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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1927
Page
6
A letter from Geer Foster dated March 26, 1927 in Jewell Iowa accompanies a check for 5.50 to cover the Review through April and requests the recipient to hand the balance at the bank or grave yard fund site. The tone is formal and personal with a plea for timely payment.
The Black Pirate and Sparrows will be the two shows with increased adult admission this season. Prices will rise from 15 and 35 to 50 cents for these performances, with reduced child tickets to 10 cents on two shows. The change reflects transport and road costs, but overall aims to continue quality screenings for the public.
The candidate denies the need to resign from the Village Board and disputes rumors about railroad employment preventing candidacy. He cites attorneys and a division superintendent confirming no railroad restriction, and seeks public reassurance regarding eligibility while wishing for success.
Argo and Thomson Home Economics Club members met at the Lewis Garage on Saturday. Funds will aid Archibald, Jaive, and Howardidas of Morrison. Attendees helped in various community and church events, with notes on farm plans, school programs, and local appointments.
Henry Reed adds a forge to his shop ready for more work while Karl Wilkerson notes a new cement road project from Chicago. The Rodolph Wotn visit and Mrs Al Cooper’s illness are logged. Home Economie Club plans a meeting with Maude McGinty Kitty Kin kaid Vada Carroll Gertude Smith Anna Carroll hosting.
The Purple and Gold yearbook entry notes seniors recording diploma names, rings, colors blue and gold, motto tonight we launch where shall we anchor, and American Beauty Rose as class flower. Plays include Nothing but the Truth with first practice Tuesday coached by Mr Chesnutt. Juniors practice Getting Even with Reggie while freshmen return to spots, Kodak pictures shown, and certificates awarded for typing. A lab mishap, a stage prank, and several light classroom jests punctuate a lively assembly week.
Parkhill School notes list students and teachers including Miss Gladys Brown and teacher names. Includes a statement of ownership for the Thomson Review with Foster L Stagg as publisher and owner, dated April 4 1927, notarized by K B Carpenter. Also mentions Miss Ella Yetes and local cleaner entries from Morrison Illinois and Thomson lines.
A Washington Star excerpt quotes Uncle Eben: a man who makes his wife rely on him for washing is no good in most ways, yet he must be a powerful hypnotist.
Classifieds announce coal sales strictly cash after October 1 1926 with exceptions for Buy Homes. Armour Grain and United Milk Company list milk prices and delivery terms. Electric work repairs and ice delivery offered. Holstein calf and hay for sale. Goose eggs for sale. Adam's Bus Lines announces daily service Clinton Iowa to Mt Carroll Illinois with schedules and stations.
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