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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1953
Page
1
Babson's takes a reflective view on a possible Korean War truce and its effects on American life. It weighs peace prospects, economic impact on wages and spending, employment, and the broader world struggle, warning against panic and urging support for the troops while highlighting optimism for future prosperity. It also notes visitors Mr and Mrs Fred Rath of Santa Monica with local mentions.
Mr and Mrs Harold Randecker of rural route 2 Elizabeth welcomed a daughter at 3 14 p m Friday in Savanna City hospital weighing seven pounds 11 1/2 ounces. Mr and Mrs Robert McCue of Savanna welcomed a son at 2 48 p m Sunday in Savanna City hospital weighing seven pounds 6 1/4 ounces. Mr and Mrs Wayne Hass of Savanna welcomed a son at 6 56 a m Saturday in Savanna City hospital weighing eight pounds 4 1/2 ounces.
In a double ring ceremony at First Methodist Church Savanna on Sunday evening Miss Yuvonne E North daughter of Mr and Mrs Elzie North Oak Park became the bride of Keith Robert Campbell son of Mrs Bert McMurray 203 Milwaukee Street The couple exchanged vows as baskets of spring flowers and ferns decorated the altar A reception for 60 guests followed at the bride's home and the newlyweds plan a southern wedding trip before settling at 738 Bowen Street pending Air Force reporting in Freeport.
Milledgeville Illinois Kraft Foods unit launches a nationwide drive to donate food and clothing for refugees in Free Berlin. G F Heisinger notes Kraft joins President Pound’s appeal guided by Ernst Reuter. Contributions collected April 20 to 24 will go via the International Rescue Committee for shipping arrangements.
Neeley of Fennimore Wisconsin married Keith Bell of Blackhawk in the first Methodist church of Savanna. The double ring ceremony was conducted by Rev A Stanley Beck with attendees including the bridegroom's parents. The couple plan to live in Rock Falls after a short honeymoon.
Rev. L. M. Phillips officiated at Hope E U B church for the baptism of his infant granddaughter Julie Anne Mest. Guests included Rev and Mrs Phillips of Freeport and Mr and Mrs E I Mest. Elmer Nelson of Port Byron visited the Daniel Nelson home Wednesday.
Elmer W. Rahn died Friday April 10 at Elm Lawn Sanitarium Rockford aged 87 years 4 months 3 days. Funeral service Sunday from Frank Funeral Home with Rev Merle Hawbecker officiating. Burial in Lanark Cemetery._survived_by widow two brothers Oliver and Fred of Lanark two sisters Minnie Nichol Shannon and Maude Miller Mt Morris.
About 1,100 students in 22 grade school bands will compete at Sterling on April 18 in the northwest district grade school band solo and ensemble contest. Central school hosts solos and ensembles, junior high hosts band performances, with numerous communities listed as participants.
Four district contest entries earned state finals including Chadwick and Mt Carroll from Carroll County. Chadwick girls chorus and Mt Carroll mixed chorus also advance. Other state entrants: Prophetstown and Rochelle with class placements noted. Choruses and bands include numerous school names and exact counts with ratings such as superior and excellent.
Mr and Mrs Wade Guenther of Sabula Iowa quietly celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on Wednesday April 8 A dinner in their honor was hosted at the home of their daughter Mrs Madge Sterns and her son Larry Sterns Mr Guenther served 55 years with the Sabula Gazette including 32 years as owner The couple have spent all their married life in Sabula
The third annual 4 H contour plowing contest will be held Friday afternoon April 24 at 1 00 p m on the John Linker farm one mile east and two miles north of Chadwick Ten 4 H contestants will be chosen to enter local dealers will finish tractor outfits for the contestant The contest is sponsored by the Carroll Co Soil Conservation District Board Further details will be announced at a later date.
Mr and Mrs Fred L Miller of Thomson announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Phyllis Mae to Eugene Halfman son of Mr and Mrs John Halfman of Mt Carroll Both graduates of York Community High School Phyllis works at Johnsons drug store and Eugene at Argo Facondary An early summer wedding is planned
Home Economics Extension groups across the county schedule meetings from April 17 to April 24. Events include North Otter Creek Live Wires April 17 with a 1:30 p.m. start and lessons on home adviser, plus roll call on Slip seed and bulb exchange.
Shimer College in Mt. Carroll has received Ford Foundation funding to award thirty early admission scholarships for the 1955-54 term. Applicants must be 16.5 by July 1, 1953 and recommended by high schools. Awards vary by need, from about 2300 to 700 dollars, renewable if academics and conduct stay satisfactory. The program mirrors Chicago's general education, with placement exams determining courses and annual exams measuring progress. Graduates receive a Bachelor of Arts and may proceed to further study at Chicago or elsewhere.
William Bowman Jr 23 of Blackhawk fined 100 dollars and costs for drunken driving in Carroll county court. Judge Kinney also revoked Bowman driving privileges for 30 days after Thursday morning arrest in Blackhawk. Licenses to wed issued for Daniel W Emnyre Chadwick and Hattie M Gillogly Lanark Keith R Campbell and Yavonne E North Savanna Keith R Bell Blackhawk and Betty Neeley Fenimore Wis Milton J Ringen Preston Ia and Barbara Fernegardem Baldwin Ia Divorces granted Marion Spencer from John B Spencer Savanna desertion. support 100 monthly for three children and custody to mother. Carl G Sheppek from Rose Ellen Sheppek desertion.
State's Attorney Robert Weissmiller filed a report covering December 1, 1952 to February 28, 1953 amounting to 2455.11 dollars. It shows 230 dollars in fees and 2225.10 dollars in fines collected through the office.
Two Carroll county farms will host windbreak plantings next week on Wednesday and Thursday April 22 and 23. Esther Schmaling's farm near Chadwick, operated by Leroy Swanson, will be planted on April 22. The Henry Rahn farm near Milledgeville will be planted on April 23. Evergreen windbreaks protect yards and buildings from winter winds. A 1:30 p.m. meet to discuss windbreaks will be led by W F Bulkley, College of Agriculture associate extension forester, with open farm visits available.
Real estate transfers listed involve multiple conveyances to and from individuals and couples across Savannah, Milledgeville, Cary, and Rock Creek areas. Names include Benjamin L. Rosenberg, Marvin E. Hoffman, James Ware, Herschel W. Hopkins, Harold L. Edwards, Fern Lovejoy Henderson, Jacob Hinebaugh, John Tom Gondek, Merlin A. Sager, Claude H. Patton, add C. Law, Mary E. Traum, Union Loan and Savings Assn, Forest P. Fulrath, Alonzo F. Buckwalter. Lots and blocks in Snow's 4th addition, Meyers Ist, Broadmoor, and Savanna references appear along with QED and WD/WD conveyance facts.
William Weitzel of Savanna escaped serious injury after a Saturday night collision on a steep hill southeast of Galena involving another unidentified driver. Weitzel received facial lacerations and was discharged from Hazel Green Wisconsin hospital. Mrs. Leo Zemke and infant Kathleen Ann were discharged Friday from St Francis hospital Freeport and stay with Mr and Mrs Wm Hawk before returning to Mt Carroll.
Pomona Grange at Chadwick with Master William Hans presiding heard a report on the Youth Recreation Association of Northern Illinois and elected Mrs. David Wolfe as lady assistant steward. About 52 members from linked granges attended.
Seventy five Carroll County Home Bureau members and guests toured Dun dee Walworth and New Glarus Wisconsin on Tuesday. In Dundee they visited Haeger pottery works and a Standard Wood Products sales room, then lunch on the bus. At Walworth they viewed the Quilt Shop and antique shops, and at New Glarus they watched the Upright Swiss embroidery factory loom work and wedding gown material. The group dined at Maple Grove and returned to Mt Carroll by 9 p.m.
Betty Lou Bowles an 8 year old vocalist from Chadwick will appear on the amateur program Golden Opportunity over station WOC-TV Davenport Friday evening May 1 at 6 30 p m on channel 5.
Members of Black Oak Grange Auxiliary met last Thursday afternoon in the Grange hall with Mrs. Joe Olson as hostess. They planned a sewing contest and voted to buy a new stove for the hall. The next meeting is set for Thursday May 14 at the Grange hall with Mrs. Lawrence Halfman as hostess.
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