14 Mar 1935
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1935
Page
1
The piece critiques Huey Long as a powerful figure in the senate, arguing his rhetoric may mislead followers and threaten policy. It analyzes the Townsend act, taxes under its framework, and impacts on farmers, processors, and consumers amid wartime inflation and economic strain. It also comments on poetry interludes and a reflection on love season in the spectator.
The Carroll county teachers institute will be held in Mt Carroll high school gym on Thursday and Friday March 21 and 22. County Superintendent Matthe J Ashby announced instructors including Harry Bradford P H D P C Somerville and Harold F Schory. Music will be provided by Mt Carroll public schools under Miss Maurine Palmer with pianist Betty Jane O Dell. The program lists registration opening events lectures and performances across two days with a continuation noted on the rack page.
Complete second signup meeting records show 817 farmers in Carroll county signed contracts. This represents 72 percent of the 1134 cooperators who participated in 1934. Signups may continue until April 1 with unit chairmen or the Mt. Carroll main office handling filings.
Freeport Scout Iron No. 14 represented the United States in the Mate-line First sid contest in Elgin Friday, placing second. Troop No. Merch Omar KR Wells, 924, Sof Flinca won the meet. Mary L. Taylor, 22, rendered Red Cross aid during the event.
Preliminary estimates for January indicate a 3.1 percent increase over December. Illinois total relief paid with public funds including non family persons and transients reached 1,141,598 in December, with the average relief per family at 33.22 dollars compared with 32.75 in November and 24.04 in December 1483.
Morrison defeats Fulton 18 to 15 and Stockton beats Hanover 34 to 20 to win district titles. Mt Carroll wins third place over Davis 19 to 0 as four county teams reach sectional play in Freeport and Moline. Morrison faces Alpha and Fulton meets Kewaunee at sectionals, while Stockton and Hanover advance to Freeport.
The Civil Service Commission will place Illinois Emergency Relief employees under state civil service rules. Officials note funds come from state and federal sources. payrolls and audits will be reviewed by the state auditors. County workers may face examinations in the coming months, with approvals required for past five years.
An auditor's recommendation after auditing the county books suggests the county general fund will gain a larger share of annual taxes. The plan, dated 298, envisions incremental enrichment each year. The auditor notes the county collector may charge a 3 percent fee for collecting for other taxing bodies such as road and bridge districts.
Assessors from townships across the county will gather at Mt Carroll Court House on March 27 to discuss methods for annual assessment. A representative from the state tax office will attend to explain procedures and respond to questions.
County farm data show current produce raised and livestock on hand as of the latest annual report. W H Chrin, superintendent, submitted to the Board of Supervisors in Carroll County detailing quantities, items, and farm operations.
February allotments from the motor fuel tax show Carroll County will receive 1368 from the fund. State Finance Department figures list other counties and amounts including 2.2 for Davi and 2.167 for Whiteside, with Ogle and Whiteside also noted among allocations.
The National Dairy Association awarded diplomas to Carroll County men including Co. Williamsom Ut George Finireck, Law Brothers Chadwick John Derrer Earl Keim and Melvin McKean for meritorious service.
June hobby fair slated for Savanna. county supervisors approve depositories for spring tax receipts. John Walter Edmonds of Mt Carrot held on worthless checks. Savanna toll bridge shows increased patronage in 1934 versus 1933. Carroll County growers to hear three crop authorities in Thomson March 20. February motor fuel tax shares announced. District meet entries flood Sterling March 29-30. petit jury to convene Mt Carroll Monday for Carlo Coliani and Ernesto Sansome robbery trial. County auditor report to board. Morrison and Stockton win district basketball titles. Carroll County teams fail to reach sectional meets. teachers’ contest and relief measures planned in Mt Carroll March 21-22. Events include relief labor, scouting reps, and civil service tests. board to hold director organization meeting. State tax commission reps to attend. public notices on probation and remade court actions.
An auditor’s report shows how county funds are spent and how taxes are distributed among taxing bodies. The audit cites a proportional share and notes the general fund and county accounts. a meeting at Mt Carroll is noted with county officials and farmers invited to sign applications while chairmen of unit committees review records.
Fragmented OCR text shows Representative Laughlin opposing a pair of drivers license bills amid unclear local context. The readable fragments reference a tense debate and mention of road safety concerns. Names, dates, or places are not clearly legible in the provided material.
Fifteen to twenty high schools expected to send contestants to a two day Methodist Episcopal church event in Mt Carroll. P F Grove oversees entries as schools from Milledgeville Thomson Savanna Lanark Lynden Marti Warren Iraleng Proph wn and others prepare to compete Friday and Saturday with a tentative program of church songs solos and ensembles.
The text describes nine district committees each led by a chairman and vice chairman with one or two other members. It notes presidents and treasurers and lists named individuals and roles, including a Fiscal committee of two directors and a treasurer prepared statement. The passage is fragmented and lists several names and positions without a clear single outcome.
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