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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1967
Page
3
Ann Sharon Haefner of Mount Carroll was granted a divorce from Paul Frederick Haefner in Circuit Court on November 10. Also entered for probate are the Lillie L. Shellhouse estate, Glenda M. Wacker estate, and the Will of Mamie A. Curley.
The Good Samaritan Society advisory board named Thomas Cleworth of Milledgeville as East Carroll County fund drive chairman to raise 67000 dollars for a nursing home. A west side drive may form by Friday November 17 as the county board meets at 8 PM in the court house supervisors room. Mary Conrad, former Prophetstown chair, will assist.
A four day deer season wrap reports 268 deer taken by hunters, 29 fewer than the prior year. The season ended Wednesday with a 206 pound buck shot by William Urcan of Savanna, and locals Chadwick residents Paul Trevy Howard Etnyre and John Straub among those bagging the elusive deer.
Sgt. Jerry R. Ferris 23 son of Mr and Mrs Arthur C Ferris of Savanna NL received the Army Commendation Medal after aiding a Can Giuoc sweep near Dong Tam June 19 during heavy Viet Cong fire. He exposed himself repeatedly to direct fire to improve defenses, aiding his unit in a decisive operation. He is a rifle squad leader in Company B 4th Battalion 9th Infantry Division 47th Infantry and has the Combat Infantryman Badge. He enlisted in 1966 and arrived overseas last January.
Carroll County Young Democrats announce a monthly meeting on Thursday evening November 16 at 7 30 p m in the Mount Carroll Courthouse. Citizens interested in joining are invited to attend.
FS Services Inc as its three state system posted 174 million in sales, up 9.7 percent, and nearly 14 million in operating earnings with over 9.5 million cash returned to Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin member companies. More than 1,500 farmers attended the Peoria meeting where delegates from 160 county member companies were named.
Pattern sizing shifts to align with standard ready to wear. Post November 1 patterns carry a New Sizing label and may be bought one size smaller. Waist measurements change relative to bust and hips. Catalogs show old and new sizing, red New Sizing chart and blue former sizing chart. Extension Service offers pattern study classes starting November 29, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., covering measurements, fit checks, and alterations with a clothing design course to follow.
A Public Affairs Workshop in Mt Carroll on November 21 at 8 00 p m will cover public park needs. Jerry VanMeter of the University of Illinois discusses recreation space demand and how county forest preserve, conservancy, and river districts may be formed. Arnold Kugler of the State Department of Conservancy at Ringfield outlines future state park plans for a six county area and state expectations from county governments. The program is the fourth in a series by Extension Advisers from Jo Daviess Stephenson Carroll Ogle Lee and Whiteside Counties with free tickets at Extension Offices.
Readable text shows a call to enroll by dialing 244-9444 at the Extension Office. The fragment indicates a enrollment action tied to the Extension Office, suggesting a program sign up or information line.
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