Pastry Sale and Community Notes Echo Small Town
A report from the Argo area covers a Ladies Aid pastry sale Saturday at Wrygtl's store, family news including Ray Moyer’s new daughter born Saturday, and various visits. It notes road work progress, electrical wiring at Harry Carpenter’s, and local social rounds with neighbors visiting and attending events through the week. A church program in Thomson on April 19, 1929, is announced, plus a roof fire near Geo Ottens’ home a stormy Sunday and a Savanna play at the local opera house with proceeds aiding the Thomson band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrygtl
Ray Moyer
Ming
Deets
Milledgeville
Rela Morgan
McCullagh
Oliver Etnyre
Jaren
Chadwick
Miles Sliter
Harry Carpenter
Bert Nelson
Cole
Sting
Lou Overholser
Pas Ray
Morris Olsen
Moline
Douglas Shocker
Christian Church
Thom
Ommie Stansen
Howard Ass
Morrison
Toschool
Mer Wiler
Mt. Carroll
Mummert
Charles Sack
Paul Lewis
Ghter
Thomson
Alyce Carpenter
Edgar Guest
Alice Me
Village Board Proceedings April 1 1929 in Thomson
The Village Board met in regular session with President R L Fuller and five trustees present. Bills totaling 214.00 were approved for payment. The board granted youth permission to improve the playground with lights and nets. A water connection plan for Dr Sagner was approved with conditions. Notices to clean premises and alleys were ordered. Treasurer’s report and audit set. Election officials appointed for April 16. Adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Fuller
Smith
Carpenter
Schade
Lewis
French
Bart Lewis
Renee
Bertholf
Art Atherton
Lewis Motor C
Sheridan
Fuller
Thomson
Dr. Sagner
Melugin
Willis Barratt Corner
Thomas
J. J. Sheridan
N. J. Hamedew
J. R. Brenneman
Kate Cole Whitney
Sylvia Lewis
William Jenkins
Village Action
Correction on town rumor about Methodist orphanage
A circulated report claimed cruel treatment of children at a Methodist orphanage in Freeport and that eggs were sent from the local church. Officials state there is no such Freeport facility. The Methodist orphanage is at Lake Bluff, Illinois, and no donations to Freeport occurred this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
M. E
Ian Easter
Lake Bluff
Ibs
Thomson
Argo
Methodist Memor
Milwaukee Road Protects Shipments Despite Large Egg Basket
The Milwaukee Road reports strong loss prevention for farm and city shipments in 1928. Carload volumes from the Pacific Coast to Chicago and Eastern markets saw average claim payments per car at $1.51, with substantial declines in packing house, grain, and automotive claims. The railroad notes ongoing prevention efforts and active shipper cooperation to cut future damages and delays. Hazel Smith returns home after visiting N. D. French. she works as a bakery clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Pacific Coast
Chicago
Arate
Ixtra
Iss Hazel Smith
N. D
Pelo
Hazel
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Floyd Kness of
Morin
San
Iatden
Round Table
Anna Car
Chude Foltz
Vivian Sack
Carrie Gallagher
A Tucker Fostesses
Edith Robinson
Grace Vet
Edna Cooper
Mulildy Becker
Wilbur Wiliams
Dhn
Sheppard
Colio
Sheppards
Beulah Stedman
Lana
John Connell
Rling
Laura Stratton Styles
Leila Stratton
Geo. Ottens
Everal
Burlington Depot
Easl
Savanna
Jocal Opera House
Riese Orchestra
MLA
Nmpet
Dick Fuller
Village Board
J. M. Fay & Son
Fay’s
Fulton
Illinois
Clinton National Bank
Clinton
E. A. Young
C. H. Young
Albert B. Rathbun
A. F. Johnson
Clinton Savings Bank
Sixth Avenue
Second Street
Smaltz Bros
Fulton, Il
Chas. C. McMahon
Allison Bldg
Fulton, Illinois
M. C. Rogers
G. P. Hendricks
Allison Building
Fulton, Ilinois
Bank of Lyons
Clinton, Iowa
Godskesen Hdw. Co
Clinton Lowa
National Sewing Week
van Allen
Dimities
Batistes
S Fe
Iowa
Clinton Mattress & Upholstering Co
Bell
Tri-City
Herbert Morey
Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart
Ind
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