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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1933
Page
6
Listings promote hotel rooms near the World Fair with rates and amenities. The piece also mentions apartment options and a teaser about a Mary Pickford article. Territorial references include Carroll Whiteside and Rock Island counties with historic content and garbled prose about events and people.
The undersigned appointed Executrix announces appearance before Carroll County Court at Mount Carroll for the November Term First Monday in November to adjudicate claims. All creditors must present claims for adjustment and render immediate payment to the estate. Dated August 2, 1938. John O. Kerch, Kathryn A. Ruhn Attorneys Executrix.
The Illinois commerce commission ordered reduced electric rates effective Sept 1 for Savanna Mt Carroll Thomson Chadwick and surrounding rural districts and suburban Springfield territory. Annual savings run about 13 500 with domestic and commercial bills down roughly 12 percent and rural consumers about 20 percent.
State tax officials directed Carroll County to mail capital stock tax return blanks to corporations. Returns must detail total stock, paid-in capital, dividends, assets, and liabilities. false statements carry penalties. Noncompliant firms face assessment by the Tax Commission with a 30 percent add-on.
John P Squires and Company Stock Buyers of Savanna Illinois invites live stock sellers and buyers to contact them for market quotations and fair prices. The firm claims a square dealer reputation, urges farmers to use their services, and notes rapid growth and farmer patronage. Phone Black 506.
Stransdale Farm Products in Savanna markets pas teurized sweet cream butter as a leading regional dairy brand. The piece praises fair dealing, high grading standards, and strong local marketing impact, noting sanitary facilities and reliable supply for individuals and trade.
Wacker Ben Merboth ill. Russell Marth birthday party with picnic supper guests from Savanna include Mrs Fred Witvhart and son John Charles Marth Virgil Marth and daughter one David Carpenter Mr and Mrs Will Lundy and family. Locust Grove school opens Aug 28 with Miss Ruth Kesnaghan as teacher. Several visits between Chicago and Savanna residents. Farm bureau ball lost to Will county at Manhattan 12 to 4. Draft horses from Iowa arrive for M. Finer. Farm bureau picnic planned at Cook's field. Radio work near Shannon. Car stolen and recovered from Eddie Rahn pitcher. Sunday school picnic at Point Rock. North Manchester bound students. State Pair at Springfield. Safety note on pheasant and quail breeding plans for 1932 and 1934 with restocking details and Fish and Game Codes upcoming.
Miss Rhoda Martin and Mr William Hare wed at the bride’s home with Rev West officiating. After a short trip they will live in Mt Morris. Read of high school plans, a Sunday school roast, a Detroit visit, a funeral in Freeport, and a Lanark church play praised as fine by observers.
Mt Carroll crowd fills the stands as the Carroll Cubs beat Farm Bureau 5 to 2 in the homecoming game. Collins hit a home run, Bashaw and Grimm logged key hits, while Ginie and Leavens pitched effectively. Umpires Crouse and Tracy, time two hours. Farm Bureau picnic follows at Cook's field with judging, band, and a V. Vaniman address.
The Rev. Clark Williams, former pastor of a Methodist church in Thomen, Mt Morris, and Irene Hertzfeldt, renamed in rank from traveling minister, are named co respondents in a divorce suit filed yesterday in Ogle county Circuit Court by Otto R. Hertzfeldt, a press room foreman. The action cites alleged indiscretions on May 1, 1933, at Mt Morris and other places. Hertzfeldt seeks custody of their son Harlan, 13. Williams now serves as supply pastor at La Molle, Alabama. The article also notes church consolidation plans for Illinois convicts and mentions John Jay as the first chief justice.
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