Jesus would sell life insurance and be a salesman
Babson Park Massachusetts March 7 1963 a column reflecting on Jesus and the apostle Paul as salesmen and on the nation’s sales force. The piece cites a 903672 salesman need a training push for practical salesmanship and notes advertising reach from newspapers magazines and television.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson Park
Mass
Congregational Christian Conference
Tsus
Jesus
Paul
New York City
U. S
America
Kennedy
Dates Set For Carroll County 4H Events
Carroll County 4-H schedules foods show and demonstration contest for July 9 with 125 enrolled in food preparation and preservation and 52 in advanced meal planning. Clothing and room improvement show on July 16 has 130 girls enrolled in clothing projects. Baby sitting interest rises to 29 in Carroll County with a new advanced unit for members who completed Be a Baby Sitter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Illinois
Carroll Chapter D A R Honors Good Citizens in March Meeting
Carroll Chapter D A R will hold its March meeting on Saturday March 9 at 2 PM in the regent Mrs Lee Derver s home Carroll chapter will honor Good Citizens selected from seven area high schools for dependability leadership patriotism and service The 1963 honorees Diane Burkholder Patricia Morris Bonnie Hartman Shirley Burdsall Diane Johnson Janet Livengood Sharon Newendyke will receive pins and attend the Good Citizens luncheon March 15 in Chicago The chapter covers railroad and luncheon expenses and program chair Mrs Fred Colehour Mt Carroll announces slides In Paying White showing DAR delegates serving at national congress Assisting Mrs Derver are Misses Beth Hostetter and Ruby Baxter
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Fred Colehour
Mt. Carroll
National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
Derrer
Beth Hostetter
Ruby Baxter
Music Students To Compete At NIU State Contests
More than 700 high school musicians will compete at Northern Illinois University on Saturday March 16 in Area I Class D state music events for soloists and ensembles. Forty four judges will oversee 518 events across NIU Fine Arts Building University Schools Center and Still Gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Illinois University
Paul Steg
NIU
Illinois High School Association
University Center
Still Gymnasium
Donald Zimmerman
Rockford
Cloyd Myers
Sterling
Burchard CoareKalb
Harold Bluhm
DeKalb
Maurice Weed
Norman Fettkether
Peoria
Fettkether
Gordon Bueschel
Earl Clemens
Floyd Ohlson
Gerhard Schroth
Park Ridge
W. C. Edwards
George Peichl
Aurora
Ashton
Chadwick
Cornell
Crescent City
Crescent-Iroquois
Elizabeth
Flannagan
Gridley
Hampshire
Huntley
Kempton
Kempton-Cabery High School
Leaf River
Land
Land, Lostant, Lyndon, McNabb’s Magnolia-Swaney High School, Malden, Manlius
Odell Community
Odell St. Paul
Ohio
Onarga High
Paw Paw
Piper City
Reddick
Saunemin
Scales Mound
Shannon
Sheldon
Somonauk
Tampico
Thomson
York High School
Tonica
Wyanet
Malta
Onarga Military Academ
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Schreiner at Chadwick Home
Sunday guests gathered in Mrs Harve Schreiner s Chadwick home to honor her birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Maurice Mest and Norman Mr and Mrs Orval Schreiner and East Moline family Mr and Mrs Frank Hawkins and Mr and Mrs Don Eisseller hosted Sunday dinner for Mr and Mrs Kenneth Freeman and Mr and Mrs Clyde Foltz of Mt Carroll in honor of Mrs Freeman s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harve Schreiner
Maurice Mest
Norman
Orval Schreiner
East Moline
Frank Hawkins
Don Eisseller
Kenneth Freeman
Clyde Foltz
Mt. Carroll
Card of Thanks from the Harvey Marshall Family
The Harvey Marshall family expresses sincere thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for help during their recent bereavement. Your kindness will never be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Marshall
Grand Jurors Indict Two Boys in Lanark Shooting
Grand jurors in Carroll County indicted 16 year old David Herring of Adeline on attempted murder and aggravated assault in the Feb 12 shooting of 51 year old Verda Weierman at her Lanark home. Also indicted is 19 year old Gary Neuschwanger of Mount Carroll on a weapon charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Herring
Adeline
Carroll County
Grand Jury
Verda Weierman
Lanark
Gary Neuschwanger
Mount Carroll
Leon Zick
Herring
Names listed in courthouse notices across multiple towns
Courthouse records name individuals from Thomson Fulton Lena Shannon Madison Milwaukee and Savannah for filing or service actions. The list includes Paul Kenneth McGinnis Jr Kathleen Marie Dykstra Leon Richard Bissens Joan Lynn Schmitt Benny Kerkove Beverly Peasley Wendel Kurth Carol Schrader Donald Voelker and Mary Beth Rheim.
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Paul Kenneth McGinnis, Jr
Kathleen Marie Dykstra
Thomson
Leon Richard Bissens
Joan Lynn Schmitt
Fulton
Benny Everette Kerkove
Beverly Jo Peasley
Savanna
Wendel Harold Kurth
Lena
Carol Jean Schrader
Shannon
Donald Robert Voelker
Madison
Wis
Mary Beth Rheim
Milwaukee
Marion Hartman Hospital Condition Report
Marion Hartman county clerk remains in the hospital with a serious condition as of Tuesday. The report notes his status is critical and under medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Hartman
Aeeety County
Annual Meeting of Soil and Water District Held
The Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District held its annual meeting at Farm Bureau Hall Mt Carroll with about one hundred farm operators attending. Extension speakers covered soil fertility weed control and soil insects while district leaders reviewed yearly progress. Joseph Rath Lanark was elected to a two year term and Earl Randecker Mt Carroll was re elected. A Farm Planning Contest prize ceremony and lunch followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll Ae Soil and Water Conservation District
Farm Bureau
Mt. Carroll
University of Illinois Extension Agronomists
Charles Gohlson
W. D. Pardee
University of Illinois Extension
H. B. Petty
Lysle Roltz
Wilson H. Fisher
Joseph Rath
Lanark
Eldred Oecetting
Shannon
Earl Randecker
Lysse R. Foltz
Agnor Mosher
Francis Sloan
Paten
Conservation District Board of Directors
Oae
Carroll Service Company
Electricity Aimed at Fun Breakfasts for 4-H Clubs
Illinois 4-H home economics clubs explore Electricity Can Make Breakfast Fun. The program uses small electric kitchen appliances such as toasters frypans waffle bakers mixers and blenders to teach selection use and care. Breakfast party demonstrations reinforce learning and family involvement.
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Illinois
Young Democrats Host Dick Biondi Dance at Savanna
More than 400 adults and teens packed the Savanna VFW Clubroom on February 24 1963 to hear WLS disc jockey Dick Biondi. The event featured the Volcanoes from Clinton Iowa, pizza, giveaways, a twist contest and autograph sessions with Biondi. Special guests included Mayor Ambrose Daniels and Francis Handel who provided the sound system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Vfw
WLS
Dick Biondi
Biodi
Volcanoes
Clinton
Iowa
Carroll Co
Biondi
Francis Handel
Savanna
Ambrose D. Daniels
Young Democrats
Palisades
Davenport
Allan C. Brandt
Carroll County
Young Democrat
Donald J. Sites
Teachers Escape Injury in Icy Ditching Car
Miss Laura Daehler and Mrs Kenneth Whitney Thomson grade school teachers escaped injury when Daehler's car slid off an icy road, crashed through a fence into a ditch south of the DuWayne Vos farm. Both rode a Chadwick bound car to town. Whitney was taken home by her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Daehler
Kenneth Whitney
Thomson
Chadwick
Illinois Veterans headstones offered for deceased veterans
The Illinois Veterans Commission reports about 1000 veteran deaths per month. Survivors may apply for a free government headstone if no private marker exists, with spouses able to obtain a matching stone for a nominal fee. The state provides funds for cartage and erection, and local offices assist with forms. In Carroll County contact Mt. Carroll court house office on Tuesdays 9 AM to 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Veterans’ Commission
Edward B. Akin
State of
Akin
of Illinois
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
Carroll County
Court House
Mt. Carroll
Home Economics State Meetings Outline These Unit Sessions
Unit meetings next week cover Our State Tax System. On Friday March 8 West End Unit with Mrs. Carroll at 1 30 p.m lesson by Mrs. Petersen. Also March 8 Freedom Unit with Mrs. Peat at 1 30 p.m lesson by Mrs. Derver and Mrs. Beatty. On Monday March 11 Rock Creek Northern Lights hold scrambled supper at 6 30 p.m. with guests. lessons by Miss Winters and Mrs. Isenberger. Cherry Grove unit members attend. March 11 Mississippi and Palisades joint meeting at Chestnut Park School 7 30 p.m with lessons by Mrs. Zink Miller and Mr. Albert. Wednesday March 13 Chadwick Lamplighters Unit with Mrs. Mertz at 7 30 a.m. lessons by Mrs. Jilderda and Mrs. Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Robert Carroll
Paul Petersen
Freedom Unit
Thomas Peat
Lawrence Derver
Wm. Beatty
Rock Creek Northern Lights
David Courts
Falodene Winters
C. F. Isenberger
Cherry Grove
Mississippi
Palisades
Chestnut Park School
Helen Zink
Glenn Miller
Elmer Albert
Chadwick Lamplighters Unit
Lowell Mertz
Fred Jilderda
George Morgan
Funeral Rites Saturday For Mrs Grace Mummert 84
Mrs Grace Mummert 84 longtime area resident died February 27 in Savannah City Hospital after a week illness. Funeral services were held at 1 30 p m Saturday at Frank Funeral Home with Rev David Ellis Jr of Church of God officiating. Burial followed in Lanark Cemetery. She was born October 16 1878 in Jo Daviess County daughter of Albert and Ellen Dixon. Surviving are two sons Glen Mt Carroll and Ralph Clinton Iowa one daughter Lula Jacobs Lena six grandchildren and several great grandchildren and one brother Walter Dixon Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Frank
Grace Mummert
Jo Daviess County
Albert
Ellen Fox Dixon
Jerome Mummert
Mt. Carroll
Lanark
Glen
Ralph
Clinton
Lula Jacobs
Lena
Walter Dixon
Savanna
Harry Albrecht
Savanna City Hospital
Donald M. Thomas
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mr. Albrecht
Jacob
Elizabeth Wubster Albrecht
Lulu Kehl
Garold Fensterman
Denver, Colo
Gail Frederick
Neil Libberton
George
Elmer Haas
Thomas N. Weatherwax
Milledgeville
Woodin Funeral Home
Clare Hewitt
Bethel Cemetery
Mr. Weatherwax
Marjorie Mortenson
Freeport
Three Carroll County Teams Advance In Regional Openers
Morrison regional opened with pre tourney favorite Prophets winning 84 53 over Milledgeville and Lanark Beavers beating Chadwick 67 62. Mt Carroll edged Fulton 64 63 with Hansen 23 and Savanna beat Morrison 53 52 as Ingersoll 20 led Savanna.
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Prophetstown
Milledgeville
Lanark
Beavers
Chadwick
Morrison
Prophets
Mt. Carroll
Savanna Cage
Bob Hansen
Fulton
Savanna
Jim LaShelle
Hansen
Siefert
Sikkema
Steamers
Mustangs
Ingersoll
Schroeder
Prophetstown - Lanar
Chimney Fire Damages Farm Home Near Chadwick Reported
Firefighters were called to the John Altensen Albert Smith farm home four miles west of Chadwick around 9 AM Wednesday. Fire Chief Lloyd Handel said the blaze caused no damage to the dwelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Altensen - Albert Smith
Chadwick
Lloyd Handel
Commitments to Prevent Starvation Reflected in Legislation Talk
The report quotes officials asserting a pledge that nobody starves while urging the legislature to make reasonable judgments. It highlights discussions on welfare, budget priorities, and ongoing debates over social safety programs.
Silver Streaks Swim Past Shannon to District Title
Chadwick High’s Silver Streaks defeated Shannon 72 45 to capture the district tournament crown for the second straight year. Dennis Emyre and Arlyn Catson led with 41 points between them and were supported by Ken Kaul’s 16 assists. Christians and Meyers topped the Eagles with 14 and 11 points respectively as Chadwick built a large halftime lead and cruised to victory.
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Chadwick
Lanark
Beavers
Zumdah
Larson
Etnyre
Chadwick- Lanark
McCall
Miler
Wall
Eacating
Uca
Rodabaugh
Praman
McKenna
Lsraert
Zumdahl
Chadwick High
Shannon
Bales
Lynton
Morrison
Eales
Dennis Emnyre
Arlyn Catson
Ken Kaul
Darryl Mest
David Zumbahl
Lowell Hartman
Christians
Meyers
Eagles
Emyre
Thomson
Tron
Lyndon
Buss
Obituaries for Owen Smith Harry Albrecht and Thomas Weatherwax
Funeral services were held for Owen Smith 88 in Savanna with burial at Oak Hill Mt. Carroll. Surviving family includes widow Ruth and siblings. Harry Albrecht 67 Mt. Carroll died in Savanna hospital and is buried at Oak Hill following services in Mt. Carroll. Thomas N Weatherwax 74 of Milledgeville died at home after a week illness with service in Milledgeville and burial at Bethel cemetery.
Timber Lake Playhouse Plans Student Theatre Program
Timber Lake Playhouse in Mt Carroll Illinois plans a summer student theatre program for high school students. The program offers training in acting scene painting costuming lighting and other stage crafts with classes leading to a full scale production. Enrollment planned at 20 to 25 students. Interested youths should write Box 29 Mt Carroll IL for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poomse
Timber Lake Playhouse
Mg 0
Timber Lake House
Box 29
Mt. Carroll
Oliver Farm Fair Slated March 14 by Hartman Implement
Mt. Carroll Hartman Implement will host the Oliver Farm Fair on Thursday March 14 from 10 a m to 4 p m featuring 1963 Oliver machines including the 1600 60 PTO hp wheel tractor with rever steering wheel the 1800 high horsepower model a new semi flexible disc barrow the short drop 540 planter for zero ground speed planting and the 360 series fully mounted plows along with other implements free refreshments movies and door prize drawings will be offered to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Oliver Farm
Hartman Implement
Oliver Corporation
The
White Motor Company
Oliver
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Ray Moyer
Oscar Martens
Elwood Gipe
Chadwick News
Boy
Courthouse News
WED
Soil and Water District
Jels
Veterans News
Public Aid News
Chicago
Ill
Arnold H. Maremont
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Sears Ymca
Fremont
Marmont
Maremont
Harold O. Swank
Commission
Budgetary Commission
Springfield
Fay E. East
Stephenson County
Gene Burke
Bast
Edward Bast
Georgetown
Donald Niedermeier
Edwardee
Milwaukee Road
Chicago and Great Western Railroad
Crum and Forster Insurance Co
Chadwick Emnyre
Zumdahl Kauleerseeace
Mest Hartman Turney
Shannon Bass
Christian
Ll Meyers
Alexander Greenfield
Wonee Hartman
Ote Poe
Eb Ode
Sneek
Zumdahlene
Etree Rtnee
Kaulsvesverer Ee Hartman Smith
St. Ores Groharing Ook Oereeeens
Huizenga
Buikema
Esveten
Prins Hoff
Eeee
Hans Ereeee
Owen Smith
Law Funeral Home
Woodland Township
Elias
Margaret Orr Smith
Ann Soltow
Northwestern Illinois Utilities Co
Ruth
Howard
Roy Moore
Plan
Oliver Farm Fair
Tesl
Ronald Helms
Daughters
Baileyville
Charles Gordon
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