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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1940
Page
2
The platform includes creating a bank at Milledgeville extending Route 171 from Hansen’s Corners on Route 78 to Chadwick joining Route 88, electing efficient town village and county officers, and promoting competitive sports in Carroll County. The piece promotes Carroll County as the sportsmen’s paradise.
A community birthday list for Milledgeville and nearby towns covers dates from Saturday August 31 to Wednesday September 4. Names include W W Livengood Robert Stone Ruth McGinnis Lyle Livengood Phyllis Mae Miller and others in Milledgeville Thomson Chadwick Lanark Savanna Albany Argo Morrison Waterloo and Evanston with multiple residents noted for each day.
The Thompson Review reports Melon Day events across Carroll County with ripe melons at roadside stands along Route 80 and contests to outproduce Ogle County in corn stalk height. Milledgeville plans a Labour Day Home Coming, Lanark notes showers and fairs, and local officials anticipate a bustling week with deputies, licenses, and new businesses as Melon Day nears.
A readable segment lists residents and addresses including Wilma Deets and Doris Hawkins of Milledgeville, Carol Kness of Chadwick, Clint Wilt and Mrs Paul Heusinkveld of Thomson, and several others such as Mrs Chas Cabl, Mrs Wm Zugschwerdt, Glen Hartman, Ralph Adolph, Mrs Henry Janssen, and Donald Thompson.
A teacher explains subtraction to a pupil who misreads the problem. Asked what remains after four chops are eaten from four, the pupil answers that the potatoes remain on the plate. The exchange highlights a humorous misunderstanding of a simple math rule.
A terse exchange unfolds as a golf instructor warns a novice to keep her eye on the ball while she retorts about the nature of the club she has joined. The dialogue hints at humor and social dynamics on the course.
County Treasurer Lula M. Ross announced extended Saturday hours until 3 PM next Saturday August 31 for taxpayer convenience. Final payments due September 1 will be accepted September 3 due to Sunday September 1 and Labor Day the following day.
Narrator recalls Kathryn Weatherwax as first teacher and a chaotic first day filled with torn tie, black eyes, and a muddy dog stunt that backfired on a nosey German visitor. He reflects on old school life, discipline, and the value of those early experiences.
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County Illinois will hold its Annual Meeting at the Court House Mt Carroll on Tuesday September 10 1940 at 10 o clock A M All claims to be acted upon must be filed with the Clerk on or before Friday September 6 1940 W R Watson Clerk
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