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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1963
Page
3
Edison E. Shrum discusses Gresham's Law citing England's 1663 to 1690 coin changes and U.S. crises from 1797 through 1933. He warns of modern risks from gold shortages and soaring credit, urging prudent debt management to avoid a repeat of past monetary turmoil.
Milledgeville farmer Harlen Hollowell challenges E. E. Broadbent and Larry Simers to reassess the import export balance affecting U S livestock and meat. He claims meat imports have surged since 1958 and that processed product analysis masks direct competition with fresh beef and other meats.
Lanark Beavers defeated Milledgeville 25 13 in a Blackhawk conference game marking Milledgeville seventh straight loss. Ken Tallman opened scoring for Lanark, Denny Miller and Ken McKenna added TDs, and McKenna scored again in the final period. Dick Kendall and Jim Matznick scored for Milledgeville while Doug Eubanks added an extra point.
Erie downs Mt. Carroll 35 to 18 on Friday to secure the league title outright. Dennis Derrickson scored all three Mt. Carroll touchdowns as the lone scorer for the visitors.
Sealed bids are invited by the Chicago Army Engineer District for 1,092,000 board feet of timber at Savanna Army Depot Illinois in two tracts. Elm silver maple cottonwood and other species valued timber stands marked for cutting with yellow paint. Bids due by 10 AM CST November 20 with inspection hours weekdays.
Springfield Ill Oct 20 State Superintendent Ray Page announced that 9 394 782 07 has been certified for reimbursement to more than 700 Illinois school districts for special education programs for the 1962 63 school year This is an increase of 603 935 98 or six and one half percent over the previous year Carroll county received 1 963 50 neighboring counties amounts include Daviess 1 923 58 Ogle 15 044 42 Stephenson 353 01 Whiteside 25 189 93 Payments will be made to county superintendents who will distribute the funds to schools in their counties
County Clerk W. M. Nipe issued marriages for Robert Wilson Lynn and Pamela Rae Reese both of Savanna and Daniel Joseph Bryant and Diane Rae Hackett, both of Savanna. Bids to build Turnbaugh Bridge in Fair Haven Township will open at 10 am Tuesday Nov 12 in the office of W R Geisz. Project funded equally by Fair Haven township and Carroll County.
Deeds recorded show Herschel W. Hopkins and wife transferring sec 10 township 25 range 4 Woodland to Owen S. Carboy. Ethel G. Speicher transfers sec 5 township 24 range 6 Rock Creek to Robert P. Dole and wife. Eugene F. Von Essen and wife deed lot 5 block 4 Eby's 3rd Lanark to Marshall M. Farthing and wife. Patricia Cravatta transfers lots 19 and 20 block 1 Robinsons 2nd Savanna to Merle Haring and wife.
Notice records show two estates entered for probate: John H. Graebling Estate and Ray S. Moore Estate. Sheriff Gorman assisted by Circuit Clerk Smith attempted to photograph a suspect asleep at the wheel near the courthouse after a Sunday Savanna Army Depot train wreck. the image failed to clearly show the face.
The November term of Carroll County Circuit Court will begin Monday November 18 at 10 am with docket calling and grand jury reports. Judge Marvin F. Burt of Freeport will preside. The term docket shows five new criminal cases, 15 common law cases, and 11 chancery cases.
Progress on the Oakville rural school northwest of Chadwick shows a ceiling, windows, and interior painting completed. Grounds work continues while donations include an organ, an old stove, and pictures. Mrs. Donald Mackay bought the building months ago hoping to restore its former look.
The Schmitt family thanks neighbors and friends for help with corn harvest and for cards. They express gratitude to Rev Fred Wooters Dr Jawarek Morrison Hospital staff Argo Fay Methodist Church and Black Oak Grange for hall use and Ed Manning and Smith Oil Co for gasoline.
Forgery counts in indictments against Donald Fulrath and Lynn Mathias of Lanark were nolle pressed in Carroll County by Judge Robert Bracken at the State's Attorney request. Delinquency petitions may be filed in each case. Mathias hearing moved to Nov 16, Fulrath to Nov 25. Fulrath also arraigned on a manslaughter charge, plea not guilty, hearing date set.
Will Fisher of the Soil Conservation Service notes wheel track planting with minimum tillage yields 102 to 141 bushels per acre across nine Carroll County fields. Plant populations reach 12600 to 18100 plants per acre, with $5 to $7 saved per acre in labor and upsides for soil and water. On Lysle Foltz’s farm wheel track planting after plowing produced 126 bu acre versus 118 bu acre for conventional methods.
Springfield announces the revocation by the Drivers License Division of Clarence A. Lego of Chadwick for driving while intoxicated. The action follows state procedures and affects his license status in Illinois.
Chadwick residents reported a weekend of social visits with the Moyer and Gipe families of Sterling Milledgeville and Stockport hosting Sunday dinners with Naniga and Anderson households. The Taylors and Harvilles marked a 60th anniversary in Prairie du Chien while Reiff called on the Stake Miller home in Mt Carroll.
Illinois Bureau of Vital Statistics through Carroll County Heart Association releases 1962 death figures for the county and surrounding area. Total deaths 238 with 141 from cardiovascular diseases and rheumatic fever, 43 from cancer, 13 from accidents, 8 from pneumonia and influenza, 4 from diabetes, and 29 from other causes. 59.2 percent due to heart-related causes.
Country Life Insurance increases the rate on deposits to 3 percent for funds left on deposit, including accumulated dividends, effective January 1, 1964. Leonard L. Fuchs, VP and GM, says the rise reflects earnings on investments and marks the third increase since 1955.
Mrs. Jean Evelyn Slocum, a former teacher of retarded children, at 519 W Eighth St Dixon, is named volunteer services supervisor at the State School. She will recruit volunteers to visit patients in wards weekly monthly or occasionally, replacing retired Mildred Withey effective July 31.
Doctors report patient behavior like withholding symptoms and chasing urgent care. Provide full facts for accurate diagnosis, plan appointments thoughtfully to avoid rushed, costly visits, and follow instructions to ensure quality care from a capable, first-rate physician.
Illinois Department of Conservation says shotgun deer season will open November 8 9 and 10 as planned. Director William T Lodge notes fire danger has decreased after recent rains and the Weather Bureau forecasts more moisture. Shooting hours are 6 30 a m to 4 p m with a one deer per person limit.
Purebred Hampshire breeder Highland Farm Dayton Nordin Savanna NL participates in the Hampshire Sire Performance Testing program. CA Gold King sired pigs are weighed under the supervision of Byron Hutchins and Hampshire Swine Registry to determine if SMS or SCMS status is achieved. Visitors may view the test area and follow progress of the test group as feed efficiency, gain and carcass measures are collected.
The Rock Creek Grange met in the Grange Hall and set the annual fish fry for November 18 with serving at 5 o clock. Committees were appointed for table decoration kitchen and dining, with names including Wallace Ware Naaman Diehl Florence Dyson Myrtle Mead Rahn Gertrude Poffenberger and Minerva Provant. A Thanksgiving themed literary program by Mrs Helen Libberton followed with poems songs and games plus a travel slide on Mexico by George Hammond. Refreshments were provided by Clarence VanDeVelde LeRoy Witt and LaMoine Mowery and a December 2 refreshment committee was named Linnie Bornemeier Leo Poffenberger and Naaman Diehl.
Mrs. Charles Gordon spent several days last week in the home of her son in law and daughter Ronald and Mrs Helms at Baileyville. Mrs. Charles Hartman of Lanark and Mrs. Mary Hartman visited Iva Larkey in Morrison on Friday. Mr. Anthony Cambman of Rochelle and other guests joined Mrs. Mabel Alexander for Saturday dinner.
A burned journal box in one car of a 115 car freight train caused a derailment on the Burlington tracks near Savanna Illinois. The incident at the Savanna Ordnance Depot damaged right of way and disrupted eight trains while crews worked to reopen four tracks. No injuries were reported and nearby services were restored as power lines were shut down briefly.
Carroll County 4 H Club the Caballeros met at Rex Lower Farm for the October session with twenty veterans seven newcomers and two guests present. Officers elected include Betty Morgan president Phyllis Pough vice president Linda Sturtz secretary Teresa Casselberry treasurer Faye Lower reporter Marvin Jones and Tom Rawson sergeants at arms and Marvin Jones junior leader. Linda Sturtz and Marvin Jones named delegates to the County Federation with Steven D Hollowell and Phillip Mintke as alternates. Ann Williams spoke on the Morgan Horse. Refreshments followed adjournment and a Hazard Hunt is planned for November 7 at 7 30 p m at the James Iller farm north of Lanark.
The Carroll County Caballeros 4 H horse club held an October meeting with a swimming party at Sterling YMCA. Faye Lower and Mrs Rex Lower reported yearly activities and county project honors went to Marvin Jones and Faye Lower. The charter was entrusted to Patrol President Robert Neusthwan ger for safekeeping.
Howard J. Tanner of Han dicrafters Wisconsin will appear at the Ogle County Craft Day in Farm Bureau Auditorium on November 12 starting 9 30 a m. He will teach plastic pellet ornaments trays coasters pins and pendants baked in a regular oven with embedded materials. At 1 p m he will teach basket weaving for large flat circles to use as wall plaque backgrounds and other baskets.
Pearl Baumgardner, age 74, a former Lanark resident, died Oct. 30 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born April 10 1896 in Rock Creek Township Carroll County, she taught rural schools before marriage to Frank A. Baumgardner May 1 1919. The couple moved to Rockford 43 years ago where he ran drug stores. She was a member of the First Church of the Brethren in Rockford. Survived by husband Frank sister Edna Cowan Oak Park two nieces and two nephews. Funeral was Nov 2 at Sundberg Funeral Home Rockford with burial in Scandinavian Cemetery.
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