Hedging Taxes in Babson Weekly Report
Babson argues investors can hedge taxes via non taxable bonds and planned gifts. He notes Municpals and turnpike revenue bonds, rent tax pass through, and using government bonds to offset death taxes. He urges tax experts, local accountants, and joining the National Federation of Independent Business for legislative help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Buffalo
Germany
Japan
National Federation of Independent Business, Inc
Burlingame
Calif
Congress
C. Wilson Harder
U. S
Senator Burt urges tax relief for farmers and reform of economy
Senator Marvin J. Burt, speaking before the Shannon Lions Club, attacked heavy farm asset taxes and urged gradual ending of price fixing to let farmers adjust to changing conditions. He called for expanded bank credit, inflation control, reduced federal spending, and elimination of subsidies, plus tax relief for Illinois farmers. He noted sales tax increases funded schools and urged states to handle expenses to reduce Washington pressure. Burt, a dairy farmer and GOP candidate, highlighted tax reform studies. Gov Stratton to visit area March 16 with stops in Mt. Carroll Morrison Sterling Stockton and Freeport. Carroll County township motor fuel tax allotment of 8076 for January announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin J. Burt
Shannon Lions Club
Burt
Illinois
Washington
College Entrance Tests At Shimer College February 27
The ACT exams will be offered at 8 00 a m on Saturday February 27 at Shimer College Mount Carroll announced by President F J Mullin Students may stay for lunch and a charcoal broiled steak dinner to visit classes meet students and participate in campus activities Residence hall accommodation will be available for students who wish to stay over the weekend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shimer College
Mt. Carroll
F. J. Mullin
Mullin
Milledgeville Missiles Stop Hawks In Key Conference Clash
Milledgeville Missiles defeated Mt. Carroll 67 to 63 on their home floor to hand the Hawks their first conference loss. Milledgeville also won the frosh soph game 53 to 41 as Lanark fell 69 to 41 to Mt. Morris in Blackhawk play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Mt. Carroll
Hawks
Carroll
Lanark Beavers
Mt. Morris
Blackhawk
Burkitt
Lanark
Chadwick
Thomson
Indians
Shannon
Savanna Indians
Shannon Eagles
Savanna
Fulton
Newman
Sterling
Carroll Hawks Hold Off Shannon Eagles 65 64 in Conference Battle
Carroll Hawks edged Shannon Eagles 65 64 at Shannon to move to 4 1 in Carroll Conference play. Ron Storch sank two free throws in the final 20 seconds to seal the win after the Feb 9 postponement due to a storm. Shannon won the frosh soph game 49 39.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MI. Carroll Hawks
Shannon Eagles
Shannon
Carroll
Hawks
Ron Storch
Trucker Arrested After Cattle Truck Stop on Rt 64
State Trooper Harold Dreier stopped a cattle truck on Rt 64 between Savanna and Mt Carroll. Leslie Mall of Sandwich appeared before Justice Lee Gifford in Mt Carroll and paid a $50 fine for reckless driving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. 64
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Harold Dreier
Leslie Mall
Sandwich
Justice of Peace
Lee Gifford
Tels
Two Couples Get Marriage Licenses in Mason City and Geneseo
Gerald B. Romig and Shirley D. Smith of Mason City Iowa receive marriage licenses, as do Milton W. Colegrove and Frances D. Turner of Geneseo. A circuit court trial for Wilbur Klein was canceled after evidence the offense occurred outside the county, with jurors notified not to report. Real estate transfers include Kenneth E. Fleming to Stuart W. Smith in Savanna and Harvey L. Downing to James A. Myers in Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Nipe
Gerald B. Romig
Shirley D. Smith
Mason City
Milton W. Colegrove
Frances D. Turner
Geneseo
Wilbur Klein
Klein
Kenneth E. Fleming
Stuart W. Smith
Helles
Savanna
Harvey L. Downing
James A. Myers
Shannon
Five Savanna Men Fined for Transporting Liquor in Auto
Five men appeared Tuesday before Justice of the Peace Lee Gifford in Savanna and were fined 50 dollars plus 17.60 costs after pleading guilty to transporting liquor with the seal broken. Arrested at 2:35 a.m. Monday by Deputy Sheriff Guy Neuschwanger near Old Mill Park, the group faced charges after cans and a beer bottle were found in a car on Route 64. Names listed: David Fonger, Sherwood Elliott, Wayne Elliott, Richard A. Hate, and Clifford Davis Jr. Four paid fines and were released. Hate remained in jail for unpaid funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Lee Gifford
Carroll
Guy Neuschwanger
Old Mill Park
David Fonger
Sherwood Elliott
Wayne Elliott
Richard A. Hate
Clifford Davis Jr
Hate
Shellhause Pleads Guilty. Jail Fine Set at 121.60
Roy Shellhause of Mt Carroll pleaded guilty to dis orderly conduct before Justice Lee Gif ford. He was fined 100 dollars plus 21.60 dollars costs and, unable to pay, returned to the county jail to sit it out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice of the Peace
Lee Gifford
Mt. Carroll
Roy Shellhause
Mt.Carroll
Shellhause
4-H Electricity School Schedule and Attendance Policy
All 4-H members enrolled in the electricity project should note the remaining electricity schools on February 24, March 2, and March 8. At the first meeting, attendees voted to limit absences to one of four meetings, so members who missed the first meeting must attend the remaining three to complete the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
4-H
Tels
Post Office Seeks Bids For Freeport Savanna Star Route
Post Office Department invites bids for temporary star route service between Freeport and Savanna Illinois with stops at Shannon Lanark Mt Carroll and Thomson. Service starts March 1 1960 with daily 545 am departure from Freeport reaching Savanna 710 am and return at 5 pm reaching Freeport 615 pm bids due February 26 1960. Fred Herndon to speak at Carroll service meeting February 27 at Mt Carroll high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Freeport
Fred Herndon
Carroll Service
Wilbur Reader
Thomson
Post Office Department of Chicago
Savanna
Illinois
Shannon
Lanark
Mt. Carroll
Transportation Planning and Procurement Office
Chicago Region
Post Office Dept
Chicago
Grange Plans Youth Month Program March 3
Black Oak Grange met with Master Frank Manning presiding. A chicken and biscuit supper is planned for March 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. An Auxiliary meeting is set for Feb 25 with lunch, hall cleaning, and a March 3 business meeting for Youth Month arranged by Leroy Stoner. Birthday supper on March 17 features baby pictures display. Placeholder program included hymns, scripture, solos, and talks by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak Grange
Grange
Frank Manning
Leroy Stoner
Carroll GOP Pledge Unit Vote To Davis
Meeting last Wednesday in Mt. Carroll the Republican central committee pledged its unit vote for Charles H. Davis of Rockford for the state Supreme Court nomination. The Jo Daviess committee followed with its unit vote for Davis. Delegates and alternates to the March 21 Freeport nominating convention were named for the district race to the June judicial election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Republican Central Committee
Charles H. Davis
Rockford
Republican Party
Jo Daviess County
Republican Committee
Davis
Freeport
Joseph Beeler
Orville Berner
Earl Ross
F. J. Stransky
Savanna
George Peat
Homer Hammond
Lanark
Clarence Bolhous
Thomson
Irvin Isgrig
James Thorp
Maxine Polhill
Milledgeville
R. M. Eaton
William B. Petty
John Leemon
4-H Electrical Activity Show Planned Feb 29
Leaders of Home Economics 4-H Cubs plan an electrical activity training on February 7 at 1 00 p m at the Freeport Public Service Company building. Ruth Muller will lead the session with the theme Electricity Can Make breakfast fun and will cover wiring basics and appliance demonstrations for 4-H clubs. The event honors the 58th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs S M Howe on February 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Muller
Public Service Company
Freeport
Tels
Carroll County 4 H Federation Cancelled Meeting
The February Carroll County 4 H Federation meeting was canceled because of heavy snow and dangerous roads. The next Federation meeting is scheduled for March 16 on the regular date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Holstein Production Records Announced in Brattleboro
The Holstein-Friesian Association of America reports official production records for area registered cows. Jane Roburke Perfection 4058-282 owned by Lewis H. Cram & W. L. Smith produced 17,322 lbs milk and 601 lbs butterfat in 347 days. Stransdale Estrella Butter Hex 4349001 gave 12,803 lbs milk and 501 lbs butterfat in 365 days. Stransdale Gay Queen Eba 3569594 produced 14,996 lbs milk and 469 lbs butterfat in 297 days. All are owned by F. J. Stransky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brattleboro
Holstein - Friesian Association of America
Jane Roburke
Lewis H. Cram
W. L. Smith
Chadwick
Stransdale
Eba
F. J. Stransky
Savanna
Ralph Gerdes
Deaconess Hospital
Freeport
Carroll County Feeders Banquet Highlights 500 Attendees
Nearly 500 members and guests of the Carroll County Livestock Feeders Association gathered at Savanna High School for a beef dinner and program. John Almburg MC’d the event with Rev. Edward McIsaac delivering the invocation and David Hayhon giving Savanna Chamber welcome. Harold Yochem presided, with meeting and election slated for late March in Chadwick. Distinguished guests included Ed Hollenbeck and Don Magdanz, and Jerry Sotola of Armour spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Carroll County Livestock Feeders Association
Savanna High School
John Almburg
Chicago Livestock Exchange
Edward McIisaac
St. John’s Catholic Church
Savanna
Jerry Sotola
Armour and Company of Chicago
Woman's Clubs Plan County Meeting April 5
Carroll County Federation of Woman's Clubs executive board met in Thomson with six clubs represented. A Spring Conference is set for April 5 at Hope EUB Church Chadwick. luncheon at noon. Reservations due by April 2. Committees named. picnic planned for June 21 in Mt. Carroll park. A $3 donation to Indian Affairs was approved as a county project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Federation of Woman's Clubs
Otto Switzer
Thomson
Sumner Darrow
Savanna
J. C. Wittenberger
Blaine McGinty
Donald Sippel
Hope Eub
Chadwick
Kenneth Senneff
Herbert Stein
Alvin Larem
Russell Myers
Russell Rahn
Edward Keim
Arthur Hansen
Davis Crouse
Brack Bivins
Mt. Carroll
Merry Circle Club
Farmers Urged to Order Planting Stock Now
Delbert Jackson of the USDA Soil Conservation Service warns that the state nursery is sold out of some varieties and others are low as spring planting approaches. Orders are filled in order received. Place order blanks and price lists at the Soil Conservation Service office and the farm bureau building. Tree planting machines are available to speed planting work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Jackson
Usda Soil Conservation Service
The
Soil Conservation Service
Farm Adviser
Farm Bureau
Helen Dixon Piano Concert at Shimer College
Mrs. Helen Dixon of the Shimer College humanities faculty will present a concert at 8:00 p m on March 1 in Metcalf Auditorium Mt Carroll. A reception after the concert will be held at Sawyer House home of President and Mrs Mullin. Audience members are invited to meet the artist featuring works by Paradies Bach Beethoven and Chopin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Dixon
Shimer College Humanities
Metcalf
Mt. Carroll
Dixon
Sawyer House
Mullin
Paradies
Beethoven
Chopin
Clough Dinner Hosts Guests From Morrison Sterling and Rock Falls
Mr and Mrs Howard Clough entertained at dinner Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Robert Patten and sons of Morrison Mr and Mrs Karl Howe and Mr and Mrs S M Howe of Sterling Mr and Mrs L F Kunde of Rock Falls and Mr and Mrs Douglas Clough and family Mar Joshill returned to Dakota after a week visiting his grandparents Mr and Mrs R B Polhill
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Clough
Robert Patten
Morrison
Karl Howe
S. M. Howe
Sterling
L. F. Kunde
Rock Ralls
Douglas Clough
Mar= Joshill
Dakota
R. B. Polhill
Hold Mother and Two Sons On Confidence Game Charge
A mother and two sons are held on $25 000 bonds each for alleged running a confidence game. Springfield Municipal sales tax data show Carroll county seven cities and villages collected $6 916.82 in December from November retail sales, with Chadwick $471.64 Lanark $924.75 Miledgevile $718.90 Mt Carroll $1 315.58 Savannah $2 798.16 Shannon $432.10 Thomson $255.19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Carroll County
Illinois Department of Revenue
Chadwick
Lanark
Miledgevile
Mt. Carroll
Savannah
Shannon
Thomson
Three Are Captured In Sterling After High Speed Chase
A mother Mia Ruth Muenzenberg and her two sons Norman 19 and Marvin 17 were captured by State Trooper Tom Montgomery after a 90 mph chase on Route 2 from Como. They face March Grand Jury charges of operating a confidence game with bond set at 25000 each. They are held in Carroll County jail as Sheriff Harry Miller and deputies investigate prior thefts and bad checks linked to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
March Grand Jury
Carroll County
Justice of the Peace
Lee Gifford
Mt. Carroll
Mia
Ruth Muenzenberg
Norman
Marvin
Mons
Tom Montgomery
Muenzenberg
Route
Como
Harry Miller
Green Top
Milledgeville
Ralph Spanogle
Spanogle
Muennenbergs
Case Cade
Iowa
Spanogie
Muenzenbergs
Sheriff Miller
Graham Colehour
Clinton
Minnesota
Charles E. Gross 68 Savanna Man Dies and Is Laid to Rest
Charles E. Gross 68 died last Thursday in Savanna city hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday in a Savanna funeral home with Rev. Earl Edwards officiating. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery Mt. Carroll. Born January 14 1892 in Wacker, he was married to Mildred Ginther since June 2 1925. He worked 55 years for the Milwaukee Railroad. Surviving are his widow and sister Mrs. Amy Miller, both of Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Charles E. Gross
Savanna City Hospital
Savanna Funeral
Earl Edwards
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mt. Carroll
Mr. Gross
Wacker
Charles E
Anna Bower Gross
Mildred Ginther
Milwaukee Railroad
Amy Miller
Scouts Shine At Ridge District Week Show Winners Named
Cub Scout John Adolph from Mt. Carroll won the Pinewood Derby as 1959 Derby champion with 182 entrants. Thomson Troop 52 earned the Boy Scout Skilloree grand win while Savanna troops led in multiple events. 140 scouts from eight troops competed in Carroll and Jo Daviess counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Savanna High School
John Adolph
Tommy Knuckey
Scales Mound
Steve Swift
Hanover
Darrel Spencer
Tim Martins
Milledgeville
Gary Buckwalter
Ronnie Sievert
Mr. Carroll
Roy Shipley
Gary McCaslin
Harry Carpenter
Lanark
Steven Swift
Douglas Bundy
Mike Neis
Rickie Welch
Savanna
Terry Coates
James Knuckey
Robert Spoers
Elizabeth
Gene Marken
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Lowell Struckman
Ridge District
Bob Jones
Galena
al Zambon
District Extension Officers Meet in Oregon February 244
Carroll County Home Economics Extension Council members and district supervisors travel to Oregon for a meeting on how the Extension Service can better serve the community. Attendees include Mrs. Alsenberger Lanark Mrs. George Morgan Milledgeville Mrs. Robert Wamboman Milledgeville Miss Woro thy frootitt Miss Martha Vunilap and Prof. W G Kammiade from the University of Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Home Economics Extension Council
Oregon
Lsenberger
Lanark
George Morgan
Robert Wamboman
Milledgeville
Mitchell Vesnas
Worothy Frootitt
Mome
Vrof
W. G. Kammiade
Martha Vunilap
University of Illinois
Also Mentioned on This Page
Babson's Weekly Report
National Federation of Independent Business
Senator Burt
Gov. Stratton
Area
William G. Stratton
Whiteside
Mt. Carroll and Morrison
Stockton
Shimer
Beavers
Courthouse News
WED
Tell
Carroll Service Company
Mt. Carroll High School
Herndon
Illinois Farm Supply Company
Citizens Committee
Macomb Chamber of Commerce
American Farm Bureau Federation
Fred E
Grange Plans
Jesus
Brotherhood
Charles Gordon
Washington Spotlight
Harold StSoner
Lowell Allen
Thomson Methodist Church
Usda -Scs
Woman’s Clubs Plan
Chadwick News
Home Bureau
Ucarrott
Harold
Cherry Grove
James Knauer
Francis Weidman
Frederick Nycum
Fair Haven
Harold Schieuning
Boyd Manchel
Harol Lumbaughy
Thomson Canals
Win Skilloree
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