Babson Sees Bright Christmas Trade in 1962 Outlook
Babson Park Massachusetts November 1 In his weekly report Babson argues Christmas spending will rise despite pessimism driven by political tensions and the Cuban crisis. He notes industrial production income and personal wealth up and predicts stronger retail activity through year end 1962 with a higher holiday demand for toys clothes and home furnishings. The piece urges heavy local newspaper advertising and optimistic but cautious business mood.
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Babson Park
Mass
U. S
Nice
Deceber
Y F Leaders Meet to Plan Shannon Group Year
Y F leaders from the Shannon group met Sunday afternoon at East Jordan church to map the coming year's work. Delegates from Chadwick group attended, including Mrs. Walter Elder, Mrs. Merlyn Schreiner, Bette Elder, and Kay Provant.
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Y. F
Shannon
East Jordan
Walter Elder
Merlyn Schreiner
Bette Elder
Kay Provant
Chadwick
Mary Ann Daehler Weds Lester J Elder in Moline
Mary Ann Daehler of Davenport and Lester J. Elder of Moline wed at St Marys Catholic church in Moline with Rev. Coughlin officiating. Attendants included Diana Daehler and Mary Ann Tousley. After a reception at the Moline American Legion Hall the couple planned a trip and will reside at 2320% Boies Ave Davenport.
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Mary Ann Daehler
Davenport
Iowa
Lester J. Elder
Moline
St. Mary’s Catholic Church
Coughlin
Harold Daehler
Thomson
Elder
Joseph Elder
11Th St
Diana Daehler
Mary Ann Tousley
Roy Ann Loots
Clinton
Victor Stout
James Applequest
Gilbert Lansiedel
East Moline
David Daehler
Paul Elder
Darlene Daehler
Mt. Carroll
Danice W. Jury
Janet Bailey
Boies Ave
York Community High School
American Institute of Commerce
Peter Pan Bakers, Inc
J. Elder
Alleman High School
Rock Island
U. S. Marine
Odiel Riviere
la Fleche
Saskatchewan
Canada
Chadwick
Savanna
Rock Falls
Fulton
Sterling
Beavers Triumph Over Milledgeville 20-7 at Home
Lanark High Beavers break win drought with a 20-7 victory over Milledgeville on their field. Mark Mowen scored on an 11 yard run, Jim Misiewicz caught two TD passes in the second period, and Ken Tallman added two extra points. Milledgeville answered with a 75 yard TD run by Tom Hammer and an extra point by Rich Wagenknecht.
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Lanark High
Beavers
Milledgeville
Mark Mowen
Jim Misiewicz
Ken Tallman
Tom Hammer
Rich Wagenknecht
Morrison Nips Indians in Illowa League showdown
Morrison Mustangs defeated the Savanna Indians 20 to 0 Friday night in Savanna in an Illowa League game. In a frosh soph preliminary, Morrison won 40 to 12. Jels
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Morrison Nips Indians
Morrison Mustangs
Savanna Indians
Savanna
Korean Bonus Checks Delayed For Moved Veterans
Illinois Veterans Commission says many Korean Bonus payments are undelivered as veterans moved without forwarding addresses. Administrators urge affected veterans who filed for the Illinois Korean Veterans Compensation to contact the commission at The Court House in Mt Carroll. Service Officer available Tuesdays 9:30 am to 4 pm.
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Illinois Veterans’ Commission Today
Edward B. Akin
Illinois Veterans’ Commission
Illinois
Court House
Mt. Carroll
Divorce Decrees in Carroll County Circuit Court
Divorce decrees granted Friday in Carroll county circuit court: Clara A. Schroeder Savanna from Harold W. Schroeder and Alice T. Gilbert Savanna from Thomas J. Gilbert.
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Carroll County
Clara A. Schroeder
Savanna
Harold W. Schroeder
Alice T. Gilbert
Thomas J. Gilbert
Licensed to Wed in Lanark and Milledgeville
A marriage license was issued by County Clerk W. M. Nipe to Gregory Lindsay from Lanark and Anne Louise Diehl from Milledgeville.
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W. M. Nipe
Gregory Lindsay
Lanark
Anne Louise Diehl
Milledgeville
Deeds Recorded in Late October Transfers Richland Area
Deeds recorded October 18 through 25 show numerous property transfers. George E Myers and wife to Harold E Toepfer Sr and wife. Linden E Speer to Earl L Weber. Omer Byers to Merrill E Runte. Gabino C Lara to Jesus Valladares. Jean S Bowden to Wesley C Bailey. Lewis F Hartman to Iva M Hartman. Fay R Coleman to Faith M Fink. Jesse J Parsley to Willard E Pate. Sheldon L Helle to Walter Helle. Herman Gudema to Willard J Crichton. Ethel E Frederick to Orville L Gilmore. Verette Sturtevant to Wilmer C Jacobs.
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George E. Myers
Harold E. Toepfer, Sr
West Carroll
Mt. Carroll
Linden E. Speer
Earl L. Weber
Cherry Grove
Omer Byers
Merrill E. Runte
Highcrest Court
Shannon
Gabino C. Lara
Jesus Valladares
Robison
Savanna
Jean S. Bowden
Wesley C. Bailey
Helle
Lewis F. Hartman
Iva M.hartman
Fay R. Coleman
Faith M. Fink
Meyers
Milledgeville
Jesse J. Parsley
Willard E. Pate
Trumans
Lanark
Sheldon L. Helle
Walter Helle
Herman Gudema
Willard J. Crichton
Ethel E. Frederick
Orville L. Gilmore
Mr. Carroll
Verette Sturtevant
Wilmer C Jacobs
Probate Entries For Three Local Estates Noted
Entered for probate are the Mary R. Kinney Estate the George R. Hammerstine Estate and the Chas. S. Davenport Estate, indicating formal court proceedings to settle their affairs.
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Mary R. Kinney
George R. Hammerstine
Chas. S. Davenport
Honor 2nd Birthday of JoDell Janssen
A family dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Orval Rahn honored the Rahn family granddaughter JoDell Janssen on her second birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Herbert Law of Thomson Mr and Mrs Marvin Knuttime Terry Lynn of Milledgeville Mr and Mrs John Janssen and family Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rehn and Mrs Kathryn Rahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orval Rahn
Rahn
JoDell Janssen
Herbert Law
Thomson
Marvin Knuttime
Terry Lynn
Milledgeville
John Janssen
Kenneth Rehn
Kathryn Rahn
Mt Carroll hosts weekend visitors from Iowa and Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. Max Carbaugh and Mrs. Frank Poffenberger of Mt. Carroll were Saturday evening guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Way. Mr. and Mrs. John Gaskill of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, were weekend guests.
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Chadwick News
Max Carbaugh
Frank Poffenberger
Mt. Carroll
Charles Way
John Gaskill
Cedar Rapids
Savanna Woman Dies After Two-Car Route 64 Crash
Mrs. Ann Smith 73 of Savanna died Tuesday afternoon at Savanna City Hospital from injuries suffered in a 10:20 AM crash on Route 64 east of Savanna. Her husband George W. Smith 84 was seriously injured but stable. Galena youths in the other car were treated and released. Sheriff Miller and state troopers investigated. Feral services were held at Law funeral home. Mrs. Smith born Massillon Ohio. She survived by her husband three sisters and two brothers.
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Ann Smith
Savanna
Savanna City Hospital
George W. Smith
Wo Galena
Harry Miller
Miller
Smith
Highway 64
Blacktop
Five Mile Drive
Paul Westemeier
Galena
Westemeier
Herbert
Campaigns Heat Up With Election Day Near
With three days left before polls open, candidates for U S Senate and Congress compete alongside county races for treasurer Lula Ross seeks a full term and sheriff challenger Leo J Todd faces Howard L Gorman. Voters also weigh three proposed amendments including a blue ballot on the state judiciary and changes to the Illinois Banking Act.
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U. S. Senate
Lula Ross
Florent Fox, Jr
Boyce Hall
Mt. Carroll
Howard L Gorman
Leo J. Todd
Th County
Two Chadwick Boys Enlist In Air Force
Leonard Mechling and Jerry Pauley enlisted in the U S Air Force and passed tests for mechanic training. They depart November 1 for Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas for basic training. Leonard and Jerry are 1962 Chadwick High School graduates and sons of local families.
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Leonard Mechling
Jerry Pauley
U. S. Air Force
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Texas
Leonard
Claude Mechling
Jerry
Orrin Pauley
Chadwick High School
Local Socials Highlight Dinner Guests and Birthday
Mrs 11 Spencer joined Mr and Mrs Evan Brandt for Sunday supper in Shannon. Saturday guests at Mr and Mrs Clifton Spencer included Mr and Mrs Laurence Eipper and daughter Kristine of Danforth. Kristine celebrated her 16th birthday. Ed Sack and wife returned to Dixon last Friday after visiting Chadwick relatives.
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Spencer
Evan Brandt
Shannon
Clifton Spencer
Laurence Eipper
Kristine
Danforth
Kristin
Ed Sack
Dixon
Chadwick
Blue Ballot Critics Challenge Court System Plan
George S. Brydia argues the proposed blue ballot court system is political. He contends appointments across multiple courts would entrench party influence, raise costs, and shift control to Cook County, urging voters to reject the measure on November 6.
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Geo. S. Brydia
Illinois
Supreme Court
Cook County
East St. Louis- Granite City
Chicago
Legislative Reference Bureau
Secretary of State
George S. Brydia
34Th District
Prophetstown
Ill
Second County Craft Day Held by Carroll Homemakers
The second county craft day sponsored by Carroll County Homemakers Extension Association will take place at Farm Bureau Hall Mt. Carroll on Wednesday November 7 from 9 00 a m to 3 00 p m. Mrs Paul Miller Savanna and her committee will lead. Bring table service and a dish to pass for potluck. Members are invited to bring patterns and materials for Christmas gifts and decorations or craft projects to complete.
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Special Activities Committee
Carroll County Homemakers Extension Association
Farm Bureau Hall
Mt. Carroll
Paul Miller
Savanna
Home Economics Unit Meetings Schedule
Carroll County home adviser Miss Dorothy Footitt headlines a week of unit meetings with lessons on Choosing Styles Becoming to The Figure and Services of Our County Offices. Sessions run November 1 to 9 across Fair Haven Palisades Cherry Grove Atoms and Freedom units with major and short topics and roll calls.
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Dorothy Footitt
Carroll County
Fair Haven
George Iben
Robert Gieson
Ida Lehr
Sepha Plock
Carroll
Kenneth Traum
Ward Weidman
Hal Francke
Francke
Arthur Fetter
Freedom Unit
Ed Kloepping
Carroll County Home
Belmont Wisconsin Feeder Cattle Sale Set for November 9
One thousand feeder cattle from Grant LaFayette Iowa and Crawford Counties Wisconsin will be sold at the Belmont Sales Barn on Friday November 9 at 1 00 p m. Top grade steers and heifers plus calves and yearlings will be lotted by sex breed weight and quality. Health requirements will be met and cattle inspected by a veterinarian. For information contact James Brandemuehl Lancaster or directors Robert Marr Mineral Point John Reynolds Hallendale Jay Patton Boscobel Albert Bryant Benton Aldro Thomas Cobb Bill Schloesser Lancaster.
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Grant
LaFayette
Iowa
Crawford Counties
Wisconsin
Belmont
Wis
James Brandemuehl
Lancaster
Robert Marr
Mineral Point
John Reynolds
Hallendale
Jay Patton
Boscobel
Albert Bryant
Benton
Aldro Thomas
Cobb
Bill Schloesser
Peaceful Mount Carroll Demo Draws Little Interest
A three hour peace demonstration in downtown Mount Carroll by more than a dozen Shimer College students drew little attention. Troopers and local officers maintained order while students handed out mimeographed leaflets. Afterward the group planned a 24 hour prayer vigil at professor John McKenney’s home.
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Mt. Carroll
Shimer College
John McKenney
Shimer
Type 2 Vaccine Drive to Run at Carroll Feeding Stations
Carroll County to administer Type 2 polio vaccine at the same feeding stations as Type 1. Fund drive runs November 1 to 9 led by eight zone captains with a $2300 goal to support Community House Music Boosters Fire Works Recreation Salvation Army General Fund and Operating Expense. Sabin Oral Sunday set for November 4 with vaccine offered 11 am to 7 pm at listed towns. donations encouraged.
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Carroll County
Mt. Carroll Community Fund
Hannes
Gordon Smith
James Devine
Donald Reuter
Erve Guenzler
C. G. Piper
Lee Derrer
Robert Weissmiller
Raisin
Community House
Recreation Association
Salvation Army
General Fund
Sabin
Shannon
Lanark
Ore
Chadwick
Ion Hall
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Carroll County Radio Patrol
Local Airman Promoted. Navy Recruit Begins Training
In Morocco, Cecil D. Johnson of Savanna Illinois is promoted to airman first class in the United States Air Force and serves as a weapons mechanic with the 10th Munitions Maintenance Squadron. He is a Savanna High School graduate and the son of Ernest and Mrs. Johnson of Great Lakes Illinois. Tommy R. Brearton of Thomson is starting nine weeks of basic training at the Naval Training Center Great Lakes. Mrs. Ruby Stiles and Mrs. Alice Switzer of Thomson are initiated into Pi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma at Warren Methodist Church with a luncheon and a flower arranging demonstration.
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Benguerir AB
Morocco
Cecil D. Johnson
Savanna
Ill
United States Air Force
Johnson
Savanna Community High School
Ernest C. Johnson
Chicago Ave
Great Lakes, Ill
Tommy R. Brearton
Frank R. Brearton
Thomson, Il
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Naval Service
Ruby Stiles
Mt. Carroll
Chadwick
Alice Switzer
Thomson
Pi Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma
Warren
Maude Lang
Lanark
Lula Brock
Deaths in Carroll County and Savanna Obituaries
Mrs. Fred Dauphin Sr aged 90 died at home after a lingering illness in Savanna. Service held at Law funeral home with burial in Savanna Township cemetery. Minnie Catherine Sattler born 1872 in Savanna married Fred Dauphin in 1902. Surviving are husband and brother Fred Sattler. William Weitzel, 50, Savanna police officer, died of apparent heart attack at home. Funeral arrangements made at Law funeral home. survivors include widow Margaret. Rook club gathering hosted at Charles Way home with refreshments.
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Fred Dauphin
Savanna
Law Funeral
Savanna Township
Minnie Catherine Sattler
Peter
Catherine Wagner Sattler
Mt. Carroll
Center Hill
William Weitzel
Law Funeral Home
Margaret
Weitzel
Savanna Army Depot
Carroll County Voters Urged on County Airport Referendum
Letter from W C Linker, Supervisor of Fair Haven Township, arguing against a county airport funded by a 25 cent per hundred tax. Cites Whiteside County airport, federal state and local investments, required airline support, and concerns over long term financial burden and feasibility.
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Thomson
Illinois
Carroll County
Board of Supervisors
Whiteside County
Buda
W. C. Linker
Fair Haven Township
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Wesley Ingersoll
Menard
Robert L. Bracken
Jels
Veterans News
Courthouse News
Arnold Yenney
Vandalia
Edward J. Turnbaugh
Yenney
Turnbaugh
Justice of the Peace
George Coden
Jesse Foley
George Pedersen
Allen Brandt
Les Fulrath
Air Force
Peters
Budgetary Commission
Home Economics
Mount Carroll
Jess Roger Potter
Ft. Bliss
Tex
Ed Schreiner
Ed Mest
Fred Schreiner
Old Rook Club
Arenee
Rook
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