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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1934
Page
1
A long, garbled recount blends criticism of Hearst papers and film censorship with reflections on Roosevelt era labor policy and farm export woes. It references editorial voices, government labor boards, and calls for safer swimming facilities at a local state park after a Franklin Grove youth drowns.
A brief notice lists marriages and licenses issued across Fulton Wisconsin and Chicago Illinois. Entries include couples such as Legel and Bradies, Kuhlemier and Dachier, Pivan and Prey, with dates in July.
Carroll county officials led by M. P. Ruske and Edwin Plickinger met state corn hog officials in Springfield to finalize contracts. Carroll’s quota runs about 2,500 hogs above target, with signers hoped within 40 days. Plans call for staff to finalize work at Mt. Carroll and distribute checks by early September.
Petition for letters of administration in the estate of the late William Erdmer granted to Eliu Erdmer on July 24. Bond of 500 dollars filed and approved. A hearing on the will of the late Mathelnna of Savanna set for August 15.
Hundreds plan to attend the 8th annual Oakdale Park campmeeting opening Thursday August 9 and closing Sunday August 19. The Evangelical church group runs the camp four and a half miles south of Exeepory with Lee Lewis directing music and the camp chorus. Old Peoples Day is Friday August 17 with youth events and a fellowship supper in the grove. The program includes daily services, morning watches, youth and missionary hours, pastors meetings, and gospel sermons led by local ministers.
Depositors of the closed First National Bank at Chadwick who filed approved claims by June 30 will receive a 60 percent dividend within ten days, with a Reconstruction Finance Corporation loan possible up to 60,000. Checks sent to Washington cover about a third of claims. two thirds await proof. Final filing date is August 23. those failing to file may not receive any payout.
Plans call for an ice cream social at Fair Haven Church on Tuesday August 7 with a Bischoff brothers quartet providing music. If weather turns bad hamburgers and a catering spread will be served. A later Dixon Athletic Field show features a 24 class hot rod contest and a draft home weight record challenge.
County residents join Cheese Day at Chadwick on August 9 and the Old Settlers Reunion at Lanark on August 16. Parades will form at 10 a.m. with prizes for best costumes, floats, and entries. Children’s parade features pets and a Kiddies float at 2:40 p.m. Officials urge broad local participation and float entries from Chadwick and surrounding towns.
Viele W. P. Hogan of Dixon is named receiver for First Carroll County State Bank Commercial State Bank of Savanna and Shumway State Bank of Milledgeville, replacing William Gallagher who heads to Chicago. Hogan is described as an experienced banker able to carry on bank affairs satisfactorily. Real estate transfers include Tony Cimina and wife Jon Andrew Kuha Sayanoa Piteb's 1st addition lint 5 block 1 Dollis S Atherton to Laurence Gear in section 24 township 23 range 3.
A University of Illinois inquiry argues cattle can stabilize transitions from 1.5 million acres of corn and wheat removed from production under AAA programs. Cattle aid forage use and soil fertility, helping adjust farm practices while supporting beef production. farmers without cattle face tougher hay and pasture disposal amid surpluses. Fire damage hits a car in the Bakie barn near Freeport as fire crews respond.
Word from the arm Bureau office states that the Tarrell Cawing team, winner of division one, will meet McHenry County, winner of division two, in the semifinals. Managers will set time and venue and decide on a best of three series or a single game. Carroll County fields a strong squad aiming to reach the state finals.
In Chicago the congressman from the first district leads the Republican office there. Mr. Allen has been recognized by party leaders as one of the outstanding party men in office at present.
The Milledgeville Farmer's Elevator Company held its annual meeting on July 24. The audit shows net profit of 4735.99 and capital stock 16050.00 enabling a 12 percent dividend for the year. Officers were Fogel president Livengood secretary treasurer Cram manager, with directors Lee August Ger Wea Fred Woessner and Deiterle. Balance sheet dated June 30, 1954 lists assets of 50558.86 including cash receivables inventory investments and property. Accounts receivable total 20359.35 with classifications by time due. Inventory includes corn, oats, barley, wheat, merchandise, coal, flour and feed. Total operating expenses reach 7588.65, with manager salaries and other costs itemized.
Fulton rose to first in the 1935 Indian Head League after a Sunday win over Thomson Indies 5 to 0, while Savanna Blues defeated Lanark 28 to 3 and Clinton dropped a 10 to 4 decision to Polo. Farm Bureau beat Milledgeville 10 to 4 as Thomson struggled with Shear’s pitching.
With the end of July the Board of Review finished hearing the complaints filed by taxpayers in Carrill county. Members spent Wednesday and planned to spend Thursday in Salvarna, looking over property. Most of the coming month will be spent in reviewing property in various townships.
Farm Bureau baseball team to play McHeery county Imperi finele of the state league. Minisia Colored Giants to play. Farm Bureau team at Cooksfield Saturday afternoon. Game to start at 2 00. Land value in Carroll county averages 45 31 according to figures from assessors. W H Hogam of Dixon named receiver for three closed state banks in Carroll county. Falton Indian Head champions last year. comnte league lead by trimming Thomses 5 and 0 Sunday. Savanse Blues Polo nd Fare Be reas wie. Assessed valuation of lgorced and usimproved town lots in Carroll county is 3 570 640. Average value of improved ids in about 957. Many plans to attend Iskdale Camp pe ting which Ang. Special prextats of interest to toys and girls. ce and women planed. Young Peeples Day observed on Aur 18. Monster parades to feature Cheese Day celebration at Chadwick and L old Setilern Reunion at Lanark within the ment two weeks. Many special seats planned. Keddies invited to take part in both parades. C A Swaka receiver for the First National Bank of Chadwick announces that divided of 6 percent paid to all who filed claims ster to Juiz 1 within thy next week.
The county shows higher value for improved lands totaling 285,876 acres with a combined valuation of 4,493,020. Unimproved lands cover 97,984.15 acres valued at 32,578,895, bringing total land and improvements to about 10,079,165. Averages vary by township and land type, with figures per township listed.
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