Address list of Thomson area servicemembers
A compiled roster lists Blair S Sgt Pac K 46037804 and others from Thomson area serving with the Armed Forces. The piece then shifts to a National Education Association forecast warning of a continued national teacher shortage, reporting 129,295 qualified teachers produced in June and an estimated 95,000 not entering teaching in September, with shortages most acute in elementary, science, foreign language, mathematics, English, and commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Armed Forces
Blair
Pac
Homstead Air Force Base
Homstead
Florida
National Education Association
U. S
Local visitors and family gatherings recorded in notices
Kara Lou Grim visited Wednesday with Phyllis Buikema to celebrate her birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Grim and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Halfman and family for last Saturday evening calls. Diane Workman of Fulton visits grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Houzenga this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kara Lou Grim
Phyllis Buikema
Phyllis
Leslie Grim
Lawrence Halfman
Diane Workman
Fulton
Andrew Houzeng
Recruit Training Notes and Assigned Units
Listing lists recruits and units including Wesley D Sack associated with Great Lakes Illinois, Kenneth W Traum with New York, Vernon R Workman with AMR and USS Boxer. Includes unit codes 518 3970 Co and 4998th SU 4th Inf Div Bn APO 59 and care of New York addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sack
Wesley D. G. R
Great Lakes
Illinois
Traum. Pvt
Kenneth W. US
APO
New York, N. Y
Vernon R. Workman
AMR
New York, N.Y
Kerner announces 1.6 million mental health grants
Governor Otto Kerner announces grants totaling 1,598,200 for community mental health clinics and related services for the 1961 fiscal year. Clinic grants amount to 1,434,250 with about 80 percent from state funds and the rest from federal sources. Local funds approximate the state total, reflecting rising community mental health awareness across Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Kerner
United Funds
Francis J. Gerty
Illinois Deartment of Public Welfare
Illinois to resurface Routes 59 62 and 63 in Cook County
The plan calls for resurfacing intersections on Routes 59 62 and 63 with color coded surfaces including red at intersections, a half mile southbound US 66 stretch near Lake Springfield to be off-white and another half mile in black. Natural gas storage in six Illinois areas is noted with more planned in five others, detailed in Circular 318 from the State Geological Survey Urbana for 40 cents. Clerical visits: William Mullen and family from Elgin stayed with Edna Mullen in Clinton, Harold Tobey and Carl Petersen visited, Patty Kauffman visits, H. V. Robison from Torrence California tours Savannah. past Ebner Tower operator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cook County
Lake Springfield Oe
Sangamon County
Gulf Coast
Illinois
State Geological Survey
Urbana
William Mullen and Sons
Elgin
Edna Mullen
Clinton
Harold Tobey
Princeton
Iowa
Carl Petersen
Patty Kauffman
Albert Prins
Evelyn
H. V. Robison
Torrence
California
Savanna
Thomson
Ebner Tower
Improving Quality of American Education 1960 Outlook
In 1960 about 35.3 million students filled U S elementary and secondary schools. A shortage of roughly 200000 teachers and 142000 classrooms worsened conditions while 11 percent of teachers left the field each year. The piece notes widespread experimentation and new methods, devices, and teacher roles as possible solutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Thompson News Highlights Local Social Visits
Mrs. Margaret Johnson of Mt Carroll vacationing in Detroit with Virtus Johnson family of Moline. Marcia Holland visited Cheryl Hook. Larry Hook attended Riverside Bible Camp Story City IA then Leadership Training Cedar Falls IA. Lawrence Halfman and family joined Morrison family for Sunday dinner. Mrs. Albert Lynch visiting sister John Stawicki in Moline and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Johnson
Mt. Carroll
Detroit
Virtus Johnson
Moline
Marcia Holland
Cheryl Hook
Larry Hook
Riverside Bible Camp
Story City
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Lawrence Halfman
James Morrison
Albert Lynch
John Stawicki
Fulton Family Visit Highlights Local Ties
Mr and Mrs Leslie Prins of Fulton with their son visited Saturday evening his brother Merle Prins and sister in law. Mrs Paul Waltrip and Vern Hickey spent several days last week in Davenport. Waltrip and Sour Miss Mary Ann Busley were mentioned in this small community note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Prins
Fulton
Merle Prins
Paul Waltrip
Vern ‘Hickey
Davenport
Waltri
Sour
Mary Ann Busley
State Bank of Thomson Illinois Financial Statement June 30 1961
The report of condition for a Thomson Illinois state bank shows assets and deposits as of June 30 1961. Directors B J Clkeman Roy A Heitman Glendora Schade George A Smith attest the accuracy of the report sworn July 11 1961 before Notary Irene Weatherwax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank
Thomson
Carroll County
Illinois
Federal Reserve System
Department of Financial Institutions
Federal Reserve Bank
B. J. Clikeman
Roy A. Heitman
Glendora Schade
George A. Smith
State OF Illinois
Carroll
Irene Weatherwax
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Gerald
East Lake City
Utah
Daniels
Ambrose L
Quantico
Anaries R
G. M
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Mohan Lewis
Sq. P
York
N. Y
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
Graharing
Bernard AP
St. Sault Saint Marie
Mich
Houzenga
Harvey AO
O. P
P. O
Gerald T. Hubble
36Th Armor
Fort Hood
Richard
Garmisch Garrison
New York
Kenyon
Gunston Road
Alexandria
Mattie Cwo Vernon
26Th Aviation Co
San Francisco
Calif
Murray
John P. AO
D. C
Perry
Arthur
Tactical F & R Sq
USAFE
Lloyd Smith
P. C
Ronald P. Smith
Clover Farm
Catsup
Alberta
Freestone Peaches
Orthmann
Dieki Oii Co
BY CY
Thomson News
Mac
Servisoft
Pillsbury
Atherton Service
Thomson, Illinois
Capitol State
Ralph S. Bradley
Illinois Department of Agriculture
Nauvoo
Lake
Kane
McHenry
Kendall
Department of Agriculture
Andy
Potter Bros
Tom McKee
Mgr
Thomson, III
RED Wing Work
Wolverine Shoes
Hush Puppies
Bielema Shoe Service
Expert Shoe Service
Ill
Tingleff
Dacron
Orion
MR. Big
MR. Tall
United States
Individua
Corporations
Ent
Aesee
Albany
Garden Plain Feed Service
Fulton, IN
Jerry’s
Angel Food
Ige
LG A. Applesauce
Hunt
I. G. A. Saltine Crackers
Bacon
Tbs
Fulton, Illinois
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