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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1938
Page
2
Carroll County Platform Review highlights two main points a new bank at Milledgeville and extending Route 171 from Hansen's Corners on Route 78 to Chadwick joining with Route 40.
A two day to seven day lineup of birthday acknowledgments appears for residents of Chadwick Thomson Milledgeville Lanark Lanark Savanna Fulton Westerly R I and nearby towns. Names include W G Schleuing Leonora Queckboerner Laura Hoy Thomson Pearl Rawlins Irene Schick Gordon Brown Frank Holman Sr Lou Hunt Oscar Martin Roeland Schroth Doris Schneider Elizabeth Atherton Violet Newborne Phyllis Boyd Burger Runnels George Ripper J J Sheridan Ozzie Cronister Ben Mathias Willard Stone Dann Knox Kyle Rawlins Paul Wilt Edwin Flickinger Joe Kauffman Virginia Morgan Ruth Albers Lottie Bracken and others with dates July 1 through July 7.
A Chadwick Review column highlights local insights on trespass signs and mail order woes while celebrating winning third place at the 1938 National Editorial meeting in White Sulphur Springs and Detroit judging.
Henry Ford predicts a golden era of prosperity and happiness. Roger W. Babson asserts personal initiative survives any social system for those who run their own business.
A fragmentary collection of aphorisms reflects on prosperity being delayed by a picket line and the odd wisdom of enduring troubles. It mentions moral entrenchment, open minds, and a curious note that the first armored automobile was built in Peoria in 1898.
The first grain cutting of the season occurs north of Thomson with rye being cut on the Sandridge between Thomson and Savanna on Monday. Rain improved this rye's condition, making it better than usual crops for the area.
The Carroll County Board of Review will meet in Mt. Carroll in the Supervisors' Room on June 27 and 28 1938 and on each Monday and Tuesday in July 1938 except July 4 1938 from 10 A M to 4 P M to hear complaints on the 1938 tax assessments No complaints filed after July 29 1938 will be considered Chairman R C Carson signed as notice receiver
July celebrations loom as Savanna and Lanark prepare with corn knee high by the fourth. Firework restrictions rise in some counties amid safety concerns. Oil street work finishes, railroad cars bring Civil War veterans and Victoria Regina cast arrivals. Local farms report canning, showers, and a modest cherry crop with notable street maintenance and court activity.
Storms kept linemen busy repairing lines while electric service was disturbed and roads required extensive repairs. Red's Hut opened with strong patronage as townsfolk recalled two for a nickel ice cream. The Zugschwerdt family reunion is set for July 4. Editor Whitney returns with his bride. the Review placed third nationally among weeklies with circulations under 1,000.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Pape cancel west coast trip. Delia Melendy enjoys visit with Thomson friends. Summer lawns look better due to rains stimulating sandy soil. Tennis courts become popular spot for younger set. Thomson band shows good progress with many new members. audience praised last Tuesday concert.
The notice lists numerous parcel transfers including Nathan J Applebee to Earl Bailey in section 14 two. 28 range 3 York and multiple deeds involving Samuel B. Smith Luther Williams Berthan L Schmeig Savanna Savings and Loan Woodrow Curboy and others across Savanna Lanark Chadwick and Milledgeville.
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In a reflective column, Sharpe notes a train wreck involving a CCC train and a passenger fatality, mocks debt and tax debates, and criticizes relief recipients. He references Senator Medill McCormick, Governor La Follette, and political currents of the era, ending with personal anecdotes about budgets, belts, and a card game with friends.
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