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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1934

Page

3

Viet texpital and hospital stories from Clinton and Savanna

Pak Orcutt of Savanna and J o Rawlins Je are mentioned in Viet texpital notices around Clinton. Several hospital movements follow, including patients at Mercy hospital and Jane Lamb hospital undergoing or awaiting operations. Names such as Mrs Johe oooh Vale, Me, and Mary Wag Il Wagner appear in a list of attendees and local staff, while Knapp of Sedgewick, Colo., is noted for heart condition improvements.

Pak Orcutt Savanna Viet Texpital Clinton Tiertte J Yal Mary Wag Il Wagner Dick Stagg Dorowis Beatrice Brockill Edna Yada Morgan George

IE Fixing Strip at Street and Route 80

A repair crew works along a strip at Street and Route 80 near Mair ent to Route 80 between John Schade and the 4 group. The project aims for a safer approach to the highway with a fifteen foot wide strip as planned.

Mairent John Schade 4 Group

Fulton Trims Thomson in 5–0 League Clash

Fulton defeated Thomson 5 to 0 in a late Sunday game to climb from last to second in the Indian Head League standings. Fulton’s Shear pitched well, aiding a second inning surge of three runs, while Melon Tossers struggled with weak contact and errors. Several players, including Lingh Tousley and Cecil Tousley, had the only two Fulton hits, as Thomson’s bat faded and infield play faltered.

Fulton Thomson Capscity Humpty Clinton Merlehanta Melonites Bob Lewis Lyndon Davenport Tourney McCombie Lingh Tovsley Cecil Tousley Morand Ile Comile Grohaving Wilt Hartman St. Ores Aj I Shear Ske

Melon harvest near in Thomson vicinity as crops ripen

Locals report ripe muskmelons and watermelons in Thomson area fields. Early-harvest muskmelons, large and flavorful, sell for 15 to 20 cents each or around 1.50 a dozen while a limited number of watermelons go for about 25 cents each. Some growers anticipate a busy week as harvest begins with expected rain to finish ripening.

Thomson Vecinity Switzer Mt. Carroll Ana Thonsoh George Ward Wesler Kress

Sherman Correll Sr of Savanna Dies

Dr N G Chipman attended funeral services Tuesday in Savanna for Sherman Correll Sr of Savanna. He was born December 13 1864 in Take Aerial Pa and moved west with his family as a child. He worked nearly 50 years for the Milwaukee Road as an operator, retiring January 1928. Surviving are his widow Esther two sons Sherman Jr and George and two sisters.

N -G. Chipman Savanna Sherman Cor‘etter Brell, Sr Mer Bros Chicago Mr. Correll Take Aerial Ae Kropf Chil Twa Wiley George Leuders Gus Leuders Henry Leuders Clin

Tucker and Daughter Clinton Spend Sunday with Kin

Tucker and his daughter Clinton visited relatives on Sunday, sharing time with family and catching up on news.

MS. 1. Tucker Clinton

Fair weekend plans with McGinty Kustus and Spencer

McGinty and Tommy Kustus will spend a few days at the fair with Mrs. Charles Spencer, planning a Saturday and Sunday outing. The note mentions morning arrangements and pert attendance, reflecting a small local social schedule.

McGinty Tommy Kustus Charles Spencer

Rest Rice family and Babj sexed yesterday from their Rethe slough to the Thomas shown on Main street.

Rest Rice family and Babj were moved yesterday from Rethe slough to the Thomas location on Main Street amid unclear circumstances. Authorities provided minimal details.

Rice Thomas

Pump repair work keeps Charles Switzer busy

Charles Switzer reports heavy activity in repairing pumps and windmills. Last week he faced ten pumps needing service and several more are awaiting work this week. He notes substantial windmill duties and mentions being well equipped to handle the load. the text also references unrelated dairy and poultry snippets without clear context.

Charles Switzer Chax

Mrs Groharing Attends Ashbrook Funeral in Ashley

Mrs Hubert Groharing returned home from Ashley Ohio where she attended the funeral of her cousin Charles Ashbrook. Another cousin Clayton Atherton of Rochester Minnesota joined the trip to Chicago where Mr Groharing later met his wife after driving to Chicago.

Hubert Groharing Ashley Ohio Charles Ashbrook Clayton Atherton Rochester, Minn Chicago Groharing Sanaay Grokaring

Churches IDEAL Sunday school and evening services listed

The schedule notes IDEAL Church Sunday school at 10 and evening service at 7 30. Catholic Church holds morning service at 8 00. The Altar and Rosary Sodarity plans a meeting this afternoon at Mrs Will Hawk Sr home.

IDEAL Will Hawk Sr

Argo Methodist Sunday Schedule and Aid Society Notes

Argo Methodist Church lists Sunday school at 9:00 and morning worship at 1:45. Aid Society met yesterday at the church with hostesses Mesdames Albert Cooper, George Lehmating, Mayme Mummert, and Henry Stoner.

Argo Methodist Aid Society Belle

Sunday enon Church Service and Aid Society Meeting

Sunday service at 10 30 a m at the enon church with an evening union service led by Rev Todd. Aid society to meet Wednesday afternoon in the basement for quilting.

Rev Todd Aid Society

Church Notices and Sermon Topics at Local Congregations

Morning worship at the Church of Christ and an evening service at the Methodist Church. Next Sunday's sermons: morning “Fulfillment” and evening “Vacations and Religion.” Regular monthly board meeting after morning service. Ladies aid met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Ida Weber.

VSA Dungay Methodist Church Ladies Aid Ido : Weber

Ideal Picnic and church notices headline

Baptist Rev W G Aitken leads morning worship and evenings at 10 and 8 with subjects Life as a Tale and Some Important Questions. August events include the Live Wire class at Ed McGinty home and the August 14 ideal picnic with games, program, and talk by Congressman Leo Allen. Local social notes cover visits and residents across nearby towns.

W. G. Aitken Ed McGinty Clarence McGinty Lois Carroll

Death of John Brown Len dale North Dakota

Word arrived of the death of John Brown at Ellendale North Dakota. He was about 60 and lived in Dakota for nearly 50 years. He is survived by his wife and several children, plus brothers Frank Brown of Brookside Montana and Austin Brown who died in March in Eugene Oregon, and Ernest Brown who died in June in Thomson. Sisters include Mrs Northrup of Ellendale and Mrs Jennie Northrup of Ellendale and Mrs Emma Dyson of Ottumwa Illinois. The family formerly lived nearby. Mrs Low Overholser returned to Arizona after a Chicago weekend visit. Hans Knutsen Jr of Charlotte is visiting Ray Knutsen and Mrs Wri Ritenour.

Guy Brown John Brown Ellendale N. D Brown Dakota Frank Brown Brookside Ment Ellis Eugene Ore Jennie Nor“‘thrup Emma Dyson Ottumwa Ill Austin Brown Ernest Brown Thomson Northrup

Birthday Surprise for H. A. Francke in Mt Carroll

H A Francke, age 74 yesterday, enjoys a belated birthday with a family gathering at their home on Main Street. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Hal Francke and daughter Ellen, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Switzer and daughter Helen, and sons Hometaml and Stephen, plus Katherine and Hubert Cohler and local friends. The event featured three birthday cakes and ice cream with cake.

H. A. Brancke Veto Businessna Main Street ST. I Hal Francke Ellen Mr. Carroll Frank Switzer Helen Hometaml Stephen Mt. Carroll Katherine Hubert Cohler Urbana Thomas Stagg Paul Deusinkveld

Spring Valley Ladies Aid To Present Plays At Lawn Social

The Spring Valley Reformed church ladies plan a Wed Aug 8 lawn social with two plays. Admission is free, but a free will offering will be taken. The event features a cast including Mrs Judd and Mrs Harris among others and a second showcase drama with Mrs Van Horne and Mrs Arink in leading roles.

Spring Valley Ladies Hu Cate Stendall Ind E. O. Hemmer Ladies' Aid Society of the Spring Valley Reformed Argo Judd John Harris Chesty John Blink Day Arthur Maat Gibbs Joe Bielema Powers Jake Bissens Strong Claus Witkens Meeker Joan Bielema Mies Huggins Willian Bielema Meely John Balk van Horne Doe Bielema Stuart Edward Geerta Janet McCrea A. G. Arink Rachel Charlotte Helen Marcus Norman Joe Buikems Arthur Matt C. van der Witt Jones Lawrence Green The Culture Club John Harms

Short Change Artists In Thomson Monday Afternoon

A young couple with Tennessee plates used a short change scheme at the Cock store Monday afternoon and made a quick exit. The man signaled a $2 bill as a $5, and the woman claimed a box of salt while the till was checked. The ruse ended with the couple departing two dollars ahead after exchanges. Local society notes follow about Neida Williams and extended families visiting Clinton and surrounding areas.

Tennessee Cockpeas Evans Clinton Cochran Miss Cochran Mr. Cochran

Services For George Frazier Held Sunday

George Frazier of Savanna, a Milwaukee railroad yard engineer for forty years, died July 27, 1933 at Savanna. Funeral services were held at the Savanna M E church and later at the Savanna city cemetery. He was 59, married to Mary Burt of Thomson. survived by a sister-in-law and a niece, with several predeceased brothers. He was a lifelong Savanna resident and a member of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers and the Milwaukee Veterans Association.

George Frazier Savanna Savanna M Savanna Cemetery Milwaukee Railroad Mary Burt Thomson Synwolt Ernest Graves Henry Cooley George Mitchell Allie Madsen Frank Lister Clarence Schwann Savanna City Cemetery Wiliam and Fanny White Frazier Savannha Milwaukee Frazier Brotherhood of Locomotive Fireman and Engineers Milwaukee Veteran’s Association Cora Frazier

Lauren Green Honored At Country Home Party

The article reports Lauren Green being honored at a gathering hosted Tuesday by Mr. and Mrs. Hel Green at their country home near San Rage. Attendees included Eleanor and Harry Whee, Gladys and Mary Aptel, Vira, Helen Onkiewe, Ulla, Taeear Feonhary, Jasuisa Inga, Bete, Shoe, Hazel Winer, and others. The event featured refreshments and socializing, with notes of local farm visits and a Chadwick Boosters cheese tour sharing yields from nearby farmers.

Hel Green San Rage Lauren Jess Querkbeswick Eleanor Harry Whee Gladys Mary Aptel Vira Helen Onkiewe Ulla Taeear Feonhary Jasuisa Inga Bete, Shoe Hazel Winer Whew Brown Net Feooman Elmer Threat Orey Tamale Dan and Eabawrteen Pec Croy Chadwick Edeon Helland Hick+Morris Ed Brake Bower Harry Gear Claude Gram

Committee Heads Set Tonight for Melon Day Plans

Local Melon Day committee leaders and town residents gather at the Review office at eight to finalize events for Melon Day. Plans include a midweek ball game at Weidman Field, sign postings, show acts, and volunteer roles with assignments for bill posting tours and young volunteers.

Garrett Bolhous Heve Clarence Bolhous Thos Rush W. Gurrell H. Lo F Rewdias Melon Way

Lanark Band Appears in Thomson Saturday Evening

Miss Hower brings the Lanark band to Thomson for an all request concert Saturday evening. The older skilled group will perform beloved old time songs and later popular airs. Local requests made will be played if possible, with the concert starting at the usual hour.

Thomson Mise Hower Lanark Miss Hower

Birth of Daughter for Mr and Mrs Willud Hartman of Argo

Mr and Mrs Willud Hartman of Argo announce the birth of a daughter named Cora Mae born this morning April 2 at Fulton. The baby rests at the home of Mrs Hartman’s parents Mr and Mrs John Voss.

Willud Hartman Argo Cora Mae Fulton

Local visits and social notes from Clinton Chadwick and Savanna

Miss Maude Nason of Clinton spent Tuesday at the Hicks Murray home while Phyllis Rick visited Clinton with her mother Mrs Myrna Tucking. Lester and Leslie Groman stayed in Dale Mayden and Glen Bower homes in Argo. Mrs SY Bailes of Chadwick visited Hicks Murray. Barence Schwan of Savanna guest hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Jenkins Sunday. Roy Herman home hosted Mr and Mrs Lauren Lincoln of Savanna and Edith Axelson of Pepin Wis. Florence Smith and Dora Lee Wilson attended gatherings. Return from Camp Sybil at Lake Geneva and notes on Miss Wilson leaving Meadsville for Ava to resume teaching in Thornfield Mo.

Roy Herman Lauren Lincoln Savanna Edith Axel-7 Fila Wis Axelson Heitman Pepin. Wir Florence Smith Gue Dora Lee Wilson Camp Sybil Lake Geneva Wilson Meadsy Ava Thorneld

Chadwick Cheese Caravan Visits Thomson Morning Event

The Chadwick Cheese Caravan stopped in Thomson this morning at 4:80 o clock on its looping advertising tour. The 5 piece Hill Bil ly string band and Chadwick town band performed while O. E. Howard handed out cheese samples. Towns on the day’s route included Thomson Savanna Mt Carroll Lanark Shannon Forreston Polo with a noon picnic. Afternoon stops covered Milledgeville Sterling Morrison. Eleven cars accompanied the convoy and Joan Humbert served as Cheese Day announcer.

Chadwick Thomson Hill Billly O. E.howard Savanna Mt Carroll Lanark Shannon Forreston Polo Milledgeville Sterling and Morrison Joan Humbert

Eastern Star Meeting and 500 Club Event Planned

Clubs and Lodges Eastern Star will meet Thursday evening August 9 with a committee led by Mr and Mrs John Cooper Mr and Mrs John Garrod and A K McCullagh. The 500 Club will gather Thursday with hostess Mrs Fred Nipe. They were entertained last Thursday by Mrs Barard Lewis with prizes won by Mrs Mayme Mummert Mrs Lewis and Mrs Will Hofm.

Eastern Star John Cooper John Garrod A. K. McCullagh 500 Club Fred Nipe Barard Lewis Mayme Mummert Lewis Will Hofm

Birthday Surprise for Miss Leona Lineback

Miss Leona Lineback was honored at an eighth birthday surprise party hosted Friday evening at the Lineback home on a farm east of town. About 40 guests attended, games and dancing to music by Low Kness and Mrs. Markie Beck, with refreshments served late.

Leona Lineback Frank Lineback Low Kness Markie Beck

Alma fetangen et Avge qs mae we The Med wath Mi

Alma was placed in a foster care arrangement at a village school under Mrs. Hotland on May 4. Belind attended nearby facilities as part of the same program, with Alma in a farming or farmed area setting within the school’s jurisdiction.

Alma Fetangen Hart Belind Alma Mrs. Hotland Vay 4 Reer School

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