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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1961
Page
8
Ted Douglas, 54, Savanna, was found guilty by a County Court jury of driving while intoxicated. The case was continued for 10 days by Judge Edward Turnbaugh for pre-sentencing investigation. Douglas is free under a $500 bond.
William B. Petty promised a crackdown on alleged liquor sales to minors after a county court hearing in which a tavern waitress near Savannah was found guilty of serving minors. Petty said the warning targets tavern owners and employees and any minors attempting to buy liquor amid several complaints from the Savannah area.
A school of instruction for election judges to serve next spring will be held at 7 30 p m Wednesday Nov 29 in Mount Carroll high school. The session will be directed by County Clerk W.
M. Nipe states a recently passed law requires county clerks to run schools to acquaint judges of election with their duties. He urges attendance by all election officials, noting the law requires at least one judge in each election precinct to attend.
County Clerk W. M. Nipe reports eight couples secured licenses this past week. Names include Kenneth L. Guenzler of Lanark with Marjorie K. Ditsworth of Mt. Carroll and Joe Jilderda of Mt. Carroll with Sylvia Vrieswyk of Chadwick, among others from Lanark Mt. Carroll Chadwick Marengo Savanna Thomson and neighboring towns.
Three persons appeared Monday before Judge Edward J. Turnbaugh charged with violating probation terms. One received a sentence to the state penal farm at Vandalia for a breach of probation.
The report notes Bert Booth of Savanna was arrested November 10 by State Trooper Eugene Von Essen for drinking and intoxication in a car, ending his suspended sentence and imposing the penal term. Other cases, Benny Kerkove and Roger Pritchard, were continued to Friday.
A divorce decree was issued Friday in Carroll County Circuit Court granting Elizabeth A. Poffenberger, formerly Mrs. Carroll, a divorce from Glen W. Poffenberger.
Charlene Frey and husband transfer to Laura Kuhlemier. Paul K. McGinnis and wife to Patrick J. Broderick. Orrin Pauley Ex. to P J Broderick. Ada Pauley to P J Broderick. Merrill nee to Warren A. Tripp. Grace E Randall to Leonard J Stage. Eliza Stewart to Arthur J McCabe. Bertha Eley Warfield to Grace L Legel. Ray Hammen to D L Miller. Richard W Robbe to Edith Robbe. note ends with a quoted moral line about minds and misfortune.
Illinois offers a program under state law to evaluate educational maturity for adults not finishing high school. Applicants must be 21+, have Illinois residence for a year, and apply in person to their County Superintendent. Fees total five dollars for exam permission and five dollars for the certificate.
Chadwick News notes several families from Shannon Lanark Morrison Lyndon and Sterling attending dinners at homes of local residents. Mrs Zier celebrated a birthday with Mr and Mrs Earl Weber hosting. Other guests include Mr and Mrs Clarence Wier sema Clinton IA and Mr and Mrs George Jacobs Morrison. Ronald Helms and family joined a birthday dinner at Clarence Helms Lanark with additional guests from Sterling. Mrs Josephine Smith Burlington IA visited William Lange's home.
The Palisades Art League will hold an art exhibit and auction at Chestnut Park School Auditorium on Saturday November 18 from 6 to 10 pm open to the public. Pie coffee will be served by the Savanna Jaycees. Three divisions cover exhibitions only priced paintings and auction items. Visitors may vote for favorites and Rudy Batista of Savanna is the contact for entrants.
Mr and Mrs Donald Vervaeke and family moved from the Mary Kradle residence to Dubuque Iowa last Friday where Mr Vervaeke will be employed. Sunday visitors at Alvin Rockrohr home in Clinton celebrated her birthday with Mrs Rockrohr. Barbara Voeckel took part in Freedom Week at Rock Falls High School on Wednesday evening November 9.
Lanark FFA Chapter警 members highlight corn picker safety. The guide stresses alertness and skill, proper maintenance, and correct speed settings for power takeoff and conveying parts. It cautions against rushing, to stop rolls before clearing jams, and to avoid loose clothing and fuel leaks.
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