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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1961
Page
3
Babson Park examines census data showing a 50 percent rise in the teen-age group 15 to 24 since the last count. The older-age group grew 25 percent while the 25 to 55 productive group held steady. Increased teen enrollment raises family costs and shifts business impact.
Highway officials in Fair Haven and Rock Creek townships received county aid for two drainage structure projects. The Fair Haven bridge estimate is 5000 dollars and the Rock Creek bridge 26000 dollars. The board also reappointed Jeanette Lowman to the tuberculosis sanitarium board and approved its annual report showing 12059.77 spent with 11699.86 on hand.
Four new members Oscar Brown Jr Herman Aude Darrell Kruse and Dick Colehour joined the Carroll County Sheriffs Mounted Patrol per president R L Neuschwanger of Mt Carroll The patrol operates 24 hours at Carroll County Fair with 3 eight hour shifts and on duty for parking and grounds patrol Donovan Graham of Lanark won the patrols annual college scholarship with Kenneth Barthel of Milledgeville as alternate The patrol also sponsors the 4 H Caballeros club.
Mr and Mrs Don Trickel hosted a picnic supper Saturday honoring Mr and Mrs Warren Fossett and Pamella of Bellflower California Other guests included Elvin Rock family Monroe Fossett Otho Eller Fayette Fossett Clayton Fossett Janet Plumer and John Bracken all of Milledgeville
Wanted chair caning. Guy Beck of 124 East Prairie Street Lanark Illinois seeks work or service. ad indicates availability in 1918 to 1919 period.
The 108th Ogle County Fair runs September 2 to 4 1961 in Oregon Illinois with day and night shows livestock farm products and contests. Harness races August 3 and 4 at 1 pm plus Rochelle Band and performers. Auditions August 22 for Ted Mack Amateur Show with prize and NYC appearance.
Miss Hilda Knoess of Chadwick is among 126 candidates for graduation from Wisconsin State College and Institute of Technology at Platteville. She majors in elementary education and plans to teach at Mt Carroll grade school after graduation. The ceremonies occur Friday August 11 after a luncheon for candidates families and friends.
Veterans Memorial Auditorium in Des Moines Iowa hosted a National Farmers Organization meeting on August 7 to show strength and determination for continued growth. The NFO, though new, ranks as the nation’s fourth largest farm group with 13 400 registrants recorded at the Des Moines session.
Provant of Chadwick praised Independent Bankers Association leader Rossiter and urged a strong holding action on corn and soybeans. The gathering drew vehicles from 14 states and discussed farm prices and bank solvency as NFC leaders outlined goals and costs.
Miss Janice Rahn daughter of Mr and Mrs Orval Rahn part of the 1961 class of Freeport Memorial Hospital School of Nursing graduates. She will be employed at Memorial Hospital and begin duties September 1 at Freeport.
Eric A. Carlson of the Illinois Veterans Commission will be at the Carroll County courthouse on the third floor each Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Commission representative can be reached at 608 Smith Building in Freeport when not in the office. The office hours are Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Brookville Comets 4H club hosted an achievement day at the Brookville EUB church with Brookville and Carroll home bureau members as guests. The event featured a style show, demonstrations, talks, music, and a food sale, with multiple members performing and presenting on foods, care of teeth, safety, and entertainment.
Mrs Keith Wilkinson 47 died Saturday at Savanna City hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral held Monday at Frank funeral home with Rev James Green officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Born Lillian Lantz November 3 1913 in Mt Carroll she lived in the area all her life. Survived by husband Keith Wilkinson her parents Evert and (name unreadable) Lantz and three brothers Leonard Mt Carroll Orville Davenport and Aaron Freeport.
Philip C. Montgomery of Clinton Iowa will retire August 17 after 38 years with the Rock Island District. He started in 1923 on the Illinois and Mississippi Canal, moved to Lock & Dam No 12 in 1938 and to No 13 in 1939, has been Head Lock and Dam Operator since 1935. He is 59 and resides at 214 North Third Street Clinton Iowa.
Mrs Hartman and family joined Mr and Mrs Glen Hartman for Sunday dinner with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Queckboerner. Afternoon visitors included Mr and Mrs Robert Queckboerner and daughter Kandis of Lanark.
Four Rock Falls men employed on a night shift at Green Giant Co. in Lanark pleaded guilty in Mt. Carroll justice court to larceny. They were arrested in DeKalb on a traffic charge and admitted stealing a sump pump after the shift ended. Fines ranged from 25 to 100 dollars with costs. two defendants remained jailed for unpaid amounts.
A fair sized crowd attended the opening day at Schell Park east of Milledgeville for the Carroll County Fair. Judging begins Wednesday and the big parade is set for 6 p.m. tonight. Exhibits are being prepared and horse show results were not yet available at press time. The prince and princess of the fair and nine Miss Carroll County contestants are slated to perform this evening with final selections Sunday night.
The Groharing reunion drew 55 attendees on Sunday August 6 at Old Mill Park Savanna. Guests included extended families from Chadwick Lanark Morrison Thomson and Savanna sharing a noon picnic dinner and greetings from multiple generations.
Mr and Mrs Roy Mueller of Baraboo Wisconsin arrived last Saturday as guests in the E M Ritenour home. They will visit relatives in Fennimore Wisconsin Friday and the Ritenuors will drive them home over the weekend.
In Unit One Neil Libberton reports Cram & Smith leading with 1267 Ibs milk and 46.1 Ibs fat. five top herds include Sikkema & Stransky and Carroll & Hogg. Unit Two tester Paul Gaar lists Merna Zemke & Son 1594 Ibs milk and 53.9 Ibs fat as top herd, with Zemke & Son, Linker, and Zemke among other leading herds.
Remodeling of Science Hall on the Shimer College campus includes a new general chemistry laboratory a central storeroom for chemistry supplies a new physiology laboratory and added faculty research and office space. Work aims for completion by fall classes. Dr J Bennet Olson notes the upgrades accommodate more science majors and staff.
Thomson prepares for the annual Melon Days festival at the Thomson school ball field on Sunday and Monday September 3 and 4. The event, supported by the Thomson Lions Club, features free watermelons, two daily stages with MC Reggie Cross, Star Flights trampoline acts, ball games, a dance, and various concessions, raising funds to buy the old high school for a community building.
Courthouse News reports several property transfers including Edward Hebeler to David A. Truninger and wife by deed at West Carroll Mt. Carroll. Freda L. Queckboerner to Shimer College by warranty deed at Mt. Carroll. Roy Livingston to Roy E. Smith by deed at Elkhorn Grove. Paul Clevidence as executor to Fred Coleman by deed at West Carroll Mt. Carroll.
Licenses to wed issued including Robert J. Rodarte of Kingsburg California and N Irene Le Vasser of San Jose California. Dennis B. O Leary and Joyce K. Farrar of Savanna also listed. Jesse D. Foley of Lanark and Janice M. Boyer of Mt Ang els appear among the applicants.
The 91st Whiteside fair at Morrison begins Wednesday August 16 with a Derby day featuring four fast races and three pony races totaling 1940 in purses. A slate of Illinois bred races offers purses up to 500 with several 1 4 mile and 5 8 mile events. Midway rides drop prices until 6 pm and a tractor pull showcases light weights on opening day followed by a lively Record Revue Show featuring television artists and a Dixon State School band.
Mr. and Mrs. W. C. McGinty and son Gary of Louisville and Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Stickell and son Trent of Pompano Beach stayed with Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Way. The Woy group including Mr. and Mrs. H. S. Holland and Bob Leudecke enjoyed a family gathering at Mackay's Timber Lake resort with John Gaskill.
The Grange urges members to support firm action on political economic and military fronts against Soviet influence. They commend President Eisenhower for promoting world peace with disarmament and call for continued UN backing and opposition to Red China. Members should aid disarmament efforts through inspection and control.
Mr and Mrs Charles Geist are guests of Mr and Mrs John Franz in Dixon. The visit highlights social ties between the families with no reported events beyond hospitality.
Emery Preston 71 died at 12 45 a m Tuesday at his farm home north of Mt Carroll coroner James Furlong said death was self inflicted by gunshot. Funeral set for 1 p m Thursday at Frank Funeral Home Mount Carroll with Rev James Green officiating burial in Hickory Grove cemetery Wacker. He was born December 1 1889 in Blue Grass Iowa son of Nelson and Elizabeth Fridley Preston. He married Bertha Richards of Muscatine Iowa and was a farmer. He had lived with his sister Mrs James Spahr in Mount Carroll since his wife died. Surviving: three daughters Mrs Alvin Keller Mount Carroll Mrs Floyd Howard Clinton Iowa Mrs Clair Jordan Moline. two sons Eugene Mount Carroll Robert Thomson. three sisters Mrs Spahr Mount Carroll Mrs Ben Kehl Durant Iowa Mrs Arthur Dietz Walcott Iowa. 24 grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
The Abe Lincoln Players will perform Robert E. Sherwood's Abe Lincoln in Illinois at New Salem State Park with shows on August 24 25 26 27 and August 31 September 1 2 3. The run marks 92 consecutive performances without a rain cancelation and features three cast veterans. Adult admission is 1.50 and 0.50 for children.
Mr and Mrs Morton Higley visited in Warren on Sunday at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Coleman. They then went to St Francis hospital Freeport to see Mrs Coleman who is improving after major surgery.
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