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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1945

Page

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Babson Weekend Talk on Advertising and Distribution

Babson Park Massachusetts November 9. The speaker urges reconversion planning for distribution of consumer goods after war. He warns that selling goods will require sales talent and advertising expertise as industries convert. He argues newspapers must cultivate advertisers and readers to support community progress.

Babson Park Mass New York Publishers Association Don Bernard The Washington Post Anle

Veterans May Obtain Duplicate Social Security Cards

Returning veterans can secure a duplicate of their pre service card by applying at a nearby Social Security Board field office. The Rockford field office manager said the central office holds records to issue a duplicate with the same number upon providing name birth date and parents names. If no card exists veterans may obtain their original number at any field office. One number suffices for all employers and locations as wages determine retirement or survivor benefits.

Armed Services Social Security Board Melvin H. Wunch Rockford Wunsch

Triple A elections soon in Carroll County farms

Carroll County farmers will elect three community committeemen two alternates and a delegate to the state convention from ten farming districts. J W Erdmeier AAA chairman says dates hours and places are being set with announcements to come. About 2400 eligible voters who participated in the 1945 conservation program may vote. He urges full participation to choose representatives for postwar AAA programs.

Carroll County AAA J. W. Erdmier Sunty Aaa Erdmeier Ich

Secretary Barret Urges Immediate Bonus Legislation

Secretary Edward J. Barret argues for a special legislative session to pass a veterans bonus. He criticizes past delays and notes finances, postwar discharges, and reintegration in industry require timely payments now to prevent broader hardship.

Etary Edward J. Barret Coneles Benuc Etary Barret Eid

Thanksgiving program at Emerson School

Mrs. Donald Smith announces a Thanksgiving program at Emerson Schoolhouse at 8 oclock Monday evening November 19. The event also features a pastry sale and a turkey raffle.

Emerson School Donald Smith

Savanna Youth Killed Over Germany March 31

S Sgt Edward Holy 24 of Savanna was killed March 31 1945 on a bombing mission over Germany. His father Cleveland Holy received the war department telegram Friday night. a letter will follow. He was born Sept 26 1921 and attended Savanna High School later earning a Carroll College degree. He entered service in 1943 and went overseas in March 1945. survived by his father stepmother and sister.

Edward Holy Savanna Germany Cleveland Holy War Department Holy Sgt. Holy Savanna High School Carroll College Waukesha Wis

Marriage licenses issued in Carroll County and divorces granted

County Clerk W M Nipe issued licenses to John M Blomquist of Moline and Betty C Bell of Savanna Donald C Knauer and Lyda Burress of Mr Carroll George S Whyte and Grace L Dinsen of Savanna Two divorces granted Mabel Et nyre from Lloyd Et nyre Milledgeville residents Annabel Young of Savanna divorced from Charles Young Jr Savanna Board of Supervisors met approving bills and authorizing a calculating machine purchase Sheriff Eber Shepherd discussed a veterans memorial with the American Legion committee to report progress next meeting

W. M. Nipe John M. Blomquist Moline Betty Claire Bell Savanna Donald C. Knauer Lyda Burress Mr. Carroll George S. Whyte Grace L. Dinsen Carroll County Mabel Etnyre Lloyd Etnyre Milledgeville Annabel Young Charles Young, Jr County Board of Supervisors Eber Shepherd Public Buildings Committee American Legion

Local Social Notes From PN News Gather Sunday Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Francis Nelson and family plus assorted neighbors share meals and visits across Argo Fulton Davenport Clinton Thomson Chadwick and Morrison. Guests include George Schmaling family Richard Dale repairs for George Schmaling and several dinners Halloween party prizes awarded to Elizabeth Disworth and Doris Disworth.

Veterans Discharges Recorded From World War II

Chester Cramer in the circuit clerk’s office recorded 41 honorable discharges this week. Chadwick and Thom son accounted for several names including Sgt. Donald C. Rauser and Pfc. Glen P. Strauch with multiple overseas campaigns and ribbons. Other dischargeees hailed from Savanna Lanark Milledgeville Mt. Carroll and Shannon with ranks ranging from Pfc. to 1st Lieutenant and various campaign credits listed.

Armed Forces of the United States Chester Cramer Chadwick Thomson Donald C. Rauser EAME Pfc Glen P. Strauch Normandy France Ardennes Rhineland Europe Paul E. Gaar Japan Frank Williams Richard Clements Herbert S. Isenhart Wth Rome- Arno Naples-Focaia Appennines Po Valley Phonison Wayne Drake T-5 Harold R. Ashpole S. Set Russell L. Dickman Savanna Frederick W. Schall Polo Lloyd F. Neis Mt. Carroll Raymond W. Ritchie Raymond A. Foley Pfe Layton Smith Lanark Leo F. Weigle Shannon Lynn H. Frederick John W. Wires Merle Kohn Massbach Leonard Kleven Hanover Merrit K. Neuschwanger Kenneth A. Buckwalter John H. Cochran Gerald E. Hartman Mt.Carroll Arthur B. Fulrath Teddy FE Lego

Social Roundup from Fulton and Nearby Areas

Ari with Mr and Mrs John Faber and Marilyn hosted dinner in Fulton on Sunday. Clyde Carpenter’s guests included Mrs Francis Wiersema Charlotte Wildey and Glayds Byers of Mt Carroll. Janet Morgan visited from Friday to Thursday in Chicago. Ray Morgan moved to the Naval Air base in Alameda California. Lawrence Kauffman and Robert spent the weekend with Vern Kauffman. Chas Sack visited Clarence Van Buskirk near Lanark. Marilyn called on the Henry Bielema family of Thomson Friday evening.

Robert Miller Thomson Cecil Mitchell John Johnson Luther Leavens Wacker Max Smith Charles Turney Clinton Ed Turney Glen Turney Hallowe’en Elizabeth Doris Disworth Edgar Turney Joyce Hook Elmer Hook John van Kampen Fulton James Hook Scott Roberts Wm. Hawk Chadwick Paul Halfman Paulette Lee Halfman Joe Cravatta Savanna Marion Terrell Morrison Ralph Holesinger Burt Nelson Coleta Hattie Yates Paul Smith James Blair Tonark John Faber Marilyn Ben Faber Clyde Carpenter Francis ‘Wiersema Charlotte Wildey Glayds Byers Mt. Carroll Janet Morgan Chicago Ray Morgan Naval Air Base Alameda Calif Lawrence Kauffman Robert Vern Kauffman Chas Sack Clarence van Buskirk Lanark Henry Bielema

KNESS SON RETURNS FROM OVERSEAS SERVICE IN NEW YORK

Mr and Mrs Wesley Kness received a telegram from their son Pfe Earl Kness stating he had arrived in New York after about a year overseas service and expects a discharge soon. Miss Florence Kraft left Monday for a visit in Des Moines Iowa.

Wesley Kness Pfe Earl Kness New York Florence Kraft Des Moines

Milwaukee Bonds Credit to Carroll County Named in Victory Loan

Milwaukee credits $60,000 in bonds to Carroll County as part of the Victory Loan drive. The Milwaukee road will invest $22,500,000 in government securities, with Illinois receiving $4,328,000 to be distributed among its counties. Trustee H. A. Seandrett says the purchase aids postwar obligations and benefits the railroad.

Carroll County Milwaukee Road Illinois H. A. Seandrett United States

County Deaths Highlight Rahn Fritz and Jones Obituaries

John E. Rahn 72 of Lanark died Nov 12 after a long illness. Survived by wife Emma, children Edward and Willard, sisters Ella Otto Minnie Nichol and others, plus brothers Oscar Fred Oliver Elmer. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs A A Fritz of Savanna and Fred H. Jones 80 of Mt Carroll with funeral details and survivors.

John E. Rahn Carroll County Lanark Mr. Rahn Rock Creek Township Conrad Rahn Emma Dambmar First Brethren Church Harry Engles Edward Willard Rahn Ella Otto Chicago Minnie Nichol Shannon Dan Miller Mt. Morris Oscar Brookville Fred Oliver Elmer Rahn

Unemployment Insurance Is Free to Eligible Workers

State Director Robert L. Gordon states unemployment insurance costs are borne entirely by employers and no wage deductions for such coverage are allowed under Illinois law. Benefits require in person claims, work registration, and availability for full time employment. workers must have earned at least 225 dollars in insured work in 1944. The article notes common misunderstandings comparing unemployment, health, and Old Age and Survivors Insurance.

Illinois Robert L. Gordon Gordon United States Employment Service

Miss Ruth Bundy and Gerald Holesinger Wed

Miss Ruth Bundy and Gerald Holesinger wed Tuesday evening November 6 in Carroll county. Farmers in the Bang's dlecave control program are reminded to vaccinate calves. cards will be sent to co operators to schedule veterinarians to work in one locality. Service is free for signers. others may join via the Farm Bureau office.

Ruth Bundy Gerald Holesinger Carroll County M. P. Roske Roske Farm Bureau

Windstorm damages farms around Chadwick and Milledgeville

A severe windstorm Monday caused extensive damage to farm buildings, corn fields, and power lines south of Chadwick and north of Milledgeville. A John Fogel farm machine shed was wrecked and a Lloyd Cabman corn crib largely demolished. A chicken house overturned near Chadwick and a high line pole near Argo broken. Power outages occurred as repairs were made.

Chadwick Milledgeville John Fogel Lloyd Cambman Elmer Zugschwerdt Frank Cheeseman Argo

Numerous Carroll County Beef Calves Enter Chicago Show

The largest group of baby beeves ever sent from Carroll county to the Chicago stock show is planned this year with over 40 animals lined up for the annual event in early December, as stated by farm adviser M. P. Roske.

Carroll County Chicago M. P. Roske

Dairy Payment Applications Urged Before Deadline

J. W. Erdmier, Carroll county AAA chair, urges timely submission of July September dairy feed payment applications. After November 30, no further applications will be accepted. farmers must ensure filing on time. Those needing blanks should contact the Mt. Carroll AAA office.

J. W. Erdmier Carroll County AAA Mt. Carroll

Birthday Of Mrs. Alice Bailey At Fulton

Mrs. Alice Bailey celebrated her 87th birthday hosted by Mr. and Mrs. J. Roy Bailey in Fulton. Fifteen guests attended on Sunday November 11, with two birthday cakes and jello served. Attendees included Walter Bailey of Rockford Earl Bailey Doris and Keith Chadwick Frank Spencer Sterling Dor is Brandt Savanna Ruth Bos and Le Roy and Clarissa Bailey of Fulton.

J. Roy Bailey Fulton Bailey Alice Bailey Walter Bailey Rockford Earl Bailey Doris Keith Chadwick Frank Spencer Sterling Doris Brandt Savanna Ruth Bo

Savanna Gridders Defeat Sterling 21-7 to End Season

Savanna high wound up its 1945 football season by trimming Sterling Community high 21-7 Friday night at Sterling. Savanna controlled play for most of the game and scored in the second quarter and again early in the fourth after Sterling’s score.

Savanna High Sterling Community High Sterling Savanna

Merced Woman Weds Sgt Hartman In Mt Carroll Church

Miss Roberta Alvord daughter of Mr and Mrs L W Alvord Merced California and Sgt Robert A Hartman son of Mr and Mrs Charles E Hartman Mt Carroll were married at 730 PM November 6 in the parsonage First Baptist Mt Carroll Rev BR Leitner officiated with Mrs Donald Petty matron of honor The newlyweds left for Pinecastle Florida where Hartman is stationed with the Army Air Force.

Roberta Alvord L. W. Alvord Merced Calif Robert A. Hartman Charles E. Hartman Mt. Carroll First Baptist Church Mt. Carrel HW. Leitner Donald Petty Ceer Ceer. Set. and Mrs. Hartman Pinecastle Fla Army Air Force

York Center School Plans Evening Program

Miss Hilda Knoess announces a school program at York Center School at 8 p m on Wednesday evening November 21. The event features a two act play Thanksgiving By Chance, musical numbers, and a raffle of a duck plus an auction of pies and cakes.

Hilda Knoess York Center School Little Folks

Memorial Service for Savanna War Heroes Held

A memorial service honored Cpl. John Foley age 20 and Pvt. Bobbie Foley age 18 from Savanna who died in World War II. The two cousins shared May 2 birthdays and were remembered at Oak Park Christian Church. John Foley fell in action in Germany on April 13 1945. Bobbie Foley perished May 14 1945 on Mindanao.

Cpl John Foley Pvt Bobbie Foley Savanna Oak Park Christian Church Germany Michael Foley Thomas Foley Mindanao

Legion Plans Special Meeting For World War II Vets

Chadwick American Legion post adjutant L. A. Frank announces a special meeting Friday evening at Legion Hall. Returned WWII veterans are especially invited and urged to attend even if not personally notified.

L. A. Frank Chadwick American Legion Post Legion Hall Mr. Frank

Rochelle shuts out Carroll in Rock River clash

Rochelle high school defeated Mount Carroll high 31-0 in a Rock River Conference game Friday night at Rochelle. The winners scored in each of the four quarters. Mrs. Pearle Gilson and Deanna visited the former’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Carl Robinson over the weekend.

Rochelle High School Mount Carroll High Rock River Rochelle Pearle Gilson Deanna Carl Robinson

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Babson’s Weekly REPC Eee Babson Magesi George Horace Lorimer Willi Wil Neon Great Britain Charles Hogg Lyons Methodist Church Ate Urges Tiberal Washington Grant PN News Francis Nelson Gayle and Lawrence Geo. Schmaling Family Richard Dale George Schamling Maynard Schneider Harry Gaar Parsons Hiram Green Howard Kness Geraldine Zimmer Katherine Kness Earl Voss Lois Dave Geerts Davenport Voss St. Luke’s Hospital Thomson Area Argo News Thomson News Milwaukee A. A. Fritz St. John’s Catholic Church Walter J. Ryan Mount Olivet Dubuque Louise Westphal Rock Island Nero Josephine Agnell Fritz Fred H. Jones Forest Home Cemetery Mr. Jones Covington George Margaret Jones Harriet Hoover Mrs Willard Welch B. R. Teawie Ath Bang Carlos Bundy Merle Hawhecker Mise Lois Carol Zuck Vernon Mt. Carroll High School Triple-A Holesinger Alvord-Hartman Legion Carroll High
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