Illinois To Rewrite Constitution Aims At 1870 Document
Illinois voters authorize a constitutional convention for the first time since 1918 to draft a new or revised charter. Delegates will be elected 116 total with eligibility set, and ratification will follow a majority yes vote within six months after the convention. Advocates call for broader taxation, easier amendments, annual legislative sessions, and a principles based framework.
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Illinois
Ilinois State Bar Association
Illinois Constitutional Study Commission
U. S
U.S
Divorces Granted and Local Real Estate Transfers
Mary Ann Sharer of Savanna obtains a divorce from Roger A. Sharer in a Circuit Court action on grounds of mental cruelty with custody of two minor daughters awarded to Mary Ann. Paula Nesemeier of Lanark is granted a divorce from Kim Nesemeier on grounds of physical cruelty, with Paula resuming her maiden name Paula Jane Schneider. Edith Christiansen of Savanna is granted a divorce from Justus L. Christiansen on grounds of drunkenness. couple married in 1958 and have no children. Several property transfers are listed in Savanna and Chadwick, including Willis R. Ray to Harland Law and wife. Spurgeon S. and Beulah C. Harter from the Estate of Henry C. Hinkel. Merle F. Miller to Theodore J. Strauch. Glenda M. Wacker to Wesley J. Coverhill. LaVonnie A. Sibley to William B. Van DeVelde. Minnie H. Geiseman to William Henning. Elmer Henning with others to William Henning. Amelia Seiple to Donald Keller. Thomas E. Thompson to First National Bank and Trust Co. Rockford, Trustee, with extensive lot and section details. Also noted is the incompetence declaration of Luther Hershey Bowen to George A. Tallmadge. Ralph David Morgan, 17, of Savanna, is sentenced to one to three years in Joliet for probation violation tied to the Nesbitt's Standard Station burglary of September 9, 1968.
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Mary Ann Sharer
Savanna
Roger A. Sharer
Albany
Paula Nesemeier
Lanark
Kim Nesemeier
Paula Jane Schneider
Edith Christiansen
Justus L. Christiansen
Willis R. Ray
Harland Law
E. Savanna
Ill
Henry C. Hinkel
Spurgeon S
Beulah C. Harter
Chadwick
Merle F. Miller
Theodore J. Strauch
Glenda M. Wacker
Wesley James Coverhill
Amelia Seiple
Donald KE. Keller
Thomas E. Thompson
First National Bank and Trust Co
Rockford
Meyer
Milledgeville
Luther Hershey Bowen
George A. Tallmadge
Ralph David Morgan
Illinois State Penitentiary
Joliet
Marvin F. Burt
Morgan
Nesbitt
Standard Station
Probate Entrants Listed for Williams Richard and Pierson Estates
Entered in probate are the Beatrice Williams estate Ani ta H Richard estate and the John C Pierson estate. The notices name the heirs and request claims by a specified deadline. Court records show multiple estates undergoing probate administration with pending filings and creditor claims.
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Beatrice Williams
Anita H. Richard
John C. Pierson
Fines Paid in Circuit Court and Marriage Licenses
A county list records fines paid in circuit court for traffic offenses including too fast for conditions failure to yield speeding and unattended vehicle with motor running plus bond forfeiture. It also notes marriage licenses for James R. Murphy with Cindy L. Bogue and couples Robert D. Faber with Lucille V. Bunce and William A. Harkness with Sandra R. Harkness.
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Lewis Brown
Lanark
Gary Greenfield
Shannon
Ronald Newberry
Albany
Gary Turner
Cherry
Ilinois
Robert Moen
Chadwick
Anna Dambman
Milledgeville
Donald Pettebaum
Earlville
Iowa
James R. Murphy
Dubuque
Cindy L. Bogue
Savanna
Robert D. Faber
Lucille V. Bunce
Fulton
William A. Harkness
Sandra R. Harkness
Deeds Recorded January Twenty Second to Twenty Eighth
Land transfers listed include Harold R Beaston to Marvin Manning and wife in section 13 township 24 range 3 and Forrest S Flack to Guy E Turney and wife in Savanna Geo E Eatons 3rd Sub lot 6 with limitations. Obsolete provisions cited removing financing of the 1890 Columbian Exposition and streetcar rails plus suffrage restrictions nullified by a constitutional amendment.
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Harold R. Beaston
Marvin Manning
Town
Range
Forrest S. Flack
Guy E. Turney
Geo. E. Eaton
Savanna
Charge of Disorderly Conduct Dismissed Against Kelley
On motion by State's Attorney William B. Petty the disorderly conduct charge against Paul R. Kelley of Chicago was dismissed in Circuit Court before Associate Judge Edward J. Turnbaugh with leave to reinstate on showing good cause. A complaint by John A. Leeman of Mt. Carroll had been filed the same day.
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William B. Petty
Paul R. Kelley
Chicago
John A. Leeman
Mt. Carroll
Edward J. Turnbaugh
Complete Tractor Program teaches safety for Carroll County 4-H youths
Thirteen Carroll County 4 H members completed the 4 H Tractor Safety program. Participants from Fair Haven Zion Hill Toppers and Prairie Edge 4 H clubs learned instrument panel operation daily maintenance starting and stopping, hitches and hydraulic controls, with instruction from Acker Implement Hartman Implement and Country Companies. Students must pass a written exam and will take a driver’s test to become accredited under the Federal Hazardous Occupations Act.
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Carroll County
Norman
Steven Isenhart
Fair Haven
Top
Notchyers
Nggr
Jima
John Lower
Lan
Park
Larkersy Bay
Carprntier
Lanai
Hob Robbe
Coll
Julie
Bob Dauphi
Richard Ottens
Tip Top
Upers
Russell
Larry Muller
Zion Hill
Dick Jmel
Prairie Edge
4-H Club
Acker Implement
Hartman Implement
Drafting School Sets Graduation
The Institute of Drafting and Technology will hold its tenth Commencement Exercises on February 8, 1969, in the Morrison Junior High School Auditorium. There will be 29 candidates for the Associate of Science Degree presented during this formal program. The commencement speaker will be Congressman Tom Railsback, representative for the 19th Congressional District in northwestern Illinois. After the Commencement Exercises, an Open House is scheduled on the campus of Technology.
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Institute of Drafting and Technology
Morrison Junior High
Tom Railsback
Illinois
NFO Slates Meet At Mt Carroll Community House
The Carroll County National Farmers Organization schedules a regular meeting for Wednesday night February 5 at 8 00 p m in the Community House Mt Carroll. Members and all farmers urged to attend. Businessmen and others welcome.
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NFO
Carroll County National Farmers Organization
Mt. Carroll
Carroll County 4-H Sends Members to National Shortcourse
Carroll County and neighboring counties plan four more 4-H members to attend the National 4-H Citizenship Shortcourse after last summer's group from the area. Illinois State 4-H Club Week runs June 17 to 20 with theme 4-H An Experience For a Life Time. Judi Ford will be a highlight. Red Cross Bloodmobile visits Thomson February 13 from noon to 6 pm at the high school gym. donors asked to give a pint to help the local supply, with refreshments provided.
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Carroll County
Jo Daviess
Stephenson
United Ark Larkers
Roy Carpenter
Linda Snyder
Lynn Beattie
Debbie Dauphin
Ann Williams
Ilinois
Judi Ford
Red Cross Bloodmobile
Thomson
Donald Schneider
Sne
Carroll
County
ASC Program Dates Released for Carroll County Farmers
Signup dates for farmers in Carroll County to join the 1969 Feed Grain and Wheat programs run February 3 through March 21. Applications show program intent and participation level. Farmers must report farm changes to the county ASCS office to update allotments and leases, saving time during signup.
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Carroll County
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Service
ASCS
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Chevrolet
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First National Bank of Sterling
Harold O. Smith
Merritt Bellows
Chuck Aude
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Norm Schuneman
Mt. Morris
Leaf River
Blacktop
First Cross Road
First Road
Forreston
Oliver
Case
Kewanee
IHC
Hanson
New Idea
Oliver Combine
Ottawa
GMC
York
Poland
Black & Decker
August Hagemann
State Bank of
German Valley
Dale DeVries
Tony Maas
Don Maronde
Courthouse News
Thomson Lions Club Dance
Art Busch & His Orchestra
Old High School
Thomson, Illinois
James Hook
Joyce Hook
International M
International
John Deere
Shetler
New Holland
Heider
M&w
Allis Chalmers
Lindsay
Endgate
Cardinal Jr
Knoedler Burr Mill
Aude
Teeter
Etnyre’s
Earl Gilliland
Richard Neil
Richard
ASC
Agri-King, Inc
4Th Street
Wierenga Insurance
Ency
Ted Miller
Lanark and
Tampico
DeWitt
Ist
Carroll Service Co
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