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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
5
State transportation office announces new road maps for Western Illinois showing updated routes and changes. Maps highlight phased routes and neighborhood connections for motorists, with emphasis on improved navigation and improved access.
New official highway maps reveal several route number changes and new features for the Rock Island and Moline area. The edition highlights paved and unpaved road surfaces, surface treatments, and contract sites, plus details on rail lines, airports, and state institutions.
A note from the State Academy of Science announces a meeting on May 56. Details are unclear due to damaged text but confirms an organizational gathering chaired by Renae and helpers from the local chapter.
The CCC CAMP plans an open house on April 2 to mark the seventh anniversary of the Carroll County forest conservation program. Visitors may tour the buildings, see exhibits, and talk with caretakers about land and water conservation on cooperating farms. Coffee and sandwiches will be served at five. The project, begun in 1926, spans 11,872 acres with terracing contouring and soil conservation practices led by local foresters and supervisors.
Lawrence Berathun, 18, was arrested Friday on charges arising from a Carroll girl’s complaint. He was held without bond at the county jail awaiting a preliminary hearing before Justice of the Peace Franly Sehevengel. Stratton of Carroll County was bound over to the grand jury with a $2,000 bond and released after furnishing bond.
Assessors in Carroll County receive guidelines for the annual real estate assessment and a quadrennial revaluation to be conducted this year. They will start Saturday, with county treasurer and state official present, and will value farm property, corn for feed, and other real estate as part of a tax process.
Clamage addresses a Legion meeting Monday evening in Savannah area. The gathering includes members from Carroll County and auxiliary groups. The Legion pledges support for youth activity through the American Legion and Sons of the American Legion, highlighting Boy Scouts and civic engagement.
A major project by Northwestern Illinois Utilities to upgrade Carroll’s telephone system, including central office relocation to the Kinney Building and new equipment. The plan spans 1938 1939 with outside wire upgrades and a July completion, costing about 15000 dollars. New two position switchboard and automatic features will enhance service and reduce ringing fatigue for callers.
In a Sherman division, a deceased person’s estate is being probed after a man and woman are tied to a filed inquiry. The case centers on an alleged will dispute and the value of the estate. Local court records indicate questions over inheritance terms and potential claims by a daughter.
Waterways officials report that barge line service will begin soon on the upper Mississippi River. The Iowa and Illinois fleets will move into regular service after repairs and gate closures near Dam No. 1 to maintain nine feet of navigation. New screw-driven boats Huck Finn and Kansas City will replace older vessels, signaling a shift from paddle-wheel to screw propulsion on the upper river.
The report notes circuit court session led by Judge Edwards with proceedings touching township elections set for April 4. Witnesses and attorneys discuss petitions and questions as the court considers prior evidence and requests. A library tax ballot issue named Fair Maven looms at voting time.
Palisades Park will open for its 39th season with planned improvements implemented during winter months. Officials say maintenance included trail resurfacing and facility upgrades to welcome visitors and ensure safety.
Voters in Carroll County face a busy ballot next Tuesday April with seven county supervisors to be chosen and highway commissioners hotly contested. The village of Midgeville and Wysox township will weigh authorizing tang and two tenths tax for libraries. Local candidates include Shannon for supervisor and George Fe for commissioner among many listed names. Balloting runs all day, with results expected after polls close.
Community reports note extensive phone service upgrades in Mt Crocoll and new maps to aid distribution. Residents see increased route efficiency, nine foot channel work at Barge Bre facility to proceed, and preparations for upcoming district events including music programs and library tax discussions.
Farm Institute officers attend a Freeport meeting where delegates discussed agricultural education and cooperative programs. The conference featured speakers including AL Attarial Ba and Shaner of Speingtichl, with attendees from Conant and related farm groups.
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