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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1936
Page
5
A collage of street chatter and quotes fills the page. Snippets show a chaotic mix of theatre talk, jokes, a funeral home reference, and a random political remark about the emperor Selassi, with humor and irony threaded through.
Chadwick Royals won their second Carroll county softball title on Cheese Day Thursday, edging Thomson 3 to 2 in a tight, late rally. Turney briefly appeared safe at home on a misplayed throw, Drake pitched well for Thomson, and Geisz Turney and Shan efelt starred for Chadwick with key hits.
The Melon Tossers lost a ten inning affair 9 to 2 at Round Grove on Sunday after a fielding error filled the extra frame. Thomson had two late runs but Round Grove answered with two in the tenth. A return match is set for Thomson, with Maurie Schaut slated to bat and Brown replacing him on the mound.
Fulton Royals blue team defeated Thomson 7 to 0 on Monday night as Thomson’s pitcher Brad struggled on the mound. Two Fulton shots cleared the bases including a grand slam. A pair of home runs aided the one sided win. Two more Thomson games are set for Friday when Pole girls and bats team will face Thomson.
Carroll county rural school teachers are urged to attend a meeting at the Mt Carroll school on the evening of August 29. Sept. Brodi says most schools will open August 31.
We bring to Savanna land the most modern equipment and finest fit in the territory. New EB Cool climate control keeps proper temperature year round. RCA High Fidelity sound enhances the experience. New seats offer better spacing for comfort. A brighter clearer picture on a new screen and a redecorated interior with new drapes completes the upgrade.
The Orwell Tree Planting Club of America reports planting a million trees this year and argues that planting the idea first will unlock faster growth. Members emphasize community involvement and future акtions to sustain momentum.
John Luecke pitched Freeport Shannon to a 6 to 5 win over Nora in a Blackhawk league contest at Shannon Sunday. Luecke allowed 11 hits and struck out 13. Kaney and Cheeseman led Shannon in batting while H Logeman had three hits for Nora.
George W. Ivey, 79, proprietor of Mt Carroll mills, returned from a motor trip through the Dakotas and several Montana cities visiting relatives. He drove himself at an average of 40 to 60 miles per day, noting drought has dried up pastures and creeks in the states traveled.
Report outlines two baseball teams to play at Thomson on Melon Day. Likely four Sedins compete from Monaison factory Fulton Lyndon Clinton Demons. Thomson fields strong youth lineup and fans anticipate two rival ball gangs on Melun Day.
The narrator recalls a journey through the same territory two years later and notes Ivey's habit of picking up lone hikers to ride with him each day. He states he is not afraid of dangerous hikers, as no improprieties have occurred yet, and he only accepts individual companions rather than groups.
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