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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1945
Page
1
Babson predicts 1945 will be an exceptional crop year with total output about 8 percent above any year except 1942 and 1944. Wheat will set a record, oats may exceed 1.5 billion bushels, and meat fats supplies improve. however some feeds and sugar remain tight and canning goods rise.
The August Carroll County Dairy Herd Improvement Association results show Harry Tallman’s 18 head Holsteins and Guernseys leading with 86.8 fat and 952 milk pounds per cow, while R R Porter and Son’s 18 registered Brown Swiss place second at 36.7 fat and 913 milk. High individual was Lucky the grade Holstein owned by Tallman with 75.9 fat and 1947 milk. Pearl the Brown Swiss from J C Bennett had 60.9 fat and 1088 milk.
Thomson reports multiple short notes from Illinois and Iowa residents. Mrs Walter Switzer and her daughter stay with Mrs Irvin Renner in Albany while Mr Switzer seeks Ohio housing. Mrs Reka Haas visits Clinton, then spends time with daughter Mrs Fred Hook. Guests at Percy Clark's Sabula home include AS Winton H Clark from Great Lakes and Mr Russell Sweitzer. Forrest Eslinger and Jaclyn Ann of Lanark visit Benford Stadel in Stockton. Charles Rogers returns to Maquoketa after staying with daughter Mrs Maurice Strukhoff. Velma Shelley leaves for Washington DC after two weeks with her parents Louis and Velma Shelley.
Carroll county selective service board announces five men inducted into military service. Army: James R. Messmer Walter J. Shaw Savanna. Paul K. Blair Thomson. Navy: Lavern L. Imel Kenneth R. Rogers Mt. Carroll.
Robert Shook aged 16 and Ted Fiedler aged 12 were arrested after a purse belonging to Margaret Disher of Savanna was stolen from a parked car. The purse was recovered in an alley with no items missing. The youths confessed and were placed in the city jail. parents were notified and arrived the next day.
The S and M Bowling alley in Savannah is now open after redecorating by Schmidel and May. Alleys resurfaced, ready for experienced and novice bowlers. Thomson men form league teams. contact Harold Witt Joe Shutters Alfred Smith or other bowlers to join. League teams meet weekly.
Miss Verne Smith of My Car and guests with Bert Stainbrook visited Gil bert Dixon’s Shannon home. Harold Elliott family called on Myron Graham in Madison Wisconsin last week. Howard Maker family of Chadwick joined John Halfman for Sunday dinner.
Mrs. Joseph Rowland of Stockton was seriously injured Saturday evening when her car hit a parked vehicle on highway 72 near Shannon. Merlyn Clock of Shannon had pulled to the roadside to change a tire causing a following car to stop. Rowland’s car struck the parked vehicle at the edge of the highway.
Ralph Allen Blair, 17, of Lanark, died when his car left Route 72 near Route 73 four miles north of Lanark. The crash, likely from a sleep lapse, involved a vehicle owned by Kenneth Tempel of Shannon. Funeral services were held in Lanark. coroner ruled accidental death. Blair survived by his parents and six siblings.
State highway police report a single accident in Carroll county during the Labor Day weekend. A Dubuque motorist struck a calf near Savanna, damaging a fender and headlight. Police noted heavy traffic and speeds well above safe levels despite no large loss of life locally.
Silas Andrus, 45, soil conservation worker for the U S department of agriculture in Whiteside county, died early Thursday after being struck by a truck while walking along a highway east of Morrison. His body was identified late Thursday evening by his wife after notifying police of his disappearance.
Miss Darlene Shoemaker has returned home to attend school after visiting at the Carl Longanecker residence in Morrison. Mrs. Emma Steele came back Sunday from a three week stay with relatives in Mt. Carroll and Freeport.
William Boyd of Morrison was elected honorary president for life of the Whiteside County Agricultural association which has sponsored the Whiteside county fair for 75 years. Boyd known as Uncle Bill begins his 50th year with the fair and has served in every office, including 27 years as president. Other officers named include Miles Hannis president L A Doering vice president Harold T Mathew treasurer Vernon Dearinger secretary Arlyn Carney W R Bealer Clare Meakins directors. Crowds attended despite rain especially Friday evening.
Richard Yates Rowe of Jacksonville announces his bid for the Republican nomination for State Treasurer. A longtime Illinois Republican figure, Rowe cites endorsements from 98 of 102 county chairmen and his service as secretary of the budgetary commission and former Secretary of State. He is a distant member of the Yates gubernatorial family and has held leadership roles in business, insurance, journalism, and civic groups. Rowe's public career spans the Illinois Republican State Committee, various campaigns, and state party leadership.
Engaged Mildred Irene Withhart of Savanna and Jerome Fleischer of New York Naval Reserve announce their approaching marriage. Both are stationed at Grosse Ile Naval Air Base Mich. The wedding is planned for September at First Methodist Church Savanna with Rev Arthur Monkan officiating.
Charles Wilbur Bashaw died at 6 30 pm Friday in a Dubuque hospital after a several month illness. He was 38 and lived in Savanna where he worked 23 years at Hathaway drug store. Funeral services were held Monday at Law funeral home Savanna with Rev Arthur Monkman officiating. He is survived by his widow Helen Green a sister Mrs Dan Johns of Savanna and a brother Buttehelle of Philadelphia.
Mrs Eliza Roberts 56 of Mt Carroll area died at home Monday. Funeral at home Wednesday and Center Hill church burial. Born February 1 1889. survived by husband seven sons four daughters mother nine brothers two sisters. Also death of Martha Corbett Williamson 90 near Mt Carroll with funeral at Mt Carroll Christian funeral home and Oak Hill burial. survived by two daughters four grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Miss Phyllis Wanner daughter of Mr and Mrs Phil Wanner Mountain Wisconsin and David Hatfield son of Mr and Mrs Orville Hatfield also of Mountain Wisconsin were married at 6 20 p m Saturday in the First Methodist church in Savanna Rev Arthur Monkman officiated Attendants were Miss Velma Hatfield sister of the groom and Harry Ferry both of Savanna They will reside on a farm near Mountain Wisconsin
Miss Maxine Huebner and Alvin Marburger of Sabula Iowa were married Friday at 5 50 pm in the home of Charles J Fisher Savannah justice of the peace. The single ring service was read and attendants were Irvin Huebner and Elaine Mohr both of Sabula.
Fulton Illinois to host its second annual Fall Festival on September 14 and 15 with rides concussions sports events exhibits and three variety programs. The Fulton Community Association and Fulton Kiwanis Club sponsor the event with T E Woods as General Chairman and a list of program chairmen handling concessions exhibits finance and more. Thousands attended last year and organizers promise a bigger show.
The story notes Producers Creamery now occupies a new plant in Mt Carroll. The Carroll County War Price and Rationing Board adopts a 40 hour week and will not open on Saturdays, with all legal holidays observed. OPA clerical staff reduced though local resignations limit further cuts. Other federal offices in Mt Carroll also adopt 40 hour weeks and close Saturdays.
Three more infantile paralysis cases were reported around Mt. Carroll, bringing Carroll County totals to five. Schools near Mt. Carroll and Mission Ridge postponed or delayed openings while Savanna and Freeport acted to curb gatherings and limit public spaces as health officials monitor the outbreak.
Marriage licenses have been issued from the office of the county clerk to David Hatfield and Phyllis Warner both of Mountain Wis Wally James Brown of Burgaw N C and Virginia Mary Mackey of Milledgeville Ward C Frederick and Mildred E Engles both of Lanark Alvin Marburger and Maxine Huebner both of Sabula Ia
Saturday evening gatherings at Adam Heinze and Carroll homes included the Peterson and Switzer families. Sunday guests at Robert Carroll’s home featured Ellsworth Nice and daughter from Morrison with Foltz from Chadwick. Labor Day weekend visitors at Mervin Marshall’s included J A Marshall of Dixon and Harvey Marshall. Empire California visitors were Franklin B Arnold and Noah Sweitzer family.
Producers Creamery in Mt Carroll relocates to a new concrete brick building costing 24000 with 75000 in modern equipment. The plant handles 100000 pounds of milk daily and aims to double volume next year. Area served spans Carroll Jo Daviess Stephenson and Ogle counties with seven milk routes and plans for more.
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