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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1933
Page
2
The 1933 platform urges Buy American merchandise, reduce Carroll County taxes by 200000 dollars, and tax collection efficiency. It calls for showing faith in local banks, letting taxpayers name office holders, and fostering closer cooperation among towns for lower costs.
The Sand Bur column promotes Chadwick Cheese Day this Friday praising local farmers who built a milk market and inviting visitors to enjoy cheese sandwiches, coffee, sports, and community hospitality. The event marks Chadwick’s friendly, progressive spirit and the second annual celebration after a successful first edition.
Illinois Press Association members toured the Streets of Paris at the World’s Fair, noting free programs with paid sideshows, affordable meals, and 25 to 50 cent rides. They praised the Belgium Village, midget village, glass maker, and lagoon excursions while warning that many attractions require spending for food, restrooms, and souvenirs.
Fulton defeated Sterling Keeshins 6 to 2 on Sunday at Sterling to seize the league lead. Savanna remained second after beating Farm Bar, Wallace Ware’s team extended its win streak to 18, Mt Carroll beat Shannon, and Thomson Indees topped Lan ark 17 to 6 in a lively day of play.
Fulton Indians edged Sterling 6 to 4 as Gime Savanna pitcher Leavens- error plagued Farm Bureau and Savanna losses. Wiersema homered for Fulton, Shear struck out 14, Craig nine K's for Sterling. Savanna and Lanark games noted with Farm Bureau streak snapped. meatpacking, menus, and fair attractions described in long extra notes.
Reading scraps from The Fairmont Minn Daily Sentinel and Sabula chatter echo a mix of humorous observations and odd local notes. A rattlesnake near Sabula draws banter while tales of Rochester porter removals and Scotch jokes surface amid light editorial snips and restaurant whims.
Sabula Gazette reports Editor Byland of Bellevue denies authorship of verses belittling Column Left. L. Alf. W. M. of J.C. denounces the accusation as baseless. A playful jab adds a new nickname for Rusty, dubbing him Knight of the Goitre.
Tax figures report total taxes paid to Authority as 547178.89 on 1938 totals with township percentages for Washington 67 Woodland 76 Freedom 6 Gheory Grove Th. Shannon 82 Lima 78 Rock Creek 74 Salem 69 Mt. Carroll 9 Savannah 64 York 78 Fair Haven Wysox 75 Bikhorn Grove 63. Franks Daniel of Milledgeville charged with drunkenness filed July 17. Wills for Sarah Dyson Thomson Wesley Schreiner and Fred Genie filed for probate. Lena DeWall estate filed for administration August.
Margaret Schunder transfers to Lau Ve Sehunder and others in Savanna O. T. Jot 1, bik. 49 while Sadie M. Asay and husband convey to Lewis Dyer and wife in section 6, range 24, reflecting parcel changes in the area.
Entries list several couples from Savanna, Ripon Wisconsin, Lanark, Milledgeville and Sabula with wedding dates Aug 4 to Aug 7. Clergy included Justice of Peace Cal Feezer Rev BE Knapp and Judge O M Grove, noting ceremonies performed by different officials.
Spring Valley Mrs George Pearson will host the N G club Thursday afternoon August 17 at her home in Morrison. Mrs A B Durward and Mex Lloyd Durward entertain the ladies aid society Wednesday afternoon March 6. Howard Jamison and Mrs Ruth Brooks united in marriage Thursday evening at Bethesda Asteran church in Morrison by Rev Leonard Smith. The Jamison couple will reside on his father’s farm. Mr and Mrs Wim Jamison will move to Morrison. Mrs Jane Peterkin visiting Miss Mary and Cora Hosk in Gait. Marrens is visiting her friend Pauling Bush in Erie.
Frank FT Sheets, former chief highway engineer for Winsir, becomes consulting engineer for the Port land Cement association with headquarters in Chicago. Sheets oversaw construction of Minois ward roads system for Gweive.
The column visits Chadwick and Shannon, names multiple subscribers to the Review, recalls route 78 work and old friendships, mentions a Homecoming in Shannon and a picnic, and notes local officials and post office staff while praising hospitality and local life. Substantial named locals include Phil Queckbeerner, Charles Linket, Pred Peters, and Mat W. H. Fisher.
Fragmentary OCR note describes a local girl at a Century of Dregne event. Vague dialogue includes a reply about a nickel wager on the Midway and polite guidance to depart town. Names and clear facts are absent, leaving uncertain specifics.
Extension guidance from Iowa State College details timing and methods for summer seedings of alfalfa red clover and sweet clover. Moisture and seedbed prep affect success with reseeding encouraged by mid August in most areas. Avoid deep plowing and use firm seedbed preparation with broadcasting harrowing and rolling.
Carroll County 4-H girls who represented this section at the district 4-H club contests in Dixon last week failed to place among the winners. Winnebago county girls led with six of twelve places as 10 counties competed. Betty Jeanne Kupersmith, 13, of Jo Daviess county, was named the healthiest girl and will compete at the Illinois state fair in Springfield August 19 to 26 with a 96.2 out of 100 score. Other prizewinners included Helen Smith and Ella Crowley of Durand, Genevieve Berg and Margaret Pollard of Tioga?ndwon, Ina Breckenridge and Frances Yates of Rockford, Lucile Albrecht and Beatrice Boyd of Ohio, Bureau county, andLaura May Mewes of Sinoia City and Florence Dail of Erie receiving high awards. Mary McKee led junior 4-H work with assistants Mia Henshay and Erma Cottingham. No first or second prizes were awarded. winners advance to the state contest.
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