Thomson News Briefs Highlight Local Events And Visits
Dan Connell was a weekend visitor in Thomson. Gypsies in town Wednesday tried to enter businesses but doors remained closed. Renewal checks this week list Clarence Delano Mt Carroll Rt 2 Joe Blebandy Mt Carroll Rt 2 John M Carroll Mt Carroll Rt 2. Miss Lenna Rice of Rock Falls reportedly remarried. Leva's sister to Mrs Wesley Reynolds of Thomson. Merle Griswald of Savanna oversees window work at Thorson. Thompson area workers tied to Savanna company. Thomson hit by a live electric storm Wednesday night with cracking noises. Melon growers discuss harvests and storage as eelweed weather shifts loom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenna Rice
Rock Falls
Leva’s Mathes
Wesley Reynolds
Thomson
Cornell College Myt Vernon Iowa Symphony Tour
Philip Switzer of Thurgeon will tour Iowa with the 36 member Cornell College Symphony Orchestra under Horace Alden Miller during spring recess April 5 to 15. They will give 12 concerts in 11 eastern towns, performing an overture, marches, and symphonic selections. The itinerary includes Stanwood Monticello Corvon Waverly Montour Toledo Conrad Eldora Hampton Chapin Waterloo Reinbeck. The orchestra is noted for finish and mastery despite undergraduate membership changes. Calvin Strauch returned to Chicago. First church morning and evening concerts listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Switzer
Thurgeon
Iowa
Cornell College Symphony Orchestra
Thirt
Horace Alden Miller
Orchestrra
Corneil
Chestra
Calvin Strauch
Stanwood
Monticello
Thom son Lanark Banquet After Basketball Games
After Saturday games Thom son and Lanark grade teams met at Wilt Hotel for a supper at Colts expense. Manager Adams declined to pay. Oyster stew and various desserts were served. Toasts were given by Bobby Lewis, W A Adams, Clarence Bolhous, Hu Cate, Prof mer, Paul Wilt, Frank Rush, and Slagg. A local athletic association for tennis, baseball, and basketball was proposed. Mrs Wilt funded a fine feed and provided further details on attendees and dishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Lanark
Bill Adam
Wilt Hotel
Colts
Adams
Riv. Schnich
Bobby Lewis
W. A. Adams
Clarence Bolhous
Hu Cate
Prof. Mer
Paul Wilt
Frank Rush
Er Slagg
Wilt
Rd Lewis
Notice to Clean Alleys and Estate Proceedings in Carroll County
Notice to clean alleys of winter debris includes inspection after a reasonable time. Executor Ed Groharing announces July Court terms in Carroll County for Ellen Groharing estate claims. Creditors must present claims and debtors pay promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasicie
Frank Sheridan
John Schade
Stuck and Alley Committee
Executor's Notice for Melugin Estate in Carroll County
A notice from A F Wingert as executrix agent for Florence E Melugin late of Carroll County Illinois states she will appear at the Carroll County Court House Mount Carroll for the June Term on the first Monday in June to settle the estate. All persons indebted are urged to pay promptly. Dated March 22, 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Groharing
Carrol
Minois
Carroll County
Mount Carroll
Florence E. Melugin
A. L
For Sale and Service Notices from Thomson ML
For sale 400 bushels of oats, doe Dykstra T4-11-C50, COR sale a used manure spreader in guaranteed running order. John C Bal Thomson ML. At 1 VAGA-1 grade school scholars can get a haircut at Melendy's Carrier Shop on Monday each week for 25 cents. North Side Barber Shop Harold Melendy, Prop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doe Dykstra
John C. Bal
Thomson, ML
Melendy
North Side
Harold Melendy
Home Church Weekly Notes
In the Methodist church the Friday evening service recreated an upper room setting with candles and a dramatic focus on the Last Supper. The service featured congregational singing, readings from scripture, and prayers, culminating in the communion of the Lord’s Supper and a meditation on sacrifice. A sunrise service on Sunday followed with congregational singing, prayer, and a short sermon around Mars text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mars
Easter Day Visits Recap Among Rockford Families
Miss Mary Houghton of Rockford visited her parents Mr and Mrs RT Houghton on Easter Sunday. Verda Rush of Macomb spent the spring break with relatives. Beth Davenport and Mrs Frank Sheridan enjoyed Davenport visits and a new photograph with Mrs M FL Peck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Houghton
Rockford
RT. Houghton
Thomson
Fay
Ies Verda Rush of
Macomb
Frank Tush
Roy Houghton
Ayenter Beth
Davenport Visiday
Frank Sheridan
Paniel
New Picter
FL. Peck
Tuesday Election in Township For Supervisor and Trustees
Tuesday's township election drew voters to decide on Supervisor and School Trustee positions and a $36,000 road bond. On the men's ballot J. J. Sheridan led for Supervisor with 184 votes. Rawlins led for school trustee with 173. Women voters backed J. J. Sheridan with 59 and Rawlins with 65. bond totals stood 231 for good road, 4 against. Florence Kness spent the weekend with the Kness family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Af York
J. J. Sheridan
Frank Melendy
Thos. Cochran
Jenks Melendy
H. L. Rawlins
Kate Cole
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Dan Connell
Clarence Delano
Mt. Carroll
Joe Blelandy
Mc. Carrol
John M. Carroll
Merle Griswald
Savanna
Mer
Thorson Ranke
5Avanni Conarriciudan Company
Cornell College
MYT
Vernon
Mary Connell
Loraine Weatherwax
Connell
Ruby Seim
Florence Smith
Ruth Melendy
Walta Bowers
Martha Rush
Athlent Gaar
Mary Shevidin
W. A. Ada Bill Jenks
Dee St. Ores
Stagg
Cora Griswold
Dale Leavens
Phylie Rick
Frank Holman
John L. Brearten
Savanna, Illinois
Ed Groharing
John R. Carroll AtLy
H. Foster
M. D
Wilson
Clinton
BAYER
Dipdust
Smith’s Store
A. F. Wingert
Mary A. Sagner
Executrix
Jennie Wilt
J. R. Bather CO
5Th. Ave
Caton
Lows
Bell
the City
Home Church
Marinello Beauty
Walter
Fullan
Illinois
Marinello
K. B. Carpenter
2Nd Ave
Bell Fhone
Fulton, Ill
Frank Bros
Carrall
W. C. & A. Sturderlann
Lyons
Clinton, Towa
A.C. Williamson
Tae Renee
Fulten
Fimeis
Francke & Switzer
Vinois
Florence Kness
Mrs. Low Kness
Os Ic
Thomson State Bank
WM. Brockill
Potter Brothers Thomson and
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