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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1968
Page
5
The column ponders what the 4th of July means to Americans noting independence from Britain and the value of freedoms. It warns against groups opposing the government and supporting Viet Nam war efforts while urging thoughtful reflection on liberty. It also reports State 4-H Judging results with dairy and livestock teams earning B ratings.
Miss Bette Lou Bowles daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Bowles of Chadwick became the bride of Gerald Lee Traenkenschuh son of Mr and Mrs George F Traenkenschuh of Peoria on June 22 at Christ Lutheran Church Peoria The ceremony officiated by Rev Paul Frerking featured white daisies and lilies with lime green accents Attendants wore lime green piquet gowns while the couple was joined by best man Marvin Traenkenschuh and groomsmen Douglas Howatt and Gary Shelan The reception followed at Christ Lutheran School gymnasium The couple will reside in Peoria where the bride works as a speech therapist and the groom is a student in the Illinois Central College program
Mississippi Valley Milk Producers Association will sponsor a boy or girl to the American Institute of Cooperation's 1968 Institute at Virginia Polytechnic Institute. Applicants must be 4-H or FFA members aged 16 to 19, with at least one parent in the association. Families will receive application blanks.
Mrs Barbara Geisz's funeral drew family from Normal and Monmouth including Mr and Mrs Stanley Geisz Mrs Nellie Stadel Terry Geisz and Miss Mary Livingston last Wednesday afternoon in Shadwick.
Approximately 200 guests attended a Sunday reception honoring Doroty Footit of Mt. Carroll who retires after 22 years as Carroll County Home Extension Advisor. The Carroll County Homemakers Extension Association established a Dorothy Footit scholarship fund for at least five years with a minimum of $500. 4-H members and extension units presented gifts and a charm bracelet to Miss Footit.
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