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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1938
Page
4
The Review extols Carroll County residents as honest, hardworking citizens who support churches, organizations, banks, and family life. It pledges dedication to continuing to honor these efforts and their vital role in the nation.
A 1938 Carroll County platform calls for a bank at Milledgeville two road extensions along Rt 171 and Rt 40 to enhance connectivity, elect efficient local officers, cut expenses, promote competitive sports, and tout Carroll County as the sportsmen’s paradise.
Briefs echo calls for tax reduction and safety while urging adherence to constitutional principles. Emphasizes farming support and constitutional fidelity as guiding priorities for public policy.
A concise birthday calendar lists names and towns for December 9 through December 15. Individuals from Thomson Lanark Chadwick Chadwick Milledgeville Morrison Clinton Milledgeville Milledgeville and other communities are named across multiple days.
A quirky line claims the pinnacle of car design lies in a phrase Pi walk. The note hints at a playful motto or slogan connected to mobility and style, without specifying a concrete model or maker.
Carroll county towns gear up for the holidays as Chadwick plans a Christmas opening with Santa on Saturday December 17 offering free candy for children. Supervisor Adam Heinze relocates to Chadwick and Handel Bros. announce eight winter sale dates beginning December 10 through March 18. Newly elected county officers were installed and timber workers in Thomson amid talk of concealed long-blade knives causing concern.
Frank Herrick's grocery store switches to cash. Milledgeville offers Christmas gifts and a strong high school basketball schedule with recent close loss to Thomson by 18 to 16. Roads improving after muddy week. Local cattle feed gains due to ideal winter weather. Hummel's meat market plans cold storage locker next year. Savant reports home talent show in Lincoln gym led by Duane Lehr with Lions club sponsorship and Bill Traum as announcer. Local hospitalizations include Mrs. Eber Shepherd and Lester Chapman after minor accident. Dr. G W Cassell spoke at Chestnut Park P T A. Ernest W Francke elected worshipful master of Mississippi lodge A F A M. other officers named. installation planned.
The Board of Supervisors of Car roll County Illinois will hold a special session at the Court House in Mt. Carroll on Tuesday December 13 1938 at 10 AM All claims must be filed with the Clerk by Friday December 9 1938 W R Watson Clerk te 2t 12 8
A new collision concept arises when two drivers pursue the same pedestrian. The idea reframes responsibility and risk in traffic incidents as related to a single vulnerable road user and competing vehicle drivers.
Local sports notes from Thomson describe the York Trojans winning at home life in the Shannon Invitational on December 13 alongside basketball prep and holiday displays. The item mentions Chadwick, the lumber scene, and upcoming Christmas events on Main Street with Santa. It also notes traffic incidents, car crashes near Savanna, and a recovered soil conservation truck from the COC camp, with no injuries reported.
Local reminiscences recount postmasters Gus Shibley Adam Kness and Billy Senneff on the old star route to Johnson Creek. The tale of Johnson Creek’s name centers on a bold adventurer named Johnson, who nearly drowned crossing a high spring flood. Other bits cover Hotten and Hottentot naming, Timbuctoo’s origin from Tim the friendly Indian, and a reflection on changing times and ghosts.
Handel Bros of Chadwick announces a winter series of combination sales at their Chadwick sales barn. Two sales will occur each month on December 10 and 24, January 7 and 21, February 4 and 18, and March 4 and 18.
James McCray, cooperative weather observer, reports November precipitation at 2.61 inches versus 2.05 normal. Snowfall for the month was 2.2 inches. It is better to be dead sure at crossings than to be sure dead.
Carroll County Illinois public notice announces a December 31 1958 sale of real estate owned by William George Brown deceased. B R Lewis administrator will offer parcels in Thomson at 1 30 pm with 20 percent cash due on purchase and remainder after court approval. Auctioneer Ed Mest and attorney A M Blodgett listed.
A preached promise of self-government through guidance by divine Truth and Love. The speaker cites a covenant that God will write laws on hearts and minds, enabling proper governance by the Maker.
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