Time stands still on Todd family farm in Carroll County
Vernon S. Todd of Milledgeville Illinois owns a 131 year old farm in Carroll County. The 324 acre property was bought by his grandfather in 1865 and shows a dugout Indian shelter on a knoll once used for defense. Todd fuses farming life with travels to Europe and Asia and authored Growing Up with Agriculture, published 1966 by Vantage Press.
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New Carroll County Report Highlights Land, Livestock Trends
The Carroll County overview cites 468 square miles framed by Charles Carroll of Carrollton’s legacy. It notes the Illinois Cooperative Poultry Service report on livestock and crops, outlines fall seeding advice for Arnold Lyon, and previews National Cooperative Month activities and the Illinois Breeding Coop’s horse insemination service. It also lists 1967 tractor laws requiring amber lights, red taillights, and a flag for slow-moving farms.
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Community Events Print Calendar Oct Dates and Places
Oct 4-40s skating at White Pines Rink 8 to 10 30 p m. Oct 5 1 B C Annual Meeting in Hampshire Illinois. Oct 7 11 Fall Extension Conference. Oct 16 crafts workshop at Extension Office with 1 pm and 7 pm sessions.
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Unit meetings announced for October schedule
North Otter Creek Livewires meet October 4 at 1 30 p m hosted by Mrs Kenneth Hol linger Meadow Larks meet October 8 at 1 30 p m hosted by Mrs Robert Sandell Chadwick Lamp Lighters meet October 9 at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs Clark VanBus kirk Cherry Grove Atoms meet October 10 at 1 30 p m hosted by Mrs Keith Martin Palisades meet October 10 at 1 30 p m hosted by Mrs Floyd Niles
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Lanark Hosts First Sidewalk Sale and Homecoming Night
Lanark Illinois plans its first annual sidewalk sale and homecoming event on October 4. Lanark Beavers face Durand in a 7 30 p m matchup with kickoff details noted for the community. Durand to attend Carroll County Teachers Institute on October 11.
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Anderson Praises Action Limiting Cheese Imports
Congressman John B. Anderson commends the Administration for emergency measures under the Agricultural Adjustment Act to curb imports of various cheeses. He criticizes prior policies that boosted dairy imports to depress prices and income for American dairy farmers.
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Chadwick FFA Takes Second in Land Use Contest
Chadwick FFA finished second in the Section 2 Land Use Selection Contest held in Prophetstown on Tuesday October 1. Team members were Doug Pauley Chris Keim Deb Moothart with Mark Remmers and Peggy Burkholder also competing. Mt Carroll won, Lanark and Shannon placed third and fourth, with Bob Wiltshire of Mt Carroll top individual and Pauley tied for second with Joe Haas of Mt Carroll.
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Dismiss Trepass Charges Against Three Carroll Men
Three men from Carroll County had criminal trespass to land charges dismissed in Carroll County Circuit Court after a Monday motion by State’s Attorney William B. Petty. The defendants pled not guilty, and the cases heard by Magistrate James Thorp were continued until dismissal on September 30.
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Jack Frost Approaches October Frost Alert
Carroll County Farm Adviser Harold Brinkmeier warns first hard frost usually falls around October 5 with a 75 percent chance by October 16. He urges residents to bring indoor tender plants before Jack Frost nips them. Conference dates mention extension events in October and November.
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