Labor unions loom large in Babson outlook
Babson Park Massachusetts March 29 Babson discusses labor unions and their impact on export trade taxes profits and the dollar Labour leaders seek wage gains fringe benefits and potential 5 percent raises while government mediation and a new precedent with federal meat inspectors raise questions about strikes and control.
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Babson
Babson Park
Mass
Afl-Cio
Goldberg
White House
U. S
Department of Agriculture
American Federation of Government Employees
Kennedy
Mt Carroll appoints new rural carrier James Haag
James Haag, long time Mt Carroll city mail carrier, is named rural carrier for Route 1 succeeding Robert Johnson who retired February 28 after 42 years of service. Haag starts March 31 with R H Leitner Jr acting temporary carrier on Route. Route covers vast area south of the county seat toward Chadwick Route 78 blacktop and west to Argo Fa.
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Mount Carroll
James Haag
Mt. Carroll City
Route 1
Mt. Carroll
Robert Johnson
Haag
R. H. Leitner, Jr
Blacktop
Argo-Fa
Bond Sales Reach $110 360 in Carroll County
Carroll County residents purchased Series E and H United States savings bonds totaling 110 360 dollars in February. The purchases were attributed to F E Weidman and Carroll, Illinois county chairman of the Savings Bonds Committee.
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U. S
Carroll County
United States Savings
F. E. Weidman
Carroll
Illinois
Savings Bonds Committee
Last Rites for William C Lehr Conducted Friday in Chadwick
Funeral services for William C Lehr 81 of Thomson were held at 2 p m Friday at Frank Funeral Home Chadwick with Rev Albert Ihne officiating. Burial followed in Lower York cemetery east of Thomson. He passed away March 21 in an East Moline hospital after months of ill health. He was a Methodist church member and Modern Woodmen member, survived by five children, two sisters, twin brothers, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
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William C. Lehr
Thomson
East Moline
Frank
Chadwick
Albert Ihne Ofen
Lower York Cemetery
Harold Christiansen
James Smith
John Root
Wilbur Williams
Voris Corbett
Ben Wagner
George Mattie
Otto Lehr
Donna Beth Hayes
Ronald
Smith Center
Kansas
Deno del Vecchio
Connie
Chicago
Mr. Lehr
Mt. Carroll
George
Anna Ma Miller Lehr
Salem Township
Mayden
Illinois
Myrtle Lockhart
Salem Lutheran Church
C. H. Sommer
Argo Fa
Chestnut Park
Wacker
Lehr
Methodist Church
Modern Woodmen of America
Denton
Mildred) Naniga
Howard
Helen) Lawrence
Temperiz
Kenneth O
Leslie Carl
Los Altos
Calif
Duane
Chevy Chase
Ida Lehr
Oscar
Otto
Charles
Herman
Henry
Lydia Benson
Kate Thornburg
Clare
Wisconsin Couple Injured in Route 88 Collision
Two Wisconsin Rapids residents were injured Friday afternoon in a two car crash a mile west of Milledgeville on Route 88. Edith Meyer of Milledgeville turned left in front of a car driven by George Lucas of Wisconsin Rapids. both Lucas and his wife were hurt. Meyer was cited for an improper turn.
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Wisconsin Rapids
Wis
Milledgeville
Sterling Hospital
Edith Meyer
George Lucas
Lucas
Chestnut Park voters reject tax hike for education fund
In Chestnut Park school district voters defeated a proposed education fund tax increase by a 76 to 72 margin as about one third of eligible voters participated. The plan would have raised the tax rate from 1.22 dollars to over 100 dollars in assessed value.
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Chestnut Park
Local Thomson Families Gather for Weekend Visits
Mr. and Mrs Albert Lynch and David visited with Mr. and Mrs John Stawicki and Butch in Moline. Merle Cate and family had Sunday dinner with her parents Mervin and ? Marshall. Theron Wagner and family from Freeport visited with Ethel Potter and Maude Wagner in Morrison. Carl Petersen dined with Fred Jurgensen in Clinton. Frank Plumley and family from Fulton joined Rob ert Plumley for Saturday supper. Albert Prins left for Cicero to see LeRoy Prins and the newborn son and planned to return Sunday. Louis Workmar and Larry with Don and John Kramer attended Clarence Tichler's funeral in Morrison.
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Albert Lynch
David
John Stawicki
Butch
Moline
Merle Cate
Mervin Marshall
Theron Wagner
Freeport
Ethel Potter
A. E. Mitchell
Morrison
Maude Wagner
Lauren Mitchell
Carl Petersen
Fred Jurgensen
Clinton
Frank Plumley
Fulton
Robert Plumley
Albert Prins
LeRoy Prins
Cicero
Louis Workmar
Larry
Don Kramer
John Kramer
Nancy
Clarence Tichler
Licenses Issued by County Clerk and Court Settlement Noted
County Clerk W M Nips issued licenses to Ilbur Merrill Dale and Eugenia Elenora Keller, with other couples listed for licenses across Mt Carroll Muscatine Clinton and Cedar Rapids areas. A circuit court case Edwin Williams vs Donald Werner was settled after jurors were dismissed as settlement was announced. Deeds recorded show transfers among Marion Noble Meier Bernard Long Evan Strauch Reginald Naniga Orville Handel Kenneth Traum Marvin Bausman Ray Rupple Wilbur Reader Eugene Stingley Albert Klein and others across Mt Carroll and surrounding townships.
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W. M. Nips Toilbur
Merrill Dale
Muscatine
Eugenia Elenora Keller
Mt. Carroll
Harvey E. Hugunin
Clinton
Beverly B. Parker
Cedar Rapids
Keith Eugene Wilkinson
Alberta
Ruth Bushman
Milledgeville
Edwin Williams
Donald Werner
Marion Noble Meier
Bernard R. Long
Oakvale
Savanna
Evan C. Strauch
Reginald Curtis Naniga
O. T. Chadwick
Orville E. Handel
Kenneth Zink
Denver C. Traum Jr
Yorkugene
A. Stingley
Albert H. Klein
Spring Lifts Snow As Warm Days Return
Snow has largely melted in the area over the past ten days except for sheltered spots and plow piles. Sunny weather and daytime highs near 60s to 70s hint at more warmth, though the season can still bring a cold snap or fresh snow as winds shift and temperatures swing.
Local residents visit friends and relatives throughout the week
Mr. and Mrs. Loyal Brunner and family visited the Halfman family on Monday evening. Several households hosted callers including the Bissens and Marshall, Way, Roggendorf, Medernoch, Bubser, Perry, Eissens, Young, Hall, Dimmick, and Roderick families, with weekend and weekday visits noted across multiple towns.
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Loyal Brunner
Eugene Halfman
George Bissens
Ray
Mervin Marshall
C. R. Way
Chadwick
Charles McGinty
Gus Roggendorf
Delbert Dimmick
Matt Medernoch
Red Cross Reports Bi Monthly Carroll County Activity
The Carroll County Chapter of the American Red Cross met at Milledgeville home of Mrs Russellers with Mrs Joy Sword presiding. A production report notes 50 denim bibs shipped to the Veterans Administration Hospital Tomah Wisconsin. first aid courses served 48 county residents. Home Service aided 22 servicemen families with loans totaling 160 dollars. Fund drives show 1155 dollars raised toward a 6405 dollar county quota. Upcoming first aid courses planned for Milledgeville March 28 and Chadwick May 15.
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Carroll County
The
American Red Cross
Russellers
Milledgeville
Joy Sword
Gordon Hansen
Carroll
Merry Circle
Mt. Carroll
Veterans Administration Hosital
Tomah
Wisconsin
Home Service
Chadwick
Elmer Web
Feed Grain Program Signup Deadline Is Saturday
Farmers urged to sign up for the 1962 Feed Grain program by March 31. The county ASCS office will stay open all day Saturday for farmer convenience. Chairman Clinton R. Plock notes high interest in Carroll County and nationwide as participants file intention forms and diversions begin.
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Clinton R. Plock
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee
Carroll County
ASCS
Social Visits Share Monday Through Sunday Around Prophetstown
The report lists numerous local gatherings with families in Prophetstown Sterling Chadwick Morrison Morrison area names appear: Mr and Mrs Neil Maring Mr and Mrs Harvey Fossett Mrs Dora Wiebenga Mr and Mrs Milford Raab Mrs P K McGinnis Mr and Mrs Arnold Bauer Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing Barbara Atherton and relatives.
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Neil Maring
Prophetstown
Dora Wiebenga
John Sloan
J. E. Kindle
Carmal ‘Hey
Sterling
Harvey Fossett
Chadwick
Milford Raab
Carroll
William Hamm
P. K. McGinnis
Arnold Bauer
Wacker
Seek Actors for Timber Lake Playhouse Auditions
Timber Lake Playhouse seeks non Equity actors actresses and crew for an eight play season posting auditions at Shimer College Mt Carroll on Saturdays through April 14 and then daily until Easter. Rev Andrew Bro chairs board and will interview applicants. Residents receive board and room June 16 to Sept 3 with housing meals arranged on site.
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Timber Lake Playhouse
Shimer College
Mt. Carroll
Andrew Bro
the Playhouse
Bro
Playhouse Company
Playhouse
Tad Tels
Home Economics Extension Meetings Set for April
Carroll County home economics extension units plan Color Coordination in Home Furnishings as the major topic for April meetings. Events run April 3 to 5 with sessions in Carroll, Carroll Night Unit, and Fair Haven Unit plus three special classes in Mt. Carroll. Fifty four women traveled by bus to Chicago for the World Flower and Garden Show and The Sound of Music.
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Carroll County
Carroll Unit
John Hartman
Eldin Bonjour
Kenneth Traum
Hartman
Carroll Night
John Toepfer
Arthur Fetteroff
Fair Haven
Fred Zemke
Chadwick
Harold Turnbaugh
F. S. Senneff
Margaret Robinson
Home Economics Extension Service
Mt. Carroll
Home Economics Extension Office
Farm Bureau
Chicago
Rainbow trout stocked in Timber Lake between Chadwick and Mt Carroll
Don Mackay reports rainbow trout have been stocked in Tim ber Lake, a favored recreation spot for locals and visitors from surrounding areas.
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Don Mackay
Timber Lake
Chadwick
Mt. Carroll
Surprise Birthday Party Honors Mr. Kramer
Friends and relatives gathered Monday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Kramer to surprise Mr. Kramer on his birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Wiersema and family, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Stebbins and family, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Workman with Larry and Vernon, and Mr. and Mrs. John Kramer and Nancy. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brown and family from Sterling, Maude Brown, Harriet, and Mrs. Robert Rice with Julie. Closer ties joined by Sunday and Tuesday gatherings with Claude Grim family and Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Brown’s relatives.
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Thomson News
Donald Kramer
Kramer
Gerald Wiersema
Warren Stebbins
Louis Workman
Larry
Vernon
John Kramer
Nancy
Gordon Brown
Sterling
Maude Brown
Harriet
Robert Rice
Julie
Claude Grim
Carroll County School Administrators Meet On Education Plans
Carroll county school administrators met at the office of Gordon L. Hansen to discuss and approve plans. They set a county census for special education needs and a uniform transportation report. The 1962-63 term starts August 29, with teacher workshops on August 28 and a closing clinic on March 28–29. They endorsed local merchant funding for schedules and rejected outside solicitation. Teacher qualification standards for new staff were reviewed.
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Carroll County
Gordon L. Hansen
Thomson News Briefs on Community Gatherings and Visits
Last Friday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rathje included Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bickel Haupt of Mt. Carroll. Many local residents visited relatives across Clinton, Morrison, Savanna, and Burlington with extended weekends in Elk Horn Wisconsin and Rock Falls.
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Ernest Rathje
Glen Bickelhaupt
Mt. Carroll
Paul Smith
Elkhorn
Wis
Earl Green
Donald Green
Willard Welch
Russel Green
Wilfred Hazen
Rock Falls
LeRoy Foltz
Yoys
Chadwick
Robert Carroll
Gene Halfman
Fred Miller
Bar Association Praises Judge Gundry for Services
The Carroll County Bar Association and County Court honor Judge L Melvin Gundry of Jo Daviess County for seventeen months of fair and courteous service as acting county judge during 1959 60. Members praised his judicial demeanor, careful fact and law consideration, and dedication to the People of Carroll County.
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Carroll Coun Ss Bar Association
Carroll County
Llinois
L. Melvin Gundry
Jo Daviess County
Gundry
Charles F. Kinney
Illinois Parole and Pardon Board
Galena
Illinois
Carroll County Deaths Highlight Local Obituaries
Mt. Carroll Libarian Luverta Emmert 85 dies after a stroke at Savanna hospital. Funeral at Mt. Carroll Frank Funeral Home. burial Oak Hill cemetery. Glen Colebaugh 72 of Elizabeth dies in Savanna hospital. burial Evergreen cemetery Hanover. Catharine Biglow 80 dies in Savanna hospital after six weeks in Mt. Carroll Nursing Home. burial Maquoketa IA. Surviving relatives listed for each case include kin in Savanna and surrounding areas.
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Luverta Emmert
Mt. Carroll
Savanna City Hospital
Frank
Todd
Oak Hill Cemetery
Lavetta Smith
J. S. and
Angeline Edwards Smith
Charles Emmett
Catharine Biglow
Savanna
Mt. Carroll Nursing Home
Law Funeral Home
Gordon Berry
Maquoketa
George Biglow
Earl Ellis
Young Democrats Rally Features Illinois Campaign Candidates
More than 60 people heard Democratic candidates at a Young Democrats rally. Floren F. Fox Jr. urged voters to support the two party system and to use county funds in local banks. Leo J. Todd promised to consider suitable male deputies if sheriff. John K. Morris sought reelection and urged help, noting Illinois finances. Milton Babcock, state central committeeman candidate, attended from Freeport. Next Young Democrats meeting after the April 10 primary will elect officers.
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Ople
Democratic Party
Floren F. Fox, Jr
Fox
Leo J. Todd
John K. Morris
Orris
Illinois
Morris
Milton Babcock
Babcock
Freeport
D A R Winners Entertained at State Convention
Carroll county high school girls who received the 1962 Good Citizen award from the Carroll Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution were guests March 21 at the D A R state convention in Chicago. A total of 148 girls from 119 Illinois chapters attended.
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Carroll County
Carroll
Daughters of the American Revolution
West Congress Hotel
Chicago
D. R
Illinois
Truckers and Farmers Protest County Weight Limits
Truck operators were arrested over the weekend for violating county road weight limits. Petitions circulate to reconsider limits as protests grow about realism. Fuel delivery and dairy truck operators warn deliveries may be disrupted. A Carroll County Welfare Services committee met to discuss curtailment and federal policy reforms with a regional meeting planned for May 2 in Rockford.
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Ay Board of Supervisors
County Highway Department
Welfare Service
Carroll County
Welfare Services Committee
Smith's
Mt. Carroll
Rockford
Carroll County Conference Athletic Banquet Set For April 10
Annual Carroll County Conference athletic banquet will be held Tuesday April 10 in the Chadwick high school gym. Dinner at 6 30 PM. is hosted by Chadwick senior class. Speaker Paul M Maaske athletic director Cornell College Mt Vernon IA. Floyd Daub Milledgeville schools superintendent and conference president will preside. L A Messer Chadwick school head is conference secretary. Basket ball awards will be presented. Six Carroll schools Shannon Milledgeville Lanark Chadwick Thomson Mt Carroll.
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Carroll
Barbara Voeckel
Chadwick
Diane Flickinger
Lanark
Nancy Hopkins
Mt. Carroll
Carolyn Kniss
Shannon
Louise Beck
Savanna
Lucinda Baker
Thomson
Diane Hartje
Milledgeville
Richard Voeckel
Delmar Flickinger
H. W. Hopkins
Otto Kniss
Paul Beck
al Hartje
Lambroux
Zion
Suzanne Swanson
Carbondale
Washington, D. C
Carroll County Conference
Chadwick High School
Chadwick High
Paul M. Maaske
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Floyd Daub
L. A. Messer
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Carroll County Soil Conservation District
Lysle R. Foltz
Wayne Ashby
Ashby
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Pauley
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Steven E. Pauley
Orrin F. Pauley
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Courthouse News
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Red Cross
Wales Gossard
Asa Kreid
Harry Miler
Marie Kersey
Victor Rodden
R. L. Wagner
Carl Korbar
Gene Morden
Illedgeville
Feed
Fay Ashby
Bruce
Groharing
Jean
Leland
Kenneth Kemmer
Donald Ashby
Barbara Atherton
Merle Atherton
Tcss Thomson News
Charles Green
Robert Atherton
Marvin Terrell
Ralph Holesinger
Marvin Holesinger
Ben Dimmick
Arthur Moeszinger
Leslie Grim
Carroll Service
Juls Danish Farm
Hock Falls
Grim
Everett Eslinger
Stanley Laasch
Brian
Burlington
Jennie Griswold
Claus Bielema
Inlaw
Robert Yocum
Andrew Houzenga
Gus Roggendor
Bar Association
Buffington
Washington
Elmer Buffington
National Livestock Feeders Association
Congress
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Glenn Colebaugh
Elizabeth
Law Funeral
James Macfarlane
Evergreen Cemetery
Hanover
Fred
Ella Brown Colebaugh
Mary Koepp
Kenneth Fehler
Charles Tucker
Carroll County Conference Athletic
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