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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1935
Page
2
A writer recalls Carroll County life and proposes a countywide fall picnic with township committees. He notes local traditions like Melon Day and Old Settlers and urges action to unite nearby communities for a large event after threshing season.
A Carroll County page notes peaceful farming conditions with corn ahead of usual. many events in August and September including Cheese Day Chadwick and Old Settlers Reunion Lanark. Dave Rice reports 150 evergreen windbreak trees with only two failures. Civil Service notices list open exams in agriculture and science fields with salaries. Sporadic humor items end the column with witty bits about racing and a forgetful professor.
The Thomson Review dedicates future issues to the backbone citizens of Carroll County. It urges support for churches, banks, taxes, and households, praising honest work and obedience to laws in its weekly edition from Thomson Illinois.
The Boys and Girls clubs in Carroll County, 4-H under the Farm Bureau, operate thirteen clubs across the county. They focus on sewing cooking for girls and pig calves and corn growing for boys, with a gala 4-H Round-Up on August 28 at Cooks field. The effort aims to educate youth and prepare them for adult life as future workers and leaders.
Milledgeville voters consider a bank minded platform urging efficient town, county offices and road work. It advocates paving Route 171 Thomson to Argo-Fa and Argo-Fa to Chadwick, promoting community sports, a county patrol highway, and budget relief for office holders.
Rockford named relief headquarters for 21 northern Illinois counties including Carroll. Citizens regard relief as a serious aid for dire need, warn against misallocation and party-politicized relief, urge direct, fair distribution focused on food clothing and shelter.
Chadwick plans for annual Cheese Day on Aug Sth with stronger effort to attract talent attractions and speakers. The town has enjoyed success and aims for larger better celebrations each year, showing an ambitious community spirit.
An August feature and parade notes highlight Sterling Gazette in Illinois. The piece praises publisher D W Grandon, lauds his career, and marks the corner stone laying as a major civic milestone for Sterling and its readers. Humorous quips and community remarks mix with public praise for local journalism.
Lighted playground softball diamonds serve many uses beyond kittenball. One town held an evening auction on the diamond and found it successful. Another staged a social with ice cream and cake on the field. A third town plans August entertainments on the lighted diamond, showing multiple community benefits.
Henry Ford, in a recent press interview, emphasizes that a profitable business should be owned and run by one person. He argues against wide partnerships, citing his own control of one of the nation's largest auto plants as proof that ownership and direct management yield stability and profits.
The town notes a missed softball game, praise for players Ireneh Martine Groharing and Charlie Groharing, and wind shortened match. Melon Tonkers edge into good start with Sunday wins as Melon Day plans loom. Mullan's Centenial Caravan celebrates 100th birthday. Whomeon’s county league shows promise with practice needed. Local fishing trips yield few catches but provide relaxing slough shade.
A lively Savanna report notes whiskered locals in Sabula club feud, rebuilding work on Marth's store, and river days with Wake Robin steamer tours. Outdoor fun centers on river trips on July 23, with Savanna baseball losses 10 to 7 at Rockford. Boy Scouts return from eight weeks at Fish Lake, while American Legion Auxiliary delegates are chosen for the Quincy convention August 24-27.
Local chatter notes a salesman touting shampoo to Harry Carbaugh and a door cleaning demo. Youths frequent Sack's Creek old swimming hole where a moustached local intellegentsia member took an unexpected dive. Coach Kenyon mentions meeting Mt. Carroll’s Walker at Columbia. Softball league competition tightens with new trade: Herb Spearman to Yellow Jackets for Don Brand of Bears. Cheese Day details cited. Lower Main street work begins. street softness due to unpaved gravel. Over 25 concessions signed for Cheese Day.
A circus arrived Monday morning drawing cheers as tents went up and kids watched all day. Round Grove clashed in a big game on the 4th with Millies edging out the opposition. Foxx blasted a home run in the All Star radio broadcast, Maurice Brand shared navy tales, and Harold Hawkins teased Farm Bureau fans. Rumors swirled about Chadwick teams while gypsies briefly spooked town. One Milledgeville boy preferred mowing a lawn to double pay to hear the ball game.
Mt Carroll officials of the Commercial Club changed the annual homecoming from August 16 and 17 to August 24 and 25 after local merchants complained the first dates were too early. The two day celebration replaces a prior three day format. August 1 highlights an outdoor talk by Robert R McCormick publisher of the Chicago Tribune on Americanism, with patriotic decor and a program focused on Americanism in line with Mr McCormick's remarks, reflecting regional Republican and Democrat activities.
Mr McCormick is slated to speak this week as work on the new laundry house in the courtyard continues with brick walls rising and foundation complete. Fred Johnson Savanna contractor oversees construction. Vandals stole tools from Fred Hungerford near Wacker while he builds a bridge, with no trace found. Frances Shimer School grant allows wide use of golf grounds and tennis courts this summer drawing many players.
A flirtatious dialogue in a bar scene reveals suspense about a director’s romantic interest and a playful claim that love navigates even in a dim social space. The banter centers on romantic tension and social chemistry between two characters.
A garbled prose piece mocks weather, dawn, and a farmer named Harrowlag. It riffs on absence, envy, and opportunity, then pivots to a field of “exeere onds” and a vague shout about winning in the greater game. Farm adviser quips “Weed ’em and reap.”
A concerned plea highlights daily child deaths in the state from traffic dangers. It lists risky behaviors like crossing without looking, street play, riding on vehicles, and bicycling after dark. The message urges caution and parental supervision to reduce accidents.
A regional committee was formed in Grand Detour to aid plans making motorists aware of Illinois scenic spots. Frank Bennett of Dixon was named chairman, with members from Morrison Polo Sterling Lyndon Dixon Oregon and other communities. A statewide network and a Galena meeting were announced to promote highway beauty along Illinois routes.
Harry Rionix schedules an auction at Mt Carroll on Friday July 19 starting at 1 pm. The sale features Dakota horses cattle hogs sheep feeders farm machinery and related livestock items.
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