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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1941
Page
2
A veteran recounts a Civil War prank near Atlanta where four beehives were salted with dirt and honey stolen at midnight. A hostler, sentry, and others tricked a captain with a cat, hampering the plan but exposing a playful ruse. The tale closes with a reflection on boys versus war days.
The Carroll County 80 Year Club adds Ed Malloy of Chadwick to its roster, noting he will reach 80 on November 10. He was born in 1861 near Erie Illinois, lived in Morrison area, farmed in various towns, and raised 11 children with two marriages.
Deputy Art Smith deserts Chadwick for Mt Carroll as Sheriff Westfall is away. Mt Carroll and Warren footballers endure rain and mud, while Carroll County ranks 12th in the state husking contest. Savanna’s new police car is damaged by a hit and run, and dial telephones roll out in Savanna Thomson. State highway plans aim to widen and straighten routes near Mt Carroll Savanna. Milledgeville plans a Boy Scout troop as ten derfoot tests are completed. Glads bulb mania grows with growers Frank and Deets. YCHS faces possible Ustick township pupil transfers with Thorton in question and legal maneuvers ahead.
The item lists publication details for Thomson area papers including The Village Echo Thomson Broadax Thomson Review and staff roles such as H. G. Stage publisher and Kenneth Whitney reporter. It notes second class matter status at Thomson Illinois under March 3 1879 and weekly Thursday issue schedule with annual price of $1.50.
A farm labor survey is under way in Carroll County directed by the county USDA Defense Board with J. W. Erdmier as chairman. In each township a community AAA committeeman collects answers from five farmers on 1941 labor sufficiency, damages, and changes in hiring.
Donald Teachout of Fulton sustained a deep scalp wound when his car crashed into a guard rail at the west side of the north approach of the Milwaukee viaduct in Savanna. He and a Clinton companion were southbound on Route 80. Teachout said a quick turn at the curve caused the collision. The other occupant had minor bruises.
Rain in October reached 5.33 inches, with Mt. Carroll weather observer James Mc Cray noting it is 2.8 inches above the normal for the month in the area.
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