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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1937

Page

4

Town of York Bond Issue For Bridge Construction

A public question asks whether bonds of the Town of York Carroll County Illinois should be issued to borrow about five thousand dollars to cover York's share of the cost of building a bridge over Johnson Creek and its approaches on the public highway in the Northeast Quarter of Section 20 Township 20 Range 4 East Carroll County Illinois.

York Carroll County Illinois Johnson Creek Meridian Ilinois

Fragmented Query Obscures Meaning in Casual Text

A garbled message attempts to describe personal plans and relationships but lacks clear events, names, places, or dates. Readable fragments mention a wife, house, and a Mack but do not form a coherent news item or reportable event.

Horses and cattle stock report from dead horses note

A brief stock or livestock item notes horses and cattle in a rural area. The fragment mentions stock conditions and possible losses or market notes without clear dates or locations. Further readable details are needed to define the event, entities, or outcome.

Felton IL business leads health inspection findings

An inspection report lists Walter Electric Shop at 19 Felton, IL, noting X-ray rooms 4 and 5 and adjacent facilities at the Walter site administered by Osyren. The document highlights safety concerns and equipment labeling across the shop and nearby rooms.

Sand Osyren Walter Electric Shop Felton

York to Elect Two Justices of the Peace

Notices announce a September 28 1937 election to select two justices of the peace for York towne rship. Voters will decide between candidates R D Bennett Don Carpenter and others while current holders resign or abstain. Polls open from 9 AM to 4 PM at the bond issue site.

Flicks Carl Dachler Dahler R. D Bennett Don Carpenter Justics of Peace

Notice of Special Election in York Town Carroll County

Voters in the Town of York Carroll County Indiana are called to a special election on September 28, 1937. The ballot asks bonds to borrow up to two thousand dollars for construction along Johnson Creek and approaches. Also to elect two Justices of the Peace to terms expiring May 1, 1940. Polls open 8 AM to 5 PM at the Village Hall Thomson-Trinorg. Town Clerk Clarence Bolhous dated September 20, 1937.

el York Thomson, Trinoi Barencee Bi Bhroe York Carroll County N. Inoia Siven Rroll County Gad Town Yor Minow Johnson Creek Thomson Trinorg

Illinois shale sands prove major treasure at La Salle Osage fields

Illinois extractors claim La Salle and Ogle counties host the world’s finest silica sand deposits, rivaling quartz. The material fuels local chemical and glass industries, while oil fields in southern Illinois surge with about thirty wells producing over five thousand barrels daily, signaling a broader industrial shift.

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Chadwick Briefs Entertained Visitors From Several Towns

Mr and Mrs F W Zugselwe hosted Sunday guests including Mr and Mrs B B Ralin of Lanark and Mrs Elizabeth Hughes of Hollidaysburg Pa. In Waller Queensbourner home, Mr and Mrs C G Miller hosted visitors. Also, Mrs Fanny Maintyre of Rolfe Ia and Mrs Sadie Shawyer of Grimes Ia visited. Mr and Mrs Charles Sadie and Mrs M Broadway hosted guests in Milledgeville.

F. W. Zugselwe Dt B. B. Ralin Lanark White Buddy Gregory Aml Charles Tillier Miller Elizabeth Hughes Hollidaysburgh Anna George Waller Queen-sbourner G. Miller Fanny Malntyre Rolfe, Ta Sadie Shawyer Grimes, Ta Daisy Had Alpaugh Calif Mas Kathryn Gliscvelt Grimes Charles Sadie M Broadway Milledgeville

Voters in York Township to vote on bridge bond

York township voters will decide September 28 whether to issue five thousand dollars in bonds to fund the township share of a new bridge on route 71. The county would cover half the cost. land from Mrs. Groharing would be donated to straighten the channel for higher water flow. The election also selects York township Justices of the Peace with judges Sheridan, Strauch, and Cole serving.

York Township Sotiern McGarray Construcion Company Waterways Department Stuart Roau Robert Groharing Justices For the Peace Ld. Sheridan Henry Strauch Bayard Cole Clarence Bolhous Herbert St. Ores Leonard Stage

Double Birthday Dinner At Heimbaugh Home

Mrs and Mrs Ralph Heimbaugh hosted a dinner at their home on Wednesday evening honoring Delmar Heimbaugh's 19th birthday and the birthday of Mrs Homer Bushman. Guests included Mr and Mrs Homer Bushman and son Lyle Mrs Roger Goldthorpe Mr Donald Weatherwax of Sterling and Mrs Beth Mackey.

Heimbaugh Ralph Heimbaugh Homer Bushman Lyle Roger Goldthorpe Donald Weatherwax Sterling Beth Mackey Delmar Heimbaugh

Teens set for ten day fishing trip through Minnesota and Canada

Riley Temple and Robert Speaman left yesterday for a ten day fishing tour through Minnesota and Canada. The boys neglect packing paper plates may force purchase of dishes, a joke about their washing habits, and a wish for better luck than locals have hadFishing context and light humor dominate this compact report with named youths and travel plan.

Canada Minn Riley Temple Robert Speaman Minnesota

Extension Course for College Credit at Mt Carroll

An extension program offers two courses for teachers and others seeking college credit. Classes meet weekly for 15 weeks at Mt Carroll with instructors from Northern Illinois State Teachers College at DeKalb. One course yields 2 to 3 semester hours, registration is $7.00, contact Lawrence E Bruch, county superintendent of schools, for details.

MT. Carroll 4Lingis State Teachers College Det Kalb Lawrence FE. Bruch County i

Zugschwerdt Timber Family Picnic Sunday Gathering

Mr and Mrs Carl Zugschwerdt with extended families including Mrs Margaret Zusschwerdt Marian and Arnold Roberts and several Zugschwerdt relatives hosted a Sunday picnic dinner at the Zugschwerdt timber. Milledgeville residents Melville McKean and Leo Bushman attended with their families.

Zugschwerdt Carl Zugschwerdt Margaret Zusschwerdt Almer Zugschwerdt Allan Zugschwerdt Marian Arnold Roberts Melville McKean Milledgeville Leo Bushman Milledgevile An Zugselwerdk

Relatives Gather for Parson Home Quilting Party

A group of relatives gathered at the Henry Parson home for a quilting party with a scrambled dinner. Attending were Mrs. Pred Daehler, Mrs. Blanche Ratshefe, Mrs. Eran Daehler, Mrs. Geo Dachler, Mrs. Louis Dachler of Lanark, Mrs. Fay Reitzel of Milledgeville, Mrs. Carl Dachler, Mrs. Laura Fink and daughter Laura.

Parson Llenry Parson Pred Daehler Blanche Ratshéfe Eran Daehler Geo. Dachler Louis Dachler Lanark Fay Reitzel Milledgeville Carl Dachler Laura Fink Laura

Elmer Weber Hosts Large Family Birthday Dinner

Mr and Mrs Elmer Weber entertained many relatives at a Sunday dinner honoring Elmer Weber and Mrs Albert Adolphs birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Albert Adolph and family Mr and Mrs Joe Weber and family Mrs H F Weber Mr and Mrs Roy Weber and family of Freeport.

Elmer Weber Albert Adolph Joe Weber H. F. Weber Roy Weber Freeport

Birthday program at Chadwick Woman's Club meeting

The Chadwick Woman's Club opens its season with a birthday party on Thursday October 7 at Mrs. Elizabeth Senneff's home. Roll call responds with birthday sentiments and a surprise program will entertain all members.

Chadwick Woman's Club Elizabeth Senneff

Zephyr Delayed in Chadwick Tuesday Freight Side-Track

Burlington’s streamlined Zephyr was delayed nearly half an hour Tuesday morning in Chadwick due to a freight train three miles out of Savannah at Burke needing repairs and switching to a sidetrack at Burke, causing local excitement.

Chadwick Burlington Savanna Burke

Local families host visits and dinners across the area

Mo and Mrs Roy Queekboerer and daughters were entertained at a Sunday dinner in Thomson by Mr and Mrs Jake Stickell. Mr and Mrs Robert Smith of Clinton IL spent Monday with Mr and Mrs W H Smith. Will and Lavere Clarke visited Chadwick. The Truth Seekers class met at Mary Kradle's home. Edwin and Henry Pink visited Mrs Fink in Freeport hospital. Dudley Phimer and Nazel Zugschwerdt spent weekends with local hosts.

Roy Queekboerers Jake Stickell Thomson Robert Smith Clinvton W. H. Smith Will Lewis Morrison Melvin Straub Earl Weber John ‘i. Prochl Manila Mary Kradle Walter Pluck Chicago Harve Pluck Edwin Fink Henry Pink St. Francois Hospital Freeport Dudley Phimer Naperville H. E. Zugschwerdt Nazel Zugschwerdt Wheaton

Local residents visit in Sterling and area

George Dumbman Sr and Anthony Dumber,Miss Herma Dumbaitn, and many others attended social calls and dinners across Sterling, Downers Grove, Teeda Grove, and surrounding towns. Attendees included families of Queck, Rahn, Martman, Hartman, Fink, and Islenhart as neighbors shared weekend visits and courtesy calls.

George Dumbman Sr Anthony Dumber May Haven Sterling Herma Dumbaitn Downers Grove Christian Dumbman Willan Linker Sun Duane Minneapolis Minn Duane Minnesota Slaves University Chas Adolph Orion Alexander Chrystal J. Queck Boamer Hue Frank Chverseman Ray Moyer Henry Rahn John Bush Fam Vand Fred Venhuizen Elmers Fink and Sons Vernon and Arnold Arden Heefner Carroll Area Garr John W. Maltmann Frederick Fulton Mrr Fred Martman Julia Appel Malvern Harold Weatherwas Sterlings E. J. Islenhart Harold Hartman Mt. Carroll Ada McCray Slaughter Virgina Fred Hartman Wind Kyle Rawlins George W. Smith Clay Gilbert Virgil Zucher George Smith Johnson Chadwick Albert Hartman

Hartmans and Friends Gather for Weekend Visit in Fraud Hartman Home

Local notes report Mr and Mrs Charles W Hartman hosting relatives including Thomsett and Mr and Mrs Vlarold Lutman of Mt Carroll. Several neighbors attended church, funerals, and social visits while Mrs Sullenburger recovers from surgery in Freeport. Mary Robinson broke an arm, others travel to Dickeyville and Rockford.

Charles W. Hartman Thomsett Vlarold Lutman Mt Carroll Hartman John Sullenburger St. Francis Y Hospital Freeport Hier Chadwick

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