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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 14, 1968
Page
6
Earl Gilliland notes that Carroll County 4 H Honors Night on November 9 honors outstanding young men and women in the 4 H program for their achievements. He praises youth leaders and the values of democracy and freedom guiding American youth’s future.
Courthouse records show deeds recorded November 5 involving Savanna and Milledgeville property exchanges. A criminal verdict in Carroll County Circuit Court found Russell L. Dickman of Savanna guilty of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated with a 90 day sentence and a $500 fine plus costs. appeal deadline November 22.
Secretary of State Paul Powell announces actions by the Drivers license division affecting Carroll County residents. Revocation for Anthony J. Biasi of Savanna due to driving while intoxicated. Suspensions for Craig R. Bruner Russell? Lanark? three violations, Richard W. Collins Savanna three violations, Russell L. Dickman Savanna three violations, Michael M. Butcher Savanna for curfew act. Probationary permits issued for Thomas R. Armstrong Savanna and Richard W. Collins Savanna.
November 15 and 16 birthday notices list names and towns including Mrs. Wm Janssen Chadwick Robert Carbaugh Lanark Mrs George Miller Milledge Lyle Franklin Milledgeville Jerry Franklin Milledgeville Mrs Prank Zier Shannon Mrs Eva Downs Freeport Bonnie Brown Mt Carroll Vicky Brown Mt Carroll November 16 Ren Dykstra Fulton Leonard Porter Clinton Rev Robert Crofton Elliott Illinois Elbert Barthel Milledge Larry Grim Thomson Anna Lee Miller Milledge Wayne Bowman Dayton Gretchen Lamoreux Lanark Orlo Wehmeyer Polo Mrs Carolyn Schlagenhauser Chadwick
A long list of residents and dates follows, then a cattle event notice detailing a Haulage and Corn-in Beef Cattle and Rations comparison. Live evaluated carcass data, beef performance testing and freeze brand identifications are set for Robert Walker farm Chadwick on November 20 at 1 50 p m. University of Illinois Extension official Gary Ricketts will outline cow calf programs with Curtiss technician Gene Borman demonstrating freeze branding and Harold Brinkmeier discussing farmer profitability.
Amsoy outyielded nine other soybean varieties in Carroll County plots led by Extention Adviser Harold Brinkmeier. Trials on Alfred Ritter farm Shannon planted May 30 in 40 inch rows with a herbicide. Amsoy yielded 47.1 bushels while Harosoy 63 blend 39.9, Hark and Chippewa 64 blend 38.7, Harosoy 63 36.6, A-100 35.9, Bombay 33.9, Wayne 33.4, Lindarin 63 20.8. Later note mentions Home Economics Crafts Workshop at Cooperative Extension Office November 20 at 1 and 7 pm hosted by Mrs. Francis Mammon with Christmas decorating ideas.
The Carroll County Red Cross sent 85 ditty bags to the 1st Infantry Division in South Vietnam. Bags contained stationery pens nuts wash clothes books and games. Volunteers from Milledgeville Chadwick Lanark and surrounding groups aided in making and packing the gifts.
Beef cattle rations and steer carcasses will be discussed at a Carroll County gathering on November 19. The 8 p.m. session will be at Naaman Diehl Auditorium Mount Carroll with Extension Adviser Warold Brinkmeier and University of Illinois specialist Burt Weichenthal providing expert comparisons.
The Savanna PTA sponsors an old fashioned hoedown on Friday November 15 at 7 30 p m in the Savanna high school gymnasium. Local performers will perform country and western music along with a cake walk and candy sale. Refreshments will be sold and tickets are available at Lincoln junior high school and at the door.
The Registered Nurses of Northwestern Minors will tour the H. Douglas Singer Zone Mental Health Center in Rockford on November 19 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. A luncheon will follow. nurses seeking a ride should contact a local member.
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