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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1936
Page
1
A humorous note on early police alcohol testing cites Chicago tests showing 75 percent intoxicated after 8 hours with 3.2 beer. Rome reports Italian losses in Ethiopia and a looming guerrilla war. Plus automaker safety program, 1930s politics, and postwar mobilization plans sparked by fear of a strong executive.
State's Attorney Franklin A Stransky filed three informations in county court Monday. Port Horning of Chadwick area admitted guilty to keeping a gaming device and paid a $100 fine plus costs. James Mummert of Argo-Fa sought a continued hearing to next Monday with $500 bond, released on his own recognizance. Vietor Shaw of Savanna held on petty larceny charges with $500 bond. Adam Beck of Woodland township had his sentence postponed to next Monday after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated. The will of Mary E Hart of Mt Carroll was admitted to probate, executrix named as Mrs Edna Swingley.
Five Carroll county farms hosted by the farm bureau drew thirty farmers for a late autumn feeders tour. At Howard Woessner’s place near Shannon, a pasture of 116 Duroc Jersey pigs, about 65 pounds, were praised for uniform size and good sanitation. Robert Fulton of the Chicago Producers Association predicted pig prices would hold until October with a possible slight dip as new hogs enter the market.
County board members met in Mt Carroll on Monday with Miss Verna Landherr explaining the relief work method. Discussion covered funding and equipment needs for completion and transfer of videos to the townships amid uncertain details and limited understanding among some supervisors.
Officials of the soil conservation program prepare base acreage figures for soil depleting crops in Carroll county. Notices to farmers will be mailed. about 44.6 percent of county land, 172 141 acres, is allotted to soil depleting crops. Farmers may reduce base acreage by 15 percent for benefits. no reduction still yields $1 per acre payments. Series of county meetings to explain details will be announced later.
Names of 14 additional rural teachers hired for the coming year in Carroll County schools are reported to Lawrence Ernch, county superintendent, bringing the total districts reporting engaged teachers to 62. Names include Dorothy Metz Armolds Grove Torothea Kitenour Fair Haven and others with listed salaries.
The June term grand jury for Carrell County circuit court did not return any indictments after reviewing several cases. The panel found insufficient evidence to proceed, marking the second time in a year that the county grand jury failed to retain an indictment.
Elizabeth L. Carter of Freedom towardy was granted a divorce from C. Donald Carter by dodge Mb Ho Manus in circu court Monday. The decree was granted on the grounds of deortion. Fresoo L. Deve of Satanna ales was granted a divorce from Clifford C. Deyo of Chreare.
County farm committee members traveled to Davenport on Wednesday to inspect a refri eration system for the county farm. The inquiry was referred to the committee by the board of supervisors at last week’s meeting.
More than 600 men are now at Lock 13 as work resumes on the Mercarthy project south of Thomson. Crews pump the coffee dam, form the lock, and pour concrete in days ahead while bus lines bring workers from Savanna, Fulton, Albany, and Clinton. Farmers worry as wages rise for unskilled labor and locals fear limited job options until the dam and roads progress.
Stage is set for the second annual Hobby Fair in Savanna at Lincoln School gym sponsored by the Savanna Rotary Club. The event opens this morning and runs through Friday and Saturday with public hours in the afternoons and evenings and no gate fee. Exhibitors from Savanna and nearby areas show displays including names such as Ray Howe, J L Brearton, D Avd Reimer, HP Greison and Carl Altenbern.
White Governor Horner dedicated the new WQPS 1069 watt state police radio station in Springfield. Police Chief Walter Williams announced the Yosix system will be ready soon and additional stations near Sterling, Pontiac, and Macomb are planned to start within days.
Melon K Morgan 76 died Sunday afternoon at his home in Mi iat Funeral services were held from the home Tuesday afternoon with Rev RosL Leitner of First Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in Dak HE cemetery at Ma. Carroll. He is survived by three sons John Clyde of Mt Carrell and Samuel of Yalo and three daughters Hattie Mrs Clyde Scha el of Mt Carrell and Mrs William Lahre of Savanna.
Thirty-one farmers in Carrell verify Dow use this accounting system and prepare to start books of effort for the min sean. Sponsored by Torn Rurewa and the state warver etx ae. Next week in Mt Carrell oe dune 22.
Carroll County farm bureau reports steady progress in recruiting new members. Dart Fogel of Milledgeville says committees have been active, with several townships hitting quotas and others close behind. Remaining townships show varied progress, with some not yet reporting.
Grand jury met briefly on Monday with no indictments returned. Carroll county superintendent reports fourteen additional teachers hired for a cil program. County news highlights include tavern licenses, court fees, farm notices, and county farm demonstration activities. Farmers report good crops as assessors finish work in Fork Reek Creek Wysox townships.
Shaffer, superintendent of Fannon School, was awarded the M S degree by Portas University at Lafayette. The community clerk reported the event during the past week, noting Shaffer’s twelve years as superintendent and recognizing other local names including Obermiller, Meriery, Williams, and Smith.
Thirteen girls and three boys from this county have registered for the 4-H club camp planned near Rockford at Pine in Winnebago County. The facility includes cabins dining hall swimming pool and recreation areas. The city will attend the camp for three days June 29 to July 2 with the group leaving July 5. Registrants include Judy Ritenour Virginia Bowman Norma Schant Frances Trivia Merchant Lucille Freeman Georgiana Wurster Lois Hastingon Marjorie Rahn Conner Rahn Devere Shaffer Mildred Valkema Robert Cate Pat Cate Harold Yoehem and others.
Assessors in York Wysox and Rock Creek finish 1936 property valuations. York personal property listed at 163 505 up from 157 965 in 1935 while town lot valuations stay the same. Real estate totals show a rise overall and one township reports a drop in personal property value amidst adjusted statewide figures.
A local effort aims to enroll more county residents in CCC camps. Community organizers press for broader participation, highlighting benefits and opportunities. Officials urge prompt signups to support regional projects and workforce development.
May relief costs in Carroll County total 932 50 show scattered figures and names such as Rock York 364 85 Far Wrecx 120 27 Elkneth Grove 5 21 and several unclear items. The legible data include listed monetary amounts and assorted personal names, though many portions remain garbled.
The 1226 pea crop is being harvested in eastern county areas including Chadwick Milledgeville and Lanark with over 80 workers at the Lanark cannery. Fields and factory operate at full swing as yields reach up to about a ton per acre. After peas, cannery equipment will switch to sweet corn harvesting.
The June term of Carroll County Circuit Court opened Monday with Judge Albert H. Manus presiding. Seven new common law cases and twenty-one chancery division matters are listed. Criminal cases include people vs Ernest Sannie, Carlo Coliani, and others with trials set for next week. juries to report soon.
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