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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1953
Page
1
Babson Park Mass December 26 essay argues that hostility to business amid politics harms society. It notes needed shifts in business to align with social sciences and to value individual dignity, urging support for Eisenhower to improve human relations and governance.
Mrs. Bernard Tack, 32, was struck in the face by a truck as she and her husband walked toward their Savanna home around 5:30 p m Monday. She suffered facial injuries and lost several teeth, requiring stitches after being taken to Savanna City hospital. The truck driver did not stop. A driver picked up later claimed to be in the vicinity but denied hitting Mrs Tack.
Forreston defeats Milledgeville 90 to 59 to capture the Mt Carroll holiday basketball title at Mt Carroll High Gym. Lanark finishes third after a 70 to 53 final win over Mt Carroll, while Elizabeth and Forreston knocked out defending champ Elizabeth 68 to 56.
Arlene Voeckel and Norris Crozier exchange marriage vows Saturday evening at St. Paul Lutheran church Sterling in a double ring service led by Rev. C. A. Kalkwart. Attendants include Myrna Voeckel and Marjorie Stewart with family members in roles. reception for 100 at the church Social Rooms. The couple will reside in Sterling. she works at the Daily Gazette and he at Coast to Coast.
Shannon George Kopf, 77, was found dead Monday morning at his farm home seven miles west of Shannon with a .22 rifle wound to the temple. Coroner Dr. E A Flexman said Kopf apparently shot himself amid serious ill health. Survived by widow Sadie and children Alice Dodds La Crescent MN Valentine Rockford, with funeral arrangements set at Sharman Funeral Home.
Chadwick News notes Thursday dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Zug Schwerdt include Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hammelman Mr. and Mrs Andrew Weisz of Lanark Erma Zugschwerdt of Sioux City Ia and Mr. and Mrs Isley Temple and sons. Christmas dinner at the Schneider home included Mr. and Mrs. John Sammons and daughter Mary Lou of Magnolia Mrs. Mary Beckman of Shannon Dennis Gary Jean and Joyce Williams of Mt Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Barnhart and family. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Schneider of Lanark were supper guests.
The Fifteenth National Corn Growing Contest drew over 5000 farmers from 25 states and Canada. DeKalb 609 yielded the top prize at a December 11 banquet, with Lloyd Heerin of Lanark and Howard Emnyre of Mt. Carroll receiving second and third place awards.
A dense list of county Home Bureau sessions from Jan 2 through Jan 19. Activities include major lessons on home advisory topics, special unit activities such as Aluminum Foil Cooking and Crocheted Yarn Bags, estate planning discussions, purse making, and craft days. Attendees are urged to arrange attendance and bring materials.
Savanna celebrates the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Frank J. Stransky with an open house at their home 604 Third Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on New Year’s Day. The couple wed on New Year’s Day 1903. Franklin J. Stransky later served as Carroll County state’s attorney for 17 years and became a circuit judge. Their son Franklin A. Stransky, also a former state's attorney, sits in the Illinois General Assembly. Their other son Jason died in 1920.
Mr and Mrs Russell Carpenter and families of Argo Fa spent Christmas Day with daughter and sister Mrs L Weiss in Clinton Iowa. William Green and family of Lanark visited Glenn Tucker family. Will Heinze Lavetta Schneider and Robert visited Henry Voeckel in Lanark. Roy Rittenhouse and family of Savanna joined the M Brinkman family for Christmas dinner. Sunday school Christmas program drew a large crowd with refreshments served afterward.
Mr and Mrs W J Schreiner hosted relatives including L L Brink and Jack Amboy Ada Huyett Dixon and DeMay Prophetstown and Unzicker Sandra plus Smith Ronnie and Schrein er. Effie Weber hosted Adolph Weber Townsend Elmer Weber Gayle Lyle. Oscar Brown entertained kin for Christmas dinner including Brown Jr Robert Stewart Mt Carroll Ed Brown Roy Huffstattler. Oral Kauffman Hanover stayed overnight with Mrs W H Taylor.
Miss Cora Mae Hartman and Herbert J. Stricker wed in a 1 PM double ring ceremony at the Hartman residence in Savanna. Rev. Roland Hilleman presided with maid of honor Marie Stricker and best man Duane Dittsworth. Immediate reception served to 35 guests. attendees from Fulton Baileyville Polo Shannon Wacker Savanna. After January 15 the couple will farm near Lanark.
The 1953 March of Dimes runs January 2 to 31 nationwide, chaired by Mrs. W. J. Schreiner of Chadwick. The extended month reflects growing needs from the worst polio epidemic in history and a large number of carry over patients on the rolls. The Carroll county drive distributes miniature iron lung containers to businesses, highlighting the demand for respirators, hot packs, rocking beds, and emergency gear.
Harold Merchant, Carroll county stockman, sold 42 Hereford heifers weighing 923 pounds for 20.50 dollars per cwt at the Chicago stock yards Monday. He runs a 320 acre farm near Lanark with 40 Holstein dairy cattle and raises alfalfa, bromegrass, and ladine for silage to feed his herd. He finishes cattle in a dry lot about 60 days before market.
Mr and Mrs Allen Yeager and family dined with Mrs Yeagers parents Mr and Mrs Ernest Mielke in Hanover and with his parents in Bellevue Indiana. Harve Schreiner hosted guests including Maurice Mest Orval Schreiner and family East Moline Olive Schneider Mount Carroll Frank Hawkins Lillian Hohnadel. Verel Rogers family joined Keith Rogers in Lanark. Marion Stuart family gathered Thursday for dinner and gift exchange at Fred Stuart home Morrison. George Yingling family visited R K Goldthorpe home Milledgeville.
Marriage licenses issued in Carroll County include James L Flickinger and Sally R Bolton of Savanna Marvin D Schreck of Elizabet h and Sylvia C Hartman of Hanover Donald F Ferris of Savanna and Georgette G Dressler of Chicago Robert J St Louis and Ruth Nosier of Savanna Herbert J Stricker of Polo and Cora Mae Hartman of Sa Ronald Livingston of Polo and Wilma St Clair of Milledgeville Eugene H Frankfurt and Florence Daub both of Anamosa Ta Jail empty Tuesday morning no prisoners for days before Christmas sheriff reports no serious calls or traffic accidents Divorce granted in Carroll county circuit court to Mary E Engelking from Herbert F Engelking Savanna.
A sequence of land transfers records show Jesse Jurgens and spouse transferring an estate in Savanna to Hil sie Beckman, and multiple deeds between Savanna, Milledgeville, Mt Carroll and surrounding towns among individuals including Francis E. Weidman, Eugene McAdams, Charles F. Devine, James B. Devine, Wim Ewers, Fayette M. Fossett, Donald C. McGinnis, Darrell F. Koecke, Genoa Gamble, Harriett Hammond, Harry R. Carpen, Clarence Doty, Elbert P. Dugan, Mathias L. Kratz, Fred J. Tack, John H. Shirk, Thomas A. Ballas, Marrena Gable, and others. Some transfers are against heirs, with executors noted, and a social note mentions Christmas guests Oliver Kreimeier and Minnie Sleeter visiting Naperville relatives.
Bill Traum, Chadwick native and Town Hall director, recounts his December 16 1952 Pearl Harbor welcome for President-elect Eisenhower and his later Japan visit. He notes the large Honolulu turnout, security, and Ike’s interactions with locals plus a golf stop at Kaneohe and a wreath at Pearl Harbor. Traum also shares personal observations on Korea and regional tensions.
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