Babson Advises on Stocks Bonds and Mutual Funds in 1962 Market
Babson Park Massachusetts July 5 1962 Babson notes stock market downswing from December 13 1961 to now with Dow Jones Industrials down about 27 percent from its all time high. He suggests bonds over stocks for safety and explains mutual funds risks and the need to match to the Dow Jones average. He highlights five railroads Union Pacific Northern Pacific Canadian Pacific Southern Pacific Atchison as solid conservative choices.
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Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Union Pacific
Northern Pacific
Canadian Pacific
Southern Pacific
Atchison
Opening Night Enthusiasm at Timber Lake Playhouse Delights Audiences
Timber Lake Playhouse opened with The Teahouse of the August Moon drawing a near full house. A reception at the resort restaurant preceded the ceremony, with Father Andrew H. Bro introducing Donald Mackay and Robert Traum who cut the stage ribbon. The cast delivered a strong performance despite late rehearsals, signaling strong summer entertainment in the area.
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Timber Lake Playhouse
Timber Lake
Andrew H. Bro
Shimer College
Father Bro
Donald Mackay
Timber Lake Resort
Playhouse Board
Mackay
Robert Traum
Chadwick
John K. Morris
George S. Brydin
Prophetstown
Mt. Carroll
Shannon
Carroll County Marriage Licenses and Court News
Marriage licenses issued to Cecil Tommy Caudle and Jeannette Elaine Followwill of Buffalo Iowa and Donald Hugh Miller of Rock Falls with Margaret Rosalee Shipp of Milledgeville. Deeds recorded include transfers involving Kelley Orto Hartman Meyers Marken and Schneider Linker plus other land changes. A vagrant, William Coleman, 42, was jailed a year for theft after arrest in Savanna. A pie freezing guidance column from University of Illinois outlines baking before or after freezing and methods to prevent oxidation in apples and other fruits. In court, Robert G Wayne Douglas faced theft charges with case continued to July 13, and Sam Jones pleaded guilty to DUI with 60 days at Vandalia. related sentence for transporting liquor to be set Sept 17.
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Carroll County
Cecil Tommy Caudle
Jeannette Elaine Followwill
Buffalo
Iowa
Donald Hugh Miller
Rock Falls
Margaret Rosalee Shipp
Milledgeville
Mary L. Kelley
Carl A. Orto
Mortons
Savanna
Bessie L. McMillan
Forrest G. Hartman
Meyers
Mary Elizabeth Espenshade
James H. Marken
Blaine LaShelle
Paul McGinnis
O. T
Thomson
Paul B. Swanson
James Crisci
E. Kenneth Schneider
Salem
William C. Linker
Same
William Coleman
Edward Turnbaugh
Aldro A. Calvert
Milwaukee Road
Coleman
Robert G. Wayne Douglas
Douglas
Sam Jones
Vandalia
Kansas 4-H Delegation Visiting Carroll County Hosts
Fourteen 4-H boys and girls from Kansas stay with Carroll County hosts this week. The group arrives Tuesday evening and remains until Saturday morning, with county and home agents also present. Hosts include Lynn Cheeseman, James Kent, Steve Nesemeier, Connie Woessner, Beverly Forth, Ray Alexander, Larry Hook, Burton Prins, Larry Carroll, Jerry Siedenburg, Norma Messmer, Wanda Woodin, Cheryl Voeckel, and Janie Miller.
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Kansas
Carroll County
Carba ugh Family Picnic Honors 13th Birthday
Guests gathered Sunday at the Robert Carbaugh home near Lanark for a family picnic honoring Mr and Mrs Lyle Carbaugh and family of Bellaire Texas and the 13th birthday of their son Larry. Attending were multiple Carbaugh relatives from Peosta cantina Shannon Lanark Rockford Carroll and nearby areas with Mr and Mrs John Gruhn and others.
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Robert Carbaugh
Lanark
Lyle Carbaugh
Bellaire
Tex
Larry
Stanley Carbaugh
Bridget
Pecatonica
Kenneth Carbaugh
Laurie
Shannon
Harry Carbaugh
Robert Noble
Rockford
Duane Gruhn
Mr. Carroll
Dick Gruhn
Tesser
John Gruhn
Illinois land values recover from 1960 slump
Illinois land values have recovered from much of the 1960 downward adjustment says University of Illinois economist Franklin J. Reiss. The March 1 value was about 81 percent above the 1947–49 average with peak above base in June 1959. He cites demand to enlarge farms, better farm income, feed grain allotments, and scarce land for sale as drivers.
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Illinois
University of Illinois Agricultural Economist
Franklin J. Reiss
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Reiss
4H Clothing Room Improvement Show July 10 11
Readable text notes 4H clothing and room improvement projects judged July 10 and 11 at Farm Bureau Hall Mt Carroll 91 girls in sewing and apparel, revue times, flower arrangement and state fair competitions. The piece also covers Young Democrats of Carroll County activities and district leadership selection Allan C Brandt as 16th Congressional District Young Democrat leader.
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Carroll County
Allan C. Brandt
Ogle
Otto Kerner
James A. Ronan
Shiporo
Lorenz
U. S
Farm Bureau Hall
Mt. Carroll
Wallace Miatke Herd Leads Carroll County DHIA Unit 2
In June the Wallace Miatke herd tops Unit 2 with 17 Holsteins averaging 1415 lbs milk and 48 lbs fat. Other top producers include Hinrichs, Real, Zemke and Son, and Isenhart, with milks from 858 to 1429 lbs and fats from 41.7 to 47.3 lbs. Unit 2 averaged 973 lbs milk and 34.7 lbs fat. 605 cows across 19 herds, 88 dry. Eight owner-sampler herds were tested.
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Carroll County
DHIA
Wallace & Miatke
Paul Gaar
Alfred Hinrichs
Harold Real
Merna Zemke and Son
Lawrence_ Iben
Merna Zemke & Son
Local Residents Share Weekend Visits Across Multiple Towns
Sunday callers visited in Shabbona Sterling Polo Mt Carroll and Sterling area homes. Several families hosted guests from Danville Ennis Tex and Savanna. A Patch-Trotter wedding was attended in Sterling and volunteers helped at Dixon state school.
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Wright Bridges
Shabbona
Lillian Stoner
Sterling
Alvin Reiff
Lloyd Henderson
Neil
Cassandra
D. A. Lamm
Danville
Nancy
Johnie Johnson
Elmer Watson
David
Eugene Miller
Vernon Daehler
Fred Rohde
Leo Yost
Mt. Carroll
Leo McCormick Post
Roy
Albert Bowles
Clayton Kaul
Eldon
Laura Daehler
Helen Bryson
Polo
Edna Shilling
Edgar Imel
Wyland Rummel
Dora Rummel
Shannon
Mabel Schreiner
Wayne Linker
Walter Nelson
Richard Yoecked
Barbara
Debra
Lowell Mertz
Judy
Cora Geison
Patch-Trotter
Trinity
EUB
Andra Mendeheim
Ennis
Tex
Carl Maring
Neal Maring
W. J. Quest
Morton Higley
Dixon State School
Genevieve Brown
Savanna
Lorna Stadel
Stadel
Pony Show at Fairgrounds Slated for July 8
The Carroll County Happy Hoofs 4-H Pony Club and Midwest Royal Shetland Club sponsor a 4-H Shetland Pony show at Carroll County Fairgrounds Milledgeville Illinois on July 8. Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin youths compete in stallion mare foal and harness classes with an educational workshop led by a veterinarian farrier and grooming experts. Max Chaffee Milledgeville is show manager Gene Carsten Davenport Ia will judge the event.
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Carroll County Happy Hoofs
Midwest Royal Shetland Club of
Sterling
Illinois
Iowa
Wisconsin
Carroll County Fairgrounds
Milledgeville
Ill
Midwest
Max Chaffee
Gene Carsten
Davenport
Rain Brings Crop Relief Across Regions
Steady rain from late Sunday through Monday morning eased farm and garden drought fears. Chadwick recorded about an inch at night with a further half inch or more in the heavier morning shower, while other towns reported greater totals aided by dense fog later Monday night and Tuesday morning.
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Chadwick
President Kennedy seeks extension of federal meat inspection
NFO notes the presidents message asking Congress to extend federal meat inspection to remaining uninspected portions. He cites one million pounds daily condemned as unfit and 80 percent coverage by current laws. NFO calls for action and links to livestock producer concerns. Carroll County Public Relations Committee reports NFC meeting set July 6 at 8 30 PM at Thom son high school with L W Law Jr as secretary.
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NFO
Congress
Kennedy
Peogees
Carroll County
NFC
Thomson High School
L. W. Law, Jr
4H Food Ratings Highlight Wide Range of Exhibits
The Mt Carroll area 4-H fair showcased 179 participants with entries from cakes to canned foods and outdoor meals. Dozens of clubs posted A B and C ratings for projects including baby sitting bird study and home crafts, highlighting standout members across multiple communities.
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Farm Bureau Hall
Mt. Car
Carrollettes 4-H
Sharon Law
Connie Haag
Gloria Merkel
Sheri Miller
Darra Pauley
Daune Emwyre
Nancy Hopkins
Diana Divelbiss
Marsha Zink
Helen Merkel
Gathleen Messmer
Marilyn Asay
Blythe Beacom
Karen Geisz
Donna Hall
Gaylene Hammond
Leah Lyon
Joan Randecker
Jean Randecker
Susan Randecker
Janice Reiff
Norene Schaut
Deborah Schreiner
Susan Heid
Kathleen Messmer
Karen Messmer
Loleta Moore
Blair Beacom
Susan Morgan
Cathy Williams
Susan Hall
Millies
Jill Plumer
Ann Sites
Linda Spencer
Jane Sites
Echo Valley
Mt Carroll
Sharon
Shirley Bork
Merry Siedenburng
Stephen Airhart
Gary Randecker
Ruth Randecker
Light Siedenburg
Robert Sieden
Robert Siedenburg
John Smith
Joy Siedenburg
Peggy Smith
Sharon Bork
Jim Gallantine
Richard Siedenburg
Larry Dykema
Bobby Wiltshire
Driftwoods
Thomson
Jan Bristol
Mary Jo Bristol
Judith Cate
Susie Cate
Leslie Dittmar
Lynne Bissens
Sharlene Temple
Vicki Holmquist
Janet Dykstra
Gail Marken
Ruth Drake
JoAnne Halfman
Happy Valley
Savanna
Cindy Ritchie
Susan Gilman
Bonnie Koser
Wendy Miller
Mark Mathews
Barbara Polhill
Death of Carl J. Degman in Savanna at 71
Carl J. Degman of rural Savanna died after a heart attack around 4 p m Thursday June 28 while visiting a friend. Funeral services were held 11 a m Saturday at a local funeral home with burial in Savanna Township cemetery. Born February 13 1891 in Germany he was a son of John and Mrs Degmen. He married Helen Lutes November 10 1960 in Milwaukee Wisconsin and survives. He was a retired Milwaukee Road engineer.
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Carl J. Degman
Savanna
Savanna Township
Germany
John Degmen
Helen Lutes
Milwaukee
Wis
Milwaukee Road
Carroll County 4-H Foods Show Chooses State Fair Demonstrator
Thirty one home economics 4-H members showcased project work at the Farm Bureau hall Mt. Carroll. Kath leen Messmer of the Carrollettes 4-H club Mt. Carroll was named senior division demonstrator to represent Carroll county at the State Fair with a cole slaw and tomato salad.
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Farm Bureau Hall
Mt. Carroll
Kathleen Messmer
Carrollettes
Carroll County
Kimberlee Schoonhoven
Rocketter
Evelyn Kable
Lee County Home
Driftwoods
Happy Valley
4-H Club
Susan Haas
Indian Maids
Savanna
Beverly Hoak
Alice Randecker
Debbie Zier
Madelon Flickinger
Lanark Rockettes
Ida Gudema
Shannon Priscilla
Susan Cate
Mary Jo Bristol
Gail Marken
Thomson Driftwoods
Merry and
Joy Siedenburg
Echo Valley
Gaylene Hammond
Karen Messmer
Debby Schreiner
Janice Reiff
Sharon Law
Communists Charged as Hidden Power in UN and UNICEF
About 70 members heard Mrs Shaw of Sterling accuse the United Nations of being controlled by communists. She argued UNESCO UNICEF are dominated, warning World War II could be won by Russia without a shot. Next meeting set for Sept 28 in Milledgeville. Dirksen may attend Sept 5 event.
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Carroll County Republican Women's Club
Leion Hall
Chadwick
Legion Auxiliary
Merle Sturtevant
Lanark
Shaw
Sterling
United Nations
World Court
Security Council
General Assembly
U. N
Russia
Unesco
Unicef
Milledgeville
Everett Dirksen
Tels
Social Security Disability Benefits Urged for Local Workers
G. Neer of the Rockford Social Security District Office warns that many disabled workers and families fail to file for benefits. Spencer urges eligible area residents to contact his office before deadlines to preserve past and future cash benefits for themselves and their families.
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G.neer
Rockford
Social Security District
Spencer
Family picnic guests visit Clinton area for Fourth
Chadwick News reports guests joining Harriet Rogers and Jane Rogers for a Fourth of July picnic at Eagle Point Park in Clinton Iowa. The gathering included Ed and family of Savanna I A Ives Grossman and daughter Pres ton Terry Cavanaugh Harold Adams and family Clinton Richard Voeckel and daughters Barbara Debra Gerald Bast and son Matthew Freeport. Additional visitors include S S Harter Hinkel Mark Zumdahl at Sterling Community hospital for patient Ethan Blair and other relatives in Sterling and John Sollenberger home.
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Eagle Point Park
Clinton
Harriet Rogers
Jane Rogers
Ed Rogers
Savanna
Ives Grossman
Preston
Terry Cavanaugh
Harold Adams
Richard Voeckel
Barbara
Debra
Gerald Bast
Matthew
Freeport
George Bast
S. S. Harter
H. C. Hinkel
Mark Zumdahl
Ethan Blair
Sterling
Sterling Community Hospital
Harry Conrad
Verne Conrad
John Sollenberger
Jailbreak Attempt Fails in Carroll County Jail
Three prisoners in Carroll County Jail failed in a breakout last week after breaking through an inner wall into a toilet room and encountering steel. Sheriff Harry Miller heard hammering sounds over two nights and moved a Mt. Carroll inmate, then learned the trio were Ray mond Decker John Bryant and Larry Reed Jr. They are now in solitary and face attempted jailbreak charges plus their original counts at upcoming circuit court.
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Carroll County
Harry Miller
Miller
Mt. Carroll
Raymond Decker
State Youth Commission
Savanna
John Bryant
Larry Reed, Jr
Lanark
Durable camping gear guidance from a rural recreationist
A University of Illinois rural recreationist notes camping outfits cost about a two week hotel for a family of four but last for years. Suggested gear includes a 10x10 umbrella tent with flaps, sewed floor, easy setup, air mattresses, light sleeping bags, folding gasoline stove, folding oven, safety fuel can, steel skillet, plastic dishes, wood ice box, gas lanterns and flashlights for night.
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Urbana
E. H. Regnier
University of Illinois Rural Recreationist
Regnier
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Babson's Weekly Report
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George W. Bush
Fulton
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Bush
Mills Music Inc
Frank Music Corp
Courthouse News
Nancie McCabe
University of Illinois Foods Research
University of Illinois Home Economics
Chadwick Rote
Allen Brandt
Young Democrats
Wallace & Miatke Herd
Chadwicks
Fairgrounds
Ress
Don Taylor
Ralph Barkdoll
Linda Weidman
Linda Hoertz
Barbara Handel
Vicki Handel
Jacobstown
Jean
Joan
Joyce Getz
Carol Leif
Debbie Mills
Diane van Zuiden
Kristie van Zuiden
Ruth Faust
Sandra Ketelsen
Margaret Becker
Judy Eaton
Vicki Grinnall
Cheryl Ketelsen
Jackie Mills
Linda Preston
Janice Brunner
Cheryl Grinnall
Donna Law
Linda Ketelsen
Cheryl Ferris
Judy Mertz
Nancy Brandenburg
Judy Brightman
Debra Mertz
Connie Hartman
Rita Rogers
Sherie Strauch
Joan Pitts
Shirley Brightman
Betty Fider
Kathleen Messer
Linda Pauley
Mary Turney
Pam Hartman
Sharon Brightman
Priscilla
Janet Barnes
Joan Gudema
Janice Kent
Barbara Moll
Nancy Schoonhoven
Connie Woessner
Barbara Kerr
Marilyn Heeren
Connie Lindstrom
Ardath Flack
Jeanne Barnes
Gloria Moore
Linda Lindstrom
Teresa Ritter
Larelle Schoonhoven
Sandra Shields
Sharyn Steinhagen
Ardath
Marilyn Christians
Deborah Zier
Lois Huggins
Peggy Warner
Laurie Wiebers
Rita Glenn
Peggy Milnes
Cherylee Flickinger
Kathleen Carroll
Jane Weber
Janet Miller
Beverly Meier
Bonnie Gruenwald
Betty Hastings
Janet Klein
Cleo Bowman
Beth Holland
Rex Bowman
Bill Holland
Margaret Malley
Wacker Crackers
Deborah Dauphin
Karen Dauphin
Mae Tipton
Kathie Olson
Ann Storm
Myra Tipton
Linda Dauphin
Judy Foltz
Karen Olson
Esther Tipton
Pat Olson
York Cedar
Patty Kaufman
Chadwick News
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