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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1939
Page
2
The Review applauds the majority of Carroll County residents as honest, industrious citizens who support churches, banks, and local services. It pledges continued dedication to the county’s banks, rates, insurance, rent, mortgages, grocers, butchers, homes, and families as essential to the community’s well being.
A historic Carroll County platform lists goals for 1939 including establishing a bank at Milledgeville extending Route 371 from Hansen's Corners on Route 78 to connect with Route 40, electing efficient town village and county officers, reducing expenses, and promoting competitive community sports in Carroll County, described as the sportsmen's paradise.
A long birthday notice lists residents and friends from Milledgeville Chadwick Thomson Lanark Clinton and surrounding areas with names including Elwood Myer Jimmie Jones Marilyn Kimmel Alice Weidel Eileen Quest Mrs. Diehl and many others. The item concludes with a sign off fragment referencing Fahery Rockford.
Easter Sunday was widely observed in Carroll County churches with large crowds. The item notes political election outcomes, local business changes, new utilities interest in electric heaters, and various community happenings from Thomson to Lanark. It covers remodeling, agricultural sales, pool tables, and upcoming village elections.
Affidavit shows that Eva McCoy and unknown owners hold parts of the West Half of Lot 1 and other quarter sections in Section 1 Township 23 North Range 3 West lying west of Route 80 in Carroll County. Plaintiffs allege filing March 1 1935 and require appearance by the third Monday in May 1939. default may be entered. Clerk John R. Gelwicks assists. Attorney Chas E. Stuart Mt Carveill Ill.
An unreliable storyteller relates a rambling folk tale about the proverb the elephant never forgets. The piece mixes ancient India, a rat hero, and P T Barnum, threading myths with a jokey, stream of consciousness narration.
George Yates and family relocate to a Stransky residence on the south Argoland estate. Warland Bennet becomes machine helper to the new road commissioner Georgy Bittner. Walter S. Verance stays at the cemetery job as changes unfold in Argo community.
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