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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1968
Page
4
The bill raises Social Security payments by 13 percent across the board with a guaranteed minimum of $11 per month, effective with March checks. The annual earnings limit to receive full benefits rises to $1,680, while disability insurance opens to widows at age 50. Tax rates climb from 4.4 percent to 5.9 percent by 1969.
Mount Carroll AAUW branch hosted a brunch for area high school girls and mothers on Saturday December 20. Six college students from Highland Community College, University of Illinois, Western Illinois University, Oberlin College, Illinois State University and Coe College spoke on their campuses and college life. Audience questions followed.
NIU reports active fall admissions exceed 4 500 with a gain of 400 applicants from last year. About 2 800 are women and 1 670 are men, as the university notes continued growth. NIU now counts over 18 006 students across undergraduate and graduate programs.
Farming Frontiers 68 will be held at Milledgeville High School at 7 00 p m on Monday January 15 1968. Arthur Litwiller says the event will showcase motion pictures on electronic farming advances crop varieties research and livestock developments. Meyers and Litwiller Inc sponsors prizes including a factor Roll-Gerd with safety canopy and seat belts for attendees.
The Rock Creek Grange will sponsor a public benefit card party on Monday January 15 at 8 p m in the Grange Hall to raise funds for the March of Dimes. The Community Progress Committee handles arrangements with a refreshment crew listed. The Grange meeting scheduled for Saturday January 6 was postponed due to bad weather.
In a terse record, T Sergeant David identified by 1630447 and Corp. Nickolas A with 2090753 are listed with associated unit codes 1240 and 815393. Locations include Sunset Utah 84015 and San Francisco California 96602 with verger designation and company labeling.
The Thomson FFA Chapter awards prizes for its poster contest with first place Bill Cate, second Rick Hebeler, and third Greg Brown. Larry Weis and James Halfman judged the entries.
Carroll County 4-H clubs will canvass homes to inform residents about a new Rural Directory and sell the book. The index lists rural residences with township maps and road names. Proceeds fund local 4-H programs. clubs earn 25 cents per directory.
Public banking record for Thomson Illinois shows assets totaling 2 005 016 53 and deposits of 1 734 329 52. The report declares capital accounts and profits with a 1968 notary attestation by directors Albert Prins Mary B CliKeman and Glendora Schade and Irene Weatherwax notary public.
The article cites the American Medical Association guide On Today's Health as saying obesity is common and linked to higher illness and death rates. It notes that weight loss is possible but difficult, with psychological factors and medical guidance needed. Medical options may include appetite suppressants as temporary aids, but lasting change requires healthier eating.
Axel Marquardt, a 17 year old from Bahrenfleth near Hamburg, Germany, visits Lanark High through the International Christian Youth Exchange. He describes distinct German schooling, aims for university in Hamburg or Munich, and hopes to meet locals before returning home.
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