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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1945
Page
1
Babson Park Mass September reports a returning serviceman needing money and a warning on postwar employment. He predicts a slow transition from war to peace, with prosperity tied to labor union leadership and servicemen attitudes toward open shop and collective bargaining.
William Eshelman aged 68 died at 11 a m Thursday Sept 6 at his Mt Carroll home after a long illness. Funeral services were held 2 30 p m Sunday at Frank funeral home Mt Carroll with Rev K K Olafson officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. He was born Sept 1876 in Mt Carroll, son of David and Mary Eshelman. A painter by trade. Surviving are his widow Katherine Volz, two sons Edward and Theodore, two brothers Lewis and Charles, and three sisters Mrs Otto Voeckel of Savannah, Mrs William Davis and Mrs Glenn Davis of Mt Carroll.
Mr and Mrs Donald Adolph are parents of a son born Sunday evening at Morrison hospital.
Mrs. Beatrice Johnson, 36, of Savanna, was fatally struck about 12:30 p m Saturday by an eastbound C B and Q Zephyr near the Savanna Sabula bridge. An inquest ruled accidental death. She lived in Savanna with husband Frank R Johnson and a daughter Lilian, and is survived by parents and several siblings. Funeral was held at Fuller funeral home with burial in Savanna cemetery.
DDT spraying at Savannah ordnance depot covered over 4000 acres of swamp and backwater along the river. An army bomber sprayed a 150 yard wide swath from a 200 gallon tank. mosquitoes vanished for weeks. A second spray was done last week and officials expect it to keep area insect free until killing frosts.
Richard Paul Kness a seven year old son of Mr and Mrs Walter Kness of Mission Ridge district north of Chadwick was admitted to St Francis hospital in Freeport as a polio patient Saturday. It is the sixth reported case in Carroll county with no deaths and most patients improving.
Farmers report improved corn prospects after hot weather and two showers last week. A potential early frost remains a danger, while Saturday morning rain and afternoon heat gave brief relief before temperatures again neared the ninetys. Sunday brought cooler conditions and a follow up rain.
The Office of Price Administration announced a six month notice before eviction by a buyer who intends to occupy the house, effective Sept 15 in rent controlled areas. The current three month period rises to six unless waived by OPA or shortened by director decisions, with possible military service waiver.
Five persons injured in a Saturday night Route 80 collision at the Savanna ordnance depot main entrance. Two seriously hurt, all required hospital care. Miss Dorothy Wallace 20, Lt. Harry Lowman 30, Robert Quebbman 25, Paul Lash 16, Forest Risches 21. Wallace rode with Lowman to meet her sister on shift. Lowman failed to stop in time.
Miss Virginia Mackey daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Mackey of Milledgeville marries Cpl. Walry J. Brown son of Mr. and Mrs. Valry Brown Sr. in Trinity Lutheran Church. Dr. F M Keller officiates as Ruth Schryver leads Lohengrin. Guests include Hess Dollinger Fishback and Sauer families.
Carroll county cattle led Chicago market gains for a second day as 44 Hereford steers from Roth and Williams near Chadwick averaged 1298 pounds and sold at 18.00 per cwt without sorting.
Engaged Mt. Carroll couple Mr and Mrs Robert Acker announce their eldest daughter Evelyn Ruth to Sgt LeRoy T Pierson USMC son of Mr and Mrs George Pierson of Huron Michigan No wedding date set Evelyn is Milledgeville high school graduate Pierson has served in the Pacific area for many months
A local committee on dairy herd improvement plans to start artificial breeding in Carroll county this fall. About 1200 cows are pledged to the association, with officers to be elected and contracts signed at a Sept. 24 meeting in Mt. Carroll. Prof. C. E. Rhodes of Illinois will attend to discuss dairy practices.
Carroll county 4-H boys and girls whose beef calves earned high ratings at the recent Roundup prepare to enter 31 calves by 28 exhibitors in the Quad-County Baby Beef show at Clinton Coliseum, Ta. Friday and Saturday. Judging begins 1 p.m. Friday with prizes at stake. Participants include Herefords, Angus and Shorthorn entries from Lanark Savanna Mt. Carroll and Mill Edgeville areas.
The Carroll county ration board announced a small additional supply of canning sugar this week. Applicants who already requested more than ten pounds per person will receive mailed stamps for the extra amount without filing a new application. The extra allotment, likely not more than three pounds per person, is limited and should not be expected to be large.
Thompson notes Sunday afternoon callers in Wayne Ashby residence include Mr and Mrs Howard Baker Chadwick and Mr and Mrs Fred Baker Fairmont Nebraska. Mrs Helen Jones East Moline visited daughter Merle Atherton and family. Mr and Mrs Willis Pauley Mt Carroll were guests in Ford Grimm home.
State Auditor C Leader announced August payments to aid to dependent children beneficiaries totaling £89,006 aiding 47,537 Illinois children. Carroll county aided 43 dependents with about $888, Whiteside county 190 recipients $3,864. Old age pension payments totaled $3,921,329 with Carroll county 261 recipients receiving $7,86 and Whiteside 697 recipients $834.
Thousands are expected to attend Fulton Illinois second annual fall festival on Friday and Saturday September 14 and 15. The program starts with a 6 30 p m baseball game at Pleasure Park between Clinton Iowa Moose and Fulton merchants, followed by a parade variety show exhibits and acts, with Rock Island arsenal entries and a featured flower show by the Fulton Woman's Club chaired by Mrs Samuel McCullagh in the Fulton Community Coliseum alongside Burpee Seed Co entries.
A Savanna county court jury convicted Fay Harding of contributing to the dependency of his son LaVerne after testimony on Monday morning. Harding's wife pled guilty to a similar charge last week. the elder Harding was fined 50 dollars and sent to county jail, while his wife faces sentencing. Also noted are recent discharge papers for several World War II veterans listed by the county clerk, including Harry R. Pilgrim, Ellis A. Ottens, Clifford L. Tusberg, LeRoy E. Musselman, and others with their service dates and honors.
American Legion members in Carroll County appointed standing committees at a special Wednesday meeting in Chadwick. J Logan Machen of Savannah presided, with Albert R. Anderson absent. Joint installation for county council officers and Van Bibber Hansen post members set for Monday evening September 17 at the Moose hall in Savannah.
La-Nar Theatre owner Fred Good announces immediate closure amid polio scare in northern Illinois. Lanark reports no cases. reopening planned around early October after remodeling and redecorating to ensure safety and presentation.
Frank Lineback, operator of a grocery in Chestnut Park Savannah, paid $25 in settlement of price ceiling violations after a hearing before the local ration board.
Carroll County board of supervisors appointed grand jurors for the November circuit term. Names listed include Washington Oliver Gillogly. Woodland Allen Airhart Amy Gillespie. Freedom Paul Myers. Cherry Grove Geo W Krell. Shannon W H Good Aneta Baum. Lima Robert Linker. Rock Creek Undine Yeager Paul Fogel. Salem Glen Pauley John Derver Jr. Mt Carroll Harry Wildey Theodore Storm. Savanna Clifford Parker Fred Funk York Harry Gaar Bruce Groharing. Fair Haven Orion Alexander Kyle Turney. Wysox Jas Lenhart Ray Polhill. Elkhorn Grove Geo A Sites. Supplemental jurors include Floyd Niles Maynard Gothard G Ray Moll Orpha Gabriel Kenneth Stoner Ben Manning Paul Hanbecker Lee Plock Judson Grove Clarence Kenyon Ward Weidman Joseph Dunn Charles Marth Margaret Murray Alfred Zemke William Rister Mervin Bruns.
Kranert s Shoe Store at Savanna has been sold to the BBM Shoe Company of Chicago. George H P Guttke the new manager recently discharged from four years service in the army. his family will join him after October 1. Mrs Donna Brown and Miss Gloria Lease are new assistants with R. Cc Busch aiding on Saturdays.
Carroll county board approved a budget and appropriation ordinance for the fiscal year with general county levied at 34 500 and highway at 28 000. General rate not to exceed 15 cents and highway up to 12 cents per 100. No T B Fund levy due to 53 000 balance. Other levies set for 14 townships for town road and relief and bridge. An extra 600 was budgeted for Bangs disease control. Kinney seated on public building committee to fill Raish's term. resolutions honor Raish and seek reappointment of S C Campbell as county highway superintendent for six years.
Carroll County farmers urged to cash uncashed dairy production payment drafts to aid CCC bookkeeping. A report shows over 32 000 drafts issued before Nov 1 1944 remained outstanding as of June 30 1945, with almost 2 million farmers in the program last year.
The Modernistic Ballroom in Clinton Iowa announced an opening dance Monday September 17 featuring Frankie Masters and his 20 piece orchestra and entertainers. The act marks Clinton’s largest orchestra to perform direct from the Stevens Hotel Chicago. The American Legion operates the venue planning to host name bands for the season.
Carroll county AAA urges farmers to harvest alfalfa Alsike and red clover seed rather than hay to meet strong demand. Special payments are offered for seed harvest plus poundage if sold to dealers for movement into seed short regions. Local observations note farm visits and social visits with residents in Galesburg and the Kemmer home.
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