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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1964
Page
2
Publication details for the Thomson Illinois newspaper The Village Echo including publication cadence price and editor Dayton G Stagg. It lists names Thomson Broadax and Stagg as publishers with postpaid second class status and Thursday release.
Birthday announcements for residents of Carroll County dated June with names and towns including Lanark Milledgeville Freeport Thomson Savanna Chadwick Polo Morrison Morrison Morrison and surrounding areas. Several entries note June dates and include individuals such as Robert Bittner Stacy Potter Wayne Martin Keith Kniss and Vickie Murphy among others.
Country Chatter notes weekend rain boosts corn prospects with a critical next ten days after tasseling. Advice covers weed control in fence rows using a Dowpon and 2,4D mix, June spraying timing, and cautions about non permanent sterilization. Also discusses beef prices, a 2.5 million dollar Congress investigation due 1966, and milk goiter theories refuted after five years of Finnish studies. ends with alfalfa topdressing suggestions and a list of local readers and names.
Mr and Mrs Fred Britt purchase the McCormick Cafe in Thomson and plan a grand opening Sunday June 21 The renovated restaurant features fresh decor new tile floor rearranged booths and new tables It will be open 6 00 am to 8 00 pm on weekdays and until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays closed Thursdays the Britt Cafe
Donald Law of Mt Carroll was elected president of the 4-C club at its June 5 meeting. Other officers named were Joe Rath Lanark secretary treasurer Dorothy McCue Park secretary and Sharon Behrens Mt Carroll reporter. Council members include Mr and Mrs James Hook Mr and Mrs John Derver Jr and Mr and Mrs De Remrey all of Mount Carroll. Miss Bonnie Rhodes Mt Carroll spoke on her sociology work at Dwight State Reformatory for Women.
Mr and Mrs George Damb mann of Colorado Springs Colo visited in Waupun Wis with Mr and Mrs Don Harris for an Alumni reunion. Wendell Stadel of Lancaster Pa returned home with his mother Mrs Lorna Stadel from the Stadel reunion in Beloit Wis and planned a brief visit before their departure. Mr and Mrs George Camb man of Colorado Springs Colo and Mr and Mrs George Cod en were Friday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Elwood Gipe.
Black Oak Grange held its June 4 meeting at the Grange hall. The charter was draped in memory of David Marshall with a memorial service for deceased members. Correspondence referenced the Grange Peace Corps in Guatemala and sewing machines provided by the Colorado State Grange. Massachusetts and Nebraska Granges sent 56 pigs to aid local swine and diet. Grenes Auxilia met with Mrs. Mary Marshall on June 11.
Dean M. Clark outlines the summer biting insect issue for Illinois farms. Spraying cattle may help other livestock including horses against vectors like mosquitoes that spread fatal encephalomyelitis to horses and humans, stressing care with timing and cooling after sorting for market to prevent heat loss.
Thursday evening visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Behrens and Roger of Sterling, and Mr. and Mrs. Woody Judd with Mrs. Phyllis Smith and children of Clinton Indiana. Also notice sale of a solid cherry lamp table discounted at Shearer’s Illinois location with $20 off.
Nineteen Carroll County 4H delegates attend the State 4H Club Week at the University of Illinois, with a focus on special interest classes and talks by national youth-work authorities. A Carroll County Public Speaking and Demonstration contest is set for June 22 with multiple speakers and demonstration teams. Reservations for White Eagle 4-H camp are encouraged, and a Keeping Fit Day is planned for June 18 in Mt. Carroll.
Local ad announces closing out Elgin watch line with Father’s Day buys and sale prices. Highlights ladies models on sale at Shearers in Lan Ark Illinois. Fit 6 18.
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