21 Sep 1967
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1967
Page
1
The annual tuberculosis skin testing program will be conducted at Thomson School on Tuesday Sept 26. The Mantoux test will be administered by local physicians at no cost, with results read after three days and follow up chest X rays advised if positive. Parental consent forms were distributed to students earlier.
Alan Skagg of Timber Lake Nursery showcased a large tree digger and plant remover on a trailer with self contained power and hydraulic systems. The device drags spades into the ground and tilts trees up to a horizontal position for transplanting, handling trees about 4 inches in diameter and 25 feet tall.
Lawrence Bruckner of Thomson Illinois received a Santa Fe educational award and a merit certificate at a Warren High School leadership conference near Monmouth. The 1967 Illinois Star State Farmer and district FFA leader was among eight Illinois youths honored, with two college scholarships awarded to Hunsley and Beswick.
A column reflecting on the start of fall with poems and musings about walking in October air, plus notes on Disneyland, a story about a girl seeking an ideal husband, local business chatter from Lewis Motor Company, a decorative fence, bathroom design info, Jeep comment, town weed concerns, and the American League pennant race.
A grateful note thanks everyone for help, cards, flowers, and visits while in hospital and at home. Special appreciation goes to the ladies who drove. The message is from Mrs. Ernest Lashelle.
Fred Nipe of Mount Carroll Illinois left Chicago on Wednesday September 20 for a ten day tour and cruise to Expo 67 in Montreal. The trip includes Henry Ford Museum Niagara Falls and Expo 67 with travel by bus ship and rail via the St Lawrence Seaway. Nipe 78 has taken 26 Prairie Farmer No-Worry Tours since 1949 and values water travel for its freedom and scenery. He cites Hawaii as his favorite destination and enjoys meeting fellow travelers who travel these tours again and again.
Monday to Friday meals listed with main dish sides and beverages. Menu includes pizza burgers scalloped potatoes beef and noodles chili and crackers turkey loaf with various sides. Desserts or fruit are noted some days and milk is offered with most lunches.
Historical discussion of Carroll County's 1839 boundaries and the north Illinois border, including Judge Pope’s proposed northward shift for Chicago access, Wisconsin annexe plans, and 1840 secession meetings. It notes Savanna’s county-seat contest, eastern townships split to create Lima Elkhorn Grove and Shannon, and the 214 votes cast with Savanna carrying most support.
The Band Boosters met September 18 with eight members and Mr Earle Mailand. They aim to raise 1400.60 to reach a 2500 goal for 50 uniforms by mid 1968, plan a candy sale the week of Thanksgiving, and discuss fund raising events including a spring variety show and a benefit basketball game.
State bills reshape district aid and governance, set vaccination and physicals rules for students, require kindergarten by 1970, impose parental civil action for vandalism, and adjust teacher pay scales. Special meetings must be announced 24 hours ahead with notices in the district paper.
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