Higher grain and beef returns in 1962 for Illinois farms
1962 Illinois farm earnings rose for grain and beef farms to 9 860 from 8 895 in 1961 due to higher yields and inventory values. Beef farms averaged 11 811, up from 7 840. Dairy and hog earnings fell. dairy farms earned 8 577 versus 10 186 in 1961 while 220 acre hog farms averaged 10 768, down from 11 462.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern
Illinois
University of Illinois
D. F. Wilken
Arnings
Wilen
Wilken
Fall fashions feature deep colors and country prints
Urbana Rich elegant colorings define women’s fall wear per Esther Seimen of the University of Illinois. Deepened shades and gray neutrals dominate, with mallard blues, blued reds like cranberry, and bold purple reds. Country prints, tapestry looks, madras and India prints lead the fabric design, highlighting calico motifs, colonial heritage patterns, and primitive batik effects.
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Urbana
Esther Seimen
University of Illinois Extension
India
Illinois farm business records summary Circular 874
The value of farm production less cash expenses and depreciation includes returns to the farm and family for unpaid labor interest on invested capital and returns to management On rented farms earnings are shared with the owner The complete summary of 1962 Illinois farm business records has been published as Circular 874 Copies are available from OTL farm advisers or the College of Agriculture at Urbana.
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Illinois Farm Business
OTL
College of Agriculture
Urbana
Graveside services held for infant son Lloyd Hamilton III
Graveside services were held Saturday morning in Savanna cemetery for Lloyd Hamilton III infant son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hamilton Jr of Savanna He passed away nine hours after birth in Savanna hospital on Thursday Aug 22 The mother is Paulette Hamm daughter of Mr and Mrs William Hamm of Thomson.
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Savanna Cemetery
Lloyd Hamilton III
Lloyd Hamilton, Jr
Savanna
Savanna Hospital
Paulette Hamm
William Hamm
Thomson
Ogato Family Leads Sunday Dinner, Church Guest Soloist
Dr and Mrs Kenje Ogato and daughter Kenjaline with Leroy Stoner of Sterling were dinner guests Sunday at the Alvin Reiff home. Kenjaline Ogato served as guest soloist at morning worship at Hope church. Vernon Vandermyde of Morrison and Mr and Mrs DuWayne Vos hosted Sunday evening guests.
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Kenje Ogato
Kenjaline
Leroy Stoner
Sterling
Alvin Reiff
Kenjaline Ogato
Hope Church
Vernon Vandermyde
Morrison
Airman Cross Completes Army Communications Course at Lowry
Airman Second Class Dell C. Cross of Savanna Illinois has completed a United States Air Force communications technicians course at Lowry Air Force Base Colorado. He is reassigned to a permanent base for duty and is a graduate of Savanna Community High School.
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Lowry Afb
Colo
Dell C. Cross
Savanna
Ill
United States Air Force
Cross
Marion D. Cross
Chestnut St
Savanna Community High School
Shannon Homecoming Parade Prizes and Entry Details
Stanley Nesemeier announces prizes for Shannon Homecoming on Labor Day September 2 in non commercial and commercial divisions plus horses, bicycles, pets and comics. Total prizes exceed 400 dollars with entries to be submitted to parade committee by 9 to 10 AM lineup and judging prior to the parade. Organizations from neighboring towns invited to enter bands floats and groups.
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Stanley Nesemeier
Shannon
Fotts
Jeep
Ilinois
Homecoming Amateur Contest Opens Entries Soon
The amateur contest committee led by Rev. Hartman Dr Swingley and Maestro McPherson invites entrants before Friday Aug 30 with 12 acts maximum on a first come basis. Contest Sept 1 at 8 pm on Market Street band stand. entries at 7:30 pm briefing. prizes 25 15 and 10 dollars. judging based on talent appearance and audience response with impartial master of ceremonies to be announced.
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Robert Hartman
Robert Swingley
John McPherson
Dr. Swingley
Rev. Hartman
McPherson
Farm Buildings Destroyed By Fire On Erdmier Farm
Fire destroyed farm buildings on the Erdmier farm in a blaze that caused extensive damage. Contests reference appears, noting a one week entry period for the 1963 Homecoming Amateur Contest with a prize of five dollars for third place.
Birthday guests honor Traum of Chadwick at Old Mill Park
At Old Mill Park Savanna family members gathered to celebrate ea Traum of Chadwick turning 89. Attendees included Harold Bucher family Ronald Dean Frederick Carroll family Charles Ross Savanna. Edna Smit and Harlen Handel hosted visitors from Clinton and Savanna. Fire destroyed most buildings on Robert Erdmier farm near Shannon with estimated 50 thousand dollars damage. 25 volunteers battled the blaze. hogs and an elevator were saved. Erdmier home spared. Ruth Erdmier reported the alarm. Red Wagon Auxiliary provided meals.
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Old Mill Park
Savanna
Ea Traum
Chadwick
Harold Bucher
Ronald
Dean Frederick
Carroll
Charles Ross
Edna Smit
Harlen Handel
James Snyder
Clinton
Rose Kleinschmidt
Myrtle
Elmhurst
Henry Blume
Robert “Mier
Jennings Erdmier
Shannon
Lanark
Pearl City
Erdmier
Clarence Wormbecker
Gene Erdmier
Ruth Erdmier
Red Wagon Auxiliary
Weekend visitors gather for Mr and Mrs Laurence Post
Mr and Mrs Don Taylor and several guests shared Sunday evening at the Post home. Lyle Weber and Elmer Weber with their daughter Carolyn joined Friday night and will stay at the Weber cottage at Riverview this week. Luella Wise of Mt Carroll visited Queckboerner’s home Friday evening before preparing to winter with Don Hoak in California.
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Colby Loechel
Camanche
Ed Schreiner
Alvin Provant
Henry Loechel
Lloyd Imel
Clinton
Bertha Schreiner
Milledgeville
Emma Imel
Dale Baker
Decatur
Charles Gordon
Earl Weber
Frank Zier
Shannon
Don Taylor
Howard Stolts
Bob
Albert Bowles
Bette Lou
Vianne
Clayton Kaul
Kenneth
Laurence Post
Lyle Weber
Melrose Park
Elmer Weber
Carolyn
Weber Cottage
Riverview
Luella Wise
Mt. Carroll
Fred Queckboerner
Wise
Don Hoak
California
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Anita Ekberg
Frank Sinatra
FBI
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Joan O’brien
Tony Curtis
Suzanne Pleshette
Claire Wilcox
Disney
Iowa
J.H. Potts & Son Lyons Shopping Center
Clinton, Iowa
Main Ave
International
J. D. Pickers
John Deere Picker
John Deere
Twelfth Ave
Fulton, Illinois
5Th Ave
Pianomus
Traeea Tue Shoe Fit Company
Land OF
Chadwick News
Matinee
By William Gibson
Gary Vitale and
Nan Withers
Mt, Carroll
Martin Norris CO
and Boys Store
Gehl
Hartman Implement Sales
Mount Carroll, Illinois
George Traum
Reddy Kilowatt
Interstate Power
Home Service
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