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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1953
Page
1
A Gloucester letter reflects on shifts from a fading ship era to power driven fisheries and Italian communities while churches and religion face change. It notes a thriving arts scene and questions whether culture replaces faith as Korea and war worries persist.
The 88th Whiteside County Fair comes to the Morrison Fair Grounds August 19–22 with over 25000 in premiums and harness plus running races. 100000 expected from a three state area. Evening entertainment includes rodeo WLS stars Ward Beam autos and Boyle Woolfolk revue. Kids Day offers rides for nine cents until 6 PM.
A son born Thursday Aug 6 to Mr and Mrs Glen Doty of Mr Car roll. A daughter born Friday Aug 7 to Mr and Mrs John Havorka of Mt Carroll. A son born Friday to Mr and Mrs Arthur Ferris of Savanna. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs Gene Vesely of Savanna.
Mt Carroll Henry Thompson 55 of Coolidge Arizona a former Mt Carroll resident died August 5 in a Florence Arizona hospital after a week’s illness. The body was brought to Mt Carroll for 2 pm Sunday funeral services conducted by Rev Merle Hawbecker of Lanark at Frank funeral home. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery. Survived by wife Fern Mitchell three children from marriage and four from a former marriage plus several brothers and sisters. The Thompsons spent about two months in Savanna with Harold Mitchell before illness.
Licenses to wed were issued in the past week by the Carroll County clerk to Ronald D Holm and Barbara Ann Geronzen Donald Gene Mann and Dorothy Ann Smith George E St Ores and Esther M Isenhart Kyle Ferris and others. A Carroll County court sentence set Ferris to six months at Vandalia penal farm following a drunken driving conviction. A 16 year old youth had probation revoked and was committed to the state school for boys at St Charles for theft after a similar offense. Real estate transfers include multiple parcels in Savanna Chadwick York and Fuller's Add Savanna with various grantees.
About 50 members of the Black Oak Grange and their families gathered Sunday at Old Mill Park in Savanna for a social afternoon. Men played horseshoes while executives served ice cream and cake before departure.
Chadwick Sally Van Kampen six month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Van Kampen died at 5 p m Tuesday August 11 at home. Born January 31 1953 she is to be buried in Hadwick cemetery with funeral services at 2 p m today conducted by Rev Bowder of Polo. Survivors include her parents and grandparents with several relatives noted in local Sunday visits.
The Jane Addams Council ends its fifth week of Camp Hideaway on August 8. Judy Bailey of Fulton wins top archery, with Joyce Kraft of Galena runner up. Ruth Browning and Carol Sager won prior week’s prizes. Camp draws campers from Polo Fulton Warren Galena Stockton Mt Carroll Freeport.
A string of marriages and social visits across Sabula Clinton Savanna and Mt Carroll areas. Geronzin Holm wedding at Fulton home. Holm-Leyer nuptials at Clinton Trinity Lutheran. Smith-Mann Savanna nuptials. Nielsen Winkler and Fisher wed in Sabula. Klein Stoddard pair wed in Sabula parsonage. receptions and farm residence plans noted with relatives and local residents named.
Lanark resident Mrs. Roy Greena walt 71 dies at home after three years ill. funeral Sunday with Rev. J D Hamel. Burial in Lanark cemetery. Survived by husband, a brother Harold Sword of Rockford, a niece and several nephews. Dr S P Colhour 77 longtime physician and surgeon dies at home. military rites by American Legion. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Dr Colehour, Mt Carroll native, medical career in town until 1950. WWII service. 50 year Illinois Medical Society pin. survived by children Philip, James, and spouses, and a brother Frank. Mrs Berdena Kneiss 71 dies in Freeport. services Thursday at Bethel United Brethren Church. buried Brethren Cemetery. Surviving daughter Mrs Haugh and son Henry Kneiss. husband Henry Kneiss dead in 1947. other relatives listed. Mr Frank J Shradeja 51 employee of railroad dies of heart attack. survived by Wilma Shelly. two daughters at home. sister Anna Shradeja of Sterling. brothers Francis, Joseph, and others. Community figures Mr Carroll and family noted in extended notices.
Mesdames Laura Christiane Arrangements are being made while Harold Sorensen and Mrs Lucille Gorzney plan a two week vacation. Chad several days this week in Peatyick Recreation lanes openings set for Saturday evening with daily operations to follow. Open House guests and local personnel will be present as arrangements continue at the Morrison area venue.
Transportation and ticket set at $6.00 with reservations available at The Style Shop. Bus from Lanark leaves at 7:00 A M on Saturday August 22.
The Corps of Engineers and the Fish and Wildlife Service plan to place most land along the Mississippi between Rock Island Illinois and Wabasha Minnesota under FWS administration as part of the Upper Mississippi River Wildlife and Fish Refuge. Public hunting rights remain, with no exclusive privileges for individuals or groups. Dove season opens Sept 1 to 20, hunting hours run from half an hour before sunrise to sunset with daily bag limits of eight birds.
Mt Carroll board meets in a quiet session as county supervisors critique a new state law requiring county boards to appoint election judges and clerks from certified lists supplied by party leaders. Township supervisors stay as judges. provisions, costs, and future appointments are discussed alongside routine approvals and a county farm kitchen upgrade.
Carroll county sheriff and Mt. Carroll authorities investigate a weekend burglary at the Western Auto Store in the county seat. About 150 dollars in cash and merchandise were stolen including 46 dollars in cash four watches a portable radio two hunting knives and a film developing kit. Entry was gained by forcing a transom over the rear door.
Miss Margaret Stitzel Lanark Wonder Workers Shirley Carson Woodland Wrens and David Murray Thomson have returned from the 4 H Memorial Junior State Leadership camp at Monticello. They earned the trip by posting the county’s highest 4 H average last year for club work.
Stations KOC and WOC-TV will originate a daily program schedule from the fairgrounds starting Monday Aug 17. The radio television theatre in the Arcade building will host morning, afternoon and evening shows with audience seating while programs air. Cameras will cover agriculture culinary textile and home display exhibits along with interviews with officials exhibitors and guests.
A woodchopping contest is planned for Tuesday afternoon August 25 at the 4 H Roundup in Savanna. Entrants should notify the farm bureau office by August 19. The winner will represent Carroll County at the Sports Festival at the University of Illinois on August 28. Contestants will cut an 8 inch white oak log and the winner is based on speed.
The 36th Tigh reunion will be held Sunday at Old Mill Park. This year commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Tigh clan’s arrival from Canada to Illinois.
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