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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1938
Page
2
The Publishers Column discusses Chadwick and nearby Carroll county towns weighing a sanitary sewer system. It notes a 45 percent government grant possible, bringing total cost to about 40 000 dollars, with taxpayers wary of long payments yet recognizing the value of such improvements. The piece invites public discussion on whether now is the time to proceed.
The Village Echo history notes and publication line list years and publishers, including Doc Saunders, Foster L. Stagg, and the Thomson imprint sequence. It cites the sixty third year and 1875 to 1893, offering bibliographic context for local publication history.
The Carroll County platform calls for a bank in Milledgeville and extending Route 171 from Hansen's Corners on Route 78 to Chadwick joining Route 40. It urges electing efficient town village and county officers and assisting them to cut expenses. It promotes community competitive sports and proclaims Carroll County as the sportsmen’s paradise.
The review outlines five campaign themes: taxes reduction and fiscal restraint, safety first, crime deterrence, constitutional fidelity, and support for farms and farmers. The statements reflect a conservative stance emphasizing governance, law and agriculture.
The notice lists names and towns for birthday greetings from July 8 to July 14. Individuals include Emma Boylan Thomson Bessie Groharing and more across Thomson Chadwick Milledgeville Sterling Savanna Chadwick Mendota Minn.
Critics note that unconventional shapes prompt fresh fashion ideas as designers reinterpret headwear. The piece humorously suggests that family cats are unlikely culprits behind the odd forms and that tradition may resist novelty.
Thousands enjoyed Savanna hospitality over the Fourth of July and July 5 during the annual Sailor's and Soldier's reunion. The note lauds Savanna as Carroll County's largest town and lists coming summer events at Chadwick Lanark Mt. Carroll Shannon Thom son and Milledgeville with invitations to local residents to attend nearby county festivities.
Gravel hauling begins this week in York township and 14 townships sponsor a graveling project giving farmers a gravel outlet. The program aims to ease muddy roads and shows town and county cooperation in modern improvements.
The Chadwick Review earned third place in the 1988 National Editorial Association contest for smaller town weekly papers. The award recognizes staff effort and subscriber help as reporters and readers assist in gathering news for each issue.
Fisher and the news writers look forward to future awards in the same contest and trust that Chadwick will place at the top of the heap.
Chadwick prepares for the seventh annual Cheese Day on August 4 and 5, expanding beyond a single day. The event gains strength from local participation and sustained community effort, with festivities starting August 4 evening and continuing through August 5. High community involvement underpins its success.
A summer report notes creeks have widened their channels due to heavy rains and new pavement along route 78 and 171. It suggests the state use a dredge to straighten watercourses, confine flood waters to banks, and provide gainful work for men, aiding farmers despite cost concerns.
Carroll County reports a lively Fourth with fireworks debates, a near accident from a cracker exploding near a reader, farmers busy with rye and oats, rain hurting crops, and Editor Whitney returning from a honeymoon to Chadwick. The piece notes Iowa bans fireworks except displays and laments Illinois practices.
A Milledgeville community group urges Carroll County to add a plowing match to Community Day. They argue a fall plow event fits Milledgeville’s Farm County identity and aligns with September celebrations and farmers’ fall field work.
Marshal Tom Shultz nabbed two or three youths Saturday afternoon after alleged shakedown at the Oscar Weber building. The boys were taken to Mt. Carroll for a hearing. Nearly all village businesses closed Monday except restaurants and taverns while gas stations stayed open. Concessions for the Cheese Day celebration August 3 and 4 are securing space on Main Street. Elmer Weber's new house is taking shape with studs up and rafters going in.
The Sequoia eclub picnic planned for Point Rock park Monday night was canceled because heavy rains made the park unfit for use. City officials closed the park temporarily and aim to reopen by the Farmers-Merchants picnic. Streets were crowded last Saturday causing parking woes. Marshal Carlos Johnston chased off fireworks with a youth escorted to city hall. Regular Saturday night fixtures on the Mirror-Democrat steps include Editor Kurt Schmidt and compositor Maurie Schaut.
A. J. Stefani, Savanna high school’s new football coach, visited Friday and plans to return August 2 to prepare for the season. He also teaches lifeguard and swimming instruction at a DeKalb park. Fire department calls totaled 40 in the first months of the year, up four from last year, with January having none for the first time since 1918. The July Fourth celebration enjoyed two sunny days, crowds filled the streets, and local businesses redecorated. Frances Johnson and Franklin Lahre, both of Savanna, married Saturday in Minneapolis, while Russell Lamoreux and Sylvester Alden left for Fort Sheridan for two weeks as officers in the C. M. T. C. camp, Lamoreux as first lieutenant and Alden as second.
Walter Switzer buys a Plymouth Coupe during a Sunday visit. Webster Lumber Co installs double bunks in Cochran hall and converts the former office building into a cook house to serve about 100 timber clearing workers. office moved to a nearby portable cabin. Every Sunday Johnny Brown wears a baseball uniform and poses for photos in town, often mimicking Bill Terry.
Weather dampens local fishing. talk grows on kitten ball. July Fourth celebrations noted as some workers did not return. Farmers seek dry spell to harvest hay and prevent combustion risks. The Locker System topic to be discussed Thursday at the Gym. Fred Horner visits. Bud Schreiner reports to Forreston on Tuesday.
A county schoolmistress found a child's exercise note claiming ballet is French for a wee ball. The remark highlights playful language use in a classroom context and reflects local schooling humor.
A humorous mashup column notes how times change as a man with little money travels for Independence Day. It jokes about paying for gas and meals, youth fashions, and observations from Chadwick and Milledgeville figures, plus quips on football, theater seats, rummage sales, and abroad labor study.
A collection of brief quotes from Bruce Barton Mary Roberts Rinehart and David Lloyd George. The lines touch on repeal of laws kindness belonging and patriotism from notable figures across mid century discourse.
A selection of aphorisms and maxims attributed to well known figures. The quotes cover themes of courage, practicality, wisdom, time, leadership, hope, and happiness with a mix of humorous and reflective tones.
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