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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1934
Page
1
Fragmentary excerpts reflect a debate among Republicans and Democrats led by Os Fa Underwood about curbing federal authority. The piece cites calls for limiting government, redefining legislative power to Congress, and restoring law with reduced bureaucratic reach, amid unemployment protests and pressure for relief measures.
Farmers from Shannon and Cherry Grove vote on continuance of the AAA farm relief plan as meetings begin across Carroll County. M P Roske and John Warner lead discussions on 1935 production, feed outlook, and price stability with multiple township meetings scheduled through October including Woodland, York, Freedom, Washington, Salem, Rock Greek and Lima, Mt Carroll Savanna, Wysox and Elkhorn Grove.
Carroll county men are listed on the jury panel for the October term of federal court opening Monday Oct 15 at 10am Judge Charles E Woodward of Chicago will preside Several cases are listed on the docket including a theft case near Savanna involving two Chicago men who stole the lar of Joe Schreiner of Erie Jurors named include Clarence F Tarr Carl Lagerstrom Ray L Weingartner Frank D Briggs R C Bergen Willis Burr Ralph Write from Sterling and others from Rockford Sterling Galena Rock Falls Oregon and surrounding towns.
The county court jury returned a verdict for Irvin Forrey in the case against William Straub administrator of Harrison Straub's estate. Judge O. M. Grove presided. Forrey sought 815 for services prior to Straub's death. the estate argued payment had been made. The jury awarded the full claim to Forrey.
Bert Chambers, held on petty larceny charges, was released on $4,000 bond Monday. He was arrested at Savanna June 2 after taking a boat belonging to John Edlen and starting down the river with it.
Carroll county farm bureau officials await blanks and regulations to begin selling 3200 tons of corn fodder and stover to the government for drought relief. Federal officials may raise the quota if farmers sign up quickly. Prices range from 7 to 9 dollars per ton, with payments at local stations.
Raymond Peterson age 20 of Savanna died in Savanna hospital from head injuries after being kicked by a horse while skidding logs for Webster Lumber on Mars Reed farm seven miles north of Mt Carroll. Oak witnesses L Joseph Randecker and Chester Stratton said Peterson stopped the team when a turn came loose and he reached for the tag as the horse kicked him. He died Sunday afternoon at 5:1.
Wilbur Groetzinger of Washington township, held on driving while intoxicated charges, appeared before Judge O M Grove to post bond of 510. The bond was signed by Julius Groetzinger Fred Grotjohn and Ira Ross.
Milledgeville celebrated with a morning parade featuring 146 decorated floats and many entries from local schools and clubs. Mayor Robert Thorngren led the procession, with flowers and vivid colors earning praise. Prizes went to Milledgeville Garden Center, Sunderland Floral, and Gamble Store, among others, with school floats and pet and bicycle divisions noted.
Announcement for the fall meeting of the Rockford District Methodist Sunday Schools Men’s Bible classes at Belvidere UL on Sunday October 28. Sessions include a 10 a m demonstration, 11 a m gospel team worship, 12 35¢ lunch, 1 20 business session with proposed new constitution, and 2 30 discussion on expanding the scope with participation by all men. District Supt Collin will attend. adjournment by 3 45.
A field day is planned for Tuesday October 9 at the Charles A Sack farm in Argo-Fa to demonstrate Hi-Bred corn planted by local farmers. The event begins at 1 o'clock with a first demonstration, then neighboring fields will be visited to show benefits of Hi-Bred seed corn. Organized by Mr Joe Lower of Lanark with two representatives from Hibred Corn Co Grimes fa.
News from Milledgeville reports a large community day celebration with participants from team Samda in attendance. The piece mentions youth arrests in Savanna, new rules for crops, water tower and tank work starting Monday, and local officials discussing farm relief and corn breeding.
The petit jury panel for the November term of circuit court in Carroll County was announced. Members include Washington: Fred Wurster and George Mace Jr.. Freedom: Dan Sisler. Shannon: George Truckenmiller and Merman Dos. Rock Creek: Lee Dyson and Clyde Broadwater. Mt. Carroll: Clyde Emnyre, Bart Bashaw, Lester Myers, Frank Blair, Francis Gillespie, Ward Weidman and Howard Petty. Savanna: Fred B. Smith Jr, Fred Halloway, Wilber Bashaw, William Jenks, Dan Airhart, Homer Knapp, Chris Streicher, Clarence Bowers, Charles McDougall, Wayne Schrunk, Adolph Haas, John Slink. York: Otto Switzer, Anent Witmer, Lawrence Weatherwax, A. E. Sheridan. Fairhaven: Ed Schreiner. Wysox: T. W. Weatherwax, Roy Schreiner, August Gerdes and Howard Stover.
George Reitz and wife transfer to Ernest J Waterman and wife Savanna two parcels described as lot 3 and 4 in Ik Survey and a 2 percent interest, while Etyma A Stang conveys to Cora M Dale Lanark Carys Istadd lot 9 with a 2 percent stake.
Walter Watson county clerk was chosen as one of three county clerks to work with the state commission on a new tax form to be used statewide. The appointment was made by the president of the annual convention of county officers, which meets each year. Harvey Faye of Plast County and Boyd Thorpe of Jackson County were also named.
Twelve marriage licenses were granted at the county clerk's office during September. The last license of the month was issued Saturday September 29 to Clarence Lote of Lanark and Rose Waters of Chadwick.
Friday October 26 brings a teacher vacation as the Northwestern Division of Illinois State Teachers association holds its annual meeting at Rockford’s Midway theatre. Noted educators speak including Dr Thomas Briggs Dr Simeon E Leland Supt F Jensen and Miss Margaret Slattery with program segments across Morning Afternoon sessions and music by local choirs and school groups. Also announced is the marriage of Helen Doty to Melvin Hurdle performed at Rochelle First Methodist church with Mrs Frank Jensen noting Doty’s community roles and Hurdle’s engineering career.
Carroll county farmers begin receiving the first federal payment of 200000 under the corn hog relief scheme. Checks were received in Mt Carroll by Treasurer Ray Mayer, with Edwin Plickinger and the county committee starting distribution yesterday. Farmers will be notified by mail when to call at Mt Carroll to pick up their checks. About 65 checks remain on hand due to late settlements. the process should take about a week. Farmers are urged to stay home until official notice arrives.
Announcement of the marriage of Pauline Nesmith daughter of Kev and Mrs George Nesmith Mt Carroll to Armond Wittenberg of Chicago. The bride, a relief supervisor in Lawndale Chicago, studied at Northwestern Illinois and Chicago Universities and belongs to Alpha Delta Pi. The groom attended Beloit, Illinois, and Northwestern, and works for Montgomery Ward in Chicago. They will live at 6320 Kenmore Ave Chicago Ro.
County Superintendent Martha Ashby filed claims totaling 334,480.25 against the state distributive school fund for Carroll county rural schools. The report details assessed property value of 20,156,305 and 136 full time teachers. It notes average daily attendance in 1933 of 2,475.44 pupils and allocates 2,524 from the regular fund, 21465 from the tax refund, and 811.58 from the year 8 tax fund for high schools.
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