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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1932
Page
13
The piece surveys tax levy impacts and a Scott County policy requiring license plate surrender for aid recipients, noting the levy reduction effect on tax bills and the county board of supervisors stance. It also comments on economic moods, school funding, and public enthusiasm ahead of elections, with reflections on prosperity, weather, and spending trends.
Locals Mr and Mrs Frank Provant and families hosted guests in Lanark on Sunday while the Mt Carroll Homecoming booster parade arrived in Chadwick at noon and entertained with proxy guests. John Himbert returned from Alma Wisconsin after a three week visit. Humbert drove back Friday. Davenport fair day was enjoyed by the Weber Fosters and Kahler family. Bonnie Butterfield and Mrs George M Kingery hosted guests. Sprinka and Rutherford families visited Oron.
Relatives of Sam Turnbaugh a Chadwick resident were summoned to his bedside Tuesday afternoon as his condition worsened to serious. The report notes the family’s concern and the abrupt change in his health.
Mrs Henry Weber of Chathwiel was elected president of the Tigh reunion group at the 18th annual meeting of the descendants of Kim and Catherine Middleton Tigh held at Waterworks pub Morrison Sunday Aug 21. Fifty one attended. Vice President named Mrs William Riordan of Fulton, secretary treasurer Mrs Cowen of Fulton. Catherine Tugh Hanson aged 87 was guest of honor at the picnic and meeting. Catherine Tigh born Jan 23 1945 in Peterboro Ontario, sixth of twelve children born to Kit and Catherine Middleton Tigh. Her father from Defalin County Ireland. mother from Ireland. Family moved from Savanna to Bluffville to Fulton. Hanson died Sept 4 1911. Children: W O Fanlon Riordan of Fulton and C Roy Hanson of Des Moines Iowa. Two grandchildren died in infancy.
The Oakdale campmeeting closed Sunday as Evangelist Lintz delivered a forceful sermon on Where Are You Going From Here. Crowds grew daily from a modest start to fill grounds, with sessions led by Rev. Eberly, Rev. Paul Eller, and Bishop Seger. Highlights included a large youth choir, Old People’s Day honors, a Brotherhood talk, and Young People’s Day concluding with a reconsecration call.
Miss Naomi Dial visits Waterloo amid feuds. Sunday dinners hosted by Mr and Mrs Ghiton Carnyrurht at Colla and by Mr and Mrs V Provant. Funeral rites for Joe Trouver held at Mt Carroll. Visitors include Mr and Mrs James Doty of Wacker and Mr and Mrs Wellman Davis. Provant and Musselman visit from Kearney Nebraska. Stevens Point pair visit Chadwick. Old Settlers picnic enjoyed at Lanark. Batley family from Gary Indiana plan return.
Miss Martha Ashby announces twenty rural eighth grade graduates may attend Chadwick High School this year. Eligible students come from districts 54 56 57 83 85 87 88 89 90 94 and 92 with named graduates and teachers listed for each district.
Mrs Oscar Daehler and Mrs W J Quest entertain with a luncheon and bridge at the Woy Coltae, Am Hy DauK, Dixon. Prizes won by Mivx Him, Dahman and Miss Fro Bugawhwerdl. Guests include Miss Melon Senneff of Milwaukee and numerous Mrs and Misss from local areas.
Due to space limits the Renew cannot print Etter Tlumbert’s Black Hills trip now. Observant traveler offers rich details of the countryside and its people, with a fuller story promised in next week’s issue.
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Spinka age 53 of Lanark were held this afternoon with rites at her home conducted by Rev W E Bridges and at the First Lutheran church. She passed away Monday at the St Francis hospital Freeport after an extended illness. She leaves husband Fred Spinka four children Neva Goldring Verne Miller Cecil and George and a host of friends. She was a lifelong Fairhaven township resident baptized in Black Oak Lutheran church and survived by mother Eliza Tripp ten siblings and several relatives.
Chadwick boy scouts plus Eugene Miller and Scoutmaster Earl Sre enjoy a week of regia camp at the Pines State Park. The party left Sunday with supplies including track donated by Arthur Deets and vehicles driven by Mrs Dan Stoner and others. Meals feature varied menus with cakes, fruit, and beans as the week progresses.
The church announces next Sunday's schedule at St Eberly with 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m preaching 7 p m Young People League topic Why do some approve of Christ but reject organized Christianity 7 00 p m prayer meeting 7 30 p m evening service Mid week prayer Wednesday 7 30 p m First Lutheran Church notes 14th Sunday after Trinity Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 Luke 17 11 19 Ten men that were lepers T N Rutherford returns to Chicago Mrs Rutherford will visit W W Schreiner home until end of this week
Kingston Isenhart 33 Bloomington filling station manager and former Mount Carroll resident was found dead in his car three miles west of Washington with a pistol in hand. McLean County authorities believe suicide. Body found by road repair crew after passing the parked car several times. He had been transferred from Mount Carroll to Bloomington a year ago and belonged to Cyrus Lodge No. 168. He leaves a son Kingston, parents Mr and Mrs Frank Isenhart, and three brothers. Funeral plans not yet announced.
Loretta Behuns visits Miss Loretta Jannssen while Mildred Geison spends time with Helen Soilenberger of Lanark from Wednesday to Sunday. Bessie Schreiner returns home after a week at Jesse Schreiner’s. Mr and Mrs Mest return from three week camping at Sand Slough. Gary Graham family and Will Beatie guests at Harvey Spearman home in Lanark. Mrs Robert Kingery Chadask visitors Saturday evening.
Chadwick News reports Mrs A E Meyer Miss Kay Meyer and Sir A L Higbee of New York visiting the Majestic Nevers home in Clinton and attending Tarzan the Ape Man at Mi Caroll. Names Barbara Glenn Maureen O SULLivan Johnny Weissmuller Neil Hamilton are noted among attendees. Local residents Barbara Glenn Milledgeville and Minneapolis figures include Mrs Mary LaPois Mrs Katie Sauer Mrs Anna Dambman and Miss Lena Trapp. The piece mentions a family line from Anthony Tripp born 1904 and a brother presumed sway in 1915.
The children of Mrs. William Bashaw report her suffered a severe heart attack and were called home Tuesday evening. She spoke at length Wednesday and is improving. Mrs. Nerh and her husband left Thursday for an extended vacation in the eastern states. Chadwick visitors stopped in Alliance, Ohio to visit the Kereh family Reese.
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