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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
2
A fragmented memoir-like piece traces tax disputes in 1940s districts, noting increases in district rates and library levies, and cites hog prices and a new truck law as factors. The tale shifts to a carnival scene where a boy, a dog theft, a police sting, and a river of tickets at a merry-go-round reveal urban life and a plan to write a book about the Carroll Fair.
In 1940 Review the Carroll County platform calls for a bank at Milledgeville and extending Route 171 from Hansens Corners on Route 718 to Chadwick joining Route 88. It urges electing efficient town village and county officers and promoting community competitive sports in Carroll County. The piece touts Carroll County as the sportsmen's paradise.
A long list of names and dates marks birthdays in Thomson Milledgeville Lanark Chadwick and nearby towns from May 31 to June 5, followed by a brief joke about soup and a reflection on charity.
Raine news reports benefit to farmers from recent efforts and anticipates a thriving 1940 corn crop. County high school graduates receive diplomas amid growing educational achievement. Shoreline development near Thomson and Savanna boosts cottage sites with possible electricity. Communities plan summer celebrations and Memorial Day, with local events and church services noted.
Lawrence Kreider’s new house is ready for siding and plaster. Virgil Bushman landscapes the grounds at the former A B Puterbaugh residence. Paul Knox’s home nears completion. Russell Strochecker to take over the John Deere agency in Mt Carrol and move to county seat town. Sam Perkey buys Harry Teeter’s restaurant. Sunderland Floral Co offers ready made porch boxes with flowers. Rev Benschoff of the Brethren church wed in Pennsylvania and will live in the Bell residence. Bob Acker moves Chevrolet agency to Miller Bros garage. John Brand paints his residence. Robert Coleman yields the brush.
A young Webster teacher and a pupil discuss an island and traffic surrounded pavement image. The quote shifts to a meditation on enduring difficulties, urging strength from above and deep draughts from divine Love to preserve a long course through storm and cloud.
Mrs G W Fulrath hosted her Bolton Sunday school class at her Savanna home. Loren Adolph and spouse had Sunday dinner with Howard Petty. Memorial services were held at Center Hill church led by Mrs Harvey Downing. Harry Hartman visited from Fair Haven at Preston Downing home. Mrs Cooper of Havana Ill visits daughter Mrs Ben Newman for a week. Mrs Sam Grave visited sister Mrs G F Bickelhaupt.
Notice to landowners in Carroll County Illinois that the sixth installment of the sixth assessment of benefits for Savanna and York Drainage District was due May 20 1940. Payment must be made at the district treasurer’s Thomson Illinois office by March 10 1941 or the unpaid tracts will be sold by law to cover the amount and costs. Roy I Houghton treasurer dated May 20 1940.
The Carroll County Board of Supervisors will hold a regular session at the Mt. Carroll courthouse on Monday June 10 1940 at 10 AM All claims for action must be filed with the Clerk by Friday June 7 1940 W R Watson Clerk This notice also contains a religious adage about patience.
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