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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1930
Page
4
Spring brings Robbins Brothers Yearning circus to Clinton with a noon parade and famed acts such as a man shot from a cannon into a net. The event promises thrills, humor, and drama, with a crowd-pleasing lineup and notable banquet guests from the local community.
The report lists top honors with Roberta Lewis and Josephine Mudd tying for first place. It includes their course grades in English Latin Geometry and Geography and notes additional names on the group and banquet attendee list. Twenty five attended the basketball team banquet with a two course dinner and letters presented by Mr Blodgett.
Dr. Chipman attends Car roll County Medical Society meeting this afternoon. Mrs K B Carpenter and Mrs John Carpenter with daughter Janet visiting Savana today. Janet joins Mrs Chas Orr and others in Clinton Eastern Star banquet. over 300 seated. Jackson Davis listed among the sick. Walter James elected Ferrin school director. A E Sheridan served on Federal Grand Jury in Freeport. Wesley Reynolds in poor health and off section crew work. Sandridge School district to hold election this Saturday. voters urged to vote.
The basketball banquet for the 1929 30 squad was held at the high school Friday, April 18. Coach Blodgett presided as Walter Switzer received four chevrons, with talks by Chesnutt and others praising team play and training. Captain Donald Wilt was ill and to receive later.
Illini Soy Beans priced at 2.25 per bushel with buyers in Jacksonville Illinois and Dixon Illinois. Mixed hay 10 per ton in Thomson Illinois. Disease free corn priced at 6 per bushel sacked with high germination. Early corn varieties Golden Glow and Murdock 3.25 with 95 98 percent germination. Candy and maple products offered by Maple Sugar products from Lawrence Thompson Colchester VI. McCormick Deering 15 30 mower plow for sale in Washington Illinois. The Old Reliable J H White & Company advertise livestock shipping and poultry handling.
Mrs Lloyd Hake of Minneapolis died in December 1929 and was buried in Fulton after a vault stay in Minneapolis. Niece Wilhelmina Hawk, later Mrs Eli Hawk, and her family attended along with Mr and Mrs Wo Hawk and Mrs Justice Prins and son Andrew. Services were at Wayne L Shadduck chapel at 2 oclock with Rev Williams of Lyons Methodist Church presiding. Burial in Fulton cemetery.
The 500 club met last Thursday at Mrs. Al ice McKee's home. Honors were awarded to Ruth Hicks in first, Marjorie Peters in second, and Mayme Mummert in third. Hostess Mrs. McKee served a luncheon of sandwiches and coffee.
Locals George Potter and Chester Stratton progress on the Plum River bridge north approach, with work starting on the south side. Leavens Bros of Sand Splugh see strong patronage early 1930, signaling a big summer resort season. Carl Jacobson of Fulton visits his mother Ida Weber. he is Illinois Oil Company territory manager. Leo Stumphy of Chicago visits his parents. D E Hollinshead and John Eissen ship two loads of cattle. Jake Eissens and D C Waite ship two loads of hogs. Alfred Smith and Dan Nipe named grand jurors for the June term court.
Mrs. J. W. Nelson of Batavia, Iowa showcases Regal White Wyandottes earning four championships and silver cups at recent shows. The entries include males from dams with egg records up to 259 per year and hatching ages noted as Tacy 15-5.
The Shipping Association shipped out one ear load of hogs Monday. Hog carriers included Abe Hook and others. Mrs. Albert Stumphy has been in poor health for weeks. Jake Eissen was elected school director for Parkhill district last Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. Mike Dundee and family visited Will Strubb in Rock Island Sunday.
The program lists Saxophone Duet Amy and Alty, Martha Rash, Roberta, Row 1, accompanist. A talk on protecting children and preparing them for school in the fall by Chipman. Glee Club. Officer election. Vocal Duet by John Capen and Mrs. B. R. Lewis. Doden returned from Morrison after visiting daughter. Frank Kahler and Howard Grok family joined Edith and Vernon Groharing at Arth Tiny event.
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