21 Mar 1935
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1935
Page
1
The piece outlines ongoing economic strain two years into Roosevelts presidency with rising prices and heavy tax burdens on automakers. It criticizes Democratic infighting and debates proposed AAA amendments expanding federal controls over farming and licensing, warning of reduced market options for farmers and potential policy-driven hardship amid looming European conflict.
Schools from 25 districts competed in literary and music events with Mt Carroll, Savanna, Galena, Stockton leading in team scores. First and second place winners advance to the district meet in DeKalb this month. individual honors include orations, verse, and dramatic declamations across classes B and C with students from Stockton Chadwick Milledgeville Lanark and others earning top spots.
Assessors from fourteen townships in Carroll County will meet in Carroll on March 27 to discuss state-imposed assessment plans for the four year real estate valuation cycle. New four year books will be introduced, replacing prior one-year books, with changes possible over the four year period for destruction or creation of improvements.
An information was filed in county court Tuesday by Franklin and Stranski, state attorneys, charging Clarence Gums with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated on March 14 on the Lacanna Carroll highway. Gums is held in Abe County jail.
The office of County Collector Frank Rose informs taxpayers that payments are being received and more daily. Taxpayers have until May 1 to pay personal property and the first real estate installment without penalty. The second real estate installment may be paid by August 1 without penalty.
February saw twenty one deaths and fourteen births in Carroll County per certificates filed with the county clerk. The oldest to pass was Mary Catherine Douglas of Savanna at 97. Several births are listed with families from Savanna, Mt. Carroll, Milledgeville, Chadwick, and Thomson including Stewart Brooks Kromer, Melvin Leo Stricker, Roland Geary, Lorraine Burmeister, Kenneth Imel, Viola Yenney, George Deisis, a male child for Bimm, William Jenks, Helen Kapfer, Ludwig Albrecht, Billy Crist, and William Coon.
Local notices report Friday meetings for corn-hog committees and a budget committee to estimate program expenses through July 1. Obituaries list numerous Savanna and area residents who died in February, with birthplaces including Ireland and Germany and interments across Savanna, Lanark, Mt Carroll, and surrounding towns.
Carrall County Supervisors authorize the sheriff Eber Shepherd to buy a Thompson machine gun a gas gun and a protective shield with ample ammunition. The measure aims to equip officers for encounters with armed robbers and to deter violence by ensuring the sheriff can respond effectively in emergencies across the county.
Measles cases rose to 5513 in the two weeks ending March 11 per the state health department, up from 3400 in the prior period and 4050 a year earlier. Listings note a statewide health surge and record.
Mt Carroll woman elected state regent of the D A R and notes on committee meetings for the 1825 corn hog program in Mt Carroll. Includes cost estimates through July 1, school of instruction for committeemen, and appraisal rules for corn yields on farms under contract with base yields and county averages.
In March Illinois reports a new high for measles cases. Carroll county records twenty one deaths and fourteen births for February. Sterling hosts a state district band contest Friday while Mt. Carroll hosts a 1935 corn-heg program meeting. Budget committee and appraisers hold sessions.
The Rebekah district assembly plans a March 28 session in Mt Carroll at the Odd Fellows Temple. Officers include Muriel R Daw president and Anna Law of Carroll presiding as vice president with other district leaders from Springfield Freeport and Chicago. Various school and band entries are listed for classes, with Sterling Dixon and Chadwick among participants.
E. P. Flickinger will again hold the position of secretary as expenses law changes take effect. Ray Moyer remains treasurer in the same administration, maintaining financial oversight and accountability for the organization.
The County American Legion plans a Friday night meeting in Chadwick with unit chairmen and officers outlining the agenda. The session includes discussions on expenses, administrative duties, and outreach, with attendance expected from local chapters and township officers.
A summarized note indicates extradition proceedings have begun to transfer an individual named Fred Heme to the United States. The text references a party and associated locations, but full details are obscured by transcription errors. The item signals formal legal action abroad and imminent transfer processes.
County teams from Carroll Milledgeville and Lanark join rivals in a statewide contest. The event features two charges of fraud against one party linked to confidence tricks and deception. Key figures include Mary Orth of Lanark and Chadwick.
A person named Bete a Form p vas don Kons is now located at Lake Mills Wisconsin after displacement or travel. The note mentions Monde origin and current residence in Lake Mills. No further identifying details are provided in the readable text.
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