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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1945
Page
1
Babson argues postwar unemployment stems from lack of original thinking, not loaned money or diplomas. He urges parents to focus on self mastery, goal setting, and spiritual rebirth, predicting future gains from adult education and new methods to stimulate thinking.
Major W. H. Switzer his wife and their young son Warren arrived Monday evening from Fort Benning Georgia to spend several days leave with his father Frank Switzer of Mt Carrol and relatives. They met his brother in Chadwick and await a transfer within weeks.
Thomson briefs Roy Hockman of Mt Carroll called on his sister Mrs Myrtle Bull. Word came to the Dimmick and Schade families of the illness of James Crowley of East Troy Wisconsin, brother in law of Mrs Nellie Schade. Loretta Crowe of Waves, stationed in New Orleans as storekeeper third class, spent Tuesday in Morrison with her mother Mrs Marie Crowe and spoke with her grandmother Mrs Nelle Schade saying she is to be transferred.
Circuit judges Harry E. Wheat Leon A. Zick and George C. Dixon appear assured of re election in the 15th district Carroll county area as Democrats announce no candidates for the June 5 race Republicans have endorsed all three at the judicial convention set for March 20 in Freeport.
The solid fuels administration announced that eastern coal area households will be cut to 80 percent of normal needs for all coal types next season. Regulations effective April 1 aim to spread supplies, with no more than rock bottom needs.
Carroll county farm operation in 1944 yielded a profit of 4655.10, up from 4441.78 in 1943, per Walter Hawk farm superintendent's annual report to the county board. Inmates cost rose from 6.01 to 6.35 per person weekly. 22 inmates on March 1, 1944 grew to 28 by March 1, 1945 with 9 admissions and 3 discharges. Other actions include a $5 quarterly rate increase for county newspapers and a proposal to use state sales tax funds for township road improvements. Farm adviser Roske discussed Bangs disease testing progress.
Mrs. Abram Breneman 85 died at home in Lanark after a three and a half year illness. Funeral held at Frank Funeral Home Lanark with burial in Lanark cemetery. Born Amanda Arnold August 13 1859 in Carroll County she spent most of life near Lanark. Survived by husband three daughters twelve grandchildren two great grandchildren a sister. two sons and a brother preceded.
County Clerk W. M. Nipe issued a marriage license last week to George R. Valentino of Chicago and Helen A. Gilliam of Akron. O. Jack Harvey, formerly of Savanna, was bound over to the grand jury and jailed on a $1,500 bond after larceny charges involving a Stransdale Farms truck. Ruth Gifford Switzer obtained a divorce from Clarence S. Switzer in Mt. Carroll circuit court. Next circuit court session is set for March 22 with the grand jury recalled. petit jury to report March 26. Taxes near completion. last 1944 tax bills to be mailed by April 1.
The St. Olaf choir of Northfield Minnesota will sing in Mt. Carroll High School auditorium on Tuesday April 17 under founder Dr. F Melius Christiansen. The concert is sponsored by the Mt. Carroll alumnae chapter of Frances Shimer college. The choir includes Harmon and June Bro children of Dr and Mrs A C Bro of Frances Shimer college.
Carroll county selective service board lists Class II C registrants who reported for pre induction physical examination. Names include Lowell E Hall Charles E Libberton Charles E Hovorka Robert A Wenzel Vernon A DeWall Robert W Miller Merle C Haly George E F Weber George H Morgan Glenn A Diehl Edward L McCoy Russell R Fransen Marvin N Turnbaugh Guy H Asay Lowell F Ness Glen C Doty Dwight A Flickinger Charles F Burkholder Donald C Knauer Keith F Law Francis E Engles Eugene C Schreiner Marvin G Hartman Melvin C Hartman George W Hoertz Ernest M Moore Max Schnitzler Glen F Neuschwanger Homer C Nye Richard L Zuck Frank Harold W Warfield Marvin W Martz Lester L Koeller Carl G Kampmeier Carson E Berrer William L Erdmier Leland G Schmaling Benjamin F Dauphin
Cpl. Ronald W. Slick 24, former Freedom township resident, was killed in action February 25 in Germany. Relatives received word March 8 via his brother, Mrs Jeremiah Slick of New Lenox. He entered service October 1943 and went overseas a year later. he leaves his parents, five brothers and five sisters, with two brothers also in service.
Earl Price, a junior soil conservationist with Carroll County Soil Conservation District for two years, is transferred to Traverse City Michigan to continue in the same role. His successor here is John E Monnier of Warsaw who trained at the University of Illinois and served in the armored forces. Monnier rose from private to second lieutenant after officer training, later hospitalized, and honorably discharged. He is married to an army nurse stationed at Beaumont General in El Paso Texas.
Mount Carroll fire department hosts the Blackhawk Fire Fighters Association meeting on Thursday night April 5 with Carlos Robber, fire chief, as general chairman. A program and refreshments are included in the evening’s activities.
Cpl. Paul A. Smith 33 son of Mrs. Laura Smith of Mount Carroll was killed in action February 16 in Germany. He had been wounded last fall, returned to action in January, and led a tank crew. He entered service three years ago and served overseas 19 months. Surviving are his mother a sister Mrs. Margaret Judd of Savanna and a half sister Mrs. Florence Poorman of Mount Carroll.
Chadwick auctioneer Ed Mest announces plans for his annual sale of used furniture and machinery on Saturday April 7. He aims to mail bills soon and asks interested sellers to contact him immediately.
Fair Haven ladies aid met at the home of Mrs Emma Doden on March 7 with Mrs Liota Janssen as assistant hostess. Mable Alexander and Marjorie Doden prepared and presented a program of hymns scripture prayer poems articles and a Bible quiz. Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Fred Hottenstein Sr and Teddy of Savanna and Pvt and Mrs Henry Hottenstein and sons from Maquoketa. Pvt Hottenstein returned to Fort Lewis Washington that Sunday night after a furlough with his wife and parents.
Charles E. Hartman has been appointed as the fourth member of the Carroll County Agricultural Loan Certifying Committee to review GI Bill loan guarantee applications for farm purchases and related costs. The panel includes Rush W. Carroll and others and will certify opinions on farming viability and purchase prices before Veterans Administration approval.
Notice to navigation interests that Locks Nos 11 through 22 in this district are now in operation for the passage of navigation.
George Bittner expresses gratitude to friends for cards letters flowers visits and help during his hospital stay and after returning home his appreciation is sincere and lasting.
Capt Russell V. Carson son of Mr and Mrs R C Carson Woodland Township was presented another Oak Leaf Cluster to the Air Medal for meritorious achievement while participating in sustained operational flight missions in the southwest Pacific area during which hostile contacts were probable and expected He is the first pilot in a troop carrier unit of the 15th AAF.
Miss Ramona G. Sartwell of Rock Island native of Savanna became the bride of Robert Seely chief petty officer third class US Navy Los Angeles Calif at 8 o’clock Monday evening in the Reorganized Church of Latter Day Saints Rock Island Elder Fred C Bevan officiating Double ring candlelight service Miss Lillian Dorsett Rock Island was maid of honor Ralph Seely of Los Angeles served as best man A reception followed at the home of Mr and Mrs Leonard Steigel in Moline The cake featured a miniature bride and groom and a pink and blue color scheme Mrs Seely is a 1940 Savanna Township High School graduate and has been employed as a secretary.
February payments for old age pension totaled 8132 in Carroll county and 21174 in Whiteside county per the monthly report by State Auditor Arthur C. Lueder. In Carroll county 273 persons received assistance while Whiteside county aided 70 percent. Lueder also noted 57 ADC beneficiaries in Carroll and 178 in Whiteside received 1007 and 3617 respectively.
Carroll county cattle were among the high sellers at the Chicago Stock Yards in the past week. Rex Printz and A C Morris of Lanark topped Wednesday at 17.50 per cwt for 19 head of 1195 pound Aberdeen Angus steers. Other Carroll shipments included a 20 head drive of 1220 pound steers at 16.50 per cwt and two loads at 15.65 per cwt on Tuesday, owned by Earl Kaufman of Thomson, plus home raised Herefords from Ned F Geldmacher.
Sergt R Lego receives a medical discharge after 41 months and eight days of service. He spent 32 months in the Southwest Pacific and was wounded by shrapnel on August 18, 1934 while in action. He returned to the U.S. November 6, 1944 and will reside in Savanna with his wife. He plans to return to the Savanna ordnance depot where he worked prior to enlistment.
Mrs Donald Smith was celebrated at a Sunday birthday supper at their home though her birthday is Monday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Smith, Mr and Mrs Irve Neuschwanger and family, Mr and Mrs Harry Neuschwanger and children Glenn and Doris, Mrs Blaine Smith, and Mr Carroll and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kosher of Lanark. Glenn Kreuder visited Shelbyville to attend the Oliver tractor school. Vernon Rawlins and his mother Hattie Rawlins hosted Morrison visitors.
A Friday afternoon fire entirely destroyed Mark Tilton's blacksmith shop east of the Fair Haven store and damaged the south side of the Tilton home. Losses are estimated at 2000 dollars for the shop and contents and about 800 dollars for the house. Neighbors aided in efforts to save the home before Chadwick fire department arrived after a breakdown delayed the truck.
J W Erdmier, Carroll county AAA chair, urges farmers to arrange limestone purchases now for the Conservation Materials Program. Limited supply and heavy demand mean early orders secure delivery, avoiding delays that could affect earning farm allowances and soil improvement. The 1945 program supports limestone and fertilizer applications.
Whitney Sales and Service Company of Mt Carroll settled for 20.40 in treble damages for selling a used car 6.80 above ceiling price. P C Schuyler of Savanna settled for overcharges on three used trucks totaling 166.41 in actual overcharges.
Mr and Mrs John Carroll and others visited in the N R Lewis home at River Forest over Saturday and Sunday. Guests included C C MacLean family John Groboski Patricia Hedin Flora Bourne and John Daley of Savanna. Additional calls came from Maquoketa and Clinton area friends including Myrtle Bull and Mrs Eugene Bull.
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