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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1932
Page
3
Carroll county reports tax receipts nearing eighty five thousand dollars as funds flow to the county treasurer. State highway officials approve two gravel pavement projects costing about twenty two thousand dollars under a broader plan to lift unemployment.
Walter Davis of Lanark reports James Sorenson bound over to the Carroll grand jury on a stolen car charge. Sorenson testified with Lyons deal, Rudman Agency financing, and a bent engine number, with the car traced to ownership as a key issue. Separately assessors from Carroll meet April 1 to set uniform personal property taxes for 1932, with farm equipment and poultry highlighted.
In Decatur a special Illinois Agricultural Association conference led by M. P. Roske and Frank Woessner discussed tax policy and farming legislation. Earl C. Smith urged voting records awareness while notes praised farm bureau support amid low prices and propagandist pressure.
The Carroll County Home reports for the year ending March 1932 a total cost to taxpayers of 7776.08 with receipts of 1128.48, a deficit of 7776.08, and a cash balance of 1213.66 held by Supt Christian. Inmates totaled 1146 admissions with 7 deaths and 13 discharges, and care equated to 2193 weeks at 4.84 per week. Inmate activities included substantial farm output and food preservation efforts with 26 males and 12 females aiding in farming and processing.
The Review admits three Carroll county banks were listed as tax money depositories but corrects the record. Only the First Carroll County State Bank at ML Carroll handles tax funds and all taxes must be paid to the county treasurer. The paper apologizes to County Treasurer Bertha J Smith and her office for the mistake.
James J. Stardue attended a road setting in Gurrell County with two gravel road contracts up for letting. J Wallcott and Son of Monmouth secured both bids, Shannon road at 1410.44 and Lanark stretch at 7242.2, using No. 2 gravel. eight bidders were present and bids were active.
A county aid road committee report shows a total expenditure of $20,115 on county roads during the past year. The figures reflect ongoing costs for maintenance and improvements managed by the county.
John Acker submits to the March meeting with Will Fisher as chairman and Ward Crily and Sherm Meyers on the committee. Labor for county road work amounts to 35985 while materials and supplies plus other large items total 2000 in gasoline and oil. New equipment cost 3000 and repairs plus blacksmithing 1593, including 35 to John Tripp of Chadwick for a road grader. Total culverts and bridges expenditure 52. Two miles of gravel were laid in Freedom township.
The article endorses Franklin U. Stransky of Sevan for county attorney, noting three years as a lawyer in Carroll County and successful trial experience in justice and county courts. It urges voters to meet him, promises he will discuss his campaign, and invites inquiries about his platform.
The report notes J cost of 1050 dollars, three miles of gravel road in Wysex township costing 2265, and half mile of macadam in Mt. Carroll township costing 900. Total receipts for the year reached 27000, leaving a balance of 6885 according to Mr. Campbell.
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