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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1946
Page
1
Babson notes war boosted rail traffic and outlines factors for 1947 earnings. Growth hinges on rising rates and traffic volume, offset by higher wages and costs. Rail securities remain valued high, with debt reduced and capital expanded.
Carroll county officials report a petition seeking an election to decide on consolidating six rural districts Argo Fa York Center Ideal Park Hill Vinegar Hill and Oil Valley. If approved a larger school would be built later but current construction holds prevent it. operations would occur in two to four existing buildings. Similar consolidations may follow statewide as teacher shortages and funding pressures grow.
Republican and Democratic precinct committeemen were elected last week across Carroll County. Several candidates tied with one vote in Elkhorn Grove prompting a drawing to select a committeeman. In Salem and in Savanna precincts 2 and 3 no Democratic committeemen were elected.
State Auditor Arthur C. Lueder reports March old age pension payments in Illinois reached $4,178,713 and ADC payments to beneficiaries totaled $1,416,266, both up from February. Carroll County paid 280 pension recipients $8,507 while Whiteside County paid 735 individuals $24,607. under ADC, 8 dependents received $925 and 216 dependents in Whiteside County got $5,022.
A Carroll county Home Bureau unit was approved at Mt. Carroll meeting Tuesday night with 87 of 97 attendees registering for membership. Every township except Wysox was represented as the group set a 590 member goal and fixed $5 annual dues. Mrs. James Morgan was elected temporary secretary with a township chairman for recruitment through April 30 when another Mt. Carroll session is planned.
Court and county clerk reports list seven marriage licenses, names include Glenn Kreuder and Pearl Rawlins of Thomson, John Robbe and Ella Dodson of Savanna, Clarence Yenney and Gayle Schubert of Savanna, Robert Breiding of Sterling and Virginia Johnson of Mt. Carroll, Hurley Pettengill and Marcella Robins of Independence IA. Discharges from service filed include Spinosa, Runyan, Green, Sloan, Smolek, OHeron, Hartman, Wagner, Roske, Decker, Carpenter, and Ditsworth indicted again for contributing to the pendency of his children with bond set at 500. Judge Dixon granted divorces to Dwight Darnell and Yvonne Darnell, and Mary Williamson and James Williamson.
Whiteside county cattle were among the best sellers with Fulton traders posting top prices. Vernon Sharer sold 29 head of roughly 900 pound heifers at 17.10 per cwt, while William Dykstra and Joe Dykstra each realized 17.10 and 16.75 per cwt on 900 to 1100 pound cattle. Farther east, Joe Wilkins, Peter Vogel, and Ralph Brondyke shipped steers near Fulton with prices from 16.85 to 17.35 per cwt for 1050 to 1100 pound stock headed east.
Argo and nearby towns report visits from Mrs. Dorothy Colliflower and others in Mt. Carroll. Mrs. Geneva Ditsworth and daughters stayed with relatives in Mt. Carroll. Will C. Heinze improves slowly in Freeport hospital. Live Wire class Ms Leland Schmaling sent 120 dozen eyes and cash to Methodist orphanage Lake Bluff. Girl Scout leader Esther Schmaling helped County Fund polio drive with 1.85 pounds contributed. Mary Cone visited Rockford briefly.
The Mission Ridge school parent teachers association meeting has been postponed to Friday evening April 26. Lawrence E. Bruci, county superintendent of schools, will speak at the meeting. A birthday dinner honoring Charles Adolph and Mrs Donald Adolph was held at the Adolph home Sunday with guests including William Venhuizen, Ned Geldmacher, Kenneth Tripp and others.
Crom Milledzawille is elected chairman of the Carr County Board of Supervisors by unanimous vote at the annual organization meeting. He outlines committee appointments for the coming year including Finance, Official Salaries, County Treasurer, Sheriff's, Public Buildings, County Farm, Supt. of Schools, Printing, and more with named members for each panel.
Frank W. Bloom, Illinois American Legion state Poppy Day chairman, plans a record breaking sale of poppies in 1946 to fund rehabilitation and service programs for World War II veterans. Poppies support veterans in hospitals and aid 971 Legion posts and Auxiliary units across the state. Sales will occur downstate on May 25 and in Chicago on May 26.
A "rubber check" artist was arrested Friday morning in Savanna by Police Chief Henry Truninger. He was taken to West Union Iowa, by Fayette county sheriff, who asked that he be held to answer charges there. State police warned he had operated in three towns and was headed east.
Light showers hit this area Sunday morning and a heavy shower struck Sunday evening. Farmers and gardeners welcomed the moisture. Frost has been reported on several nights recently with no reported damage yet.
Carroll County supervisors approve regular and supplemental grand jury panels for the June circuit court term. Regular panel includes Washington, Henry Moltman, Woodland, Irene Wood, and others from Freedom, Cherry Grove, Shannon, Lima, Rock Creek, Salem, Mt. Carroll, Savanna, York, Fair Haven, Wysox, and Elkhorn Grove. Supplemental panel lists additional jurors from the same communities and others.
A regional planning meeting in Dehal County gathers several officials including Superintendent Robert M. Cole and County Superintendent Pearl Conklin to discuss a new viaduct and detour route. A parade and broadcasting plans are noted with local crews tasked to maintain Route 80 traffic and the temporary gravel road.
Art Kassel and his great orchestra will headline the Easter Dance at the Modernistic Ballroom Clinton Monday April 22. The Clinton American Legion installed a new public address system there costing 750 dollars, and the reception is reported wonderful.
Announcement of Ruby Lenore Almquist and Lew Wayne Watkins marrying in Norfolk Virginia at Tailwind ParkPlist church with attendant Mrs W L Schamel and a reception at the bridegroom's mother home. Almquist a Savanna native and WAVES veteran. Watkins served overseas with 161st airborne division. They plan to reside in Norfolk. Also notice of Virja Folert Breiding and Carroll’s Glen H Johnson announcing their daughter Virginia Folert Breiding's marriage April 14 at Mt Carroll First Baptist Church with Dr K K Olafson officiating and Mrs Charles W Johnson of Savanna as an attendee. Breiding worked in Carroll county public assistance. Breiding’s husband has been with RKBW Te police and Nat Co Rock Falls.
Sinnissippi District members will convene at White Pine Park on Thursday April 25 1946. Registration opens at 9 30 a m with morning noon and afternoon sessions. The theme is Youth Welfare with Rev Paul E Nilson of the American School for Boys in Talas Kayseri to speak at luncheon. Local representatives from nine counties will discuss district programs and problems. An official program will be mailed to members. Reservations should be sent to Margaret Waterbury 41 Washington St Oregon Illinois. Martha Morse, Chairman Sinnissippi District.
Chadwick residents reported social visits over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Herman Aude and daughter visiting the elder Aude's parents Mr and Mrs Adolf Anderson in Miles Indiana. Lester Marshall joined the Behrens and the Brandenburgs at the Behrens home for a Sunday gathering. Mr and Mrs Frank Healey and Mr and Mrs Charles Ferris hosted Sunday dinner for relatives and friends.
Carroll County reports a 63 percent rise in the war fund drive with several communities exceeding quotas. Leading organizers Kier Sfuver and Carrell list contributions from Chadwick and nearby towns, noting Sandy, Baton, Mille Cecil, and other chiefs as key volunteers and chairmen.
On April 11 at 12:30 a.m. along Route G4 east of Savannah, four people were hurt in a two-car crash. Mr States Miskowicz of Hanover and his wife, plus Mrs Net Bridgestock of Prophetstown and another passenger, suffered cuts and bruises. all were treated at a Savannah physician’s office.
Ruys Farm line Ashby has purchased the 290 acre George Tripp farm located about one mile north of Ideal. The transfer expands local holdings and marks a notable agricultural acquisition in the area.
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