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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1937
Page
8
The board continued discussion on counties by population and approved bridge aid for Far Haven township to build a culvert west of the Far Haven store. The project totals about 1500 dollars and funds come from county allocations.
4-H girls advance to camp grounds for Zar e rounds with preparations and a likely splendid time. Several veterans from prior fairs join leaders Mrs. Harvey Seim and Mrs W Y Rimour to supervise. Milledgeville 4-H boys expected to join and demonstrate Swine Sanitation, while readers are urged to focus on the fair activities.
Shannon resident Willard Horner 27 died from pneumonia after an appendectomy at Se. France's hospital Freeport. He was born March 23 1910, survived by wife Lucille, parents Harry and Lowise, a brother Huber, and two sisters. Frederick William Sapley 77 died at Deaconess hospital Freeport after an operation. he had lived at the County Home. Surviving are sister Mary, brother Samuel at the County Home, and nephew Warner Saphr. Funeral services were held from the home with Rev Paul Turner. Henry Bittner 70 died at his Salem township home after several weeks illness. funeral Thursday at Hope Evangelical Church Chadwick with burial in Chadwick Cemetery. He leaves a widow and children Dorothy Schleming Chadwick Emma Fervis and Hazel Sattwell Savanna Mayme Maniford Mt Carroll George Argo Ia Wellman Milledgeville Helen Robert and John at home. Additional survivors include Mrs John Moller Se Mt Carroll age 65 and a daughter-in-law.
Jack Bristol aged 25 died Friday afternoon after a several weeks illness at his parents home Mr and Mrs Charles Bristol in East Savanna. Funeral services were held at St Johns Catholic Church at 9 o clock.
The Board of Supervisors approved motor fuel tax funds in July to improve roads including the route from Bower's Corner toward Milledgeville. With many roads competing for funds, the Milledgeville route awaits, potentially years before money is available. In the meantime, traffic may keep using Chadwick as the quicker but less comfortable through route.
The notice lists 4 H Round Up awards across multiple dress and garment classes from class LA to 4th, with first second and third place prizes ranging from 25c to 150 dollars. Additional items include undergarments sets, sleeping garments, handbooks, secretary's book, and consolation pay of 25c for non-winning exhibit entrants.
The Agricultural Conservation Office reports a surge of farm inspection requests to determine eligibility for 1937 conservation program payments. Work begins Monday Aug 18 with township totals listed, including Chevy Grove Ekthorn Grove Far Haven Freedom Lima Mt Carroll Rock Creek Salem Savanna Shannon & Washington Wysox Youk and others. Multiple requests come from farmers seeking inspections for more than one farm.
Vacancies remain at Chestnut Park and Lanark grade schools after resignations. Principal Lawrence Ko Tit Herbert Rawlins Jr. left Chestnut Park to enter state university. Lanath erade’s Robert Rover resigned to join an insurance firm in Wytertborg. Excelsior School east of Savanna hires Marisa Lister from Savanna to fill vacancies. Lucille Keim resignations and Paul Unvierer appointed mathematics and athlete coach at Chadwick Community High School.
Route 171 paving is finished with shoulders and gutters under construction. The road opened last Thursday after barrier removal for Cheese Day travelers to cross, with gutter work advancing quickly and overall driving now smooth and wide. It will take weeks to finish sutlers grading and shoulder work, but the current pavement provides a marked improvement over last year and winter conditions.
School report lists confined funds with pupils fees and other sources totaling 545 834 83. It notes reimbursements by the board of vocational education and net receipts of 490 004 41 plus anticipations and tuition for trimmed and non high school pupils, totaling 545 834 83.
The Savanna grain elevator and four storage tanks will reopen after nearly two years of inactivity. Rosenbaum Brothers of Chicago own the facility, repairs include new concrete foundations and repairs to doors floors and bins. The first grain shipment is expected within two weeks. Capacity is 250 000 bushels. Superintendent Frank Cromby of Chicago will arrive soon to assume duties.
Fragmented text describes ongoing soil concession issues, likely from a county farm inspection. Mentions final completion, possible errors, and requests for forms. References to a list, ships, and a fire incident near the farm, with a note about reading and diet.
Last Monday evening a relatives group surprised Mrs Charles Sack for her birthday anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs Rosenberry and sons with guest Walter Stanbaugh of Newburgh Pa, Mr and Mrs Victor Hines, Mr and Mrs Clarence Van Buskirk, Mrs Emma Van Buskirk, Mr Carroll, Mr and Mrs Phineas Bashaw of Lanark, Mrs Harry Humbert and son Marvin of Chicago, and George Yates of Argo.
An Army display will be set up in the Arts Building at the Davenport fair from August 15 to 21. Sergeant August Mallet will supervise daily and provide enlistment information to single men aged 18 to 35 without dependents. Opportunities and vacancies exist for ambitious young men.
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