30 Dec 1937
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1937
Page
1
The piece argues the 1933 special session advanced some legislation while noting its mixed value. It compares the benefits of a full session versus targeted hearings and committee activity, suggesting selective return of major committees in fall or early winter could replace a full special session.
Three corporations disclosed their tax rates for the year with two holding steady and one reporting a decrease while a separate rate uptick was noted in the release. Officials emphasized compliance and transparency in the figures.
Tax rolls for 1937 reveal eight increases six decreases and one unchanged in townships and villages including Milledgeville Lanark Shannon Carroll Savanna and Thom son. Increased rates driven by bond issues for roads and bridges while Milledgeville notes a major drop from 1.28 to .77. Salem township skipped levying, several towns show mixed changes, and 신규 rates reflect debt retirements and local referenda. Sixteen births and thirteen deaths reported in Carroll County for November with oldest resident 92 and incidents including a child crushed by wagon death toll and list of new births across Savanna Lanark Milledgeville Chadwick and Thomson.
Probate in Carroll County will contest the estate of Abraham Livergood who died Monday in Milledgeville The will leaves the entire estate valued at about 19500 to the widow Lediut Livengood of New Jersey as the portion to take effect upon qualification The fragmentary text also mentions unrelated items about bovine tuberculosis testing and California budget figures unclear in this mixed notice.
Clerks added to handle annual tax extensions for the coming year. Tax bills, real estate and personal property, will be prepared and mailed from the county treasurer. First half real estate and all personal property taxes due by June 1 with one percent penalty per month. second half real estate taxes due by Sept 2. About nine thousand bills to be issued each year.
York Community High School defeated Leaf River 14 13 to claim the Shannon tournament title. York led 1 0 at the end of the first quarter as Leaf River closed the gap late. Hook delivered a game winning basket with 17 seconds left. Byron and Shannon traded leads in the consolation game with overtime needed. Pier son sealed third for Byron with a lone basket. York’s win came after beating Forreston 25 15 and Shannon 28 26 earlier in the event.
Visitors from diverse regions flock to Bradenton Florida as winter grips the nation. The Chamber of Commerce reports strong registrations for winter tourist activities on the Manatee River area. Events include Dizzy Dean Golf Tournament June 4 at Bradenton Country Club, a Kirby Stewart American Legion rodeo, and the Auto Gooka Tourn Association convention January 24. Winter guests include Mr and Mrs Paul Heusinkveld and Mr and Mrs Thomas Stage with Miss Elynor Stagg of Thomson.
The Mt Garrall operative creamery at Carroll will pay a patronage dividend of one cent per pound on butterfat and a five percent stock dividend, totaling about $3 per share. Three directors will be elected for three year terms at the sixteenth annual meeting set for January 3 at the creamery office.
County Clerk Walter Watson reports licenses to Kenneth L. Law and Anna Louise Sprecher of Mr. Carroll, Laurence V. B Davis and Evelyn M Stiles of Savanna, Donald E Brand and Gladys I Mest of Chadwick, and William E Berachmidt and Phying M Golden of Savanna.
Miss Mildred Weidman Savanna and Mr Fox Moline collided at the Route 52 78 junction south of Mt Carroll on an icy afternoon. Both cars escaped injury though damage was substantial with smashed fenders broken windows and toppled bumpers. The Weidman car struck Fox’s vehicle causing a spin and a bank-leaning slide to the east. Both cars drove on to Mt Carroll for repairs.
A roundup of local notices reports births and deaths for November with sixteen births and thirteen deaths. Car accidents occur on icy roads near Mt Carroll with no injuries. Two Carrell county men receive jail terms for drunken driving. Ray Westfall seeks sheriff on the Republican ticket. Webster Lumber plans an Thomson office and a mill during timber work. The last pioneer water mill in Carroll County is demolished. Fox hunters collect a bounty of 82.50 in two weeks. Shannon tournament sees York high school defeat Leaf River for the title. Carroll creamery announces 1937 dividend payments. County tax rates for 1937 are announced. three corporations lower, one higher, eight townships up. 129 marriage licenses issued in 1937. New law reduces overdue numbers in six months. Extra help at county clerk. aim to finish tax book task in six to seven weeks. About 9,000 tax bills for 1937 to be prepared. Agricultural conservation programs mailed. 527 farmer applications received as 1938 program begins.
Lloyd Olson of Shannon and Albert Mandt of Cotca pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while intoxicated Friday afternoon before Judge H. J Ludens in Whiteside County Court. Each was sentenced to 30 days in the Whiteside county jail and their licenses suspended for 60 days. Shannon wrested with Olson, pled not guilty to a similar charge. His bond was set at $500, which he could not furnish.
Ninety-nine 129 wedding licenses issued in 1937 show a sharp fall after July 1 when a new law took effect. The tally indicates a notable drop in marriages as the new regulation altered permit issuance, affecting couples planning nuptials nationwide.
County clerk records show 129 marriage licenses issued in Carroll County through Tuesday in 1937, down from 145 in 1936. June set a record with 42 licenses. post July 1 medical examination requirements reduced issuance, and many out of county residents ceased seeking licenses locally.
County supervisors authorized 500 dollars for fox bounties. clerk reports 38 foxes killed in two weeks, paying 82.50 dollars to hunters. If continued, funds last about two and a half months. Forecasts note dwindling supply, pelts, and spring pause. Also mentions Wisconsin American Legion souvenirs distributed at the Madison GA R convention.
Four hundred eighty-three summaries of Carroll county farmers’ 1937 performance were dispatched to the Illinois committee at Champaign. The transmittal includes 463 single and 59 multiple applications. state checks to follow in a few days. About 1,800 score cards will be prepared for 1938 soil conservation, with three fourths finished last week. Contracts and benefits from corn hog and wheat programs prior to 1944 are cited, along with soybean and strawberry yield notes from Hammond, Louisiana experiments.
Lawrence E. Brodi, county superintendent of schools, attended a three day meeting in Springfield with county and city superintendents and Tim er Education association officials. Financial and educational problems facing Illinois schools were discussed. state grade school spelling and dictionary contests were held.
The last eastern type waterpower flour mill near Milledgeville, built in 1857 by George W. Landon on Elkhorn Creek, has been torn down after sale to James Larber. Stones from France were hauled from Chicago by ox teams. a cider press and blacksmith shop served the stage route community of Freemont Elkhorn Grove.
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