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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1944
Page
5
Figures show pledged sums against United States Government and postal savings deposits. Document sworn before Glendora Schade Notary Public on September 25 1944. Directors and County of Carroll named in the affidavit.
Local notes detail a dance by the Argo boys at Wacker hall with strong attendance despite heat. Multiple short items report students, births, and events including enrollments at State Normal University, hospital visits, and family milestones from Sept 13 to Sept 19, 1935.
Legals notice to all interested that the ninth installment of the seventh assessment of benefits on lands in the Savanna and York District Carroll County Illinois is due and payable to treasurer R I Houghton in Thomson by March 10 1945. If unpaid the tracts remain liable for sale to cover the installment and costs. Dated September 7 1944.
Sunday events include the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. Elden Jensen in Mt Carroll. Many visitors stop by homes across Lyndon Morrison Fulton Princeton and Cambridge including families of Roberts Hook Green Porter Van Kampen and Wiley. Veterans and relatives share travels with Harold Porter and Sgt Hammerstorm visiting from Cambridge Illinois.
Lt. Col. Ralph Cook Scott, commanding officer at Dixon Illinois, reports a message from Col. T. C. Gerber stating that production will continue during the post German surrender period and that closure is not contemplated. The war against Japan will require massive ordnance output.
Gerald Duncan reports on a fatal rattlesnake bite within a Kentucky sect of septent handlers as State officials debate how to handle the unusual cult. The piece appears in The American Weekly distributed with next week’s Chicago Herald American.
Voters not yet registered are urged to complete registration by October 10 ahead of the November 7 election. County clerks and deputy registrars can register anyone, with a one day registration at polling places on October 10. The column notes weather, tire permits shortages, V day plans, and scarce cigars with off brands appearing. Delinquent tax lists are smaller than years ago as most residents now pay taxes.
Drilling of Chadwick's new well proceeds quickly despite weather delays. By Tuesday night it reached about 180 feet with 200 feet expected soon as daily progress averages around 20 feet. A rain slowdown occurred and a cable was spliced to replace a weakened strand. earlier payments to the county treasurer are noted.
The report notes the drill bit frayed requiring several feet of cable to be cut. A heavy pin broke at noon, halting drilling until the boom was reattached, with the fix taking under an hour. The remainder is a brief exchange about a wire walker and a valuable stuffed birdie used for comic effect.
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