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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1934
Page
5
An article discusses real estate taxation, consumer costs, and a plan to replace the "lorner tax" with a broader system, noting burdens on merchants. It covers a WGN broadcast dispute involving the University band and union musicians, with Julius Petrillo opposing broadcasts unless unions are paused, and critiques on preparedness and Roosevelt policies.
January death toll topped births in Carroll County per County Clerk Walter Watson with eighteen deaths and fifteen births. The oldest was Catherine Geist aged eighty. the youngest a three month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Braumbaugh. Eight boys and seven girls born the period. Notable newborns include Barbara Frances Hawk of York born January 1 and Allen Richard Haag born January 2.
Carroll County groups ready for the season as new Farm Bureau baseball rules promise to speed play and limit imports. Managers anticipate tighter eligibility for finals, with pitchers allowed in the box and a 20 second pitch cadence to curb delays. The annual meeting revealed rule tweaks aimed at improving the game and boosting county teams to contend for 1934 honors.
Carroll County 4-H officials announced sweeping changes to the program this year aimed at boosting interest among youths. The plan includes tiered projects for girls ages 10 to 20, with uniforms and record keeping, plus new clothing and sewing curricula across six-year tracks and advanced levels, emphasizing home dressmaking, church attire, and formality.
Ralph Craven of Kilmer and Ida Sturm of West Union exchange license on February 14. Miller N. Danielson of West Union and Ida Sturm also appear in the notice with a February 17 date.
The record details county contributions to state drive license funds with Carroll County at $53,1013 for 1933. It notes Cook county paid $758,211 in 1985 licenses and lists totals by county such as Kane, Winnebago, Lake, and DeKalb. States relative standings show northern counties and principal cities like Waukesha and Elgin involved.
A reprinted speech by Rev. Wm. Bridges lists notable figures born in February. George Washington heads the roster as Father of the Country, noted for farming holdings and leadership. other names include Mary Lyon, William Henry Harrison, Charles Lewis Tiffany, Brigadier-General Gadsden, and King Charles of France. The feature, ending with a prompt to continue on the back page, highlights February as a birth month for diverse historical figures.
Blaine Peck appointed public administrator to manage the estate of William Probst on February 1. Della Elmer and Admiral Elmer named executors for Henry Elmer on January 30. Joan Hartman named administrator for Ernatina Hareman on February 6. Jank Rausch appointed administrator for Henry Rausch on February 9. Althea Hay named executor for Francis J White on February 9.
Real estate transfer records show iBill Meyers transferring property to Chris Perthis in the Sa sanna Morton district. The deed references block 15 and lot 7 within the library subdivision, transferring ownership and noting recorded dates.
County high school basketball teams push into the final week before the Savanna district tournament on March 10. Mill edgeville loses three regulars including Coach Hoff, while Mill edgeville’s junior teams win in Shannon and overtime. Savanna defeats Lanark, Polo triumphs at Savanna, and Chad Wick suffers a setback from Mr. Carroll as districts loom and CWA quota changes affect workers.
The Carroll County Teachers Institute will be held at Lanark on March 22 and 23, announced by County Superintendent Martha Ashby. Details of the program will be announced later.
Three to four hundred American Legion members are expected for the district meeting in Savanna on March 28 with Department Commander Charles Kapschall of Deerfield as guest of honor. Rev. Fr. Joseph Lonergan of Menominee former national chaplain will speak. invitations cover all posts in the 13th district and posts in DuQuoine and Jackson counties Iowa.
I G Reiff Carroll county supervisor of relief work announced that orders have been issued restricting surplus food from the Mt Carroll depot from going to families of men employed by the CWA. The new ruling will be observed on March 1 with distribution of food.
February saw 1800 pounds of butter received while world February births are tallied. Local posts seek acting postmaster Mary Sherman, with Republicans and Democrats fielding full primary tickets in April. County offices show petitions for re election, and births deaths in Carroll County are reviewed amid 4H club activity and planned Independent Basketball Tournament events February 26 to 28.
Well known northern Illinois politician Allen William FA. Johnsen filed for nomination on the Republican ticket for congress from this district. He will oppose Lee Allen of Galena who defeated Freeport and ran in primaries two years ago. Johnsen is described as an able legislator and popular enough to make a real race.
The Chicago division of the Corn Modes Credit Corporation announced that Washington extended the corn loan deadline to March 31 from February 28. Illinois Iowa Indiana Nebraska parts of South Dakota and southern Minnesota counties are covered by the Chicago office. County committees were urged to accept more applications. Carroll County farmers have submitted many loan applications, with Sealer Kirby Thomas and Ralph Fahrney busy approving and stamping. Through last week farmers in the county received about $64,110.15 in government payments and 147 505 bushels of corn have been sealed in 165 cribs owned by 1114 farmers. County supervisors met to consider crews for the next period amid CWA payroll adjustments.
The Savanna district basketball tournament pairings were announced. Hanover Savanna and Mor receive first round byes and enter finals without games. A total of 833 teams are entered statewide. First and second place teams in each district advance to sectional. no two teams from the same district meet in the sectional.
Tax bills in Carroll County will drop as state tax elimination and lower 1933 assessments cut totals, while taxing bodies face tighter funds. County Clerk Walter Watson reports earnest rate work began after state tax commission totals for corporate assessments were received, with preliminary figures showing Carroll County corporation assessments at 394 205 dollars across several firms including Gas Utilities Co Savannah and Northwestern Hi nows Utilities Co Savanna, among others.
A plan to lay off about 20,000 workers in rural sections of the state is set to begin by March 1. The discharge affects workers under the Civil Works Administration and targets rural areas. Local officials expect significant impact on community projects and employment.
Information from Rockford to Carroll County officials indicates a new county quota of 203 workers to be retained on payrolls with discharges to begin by March. The plan aims to remove about 20,000 rural workers statewide by the first of next month, with a committee led by Charles Jenks and Z G Reiff overseeing selections. Discharges prioritize those most in need of money, starting in households where another breadwinner is present, and span multiple communities including Savanna and Sterling as local nets tighten.
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