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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1964
Page
1
Babson Park Mass July 30 retail trade remains healthy with rising inventories and high consumer spending. He predicts continued gains into 1965 as tax cuts lift demand, though competition will intensify and discounters may struggle in overbuilt markets. Emphasize quality goods and personal service to capture buyers.
The 12th Carroll County Fair runs August 3–8 at Schell Park Milledgeville with 4-H Night and a girls pig scramble. Northern Illinois Championship Tractor Pull opens the week. judging spans Wed to Sat with pony, horse, and fat steer events. Republican and Democratic days bring candidate appearances. top acts include the Ink Spots and Flatt & Scruggs.
Russell Rahn attended the Illinois Association of Supervisors and County Commissioners meeting in Springfield on July 17 18. Rahn serves a second term on the 15 member legislative committee for the northwest section. The group aims to advance local government in a non partisan manner and reviewed Supreme Court reapportionment rulings and their local impact. Rahn urged studying farm paper articles on rural effects and taking action to preserve Home Rule.
Obituaries from Carroll County list Barney Anderson of Mt Carroll aged 59 who died in a Freeport hospital and was buried in Oak Hill, with funeral held at Frank Funeral Home officiated by Rev D James Fitzhugh. Also noted are infant Savanna City stillbirth child of LaMoille Poffenberger and Katherine Carmen Poffenberger, and Fred Funk 82 Savanna resident who died at home with services at Hunter Jones Memorial Home.
In loving memory of our son and brother Paul Kness who died July 28 one year ago. To one we will never forget his absence brings sorrow and his loss will be felt always by the family.
Milledgeville resident John A. Karrow 77 died Saturday after a short illness at Community General hospital Sterling. Funeral at Trinity Lutheran Church with Rev. Welk officiating. burial in Oak Knoll. Survived by wife Myrtle Coyle, a son Wayne, and two sisters. former wife Jesse Miller predeceased.
Twenty six Carroll County high school graduates headed to college this fall received teacher education scholarships. The awards reflect支持ed by local education groups and aim to foster future teachers.
Gordon Hansen announces ese scholarships covering four years at six state schools for students entering the teaching profession. Recipients include Lana Maring and Henry Newendykes Jr from Chadwick. Rita Mosher and Keith McCall from Lanark. and numerous others such as Vernon Buikema Beth Dykema Joy Durward Beth Williams Nan Buss Gene Greenfield Phyllis Swalve Douglas Cunningham Micky Kelly Diane Heide Florence Mintke Glenda Daggett Joe Gallentine Nancy Buckwalter Dennis Williams Barbara Rhodes Randy Stiles Elsie Hansen Richard Fuller Richard Lawrence Kathy Miller and Judith Jungjohann Savanna.
The Rock Creek Grange meets Monday August 3 at 8 30 p m in the Grange Hall. Members should bring Home Ec display items for the planned display. Items will be auctioned after routine business. Refreshments by Mrs Keeney and Mr and Mrs Morris and Mr and Mrs McCall.
Charles H. Percy Republican candidate for governor of Illinois will lead a group of GOP candidates at Carroll County Fair on August 6 designated Republican Day. W. C. Linker said the fair board set a day for each major party. Democratic Day is August 7. Other Republican hopefuls expected include Elmer Hoffman John Kirby Kenneth Miller and George S. Brydin.
Wes Strauch 77 a Mt Carroll area farmer died Friday at Savannah city hospital. Funeral 1 p m Tuesday Frank funeral home Mt Carroll with Rev Clifford Baumann officiating burial Oak Hill cemetery. Surviving Grace his wife one grandson and two brothers Illiam and Fred Lanark. Republican Day events at Fairgrounds Mt Carroll outlined with plans for a Goldwater delegation. Charles Barr to represent Senator Barry Goldwater at an event with local Republicans arriving at White Rock Falls airport Aug 6.
Three act comedy Born Yesterday by Garson Kanin opens July 29 at Timber Lake Playhouse Mt Carroll running through Aug 2. Starring Bob Edwards and April Bingham Edwards with Bruce French Kent Cravett and John Williams, directed by Darrell Ruhl. Curtain 8 30 with reservations by mail or phone 9844.
Colonel A W Manlove commanding officer of the Savanna Army Depot Savanna Illinois is retiring from active duty Retirement ceremonies are planned today July 30 at 9 A M DST at the depot Lt Gen Jean T Engler Commanding General U S Army CE Maintence Command Washington DC and Brig Gen Roland B Anderson Commanding General Army Weapns Command from Rock Island Illinois will be honored guests.
Illinois Attorney General William G. Clark delivered a $5355 check to Shannon Community Unit School District as its share of $300000 recovered from two firms for price fixing in folding gym bleachers. Louis A. Nack presented the funds to Omar Wilhelms, district treasurer, in Shannon.
A $60 gift certificate was given to Mrs Harriett Ner and a $10 certificate to Mrs Alva Buckwalter of Mt Carroll after the band concert Saturday night.
My daughters and I express gratitude to friends and relatives for cards flowers food and kind thoughts. Special thanks to Rev Hawbecker Cyrus Lodge 188 A F A M Long Commandery 60 KTarroll County Rural Carriers Association Arch Lanark Chapter 139 RA M Mrs Roland A Beyers and daughters.
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