14 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 14, 1935
Page
1
A column laments legislative delays and adjournment, urges lawmakers to focus on business, and praises prudent financial conduct while noting economic cycles. It criticizes tackling taxes, cites a Chicago case of doped cigarettes, and lauds a federal tax study as a step toward simplifying tax systems.
York township residents face a spring tax bill of 27 963.16 up from 24 441.82 last year as county office completion of extension notes higher levies for county town road bridge corporation and district funds. The article lists 1934 and 1933 amounts for each taxing body and mentions related local notes on Savanna township and agricultural pest warnings.
County 4-H leaders gather at the farm bureau office in Mt Carroll this evening at 7 30 to plan the year. Frank Ginrich district 4-H representative and farm adviser M. Roske will assist. Last year about 96 boys were active and organizers hope to increase participation with new projects like sheep and purebred cattle.
Voter filing opens this Friday for seven county corporations and city village offices with March 17 as last day. Absent ballot rules and April 16 elections are outlined. Tax bills rise about 3500 while farmers will receive 443230000 in government benefit payments. Local events cover D A R anniversary, a Mt Carroll literary contest, and a Spring Valley play. The county also plans fishing license changes and 4-H district activities.
Milledgeville high school hoopsters posted two wins in a weekend, defeating Chadwick 41-21 and Lanark 32-20 on Friday and Saturday. W. Hawkins led scoring with 10 in both wins as Lanark and Savanna suffered late collapses in close contests against Milledgeville, while East Moline beat Savanna 30-26.
Five county teams will play in Morrison and Stockton. A total of 823 teams entered district tournaments this year across Savannah and Thomsen region, with Morrison hosting the Morrison and Stockton events. Read details on participating schools Carroll County Blackhawks and Savanna area teams in the listed districts and venues.
Farmers will fill out applications under the 1935 corn hog program. Two groups of men will assist farmers at all meetings.
Robert Peters asked to be placed on probation after pleading guilty to larceny tied to cattle from Frank Zier’s estate. Judge Albert Manus referred the matter to county probation for investigation with a report due before February 25. A grand jury had indicted Peters and Robert Lower. Lower was acquitted.
The Carroll County chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution holds its sixth anniversary meeting and dinner in Lanark next Monday evening. A 6 30 o clock dinner precedes an open meeting with guest speaker Mrs Julian Goodhue State Regent of Illinois speaking on The Obligation of Our In
State conservation announces tight new fishing rules in Carroll County requiring a separate license for every pole and every throw line. Anglers must license each pole and line and fish peddlers face new licensing. authorities warn of penalties for noncompliance.
A marriage license was issued February 9 to Lynn McDowell and Frances Klasser, both residents of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
A garbled article notes Congressman Leo Allen backing professional football over college play. It mentions a Michigan halfback from 1920-21 and a three-year stint with a pro club in Galena. The piece also cites opinion on teams Bears Giants Minnesota Pittsburgh Alabama and a figure named Ken Steam of New York as a best all round player.
Mt Carroll Mutual Pure Insurance Co. elected officers and directors for three year terms at a Tuesday meeting in Morrison Illinois. George E Bristol J J Sheradan and John T Brand were named to the board. A Boyd was named director for one year fill vacancy from Isaac Gillespie’s death. Directors also include E G Pratt William Heinze Sr A Warner Shannon Charles Hart and James Dean. The company reported a stronger financial condition with in force business up by 875197 and year surplus up 6707.66. Directors ordered 200 spark arrestors to be installed on farm dwellings to reduce roof fires from sparks, a cost borne by the company.
A fragment notes someone delivering mats at the home of Mr Kenpon’s parents, with mentions of Mr and Mrs Charles Jenkins of Thomson and Substitute Carrier Over Eimie. The text is garbled but points to a home delivery arranged over the weekend.
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