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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1945
Page
1
Babson Warne argues that modern farming and processing reduce nourishment and flavor. He laments loss of iron pots and natural aromas, urges study of food value, and predicts synthetic flavors could cut costs while boosting health.
Bert S. Isenhart of Chadwick Illinois rises from staff sergeant to technical sergeant in Italy with Company M 135th Infantry Regiment 34th Red Bull Division Fifth Army His parents Mr and Mrs Earl Isenhart reside in Chadwick Illinois.
J E Wessel’s Morrison jewelry store is undergoing redecorating work by Clarence Kier. Mr and Mrs Wessel spent a day in Chicago on business earlier in the week.
Mr. and Mrs. Emil Hartman and granddaughter Sharon Kay hosted Sunday supper with Mr. and Mrs. Glen Hartman. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Gordon Jr. joined. Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rick of Morrison attended Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Baker.
The Carroll County Dairy Association reports septembers dairy production led by the Harry Tallman herd with 37.6 pounds of fat and 961 pounds of milk from 17 Holsteins and Guernseys. The Porter & Son Brown Swiss, Noordhoff & Peck Holsteins, Finifrock Holsteins, and Unadilla Farms Holsteins follow in order with fat yields ranging 29.4 to 33.1 pounds and milk from 612 to 955 pounds across 13 to 38 cows per herd. Overall, the association averages 23.1 pounds of fat and 612 pounds of milk from 381 cows in 21 herds. 93 cows (24.7 percent) were dry. Five unprofitable cows were sold. Individual leaders include Lucky, No. 27, No. 68, Daisy, and Carroll and Frenchs No. 72, with fat yields from 55.1 to 78.7 pounds and milk from 1,045 to 2,127 pounds.
International Harvester unveils Harvest of Stars a half hour NBC program airing Sundays at 2 p m Eastern starting Oct 7 with Raymond Massey as narrator and actor Howard Barlow conducting a seventy piece orchestra and a mixed chorus Lyn Murray directs. First guest star is Jan Peerce with future guests including Gladys Swarthout Eugene List and Bidu Sayao.
Mrs Cecil Mitchell and Mrs Dolly Atherton drove sister Mrs Lester Vance to her Charlotte Iowa home after a visit here. Vernon Dearinger and family of Morrison joined Raymond Carroll for Sunday dinner. John Faber and Marlyn dined with Neal Vogel in Fulton. Chester Libberton of Mt Carroll visited Joe Melendy. Blaine Turney and family of Clinton were dining with Ed Turney. Gayle Turney of Thomson attended. Geneva Dutsworth Carolyn and Wilbur Geidd visited Lanark Wednesday. B E Locke of Clinton called on Lena Jensen Friday. Scott Roberts family enjoyed Sunday with Melvin Johnson in Lyndon. Calvin Eslinger and Roger joined Wilbur Stiles for Saturday supper.
Savanna residents Mr and Mrs L W Sikkema learned their son Richard D Sikkema 27 signalman first class was liberated from a Japanese prison camp and expected to return home soon He was reported missing in action March 1 1942 after the U S destroyer Pope sank near Java during the loss of the cruiser Houston
County Clerk W M Nipe issues a marriage license to Harry Pauley and Alice Handel of Mr Carroll, Alice Keith and Ruth Stout also named. Reformatory sentence begins for Freeport Girls convicted in Carroll County Circuit Court for check fraud. one year to fifteen months. Numerous real estate transfers listed in Savanna Shannon Mt Carroll and surrounding areas. Mr and Mrs L B Spencer depart for Spirit Lake Iowa to visit friends.
Tax collection reports show 1944 taxes largely paid in Salem township with two personal property items unpaid and in Cherry Grove all taxes paid except three personal items. County treasurer Frank L. Ross and staff are preparing forfeiture records in the townships, though most cases show few items.
Nine Carroll county men filed discharges in the office of Chester Cramer circuit clerk and recorder. Names include Coady Carlson Dickinson Beck Boyle Lindsay Emmert Gunn Diephuis with service dates from 1939 to 1945 and campaigns in Guadalcanal Tarawa Saipan Tinian Central Pacific Northern France Rhineland and Central Europe. Individual recognitions include good conduct medals and campaign ribbons.
Mrs Anna Kaufman and Ralph spent the weekend in the Verne Kaufman home. Cpl Harold Kenyon has been transferred to Japan and serves with the 6th army there. Charles Turney of Clinton visited Thursday afternoon in the Ed Turney home. Mrs Dolly Atherton spent a few days in the Seaman Swett home at Hanover. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Stiles attended a farewell party Thursday night for Floyd Stiles who is leaving soon for the Merchant Marines. Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll of Thomson were Sunday dinner guests in the Rush Garrell home. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Port and Richard Dale Terlet of Morrison were Sunday guests in the Ralph Holesinger home. Paul Carpenter, who has been spending a few days with his parents, Mr and Mrs Don Carpenter, has returned to his work in Boscobel.
Police Officer Bert Plattenberger of Savanna was struck by a taxi at about 5 am Monday while on duty. He suffered a fractured left leg, sprained left wrist, scalp wound, and multiple lacerations. The taxi driver James Lambert stopped within a few feet after the collision. In foggy light rain, the driver could not be speeding. Earlier, Patrick McCue and Dean Rathje, Savanna High School students, escaped serious injuries when McCue’s car crashed into a house on Chicago Avenue. Rathje had a concussion but was released home.
Announcement states the Whiteside Sentinel, Morrison’s long running newspaper since 1867, has new owner William Beck of Tipton Town who took possession immediately. The Bent family ran the paper for over 25 years after acquiring it from Charles Bent Sr. in 1870.
Mildred Roskam daughter of Mr and Mrs Walter Roskam Rockford wed Pfe Alfred Lawson son of Mr and Mrs Dewitt Law Mt Carroll in a candlelight service at First Baptist Church Rockford Rev B E Allan officiated The bridal party included Dorothea Roskam Rugene Myer Donald Layden Elden Laude Alan Law and Charles Guenzler Jr About 100 guests attended a reception The couple will reside in Dalhart Texas where the groom is stationed
Geo Schmaling learns of the marriage of his nephew Sgt Arnold Schmaling of Santa Rosa California. Arnold formerly lived in Thomson attended Thomson schools until moving to California. He served six years in the U S Navy and has been overseas in the U S Army for nearly three years awaiting discharge. Local visits note Leonard Porter and Peter Hott guests and family hosting follows.
Chadwick village faced a water crisis after the well pump failed Saturday. Repairs reached completion Monday night but the 50,000 gallon tank ran dry Tuesday morning, forcing reliance on cisterns and private wells with boiled drinking water and continued careful use.
Arthur Leroy Flowers 69 a Savanna resident for 42 years died Sept 27 at home after a two week illness. Funeral at Law funeral home Savanna with Rev Wade and burial in Fairmont, Polo. He married Anna Burrell in Oregon in 1898 and worked 40 years for Milwaukee Railroad as engineer on the Southwest Limited between Savanna and Davenport. Surviving widow a daughter and four grandchildren, two brothers. Ranko Heuerman 6 of Shannon died Sept 29 after a stroke. funeral at Scharman funeral home Shannon and burial in Shannon cemetery. Heuerman born Nov 15 1881 near Florence Station Stephenson County. unmarried, survived by two brothers and a sister.
Mrs Mary Albright aged 86 died at 2 30 a m September 27 in the Caroline Mark Home Mt Carroll where she lived seven years. The body was taken to the Frank funeral chapel for funeral arrangements. She was born January 1 1859 in Reading Pennsylvania and came to Mt Carroll from Freeport. Surviving are a son Albert of Cedar Rapids Iowa and a grandson Lt Robert Albright AAF.
Judy Hook, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hook, sustained severe burns Monday afternoon when she fell backward into a pail of hot water. The incident is noted in a local social roundup with several visits and gatherings reported, including guests in Morrison, Clinton, and Fenton, and a note that Mrs. Ray Morgan’s husband arrived in the States on September 22.
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