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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1933
Page
2
The platform calls for Buy American merchandise made in the United States and to reduce county expenditures. It cites a 1982 tax total over 700000 dollars and emphasizes economy in village town school and county spending. It stresses faith in Carroll County banks for better times through a safe banking system.
A town gathering near Freeport drew about two thousand attendees as a doctor celebrated 25 years delivering babies at a resort near Freeport. The event included a water carnival in Mt Mortis gym with prizes for swimming and diving events and attracted varied locals amid parade of headlines and reflections.
Wade Guenther relays editor’s prank week with jests on columnists from Wheatland Gazette Bellevue and Sabala Gazette. Snakes, jokes, and barbs mix as readers get a playful tour of regional humor and small-town banter.
In a Sunday set of Indian Head League games Fulton defeated Sterling 16 to 3 to move into first place while Savanna dropped to second after a 5 to 3 loss to the Farm Bureau. Blaine Leavien limited Savanna to five hits and nine batters struck out as Farm Bureau rode timely pitching to the win.
Fulton leads with 4 1 record .361 Savanna 4 2 .600. Thomson 2 3 500. Sterling 3 2 500. Mt Carroll 2 4 .338. Lanark 6 4 167. Last Sunday results Fulton 16 Sterling 3. Mt Carroll 9 Thomson 5. Farm Bureau 5 Savante 3. Shannon 9 Lanark 6. Next week Thomson at Fulton Tavark at Farm Bureau Sterling at Mt Carroll Savanna at Shannon.
Real estate transfers listed include Simon Fisher transferring to William A. Fisher in Lanark for lot 1 block 16 and Jesse Myers with wife to Elmer M.G. Botlinger et al in Sections 31 township 25 range 6. The rest is a fragmentary note on blank verse poetry by Wade Guenther and a satire on salesmanship.
Fragmented report mixes weather fluctuation notes with multiple baseball game summaries. Names and figures appear inconsistent, but record shows innings scores, player names such as Ware Kensitger Goble Holland Wilt Reed and teams Shannon Lanark Fulton Sterling with varying outcomes and bases on balls.
Newly elected circuit Judge Frank T. Sheean assumes the bench in Freeport as Judge William J. Emmerson retires to private practice. The trio of judges, all in the forties to early sixties, reflects a Democratic surge in the recent election. The Ogle County Board funds a 26 foot asphalt road between Oregon and Polo past Finser State Park to ease dusty traffic.
Community leaders call for closer cooperation to simplify tasks handed in by each community and reduce costs across Carroll County. The plan envisions shared services and joint projects to streamline governance and improve efficiency for residents.
Local column ponders Fourth of July options with hints of celebrations, travel, and daylight saving time. Anecdotes cover a busy harvest field, melon mishaps, and a humorous house mouse encounter that underscores a challenging, lighthearted year.
Carroll County Taxpayers Association president Chadwick and funeral men J. H. Shirk and RK G. Puller attended the Illinois State Funeral convention in Springfield. They planned to observe the legislature and noted the sales tax vote, with comments on legislators during adjournment and voting. Elwyn Shaw took the oath as Justice of the State Supreme Court in Springfield and will assume duties in Freeport around July 4.
Grand Jury charges Dens Ver Allen and Mildred Allen of Milledgeville with indicted offenses. They were taken into custody and are jailed in the county facility.
Judge O M Grove refused Anderson Savanna plea for a new trial on the recharge of violating the prohibon laws Frid 8. State attorney Stransky explained no new trial was necessary. Anderson was arrested in November 1931 when county and federal officers uncovered plans in the county after a jury found him guilty on all counts.
June meeting of the Carrel County American Legion will be held at the Chadwick School House Friday evening June 23. The program will feature Savanna exon band and the Ghiliwick Ly Quartet with Arthur Sliry and Beane Sliry Cattense Shults Manon Harywan. Williams boys and Elmer Hohn will perform a different style on the meeting. A keynote speaker was anticipated with a message of value to Lee.
Fay Brininger of Stockton and June Campbell of Savanna wed on June 19. Ralph K. Goldthorpe of Milledgeville and Berneta Adama of Mt Carroll wed on June 15. Floya Slick of Mt Carroll and Zr jma Ethridge of Shannon wed on June 16. Harold Stauffacher of Platteville and Margaret Davis of Fenimore wed on June 17.
Judge Albert Manus of Freeport will oversee Carroll county June term of Cinuit court. Mt Carroll announced Saturday the grand jury heard Monday and Tuesday. The docket lists eleven foreclosures in chancery, four divorces, one divorce for separate maintenance, and five new common law cases. Most criminal cases from March term carried over.
An indictment was returned to the Grand Jury after a Wednesday morning session. Denver Allen Mildred Allen and Walter Fredenck were released last week on bonds of 500 each. Harold Atherton Emer Lamereux and Harold Schneider faced charges linked to thefts and remained in custody or under bonds as arranged by Judge Manus. Several other arrests occurred in the past ten days with ongoing confinement or hearings.
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Residents seeking relief must fill an application of thirty questions, says Adam Heinze, Fall Haven supervisor. Questions cover ownership of auto or jewelry, bank accounts, stock, safety deposit box, and hidden income. False statements may forfeit relief and trigger perjury penalties. officials warn against cooperation to obtain excess relief.
The Board of Review of Assessments of Carroll County will meet at the Mt. Carroll courthouse on Monday July 3 and Wednesday July 5 and on Mondays and Tuesdays thereafter through August 1 to hear complaints. Signed William A. Fisher, Chairman.
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