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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1953
Page
1
Babson Park Massachusetts December 3. The author ponders how national mental health might influence the business cycle and prosperity. He cites emotion driven decisions in sales and politics, notes current economic stability, and suggests a link between spiritual health and economic forecasts beyond money and employment.
Illinois Route 30 between Rock Falls and Morrison will reopen to traffic today after renovations ending in May. Assistant engineer Ralph M. Ferguson of the Illinois Highway Department in Dixon said shoulders and finishing touches delayed the opening. Detour via Routes 2 and 78 through Como and Lyndon will be discontinued with the reopening.
Mrs Clara Jacobson 73 of Savanna died en route to Savanna hospital after being struck by a car driven by 17 year old Tom McDonnell. Rainy conditions cited as umbrellas obscured vision. Coroner says basal skull fracture with left leg fracture. Survived by sons Otto Creston Ia and Hans Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Robert F Sibley plan a Dec 30 golden wedding. Their children host an open house on Sun Dec 13 from 2 to 5 pm at the American Legion Hall Tampico. They married Dec 30 1903 at the bride’s mother’s home in Lorraine Twp. The couple farmed in Whiteside County and Illinois, with three children Roland who died in infancy, Robert of Chadwick and Elizabeth now Mrs Maynard Peterson of Tampico. they have 11 grandchildren.
Carl Engels of Lanark area reports four Chicago hunters shot at least five pheasants on a public road near his farm. Officials say a Chicago car owner will face a hearing. A pursuit reached speeds over 100 mph. game and a rabbit were discarded from the vehicle.
Rev John W Miller 80 native of Mt Carroll died at 9 30 p m Monday in Sterling where he had resided since retiring in 1937 from the ministry Funeral services were set for 1 30 p m Thursday in the Sterling Church of the Brethren with burial in Rock Creek cemetery at Malvern He was born January 26 1873 in Mt Carroll son of Joseph and Elisa Cohenour Miller He became a pastor in the Church of the Brethren at age of NX and served 40 years Surviving are his widow Katherine Shumaker whom he married August 4 1915 a son Homer of Malvern a daughter Helen at home two grandchildren and two sisters. Jess Charles Dial went to Chicago Sunday morning and Mrs Dial who had been visiting in the home of Mr and Mrs Irving Jensik for several days returned home with him.
A son born December 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Perry J Rockwell Savanna a daughter born November 29 to Mr and Mrs Laurence Beck Savanna a son born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Louis Rabin Savanna a daughter born Saturday to Mr and Mrs Melvin Clark Sabula Iowa
Savanna records show Jo-Carroll Electric Co-operative re elects officers and directors at its annual meeting with 800 attendees. President Clayton Dittmar Elizabeth vice president Everett Read Woodbine secretary Bernice Moore Hanover treasurer Morris Birkbeck Galena. directors reelected Earl Walker Chadwick Dittmar Birkbeck hold overs Loyd Handel Chadwick Jesse McIntyre Ed Dauphin Elizabeth Henry Dittmar Read Moore. Co op manager Charles C Youtzy says this was the largest meeting in the co op's history.
Approximately 35 dollars in cash and merchandise were taken in a Friday night break-in at the Darnell Radio and Television shop in Mount Carroll. Entry was gained through a window on the west side. missing items include an electric razor candy bars a record player and a portable radio.
Carroll county announces all farmers may sign up for the 1954 Agricultural Conservation Program. Final sign-up date is December 18, per ASC chairman E L Dauphin. Farmers should contact local committeeman or visit the Mt Carroll ASC office for guidance.
Two men, Richard Donaldson and Charles Bamboroush, were rescued after their boat overturned in Pool 13 on the Mississippi near Thomson. They clung to the craft until Frank Holman Jr and Tak Thomson arrived, carried to the Lesley cottage for first aid, then taken to Savanna city hospital where they were treated for shock and released Monday morning.
Announcement of Miss Marilyn Jean Henske and Alvin De Wayne Romine wedding in Omak Washington. Ceremony at First Methodist Church November 20 with Rev James A Moore officiating. Reception followed. couple to reside at 110 South Cedar Street Omak, both wait graduation from Prescott High School and navy service respectively.
Mt Morris coach J R Worley led the hotshots past Milledgeville 61 to 52 after a hard fought game. Milledgeville led early then ceded the lead in the second as Don Smith 22 and Larry Smith 18 paced Mt Morris, Lundholm 18 and Merwin 16 led the Mounders in victory. The Millies also fell 49 to 36 in the earlier preliminary.
Mrs Ida Miller and Mrs Amelia Miller of Milledgeville visited Mr and Mrs Herman Daehler on Sunday evening. Bill Spearman of Chadwick won the reserve junior championship corn title at the International Hay and Grain show held last week in Chicago with the International Livestock exposition.
Light rain started Wednesday morning, turning to snow before noon and leaving over a half inch on the ground by early afternoon. Highways were very slippery by 2 p m as heavy snowfall continued. The event adds needed moisture after weeks of dry weather.
The WSCS met in an all day session at George Schmaling's home with eleven members and three visitors. Mrs. Jas Gillespie spoke after a summer trip to Scotland sharing insights on Scottish life and customs. The group planned a Christmas program for December 20 and enjoyed social hour after a dinner.
Thomson rallied from an 18-13 first quarter deficit to beat Port Byron 69-65 as Bielema scored 23 points for Thomson while Johnson and Young led Port Byron with 15 each. The Trojans led 54-52 after three quarters and held on in the final period.
Tampico dominated the first half and led 39-13 at halftime to defeat Chadwick 64-38 on Friday night. Lyle Weber scored 22 for Chadwick and Harland Christofferson 21 for Tampico as teammates also reached double figures. Chadwick’s freshmen-sophs won the preliminary 46-33.
Lena defeated Chadwick 64 to 62 in a hard fought game with many fouls. Lena surged to a 2 point first-quarter lead and widened it third period scoring 28 points while Chadwick managed only 13. Engekens led Chadwick with 19 points. York and Necker led Lena with 15 points each. Chadwick won the fresh-soph game 48-45.
Fulton announces pairings for the annual holiday tournament December 28 through 31 with eight teams: Mt Morris Orion Erie Savanna Projets town Geneseo Amboy and Fulton as host and defending champion. First-night games pit Mt Morris against Orion and Erie against Savanna, with subsequent matchups leading to a December 31 final.
A Carroll youth died from a hunting accident after a fatal wound. The incident occurred on a hunting trip with companions, with authorities investigating the details. In other news, local business changes include ownership transfer of a firm to Ben Kough of Lyndon and the opening of Rough Implements, a renamed John Deere implement business, plus Theodore Colehour’s plan to open a farm supply store near Southtown Motors.
Mount Carroll boy Gary Allan Smith aged 13 died in Savanna hospital from a gunshot wound suffered while hunting four miles north of Mt Carroll. An inquest ruled accidental death from peritonitis due to gunshot wound of the abdomen after his brother testified Gary fell or dropped a 410 gauge shotgun. Survived by parents Hobart and Thelma Fulton Smith three sisters, a brother and grandparents. services held at Mt Carroll with burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
The Illinois High School Athletic Association announced sectional tournament sites for the 1954 state age tournament. East Rockford and Sterling Township high schools will host sectionals. Regional venues include Fulton Freeport Dixon Mt Corris Moline Sycamore and Harlem Rockford. Northwest district journeys occur at Pearl City East Dubuque and Durand.
Commercial traffic on the Upper Mississippi above Keokuk ends for 1953 with final oil shipments. The Sally Ann delivered two barges of petroleum to Bettendorf and the Tampico unloaded one barge to the Fulton oil terminal in Illinois. November tonnage in the Rock Island District reached 542,322, led by petroleum products at 363,180 tons and coal at 35,800 tons, pushing year total above 6 million. No downriver shipments were reported.
Dave Murray of Thomson and Donald Keim of Mt Carroll won State Project Honor and State Outstanding member awards. A Savanna 4-H club named Savanna Hawkeyes formed Dec 7 with Henry Truninger presiding and 18 members electing Boyd Beck president, Bill Wacker vice president, Ruby Wacker secretary treasurer, Keith Wallace delegate. Alexander to obtain charter.
Mr. and Mrs. Lee Saville and others hosted guests at Table Grove and Canton. Henderson and Strome couples planned a trip to Savanna Missouri and were to return later in the week. Charles Sucher stayed with Lyle Paten family in Des Plaines on Sunday.
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