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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1937

Page

2

Savanna Celebration Parade Review and Acts Planned

Savanna three day celebration features a parade review by Oscar Berga and other Legion officers. Acts include the 3 Brothers ropes aerial gymnasts the Crawfords and acrobatic clowns with fire department demonstrations and a foam unit on an oil fire. Lakrance Co. invited to view firefighting gear and a pressure muggle get exhibit. Grand jury returns indictments. jail inspected. State's Attorney may pursue further investigations.

Oscar Berga Amboy Divis Crawfords Savanna Fire Department Liani di P Lakrance Company Af Sabeen Yann Hes Hermy Manus John L. Brearton

Wills Admitted To Probate In Car Roll County Court

Wills of John H. Keltner and Anna Mary Moore, both of Mr Carroll, admitted to probate before County Judge O M Grove. No value given. Keltner estate bequeaths all property to widow Ellen. Moor will leaves all property to nephew Ernest Moore and niece Iona Moore, both of Mt Car roll.

John H. Keltner Anna Mary Moore Mr. Carroll O. M. Grove Keltner Ellen Ernest Moore Iona Moore Mt. Carroll

Youth Drowns Contd From Page One

Coroner J B Sete conducted the inquest in the Law funeral home at three o clock. Floyd Unease at whose home avenue the youth had been visiting the last month. an aunt in Charles Tucker is a welding foreman for the C M St P and P R and is on the road much of the time. He was at Portage Wis Saturday and planned to come to Savanna late Saturday night or Sunday to arrange funeral services and burial.

Richard Murphy J. B. Sete Anott Gu Tulad Floyd Charles Tucker P. R

Married Couples Listed for Upcoming Dates in Illinois

The list shows multiple marriage registrations with couples and their towns in Illinois including Lanark Milledgeville Mt Carroll Savanna Rockford Freeport and Chadwick. Dates range from June 25 to June 29 featuring pairs such as George Cook and Lillian Bonders and Anthony Joseph Filliger and Alma Mae Schmidt.

George Cook Lanark Lillian Bonders Milledgeville Joseph C. Doty Sterling Pearl Alverns Rose Savanna Axmur A. Geiger Hillsdale Helen J. Gunnison Moline Noble L. Ferguson Decatur Mary E. Coleman Mt. Carroll Richard E. Altensey Eva J. Weltz Anthony Joseph Filliger Chicago Alma Mae Schmidt John Morris Harkness Hanover Sophia Florence Grzelak Rockford George F. Solt Margaret Mohardt Paul M. Bracken Clara E. ‘Sharer Wilbur L. Kahly Freeport Bernadette A. Rupp Leo V

Flood Damages Hit Plum River Valley Farms

Flood waters across the Plum river valley east and south of Savanna ruin crops with deep silt deposits over much acreage. Dikes near Thomson show less damage than previous floods while rail service on Milwaukee and Burlington lines faced delays and washed out sections. Weather observer James McCray notes June rainfall may set records, with electric service lightly affected and many telephone lines out of commission.

Plum River Savanna Johnson Breek Thomson Milwaukee Burlington Red Barn Wacker Burlington Zephyr Electric Light Service

Local windstorm damages homes and uproots trees

A severe windstorm hit multiple localities causing structural damage to small buildings and barns. Uprooted trees were reported in several casts as debris and destruction spread across the area.

Spectator notes on haze, reform, and Robinson defection

Spectator questions the hazy relit problem and its municipal impact seeking a solution and a yardstick. It cites Sen Robinson's defection as Democratic floor leader and notes the sizable vote he allowed, while still a minority, as a significant factor.

Robinson

Carroll County 4-H enrollments show 272 members

Enrollment totals for Carroll County 4-H clubs reach 129 boys and 143 girls this year, with leaders listed and unit sizes ranging from 9 to 37 members. The program is cited as a key community activity, reflecting a year-by-year decline in club numbers.

Carroll County Jarral County Parm M. P. Roske Milton R. Dunk Milledgeville Melvin TR. Stengel East Lanark Iin R. Stengel West Lanark Tona Stengel Phyllis Muche Miss Bock Lanark Irma Boothby Wacker Stitchers Grace Seim Vernon Merry Sewers Ideal Floyd Albert Grace Schumaling W. Y. Ritenour Mt Carroll

Priscilla Club Members and Local Names Listed

A fragmented OCR item lists several club members including Priscilla Club figures and several surnames such as Weidman, Williams, Shirk, and Pirin. The text mentions multiple individuals and groups like Oscar Dardler and Chalwick Food Club with unclear roles or dates.

Ain Mildesi Weidman Savanni Ai Club Mes Dub Wireter Wale Lace Willams Sun Sewers Musquity Frank Dleisie Mes Shirk Priscilla Club Shannyn Myre Oscar Dardler Chalwick Mumbers David Pirin Misa Flor Jones Smith Milludgevill Eheh Imentbers Bred N. py-Ge

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