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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1945
Page
1
Babson Park Massachusetts July 15 veterans struggle between entrepreneurship and safer paths. He stresses many new ventures fail, advises joining established firms or buying into existing operations, and urges business education aided by government aid. He cautions against glamorous new industries and cites historical radio and candle markets to illustrate risk.
A Monday afternoon picnic at Point Rock Park in Mt. Carroll honored Mrs. Elizabeth Senneff. Guests included Mesdames W. J. Quest K. W. Senneff W. J. Way Charles R. Way O. H. Rahn Carroll Brauer Annette Clements Albert Hartman Bess Humbert and Roscoe Dial.
L. M. Knox, secretary of the National Farm Loan Associations in Carroll and Whiteside counties, says Congress approved new farm credit legislation. It raises the land bank loan limit to 65 percent of normal value, speeds loan handling, and extends authority for Land Bank Commissioner loans to June 30, 1946 with 5 percent, 4 percent for veterans.
About 40 Pomona Grange members attended a Wednesday night meeting in the Chadwick Grange hall. Master Delmar Lang presided as three candidates were admitted to the order: Mr and Mrs Kenneth Krempel and Lawrence Halfman. Georgia Sites led an evening program with plays, poetry, and readings by local members.
Chuck Lewis and Lee Spencer joked about missing fishing gear after an incident north of Savanna. Sheriff Eber Shepherd recovered a rod and tackle matching the reports, leading to the owners reclaiming their items. In Mt. Carroll court Friday Judge Leon A. Zick granted divorces for two couples, Charles and Thelma Bower and Clifford and Lauretta Dutton.
Mr. and Mrs. Dwight Wagner of Rockford hosted weekend guests Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker. Ethan Eisseller will spend three months at Mackay Ranch in Isman Montana. The G F club was entertained Sunday evening at the home of Mrs. Glenn Rick in Morrison.
J W Erdmi er Carroll county AAA chair man urged farmers to observe National Farm Safety Week July 14 22 1945 by identifying and removing hazards on farms and in homes. He noted 1943 farm work deaths totaled 25 percent of all occupational deaths and stressed reducing losses to meet war era production goals. He spoke of surplus property via the Commerce Office and urged dealers to register for listings while detailing April May June feed payment rates and the August 31 final filing date.
Annual Doden family reunion gathered Sunday at Point Rock park Mt Carroll with members from Chadwick Thomson Fulton Morrison and Sterling A picnic dinner was served at noon Officers chosen to lead the 1946 reunion at Waterworks park Morrison are George Coden Sterling president and Mrs Clifton Hartman Sterling secretary
Three men injured in a Sunday morning crash on route 78 at Clay and Washington in Mt. Carroll. Edward Myers 17 and William McGowan 17 suffered injuries. McGowan had a broken shoulder blade. Both cars damaged. McGowan taken to Savanna city hospital. Ritenour 24 of Clinton Ia escaped with cuts and bruises. Myers and Ritenour treated by Mt. Carroll doctor.
Albany man Dan Smith says he is satisfied with results from the Review classified ads. He advertised eight spring pigs for sale in the first issue in July and sold the pigs the following Monday for 12.50 dollars each.
Miss Lenora Queckboerner an aviation cadet nurse stationed at Sterling spends a three week vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Queckboerner. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Fred Chim Dr T B Charlton Mr and Mrs Pete Matzen of Clinton who called on Mr and Mrs Fred Olson and other local households hosted guests through the weekend.
The Tur ney family reunion at Old Mill park in Sanna drew 130 members and one guest on Sunday July 15 1945. Officers were elected for 1944 with Paul Wilt as president Lois Conrady vice president Kyle Turney secretary. The gathering noted births deaths marriages and eight members serving in the armed forces.
Luther Winfield Vaughn 82 died at his Savanna home July 11. Funeral at Fuller Savanna with Oakwood cemetery burial. Survived by widow, a depaon, three stepdaughters, four grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Also obituary notes Felicia Nesbitt 79, Funerals in Savanna, burial Savanna Cemetery. Amsey Red Lanark area assessor 68, died Wednesday. funeral pending. Surviving wife, two daughters, 12 grandchildren.
Nine men filed honorable discharges from U S service in Circuit Clerk Chester Cramer s office during July. Recipients include Staff Sgt Robert H Madison with campaigns in Tunisian Sicily Naples Rome Arno and Rhineland and four overseas bars plus battle stars. Others listed are Pfc Randall W Downs Cpl Henry L Morris Pfe Merle L Bicker Pvt Herbert W Winston Master Sgt Leo W Grace and more with various campaigns and medals. Mrs Paul Turney and Gary Lee visit the Davis home for the week.
Carroll county men are called to Chicago this week by the local selective service board for pre induction physical examination. Names include Norbert Weatherwas Danny Knees Arnold Erickson Harold Hatfield James Messmer Charles Gordon Jr Kenneth Rogera Walter Shaw Paul Blair Warren Stebbins transferred.
County Superintendent L. E. Bruch announced six Carroll county high school graduates have received scholarships to Illinois teachers' colleges. Recipients include Abbie Olson Chadwick Pauline Sikkema Thomson Mary Lee Newton Milledgeville Dorothy Marie Knauer Lanark Mariella Fransen Shannon and Carolyn Berkstresser Mt. Carroll.
Bill Lewis a former Chadwick meat market operator now on a Lanark area farm says a potato crop on one hill yielded 32 potatoes after a season of frost setbacks. He planted on Good Friday and saw plants freeze twice yet remains optimistic for a winter potato supply.
A sequence of social items lists Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Carpenter hosting a dinner for Dr. and Mrs. Richard Petty of Carson City Nebraska. Numerous local families including the laides aid society of Argo Methodist church and residents of Freeport Savanna Morrison and Thomson are shown hosting or visiting relatives and friends across several weekend gatherings and dinners.
Annual Kness family reunion and picnic occurred Sunday at Lawrence park Sterling with members from Wisconsin Kansas and nearby communities. Officers elected for 1946 included President Edd Kness Chadwick and Secretary Mrs Mansoe Fossett Milledgeville. Next reunion set for the third Sunday in July with many relatives in attendance.
Evanston July 12 Northwestern University reports summer enrollment up more than 12 percent to 5147 attendees from 4589 last summer. Law and Commerce show the largest gains. About 400 returning veterans registered among the students in the 70 courses across 58 fields with conferences and concerts planned. Notable Illinois students listed include Martha Holland French and Constance Turner.
The article lists numerous social visits and dinners over a period, noting guests from Sterling Dixon Rockford Chicago Fulton Clinton Mt. Carroll and other towns. Families hosted include the Prowants, Farthing, Bast, Dial, Hartman, Amery, Brightman and Weber along with Neal Maring George East and others.
Final report shows Carroll County total sales at 1 362 624 or 125 percent of quota with bonds at 718 998 or 116.2 percent and individuals at 1 102 168 or 109.1 percent. Towns exceeded goals with shares from 102 to 151 percent and Erdmier forwards thanks from Graves Sherer and Stuart for the county’s achievement.
A letter from T5 Richard Strauch of the 116th Evacuation Hospital in Germany describes clearing debris and converting SS barracks into wards for 100 beds each. He details patient care totals, moving across France and Germany, and the death of his friend George while noting hunting license hopes.
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