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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
4
The column discusses debt payments to foreign nations, extending deadlines if possible, and Christmas gift practicality amid hard times. It recounts 1,000 of 3,000 Carroll bank depositors staying with the bank, notes 65 percent deposit return and 35 percent bank use, and argues prosperity returns with normal farm prices. It laments low price levels, contemplates beer policy, and suggests gradual reopening with caution.
The piece blends Santa visiting Chadwick courtesy of the Commercial Club, a proposed official opening for merchants, and a high school basketball team under Coach Kenyon. It also debates teen crime cases Arnold and Varecha, curfew thoughts, a Good Sportsman's Code, and a photo offer for Christmas cards.
The Morris County grand jury last week returned seven indictments announced on Wednesday. Kipnis, a former Chadwick shunt, faces Illinois prohibition act charges along with Harry J. Holy for obtaining money under false pretenses. Austin R. McGuire is charged with violating the Illinois prohibition act, Theodore C. Blaw with false pretenses, Charles T. Crofton with embezzlement, Everett Rew with larceny, and Theresa Wigh with violation of the Illinois prohibition act.
Mark Eberly and Jesse Hollingsworth, both of Indianapolis, were issued a marriage license by County Clerk Walter Watson on Friday November 25. A meeting of the Dumnois Taxpayers Association was held at the Carroll County courthouse that afternoon. A. W. Carlson spoke on Economies and Government. Small group meetings occurred in Shannon, Lanark, Mt. Carroll, and Savanna that day. The Dumnois Association charges dues and is not linked to Carroll County Taxpayers Association which seeks tax relief without dues.
Master in Chancery to First Car roll County State Bank as trustee. Honna McIntyre and husband to Samuel Frey and wife. Mabel Gillette to Gertrude Hood. John H. Bowers and wife to Frank R. Heckman and wife. Amelia Larsen and husband to Florence K. Larsen et al. Property details include sections and ranges in Savanna and surrounding areas.
The will of Margaret J L Hinds of Thomson was filed November 28 1932 in the County Clerk’s office. Executor is Alva F Wingert of Mt Carroll. Provisions name Margaret Lewis of Syracuse NY Edith T Barr Des Moines IA Libbie Smith sister to receive specified sums and property. Remainder to husband Edward A Hinds for life then to Northern Illinois State Teachers College DeKalb.
Lindsay Trader of Savanna started serving a 60 day sentence in the county jail after pleading guilty to violating the Illinois prohibition act. He was among those arrested during last year’s county wide cleanup conducted by federal and state officers.
Mrs Jessei Mae Hall Miles 66 wife of Jacob Miles vice president of First Carroll State Bank and former Frances Shimer instructor died Friday. Born March 12 1866 in Elmira New York she studied at Mt Carroll seminary and University of Chicago then taught at the seminary now Francis Shimer. She married Jacob Miles in 1897 and was active in First Baptist church with an adopted daughter Ruth Miller in Denver and sister Ida Carpenter of Scranton Pennsylvania.
A circuit court jury ruled for the defendants in the Edward F. Allington musical company of Freeport versus John McAuliffe and Sarah McAuliffe. The suit sought 235 for a radio phonograph sale made in 1930 with a note due March 1, 1932. The jury found the note legally valid but obtained by false representation and ordered no debt from the McAuliffes while allowing the machine to be returned.
Aerial measurement method uses a 13 unit long cable attached to an altimeter lowered to ground level. The aviator then reels in the cable to raise the instrument and read height from the ground.
After the hearing of the case Allington vs McAuliffe, members of the jury panel were dismissed until Monday December 5th. They will report at 1:30 p.m. on that date. The session was overseen by Judge Fudge Emerson.
Miss Helen Scott Hay, famed nurse, died Friday in Savanna and was laid to rest Sunday. Funeral rites conducted by the Van Bibber-Hansen post American Legion featured color guards, a firing squad from Savanna Depot, and officials from the Legion VFW Woman's Relief Corps and Red Cross. The service included Red Cross flags, prayers by Chaplain Engleking, and a graveside salute at Oakville Cemetery after services at Savanna Federated Church.
More than one hundred interested taxpayers attended the Carroll County Taxpayers Association meeting in Lanark gym Monday evening. John Shirk of Milledgeville led the session, outlining aims to equalize taxes through cooperative reform, while denying ties to the Rockford Taxpayers Protective Association.
An Illinois extension project to treat horses for internal parasites is led by Dr. Graham of the University of Illinois with local farm bureaus and veterinarians helping each year. Carroll county treated 800 horses last year and owners report better condition and work efficiency. farmers with tractors see value in keeping horses fit for spring work.
Janet Gaynor and Charlie Farrell play The First Year at the Majestic Theatre Mt Carroll for Thursday Friday and Saturday. Sunday and Monday Attorney for the Defense is billed. The ad notes cherished Christmas photographs from Madsen Bros. Studio Savannah.
The piece records split opinion on a bonus payment with quips from Mick Pat and Beck. Pat recalls speaking before a crowd and answers a question with no guilt, reflecting a lighthearted exchange.
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