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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1968
Page
2
A look at Clement Clarke Moore the professor who wrote the beloved Christmas poem in 1822. The verse was shared anonymously by a relative, then published, and later credited to Moore, shaping a lasting holiday tradition.
Harold Brinkmeier reports from the Agricultural Extension Office on a busy season. Upcoming meetings include a county gathering January 29 and area sessions at Sterling January 15 and February 6. Topics cover crop yields, tillage, weed control, fertilizer and planting advice, plus a note that rabbit trapping is illegal and sparrow control tips. A farm animal sale showcased quality stock with bulls topping at 1550 dollars. The Episcopal Church pledge attends the 39th Church and Community Institute January on campus focusing on the church’s changing role.
Secretary of State Paul Powell reports actions by the Drivers License Division affecting Carroll county residents. Westphal, Eugene H. of Savanna receives a revocation for Habitual Recklessness. Martman, William of Savanna receives a suspension for three violations.
The Thomson Illinois paper lists staff readers including Lila Atherton news editor and J K Whitney publisher editor. Subscription rates are four dollars yearly in Carroll and adjacent counties and five dollars elsewhere.
Earl Gillil notes Jim Rath of Lanark earned a trip to the National Dairy Conference in Chicago for his dairy project leadership. The column addresses 4H Beef projects, December 28 weigh-in at Queckboerner Trucking Chadwick, enrollment closing for 1969, and rules for Commercial Beef Feeding. A Christmas message ends the piece.
Noel Shire of Timberlake Playhouse, three years with the company, is slated to appear on Red Skelton's television show on Christmas Eve. Shire hails from Inglewood California.
Dairy steers draw rising interest across the midwest as farmers, meat packers, and feed manufacturers eye beef market profitability. FS Services tests Holstein rations at its Lexington Illinois farm. at Milwaukee stockyards Holstein steers attract strong demand with price parity to choice beef. Star Order Buyers’ Bob Schmitz calls Holstein steers “tomorrow's true animal.”
The Veterans Administration announces an agriculture school to be held in Mt Carroll with a start date around January 1, 1969. Eligible veterans are those in service on or before January 31, 1955. Apply at the Veterans Administration Service Office Court House Mt Carroll on Tuesday mornings. Office across from the sheriff's, bring a photostatic copy of discharge papers. School organizers are Elmer Gerlach and Emmerson Iske. Watch paper for exact start date.
Carroll County Superintendent W. L. Huston announces a state sponsored workshop for elementary teachers. It starts January 15 at 7 p.m. at Mount Carroll school, directed by Roy Modhlinger of Freeport, meeting weekly for eight weeks with a certificate from State Superintendent Ray Page for regular attendees.
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