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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1968
Page
3
Champions and hundreds of ribbons were awarded over three days at the 1968 4-H Fair and Roundup in Savanna Illinois. Top honors covered swine Chester White Hampshire Yorkshire Landrace and more with many named champions and reserves across breeds.
Jerry E. Reiff of Kewanee and Rose Mary Gillen of Savanna. Michael W. Phillips of Mt. Carroll and Susan Jo Bloyer of Mt. Carroll. Richard G. Beyak of Southfield Michigan and Bertha M. Jeff ries of Stanton Michigan. Michael L. Ireton of Freeport and Ardris A. Haas of Elizabeth. Roger R. Johnson of Thomson and Vicki A. Gillen of Savanna. Burton C. Lidgerding of Winona Minnesota and Sandra A. Bailey of Savanna. Charles R. Kimpston and Carol Ruth Wilhelm, both of Strawberry Point Iowa.
The notice lists divorces granted in August 1968 for Jane Elaine Gelwicks and Martha J. Magee, both of Mt. Carroll, on grounds of mental distress and mental cruelty. It also records numerous real estate deeds recorded August 21 and 27 involving Savanna Emma Emma, Chadwick, and nearby areas, plus a list of fines paid in Circuit Court for traffic and related offenses across several towns including Freeport Rockford Fulton Clinton Stockton Savanna and others.
A cooperative extension secretary thanks 4-H members parents leaders and committees for the 1968 Round-Up success. She notes the effort behind the show and foodstand and urges attendance at the 1969 4-H Fair and Round-Up. Also lists court actions including improper passing disorderly conduct and speeding fines involving Savanna and Clinton IA.
A mixed dairy herd sale features 75 grade Holsteins including 20 fresh or springing cows and eight to calve in October, mostly vaccinated and TB Brucellosis tested. Breeding plans to top AI sires noted with eight bred heifers, seven open heifers, and broadcast equipment list. Auction held by A C Thomson and Wm Williams of Burlington and Huntley, Illinois.
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