Carroll County DHIA Report Top January Herds
Testers Melvin Reinders and Paul Gaar compile January results for Carroll County dairy herds. This report highlights the top producing herds in the month, listing leading farms and their milk output.
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1964
Page
4
Testers Melvin Reinders and Paul Gaar compile January results for Carroll County dairy herds. This report highlights the top producing herds in the month, listing leading farms and their milk output.
Howard Woessner reported total sales of 1 637105 and net income of 134793 for Carroll Service Co-op in 1963, with the Lanark Farmers assets purchased to gain feed mill and elevator facilities. 1964 sales goal set at 2 million as members express continued support amid competitive challenges.
Frank Webber, 77, died early Tuesday at the Savanna home of Mrs. Marie Sites where he roomed. Funeral services are set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Hunter-Jones Memorial Home with burial in Savanna Township cemetery. Born August 10, 1886 in Marion Iowa he was a World War I veteran and a retired Milwaukee Road employee. There are no immediate survivors.
Charles Klehm & Son arsery Arlington Heights develops Spring Scene garden at McCormick Place for the Chicago Gildover and Garden Show March 7 15. Fountain yews Clemantis arches Azaleas Rhododendrons and a Peony tree highlight the design aimed at home gardens with tropical plants suited to the Midwest. Over 300 plant varieties and 350 000 visitors expected as 150 major gardens transform the venue into a spring paradise.
Master Mix feed dealers of Carroll County hosted about 100 area farmers Tuesday at the Grow Home in Chadwick for a pork chop barbecue. After lunch, pictures on Swine Feeding and management and a demonstration of the Pig-O-Matic were shown in the rear lot. Participants included Miller's Feed Mill Chadwick Parker's Feed Service Lanark and Hazelhurst Lumber and Grain Co.
The Chicago Tribune reports updated dates for the Lippitan exhibition. Correct dates are April 30 through May 3 after a check with the Stadium office. A Caballeros window display is in Lanark at Champions' Dry Goods. The committee shifts the Milledgeville display to Woodin's Furniture for April 6 to 11 as Carroll County 4H Week is set. Mrs Rex Lower reports from Rock Falls where District 4-H Leaders meet.
Mr. and Mrs. Delmar Lang hosted a family dinner in Lanark for Kathryn Rahn's 82nd birthday. Grandchildren and great-grandchildren attended, presenting corsage and altar vases for Hope Church services featuring white snapdragons from the family. Attendees included H. P. Rahn Milledgeville. Herbert Law and Undine. John Janssen and family. Reynold Bloyer. Marvin Knutts. Clifton Spencer. Kenneth Rahn and Debra, all of local area towns.
Mr and Mrs George Weber visited the homes of Mr and Mrs Frank Zier in Shannon and Mr and Mrs Melvin Reinders and family in Lanark in the afternoon.
Rock Creek Grange held its regular meeting and mapped a busy spring agenda. Plans include a March 23 Fish Fry with 5 PM serving, an Open House on March 16, and a traveling program slated for Black Oak Grange on March 5. Members announced committees for dining, hosting, and kitchen duties and heard reports on Health Youth Legislature and Community Service. The gathering featured Irish entertainment, a Taxes article reading, a ritual quiz, and humorous readings to welcome the season.
The program featured The Dogwood by Cora Dale and History of Easter, ending with closing thoughts and a light moment. Fresh meats were served after the meeting by Mr and Mrs Merle Smith Mr and Mrs Ron Green and Mr George Crofton. The next business meeting is set for April 16 with Mr and Mrs Ralph Robert Mrs Cora Dale and Mr and Mrs LeRoy Witt overseeing refreshments.
The Carroll County 4-H Federation presented Dorothy Footitt home economics extension adviser with a plaque to thank her for 25 years of service to 4-H.
Sunday evening lunch guests were Mr and Mrs Orion Alexander in the home of Flos sie Adolph, a brief social call noted in local society circle.
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