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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
1
July Fourth passed with few injuries as drunken driving caused most auto accidents and hospitals. A nationwide CCC poll shows about 80 percent in favor of continuing camps for youth, with both parties leaning toward continuation in modified form if elected.
Governor Talmadge of Georgia declares his bid for the U S Senate to protect Georgia and the nation. He calls for cutting the federal budget, taxing out of competition stamps, tax exempt bonds by vote, and removal of reform foes, while urging a national debt ban. Polls and public sentiment are uncertain as campaigns and party loyalties shift nationwide amid droughts and political jockeying.
Government forecasters say no immediate break in the heat wave is coming as temperatures soar past 105 degrees in places. Across Illinois workers suffer in the heat while pavements crack and roads risk damage from heat expansion. WPA reports 22,958 per month spent on Citizenship and Naturalization programs with 208 teachers earning combined 14,155 monthly.
Federal approval of the Illinois pension law will allow state payments to be matched by federal funds, potentially doubling monthly aid from 15 to 30 dollars. Officials anticipate retroactive federal participation to April 1, with details forthcoming. About 5,000 needy residents over age 65 in the state may receive the maximum, though only a few will hit the full 30 dollar limit.
Final 1936 assessment figures show an overall property valuation increase of 169,420 over 1935. Total property value reaches 15,990,029 with most growth in personal property, land at 9,937,190, and town lots in cities and villages totaling 5,547,685. Local boards warn figures may adjust after review.
The Savanna Legion post convened Monday night to elect new officers. C L Haran was named officer, John Sherdy became first vice president, and Mery Lea was appointed secretary-treasurer with Geena named to the upcoming convention. Reports indicate harvest figures tied to United States war aid plans for 1935.
Carroll County Commission receives more pension certificates on Friday for July old age assistance. About 110 pensioners will get aid this month though checks may not start until the first week in August. Uncertainty remains over amounts due to pending federal rule clarifications, with some doubt on full pension increases.
County residents discuss the possibility of constructing a communal swimming pool to serve multiple towns. Savanna or Mt Carroll emerge as likely sites, with other options like Freeport or Sterling noted. Past swim spots suffer from pollution or distance, and a WPA funding angle is suggested to make a countywide pool feasible.
Army engineers at Rock Island announce bids for the construction of Dam No 13 on the Phi River north of Fulton will be opened in November. Construction to begin as soon as possible after award, with funds drawn from the 5000000 allotment made for the nine foot channel project.
Marriage licenses were issued to Walter Watson and Robert Rutchback and Helen Reed of Freeport and to Claude C. Davis and Mary Brown of Savannah and Wichita respectively. Robert Pax and June Robson of Cuba City Wisconsin were issued licenses.
Savanna Rotary club won the prize for best decor in the Independence Day parade held July 4. Second prize went to a float entered by the Shaw Leavens post of the V F W, with third prize awarded to the Foller furniture store float.
Township boards from 14 townships convene to decide the relief levy. State aid hinges on a maximum 30 cent levy, with some boards favoring that cap to secure aid while population variations shape whether cities or rural areas require the levy.
County Deaths list several Savanna residents including Orrin and George Miller, and U. G. Fleming of Milledgeville with details of their deaths and survivors. Isabelle Imus of Savanna also dies, with funeral arrangements and burial noted. The text also mentions a Texas Centennial Exposition department to screen musical compositions for copyright safety between June 6 and November 29.
Army engineers announce the contract for Dam No. 13 will begin in November. Ate Carrell COC ramp earns the district's highest rating for cleanliness and efficiency. Drought endangers farm crops. corn damage limited but other crops suffer. Forecast warns rain in a few days. Lanark band leader featured in Chicago Music Friday Tribune article.
Clyde Sister reports for June show Ward Weidman Holsteins with the highest average production at 1206 pounds of milk and 44.4 pounds of butterfat. Other top herds include Edwin Keim with 39.1 pounds butterfat and Strans Holsteins at 225 cows. Trem from Stransdale No. 2 set the month’s record with 2496 pounds milk and 2025 pounds butterfat. Feeding consisted of corn meal and bran, with cottonseed meal also used.
In the regional court session today, Judge Manus pre presides as the circuit court convenes. Attorneys for Brant Pe Ventonevis, former town official, plan to file motions while new actions are expected in the evolving trial.
Carrull, the Ocal lop near ML, received an honor flag last week for the high rating. Rak Island fourth district HQ conferred the award citing clean facilities, general discipline, and proficiency as key factors.
Miss Beth Hower of Lanark appoints John Rahn a substitute band director for her three bands. Rahn, Carthage College graduate, will lead rehearsals in Forreston Lanark and Mt Morris and will teach next fall at Chatham College while Hower attends band camp at Interlochen Michigan. The three bands will compete at the Shi cazoland Music festival at Soldiers Field on August 15 though Hower cannot direct on that date.
Thermometers spike to 120 degrees as forecasts offer no relief. County soil officials note high per acre costs amid drought concerns. Weidman leads dairy group in Ane with top herd. Federal social security sites approve age pension laws. checks expected to double though details remain unreleased. Local weather and policy notes show uncertain prospects for relief and restraint measures.
The U S Department census of hog holdings on farms and ranches reports Illinois had about 3.22 million hogs on Jan 1, 1933, versus 2.65 million on Apr 1, 1930. Average hogs per farm is about 19.9, with Iowa leading in hogs on hand and other states showing gains amid varying property values and figures.
Drought may hurt crops here as heavy snows and scarce moisture strain soil. Corn praised as not yet damaged but heat and rain needed soon. oats maturing early and may suffer. winter wheat good, spring wheat hurt by lack of moisture. New alfalfa and grasses nearly ruined by drought and grasshopper infestation. Two tons of poisoned bran to combat pests arrive via government distribution through Farm Bureau. Northwestern states worse off with sun and pests wiping out crops. livestock dying from drought. Agriculture officials say regional drought worse than 1934. Cattle ranchers rush stock to market due to pasture and water shortages.
Carroll County farmers qualified for soil conservation benefits will receive average payments of 14.60 dollars per acre, though individual rates vary by farm conditions. Local committee to set class one payments. many farms will be notified of their rates. County averages rank high regionally, with Whiteside and DeKalb counties receiving higher per acre payouts. Total Farm Service data show federal loans in Carroll County totaling 1.4529 million dollars for 1933 to 1935.
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