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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1947
Page
1
Babson notes Bridgeport’s history of a socialist mayor and wartime prosperity while praising local thrift. He cites rising money in circulation, stock market optimism, and a Gallup poll of women’s pocket money to explain voting tendencies. He warns of a coming reckoning if people neglect others and debt grows.
Mrs. Hannah Straka of Milledgeville was reappointed to the Carroll County Tuberculosis Sanitarium Board at the county board’s regular August meeting. She will serve a three year term.
Arnold Bernstsen of the Savanna Carburetor and Electrical Co. won first place in the tenor section of the vocal contest finals at the Drake hotel in Chicago. He was not among the two male contestants selected to perform at the Chicago Music Festival.
Committees on 4-H and Farm Bureau announce the annual Carroll County 4-H Roundup and picnic. County youth prepare livestock displays including calves pigs dairy cattle and sheep at Old Mill park. A top dress revue band Farm Safety talk games trap shooting and baseball entertain attendees as hundreds of 4-H members showcase projects and await judge feedback.
John Wade 80 lifelong resident died 6 15 PM Monday in Deaconess Hospital Freeport after a three week illness. Funeral set for Thursday at Shirk Funeral Home Milledgeville. Born March 9 1867 son of Isaac and Emma Wade, he married Flora Frederick January 10 1901 in Oregon. He and Flora farmed near Milledgeville later lived in the village. Surviving: two daughters Mrs Miller and Mrs Clyde Oncken seven grandchildren and four brothers Albert Polo Allen Dixon Wallace Rockford Jesse Pomona California.
The county clerk office issued marriage licenses in the past week to Arnold M. Reiff and Ruth L. Sprecher of Medgeville, Gaylon H. Elliott and Phyllis Wise of Mt. Carroll, Lloyd W. Franke of Fargo, N Di and Lucille Freeman of Mt Carroll, and Robert J. Morissett and Shirley Russell of Savanna.
A divorce was granted Tuesday in Carroll County circuit court to Elizabeth Peck from George W. Peck both of Savanna on cruelty grounds. The report lists multiple property transfers and additional family visits in Fulton and surrounding areas.
Pasture land gains focus as renovation through cultivation fertilization seeding and weed control becomes a featured program. On Monday Aug 25 at the Kenneth Kuhlemeyer farm speakers from the University of Illinois and other experts will discuss pasture management legume use and permanent pasture profitability.
Coroner's jury noon Friday recommended revoking Colby Loechel's driver's license after the runaway car he drove struck Mr. and Mrs. Frank Warfield as they sat on their Argona lawn. The inquest in Mt. Carroll heard Loechel's account of beer drinking that day and noted evidence including beer bottles found near the Stoner car. The proceeding, led by Dr. J B Schreiter, adjourned with State Attorney Brearton pledging a full investigation and the license still in Loechel's possession prior to the hearing.
Raymond Hastings 25 son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Hastings Savanna died at Savanna city hospital from a self inflicted 22 caliber rifle wound in the head. He shot himself while in a truck in the family yard during a personal crisis. A coroner's inquest returned a verdict of death in a personal crisis. He was a Navy veteran who served 32 months in World War II including time in the South Pacific. He leaves his parents, seven sisters, and three brothers.
Carroll county grand jurors who served in the June term are asked to reconvene Tuesday September 2 to consider various matters including the August 12 accident that killed Mr and Mrs Frank Warfield of Thomson when struck by a car driven by Colby Lpeher of Chadwick. Mrs Gerald Brown and daughter Judy visited sister Mrs Emmett Giblin near Harmon last week.
Mrs. Florence Ella Nicklas Funk 50 of Savanna died after a lingering illness at home. Funeral held in Savanna with Rev. E Cedric Pope. Burial at Ownill cemetery Mt Carroll. She married George Funk in 1923. survived by husband two sisters a brother and preceded by a brother. Chiles G King 75 north of Savanna died at Savanna city hospital after two week stay. Funeral in Savanna with Rev. Gerhard Vhisehey officiating. Burial at Mesquite HoH cemetery. He was unmarried with a surviving brother Fred King.
Mrs George Sehmalng and Esther Schmaling attend the funeral of their cousin in Oberlin Ohio where Rev William Kendall led a large service for Mr and Mrs Frank Warfield. Family chose hymns He beautiful Isle of Somewhere and In the Garden. Home Economies club postpones meeting to Friday August 23. Leslie Durward and wife buy N R Kenyon farm. Samuel Nicholas of Chicago attended the funeral.
Thomson Briers and Mr and Mrs Ed Junge and family of Clinton spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Fred Hook. They joined Mr and Mrs Lloyd Weber and Mr and Mrs James Hook for a picnic supper at Palisades State Park near Savanna Sunday evening.
Winners in the society horseshow at the Illinois State fair Friday night included the heavy harness tandem Perfection and Selection entered by Argyll Stables Mt Carroll. Stakes of 1250 dollars were offered in this class.
The Sterling chapter of the Airplane Owners and Pilots Association held its initial meeting at the Sterling municipal airport with 25 attendees. H. V. Pittenger was chosen temporary president and chairman, Elmer McNinch named temporary secretary. the unit will be named and initiated after a flying breakfast on Saturday.
A 44 inch rattlesnake with about ten rattles was killed last Thursday in Mississippi Palisades state park north of Savanna. Elmer Hoffman foreman for Savanna Construction company which is building the custodian's home in the park killed the snake.
Carroll county residents displayed flowers at the Mt. Carroll show sponsored by the Merry Circle club of Salem township. Hundreds attended as winners were announced across categories including cactus, ferns, house plants, cut flowers, bouquets, and table decorations with many Mt. Carroll residents earning top honors. Judges were Mrs. Frank Keck of Freeport and Mrs. Darrow and Mrs. Wacker of Savanna.
A Hillsdale man drowns Sunday morning at Spring Lake Resort. The report notes the incident occurred during a weekend at the resort with investigators handling the case.
Sixteen classes are planned for the 12th annual Whiteside County Fair horse show on Friday Aug 29. F P Norrish and Clare Meakins oversee entries due by Aug 28 and will judge events from fine harness to ponies with purses ranging from 10 to 100 dollars.
William Roger Butter 33 of Hillsdale drowned when he fell from the bow of a motor boat at Spring Lake six miles north of Thomson. The inquest ruled accidental drowning. Butter married Ruby Seger in 1945 and was survived by his parents and sister.
The Im el family holds its twelfth annual reunion on Sunday August 1 in Old Mill Park Savanna. Attendees gather for fellowship and a family meeting with likely updates and photo opportunities.
Thomson briefs Mr and Mrs Wm Griswold and Rev and Mrs Gillespe and Barbara spent Tuesday in Rockford. Mr and Mrs Melvin Martin of Chicago plan to spend this weekend with Mr and Mrs Fred Miller.
Two Mt Carroll men bound over to the grand jury on drunken driving charges and a third man, Glenn Mummert, paid a fine for drunk and disorderly conduct after an auto crash on highway 64 four miles east of The sheriff's report lists Whitney and Everett Gilvent of Haledon New Jersey as occupants of the damaged car en route to Platteville Wisconsin.
Mrs. Charles Appel 67 native of Salem township died at 6 a m Wednesday in Lena community hospital. Funeral arrangements are pending at Christian funeral home Mt Carroll. Born September 21 1879 to Salem residents Conrad Luck and wife she lived most of her life in the area. She is survived by four sons Arthur Lanark Henry Chadwick Clarence and Edwin Salem township. four grandchildren. siblings including Mrs. Aaron Schneider and Conrad Mt Carroll.
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