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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1967
Page
4
August guidance from C Alan Skoog on lawn mowing height to protect roots in heat. It advises less frequent mowing, timing of fertilizer for trees shrubs and garden plants, and cautions about late growth vulnerable to frost. Emphasizes watering dusting spraying, vacation care, and removing faded blooms to sustain long season annuals.
A long roster of August birthday acknowledgments across Carroll County naming individuals in Spencer Lanark Thomson Polo Chadwick Milledgeville Thom Oak Park Downers Grove and other communities with dates August 12 to 17. The notice lists dozens of residents including Barbara Geisz Kenneth Rahn Allen Grimm Verne Kauffman Kurt Lodice Linda Diephuis Irene Martindale and many others.
Carroll County supervisors approve raising the sales tax to 0.75 percent and raise juror pay to 10 dollars a day plus mileage. They reject the state's attorney assistant request 8 to 5. Other actions include building committee referrals, cemetery restoration talks, and a gas distribution project along county roads. Fourteen building permits are issued for local structures and relocations.
Eugene Mewes won the semi feather event and the overall race at Speedbowl Park. He survived a dramatic final crash clipping another car at the white flag before finishing. Dennis Anton won the feature with Darrell Daugherty, Dean Meehan, and Gene Mewes following.
A fragmented list names property owners and locations: John Letcher Fulton with patio and double garage in Gibs subdivision York IllaBelle Crofts Thomson dwelling at Argo Fa Calvin A Weiss Hanover dwelling on Switzer subdivision north of Thomson Charles Rennett Moline trailer near Fin and Feather resort Jonathan Whitney Thomson house trailer Curley farm Edward Hamblin Villa Park in Gibson's subdivision
Four-H members across Carroll County achieved high grades for County and State honor awards with top-graders advancing to Outstanding status. Final record grading for Carroll County 4-H members is set for August 29 and 30, with final entry deadlines nearing on August 14 for the 4-H Fair and Round-Up.
Chicago student from Shimer College surrendered to Sheriff Harry Miller on unlawful sale of narcotics. Indicted June 7, he posted 2000 dollar bond and his case was continued to August 25. Three other former Shimer students charged with marijuana crimes also continued and free on 10000 dollar bonds.
Mrs. Darlene Nicholson 37 of Milledgeville was treated for back injuries after her car left Route 88, struck a culvert at Pfundstein Corners, and rolled Sunday evening. Her daughter Linda, a passenger, was unhurt at Sterling Community General Hospital.
A morning fire gutted a Milledgeville residence leaving the home uninhabitable. Fire crews investigated the scene for causes and no injuries were reported.
The Fry family was away when flames were spotted in a two story frame building. The state fire marshal’s office was asked to investigate. Local officials noted multiple other blazes at the location in recent weeks.
Automobile for sale listing describes a 1966 Plymouth Sports Fury with good tires low mileage and clean condition bucket seats automatic transmission console and hardtop Contact Jerry Olsen at phone 259-9269 Thomson Alabama for more details.
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