20 Feb 1930
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Newspaper
Thomas Review
Location
Thomas, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1930
Page
1
Jey Brown, 53, of Sandridge, died from a single clean knife wound to the throat after an apparent domestic dispute with cousin Frank. Brown had suffered illness for years and was cared for by family. burial at Thomson Church of Christ followed services led by Rev. Livingston.
The Thomson basketball team outplayed Savanna with speed and team work, but Savanna won by free throws. Wilt fouled late, Reese Sanic and others scored to clinch for Savanna as Thomson’s run ended on their home court. Lanark Milledgeville Fulton also won or lost varied by margin in the region.
The Yo High School team edged Savenne 17 to 16 after a tense first half with rough play. Both squads played hard and the second quarter saw a close battle as Yo held on to win. A second game featured Ancien Antibes, the high poll team, defeating their opponents 24 to ? later to see. A lively program with dancing, talks, and comic features was planned for Sunday night February 22 with student performances and a Lincoln talk.
At a Savanna American Legion meeting three Thom son men were admitted H A Cate Paul Lewis and Prof Hemmer The legion plans to award two medals to a boy and girl in the eighth grade at the Consolidated School for scholarship leadership conduct behavior manners and courtesy The prize will be given by the teacher near school year end Also Mr and Mrs Arthur Pape received word Henry Johnson of Mr Carroll who has been ill for several weeks is in serious condition He formerly lived in Iheal and is well known in that vicinity Mrs Johnson is a sister to Mrs Lucinda Graharing
Spring Valley society news covers Mrs A S Durwood and Mrs Lloyd Durward hosting an all day Ladies Aid meeting with a picnic dinner. Local church services were canceled as Rev Gustafason Fulton attended his father’s funeral in Chicago. Multiple families announce moves to Morrison Fulton Argo and other nearby farms, with business changes and local illness updates including chicken pox at Gridley and a Crawford child ill at grandmother’s home. Community events include card night hosted by Mr and Mrs Aggen and N G club plans.
The Shipping Association shipped two carloads of stock Monday. Named stockholders include K. Smith, Alto Voeckel, Clint Wilt, Ren Dykstra, Sebe Dykstra, Vanderlaan, Dyson, Ed Newendyke, J eek RE, George Ottens, George Stein, Frank Smith, Noah Sweitzer, Tom Sheridan, C. W. Houserga, B. R. Lewis, Dalves Ron Dykstra, and Albert Stumphy who will visit his sons Dee and Afton in Moline tomorrow.
Joseph C Lincoln’s She Big Mogul presents Captain Foster Townsend as a wealthily tyrannical yet lovable figure whose rise shapes a village. Katherine Brush’s The Young Man of Manhattan explores modern romance through Ann Vaughn and Poly Melean, highlighting universal relationship struggles. Virginia Peterson Ross lauds Brush for vivid character detail and convincing realism in a New York Herald Tribune review.
The weekly church calendar highlights a Valentine social hosted by the Junior C. E. group with 32 attendees, decorations by Aria nae Adams, and a singing spread. A Sunday program featured a short play with Hazel Witmer, Langston chalk talk, and upcoming led by Pruden ce Groharing. Bible school drew 74. sermons discussed the Intermediate State and Baptism. Next week includes a Catholic service note, Young People gathering, choir plans, and a film by Rev. E. S. Nicholas. Regular Baptist meetings cover treasurers and officers with sermons on Behold the Dreamer and Modern Women themes.
Blue Bell Camp No. 438 Royal Neighbors of America held its regular meeting in Masonic hall on Tuesday February 18 with 24 members present. The relief committee reported many sick were remembered with fruit flowers letters or ecards. Harriett Kauffman was admitted as a beneficial member. The password march featured a new password. A camp physician item was postponed to next meeting. Lunch with jello whipped cream and coffee followed.
The 00 club gathered at Mrs. Nelle Houghton's home last Thursday afternoon. Prizes awarded were 1st to Mrs. Amy Lewis, 2nd to Mrs. Mayme Mummenford, and 3rd to Mrs. Rut Hicks. A luncheon of graham cracker pie and coffee followed. Mrs. Bess Carpenter to host today Thursday.
Mr and Mrs K B Carpenter Mr and Mrs John Carpenter and Janet Mr and Mrs R Houghton attended a sixty dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs B R Lewis on Sunday in honor of Mrs Lewis birthday.
Rev W Clark Williams late of Savanna and Thomson and former pastor of Cherry Valley and Trene Methodist churches will become pastor at Mt Morris. The transfer takes effect March 1 as plans are formed in the Rockford district of the Rock River Methodist conference per the Mirror Democrat.
January attendance lists show Marie Stage Hazel Swett Betty Swett and Robert Balk with no absences or tardies. Honor roll honorees are Mazel Swett Betty Swett and Robert Balk as noted by Grace Sein teacher.
Walter J. Severance of Savanna will oversee the 1930 census in Carroll County. He has begun field work visiting Thomson and Chadwick in recent days and is a candidate for County Superintendent of Schools.
A quip on sports and politics notes that a league thrives on wet grounds with the punchline naming the Anti-Saloon League as the answer. The exchange frames a humorous link between baseball and prohibition era activism.
Willis O Barrett longtime Thomson grade school janitor dies at Thomson Tennessee after a brief illness heart trouble noted as cause Funeral services held at the Methodist church with Rev E S Nicholas officiating Pallbearers named and Interment at Lower York Cemetery memorials reference his 27 years of service to local pupils and his role as friend of Yorks children
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