03 Jan 1935
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
1
The document notes that Uieamery declares a dividend, with directors associated to the January annual meeting. It references names and items such as alphas, college ties, and a land of trees motif, implying a formal corporate action captured in a fragmented OCR text.
The Mount Car Cooperative Creamery directors met on December 13 and approved a six percent dividend, plus a patronage dividend of one half cent per pound for butter sold, totaling about $3.00 per share and $2,116.12 for about 400 patrons. The plant processed over 2.5 million pounds of milk and 1.13 million pounds of cream, producing 491,074 pounds of butter earning $117,028.89. Byproducts added $5,593.85 in sales. trusters reached $122,623.75. An addition and modern machinery were installed, employing about fifteen people, with milk and cream patrons receiving dividends proportional to their sales. The piece blends local farm finance with Christmas messages and civic notes on roads, safety, and the corn-hog program amid relief plans.
Carroll county voters will elect four year term supervisors in the April 2 election. Seven townships select supervisors while highway commissioners and school posts are also on the ballot. Names listed include Wrox, Howard Goble, Adam Heinre, J Sheridan, Sherman Myers, Ment, Hass, and Finber among others. The text also notes a local meeting and directors election for 1985.
Plans to secure a county patrol road from Route 171 through Ideal Wysox and York townships toward Milledgeville were discussed by the Ideal Farmers Club. Committee members were named from each township to circulate petitions. a church meeting Thursday will hear updates on the proposed route and patrol commitments.
Charles Honberger of the Carroll County Farm Bureau says the annual Carroll County Farmer Institute will be held at Lincoln school Friday and Saturday January 11 and 12 1986 with both farm and home exhibits. The program lists morning and evening sessions with speakers including W F Black and Mrs Anna Petersen among others and premiums for both men’s and women’s divisions.
The Utilities Company of Savantia serving Savanna Mt Carroll Chadwick and Whamson faces $17,000 in unpaid taxes and challenges the tax assessment and statute. The court orders the tax commission to produce records by January 6 for inspection ahead of a hearing. Ralph Eaton represents the county and PF J Stransky for the Utilities firm.
General docket records show the case of Seig and Co. and Charles Schmidel was dismissed and settled out of court. A petition for letters of administration for Nellie E. Sears of Thomson was granted to W. J. Schreiner on December 27, with bond of $100 filed and approved, oath filed, and letters issued.
Henry Osborne of Shannon sought damages after a June 7 1934 fall on the rear sidewalk of the Erdmeier tavern. The jury of Shannon residents heard testimony about a ditch, a supposed apology, and conflicting accounts before returning a verdict in Erdmeier’s favor.
The Agricultural Audit Association views the Mt. Carroll audit this week as part of the annual review of the Farm Bureau office. The report will be presented at the county organization’s meeting in Shannon on January 3. Amendments to by laws are expected to be discussed, including potential patronage dividends from seed sales to farmers.
Corn hog officials will hold offices in the courthouse for 1935 work.
Carroll County farmers especially those in executive roles face a packed calendar in January and February with meetings and programs. Highlights include Polo marketing and corn hog sectional events, district music and drama, Farm Bureau annual meeting, tractor and gas engine schools at Mt Carroll and Lanark, farmers institutes at Saate and Anna Lincoln schools, Rural Music and Drama district tournament, Farm and Home Week at the University of Illinois, and the JFA annual meeting at Quincy. Informational sessions for the 1935 Corn Hog program will be held in the interim.
A detailed outline of the 1935 corn hog program is given with county and community meetings planned, farmer signups to follow, and educational posters to be displayed. The plan emphasizes voluntary participation, price changes, and adjustments to hog and corn production for the year. Nearby Farm Institute events and county activities are listed, including dates in January and related agricultural education efforts.
Seven northern Hlinvis counties under the county Farm Bureau will compete in a district rural music and drama contest at Lanark on Thursday evening January 10. Entries include Jo Daviss Play two quartets and an orchestra for some counties. Lea and Stephenson have not announced entries. Carrall will enter a quartet of Tallman Carris Hahn and Royer. Winners from each group will advance to a state contest later announced.
The article cites Florida lending official W Nie tmeyer of the Production Credit Corporation of St Louis, noting two costly mistakes: borrowing too early causing idle interest and delaying funds to miss cash discounts when crops go in the ground. Local Production Credit organizations were created by Congress to prevent these errors.
The state set up of the censing work is apparent but no definite announcements have been made on who will handle Carroll County. Because Congress may affect the process Leo Allen will not speak on the matter. The county Democratic committee through precinct men will appoint and complete the work in January. Citizens seeking roles should contact their township supervisor and precinct committeeman. Farm Bureau making progress in membership drive in Carroll County with 30 members already paid for 1945, 22 percent higher than last year. Harriet Zugschwerdt to Chicago for a visit with Werner Zugschwerdt.
County leaders plan a January meeting at Polo for corn hogmen to discuss farm issues and cooperative actions. Census enumerators are not appointed yet for Carroll County, leaving local enrollment incomplete.
The Christian Youth of Illinois conference gathers January 21 and 22 at Elgin Elgin Christian Youth Building A New World guides the program with nine projects focusing on religious living youth peace liquor reform Christian home life and patriotism. Leaders from multiple denominations will join to discuss youth work and united church efforts with a new feature presenting items commented by readers rather than old news reports.
Forrest Thompson announces the Lanark Mutual Fire Insurance Company annual election of officers. The company reports a year of growth with policy holders rising from 1235 to 1932 and insurance in force increasing to 4,946,790.93. Gross income reaches 15,393.71 with losses of 3,816.64 and disbursements 10,387.64. In local notes, jackrabbits are reported abundant in Thomson area with sightings on Sandridge.
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