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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 24, 1938
Page
1
A scattered column on vandalism in parks with whittling posts and scribbling boards to curb defacement and a note on Soviet scientists aboard an Arctic ice floe. Also coverage of Boy Scouts growth and a six-plane goodwill tour, plus comments on Hitler’s speech and Congress debates on anti lynching and relief bills.
Jurors summoned for the Arnold Horton case in County Court were released after the state dropped the charge on the complainant’s request. Other trials were settled without jury service. Fred Kampmeier of Lanark received five months at Vandalia for vagrancy. Harry Kipnis paid a $10 fine for speeding. Lewis W. Rucker, Lanark, pleaded guilty to larceny and received five months at Vandalia plus $1 fine and costs for poultry theft near Lanark.
Attorney Ralph Eaton of Mt. Car roll will speak on The Constitution Friday afternoon at a Mt. Carroll Community club meeting in the Community house. The program includes a literature talk by Mrs. Roberta Williamson and music by high school students under David Foltz. Hostesses are Mesdames Mary Smith Frank Vanderheyden Isadore Saidel Ralph Gifford Hugh Wilson Carlos Robbe and Claude Orr.
Dr. Raymond B. Culver resigned as Frances Shimer College president due to ill health. Dean A. Beth Hostetter named acting president through June 1939, with no permanent replacement announced. Culver, born 1887 in Coldwater Michigan, served since September 1936 after coming from Linfield College.
Reports say the two criminally insane escapees from the Illinois Security Hospital Chester were captured in Chester after fleeing on Feb 12. They claimed to have tried crossing the Mississippi but remained there since, while locals in Mt. Carroll doubted sightings. The case deepens the mystery over a ride given to Wallace Egerre last Monday.
Carroll County farmers and the Agricultural Conservation association work this week to assemble data for setting soil-depleting and corn acreage goals under the 1938 program. Officials note farmer input aids fair goal setting. unadapted seed rules match last year but with stricter certified seed origin requirements.
Carroll county fans anticipate the regional tournament at Mt Carroll High School next Wednesday. Chadwick vs Savanna opens the slate with Mt Carroll and Thomson seen as top contenders. Lanark vs Shannon and Milleville vs Ark arc plan further Friday action with Fulton vs Galena the Thursday highlight. Officials named Jesse Day and Joe Hayes to run the tourney.
Carroll County Ministers association adopted a resolution outlining funeral service conduct. They oppose Sunday funerals and urge chapels and churches for services, favor immortal hymns, moderate burial costs, and restraint on lavish floral displays.
Open house marked the 55th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Puterbaugh at their Milledgeville home on February 22. Residents recall years of civic service including school board, Milledgeville Mutual Telephone leadership, and extensive land development. Their family includes H. E. Puterbaugh Oak Park and W. A. Litwiller Milledgeville related households.
Supt Lee Roy Piper of the Soil Conservation Service notes a growing move by farmers to plant trees on erosion prone hillsides. Pastured timber and newly planted woodlands are being fenced to protect future timber and wildlife crops and prevent further erosion. Meanwhile 46 drivers were banned for drunk and reckless driving, with 1,252 Illinois motorists losing licenses since July 1 under the Lewis Law.
Sub district music contest is planned in Polo for April 9. The notice outlines event details and participating schools from nearby communities.
The Illinois Vocal Association district executive committee announced Polo High School will host the Polo sub-district music contest on Saturday April 9. Ensembles solos and groups from about 20 schools across Carroll Whiteside Ogle Stephenson Jo Daviess Lee and Winnebago counties will compete then advance to the DeKalb district contest on April 28 with winners moving to the Normal state event May 6.
Two Black individuals robbed a teacher of an automobile then gave a lift to hitchhikers. They forced her from the car and drove away, leaving the teacher on the roadside. Local authorities are investigating.
Two former CCC enrollees forced Mrs. Mathilda Guinther from her car on Route 78 near Morrison and fled with the vehicle. They were captured hours later near Morrison and held for Carroll County on charges of automobile larceny. The事件 also uncovered stolen bicycles in Mt Carroll and led to grand jury bond set at $1000 each. Mrs. Guinther later recovered her car and reported the incident.
The article notes seven county offices opening Republican races while four Democratic seats are contested in the primary. It highlights candidate fields and party breakdown ahead of casting ballots.
Four candidates seek the treasurer post with two Republicans and two Democrats. Sheriff has two Republicans and two Democrats, while clerk judge and superintendent races have mixed party bids. Names include Westfall Shiley Herbig Blackburn Watson Hartman Grove Smith Bruci Ginie Roxas Engleking Pender. Hartman failed to file a statement and will not appear on the ballot.
Ten Republicans and ten Democrats seek precinct committeeman posts in Carroll County with March 3 filing deadline. By Monday evening petitions were in for 20 positions. Republicans show representation across ten precincts while Democrats run in nine precincts with Rock Creek precincts hosting two candidates.
A marriage license was issued Saturday by County Clerk Walter Watson to Kenneth L. Speer of Savannah and Abigail M. Sellers of Rockford.
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