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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1962
Page
4
A concise paraphrase of Cicero's idea that authority built on fear collapses under pressure. The quote asserts that lasting strength requires more than intimidation and coercion.
Two Chicago men were hospitalized in Freeport Saturday after their car left Route 52 near Lanark and struck a guard rail. Jimmy Bryant, 22, had facial lacerations and a possible hip fracture. Colen Hunter, 23, suffered injuries of undetermined extent.
Raymond L. Frankenberger 23 stationed at Savanna Army Depot was injured in a Route 80 crash north of the Otter Creek bridge between Thomson and Fulton. He was taken to Savanna City Hospital after swerving to avoid a northbound vehicle turning left into Schafer Fisheries. The other driver Nelle Bennett 74 of Brookfield was not hurt and received an improper left turn ticket from state troopers.
Mt. Carroll Hawks defeat Lanark Beavers 12 to 0 in the Blackhawk Conference opener. Quarterback Bob Hansen engineered a touchdown drive and connected on a 38 yard pass for two scores. Erie blanked Milledgeville 28 to 0 as second half offense surged. Fulton beat Savanna 25 to 6 to start the Illowa League schedule.
Thomson social notes list guests including Mr and Mrs Paul Ottens and Lyndon family, Mr and Mrs Merle Bielema and family, and Lucinda Baker from Moline Public hospital. Also mention Jake Baker Lucinda and Richard visiting Mr and Mrs Charles Shear in Clinton and Brad Cate's sixth birthday celebration with Mervin Marshall Carolyn Elliott and Gladys Cate.
A tribute praises 4 H leaders as volunteers who guide clubs, supervise records, and mentor youths without pay. The piece notes about 40 000 leaders nationwide and 8 000 in Illinois, highlighting their patience, duty, and impact beyond dollars. Rev. and Mrs. Wilbur Nicholson and daughter visited Myles Haas on Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heitman and Mrs. Mervin Marshall attended the Rock River Association meeting of Baptist churches held last Saturday at the Baptist church in DeKalb. Mr. and Mrs. John C. Atherton and Bonnie Jo spent the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Morelli at Metamora. On Saturday they visited in New Salem.
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