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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1934
Page
1
The article discusses rising public apprehension about Prohibition, arguing that the mood may shift back toward banning the sale of alcohol. It notes political figures blaming Kaiser-era tensions and warns against a return to wartime controls, urging cleaner shows and social reform while examining film industry trends and looming economic shifts in housing, agriculture, and construction.
On Saturday thirteen Carroll County Democrats attended the Farley Day program at Springfield while about ten thousand Democrats statewide joined in welcoming Postmaster General James Farley. Gov. Henry Horner presided at the well crowded State Fair Grounds as Farley urged support for the National Recovery program and denounced Republican opponents. A procession led by Horner Senator Dieterich Speaker Rainey Farley Nash and Mayor Kelley moved to the grandstand. County attendees included Hogan Wales Miter Calkins Holmes Miller Eugene Miller Smith Sherlock Mullen and Straka of Milledgeville, among others.
Thomson and Clinton tie for first place after Fulton’s 1 to 0 upset of Clinton Merchants in the eighth inning. Clinton’s two losses this year leave Thomson and Clinton level atop the standings as Savanna Brewers and Polo games loom.Howard Leavens and McCombie pitched well in a duel as Thomson scored with a late three run burst but fell short in the second game.
June records show 17 births and 16 deaths in Carroll County. The oldest decedent was 84, and one death resulted from a horse accident. Multiple local families welcomed newborn girls, with births listed by name and residence from Savanna, Chadwick, Linwood, and nearby townships. deaths covered Savanna, Thomson, Mt. Carroll, and surrounding areas.
From the general entry docket Harvey U1 Russ of Savanna acted as guardian for Harvey Fussi per July 14. The will of Jesse Cole was admitted to probate July 14. Myrtle B. Cole named executrix. The will of Mary Durhee was deposited July 16 with a hearing scheduled for August 23.
Members of the Van Hibber-Han sen post of the American Legion at Savanna plan to purchase two large field pieces used in World War I, either French or German, for decorative placement at Old Mill Park. A big ceremony will accompany the dedication.
Farmers in Carroll and Whiteside counties posted a small profit in 1933 after two years of losses. The gains were largely in inventories rather than cash, with average net income about 1094 per farm, and better cash income only partly offset by rising expenses. The statewide summary notes higher prices for farm products and increased inventories drove the improvement with records kept by Farm Advisers M. P. Roeske and Z A Shuman.
Two men, Cal Ferzer and Rudolph Cust, were injured in a Sunday afternoon car crash near a Farm Bureau Savanna game. Gust, Miles, and Carroll were among those affected as the vehicle struck a tree head-on after failing to take a turn. The car was badly damaged and passengers sustained injuries.
The Milwaukee road gifted Savanna the equivalent of ten thousand ties to be distributed to relief families for fuel. Recipients will convert the ties into firewood to warm their homes as winter approaches.
Government officials announced an annual county achievement day and extended the maturity date for farm loan notes. Term loans secured by poor condition corn or stored in inferior bins receive an extension to September 11 to aid drought struck farmers in arranging repayments.
Carroll County 4-H girl delegates prepare for the annual Achievement Day at Mt Carroll Gym on Monday July 23 Boy and girl leaders will guide fashion displays, food demonstrations, and short programs with awards announced after the afternoon program One hundred thirty five girls with leaders are expected to attend county winners advancing to Dixon district competition later in August.
A local notice outlines a July 25 1934 Wednesday daylight gathering for the Ideal Farmers Club with community singing led by H T Stakemiller, music by Lyle Shanafelt, Sylvian and Short, Louis Daehler and Paul Gaar, readings by Mrs Harriet Connell, and a forthcoming August picnic. The notice lists a program committee including Fred Nipe Charles Sack and Fou Larson and notes CCC enrollments for Savanna Thomson Mt Carroll and neighboring youths.
John G Traum of Wysox township files for bankruptcy in the United States district court at Freeport. First creditor meeting set for 1 PM Friday July 27 at Referee P. H. Ward's Sterling office. Claims place at 44.60 and assets at 15060 dollars.
An article outlines the Frazier Lemke debtor relief law and amendments, detailing steps for farmers to seek relief, filing with the conciliation commission, inventory requirements, and possible five year moratorium. It notes creditor agreements, appraisals, leasing, and protections against foreclosures and garnishments during relief proceedings.
In Carroll and Whiteside counties, injuries from a Sunday auto wreck include editor Cal Feezer veteran Mr. Carroll and Rudolph Gust. A Wysox township farmer petitions for bankruptcy in U S district court at Freeport while U S extends maturity on government loans to Sept 1.
The quarterly report for Chadwick Bank is issued by C A Straka as receiver for the closed bank issues. The document outlines the bank’s financial status, assets, liabilities, and proceedings under receiver responsibility, including steps taken to wind down operations and address creditors.
AL Straka, receiver, releases the statement of condition for the quarter ending June 30 1934 covering the bank since closure on March 3 1932. Book asset value totals 352 154 98 with cash recoveries 80 541 85 and stock assessments 32 400 00. Remaining assets to be collected 269 015 77 while liabilities including deposits total 173 234 8 with 43 412 67 unaccounted.
Farmers in Carroll County report danger from chinch bugs nearly over as barriers in the most infested areas, plus heavy rains, help limit spread and protect corn. Despite drought and some damage, indications point to an average corn crop unless unforeseen problems arise.
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