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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1940
Page
2
A severe snow storm paralyzed Carroll County with heavy drifting and blocked roads. Cars, often left outdoors, required shovels to move, while state plows promise quicker openings. Schools closed, but farmers report benefits for winter grains, and local merchants note business gains from snow relief.
A dated clippings-like note praises wholesome entertainment for young people and urges good clean options over others. It references a January 11 issue advertising a solid week of public sales and notes hog prices at 3.65 per cwt in January 1933. It ends with a dubious contest remark and an adjournment.
The Review extols the counties residents as normal average citizens who support churches societies and organizations. It urges residents to maintain honest work, pay taxes and bills, and uphold laws as the backbone of the community and nation.
The 1940 Review platform for Carroll County includes a bank at Milledgeville, extending Rt. 171 to Chadwick via Han sen’ Corners and Rt. 88, efficient local government, and promoting competitive sports and a sportsmen paradise. The 1949 Review platform calls for tax reduction, safety, crime prevention, constitutional fidelity, and support for Ketter Farms and farmers.
A long list of names from Milledgeville Chadwick Lanark Thomson Savanna Mt. Carroll and surrounding towns appears for birthday acknowledgments and community notices. The notice provides many individuals including H V Robison Shannon Vera Warfield Argo Fa Lee Potter and others with upcoming dates and local ties.
The county patrol snowplow eased village streets on Monday aiding traffic while drivers were advised to park near the street center. Farmers Elevator notes thriving coal deliveries and many orders from the country. Paul Burns reports two Plymouths sold with nine orders ahead. Ray Miley, ex-marshal and Gamble store proprietor, says the business is moving and open for trades as he visits farmers.
John L. Brearton announces candidacy on the Republican ticket for re election as State's Attorney in Carroll County. He asks voters for support and their votes at the April 2 primary.
Franklin A. Stransky of Savanna in Carroll county, a Republican member finishing his second term as state representative for the 12th Senatorial district, announced last week he would seek re-election. He was first elected in 1936 after serving as Carroll county state's attorney.
R. M. Eaton of Mt. Carroll has been endorsed as the Republican nominee for circuit judge in the 15th district by the Carroll county Republican central committee. A vacancy exists due to Judge Harry Edwards death in Dixon. Gov Horner has not set a date for a special election which may coincide with the April primary. The district includes Carroll Jo Daviess Stephenson Ogle and Lee counties. Incumbent judges are Harry Wheat of Freeport and Leon Zick of Oregon, both Republicans.
An elderly narrator recalls a snowy Sunday day filled with radio talk, jokes, and a long homely reminiscence about Tom the cat. The cat joins farm life adventures, including milking time antics, barnyard chaos, and a wild codfish caper, all unfolding with village humor and fond nostalgia.
Village residents listed with associated towns and dates January 24 25 for the notices. Names include Mrs Russell Royer Mrs C A Livengood Mrs Lloyd Paschal Mrs Paul Voeckel Joyce Gerdes Mrs Hans Jensen Maxine Miller Phyllis Harris Verna Larson Mrs A H Wagner Juanita Cheeseman Mrs Sherm Oakley Wayne Tobey Rozella Brandenburg Richard Adolph Floyd Hartman Roy Queckboerner W H Hess.
Freeport resident Harry H. Stahl declares his candidacy for state senator from the district ahead of the April primaries. A former Freeport mayor and delegate to the last state constitutional convention, Stahl emphasizes his familiarity with voters and asks for consideration before next April.
A playful exchange hints at a dinner scene where the quiet mood follows the soup course. The remark suggests a lighter, intimate dining moment with subtle humor.
A meditation on yearly growth bringing greater happiness, sacred aims, and a diviner energy that sweetens the essence of life with each returning year.
Recent cattle sales from Rush Carroll and N Dd French include a male calf to Laurence Flickinger of Kent Illinois with a dam record of 600 pounds a male calf to Alvin Winkey of Coleta Illinois with a 402 pound dam record and a female calf to Mrs Fred Gilmore of Libertyville Illinois with a 401 pound record. The herd is accredited and certified. A Lyndon Illinois maple grove near 1000 sugar maples yields about 500 gallons of syrup annually. The third generation now runs the grove and experts oversee production. The article also mentions a visit to a large roller skating rink with many youths skating to mechanical music and lively scenes of movement.
Mr and Mrs Carl Johannsen are invited as guests of the Majestic Theatre in Mt Carroll to view Wells Fargo on Friday or Saturday or Another Thin Man on Sunday Monday or Tuesday. Please bring this slip.
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