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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
2
The Village Echo issue from 1879 to 1893 lauds local prudence and civic virtue in Carrell County. It urges support for churches and county institutions, responsible finances, taxes, insurance, and mortgages, stressing hard work and lawfulness as core American values. The piece ends with a pledge to dedicate future issues to these goals.
Platform outlines electing efficient town and county officers to reduce expenses and promote community sports. Mentions Millledgeville Hanson’s Corners to Chidwick joining Rt 40 and a county patrol highway. References Jom Milledgroile and Thomson and general toll/tax reduction themes.
The writer describes travel chaos from heavy snow across Chadwick Milawdernie and nearby routes. Roads blocked, trains used to reach Savanna, wrecker calls, and a Chev pump failure with costly repairs. Snow drifts, packed lanes, and dangerous driving condition hindered routine reporting and travel through Route 40 and Route 20.
Snowdrifts paralyze and thaw with plows and trucks. Mendota crews push through heavy drifts to open routes while additional trucks arrive from St Louis with large snow plows. Local towns report blocked streets, halted events, and ongoing coal shortages balanced by nearby timber and wood supplies. Community groups hold a Valentine tea and charity sales amid blizzards.
Valentin Verner announces his candidacy for re election as Carroll County Circuit Clerk on the Republican ticket in the upcoming primary on April 4 1936 and asks for support and votes.
John L. Breartox declares his bid for Carroll County State's Attorney on the Republican ticket and asks voters to support him at the April 14 primary. He pledges to advance county interests and fulfill all duties of the office if elected.
Franklin Stransky of Savanna announces candidacy for Republican nomination for State Representative in the General Assembly from the 12th Senatorial District. He requests voters support at the primary on April 4.
A long, rambling reminiscence recalls school days at Vinegar Hill with pranks on teachers and classmates. Stories range from kittens placed in a teacher’s desk to sour pranks on a disliked student, plus memories of a mascot dog and a chaotic projector of memories. The narrator ends with well wishes to friends and a brief aside on past cultural notes.
A woman stopped a man on the street and spoke to him in a fragmented plea, saying she wants a particular man. CF noted the woman appeared anxious and stammered as she described her desire to find the person she named.
A scattered humor column quotes various quips about marriage politeness and daily life. It jokes about grit and grindstones a Boston man slapping his wife a leaning Tower of Pisa image and a rude potato chip etiquette note. The mood is playful irreverent and lightly critical of social norms.
A woman recalls signaling a turn that misled a man, prompting the collision. He concedes that the mistake fooled him, while she notes the miscue and its consequences. The exchange highlights fault and regret following the crash.
Ideal School notes no perfect attendance this month due to cold weather. School closed January 23 and 24. Honor roll: Fern Holmquist Helen Hans Robert Rawlins Austin Lartz and Charles Hartman. Honorable mention: Maebell Manning Melva Holmquist Anton Holmquist Jr Evelyn Senneff Lavone Manning. Prizes for highest grades went to Ferm Holmaquest and Robert Rawlins. most improvement to Bernard Manning and Maebelle Manning. Visitors included Dorothy Hamilton and Leota Manning. Eighth grade completed Physiology exams. Reporters: Charles Hartman and Austin Lartz. Teacher: Charles H. Howe.
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