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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1939
Page
1
From My Window notes a torn discussion on neutrality laws and the prospect of repeal amid Senate and House actions. readers urged not to repeal but extend neutrality, while others consider broader actions and protection measures for the hemisphere.
A fragmentary notice describes a visit to a farm near Holliey with mentions of the Mer THM church and residents including G. W. Fulrath, Reid Horner, Stubbe, and Sita Woodland. It notes visitors from Vicinity Inn of California and Albert Petty staying briefly near Widtgeard Weidman.
Thirteenth District Rep Leo B Alles of Gateaa declares he opposes repealing the arms embargo citing war or peace as paramount. He argues war profits hurt most Americans, urges no war credits, a strong defensive force, and opposition to arming enemies or subversive influences. He backs Roosevelt’s plans only if not expanding executive war powers.
More than 150 people from four states attended Sunday services at Hickory Grove Church of the Brethren in Wacker for the 80th anniversary of the church’s founding. Visitors came from Washington Wisconsin Iowa and Illinois. Communion was held Saturday night led by Rev Miller from Milledgeville.
Autumn weather arrived after days of heat and cold fronts. Monday’s drizzle gave way to a clear chilly dawn and a mild warming by afternoon, pleasing farmers after weeks of dry conditions. Mrs Mabel Williams and her sons Vernon and Rollin of Thomson were dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Thomas Sheridan.
During August a total of 7,714 dollars was paid to 449 persons receiving old age assistance. The report shows 5,893 pensioners across eight northern Illinois counties with Whiteside 846 recipients and 14,744 dollars, Jo Daviess 286 and 34,277 dollars, Ogle 634 and 11,094 dollars, Stephenson 728 and 15,588 dollars, Winnebago 40? 2,018 and 46,140 dollars, DeKalb 629 and 11,321 dollars, and Boone 300 and 6,229 dollars.
Firemen were called early Saturday to extinguish a blaze at the Ow Larch room on South Fourth street. The fire started in a pile of old railroad ties at the rear wall of the building. The damage included a ruined wall and smoke damage to the interior of the lunch room.
An appeal urges hunters to respect pheasant protection during harvest. It notes illegal shooting from combines and the need for standing corn patches to shelter birds. The message praises Illinois trespass law updates and asks sportsmen to seek permission before hunting, supporting future game breeding grounds.
Mount Carroll high school defeated Polo high 13 to 6 Friday afternoon at Polo in the season opener for both teams. All scoring came in the final period. Poffenberger recovered a blocked punt for a Carroll TD, Wilcox added a second score and the extra point. Polo’s Lockner scored on a tipped pass, failed the extra point. Carroll lineup included Leitner Kessler Miles Petty Poffenberger Kipnis Emmert Wilcox Kuhleman Cronister Grove.
Republican women from Carroll and Daviess counties invited to a Galena luncheon at the De Soto hotel at 1 o clock Thursday. Conference aims to discuss party activities and civic engagement with local GOP members and supporters attending.
About $200 in unemployment compensation benefits were paid to Carroll county workers in August under the Unemployment Compensation Act. Martin P. Durkin, Director of the Illinois Department of Labor, announced the weekly checks ranged from seven to sixteen dollars, averaging twelve dollars, based on prior earnings. Benefits are a right, not relief, and most funds go directly to essential living costs.
Mrs. Joseph Chafer of near Wacker fractured her right wrist Sunday while attending the 80th anniversary services at Hickory Grove Church of the Brethren. She mis stepped on basement steps, received first aid at the church, then was taken to a Savanna physician.
The Van Bibber-Hansen American Legion post in Savanna will start its 1940 membership drive in October and run through Armistice Day November 11. The post has steadily grown, reaching 171 members in 1939, with 1940 cards issued and many already signed. The drive is led by Alfred A. Whetzler and a committee of local residents and Savanna Ordnance depot staff.
Three Savanna Ordnance Depot projects will seek bids for new loading plant preparation. Bids open Oct 11 for about three miles of railroad track, Oct 10 for two miles of concrete road, and Oct 13 for one deep well.
A Tuesday afternoon scare in Mt Carroll after an airplane was heard ended quickly as police and a siren were seen. It was only boosters touring the county to promote the Polo corn festival set for Thursday Friday and Saturday.
Harvey Campbell, a transient, was arrested Saturday in Savanna and brought before Police Magistrate C. G. Fisher for a disorderly conduct charge. He paid a $5 fine plus costs and was ordered to leave town after spending the night in jail.
Jo Carroll Jo Daviess counties will see 256 miles of rural electric lines built by Jo Carroll Rural Electric Co op. A Chicago firm, A Sehuiman, won the bid at 183770.20 plus equipment. construction to start within ten days and finish in three to four months serving about 700 members. A $244000 REA allotment funds the project with a separate $74000 for a generating plant to be built nearby.
In Carroll County last month 449 people received old age assistance. Woodmen Circle district holds election in Savanna Sunday. Savanna and Stockton grid tennis play at Savanna tomorrow night. Savanna American Legion post opens membership drive in October. Polo advertises Corn Festival on Thursday to Saturday this week. Highway and railroad construction discussed at Savanna Ordnance. Game conservation appeals to farmers and hosts to assist. Hybrid corn dealers test multiple varieties amid rising interest. Residents from four states attend Hickory Grove Church of the Brethren anniversary celebrations. Special services held Sunday. Congressman Leo Allen opposes arms embargo repeal but supports some president’s features. Rural electric lines contract awarded to Chicago firm by Jo Carroll Cooperative. work to start soon and finish in 3–4 months.
Members of district five of the Woodmen circle met in Savanna with 126 attending the afternoon session and 80 in the evening. District covers 11 northwest Illinois counties. Officers elected include President Mrs Gladys Lucis Rock Island and Secretary Mrs Fay Timm Rock Island. Another meeting set for Nov 17 in Rock Island. Farmers in York Fair Haven Wysox and Elkhorn Grove townships will receive nearly 30 000 today from the AAA. Total county payments approach 95 000 with late checks expected to push toward 100 000. First parity payments arrived Thursday totaling 87 784 03 for 1220 checks. Additional batches arrived including York township 118 checks totaling 7 187 69 and 73 Wheat parity payments 522 18. Lists by township for today show Fair Haven 167 checks 10 917 84 Wysox 101 checks 8 724 85 Elkhorn Grove 39 checks 2 896 74.
Mrs. I Engelkins 45 of Milledgeville died at home. Funeral services were held Wednesday at the home and Franklin Corners Church with Rev. Edwin Stauffer officiating. Born August 21, 1894 at White Pigeon, she married Isaac Engelking in 1913. Survived by husband, two daughters Glenn Williams Morrison and Carrie at home, three sons John Morrison Ed and Isaac, five sisters and two brothers.
Mrs. Robert Spearman hosts a Saturday evening party at Miss Mildred Weidman of Savanna as she nears her September 30 wedding to Sylvester Aiden. Guests enjoyed games, a two course buffet, and linen gifts in a pot of gold display. Several Weidman relatives and local residents attended. A separate note mentions Carroll county Chester White hog market data from midweek at Chicago Stock Yards with 70 head averaging 196 pounds sold at 8.00 per cwt.
Richard Hanna of Milledgeville was bound over to the November grand jury after a justice court hearing on issuing fraudulent checks and remanded to the county jail when he could not post a $1,000 bond. An application for a marriage license was filed by Harry W. Slifer and Virginia Wentz, both of Lanark. Real estate transfers listed include Savanna S. B. & L. A. to Luther W. Lynn and wife, John Weitzel to Miles M. Syers, and others in Chadwick, North Walton, and York. A statewide payroll and payment note mentions Francis J. Ewing and Harry M. Weigle among recipients. fetal receipts total nearly $83,000 with about $39,000 to be paid to Fair Hayes and operators in several towns. A Clinton, Iowa marriage license was issued to Danny Kness and Verah Glenn McGrath of Mt. Carroll.
Savanna high school's football team faces Stockton tomorrow night at Weidman's field in the first home game of the season. The kickoff is at 8 p.m. under floodlights borrowed from the Savanna park district, with bleachers also supplied. Coach Stefani has drilled the team intensely this week.
Local farmers in Carroll county watch hybrid corn test plots planted by Carl Haag of Chadwick and Chas Gouker of Lanark. The 51 acre demonstration fields compare more than a dozen varieties under identical soil and weather, with visitors expected at a public husking bee to review husked ears and final yields.
Mr and Mrs Alvin Reiff hosted relatives at their Ideal area home to celebrate the birth anniversary of Mrs Reiffs mother Mrs Andrew Miller of Chadwick. Guests included Mr and Mrs Elwin Allison and family Penrose Mr and Mrs Leo Blair Lanark Mr and Mrs Anthony Cambman and son Lyle Mr and Mrs Andrew Miller Mr and Mrs Cheater Alexander and family and Mrs Maude Alexander.
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