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Newspaper
Dixon Telegraph
Location
Dixon, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1988
Page
11
Geiger reports Yeager family, eight living in a mobile home, still need food and clothing. Lee County Housing Authority assists in finding housing as the family awaits items and household goods. Children ages 11, 8, and twins six months ago. sizes listed for father and wife. Donations of toys and clothes for Christmas welcome. contact 284-8235.
A list of court notices shows speeding charges in Ogle County with multiple drivers and fines. Names include David J. VanRaden 26 Reston Raymond P. Cullen 34 Rockford Jeff Miskell 24 Oregon Christopher Robertson 18 Polo Susan Kotecki 25 Springfield Dennis Biester 39 Dixon David Reisinger 17 Oregon Joseph Ganus 18 Oregon Susan Calhoon 32 Mount Morris and others. Admitted and discharged entries refer to Joshua Simms Duane Biller and Mary Ellen Osborn.
Multiple traffic incidents across Forreston and Dixon are reported. Duane Barker, 20, swerved to miss a raccoon on Route 26, causing his pickup to leave the road with over 250 dollars in damage. Kenneth Drew, 67, was hit while crossing intersections. he was treated at KSB Hospital. Eric Coffey, 17, was pinned between a car and a fence after veering toward a barrier but survived in stable condition. A driver fled after rear ending Julie Bridgeman, 25, on Fourth Avenue. Tiffany LeMoine, 17, was ticketed for turning left and failing to yield in separate collisions. Snowy roads contributed to a Galena Avenue bridge crash injuring no one. No citations were issued in several incidents.
The record lists admissions at Bates Tard and Dixon Health Center with births for Dixon and Mount Morris residents, plus discharges and Sunday admissions. It also notes several incidents: a vehicle and city aid at Ballou Park, multiple fire department responses for heating and cooling malfunctions, a house fire on 512 Assembly Place, and mutual aid at Eldorado Supper Club Rock Falls.
Friday 8:03 p.m. Eric Coffey of 205 Van Buren Ave to KSB Hospital by Dixon City Fire. Monday 12:07 a.m. John Scrivens of 321 E Seventh St to KSB Hospital by Dixon City Fire. Monday 7:03 a.m. Kenneth Drew of 1024 S Peoria Ave to KSB Hospital by Dixon Police.
A list of juvenile and adult arrests and detentions shows Erick Swenson 17 of Rockford held on a 1000 dollar bond for failing to appear on unlawful possession of alcohol. Others include Gary Gibson 31 of Wilmington released on 1000 dollar bond for unlawful use of weapon. Scott Stephenson 24 of Amboy posted 100 dollar bond for revoked license. James Monnier 17 of Amboy jailed for criminal trespass to a motor vehicle with a 100 dollar bond. Timothy Sensenig 20 of Dixon released to appear on license suspension charges. Bruce Weber 17 of Dixon also listed. Gary Robertson 21 of DeKalb held on 3000 bond for two warrants. Jose Frausto 27 of Rockford released after DUI. Sylvia Garzia 26 of Rochelle cited for criminal trespass to land with court date set. Randy Harris 46 of Chicago released on 46 dollar bond for civil contempt with no court date.
Citizens Utility Board and consumer groups plan a 11 a.m. rally at Illinois Power headquarters in Decatur to protest a proposed 3.2 billion rate increase. CUB says the first year could add about 100 dollars per home, with larger hikes over the following nine years. Call 1 800 222 2822 for details.
Rochelle Louise Holt aged 66 of 200 Gary St. Rochelle died Friday December 16 1988 at Rochelle Community Hospital She worked for Eaton Controls Born November 28 1922 in Memphis Tennessee she was married to Henry Holt who died June 19 1984 Surviving are three sons Henry Jr Jerry and Bob a daughter Evelyn Peggy and Priscilla Ortiz a brother Walter and 11 grandchildren four great grandchildren Funeral 1030 am Thursday at First Avenue Church of God with Rev C J Cloninger Burial Trinity Memory Gardens Visitation 5 to 8 pm today Unger Horner Funeral Home A church memorial is established.
Dixon Public Schools lists the week of December 1920 meals. Monday offers super pizza snack tossed salad sugar cookie bar fruit and milk. Tuesday serves hot dog french fries fruit cinnamon peach coffee cake and a birthday greeting to Carl Beightel.
In loving memory of Sharlin Ann Mumford born December 13 1967 died December 19 1983 five years ago today Jesus called you home to heaven Still thought of often and missed much Someday in heaven we will see your pretty face and sweet smile again Oh Happy Day Dad Mother Darla Sabra
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