Total solar eclipse eyed by New England readers this month
From My Window notes the approaching total solar eclipse on May 4 will offer a rare sight across parts of New England and a small portion of Canada, with England drawing many spectators seeking the full annular eclipse. It contrasts with Illinois where only half the sun will be shaded. Gene Tunney is listed as a potential Senate hopeful in Connecticut. The piece also comments on the Bonus Army retreat from Johnstown and confirms many veterans feel government has done well by them.
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New Eng
Saul
Canada
England
Ilinois
New England States
Gene Tunney
Tunney
Harry L. Cross
Conneticut
Democratic National Committee
Senate
Fulton Bank Passes Away In Fulton
Storwersen aged 80 died Tuesday afternoon after weeks of illness. He was president of the Fulton State Bank for many years and active in local affairs. Survived by wife Lian Ward, a sister and a brother, with several connections in Mackinae Island and Chicago. Funeral Friday at home. burial in ClintonOakland cemetery.
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Storwersen
Fulton
Uneweisen
Bulan
Manly Lian Ward
Glinwen
Ernest Mudhammer
Mackinae Island
Mich
Julius
Chicago
Borial
Ohkland Cemetery
Clinton
Carroll County Legion Band To Play Melon Day
Carroll County American Legion band, drawn from Savenau, will perform for Melon Day with conductor J Kolar and band committee chair A A Whetzler. Details remain to be announced. plans include an orchestra and novelty numbers. event aligns with Carroll Home Coming week. Also notes annual county farmer picnic set for August 23 and Melon Day events spanning Aug 24.
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Carroll County Legion
Carroll, County
American Legion
Savenau
Garrell County
J. Kolar
A. A. Whetzler
American Legion Band Committee
Main Street
rodd+ org
Girrol
MS. Carroll
Thomson
Committeeman Rush Carroll Reports Hoover Speech Plan
Committeeman Rush W Carroll of York cites word from State Republican headquarters that President Hoover will deliver his acceptance speech via a national radio hookup at 7 pm Thursday evening. Paul Lewis is hobbling with a dislocated knee while Jimmy endures pain with a grin.
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Rush Carroll
Hoover
Rush W. Carroll
York
Paul Lewis
Jimmy
Board of Review Reviews York Claims at Thomson
The Board of Review viewed property in Thomson and surrounding areas. It meets at Mt Carroll on Mondays and Tuesdays while the rest of the week is spent surveying properties across the county. Savanna leads in claims for adjustment this year, followed by York township, with board members listed as Wm. A. Fislcher, Emil Meier, and J. J. Sheridan.
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Board of Review
Thomson
Mt Carroll
Savanna
York Township
Board of Supervisors
Wm. A- Fis' Lcher
Shannon
Emil Meier
J. J. Sheridan
Sammittas
Achievement Day for Local 4-H Clubs Aug. 19
The Lat-A-Lot Circle and Playful Stitchers 4-H clubs hold Achievement Day at the Church of Christ on Friday August 19 at 2 oclock. Everyone is invited to attend.
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Church of Christ
Byrd lauds pensions repeal drive on veterans’ funds
A fragmented report notes Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd seeks to cut pensions paid to ex soldiers amid concerns of misuse by workers with good jobs. It estimates up to 500 million could be saved, arguing veterans costs absorb a large share of government expenditures. The item also references Roosevelt decisions, political opinion on Jimmie Welker, and local church events including a Sunday school party and a picnic at Old Mill Park.
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ST Recce
Richard E. Byrd
Sim
Housh Bays
Hayes Frazier
Wisconsin
Eastern Stars Meeting Tonight and Lodge Gatherings
The ILodges 6O 5S chapter of Eastern Stars holds a meeting tonight at the focal hall with the committee led by Mr and Mrs K B Carpenter Mrs George Bower and Miss Louisa Jachter. Royal Neighbor Lodge No 138 meets next Tuesday afternoon at the focal lodge hall with District Deputy Mrs Etta Obiwerier of Rock Island expected to attend. The social committee for the afternoon includes Amy Lewis chairman Ida Sim Evelyn George Alice Switzer Kathryn Hawk Victoriane Shoemaker and Vuds Wik.
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Chapter of
Eastern Stars
Focal Hall
K. B. Carpenter
George] Bower
Louisa Jachter
A. Hla Royal Neighbor Lodge No
Focal Lodge
Etta Obiwerier
Rock Island
Ulis Areeting
Amy Lewis
Ida Sim
Evelyn George
Alice Switzer
Kathryn Hawk
Vuds Wik
Revival plans and church notes from Gerlaw and Thomson
The Golden Legion reports steady progress with weekly book readings and upcoming revival meetings. Mr Langston starts in Gerlaw August 22, then Thomson September 4, followed by Mr Richardson in Gerlaw September 12 and his final sermon September 22. Attendance at a summer Bible school reached eighty with nine staff in Gerlaw. Members urged to invite neighbors to Sunday services for study worship and fellowship to boost attendance.
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Golden Legion
Langston
Gerlaw
Thomson
Richardson
Brother Richardson
Jesus
Son of
God
Methodist Ladies Aid Meeting At Church Basement
The ladies aid society met Wednesday afternoon in the church basement and will meet again next Wednesday at the same place. A luncheon will be served by committee members Mrs. Jennie Collinson, Mrs. Gossard, and Mrs. Ho V. Services next Sunday include preaching at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 30 a m.
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Harnett Smith
Ix Me Schick
Neema Blair
Alvilda Smith
Reading
Mary Switzer
Sidney Brenneman
Story
Rachael Switzer
Paul and
Dee Wilt
Verna Oakley
Paul Wilt
Donald Wile
Paul Smith
Zion
Ladies and Society
Raert
Venita Morgan
Donald Wilt
Alicia Holsinger
Altahy
Ladies Aid Society
Aid
Jennie Collinson
Gossard
Ho V.' i Pahicon
Catholic Services and Family Visits Highlight Weekend
Sunday Catholic services in Davenport drew visitors including Mr and Mrs George Stary and their children. Mr and Mrs Glen Demarce and children visited Byron, J8, with Mrs Demarce's parents Johan Pape. Kathryn Gariey joined family as furniture deliveries arrived at the Arthur Pare farm home vacated by Lynn Gariey.
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Mrs
Lou Groharing
Prophetstown
Arthur Pape
Glen Demarce
Byron
Johan. Pape
Marinelle
Wis
Kathryn
Arthur Pare
Ideal Farmers Club Picnic Program Outlined at Hartman's Grove
Plans for the Ideal Farmers Club annual picnic at Hartmans Grove near Ideal Church on Route 78 on Tuesday August 16 1932 are complete. The day opens at 10:00 with sports events. Abty Robert Morris of Lanark will deliver the main afternoon address. A hall game features Graharing Cubs against the Guy Service nine of Freeport. Chadwick school band under Miss Beth Hower to provide music.
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Ideal Farmers Club
Hartman’s Grove
Reds
Ideal Church
Abty
Robert Morris
Lanark
Graharing Cubs
Guy Service
Freeport
Chadwick
Beth Hower
Freight Rates for Melons Largely Stabilized This Summer
Thomson depot agents report freight rates for melons have not materially increased. Despite growers fearing rail shipment obstacles, rates have shifted minimally with melon classification returning to 7th class. The only rise is a two dollar per car increase on 24 000 pound shipments. W A Adams of Milwaukee offers a list of commission houses across cities to handle carloads, a list likely railroad supplied.
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Thomson
West Riding
W. A. Adams
Milwaukee
Booklet for Melon Growers Promotes Thomson Fields
The Review prepared a small palm sized leaflet for melon growers to place at stands with a Take One sign. It describes Thomson melon fields and invites buyers to return, with the grower’s name and address on the front. Booklets cost about two dollars per hundred, and several growers may adopt the idea to boost customer interest.
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Thomson
Births Reported for Clyde and Savannah Families
Birth announcements note a daughter born to Mr and Elmer Mosher of Clyde on Wednesday. Also listed is a daughter born to Mr and Mrs George Mr Willie Sticher of Savannah, with mentions of Pearl Cite and Russell Gleason in attendance.
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Elmer Mosher
Clyde
Daushier
Wednestar
Ament Aa
George
Willie Sticher
Savanna
Vis
Mer
Pearl Cite
Russell Gleason
Rawlins Family Returns From Iowa Visit
Mr and Mrs H L Rawlins and son Verhon return from a Iowa trip visiting Kirkman Atlantic Nevada Des Moines and Omaha. They note Iowa crops are abundant with corn cribs full and farms feeding cattle headed for additional sales. Herb comments on politics saying he doubts a Democrat appeared during the trip.
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H. L. Rawlins
Verhon
Iowa
Kirkman
Ww. B. Tague
Atlantic
Nevada
Des Moines
Herb
Omaha
Hhe
Loran
Melon Stands Erected as Early Season Sale Starts
Melon stands are being erected and early melons will be on sale this week. The season begins fairly soon and growers expect most fields to yield melons. Prices are reasonable this year and it won’t cost much to fill stomachs with melons in 1932.
Plans for Eighth Annual Melon Day Progress
Plans for the 8th annual Melon Day in Clinton progress with organizers Jay Lewis Rush Carroll and others coordinating events. The day on August 21 features route 80 dedication, sports contests band concert and melon prizes, with admission 25 cents for adults and free for under high school age.
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Jay Lewis
Rush Caroll
Green
Herbert Blodwell
Ob. Stagg
Ben
Herbert Blodgett
Ishoe
Recipe notes for cake and spice cake with cream
The text lists cake ingredients and steps including sugar, shortening, milk, nut meats, flour, baking powder, vanilla, eggs, brown sugar, butter, spices like cloves and cinnamon, salt, soda, sour cream, and steps to cream butter and sugar, fold in beaten egg whites, alternate dry and wet ingredients, and bake in layers.
Thomson Favored By Former Professor Returns To Argonauts
The Argo diamondball team won 15 to 12 at seven innings as darkness ended play. Former Thomson principal Prof Ashbaugh, now at Oxford University, visited with his wife and daughter Be, planning a summer tour and a return to Thomson. Locals praised his teaching and leadership, hoping for more visits and a continued connection with the school.
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Diamond Iball
Arma
Argo
Eam
Cee Gene
Thomson ‘High
Thomson
Ashbaw
Thom Ietory
Mra
Bhough
Otto Switzer
Pratt
Wisconsin
Rapii
Gome Greeley
Colo
Cbeork
Oxford University
Oxford
Ashbaugh
Witness Monday Night Game Promptly Charged
Al invited to witness a Monday night game with a prompt 6230 start time and a note that something remains not quite clear due to damaged text. The fragment mentions enforcement or charging context and refers to designated attendees. The readable portion hints at an event summary and involved parties without full specifics.
Colored baseball clash dominates Thomson Friday schedule
A Savanna colored team visits Thomson to face the Melon Taskers Friday afternoon at six. Rivalry continues as Melon lads chase wins at Milledgeville Sunday, with Thomson aiming to trim visiting teams. Plus notes on Melon Day events, local travel updates, and county road patrol activity amid a flurry of community sports.
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Savanna
Meion Taskers
Thomson
Mil Carroll
Melon da
Carrell
She’ Jay
Monticello Semina
Godfrey
Melon
Milledgeville
CUBS
Melon Torre
Sarvanna Cubs
Muiren
Anita Melagin
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