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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1961
Page
9
The Lindstroms held a Christmas dinner Sunday December 10 at the Black Oak Grange east of Thomson with 43 people attending. Guests included Alfred Lindstrom and family De Witt Iowa Lawrence Feir and family Maquokka Iowa Arthur Hilms and Roy Davenport Chadwick Iowa Vernon Lindstrom and family plus Marvin Lindstrom and family Shannon Iowa and other Lindstrom relatives.
State Capitol Gov. Otto Kerner urged motorists to practice moderation and heightened alertness as Christmas and New Year holidays approach. He warned these observances are traditionally the most dangerous and called for extra care on the roads.
Governor Kerner calls courtesy on the road a festive season aim and notes the state speed law takes precedence over posted signs. Officials meet to finalize the holiday alert program, forming the first Official Highway Safety Committee to provide ongoing executive review of traffic safety. The year ends with a five percent rise in fatalities and police to determine causes.
The Chicago Motor Club extends its teletype weather and road condition network to 31 states in partnership with 19 affiliated clubs of the American Automobile Association. The system will provide up-to-date driving information for members press and radio TV across 21 cities. Operations begin November 20 and run through March 31.
Robert Spealman of Chadwick area, 53, is reported to be recovering at Free rt Memorial hospital from a gunshot wound to the left arm. The shotgun discharged while he was riding a tractor after hitting a ditch, but the bone was not struck and heavy clothing may have minimized injury. He alerted his wife and son, who were in Chadwick.
Kraft Employees annual Christmas Party drew many families Thursday evening at the VFW Hall in Polo. Turkey and ham prizes were awarded to workers including John Anning Alvin Hook and Lee Mortenson. Officers elected for next year were Henry Baumgardt president George Hines vice president and George Millroy treasurer. Retired Kraft workers George Blackburn and Frank Munz attended with wives along with Charles Tripp of Denver visiting relatives.
Chadwick News notes Alden Larem son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Larem entered service last week and is stationed at Ft Leonard Wood Missouri He plans to return home for Christmas The town also records visits from Mr and Mrs Arthur Behrens and son Ronald Judd to Mr and Mrs Gilbert McGlocklin in Moline and Mrs May Mackey traveling to Macomb to spend holidays with her son in law Harold Stiffler and family
The text argues that cooperative hunting saves time finding hunting spots and guarantees game. It suggests a reasonable fee to support a crop of game and emphasizes a role for farmer hunter cooperation near large Illinois towns.
Chadwick's Silver Streaks defeated Hanover 83 47 Tuesday night to improve to five wins in six games. Emyre led with 22 points, while Whitne and Em yre dominated boards with 17 and 15 rebounds respectively. Hanover's Henke scored 14 and Streight 11 as Chadwick opened 23 10 and built a 40 18 half time advantage.
Chadwick freshmen opened with a 25 11 run and built a 53 35 lead by the second half to defeat Hanover 65 49 on Tuesday night. The starting five led the way before reserves saw action in the final period.
Mr and Mrs Leland Forth and Mr and Mrs Elmer Hans attended a state meeting of the Illinois Cattle Feeders Association last Thursday in the Loveland community house Dixon. Mr and Mrs Charles oe will be guests Monday at the home of Mr and Mrs H S Holland in Thomson. Ann Holland an anaesthesian at Mayo clinic and a friend will be among the guests.
Administrator Edward B. Akin of the Illinois Veterans' Commission urged veterans and widows receiving the non service connected pension to re assess their 1961 income. The notice warns that overpayments may occur if income is misjudged and outlines timely reporting to avoid discontinuation or forfeiture of payments. In Carroll County the Mt Carroll office fields inquiries with a Tuesday service window.
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