Babson Discusses Labor Costs Reflecting 1963 Trends
Babson Park Massachusetts January 3 1963 Labor costs impact manufacturing and services figures show pay for time worked up 120 percent over 15 years fringe benefits 325 percent higher than end of Korean War Employers face pressure to hold employment and keep prices down while funding modernization Workers argue for fair profits distribution and lower prices unions push for higher pay and fringe benefits and a 35 hour week while productivity guidelines are ignored by leaders forecast hints at continued labor cost pressure through 1963
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Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Congress
Social notes from Thomson and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs George Collins and Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton were guests of Eldon Spencer in Port Byron and attended Holiday on Ice at Rock Island Armory. Mrs Leo Linker visited from St Louis Park with Dwight Atherton’s family. John McCaughey Barbara and Craig of Lima left after Christmas to visit Wayne Ashby’s family in Lafayette Ill. Wanted chairs to cane during winter. M J Strushoff Thomson Dial 2224 1-4. Wanted clean home with ground floor bedroom and bath. Phone Fulton 3804 after 5 30 pm or write Mrs Vance Buttel Route 1 Fulton T 13
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Collins
Merle Atherton
Eldon Spencer
Port Byron
Rock Island Armory
Leo Linker
St. Louis Park
Minn
Dwight Atherton
John McCaughey
Barbara and
Craig
Lima
Ohio
Wayne Ashby
Louis McCaughey
Yonu
JamesEngle
Lafayette
Ill
Fulton
Vance Buttel
John Sloan
Jill and
Rock Island
DeLaus Zenk
Lauren
Leland
William Bengstson
Jimmy
Clinton
Iowa
Harold Feddersen
Golden Anniversary for Rev and Mrs Kendall
Rev and Mrs Wm Kendall of Milledgeville celebrated fifty years of marriage with an open house on Sunday December 23 attended by 175 relatives and friends. Family members assisted with hosting and gifts as out of town relatives traveled from Michigan Indiana Kansas Rock Island Thomson Savanna Lanark Mt. Morris Oregon Chadwick Mt. Carroll Dixon Park Ridge Elgin and Milledgeville. A pre event family dinner and evening lunch preceded the open house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kendall
Milledgeville
Wendellerick
Crown Point
Indiana
Franklin
Jerry Frederick
Michael Kendall
Dwight Turner
Kendall
Edith Hartman
Rev. Kendall
John Schipper
Sterling
Nelle Hardacre
Paul Woodin
Rock Island
Franklin Kendall
Blaine Hardacre
Lanark
Alice Traum
Orion Stover
al Hartje
Richard
Michigan
Kansas
Thomson
Savanna
Mt. Morris
Oregon
Chadwick
Mt. Carroll
Dixon
Park Ridge
Elgin
Local marriages recorded in Carroll County week
During the last week in December Carroll County clerk issued marriage licenses to Edward Arb and Joan Williston of Savannah Edward Shifford of Glen Ellyn and Patricia Ellen of Mt Carroll Larry Randecker and Susan Lantz of Mt Carroll Richard Price of Sterling and Celia Pilgrim of Milledgeville Larry Lufkin and Mary Johnson of Thomson Rollis Schutte and Roma Shannon of Fredericksburg Iowa Walter Quigley and Rozella Loken of Savannah Bobby Holman and Wanda Holm of Mt Carroll Entered for probate Will of Norman French of Thomson names widow Besse French as executrix with real estate to widow for life and to four children thereafter Personal property capped at 185000 and real estate at 270000 DEFDS recorded Dec 20 through 27 include Robert Hartman to Mamie Mackay in Savanna and Waldo Frasure to George Bowman in Savanna.
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Deember
Carroll County
Edward Lynn Arb
Joan Mildred Williston
Savanna
Edward Drummond Shifford
Glen Ellyn
Patricia Janellen
Mt. Carroll
Larry Allen Randecker
Susan Elizabeth Lantz
Richard Eugene Price
Sterling
Fdna
Celia Pilgrim
Milledgeville
Larry Allen Lufkin
Mary Lee Johnson
Thomson
Rollis William Schutte
Roma Leone Shannon
Fredericksburg
Iowa
Walter A. Quigley
Rozella T. Loken
Bobby Gene Holman
Wanda Lou Holm
Mr. Carroll
Norman D French
Carroll County Court
Besse French
Robert A. Hartman
Mamie S. Mackay
Range
Salem
Waldo P. Frasure
George A. Bowman
Local Social Notes from Morrison and Elm Grove
Mr and Mrs Garrett Sterenberg of Morrison spent New Years with Mrs N D French. Mr and Mrs John Demaree and family left Setundey morning for East Lansing Michigan called by the death of Mrs Demarees father. Jay Smaltz returned to the University of Arizona last Tuesday after visiting relatives and friends here and at Elm Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett Sterenberg
Morrison
N. D. French
John Demaree
Setundey
East Lansing
Michigan
Demaree
Jay Smaltz
University of Arizona
Elm Grove
York Community Church schedule and notices
In York Community the churches announce services and events. William Kendall and Claude Grim lead Sunday activities at the York Community Church with family and youth gatherings including Young Pepples on Sunday evening and a Family Night on January 6. York Baptist lists pastor Paul Walker with worship at 10 and Sunday school at 11, plus Ladies Aid gathering January 9 at Mrs. Roy Heitman’s home. Methodist notes show multiple services led by Wilbur Nicholson at Argo Fay Hickory Grove and Thomson with Sunday school times at Argo Fay and prison at 10 00. Catholic services are Fulton 8 AM and 9 AM, and St John Savanna at 5:45, 7:30, 9:00 and 11 AM.
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York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Young Pepples
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Ladies Aid
Roy Heitman
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Prison
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
P. T. A. Sets Smorgasbord Dinner Saturday
The Thomson Parent Teachers Association plans its annual smorgasbord dinner for Saturday January 19 in the school cafeteria. Mrs Donald Sippel is general chairman and serving begins at 5 p.m. Tickets go on sale soon.
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Thomson Parent-Teachers Association
Donald Sippel
Fuure
Brearton Completes Navy Recruit Training at Great Lakes
Tommy R. Brearton son of Frank R. Brearton of Thom son completed recruit training on Friday December 7 at the U S Naval Training Center Great Lakes Illinois The nine week indoctrination covered physical fitness basic military law drill naval etiquette swimming survival first aid and basic shipboard routine Tests and interviews during the period will determine future assignments and training opportunities.
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Tommy R. Brearton
Frank R. Brearton
Thomson
U. S. Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
Brearton
Naval Service
Ed McGinty Dies at 88 in Salem Township
Ed McGinty 88 a Salem township resident for most of his life died Saturday at 9 am in the home of a daughter Mrs Edwin Keim Mt Carroll Funeral services were held Monday at 130 pm in Frank funeral home Mt Carroll Rev Clifford Baumann Mt Carroll Lutheran church officiated Burial was in Oakville cemetery Salem township He was born November 28 1874 in Glasgow Scotland son of Edward and Margaret Williamson McGinty and came to the United States early in life He married Miss Fann Zuck March 6 1901 and farmed in Salem township Surviving are two daughters Mrs George Keim Cedar Rapids Ia and Mrs Edwin Keim Mt Carroll a son Blaine Salem township nine grandchildren 13 great grandchildren and a sister Mrs Helen Gaar Freeport His wife and eight siblings preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McGinty
Salem Township
Edwin Keim
Mt. Carroll
Frank
Clifford Baumann
Mt. Carroll Lutheran Church
Oakville
Salem
Mr. McGinty
Glasgow
Scotland
Edward
Margaret Williamson McGinty
United States
Fann Zuck
George Keim
Cedar Rapids
Blaine
Helen Gaar
Freeport
Thomson Native Floyd Sweitzer Dies in Rock Falls
Floyd R. Sweitzer 60 a Thomson native and World War II veteran of Rock Falls died Monday December 24 funeral services were held Thursday at Rock Falls He was born June 10 1902 in Thomson son of Wm and Etta Sweitzer and he worked for Northwestern Steel and Wire Co Survived by wife Edna three stepdaughters one brother two sisters and four step grandchildren He was preceded by his parents and a brother.
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Floyd R. Sweitzer
Rock Falls
Thomson
Sweitzer
Wm. and
Etta Reeder Sweitzer
Northwestern Steel and Wire Co
Edna
Donald
Darlene) Summers
Rochelle
Wilbur
Marian) Mackey
Sterling
Thomas
Marlene) White
Ellis Sweitzer
National City
Calif
Arch
Hazel) Heath
Lanark
Dorothea Ritenour
Mt. Carroll
Charles
Evelyn) Nailor
Marie Sweitzer
Peoria
Card of Thanks for 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ned Spencer thank friends neighbors and relatives for cards and gifts on their 25th anniversary. They express appreciation for kindness and support during their mother Gertrude Smiths death and remember those who sent condolences and gifts.
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Ned Spencer
Gertrude Smith
Audubon Society Counts 44 Species In Christmas Bird Count
The National Audubon Society event on December 29 1962 logged 44 bird species in the Thomson area within a 7 1/2 mile radius from Lyons bridge to Savanna Sabula bridge along the Mississippi River. Notables include a ruby crowned vesper sparrow and 13 snow buntings with observers from Davenport Decorah Clinton and Savanna hosting holiday guests.
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Audubon Society
National Audubon Society
Thomson
Lyons Bridge
Savanna-Sabula Bridge
Mississippi River
Peter Petersen, Jr
Mike Yeast
Davenport
Fred Lesher
Decorah
Maurice E. Lisher
David Rose
H. James Hodges
Ross King
Clinton
Ginther Rites Held in Chadwick for 71 Year Old
Charles C. Ginther 71 of Mr. Carroll RR 1 died Friday in Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Iowa. Funeral at 2 p.m. Sunday Frank Funeral Home Chadwick with Rev. Earl Coble officiating. He was born Feb 22 1891 in Carroll County WWI veteran and member of the Mr. Carroll American Legion post. Survived by widow and three brothers Paul Henry William. Pallbearers named. Flowers arranged by Mrs Walter Har ridge and Mrs Orion Alexander. Organist Sheldon Frank.
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Charles C. Ginther
Mr. Carroll RR
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Iowa
Frank
Chadwick
Earl Coble
Freeport
Cemery
Mr. Ginther
Carrol County
John
Elizabeth Miller Ginther
Beatrice Tripp
Mr. Carroll American Legion Post
Ist Lutheran Church of
Paul
Henry
William
Paul Harridge
Herbert Queckboerner
Harold Traum
John Zahn
Aaron
Correction: Fedderson Wedding Address Revised
The Review corrects last week's wedding notice for Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fedderson. The address should read 77 East Court, West Melbourne, Florida. We apologize for the error.
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William H. Fedderson
East Court
West
Melbourne
Florida
Baptist Church Elect Officers At Annual Meet
The York Baptist Church held its 4th quarterly and annual business meeting Wednesday evening where new officers were elected for the coming year. Elected positions include Clerk Luella Heitman Treasurer Mildred Brach Benevolent Treasurer Alice Switzer Deacons Robert Hill John Sloan Deaconess Lois Hickey Trustee Robert Holland Ushers Paul Witt Robert Holland Organist Sylvia Witt Asst Organist Harriet Witt Chorister Jennie Griswold Asst Chorister Jill Sloan Publicity Chairman Myra Sloan Cradle Roll Superintendent Dorothy Carroll Sunday School Superintendent Sylvia Witt.
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York Baptist Church
Luella Heitman
Mildred Brach
Alice Switzer
Robert Hill
John Sloan
Lois Hickey
Robert Holland
Paul Witt
Sylvia Witt
Harriet Witt
Jennie Griswold
Jill Sloan
Myra _ Sloan
Dorothy Carroll
Last Rites Held Friday For George F Schmaling
Funeral services for George F Schmaling 85 longtime area farmer who died Wednesday December 26 were held at 2 PM Friday at the Argo Fa Methodist church. The Rev Lowell D Allen officiated with a 1:45 PM family prayer in the home. Burial in Upper York cemetery at Argona. Pallbearers Lloyd Freeman William Green Everett Johnson Delbert Nelson Francis Nelson Paul Smith. Honorary pallbearers Leslie Durward R G Briggs.
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George F. Schmaling
Longtim
Argo Fa
Lowell D. Allen
Methodist Church of
Polo
Upper York
Argona
Lloyd Freeman
William Green
Everet Johnson
Delbert Nelson
Francis Nelson
Paul Smith
Leslie Durward
R. G., Briggs
Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges Reported in Clinton
The record lists multiple patients at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton including Sick Mrs. Charles McGinty admitted this morning and Eva Pape admitted last Friday. Other entries note Emil Bellich and Edson Holland recovering after recent surgeries at Mercy and Jane Lamb Hospitals. Sterling’s Obert Rice remains a medical patient. Wendy Weimer’s daughter had a December tonsillectomy in Geneseo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McGinty
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Emil Bellich
Mercy Hospital
Alfred Dykstra
The
Savanna Hospital
Eva Pape
Albert Lynch
Joe J. Sikkema
Obert Rice
Sterling
Sterling Community Hospital
Wendy
Vada Rice Weimer
Geneseo
Edson Holland
Russel Green
Thomson PTA to Host Open House January Meeting
The Thomson PTA plans an open house January 10 at 8 PM in the grade school cafe teria. Grades 1 8 will hold 20 minute classroom visits under supervision of Superintendent John P Floyd with refreshments served in the cafeteria after classes and a nursery provided for younger children.
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Thomson Pta
John P. Floyd
Mmes
Albert Prins
Gilbert Holland
Henry Wiersema
Sebert Dykstra
Myles Haas
Lawrence Halfman
Senneffs Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary at Argo Fay
Mr. and Mrs. Irvin R. Senneff marked their silver anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their Argo Fay home. Guests came from Polo, Dixon, Chadwick, Mt. Carroll, Clinton, and Fort Wayne. The couple wed December 30, 1937 in Fulton and have six children and four grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin R. Senneff
Argo Fay
Polo
Dixon
Chadwick
Mt. Carroll
Ill
Clinton
Iowa
Fort Wayne
Indiana
Senneffs
Meekers
Bernard Manning
Donald Schroth
James Kraber, Jr
Te Conley
Jerry Senneff
Isadora Manning
York Township
Immaculate Conception Catholic
Fulton
Healy
Savanna
Senneff
Donald
Beverly) Schroth
James
Barbara Kraber, Jr
Dixon, NL
Jeannine) Conley
Gerald
Thomas
Rosemary
Valarie
Douglas Schroth
Kimberly Kraber
Donald Schroth, Sr
Gartus Christensen
Irvin H. Senneff
Boy Scouts Fund Drive Totals 239 35 In Thomson Area
The 239 35 total from the Thomson area was raised in a recent Boy Scouts finance drive. O L Gablin, chairman, thanks donors and workers for supporting the program. Funds were remitted to the Ulysses S Grant Council Boy Scouts of America at Freeport to aid salaries, office costs, and Canyon Camp operations near Stockton.
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Boy Scouts
Thomson
O. L. Gablin
Ulyses S. Grant Council
Boy Scouts of America
Freeport
Ay Ae Canyon
Stockton
Local Social Roundup From Savanna Area
Frank Yeager moves to Belleville Iowa. Gene Fehler returns to Hebron Illinois after Christmas with parents. Philip Dooley and Ira Seger visit Elgin. Lyle Williams hosts guests including Beth and Donna Feddersen. David Pease Geneseo visits Savanna family for New Year. Herman Hagg and Emil Bellich with John Krahn join Dooley.
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Frank Yeager
Route 2
Savanna
Bellevue
Iowa
Gene Fehler
Franklin Fehler
Hebron
Ilinois
Philip Dooley
Ira Seger
James Baustert
Elgin
Lyle Williams
Beth
Williams-Knutsen
Donna Feddersen
Harold Feddersen
Donna
St. Paul
Minn
David Pease
Geneseo
Herman Hagg
Emil Bellich
John Krahn
Services Held Today For Edward T. Drake of Fulton
Funeral services for Edward T. Drake 79 of Fulton were held at 2 p.m. today in the Fay funeral home with Rev. E J Blair of the Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial was in Lower York cemetery Thomson. Drake died Tuesday at Mercy Hospital after a heart attack. He was born October 13 1883 in Carroll County and married Jeannette Hunter who died in 1940. He later married Bessie Reckard in Clinton Iowa and lived in Fulton with her. Surviving are his widow a adopted son Wayne Drake Thomson a stepson Elmer Bud Reckard Fulton a stepdaughter Mrs Glenn Dolores Swemline Fulton and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one half sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward T. Drake
Fulton
Fay
E. J. Blair
The
Presbyterian Church
Lower York Cemetery
Thomson
William Considine
Henry Dietz
Chester Hoeksema
Hobart Holland
Floyd Hyde
Arthur O'Brien
Drake
Mercy Hospital
Mr. Drake
Carroll County
Jeannette Hunter
Bessie Reckard
Clinton
Iowa
Wayne Drake
Elmer
Bud) Reckard
Glenn
Delores) Swemline
Potluck New Year’s Eve Party Highlights Local Winners
Mr and Mrs Harold Witt hosted a New Year’s Eve potluck at home on Monday. High prizes went to Mrs Robert Holland and Lawrence Holmberg, while Paul Witt and Mervin Marshall finished low. Attendees included the Hollands Smiths Wilt Marshalls Brenneman and Holmberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Witt
Robert Holland
Lawrence Holmberg
Paul Witt
Mervinarshall
Paul Smith
Paul Wilt
Mervin Marshall
Helen Brenneman
Surprise 36th Wedding Anniversary Observed at Home
Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall were surprised Saturday evening by friends at their home to celebrate their 36th wedding anniversary. Mrs Harold Witt, Mr and Mrs Robert Holland, Mr and Mrs Paul Smith, Mrs Helen Brenne were among those attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Marshall
Harold Witt
Robert Holland
Paul Smith
Helen Brenneman
Lawrence Holmberg
Open House Celebrates Amey Jr 25th Wedding Anniversary
Stagg hosts as Winchester couple Mr. and Mrs. M. E. Amey Jr. mark a quarter century at a Sunday afternoon gathering at Miss Mary Detterman’s Clinton home. Frequent visitors include Miller and Halfman families alongside local neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Stagg
M. E. Amey, Jr
Winchester
Mary Detterman
Clinton
Carroll County Tournament Set for Lanark Next Week
The Carroll County Conference basketball tourney runs January 7 to 11 at Lanark High School. Freshman sophomore action opens January 7 with Milledgeville versus Mt. Carroll, followed by Lanark versus winners January 9. Shannon faces Chadwick January 8. Thomson faces the January 10 winner. Varsity games run January 7 to 11 with Thompson vs Milledgeville in opener and the varsity final on January 11. Referees include Robert Hearns John Hartman and Robert Fox. Officials: George Bergdall scorer Kenneth Erbsen timer Max Rahn announcer.
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Carroll County
Lanark
Milledgeville
Mt. Carroll
Shannon
Chadwick
Thomson
Thomson and
Oneanuary
Robert Hearns
John Hartman
Robert Fox
George Bergdall
Kenneth Erbsen
Max Rahn
Inventory listing of clothing and goods with cigars and candy
A brief inventory notes remaining stock including 5 oz insulated jackets caps mittens gloves and rubber footwear with overshoes shoe packs dress rubbers and 4 and 5 buckle overshoes. Also cigars pipes and pipe pencees cigarettes candy and op.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Babson’s Weekly Report
Thomson News
M. J. Strushoff
Dial
Courthouse News
Arthur Per
Diana
Selfridge FB
Mt. Clemmons, Mich
Gertrude Bosin Fulton
E. H. Gholson
Edward Rands
Belleville
H. G. Gholson
Princeton
Paul Gholson
Centralia
J. F. Gholson
WSCS
Chas. C. Ginther
Baptist Church
George F. Schmalig
Linda Johnson
Duane Law
Leland Groharing
Eddie Brookstra
Hal Hey
Marvin John
LeClaire
IP. T.A
Irvin Senneffs
Clubs
Lodges
Driftwoods
4-H
Robert Bristol
American Legion
Legion Hall
Merton
Fulon
Richard Miller
Steven
Eugene Halfman
Lloyd Smith
Francis Sheridan
Cordova
Calvin Eslinger
John C. Atherton
Vernon Mattie
Chester Gray
Miles, Ir
Vailord Feddersen
Mark
Lucille Feddersen
Andrew Hook
Anne Bos
Fred Hook
Roswell
New Mexico
Texas
Robert Carroll
Charles Hogg
Marvin Holesinger
Wilbur Port
Halfman
Black Oak Grange Hall
William Halfman
John Halfman, Jr
Charles Burkholder
Lowell Hall
Carroll
Gene Halfman
John Halfman
Alfred Workman
Andrew Houzenga
Robert Smith
Francis Witt
Indianapolis
Ind
Eeereny
Raph Irion
Riverview
Jack Reynolds
Reynolds
Robert Cain
Charlotte
Jack Harvilla
Marvin Schweitzer
Kenneth Barnoski
Marion
Willie Leopold
Wesley Sack
Helen O'Neal
Terry O'Neal
Camanche
William O’leary
William O'Leary Jr
Cedarville
Fred Miller
Ben Stage
Harvey Marshall
David
Fred Miller Jr
Dean Zellars
Austin, Minn
John Bogart
Fort Knox
Luella Bobart
Sally
John Johnson
Harold van Oosten
Erie
Harold Elliott
Spring Green
Wis
Thomson Recreation
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