Babsons reminiscences on cemeteries and industry shifts
Gloucester columnist reflects on the old Babson burial site in Ca Ann, criticizing overgrown graves and urging town cleanups. He recalls Cape Ann granite prominence, the rise of Portland cement, and the decline of the granite trade amid new materials. Inflation is persistent. historic prices show devaluation and shifting costs. He predicts a future of continued inflation with cycles of rise and brief deflation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babson
Gloucester
Mass
Go Ann
Isabel Babson
Babsons
England
Salem
Ca Ann
Cape Ann
Chamber of Commerce
Finish Corn Pack At Green Giant Plant In Lanark
The Green Giant Company finished its Corn Pack Tuesday September 12 about 1 00 a m The factory canned 415000 cases of whole kernel corn under several labels with Niblet corn most widely packed The company had 3900 acres of corn planted in the Lanark area Besides this corn the factory canned corn from Wisconsin and Minnesota areas The factory did truck some of their corn to other factories to be processed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Giant Company
Lanark
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Miller Family Guests at Clinton Supper
Mr and Mrs William Miller and Henry Miller of Clinton Iowa were Sunday supper guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Herman Aude Jr
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
Henry Miller
Clinton, Ia
Herman Aude, Jr
Carroll County Audubon Society organizes meeting
A meeting to organize the Carroll County Audubon Society will be held on Friday September 29 at the Metcalf auditorium Shimer College Mt Carroll. Speaker Mrs Jane Tester Rockford director Illinois Audubon Society plus film A World in a Marsh. Free and open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Audubon Society
Metcalf
Shimer College
Mt. Carroll
J. Bennet Olson
Dept. of Natural Sciences
Illinois Audubon Society
Galesburg
Macomb
DeKalb
Aurora
Joliet
Jacksonville
Waukegan
Jane Tester
Tester
Rockford
Viola Anderson
Rt. 4
Carroll
Walter Peaslee
Elizabeth
Anderson
Olson
Milledgeville Obituaries Highlight Cheeseman Karrow and Sprecher
Mont R. Cheeseman 76 of Milledgeville died in a Moline hospital after illness. Funeral at Woodin with Rev. Stogsdill officiating, burial Bethel cemetery. John Karrow 70 died in Moline. services at Trinity Lutheran Church, Rev. Bolton, burial Oak Knoll. Charles H. Sprecher 68 Milledgeville resident died at home. funeral at Woodin with Rev. Bolton, burial Fairmount Cemetery Polo. Survived by families including Harold, Merle, Wayne, Lorraine, eight others, and many siblings and relatives. Memorial funds to Milledgeville Brethren church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. R. Cheeseman
Milledgeville
Woodin
Mont R. Cheeseman
Moline
Clarence Stogsdill
The
Brethren Church
Bethel Cemetery
Mr. Cheeseman
Morrison
George
Della Miller Cheeseman
Sarah Jones
Oregon
Harold
Grayslake
Merle
Pearl Bittner
Beloit
Wis
Fernenbeck
Sioux City
Milledgeville Brethren Church
John Karrow
Trinity Lutheran Church
Tressler Bolton
Oak Knoll Memorial Park
Jessie Miller
Jordan Township
Whiteside County
Hugh
Sarah Miller
John Karow
Aid Society
Jordan Grange
Jordan Home Bureau Unit
Wayne
Sterling
Mary Gerdes
Elizabeth Capp
George Miller
Harmon
Charles H. Sprecher
Fairmount Cemetery
Polo
Mr. Sprecher
Creighton
Neb
Samuel
Clara Rush Sprecher
Dora Rohde
West Jordan Church
Kraft Foods Company
William
Dallas
Tex
Donald
Dixon
Lena
Rockford
Ralph
Lloyd
Joliet
Arnold
Lorraine) Reiff
Mt. Carroll
Ggg Pe
Kathryn Goether
Chicago
AAUW Mt Carroll plans 1961 62 season in detail
The Mt Carroll Branch of AAUW outlines an educational season with member recruitment drives across Mt Carroll Savanna Thomson Chadwick Milledgeville Lanark and Shanon. The program includes orientation, study groups in International Relations Education and Mass Media, and panels on children youth and school issues. Events feature speakers from Illinois and local educators, with fundraisers and a Contemporary Arts Festival slated for Shimer College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
AAUW
Savanna
Thomson
Chadwick
Milledgeville
Lanark
Shannon
Glen Wise
Proac
Lewis DeGraff
Washington
D. C
Lane Frank
Carroll
Sheldon Frank
Lutheran Church
White House
Naomi Hiett
Illinois Commission On Children
Carroll County
Eugene Murray
John McKenny
Ray
Polhill
Status of Women
Shimer College
Duncan McBride
Higher Education
Institute of Higher Education
Shimer Color
David Weiser
Sawyer House
Max Rahn
Mass Media
Phillis Tremper
Wendell Huston
le Tels
Tax collections distributed by county treasurer
Third 1960 tax funds distribution totaling 545 600 includes payments to general fund 18 100 highway fund 11 400 federal aid match 8 050 tuberculosis sanitarium 2 750 township funds 35 800 township road and bridge 28 300 city and village road 5 700 library 2 800 park 2 700 city and village funds 44 100 high school districts 104 900 unit school 152 200 grade school 117 250 fire protection 11 150 cannon cemetery 400 Delinquent real estate list to be published next week. over two million dollars already collected and distributed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lula M. Ross
Ross
Cannon
Polo Woman's Club Presents Stranger in the Village
The Polo Woman's Club will stage the three act mystery comedy Stranger in the Village at 8 PM on Wednesday September 20 in Polo town hall. Special music by the high school orchestra and the Woman's Club Singers accompanies the performance as the public helps support the club welfare projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polo Woman’s Club
Polo Town Hall
Woman’s Club
Methodist WSCS District Rallies Set Sept 26 27 28
Fall rallies and clinics for the Rockford District Woman's Society of Christian Service of the Methodist church will be held September 26 through 28 at Mount Carroll Christ Church of Rockford and Hampshire. Miss Dorothy Barnette of Washington DC will speak. district officers will conduct officer clinics and provide literature for the year. Luncheon reservations due by September 21. nursery care available with reservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockford
Woman's Society of Christian Service
The
Methodist Church
Mount Carroll
Christ Church of
Fred Siefert
Mt. Carroll
Shimer College Community Readies for Fall Orientation
About 125 new students start at Shimer College on Sept 17 with placement tests to gauge begin level, while 28 hours of tests run through Sept 25. Orientation features mixer parties, dances, a swimming party, a candlelight dinner, skits, and a picnic. Nearly 30 upperclassmen return to help with orientation as classes begin Sept 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shimer
Dramatics Organization
Style Show Model Barbara Voeckel Featured at Clinton Event
Barbara Voeckel daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Voeckel will model for Martin Morris Co of Clinton Iowa at the Hi Fashion Style Show this Thursday night at Washington Jr High School Clinton Iowa. The show is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Voeckel
Richard Voeckel
Martin Morris Co
Clinton
Washington Jr. High School
Aviation Day set for September 17 at Rock County Airport
Roy True, manager, confirms September 17 as the date for the 2nd annual Aviation Day at Rock County Airport. Displays from Savanna Ordnance Fort Sheridan General Mitchell Field and Glenview Naval Air Station run 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. with aircraft exhibits, radio controlled demos, and industry displays. The 9521st Air Force Reserve Recovery Squadron will be on site Saturday and Sunday 16th and 17th. A jet flyover and Army parachute exhibition are authorized. Refreshments by Civil Patrol. free admission and parking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy True
Rock County
Savanna Ordnance
Fort Sheridan
General Mitchell Field
Glenview Naval Air Station
9521St Air Force Reserve Recovery Squadron
Department of Defense
Civil Patrol
Humane Society Drives Carroll County Membership
The Carroll County Humane Society announces its annual membership drive as a not for profit group relying on contributions. Since April 1 1961 it has found homes for 62 dogs from Savanna Shelter and countywide. five cruelty investigations occurred in July and August. A Sept 23 tag day is planned in Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Humane Society
Illinois
Savanna Humane Shelter
The
Humane Society
Savanna
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Duane Cheeseman
Ray Bailey
Wm. B. Petty
Olin Duncan
Holstein Sale At Harvey Farms September 28
Harvey Farms of Hazel Green Wisconsin announces its first Registered Holstein sale set for September 28 at the farm two miles north of Hazel Green on Highway 80. The Harvey family along with Tom Harvey Jr. showcase a lineage of champions including Junior All American Senior Yearling Heifer 1954 and Grand Champion Cow titles at various Wisconsin fairs. The sale features multiple prize cows and a son of a Grand Champion bull from 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Farms
Hazel Green
Wis
Highway 80
Harveys
Tom Harvey Jr
Wisconsin
Dubuque County Fair
Lois Harvey
Lafayette County Fair
Lois
Dubuque
This Air
Mary Jane Harvey
Dorothy
Harvey
Rainfall Surges to 3.7 Inches Since Tuesday Morning
Heavy rains drenched the area Tuesday and Wednesday hindering outdoor work. A Chadwick rain gauge recorded 1.6 inches on Tuesday, 1.2 inches by Wednesday 7:15 AM, then 0.8 more by 9 AM bringing totals to 3.7 inches. The storms likely stem from Hurricane Carla pushing Gulf air inland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carla
Gulf of Mexico
Chadwick
Historic Galena Homes to Open for Sept Tour
Seven privately owned Galena houses will open to the public for the 12th annual Historic Galena Homes tour on September 23 and 24. Sponsored by the Guild of First Presbyterian Church, the list includes the Chandler, Hermann, Van Duske, Dowling, Rock, Double Miner's Cottage, and Grant Memorial Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena
Guild of
First Presbyterian Church of
Chandler
Hermann
van Duske
Dowling
Ulysses S. Grant
Grant
Gen. Grant
Carroll supervisors approve 1961 tax levies and notices
At the September session the Carroll county board of supervisors selected grand jurors for the November circuit term and approved township tax levies for fiscal 1961. They appointed election judges, designated polling places across 21 precincts, and adopted a road jurisdiction transfer in Woodland township. A four way stop request at Route 64 78 junctions was discussed with state authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Board of Supervisors
Woodland Township
Mt Carroll
Prophetstown
Mt. Carroll
Clay Street
Rt. 64
Savanna Man Hurt In Early Wednesday Crash Near Chadwick
Blaine Johnson of Savanna was injured when his car slammed into a cement culvert wall two miles east of Chadwick on Rt 88 around 6 AM. The vehicle rolled into a ditch and rested on its top, with Johnson later taken to Savanna hospital after assistance from local residents and Fire Chief Lloyd Handel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Johnson
Savanna
Chadwick
Rt. 88
Johnson
Fred Prowant
Dr. Jawaurek
Elmer Bickert
Lloyd Handel
Handel
Provant Farm
Savanna Hospital
Rein & Dahl Company
Sunday Supper Guests From Multiple Wisconsin Homes
Mr and Mrs Arnold Busch and sons of Cuba City Wisconsin hosted Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Tripp and Mr and Mrs Charles Aude and daughters visiting Mr and Mrs William Prowant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Busch
Cuba City
Wis
Kenneth Tripp
Charles Aude
William Prowant
Quad County Show crowns Morris girl grand champion
Pat Morris of Chadwick won the grand champion Angus steer at the 27th Quad County Baby Beef show in Clinton. Lois Hartman of Thomson took the Angus breeding class champion, with Roger Port earning reserve Angus heifer honors. Lynn Cheeseman of Shannon won the Shorthorn breeding championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat Morris
Angus
Quad County
Clinton
Carroll County
John K. Morris
Chadwick
Lois Hartman
Charles Hartman
Thomson
Champ
Roger Port
Morris
Echo Valley 4-H Wins Grand Prize at Quad County Show
Echo Valley 4-H club of Carroll County won the grand prize in the window competition at the Quad County show after taking first place in Carroll County division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Echo Valley
Carroll County
Red Cross Chapter to Meet September 19
The Carroll County Chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its bi monthly meeting on Tuesday evening September 19 at 8 PM in the home of Mrs. Lawrence Weatherwax in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
The
American Red Cross
Lawrence Weatherwax
Thomson
Calves Sold At Roundup Auction At Savanna 4 H
Twenty four calves in Carroll County 4 H Roundup Cost of Production class were sold at auction in Savanna. Buyers included Carroll Feed Service Mt Carroll Shannon Rotary Club and many local businesses and farms such as Byers Son Shannon Kraft Clothing Miller Feed Mill Country Mutual Ins Co Johnson Processing Johnston Feed Service Milledgeville State Bank Patrick Cudahy Shannon Lions Adams Martins Colbert Trucking Carroll County Producers DeKalb Feed Co Swiss Cheese Co and other buyers from Chadwick Lanark and Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Livestock Feeders
Savanna
Carroll Feed Service
Mt. Carroll and Shannon
Rotary Club of
Keith Cheeseman Trucking
Lanark
Byers & Son Shannon
Kraft Clothing
Mt. Carroll
Miller Feed Mill
Chadwick
Country Mutual Ins. Co
Mount Carroll
Johnson Processing
Johnston Feed Service
Milledgeville State Bank
Patrick Cudahy
Cudahy
Wis
Shannon _ Lions oon
Adams & Martin
Herman Gudema
Shannon
Farmers Elevator
Exchange State Bank
Jas. Morgan
Atherton Trucking
Thomson
Colbert Trucking
Carroll County
DeKalb Feed Co
Rock Falls
Calf Auction At 4-H Roundup Thanks
Card of thanks from Carroll County Livestock Feeders for the Cost of Production class auction at the 4-H Roundup in Savannah. Appreciation noted for buyers and cooperation. signed by Charles J. Guenzler secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Livestock
Savanna
Carroll County Livestock Feeders Assoc
Charles J. Guenzler
Divorces Granted in Carroll County Circuit Court
Friday in Carroll County circuit court William L. Harry of Savanna and Myrna M. Harry were granted a divorce, as Shirley I. Schryver of Milledgeville obtained divorce from Willard G. Schryver. Two Savanna youths pled guilty to burglary and larceny and asked probation, to be reported to the probation officer on September 15. A third youth asked for more time before pleading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
William L. Harry
Savanna
Myrna M. Harry
Shirley I. Schryver
Milledgeville
Willard G. Sch
Floyd Noble
Gary Collin
Jury Selects in Assault Case Ends with Dismissal
A circuit court jury was chosen and some testimony heard in the assault case of Mary Ellen Edna versus Bertha Schreiner. After a brief conference by attorneys and clients, the case was dismissed and court officials expect a settlement, though no details were released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ellen Edna
Bertha Schreiner
Licensed To Wed In Carroll County For John Warner And Valeria Schoonhoven
Sheriff reports a missing runaway girl case from Wisconsin who escaped to Ohio and was picked up by authorities. John E. Warner and Valeria J. Schoonhoven, both of Shannon, obtained a marriage license in Carroll County last week. The case involves the county court where the girl is expected to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
John E. Warner
Valeria J. Schoonhoven
Shannon
Harry Miller
Toledo
Savanna
Wisconsin
Ohio
Real Estate Transfers Noted in Local Deeds Record
Ralph Wirtjes transfers to Jacob Miller and wife by warranty deed section 19 township 25 range 7 Shannon. John W Richter to Charles E Hartman and wife by warranty deed section 12 township 24 range 4 Mr Carroll. Jesse J Parsley to Wesley F Alexander by warranty deed sections 6 7 block 1 Clearview Hill Lanark. Allan W Garner to Ralph W Garner by quit claim deed 1 15 block 9 O T Lanark. Harry J Lowe to Lawrence E Bauer by warranty deed section 1 12 Diehls 1st Savanna. George W Smith to Levi Zink by warranty deed section 21 township 24 range 4 Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Ralph Wirtjes
Jacob Miller
Shannon
John W. Richter
Charles E. Hartman
Mr. Carroll
Jesse J. Parsley
Wesley F. Alexander
Clearview Hill
Lanark
Allan W. Garner
Ralph W. Garner
O. T
Harry J. Lowe
Lawrence E. Bauer
Diehls
Savanna
George W. Smith
Levi Zink
Mt. Carroll
Also Mentioned on This Page
Babson’s Weekly Report
Green Giant
Carrell County
Polo Woman's Club
Methodist
Chadwick. News
State Chamber of Commerce
Freeport
Marc A. Buettell
Illinois State Chamber of Commerce
Ween
Freeport Country Club
State Chamber
R. R. Hayes
Western Department
United States Fire Insurance Company
Mr. Hayes
Francis J. Ortscheid
First National Bank of
Ormond F. Lyman
Port
Echo Valley Club
Eleroy
Forreston
German Valley
Mt. Morris
Pearl City
Pecatonica
Stockton
Winslow
RED Cross
Courthouse News
Iels
Ryver
Carro
County Humane Society
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