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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
1
A reader column in TriCounty Press laments closed churches and dwindling funds while praising the Spectator for support. The letter to Gov Horner voices critique of appointive ethics, mentions Civilian Conservation Corps, tax policy shifts, and a broad view of economic health and disarmament aims amid political tension.
The United States Civil Service Commission issued an examination notice for a cotton statistics collector and requested newspaper publicity. Applicants must reside in Alexander or Pulaski counties Illinois, limiting interest for Carroll County residents.
In Milledgeville area, offices announce a job drive for thirty four men to fill foreman roles in erosion project work. Applicants must prove supervisory qualifications and readiness to supervise crews. positions pay as planned by the state.
A 209 strong detachment of the federal reforestation army arrived at Palisades State Park near Savanna to establish a tent city in the valley below the lake. Recruits from DeKalb, Jo Daviess, Stephenson Cook and Carroll counties arrived by special train, unloaded under Capt Harold Alego, with Major James B. Haskell commanding the camp. George Luke and A Roeht reported for duty as park and foreman supervisors, while J Roy West outlined plans for the work.
Regular six game schedule features Carroll JoDaviess and Winnebago counties. Opening June 10 at Winnebago, JoDaviess visits Winnebago. June 17 Carroll goes to JoDaviess. July 15 Carroll hosts Winnebago. Winnebago beat JoDaviess 10 to 6 in Pecatonica, Hoople pitching six hits.
Four Carroll County veterans of recent wars may join the Emergency Conservation Corps in June. Registration starts June 12 and closes June 22, with applications to county Dr. S P Colehour then to the Veterans Administration. Eligible veterans include World War I and earlier conflicts. selection favors those with dependents. Enrollment runs six months with a $30 monthly salary, eight hour days, camp duties, and travel/lunch included.
Misses Esther Schmaling Laur Daehler Clara Dachler and Claus Geisz and William Geisz toured Dickson Mound Builders Tombs Lewiston Springfield Keokuk Cantonage college Macomb and other historic sites in the southwest. They gathered material for teaching next fall and plan more trips this summer to visit outstanding historical spots in the state.
Chadwick members decide to sponsor Cheese Day in early August with a tentative date between the first week and August 15. A three member committee will consult merchants to fix the final date. Fireworks are canceled for July 4 in favor of a two hour ball concert and program. Free cheese sandwiches and beverages will be provided along with games rides and attractions.
Ralph M Eaton former Carroll county auditor sues for writ of mandamus to gain entry to his safety deposit box at the First Carroll County State Bank. He asks for an injunction to stop the state auditor and bank from interfering with his possessions. The suit cites bank reorganization proceedings and current access restrictions affecting stockholders and debtors.
The 79 year old Salem Township farmer Charles Spaulding recalls a long life in Carroll County Wisconsin. Born 1854 in Wisconsin, he settled on his farm after an early life in Minnesota and New York, recounting Civil War memories, family changes, and continuous farming amid economic depressions.
Savanna based Cbet Shepherd a longtime American Legion figure and former highway patrol member under the Republican administration takes a role in the Clinton Herald circulation department. He will work in Carroll County alongside Mr. Reynolds in the newspaper's distribution operations.
A meeting of landowners and interested residents is set for Thursday evening in Mt Garrall court house to discuss an emergency conservation act project in Carroll Stephenson Whiteside Ogle counties. Officials describe erosion reduction and flood control through brush and rock dams ponds and reforestation with army supervision and expert staff coordinating with state and federal agencies.
In Chadwick a county Legion meeting was held Friday while Tamson Bank opens Saturday morning. Reiaiers two percent sales tax will cut costs for Carroll and other county taxpayers. Fair Haven church schedules a Children's Day program Sunday evening. Six people were arrested in raids at Milledgeville Saturday. three taken into custody at Thomson. Arrell County Farm Bureau plans to open its official season Saturday. Winnebago leads the league by defeating Jo Daviess.
Carroll county workers prepare reforestation and soil erosion projects with 34 foremen sought for crew. Palisades Park hosts government reforestation camp while Savanna and Lanark teams claim early league results. Local marriages and divorces noted with 1932-1931 timing.
The Thomson State Bank opened for unrestricted business Saturday with deposits surpassing $7,000. A special stockholders meeting is scheduled July 1 to appoint a new board, with Fronthiew as chair and French remaining president. The bank’s capitalization and staff will stay intact, and Mr. French’s $25,000 contribution enabled the opening.
The June term of court will open on Monday with Judge Harry Heer of Melena presiding during the grand jury hearing and related proceedings.
Judge Harry Heer of Galena opens the June term at Mt. Carroll with the grand jury before retiring for two newly elected Democratic judges Manus or Sheean to finish the term. Five new day cases and 13 chancery cases plus undetermined criminal matters are on the docket. A Savanna man seeks finalization of papers before Heer and multiple witnesses from Savanna testify. Grand jurors named include Winters, Becie, LarFresham, Rausch, and others.
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