12 Mar 1936
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1936
Page
1
A fragmented column critiques U S politics and policy. It links legislative maneuvering, prison inspections, and federal aid to housing and agriculture programs while urging scrutiny of inmate conditions and governance. The piece notes concerns about visitors entering prisons, possible escapes, and calls for an improved public bench.
County Superintendent Lior E Bruili reports receipts for state distributive school funds have risen, aided by state sales tax. Despite some shortfalls due to legislative appropriation delays, a substantial portion of the original claims is reaching districts. Quarterly totals show funds allocated to township treasurers across multiple townships, with Washin gton, Woodland, Freedom, Cherry Grove, Shannon, Lima, Rovik Creek, Salem, Garrall, Savannah, York, Fair Haven, Wysox and Elk Horn Grove receiving varying sums.
A National Emergency Relief Commission report shows Carroll County January relief covered 659 people with 190,887 resident family cases and 262 resident non family cases. March projections expect 171,800 total relief, while Works Progress Administration cases amount to 22,000. Officials warn state relief may end March with a shortfall of 707,122 if sales tax fails to meet estimates, or 207,122 if slightly better.
County Superintendent Shoals Liavienee led a Friday distribution of state fund allocations to rural school districts. Notes show totals for several townships including Carroll 475.05 and Washington 1865, with Savanny 102.1 and additional amounts allocated to Freedam, Cherry, and Woodhind.
Sheriff Eber Shepherd announces a voluntary fingerprint recording program offered free of charge. Residents may have prints taken at the sheriff’s office to aid in identifying accident victims, with data kept confidential for civil uses and not shared with other agencies.
State administrator explains that 53.7 percent of WPA funds will be spent by his agency in Minnesota on parks playgrounds flood control and other public works projects. Remaining funds will cover water systems electricity and transportation. He notes the program will provide work for women and employment for professional and technical workers.
In Lima township no Democrat or Republican candidate filed for the precinct committeeman post, the only county precinct with such a condition. Across the county 16 Republicans and 17 Democrats filed, with contests noted in several precincts. Incumbent HL J. Speahyan faces J. D. Rench in Fair Slaven. Democrats contest Savanna No. 1 Carroll No. 1 and Rock Creek No. 2, the latter with three candidates.
Republicans plan a joint meeting at Mount Carroll Friday night starting at 3 o clock. The gathering invites all interested members to attend and participate in organizing activities and county party affairs.
Do you wonder why letters missent examines how many towns share the same names and how readers misread abbreviated town names. It notes Paes Carroll Lanark Chadwick Savanna and Savanoak as duplicates and mentions Murray other towns like Thompson Shannon Marion and more across Alabama Georgia Kansas Mississippi North Carolina and Texas.
The committee reports on a coordinated educational program to support farm families living on farms. It details average annual food values for 1934 including milk 1020 quarts worth $82, cream and butter 89 pounds worth $22, 145 dozen eggs worth $24, 35 chickens valued at, fruit amounts, and other canned fruit items.
C. E. Bear, 81, longtime Milledgeville merchant, died Saturday at his home after a 61 year career in the town. Survived by widow, two daughters, a son and other relatives. Funeral Tuesday at Trinity Lutheran church with burial in Ruth Elkhorn cemetery. He had earlier owned a grist mill and later ran a grocery.
Local residents say robins have returned from winter homes signaling spring. Citizens note sightings in town as seasonal warmth nears, with birds appearing after recent mild spells and indicating changing weather ahead.
Attorneys for Dr George Cottral of Savanna argued for changes in the Cottral versus Heinze dame suit in circuit court at Mb on Monday. Circuit Judge Harry of Dixon took the case under advisement after hearing the arguments with no indication of when a decision would be issued. A jury had awarded damages to Avina Heinge at the last term.
A gubernatorial candidate notes changes in political loyalties since 1934 and says Illinois voters may request a ballot of any party in the April primary. Law allows party switching only if the last primary was longer than a year prior. past enforcement varied and now applies to the next election on April 12.
Myers and Hartman wills admitted to probate in county court. Sheriff announces new fingerprint service for identification. Attorneys seek new trial for Dr George Cottral. Judge Edwards reserves decision. Local precinct contests minimal. County farm annual report shows lower 1935 operating costs. inmates listed. Milledeeville’s Derr dies. funeral Tuesday. Relief cases in Carroll County total 11 with 653 people aided. Old age pension office opens in Mi Carroll with ZG Reiff in charge. 4-H leaders plan summer job camp. Superintendent of schools notes better claim collection for distributive funds. next year total $37. Postal directory shows many duplicate city names in county.
A compiled list of property transfers appears with multiple names and vague locations. Traders and firms such as Miller and Wallier are referenced alongside scattered street and parcel cues. The fragmentary item hints at several parcels moved, with dates and exact deeds largely unreadable.
Leaders of boys 4 H clubs meet to plan a summer camp in the area and discuss expanding the program. They aim to enroll at least 250 members, focus on beef, dairy, pig, poultry, corn clubs, and discuss spring programs, entertainment plans, and a late summer judging contest. Parm Adviser M P Raske notes possible statewide 4 H week events.
The county established a pensions office in Mt. Roll to administer the old age assistance act. G Reiff, superintendent, and secretary Schaut will classify applications by age, with first interviews for those turning 70. Office hours are 9 am to 4 pm daily, except Saturdays noon.
About 127 checks were distributed to Carre commit relief clients with new cash set to take effect. Six checks went to residents in the city of Savernma and 71 were mailed to others serving elsewhere in the county. Next distribution is scheduled for Saturday, March 21.
Maria Oncken and Meredith Wade of Mifedze- Wile were issued marriage licenses on Saturday in a brief civil notice.
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