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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1933
Page
3
Dorothy Schiwertempger of Savania was granted four divorces from her husband George Leh miner. The hearing was presided by Judge Frank Sheean. The document also notes probate actions and juror selections for the Marsh term, listing several names and towns in Iowa.
The Carroll County circuit court adjourned for two weeks until Wednesday January 3. Sessions Tuesday heard shamercy cases and set others before adjournment. Court clerks gain time to manage a backlog caused by bank fallout and changes in farm loans and trustees.
Lillis E Flora ot at to Chris tie M Meyers and wife Shannon UL T lot Ti blk 26. WILL OF WILLIAM FRED ERICK ADMITTED TO PROBATE executors Amanda Frederick and Mrs. Frederick Crofton named. NOVEMBER BIRTHS IN CARROLL COUNTY TOTAL 17 WITH STORK DERBY LED BY TEWS. ONE BABY OF PAUL SMITHS OF LEMMECK. John Wonter of Savanta died aged 83 after long illness. eighties and seventies births cited.
Members of the taxpayers association urged an audit of county finances at a meeting. They asked for a full review of all offices receiving and disbursing funds and the county budget system. The audit was planned for the upcoming session, with Mastin Stermer called to Rockford to attend.
A county land adviser M Roske spoke to Far Haven and Salon farmers in Chad eck gym about the corn hog program. He urged cooperation, warned that debt on farms must be addressed, and noted tariffs affecting prices. Roske cited Norway and France, saying the plan is voluntary now, with penalties if farmers fail to cooperate. He used charts to compare production and price gaps, arguing the program aims to correct evils and must pair corn and hog outputs.
Fair Haven Church hosts a December 24 program featuring the three act play Stranded as the centerpiece of the Christmas event. The ensemble lists include Charlotte Mohrman as stage manager and Harold Rahn among curtain committee, with Mrs. Sucher and Mrs. Bert Nelson directing. A lengthy program follows with songs, recitations, readings, and a Christmas pageant, leading to a late show act set in an Indiana farm home the evening before Christmas Eve.
The CWA projects include interior court house and annex redecoration and graveling of the ME Carroll Zion road. The board approved submitting both, with graveling west of the road listed to provide work if funds run short.
The county highway department will receive a gas tax refund and will use it to extend state aid roads. The county board voted to extend roads 1 and 10 at Carroll, 4 12 and 19 at Childsive, 6 at Chadwick, and 6 at Thomson to maintain the extensions. The Chadwick stretch runs from Lang corner to Webler’s barn and Main street to Highway 40, while the Thomson extension goes from Highway 80 to Main street.
J A Shaner of Lan Ark won extensive awards at the Whiteside County Poultry Association show. Exhibitors entered 34 birds, with Shaner earning top honors including Grand Champion Bird, Best Female Bantam, and multiple firsts across Dark Barred Rocks, Light Barred Rocks, Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, and Barred Plymouth Rocks.
On Friday evening December 22 at 7:30 Ideal School presents a Christmas program. Readers, recitations, songs, and a Santa Claus appearance feature students LaVenne Manning Helen Hans Ber mand Macming Marvin Hart-Sonz Thomas McKee and others in scenes like Santa Claus Land and Do Not Open Until Christmas.
Injuries from a car crash near Moline on Thursday prevented State Senator Martin R. Centioon from addressing the Tri County Schoolmasters meeting. In the accident, Senator Carlson and Joseph Murphy of Moline were hurt when their automobile overturned. Carlson suffered rib fractures a scalp wound and a dislocated shoulder while Murphy sustained internal injuries with expected recovery.
Santa Claus plans a visit to Mt Carroll on Saturday at the Community Hall. Local children and families are invited for treats, games, and a chance to meet Santa. In basketball news, Milledgeville defeated Lanark 32 to 13 and Hanover defeated Mt Carroll 25 to 14.
A 1926 farm advisory review from Montana State College discusses hog prices and the fair exchange value, arguing farmers should receive $8 per hundredweight. It explains the concept of parity price, compares past prices, and notes the impact of inflation, government programs, and market changes on hog values through the 1930s.
Carroll County Taxpayers Association executive board met at Harris Hawkware in Chadwick to petition the Carroll County Board of Supervisors for an immediate biennial audit of county books. The group cites the 1923 act requiring audits of county officers and urges public information on expenditures.
Local farmers may obtain corn loan information as plans discuss adjusting production and marketing along with loan terms. The meeting, led by H W Jievald and farm officials, covered loan eligibility, required records like hog sales from 1932 and 1933, and the need to secure planting and yield figures for allotments.
Program notes list performers and acts for a church event at Ideal Church including Charles Darner?, Madge Bower, Evelyn Haim, Irene Rupple, and Martindale. features piano and violin solos, songs, recitations, and a closing song. Special service and Christmas sermon announced for the following Sunday at 7 o'clock.
Members of the board approved installing coat and hat racks in the upper half of the courthouse annex to provide a place for wraps. Mile and Rogers urged the plan, citing the difficulty of holding hats during tense sessions and wrinkled apparel on chairs. The resolution passed with other members supporting the need.
Christmas program at Argo-Fa School Friday features many named children and staff. Students and families are invited to attend a festive afternoon with singalongs, special characters, a tree lighting, and a Christmas pantomime ending with a farewell to a widowed grandparent figure.
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