Savannan burglary charges pile up in Savanna area cases
Richard K. Winston, 23, of Savanna, faces four new charges for the November 11 to 13 burglaries and an alleged theft from Johnson's Drug store. He remains jailed on 10,000 bond as cases are continued to January 12 with attorney John Rapp, Jr. appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard K. Winston
Savanna
Arnold Sikkema
Thomson
Winston
Bruce Newman
Johnson’s
Ed Turnbaugh
John Rapp, Jr
Ronald L. Colgan
Woodland Township
Benton W. Granvile
Aurora
Turnbaugh
Colgan
County Loses 75 Farmers in Year
Carroll County sees 1968 to 1969 drop from 1201 to 1126 farms as dairy herds shrink 60 to 344 and beef cattle rise to 5610 head. Feeder cattle hogs and grains shift, prompting farmers to plan changes for the 1970s and address soil fertility building and pollution concerns.
Evening Adult Education Courses Open at Sterling Township High
Sterling Township High School and Whiteside Area Vocational Center offer a wide range of evening adult classes for men and women. Registration for the second semester is January 27 and 28 from 7 to 9 PM at the Vocational Center. Classes begin the week of February 2 1970 except for Banking and You and Income Tax courses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling Township High School
Whiteside Area
Whiteside Area Vocational Center
Carroll County Livestock Feeders' Annual Meeting Set
The Carroll County Livestock Feeders' Association schedules its annual meeting for Thursday evening January 15 at 6 30 p m at Shannon High School. Lewis R DeGraf of Lanark president announces the event with National Livestock and Meat Board official Elling as guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Livestock Feeders’ Association
Shannon High School
Lewis R. DeGraf
Lanark
Cky Elling
National Livestock and Meat Board
Black Oak Grange Meeting With Potluck Dinner
The Black Oak Grange schedules a meeting on Thursday January 8 at 7 p.m. A potluck supper will be held before or after the session. Members are asked to bring a covered dish to share.
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Black Oak Grange
IPC Hosts Area Press Notes Utility Problems
Interstate Power Company hosted Northwestern Illinois press at a dinner in Creslanes, Galena, on December 11. R W Steele of Dubuque, IPC president, argued rates must rise to fund expansion amid rising electricity use and pollution research, noting no rate increase since 1951 and cars contributing 60 percent of national air pollution.
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Interstate Power Company
Illinois
Creslanes
Galena
al Cordes
Savanna
Interstate
R. W. Steele
Dubuque
Interstate Power
Steele
IPC
Grim Family Hosts for New Year Visitors
Thompson brief notes social greetings as Curtis Lord of Hanover visits Mr and Mrs Claude Grim. Max Roderick and Lanark family share Wednesday supper with Leslie Grim party. Lt Burton Prins and Nicole of Fort Knox spend holidays with P K McGinnis Sr and Albert Prins families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Grim
Curtis Lord
Hanover
Max Roderick
Lanark
Leslie Grim
Burton Prins
Nicole
Fort Knox
Kentucky
P. K. McGinnis
Albert Prins
Carroll County Adopts New Grand Jury Selection Method
New 1969 law requires selecting every tenth name from the county voter list for the 70 member Carroll County Grand Jury. Previously, supervisors chose residents from their townships. Due to late notice, the board and State's Attorney delayed calling the jury this year.
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Carroll County
Carroll County Board of Supervisors
Carroll County State’s Attorney's Office
Roof Fire at Frank Potter Residence Extinguished
Thomson firemen responded to a Monday call at the rural Potter residence where a small roof fire near the chimney was put out. They cut a roof opening to ensure the blaze was confined to the exterior due to no interior access to the attic.
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Thomson Fire Department
Frank Potter
Sets Annual Supper Planned by Savannah Church Club
The Men's Club of the Savannah Community Church met Monday and set March 12 for its annual pancake supper. They also voted to purchase three new folding tables and 24 folding chairs.
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Savanna Community Church
New Rules for Semester Exams Issued by Thom son High
Superintendent Howard Kennedy announces January 15 16 as exam dates with new policies. Exams last one and a half hours per course with at least one hour in the testing room. Students may be on campus only for their enrolled courses and must stay in supervised areas during unscheduled times.
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Thomson High School
Howard L. Kennedy
Carroll County Hosts Beef Performance Testing Clinics
two clinics for beef producers in Rockford and Princeton on January 13 discuss performance testing with University of Illinois Extension and American Angus Association experts. clinics explain recording herd productivity bulls and cows to improve weights and calf quality with data from active Illinois herds and recent year records.
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Carroll County
Rockford
Princeton
University of Illinois Cooperative Extension Service
American Angus Association
Brinkmeier
U of
Illinois
Winnebago
Bureau
Augustana senior Richard D. Bush on Dean's Honor List
Richard D. Bush of Thomson, a senior at Augustana College, is named to the Dean's Honor List for the fall quarter. The honor recognizes students with a GPA in the A range from 3.50 to 4.00. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Roland Bush of rural Thomson.
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Richard D. Bush
Thomson
Augustana College
Bush
Roland Bush
Local Hospital Reports From Savanna and Clinton
Sick Roy Houghton of Dupage Convalescent Home Wheaton fell last Sunday fracturing his left hip and underwent surgery. Savanna City Hospital treats multiple patients including Mrs Fred Ernst, Mrs John Sour, Albert Lynch and Vernon Cady others in Mercy Clinton hospital and Jane Lamb surgical unit.
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Roy Houghton
Dupage County
Wheaton
Fred Ernst
Savanna
Thomson
Savanna City Hospital
Russell Muur
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
John Sour
Albert Lynch
Vernon Cady
Martin Williams
Robert Traum
Martin Diephuis
William Hamm
Oscar Ferguson
Jane Lamb Hospital
New Arrival Twins and Births Reported in Thomson Area
Mr and Mrs Danny Wagen knecht welcomed a daughter Billie Jean born Monday December 29 at Savannah City Hospital weighing 7 pounds 14 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Gene Kness of Thomson. Mr and Mrs William Wacker of rural Thomson are parents of a son born Tuesday.
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Danny Wagenknecht
Billie Jean
Savanna City Hospital
Gene Kness
Thomson
William Wacker
Village Board Hears Brief Session and Finances
The Village Board met briefly Monday with all members present. President Joe Shutters presided as Attorney Lawrence A. Smith Jr. attended. The treasurer reported January balances: general fund 5591.66, waterworks and sewer 1009.53, motor fuel 1696.67, York Sanitary District 131.57. Shutters called the general fund in strong condition for January, noting state income tax refunds to Thomson and ongoing concerns for York Sanitary District under the new law.
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Joe Shutters
Lawrence A. Smith, Jr
Savanna
York Sanitary District
Shutters
Thomson
Modern Math Adult Meetings At Thomson PTA
The Thomson PTA plans three January meetings on Modern Math from 7 30 to 8 30 p m in the Junior High area. The sessions will explain what modern math is and why it matters and the public is invited.
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Thomson Pta
January Mornings In Carroll County Spark Homebound Nostalgia
Dear Friends recalls cold snaps and seasonal cycles in Carroll County with subzero mornings, floods in spring, heat waves in summer, and autumn beauty. The piece notes fuel shortages, repair calls, and busy police as locals long for spring and the return of migrants and birds. The Thomson Review signs off with warm wishes.
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Carroll County
Trojans set three home games including Preston and Tampico
The Varsity Trojans host Preston tonight then Scales Mound Tuesday and Tampico Saturday at home. Freshmen beat Chadwick Streaks 81 28 and the Junior Varsity won 58 50 at Chadwick. Four freshmen hit in double figures led by Schoening with 25 and Krantz 18.
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Trojans
Preston
Scales Mound
Tampico
Chadwick
Ken Schoening
Stan Krantz
John French
Jim Falls
Thomson
Mike Hill
Ed Bielema
Larry St. Ores
Hot Lunch Menu Week Menu Plan
Monday features chili bread and butter cheese carrot sticks and cake. Tuesday offers ham salad sandwiches potatoes celery and pudding. Wednesday includes chicken potatoes buttered carrots bread and donuts. Thursday serves baked beans with wieners cole slaw and fruit. Friday presents lasagna cottage cheese Jello and bread.
Storm Home Hosts Emil Brachs Housewarming Night
New Year's Eve gathering at Mt. Carroll marked by a housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Storm. The Emil Brachs celebrated 40 years married with a decorated cake by Elva Storm, a chrysanthemum plant, and an anniversary plate presentation. Prizes in 500 went to Mrs. Hobart Holland and Ted Storm. co-hostesses included Mrs. Lyle Williams and Mrs. Leonard Stage.
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Theodore Storm
Mt. Carroll
Emil Brach
Elva Storm
Hobart Holland
Ted Storm
Lyle Williams
Leonard Stage
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Howard Helms
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Harold Brinkmeier
Eran
Earl Gilliland
United States
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Area Press
Thomson Briefs
Kennedy
Arizona
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Ing
Mount Carroll
Mike Krontz
Craig Robinson
Krontz
Rerve
Brunner
Gary James
Rick Hebeler
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Farm Bureau
Future Farmers of America
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Gregg Martz
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