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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 10, 1962

Page

3

Babson’s Ten Investment Rules From Wall Street History

Babson Park Massachusetts May 10 recounts ten maxims from The Provisional History of Wall Street. Key points cover diversification, reading scientific journals, predicting bear markets, bond and stock yield interplay, land investment, compound interest, professional advisers, health and prudence, family potential, and forecasting the future.

Babson Park Mass Wall Street New York Stock Exchange Congress Central West South West Thomas A. Edison Lower Manhattan Island Inians Columbus Charles

Schneider Buys Jack Farm for Oakville Golf Site

Kenneth Schneider of Salem township purchased the 206 acre Jack estate farm in Salem township for 47200 dollars at auction conducted by Melvin Finer. About 86 acres in the north part were sold to a group planning Oakville Golf Club Inc. A large stone house could become a clubhouse. The golf venture includes Mt Carroll and Chadwick residents with others showing interest.

Jack Salem Township Chadwick Mt. Carroll Melvin Finer Kenneth Schneider Schneider Sma Illinois The Oakville Golf Club Inc Oakville

Longer Deer Season In Illinois For 1962

Illinois will have a six day shotgun deer season with a split bow and arrow season this year announced by the department of conservation. Shotgun season runs Nov 30 to Dec 5 daily from 6 30 a m to 4 p m. Bow and arrow splits run Nov 15 to Nov 26 and Dec 6 to Dec 31.

Illinois Department of Conservation

Army National Guard soldiers in eight weeks of advanced infantry training

Three National Guard soldiers from Shannon Illinois undertake eight weeks of advanced infantry training at Fort Chaffee Arkansas under the Reserve Forces Act. The program run by the 100th Division ends in May and covers light and heavy weapons, combat tactics, and general military subjects. Pvt. Raymond L. Lewis, 23, a Shannon High School 1957 graduate. Pvt. Karl G. Woessner, 23, son of Mr and Mrs Paul Woessner. Pvt. Lloyd E. Colbert, 19, son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Colbert of 400 Division St.

Fort Chaffee, Ark AHTNC Army National Guard Shannon Fort Chaffee Ark Raymond L. Lewis Evan J. Lewis Shannon High School Karl G. Woessner Paul R. Woessner Route 1 Lloyd E. Colbert Floyd G. Colbert Division St

County Resource Development Board To Organize

The Carroll County Resource Development Board will meet on May 11 to organize and appoint committees for study of county problems. One member represents Savanna. others come from the county. Committees will cover industry recreation health local government schools and finance.

Carroll County Resource Development Board Savanna

Science notes on future tech and bacteria batteries

The column highlights four fundamentals driving new tech: solar heat, water scarcity, wood and cotton cellulose for cellophane plastics and fibers, and science itself. It mentions telecommunication advances, fuel cells, ion engines, gravity, and beneficial bacteria, noting Navy funding for bacteria batteries and the American Type Culture Collection expanding bioscience facilities.

H. Townes U. S. Navy Santa Fe Springs California American Type Culture Collection Washington, D.C

Marriage Licenses Issued in Carroll County

Carroll county clerk issued marriage licenses to Francis E. Cook and Bonnie L. Miller of Rock Island and Lee Arthur Divelbiss with Betty Jane Divelbiss of Mount Carroll. John Edward Bimm and Constance Maureen Ginie of Savanna. Gerald Allen Deibler of Cedar Rapids and Nellie Lucille Iverson of Marion Iowa.

Carroll County Francis E. Cook Bonnie L. Miller Rock Island Lee Arthur Divelbiss Betty Jane Divelbiss Mt Carroll John Edward Bimm Constance Maureen Ginie Savanna Gerald Allen Deibler Cedar Rapids Nellie Lucille Iverson Marion

Four motorists fined for drunken driving this weekend

Four motorists were arrested for operating motor vehicles while under the influence during the weekend. John Bigelo of Thomson pleaded guilty in Savanna and paid 150 dollars plus costs after his Friday arrest. Walter Green of Riverview had his case continued to May 14 after a Saturday arrest in Thomson. Leroy Ketelsen of Clinton pleaded guilty and paid 150 dollars plus 51 dollars costs, and Joseph Koba of Forreston was fined 150 dollars and costs or 10 days in jail after Sunday arrest on Route 64.

John Bigelo Thomson Jake Baker Justice of the Peace Charles Young Savanna Bigelo Walter Green Riverview Marshal Baker Leroy Ketelsen Clinton Rele Joseph Koba Forreston Mt. Carroll Marvin Bousman Koba Tols

Stress Rules for Operation of Motor Boats

Conservation officer Paul Hensal outlines registration and equipment requirements for motorboats. Rules cover registration, numeric display, notification of transfer or loss, life saving devices, proper labeling, coast guard approved gear, lighting, horns, fire extinguishers, and optional safety items. Also includes four boating safety tips and a social note on an April birthday gathering.

Coast Guard Illinois H. P Iowa

Deeds Recorded in Savanna and Nearby Townships

A series of real estate transfers noted in Savanna and surrounding areas includes Raymond E. Clifton and Virgil L. Marth deeds for lots in O. T. Savanna. Raymond A. Flynn Tr. to Clifton and Wagner interests. Mary Cravatta transferring to Flynn and others. Justee in Bankruptcy transferring to Cynthia McNerney and Interstate Finance Corp.. Harry Byars conveying to Richard James. Amanda Brinkmeier et al to Lillian Koertner. William Frank to Charles Curley. George Hubble to Wilson Shaw. Clarence Helms to Leland Fourth. Records cover sections, towns and ranges in Savanna and nearby townships with various lot blocks and parcels listed.

Raymond E. Clifton Webster W. Wagern & Son O. T Virgil L. Marth Raymond A. Flynn Gig E. Clifton W WY. Wagner R. L. Wagner Mary Cravatta Raymond L. Flynn Savanna Justee Cynthia McNerney Interstate Finance Corp O. T. Savanna Harry Byars Richard James Mr. Carroll Amanda M. Brinkmeier Lillian C. Koertner

Durward Herd Tops Carroll County Dairy Unit in April

In Unit 1 of the Carroll County Dairy Herd Improvement Association April results show Durward herd led with 21 grade Holsteins averaging 1245 pounds of milk and 46 pounds butterfat. Other top herds include Cram & Smith Edwin Keim & Sons Charles Kessler & Sons Judson J. Grove among 22 herds and 707 cows tested, yielding an average 941 pounds of milk and 34.4 pounds butterfat with 88 dry cows.

Carroll County Dairy Herd Improvement Association Clifford L. Durward Neil Libberton Libberton Cram & Smith Edwin Keim & Sons Charles Kessler & Sons Judson J. Grove

Streaks Defeat Thomson 6 to 1 In Conference Baseball

Chadwick's Silver Streaks beat Thomson 6 to 1 last Thursday in a conference game at the Thomson diamond. It marked the Streaks fourth win of the spring with one tie and no losses. Vic Hartman and Ron Fossett shared pitching, limiting Thomson to two hits as Chadwick scored in the second and third innings and added runs in the third sixth and seventh.

Chadwick Thomson Coach Stotts Vic Hartman Ron Fossett Huizenga Graharing

Golden Wedding Anniversary Open House At Lanark High

About 150 relatives and friends attended the open house Sunday May 6 in the Lanark high school Community room honoring Mr and Mrs Wesley Miller. The celebration featured a white and yellow themed decor a four tier wedding cake and scenes of family and local guests from surrounding towns.

Lanark High School Wesley Miller Fred Eadus Rock Falls Elmer Miller Howard Nelson Donald Rahn Wayne Eadus Iris Miller Thomson Edward van Dyke Thomas Pifer Rockford Robert Ritenour Joan Eadus Kathy Miller Wm. Miller, Jr Robert Schoen Mmes Henry Smith Stockton Harold Crouse Shannon Henry A. Miller Milledgeville Lewis Miller Dixon Winslow Sterling Chadwick Savanna

Timber Lake Playhouse fund drive reaches $1500 mark

Mt. Carroll Illinois Timber Lake Playhouse reports its building fund has surpassed 1500 dollars, about one third of the 4500 dollar down payment on a 15000 dollar structure set for a June 29 opening near Sterling. Simon Chapman Jr. chairs the drive with early donations from Northwest Steel and Wire Co and local banks and businesses.

Mt. Carroll Ill Timber Lake Playhouse Here Simon Chapman, Jr Sterling Timber Lake Chapman Northwest Steel and Wire Co National Bank of Sterling E. M. Coll Donald Reuter Shimer College Mt. Carroll National Bank Exchange State Bank of Lanark Farmers State Bank of Chadwick Kable News Co Mt. Morris Community Motor Savanna and Brock Wrecking Co Clinton, Ia Senneff Lumber Co Donald Mackay Timber Lake Resort

Black Oak Grange Meeting Sets May 3 for Campaign Preparations

Planning of the Republican campaign for the November election will begin at a May 3 meeting at the Mt. Carroll Court House. Carroll County Republican Central Committee chair Clarence Bolhous will appoint committee members as nominees for county offices attend with precinct committeemen. Also notes Black Oak Grange granted third and fourth degrees to ten new members at the last May 3 session. Pleasant Valley Grange presented Harvest March amid farm program details. Veterans of World War I Eleventh District meet May 13 at Dixon Legion Hall at 2 p.m. with a potluck luncheon after. all veterans invited.

Court House Mt. Carroll Clarence Bolhous Carroll County Republican Central Committee Black Oak Grange Pleasant Valley Grange Veterans OF Dixon Legion Hall Sunoy AB En Antrance

Stadel Relatives Visited Ben ton Hazel Green and Hanover

Chadwick news notes Mr and Mrs Ben Stadel spent last Friday with relatives in Ben ton Hazel Green and Hanover. Mrs Lorna Stadel returned home after a two week visit. Mrs Paul Unzicker of Rockford visited her parents and attended an organ piano recital at Hope Church. Jerry Rollins and daughter Cindy Ann of Albuquerque stayed overnight at the Dowdalls. Weekend guests included Mr and Mrs Jay Mussbaum and twin sons Danny and Kenney from Ottawa.

Ben Stadel Benton Hazel Green Wis Hanover Lorna Stadel Paul Unzicker Rockford W. J. Schreiner Hope Church Daren Schreiner Lana Maring Jerry Rollins Cindy Ann Albuquerque N. M William Dowdall Mr. J Jay Mussbaum Danny and Kenney Otettawa

Local FFA Boys Earn Awards for Farmstead Plans

Ronald Brown and Kenneth Kaul of Chadwick and Ver non Buikema Thomson received honorable mention certificates April 29 in Kankakee for a national farmstead planning contest entries. Arthur D. Hyde of A. O. Smith Harvestore Products Inc sponsored the contest open to Future Farmers of America. First place went to Robert Naef of Wausau Wisconsin and second to Franklin Barnes of Adairville Kentucky. Ten of twenty honorable mention winners attended a Kankakee luncheon in April.

Ronald Brown Kenneth Kaul Chadwick Vernon Buikema Thomson Kankakee Arthur D. Hyde A. O. Smith Harvestore Products, Inc Future Farmers of America Robert Naef Wausau Wis Franklin Barnes Adairville

Red Cross Meeting Set for Chadwick Village

Bi monthley Car roll County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold a meeting Tuesday evening May 15 at 8 o clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles Dial Jr Chadwick.

Carroll County The American Red Cross Charles Dial, Jr Chadwick

Republican Women's Club Slates Meeting June 29

The Carrol County Republican Women's club schedules a 9:30 a m breakfast on Friday June 29 at the Legion hall Chadwick with Legion Auxiliary members serving. A Brown Swiss breeder Tru man D Sibley Chadwick Illi nois reports the sale of Granny's Master Captain 139679 to Hermon Harrison Prophets town Illinois per Fred Idise secretary of the Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders' Association Beloit Wisconsin.

Tels Republican Women’s Club Carrol County Legion Hall Chadwick Legion Auxiliary Des Truman D. Sibley Illinois Hermon Harrison Prophetstown Fred Idise Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association Beloit Wisconsin

Involved Couple Injured in Highway 64 Crash Near Lanark

Gerald Bauer 24 of Grays Laks and his wife Sharon suffered minor injuries when their car overturned at a curve on Highway 64 six miles east of Lanark. Bauer was arrested for driving at an unreasonable speed. Also mentioned: Jess George Traum visiting relatives near Mt Carroll.

Gerald Bauer Grays Laks Sharon Lanark Bauer

Varsity Trophy to Mt Carroll in County Track Meet

County conference track results show Mount Carroll high school taking the varsity division with 78 percent of points at Forreston track. Shannon, Chadwick, Lanark, Milledgeville and Thomson follow in order with detailed event winners and times.

Mt. Carroll Fresh-Soph Lanark Mount Carroll High School Varsit Forreston Shannon Chadwick Milledgeville Thomson

Milledgeville Couple Mourns Death of Six-Week-Old Suzanne Ewers

Suzanne Ewers Milledgeville died Friday in Community General hospital Sterling at six weeks old. Graveside rites were held Saturday at St. Marys cemetery Polo with Rev. James Burke officiating. Born March 19, 1962, she is survived by parents Thomas and Suzanne Ewers, two sisters Sheila and Sandra, paternal William Ewers Milledgeville and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Philip Ladenberger.

Suzanne Ewers Milledgeville Suzanne Renae Ewers Thomas Ewers Community General Hospital Sterling St. Mary's Cemetery Polo James Burke Sheila Sandra William Ewers Philip Ladenberger

Mrs Gladys Rhines 57 Dies After Long Illness in Savanna

Mrs Gladys C Rhines 57 died Saturday afternoon in Savanna after a long illness. Funeral arrangements were set at Hunter Fuller Memorial Chapel. Born in Ryan Iowa she was the daughter of Benjamin Wilkemeyer and married Clifford F Rhines on June 3 1926. Survivors include her husband three daughters Irma Wessel Marian Haring of Savanna Phoebe Solton of Davenport a brother Francis Wilkemeyer of Belleville a stepmother and a stepsister.

Gladys C. Rhines Savanna Savanna Cospital Hunter Fuller Memorial Chapel Ryan Iowa Benjamin Wilkemeyer Clifford F. Rhines Irma Wessel Marian Haring Phoebe Solton Davenport Francis Wilkemeyer Belleville

Savanna Mourns Harry T Gregg 81 Retired Engineer Dies

Harry T Gregg 81 a retired locomotive engineer died early Monday at Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago His Christian Science services were held in a Savanna funeral home followed by cremation He was born February 7 1881 in Chicago son of Mr and Mrs Martin Gregg He married Edith H Hentz who died in 1931 He married Helen Schneider in 1942 who survives Also surviving are two grandchildren one great grandchildren and a brother Victor of St Petersburg Florida.

Mt. Carroll John Lee Witmer Christian Funeral Home Theodore Rodd Oak Hill Cemetery Mr. Witmer Moline Harry Lydia Iler Witmer Vernie Krueder John U. S. Navy Glen Lego Ralph Metzler LeRoy, Kan Walter Hawk Savanna City Hospital Frank James Green Lanark Cemetery Phoebe Schroeppel Henry and Mary Kaufman Schroeppel Charles Fay Maquoketa Capt William Hawk Ft. Hood Texas Hugh Hawk North Hollywood Calif Forrest Hawk Tucson Ariz de Almquist M. Margaret Schroeppel Harry T. Gregg Miter Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago Christian Science Savanna Martin Gregg Edith H. Hentz Helen Schneider Victor St. Petersburg

Pomona Grange Meeting Scheduled in May

Carroll County Pomona Grange will meet Monday May 14 at 8 in Pleasant Valley Grange.

Pomona Grange Carroll County Pleasant Valley Grange

P T A Spring Conference Held In Lanark

The Carroll County P T A held its Spring Conference on May 2 at the Church of the Brethren in Lanark. Officers elected included Dora Bailey of Savanna as president and Marvin Holesinger of Thomson as vice president. District Director Mrs. Maines presided and presentations covered youth education, civil defense in schools, and programs for educable children.

Carroll County Parent-Teachers Association Church of the Brethren William Johnson Methodist Church Youth Commission Robert Wagner Savanna Gordon Hensen R. C. Bush Thomson William Bailey Robert Bristol Roger Finifrock Lanar Gilpin Stagg Maines Parent Teachers Association Freeport P. T. A. Association Finifrock Charles Burkholder Lanark

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