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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1960

Page

3

Indirect Taxes and Global Outlook From Babson's View

Babson argues Americans pay high indirect taxes through sales, fuel, tolls, and corporate profits taxes. He contrasts U S taxation with Europe noting welfare programs in Sweden Denmark and England while warning about potential political upheaval abroad. He cites China’s vast population growth and cites global unrest as tied to tax and production dynamics. SIBLEY SELLS BULL 2TO VENEZUELA FARM A Brown Swiss bull from Tru man D. Sibley Chadwick Ill sold to Davila & Escalona Maracaibo Venezuela per secretary Fred S Idise Brown Swiss Cattle Breeders Assn Be loit Wis

Babson Atlantic Ocean United States Europe U. S Sweden Denmark England West Germany Cuba Central Africa Southeast Asia China Sibley Venezuela Tru- Man D. Sibley Chadwick Ill Freddie Davila & Escalona Maracaibo South America Fred S. Idise Swiss Cattle Breeders’ Association Beloit Wis

Stockton Man Unhurt After Route 718 Crash

Glen Luning, 23, of Stockton escaped with minor injuries when his car skidded into a cement culvert on Route 718 about five miles north of Mt. Carroll. He told Sheriff Harry Miller he was asleep at the wheel.

Glen Luning Stockton Mt. Carroll Luning Harry Miller

Census Bureau records birth proof for millions across U S

The Census Bureau notes 6 272 Illinois residents sought birth proof last year as part of an estimated 30 million Americans lacking age or birth documentation. Records from 1909 onward are confidential by law, with fees for search and copies, expediting options, and designated proper requests.

Illinois U. S. Bureau of the Census United States Census Bureau Personal Census Service Branch Bureau Census Pittsburg Kans

Cost Change for Montana Feeders Trip

A new fee sets the cattle feeders tour to Bozeman Montana at 69 63 for a round trip railroad ticket. Send a check to the Burling ton Railroad via Farm Adviser to reserve a seat. The trip departs Sunday October 2 for a week.

Bozeman Montana Byron Hutchins Burlington Railroad

Reservations Due Soon for Farm Progress Show Bus Trip

Reservations are coming in for a bus trip to the Farm Progress Show on September 22. Participants must send their reservation and $6.00 to the Farm Bureau Office promptly. The fare includes a smorgasbord evening meal at Lincoln Manor in Dixon on the return trip.

Farm Progress Show Farm Bureau Lincoln Manor Dixon

Parties set conventions to nominate 15th District judge

Republican and Democratic county meetings schedule conventions for September 26 to nominate candidates for the vacated 15th District circuit judge seat. State Senator Marvin F. Burt joins the race for the GOP nomination. Stephenson County Judge Wesley A. Eberle previously entered. The seat became vacant after Judge Harry E. Wheat died in August. District includes Stephenson Lee Jo Daviess Carroll and Ogle counties.

Marvin F. Burt Freeport GOP Burt Stephenson County Wesley A. Eberle Harry E. Wheat Wisconsin Stephenson, Lee Jo Daviess Carroll Ogle

Freeport Adult School Offers Broad 1960 Courses

The Freeport Adult School invites adults to continue education and leisure learning with classes at Freeport Junior High School. Benefits include typing shorthand accounting and over a dozen trade courses, plus new offerings in heat treatment advanced welding precision measurements and job instructor training. College credit courses return with professors from University of Illinois Northern Illinois University and Rockford College.

Freeport Freeport Industries University of Illinois Northern Illinois University Rockford College

Mt Carroll couple announce engagement of Evelyn Marie Metz

Mr Carroll and Mrs Paul Metz of Mt Carroll announce the engagement of their daughter Evelyn Marie to Ronald John Krum son of Mr and Mrs Leroy Krum of Shannon No wedding date is set The bride elect is a Mt Carroll High School graduate and a senior at Deaconess Hospital School of Nursing in Freeport Krum is employed by Glen Roth of Freeport

Lanark Man Hurt As Auto Rolls

Joe Clark, 47, of Lanark was treated at Freeport Memorial Hospital after a one car accident on a gravel road west of Lanark Saturday night. His car skidded on gravel, left the road and rolled into a field at about 9 p.m. He was pinned under the vehicle and rescued by a passerby. he suffered facial lacerations and bruises and was reported in improved condition.

Joe Clark Lanark Freeport Memorial Hospital

Local Families Share Holiday Weekends Across States

Argo News notes Mr and Mrs Albert Mills and Mr and Mrs Harold Mills of Mercersburg Pa visited Mrs Mame Mummert. Evert Johnson family celebrated Labor Day in Hoopole with Johnsons father for his birthday. Dina Durwood returned home from Nurse Training. Robert Johnson enlisted and is stationed at Ft Leonard Wood. Vernon Holesinger won a weight guessing contest at Chicago Stockyards last Tuesday. Ned Spencer and family returned from fishing in northern Minnesota. John Schmidt and family visited relatives in Minnesota over Labor Day. Robert Schneider began studies at Clinton Junior College. Geneva Ditsworth visited Savanna at her daughter’s home.

Albert Mills Harold Mills Mercersberg Mame Mummert Evert Johnson Hoopole Johnson Dina Durwood Robert Johnson Oliver Johnson Ft. Leonard Wood Vernon Holesinger Chicago Stock Yards Ned Spencer Minnesota John Schmidt Robert Schneider Clinton Junior College Geneva Ditsworth Savanna

Driver’s license suspended for Traf fic law violations

Springfield Secretary of State Charles F. Carpentier announces the suspension of Donald L. Mel berg of Milledgeville after a conviction for three traffic law violations.

Springfield Charles F. Carpentier Donald L. Melberg Milledgeville

Top Herds in Carroll DHIA August Report

Carroll County DHIA data show Unit 1 led with 38.0 lbs butterfat per cow for Judson J. Grove's herd and Unit 3 topped with 44.7 lbs fat from Ben Fecke and Sons. The report lists five high herds and five high cows per unit, with unit averages and test counts across 24 herds and 571 cows.

Judson J. Grove Carroll County DHIA Ben Fecke and Sons Neil Libberton Weidman and LaDue Robert L. Schubert Edwin Keim and Sons Sikkema and Stransky C. Robert Sibley Stransdale No Sikkema & Stransky John T. Derrer Russell Libberton Ben Fecke & Sons N. J. Hardacre Ronald Helms Eugene Murray Lowell Ter- Hark Feeke Beck and Linker TerHark

Home Bureau Sets Health Fads Study Across County

Carroll County Home Bureau units plan a September program using the American Medical Association film The Medicine Man. Dorothy Footitt will present the lesson with sessions on September 20 in Mt. Carroll, September 20 evening, September 22 in Savanna, and September 23 in Milledgeville. Each meeting features federation reports new member recognition and unit chairmen installation.

Carroll County Home Bureau American Medical Association Dorothy Footitt Farm Bureau Hall Mt. Carroll Blaine McGinty Farm Bureau Lee McCall 4Th St Savanna Daryle Rockafellow Brethren Church Milledgeville Carl Patterson Illinois Home Bureau Federation

Maxfield Attends John Deere Farm Implement Show

John Deere showcased over 2 million dollars in equipment at the Texas State Fair grounds in Dallas during a world wide sales meeting. Maxfield Equipment Co owner John Maxfield was among 6 000 attendees at the event with 4 500 dealers from the United States, Canada and 17 other countries. More than 5 000 people were airlifted to Dallas in the 24 hours around August 28 and returned home by Wednesday. This gathering marked the first time all US and Canadian dealers were in one location.

John Deere Texas State Fairgrounds Dallas John Maxfield Maxfield Equipment Co Mt. Carroll United States Canada Beloit Wis Beloit College Wisconsin Miller Upton Paul A. Pratt Greenwich Morristown N. J Dairypak Wisconsin Dairy Industry Daiy Wisconsin Rapids Borden Company Milwaukee Milwaukee Association of Commerce Douglas MacArthur Upton Pratt

Itinerant Killed By Freight Train In Savanna Yards

Walter Richling 53, of Chicago, died after being struck by a Milwaukee freight engine in the Savanna yards on Thursday morning September 8. A coroner’s jury ruled the death accidental due to trespassing. Witnesses said Richling and two companions had been drinking in the yards before the accident.

Savanna Yards Walter Richling Chicago Richling

Thursday Storm Breaks Heat Wave

A heat wave lasting two weeks with highs in the nineties broke late last Thursday as strong winds and rain hit the area. Savanna endured the worst of the storm with outages along with Thomson as trees toppled power lines and Chicago Avenue was blocked by debris. Nearly two inches of rain and small hail were reported in Savanna, while other parts saw little rain. A light shower passed through Sunday evening.

Savanna Thomson Chicago Avenue

District Home Bureau Meeting Draws Carroll County Members

Fifteen Carroll County members attended the Illinois Home Bureau Federation district meeting on September 14 at Sherwood Lodge Rockford. Speakers included Mrs. H D Bowyer state citizenship chairman and Mrs. Ross Hanna second vice president, with Mrs. C F Isenberger district I director in charge. Other Carroll participants came from Milledgeville Lanark Shannon Savanna Mt Carroll and more.

Carroll County Illinois Home Bureau Federation Sherwood Lodge Rockford HD. Bowyer Ross Hanna C. F. Isenberger Lanark Carl Patterson Lyle Livengood Reynolds Woodin Paul Sites Milledgeville Arnold Provant Ralph Glenn Evelyn Beattie Robert Stoner Vernon Lindstrom Shannon Paul Miller Edward Foley Savanna Helen Mackay Kenneth Traum Dorothy Footitt Mt. Carroll

Deaths in Carroll County William Sharpe Rose Schuyler Rosa Montag

William Sharpe 87 died Sept 14 at Savanna City hospital after a week as a patient. Funeral 2 p m Friday at Christian funeral home Mt. Carroll with Rev. James Green officiating. Burial Zion Grove cemetery. Surviving brother Edward. Rose Schuyler 79 died Monday at home of son-in-law and daughter east of Savanna. Funeral 11 a m Wednesday Hunter's Fuller Memorial Savanna. Burial Summit Wisconsin. Born Marseilles, married Floyd Schuler who died 1942. Surviving four daughters, a son, sister, 14 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren. Rosa Montag Shannon 95 died Monday in her home. Funeral arrangements at Sharman Funeral Home. Born Blair County Pennsylvania. Married Charles F. Montag December 23 1890. he died 1938. Surviving daughter Mrs G C Truckenmiller, son August, one grandson.

William Sharpe Savanna Rose Schuyler Loyal Weidman Hunter's Fuller Memorial Funeral Chapel Ernest Carter Summit Wis Marseilles Floyd Schuler Weidman James Welch Mukwanago Marvin Ford Hartland William Weston Waukesha Philip East Troy Shannon Rosa Montag Shannons Sharman Funeral Blair County Charles F. Montag G. C. Truckenmiller August Bellwood

Extension courses offered at Oregon and Dixon

Carroll County farmers may enroll in extramural courses offered by the University of Illinois College of Agriculture. Instructors are regular college staff. Oregon Farm Bureau course begins September 21 at 7 p m on fertilizers and their soil reactions for 14 weekly sessions at about 20 dollars. Dixon High School course covers farm electrical equipment with Wednesday 7 p m first class September 21. Contact Farm Adviser for details.

Carroll County University of Illinois College of Agriculture Byron Hutchins Oregon Farm Bureau Dixon High School

Rahn Family Reunion Weekend Visit in Wisconsin

Sp four Kenneth Rahn of Camp McCoy Wisconsin and his sister Janice of Freeport spent the weekend with their parents Mr and Mrs Orval Rahn. Mr and Mrs William Janssen visited Sunday with her parents Mr and Mrs William Heide at Riverview.

Kenneth Rahn Camp McCoy Wis Janice Freeport Orval Rahn William Janssen William Heide Riverview

Grand Juror Panels Appointed for Carroll County Term

The Carroll county board of supervisors named regular and supplemental grand juror panels for the November circuit court term. Regular jurors include Washington Virginia Turnbaugh Freedom and others with listed results from multiple towns such as Lima Rock Creek Salem Savanna York Fair Haven Wysox and Elkhorn Grove. Supplemental jurors add names from Washington Woodland Freedom Cherry Grove Shannon Lima Rock Creek Salem York Fair Haven Wyson and Elkhorn Grove totaling many residents selected for service.

Carroll County County Board of Supervisors Regular Washington Vernon Law Woodland Virginia York Paul Heusinkveld Ned Spencer Fair Haven K. W. Senneff Earl Walker Wysox Shirley Heath Myrtle Henneman Elkhorn Grove Joyce Deets Joe Hotchkiss Adam Randecker Freedom Catharine McKenna Cherry Grove Marcella E. Zink Shannon Lois Woessner Margaret Wirtjes Lima Frank Welker Rock Creek Wallace Ware Earl H. Rahn Salem Marge F. Coats Mr. Carroll Mildred Getz Orville Heimbaugh Savanna Fred Dauphin Wade Tripp Paul Lewis Ward Weber Herb Stein Wyson Russell Wagenknecht Leland Nelson Carrie Shilling

Loans Available For Farm Buildings In Illinois

Farm Housing loans from the Farmers Home Administration aid farm owners in Ogle and Carroll Counties to construct repair or improve essential buildings. Eligible projects include milk parlors leafing sheds water systems and modernized homes. Applications are accepted at the Oregon Illinois office and processed promptly for qualified owners.

The Farmers Home Administration Ogle Carroll Counties Leland E. Wright Oregon Illinois Wright

Carroll County PTA Council Meet Hits New Horizons Theme

About 45 people attended the Carroll County Council of Parents and Teachers meeting at Milledgeville Methodist Church on September 14. Rev. Karl Baldner spoke on mental health and urged joining the Carroll County Mental Health Association. Mrs. Lee Vernon from Illinois discussed PTA outreach. Donovan Graham and Darryl Rahn performed musical solos, and a nominating committee was named for future district duties. An October meeting at Lincoln School in Savanna was announced.

Carroll County New Horizons Karl Baldner Carroll County Mental Health Association Lee Vernon Chicago Department of Extension Illinois Congress of Parents and Teachers Donovan Graham Lanark Max Sisler Darry] Rahn William Bailey Savanna Harland Daw Milledgeville Alfred Dykstra Thomson Lincoln School

County Red Cross Board to Meet in Thomson

The Carroll County Red Cross Bi monthly Board meeting will be held September 20 at 8:00 p.m. in Thomson with Mrs. Lawrence Weatherman as host.

County Red Cross Board Thomson Carroll County Red Cross Lawrence Weatherwax

Fall Fire School Slated Sept 18 at Monroe Wis

Nearly 4 000 firemen from Illinois and Wisconsin will attend the 24th annual Fall Fire School at Monroe fairgrounds September 18. Registration starts at 8 a.m. Emmett Cox of the Chicago bureau will call the event to order at 9 a.m. The program covers modern firefighting equipment operation and new extinguishing chemicals.

Monroe Wis Illinois Wisconsin Southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois Firemen’s Association Western Acturarial Bureau Chicago Emmett Cox Savanna Ordnance Depot Savanna Ill Truax Air Base Madison

Courthouse Notices List Marriages Licenses In Carroll County

Licenses to wed issued in Carroll County include Patrick H Vetricek and Maur een A Adams both of Savanna Neal Doden of Chadwick and Barbara Rubins of Markham Richard Rinehart of Orange ville and Jacqueline Boeck of Winslow Gene Moshure and Judy Moe Dearmon both of Mr Carroll Harold Hussing of Sterling and Joan Kreider of Milledgeville.

Carroll County Patrick H. Vetricek Maureen A. Adams Savanna Neal Doden Chadwick Barbara Rubins Markham Richard Rinehart Orangeville Jacqueline Boeck Winslow Gene Moshure Judy Moe Dearmon Mr. Carroll Harold Hussing Sterling Joan Kreider Milledgeville

Real estate transfers listed from multiple liens and parcels

Howard Woessner and wife convey to Henry Ramsdell and wife a lot with 2 garages in Shannon area. Cecil W. Shirk et al transfer to Asa S. Kreider et al a Lot and two buildings in Meyers 2nd subdivision Milledgeville. Minnie M. Linker sells to Roswell W. Packard and wife a Lot with two buildings in Lanark. Kermit Krell et al transfer to William H. Bertsch a lot in Rock Creek subdivision. Helen Reeves transfers to Donald F. Jarchow and wife a block complex in Mt Carroll. William J. Clifton to Raymond E. Clifton a Lot with three buildings in Savanna Mortons. Grace K. Geisz et al transfer to Catherine Doornbosch a Lot with two buildings in Mt Carroll. Roswell W. Packard and wife sell to William S. Chesrey a Lot with two buildings in Lanark.

Howard Woessner Henry Ramsdell Shannon Cecil W. Shirk Asa S. Kreider Meyers Milledgeville Minnie M. Linker Roswell W. Packard Stovers Lanark Kermit Krell William H. Bertsch Rock Creek Helen Reeves Donald F. Jarchow St. & Emm Mt. Carroll William J. Clifton Raymond E. Clifton Mortons Savanna Grace K. Geisz Catherine Doornbosch

Kraft Plans Milledgeville Cheese Plant Addition

Construction began September 6 on an 18000 square foot addition to Kraft Foods cheese plant in Milledgeville Illinois. The project includes a new milk intake cheese make room curing room and laboratories with brick faced exterior. Contractors are C H Langman and Son Rock Island Holmston Refrigeration Morse Electric Curtin Plumbing and Heating.

Milledgeville, Il Kraft Foods E. A. Loos Kraft Milledgeville Loos C. H. Langman and Son Rock Island Holmston Refrigeration, Inc St. Paul

Guests travel from Kingsport to Galva to visit relatives

Mr. and Mrs. Werner Zugsch werdt of Kingsport Tenn who had been guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Miller left last Friday for a visit in the home of his sister Mrs W FE Cardiff in Galva before returning home. Mr and Mrs Ted Bretzing and son of Berwyn were weekend guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Schreiner.

Werner Zugschwerdt Kingsport Tenn Arthur Miller W. FE Cardiff Galva Ted Bretzing Berwyn Roy Schreiner

Humane Society Meeting Tuesday in Mt Carroll

The Carroll County Humane Society will hold a meeting on Tuesday September 20 at 8 p.m. in William B. Petty's office in Mt. Carroll.

Humane Society Meeting Carroll County Humane Society William B. Pettys Mt. Carroll

Steinke Farms Sold To Chicago Man At Auction

The Herbert Steinke estate three farms in Freedom township were sold Monday to a Chicago buyer. Teeter and Son conducted the auction. The Dan Renner farm of 583 acres brought 100.50 per acre, the Mitchell farm of 495 acres fetched 100 per acre, and the Gray farm of 160 acres sold for 91 per acre.

Herbert Steinke Freedom Township Chicago Teeter

Carroll County Receives 6407 from Motor Fuel Tax

Carroll County was allotted 6407 as its share of motor fuel tax paid into the state treasury during August, according to a department of finance report.

Carroll County State Treasury Department of Finance

Brown Swiss Bull Sold to South America

Breeders C Robert & Robert F Sibley Chadwick Ill sold Chip's Ransom Tony 135303 to Dr Elio A Pons Maracaibo Venezuela South America per the Cattle Breeder's Association Beloit Wisconsin. Morrison residents visited Franklin Grove for Sunday supper hosted by Mrs Alice Woessner.

South America C. Robert Robert F. Sibley Chadwick Ill Tony Elio A. Pons Maracaibo Venezuela Fred S. Idise Brown Swiss Cattle Breeder’s Association Beloit Wisconsin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Babson’s Weekly Report United States Department of State Board of Examiners Foreign Service Department of State D. C River News Ilc Germania Freeport City Argo News Carroll Dhia Home Bureau Maxfield John Deere Farm Implement Show District Home Bureau Mrs Mrs. Rosa Montag Oregon and Chadwick News PTA Council Paul Pratt Dr. Upton Pesident College Pratts Wisconsin Milk Dealers Association Milwaukee Dairy Council Wisconsin Rapids Daily Tribune Rotary Club Civic Alliance Executive Club Milwaukee Area Telecasting Company YMCA Red Cross American Legion Beta Theta Pi Sigma Delta Chi Rosary College Lake Forest University of Wisconsin Courthouse News Kraft Cheese Steinke Farms John Gerdes Sue Sack Morrison Edith Hartman and Son Alice Woessner Franklin Grove
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