Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Thomson Review in Thomson, Illinois

We have 16,533,882 pages in Illinois

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 34 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1964

Page

2

Babson Park Talk Foresees Rising Labor Costs Across Industries

Babson Park Massachusetts July 16 1964 a local business columnist warns that labor costs will rise for stores service stations laundries and factories as union contracts push wages and fringe benefits higher. He urges cooperation between employees and bosses to protect jobs noting fringe benefits are here to stay and that efficiency and cost cutting will be needed to maintain profits amid inflation.

Babson Park Mass Lor

Betrothal of Jean Michael to Jack Van Horn

Mr and Mrs Howard Michael of Freeport announce the engagement of their daughter Jean to Jack Van Horn son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Van Horn of Lanark. Jean is a 1960 graduate of Pearl Grom School and works for the Credit Bureau of Freeport Inc. The fiancé is employed by Eleroy Lumber and Fuel Co. No date set.

Howard Michael Freeport Route 4 Jean Jack van Horn Kenneth van Horn Lanark Michael Pearl Grom School The Credit Bureau of Freeport, Inc Eleroy Lumber and Fuel Co

Kaul Enrolls as Freshman at Iowa State University

Kenneth Kaul son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Kaul of Chadwick attended orientation activities in the College of Agriculture at Iowa State University this week in preparation for enrollment as a freshman in the fall at ISU Ames Iowa.

Ames Iowa Kenneth Kaul Clayton Kaul Chadwick College of Agriculture Iowa State University

17th Century Comedy Opens This Week at Timber Lake

The Timberlake Playhouse performs The Servant of Two Masters from July 15 to 19 featuring Darrell Ruhl as Truffaldino and Nancy Oehmich as a disguise as a man. Ann Greenawalt of Wilmette designs elegant costumes for the fast paced farce. Tickets via Box 29 Mt Carroll Illinois or phone 9844.

Timber Lake Timberlake Playhouse Ann Greenawalt Wilmette, Ill Ann Michigan State University Darrell Ruhl Truffaldino Nancy Oehmich Moline Miss Oehmich TLP Miss Greenawalt Ry. Vitale Mt. Carroll Ill

Morris Tops Chicago Hog Market In July Sale

John K Morris of Chadwick led the Chicago hog market on July 9 headline hog sale with 203 pound animals bringing 18.25 per hundredweight. The top hogs, praised for conformation and lean yield, were bought for a preferred pork trade in the East and sold by Clyde Davis of the National Live Stock Commission Co. Cheeseman Trucking of Lanark delivered the top lots to market.

John K. Morris Chadwick Chicago Hampshire East Clyde Davis National Live Stock Commission Co Cheeseman Trucking Lanark

Judging Team Wins Rating at State 4 H Livestock Contest

Ronald Morgan of Mt Carrol and Philip Wagenknecht of Milledgeville earned A ratings at the State 4 H Livestock Judging Contest in Urbana on June 30 and may try out for the state team. Other team members were Beverly Morgan Ward Friederick and Philip Getz. The dairy team, which earned a C rating, included Evelyn Prins Alan Deets Larry Swift Kenneth Foltz and David Kes.

Ronald Morgan Mt. Carroll Philip Wagenknecht Milledgeville Urbana Beverly Morgan Ward Friederick Philip Getz Evelyn Prins Alan Deets Larry Swift Kenneth Foltz David Kestels

Twilight Oat Variety Meeting At Clayton Kaul Farm

A twilight oat variety demonstration was held on July 15 at 7 00 PM on the Clayton Kaul farm on Rt 88 north of Chadwick. Extension crop specialist discussed ten varieties in the plot and pre emergence weed control for corn. Varieties listed include Clint land 60, Dodge, Garland, Good field, Minhafer, Newton, Put man 61, Shield, Neal and Brave.

Clayton Kaul Rt. 88 Chadwick Walter Scott Clintland Dodge Garland Goodfield Minhafer Newton Putman Shield Neal Brave

Rock Island District reports June 1964 traffic totals

The Rock Island District Corps of Engineers notes June 1964 traffic slightly below June 1963. Lock and Dam 13 at Fulton moved 1 038 375 tons during June 1964.

Corps OF Engineers Rock Island District Corps of Engineers Fulton

Meyer Bracken Vow Exchange at Fort Rucker Chapel

Miss Diane Beth Meyer and John William Bracken exchanged marriage vows at The Division Road Chapel Fort Rucker Alabama on Friday July 3 at 10 a m Chaplain Shieds officiated The bride daughter of Mr and Mrs William Meyer Milledgeville and the groom son of Mr and Mrs Paul Bracken Milledgeville were married with Jeanne Meyer maid of honor and David Bracken best man The bride studied at Shimer College Mount Carroll and taught English at Ashton High School The groom trained as an helicopter maintenance instructor at Fort Rucker

Diane Beth Meyer William Meyer John William Bracken Paul Bracken Milledgeville Division Road Fort Rucker Ala Jeanne Meyer David Bracken Shimer College Mount Carroll Ashton High School Bailey Technical School St. Louis

Additional Service Extended to Veterans in Savanna Area

Ed B. Akin, administrator of the Illinois Veterans Commission, announced extended national service for veterans and dependents in Savanna and Mount Carroll. Richard Miller, service officer, will meet veterans at the Mt Carroll county courthouse 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon on weekdays and at the Savanna American Legion Post 148 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM on Tuesdays. Miller aims to assist veterans with their problems.

Illinois Veteran's Commission Ed. B. Akin Vanna Ill Richard Miller Mt. Carroll Savanna American Legion Home Post 148 Miller

Circuit Clerk Reports 949 Cases Filed in First Six Months

Circuit Clerk Gordon B. Smith reports 949 cases filed in Carroll County circuit court during the first six months of 1964. Traffic violations totaled 577, misdemeanors 117, with other types including Law 26, small claims 6, chancery 7, family 19, divorce 31, probate 53, felony 11, ordinance violations 69, and miscellaneous 13. Fines and forfeitures collected totaled 9 734.28 and were disbursed to state and municipal units including Carroll County 4 137, City of Savanna 4 634, Mount Carroll 37, Lanark 45, Chadwick 22, Milledgeville 185, Thomson 389, County Humane Society 25, state Department of Conservation 200, and state treasurer 35.28.

Gordon B. Smith Carroll County Circuit Court Carroll County City of Savanna Mount Carroll Lanark Chadwick Milledgeville Thomson County Humane Society State Department of Conservation

Rainfall in Carroll County Rises Above Average

Rainfall in Carroll County for June ranged from 6.4 to 10.4 inches, well above Northwestern Illinois average of 4.54 inches. Reports come from Farm Bureau unofficial weatherman Forrest Kloepping of Lanark and George Yingling of Chadwick.

Carroll County Illinois Buerau Forrest Kloepping Lanark George Yingling Chadwick

Grange to Meet for Social Evening

The Rock Creek Grange will meet Monday July 20 at 8 30 p m in the Grange Hall for a social evening Entertainment committee includes Mr and Mrs Naaman Diehl Mr and Mrs Earl Carbaugh and Mr and Mrs Merle Smith Refreshments will be served by Mr and Mrs Harold Crouse Mr and Mrs Percy Schreiner and Ms Florence Dyson

Rock Creek Grange Grange Hall Naaman Diehl Earl Carbaugh Merle Smith Harold Crouse Percy Schreiner Florence Dyson

Elmer Eickert Injured at Heisley Gravel Pit

Elmer Eickert of Shannon brother of Mrs. Ed Brown was seriously injured last Saturday at the Heisley gravel pit near Mt. Carroll. His left arm was broken in ten places after being caught in a piece of equipment. He is improving at Savanna hospital where he was treated.

Elmer Eickert Shannon Ed Brown Heisley Mt. Carroll

Refuge Anti Litter Patrol Continued Along Upper Mississippi

The Upper Mississippi refuge launches a riverwide litter patrol with state federal and local cooperation to curb beach and sandbar trash. Following successful patrols in 1962 and 1963 a plan targets July 19 with officers from Minnesota to Rock Island coordinating inland and riverfront cleanup efforts.

Upper Mississippi River Upper River Upper Mississippi Wildlife Refuge Feria Minn Rock Island

Ashton Farmer Wins $500 in Nitrin Balloon Contest

Archie Balch Jr of Ashton wins the Nitrin Inc balloon contest receiving a $500 check. Balloons with postcards were released on Nitrin Dedication Day May 16. Balch’s 416 returned cards were drawn in a Norfolk patch of RFD Ashton Illinois where the 275 acre farm is operated.

Ashton Farmer Archie Balch, Jr Ashton Nitrin Inc Balch RFD Ashton, Ill

Pastor Horst III Illness Updates From Chadwick Community

Many friends in Chadwick regret to learn of Pastor Richard Horst illness formerly at First Lutheran church He has been confined to bed for weeks but is now able to be up part of the time The nature of his illness will keep him from regular work for some time

Horst III Chadwick Richard Horst Astor First Lutheran Church

Swimming Party At Timber Lake In Carroll County

A July 8 swimming party at Timber Lake accompanied the Carroll County 4-H Federation monthly meeting. Despite rain and wind, about a dozen members stayed upbeat as water remained warm. President Tom Weber announced August would have no meeting due to the 4-H roundup. Debrief included decals and gate signs for clubs, food-stands progress, and upcoming meeting on July 20. The 4-H exchange trip to Beach, North Carolina, earned cheers with visits to Mt. Rushmore and the Black Hills. A planning committee scheduled July 15 to arrange a county fair float, and a federation picnic is set for July 26 at Palisades State Park.

Timber Lake Carroll County Tom Weber Mt. Carroll Beverly Forth Farm Bureau Beach N. C Henry Rath Mt. Rushmore Black Hills Kathy Messmer Janice Brunner Robert Kap Steve Grinnell Harlan If Helen Merkel Betty Elder Larry Messmer Burton Prins Karl Getz Connie Libberton Dave Wolf Bradley Schoonhoven Jon Ottens Bevery Forth Charles Dauphin Sandi Kettelson White Eagle Lanark

Alaskan Family Visits Carroll County Eskimo Village Farm

The Edward Rogan family from Alaska visits the George Yingling farm near Chadwick in Carroll County. Rogans teach for the Bureau of Indian Affairs and have seven children. They describe Akiachak, its isolation, lack of roads, and village life, and plan to return to Alaska after this visit.

Alaska Carroll County Edward Rogan George Yingling Chadwick Bureau of Indian Affairs Alsaka Kodiak Island Akiachak Kuskokwin River Bethel Rogan Chicago

Brookville Carroll Homemakers Picnic Announcement

Brookville Carroll Homemakers and Brookville Comets 4-H club families plan an annual picnic Sunday at noon on July 19 at the Pines. Attendees bring a meat dish a side dish and their own beverage. Loyal Belles class of Hope church asks for Betty Crocker coupons to be given to Mrs. Wm Provant or a class member.

Brookville Carroll Homemakers Brookville Comets 4-H Club the Pines Loyal Belles Hope Church Wm. Provant

Carroll County Deaths in Savanna and Polo

Mrs Robert Davis 54 of Savanna dies at Savanna city hospital after illness. Funeral at Savanna Community church with Rev Lee Clendenning. burial in McGregor cemetery. Anita Caroline Timmerman born Aug 2 1909 in McGregor. married Robert Davis Jan 15 1933 in Chicago. Survived by husband. predeceased by parents and sister. Elmer L Galor 76 dies in Savanna hospital. arrangements pending. Survived by wife Louise Wa terbury. two daughters two sons two grandchildren and siblings.

Robert Davis Savanna Robert Davis Savanna Savanna City Hospital Savanna Community Church Lee Clendenning McGregor Cemet McGregor Anita Caroline Charles and Lena Lewin Timmerman Chicago Pine Lodge University of Wisconsin Alumnnae Association Elmer L. Galor Savanna Hospital Law Funeral Home Mr. Galor Sherman Galor Polo Louise Waterbury Burlington Railroad Orville Dorothy) Bogue John Erma) Stein Lewis Elmer Jr Cedar Rapids Iowa Vada Shipman Earl of Charles Aurora

Lanark Women and Visits Mentioned in Social Roundup

Mrs Delores Daehler of Lanark visited Mrs C J Mackey on Friday evening. Peggy Ann Daehler returned home after a week with Mrs Mackey. Mrs Fay Reitzel of Sterling visited her mother Mrs Dora Daehler on Saturday.

Delores Daehler Lanark C. J. Mackey Peggy Ann

Monmouth Man Injured in Railroad Overpass Crash

A Monmouth man, J. Howard Kinney, was seriously injured about 12:30 a m when he fell asleep at the wheel and crashed into the Milwaukee Railroad overpass between Lanark and Mt Carroll. The car was demolished and Kinney suffered internal injuries and fractures, transported from Savanna to a Moline specialist for treatment.

Monmouth J. Howard Kinney Milwaukee Railroad Lanark Mt. Carroll Howard Gorman Kinney Savanna Hospital Moline

Pays 300 Fine For Reckless Driving Plea

John Devereux of Sheffield Iowa pled guilty to an amended charge of reckless driving in an operating while intoxicated case. He received one year probation and a $300 fine plus costs.

John Devereux Sheffield Iowa

Harris Remanded in Burglary Case After Bond default

Daniel Harris of Clinton Iowa was remanded to the county jail after failing to post a $2,000 bond during a July 10 hearing. He is charged with burglary for allegedly entering a building after Fredericks. The hearing was continued to July 20.

Ruring Daniel Harris Clinton Harris Fredericks

Probation Requested on Forgery Charges in Savanna

Danny Bryant of Savanna appeared in court July 13 on two forgery charges. Prosecutors claim Bryant cashed a $15 check and signed K. P. Bryant, and passed a $30 check with a forged signature. Hearing continued to July 27 with bond set at $5 000 on recognizance. Springfield suspends Donald E Wurster license for three violations.

Danny Bryant Savanna Rudy Polstien Bryant K. P. Bryant Joe's Skelly Station

Licenses to marry issued in county clerk office

Licenses to wed were issued in the past week from County Clerk W. M. Nipe to pairs including Robert J. Dodge of Sparland and Lois Howard of Moline and to others such as Raymond A. Wallander Jr. of Champaign with Gretchen M. Lamoreux of Lanark and several additional couples. Fines were also listed in circuit court for speeding, disorderly conduct, and traffic violations involving residents of Savanna Polo and surrounding communities.

TCLL W. M. Nipe Robert J. Dodge Sparland Lois Howard Moline Raymond A. Wallander, Jr Champaign Gretchen M. Lamoreux Lanark Robert L. Nowak Clinton Iowa Shirley M. Hall Mt. Carroll Donald K. McElroy, Jr North Field Bonnie A; Rhodes Roger R Rudy Seidell Robert Oldeen Kewanee Thomas Junginer David Bunger Galena Marvin Mangler Savanna Forest Adams Hanover Gerald Wilson St Paul William Barr Robert Heimbaugh Mr. Carroll Polo Virgil Schmidt Edward Meier Chadwick Donald Ledford Geneseo Elmer Weaver Marshalltown

Deeds Recorded July 3 Through July 9

Deeds filed in the county show transfers from Lois M. Koster and others to Paul F. Rath in sections 15 and 22, township 25, range 3, and from Lois M. Koster and others to Eunice M. Rath in sections 5 6 and 7, township 25, range 4. Minnie E. Ashpole transfers to Robert Gray in section 25 township 23 range Hilda M. Phillips to Laurence A. Almquist for lot 7 block 1 Savanna, plus transfers from George R. Hammerstein Jr. and others to Lucille Kellams in section 3 township 24 range 3. Ruby L. Veach and others to Gertrude Schafer and William Wacker for lot 6 block 4 Hersheys in Savanna.

Lois M. Koster Paul F. Rath Eunice M. Rath Minnie E. Ashpole Robert Gray Hilda M. Phillips Laurence A. Almquist Savanna George R. Hammerstein, Jr Lucille Kellams Ruby L. Veach Gertrude Schafer William Wacker Hersheys

Howard Kness Chadwick Farmer Dies After Six Month Illness

Howard Kness 52 of rural Chadwick died early Monday at Sterling Community hospital after a six month illness. He was born January 21 1912 in Fair Haven Township, lived on a Chadwick area farm, married Esther Buttner September 7 1940, and belonged to First Lutheran Chadwick. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM at First Evangelical Church with Pastor Carl Holland. burial Oak Knoll Memorial Park Sterling. He leaves wife, daughter Mina Ann Alber, stepson Evan Bittner, two grandchildren, parents Frank and Anna Kness, two sisters Monnie Fossett and Grace Glaw, and two brothers Irvin and Vernon.

Howard Kness Chadwick Sterling Community Hospital Fair Haven Township Frank Anna Kness First Lutheran Church of Esther Buttner First Evangelical Church Carl Holland Oak Frank Kness Monnie Fossett Milledgeville Grace Glaw Chicago Irvin Eigre Vernon

Historical Society Museum at Carroll County Fair

The Carroll County Historical Society will open a museum at the Carroll County Fair from August 3 to 8. County residents contribute artifacts for display and the museum is free to members. Memberships available at the museum or from Larry Roberts, president.

Historical Society The Carroll County Historical Society Carroll County Larry Roberts

Large Public Interest in Illinois Deer Permits

More than 40 000 applicants seek shotgun deer hunting permits in Illinois. Director William T. Lodge notes expected delays due to high mail and walk-in requests. Unsuccessful applicants may reapply for another county, while successful permits will be mailed later. Season dates span 16 northern counties from Nov 20 to Nov 23, with two 3 day periods for 21 central and 22 southern counties. Counties reaching quotas include Carroll Jo Daviess McHenry Stephenson Clinton Gallatin Hardin Johnson Pope Northern Pope Southern and Saline.

Springfield William T. Lodge Illinois Department of Conservation Lodge Central Carroll Jo Daviess McHenry Stephenson, Clinton Gallatin Hardin, Johnson Pope Northern Pope Southern Saline

Red Cross Executive Board to Meet July 21

The Carroll County Red Cross executive board will gather on Tuesday July 21 at 8:00 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Lawrence Weatherwax in Thomson for their meeting.

Red Cross Carroll County The Red Cross Executive Board Lawrence Weatherwax Thomson

Illinois Leads Nation In Agricultural Exports

Governor Otto Kerner announced Illinois ranks first nationwide in major agricultural exports for 1963, accounting for about 11 percent of grain soybean and cotton exports with a total of 400,799,000 dollars. Soybeans were the leading single commodity with 171,361,000 dollars, while Illinois also tops the country in soybean production and Swiss cheese, and ranks high in corn yield and hog and corn production.

Illinois Otto Kansas North Dakota Iowa Indiana Robert M. Schneider Ilinois Department of Agriculture Schenider

Red Shoes at Sawmill Theatre Again This Month

Demand for the children's play Red Shoes at Timber Lake's Sawmill Theatre has risen, so the magical tale will be staged on two consecutive Sundays July 19 and 26. Linda Pauley of Chadwick returns as Karen the village girl, with the cast unchanged from prior productions.

Timber Lake Sawmill Nome Linda Pauley Chadwick Karen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Babson Ken Kaul ISU Beauty Ace Diane Meyer John Bracken Smith Grange Bering Sea Berhel Brookville - Carroll Homemakers Jess William H. Chamberlain Donald E. Wurster Courthouse News Aol Robert Taylor Joan Caufield Calif Ornia’s High Sierra Sinbad Els Times Theatre Savanna, Illinois James Darren Pamela Tiffin Nadir Psa Dnas Panavision Panna Epburm RED Zinnema the Man's & OT IPRS Technicolor Tel Sawmill Theatre
Search Courier

Search the Thomson Review Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Thomson Review?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication