eaton Northern Illinois University Fort Riley Kansas U. S. Army

Knight and Shoup Obtain Palos Park Marriage License

A marriage license was issued this week by the county clerk to H. B. Knight and Edith Shoup, both residents of Palos Park, Illinois.

H. B. Knight Edith Shoup Palos Park, Ill

Probation Revoked. Gary Neuschwanger Sentenced Six Months

Gary Neuschwanger, also known as Mr. Car Roll, was sentenced to six months at Vandalia state penal farm after probation revocation. He had been granted probation about a year earlier after a criminal trespass to a motor vehicle conviction, but the state's attorney sought revocation following an indictment in March on another charge.

Gary Neuschwanger Carroll Vandalia

Deeds Recorded March 21 Through March 28

Master in Chancery to Savannah S. B. and L. A. acquirement of lots 3 and 4 block 2 North Walton Chadwick. Ben W Tempel and wife transfer lots 6 7½ block 5 S and B Shannon. Daniel E Nelson transfers to Raideys E Nelson the section 25 township 21 range 5 in Salem.

Savanna S. B L. A North Walton Chadwick Ben W. Tempel Duane L Giedd S. & B. Shannon Daniel E. Nelson Raideys E. Nelson Range Salem

Tom McKee Buys Potter Bros Lumber Yard in Thomson

Tom McKee to acquire the Thomson lumber yard from Potter Bros who have held Morrison properties. Potter Bros. sold Morrison holdings to J A Bull and Sons of Union Grove. McKee previously worked fourteen years with Potter Bros. at Argo Fay yard and then Thomson yard management after a resignation.

Tom McKee Potter Bros Thomson Morrison J. A. Bull and Sons Union Grove McKee Argo Fay Thomson Yards Clarence Appel

Runaway Boy Returned Home From Westward Trip

A 15 year old New York boy who claimed to head for Hollywood rode westward as far as Savannah before railroad officials found he had no ticket. Last Wednesday night Mike Weber’s trip ended when local officials took custody. Sheriff Howard Gorman then returned him to Chicago for a plane to New York with a ticket provided by his father.

New York Hollywood Savanna Mike Weber Howard Gorman Chicago

Plan Open House at Mount Morris Home For Senior Citizens

A $1.6 million Pinecrest senior home in Mount Morris IL will be shown to the public in an open house on April 28 from 2 to 5 PM and 7 to 8 PM. Administrator Raymond W. Bowman says four wings are ready for occupancy April 15, with seven wings by May 1. The non profit, non denominational facility is owned by the Church of the Brethren Northern Illinois and Wisconsin district and will house 122 residents including three wings for special medical care.

Mount Morris Raymond W. Bowman Pinecrest Church of the Brethren Northern Illinois Wisconsin Robert B. Martin

Freeport to Get New Kelly-Springfield Tire Plant

Kelly-Springfield Tire Company plans a multi million dollar factory on a 130 acre site five miles east of downtown Freeport on U S 30. George B. Newman announces construction to begin May 1 with initial production in April 1964 and full output by July. Peak output 7600 tires daily, employing about 600 locals plus 100 corporate staff.

Kelly-Springfield Tire Company Freeport George B. Newman Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company U. S. 30 Newman

TerHark Holsteins Granted Exclusive Naming System

TerHark Holsteins in Shannon Illinois will have all registered cattle names begin with TerHark-Abbie as exclusive prefix. The Holstein Friesian Association of America grants the prefix for permanent use in breed records at their Brattleboro Vermont headquarters. Thousands of dairymen use similar prefixes, with growth of about 1500 yearly, aiding branding and registry mechanization.

Lowell F. HerHark Shannon Illinois Holstein-Friesian Association of America Brattleboro Vermont

Body of Man Lost in Mississippi Recovered Sunday

The body of Chicago man Thomas Williams, 45, missing since a Nov 3 boating accident on the Mississippi River near East Dubuque, was recovered Sunday south of Savanna. An inquest by Coroner Dr. L B Hussey found accidental drowning. Williams’ son survived. The body was found by Lawrence Bannon Robert Andrews and John Byrd of Savanna.

Chicago Mississippi Savanna Law Funeral L. B. Hussey Thomas Williams East Dubuque Williams Lawrence Bannon Robert Andrews John Byrd

Chadwick Man Charged After Rt 64 78 Junction Crash

Stacy Kradle of Chadwick was charged with failure to halt for a stop sign after a two car collision Monday at the Rt 64 78 junction on the Mt Carroll south edge. He suffered severe cuts and bruises and was treated at Savanna hospital before being dismissed.

Stacy Kradle Chadwick Travers Mt. Carroll Kradle Wilmer M. LaShelle Savanna Savanna Hospital

Atherton Family Hosts and Guests Social Round

Mr and Mrs Dwight Atherton and family visited Saturday evening with Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton Jr and family. Mr and Mrs George Collins of Grandview were Sunday evening guests of Merle Atherton Sr. Wayman Cobine of Elizabeth visited Tuesday evening with Lawrence Halfman and family. Mrs Howard Wiebenga of Fulton called Friday afternoon with Mrs Dora Wiebenga and Mr and Mrs Harry Bowders.

Dwight Atherton Merle Atherton George Collins Grandview Wayman Cobine Elizabeth Lawrence Halfman Howard Wiebenga Fulton Dora Wiebenga Harry Bowders

Two New Supervisors Chosen Tuesday by Voters of Carroll County

Local county contests produced turnout with several upsets. New supervisors were elected in Fair Haven Savannah Wysox Shannon Carroll and Savanna townships. Incumbents were defeated in some districts while several highway commissioners and library trustees were also chosen.

Carroll County Fair Haven Savannah W. Co. Linker Harold Fink Alex Brightman York Township Marvin Marshall Lyle Greeley George Hook J. M. McKean Walter Eastabrooks Wysox Dwight Turner Harriett Bushman Thomas Ewers Ralph Fossett Elkhorne Grove John Minor Roy Smith Salem Township John Tautz Robert Queckboerner Rock Creeker Russell Zier Wesley Miller Ronald Ritenour Elmer Schindler Oliver Vietmeyer Lynn Speers Allen Brandt Charles Diffenderfer Cherry Grove Robert Sandell Lima Shannon Township Howard Woessner Henry Johnson Woessner Max Cheeseman Johnson T. Carroll John Metz Donald Keefer Charles Kessler P. Rabin Savanna Township George Mest Waldo P. Frasnxe William L. Gilman Burrell K. Shores Earle E. Engelking Joe Weirman Reuben Messmer Woodland Township Glen Wurster Harold Handel Woodland John Judas Donald Bork Freedom Township Walter Lehner Emerson Kosher Merle Kingery Royal Kuhlemeier

Boost Premiums for Beef Breeding Cattle at Carroll Co Fair

Carroll County Fair raises beef breeding premiums with higher prizes. First prize to $21, second $15, third $10, fourth $7, plus $10 for the champion per reed. Silverware set offered for the top five animals bred and shown by one exhibitor. New premium provided by Acker and Richter Implement Company of Mount Carroll. Aug. 5 to 10 at Milledgeville.

Carroll County Charles Bickelhaupt Acker and Richter Implement Company Mount Carroll Milledgeville Tels

Former Radke Hotel owner Savanna-Henry Radke dies at 88

Savanna Henry Radke 88, former owner and operator of the Radke Hotel, died Saturday in an Apple River nursing home. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Law funeral home with burial in Savanna township cemetery. Born June 21, 1874 in Derrida Center, he spent much of his life in Savanna and was survived by a sister, Mrs. J E Mullen of Savanna. he was married to Mae Kearney who preceded him in death.

Savanna Henry Radke Radke Apple River Law Funeral Savanna Township Mr. Radke Michael and Eliza Hood Radke Derrida Center Daviess County Mae Kearney J E. Mullen

Cindy is 9 at birthday party hosted by Mrs Halfman

Mrs Eugene Halfman entertained at her home for her daughter Cindy’s ninth birthday. Guests included Paula Green Debbie Wiebenga Kara Grim Deana Wilt Debbie Brunner Soe Buikema and Sandy and Debbie Prins plus Mrs James Green Loyal Brunner and Harold Wilt. Gifts came from Mr and Mrs Therman McCoy Mr and Mrs Clarence Eastman and Mrs Maggie Rath of Elizabeth. Supper guests in Morrison area included several neighbors and relatives with varied visits from Friday afternoon through Sunday.

Cindy Eugene Halfman Paula Green Debbie Wiebenga Kara Grim Deana Wilt Debbie Brunner Soe Buikema Sandy Debbie Prins James Green Loyal Brunner Harold Wilt Dora Wiebenga Wiebenga John Roed Clinton Francis Hoff Gordon Brown Cedar Rapids Iowa Andrew Houzenga Russel Green Jr Rock Falls Kathryn Green Alfred Workman Fulton

Helen Dixon to Perform Concert at Shimer College

Mrs. Helen Dixon, pianist and Shimerae faculty member, will appear in Shimer College’s concert series at Metcalf auditorium on Tuesday April 9 at 730 p m. She will play Brahms and Chopin works and has organized guest musicians for two years. The 1962-63 series closes April 23 with the Shimer College choir under Dr. Denis Cowan. All concerts are open to the public free of charge.

Mt. Carroll Ill Helen Dixon Shimer College Metcalf Dixon Shimerae Brahms

Mrs Sheldon Frank New President of Mt Carroll AAUW

Mt Carroll Branch of the AAUW elected new officers for the coming year at a March 25 meeting at Mrs Arnold Zucks home near Chadwick. New president is Mrs Sheldon Frank of Chadwick with vice president Mrs Cal Caldwell and Mr Carroll. Delegates named to the state convention in Rockford April 26 27 include Mrs Lewis DeGraff of Lanark and Mrs Frank. Mrs Frank is also chosen as national convention delegate to Denver in late June. A panel on Consumer Problems was held with Mrs Eugene Murray of Thomson serving as social and economics chair. Hostesses were Mrs Zuck Mrs Melvin Stengel Mrs Cal Caldwell and Miss Ruth Foster Clara Geisz and Hilda Knoess.

Mt. Carroll The AAUW Arnold Zuck Chadwick Sheldon Frank Cal Caldwell Carroll Lewis DeGraff Lanark Frank Caldwell Rockford

Local residents visit and move in from Illinois and Iowa

Merle Atherton Jr visits Des Moines to attend a Thermo-Gas school this week. Grace Rentschler and Jeannette Flannery of Fulton called on Mrs. Dora Wiebenga last Friday evening. Lester Alspaugh and wife of Bellwood Illinois bought the William C Lehr residence and moved in Monday. Charles Burkholder and family of Lanark visited Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Halfman and family last Friday evening.

Thomson News Merle Atherton, Jr Des Moines Iowa Grace Rentschler Jeannette Flannery Fulton Dora Wiebenga Lester Alspaugh Bellwood Illinois William C. Lehr Charles Burkholder Lanark Eugene Halfman

Home Economics Unit Meetings Schedule

The weekly Extension unit meetings cover language and behavior topics with Dorothy Footitt and daily lessons such as Cook Today and Serve Tomorrow. Events include April 8 Rock Creek Northern Lights with Mrs. Leroy Hill at 1 30 p m, April 9 Mississippi unit with Mrs. Max Hayes and Mrs. Ed Dauphin, April 10 Chad wick Lamplighters with Mrs. John Janssen at 7 30 p m, and April 11 Palisades unit with Mrs. Elmer Airhart and Mrs. Arnold Meier.

Dorothy Footitt Carroll County Chadwick Lamplighters John Janssen Janssen Palisades Elmer Airhart Airhart Arnold Meier Merleeisler U. N

District tree planter available for rent in Carroll County

Lysle R. Foltz announces the Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District offers a tree planter on a small rental basis. Those interested should contact the district office in the Farm Bureau at Mt. Carroll by calling 4611 to aid efficient routing. Mr and Mrs Paul Peterson and Lola and Caroline attended a wedding of a cousin last Saturday in Morris Illinois.

Lysle R. Foltz Carroll County Paul Peterson Lola Caroline Morris Illinois

Also Mentioned on This Page

Babson Ra Pplhill F. Mullin Merle Bielema J. L. Machen Savanna Junior Club J. B. Olson Art Frank Goldquist Olive Kingsbury Morton Higley Gene Halfman Marvin Holesinger Carrow Davis Crouse Edwin Keim Harold Evans C. S. Darrow Otto Switzer David Coutts William Janssen Legion Auxiliary Council Cancer Crusade Mrs. James Eaton Courthouse News G. Ray Moll Jels TerHark Holsteins Chadwick Man IBEN DHIA Lawrence Iben Paul Gaar Gaar Real & Smith Alfred Hinrichs Merna Zemke & Son Don Hollowell M. Zemke & Son L. Iben Carroll Co Radke Hotel Sheldon Frank New Mt. Carroll Aauw Home Economics Tell Tree
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