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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1938
Page
2
A collage of local vignettes from Mt Carroll and Carroll County recalling rainy walks, a fashionably carried umbrella, a driving lesson for youths, thrift finds, and humorous misadventures. Anecdotes mention Yor family, Chadwick, Fenton, Thomson, and a June night radio interruption with a stalled car starter incident.
Carroll County Platform calls for establishing a bank at Milledgeville and electing efficient town village and county officers. It urges encouragement and assistance to reduce expenses and promote cost savings across local government.
The item lists themes: Safety First First, Crime Never Pays, Stick To The Constitution, Better Farms and Farmers, highlighting a 1938 era emphasis on public morals and agricultural improvement.
A series of social notices lists residents visiting, staying, or hosted across Thomson Milledgeville Chadwick Lanark Sterling and Champaign from June 10 to June 16. Names include Mrs Henry Sauer Mary Schleuing Vernon Isenhart Catherine Stober Virginia Peters W. W. Fike Frances Schreiner Nolan Zugschwerdt and many others. The passage closes with a quotation praising simple goodness and brotherhood over science theology or wealth attributed to Rev T F Opie.
Alfred P Sloan remarks that the American system enables a living envied by nations. Henry Ford notes people avoid money anxiety to maintain harmony.
A set of short aphorisms noting human folly wealth and liberty. It mocks greed education vanity and self praise while stressing patience and resilience. The tone is punchy and period style with compact maxims about honesty freedom and fate.
Weather rain and farm troubles loom as Carroll County residents report stalled field work and fast weeds. Adam Heinze plans to move to Chadwick. James Sheridan recovers from surgery. a Chadwick cafe opens. auction crowds grow under Mr. Carroll sales. Cubs lead after Sunday game.
The Review notes tennis will be the summer sport for local youngsters, with all sets played to regulation numbers and scores printed.
A hard rain Tuesday sent farmers from the fields and soaked Andy Miller who could not find shelter in time. South of town the rain was reported heavier. Harry Bowders of Milledgeville visited Naniga's Cafe Tuesday morning seeking a man who resembled a priest and later learned the man left without paying for a night’s lodging. School grounds are drawing attention as Breeden Brothers grade the site for a new athletic layout.
Ole Eleven workers began Saturday repairs on the courtyard fountain. Steel is being reinforced and covered with concrete to restore operation soon. A local merchant recalls a bad check incident while noting janitor Wilcox’s skill with the new power lawn mower and pondering a borrow request.
George E Becker elected alderman in the second ward at a Monday special election to fill the late Oscar Daley term, defeating Edward Gabourie. Savanna Chamber of Commerce drafts constitution and by-laws shown at monthly meeting. John Cooley and Martin Lantau Jr. dunked after sailboat capsized. Wilbur Lartz rescued them with a speedboat tow to shore.
Vacation days are here for the boys and girls with several weddings expected during the month. Editor Stagg visited Lanark on Tuesday while Sheriff Shepherd passed through. City streets remain badly torn up and Hall Bros circus drew few patrons. Doris Hawbecker has been absent from Carroll Service due to illness. A new hairdresser has arrived occupying Carl Frahm’s former room at the location. The Zuck station lunch room is well patronized. A quoted religious reflection appears at the end.
The text warns drivers not to rely on others to yield or slow down. It cites a highway survey showing only four in ten drivers do so. Emphasizes slowing, yielding when unsure, and keeping cars ready for emergencies. Quotes Cronin and biblical and literary references to trust and prudence.
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County Illinois will meet in Regular Session at the Court House in Mt Carroll on Monday June 15 1988 at 10 am All claims to be acted upon must be filed with the Clerk on or before Friday June 10 1938
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