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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1931
Page
2
Community notes list errands and visits among residents of Thomson and nearby towns. Local families, churchgoers, and students are recorded with mentions of trips to Davenport Seattle Spokane Chicago and Naperville. A short school eighth grade exam roster from York and Fairhaven townships is included along with a march of visitors to several households.
Local notes recount visits by J R Chapman and Martin Cuninghame to assess Holstein cattle purchases, neighbors visiting from Dixon and Clinton, Liberty Bond purchase by EKP lodge, town figures attending an opera, and a sergeant named Barrett dying after a World War I career. Barrett’s service spanned Meuse Argonne and St Mihiel with gas exposure. funeral planned with full military honors.
The O. E. chapter convenes at the lodge hall this evening. Harold and Mrs. Baker with son visited Charles Connor’s Morrison home. Roy Green family and Fay and Earl Green of Milwaukee spent Sunday with Hiram Green’s family. Dr. Bruce Miller and two associates visited Jacob Miller as he recovers. Ben Dykstra Helen Senneff B R Lewis and Martha Rosh attended Mrs Ralph Wilkins funeral in Morrison. Marjorie and Laurence Wilkins were relatives, formerly Jennie Tilleman.
Veteran John Barrett died after exposure to war gas. fellow veteran and wedding guest Regenteliaayat noted the tragic incident at the event venue. Official reports indicate toxic inhalation as the cause and investigations continue.
Carroll Langston, minister of the Christian church, was called to Fallon Tuesday to officiate at the services of John Thayer. John Carroll and family plan a move Saturday from the Methodist parsonage to their recently purchased house. The 5th grade entertainment, postponed due to scarlet fever, will be presented May 8.
Edg edg preilated family visits Mix Boggendorf relatives in Clinton as William Reader relatives from Chicago gather. Miss Ailean Beck to Clinton for three months training at Clinton Commercial College. Local entertainment praised for performers and management. Gus Leavens returns from Baker Sanatorium improved. George Woodruff treated for pneumonia after hospital visit. Bell Miller named Fulton bride to be, romance arising from Sandridge. Readers picnic at bluff near Fulton. barn fire thwarted with quick aid. County spelling bee set for Mt Carroll with many local participants. North Star yacht passage of Mayo doctors noted on river trip.
Mrs Hattie Bowman of Savannah will arrive this evening to visit the McGinty home for a few days. A Wednesday birthday gathering at Mr Stage's home brought friends together for an afternoon and evening of social time. Refreshments were served as angel food cake, sandwiches, pickles, and coffee accompanied the celebration. Relatives and friends from Clinton Thomzon and area attended.
R N A lodge No 438 conducted a special meeting Tuesday afternoon at the lodge hall to discuss brief organizational matters and upcoming events.
Mr and Mrs George St Ores and daughter Louise plus Dan Sack and Arylene St Ores spent Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl St Ores.
A local Spring Valley clinic bid stirred community debate as residents voiced concerns over access and pricing. Officials, including McRie, urged clear state guidance amid the 14 indie items cited in the discussion.
64 Wey ft Mrs Jota Hilens 2m Mrs B KR Lew Consolation Mrs Fred Nipe The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs John Cooper. The Ray Brenneman and Ben Wagner homes were released from quarantine of scarlet fever Tuesday. The Jerry Wiebenga home will be released Friday, the four children having head the disease.
Vera tee A Bee suffered illness on Wednesday with tonsillitis. Flikema of Fulton subbed two days for her. Wayne Crawford lost a milk cow Friday. N G Club met with Mrs Willard Martin Thursday afternoon. Francis and Ireanut Hook shipped stock via Thomson shipping association Monday.
Mrs Earl Shoemaker and daughter return from a visit with her sister at Harvey Al Mrs Josephine Dearborn works in Morrison Mr and Mrs Herbert St Ores were business callers in Albany Dr Podorney will leave Friday for a three day visit with his nephew Daniel Danluck in Chicago He will return Tuesday Mrs Ely Cochran visited Wednesday with her daughter Mrs Cecil George and husband Morri son Herbert Rawlins Jr who has been teaching in Chesnut Park in the 7th and 8th grades has been hired as Supt of the school He will teach mathematics and English and also be athletic coach His salary will be 1600 The Van Brocklin family moved into the Robert Grohsling house formerly occupied by Carroll Langston Mr Van Brocklin is section foreman of the Milwaukee railroad crew.
Classified notice thanks residents for vote in village election and invites suggestions or complaints to the Village Board. Mentions monthly meetings on the first Monday night. Signed by Bayard R Lewis.
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County Illinois will meet in special session at the County House in Mt Carroll on Tuesday April 28 1931 at 6 pm. No bills will be allowed at this meeting. W R Watson Clerk.
Interest and costs will be added in all taxes not paid by May 1, 1931. Send your notice with check bank draft or P O order to the County Collector Mt Carroll Illinois and your receipt will be promptly mailed to you. B Esip County Collector.
Savanna Hatchery invites customers to order fourteen chick breeds and purchase poultry equipment and feed. The ad touts new Live-N-Grow Brooders and lists South Main Street Elmer C. Frederick proprietor. Phone Blue 170. 3-26-106.
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