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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1934

Page

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Farm Bureau to Play at Will County Rally Note

A long march through politics and labor cited by commentators, urging citizens to vote. The piece blends voices from Oliver Wendell Holmes to Daniel Webster, criticizing strikes and wealth, then shifts to local sports where Will County loses the opener to Carroll County in the semi finals, with a field game at Cook’s Field and a looming need for one more win to reach the state title.

Lio O Carroll County Farm Bureau Cook's Field Will County Twins Inala Will County Carrell Carroll Boys Rahn Carroll County Portsider Farm Bureau Will Comnty Saterday Leas Carrell County Battle

Carlstrom to Speak Today at Forreston

Oscararlstrom will deliver the main address at Forreston Kraut Day on Sept. 13, with an expected crowd of 15,000. The program lists parades, music, free meals of sauerkraut and Weiner, and numerous acts, with prize money and community speakers featured throughout the day.

Carlstrom Forreston Oscararlstrom Tday Milledgeville Ari Tafiged

County Births Increase in August in Cacrofl County

Births outpaced deaths in August in Cacrofl County. 25 births and 16 deaths were reported by County Clerk Walter Watson. The oldest death was James Brightman, 83, of Mt. Carroll. the youngest was Dorothy Mac Foley, day old in Savanna. Eight of the decedents were 70 or older. Thirteen boys and twelve girls became county citizens in the month. (Continued on Back Page)

Cacrofl Walter Watson James Brightman Mt. Carroll Dorothy MacFoley Savanna

State Man Talks to Corn Hog Investigator Seekers

Forty county men gathered in Mt Carroll for a training meet ing where 40 were nominated as checkers to ensure signers meet contractual terms. Mr Beck spoke outlining duties as state officers prepare to select up to 48 investigators and notify them in a few days.

Wheer Mt. Carroll Beck State Office Springfield

Fulton Nine Clinches Indian Head League Title Again

Fulton Nine wins the Indian Head League pennant for the second straight year by defeating Milledgeville 2 to 1. Thomson earns 1 to 0 win over Clinton Merchants, securing second place. Franklin and Shear duel on the mound as Fulton rallies, Decker drives in a run, and a late ninth inning surge falls short. Larsen takes the loss for Clinton.

Fulton Thomson Whiteside County Millledgeville Clinton Merchants Franklin Shear Decker Rosera Thomsom

Corn Ear Worm To Take 15 Percent Of Corn

A pest called the corn ear worm will reduce Carroll county corn yields by ten to fifteen percent, says county farm adviser M. P. Roske after inspecting numerous farms. The worm attacks the small end of the ear and is now highly prevalent.

Carroll County M. P. Roske Mr. Roske

New sidewalk work at courthouse square progresses rapidly

The crew under Contractor Hungerford is saving the new sidewalk on the courthouse square. Work began last week and will result in a wide, serviceable walkway leading to all buildings on the square.

Hungerford Courthouse Square

Illinois Voters Face Two Special November Ballots

Carroll county voters will see two special questions on the November ballot. One asks voters to approve a constitutional convention to revise alter or amend the Illinois constitution. The other seeks a $30 million bond issue for relief of indigent residents and to redeem notes issued against taxes. The convention must meet within three months after the election and submit revisions for ratification later. The bond plan would fund tax anticipation notes through bonds repaid over 20 years to cover unemployment and poor relief.

Carroll County Ilinois Cereral

Real Estate Transfers Listed for Arnold and Render Trust

Real estate transfers show Joseph S. Arnold and wife to John Emil Appentene dated September 24 and Elizabeth Render and others to Reginald C. Naniza and wife Chadwick 0 T jot 20 bik 11. The fragmentary notice records property transfers among named individuals and unspecified locations.

Joseph S. Arnold John Emil Appentene Vaner Elzabeth Render Regenald C. Naniza Chadwick Bik

Austin Brothers Elevator Fire at Round Grove

A fire in the Austin Brothers elevator at Round Grove damaged the structure and its contents, with losses estimated at 20 000 dollars. The blaze started in the electric motor room, spread quickly, and the framework collapsed into the basement by 7 35. The Morrison fire department saved adjacent buildings while water was drawn from a nearby rail road tank. Barrels of oil exploded and stock dip fed the flames as about 5 000 bushels of corn remained burning Sunday afternoon.

Austin Brothers Round Grove Morrison Fire Department Northwestern Railroad Carroll County

Polo Wins From Savanna By Four To Three In Ten Innings

Polo's Indian Head league team edged Savanna 4 to 3 in ten innings Sunday afternoon in a thriller. Frye pitched well for Polo with six hits allowed and 12 strikeouts while adding three hits in five at bats. Pollock allowed eight hits and eleven K's for Savanne, Leavens struck out three. Adam Heinze, Fairhaven supervisor, attended the spar meeting in Savanna. Hartman of Chadwick was in Savanna on Monday.

Polo Savanga Frye Fanning Pollock Leavens Savanne

Corn Planted on Contract Must Be Cut at Once

Edwin Mickinger, chairman, and county officials received word on Tuesday that farmers who planted corn on contracted acres under the emergency feed ruling must cut the corn immediately. The corn is to be used for fodder only and not allowed to mature. The plan aims to control the corn market. Most corn is ready for fodder and some farmers have begun cutting.

Edwin Mickinger Corn-Hug

Faust Festival Opens Friday Night In Savanna

Savanna hosts the Faust Festival starting Friday night with entertainment by Bob McElroy and his eleven piece band in Odd Fellows hall. A booster caravan spread program notices across northern Illinois. Fifty prizes will be awarded in contests and parades including a Soap Box Car derby. A parade Saturday morning features the Savanna American Legion Band and Tri Village Girls Band. playground games, rides, and evening dances with the Merrymakers accompany a full day of events.

Savanna Illinois Odd Fellows Hall Bob McElroy Schroder Milwaukee Wis Savania American Legion Tri-Village Girls

Burlington Track Hazards Prompt Agent Visit

A Burlington area incident saw youngsters placing bolts scrap iron on railroad tracks between here and Daggett Station. Special Agent Bradley of Burlington road investigated after an inspector flagged the dangerous prank, notifying Chadwick supervisors to conduct two day sessions. The report highlights risk to trains and public safety as authorities pursue discipline and preventive measures.

Chadwick Brad “Ley Burlington Road Here Daggetts Station Auroria

Results of 4H Contests at Roundup Announce Winners

Mrs. M P Roske, county 4 H worker, announced the results of the girls 4 H contests held at the annual Roundup last week. Winners span first year to third year divisions with names including Blanche Scim Caro Nesemiller LaVonne Woessner Dor othy Wentzel Idele Logan Patty Whitmer Lucille Moll Maurine Roske Ruth Newcomer Isabelle Miller Evelyn Pessman Ellen Lundy Letha Ebert Temple Dorothy Burkholder Jean Rawlins Leona Gets Neva Cheeseman Roberta Colehoor Beth Mak es Roberta Rodermel LaVonne Buss Virginia Colbert Ruth Neis Mildred Straub Waiter Heisler Dorothy Schick Pearl Rawlins Frances Poffenberger LeVere Shaffer Lola Johnson Addie Dieterman Anthea Bremmer Mark Johnson Margaret Rodemel Pitcher McCombie talked with Bill Broderick of Moline and secured a contract to report at Chicary for Cubs officials. If he makes the miner frames, he becomes Cab property and may join the team based on performance.

M. P. Roske Blanche Scim Caroln Nesemiller LaVonne Woessner Dorothy Wentzel Idele Logan Patty Whitmer Lucille Moll Maurine Roske Ruth Newcomer Isabelle Miller Evelyn Pessman Ellen Lundy Letha Ebert¢ Temple Dorothy Burkholder Jean Rawlins Leona Gets Neva Cheeseman Roberta Colehoor Beth Mackes Phyllis Burkholder Evelyn Fe_terson Roberta Rodermel LaVonne Buss Virginia Colbert Ruth Neis Mildred Straub Heisler Dorothy Schick Pearl Rawlins Frances Poffenberger LeVere Shaffer Lola Johnson Addie Dieterman Anthea Bremmer Mark Johnson Margaret Rodemel

Finances Of Carroll County Report At September Board Meeting

The Carroll County Board of Supervisors reported finances in excellent shape at the September meeting, with a net balance of 7076.27 after receipts of 98612.46 and expenditures of 67488.36. The session extended to a second day to fix the county levy and discuss relief, with sixteen hundred dollars set aside for county aid bridges and 23453.83 earmarked for outstanding orders.

Carroll County Board of Supervisors

Rally speakers blast Nash Keily Horner machine in Mt Carroll

At the Mt Carroll courthouse rally, Richard Lyons argues the Nash Keily Horner machine drains state funds for Cook County. He claims the sales tax and liquor controls were harmful, misrepresenting tax cuts while forcing higher costs on average homeowners.

Mt. Carrell Carroll County Court House Mt. Carroll Richard Lyons Bth Lyons Cook County Horner Hiie Trllen Chicare Ieep

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