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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1961
Page
4
Babson discusses supermarket growth at Park, Mass. He argues main factors for success include central residential location and ample parking, noting about 25 large chains exist. He advises investing in supermarkets and utilities, with focus on nearby land, future housing values, and cautious stance on newly organized chains.
Illinois farm land owners paid a record 123.1 million dollars in farm real estate taxes in 1960, 3.7 percent above 1959. Krausz notes land taxes took 17 percent of net farm income, with Illinois averaging 4.07 dollars per acre, the highest in the corn belt. Personal property taxes added about 22 million, pushing per acre burden to 4.80 on average.
Sunday dinner guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Merlyn Schreiner were Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Schreiner, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fulmer and daughter of Dixon and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schreiner.
The eleventh annual cattle tour and outlook meeting occurs Friday September 8 with stops at the Harry Appel farm Morrison Highway four miles south of the Argo Fay junction and the Vernon Alexander farm north of Fair Haven at 9 55 am A weight guessing contest will be held at the second stop The afternoon program features economist Larry Simers and a Kansas City Stock yards representative The noon lunch is provided by the Carroll County Farm Bureau and Livestock Feeders Association Door prizes follow the meeting
Fulton Paint and Paper Store in Fulton advertises new Philco refrigerators priced from 189.95 with a focus on low starting costs and home appliance upgrades.
Marriage licenses issued by County Clerk W M Nipe include Keith Prasse of Forreston and Karen Wirtjes of Shannon William Plock of Lanark and Lorraine Bright of Lanark Roy A Frederick and Carol S Peterson of Milledgeville Daryl G Beckman of Sterling and Melinda S Popkins of Morrison.
Three Savanna men appeared before Judge Robert L. Jacken on burglary and larceny charges for allegedly entering Mary E. Brigham’s store north of Savanna on June 29, 1960 and stealing items. Each defendant received representation, bond set at 1000, and pleas set for Sept. 8. Also charged in a separate case is Carroll Linder for leaving the scene of a Route 80 auto crash near Mt. Carroll. Real estate transfers in the area include multiple property deeds in Mt. Carroll Wysox and Savanna jurisdictions.
The Chicago Motor Club warns Illinois motorists to verify license expiration dates as about 1.5 million licenses are up for renewal this year. Some drivers renewals unknowingly present expired licenses by one or two years. If expired over 12 months a full examination is required, including eye, oral, written, and driving tests. Renewals may be made 30 days before expiration. drivers aged 70 and older must renew with a comprehensive exam.
Refuge lands in Iowa and Illinois will be closed to hunting until the waterfowl and goose seasons open. From Sept 1 daylight time dove season starts. firearms are prohibited on refuge lands before the waterfowl season opens. Violators face Federal Court prosecution.
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will meet at the Court House in Mt. Carroll on Tuesday September 12 1961 at 10 AM All claims to be acted upon must be filed with the Clerk by September 7 1961 Clerk W M Nipe TCLS 21 9 7.
District 201 receipts 19737.56 with balances and reimbursements listed. Monthly totals show funds from multiple savings and loan associations and district bonds. State police report no fatalities or serious accidents in District 1 during the holiday. Local notices include sworn statements from Treasurer Clarence Bolhous dated August 25 1961. Jess Nina Sue Melendy spent the weekend with the Max Meakins.
Officials report no traffic fatalities or serious highway accidents in Carroll County during the Labor Day weekend. Local authorities and state police note heavy highway traffic but a safe holiday period with no major incidents.
Fulton Paint and Hardware in Fulton Illinois announces new stock of religious records, cataloging hymnals, prayer books, and devotional items for pickup in-store. The arrival expands selection for local customers seeking faith-related media and supplies.
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