22 Aug 1935
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1935
Page
1
A broad critique urges stronger traffic safety measures and enforcement against drunk, reckless, and speeding drivers. It also warns against the chain store tax and class taxation, arguing it raises prices and harms consumers. The piece notes political shifts, with Rhode Island voting outcomes and looming 1936 campaigns, and mentions Senator Huey Long contemplating a presidential bid if Roosevelt is renominated.
In the annual livestock exhibit Zereta Potter of Thomson wins grand champion calf with a trophy that proves a girl can excel in cattle raising. James Velz takes second with Robert Velz and Robert Rawlins third and fourth. Clouds limited attendance in the morning but sun revived the grounds for an evening program of speeches music and a band. Other livestock winners include Sheep Alvin Porter Norman French Elmer Haas Leslie St. Ores. Figs John Malloy. Beef calf Harold Dahhler. Guernsey calf junior had a single entry.
Farmers face updated AAA terms as contracts allow 95 percent of base acreage with only minor reductions. Wheat prospects for 1936 dim as 1935 yields fell sharply, signaling tighter supplies and uncertain exports. Dakota growers report disappointing threshing results, prompting decisions against harvesting marginal crops.
Ted Turney of Savanna was arrested last Wednesday afternoon on a charge of wife and child abandonment. He was later released on his own recognizance as information filed in county court by State's Attorney Flul Stramsky states that Turney abandoned his wife and their two children on April 14.
Twenty five babies were born in Carroll County during July while the same period saw multiple deaths. The report highlights birth counts and mortality figures for the month, detailing local hospitals and clinics involved in births and noting any notable patterns or trends.
July records from Carroll County show 16 deaths and 25 births. Colin R Rogers of Shannon, 92, the county's oldest death, a Civil War veteran, while Ritchey infant of Savanna was the youngest. One death was by gunshot in Shannon.
Harold Wilson, Walter Ronk, Hadley Moore and Carl Harmon of Lanark were injured when their Chevrolet sport coupe crashed into a telephone pole and guard rail on a sharp Savanna curve early Sunday. Carl Harmon suffered a broken collar bone and fractured skull, Harold Wilson a broken nose, Ronk serious facial cuts, and Moore leg injuries. all received minor bruises. First aid was given by a Savanna physician and the party returned to Lanark. The car was towed to a Savanna garage.
Carroll County Farm Bureau team won two games last Thursday. At Schoen Field Lanark they beat Guy Bush Oilers 6 to 2 with Schaut pitching and Bashaw catching. Earlier in Galena they defeated Jo Davies County Farm Bureau nine 4 to 3 in ten innings. Battery was F Rahn and W Rahn.
Miss Lucille S. Reese daughter of Mrs Joseph G Reese of Savanna married Jerome M Stoll of LaCrosse Wisconsin at St John’s Catholic church in Savanna at eight o’clock Monday morning Both graduates of Savanna township high school class of 1933 The couple will make their home in LaCrosse where Mr Stoll has been employed for the past year
Three Savanna youths were enrolled in the CCC on August 14. The accepted boys are Robert Pate, John Yakovich, and John Dangls.
Lee M. Gentry, field supervisor for the corn hog control association, escaped injury when a bread truck crashed into his car Tuesday afternoon on Route A0 a short distance southeast of Mt Carroll. The truck driver admitted fault and agreed to settle damages. no injuries were reported.
Chadwick Second Dagecus appears winner of the county league title race after the official schedule last week with a .857 percentage. Mt Carroll has quit the season, and Lanark forfeited a game, leaving Chadwick in second at .714 while Milledgeville and Thomson tie for third with ADS.
Two more WPA projects from Carroll County have been submitted to the Rockford district office by relief workers drafting county projects. Total now six proposals with no approvals announced. New submissions cover Lanark city water mains and culvert work, and Savanna township road improvements.
Maynard Frederick of MU Carroll appeared before Judge O M Grove in county court Monday for a hearing on a charge of selling a motor vehicle without a certificate. After arguments, Judge Greve took the case under advisement with a decision due September 2. Frederick remains in county jail pending another hearing on a separate charge.
In Carroll County this July there were 25 births and 16 deaths recorded. Dagecils won the county softball championship with iChadwick second. Thomson announced plans for Molon Day celebration on Thursday August 2. Forty three farmers signed new contracts last week, bringing total contracts to 911 for the year. A car crash near Mt Carrot Tuesday afternoon left no injuries reported. Thomson gitts won prize for grand champion calf at local Farmer’s Club picnic yesterday. Farm Berean team won two games last Thursday defeating Guy Bagh Oilers and Daviess Farm Berean at Galena. Wheat growers may plant 95 percent of base allotment under new rule. Youths from Lanark were injured in a Savanna auto crash last Sunday morning with one treated at scene. Homecoming speaker line includes Carl Carroll Commercial.
County taxpayers are warned that only eight business days remain to pay the second installment on real estate taxes before a 1 percent penalty is added. Due to a change in law, the penalty will be charged on September 1 instead of August 1 as in prior years.
County wide Farm Bureau members and 4-H boys and girls prepare for the annual picnic and 4-H round-up at Cook's Field five miles east of Chadwick on Wednesday August 28. Livestock show judging and 4-H exhibits planned with premiums announced later. George Metzger Illinois Agricultural Association secretary to speak after noon dinner. Local bands and Farm Bureau quartet perform. possible baseball game against Carroll County team. Henry county visitors sought. Prizes listed for various 4-H clothing classes and sewing exhibits with multiple prize amounts across years and divisions.
Jim Poole radio announcer and livestock reporter for the Chicago Livestock Exchange is booked as a speaker for Mt Carroll Homecoming's second day on Saturday August 24. He will speak likely arriving via the Savanns on the Zephyr and be met by committee members. County residents are expected to attend and may also hear him at Thomson's Melon Day on August 20.
Jim Poole the WLS livestock announcer will headline Thomson Melon Day evening events. Morning sports include foot races, horseshoe tournament, and softball games. Seven melon carvers start at 11 AM with thousands of melons for a free melee. Beth Hower's Band will perform at noon followed by the Girls Band in Chadwick, Lanark, and Forreston.
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