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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1964
Page
1
Babson Park Mass August 20 inflation fears drive a craze for collecting coins old furniture stamps glassware books and more. experts advise selective investing focusing on irreplaceable items and genuine antiques while warning against overvaluation of coins and foreign stamps.
Carroll County Young Republicans announce revival with new and younger leadership. A reorganization meeting Monday, in conjunction with the County Republican Central Committee session, elected officers and outlined renewed activity.
The Central Committee formed a Young Republicans group led by Earl Nailer and Joyce Deets to energize county political involvement amid Illinois reapportionment fights. A 35 year age cap was proposed with no minimum age yet, aiming to engage high schoolers and future voters. Kenneth Miller warned against urban district dominance under a long ballot and urged straight-ticket voting to preserve downstate representation. The next meeting is set for 8 pm September 9 in Mt. Carroll courthouse, inviting all youth interested in party activity.
Gordon Hansen will serve as district scout executive for Ridge South and Canyon Districts in the U S Grant Council Boy Scouts of America. He and his wife Dorothy reside in Freeport. Hansen, 39, began in Scouting in 1955 at Herrin Illinois and later led in Alton before joining the U S Grant Council staff. He was born in Memphis Tennessee and spent his early years in Macon Mississippi. He served in the Navy during World War II and then the Air Force for 13 years.
Flowed at Jamboree on July 29 at Canyon Scout Camp Earle Crane Scoutmaster Stockton Illinois presented the flag flown at the U S Grant Council Campsite at Valley Forge Pennsylvania to Gene Madison Scout Executive Pictured with the flag are Bert Strohecker Pearl City Harold Krupke Lena and Gene Madison Strohecker and Wes Spellum Platteville aided by Dick Rhymer Canyon Camp Director who received ashes from the American Heritage Campfire July 18 to be spread at Canyon Camp in memory of American heritage Forty three boys and four leaders represented the six county U S Grant Council
Carroll County Planning Commission reports a county wide land use survey to be conducted by Hone Associates of Minneapolis. The project, authorized over a year ago and approved by multiple officials, will cost about 35 700 with 23 000 from federal funds, 7 000 by Carroll County, and 4 900 by six participating cities and villages. Savanna is excluded.
Carroll County farmers are urged to organize to set prices and stabilize earnings. The piece argues that collective bargaining and contracts with processors can counter downward price trends, urging action to place a price tag on farm products and reverse the long decline.
Milledgeville outscored Rock Falls Ameri cans 66 to 3 to win the Savanna Old Mill Park invitational tournament last Friday night. Hook struck out 12 in a strong pitching effort for Milledgeville while Williamson and Leach were key for Rock Falls. In the consolation, Carroll County edged Savanna 6 to 5 with Hansen fanning 16 batters.
Rock Creek Grange gathered Monday evening August 17 at the Grange Hall for a social. Entertainment was organized by Mmes Myrtle Mead Oliver Heisler and Gladys Keeney. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Merle Smith Mr and Mrs Norman Youngbluth and Randall Traum. The next meeting is scheduled for September 5 due to Labor Day.
Margaret M Puterbaugh 90 died Friday at her Milledgeville home after a long illness Funeral services were held Sunday at Woodin Funeral Home Rev Arthur Tinkel officiating Burial followed at Oak Hill Cemetery Mt Carroll She was born Oct 28 1873 in Mt Carroll daughter of Solomon and Sarah Lohr She married W L Puterbaugh Oct 23 1901 in St Paul Minnesota Survived by nephews John Gelwicks Freeport and Robert Gelwicks Mt Carroll
Springfield Illinois August 11 Dates for the northern Illinois deer season are November 20 21 22 and 23 said William T Lodge director of the Illinois Department of Conservation The announcement aims to remove confusion from prior notices Quotas in Carroll to Whiteside counties are filled and permits will be mailed to free landowners and successful applicants Only unsuccessful applications are returned so hunters may reapply in remaining counties
Carroll county cattle feeders schedule a September 29 to October 4 tour to south-central Kentucky visiting five cattle auctions and top farms. Sponsored by the county extension livestock committee led by Glen Turney, the trip includes a stop at Dixon Springs Illinois agricultural experiment station. Mt. Carroll extension office handles reservations with a $25 transportation deposit.
Rain gauges across Carroll County show July precipitation from 1.8 to 6.5 inches based on 21 Farm Bureau reports. Northwestern Illinois averages 3.7 inches. reporters include H W Hopkins Mt Carroll 1.8 and Eldred Oetting Shannon 6.2 among others.
Mrs G Gordon Berry died in Savanna on August 13 at her home likely from a heart attack. Funeral services were held August 15 at Oak Park Bible Church where her husband serves as pastor. Burial followed in Savanna Township cemetery. Born in Canada she spent ten years as a missionary in India and taught in Alberta. She and Rev Berry wed July 29 1951 in Wilkes-Barre PA. Surviving are husband daughter Elaine Ann two brothers and three sisters all in Canada.
Dave Kettleson and Kathy Messmer, both of Savanna, were named king and queen of the 1964 Carroll County 4-H Roundup at Old Mill Park. The queen’s court includes Linda Dauphin and Ann Storm, while the king’s court features Gary Derrer and Larry Hook.
Virginia Crofton and Howard Ches oe Helms exchanged vows at Trinity Lutheran Church Lanark in a double ring ceremony at 2 30 p.m. Rev. Richard J. Hanson and Rev. Robert Crofton officiated. The couple will reside at 217 E Pearl St Lanark after a Wisconsin honeymoon with plans to join Freeport Memorial Hospital in nursing and Parker Grain and Feed in Lanark respectively.
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