90 Year Old Resident Recalls Local History
Orrin Eaton, a 90 year old Wacker resident, recalls early life events for a Sesqui Centennia Carroll County History project. He details a dynamite blast to open a dyke near the Dotyoad bridge to drain flooded fields and protect crops, describing costs, family involvement, and local drainage efforts.
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Orrin Eaton
Wacker
Edward J. Turnbaugh
Carroll County
Eaton
Dotyoad Bridge
Bluff Road
Franklin J. Stransky
Savanna
Dyson Lake
Plum River
Doty Road
Stransky
J. Eaton
Leslie
Center Hill
For Sale: Classic 1960 Chevrolet Station Wagon
Automobile for sale described as a 1960 Chevrolet Station Wagon in good condition. Contact 864-2356 for details.
Tornado of May 18 1898 remembered in Mt Carroll interview
The Carroll County Historical Society records an interview about the devastating May 18 1898 tornado. Eyewitnesses recount deaths livestock and property damage from Mt Carroll to near the County Farm. The account urges preserving local memory through interviews and archived histories.
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Baptist Church
Mt. Carroll
Eaton
Mr. Eaton
Tomlinson
Wacker
Charles Kessler
Mount Carroll Township
Downing
Preston
Campbell Farm
Carroll County Historical Society
Freeport
Judge Turnbaugh
William B. Petty
Changes in 1967 Federal income tax medical deductions
E. C. Coyle Jr announces two major changes in medical expense rules for 1967. All taxpayers must reduce medical expenses by 3 percent of gross income, including drugs exceeding 1 percent of income. Half the medical insurance premium up to 150 dollars may be deducted without the 3 percent rule, while the rest is added to other medical costs. Life and disability premiums are not deductible.
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IRS
Coyle
Savannan Reported To Illinois Economic Commission
The 1968 regional conference of the Illinois Commission for Economic Development met February 7 at the Sweden House Motel in Rockford. Ten leaders from nine northern Illinois counties reported on local economic problems and solutions. Next meeting is February 21 in Danville.
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Ilinois Commission For Economic Development
Sweden House
Rockford
FBI Seeks Clerks Stenos and Typists in Chicago
The FBI invites qualified young high school graduates to apply for stenographic typist and clerical posts in Washington D C. A spelling test is required for all positions with starting salaries of 4108 for clerks 4446 for typists and 4995 for stenographers.
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Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Washington, D. C
South Dearborn Street
Chicago
Illinois
Lanark Sportsmen Club to Hold Coon Supper Meeting
The Lanark Sportsmen's Club meets Saturday February 24 at the American Legion Hall Lanark for a 6:00 p.m. coon supper and planned entertainment.
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Lanark Sportmen’‘S Club
Lanark Sportsmen’s Club
American Legion Hall
Lanark
Thomson Illinois Weekly News Highlights
Local paper notes weekly edition from Thomson Illinois with Lila Atherton as News Editor and J K Whitney as Editor. Publisher K C and J K Whitney oversee content. Published each Thursday with second class postage.
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K. C
J. K. Whitney
Thomson, Illinois
Lila Atherton
Thomson
Illinois
Supervisors Vote To Underwrite County History In Carroll County
Carroll County board in Mt. Carroll approves 90 day road weight limits for two to four axle vehicles. Authority granted to replace a bridge span on Carroll Creek. Rev S E Moore named to Welfare Services Committee. History publication costs funded. Probation officer travels granted $45 monthly. Local resident Tom Ratliff discusses zoning petitions.
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Freedom Township
Carroll Creek
S. E. Moore
Savanna
Welfare Services Committee
Milton Kading
Carroll County
A. E. Dorak
Tom Ratliff
Milledgeville
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Mt. Carroll Road Commission
Argo Fay Road
Catalina
Schmitt Ford
Ford
Milledgeville, Ill
Pontiac
Buick
Olds
Cadillac General Motors
Argyle ST Lanark, Ill
Teslow
BEL Air
Teslow’s
O. K
Teslow Chevrolet
Mount Carroll
E. C. Coyle, Jr
Internal Revenue
Lmorship
Savannan
Commission
Thomson Review
The
Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
Randy Randall
Lester Mitchell
Les Bailey
George Mace
Main St
Ferris Motors
Carroll County Board of Supervisors
Albert M. Greison
Savanna, Illinois
Woodin’s Furniture
Meyers & Litwiller, Inc
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