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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1962
Page
3
Babson Mass September 20 notes many graduates will seek permanent jobs and offers practical guidance. He urges avoiding debt, buying stock regularly, careful written communication, and using flowers or greeting cards for messages. He cautions about endorsements and inflation while stressing personal responsibility.
The Rock Island District of the Corps of Engineers plans new public use areas and harbors along the Mississippi River. Rest rooms will be installed at Thomson Causeway this week, joining existing facilities and five small boat harbors in Hannibal Missouri Fort Madison Muscatine and Lindsay Park. Proposals include 11 additional harbors from Cassville Wisconsin to Warsaw Illinois, plus maintenance of Quincy Bay and a possible Squaw Chute harbor. New Lock No 15 observation area at Rock Island and related parking and access improvements are planned, with ongoing studies to expand fishing paths signs and picnic facilities for river visitors.
Norman Isenhart of Chadwick Illinois Route 2 has been named a member of The American Jersey Cattle Club. His membership was approved at the club board meeting, giving him a voice in breed affairs and the right to register Jerseys at special rates. The club, America's oldest Jersey registry, dates to 1868 with headquarters in Columbus Ohio.
During the week ending Sept 16 Lock No 13 saw 204700 tons pass. There were 47 commercial lockages with 32 towboats and 229 barges plus two passenger boats. The Delta Queen carried 150 passengers Cincinnati to St Paul and back, the river's last stern wheel passenger boat. It passed through the lock at 3 a.m. Sept 15. Also 43 recreation crafts were noted.
The drivers license of Luther L. Jewell of Lanark was revoked after a driving while intoxicated conviction. Separately, county clerk issued marriage licenses to Allen L. Krum Shannon Erma Metz Mt Carroll Glen Ronald Johnston Cheryl Ann Thompson Savanna James E. Dodson Zandra L. Calderon Ronald L. Green Morrison Irma L. Fulkerson Milledgeville Donald W. Hohbach Karl Siefert Mt Carroll.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Howard Gorman resumes full-time duties after a period off duty due to surgery. County Clerk W. M. Nipe travels to Springfield this week on official business.
Property transfers listing numerous land parcels in Wysox Savannah and Freedom townships. Transfers include Robert C. Heath to Pauline M. Thorp and Florence B. Linker to J. Berry Williams among others. Several parcels in Savanna and Lambs Subdivision are conveyed to multiple buyers.
Tax levies for town and general assistance, road, and bridge construction were approved earlier this month by township highway commissioners and by the county board of supervisors. The county clerk is authorized to extend the tax rates to raise the listed amounts for 14 townships.
Jess Dick Buss of Lanark Illinois has been elected to membership in the American Angus Association at St Joseph Missouri. He was among 14 Aberdeen Angus breeders in Illinois elected to membership during the past month.
The Mr Carroll Branch of the American Association of University Women outlines a year of meetings. Members discuss membership drives, programs, and events across Mt Carroll Lanark Thomson Chadwick Milledgeville and other communities. Proceeds support the National Fellowship fund.
At the Illinois Small Schools Association annual meeting held September 15 in Springfield, the group reaffirmed that district status should be based on the quality of educational opportunities, not pupil enrollment. It supports districts maintaining high programs without forcing reorganization, with officers listed as President R. Jason Holmes, Vice President John Van Huss, Secretary Chester Massine, and Treasurer Berge Erickson.
Application forms for 1963 automobile licenses have been received by notaries, banks, and dealers in the area. Motorists may apply at any time for new licenses with the secretary of state noting that re assignment of the same license numbers must be received by November 1.
Governor Otto Kerner declares American Masonic Heritage Week from September 30 to October 6 to honor Freemasonry’s role in American history. Illinois lodges nationwide plan public open houses marking the observance.
Mr and Mrs Clifford Blume and Mrs Stanley Eichinger of Chicago visited Sunday for dinner and an afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Blume in Chadwick.
The Carroll County Chapter of the National Polio Foundation met on September 12 at the County Nurse office in the Court House. Mrs Cora Dale announced a county kick off drive dinner and Dr C G Piper will serve as medical advisor. Floyd Loftin discussed past and future work and announced the Chicago October 8 9 March of Dimes Campaign Directors meeting. Representatives from Chadwick Lanark Milledgeville Savanna Mount Carroll and Shannon attended.
W G Fetzner Burlington Railroad chief warns hunters and fishermen that licenses do not grant trespass rights. Railroads enforce no trespass to protect safety, prevent damage to facilities, and avoid dangers from gunfire near signaling gear and trestles. Caution urged for observers of no trespassing signs along rights of way.
Springfield announces appointments to county welfare services committees in downstate counties on recommendations of county boards of supervisors. Carroll County reappoints Ruth Quest Chadwick and Frances Wolstenholm to replace Herbert L. Ehni. Stephenson Whiteside Jels
Illinois Public Aid Commission lists July recipients in Carroll County across five programs. Old age assistance 103 people $8,167. aid to dependent children 43 people $1,795. blind assistance 3 people $208. disability assistance 9 people $648. general assistance 30 people $989. total 188 people $11,807.
Savanna resident Savanna Lulu M Queckboerner, 46, was cited by an Illinois state trooper for tailgating after a Thursday crash on Route 80 near the Palisades Park entrance. Trooper said Harry J Char neski slowed to avoid a parked car and Queckboerner’s vehicle struck from behind.
A 1962 call urges universal Sabin live oral polio vaccine uptake on Sunday September 30 from 11 am to 7 pm. Adults and children from 3 months to 193 years are urged to participate by chewing a sugar cube, to break transmission and confer lifelong immunity.
Unit meetings this week conclude the series on Our Organization with five officers coordinating the lesson. Secretaries present Our State National and International Organizations detailing Illinois Homemakers Extension Federation, National Home Demonstration Council, Country Women's Council, and ACWW membership through Carroll County. Meetings set for Tuesday Salem unit at 1 30 pm and Friday Otter Creek unit at 1 30 pm with specific roll call prompts. Sunday dinner guests noted for local families.
Public notices urge residents to receive Sabin polio vaccine on Sunday Sept 30 1962 from 11 am to 7 pm at local feeding stations. The message promotes sugar cube drops for all ages, with Salk vaccine nearing obsolescence and emphasizes mass immunization and household coverage.
Carroll county will proceed with Sabin Oral Vaccine types I and II as planned with a temporary suspension of type III unless health departments approve. The medical society and health authorities urge early entry, noting no proof against type III and highlighting 39 million doses given with no polio cases attributed to Sabin. First dose Sunday Sept 30 at local feeding stations.
Carroll County supervisors appoint regular and supplemental grand jury panels for the November circuit term. Regular panel includes Washington, Woodland, Cherry Grove, Lima, Rock Creek, Salem, York, Fair Haven, Wysox and Savanna communities with listed jurors. Supplemental panel adds additional jurors from the same towns to ensure sufficient pool.
The Senate adopted two Dirksen amendments to the tax bill. One removes any federal requirement for a paupers oath in Kerr-Mills medical care. The second allows deductions for contributions to nonprofits tied to a judicial reform effort in Illinois.
Fall meeting of the Carroll County Republican Women's Club will be held Friday Sept 28 at the Milledgeville Methodist church. A 12 30 luncheon precedes the session with candidates for state and county offices invited to speak. An explanation of the blue ballot and proper marking will be given. Reservations by Sept 26 with local club acai
Kraft Foods Company in Milledgeville honored Dewey Brown for ten years of loyal service. Bill Virtue presented the Kraft Award during the regular safety meeting. The program began in 1945 and includes Service Citations signed by J. C. Loftis. The ten year award features a gold Kraft emblem tie bar.
The 8 and 40 Salon of the American Legion Auxiliary met in Chadwick with Mrs. Floyd Robinson as host. Members came from Monroe Center Dixon Milledgeville Polo Chadwick and one guest from Miami Florida.
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