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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 15, 1934
Page
1
A garbled OCR passage discusses Armistice Day reflections, war weariness, and unity. It touches elections and party views, noting Republican progressives and farmers seeking fair prices, monopolies, and dairy distribution, with calls for a new party to unite conservatives and liberals.
The Red Cross membership drive began Monday with Mrs. Raymond Phillips as county chairman. Volunteers statewide will solicit memberships through Thanksgiving, with fees supporting county relief and royal relief efforts. Donations fund clothing and garments prepared by local workers for those in need, including unemployed and ill residents.
Farm bureau officials report that federal plans for a corn hog program will be announced soon. Sign-up meetings are planned before Christmas, with 1985 contract details and payments to be set as negotiations continue. Early referendum results show broad support for a corn-hog adjustment program to curb excessive acreage and stabilize prices amid drought impacts.
The SnyoH Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Monday at 2 30 pm at Frances Shimer Academy Elbranes Shimer. Charles Carroll a signer of the Declaration of Independence is the subject of a paper read by Miss Rose Demmon of Mt. Carroll. Hostesses are Miss Baxter Miss Portna and Miss Pollard from the Academy faculty.
Dr H Petty of Mt Carroll led a countywide showing of four part Health Movies on tuberculosis in Thomson Savanna Mt Carroll Lanark Shannon and Chadwick. The films taught health rules and the importance of prompt treatment while promoting the Tuberculosis Christmas Seals drive supported by school children and adults.
Warren High fullback Williams starred behind a strong line, scoring the decisive touchdown in the fourth quarter to hand Mt Carroll 15 a defeat and dash their Little Six Conference title hopes. Mt Carroll moved the ball but stalled near the goal. Warren earned the win with persistent drives and solid defense.
Carroll County records show 90.28 percent of taxes due this year collected under County Treasurer Bertha Smith. Taxpayers also paid back taxes from prior years totaling 52,956.94, with about half paid in when collections started. For 1933 taxes due this year amounted to 546,956.55, with 31,071.25 forfeited or abated and many forfeited lands expected to be redeemed. Gherry Grove township led in payments while Shannon followed. Sa was the least active.
Puil Miller of Dixon died in Rochester Minnesota at 9 30 p m Tuesday after three months in hospital Funeral plans not yet set He is survived by his wife Emma Sack Miller and six sisters in law and two brothers in law The Armistice Day coincidence may explain five marriage licenses issued Saturday to Harold Hansen and Ruby Reese Bryce E Wolf and M Charlotte Millhouse Charles M P McCool and Alice B Reddington Gernard O Leary and Dorothy Angeli Chester Smith and Stella Reisenbegler
October births in Carroll County totaled 14 with a son and daughter born to Mr and Mrs Charles Rowland of Mr Carroll among the pair. County Clerk Walter Watson notes births outpaced deaths by six, as 11 deaths were recorded. Notable entries include a number of Pennsylvania-born individuals and several centenarians. The report names numerous local families and birth dates in Savanna Mt Carroll and surrounding areas.
Clyde Bowman of Mt. Carroll is held in the county jail awaiting charges of petty larceny. A preliminary hearing before Police Magistrate Robert Browning was held Friday. Bond set at 500 dollars, but Bowman failed to furnish it and was jailed. He is accused of stealing a market and a sweater.
Land bank makes many loans to Carroll county farmers during past year. Residents of county pay 0 percent of 1933 taxes per records of County Treasurer Bertha J. Smith. Sixty attend Recreational Institute at Mt. Carroll Tuesday evening. Births and deaths in county during October. One set of twins reported Savanna man oldest to pass away. Relief heads from nine counties to take part in all day session at Savanna Friday. Supervisors to meet at 6:30 banquet in Hotel Gydeson. American Red Cross membership drive underway in county. Savanna Woman is county chairman. All residents of Carroll urged to join and help the least fortunate.
Plax and provisions of the 1935 corn hog adicine are expected to arrive in the county soon. AAA shows farmers favor another crop control era. Petty completes files on disease control against tubercurosis. He visits every village and city in the county. A recital by Mire Gilderoy Scott, Frances Shimer director, sponsored by Carroll County Tuberculosis Association, urged residents to attend Sunday evening. Frances Shimer Creme tie death noted to prevent The Far Off Halls in Campes Theatre Monday evening.
Mrs Coy Goodman daughter of uv and Mrs J M Selmeider of Cor ner Mt Carroll resident was killed Monday when a tire failed and the car left the pavement and struck a ditch. Both Mr and Mrs Goodman were instantly killed while in Arizona on a business trip for Northern University.
Frances Shimer College Mt Carroll presents The Far Off Hills a three act play by Lennox Robinson by the Frances Shimer Dramatic Club on Monday November 19 in the Campus Theatre. Mme Gilderoy Scott will give a recital Sunday evening at 730 in Metcalf Hall with a stringed ensemble between acts performing folk songs. Tickets for the play are at usual prices and seats may be reserved by mail.
Carroll County farmers have received 424400 in land bank and commissioner loans from May 12 1938 to Oct 1 1934 under the Emergency Farm Mortgage Act. Loans refinance existing debt with first mortgages up to 54 percent of land value and 20 percent of building value. Commissioner loans allow first or second mortgages up to 75 percent, with repayment terms aligned to farmers production and prices.
Rank Ginrich, Boys Club leader from Northern Illinois, directed a 60 person gathering at the 4H Recreational Institute in Mt Carroll Tuesday night. Attendees included clubs from across the county and guests as Ginrich demonstrated marching games and folk activities to illustrate recreation.
Administrators from nine counties will attend an all day district meeting Friday. The session will cover regional education plans and cooperative programs between districts.
Carroll county supervisors will get an inside view of Mines Emergency Relief plans for needy residents this winter. The nine county relief chiefs will meet in Savanna library at 10 Friday morning, led by Orlo King. About 20 attendees from Jo Daviess, Carroll, Whiteside, Lee, Rock Island, Henry, Mercer, Bureau and LaSalle. Effie Dear of Chicago and Foster of Chicago will join, with talks on the program and coordination. A 6 p.m. dinner at Hotel Gydezon will follow and feature brief talks on state relief plans for the next four months.
Mrs William mk hosted an all day quilting event at her residence on Wednesday of last week. A delicious dinner followed. Three attendees were Mesdames Henry Pareste and Nellie Parsons of ArteFa, plus a list of local residents including Carl Dachler, Theatrinence Dambman Sr., George Dachter, BR Dial, Mary Wilson, Rowe Stein, Oscar Darhler and Katte Dambmaz.
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