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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1948
Page
1
Babson assesses three economic systems capitalism fascism and communism and warns that when Russia acquires the atomic bomb it could strike American cities. He argues such an attack would aim to destroy capitalism and pave the way for a socialist system, reshaping U S politics and economy.
Governor Dwigh H. Green of Illinois will deliver the keynote address at the Republican convention in Philadelphia this June. He was unanimously chosen as the convention's temporary chairman by the arrangements committee.
Mr and Mrs Walter Swing of Mt Carroll and Mr and Mrs John Toepfer visited Mr and Mrs Fred Hartman on Saturday evening. Sunday supper guests included Mr and Mrs Jasion Wesmier and son Gordon and Mr Henry Livengood. Shel and Sharon Milledgeville and Mr and Mrs George Doden also attended.
Funeral services for Ward R. Fritz 62 longtime Freedom township supervisor were conducted at Mt. Carroll Methodist Church. The burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery. Fritz died of a paralytic stroke April 16 in Deaconess Hospital Freeport. He was born December 3, 1886 and spent his life in Freedom township as a farmer and county supervisor for 25 years. Surviving are his wife Ethel Williamson two sons Thomas and Ronald a daughter Mrs Harold Stiles a sister Mrs Elmer Graham a brother Roy and four grandchildren.
Chadwick Woman's club met in the village council room with hostess Mrs. Harve Zugschwerdt. In the business session Mrs. H. E. Zugschwerdt was named delegate and Mrs. K. W. Senneff alternate to the district convention in Sterling April 29. Dinner for April 30 was announced at the Acker Tea Room Mt. Carroll. Columbia program included a Garden by Mrs. Schreiner Spices and Herbs by Mrs. Senneff Gardens by Mr. Mackey.
Urbana-Champaign Illinois April 21 University of Illinois students to receive Honors Day recognition for high scholastic achievement include Abbie Marie Olson Chadwick Raymond Huggins Thomson David LaVerne Kaufman Thomson and Charles E Drury Albany Boyd Henry Bode visiting professor will speak on The Scholar in the Modern World The program begins 10 15 a m in University auditorium with President George D Stoddard presiding Classes dismissed The convocation will be broadcast on WILL 580 k c University will print more than 3 000 names in the Honors Day programs Top ranking seniors will receive University Honors and have their names inscribed on a permanent plaque in the University library.
Sunday afternoon guests at Mr. and Mrs. John Larson included Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Hook and family and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Ferris and family. Sunday evening visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Warner C. Hartman were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hartman.
Mrs Harry Gaar hosted the Home Economics club Friday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Earl Green visited the Willard Welch family in Elkhorn Wisconsin. Rev James Foard former Argo pastor is in Chicago hospital for eye surgery. Foards serve Epworth church in Egin. Mrs Lowell Hall and daughter visited George Schmaling home Sunday. Paul Metz works on improvements on his newly purchased farm from Ralph Blake estate. Mrs Harry Gaar hosted Thomson Woman's club Wednesday. Atty Geo Kinney of Mt Carroll was guest.
Mount Carroll Illinois residents receive 1947 real estate and personal property tax bills from Lula M. Ross, county treasurer. First real estate and full personal taxes due by June 1, second real estate payment due by September 1. One percent per month penalties apply after due dates. Include statements with payments to speed processing. Bills show increased amounts due to higher school rates and bond issues.
Dorothy M. Hanson was granted a divorce from William A. Hanson in Carroll County circuit court Tuesday by Judge George C. Diron. The list of marriages licensed last week includes Robert F. Kehoe and Patricia McCarthy Savanna Elmer A. Pauley and Wilma Gene Edwards Mt. Carroll and others. Real estate transfers record multiple quitclaim and warranty deeds across Savanna Mt. Carroll Thomson and surrounding areas.
An educational meeting on spraying for weeds and insect control was held Wednesday April 14 at Chadwick high school. The program featured a corn borer control film from the University of Illinois and talks by M P Roske on dusting corn and county fly control, with demonstrations of sprayers Howard Hanson John Bean and Decker.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wood of Mr Carroll visited Sunday afternoon in the home of Mr and Mrs George Knoess. Sunday evening the Knoess couple and their daughter Hilda called on Mr and Mrs Henry Schleuning.
Lester R. Benston of Chicago director of rehabilitation for the American Legion Illinois will address the Carroll county council at the Savanna Legion home on Monday April 26 at 8 p.m. The session will include an open forum on veteran claims with post 148 hosting six visiting posts and lunch plans.
Mission Ridge PTA elected officers for the ensuing year at the Friday evening meeting. Officers include President Mrs. Jess Kitz Vice President Mrs. Albert Bowles Jr Secretary Mrs. Harry Blakeslee and Treasurer Lawrence Post. A school picnic was set for Old Mill Park on Sunday May 16 with a misc program featuring Keith and Karen Kipper vocal duet Joan Blakeslee poems Alvin Larem Mrs Albert Bowes Jr and Jess Klitz piano and vocal numbers. Refreshments were provided by a committee headed by Mrs. Blakeslee Mrs Dwight Spealman Lawrence Eipper and Miss Mary Taylor.
Workers uncover two historical papers on the Jas Kiyan farm southwest of Caleta. One is a German paper from Milwaukee dated Acwu 1602 with Chitt H Peters on the label. The other English paper is severely worn but legible in spots. Local residents may recall the Peters name or provide context.
Mr and Mrs James Horton and family of Milledgeville along with Shirley Morden and William Sebin of Freeport were Sunday dinner guests at the Harlem Morden home. Mr and Mrs J B Beyers and Agnes Dailey of Clinton Iowa were afternoon guests. Mrs Alice Demmon and daughter Mary of Mt Carroll spent Saturday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Howard Baker.
Firefighters battled a barn blaze on the Arthur Green farm seven miles from Savanna on Oakton road around 3 45 p m Saturday. A draft horse in the barn died along with some hay and farm machinery. Firemen faced water shortages while trying to prevent spread to the nearby Oakton school and farmhouse. No damage estimate or insurance details available.
Carroll County boards name the regular and supplemental grand jury panels for the June term of circuit court. The lists include members from Washington to Elkhorn Grove and note numerous individuals such as Charles Simon Esther Winters Lilian Ramsdell and Ruth Downing among others. The supplemental panel adds further names including Washington Lloyd Law Fern Miller Dennis Schriner and others.
Patricia J. McCarthy and Robert F. Kehoe wed in Savanna at 2:30 p m with Rev Pp E Kunkel officiating. Rosalyn O Neal and Francs Eugene Walton tied in a morning ceremony with Rev Walter Ryan officiating, both couples planning to reside in Savanna and Blackhawk Village respectively.
Lanark Commercial club invited Paul Benson, public relations director of Minnesota Valley Canning Co., Le Sueur, Minn., as guest speaker at its April meeting. Benson spoke on extensive research and agricultural programs, noted the company’s purchase of the Lanark factory once the Foley- man Canning Co. The group discussed routine business and viewed a motion picture shown by Benson.
Mrs. Ted Lego visited Lanark as a business guest on Saturday. Sunday dinners were hosted by the Robert Thealer home in Sterling for the Ferris and Brandenberg families and Nancy. Roy Schreiner hosted Morrison guests William DeVrie and his sons for Sunday dinner. Brethren church ladies aid met on Wednesday with a scrambled noon dinner. Albert Hartman Sherman Correll Charles Sucher and Clarence Van Buskirk attended Friends Night of Sterling chapter OEB 8 on Monday.
Lanark Carroll County conference athletes and coaches were honored at the third annual banquet last Tuesday in the high school gym. A meal was served by the Lanark home economics department. Trophy awards were presented by Willard Canode. Second and first team honors went to Lanark and Shannon captains and coaches.
A multi-denominational Peace Caravan forms in California after a February meeting at Waterford and plans to travel to Chicago New York and Washington. The group will meet lawmakers and UN leaders, advocate peaceful foreign policy and prayer for U S leaders, with notable speakers from the church and academic circles.
Carroll county votes unanimously to reelect Lee Shaver as chairman. Thomas Fritz fills unexpired term as supervisor from Freedom township. The board also names committee members, approves election expenses, and debates courthouse renovations and liquor licensing outside city limits.
Walter J Lamoreaux Sr 85 died at 8 a m Wednesday April 21 in St Francis Hospital Freeport Funeral arrangements had been completed at five The death followed by several years of widowhood he lived with his son Ralph and is survived by a daughter Mrs Harry Cheeseman of Freeport and other relatives
Lanark high school track team defeated Chadwick 89 to 21 in a Friday dual meet. Art Lotz won two events and equaled the 100 yard dash track record at 10.3 seconds. Ned Hartman led Chadwick in shot put with 38 ft 6 in. and Ken Friederich was runner up in that event.
Ted Olson of Clinton accompanied by his parents to Davenport to visit Ward Olson. Sunday guests in Morrison included Omar Pitts household with Harold McKee and family and William Johnson of Rock Falls. Evening callers and Morrison area visits continued with Engelkens Coleta Forth and Sydney Forth family.
Family groups gathered for meals and visits across Shannon Morrison Cordova and Lanark. Neighbors and relatives included the Schneiders Misiewicz Taylors Stolts Edler Stutzman Johnson Sturmer Spen cer Brandt Lego and others during a weekend of informal hospitality.
A surprise group honors Mr and Mrs Don Taylor on their 25th wedding anniversary at the Livengood Nesemeier home near Milledgeville. The couple received a bouquet of pussy willows with silver dollars and lace, as guests including Howard Stolts Frank Davis Alber Nye and Day attended. A Friday gathering at the Alvin Schneider home featured games refreshments with a large wedding cake and a purse of silver presented to the couple.
Several families shared meals and visits this weekend. Maurice Mest and family of Moline joined Mr. and Mrs. Harve Schreiner for supper. Spurgeon Harter Jr and daughter Renae visited Savanna relatives. J G Asay and Alvin Prowant families spent Saturday with Emil Hartman. George Roehr and Mrs Roehr dined with Jacob Riewerts' household. Albert Bowles Jr and Bette Lou called on George Knoess's sister. Mag gie Kniss of Freeport stayed with her brother George Knoess. Lawrence Eipper hosted Rev T R Moritz and family along with Bobby and Judy and Pamela Baldwin.
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