Thomson Review Post Acknowledgment Notice
Entered as second class matter at Thomson in Miamis under the Act of March 3. 187%. This public notice records postal handling status for the period.
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1932
Page
2
Entered as second class matter at Thomson in Miamis under the Act of March 3. 187%. This public notice records postal handling status for the period.
Readers are urged to attend the Morrison fair praised for strong stock exhibits and large race entries while noting the Cubs and Yankees may make world series attendance records. A rail road sale offer is described by Henry county treasurer Ruel Gustus as a back-tax purchase of Hoop Pole Yorktown Tampico line with its real estate and operations. Reports from Lee county note theft of forty hogs from the Frank and Son farm in Hamilton township. sheriff Fred Richardson investigates in Dixon.
Savanna High announces an eight game football schedule led by Coach W F McCarthy. The opener is September 16 at Clinton. Seventeen candidates, including eleven bettermen, report for workouts as stiff practice begins with two hard games looming in three weeks.
A fragmented poem critiques insurance as a shield during prosperity and laments Hoover’s political role. It juxtaposes worries about societal fear, economic strain, and a mocked eclipse of judgment, citing the Spectator and a playful attack on Hoover in rhymed quatrains.
Wacker Rev Nesmith and M E church members return from vacation at their cottage near Starved Rock. Mr and Mrs Arthur Anderson and son Bye of Chicago attended Labor Day events. Mrs Tom Levely and family visited in Chicagoland. Ladies Aid of the MEL competed with Mrs Albert Petty. Teachers listed as attending a meeting opened Aug 25 with Ree Casselberry Hickory Grove, Stes Heinze Palom Grove, Alma Getz Locust Grove. Mrs Eileen Bashaw visited Savannah. No services at Beeseres church due to meeting at Mr Morris. Miss Sadie Smith died Sunday at her niece’s home. Funeral at Brethren church in Wacker. burial in Savanna. Mr and Mrs Robert Merchant and Ed Smith of Polo were out-of-town attendees. N G Club to meet Thurs at Mr Ghas Freeman’s. Mrs Harold Merchant assisting. Proceeds: Dero, Mrs Russell Marth. music, Reading in the Sheaves, Bell call. A dance at Wacker hall Friday night drawn a good crowd. Douworth Tre furnished the music. Geopolitical and family notes sprinkled through this community summary.
The Ideal community hosted an ice cream social at the church Friday evening drawing many residents. Harmon Stakemiller led the program of songs, solos, and readings, with Miss Louisa Daehler sharing experiences from China town and local students performing various numbers. A notable school notes section lists enrollments for the Ideal School session opening August 23, with grades from first to seventh represented.
Carroll County Farm Bureau defeated DeKalb 8 to 3 at Freeport in the third game of the series. Eddie Rahn pitched well, fanning sixteen and allowing four scattered hits. Paul led offense with multiple hits as Carroll took an early 4-0 lead and never looked back.
The Sandridge community reports a solid opening for the school year with good attendance and a pleased reassessment of teacher Mrs. Alice Switzer’s service. News includes a sister’s illness in Sterling, fair but slowing melon sales, Libbie Curley starting a new term at Brosquito Hill, and local eclipse observations. A Morrison fair is anticipated, alongside reminiscences of William Livingston, longtime cobbler, and a note on Markie McGlenn of the Riverview Gun Club visiting from Chicago.
Spring Valley The ladies aid society will meet Wednesday afternoon September 14 at the home of Mrs Arthur McKee. Mr and Mrs CS A Patterson and daughter Willma attended a dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Will Robinson in Morrison Tuesday evening in honor of Mr Robinsons birthday. Mr and Mrs Anthon Remmers and son of Chicago spent the weekend and Labor day with Mrs Jennie Aggen and family. Mr and Mrs Peter Aggen entertained at a birthday dinner on Sunday in honor of Miss Vera Church and Peter Aggens birthdays. Those present were Mrs Mary Church and daughter Lizzie of Fulton, Mr and Mrs Arthur Church and Miss Mera Church and Clyde Rastede. Silo filling is in full swing among the farmers this week. Arthur Church had a young horse severely cut in a barb wire fence Friday.
Dairymen of Carroll County will conduct a tour on September 26 starting at 9:30 a.m. from the John Sipes place three miles south of Lanark cemetery corner and one mile west. Speakers include Prof E Rhodes of the university on dairy problems. The group visits the John Wercer herd and Ren Williamson herd with a noon picnic on the Williamson lawn. Free coffee will be served. Families urged to attend a practical information meeting on feeds, tare, and management.
The following marriages were recorded at the county clerk office in Basalt during the first week. Lloyd Aj Dereel from Chicana city married Miety Smith from Cheemga. Sept James Bo Stmailly and Grace Dogue from Maquuchel were also listed, with Vlorend Reuven and Mary Sept 66 noted in records.
The tax sale date will be announced later with estimates that the sale was set for September. The board of supervisors may set a new date around October second. Frans Shimer Junior College opens September 15 and classes begin September 12. Registration for day students runs September 12 from 2 to 5 at Miss Jlostal te’s office. President Wilox offers guidance on study plans and certificate preparation. The inclusive annual fee is $200 covering Musee, speech, art and other courses.
The regular September meeting of the Carroll County Board of Supervisors will be held at the courthouse Tuesday of next week. Much business including the date for the sale of delinquent tax lands will be discussed.
The Carroll County Board of Review finished their work Tuesday morning, signing the county clerk's books and heading home with worry and workload. Members Sherman, CG Werner, and William Pusher have served three busy months on the board.
Mrs Therese High of Jy Car roll was bound over to the November grand jury and released on a $500 bond after county officers raided her home last Saturday afternoon. Sheriff Harry Shey and Deputy Ben Rose seized 128 pint bottles of altered home brew several jugs of wine and two crock of brew mash.
Seventy five adult ringneck pheasants were liberated in Carroll County last week by Game Warden T. F. Shultz with birds supplied by the state department. Shultz and a York County farmer distributed the birds in different parts of the county, boosting local pheasant numbers after previous releases.
Blaine L. Peck promoted to Kansas City state organizer for Northwestern Mutual Life. He will oversee about 290 agents and begins on October 1 with travel between Carroll and his new post. Glenn Teeter to take over Carroll branch. Sherm Myers remains. Local peers wish him success in his new assignment.
Parkhill M L Kratz filled the site Saturday. Mr Stil purchased a truck for general hauling recently. A number of our people attended the wedding at the Morrison fair Tuesday evening. Mrs Allen Witmer entertained her sister Mrs Janvern and her three sons of Webier City. Iona last week Mr and Mrs Wm Eslinger and sons Forrest Everett and Calvin attended a family picnic at the Morrison Water Works park Sunday. Others present were Mrs Ed Hascimen of Chicars Mr and Mr Fred Lees and Jean of Sterling. Will Adams of Morrison Mr and Mrs Freeman Green and sent John Bill and James Mr and Mrs Lawrencer Green and children Larence r Janet and Rhea of Ustick Ay and Mrs James Green and sone GChester and Kenneth Flord Car Peper and Erma Shriner of Argo. Everett Essinger spent Sunday night with relatives in Sterling returning to Motrin on Monday.
A Tazewell County jury failed to assign blame in the death of Kingston Isenhart Bloomiegton Olkag station proprietor found dead in his car. Authorities say all medical opinions point to murder and are seeking the killer or killers.
Village clerks issue hunting licenses as the squirrel season opens Thursday September 1 and runs to December 1. Daily limits are ten for squirrels and fifteen for hares, with crane and waterfowl seasons to be announced. Warden Shultz warns Car folks to obtain a license to avoid trouble and fines.
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