17 Aug 1933
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1933
Page
1
A column discusses wheat contracts, farm economics, and tax policy, critiquing enforcement of the wheat reduction agreement and the moving target of prices. It questions Prohibition repeal effects, local beer bans, and government overreach, urging education over force and honest leadership to aid small employers and farmers.
At Lanark Park today the Old Settlers Reunion features a morning picnic and band concert followed by an address at 2 30 by R M Eaton former State s Attorney. Two parades including a Law parade at 10 30 and a 3 30 children s parade highlight the day as locals await perfect weather.
Five division winners in the state Farm Bureau league began semi finals on Saturday August 12 with a schedule through September 9. Carroll County, led by manager Wallace Ware, aims for the finals against Lake Will Woodford and Sangamon teams as they travel to Cook's Field. The schedule lists matchups including Sangamon vs Woodford and Carroll vs Lake with a regional round leading to a three game series for the state title. Special features of the program were announced by Wellin Traum, son of Mrs Alma Traum, noting preparations and announcements via the sound car.
Thomson melon growers form the Thomson Melon Growers Association to sell watermelons wholesale and retail to trucks and cars. The 100 by 24 foot shed near the town hall operates 24/7 with manager Rhodes of Beardstown and grader Elmer Briggs. Lynn Gurley is president, Kenneth Whitney secretary-treasurer, with Bayard Cole as checker and George Potter weighing and guarding. Prices are penny 2 per pound, all melons sold by weight, aiming to ship up to ten carloads daily if needed.
At Lanark Today the Carrell vownty former site authorities outline the Old Seeslers Reunion program. Mr Eaton will speak in the afternoon and a special time transmitting system will broadcast his remarks to the distant corners of the meeting place.
An Ideal Farmers Club picnic Tuesday afternoon drew a large crowd for races and contests. Winners included Harold Dayhler for best calf, Bovey Cate second, with 4-H judging led by Paul Carpenter and Robert Volt. After noon meals, Will Hans announced events and pastors joined the program on stage.
Aug nine two weeks away committees map a bigger 1931 Farm Bureau picnic with a national speaker. Local leaders report 4-H and Round Up participants from Milledgeville Lanark and Chadwick, plus games and varied events on the Cook diamond. Community efforts: Beardsown and Lanark groups join in cooperative efforts to boost county fairs and wheat crowding for harvest.
Thieves broke into the Illinois Central and Pennsylvania depot at Mt Carroll last week an express shipment was stolen from the railroad office. Part of a new talkie equipment consigned to the Majesty Theatre was among the loot.
Five thousand people attend the Cheese Day event as crowds gather for the village celebration. Report notes a large turnout with multiple community activities and local participation, highlighting the festive atmosphere and planned events surrounding the celebration.
Invitations mailed nationwide for son’s homecoming on Labor Day as a Denison raid fuels Prohibition fears. Rev W E B Bridges welcomed 3000 to Chadwick for Cheese Day celebrations praising faith in institutions and resilience, noting farmer shows, calf club displays, and a lively rural gathering amid wartime anxieties.
The Odean club will hold Me'ton Day at Pramwon on Wednesday August 22 with Len Len of Gas Vem EPL delivering the main address. The event centers on community celebration and fruit industry topics as announced in the local notes.
Thomson holds its annual Melon Day with crowds from towns within a hundred mile radius and new territory in Iowa and Wisconsin. The event features two baseball games, free attractions, and a 25 cent admission granting all grounds access and market viewing at the Thomson Melon Growers Association shed.
Miss Beth Hower directs Lanark and Carroll county bands at the Chicagoland Music Festival at Soldier Field Saturday evening. Hower hopes her group reaches top honors in the 1933 contest, with tickets selling for the event as thousands attend the Sousa bands showcase.
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