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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1966
Page
3
Robert E. Schumacher of Dubuque Iowa was arrested Friday night by Savanna police for possessing and attempting to sell fireworks. He was taken to court, posted a $100 bond, and his hearing was continued to July 18.
June court actions list multiple defendants with minor infractions including vehicle and boating violations. Names include Robert Shamp Savannah Cecil Rosenberger Ridott Birley Mitchell Maywood Barton Temple Chadwick Lester Aude Mt Carroll Lennis Hanner Jr Timothy Frisel Cedar Rapids and Charles Jacobs Fulton. Bonds forfeited and speeding offenses noted.
The record notes Lynn Schrum of Oak Lawn forfeited a $25 bond for failure to use due care. Charles Mooney of Morris faced a $100 fine and $40 in costs for theft and criminal damage to property. Victor Boening received seven days in county jail. On June 20 Velma Van Buskirk of Lanark was fined $15 for speeding. Herbert Thomas of Chicago was fined $10 for no life saving device in a boat, Ronald Bonnell of Stockton $10 for excessive noise.
Marriage licenses issued in the past week to individuals in Savanna Millledgeville Mt Carroll and Dixon with multiple couples named. Deeds Recorded June 2 through June 16 list transfers in Wysox Rock Creek Fair Haven Savanna Chandlers and nearby townships between various estates and property owners.
Multiple property conveyances recorded in Savanna Milledgeville Mt Carroll and Mt Carroll area. Transfers include lots and blocks in West Carroll Meyers 3rd Jenks Ist R and H Ist and other parcels from various grantors to named buyers with associated spouses.
Springfield Illinois June 21 drawing for duck blind sites in Potter's Marsh and Savanna Ordnance Areas in Mississippi River Pool 13 will be at Lazy River Marina north of Savanna Saturday August 6 starting at 2 PM CDT Applicants must register 10 AM to 2 PM be at least 16 years old possess 1965 or 1966 hunting license and be present at the drawing Regulations explained prior to the drawing Hunters may not register sites for other pools blinds must be at least 150 yards apart Hunters with other pool sites may begin construction immediately Copies of regulations available from county conservation officers and at access points in each pool
Obituary notices report the death of G Wesley Sarber 67 at Community General Hospital Sterling with funeral services at Woodin Funeral Home Milledgeville burial at Bethel cemetery He was born April 12 1899 in Milledgeville worked for Kraft Foods retired three years ago married Bess Coyle Aug 22 1929 and survived by two sons two daughters 11 grandchildren three sisters and his wife who died earlier this year Also included Bertha L Zemke death with services at Woodin Funeral Home Milledgeville burial Oak Knoll Memorial Park living in Milledgeville with surviving mother three sisters and a brother.
Mr and Mrs LaVerne Colbert and son of Midlothian departed after visiting Mr and Mrs James Moran.
Babson's weekly essay surveys prewar cycles and Lord Keynes's influence. It traces the move to inflation as a policy, the Full Employment Act of 1946, and later shifts under Truman Eisenhower and Kennedy. The piece critiques inflationist aims and questions how much inflation is needed to avoid recessions, warning of long term risks to growth and stability.
Mr and Mrs Jack Geisz of Monmouth visited Wednesday with his mother and other relatives. Mrs Nellie Stadel, who had been visiting, returned home with them.
Randy Randell Randell, 20, of Clinton Ja, who faced a 15 day sentence in the county jail, slipped from the Savannah courthouse as officers prepared to place him in jail after a guilty plea for battery and disorderly conduct. He had been fined 85 dollars but could not pay, and his attempt to arrange payment from future wages was denied. He vanished before officers could detain him.
Richard Groharing a Morrison Community High School board member was elected president of the Northwest Division of the Illinois Association of School Boards at last week’s meeting. He has served as vice president for the past year. The Northwestern division covers Carroll Jo Daviess Lee Ogle Stephenson and Whiteside counties. Groharing will preside at the fall meeting scheduled for October 27 at Sterling Junior High School.
OES Baltista Chapter 515 of Illinois met Friday July 17 at the Lanark Masonic Temple with refreshments served by Mrs Grace Cheeseman and Mrs Ethelyn Bates. Maud Lang to be guest of honor and Elmar Lang guest in the East at Pecatonica June 22. they will be associate matron and associate patron at Lena June 24. Eugenia Jones to handle flowers and Jim Jones color bearer at Cherry Valley June 29. Rose Luncheon held Saturday at Lanark Masonic Temple. Mrs Cora Way penned the guest book. room hostess Mrs Hazel Hoak and coffee organizer Mrs Esther Menger assisted. social time by Mrs Martha Hartman. Moon after July 1 at 8 pm at the Masonic Park will be until members are urged to attend.
The Caballeros 4H Club met to discuss a joint outing at Mt Car pool with a private swimming party, drill team notes, and a tour of members projects. Talks on Share the Fun ideas continued. next meeting will be at the swimming party with refreshments served.
Lula Ross county treasurer and collector reports a second distribution of tax funds this year totaling 1 246 600. The breakdown includes county and township funds, school districts, libraries, parks, road funds, and fire protection districts with Rock Creek township leading at 73 percent. A 2 percent penalty applies to unpaid personal property and first real estate installments as of July 1.
Senior Fellowship group met Tuesday afternoon at Hope church. The program featured a poem Its Not Your Town Its You by President C R Way and devotions by Mrs Earl Hartman with Scripture portions. The Patriotism program included readings My Flag and What It Stands For and I'm a Tired American, plus a Bazooka quartet performing My Country Tis of Thee and America the Beautiful. The next meeting will be July 19.
Mrs Walter Dixon, Dee and Lori of Bartlett helped care for her mother Mrs Frank Prowant after a severe heart attack seven weeks ago. She spent weeks in Savanna hospital and has since returned home, now able to sit up for a few hours daily.
Mr and Mrs Haven Noser of rural Lanark will observe their 25th wedding anniversary with an open house on July 3 from 2 to 5 PM at the First Brethren church of Lanark. Friends and relatives are invited and gifts are requested to be omitted.
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