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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
1
The column argues that Europe edges toward war as dictators extend gains from Saar occupation to Austria and Czechoslovakia. It warns a strong stand now may avert a larger future conflict while noting world events and domestic curiosities from coat hangers to WPA criticism.
Four outstanding lecturers in the educational field have been secured for the event. The lineup includes prominent educators who will share insights on pedagogy and school leadership. The program promises engaging talks and practical guidance for teachers and administrators.
Carroll county teachers gather at Lanark high school for a two day institute starting October 26 with 9 a m registration and sessions at 9 50 a m The program features four noted speakers including Dr Preston A Bradley Morris Anderson Margaret Sterrett Lund and John C Irwin and moves to Rockford October 27 for the Northwestern Division meeting of the Illinois Education Association.
Announcement of a Democratic rally in Savanna next Thursday Oct 6 featuring three state ticket candidates. Scott Lucas seeks U S Senate, John Wieland runs for state superintendent of public education, and John Martin is also listed among speakers.
Two Carroll county residents Glenn Ward Dresbach Lanark poet and Franklin J. Stransky Savanna attorney are listed among northern Illinois names in a nationwide Who's Who in America distribution. Other familiar figures include Congressman Leo E Allen Attorney B Sheean Morrison Rev Albertus Perry former Gov Frank O Lowden Oscar E Heard Dr William B Peck and Chief Justice Elwyn R Shaw.
Zelma Wabbena transfers to W C Pfender in Elkhorn Grove. Kirby F Thomas and others to Mary Adella Nipe in Lanark. Monroe Poffenberger and wife to Robert Truman in Rock Creek. Clara E Wolfe to Jessie M Farwell in Rock Creek. Harry E Stakemiller to Fay Stakemiller in Mr Carroll. Julius Groezinger and wife to Floyd Niles in Washington. Federal Land Bank to Joseph E Ulrich and wife in Washington. Charles Hower and others to Walter E Gerbrick in Lanark.
The Lanark farmer Mr Plock and Argo Fa resident Charles Sack with Handel Brothers of Chadwick obtained 60 calves shipped from Nebraska to Chadwick stock yards arriving Sunday evening. Calves were vaccinated next morning and allocated among owners. The purchase was made last week at Fort Atkinson Nebraska by Harlan Handel, Charles Sack, and his son in law Clarence Van Buskirk of Lanark.
The 1939 Farm Program begins in Shannon County with community elections set for October 7 in Savanna. The county committee and community panels will select three regular members and two alternates, plus a delegate to the county convention on October 18.
Indian Head Rock at Mississippi Palisades State Park features a towering rock formation resembling a native face. The park offers 482 acres of trails to the river bluffs, Indian mounds, artifacts, and seasonal picnic areas with a concession house nearby.
Harold Manning will lend expertise to seal and inspect corn sealer operations in the East End of the county, assisting local officials with the inspection process and ensuring proper sealing procedures.
Harold Manning and Rudolph Holm, new and existing corn loan program sealers, will attend a Dixon meeting on October 1 to receive instructions. The program covers 1937 and 1938 corn sealing fees, loan terms, and reinspection policies with a minimum $3 fee and tiered per bushel rates. Applications are filed at the County Agricultural Conservation Association office in Mt. Carroll Illinois.
County Clerk Walter Watson reported licenses granted to George O. Bohlin and Helen I. O’Brien of Evanston and to Earl L. DeWall and Vida M. Bremmer of Shannon in the past week.
Charles Hartman owner of a Chadwick meat market claims 1000 in a circuit court suit filed in Mt. Carroll. He alleges the village shut off water to his refrigerator without warning, ruining meat and other perishables. Attorney Ralph M. Eaton represents the plaintiff.
James R. Freeborn 50 of Sycamore is jailed in Carroll County awaiting grand jury action after being bound over on forgery charges. He allegedly cashed two bad checks drawn on a Chicago bank, using a Mt. Carroll license number obtained by City Marshal Carlos Johnson. Regional police had circulated the license number, leading to his Joliet arrest after he claimed his car was stolen.
Fred Tautz of Carroll county shipped 46 hogs raised near Mt. Carroll for midweek Chicago sale. Average weight 173 pounds, sold without sorting at 8.60 per cwt, among top weight class sales. Roy Harmon delivered 33 head of 324 pound sows at 8.00 per cwt, top hogs reached 9.85 per cwt, cattle topped at 19.35 per cwt on separate days, marking highs since January 1.
Second of series of Carroll and Jo Daviess county medical meetings will be held in Savanna. A $1,000 damage suit against Chadwick for water shut off loss is filed. Two residents appear in 1938-39 Who's Who in America. Lanark poet and Savanna attorney named. Carroll County Teachers Institute speakers announced for Lanark Oct 26 27. First meetings for 1939 farm program organized. County election series set Oct 7 12. Harold Manning of Lima township to inspect and seal corn loans east county. Mt Carroll rally next Tuesday features three Republican state candidates including Lantz on farm issues. Sycamore man reports theft and forgery arrest with car license leading to arrest. Richard J Lyons GOP senator candidate delivers address in Mt Carroll warning against communism and European involvement. District GOP leaders attend.
Republican senatorial candidate Lyons delivers a stirring speech in Carroll criticizing Communist doctrines and urging support. He frames the contest as defense of American freedoms and calls for vigilance against radicalism as voters hear his platform.
In Mt Carroll Republican U S Senate hopeful Richard J. Lyons urged Americans to stay out of European wars. He accused liberals and radicals of undermining Americanism and called for deporting communists. Lyons cited pension, labor protections, and anti foreign product policies as party goals. Other GOP figures attended, endorsing the Peoria platform and urging organized district support.
Doctors from Jo Daviess and Carroll counties announce three additional lectures in their series. The sessions feature Dr. William Mengert on prolonged labor and Dr. A H Parmalee on newborn diseases in Bishop's hall, Savanna, with subsequent talks on behavior problems and prolonged labor in October and November.
Mr and Mrs Harry Appel entertained at a family dinner Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Fred Appel of Milledgeville Mr and Mrs Henry Knetch of Pawpaw Mr and Mrs Elmer Fink and family of Chadwick Mr and Mrs Carol Tripp and daughter and Miss Mary Appel of Milledgeville and Heber Appel of Fair Haven
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