13 May 1937
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1937
Page
1
The grainy fragment recalls the Hindenburg disaster and its global reverberations, touching on hydrogen versus helium, U.S. and German stance, and wartime anxieties. It mentions President Hoover, congress, and American Airways amid broader reflections on safety, opportunity, and national sentiment.
The report describes highway shoulder work by a patrol unit tasked with filling cracks and smoothing surfaces. A yellow vehicle, described as an aging machine, operated slowly along about sixty miles of highway daily, drawing concern over its bulk and potential to obstruct traffic. A modern center-lane tar-removal method is being tested to improve road quality.
Pied Buller colored and Robert Wounsents pleaded guilty to larceny in Milwaukee yards. Both were sentenced by Judge Q M Grove to five months at the state farm in Vandalia. James Conley of Savenna faced a hearing on illegal possession of alcohol, with a $950 bond, after officials found a cache of spirits on his property.
W. Watson named president of the county clerks association at its annual session, with JOR OConnell and John Gelwths among officers. Meeting approved a resolution to standardize pensions administration and pledged tax funds distributed by the county treasurer totaling about 101,200 for 1936. Townships across Carroll and surrounding counties received early distributions, with figures showing Washington and Savanna among leaders in paid taxes.
Christian Ackerman, 82, of Milledgeville died Tuesday at home after feeling ill Monday afternoon. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home with burial in Bethel cemetery. He was born June 27, 1854, in Somerset County near Winnersdale, Pa., son of Paul and Elizabeth Ackerman, who moved to Milledgeville when he was two.
The Mt Carroll area hosts a Soil Conservation Service exhibit during the second conservation week. Ten farmers in Cruell and Whiteside counties join a cooperative program to implement erosion control measures including mulching, stabilization, revegetation, and wildlife conservation. Lieutenant Governor John Stelle presides over the Itmans State Senate as the 60th session opens with a strong start.
Witnesses reported a bright meteor Sunday night lighting the northern sky and breaking into several parts as it descended westward. The fireball appeared large and burned up before reaching the ground, leaving fragments and widespread reports across the region. Northwestern University instructor Arthur Rossaier estimated the meteoroid weighed about a gram, noting meteors break up due to atmospheric friction at high speeds.
Leut Carl Vo Scheime, a fast infantry lieutenant, reports for duty at the CCC encampment at Mt Carroll on Saturday afternoon. He comes from Camp Gilman, replacing Lieut Earl Tehes who has been transferred to Camp Gilman. Captain McLaughlin, formerly at the local camp, was transferred earlier.
Marriage licenses were issued from the county clerk's office to Kenneth James McCall and Nadine Tul, both of Savannah, on May 7, and to Merlon Belt and Elmma Litte, both of Chicago, on May 8.
Surveys for rural power lines proceed with plans funded by utilities and farm cooperatives. Communities in six neighboring townships report activity as farmers edge toward electrification, with 340 miles under construction in Sangamon county and 700 to 800 homes slated for Whiteside county connections by year end.
The annual Little Five track meet will be held at Mt Carroll on Friday May 21 barring plans. Competing schools include Chadwick Lanath Shannon Willedecvite and Mt Carroll. The defending champion is doubtful to attend and the county meet may be canceled due to late season conditions.
Chestnut Park School contracts for the coming year were offered by the school board to all present teachers at Chestnut Park Grade 1 School. A small increase in salary was offered and it was indicated all teachers would accept. Hebert Rawlins, Miss Helen Switzer, Miss Elnora Weidman, Miss Dorothy Shoemaker, and Mass Vagina sell ime are named instructors.
A meeting of the planning committee of the local Farm Bureau group is announced for Friday evening. The committee will convene at the Farm Bureau office in ME Catsoll.
May events include Farm Bureau meeting, Little Five track meet at Mt Carroll next week, and soil conservation demonstrations on local farms. County officials report tax distributions, electric survey efforts, and upcoming rural school commencement dates with final exams for about 120 eighth graders.
A sparse clerk’s note shows residents listed for jury service in Pequoit County on May 24. Names include Boyt Whitmer and others, with unclear spellings and possible procedural remarks about reporting and court order status.
May fete at Shimer College scheduled for May 15 features fine entertainment for guests, with a coronation procession crowning the Queen of May among campus ceremonies. Real estate transfers and various notices follow, listing multiple parcels and names in recent filings.
Eighth grade commencement events scheduled May 26 to 28 across three county schools with ceremonies at Lanark Chalwih Mt Carnal and Farniaking. Attendance high as nearly all students prepare to receive diplomas. Final program specifics to be announced when arranged by school officials.
Rain delays continue on Route 171 as paving north to Argo and east to TG 78 are postponed. Weather has stalled concrete pours and prep work from Thomson to Argo, with crews shifted to close stretches and gravel hauling impeded by washouts and student conflicts.
The county superintendent of schools reports monthly April funds totaling 2856.61 dollars. Checks for each township were expected to be prepared for distribution by Wednesday evening.
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