21 Oct 1937
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1937
Page
1
The piece presents a dense, garbled excerpt discussing presidential tapes, public support, and democratic governance. It references figures, regions, and institutions in a cluttered view of political tension, with scattered mentions of control, reform, and public reaction.
Republicans and Democrats chose candidates at a joint convention. The event named two judicial nominees, signaling cross party support and shaping upcoming confirmations. Notable figures debated qualifications and potential impacts on local legal precedents.
Seventeen ballots were cast by Ogle and Jo Daviess county Republicans before Leon A Zick of Oregon won the GOP nomination for county judge. Harry L Heer of Galena led the Democrats’ slate, with James Stuart of Mt Carroll as a third candidate. Results show Zick 4 0 and 295 500ths votes, Heer 2 5 and 97 500ths, Stuart 6 and 376 500ths as the final tally. The convention began after the death of Judge William J. Simpson, with A M Smith as secretary and Franklin J Stransky nominating Stuart.
The program seeks to protect steep eroding slopes by planting trees and shrubs to anchor soil, convert some pasture to permanent woodland or wildlife uses, and provide fuelwood. Areas too small for woodlands may become wildlife habitat, with information available from local farm advisors, soil conservation service projects, or CCC camps in Illinois.
Donald Clark of Lanark was released on bond Friday after being held on a larceny charge. He was among four youths arrested the prior week for stealing automobile accessories in Lanark, with one leader still in county jail.
Woodland township supervisor Robert Carson announced WPA road work will resume October 25 in Woodland, hiring about 20 workers. After a Rockford WPA meeting with officials, Carson discussed a sewing project proposal and potential site in Savana, with officials planning to visit this week.
Tax records show 95 percent of the 1936 levy collected in the township. More than half of the unpaid amount remains, with the balance due from one property owner. Local officials urge prompt payment to close the accounts.
County treasurer Frank Ross reports 1936 tax receipts total about 24 777 dollars with over half unpaid in several townships. Savanna and Shannon lead or trail in delinquency as percentages range 92 to 99 across townships. Overall county collection runs slightly above last year with a near 95 to 99 percent spread, but Savanna remains at 92 percent.
Savanna youth Yonah Yurne escaped serious injury after his car struck a guard rail off Route 52 near the George Tats farm, about five miles from Savanna. The vehicle punctured a fence and broke a windshield. rescue workers freed the car, and the rail remained lodged in the ground. Weather was rainy at the time, but the driver sustained only minor scratches.
The Mt Carroll squad suffered injuries in a recent game. Bonne Exsenbise left with a broken cheekbone and another player, Bob Martman, suffered a broken collarbone in the Galena clash and was hospitalized in Freeport for several days.
Miss Grace West, 17, died from skull fracture and neck injury after her car stalled on railroad tracks west of Savanna Northwestern Illinois Unites plant and was struck by the Blackhawk train. Cress Hanabarger suffered serious injuries while Mrs Walham Kennedy escaped unharmed. coroner’s jury ruled accidental death. Funeral services for Miss West were held Tuesday in Savanna.
Fred Wilhelm, a Carroll county stockman from Shannon, led Chicago market trades this week with a carload of steers, 15 head averaging 1827 pounds and selling at the top end for 1935 per hundredweight. The will of Milan W Pittman of Milledgeville was admitted to probate in county court Friday by Judge Orion M Groye.
September birth tallies show eleven boys and six girls recorded in the county, highlighting current birth statistics and local demographic notes. The list reflects the official county birth record entries for the month.
The county office shows 14 deaths and births in September. Eleven births listed as boys with several names and dates, plus two stillborns and multiple deaths from various causes. Notable entries include Douglas Fitzpatrick 23 and Harvet M Stevens 84, with births for Ruth Ann and Richard Leuis among Savanna families.
Names of petit jurors drawn to serve at the November term of circuit court in Carroll county by circuit clerk Jotim R Gelwicks. List includes Alvin Mowery Harry Ivey Paul Ross Oris Holy Lee Gifford Mr Carroll Fred Fund Paul Stevens Paul Swanson Lloyd Eusch Earl Boothby Nels Thompson Robert Bristol Henry O Donnell EF J Nickel Roy Clay William Dunn Savanna Elmer Schindler Albert Derver Oscar Ravach Freedom George D Byers John Garman Shannon Rex Rahn Henry Schoen Ernest Burkholder Nathaniel Martz Robert Truman Rock Creek Ward Gillesme Salem Henry Lorimmer Charles W Hartman Dan Senneff York Charles Ensteller Forr Haven Lloyd Bushman Frank Weatherwax Harry Bushman Elmer Buffington Wysox.
A Savanna county roundup shows candidates drawn for November circuit court, a WPA road project to resume in Woodland township, and a mixed slate of births and deaths. The report notes dairy herd records, a youth crash on Route 52, and local efforts on erosion, tax collection uplift, and upcoming fall events.
Albert Greison of Savanna is re elected chairman of the Carroll County Red Cross Chapter at the Savanna library meeting last Thursday afternoon. Williams is treasurer and W R Kauck secretary, both reelected. Miss Mabel Greve becomes vice chairman. Armistice Day on November 11 begins the annual Red Cross roll call through Thanksgiving.
W G Warnock heads county OHIA average production for September showing nearly 36 pounds of fat per unit. The report highlights strong output and specifies the leading producer's name and the overall county figures for the period.
Keim herd of four purebred Guernseys holds the Inch production record for September in Carroll County Dairy Herd Improvement association per Tester Clyde Sisler. The generation includes Ed Keim and J G Winter's Holsteins, with several cows listed for high milk and fat outputs. the report shows 120 cows on test in September, with 12 dry. Earl Keim and W G Warnock lead the top producers with specific milk and butterfat figures.
Illinois umbrellas federal highway funding totaling about 8.86 million dollars for next year. A 1.03 million balance remains from a 25 million farm-to-market program for feeder roads. Dunown shows 11 miles of roads under construction and 185 mule projects funded. Hindis holds 2.89 million for main highways and 2.18 million for already approved projects. An untouched 2.61 million remains for grade crossing eliminations.
Miss Lucile Neuschwanger and Carl J Frahm, noted Mt Carroll cafe operators, wed at eight Sunday evening in the Little Brown Church, Nashua. Ceremony by Rev William Kent. attendants Mr and Mrs W R Meter of Rockford. After a brief Western Iowa trip, couple to reside in Mt Carroll. The bride, daughter of Ward Neuschwanger, ran a Lanark beauty shop and worked part time at Fra ham's Cafe.
Applications for marriage licenses filed in the past week include Richard Strauch of Chadwick and Hazel Schneider, Mr Carroll, and John Hinnickson with Ellen Hennehy of Savanna. Also listed are Oct 13 entries for Harold L Adams of Hanover and Frances Rogers of Savanna.
Postponements disrupt the hulking contest as heavy rainfall prevents marking the outfield. Officials cancel or move events, adjusting schedules and venue preparations to accommodate weather. Local organizers urge participants to monitor updates and await new dates.
Carroll county corn husking contest postponed to next Tuesday October 25 due to heavy rain making fields unworkable and mud too thick to lay out stakes. Names of local contestants listed. Winners advance to Prairie Farmer state contest at F. W. Griswell farm Bureau county. event measures husked ears left clean of husks.
Carroll county officials announce the general diversion payment per acre for the 1947 agriculture conservation program is 9.20 dollars for farms of general average productivity with rates declining as productivity index rises above 100 percent. A conversion payment equal to half the diversion payment is added if diverted land is converted to soil conserving crops. Penalties apply for excess corn and depleted acreage. Thirteen farm reporters attended a Friday courthouse instruction meeting for final farm visits this week, under state committee supervision.
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