Babson on Population Trends and Air Conditioning
Babson Park essays challenge the idea of a population explosion citing World Almanac data from 1961 62 and 63 while discussing birth rates and postwar jobs. He argues women entering work and automation reduce demand for labor and suggests education as solution. He then appraises air conditioning urging home and business adoption with cost figures and efficiency gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Census Bureau
United States
Thomas Edison
Indust
Newspapr
Walter W. Heller
Kansas City
Oakville Country Club Opens July 4 With Play Day
The Oakville Country Club opened its golf course on July 4 for members and guests with a play day and picnic. More than 250 attended the event which featured a Blind Bogey tournament for men. Prize winners included Longest drive Paul Kreimeier and closest to pin Berry Williams, with multiple low gross and blind bogey honors awarded to Mt. Carroll and area residents. The social committee planned many activities, and the course will soon open to the public. Membership rises July 15. golf lessons by Herb Sisler start this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakville Country Club
Mt. Carroll
Paul Kreimeier
Berry Williams
Low Gross
Wm. P. Kramer
D. Sackett Smith
Gordon Smith
Milton Kreimeier
Cecil G. Piper
Bob Blackburn
Bob Goodrow
Rolli Ross
Ross
Savanna
Richard Colehours
David Weisers
Leslie Myers
Carlyle Richters
Robert Helms
Wm. C. Linkers
Chadwick
Pilrims
Milledgeville
Jenstis Franks
Lanark
Herb Sisler
Carroll County Women’s Clubs Picnic in Lanark
The Carroll County Federation of Women’s Clubs held its annual picnic Tuesday in Lanark City Park with Lanark Woman’s Club as hostess. Leaders and past officers, including Miss Jane Kingery and Mrs. Isadore Saidel, conducted meetings and reported on district and state conventions. The group set dates for future events in Milledgeville, Savanna, and Thomson, and recognized essays by Mona Carroll and Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Federation of Women’s Clubs
Lanark
Lanark Woman's Club
Jane Kingery
Lanark Club
Isadore Saidel
A Rayer
Edwin Keim
Carroll
C. S. Carrow
Davis Crouse
Savanna
Kiam Weitzel
Sident
E. J. Turnbaugh
Morton Higley
18Th District Board
Saidel
James Macfarlane
America
American Citizenship Workshop
American Citizenship Committee
Timber Lake Playhouse Sees UFO Sighting Ads Visit to a Small Planet
An unidentified flying object is reported hovering over Timber Lake Playhouse as publicity for the Visit To a Small Planet production. Kreton arrives with mind reading and romance, aiming to spark conflict while observers dispute the sighting as a stunt. The Gore Vidal comedy opens July 10 and runs to the 14th with information via Mt Carroll contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timber Lake Playhouse
Illinois
Iowa
Kreton
Darrell Ruhl
Webster City
Tom Powers
Gary Vitale
Cleveland
Ohio
Roger Spelding
Bob Edwards
Erie
Pennsylvania
America
Jane Powel
Effingham, Ill
Jerry LaPointe
New York
John Williams
Sterling
Ill
Ron Ramsey
Chicago
Bill Bro
Winnetka
Gore Vidal
Carroll
Mt. Carroll
Four-H Members Attend State Judging Contest at Urbana
Ten 4 H members traveled to Urbana on July 2 to compete in dairy and livestock judging. Dairy participants include Gary Derrer Dennis Derrickson Tom Weber David Ketelsen and Elaine Becker of Savanna and Mt Carroll. Livestock entrants include Jonathan Ottens Burt Dauphin David Wolf Susan Morgan and Bradley Schoonhoven with Earl Gilliland guiding. Harold Shakelford of Savanna pleaded innocent to aggravated battery and asked for a jury trial before Judge Robert L Bracken. Anthony Iovine, 16, of Chicago was charged with aggravated battery in an escape attempt from a state Youth Camp north of Savanna. Mt Carroll attorney Melvin Finer was appointed. Marvin Mest of Dubuque visited the Savanna area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
Gary Derrer
Dennis Derrickson
Mt. Carroll
Tom Weber
David Ketelsen
Elaine Becker
Savanna
Jonathan Ottens
Burt Dauphin
David Wolf
Milledgeville
Susan Morgan
Bradley Schoonhoven
Earl Gilliland
Harold Shakelford
Robert L. Bracken
Melvin Finer
Bracken
Anthony Iovine
Chicago
NFO Reports Soybean Contract Success Drives Prices Up
The National Farmers Organization reports two soybean contracts boosting member prices including an export sale to Japan with at least a 12 cent per bushel advantage and a larger domestic sale. Officials say Maumee Ohio holds over 200000 bushels with prospects for a big sale. NFO also expands storage facility interest among 1100 elevators and plans leadership meetings for county officers and bargaining committees.
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National Farmers Organization
NFO
Herbert Brantner
Carroll County
Japan
Maumee
Oren Lee
Outstanding Exhibits Highlight County Fair Hobby Show
Carroll County Fair showcases an eager hobby display with exhibitors from across the county and as far as Bettendorf Iowa. The Hobby Show moves to the permanent building with $1323.50 in premiums and trophies from Reeds Craft Race and Rody's Craft Shop. Entries due July 30. check in August 5 at 10 am. exhibits due by 9 pm August 5. Mrs. Paul Mackey of Chadwick named superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milledgeville
Carroll County
Bettendorf
Iowa
Reeds Craft Race
Sterling
Rody
Forreston
Paul Mackey
Chadwick
County Board approves funds for projects in Carroll County
Carroll county board of supervisors voted Tuesday to grant 5000 for a drainage structure over Johnson Creek near Argona in York township. The board also allocated 2000 to the Carroll County Humane Society for an animal shelter and moved 5000 to microfilm records in the Circuit Clerk's office. Hearing on objections to prevailing wage scales set for April 13 was continued indefinitely. Reappointments to welfare and advisory committees included Mrs Stanley Finifrock and Edward Mest along with Hazel Stagg Thomson. Two new members were named to the county advisory board Ray Polhill Milleageville and Cearien Kessler Jr Mt Car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Board of Survivors
Johnson Creek
Argona
York Township
Carroll County Humane Society
Stanley Finifrock
Lanark
Edward Mest
Chadwick
Hazel Stagg. Thomson
Ray Polhill
Milleageville
Cearien Kessler, Jr
Mt. Carroll
Dinner and Lunch Guests at Mechling Home
Chadwick residents hosted a Fourth gathering at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Mechling. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Queckboerner and family, Mrs. Beverly Knutts and family. Al ice Wagner and Larry Dyson attended for lunch.
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Claude Mechling
Herbert Queckboerner
Beverly Knutts
Alice Wagner
Larry Dyson
Republican Women Meet In Lanark
About forty women gathered for a breakfast and meeting at the Masonic temple in Lanark. Mrs. Arthur Warner spoke on organized to win highlighting women's role in government and voting. Plans were set for a Carroll county fair booth and parade entry, with Silver Anniversary events in Chicago featuring Senator Barry Goldwater and a bus trip for participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Temple
Lanark
Order of the Eastern Star
Fred Colehour
Mt. Carroll
Arthur Warner
DuPage County
United States
Congress
Board of Education
Warner
Merle Sturtevant
Carroll County
Republican Women’s Organization
Chicago
Iry Goldwater
Q Line Rescues Doubleheader With late rally
The Q Line beat Lanark 8 to 7 in 13 innings after trailing 7 to 2, Emyre starting a 13th inning rally with a triple and Mertz driving in the winning run. Last Sunday the Q Line defeated Mt Morris 4 to 3 as Mt Morris led 3 1/0 until the Q Line tied in the 8th and pushed three in the 9th for the win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Emyre
Mertz
Mt. Morris
Missile display honors Kennedy in Hanau Germany
Army PFC William R. Yingling 24 son of Mr and Mrs George R Yingling Chadwick Illinois participated in a large scale missile artillery and engineer equipment display in Hanau Germany for President John F Kennedy's visit June Yingling a military policewoman in the 3d Armored Division 503d Military Police Company arrived overseas October and is a Chadwick High School 1957 graduate who attended Northern Illinois University Pastor Kenneth Cohee and Mrs Delmar Lang were in Bloomington Sunday for Ev Geo Brethren Church Laborate School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanau
Germany
AHTNC
William R. Yingling
George R. Yingling
Chadwick
John F. Kennedy
Yingling
3D Armored Division
503D Military Police
Fort Knox
Chadwick High School
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
Kenneth Cohee
Delmar Lang
Bloomington
TriState Pony Show Held Sunday
The second Tri State 4H Pony Show was July 7 at Carroll County Fair Grounds Milledgeville. Forty eight ponies entered from Illinois and Iowa with owners from Malta Adair Seaton Utica Resting Rock Falls Tampico Hinckley Lanark Chadwick and ledgeville Ul and Clinton Calamus Ia. judge Paul Simpson led a series of blue ribbon winners across multiple pony classes and non 4 H entries. Show featured a pony judging contest and end of show showmanship trophies awarded to Junior and Senior competitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Fair Grounds
Milledgeville
Illinois
Iowa
Malta
Adair
Seaton
Utica
Resting
Rock Falls
Tampico
Hinck
Lanark
Chadwick
Ledgeville
Clinton and
Calamus
Paul Simpson
Whiteside County
Simson
Jack Michael Jr
Hinckley
Brown
Mister Dandy
Susan Brown
Sterling
Melody Ann
Carolee Pennington
Han-Del
Mister Cody
David Thorngren
Missie
Major Patton
Carolyn Harmon
Indiana
Milady
Jack
Gene Michael
Han del
Maper Patton
June
Gene Machiel
Satin’s Glory
Judy Pettit
Clinton
Epper
Christine Furguson
Peg
LeAnn
Lori
Dianne Handel
Hose
Marguerite Litchler
John Waugh
LeRoy Grimes Visits Family and Friends in Lanark Area
LeRoy W. Grimes of California, son of Mrs. Chris J. Mackey, visits Lanark and Clinton area relatives during a four day stay while on a trip to Boston to tour the Simplex Time and Recording Company plant where he is LA manager. He attended Lanark firemen events and shared meals with local families including the Mackeys, Veitmeyers, Sorensons, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy W. Grimes
California
Chris J. Mackey
Boston
Mass
Simplex Time and Recording Company
Los Angeles
Calif
LeRoy
Phoenix
Ariz
Los Angles
North Ridge
Lanark
Department
Army
Marvin Veitmeyer
Arthur Behrens and Son
Chadwick
Everett Sorenson
Delores Dalacher
Peggy Ann
Don Earnest
Pearl City
Oliver Veitmeyer
Dale Swanson
Margaret Hohlen
Ronald Judd
Clinton
Chris Mackey
Marvin Eitmeyer and
Mr. Grimes
Arthur Behrens
Delores Dalacker
Pe Ann
Louis Merz
Sharon van Brocklin
Shannon
Rex Angle
Veterans of World War I Plan Ottawa Convention
The Ninth Annual State Convention of the Veterans of World War I of the USA and Auxiliary Department of Illinois will convene in Ottawa Illinois July 12 13 14 1963. Headquarters at Ottawa Post 33 American Legion. Events include joint sessions, awards, parades, banquets with city state and national officials, and elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States of America, Inc
Auxiliary
Department of Ilinois
Ottawa
Illinois
American Legion
Fred C. Whitlock
23Rd St
Edward J. Neron
Vwwl-Usa
Los Angeles
California
Hazel Walton
Portland
Oregon
Lew Brake
Mt. Vernon
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Top Notchers Club Plans for Roundup
The Top Notchers 4-H Club met July 1 at Fair Haven schoolhouse with 15 members and one guest. Beverly Forth led the session. Ray Alexander spoke on Urbana activities. Sharon Adolph reported on the Federation meeting. The August meeting shifts to July 29 to finish Roundup books, plus a hayride July 30 at 8:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair Haven
Beverly Forth
Ray Alexander
Urbana
Sharon Adolph
Federation
Remmers
Mischelle Remmers
Girlstate
Keith Alexander
Mark Remmers
Janice Fortham
Juanita Adolph
Carroll County Considers Disaster Aid Request
A disaster aid decision was reached at a Carroll County farm disaster committee meeting last week. Officials weigh applying for federal disaster assistance due to a severe two month drought affecting the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Farm Disaster Committee
Birthday Honoree Terry Lynn Knutti Feted At Family Gathering
Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Knutti hosted relatives on June 28 to celebrate the first birthday of their son Terry Lynn. Guests included Lola and Beverly Knutti families, George Yingling, Roger Knutts, Orval Rahn, Kenneth Rahn and Debra, Herbert Law and Nadine, John Janssen and family, and Katie Rahn. Terry received many gifts and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Knutti
Marvin Knutti
Terry Lynn
Lola Knutti
Beverly Knutti
George Yingling
Roger Knutts
Orval Rahn
Kenneth Rahn
Debra
Herbert Law
Nadine
John Janssen
Katie Rahn
Terry
Local Visitor Stays With Wisconsin and Illinois Families
Mr and Mrs Don Harris returned home Sunday evening from a week's visit in the home of Dr and Mrs William Wagner and family in Waupun Wisconsin. Mr and Mrs Morton Higley were Tuesday guests in the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Jack Coleman in Somonauk. Debra Mertz was a weekend guest of Cathy Barthel at Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Harris
William Wagner
Waupun
Wis
Morton Higley
Jack Coleman
Somonauk
Debra Mertz
Cathy Barthel
Lanark
AAUW Conclave Attended by Mrs Sheldon Frank
Mrs Sheldon Frank joined AAUW leaders at the biennial Colorado convention in Denver. The event drew over 2100 college women and approved a new program focused on four topics with optional branch customization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AAUW
Sheldon Frank
Association
John D. Rockefeller II
Helene
Baltimore
Harrison Brown
California Institute of Technology
Margaret Clapp
Weoley Col
O.meredith Wilson
University of Minnesota
Irene Hilton
Whon
International Federation of University Women
Anne Rose Hawkes
Frank
Francis Thomas
Mary Beth Harrison
Sterling
Denver
Orrin Stadel
Reappointment of Three Contracting Officers at Savanna Depot
Colonel A W Manlove presented three Savanna Army Depot staff with Certificates of Appointment as Contracting Officers. J A Washburn H L Buck and Alvin Uobis, originally appointed by the Office of Ordnance, continue to handle procurement for supplies and services. Annual outlays reach thousands of dollars with a notable share paid to small businesses nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army Supply and Maintenance Command
A. W. Manlove
Savanna Army Depot
Washington Command
Supply
Savanna Army Pot
Paul-Bast Reunion Held Sunday
The Paul-Bast family reunion occurred Sunday July at Cherry Grove chute north of Lanark with 52 attendees. Visitors from Lebanon Missouri traveled far, William Plock was the oldest attendee, and there were two deaths and one marriage. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Leroy Rahn, Vice President Phineas Bashaw, Secretary and Treasurer Vernon Suhltz, and Velma Van Buskirk as program chair. Members hailed from Lebanon Missouri Clinton Iowa Brookville Lanark Polo and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul - Bast
Cherry Grove Chute
Lanark
Hartzel Haislett
Lebanon
William Plock
Leroy Rahn
Phineas Bashaw
Vernon Suhltz
Velma van Buskirk
Clinton, Ia
Brookville
Polo
Chadwick
Carroll County Development Corporation to Elect Board July 12
A permanent board of directors will be elected Friday evening July 12 at 8 PM at One Bureau Hall Mt. Carroll. Members of the Merry Circle club and their families enjoyed a picnic Sunday at Point Rock Park Mt. Carroll with 20 in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Carroll County Development Corporation
Bureau Hall
Mt. Carroll
Merry Circle Club
Point Rock Park
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Oakville
Carroll County Women’s Clubs
Tels
Marvin Mest
Dubuque, Ia
Ed M
Chadwick News
TriState Pony Show
LeRoy Grimes
Nolan Zugschwerdt
Maquokota
Elmer Zugschwerdt
Veterans of
Top Notchers Club
American Association of University Women
Ac Colo
Paul-Bast
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