Kadaches In The Cattle Country A layman’s look at 1950s cattle markets
Babson Park Mass November 19. The author, a Florida ranch owner, analyzes cattle hog and sheep outlooks. He notes a postwar peak then a downturn from drought and market pressure, predicting continued beef supply, potential government aid, and cautious profits for seasoned operators while calling cattle a risky field for the inexperienced. He forecasts hog production rising next year and a weak sheep outlook amid rising costs and foreign competition.
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Kadaches
U. S
Chicago
Florida
Uncle Sam
Family Night Party at Handel Implement Co.
Handel Implement Co hosts annual Family Night Party in the high school gym last Thursday. Two short films amused attendees. Jack Pyle MC’d and performed sleight of hand. Mary Parkin the accordionist impressed. The 3 Strongs wowed with whip and rope acts. many prizes offered.
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Handel Implement Co
Jack Pyle
Mary Parkin
Leroy Foltz Named Champ Pork Producer
Leroy Foltz of Chadwick Illinois has been named Champion Pork Producer of Carroll county by Farmers Hybrid Hogs Hampton Iowa sponsors of the National Champion Pork Producers Contest. Foltz received a personalized engraved plaque at the Champions Recognition Dinner on the Iowa State Campus Ames.
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Leroy Foltz
Chadwick
Ill
Carroll County
Farmers Hybrid Hogs
Hampton
Iowa
Foltz
Iowa State
Ames
Chicago
R. C. Coddington
Bureau County
Coddington
Runaway Truck Damages Farm Buildings Near Savanna
A semi loaded with 500 bushels of shelled corn broke an axle on Highway 64 and rolled into the Dauphin farm yard three miles east of Savanna. It damaged a milkhouse and other structures, tying up with sheriff for settlement as a writ of attachment was issued.
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Savanna
Fred Dauphin Place
Dauphin Farm
Harry Miller
Weddings Yoeckel Foley Sterling Miss Myrna Foley
Miss Myrna Yorc kel daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Yoeckel Sterling became the bride of James Foley son of Mr and Mrs Tom Foley Savanna in a double ring ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran church The Rev C A Kalkwarf officiated The bride wore a beige dress with blue and white accessories and a white orchid The bride s sister Mrs Bruce Drain Savanna was matron of honor Harold Foley Savanna was best man A reception for fifty followed at the bride s parents home They both are Savanna High School graduates and Mr Foley works in Rock Falls They reside with the bride s parents pending their new Sterling home
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Yoeckel-Foley Sterling
Myrna Yorckel
Adam Voeckel
Sterling
James Foley
Tom Foley
Savanna
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
C. A. Kalkwarf
Bruce Drain
Harold Foley
Foley
Chadwick
Savanna High School
Rock Falls
Rockford Publisher to Oppose Rep Allen in Primary
Rockford publisher Rockford-Gene Clift announced he will oppose Rep Leo E Allen for the 16th district Republican nomination in the April 6 primary. He edits Graphic a local magazine and said he has no formal backing while vowing a definite stance on the farm program. The 16th district includes Carroll Jo Daviess Lee Ogle Whiteside Stephenson and Winnebago counties.
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Rockford
Gene Clift
Leo E. Allen
Galena
Congress
Clift
Graphic
Allen
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Lee Ogle
Whiteside
Stephenson
Winnebago Counties
Carroll Ties For Per Acre Corn Yield In Illinois
North western Illinois counties led in corn yield per acre with Carroll, Stephenson, Boone, and De Kalb averaging about 71 bushels. The Nov 19 report from the Illinois Co operative Crop Reporting Service notes drier fall likely trimmed earlier Sept 1 estimates. Carroll county tied for top with around 71 bushels per acre as Lye, Ogle, and Jo Daviess followed with lower yields.
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Carrol
Illinois
Illinois Co-operative Crop Reporting Service
Carroll County
Stephenson
Lye County
Ogle
Jo Daviess
Injured in Auto Crash Near Old Mill Park
Savanna resident Savanna James Turnbaugh, 23, suffered a broken right leg in an auto accident east of Savanna last Thursday at 12 30 a m. He was a passenger in a car driven by Kyle Engelking 17. The vehicle left the road at a curve near Old Mill park. the driver and two female passengers escaped injury. Turnbaugh was taken to Savanna City Hospital for treatment.
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Savanna
James Turnbaugh
Mr. Carroll
Kyle Engelking
Old Mill Park
Turnbaugh
Savanna City Hospital
Tels
Marriage Licenses and Real Estate Transfers in Carroll County
Licenses to wed issued by Carroll County clerk include William M. Crimmins of Cuba City and Pauline M. Harle of Benton. Paul E. Runkle and Mary McWilliams of Cedar Rapids Town. James R. Chipman and Mary Jane Darden of Savanna. Real estate transfers list Dorothy Skaien and husband to Harrison E. Osborn Jr. and wife, to Osborn and wife from Skaien, and other deeds involving Geo William Peck, Carl J. Messmer, John Garcia, Rosella Mennen, Howard Cavanaugh, and properties in Savanna, Mt. Carroll, Woodland, and H and B.
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Carroll County
William M. Crimmins
Cuba City
Wis
Pauline M. Harle
Benton, Wis
Paul E. Runkle
Mary Mc Williams
Cedar Rapids
James R. Chipman
Mary Jane Darden
Savanna
Dorothy Skaien
Harrison E. Osborn Jr
Skaiems
Geo
William Peck
Same
William J. Davis
Carl J. Messmer
Woodland
Joseph W. Canavan
John Garcia
Rosella Mennen
Howard Cavanaugh
Mt. Carroll
Cancer Society Delegates Picked for Convention
The Carroll County chapter of the American Cancer Society selected Mrs. Orville Bowers of Lanark and Dr. E A Flexman of Milledgeville as delegates for district and state conventions. The executive board met at Mrs. Ray Polhill’s Milledgeville home after a potluck dinner and film viewing.
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Lanark
BE. A. Flexman
Milledgeville
Carroll County
American Cancer Society
Tinois Division
Ray Polhill
Wolfe
Savanna
Mount Carroll
Shannon
Thomson
Chadwick
E. A. Flexman
Otto Switzer
Elver Kisseller
Robert Allen
Russell J
E. C. Turner
Cancer Clinic of
Public Health
Court House
Self Employment Forum Schedule For Public Hearings
Social Security official G W Spencer announces self employment forum dates in Savanna Dixon Freeport and Rockford to discuss errors in two years earnings reports. Sessions run 1 to 5 p m on December 1 3 10 and 15 at local post offices city halls and court rooms.
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Dixon
Freeport
Rockford
G. W. Spencer
Social Security
Post Office
Civil Service Room
City Hall Council
Grand Jury
Federal Court Room
Chadwick Dominates Franklin Grove In Opening Tilt
Chadwick with Lyle Weber scoring 22 leads 58 44 win over Franklin Grove Friday night. Chadwick jumps to 16 5 early lead, widens to 32 11 at halftime and cruises the rest of the way. Also results include Thomson toppling Lyndon 66 55 with Holland 16 points and Lyndon’s Johnson Gibson each at 14.
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Chadwick
Lyle Weber
Franklin Grove
Chet Sek Frosh-Sophs
Dixon
Thomson
Fulton
Lyndon
Dukes
Holland
Johnson
Gibson
Aetors
Thanksgiving Prayer Passage
A narrated litany of the Lord's Prayer from the Thanksgiving observance. The text repeats the classic petition lines asking for daily bread, forgiveness, and guidance, concluding with deliverance from evil.
Annual CROP Drive Under Way This Week In County
The county wide CROP drive organized by Rev. Tom Jernigan mobilizes volunteers across townships in York Fairhaven Freedon Mt Carroll Woodland Shannon Wysox Elkhorn Grove Savanna and Lanark to raise grain and cash for feeding hungry people in Korea and other lands. Five dollars can fund up to 250 pounds of milk powder or about 125 gallons of milk when mixed. Donations collected at Colehours Mt Carroll Zack's Lanark Farmer's Milledgeville and grain turned to cash will fund transportation and distribution of food.
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Milledgeville
Interchurch Agency
Korea
York Township
Harry Gaar
Eugene Murray
Eldon Hickey
Otto Switzer
Fairhaven Township
Hugh Senneff
Wm. Meyer
Vernon Adolph
Port Horning
Ernest Brown
Neal Maring
Jack Newton
Warren (. Hartman
Joe Rath
Paul Mackey
Glen Hartman
Freedon Township
Robert Spearman
Mt. Carroll Township
Earl Holy
Ralph Batt
O. L. Barker
John Magi
Woodland Township
Allen Airhart
Loyal Siedenbug
Bob Shubert
Shannon Township
Rev
Moritz
EUB Church
James Erdmier
Wysox Township
Bob Reiff
James Wink
Harlan Hollowell
Frank Livengood
Melvin Peugh
Edwin Livengood
H. P. Rahn
Elkhorn Grove Township
Richard Allison
Savanna Township
Stanley Beck
Father and Son Survive Mississippi Boat Capsize Rescue
Savanna region rescue after a hunting trip boat overturned in the Mississippi river near Savanna. Hartman 47 and son Robert 16 clung to the hull for about ninety minutes until three neighbors aided their transfer to a boat and later Savanna city hospital for shock and exposure.
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Leon Hartman
Robert
Oaktoad
Mississippi River
Hartman
Hal Shrake
Harry Charneski
Fred Daughin, Jr
Earl Ritchie
Robert Anderson
Charneski
Savanna City Hospital
Tels
Local area livestock vies for world honor at Chicago Exposition
Chicago expo dates Nov 28 to Dec 1. Chadwick Carroll County exhibitor Morris among 180 beef cattle entrants for grand champion, with $12,800 prize previously paid for a Texas Hereford. Lord Elgin trophy awarded to the winning exhibitor while Aberdeen Angus and state rivalries highlight the show. Beth A. Ross resigns as secretary for W T Raleigh Company. returns to legal secretary role for attorney Robert L. Morris. Thanksgiving dinner guests gathered in Morton Higley home from nearby towns.
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John F. Morris
Chadwick
Carroll County
Chicago Amphitheatre
Texas
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Earl of Elgin and
Kincardine
Scotland
Iowa
Illinois
Indiana
Oklahoma
Tels
Beth A. Ross
Www
T. Raleigh Company
Lanark
John A. Resh
W. T. Raleigh Company
Freeport
Ross
Atty
Robert L. Morris
Milledgeville Deaths Mark Losses of Five Individuals
Miss Hattie Beers 85 died November 19 at a niece's home in Milledgeville after a long life in Coleta. Funeral services were held at Grove Street church with burial in Hazel Green cemetery. Also named are Milledgeville resident Fred E Smith 54 who died November 19. wife Orie Weber Smith and many children listed. and Roy Rife 57 of Lanark who died November 19 with funeral plans pending in Freeport. Burial and service details follow local arrangements.
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Grove Street
United Brethren
Christchurch
Coleta
Hattie Beers
Dessa Hanna
Hazel Green Cemetery
Miss Beers
Barnett
Frances Ann Overholser Beers
Russell
Virgil Beers
John Beers
St. Helen, Mich
Lester Beers
St. Louis, Mo
Fred E. Smith
Brookville
Woodin
Kewanee
Evergreen Memorial Cemetery
Mr. Smith
Indiana
William and
Belle Stodghill Smith
Roy Rife
Telecast to feature livestock show highlights from Chicago
A one hour telecast on WOC TV Davenport will air Tuesday afternoon December 1 from 3 to 4 p m channel 6. The program covers prize cattle grand champion steer meat cutting demonstrations and interviews with farm authorities. It features 4 H delegates International Farm Youth Exchange and prize winners from the Grain and Hay Show with hosts Everett Mitchell and experts including Hildee and Darrow.
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International Amphitheater
Woc-Tv
Davenport
Channel 6
International Farm Youth Exchange
Everett Mitchell
National Farm and Home Hour
H. H. Kildee
Agriculure
Iowa State College
al Darlow
Oklahoma A. & M. College
100 Attend Grange Chili Supper Here
The Black Oak Grange hosted a chili supper on Saturday night with about 100 people attending. The event also featured a bazaar that generated a pleasing amount of proceeds.
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The
Black Oak Grange
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