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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
2
The publication lauds average citizens as the county’s backbone, praising church and community support, responsible spending, and lawful conduct. It pledges future issues will continue to honor these values and the diligent efforts of residents.
The Carroll County platform outlines a bank project at Milledgeville and extending Route 171 from Hansen's Corners on Route 78 to Chadwick joining Route 40. It calls for electing efficient town village and county officers to reduce expenses and promote community competitive sports in Carroll County. Carroll County The Sports men's Paradise.
Political slogan notes urging tax cuts and safety as core principles. Emphasizes constitutional fidelity, farming support, and trusted governance in a civic campaign context.
The notice lists birthdays for December 9 to 15 in Thomson Lanark Chadwick Chadwick Milledgeville Clinton Chadwick and Savanna. Names include Wayne Ashby Sr Mrs Harold Witt Mrs Virgil Witt Mrs J M Yeager Marvelous Mae Prowant John Atherton Emma Wentz Ray Moyer Robert Livengood Howard Kness Ed Turney Aleen Fulrath Clifford Straub Orion Stover Charles Harris Mildred Ferris Clyde Groharing Delbert Dimmick Katherine Kauffman Herbert St Ores Elvie Ripper L F Rauser Eleanor Stagg Richard Williams George Fisher Wilbur Mackey Besse Nichol Miriam Royer Kenneth Whitney George Lueders Andy Blumer Mary Way. The last line notes the slogan The last word in automobiles is 7 walk.
Carroll county towns spark Christmas trade with decorations and Santa Claus appearances in Chadwick on December 17. Handel Bros. schedule eight winter sales from December to March. Local politics see new officers installed as elections end. Milledgeville high team eyes victories while road conditions improve and cattle gains rise. Savanna home show by Lions club earns praise. hospitalizations and a Masonic lodge slate new officers.
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County Illinois will meet in Special Session at the Court House in Mt. Carroll on Tuesday December 13 1938 at 10 oclock AM All claims must be filed with the Clerk by Friday December 9 1938 W R Watson Clerk te 2t 12 8
Two drivers trigger a collision following a shared pedestrian incident, authorities say. No further details available.
Thomson reports the York Trojans win or share in their first home game at the Shannon Invitational on December 13 meeting Chadwick. The town notes population growth raises demand for more police officers while Mary Gaar begins her hope chest with a chair from J Fay. Mrs. Will Adams visits from By ron, marking Melon Day's memory. Thomson resembles a lumber camp as mud clings to workers and seeps into shops.
SHARPE SAYS reports holiday window displays by Miller and Dambman and other merchants. A Santa visit is planned for Dec 17 as the Christmas program and candy distribution proceed. Snow and fog cause minor travel issues with two-car crashes avoided. alumni banquet set for Dec 28. law office moves. Johnson Creek tale and origin of local place names recounted in a local column.
A rambling reminiscence recalls Tim Timbuck-too the friendly slave of Black Hawk era settlers. He warned settlers of a spotted Indian scout, potentially saving a massacre, before fading from history as modern life overtook the region.
Handel Bros of Chadwick plan a winter series of combination sales at their Chadwick sales barn. Two sales each month are scheduled on December 10 and 24, January 7 and 21, February 4 and 18, and March 4 and 18.
November rainfall in Carroll county ran above normal at 2.61 inches against a 2.05 inch average, reported by James McCray, cooperative weather observer. Snowfall reached 2.2 inches for the month.
A concise proverb warning against reckless crossing behavior emphasizes caution near streets and rail lines to prevent fatal accidents. It underscores the value of vigilance and safe stopping when approaching potential hazards.
Carroll County Illinois court order directs the public auction of the William George Brown estate property in Thomson to satisfy debts. The sale on December 31 1958 offers multiple parcels separate then combined with terms requiring 20 percent cash and balance upon court approval. Auctioneer Ed Mest and attorney A M Blodgett listed.
A statement of divine guidance asserting proper self governance comes from God. It proclaims a covenant where the Lord will write laws on the heart and mind of people after those days, signaling transformed inner governance through divine Truth and Love.
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