12 Dec 1935
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1935
Page
1
A period church and civic leaders urge safer holiday driving stressing courtesy on roads. They cite rising seasonal accidents and deaths and propose practical acts like reasonable speeds and aiding others as a modern Christian duty.
Carroll county board of supervisors met in Mt Carroll for a two day session approving bills and the annual reports of county officials. The general county fund showed a Dec 1 balance of 41916.23 with receipts totaling 711632.87 and disbursements of 34118.22 plus jury warrants 833.95 and other fees. Mothers pension fund had 241.58 from the state and 4817.34 from the county with six months payouts totaling 2272.50. Highway fund receipts were 13081.01 with 4921.50 paid.
The American Legion in Savanna prepares its thirteenth annual Christmas baskets for needy families. Committee head Albert M. Greison and members Vincent Sullivan John Altenbern Leo Nast Ben Rogers Ralph Thain and Fred Thain coordinate with the Shaw Leavens VFW post Van Bibber Hansen American Legion post and Savanna Lions Club for cash and food donations. The U and I club of Savanna, with Legion Goodfellows, plan a similar drive to maximize baskets without overlap.
A nativity drama titled The Finding of the King will be set at Shimer Junior College in Mt. Carroll on Sunday December 15 at 7 30 pm in the gym. A musical program of English carols from the 14th to 17th centuries will accompany the performance by members of the dramatic and glee clubs under Dorothy Wil as director and Mrs Scott as musical director. Admission is free with a silver offering collected.
The Savanna council approved a Parking Ordinance amendment restricting parking on 4th Street in Arvana Borough and Sibington Street to within ten feet of school blocks. Vehicles may park within school blocks if within ten feet of the building. The amendment imposes penalties for violators under state traffic laws enforceable by the city police.
Ten women on the WPA sewing project in Savanna craft garments for children from financially embarrassed families. Equipment and much material were donated by the Savanna Parent Teachers Association. The project may expand to additional work as it progresses. Lowell Teeter, son of auctioneer Glenn Teeter, assists at farm sales and foresees a future as an auctioneer himself.
Glen Richter of Salem township won the Farm Bureau essay contest sponsored by the livestock marketing division. Betty Rose Swett of Bristol York township took second place and Betty Keim of Kingery school Salem township third. Judges were Walter Lamoreux and Kurt Schmidt.
Northwestern Illinois high school seniors will attend a one day conference at Stockton High School in February. Held last year at Frances Shimer College, the event moved to Stockton due to space. Organized by the Tri county Schoolmasters club, plan is to host 500 students with lectures from a nationally known vocational guidance expert and about twenty sessions on various fields.
Will of Samuel W Peugh of Milledgeville admitted to probate last week by County Judge Orion M Grove. Letters testamentary issued to Nancy J Peugh and S Glenn Peugh as co executors with bond set at 12000. Estate valued at 12000 real estate and 6000 personal property. Household goods income profits and use of estate left to widow. Bibel Welch Meier 500. Charles Peugh 5. Remainder to Harry E Peugh S Glenn Peugh Elsie J Patch Ruth Peugh.
County relief expenditures in November totaled 1419.68 for Carroll County residents not aided by the Illinois Emergency Relief Commission. Hospital and doctor bills are excluded. figures to be reviewed by the county board. Savanna led with 3272, Wysox 195.66, Fair Haven 115.47, Washington 52.88, Salem 5, York 17.49, Rock Creek 189.71, Cherry Grove 48.90, Lima 10.45, Freedom 10.35, Woodland 6.03, Bitk born Grove 93.44, Mt. Carroll 272.39.
Jurors in circuit court at Mt Carroll could not reach a verdict after nearly thirteen hours of deliberation. The closest vote was 3 to 3 for convict or acquit, and Judge Edwards dismissed the jury. No new trial date has been set.
Robert J. Meyers, state director of finance for the Works Progress Administration, says the state must support more than 190,900 families while only about 20,600 are expected to find work. The Illinois emergency relief commission orders weekly checks in all counties as it trims figures under revised cave bed data.
New officials of the U. S. Grant Council Boy Scouts were installed at the annual meeting in Freeport Sunday. George Chronic of Chicago officiated. Districts include Carroll, Stephenson, Blackhawk, Leadmine, and Leadmine with Grant county Wisconsin in the Grant district. Names in office span Freeport, Savanna, Lancaster, Galena and other communities.
Public administrator G. C. Redéigion of Shannon handled the matter in Carroll County Court on Thursday. The estate involved is that of the late Edward A. Nihon.
Savanna and Chadwick scouts receive awards at a court of honor Monday night. The American Legion plans to distribute item baskets to needy families in Savanna. County officials report expenses and upcoming events including a county spelling contest won by Beth Arlese Plock and a Farm Bureau easer contest winner.
Savanna resident Miss Pet Madsen, who sang whistling solos on a local Barnyard Jamboree program, won the George Olsen Amateur show in Savanna last week. She was a guest of Mr and Mrs Olsen in the College Inn, Hotel Sherman, and performed on WEBM. A marriage license was issued by County Clerk Walter Watson to Bernard J Kauteen and Hazel C Marlowe of Charlotte, Illinois, on December 7.
Beth Allene Plack captured the gold medal as champion speller for Carroll county schools at Mt. Carroll high school on Saturday. She will enter the state contest in Springfield on December 26 representing the county. Plack attends Baustwood School near Lanark, under Gladys Tailman Rister. Glen Richter of Kingery school won second place, with Lucille Smith as his teacher. Valley Heisler of Shannon grade school took third.
Supt Hafeman says Savanna will host one of Illinois 57 regional high school basketball tournaments though no official notice has been received. Dates set March 4 5 6 7 at Savanna High School gym with district and sectional rounds preceding the state event.
Mr and Mrs M H Schmidt observed their 50th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their Savanna home attended by about 100 relatives and friends. O C Hansen acted as toastmaster at a family Monday dinner. the couple were married December 9 1885 in Clinton and later settled in Savanna.
The state finance department announced Carroll county's share of November motor fuel tax, totaling $2,131, part of statewide $960,357 distributed to counties. The announcement notes Carroll's portion within the statewide allotment.
Mrs Jenne Heinze of Savanna sues Dr George Cottral for 10000 claiming illness and disability after an alleged spinal anesthetic without consent during a Sept 1933 operation at Savanna city hospital. Trial in Circuit court Mt Carroll before Judge Harry Edwards. Jurors from multiple towns selected to hear evidence. defense argues anesthetic was proper and necessary.
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