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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1936
Page
10
A fragmented column discusses new public safety ideas to curb careless drivers using loudspeakers to shame violators, plus a broad survey of Roosevelt era civil service reforms for postmasters and a British physician’s vaccine claim against colds. It also notes weather, rail freight shifts, and highway congestion with trucks dominating a Lincoln highway drive, ending with a Detroit man reporting a persistent car noise.
County 4-H clubs plan to send dairy and livestock judging teams to the state 4-H club livestock and dairy judging test at Urbana on Monday August 3. Mt Carroll and Savanna clubs seek to enter teams, with over 150 teams statewide expected and first prizes including a shield and medals. Winners may advance to national events in Dallas and Chicago this fall.
Plans for Shannon's annual Homecoming and Labor Day celebration move forward with committee meetings this week in the village hall. Officials promise a bigger event than last year, naming chairmen and assistants for concessions, parade, band, attractions, speakers, sports, refreshments, and other key roles.
Carroll County reports Rental and Benefit payments totaling 689090.50 over three years since the Agricultural Adjustment Administration program began. Wheat payments reach 4428.09 and hog payments 684662.41 in the county totals.
Al ice Ann Wise of Lanark honors in a 4-H club Achievement Day at Mt Carroll. A separate crash on Route 52 west of Mt Carroll involved Robert Wilson and Quint Wilson as their car overturned after steering gear failure. Michael Zeclo of Chicago jumped from his motorcycle to avoid a collision with Mabel Greve of Savanna. Minor injuries reported, car and motorcycle damaged, wrecker called for vehicle removal.
About $65,000 in ten percent dividend checks will be paid to depositors of the closed Shumway State Bank in Milledgeville before Aug 1. This is the fourth dividend since its closing over three years ago, with delays caused by the death of state banker William Ta. O’Connell. Charles H. Albers of Chicago named to succeed him as state receiver after funeral services.
August 21 designated Farm Bureau day at the state fair opening in Springfield. Thousands of Farm Bureau members, club leaders, and 4-H youth from member families expected to visit during the week. A large headquarters tent will serve about 63,000 members with drinking water, lunch tables, relief mare and free checking facilities.
Gilbert Claussen of Elgin was arrested in Savanna last Wednesday night and held in the city jail until an Iowa deputy sheriff arrived to transport him to Maquoketa. He is sought in Jackson County Iowa for stealing a large house trailer from a farm near Preston. Claussen reportedly had the trailer with him at arrest.
With concrete pours finished last week the final gaps on Route 80 from the Wisconsin line to Galesburg are closed. Motorists will notice a smoother ride now that the Savan nah viaducts and adjacent sections are paved. The Milwaukee viaduct at Routes 52 and 84 has been widened and the north approach improved for easier starts, while 9000 feet of Route 52 pavement near the junction was replaced and nudged further north for better sight lines.
Judge Albert H. Manus presided in circuit court at Mt. Carroll on Thursday. He heard arguments on a motion for a new trial in the Frank C. Vanderheyden case, convicted weeks ago of withholding public funds, and indicated he would rule at the next court session on Aug 13. An amended divorce decree in Flossie Devo versus Clifford Devo was granted by stipulation, eliminating alimony and ordering $20 monthly support for a child in the mother’s custody. Jennie Young filed for divorce from Miles Young of Savanna Thursday. James T. Bradley of Savanna was asked to show cause why he should not be held in contempt for unpaid alimony. the hearing was continued for ten weeks. Bradley pledged to seek work and make alimony payments.
The Washington Community club outlined its annual picnic at a Friday meeting in Frank Ellinor's Ridge road home north of Savanna. The event will take place at Old Mill park on Friday, Aug. 28, with Judd Law in charge of men’s sports, Mary Frey for women, and Jane Miller and Joyce Corbett for children, supported by several committee members.
A Monday night power cable break halts work at Lock 13 with pumps stopped and cofferdam interior flooding. Two people sustain minor injuries in a Route 2 auto crash on Sunday. A motorcycle sideswipes a car near Mt Car roll. rider escapes unhurt. Road paving advances including Route 30 at Savamne and a new paving on Route 60 from Wisconsin Hee to Galesburg. Commercial club plans for Homecoming at Mi Carroll face objections. WPA aid may be pursued if requirements met. Shumway State Bank of Milledge expects a 10 percent dividend by late ast 1.
In fragmentary text a farmer or observer notes how discarded cigarettes pose a fire risk along fields and highways. It mentions sparks from cinders and the need to prevent fires spreading through tall grass near wire borders. The piece urges caution to prevent field and roadside fires and mentions farmers taking measures.
Savanna Lions Club discussed building a municipal pool at an estimated 15 000 to 18 000 dollars with 75 percent federal WPA funding possible. Proposed site in Savanna city limits or park district, with a T shaped design and depth zones for all ages, supervised by licensed lifeguards and health authorities. Further action awaits committee review and approval.
A contract for pouring 1488 feet of concrete on Fourth in Le Vanna is to be awarded at the comptroller's office at 9 a.m. August 7. The plan, funded by the late motor fuel tax, is part of the Savanna Street paving project under the Mainers highway service. Plans and specifications are on file with RS Ransom, engines in change, and at the comptroller office.
Farmers may receive group tav a benefit payments for liming and seeding to legumes under the conservation plan even if drought destroyed seedings. An emergency ruling by E P Blickinger allows waiving the fall stand requirement if a farmer files a signed form with neighbor verification and purchase details.
Mt Carroll officials announce the annual Homecoming will be canceled this summer after the Commercial Club voted unanimously. The decision follows inability to finance free entertainment without gambling revenue and venturing funds, as the mayor prohibits gambling devices and the treasury is too low to cover costs. Directors say nonfestival entertainment may occur in Mt Carroll through the summer.
Viral Resers, 27, of Mt Carmo, faced a trespassing charge in the Milwaukee railroad yards in Savanna at a Monday hearing before Police Magistrate Fisher. Rogers was arrested Sunday morning.
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