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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1945
Page
1
In New York on December 7 Babson surveys optimistic friends forecasting strong times ahead. He notes expectations of order backlogs abundant cash seeking merchandise and hopes tied to atomic energy alongside other topics under discussion.
Readers learn of forthcoming materials and processes from 1945 industry, including lumber from pulp mixtures, concrete enhancements, waxed textiles, rot resistant fabrics, and leather treatments. Transportation advances mention helicopters, fast airplanes, and printed circuits on heavy paper. Veterans’ programs and local AAA committee leadership are noted with member lists and regional designations.
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed an office section of a Green River ordnance plant general warehouse early Friday. Damage estimated at 75000 dollars. the structure stored equipment and no explosives were inside. Other buildings housing munitions equipment were not in the blaze’s range.
Shannon high school cagers defeated Lanark 47 to 33 on Friday night as an 18-point surge in the final period sealed the victory. Rodermel led Shannon with 16 points while Wise had 11 for Lanark. Lanark reserves won their preliminary 31 to 28.
Fire discovered before 3 a m Friday caused about 21000 damage to a Savanna clothing store building and 15000 in stock and equipment. The Sherlock family on the second floor lost furniture and clothing valued at 1200. Firemen fought the blaze over five hours with most damage to the rear and smoke affecting stock.
Mt. Carroll high school faced Oregon at home in a Rock River conference matchup. Oregon surged in the second half to win 38 26 after leading 19 16 at halftime. Abbott scored 15 for Oregon while Miles led Mt Carroll with 12 points. Oregon reserves won the preliminary 34 21.
Carroll county supervisors at the annual board meeting Tuesday accepted a contract re engaging Walter Hawk as superintendent of the county farm for another year. An other contract engaging Dr. Ray H. Petty as county physician was approved. The board heard reports on financial affairs of the offices and transacted routine business.
Col Sylvester A Hall assumed command of the Savanna ordnance depot on December 6 replacing Lt Col A P Woodman who led since October 26 1945. Hall served in the Mediterranean theater from July 1943 to September 1945 and graduated from Purdue in 1932 with a B S in electrical engineering.
Harry Gaar of Thomson Illinois won the 1945 Nation DeKalb Hybrid Corn Growing Contest with a yield of 113.45 bushels per acre in Carroll County. The event attracted 5700 farmers across 19 states and was judged by independent observers. DeKalb Agricultural Association awarded Gaar a plaque for his top result. Other top yields included O M Bleyer Son 108.63 bushels Lanark Donovan Dachler 102.13 Chadwick Cornelius Noordhoff 99.21 Thomson Howard Etwyre 96.73 Chadwick.
More than 50 Carroll county taxpayers attended a dinner meeting of the county taxpayers association at the Hotel Glenview in Mt. Carroll Friday night. J. H. Eichelberger explained the new Illinois law for assessing taxes at 100 percent value. Milton Hess, vice president, presided as president was absent. Ladies of Mt. Carroll Baptist church provided the dinner.
The American Legion built federal and state veterans legislation and hospital systems over 26 years and championed the G I Bill of Rights. It now sponsors amendments to improve administration and urges World War II veterans to join and lead the organization for their own good and country. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Kinger Miss Charlotte Prank and Harold Schneider of Chicago.
County highway chief C Campbell announced about 102261 dollars in state funds over two years for secondary roads across Carroll County townships. He provided per township mileage and allocated amounts and set a meeting of township highway commissioners next Tuesday to discuss the program. Two thirds of funds may arrive by July 1, 1946 with the rest later.
Records show 32 men filed discharges in the office during the past week. Names listed include Norman D. French, Lyle E. Carbaugh, Vernon Gordon, Harlan L. Rogers, Marlin H. Gaul, Richard E. Fogel, Max M. Chaffee, Gordon B. Smith, Roy R. Crosfoot, Melvin Finer, Virgil Rogers, Edgar E. Harry, Robert N. Sievert, Leslie W. Hoover, Richard L. Grayless, John T. Gondek, Wilson G. Shaw, David H. Raymond, LeRoy G. Wiese, and others from various towns and ranks.
The Blackhawk Production Credit Association will hold its annual meeting at the Masonic Temple in Freeport on Saturday December 15. L F Stice of the University of Illinois will discuss The Post War Outlook for Illinois Agriculture. Lunch at 11:30 followed by business entertainment and prize drawings. 800 attendees expected from five counties.
Carroll County reports a death of Ralph Fahrney 52 long time farm bureau leader in Mt Carroll likely from a heart attack his wife and his office plans were interrupted by the fatal event Services held in Mt Carroll and Milledgeville burial at South Elkhorn cemetery Fahrney born March 27 1804 lived in Milledgeville until moving to Mt Carroll five years ago survived by widow Florence Deets and a half brother Joseph Mitchell of Marshalltown Iowa Mrs William G Kent Savanna leader in clubs and music died in Belvidere aged 75 buried Belvidere Trinity Episcopal church and is survived by husband attorney daughter and two grandchildren Mrs Altice Renner 81 lifelong Carroll resident died at Caroline Mark Home funeral in Mt Carroll burial in Lanark cemetery Surviving Rex and Max Renner and Wilma Ford Allan Ford Yale swimming champion a grandson.
Holland and Pratt's herd of 20 Holsteins tops the Carroll county DHIA with 42.6 lb fat and 972 lb milk for November. Second is Carroll and French with 26 cows averaging 82.7 lb fat and 842 lb milk. several herds follow with varying dry cows and totals. Overall association average runs 27.5 lb fat and 687 lb milk from 409 cows across 22 herds. 84 cows (12 percent) were dry. Nineteen cows unprofitable were sold, six sold for dairy purposes and six purchased.
Carroll county homeowners expect to invest over 299000 dollars in remodeling and repairs over the next five years as 1946 is seen as a peak year for home modernization. The Tile Council of America cites kitchen and bathroom upgrades, new roofing, heating, and added rooms as top projects with ample low interest funds from banks and loan associations.
Brown Swiss breeders C Robert and Robert Sibley of Chadwick Illinois sold bull No 65447 B G B Sue's Gigolo to Donald W Olinger of Lyndon Michigan per Fred S Idise secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders association Beloit Wisconsin. The report notes additional guests Mr Carroll Mrs Kenne t and Mrs George Knoess.
Mt Carroll has been selected as one of 60 regional tournament sites by the Illinois High School Association. Assignments to district and regional centers will be announced in January. Other regional sites in northern Illinois include Freeport Yachelle Rockford Dixon East Moline Mendota Elgin and Sycamore. Rockford and Moline are the closest sectional centers to the area.
County Clerk W. reports licenses issued to Anton Wold of Whitehall and Maida L. Spencer of Chadwick among others. Sheriff Eber Shepherd notes servicemen are registering pistols brought home as souvenirs to comply with the law. Mr and Mrs Howard Marereet and the Schreiner family attended a scramble supper at Dr and Mrs A A Brand for Dr Brand's birthday.
Elmer EF Trader 84 a Savanna resident for six years died Saturday at 11 15 am in a local hospital after months ill. Funeral services were Sunday at Muller funeral home with Rev George J Goris officiating. Burial in Savanna cemetery. Born June 10 1861 in Uniontown PA he operated a restaurant in Savanna. His widow Lily Miner Trader preceded him in death. Survived by son Dr Minard Trader of Elizabeth two brothers Ernest and Will Trader and two sisters Anna and Lou Trader of Pennsylvania.
Chadwick community Christmas Seals for Chadwick will be issued through the mail only this year to avoid duplication. School children will not sell these seals. Mrs. O H Rahn chairs the Chadwick Seal Sale and all returns go to her before December 24. The county plans tuberculin tests numbering over 1700 and about 100 x rays, funded by seal sales.
Edward Hinds 90, an inmate at Carroll County Farm, was found dead in a field near Mt Carroll after an all night search. Coroner Dr. J. B. Schreiter ruled a heart attack likely caused death. Hinds, born 1855 in Eden Vermont, had lived in Thomson area most of his life and was survived by a son, daughter, grandchildren, and several relatives. Funeral services were held at the Christian funeral home in Mt Carroll with Rev. James W. Gillespie presiding. Burial followed in Morrison Cemetery.
Nick Johnson of Cordova and Marvin Feno rescued pilot Max Cleveland after his light plane crashed and sank in the Mississippi River near Cordova. They pulled him from the tail of the aircraft before it disappeared, noting river depth around 30 feet.
Chadwick Post of the American Legion will hold its regular meeting in Legion Hall this evening December 15 instead of December 20 due to the Christmas holiday. Commander Etnyre said the date was moved to avoid the holiday.
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