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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1964
Page
2
The Village Echo Thomson Illinois and related papers list editors publishers and years The Thomson Review and Thomson Broadax dates are provided along with Dayton G Stagg as editor The weekly paper is published each Thursday with a yearly subscription of 3 dollars noted.
Six area youths appeared Monday in Carroll county circuit court on minor liquor possession charges. Fines ranged from 25 to 100 dollars plus costs. Defendants paying fines were Donovan Diehl Gerald Donegan Julie Cunningham Viva Dingman all of Milledgeville 25 each Wilbur Reinders Lanark 100 Kairo Phillips Milledgeville 100 and Gary Dunning Tamms IL 25 with extra time to pay.
The Carroll County Circuit Clerk's office lists fines paid from Aug. 11 to Aug. 17 for offenses including speeding, disobeyed stop signs, excessive noise, and drinking while minor. Names such as Joseph Diederich Olympia Fields Lloyd Ruger Fayette and Ruth Ann Groharing Savanna appear with amounts ranging from 10 to 25 dollars.
Deeds recorded show Vera S. Murney and husband to Lowell C. Teeter and wife in section 12 township 24 range 4. Carroll a B Wolf to Keith G. Gouker and wife in Rock Creek section 5 township 24 range 6. Lillian M. Adams and son to Billy G. Engaldo and wife for lot 10 block 3 Savanna and B circular lands.
Licenses to marry issued by W M Nipe to James D Munson and Vernal D Gustafson both of Savanna Charles M Morton and Florence E Morton both of Savanna Jack W Kampmeier of Stockton and Deloris A Hendrick of Savanna Leslie G Meyers and Judy M Ren both of Milledgeville William G Lowe and Catherine J Marassa both of Lanark.
Kenneth Pierson of Forreston paid a fine after a Tuesday hearing in Carroll county circuit court before Judge Edward Turnbaugh for illegal use of fireworks. The sheriff was ordered to confiscate and destroy any fireworks found in Pierson's possession. A divorce decree was granted in Carroll county circuit court to Lillian A. Dunn of Savanna from Danny J. Dunn.
An air tour to inspect soil conservation work in Carroll county is set for Sunday August 23 starting at Savanna airport from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Sponsored by Carroll-hill and Water Conservation District, the event lets residents view farm and home practices from the air including strip cropping terrace systems and erosion controls. Flights run about 30 minutes each with a $2.50 adult and $1.50 child donation.
Freeport fair schedule features Ginny Tiu family and Jack Imel on Tuesday with 7:30 and 9:00 PM shows. Wednesday highlights include 4 H Style Show and calf scramble plus the Sweetheart selection. Thursday brings Jerry Van Dyke with multiple acts. Friday showcases Conway Twitty and several supporting acts. Saturday hosts Roger Miller and Billy Williams Orchestra. all shows except Wednesday at 7:30 and 9:00 PM Wednesday at 6:30 PM.
Carroll County Homemakers Extension Association members prepare booths with decorating themes and handcrafted items for the Annual Harvest of Crafts Show to be held at Mt. Carroll City Hall on Friday and Saturday September 25 and 26. Handicrafts range from novelties to knitted goods and home furnishings with a Country Kitchen offering items for sale to the public. Everyone is invited to visit the show and sale.
The Milledgeville Chamber of Commerce is pushing to secure another physician after Dr. E A Flexman announced his departure to join Northern Illinois University at De Kalb. He leaves at month end.
A warning from John H. Hammack Director of Selective Service for Illinois states that youths must register within five days after their 18th birthday or face delinquency and induction. Federal law requires all male citizens to register. aliens must register within six months of entering the United States. Registration should be at the local board of the resident area, or at any convenient board if away from home, with future assignment to the permanent home board.
Friday visitors with the John Bowman family were Maxena and Don ofLan ar.
Miss Sharon Shipman of Milledgeville was guest of honor at a bridal shower hosted at the Lanark home of Mrs. LaVerne Edwards with assistants Mrs. LaVerne Shipman and Mrs. Eastabrooks Milledge bridal colors blue and white featured in decorations and refreshments. Shipman, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Shipman, will marry Donald Janssen of Polo in Milledgeville at the First Brethren Church on Thursday evening August 20.
National Lock Co. began limited operations at a new 20000 square foot Savanna packaging plant on Wacker Road last week with five workers. A spokesman said 20 to 30 more will join in two weeks, reaching 60 to 70 employees at full capacity. The facility features a large main operations room, east side shipping and receiving, and a 200 foot U shaped conveyor to route packages to final stapling and weighing.
Mr and Mrs Harold Beigh tol and Chuck and their guest Dolly Kentlehner from Mt Car roll visited the Harry Shafers on Sunday night with Ralph Manningham also joining.
A compact schedule lists events from April 22 through October 10 1964 and 1965 across Illinois Wisconsin Iowa New York and Missouri. Highlights include the New York World's Fair in Flushing August state fairs in Illinois and Wisconsin Labour Day in Shannon Illinois Abe Lincoln in Illinois at New Salem State Park and a Tour of Historic Homes in Galena Illinois.
Public aid rolls declined in June by 5,478 persons per Harold C. Swank director of the Illinois Department of Public Aid. Carroll county case load and costs are listed for five programs including Old Age assistance 69 persons 6926 dollars and general assistance 16 persons 257 dollars.
Carroll County will host four September homemakers classes in partnership with the Extension Service and the Department of Public Aid. Miss Dorothy Footitt will lead sessions on meal planning and demonstrations with child care arrangements provided. Free of charge, the events invite past attendees and new participants, with dates to be announced.
County Treasurer Lula M. Ross announces Saturday August 29 will be open during regular hours for taxpayers. September 1 is the deadline for second installments of real estate taxes without penalty, with penalties increasing to one cent per month and four percent on first installments and unpaid property taxes after that date. Delinquent tax lists will be published in the county about September.
Lanark resident John Weierman has been elected to membership in the American Angus Association at St. Joseph Missouri. The announcement from secretary Glen Bratcher notes this membership is part of 497 issued to Aberdeen Angus breeders in the United States during the past month.
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