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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
4
Unclear court house fragment describes a man named Bowen held for observation, taken to Watertown hospital for treatment, moved to Freeport, and later commitment proceedings. Details are fragmented with references to Mt. Carroll and Stephenson County authorities and doctors at Water.
Sheriff Harry Shiley and States Attorney Eaton responded as a gust opened a suspect’s car revealing a 22 caliber revolver. The heavy set man, later identified as James Dunn of Kansasity, was arrested for carrying concealed weapons. Dunn was jailed 30 days and fined 100 dollars in county court, while witnesses claimed two helpers fled the scene from the Graham restaurant.
A University scholarship opportunity is announced for a Carroll County student. The award covers about 200 dollars annually for fees. The talk notes the rising need for ceramic engineering, detailing study at the State University and career paths in laboratories, plants, or sales, to support the ceramics industry.
Aristopher Dance, aged seven, died in county home. He was born in Germany. Funeral services were held in the forenoon at the county cemetery.
Clerk Walter Watson reports marriage licenses issued to Dawes of Stoughton and E Vivian Knight of Ines Wis on Aug 3. A Ernst and Ayn Allen of Geneseo and J Bechtold of Oregon and E agh Lamark tied Aug dates.
Local officials including Sheriff Shiley and Marshal Hostetter vow drastic action after arrest of a young felon named Appel. They unite to curb speeding on Clay Street, aiming to protect life and property amid tense enforcement efforts.
Work to repair courthouse steps and access from Main Street at Mt. Carroll began Monday. With good weather, completion is hoped soon. Centre–in–Charge M. J. Hungerford leads the project. Monday brought a busy county court with Judge O. M. Grove presiding over multiple cases.
The county clerk reports rising marriage licenses in 1932, Cupid and Old Man Low Mood figure in the narrative as licenses exceed 1931 totals. June saw the largest number of licenses as wartime cost concerns echo in the town.
A fragmented real estate transfer notice lists numerous conveyances including Lemel J Campbell to N Carlysie Mershon and wife for Lots 7 and 8, Block 9. Pearl L Brob to Core M Sunderland et al. Imma J Honberger to Edne Matitarworta. Sean wife to Palmer's addition. Oyster and husband to Charles Schmide and wife at Lot 7, Block 31. First National Bank of Saranns to W D Hansen. Hansen to First National Bank. various other lots and parcels in multiple blocks and townships.
Coroner Schreiter of Savanna announces that the inquest into the death of Earl Sturtevant Shannon marshal will be reopened at 9 this morning in Shannon. The coroner and state attorney will reveal ballistics findings from Chicago concerning the car and the bullet found in Sturtevant's body.
The County Patrol Committee led by Ward Fritz John Werner and J J Sheridan met at the courthouse Saturday evening and paid the county patrolmen, the men who keep the gravel roads in good shape all year.
Carroll and surrounding counties showcase 4-H contestants at the health demonstration in Halrey Club. Mikired Flynn tops with 96 percent, Betty Jean Kuppersmith earns 94.2, and Esther Schanaling helps rally the junior exhibitor group. Judges include University of Illinois faculty as 200+ contestants compete across demonstrations from tanning to clothing and garments.
The piece discusses household air conditioning using small, inexpensive units that spray cool water to cool and dehumidify air. It predicts widespread adoption in coming months as homes become "virtual mountain summer resorts." Experts urge moderate indoor temperatures and minimal variation from outdoors to prevent discomfort.
In a farmers column a poultry expert argues higher grain costs and tighter margins require proper hen feed rather than mere grains. He cites a farmer whose six month egg production cost under 6 cents per dozen, stresses balanced nutrition beyond grain, and urges careful management to profit as prices improve.
Parut Bureau Day at the Minvis State Muir will be observed on Friday August 26 this year. The Union Agricultural association has arranged a large headquarters tent where members from 95 counties may check wraps and patches, view exhibits and attractions, and meet friends. Approximate exhibits will reflect the work of the farm bureau in the shade.
Governor Amerson asks for a 10.05 million dollar loan from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to fund unemployment relief, with monthly draws proposed for three months. Illinois advances road work talks with federal officials and completes 18.75 million in revenue note sales to fund relief before July. Statewide mine rescue training updates and parrot fever reports surface as relief programs proceed.
The beef feeders annual meeting is set for Friday August 19 at the College of Agriculture University of Illinois. The event will feature discussions on contract feeding and two groups of commercial breeding cows, with experts from the U S Department of Agriculture and livestock marketing leaders presenting. Approximately 1000 attendees are expected as in previous years.
Fragmented, glimmering text pieces reveal a reflective meditation on peace and faith, interwoven with stray dialogues and jokes. The excerpts touch on universal solace in hardship, a hospital scene, and a landlord tenant exchange with a child’s wish for wealth.
A discussion explores new banking law reversions affecting lenders and bettors, with consultations among officials including Canadian and U S finance ministers and Atlantic coast banking superintendents during a tip or briefing.
Tuesday August 23 is the date for the annual Carroll County farm bureau picnic and 4 H round up to be held at Cook s field on the grave road between Chadwick and Lanark A ball game between Carroll County and Jo Daviess farm bureau nines is a highlight with each side showing prior wins The program outline includes calve judging beef and dairy stock contests band music a dinner with coffee and cream and sports events followed by a ball game and remarks by County Adviser Roske
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