From My Window on Tax and Reform Debate
A reflective piece arguing against a replacement sales tax, urging real estate tax cuts, and urging accountability in state spending. It critiques politicians in Springfield, discusses fiscal relief for farmers teachers and professionals, and calls for investigating Motor Fuel Tax funds misused in road projects. It closes urging taxpayers to scrutinize state priorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Gook County
Horner
Surprise house warming by T N T soci ety at church
The ladies of the T N T society held a surprise party for Mrs Helen Gaar at her new home beside the Christian church. Sixteen guests enjoyed ice cream and wafers, following a warm welcome and local gathering. Royal Neighbors committee for the July 18 meeting includes Cora Stickell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. T. Society of the Christian Church
Helen Gaar
Royal Neighbors
Cora Stickell
Margaret Cochran
Etta Hall
Anns Jenkins
Alice Switser
Wilma Cole
Ivan Orentt
Clinton social notes and visits spread friendly ties
Mrs Chas Nason of Clinton visited this week with her father Thomas Cochran and Miss Mary Reynolds spent time with cousins the Williams girls. Eleanor Stagg and friends in Hillsdale. Mir and Mrs N D French drove to Camp Blackhawk Iowa. Ruth and Virginia French returned from a week’s outing to the camp accompanied by Mr and Mrs Cyrus Waite and children of Reynolda, HL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Nason of
Clinton
Thomas Cochran
Mary Reynolds
Williams Girls
Clint Wilt
Paul
Harriet Smith
Rockford
Jennie Wilt
Harry Bruise
Two Storms Hit Thomson Causing Property and Crop Damage
Two severe storms struck Thomson within four days. The first on Saturday afternoon brought hailstones the size of eggs, breaking windows and damaging crops across farms south of town. Wheat lay flattened, corn lost leaves, and melon fields suffered varying damage. The second storm Tuesday evening, after a hot day, toppled trees, damaged roofs and porches, and knocked down power lines. farmers south of Thomson again reported the heaviest losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Joon
Melon Night Echoes Past Storms in Thomson
Tuesday evening in Thomson resembled the Melon Day night two years ago with a severe storm that marred festivities and left areas dark as oil lamps flickered. Locals note damage varies by area, hoping Thomson’s storms are nearly over for the year amid heavier effects than neighboring communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Union Service at Church of Christ Sets Morning Theme
The Church of Christ schedules a 10 40 morning worship with a union service led by Rev John Bruce at the church building this week. A postponed program on The Message and Christian Religion will meet Friday night at 8. A monthly board meeting follows next Sunday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ Sunday School
John Bruce
Nehureh
Chestian
Young Peoples
Royal Blue Opens Here On Saturday
Royal Blue opens this Saturday featuring a home owned and operated grocery group. The article notes low prices, a new store in Thomson, and local families attending the Epworth League picnic. Royal Blue stores are described as economy minded, with community events and a church service schedule included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Bruce
Apple River Can- Lyon
Epworth League
Apple River
Nelle
Yes
Aborday
Comperenan Francke
Ice Nation
Smith Grocery
Aid
Shea
Roy Houghton
Alfred St. Ores
Thomson
Mr. Smith
Royal Blue
Church and Society Notices for July Meetings
Catholic morning service at 8 a m marking Maal 19 undersea. Rev Plattesberg of Chicago to preach at the church. Aid society meets July 6 in the church basement. Sunday school social committee led by Thelma Schick Neema Blsir and Alwilda Smith. Argo Methodist holds Sunday school at 10 30 and morning worship at 9 30. Aid society meets midweek with luncheon served by a committee of Mrs Lala Melendy Mrs Henry Stoner Mrs Raymond Carroll and Mrs Ede Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattesberg Ofhicago
Aid Society
Thelma Schick
Neema Blsir
Alwilda Smith
Argo
New Roof On Barn At NBD French Farm
Workmen remove old siding and apply a shingle roof this week at the NBD French farm home of Joe Dyketts. High winds expected from this week’s storm may hasten roofing progress and help shed the old roofing material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dobn Schade
N.bd
French Farm
Joe Dyketts
Local Residents And Visitors Noted In Week’s Socials
Locals Claire Tobey and Ruth Tobey of Princeton Indiana spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs H A Tobey. Otto Switzer and Irve Martindale were in Mt Carroll Monday, called for duty on the petit jury. Mr and Mrs Clarence Stage and two children move into the Homedaw house near the ice house. Mr and Mrs Hans Knutsen and family entertained a large crowd Saturday night. Mr and Mrs Sam Grim had as Sunday callers cousins from Salt Lake Guy Utah who were returning from the World's Fair. Mr and Mrs John Bristow and daughter Mae Wilson of Morrison and Mrs and Mrs George Estela joined. Mrs Charlie Grohering, Bessie and Gien spent Friday in Dixon with the Vernis Scudder home and met Mrs Dolores Jane, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Scudder. Bovey and Charlie Scudder reported with them for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Grim
Laie
Salt Lake Guy
Utah
Mire
John Bristo
Charlie Grohering
Bessie
Gien
Dixon
Birthday party for Sherman Oakley observed at home
Friday evening a surprise birthday party honored Sherman Oakley with over a dozen guests from the Emily family bringing a luncheon of ice cream and coke. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Doyle Mayden Iona Glen Bowers Claude Grim and children Paul Verna Oakley and Mrs Harry Gaar noted a triple eye rag with an egg containing a double yolk and another egg nearby.
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Oakley
Hug Eemily
Doyle Mayden
Iona
Glen Bowers
Claude Grim
Paul and
Verna Oakley
Harry Gaar
Charlie Beck Tells Snake Story in Poplar Tree
Charles Beck recounts sighting a four-footed snake about thirty feet up in a poplar tree near their home. The incident mirrors a similar find last year. Mrs Beck attempted to shoot but failed. the veteran hunter then aimed and fired at the snake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beck
Spotted Snake
Cherkies
Mrs. Beck
Mr. Snake
Cyclone Pics Upstate 1902 Barns and Church Damaged
Mrs Ray Brenneman offers to display photos of a cyclone that struck east of town destroying a Melendy farm barn lifting its roof and unroofing another barn at Hu Cate's farm. The storm also wrecked the Baptist church and felled trees in the adjacent cemetery, with residents urged to view the images.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Brenneman
Melendy
Hu Cate
Capitol Theatre Coupon Ad Promises Discounted Admission
Readers are advised to check the Capitol Theatre Morrison coupon in the Review. The ad touts reduced admission charges and urges weekly watch for the latest shows, promising an inviting offer and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol Theatre
Morrison
Charles Groharing Busy In Town This Week
Charles Groharing is the busiest man in town this week. He stays on the go with telephone and light lines to fix. Land service has been resumed quickly. The local storm was more severe here than in other areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Groharing
Death of Harry Haight in Winfield Ta
Word was received here of the death of Harry Haight of Winfield Ta a relative of the Green family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Haight
Winfield,Ta
Green
God's Country And The Law Free Movie At York
Curwood tale described as a northern Canada set adventure with a romance and portrayals of North West Mounted Police. Free street show and picnic dinner hosted by Mrs Madge Bowers with prizes and community turnout noted. An additional feature titled Oil and Romance offered. hail disrupted some plans but entertainment proceeded, inviting support for local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patey Wales
Lanark
York
Thomson
James Oliver Curwood
Canada
Pleb
North West Mounted Police
Red Jackets
Petey
Helping Hand And Argo-Fa4-H Clubs Held June Meetings
Two local 4-H clubs report fine meetings with progress noted. The Hustling Helper 4H Club met June 25 1933 at Miss Evelyn Peeman's home with 10 members and 3 visitors. Jokes riddles and calf care talks highlighted the program. Arto 4-H Club gathered at Marjory Peters' home for demonstrations on clothing care and plackets. A garment judging session preceded County Achievement Day plans. Local residents attended and a shipper association received mill feed and tankage shipments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Peeman
Robert Carrol
Aree
Arto
Marjory Peters
Attendane
Exclyn Holme
Hazel Lonmeret
Helen Kenyon
Roske
Alice Switer
Rath Carnell
Mt Carroll
Hebren Renyon
Hazel Uohmeier
4-H Club Elects New Officers at July Meeting
Louise Stores resigned as president of the focal 4-H club and Arlyne Adams was elected vice president. Lorraine Weatherwax led a lesson on proper bias tape application, followed by games and singing practice for the Farm Bureau gathering on the Fourth of July in Eka mor.
Family of Mrs. Lillian Stratton Meet Sunday
Mrs Lilian Stratton ill at son in law and daughter home near Morrison. Twenty two family members and four great grandchildren gathered for a Sunday visit, with a picnic dinner and group photos taken. Attendees included Floyd Stratton family, Charter Stratton, Evina Sihwemaker, Earl Shoemaker family, Carl Longanecker family, Arlie Leland family, Leta Enter family, Ardeth Ravanns, and Eva Belle Stratton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilian Straten
Gary Longanecker
Morrison
Stratton
Floyd Stratton
Blairland Haze
Batavia
Charter Stratton
Lawrence
Near
Galesburg
Evina Sihwemaker
Gef Mornson
Amd
Earl
Darlene
Y Thomson
Carls Longanecker
Chidren
Jand Charkex
Morticon
yMre
Arlie Leland
Carlos and
Buster
Batana
Mre
Leta
Ardeth
Ravanns
Eva Belle Stratton
Jalso
Savanna
Marriage license filed for two residents
A marriage license application was filed by Marlin Kiavenda of Mortison and Jenne Warsenma of Thomon, listing both parties for a union. The record notes their residences and intended marriage details as processed by the county clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlin Kiavenda
Mortison
Jenne Warsenma
Thomon
Fourth Of July Celebrations Planned Across Local Towns
Fourth of July scenes unfold with plans in Galena Chadwick and Port Byron Dorrance Park as communities host picnics softball games contests and patriotic programs. Rain earlier brought relief from heat and a brief storm impacted morning hours. Obituary notes Las ter Taylor of Ellendale N D dies June 10 burial in Ellendale survived by wife Susie Ross and several children and relatives listed from local families.
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Wort
Laster Taylor
Ellendale
N. D
Susie Ross
Alonzo Taylor
Alpine
Calif
Hatton
Taylor
Montana
Frank ‘Brown
Percy Paters
Bertha van Doak
Portland
Ore
Thomson
Joseph B. Taylor
Whitney
Cole
Williams
Dorrance Park
Port Byron
Echools
Rock Island
Chadwick
Mr. Carroll
Birth of daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Diephuis
A daughter was born Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Earl Diephuis at their home on Route 78. Mrs Diephuis was formerly Ruth Housenga daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Housenga of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Deiphuis
Diephuis
Ruth Housenga
Peter Housenga
Fulton
Clinton Celebrates Independence Day Festivities and Motorsports
Eastern Iowa events unfold on July 4 with outboard races, tennis tournament, golf and swimming at Clinton River Front Park. Notables include Luth Geisinger’s Thom son orchestra, top racqueteers from Clinton and surrounding counties, and a Clinton Herald traveling trophy program. The day features two baseball games, a park concert, and a large community celebration organized by the Clinton Chamber of Commerce, Rotary, and Wan-Te-Ye clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Clinton Motor Boat Association
Iowa
Illinois
Clinston
Jackson
Jones and
Cedar
Clinton Herald
Rotary Club
Wan- Tan-Ye Club
Clinton Chamber of Commerce
River Front
Midwest
Milligan
Florda
St- Louis
Mississippi River
River Front Park
Gaiwraith Motors
Rock Island
Clinton Courjtry Club
Eagle Point Park
Serpentine Drive
Missasippi Valley
Schreiner Shop Sold to Mummert in Chadwick
Jim Mummert of Argo-Fa becomes owner of the Schreiner Sand with Shoppe fixtures stock and goodwill. He will assume charge Saturday July 1. The Schremer girls Leon and Esther built a fine business during a year of steady growth and active village involvement. The Chadwick merchants regret their departure while welcoming the new owner who has farm and Smith route ties and plans to move to Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Don Warns
W. E. Bailey
Bh. C. Ortel
Commercal Club
Miller
George Cambman Jr
Ruth Bhokensop
nMe
Lord Sperry
Parkmen
Jim Mummert
Argo-Fa
Schreiner Sandwith
Mr. Mummert
Schremer
Leon
Esther
Ufe
Mummers
Ill and recovering at home in local notes
Among the sick the sick Mrs Miles Newell remains about the same. Mrs Sarah Dyson is not as well as her friends wish. Albert Pets was last week with the Toumps. Mrs Mary Gaer feels better after two recent Hees but still weak. Lecieda Grohering has been under a doctor's care for the last few days. William Moore broke his arm Friday at the LA Porter farm when the hay rope snapped and dropped him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Dyson
William Moore
LA. Porter Farm
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Ani
Tarer
Fide
Ae ‘Fiteke
Chicago Tribune
Welley
Eleanor Stagg
Hillsdale
Albert Bedtke
Garcall Spem Sanday
Ed Drake
Bad Venee Hee Ee Aid Selee
Mildred Franks
Hesse Groharing
A. Smith
Fred “Nips
Will ‘Holmes
Nipe
Low
Cluil
Verme Kauffman
Catholic
Claire Tobey
Ruthlof Princeton
H. A. Tobey
Otto Switzer
Irve Martindaier
Mt. Carrell
Petit
Clarence Stage
Mr. Hans Knutsen
Sherm
Charlie Beck
Curwood Story
Madge Bowers
Bert Pringle
Lee Hulbert
Edna Tucker
Will Graves
Bayard Lewis
James Mummert
Hulbert
Tucker
Helping Hand
Harold Daehler
Raymond Cooper
Paul Carpenter
Ruth Cooper
Evelyn Pessman
Mir
Delbert Gaar
Miss Cooper
Jearn Dykhuizen
Shippite Association
Ray Msachae
Frank Potier
Lillian Stratton
Ester Taylor
North DA
Kota
Busness 1 General
Galena
Alfred Whetgler
Mamis Tripp
Okd People’s Home
Freeport
Henbest
Hen‘best
Grace Moyer
iArgo
Connie's Grove
Erle
Luth Geisinger
Schreiner
Mummert
Miles Newell
Albert Pets
Mary Gaer
Bits
Lecieda Grohering
Bren
Ander
Orvera
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