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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1936
Page
1
Fragmented OCR text discusses U S female pursuits, federal bureau of investigation funds, and a senatorial committee. It argues local police lack cross state powers, praising the FBI while noting publicity and politics. The piece questions whether publicity influences crime fighting and criticizes the committee’s motives.
A commentary notes rural voters favor candidates with steady records and sensible policies over grand promises. It highlights concerns about loyalty to Landon and Kansan stance, calls for economy, honest bookkeeping, and efficient administration. It also cites a postmaster arrest tied to a kidnapping case and discusses state relief funding debates, including Chicago taxes and city relief burdens.
The county board of supervisors met at the courthouse with Rogers of Kham Grove as chairman. The body appointed standing committee members and approved purchases including a land ing and polishing machine for courthouse floors.
Two divorces were granted in circuit court at Alice Carroll Monday by Trulger Edwards of Dixon. Herbert Shelly was granted a divorce from Wilma Shelly. Both parties reside in Savanna. No further circuit court sessions will be held until May 21 when Edwards will rule on a motion for a new trial in the Cottral Heinze damage case.
Savanna youth Salzer, 23, of Suwatina, died after his car swerved off Route 3 north of Savanna and rolled multiple times. Companion Francis Schehal was seriously injured and treated locally. An inquest was held at Fuller Funeral Home.
The Democratic party announced candidates for county offices to run in November. Merle Chasey and Mr Carvall were named for circuit clerk, with De G. Wll, Savating, nominated for coroner.
California children found a bottle dated 1908 bearing ten dollars for the finder and sender listed as F C Brand of Milledgeville Illinois. After mail to that name failed, the kids asked the postmaster to help locate the writer as speculation swirls about the bottle’s 27 year journey across oceans and continents.
County board authorized 784 for construction of state aid road No. near Savanna, allocating funds for project costs and court fees. A tender will be issued after bids are received, with completion expected when weather allows. Deep mud and winter conditions have delayed work.
W. H. Wildey, longtime resident and Civil War veteran, celebrated his 97th birthday at home this Saturday. He served four years and nine months with the Union forces, earning the rank of captain. After the war he moved from Chicago to Carroll, opened a grocery, and became a longtime member of the local Masonic orders.
County welfare officials reported twenty pension applications approved at Thursday’s meeting. Grand jurors for the June term were selected by the board of supervisors in Mt Carroll, naming members from Washington to Salem townships, including Joe Williams, Frank Davis, Victor Dauphin Jr, and others.
Alia Nichel of Lanark was returned to the county jail after a peace bond was released by his wife Ella who had signed on March 6 to secure his liberty. He was arrested January 21 on a complaint by his wife alleging threats. A justice ordered a $1,900 peace bond. unable to pay, he was jailed for five months. On the Day of March his wife signed the bond releasing him, but he would not have to serve the remainder of the sentence.
Schreiier of Savanna was chosen as president of the Carroll County Medical Society at a meeting in Narroville Thursday evening. Dr. Mitchell of Shanmon was re elected secretary treasurer, Dr. Sword of Mitcrdle was selected as delegate to the state convention in Springfield May 19. Dr. Scholes of Lanark named as alternate for the convention.
The burial followed at the Savanna cemetery with the Savanna Community Church officiating pastor Worth presiding.
Farm adviser supports cooperative wool marketing to steady prices and boost income. Roske says regions and marketing groups may form a wool pool, offering advances to farmers while aiming for higher returns than traditional sales. Officials expect better prices by pooling supply and reducing resale risk despite market fluctuations.
16 year old son of Ry Ik Sweitzer of Wendhind township was injured Saturday morning when he walked into the side of a passing automobile on state highway TS north of Mr. Carroll. He was treated by M J Carroll, with bruises and cuts noted. the car, with Iowa plates, fled but stopped nearby to offer help.
Local board votes to pursue continued state relief as officials urge action. Telegrams dispatched by Mersines and others to state representatives requesting extension of aid programs and support for ongoing emergency measures. The meeting notes reference permanent steps and the Cajamessian aid effort.
County Treasurer Ross travels to Mayo Brothers for treatment. A garbled line mentions Prank Left near rac nts weeds '0 Brothers Rows eth on Petia or, but the readable fact is the medical visit. Local report notes health concern and appointment details while avoiding unverified terms.
Students from Lanerk Chadwick and Mt Carrot led district music contest at DeKalb Saturday as supervisors announce grand jurors and court teams. A Sevarva man faces a hearing on wife and child abandonment, and a county judge releases a professional in a farm advisory note about a county wool pool. A loss or gain in marketing by this method aims to raise prices for supporters amid Civil War veteran notes and a Savanna youth auto incident. Divorces granted in circuit court Monday by Judge Harry Edwards. no cessions until May 21. Democrats nominate candidates for all counts this fall including circuit clerk and coroner. A 13th district Women’s Pub group plans the 38th annual Sterling convention May 7.
Federated Woman's clubs of the 3rd district plan to attend the 38th district convention at Sterling's First Presbyterian church May 7 and 8. A busy program and music are promised with officers and committees coordinating sessions and speakers.
Fragmentary OCR notes show March relief totals of 785 dollars and 20 cents with scattered entries including Wysox and other townships. Names, places, and amounts appear in incomplete form, reflecting a damaged county financial brief.
A bottle containing a message was found along Rock Creek near Biildecrille about 27 years ago. County records show volunteers and fire crews assisted with the discovery and a staged event near Lanark on a Monday noon. The county commission approved 20 public welfare applications and 29 total pension-related items this week.
Committ works on a county farm with several plots affected. Three plots are noted as affected, with local officials directing adjustments and potential reallocations. The report cites farm partners and county records outlining the action and timeline.
Community committees in Car roll county introduce a soil conserving crop program for 1935. It outlines worksheets to show trucked tracts operation, base acreage adjustments, and adjustments for weather, previous contracts, and farm conditions to determine soil-depleting crop acreage for each farm.
A fire at a Lanark area farm destroyed a barn and killed horses. Fire trucks and volunteers fought the blaze, backed by insurance to cover losses. Details indicate farm hands responded quickly but flames overwhelmed the structure despite efforts.
A 15 year old Savanna man was released after an incident involving a water panel and a fire. Officials reported the youth had been held in custody prior to release.
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