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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1968
Page
3
A 1954 interview records a Negro Army colonel who was a dentist discussing a coming era of racial violence if people generalize about others by race. He argued violence would end if everyone judged individuals on merit, a view echoed in reflections on Martin Luther King Jr. and the state of freedom and democracy in America.
Probate filings include Earl O Sisler estate Lois M Reiter estate and the Will of Lee R Gifford. Circuit Court fines list many cases with amounts for speeding stopping sign violations underage possession of alcohol and reckless driving with several individuals named including Darrell Orange Floyd Welch and George Hayden.
The speaker urges respect for the republic and its democratic ideals. He stresses government power rests with the people and laws guide action. Each citizen should use lawful means to change bad laws rather than violence or rioting. He recalls moments when he felt compelled to hang his head.
A list of individuals from various towns facing traffic related fines and bonds. Names include Alexander MacPhee Dear born Carol Green Richard Hess Edward Walker Allen Brammerle Phyllis Wagner William Jacobson Robert Hanson James Egan Obert Williams Fred Murray Jerry Leech Jimy Adams Daniel Doyle with fines ranging from 10.00 to 25.00 and several forfeited bonds for offenses such as speeding stop sign violations improper passing and no valid registration.
Gary G. Reese of Savanna and Gloria J. Moore of Shannon. Gerald E. Macy of Toulon and Ruth E. McGinnis of Sabula, both Iowa. Clyde T. Morgan Jr. of Mount Carroll and Joyce E. Beaston of Savanna obtained licenses.
Deeds recorded April 29 1968 include Bessie E Juergensen transferring lots 10 and 11 in T C Jenkins Subdivision to D Ralph Williamson and wife. Sheldon S Frank as admin of Lena Tripp estate transfers to Walter Elder. Richard G Stevens and wife transfer Lots 5 and 6 in Green Acres Shannon to Willard D Byers and wife. Robert S Markin and wife transfer to Locke Manufacturing Inc in section 12 town 24 range 4. Clifford S Rahn executor transfers Myrtle Rose estate to Stephen D Brkljack.
The conveyances record transfers from George W. Rabuck and wife to Melvin G. O’Connell and wife in section 11 town 24 range 3, and from Grant D. Bundy and wife to Floyd England and wife for lot 18 block 7 Morton's Addn Savanna, detailing parcel identifiers and grantees.
Miss Jan McKean of Milledgeville was re elected president of the Northwestern Illinois Junior Shorthorn association at a Milledgeville High School meeting. A preview show was tentatively set for the 22 at Carroll County fairgrounds east of Milledgeville. Members from Whiteside Daviess Ogle Stephenson Lee Carroll LaSalle and Bureau counties attended the meet. The group will meet April 25 at 8 00 p m in Milledgeville High School.
Beltista Chapter 515 of CES of Illinois invites members to Friends Night on Friday April 19 at 8 p m in the Lanark Masonic Temple. Chapter members from Rock River Valley will fill the stations and refreshments will follow in the dining room.
Robert Browning 67 died Thursday evening in Proctor hospital Peoria Illinois Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon at Frank funeral home Mount Carroll Rev Cyrus Pollard officiated burial in Oak Hill cemetery He was born May 31 1900 in Mount Carroll son of Wayne and Gertrude Mark Browning married Edna Rogers in 1924 Survivors include his wife one son Robert Jr of Omaha two daughters Mrs James Stewart of Chester and Barbara Browning at home in Peoria one brother James of Chicago and four grandchildren
Funeral services were held Tuesday morning at Law Jones funeral home for John Graves 79 of Savanna who died Saturday in a Moline hospital. The Rev Robert Stevenson of the Presbyterian church officiated and burial was in Savanna Township cemetery. Born October 15 1889 in Savanna he was a retired farmer. Survivors include sister Ada Smythe of Savanna and brother William of Clinton.
Lewis Fosdick born December 29, 1892 in Green Island Iowa died Sunday night at his Arizona home. Retired Savanna Army Depot employee married to Ruth Garber February 16, 1924. Survivors include wife daughter Alice Herrick Green Bay Wisconsin three grandchildren sister Margaret Taylor Marion Iowa brother Charles Savanna. Preceded in death by parents two brothers two sisters.
The Rock Island District offers Mississippi River navigation charts covering pools 1 through 26. Each 4 to 6 mile reach chart costs 10 cents, with 5 to 9 charts needed per pool and 127 charts for the full river. Charts may be purchased at Corps offices or by mail to Rock Island Illinois, with remittance to the Treasurer of the United States.
ASC suggests farmers may request measurement service to ensure compliance with the 1968 Wheat and Feed Grain Program. Requests can be filed before or after planting and trained assessors will stake off permitted corn and diverted acres. Farmers often focus on participating farms, risking payments on others, and certifying program acres is not a guess. Our ASCS County Office.
The Agricultural Extension Council will meet at 8 p m on Monday April 15 at the Extension Office. Agenda includes adviser evaluation by Fred HoblHner from the University of Illinois completion of member appointments budget committee review program projections for 68 and committee reports. Members listed: Palmer Dauphin Gerald Schoeny Harl Johnston Alvin Kehl Clark VanBuskirk Lewis DeGraff Harold Yochem Robert McKean Delbert Newcomer Charles Bickelhaupt Fred Dauphin Paul Getz Clayton Lenhart.
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