09 Feb 1933
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1933
Page
1
A Northern Iowa letter column voices concern over public loan disclosures and foreclosure risks for farmers amid economic stress. It cites Rogers and Jarrin as practical critics, calls for loan transparency, and notes rising concerns about credit access for households and businesses. It also mentions Des Moines figures and potential political appointments.
Governor Henry Horner appeals to mortgage holders to grant temporary forbearance on mortgages for farms homes and personal property in Illinois. He says the measure is temporary until conditions improve and notes farming remains a basic Illinois industry facing hard times with low prices and strained farmer incomes.
State highway maintenance shifts in Carroll County as five men take over from outgoing patrol. Frank Rush of Thomson assumes responsibility for state route segments for months, with Carroll County names C J Fulmth Willard G Krauss Milledge Charles Diehl and Guy R of Lanark designated to the new posts. The departing list includes Wills Pauley Dewey George Baumgardt J Ho Yang H Keilman. The prior Carroll patrolmen have been praised for efficiency and long hours keeping roads in condition. Each new patrolman will have one assistant.
Residents of Salem Township pay the least tax per $100 valuation among counties according to figures released. The report highlights Salem’s low rate as a notable fiscal advantage for local taxpayers.
Salem township adopts the lowest tax rate on $100 valuation for 1932 with total levy of $1.20 despite state tax increases. Savanna has the highest total at $2.78, Mt Carroll $2.76 follows, and shifts in town, county and road funds reflect care for the poor and changes in road, bridge, and municipal rates.
Nominations opened February 3 for township officers including assessors, justices of the peace, town clerks, constables, and school trustees. Supervisors in eight townships will be elected for four year terms, marking a shift from two to four year terms. Several incumbents listed across Woodland, Freedom, Cherry Grove, Lima, Rock Creek, Salem, Savanna, Elkhorn, and others. Filing ends February 28 with withdrawals by March 28.
County records show no wolves turned in to County Clerk Watson since July of last year. Local hunter dynamics and doubts about rifle accuracy deepen the mystery as Fair Haven supervisor Adam Heinze disputes the clerk’s view and warns wolves have blacklisted the county as a hunting ground.
The article lists current justices of the peace in Carroll County as facing four year terms and needing to file nomination papers for re election. It names numerous names including Frank B. Diehl, Vernon Shore, Amos Yordy, C L Byington, H J Bohrer, Philip Birkenstock, Cal M. Feezer, Walter Mailison, Charles D. Crouse, August Schibley, and Geo A. Sites among others across districts such as Mt Carroll and Elkhorn Grove.
The Review proudly adds George Haag of Fair Haven and Thomas Slowberg of Savanna to Carroll County Veteran Farmers Club. Haag, 73, a wiry, seasoned farmer from Fair Haven near Chadwick, reflects on a long life of work from German immigrant parents. He married Mary Weitzel in 1884 and raised five children Lydia John Carl and Robert, with years of schooling cut short but strong in problem solving. Continued on Back Page.
Lanark Christian Church elected and installed officers for the year at a recent annual meeting. Elders include Howard Lego emeritus Philo Dysun Neal Dimon and Fred Wentz. Deacons are George Dyson Lew W Bates Dr Allen Miller Forrest Co Joy Sword and Robert Lego. Treasurer Philo Dyson Financial secretary Clerk Lew W Bates. Trustees Howard Lige George Dyson and John E Wolf. Sunday school officers include Supt Lew Bates asst Supt George Miller Dyson SeCy Marlin Wents asst Sec Harlan Downs treasurer Mrs RB Stone pianist Miss Hejer Doherty asst pianist Mrs Haly Hepfer Supt children department Miss Litlian Borop Supt home dept Mrs Phile p Dyslin cradle roll supt Miss Virginia Schreiner Supt supplie Mrs Nora Adenia.
A Monday evening snowstorm blocked traffic across Illinois with many roads impassable. Snow plows from county and state highways worked all day, and most routes are now open to traffic.
Milledgeville loses 36 to 21 to Carroll on Friday as the high squad upsets the visiting quintet. Chadwick gym hosts crowded Taxpayers meeting electing officers for the year. December reports show 17 births and 17 deaths in Carroll County. Methodists plan leadership school in Rockford starting Feb 13. New tax figures show rate cuts. Chadwick district records lowest school tax. Salem Township lowest rate on $100 valuation.
Voters will elect constables in each township at the coming election. Names of candidates include Walter Watson city clerk, Frank Wy Eby, Roger, Savanna, N. O. Jones, and others. A constable seat will be filled in memory of Earl Sturtevant of Shannon who died last summer. Also note Majestic Theatre Mt Carroll offers new low prices 10 and 25 cents for photoplays starting this week.
Mr. Christian, long-time superintendent at the county home, reflects on his seventeen years in charge and thanks staff for their dedicated service. His tenure marks a period of stable care and improvements in the facility.
W H Christian superintendent of the Carroll County Home, with Mrs Christian and inmates, keeps the farm running. The article notes the farm’s growth from 19 residents in 1916 to 38, the 155acre estate, modern buildings with steam heat, electric lights, plumbing, and on every floor 70 feet of fire hose. It covers staff roles, supervisory duties, and upcoming township elections.
Carroll County Taxpayers Association held its February meeting at Chadwick gym with President J. M. Shirk presiding. The group described its educational county tour begun Sept 1, the moving monthly meetings in different towns, and noted expenses totaling 14 dollars for stamps and calls.
North ern Illinois Methodists prepare a leadership training school starting February 13 to develop church leadership skills and organizational guidance for the regional Methodist community.
The Leed al Training Schod for northern Ilinois Methodists will meet Mondays from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at Court Street M E Church Rockford for a six week period starting February 13. Registration is open to all interested with a small fee to cover expenses. Courses include Bible teaching church leadership and administration with instructors Rev Will L Collins Rev J F Groh Shirkend and others.
A disputed statement from Edears J Barrett argues moratoriums by banks or municipalities lack recognition and no declaration is required. The official stance rejects moratoriums and calls for non recommendation of any such measures.
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