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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1942

Page

5

Palm Springs Desert Oasis Sparks Western Parade Event

The article recounts a California tour visiting Gilman Hot Springs Soboba and San Jacinto areas then the Palm Springs Wild West Parade opening day on March 25. It highlights Frank Bogert’s public relations role, Palm Springs growth from sand to luxury, and the three day parade with diverse participants including Indians and drivers, marking a vibrant desert city celebration.

Soboba Mineral Hot Springs S. E Los Angeles San Jacinto Mountains Soboba Resort Soboba San Jacinto California St. Andres Old Mexico Pacific Ocean Terri Palm Springs Parading Los Ale Europe Chicago New York Garden of Eden Frank Bogert Chamber of Commerce of Palms Springs Gold and Silver Street Palm Avenue Desert City

Desert Inn founder Nellie Coffman reshapes Palm Springs charm

A vivid Palm Springs panorama recalls farmers pledge unity parade with 200 deputy sheriffs, a Big Gold Producing Mine owner, and a rodeo. Nellie N. Coffman built the Desert Inn into a 40 acre resort with 200 staff and numerous amenities, turning desert travel into a landmark enterprise.

Union Pacific Railroad King Tuts Palm Springs Southern Pacific Union Pacific Mount San Jacinto Desert Garden of Eden Thomson Trino Bert E. Hadley

El Miradi Hotel Promotes Garden of the Syn Resort

A historical notice touts El Mirado hotel at Coffman as offering a resort experience. Warren Thinney is named as managing owner with conveniences including swimming pools, riding, hiking, dancing, baths, shuffleboard, croquet and archery.

Nellie Coffman Poles Springs el Miradi Archer Hewitt Warren Thinney el Mirado Hotel Bert EB Tadley

Community Visitors Share Weekend at Local Homes

Chadwick news notes a string of social visits including Lucille Beckenkelier of Mt. Carroll at the Hartman home, Laura Fink of Greenville expected back from vacation, and gatherings at Morrison, Savanna, Clintor, Mt. Carroll, and Mt. Zion with the Hartmans, Hinkel, Holm, Downing, and Farthing households.

Lucille Beckenkelier Mt. Carroll Harvey Hartman Laura Fink Greenville le Emil Hartman Alfred Goerg Sharon C. d. Queckboerner Morrison Vernon Warfield Rosemary Savanna Schreiner Hinkel Walter Hoffman Clintor Harold Holm Preston Downing Mt. Chrioll Ed Hartman Harry Peterson Arnold Farthing

China Relief Sunday and war prisoner scripture aid noted

The article describes plans for China Relief Sunday on April 12 to support civilian relief in China with a goal of 7,000,000. It also reports the American Bible Society shipping Bibles and New Testaments to prisoners of war in Bopapy, with scriptures in multiple languages from New York and Geneva during wartime relief efforts.

MS Vet Core Éhaveh New’ York Iulvellar China United China Relief New York M. Bentuit Carroll County Mt. Carroll Wise, Shiley Westfall Ray R. Westfall Savanna Proving Grounds

Community obituary notes wartime church and civic service

An OCR readout recounts local figures including Father Algi and Glen W. Leighbey and sketches church duties, ministry entry, and long service. It mentions a 42-year rural tenure, three Sunday services weekly, and a wartime home front plan with blackout guidance issued by Goodwill Industives.

Glen W. Leighbey Buffalo ON

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