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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
1
Fragmentary OCR text mixes global farming policy debates with farm relief plans and tax procedures. It references agricultural codes, relief funds, and dairy farmer concerns, plus state tax assessment details and railroad rate issues affecting farmers. Names, places, and specific figures are partially garbled.
John Warner presides Carroll county directors meeting as new ommaged program moves forward. 1,130 farmers with signed contracts must declare acres to retire from corn production under reduction plan. Committees inspect contracted acres to assess productivity before payments and allocations are determined.
In Savanna County relief officials outline a statewide Emergency Relief plan with work to be offered in all towns except Savanna. Plan specifies direct relief for 70 days, wage scales by dependents, hours set at about 44 per week, and biweekly cash pay. Clyde Buckingham will assess needs and eligibility to allocate funding and jobs.
Need a farm hand call Owen Miles or Robert Hanson at the National Re-Employment Office Mt Carroll. The free service lists 261 registered workers from varied occupations and will arrange interviews and match qualified labor to farms or renters in need.
Today March 29 is the last day for corn loan applications as community officers urge farmers to complete full applications. In Garrett County 164 applications have been accepted and 182,541 bushels of corn have been sealed in crib bins. Farmers question how the loan will cover corn in storage over the year and await further action on the loan meter.
Wiuss Merris Hensley of the University Extension Division will be the main speaker at the Mt. Carroll 4-H club leaders and workers meeting on Saturday April 7. Each club member is asked to attend with or without a guest. New phases of the work will be discussed and plans made to increase interest. Planned recreation may also be included.
Savanna Legion members gathered for a Wednesday meeting with Commander Charles Kapschall Leo Alen and Henry Kbddan attending. George Becher gave the welcome as L V Scowars led the Savanna company. A Zone Police skit featured John Washburn Melvin Carroll Joe Bneanan and Kenneth McCall with tap dancing by Lorraine Gine and Mary Gess.
Sheriff Harry Shiley halted a second attempted jail break on Thursday night by locking two leaders, Lewie Bonners Seranna and Anthony Kavak, in solitary confinement. An ensuing inquiry found improvised weapons fashioned from kitchen items and a bar removed from a jail cell.
A well known Mr Carroll man known as polite justice Mr Ross, familiar with the law in all phases, has earned several notable recognitions for his work in the community and judiciary.
Carroll County workers on CWA projects face personal record card re-employment steps. Registration events run March 29 at Shannon, March 30 at Chadwick, March 30 at Milledgeville, and March 31 at Mt. Carroll, with specific session times. A Federal official explains the process, warns not to confuse with other forms, and notes exemptions for certain workers. Also mentions upcoming music and literary sub district contests and a local burglary conviction.
Federal surplus food shipment for Carroll County reaches the area via the Corn-Heg program committee. Sheriff and officials report 7500 pounds of salt pork 250 sacks of meal 600 pounds of geese 2000 pounds of smoked pork and 6100 pounds of other items allocated to 120 families. Goals include ensuring fresh meat fruit and staples to eligible households with deliveries eventually arriving by Monday and ongoing efforts to meet local demand.
A note reports a check for 2138.47 dollars tied up in a bank under county 6a with funds for motor fuel tax. The item notes the county still holds the disputed funds and references an unspecified party.
Premier event at Chadwick sees strong turnout as Women attend the Womans Might program. Key speakers hailed the effort while the County Board of Supervisors debates proposals. Indications point to penalties and strict regulations amid discussions on April 17.
Carroll county Republicans met in Chadwick gym on Tuesday for a frank, well attended gathering. Ex congressman John C McKenzie of Elizabeth delivered a fact filled speech to an engaged crowd of eighty eight members. A banquet followed with mothers of Chadwick band students providing food and decorations. County Chairman Guy Lowman led the program and the mood was one of camaraderie and strong party spirit.
Carroll County supervisors postponed immediate action on liquor laws until the April meeting. Attorney General Otto Kerner’s opinion will guide any chosen actions as board members reconvene April 17 to discuss regulations, licenses, and revenue implications.
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