Ralph Yeatter Prairie Chicken Sanctuary Named in Illinois
The Prairie Chicken Foundation names the Ralph E Yeatter Prairie Chicken Sanctuary in Jasper county near Newton and Bogota. About 77 acres with red top grass, funded by conservation groups, aims to protect remaining flocks of Prairie Chickens in Illinois. The latest spring count shows about 1 000 birds remain in the state.
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Illinois
Ralph E. Yeatter
Illinois Natural History Survey
Prairie Chicken Foundation
Yeatter
Jasper County
Blacktop
Newton
Bogota
Prairie Chicken Foundation of Illinois
Illinois Federation of Sportsmen’s Clubs
The
Audubon Society of Illinois
Illinois Chapter of
Nature Conservancy
Isaak Walton League of America
Department of Conservation
Main
Rockford
Ill
Harness Racing to Highlight Whiteside County Fair Meet
Harness racing returns to Morrison Illinois for the Whiteside County Fair three day meet with a purse over 5000 dollars. Fast trotters and pacers compete August 16 to 18 at the Morrison oval with post time 1 30 PM CST. Track improvements funded by local officials aim to lower future records.
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Whiteside County Fair
Morrison
Ill
Morrison Track
Morrison Oval
George Weaver
Bernie Huesman
Speed
Whiteside County Fair Association
Hot Weather and Busy Fair At Carroll County Event
Crowds filled the fairgrounds at Schell Park for the Carroll County Fair as exhibitors rushed to complete entries in crafts farm produce and swine. The hobby tent showcased a Project Mercury model while farm winners included Chadwick family names and Allan Zugschwerdt for tallest corn. A tractor pull drew a packed grandstand and Sheriff’s Patrol managed traffic during a busy Tuesday night parade countdown.
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Carroll County
Schell Park
John Glenn
Chadwick
Carl
Evan Haag
Robert Geison
Dennis
Darrell Emwyre
Allan Zugschwerdt
Prophetstown
Bill Linker
John Bierman
John
Fall Injures Man Outside Mt Carroll Hotel
A 74 year old Mt Carroll man Harold Kneale suffered a head cut from a fall on hotel steps injuring glasses and a hearing aid and causing bruises. He later reported his hearing had been restored after the mishap. Police noted he was watching workers dismantling a ferris wheel when the stumble occurred.
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Mt. Carroll
Harold Kneale
Kneale
Timber Lake Playhouse Hits Performed Pleasing Theatregoers
The Timber Lake Playhouse offers a string of productions with strong crowds and favorable notices. The current comedy Send Me No Flowers runs through Sunday and is followed by The Matchmaker and Finian's Rainbow. Dial M for Murder impressed fans last week with sharp acting led by Mark Benney as Inspector Hubbard. Gary Vitale drew praise for nuanced turns in Mr Roberts and the tense Dial M for Murder. Carl Hawkins delivered varied roles, from The Teahouse of the August Moon to Mr Roberts, before a dramatic turn in murder.
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Timber Lake Playhouse
Finian’s Rainbow
Detective Story
Mark Benney
Inspector Hubbard
London Police
Carl Hawkins
Mr. Roberts
Senator Dirksen to Visit Here Sept. 5
Senator Everett Dirksen will speak in Carroll county on Wednesday evening September 5 in a dinner meeting. Plans are being worked out and will be announced later. Mr and Mrs Fred Hook and family left last Thursday for a vacation to Washington DC to visit their son Petard Hook at Fort Monroe Virginia.
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Everett Dirksen
Carroll County
Fred Hook
Cheryl
Duane
Washington, D. C
Petard Hook
Ft. Monroe, Va
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Ralph F. Yeatter
Sslinos
Tols
Thor Research Center
Huntley, Illinois
America
Thor Center
Neil Hurley
Illinois Federation of Sportsmen's Clubs
Greison Agency
Savanna, Ill
Savanna’s Times
James Stewart
Maureen O'Hara
Walter Pidgeon
TIMES
W. Madison
Savanna
Whiteside Fair
Rock Creek
Wysox
Eligibels
Ernest Rath
Elva Connor
Clinton
Playhouse
Gary Vitale
Mr. Roerts
Iowa
J. H. Potts & Son Kit Baneget Cente
Main Ave
KRAFI
Mt. Carroll, Ill
Mt. Carroll’s
Dirksen
Farmer
Strating Service Co
Fulton
Chevrolet
Lewis Motor Company
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