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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1932
Page
8
Thompson locals advertise specials at a Morrison Illinois beauty shop and list local visitors and gatherings. The item also notes hospital visitors, birthday wishes, a seventh and eighth grade Bunco group, and neighbors moving homes with several named residents and guests.
Mt Morris College girls entertained the local schools with readings and songs from 10:00 to 10:30 AM. Seniors look ahead to graduation as spring arrives with baseball games underway and the inter-class basketball tourney awarding first to juniors and second to seniors. District contest Saturday at Mt Carroll will feature Helen Kenyon Gladys Appel and Ramona Lew in humor dramatic readings and piano solos.
The Methodist church at Lighthouse, one of the oldest in this part of Illinois, was destroyed by fire Sunday. Rev. E. S. Nicholas announced plans for early rebuilding of the edifice. Nicholas is a former M. E. pastor in the area.
Legal notices include election for Community High School Board in Carroll County Illinois on April 9 1932 at Village Hall and a real estate sale to pay debts at Thomson State Bank on April 18 1932. The document lists publishers editors owners and bond holders and records a court sale of ten acres with an additional one acre exception under probate. The notices are dated April 1932 with officers Frank Smith and L L Gas serving as board officials.
The Vadies and trustees express thanks for help with shingle work and donations. A Tuesday dinner was well attended. Services planned for 9:231 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. The On-Timers class at Methodist Church enjoyed a banquet Friday evening.
Catholic regular services are scheduled for next Sunday at 1 pm and 5 pm at local parishes. Clergy invite parishioners and attendees to participate in morning and afternoon prayers, with confirmations and community prayers noted for the day.
The On-Timers era of the Meth wmist Sunday school under Mrs Morrell held a banquet and program at the church parlors last Friday evening. Sunday school meets every Sunday with a banquet served at 6:30 am. Rev Randell of Morrison led preaching and the decorating featured pink crepe paper and candles. Rev Langdor supplied the chicken and the aid society organized the meal for class members.
Social clubs report a church gathering with a menu of fried chicken biscuits mashed potatoes salad and desserts. Elva Stage thanks Rev Lang for fowls while Fred Turney praises aid society workers. Performances include piano saxophone and reading by local residents. The 500 club held a luncheon and prize cards. the 500 party hosted seven tables with winners in both men and ladies divisions. Clinton area residents joined at Mrs Sarah Dyson’s home after the event.
An event titled Forty-one and All Were Present drew a large turnout with numerous contests and games. The seamless program showcased seafaring guests and local participants enjoying the lively evening.
Rev Langdae preached last Sunday at Tovetouk. The monthly Sunday school social is planned for next Tuesday. Mrs Roy Hellawan chairs the committee. Sunday school resumes next Sunday at 10 o clock. Ladies aid meets Thursday at Mrs Henry Morgan’s home.
Haidenkens 1, viothing this week Jit fis sieer and husband, Mi nd Mas Irene Keaven, at Chad wick. Mrs. Albert Stumphy, who has been vierbag at te home of hee sda Guy cunt family at Clinton, re pened other hone here Ja ct Shoe Try evening. Mrs. Earl Shoemaker and daugh ter, Darlene, returned home Wednesday after spending the week with her mother, Mes, Dorohy Bie a OFynton, READ THE REVIEW TRY A CLASSIFIED TOWNSHIP SPELLING CONTEST. At the towsedip grade achual ppetheng contest held here dati Friday laternoon Le following were the winners: 1st, Pawl Carpenter of Argo-Fa pelon vind, Delbert Curley, Sandridge j school card A Wilbur Reader, Sandridige school Paul Carpenter will represent this township at the county contes to stiles held at Mr. Garrell. Min and Mrs. A. B. Michell of Morrison spent Sunday with their Holker, Mrs. dane Mitchell.
Official publication shows Thomson State Bank in Thomson Illinois reporting its condition as of March 20 1932 to the Illinois Auditor of Public Accounts. The statement lists resources including cash and loans and liabilities such as deposits, with officers French and Schade attesting to its accuracy under oath.
Mr Roy Stark and his daughter, who had been staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Wesley Mary Tindale, were accompanied by her husband to their Davenport home on Sunday.
Classified ad from Mrs Areila Bennett of Nemson Tl offers garden space at her residence on Route 80. Inquiry to Mrs Mary Burt at Frazier Tis Chicago Ave Savanna or Red 874. Also notice advertising farming machinery for hire by John Ashpole Thomson with tractor, driven by son Henry. call for plowing jobs.
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