Babson predicts stock gains amid rising prices in New York
In a May 17 column from New York City, Babson argues the Dow Jones Industrial Average may rise to 225 or 250, supported by shifting investments from rails to industrials. He cites housing cost increases, limited impact of unions on long-term prices, and a cautious outlook for food and clothing prices amid postwar shortages and wage dynamics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
New York
OPA
National Housing Agency
Pacific Coast
Congress
Miss Kathleen Isenhart Becomes Bride of Leo Hengigen
Miss Kathleen Isenhart wed Leo Hengigen of Rice Lake Wisconsin at St Peter Catholic Church Thomson. The Rev John Egan officiated with Mary Margaret Hook as attendant. A wedding breakfast followed at Allen's Tea Room Clinton for families and select guests. The couple plans a honeymoon to points in Wisconsin and Minnesota and will reside at Blackhawk Villars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Isenhart
Leo Hengigen
Grace Isenhart
Rice Lake
Wis
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Thomson
John Egan
Fulton
Kirk Snyder
Allen
Clinton
Fr. Egan
Emil Binner
Wabash
Kellogg High School
Ellogg
Minn
Northwestern Utilities Co
Savanna
Asibern Wootensin
Minnesota
Blackhawk Villars
Postpone Rail Strike Five Days At Last Minute
A nationwide railroad strike scheduled for 4 p m Saturday May 18 was postponed five days after union officials accepted a request from President Truman minutes before the deadline. Railroads, taken over by the government last week, may not change the dispute unless a settlement is reached before the new deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Truman
Holstein Breeders Show Set for June 29 in Stockton
Holstein breeders from Carroll and Jo Daviess counties will stage their annual show on Saturday June 29 in Stockton. Stockton businessmen sponsor a daily event alongside the show and a 4 H judging and showmanship contest will be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll and Jo Daviess Counties
Stockton
Illinois Press Meeting At The Pines Saturday
The Illinois Press Association holds a spring conference on Saturday May 25 at The Pines state park near Polo. Breakfast at 8, registration at 9, session begins 9 30 with Richard Finfgeld presiding. Morning talks by Joe Camphill R R Barlow Jerry Powers Herschel Blazer Charles Miller John Madlena and F S Siebert. Luncheon at 12 15 with Barney Thompson speaker. Afternoon presenters include John Foley Jim Monahan James Terry Elynor Stagg Lowell Nye Florence Atchinson and Donald Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois Press Association
Jerry Powers
Kable Bros
Mt. Morris
Herschel J. Blazer
The
Aledo Times-Record
Chas. F. Miller
Chicago
John Madlena
F. S. Siebert
IPA
Barney Thompson
Rockford
John C. Foley
Jim Monahan
James H. Terry
Geneseo
Elynor Stagg
the Review Publications
Lowell Nye
Harvard
Florence Atchinson
Earlville
Donald Murray
Fulton Journal
Carroll Public Aid Committee Meeting Tonight in Mt Carroll
The Carroll county department of public assistance will host a public aid advisory board and advisory committee meeting this Thursday at 7 50 pm in the department office in Mt Carroll. R D Bray of Lanark, a committee member who attended the Illinois public aid commission meeting in Springfield on May 6, will present his report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Public Aid Advisory Board
Carroll County Department of Public Assistance
Mt. Carroll
R. D. Bray
Lanark
Illinois Public Aid Commission
Springfield
Carroll County 4 H to Demonstrate Metal Roof Construction
Carroll County will host a metal roofing demonstration for 4 H members and others June at an announced location. M P Roske Farm Adviser says Carroll is among 20 counties chosen to carry four H club metal roofing projects this year with at least two groups taking part. A representative from the University of Illinois agricultural engineering school will conduct the roofing demonstration detailing correct construction repair and maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
M. P. Roske
University of Illinois Agricultural Engineering School
Dairy Driver Saves Boy From Oncoming Car
Grant Grimm a 34 year old milk truck driver for Grimm dairy in Mt Car roll saved a 65 year old Hanover boy named Richard Berner McIntyre from a driverless car. Grimm pulled the child to safety but sustained wrist cuts from shattered milk bottle.
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Grant Grimm
Grimm Dairy
Mt. Carroll
Hanover
Richard Berner McIntyre
Bernard McIntyre
Grimm
Richard
Memorial Day Notice for Press Day Change
Notice to press by 9 a m one day before the Memorial Day holiday. Deadline adjusted due to holiday observance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tire Co
Bread Prices Rise One Cent Per Loaf Monday
Bakery bread costs increased by one cent per loaf starting Monday morning after bakers, facing higher wholesale costs, chose to raise prices rather than cut loaf sizes. Workers had secured the change following a brief strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storek
Toler
M Wee
Monroe Bros Circus to Visit Thomson May 24
The Monroe Bros circus will arrive in Thomson on Friday May 24 and set up at the McGinty forest near the tracks. Acts include trapeze artists contortionists and trained animals with clowns and a sideshow featuring curiosities and novelty acts. The owners promise no objectionable displays or garish outfits at the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe Bros. Circus
Thomson
Chews
Savanna Families Gather for Weekend Dinner Guests
Thomson News reports a string of visits and dinners across Savanna and nearby towns. Harold Brown hosts his son Guy Brown and families, while Dick Lewis of River Forest visits John Carroll's home. Additional guests include Rush Carroll of Anglo and the Gelwicks family, along with Mrs. Helen Gaar and Junella of Freeport visiting Ely Cochran's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brown
Savanna
Guy Brown
Dick Lewis
River Forrest
John Carroll
Robert Carroll
Rush Carroll
Anglo
Wid
Robert Gelwicks
Carroll
Ivan Carroll
Helen Gaar
Junella
Freeport
Ely Cochran
Public sale set for old ice house building details
A public sale is scheduled for Saturday May 25 at 2 o clock at the old ice house building. The sale includes all tools and property of the Thomson Ice Trust and power of attorney. Proceeds after expenses go to the Youth Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice House
Power Law
Thomson Ice Trust
Welcome Showers Help Farmers Resume Planting
Heavy showers Friday afternoon brought relief to farmers after a dry spell delaying spring work. Soil moisture improved enough to resume corn planting Monday morning, with only occasional wet low spots hindering progress.
Lanark High Wins Triangular Track Meet
Lanark High School captured the meet with 56 points, Milledgeville totaled 53, and Chadwick 21 on Chadwick track. Lanark swimmers none. top events included Meyers 60 yard dash Lotz 100 and 220 disqualified, Meeks mile, Atherton 440, Flickinger 880, We**ber broad jump 17 4.5 feet, Wagner Chadwick third in pole vault. Johnson Eller Nye Colliflower formed Lanark relay champions.
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Moothart
Scond
Bushman
Rosenberg
Milledgeville
Wagners
Chadwick
Wagner
Weber
Lanark
Meyers of
Lotz
Meeks
Atherton
Flickinger
Colliflower
Eterakeee
Victor Milledgeville
Board election for new school district set for June 1
Carroll County unit of the National Infantile Paralysis foundation reorganized at a Savanna meeting. G H Collingwood named chairwoman with Harold Mackenzie vice chairman Jess Johns secretary and Ruth Nehrkorn treasurer all of Savanna. Freeman state representative attended along with local groups. High poliomyelitis costs last year strained funds. one case cost about 1000 dollars. Annual meeting scheduled for June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
National Infantile Paralysis Foundation
Savanna
G. H. Collingwood
Harold Mackenzie
Jess Johns
Ruth Nehrkorn
Freeman
National Foundation
Judge Dixon Grants Several Divorces in Carroll County Court
Divorces were granted by Judge George C. Dixon May 5 in Carroll county circuit court to Elfriede A. Shaw from Randall D. Shaw both of Savanna Robert E. Sisler from Kath ryn O. Sisler both of Mr Carroll William R. Cselak and Melba Csel lak both of Savanna. Judge Dixon will preside May 27 at another session of circuit court in this county. Marriage licenses were issued from the office of County Clerk W. M. Nipe during the past week to Louis A. Weber and Bernice L. Aude both of Chadwick Lee W. Poynter and Betty E. Hat field both of Savanna Leo P. Hentgen and Kathleen M. Isenhart both of Thomson Donald A. Arnold and Harriette F. Barber both of Savanna John H. Bittner of Savanna Kathryn M. Carroll of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Dixon
Carroll County
Elfriede A. Shaw
Randall D. Shaw
Savanna
Robert E. Sisler
Kathryn O. Sisler
Mr. Carroll
William R. Cselak
Melba Csellak
Dixon
W. M. Nipe
Louis A. Weber
Bernice L. Aude
Chadwick
Lee W. Poynter
Betty E. Hatfield
Leo P. Hentgen
Kathleen M. Isenhart
Thomson
Donald A. Arnold
Harriette F. Barber
John H. Bittner
Kathryn M. Carroll
Chicago
Demeter Hosts G F Club Weekend Gathering
Chadwick society notes Mr and Mrs Charles Demeter entertained the G F club at home Sunday evening. Guests included Mr and Mrs Marshall Farthing Mrs Arnold Farthing and Mr and Mrs James Morgan and family visited the W H Taylor home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Demeter
G. F. Club
Marhall Farthing
Arnold Farthing
James Morgan
W. H. Taylor
Honorable Discharges Filed by Circuit Clerk
The discharge listings show several armed forces personnel filing honorable discharges with the circuit clerk. Names include Lt Herbert L Rawlins Thomson Sgt Laverne L Lahre T 5 John L Knorr Ronald K Kimmel Lanark Sgt Robert L Marth William H Hawk Flo William B Petty metalsmith 3c Stephen J Warnock AMM2e Mt Carroll Cpl Paul R Sager Cpl Omar L Ketchum Savanna Capt Roy W Parker Dixon S Sgt Paul F Rath Avon.
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Herbert L. Rawlins
Thomson
Laverne L. Lahre
T-5
John L. Knorr
Ronald K. Kimmel
Stcall
Lanark
Robert L. Marth
William H. Hawk
William B. Petty
Metalsmith
Stephen J. Warnock
Amm2e
Mt. Carroll
Paul R. Sager
Omar L. Ketchum
Savanna
Roy W. Parker
Dixon
Paul F. Rath
Avon
May Fete at Shimer to Crown Queen Saturday
Marjorie Schnepf of Decatur elected May queen at Frances Shimer college and will be crowned at 3 30 p m on May 25 during the annual May fete on the south campus. Ann Bowman of Oneida returns to crown the queen with maid of honor Sue Avery of Chicago and attendants from several states.
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Marjorie Schnepf
Decatur
Ind
Frances Shimer College
Ann Bowman
Oneida
Sue Avery
Chicago
Jan Garlough
Rock River
Ohio
Rosalie Fosumoff
Kenosha
Wis
Audrey DeCou
Patricia Bruning
Forest Park
Alice Nelson
Berwyn
Arlene Wilson
Roin Husband
Tommy Watson
Gretchen Wright
Kathleen Sikkink
Alien WWII veterans urged to apply for expedited citizenship
Alien veterans who served after Sept 1 1939 and before Dec 27 1945 may naturalize faster under a special act. The law expires Dec 31 1946. the $8 fee is waived for eligible applicants. In service veterans may file. Illinois Service Officer Lafe A Sanders at 101 12 W Market St Mt Carroll IL will assist honorably discharged veterans.
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Congress
Illinois
Lafe A. Sanders
W. Market St
Mt. Carroll, Ill
Voters Weigh Withdraw Threat In Carroll County District
In Carroll County a June 1 special election will select a president and six school board members for the new consolidated district. Polls run 7 30 to 9 pm at six district schoolhouses Argo Fa Oil Valley Vinegar Hill Ideal York Center and Parkhill. Residents of Parkhill may seek withdrawal by petition with two thirds voter signatures. County Superintendent Bruch will decide. Current enrollment is 64 with roughly $9 304 spent in 1944 45 and projected to be similar this year.
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Board of Education
Carroll County
L. E. Bruch
Argo Fa
Oil Valley
Vinegar Hill
Ideal
York Center
Parkhill
Thhe
Thomson Consolidated
Brudi
Forest Inn marks 12th anniversary under Irma Ritzman
Mrs Irma Ritzman will celebrate 12 years as owner of Forest Inn six miles east of Morrison on May 25. She has done all the cooking and offers prepared foods and fried turtle from Thomson Ill. The restaurant grew from a small eatery to a well known dining spot with a bar and modern kitchen. Her son Forest, an Army lieutenant, is now in the business, and his wife, also a former Army lieutenant, has been discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irma Ritzman
Forest Inn
Morrison
Inn
Chicago
Ritzman
Forest
Army Air Corps
Schick Hospital
Local residents host visits across several towns
Mr and Mrs Howard Wiebenga and son spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs James Hook. Riverviews Lavere Kness visited James Hook family Monday. A R Pope and Ray Klein visit Houghton home. Klein returns Sunday. Crystal Thompson from Pontiac spent weekend with Gladys Teague in Bayard Lewis home. Clarence Bolhous travels to Peoria for business and attends Republican State convention in Springfield as Carroll county delegate. MARvin Marshall and others shuttle between Princeton Rockford for visits. Arla Ores stayed with Charle Larson over Friday and Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wiebenga
James Hook
Lavere Kness
Riverview
Wesley Kness
Lloyd Weber
Savanna
A. R. Pope
Denver
Colo
Ray Klein
Downers Grove
Ill
Peoria
Springfield
Carroll County
Mervin Marshall
C. B. Heitman
Roy Heitman
Rockford
Arla St. Ores
Charle Larson
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Babson’s Weekly Report
Babson
Catholic Church
Mary Margaret Hook
Joseph Isenhart
Tom Hand, Jr
the Pines
Tonich
Harry Jos
Thos
Geo
Se Ward
Reet
Ame County
Chel
Mrs
Blanche Raish
St. Francis Hospital
Rex. K. K. Olafson
Oak Hill Cemetery
Blanche Schamel
Jeremiah
Clara Schamel
Henry
David Sturtevant
Cherry Grove Township
Spring Valley
David
Jacob
Laark
Ernest
Everett
Shannon
Tracy McCliffe
Marshall
Lloyd Rogers
Ray Rogers
Thomson News
Lanark High
Polio Group
House News
Chadwick Briefs
Shimer May
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