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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1939
Page
1
The fragment discusses a range of issues from pensions and social costs to approaches for wartime production and strategic naval plans. It references Roosevelt, Munich, and potential upheavals in Europe, plus concerns about domestic politics, investments, and the impact of war on industry and ships. The text hints at delays, debates over funding, and caution against aggression while urging readiness and prudent policy.
Fragmentary OCR describes a sale listing at $6,500 for acreage near Wim and Clarence Ot Ne Loy, with $8,500 cited elsewhere. It references relatives of a former farmer, and lists several named individuals including Mrs. Johny Owen, Clem Rickelhaupt, Chas Clopton, and Mae, with unspecified location and date details.
Carroll County supervisors vote to rehire Kyle J Turney as county farm superintendent at 1200 yearly, effective March 1 1940. R B Rice also rehired at 3200 yearly. A depository agreement with seven banks is approved, plus 3000 a year for S C Campbell as highway superintendent. 1500 from motor tax fund allocated for right of way damages related to state route 4 project. The meeting includes discussion of VPA CCQ NYA post certifications at LERC office.
Two Sabula men found a motor boat Momiy near Cook's Ts about three miles south of Sabula, Iowa. It had been stolen Sunday when G. May and others visited the boat house on the Suvaima River front. A new battery and several canions of gasoline were also taken from another boat.
Six new criminal cases appear in the Carroll county bar docket for the November term, with ten in common law and twelve in chancery. Several cases carry over from prior terms, including forgery and liquor sale charges, rape, and perjury bail. The chancery list includes three divorces, two separations, six foreclosures, and two other causes, with more cases possible as the grand jury convenes Monday.
Carroll county students named to Frances Shimer junior college first honor roll this fall include Jean Rawlins Thomson Maxine Miller Miledger ville Betty Leitner and Alice Bro Mt Carroll. Fifteen students earned honors this term.
A correction notes earlier initials for W. FP. Wreck and confirms G. where W. F. is correct. Beginning this week Foster Black launches a sequence of advertisements about Me Farms and Genuine Pfister Hybrids, expected to interest readers.
Savanna earns second place in the Illowa League after a Friday game effort. Savanna scored early in the first quarter but Maquoketa answered, taking the lead with a late conversion. A final period scoring play by Savanna clinched the win.
Republican gubernatorial candidate Richard Lyons will tour downstate counties visiting Mt. Carroll at 10 o clock and Savanna at 11, planning appearances at the courthouse and a local hotel during his Friday morning itinerary.
Bob Elson, famed WGN and Mutual network radio sports announcer, spoke at the Savanna High School football banquet held in the Savanna Township High School gym. He discussed how he broke into radio, his broadcasting career, and predictions for upcoming baseball and football seasons.
Kenneth Bowers twenty of Lanark was bound over to the January term of the Ogle county grand jury after his arrest in Dixon following a minor two vehicle accident. He confessed to two filling station burglaries at Lanark and Brookville and was found with a rifle cash register and an amplifying device in his car. Authorities suspect possible link to the A W Champion station theft in Lanark.
Charles Larsen pleaded guilty Friday in county court to driving a motor vehicle while intoxicated. The case was continued for sentence, with Larsen released on $500 bond. Will of the late Charles Ditsworth of Lanark was admitted to probate in Monty County. Executor Kenneth Seiler named to handle duties. Durial expenses specified. remainder divided between Merle Y. Dilsworth and Neva J. Dilsworth.
The article notes Mt Carroll area trapshoot plans by the Mt Carroll sportsmen's club and mentions visits by Lyone to Savanna and Mt Carroll Friday. It reports numerous transfers and real estate records in Carroll county, including Savanna property shifts, inmate care costs, and various residents and trustees involved.
Galena high school edged Carroll High 13 to 7 to cap a seasons with a tie for first in the U S Grant conference. Carroll scored early but could not add points again as a late Galena drive after a bad punt produced the winning score.
State labor official Martin P. Dirkin said Carroll County jobless workers received about $1400 in unemployment compensation during October. The notice updates weekly claims and total benefit payments for the month.
A county board report reveals inmate care costs totaling about 2.64 dollars per week per inmate for March 1 to October 26, 1939. Food and labor are the largest expenses, with food near 0.882 and labor 0.764, while depreciation of capital, clothing, fuel, and doctor services add smaller amounts. A fuller annual cost report is planned for the March meeting.
Pupils of Vinegar Hill school will present a Thanksgiving program at the school house Friday night Nov. 17. There will be no sale of candy and food, but a small admission fee will be charged.
Lanark youth arrested in Dixon is held to Ogle county grand jury on burglary charges. He may face robbery charges at a Lanark oil station. November docket shows fewer cases than recent terms, with more possible after the grand jury meets next week. County supervisors re-engage the farm superintendent and county physician for another year at the weekly meeting.
A coroner's jury in Lanark ruled the death of Dick Thomas from a gunshot wound accidental. The 49 year old from Elmwood Park was killed when a 16 year old nephew unloading a 22 rifle on a porch near Lanark fired, the bullet entering Thomas's right lung. The inquest, led by Dr J B Schreiter, named Joe Gillogly as foreman and included Vincent Olion Glenn Zugschwerdt Chester Giloeys Mathew Docter and John Cornwell.
Frank Turney 78 a former Carroll county resident died at his Edgeley North Dakota home early Thursday November 10. He was born July 29 1861 in Newton township Whiteside county moved with his parents to Carroll county at 19 married Jennie Bedell December 15 1885 and moved to North Dakota in 1907. Survived by widow five children two Lyndon daughters four sisters fourteen grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services in Edgeley were to be attended by his brother Lyman Turney of Lyndon returning Friday.
Savanna residents Mr. and Mrs. Jere Leonard observed their 52nd wedding anniversary on Friday. Leonard, a former Burlington railroad mail clerk, and his wife, formerly Patty Youngman of Rock City, were married on November 10, 1887, in Rock City. They raised three children Gordon Leonard Mt. Morris, Gerald Leonard Chicago, and Mrs Gladys Wiley Chicago, with two grandchildren Tom and Jack Leonard of Mt. Morris. They have long been active in the Presbyterian church during their Savanna residence.
Charles Parker a 19 year old Black enlistee at the Mt Carroll GCC camp is in county jail awaiting grand jury action. He allegedly struck Hal bert Freeman an 18 year old Black enrollee with a metal bar during a quarrel, leaving Freeman unconscious with two deep head wounds. Parker bound over to the grand jury with $2000 bond after witnesses testified.
Fred Smith, long-time farm and auction sales contact for The Review, resumes outreach to farmers planning sales. The service includes stock, grain, and machinery checks and help drafting sale bills. This extra assistance is offered at no additional charge.
Miss Mary Pettitgoue and Allen Jensen of Savanna wed at 2 pm Saturday in Amboy Catholic church rectory with Rev. J B Latchford officiating. Attendants were Miss Rose Pettitgone and George Correll. reception in Savanna. couple to reside in Savanna after a brief honeymoon.
Miss Audrey Stevens and Robert Carruthers of Chicago wed in a four o'clock Saturday ceremony at the Stevens home in Savanna. Rev. A E Blomberg officiated the single ring service. Attendants were Miss Shirley Stevens and Robert Zell. A reception followed for about 45 guests. The couple planned a short wedding trip and will reside in Chicago.
Directors of the Mr Carroll Co Operative Creamery announce Raymond F Sailer of Galesburg will succeed Peter Sorensen as plant superintendent and buttermaker. Sailer assumes the post December 1. Sorensen resigns to pursue a similar venture at Lan-
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