The Thomson Review and Village Echo Notes
The Thomson Review and Village Echo announce weekly issues from Thomson Illinois issued each Thursday. Publishers H G Stage with Foster L Stagg as business manager and Kenneth Whitney as reporter list mailing under the 1879 act. Subscription is 1.60 dollars per year by phone contact Thomson 11 200.
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The
Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
Thomson Review
Foster L. Stagg
H. G
Kenneth Whitney
Thomson
Illinois
Black Farms Plan Stands in Carroll County Celebration
Black Farms of Walnut Illinois, associate growers of Pfister hybrids, plan booths for Carroll County celebrations this summer and are arranging events to acquaint county farmers with their products. The Black Farms softball team will play in the twilight softball game at Thomson's Melon Day on Labor Day.
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Black Farms
Walnut
Ill
Carroll County
Thomson
Morrison Visit News Highlights Local Socials
Mrs Lloyd Rhymer from Morrison spent a week in Chadwick visiting Mr and Mrs Kenneth Green. Carol Deets visited relatives in Thomson with John Harfman. Families of Hartman Alexander Alexander and Adolph gathered at Maude Alexander’s home. Jay Asay and family joined Sherm Gillespie in Mt Carroll. Orion Alexander Hartman families met at Earl Adolph’s home in Milledgeville. Lena Sturmer returned from Morrison after three weeks with her son Martin.
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Lloyd Rhymer
Morrison
Kenneth Green
Carol Deets
John Harfman
Thomson
Clarence Hartman
Arlene
Bernice
Chester Alexander
Maude Alexander
Jay Asay
Sherm Gillespie
Mt Carroll
Orion Alexander
Earl Adolph
Milledgeville
Lena Sturmer
Martin
Happy Birthday Honor Roll For Milledgeville Area Names
A dated social notice lists birthday greetings for Aug 8 to 14, naming residents from Milledgeville Thomson Chadwick Mt Carroll Lanark and nearby towns. Recipients include Harry Wilkinson Joyce Allison Leonard Stage Dorothy Prins Lena Briggs Leslie Durward LaVonne Klenz Lois Ann Coleman Ruth Fletcher Merle Rahn Carroll McGinty Linda Lamoreau Donna Creston Helen Rahn Wilma Kness David Graham Irene Martindale Joy Wilkins Shirley Bundy Nancy Bardell Anita Rahn Vernon Hartman and others across multiple communities.
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Harry Wilkinson
Thomson
J. C. Lenhart
Milledgeville
Joyce Allison
Leonard Stage
Dorothy Prins
Fulton
Lena Briggs
Carroll
Leslie Durward
Argona
LaVonne Klenz
Lanark
Lois Ann Coleman
R. B. Polhill
Wilma Kness
Melvin Rife
Alfred Miller
Emil Brach
W. E. Brinkman
Joliet
Raymond Carroll
Myrna Voeckel
Chadwick
L. H. Wetzell
Ruth Fletcher
Merle Rahn, Sr
Carroll McGinty
Rockford
Leo Wilt
Los Angeles
Calif
Linda Lou Lamoreau
Donna Delores Creston
Mt. Carroll
Helen Rahn
Ralph Gerdes
L. F. Buxton
George Gerdes
Wilma Jean Kness
Helen Zahn
David Graham
George Collinson
Savanna
Dan Sack
Paul Lewis
Earl Woodin
Robert Miller
John Geist
Kenneth Rahn
John Dimmick
Arlene Sikkema
C. W. Hartman
Robert Grove
Irene Martindale
Davenport
Joy Wilkins
Shirley Ann Bundy
Mr. Carroll
Frank Fogel
Nancy Jean Bardell
Gladys Aldrich
Freeport
Richard McGinty
Gerald Shenk
Delphos
Ohio
Gerald Swett
James Jones
Edward Sarber
Anita Rahn
William Imel
Vernon Hartman
Vinegar Hill School Faces Closure Amid Shifting Education Trends
Sharpe recalls Vinegar Hill memories and the possibility that the historic school may close as small rural schools shrink nationwide. The piece weighs educational value against efficiency, noting a pattern of closures despite ties to local history and community life.
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Vinegar Hill
Existance
Finis
Vinegar Hill School
Kaiser
Chadwick to Dedicate Main Street Pavement Friday
Carroll County notes a street pavement opening and dedication in Chadwick this Friday evening replacing Cheese Day. Farmers baling straw rise, local sign painter Harlan Handel featured, and county events include Old Settlers Day on August 24 and Farm Bureau Melon Day. Local banks issue waivers and coal concerns loom as August heat lingers.
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Chadwick
Chadwick State Bank
Thomson State Bank
Carroll County
Harlan Handel
Chicago
Ed Mest
Clinton Swimming Pool
Dee St. Ores
Lanark
Old Settlers
Farm Bureau
Frank Alt
Morrison
Charles Harris
Savanna
Hanover
Local visitors visit pairs share weekend calls
Mr and Mrs Leroy Foltz of Argo Fa visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Arthur Hoffman and others calling Sunday evening at the Ed Hartman home. Arlyn Naniga of Davenport spending two weeks vacation with Mr and Mrs William Hans. Helen were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs John Duden near Sterling. Frank Rush of Fulton visited Sunday afternoon with Mrs Carrie Atherton, Mr and Mrs Donald Anderson entertained Miss Hazel Fogel, Phyllis and Hazel Marie and Frank Walker of Milledgeville at supper Sunday.
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Leroy Foltz
Argo-Fa
Arthur Hoffman
Henry Wiersema
Ed Hartman
Arlyn Naniga
Davenport
Kenneth Green
William Hans
Helen
John Duden
Sterling
Frank Rush
Fulton
Carrie Atherton
Donald Anderson
Hazel Fogel
Phyllis
Hazel Marie
Frank Walker
Milledgeville
Harlan Jack Sells Cattle Dixon Firm Seeks Buyers
Harlan Jack of Dixon, now Carroll county representative for Morris-Barrick Cattle Co., invites local farmers in Carroll County to inquire about feeder cattle. The Mor ris-Barrick team reports Lee County sales: Harold Graff sold 31 Black Angus heifers at 790 lb for $12.00 cwt and Morris sold 89 Black Angus at 900 lb for $11.40 cwt.
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Harlan Jack
Dixon
Carroll County
Morris-Barrick Cattle Co
Lee County
Chicago
Harold Graff
Mr. Morris
Local families join in weekend visits across towns
Mrs Charles Appel Irene Ed enjoy a surprise birthday supper for Carolyn Appel in Mt Carroll. Frank Cheeseman visits with Sylvia Deets in Mt Morris. Emil Stark and Louis Novak plan Chicago return after visiting Harold Bast. Eggert and Patsy with Wallace home in Sterling. Schmidt Daehler visit Mielkie in Lanark. A Sunday picnic with Carrolls, Stage, and Williams from Thomson. Jennie Balk visits sister Harold Bush. Farthing's滋 spends Sunday in Rock Falls with Gelsinger and Craig. Mest returns from western states trip. Neuschwanger calls on Jay Asay. Joe Grim hosts George Dyson Frank Kimmel Stanley and Marilyn Kimmel. E M Ritenour vacation plan. Ray Milotor to substitute at depot.
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Charles Appel
Irene
Edwin
Fred Tautz
Mt. Carroll
Henry Appel
Henry Miller
Robert
John Hisfeller
Carolyn Appel
Frank Cheeseman
Sylvia Deets
Mt. Morris
Emil Stark
Louis Novak
Chicago
Harold Bast
Bast
William Eggert
Patsy
Harold Wallace
Sterling
Gustav Schmidt
Mr. Carroll
Paul Daehler
Carl Mielkie
Lanark
Ivan Carroll
Leonard Stage
Lyle Williams
Thomson
Jennie Balk
Fenton
Harold Bush
Walter Farthing
Rock Falls
Forrest Gelsinger
John Craig
Frank Mest
States
Charles Neuschwanger
Jay Asay
Joe Grim
George Dyson
Frank Kimmel
Stanley
Marilyn Kimmel
Milledgeville
E. M. Ritenour
Ray Milotor
Aurora
Ritenour
C. B. & Q. Depot
Notice of Claim Day in Sword Estate Carroll County
Estate of Howard R Sword Deceased claim date September 1 1941 in Carroll County Illinois. Claims may be filed on or before paid date without summons. Executrix Mary E Sword. Attorney Robert L Morris. 3t 7-24-31 & 8-7
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Howard R. Sword
Carroll County
Ilinois
Mary EF. Sword
Robert L. Morris
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