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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1934
Page
1
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The Carroll county Legion meeting will be held at Chadwick Gymnasium at 7 o clock. A special program directed by Mrs Ber Rosenberry includes talks by Rev Edwin J Johnson and leaders from nearby counties. Refreshments will follow, with ex service men invited to attend and participate.
A new proposal lowers the filing costs for mortgage papers, easing burdens on homeowners and lenders. Officials say the change could speed up property transfers while keeping fee levels transparent and predictable.
The Devine chattel mortgage filing reform, signed by Governor Horner, lowers filing fees to 14 cents plus a 25 cent release fee, replacing former rates up to 5. The measure, supported by the Illinois Agricultural Association, the Department of Agriculture, and the Farm Credit Administration, aims to ease borrower costs for assignments, extensions, releases, and related papers, benefiting farmers and credit associations.
An OCR fragment describes county clerks and officials, noting a plan to attract attention and containing references to state and national figures, dates, and terms. The readable content lacks clear events but hints at protective actions and bureaucratic procedures.
Chadwick State Ruypeec intendeur honors sitters as Chatthwiel high school faculty receive slide recognition. Savanna Milledgeville and Mr Carroll schools massed bands present a concert at Me Carroll tonight directed by Coleman Miles. Program spans classical to popular numbers with torches.
Plans discussed at Lanark meeting call for a county contest during the 1954 Old Settlers Reunion. Each village would hold a day, with a beauty queen and two attendants taking part in Lanark, voting by purchased ballots. An outside judge would select the county winner, with details and costs to be reviewed by Commercial clubs.
A Monday evening shower breaks a long heat wave that toppled temperatures across the region. Light rain offers temporary relief but authorities warn drought conditions persist amid hot days ahead and limited reservoir refill.
A light Monday shower, driven by a gale, freshened pastures and offered crops a better chance but did not end the prolonged drought. Farmers demand heavier, lasting rain to penetrate dry soil while Mt Carroll warns residents to conserve water as wells go dry and water is hauled. the storm cools the air and gives residents a rare restful night.
Real estate transfers listed for Harry L Raymutn and wife to Ethe Weed Lanark and John L Sprowles addition. Include parcels 12 two 24 range 4 and Edna G Ditsworth and Donald I Ritenour transfers in lot 13 14 block i. Also Nora B Klirz to Mary Meu Grimm and Harry L Bowenn to Ethel L Weed.
John Derrers herd of 23 purebred Holsteins tops the Carrel Whiteside Jerry Hert Improvement Association for April. Williamson's herd places third as twelve Holsteins and Lasdis Shattle wins later honors. The annual testing reports milk and butterfat yields with multiple herds noted for high production.
Yornz men aged 15 to 21, from relief families, are chosen for work at the Savanna Camp this week. Picks from the county committee include Sheridan of Thomson Mest Savanna, Sherm Meyers of Mr. Carsrel Simbkin, Milinfertilie, and Mrs H B Itshn of Lanark. A Wednesday meeting approved the selections after the physical exams. Funeral services for August Brodi of Freedom Township were held.
From the general entry docket Louie Freeman Ryser was appointed guardian and last master at 4 hours in May. Petition for letters of administration by Catherine McNutt filed May 16. George I McNutt and Willem B McNutt appointed. Bond of 400 filed and approved.
Elmer Zugschwerdt, president, and Jon Baris, secretary of the Chadiwlck Cooperative Producers Association, announced last week that a six percent dividend has been paid on the association's $1540 worth of preferred stock for 1983. The accumulative dividend is payable from last year’s winnings, with the 19th dividend to be paid later. Mrs. John R. Connell of Sterling will visit Thursday and Friday to attend graduation with Margaret Bower’s guest. The body of Joe Putrevich, 58, found in the Mississippi opposite Marquette park at Savanna, has been identified as the Savanna resident.
Cerver herd leads Carroll-White dairy improvement association for the third consecutive month. New state laws cut mortgage filing costs in counties statewide. Bank deposit insurance coverage rises to four thousand dollars after Congress acts. American Legion groups and Camp Fire Girls plan a Poppy Day sale. Chadwick High finishes second in county track. Old Settlers Reunion may feature a county beauty contest in Lanark on August 16. Oskdale Camp meeting set August 9, 2014 with board confirmation. Bands from Milledgeville, Mt Carroll, and Savanna to perform at Mt Carroll tonight conducted by Calman Miles. Rural graduates receive diplomas at Chadwick and Mr Career on Wednesday.
A class of 103 rural graduates received diplomas this week in Chadwick and Mt Carroll as districts coordinate commencement. Salutatorian remarks praised effort and the ladder of life, while county schools anticipate benefits from newly minted scholars entering further schooling or the labor force. Normal scholarship winners listed include Washington Florence Groezinser and Martha Kan tama among others.
A damaged clipping describes a poppy sale to aid veterans and the national service organization. It notes the joint post or unit pays five cents per poppy, with funds supporting local veterans and service work. Mrs. Garton J. Kent, state auxiliary leader, speaks of placing poppies on coats and honoring fallen heroes in ceremonies beginning May 2.
Mt Carroll won the Little Four track meet led by an eighth grader who captured four firsts including a new pole vault record built on a balanced team effort. Milledgeville placed second with 51 points, Chadwick third, Lanark fourth, as Mt Carroll claimed the county title.
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