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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1963
Page
3
Babson urges awareness of rising youth population and job market strains as the baby boom adds to labor force. He cautions against delayed training and emphasizes opportunity in science engineering medicine commerce and education for prepared young adults.
Postmaster Wilbur Reader of Thomson Illinois announced the five digit ZIP Code 61285 for Thomson and urged residents to include it in return addresses to speed mail. He described ZIP Codes as the key to faster sorting and delivery, reducing readings and human error, and predicted the system would cut up to 24 hours from deposit to delivery.
John M. Sjoberg of Lanark is jailed in Carroll county after a Friday morning attempt to deposit an altered check for eggs at First State Bank of Shannon. Bond set at 10,000. he was bound over to the grand jury with a continuance requested to secure an attorney. Several other checks from Lowell Hoffman Produce Co have been raised in amounts from 1,000 to 3,000 dollars, with no early explanation.
At a Carroll County 4 C Club meeting Guy Asay of Mt. Carroll was elected president with Donald Law as vice president. Mrs. Warren Haas of Savanna becomes secretary treasurer and Mrs. Robert McIntyre of Savanna reporter. Governing council members include Mr. and Mrs. Fecke, Mr. and Mrs. Schneider, and Mr. and Mrs. Foltz, all of Mt. Carroll. Guest speaker Hannes Hagspiel of Shimer College discussed sail planes. Social committee members are Kessler, Gengenbach, Getz, and Becker. Picnic set for 7 p.m. Friday July 5 at Old Mill Park, Savanna.
Thelma Law and Blendon Law of Mt. Carroll were granted a divorce in Carroll County Circuit Court on Monday, finalizing the dissolution of their marriage.
Jack Hartman of Freeport was arrested Monday night at the Radke Hotel in Savanna by Sheriff Howard Gorman and jailed in Carroll County on deceptive practises. Police said Hartman attempted to cash a worthless check at a DX station and may have passed similar checks at three other service stations. Investigators note Hartman recently was a patient at Downey veterans hospital and may be returned there.
University of Illinois safety specialist O L Hogsett explains flammable vapors ignite only when mixed with air and at certain temperatures. Gasoline forms vapors at 45 below zero, kerosene at 110 F, and lubricating oil near 400 F. avoid fueling while hot, prevent spills, and use labeled safety cans for indoors use.
Cram Farm Aristocrat Cre atice 4671774 a 3 year old cow owned by Lewis H. Cram and W L Smith Chadwick produced 16 216 pounds of milk and 648 pounds of butterfat in 365 days. The University of Illinois supervised the weighing and testing as part of official Holstein breed improvement programs of the Holstein Friesian Association of America. A spokesman said the record far exceeds the average cow annual output of 7 211 pounds of milk and 270 pounds of butterfat.
The REUNIONS column notes an annual Seriefs reunion will be held Sunday, June 23, at Lawrence Park, Sterling. The event invites former members to gather for fellowship at the public park venue.
Carl Hasselman allowed two hits and beat Jerry Stukenberg in a low scoring pitchers duel. Stukenberg fanned nine with one walk as twelve batters struck out. Both Shannon runs came on errors despite strong defensive plays. Lanark meets Orangeville Sunday with a July 4 doubleheader at Chadwick.
Mr and Mrs Roy Potter and Mr and Mrs Eugene Miller enjoyed a picnic Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Larry Gipe near Milledgeville.
Licenses to marry were issued by County Clerk W. M. Nipe to Larry William Lartz of Morrison RR 4 and Donna Jean Martin of Milledgeville, and to Jason Charles Sturtevant of Savannah and Judith Lee Hubble of Thomson.
Public records show multiple property shifts in Savanna and Lanark from June 6 to June 13. Trustees Lutheran Church and others transfer lots and blocks to new owners including Harold C Shores Thomas H McKee Joe Buss Jr Donald R Buss Leonard W Behling J Frank Kehl Michael Barrett Robert J McCabe Pauline C Ward and more.
The notice records probate entries for the Lillian Dauphin estate the John B Ashpole estate and the Edwin F Appel estate. The filing indicates formal probate action is underway with formal appointments and asset handling to follow.
The Mount Carroll merchants sponsor the first drawing of the year after the band concert Saturday night. Rhonda Richter of Mount Carroll won the $30 merchandise certificate and James Oviatt, also of Mount Carroll, won the $10 certificate. The next drawing is set for 9 p.m. Saturday, June 29.
Miss Kay Engelhardt daughter of Rev Milton Engelhardt and Carl E Dahlquist son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Dahlquist wed in a 4 pm double ring ceremony at First Evangelical Lutheran Church Beardstown Rev Milton Engelhardt officiated A reception followed in the church parlor The couple will reside in Carthage where the groom attends Carthage College and the bride will teach home economics next year from Lanark to Chicago and Milwaukee guests from several Illinois cities Wisconsin Michigan and Ohio attended the event
The Carroll County Republican Women's Club will host a 9:15 am breakfast at the Masonic Temple Lanark before a meeting. Speaker Mrs Arthur Wanner of Glen Ellyn heads the Illinois delegation to a Washington meeting and speaks on Organized To Win. Reservations by June 26 with Mrs George Hammond or Mrs George Peat. open to any county woman.
Local leaders complete lessons on Caring For Todays Fabrics at two unit meetings this week. After June meetings, Homemakers Extension Association will pause until September 13. Salem Unit meets June 27 at 1:30 p.m. Major lesson by Mrs Edwin Keim. quiz by Mrs Glenn Pauley. Carrollettes 4-H guests at Creek Unit meeting with Mrs Elwood Gipe at 1:30 p.m. Major lesson by Mrs Lawrence Henneman. topic How do you rate as a parent. Roll calls and activities discussed.
County Treasurer Lula M. Ross distributed 1 141 100 in spring tax monies to taxing units in Carroll county. Allocations include 45 200 to the county general fund 23 300 to the county subway fund 16 850 for federal aid matching 5 300 tuberculosis sanatorium 86 200 township funds 60 000 township road and bridge 10 300 city and village road funds 6 300 libraries 4 300 parks 77 000 cities and villages 217 700 high school districts 326 800 unit school districts 233 500 elementary districts 26 950 fire protection districts and 1 400 Hanover cemetery maintenance fund.
Services for Mrs Earl Holy, 58, Rt 64 Savanna, were held at 2 pm Tuesday at Center Hill United Brethren Church with burial in the church cemetery. Surviving are her husband, one son Merle, grandson Richard, five sisters including Mrs Sherm Zillhart and Mrs Emery Smith of Mount Carroll, Mrs Howard Pauley of Mount Carroll, Mrs Theodore Randec ker of Mount Carroll, Mrs Robert Atherton of Lanark, and three brothers Charles Sisler of Mount Carroll, Wayne Sisler of Peoria, and Ellis Sisler of Fort Morgan Colorado.
Gregory Stengel, son of Mr and Mrs Melvin Stengel, is among 48 high school juniors from 24 states attending the Grinnell Behavior Science Institute at Grinnell College Iowa. The two month program, directed by Dr Neil D Kent, runs through August 2 and is funded by the National Science Foundation and a grant from the National Defense Foundation. It features psychological testing and counseling to aid participants in evaluating abilities and interests.
Mr and Mrs Eli Warner and daughter Esther of Warren and George Kaul Marshall and Irma of Elizabeth were Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Clayton Kaul.
Mr and Mrs Floyd Bale and several guests attended the morning baptism of Mary Annette Smith at First Lutheran Church. A picnic at Timber Lake followed with Mr and Mrs Allen Smith hosting. The event honored Father's Day and birthdays for Mr Bale and Mr Smith.
The Sack family reunion will be held Sunday June 23 at the Legion Home in Chadwick. Local organizers invite all descendants and relatives to attend and share memories.
Springfield Thomson and Shannon villages request federal aid under the 1962 Public Works Acceleration Act. Thomson seeks 100000 dollars toward a 240000 dollar sanitary sewer system. 140000 would require bond issues. Shannon requests 24000 dollars for a 48000 dollar street and storm sewer project, with the remaining half covered by a motor fuel tax bond.
Twenty three youths from eastern Carroll County were confirmed Tuesday at the Catholic church in Mt Carroll. The sacrament was administered by Most Rev Loras T Lane bishop of the Rockford diocese. Confirmands: Ballard Eric Blakeslee Broderick Burkholder Carroll Carroll Carroll Davis Dimpfl Dimpfl Hall Hall Linda Irons Manning McGowan McKenna Sievert Weber Weberngel Wittevrongel.
Bernice Moore and Howard Rose of Lanark Illinois were married June 16 at Bethany Methodist Church Rockford with Rev William G Johnson officiating. Attending were Albert Giles Chadwick, Loleta Kaye Moore Chicago Mrs John H Richter Mt Vernon Ilinois, Angelo Tonelli Des Moines Iona, Ernest Moore Jr Joliet and Gerald Davis Dixon. The couple will live at 3182 South Burns Lanark Illinois.
The proclamation designates June 30 to July 6 1963 as National Safe Boating Week urging publicizing and observance by individuals organizations and government agencies. Presidents seal and date February 26 1963 mark the issuance with Secretary of State Dean Rusk noted.
Carroll County headlines report grand jurors indict two individuals on aggravated battery charges. In other news, the Carroll County Federated Woman's Clubs schedule their annual picnic for Tuesday June 25 at Lanark city park at 12 30 PM with rain plan to Lanark Methodist church. Mrs Isadore Saidel county president leads and will host a county club project decision. Presidents of county clubs will read essays from local school winners. All board members urged to attend. families invited. bring own table service and a dish to pass.
Harold Shakelford 49 of Savanna indicted on two counts of aggravated battery for a June 8 tavern brawl in Savanna in which his brother in law Ora Mullen 50 suffered facial chest and arm injuries needing 50 stitches after a beer bottle was broken. A Chicago youth Anthony Kovino 16 facing aggravated battery charges for striking camp supervisor Kenneth Vesperman with a hammer May 29 at the Illinois Youth Commission camp north of Savanna. The youths were captured near Savanna Army Depot and returned to Youth Commission custody.
The passage praises a husband who is trusted by his wife and works hard to provide. He buys cattle and land, tends livestock, rises early, plans improvements, pays taxes, supports church and the poor, and safeguards his family’s future. He earns honor through wisdom, strength, and fear of the Lord.
Mt. Carroll hosts a 4-H judging contest in Farm Bureau Hall with 110 girls evaluating foods, meats, garments, and table covers. Contestants rate projects and defend ratings. judges include Janie Miller and Ardat h Flack assisting with organization.
Mr and Mrs W J Quest and Albert Hartman attended the Rockford wedding of Betty Fay Green to Josef W Neuhofer Jr of Stadi Pa ula Austria and Rockford The ceremony took place at four o clock in the Second Congregational Chapel Rockford A brides maid was Mrs William Dickinson daughter of the Quests The couple held a reception at the Faust Hotel Mrs Neuhofer will continue as a probation officer in Winnebago County Juvenile Court.
Bishop Brashares appoints Rev. Clare B. Hewitt of Milledgeville to lead the new Ashton church. The merged Methodist Presbyterian church awaits Illinois Council of Churches approval to finalize a denomination. Hewitt moves the week of June 24 with family.
A miscellaneous shower in Rufus Kahler’s home honored Sp4 and Mrs. Gerald Kahler on their return from France. Guests included Tom and Salina McCue, Irving Merkel, Donald Merkel and family, Dan Emnyre and Sherrie, Chester Kahler, Walter Kahler, and Paul Turney families. Fort Bragg, S C trip follows as Gerald is to be stationed there.
Mrs Kathryn Nelson of Chad wick announces the coming wedding of her daughter Aurella Ann Nelson to Jan Kieswyk of Mount Carroll son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Vrieswyk of Baard Holland. The ceremony is set for 7 p m Wednesday July 3 at the First Baptist church Mount Carroll with a wedding and reception to follow.
Sixty five members attended the Rahn reunion at Lanark City Park on Sunday. Ed Carbaugh and wife were the oldest present. After a 1 p.m. pot luck dinner a program featured Dr Gordon Rahn of Mount Vernon Iowa on accordion, a duet by his daughter and her friend, group singing, and a short talk. Darwin Shiley presided and announced two deaths and upcoming marriages. Robert Geison of Chadwick was named president for next year with attendees from Chadwick Milledgeville Freeport Clinton Iowa and others including Dr Gordon Rahn Lloyd Rahn and Tom Hughes while Oak Park residents spent the summer nearby.
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