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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1953

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Babson's Weekly Report on Cycles and Amunition Output

Babson Park Florida February 6 presents Edward Dewey cycle theories for business and markets including 9-10 year and 35 year cycles and notes an example from Harper & Brothers. It reports Army Ordnance Savannah Depot 1952 ammunition output totaling about two billion dollars in value with 52 million artillery rounds and over 3 billion small arms rounds reconditioned.

Army Ordnance Corps Department of the Army F. C. Devenbeck Ivanna Ordnance Depot FE. L. Ford Army Chief of Ordnance Army Ordnance Savanna Ordnance Depot Tel

County Board Holds Routine Meet Tuesday

The Car roll county board of supervisors met at the courthouse for a routine session Tuesday. Walter Hawk was approved for another year as superintendent of the County Farm. Several items were referred to committees including new banks for the county jail, a truck for the road patrol, a truck for the county farm, courthouse stoker repairs, and a new bridge on the Carroll Whiteside line with cost sharing. George Mest was re appointed to the Housing Authority for five years. Weight limits on county roads were reaffirmed at 8000 lbs for four wheel trucks and 12000 lbs for larger trucks, with notices to be posted as needed. Glen Mummert is believed hired as supervisory patrol man to oversee the road patrols. Rufus Kahler and George Ritenour were rehired with Ted Miller new.

Carroll County Board of Supervisors Walter Hawk Public Buildings Committee County Highway Committee County Farm County Farm Committee Carroll- Whiteside Superintendent of Highways George Mest Savanna Housing Authority Carroll County Glen Mummert Freedom Chadwick George Ritenour Milledgeville Ted Miller

Joyce Imel Weds Fred Rath In Savanna Church Ceremony

Joyce Imel became Joyce Rath in a 7 30 p m Sunday double ring wedding at St. Peter's Lutheran Savanna. Officiant Rev Roland Hillmann led the ceremony with attendants Wilma Miller and Floyd Ames. The couple, both graduates of local high schools, will live on the Rath farm after a wedding trip leaving for future farming life.

Toyce Imel Harold Imel Chadwick Fred Rath Julius Rath Savanna St. Peter’s Lutheran Church Roland C. Hillemann Wilma J. Miller Lanark Floyd H. Ames

Rural Youth Dance Team Wins Honors

Rural Youth square dance team from Carroll County earned an A rating for the third year running at Farm and Home Week in Urbana. Caller Harold Yochem of Mt. Carroll received a B rating. Team members include Viola Schultz, Shannon, Glen Striker, Massbach, Bill Reiling Lanark, Orrine Becker, Darlene Morhardt, Neil Libberton Beverly Stricker Mr Carroll and Richard Zink of Massbach.

Mt. Carroll Carroll County Urbana Harold Yochem Viola Schultz Shannon Glen Striker Massbach Bill Reiling Lanark Orrine Becker Darlene Morhardt Neil Libberton Beverly Stricker Mr. Carroll Richard Zink

Local Marriage Licenses Issued From County Clerk Office

Marriage licenses issued list couples including Fred Rath of Savanna and Joyce Imel of Chadwick Anthony J Gajdostik and Patricia Chapin both of Savanna Lawrence J Giesler and Patricia A Snarp both of Savanna Robert E Sisler of Mt Carroll and Marie Evelyn Quinlan of Savanna.

Fred Rath Savanna Joyce Imel Chadwick Anthony J. Gajdostik Patricia Chapin Lawrence J. Giesler Patricia A. Snarp Robert E. Sisler Mt. Carroll Marie Evelyn Quinlan

Burglars Break Into Shannon High School Building

Burglaries hit Shannon and Leaf River high schools with $225 stolen from Shannon and $40 from Leaf River. A tunnel through a wall breached Shannon safety while lockers and a gym window entry aided access. Other sites in Stephenson Carroll and Ogle counties reported break-ins the same night, tied to the same suspects.

Shannon Leaf River Leaf River High School Ogle County James White Harper Carroll County Harry Miller Shannon High School Donald Petty Harold Stoner White Chhief Dallas Twigg Stephenson Carroll Ogle Pearl City Monroe Center Stillman Valey DeKalb County Stillman Valley

Savanna nuptials for Sharp Geisler couple in St John church

Sharp-Geisler Savanna married at 10 a m Tuesday in St John s Catholic church Savanna officiated by Rev Edward Mc Donnell. Miss Mary Beth Geisler maid of honor Merel Geisler Tr best man. Newlyweds departed for Fort Riley Kan where he serves. In Sabula Ia Robinson Brunson wed at St Peter s rectory Rev Ivan Boyd presiding. Attendants Mrs Robert Wilson and James Brunson. Bride to reside with groom s parents in Mt Carroll.

Robinson Brunson Mt. Carroll

Western Springs visit marks Owen Kuhse graduation at Great Lakes

Chadwick residents Mrs. Arthur Smith and others traveled to Western Springs Friday to stay with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Traum. Saturday morning Owen Kuhse graduated from boat training at Great Lakes. Mrs. Owen Kuhse remained for the weekend as guests included Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Wendorf and son Stephen of Chicago and Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Anderson of Stockton.

Arthur Smith Owen Kuhse Joan Darlene Kuhee George Traum Kenneth Ime Western Springs Glen Traum Great Lakes Leonard Wendorf Stephen Chicago Ralph Anderson Stockton Denton Naniga Anna Queckboerner

Real Estate Transfers From Local Property Owners

Mildred Dauphin and others transfer to Albert G Seidenburg by deed in Savanna. Lyle E Schoffman and wife transfer to H H Dunn by warranty deed in Shannon. Christian O Wilhelms and wife to Alta H Wilhelms by warranty deed in Shannon. George Mohrman and wife to Lyle F Ashby et al by warranty deed in York. Richard M McClanathan and wife to John L Machen and wife by warranty deed in Savanna. Emma A Haas et al to Allen A Haas et al by quit claim deed in Washington.

Mildred Dauphin Albert G. Seidenburg Savanna Lyle E. Schoffman H. H. Dunn Witharts Christian O. Wilhelms Alta H. Wilhelms Shannon Olla J. Wilhelms George Mohrman Lyle F. Ashby York Richard M. McClanathan John L. Machen Emma A. Haas Allen A. Haas Washington

Mount Carroll man gets probation in drunk driving case

Walter Armstrong aged 50 of Mount Carroll was granted probation by County Judge Charles F. Kinney after pleading guilty to a drunk driving charge stemming from a November arrest on Illinois highway 171 east of Thomson. Probation runs to January 19, 1954 with a $100 fine and costs. Armstrong may not frequent taverns and may drive only his own vehicle for business purposes.

Walter Armstrong Mount Carroll Charles F. Kinney Armstrong Illinois Thomson

Wurster Graduates From Army NCO Academy in Munich

Cpl. Robert H. Wurster, son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Wurster of Savanna Illinois, completed a six week course at the Seventh Army Non-Commissioned Officers Academy in Munich Germany. He serves as a tank mechanic with the 10th Ordnance Medium Maintenance Company. Pre Army work as an embosser operator at Sears Roebuck preceded his 1948 enlistment. Farm Bureau bowling contest set for Saturday February 14 at Chadwick Recreation lanes features women at 1 30 p m and men at 7 p m with all Farm Bureau and Home Bureau members eligible.

Munich Germany Robert H. Wurster C. Wurster Rt. 1 Savanna Seventh Army Wurster 10Th Ordnance Sears Roebuck and Company Farm Bureau Chadwick Recreation Lanes Home Bureau

Black Oak Grange Holds Meeting and Events Schedule

Black Oak Grange met in Grange Hall with William Hans presiding. A new officer was installed and prayers offered, followed by roll call and a memory tribute to H. P. Hostet. Plans included a chili supper February 21, annual birthday party March 19, and fund donations to a band uniform and heart funds. A fish fry February 23 was announced with sketches of future programs and refreshments provided.

Chadwick Black Oak Grange Grange Hall William Hans Pomona Chapliin H. P. Hostetter Harold Stoner Henry Newendyke Verel Rogers Oliver Olson Legion Hall Charles Burkholder Lawrence Halfman Heart Rock Creek Grange Hall Spring Garden Arnold Farthing Allen Yeager Alvin Schneider Vir Howard Woodard

Births in Savanna Area Readied in Early February

A series of newborn announcements from Savanna area hospitals includes a son for Mr. and Mrs. Cal Caldwell of Mt. Carroll born February 5, a son for Cpl. and Mrs. Howard Haggerty of Savanna born February 4, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Warner Zissler of Mt. Carroll born February 3, a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Donald Winkler of Savanna born February 5, and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith of Savanna born February 6.

Cal Caldwell Mt. Carroll Savanna City Hospital Howard Haggerty Savanna City Hospital Warner Zissler Savanna Hospital Donald Winkler Albert Smith

Lanark High School captures Carroll County title in win over Shannon

Lanark High School beat Shannon 60 to 46 to clinch the Carroll County conference title on Tuesday night. George Miller led Lanark with 35 points on 15 baskets and five free throws, while Dale Budde scored 20 for Shannon.

Lanark Lanark High School Carroll County Shannon George Miller Dale Budde

Savanna Falls To Stockton In Tuesday Basketball Clash

Stockton defeated Savanna 75 to 59 after a 65 to 35 prelim. John Rivera led Savanna with 15 points on three baskets and nine free throws. Eldred Malitor topped Stockton with 19 points on eight baskets and three free throws. Mt Carroll-Lanark also beat Mt Carroll 52 to 35 in a Blackhawk conference game. Bob Noble scored 13 for Mount Carroll, Duane Lotz had 14 for Lanark.

Stockton Savanna John Rivera Eldred Malitor Savannah Mt. Carroll Lanark Blackhawk Bob Noble Mount Carroll Duane Lotz

Milledgeville Tops Thomson 69 47 in Conference Game

Milledgeville defeated Thomson 69 to 47 in Carroll County conference play on Friday night after winning the early game 47 to 34. John Parks led Milledgeville with 25 points on 10 baskets and five free throws, while Bill Haifman led Thomson with 16 points on six baskets and four free throws.

Milledgeville Thomson Carroll County John Parks Bill Haifman Tomer Milledgeville

Chadwick Co op Names Directors Friday Night

Twenty first annual Chadwick Co operative Produce Association meeting drew about 175 attendees on Friday night February six in the Chadwick gym. Guest speaker Robert Reichert of Lakeshire Marty a division of Borden Company spoke on Dairying. Directors Leroy Foltz and Jay Asay were elected to three year terms and Edgar Imel to a one year term. Paul Schlumpf awarded two prizes for cleanliness in milk products. Box lunch followed. dinner guests included Mrs Wilbur Knoll Gladys of Chicago and families from Sterling Dixon Lanark and surrounding areas.

Chadwick Co-operative Produce Association Chadwick Robert Reichert Lakeshire Marty, Co Borden Company Don Smith Betty Lou Bowles Reynold Bleyer Leroy Foltz Jay Asay Edgar Imel Paul Schlumpf

UMPC Keglers Tops In County Bowling Meet

The Carroll County Bowling Tournament at Chadwick Recreation lanes ends with UMPC Keglers in first place in team events followed by Bushman Service and Chadwick Review. B. Grove E. Eiseller lead doubles while B. Peterson dominates singles. Linker scores highest in all events with Witt and Peterson close behind. High scores list UMPC 2945 and several near 1800 in all events.

Carroll County Chadwick Recreation Lanes UMPC Bushman Service Chadwick Review B. Grove E. Eisseller K. Kemmer P. Witt E. Smith H. Witt B. Peterson F. Sophie E. Zumdahl Linker P. Fossett R. Linker B. Provant J. Janssen Sophie Zumdahl Kemmer L. Miller C. Dieh B. Dyson P. Wilt Peterson H. Bushman A. St. Clair R. Merchant

Chicago Woman Hopes Area Resident Might Be Lost Daughter

Milledgeville residents react to Chicago news that Mrs. Carol Shugars, living between Polo and Milledgeville, may be the long missing daughter of Mrs. Catherine Moroney of Chicago. Chicago Herald American reports bring hope amid questions about age birthplace and past details.

Chicago Milledgeville Here Catherine Moroney Chicago- Herald-American Moroney Carol Jeane Shugars Polo Herald-American Shugars

Pairings Set for York Community Cage Tourney

District basketball pairings announced with games at York Community High School gym Thomson on Feb 5. Opening Shannon vs Pearl City, Thomson vs Wick, winners to meet Feb 27 for district title. Regional pairings include Morrison regional and Sterling regional with Milledgeville vs Sterling.

York Community High School Thomson Shannon Pearl City Chadwick Lanark Morrison Mt. Carroll Hanover Prophetstown Fulton Savanna Milledgeville Sterling Sterling High Jels

Deaths in Savanna and Exline area obituary notes

Funeral services for 86 year old William E Leonard of Savanna were held in Centerville Iowa with burial there. He died February 3 in Savanna city hospital. Leonard born March 28 1866 at Exline Iowa farmed many years and lived in Savanna six years. Surviving: daughter Laura Bance of Savanna two sons Sherman Leonard of Savanna and Raymond of Exline. Infant Robert William Hottenstein two day old son of Henry Frederick and wife of Blackhawk born February 4 in Savanna hospital died February 11. Parents and three brothers and paternal and maternal grandparents survive.

Savanna William E. Leonard Centerville Savanna City Hospital Mr. Leonard Exline Laura Bance Sherman Leonard Raymond Hottenstein Robert William Hottenstein Henry Frederick Hottenstein Blackhawk

Merry Circle Club Meeting Notice

The Merry Circle Club will meet Tuesday February 17 at the home of Mrs Earl Burkholder with Mrs Russell Derrer as assistant hostess. A scramble dinner will precede a radio and television program. The Grange Auxiliary also meets today February 12 with Mrs Jack Halfman.

Merry Circle Club Earl Burkholder Russell Derrer Grange Jack Halfman

Lincoln quotes on thrift and independence

A Lincoln quotation argues prosperity comes from thrift and initiative. It states you cannot aid workers by harming employers, nor help the poor by discouraging the rich, and you cannot secure sound finances with borrowed money or build character by taking away initiative.

Brotherhood of Man Abraham Lincoln

Peterborough Sires Purchase Rex of Norview Bull Stake

Peterborough New Hampshire Earl Weber and Son Chadwick Illinois bought the young Guernsey sire Rex of Norview from Grace A Baker and C F Lang of Polo Illinois. The bull’s dam Norview V Kay produced 8986 pounds of milk and 456 pounds butterfat as a junior two year old in the Herd Improvement Register. Rex is sired by Dot Mar Pharaohs Rex. Mrs Don Kness celebrated Barbara's seventh birthday with cupcakes and ice cream for her daughter’s teacher and first two grades.

Peterborough N. H Earl Weber & Son Chadwick Guernsey Rex Norview Grace A. Baker C. F. Lang Polo Ill V. Kay Dot-Mar Pharaoh Barbara Don Kness Peter's

Annual Mt Carroll Mutual Meeting Set for Feb 17

Mt Carroll Mutual Fire Insurance plans its annual meeting on Tuesday February 17 at the Mt Carroll office. Directors will be elected from 10 am to 1 pm for four three year terms. The company reports 65 years in business with year end 1952 net insurance in force of 70 346 728 and a 4 417 306 gain.

Mt. Carroll Mt. Carroll Mutual Fire Insurance Company G. E. Bristle Morrison R. E. Dingman Milledgerville N. D. French Thomson R. E. Boyd Charles Harris Chadwick Clifford & Dingman Milledgeville Frank Lister Savanna Laverne Eckert

Consult Carroll Office on Income Tax Problems

The Internal Revenue Bureau office in the Mr. Carroll Post Office building operates daily Monday through Friday 8 30 a m to 5 p m under Plummer Arjes who says it will run this schedule until March 16. Free tax problem advice and assistance are available to any taxpayer seeking help and Arjes urges visits to consult him. Carthage Illinois February 9 Carthage College opens the new semester with Roger Walker among the new students returning to study English and psychology education. He is the son of Mr and Mrs E R Walker of Chadwick and a Chadwick high school graduate.

Internal Revenue Bureau Carthage, Ill Carthage College Roger Walker Carthage Roger E. R. Walker Chadwick Chadwick High School

Local social notes from Morrison and surrounding towns

Mr and Mrs James Angle of Morrison hosted Mrs Angles birthday dinner at the Spearman home. W E Cardiff and sons of Galva visited Mrs F W Zugschwerdt and family. George Bast returned from a ten day visit with daughters in Moline and Port Byron. Weideman and Janet attended dinner at their home. Irvin Jensik and Chicago relatives stayed with Charles Dial Jr. Jensik returned Sunday. Mrs Jensik Connie and Jimmy stayed a week. Marshall Ritchie of Lanark visited George Earl Weber. Abe Stuart and Mrs Buikema with daughter attended afternoon and lunch with Vera Fink and sister Flora.

James Angle Morrison Charles Spearman Anglese W. E. Cardiff Galva F. W. Zugschwerdt George Bast Donald Martin Moline Clarence Weideman Port Byron Weideman Janet Irvin Jensik Chicago Charles Dial Jr Jensik Connie Jimmy Marshall Ritchie Lanark George Earl Weber Abe Stuart Henry Buikema Vera Fink Flora

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Babson's Weekly Report Babson Babson Park Florida Newton Edward R. Dewey Harper & Brothers New York City Dow- Jones S.cks Chapin Hoskins U. S Bedes County Board Cent News Owen Curboy Woodland Township Emery Tallman August Elseman Cherry Grove J. W. Erdmier Grace Bookman Lima Ruth Lazio Lloyd Peters Russell Lamoreux Ethelyn R. Bates Rock Creek Charles W. Hartman Vernon Carlson Salem Ruth C. Burrows Edwin F. Flickinger Shirley Clifton Frank Coyne Russell J. Sharp Bill Engaldo Valiera M. Bailey Ora Getty Augusta I. McCoy Earl A. Ross Martin C. Gini Donald M. Householder Mildred R. Bryant Ralph Holsinger Henry Strauch June Farthing Orion Alexander Fair Haven H. M. Goble Alvin Provant James Wink Elwood Diehl Wysox Leslie Ropp Amy Pascal Lillian Thorngren Elkhorn Grove Greta Washburn Franklin Washburn Verna M. Craig Lyle G. Craig Chadwick News Tela Sports F Shannon Lanark Joan Parks Bob Traum Chadwick Co-op Albert Queckboerner Wilbur Knoll Gladys Arman Bushman Dixon Glen Hartman Robert Queckboerner Umpc Keglers Home Bureau Notes Hickory Grove Homemakers Phillips William Ervin Randall Carpenter Shannon Rural Lucia Aspinwall Raymond Bass Glenn Bremmer Edward Bornemeier West End James Gillespie Kenneth Whitmer Ray Moll Harold Cassens Eugene Lahre Lima Larks N. J. Hardacre North Otter Creek Robert Lichty Dorothy Footitt Lincoln Mt. Carroll Mutual Carroll Office
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