24 Aug 1939
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1939
Page
1
The piece examines proposed changes to Thanksgiving timing and related effects on shopping, travel, and calendars. It notes opposition and partial support, mentions regional calendar shifts, and references economic impacts from oil, gas, and tobacco sectors, plus public programs and wartime veterans events.
Carrell county supervisors must by Sept 12 prepare lists of qualified citizens from each township for the first jury list under the new law allowing women to serve. Each township submits about 10 percent of those who voted last election, names recorded on cards in the clerk’s secure box. The board will approve the list in September, replace the existing list, and later draw 35 jurors under the direction of the county judge and clerk with the circuit clerk blindfolded.
J A Twardock of Sterling Frank Norrish and A L Goodenough will judge livestock at the Carroll County 4 H Roundup to be held tomorrow in Lanark With M P Roske Farm Adviser announcing the lineup Twardock will judge sheep and dairy cattle Norrish beef cattle and Goodenough swine About 270 4 H club members will exhibit with prizes totaling 700 to 800 dollars The morning 10 15 judging begins with girls exhibits at 10 30 and dress revue at 2 45 A basket dinner accompanies the day and Rev William D Pratt will speak at 1 30 Also on the program are a morning horseshoe pitching contest and an afternoon baseball game between Winnebago and Carroll County Farm Bureau teams
W. E. D. Moore of Savanna suffered a severe forehead gash and a badly bruised knee after being thrown through the windshield when the car he sat in collided head on with a vehicle driven by Glenn Anderson of Savanna on Route 80 about three miles south of Savanna. Anderson was uninjured and was reportedly trying to locate a burning cigarette.
Miss Myre Zook of Mount Carmel, a walker south of Chadwick, suffered a fractured skull and injuries after being struck by a car on a sidewalk. Driver William Doesther stopped, alerted authorities, and reported he was on the road’s right side when the woman stepped into his path. The accident occurred as he neared a hill. the injured woman, very deaf, may not have heard the car approaching. She was taken to Sterling hospital.
U S department of agriculture shows Illinois corn conditions August 1 at 98 percent of normal in most counties, Whiteside at 99 percent, with 100 percent in nine counties. Statewide crop prospects appear the best in 44 years, with average yield around 48 bushels per acre and total production around 388 million bushels. Soybeans show improvement, winter wheat yields up, and oats, rye, and barley near ten year averages.
Herman Penning of Lanark narrowly escaped serious injury Monday morning when a bull at the Richard Searing farm six miles south of Freeport charged him while he was working an oil prospecting drill. He was knocked down, pinned, and then freed after twisting the bull’s nose ring and beating it with a stick, resulting in minor scratches and bruises.
The 69th Whiteside County Fair at Morrison begins next Tuesday, offering the largest and most varied farm and home exhibits with over 10,000 in premiums. Ward Beam's International Daredevils headline opening attractions, followed by a midweek racing program, a Friday horse show, daily amphitheater acts, and nightly dances at the Band Box.
Carroll county reports 988 of 1287 farm price adjustment applications signed as meetings wrap. Shannon Cherry Grove and Lima townships ongoing. total un signed 81 in other townships equals about 92 percent participation. Fair Haven 138 of 4139. York 108 of 119. Mt Carroll 132 of 117. Elkhorn Grove 43 of 36. Rock Creek 131 of 126. Salem 108 of 103. Savanna 30 of 25. Washington 80 of 72. Woodland 115 of 103. Wysox 97 of 188.
The Lanark 4-H club dairy demonstration team, Maureen Guensler and Stengel, earned a Class B placing at the Illinois State fair last week, securing a spot at the state event.
Russell E. Lamoreux, vocational agriculture instructor at Savanna High School for four years, filed resignation with the board. If accepted, he plans to farm east of Lanark. He was active in 4-H, Future Farmers of America, and the Farm Bureau team in Savannah. Also noted are local travel items: Weidman family return from California and Smith and Knauer travel to Pike's Peak.
John Collins 17, awaiting execution for the Mt Carroll payroll murder, contracted influenza while in death row at Joliet. Officials converted a death cell into a hospital as guards kept watch. His 14 year old brother Clarence already jailed for the same crime received a 20 year sentence. A separate note mentions a Cimarron District gold field development near Goldfield and Tonopah.
Savanna teachers resignations stir school board tensions while new tennis courts at Savanna park debut Monday night. Police seek suspects after jewelry theft across six cities. Naval training ship from Rock Island to be open for inspection at Savanna Saturday afternoon. 69th county fair opens with races and entertainment Tuesday. 4-H judges named for Lanark event. nearly 300 entries expected. County juror list updated under new law. both genders listed. Carroll 1939 corn crop projected near normal. state yield around 48 bu/acre. Rural teachers prep for year. school openings dates announced. Farm signup parity payments discussed. township cooperation improves.
Attorney General John E. Cassidy rules that women may serve on grand juries and petit juries and that old grand juries can be recalled for further work. The ruling clarifies eligibility across sexes and addresses recall procedures, in a joint opinion for local officials. The opinion notes no ban on women serving and emphasizes equal eligibility for grand jury service.
Arrangements set for the training ship of the 31st Organized Division of the United States Naval Reserve to visit Savanna on a weekend cruise. The vessel will dock at the Smith boat dock near Marquette park and be open for visitors from arrival until 6 o clock, with a brief closure for dinner. The ship, stationed at Rock Island, recently returned from Lake Michigan where it served as a training vessel for volunteer officers. It is to remain in Savanna Saturday night and depart Sunday morning.
Carroll Theatre unveils Majestic 1940 RCA high fidelity sound gear. Patrons notice a lift in sound with clearer orchestral delineation and intimate spoken words, placing the theatre near New York’s Center Theatre and Radio City Music Hall in production quality.
Mr and Mrs C G C Mullen of Savanna reported a jewelry loss after returning from Canada. Police in Savanna and authorities in Dubuque Clinton Davenport Freeport Rockford and Chicago were asked to check lawn shops for the missing pieces, including a 76 point diamond set and a diamond watch. Additional clothing items were found missing during follow up. The jewelry had been taken from a jewel box in a bedroom dresser drawer.
A new post office opened this Monday at the Savanna Ordnance Depot north of Savanna. Mail to and from the depot will be handled there instead of via the Sayantina post office. Mrs. Lewis Fosdick named postmistress of the Savanna Ordnance Depot, Proving Ground.
A large crowd attended the opening event at Old Mill Park Savanna as the west court hosted exhibition matches including a mixed doubles pairing Savanna and Mt Carroll. O Hansen, park board president, spoke after four Morrison visitors were introduced. Rendall and son played doubles against Savanna’s Ferguson and Yachik, winning six to three.
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