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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1969
Page
1
Youth baseball leagues Dawson County Carroll County list July fixtures by Peewee Small Fry Junior and Senior divisions. Matches include Shannon Chadwick Milledgeville Lanark Mount Carroll Thomson Morrison Savanna Fulton and others across July with dates and times.
Princess contestants their chaperones and dairy officials converge on Chestnut Mountain Lodge Illinois August 21 22 for the statewide dairy princess contest co sponsored by A D A extension staff and Farm Bureau personnel from Jo Daviess Carroll counties Miss Kathy Messmer assists in planning with Wilmer Smith contest chairman Includes river cruise luncheon Galeana tours and an open public coronation banquet reservations via Extension or Farm Bureau personnel in Carroll and Jo Daviess counties.
Savanna branch of Carroll County Magistrate Court sat Monday with Judge James Thorp presiding over numerous liquor related cases. Ronald Hathaway of rural Savanna fined 150 plus 15 costs for operating while intoxicated and license sent to state. Melva Hamilton of Sabula Iowa fined 50 plus 10 for possession of alcohol in a motor vehicle with seal broken. Darrell Orange of Savanna fined 50 plus 10 for illegal transport with broken seal. John Carr of Mount Carroll similarly fined 50 plus 10. Littering fine for John Shafer of Savanna. Terry Bennett of Thomson found not guilty on one count while pleading guilty to two others in a separate matter. Several speeding fines listed. fishing license and invalid operator license charges also noted.
In the Carroll County Youth Baseball League all star senior game on Thursday July 3 Thomson Mt Carroll Han over Milledgeville Shannon Chadwick faced Savanna Morrison Fulton. Thomson’s Don Robinson earned the win with three innings on the mound as the teams combined for 27 runs and 38 hits in a 14 to 13 finish.
Three Thomson residents were struck by an auto while crossing Savanna Main Street on a shopping trip. Gene Marken and her daughter Julianne were treated at Savanna City Hospital. Arlene Eslinger was released after leg bruises. Driver Robert Fliflet, 17, faces charges and bond posted ahead of July 14 court appearance.
Peggy Kaufman daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Kaufman of Ideal will travel to Fort Collins Colorado for the National FHA Convention July 12 19 elected by her FHA Chapter to represent them accompanied by Mrs Rubye Hill official sponsor. Karen Root and Kathy Johnson named first and second alternates. President Cheryl Hook and Pam Kaufman reported on state convention attendance. Mothers for 1969 70 chosen Mrs Mary Root and Mrs Beth Holland. A pool party is planned at Mt Carroll July 24 with alternate date July 29.
A local Youth Baseball account lists donations from American Legion and merchants totaling 756.50 for boys registration 174.00 and other income. Expenses total 789.94 for equipment uniforms and insurance across Pee Wee Small Fry Jr Minors Juniors Seniors and Girls Softball. Evelyn Gray treasurer and Herbert St. Ores Jr. certify the record.
Mr and Mrs P K McGinnis Jr hosted a Fourth of July picnic at their Thomson home honoring daughter Cheryl and Mrs P K McGinnis Sr. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Jake Dykstra Mrs Polette Hamilton and children, Mrs Clara Bauer and family, Merle Kohn, Mr and Mrs William Hamm and Linda, Mr and Mrs Carl Hamm and family, Melvin Hamm, Larry Lufkin, Starr Boeving, and Mrs Barbara Loncar and children. Cheryl and her grandmother received many birthday gifts.
The body of 15 year old Michael Prelesnik of rural Sterling was recovered Tuesday in backwaters of the Mississippi River north of Thomson. The inquest found accidental drowning with a jury verdict. The tragedy occurred during a planned July Fourth picnic on a river sandbar.
Funeral services Saturday at Immaculate Catholic in Fulton for Edward J. Loftus 86 who died Wednesday. Loftus served as Fulton chief of police from 1946 to 1954 and Whiteside deputy sheriff from 1954 to 1964. Burial in Calvary Cemetery in Fulton. Survivors include his wife Winnie C. Jones, a son Donald of Sterling, three daughters Carolyn Cole Frances Cannon Betty Leonard, 10 grandchildren, three brothers, two sisters, and many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents, a sister and four brothers.
July meeting presided by Joe Shutters with Trustees Simpson Ashby Atherton and McKee. Discussed well tests and 800 to 900 repair estimate, U turn ordinance tabled, sewer water extension to trailer court, $22 690 appropriation down about 2 000 from last year, police equipment cut, treasurer reports show fund balances and June traffic fines totaling 797.34.
The annual Ford family reunion was held June 2 at Timber Lake resort with 40 attendees. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Joe Padon of Glen Dale Arizona and Mr and Mrs Don Anderson of Rockford. Eldest present was Martin Wheeler 93. youngest Sally Smith 5. Mariazes counted three. no deaths. Guests from Stockton Shannon Dixon Rockford Oswego Monmouth Morrison Savanna Thomson and Glendale Arizona. two families absent due to illness.
Mr. and Mrs. Mike Lawler of Auburn Washington visit Mr. and Mrs. Frank Brown of rural Thomson and their relatives and friends. Mrs. William Myers of Fort Lauderdale Florida is also a guest in the home.
Frank Bill Manning and Ronald Atherton of Thomson visited Chicago on Wednesday for their Army physical examinations.
Mr and Mrs Frank Brown of rural Thomson were honored at a Saturday buffet dinner in Savanna Moose Hall celebrating their 40th anniversary. About 124 guests attended. the event, planned by their children and daughter in law, featured a ruby theme and a money tree as gifts.
The Thomson Junior League baseball squad opened with a 15 5 win over Laark then dropped a 9 4 loss to Shannon and 6 3 to Chadwick. They beat Mt Carroll 12 1 and lost 10 2 to Milledgeville. In the second round they defeated Shannon 13 11 in eight innings. Team members include Ricky Hebeler Gary James Gary Brown Randy Atherton Don Schoening Ken Tillotson Clarence Bruckner Gary Prins Mike Foltz Bob Kaufman Art Wilkens Bob Hartman Dave Young and Terry St Ores. They have 39 hits six games with 10 doubles three triples and four homers and 52 walks. Their pitching rec
The group hosts Chadwick tonight at 6 00 and plays Mt Carroll at home on Tuesday and Milledgeville Friday July 18 They plan to compete in the County Tournament at Thomson July 25 29 with several matchups listed
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