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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1944
Page
2
A historical newspaper item notes publication details with names Dee Saunders publisher H G Stagg business manager and reporters Kenneth Whitney and Geneva Hazen. It mentions second class matter status at Thomson Illinois under the 1879 act and office of publication.
The OPA announces changes to ration stamp validity including Sugar Stamp No 30 in Book 4 valid Jan 16 through Mar 31 for 5 pounds of sugar and multiple Brown and Green coupons with varying valid dates. Supplemental gasoline stamps B1 C1 and new B2 C2 appear with fixed gallonage. tire inspections and deadlines for third to fifth inspections are noted. Period 2 and 3 coupons become valid Nov 30 with 10 gallons per unit, expiring Feb 7 and Mar 13 respectively.
A dated record of local birthdays in Carroll County from Friday January 28 through Thursday February 3, listing names and affiliations such as U S Army U S Navy U S N nurse corps and various towns including Chadwick Lanark Milledgeville Savanna Thomson Mt. Carroll and Marshall as part of a community notice.
The author warns against overreacting to feed shortages and urges poultry raisers to expand flocks where feasible. With egg prices easing, hatcheries expect more chicks and dried egg requirements, and government support is seen to keep poultry and egg production profitable. Producers are advised to start chicks early to maximize feed efficiency and output.
Marriage licenses issued by County Clerk W M Nipe include Henry Fiser and Gertrude Roush Alyson Frederick and Mary Doty Edward Hebeler and Maxone Aitkin. Circuit court next Feb 14 will hear Rupp v Elliott. Will iam Karrow granted divorce from Theresa Karrow. George Shaw Savanna jailed in Mount Carroll on $500 bond for breaking and entering Chestnut Park Lineback station. Robbery notional. Rookie eggs remark ends.
Gustave A. Winkey, 75, collapsed while walking near Avenue school in Savanna. He moved to Savanna in 1916 to work as a Milwaukee railroad switch tender, survived by his widow Anna Ommen and two sons, with a prior son William H. Wingey noted. Glendell H. Marcum Jr. died at two, son of Master Sergeant Glendell and Mrs. Marcum, burial held in Indianapolis after influenza complications.
In Carroll County Illinois a final report has been filed by Blaine L. Peck as Administrator De Bonis Non of Charles Bachman deceased. The court in Mt. Carroll sets a hearing for February 21, 1944 at 10:00 a.m. to hear the report. Objections may be presented in court.
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