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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1953

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Babson Sees Ike as Key to Business and Nation

Babson Park Mass December 26 Babson argues a hostile view of business among the intelligentsia harmed national progress. He credits business with research institutions and social service but admits flaws. The piece urges alignment of business with social science and praises Eisenhower as unifying leader for better human relations.

Babson Eisenhower Business Babson Park Mass Bryan America

Harold Turnbaugh & Son Elected to National Angus Association

Harold Turnbaugh & Son of Chadwick Illinois were elected to membership in the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association at Chicago as announced by Secretary Frank Richards. They were among 32 Illinois breeders elected in the past month to join the national organization. Mr and Mrs Leland Forth and family visited Mr and Mrs Clarence Beswick near Morrison and later called on the John Boland home in Morrison.

Harold Turnbaugh & Son Chadwick Ill Chicago Frank Richards Mr. Turnbaugh & Son Illinois Tess Leland Forth Clarence Beswick Morrison John Boland

Card of Thanks for Golden Wedding Anniversary

Relatives and friends who helped make our Golden Wedding Anniversary happy are thanked. Special thanks to Rev Shne for prayers in our home. We appreciate your presence, telephone calls, cards, flowers and gifts. Jar and Mrs Charles A Sack.

Shne Charles A. Sack

Major Harold H. Wilson Receives Korea Medal

Lanark native Major Harold H. Wilson, a New York air force officer, was awarded the Order of Military Merit Medal by the Republic of Korea. The presentation was in Washington by Col Sun W. Chang, with citation by President Syngman Rhee for service as senior air advisor and trainer of the Korea air force from 1950 to 1951. He flew 140 ground support missions in Mustangs and held key posts in Korea and at Westhampton Beach.

Harold H. Wilson Order of Military Merit Lanark Maj Lanark High School Republic of Korea Maj. Wilson Eastern Air Defense Force Newburgh N. Y Sun W. Chang Washington Syngman Rhee Pusan Korea Rhee Republic of Korea Air Force Wilson Repubic of South Korean Air Force 6146Th Air Base Korean Air Force Japan Suffolk County Air Force Base 118Th 103Rd Westhampton Beach Long Island

Riverview Social Roundup and Local Death

Mr. and Mrs. Frank Graves of Stockton spent Sunday at their Riverview cottage. Mrs. Maud Sager visits Chadwick. The golden wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Sack was at Argo Fay with Dr. and Mrs. Brand and Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Sack in attendance. Fred Bilhorn of Savanna died of a heart attack at his Riverview home. his wife Irene Bilhorn died last December. Illness and visits include the flu affecting Dr. and Mrs. Brand.

Frank Graves Stockton Jim O’neal Terry O’neal Craig Manor Maud Sager Flossie Adolph Lois Chadwick Brand Wesley Sack Chas. Sack Argo Fay Fred Bilhorn Savanna Irene Bilhorn Bilhorn Riverview Loyal Brunner Amelia Drenner Lloyal Brunner Helle

Couple Hosts Sixth Anniversary Dinner in Chadwick

Mr and Mrs Glen Turney hosted a Sunday dinner in Chadwick honoring their sixth wedding anniversary with guests Chadwick area families including the Kahlers Turneys Miller Swanson and Schreiner families. Sgt Robert Smith of Ft Sherman visited the Turney home as an afternoon guest to spend time with his sister Mrs Leroy Swanson. Additional guests from Chadwick included Christy Geison and Robert Geison with son Ronald joining Mr and Mrs Merlyn Schreiner and family for the occasion.

Chester Kahler Paul Turney Ivan Miller Gregory Glen Turney Sgt Robert Smith Ft. Sheridan Leroy Swanson Christy Geison Robert Geison Ronald Merlyn Schreiner

Hartman fined for disorderly conduct after Mt Carroll disturbance

Mt Carroll man 19 was fined 75 dollars and costs by Justice Frank Schroeppel on a disorderly conduct charge. The incident followed a prior Monday disturbance when his car backed into Sherry Miller, 4, causing minor injuries to her legs and swelling in one eye. Licenses to wed issued for several local residents including Carl Otto, Patricia Falls, Donald Keckler, Ira White, Stanley Warfield, and Marguerite Spencer from Mt Carroll, Thomson, Savanna, and Thom son areas.

Mt. Carroll Walter Hartman Justice of the Peace Frank Schroeppel Hartman Sherry Miller John Miller Miller W. M. Nipe Carl Allen Otto Savannah Patricia Ann Falls Thomson Donald James Keckler Ira Pearl White Stanley Russell Warfield Marguerite Spencer

Jury dismisses as Walter Armstrong pleads guilty for probation

The jury chosen for Walter Armstrongs county court trial was dismissed Monday after the defendant changed his plea to guilty and asked probation. Judge Charles F Kinney set next Monday for a probation hearing.

Walter Armstrong Charles F. Kinney

Hearing Continues in Meeker Case with Venue Change

The hearing for John Meeker on keeping gaming devices was continued to today after a requested venue change. Separately, Neema Anderson of Savanna sues the Savanna Times Journal and editor D C Pickard for $10,000 claiming damage to reputation from a false early year news item. Real estate transfers across Savanna, Shannon, York, Fair Haven, and surrounding towns are listed for multiple buyers and properties.

John Meeker Gundry Jo Daviess County Carroll County Circuit Court Neema Anderson Savanna Savanna Times-Journal D. C Fred C. Withhart John W. Withart Withharts Earl S. Pontnack Merle R. Finkle Shannon Hattie L. Yates Leslie G. Lathrop York R. Curtis Naniga Ethel M. Miller Fair Haven James C. Cartwright Jack J. Mills Leslie W. Hoover Oakvale Paul Lewis American Legion Post Dorothy H. Frosch Fred Wurster Oak Park Donald C. McGinnis Paul K. McGinnis Jesse J. Parsley George Mohrman Cary Lanark Wm. Ringsbauer St Dala C. Frederick Richard Schreiner Milledgeville Thomas Ballas John A. Miller East Lawn

Local Social Visits and House Moves Reported in Area

Chadwick Newall visits Neillsville and Dixon, plans to return to the Burkholder home. Sherman Oakley and family stay with Lyle Ashby to help move from Coleta to a new farm bought from George Mohrman. Stanley Ottens and son Jonathan join dinner hosted by Arlyn Dorothy in Pophetstown in honor of Claus Lottens of Thomson.

Ed Ankerbrandt Neilsville Wis Amos Burkholder Edwin Barlow Dixon Burkholder Sherman Oakley Lyle Ashby Coleta George Mohrman Stanley Ottens Jonathan Arlyn Dorothy Pophetstown IV Dorothy Claus Lottens Thomson

Charles Sacks 50th Anniversary Observed Near Argo Fay

Mr and Mrs Charles Sack celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 14 with about 220 relatives and friends at their home near Argo Fay. Guests came from Clinton Polo Lanark Morrison and Chicago among others. Children include Vivian Behr and Velma Van Buskirk with grandchildren Clark and Joan Van Buskirk.

Charles Sack Argo Fay Sack Mr. Sack Alvin Provant Phineas Bashaw Lanark Lee Williams Clinton James Crevis Chicago Kathryn Rahn Merle Turney Joan van Buskirk Karen Crevis Harry Gaar James Mummert Ralph Holesinger Fred Olson Polo Brookville Camanche Morrison Fulton Mt. Carroll Savanna Milledgeville Thomson Chadwick Argona Charles Vivian) Behr Clinton, Ia Clarence Velma) van Buskirk Clairk and

Home Economics Extension Meetings Week of January 23 28

Home Economics Extension schedule lists Otter Creek Salem and district events. Otter Creek Friday January 23 11 30 a m Mrs Robert McKean leads major lesson and demonstrations on fire safety. Salem Tuesday January 27 pot luck noon major lesson and book review. district meeting January 28 at Oregon. Farm Bureau annual meeting January 31 at Mill Edgeville high school features yeast doughs or mental development discussions led by local home advisers.

Otter Creek Robert McKean Rollecall Runnels Salem Place Earl Burkholder Vernon Reiling Oregon Farm Bureau Milledgeville High School

Snow and Colder Weather Returns This Weekend

Winter weather returned last Thursday with temperatures dropping from above 50 to around 15. By Saturday morning snow began, reaching about two inches by noon and turning to light rain that added hazards. Snow continued into the evening, totaling around four inches on the ground. Sunday stayed clear but cooled again into the afternoon.

Mercury

Local families share weekend meals across Dixon area

Mr and Mrs Kermit Jensen and family of Dixon and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Doden were dinner guests Sunday in the Glen Hartman home. Hartman hosts also welcomed Alan Shoup and daughter and Lee Hartman Jr and family. Earl Hartman of Lanark visited Carl Hartman. Earl Larson visited in the afternoon. Arthur Frommelt Sr and son from Sterling were Saturday dinner guests of Roy Queckboerner. John Coleman and family of Freeport joined a birthday dinner for Morton Higley. Sheldon and Lana Frank from University of Illinois plus Marie Iben and Lyle Tripp from De Kalb Teachers College spent the weekend with their parents.

Lanark and Morrison Win Conference Tourney Opener

Lanark defeats Oregon 56 to 53 in a thrilling Blackhawk Conference opener as George Miller sinks the late go ahead basket and Byron Hanttecker leads with 18 points. Morrison tops Savanna 79 to 48 to seize top spot in Carroll County standings. Milledgeville-Mt. Carroll and Lanark reach second round in Carroll Conference tourney.

Oregon Ill Morrison Savanna

Hydrologic Summary for 1952 in Rock Island District

The 1952 year showed near normal precipitation January–August in Iowa but turned extremely dry in September and October, with October the driest on record in Iowa. Fire hazards rose as burning was banned in many towns and water shortages required hauling. November brought above normal rainfall, but Mississippi and Rock River flooding occurred in April and July, with ground water flows remaining well below normal by year end.

Rock Island Iowa Mississippi River Minnesota St. Paul Muscatine Dam No. 15 Davenport Rock River Rockford Illinois

Local Family Visit Highlights 50th Anniversary Party

Mr and Mrs Vernon Alexander and family were dinner guests of Mrs Mabel Alexander on Sunday. Supper guests included Mr and Mrs Russell Queckboerner and their sons. Mr and Mrs Anthony Dambnan left for Sarasota Florida after visiting relatives and attending the 50th anniversary observance for Mr and Mrs George Dambman.

Vernon Alexander Mabel Alexander Russell Queckboerner and Anthony Dambnan Sarasota Fla George Dambman

Carroll D A R Holds January Meeting in Lanark Future Program

Carroll Chapter D A R met January 17 at 2 50 p m at the homes of Miss Beth Hostetter and Miss Ruby Baxter with hostesses Mrs F J Rhodes Jr Mrs Harriet Vanderheyden Mrs Ethel Pierce and Miss Mary Miles assisting The speaker State's Attorney Robert Weissmiller spoke on Opportunities and Responsibilities in the Far East noting India's population languages religions politics geography and needs The next meeting is March 21 in Lanark with Robert E Keohane of Summer College to discuss The Flag a Symbol

Carroll The Daughters of the American Revolution Beth Hostetter Ruby Baxter F. J. Rhodes, Jr Harriet Vanderheyden Ethel Pierce Mary Miles Robert Weissmiller Far East India Carroll Chapter Lanark Robert E. Keohane Summer College Emily Snively May Wiley Magmie Peters Glen Wise George Morris

Whitney Couple to Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Whitney of Thomson will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on January 29. An open house will be held Sunday afternoon January 25 from 2 to 5 p m at York Community Church in Thomson. The couple have a son Kenneth Whitney of Chadwick and three grandchildren. Mr and Mrs Robert Spencer and sons were dinner guests Sunday at the home of Mrs Spencer’s parents Mr and Mrs Frank Bowers near Brookville.

Ernest Whitney Thomson York Community Church Whitney Kenneth Whitney Chadwick Robert Spencer and Sons Mrs Spencer Frank Bowers Brookville

Patricia Ann Falls Bride of Carl Ot to Sunday Afternoon

Rev Russell Gabler of Savannah Carroll County CROP chair man reports that a total of 1818.54 was received in the 1952 CROP drive in cash gifts and commodities. Rev C L Barker Mt Carroll was treasurer Township chairmen were Earl Iloly Everett Spanogle Alvin Zillhart Jesse McIntyre Denver Attrig Edwin Keim Eugene Murray Allen Airhart C H Willhems Homer Zuck Lawrence Derrer Edwin Livengood William Seidenburg.

Russell Gabler Savanna Carroll County C. L. Barker Mt. Carroll Earl Iloly Everett Spanogle Alvin Zillhart Jesse McIntyre Denver Attig Edwin Keim Eugene Murray Allen Airhart

Carroll County Woman's Club Meeting Set for January 30

The Carroll County Republican Woman's Club will meet Friday January 30 in Mt. Carroll with a one o'clock luncheon. Election of officers will be held and all chairmen will be notified about reservations and meeting place. In Thomson a double ring wedding united Patricia Ann Falls and Carl Otto with nuptial music and a reception followed by a wedding trip.

Carroll County Republican Woman's Club Mt. Carroll

Savanna Man 68 Found Dead. Heart Attack Supposed

Fred Bilhorn of Savanna died from a heart attack, authorities say, with no sign of violence. Neighbor Francis Handel found him after opening the door when papers were seen on the porch. Mrs Bilhorn, Irene Ritter, died Dec 7 after a stroke. Burial at Savanna cemetery. Bilhorn, born 1884, was a Milwaukee railroad conductor for 45 years and leaves a son William M and other relatives.

Fred Bilhorn Savanna E. A. Flexman Carroll County Francis Handel Daily Papers Bilhorn Wm. C Mary Joanna Bilhorn Milwaukee Railroad William M Valparaiso Ind Frances Los Angeles Calif Orin Amherst Wis

Charles Barth 88 of Savanna dies after brief illness

Charles Barth 88 of Mill Hollow Road died January 15 at Savanna city hospital after a five day stay. Born in Washington township Carroll county he lived in the area all his life. Surviving are four sons Sherman Sherwood Fred and Harry eight grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. Burial in Savanna cemetery followed funeral services at Law funeral home and St Peter's Lutheran church officiated by Rev R C Himmelmann.

Savanna Charles Barth Mill Hollow Rd Savanna City Hospital Washington Township Carroll County Barth Sherman Sherwood Fred Peoria Harry Glendale Calif Mary Horner Law Funeral St. Peter’s Lutheran Church R. C. Hillemann Savanna Cemetery

Lanark man Henry Voeckel dies after long illness

Henry Voeckel Lanark Henry Voeckel 73 died at 8 15 Saturday after a long illness Funeral services were held at 130 p m Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran church Salem township Rev C A Noffke officiated Burial was in Black Oak cemetery Chadwick He was born Jan 20 1879 in Hessen Darmstadt Germany He was baptised and confirmed Lutheran faith In 1895 he came to the United States and settled in Fair Haven township where he lived the rest of his life Surviving him is one brother Adam Voeckel Sterling Mich and other relatives

Fair Haven Township Adam Voeckel Sterling

Kennedy named field assistant to attorney general

Springfield Ill. Attorney General Latham Castle announced Albert N. Kennedy of Dixon will represent the Attorney General's office as Field Assistant in Lee Whiteside and Carroll counties. Castle said the field assistants represent the office in legal matters assigned to them and Kennedy is an able attorney who will fulfill his duties conscientiously and completely.

Springfield Latham Castle Albert N. Kennedy Dixon Attorney General Lee Whiteside Carroll Castle Kennedy

Burand Pospichal Wedding At Oak Park Church

Etta Burand daughter of Mrs. Robert Demeester of Savannah and Carl Pospichal son of Mrs. Joseph Pospichal of Hibbing Minn married in a seven o clock ceremony at the home of Rev. and Mrs. Russell Gabler Oak Park Christian church officiating Attendants were Mrs Wayne Goss and Gene Wesley The couple left for a Chicago wedding trip and will reside in Oak Park after.

Boulder

Collision on Route 88 injures Wisconsin rider in slush

Cars driven by Donald Queckboerner of Chadwick and Emil Harthum of Wisconsin collided on Route 88 two miles east of Chadwick after a Wisconsin car skidded on a slippery surface. Mrs. Harthum sustained facial cuts from broken glasses. both drivers described minimal speed as the crash occurred while assisting a son moving into a new home.

Donald Queckboerner Chadwick Emil Harthum Wisconsin

Plumer Family to Visit Bassano Guests Hosted in Rahn Home

Alberta couple Mr. and Mrs. Ben Plumer arrive Friday en route to Washington D C and will be entertained in Mt. Carroll by Mr. and Mrs. Evan Rahn until Tuesday. Gathers include Mr. and Mrs. L A Frank and Mrs. Elmer Zugschwerdt at Mt Carroll home, and birthday dinner for Sandra Unzicker hosted by W J Schreiner family with other local guests.

Ben Plumer Bassano Alberta Canada Evan Rahn Washington, D. C L. A. Frank Elmer Zugschwerdt John Frank Mt. Carroll

Also Mentioned on This Page

Babson’s Weekly Report Republican Party General Eisenhower Ters National Angus Association Ross C. King Climton Dr. King Clinton County Chadwick News Howe News J. P. Court Chadwick Newall Charles Sacks Home Bureau Mt. Carroll and Ronald Mackey Henry Bielema Trojan Fresh-Sophs Les Prins Doden Mr. Carroll Fresh-Soph Froshsoph Millies Herb Sisler Thorugh Quint Army Engineers Podner Jimmie Giometta Jimmie March of Dimes Jan Patricia Ann Carl Ot Carroll County Woman's Club Methodist Church Albert Ihne Walter Falls Carl Otto Walter Ireland Ihne Judith Delp James Kelly Ann ‘Ollar Miss Delp Falls Hanover Steve Troha Troha Robert Falls Paul Groharing Paul Grissinger Orto Bowen Street York Community Otto Roy Zink Carol Henry Voeckel Dixon Man
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