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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1936
Page
3
The state sales tax funds reach counties and schools, with $15,000,000 set aside for schools this year. It replaced the old property tax system that left schools underfunded. Most revenue supports unemployment relief, public welfare, and various state services, while a portion funds general government and capital improvements.
A mother and her two children were found exposed in the fields near Thomson on Sunday. The mother suffered from severe freezing while the two year old child endured frostbite but the tiny girl remained quiet until after a long wait. After three hours a rescue party brought them to the home of Hexrey Morgan, where Dr. Wright expects serious but recoverable injuries. A card of thanks expresses gratitude to five volunteers and to Mr. and Mrs. Louis Schick for allowing use of their home for treatment and to Dr Wright for his prompt response.
The U S Goal Service Commission invites open competitive examinations for economist at various grades with salaries from 2 600 to 5 600 yearly associate milk specialist at 4 200 yearly and assistant milk specialist. Full details available from the Secretary of the United States Civil Service Board of Examiners at the post office of first and second class or from the Civil Service Commission in Washington D C.
Obituary notice reports the deaths of Mrs Jennie Anderson and Mr Carroll Ryrees near St Cou Roth Red, with funeral held at home of Mis Else Schamberert. Survivors include Mrs Esa Speer and Mrs James Willainson of Massbach, plus nephews. Funeral arrangements noted among sparse fragments.
Mrs Eliza Pattinger of Mt Carroll died mid night Wednesday at her daughter Wishailes Tanker home south of Mt Carroll. Funeral services were held Saturday at the Tanker home with Rev J H Fellerell officiating. The body was sent to Green Castle Pennsylvania for interment in Cedar Hill cemetery. Survived by two daughters Mrs Charles Linker of Carroll and Mrs W R Foster of Le Moine and two sons Blaine and Alvie Pattinger of York Pennsylvania.
The notice outlines application requirements for county pension aid, including birth records, marriage licenses, enlistment proofs, and pre 1920 public records. It states aid is set so total income equals 30 dollars per month and requires sworn statements of owned property and income. Applicants may appeal denials to the state welfare department within 90 days or seek circuit court review. lawyers are not required.
County reports warn dog owners to keep dogs away from pheasants and quail to protect game. Shelters have been misted and the hunt for strays continues as game wardens note starvation among pheasants despite grain drops. WPA projects expand in Savanna and Woodland townships with funds and workers added, while Carroll County counts 217 workers on WPA jobs up from 17.4 in late December.
Men were assigned to three new WPA projects in Carroll County this week while work on two others was discontinued, according to an announcement at the WPA district office in Rockford. Workers on the three new projects were being organized and details of locations and aims were outlined by officials.
One hundred twenty vacancies in the Regular Army at Fort Des Moines Iowa will be filled by single men aged 18 to 35. Colonel Milton H Taulbee, Recruiting Officer for Iowa, announced recruiting starts immediately. Enlistments will be for the 14th Cavalry or 80th Field Artillery.
Recruit stations at Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids and Dubuque. Applicants should present themselves at the recruiting station nearest their home. Oak Community High earns a certificate of recognition from the State Department and is accredited by the University of Wines. The state superintendent’s office confirms the recognition based on a state inspector’s visit to York Community High last October. The recognition notes the school’s aid to graduates seeking college entry.
A historic note touts a new medicine by Dr. Leroy E. Hartman of Columbia University that allegedly makes five tooth fillings painless for patients and costs dentists only two cents per tooth. It claims no after effects and warns dentists to adopt the discovery promptly.
The county will not hold township officer elections in 1936. Terms for supervisors highway commissioners and other county officials elected in 1933 extend to 1937 or later. The annual town meeting and related dates remain, including March 31 auditors meeting and April 7 town meeting. No regular elections of city officials are scheduled this year. former 1935 officers retain office.
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