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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 25, 1932

Page

5

From My Window Opinion on Markets and Elections

A fragmented editorial notes stock market turbulence and rising prices, linking wage trends to public sentiment. It questions confidence, pork price impacts, and election outcomes influenced by Maye. A Pathfinder balance sheet mulls credit versus dwindling bank failures and depleted goods amid a temperate political forecast. A university commission searches for individuals who quit drinking due to the 18th amendment but fails to confirm any definitive cases.

Nile Balanc Commission

Melon Fields Plentiful Around Thomson In Survey

A local survey along the Thomson area finds numerous melon fields and active stands in and around town. Growers listed include Frank Johnson George Luders Robert Coon and many Thomson residents with roadside stands near Main Street Route 80 and the Melon Day grounds.

Thomson Thomson Ono Argo Ka Frank Johnson I. Ai Cate Johnson Creek Bridge George Luders Robert Coon

Groharing Family Reunion Held At Tint Was

The Groharing family reunion convened Sunday at Tint was marked by a long list of attendees from Savanna Morrison Lanark and Gl in ton. Officers elected included Charles Groharing as secretary and treasurer. A noon meal followed and a program featured recitations by Lois Groharing Dorothy Gaarr and Janet Carpenter.

Edison Holland Louis Stark Hans Knutsen Ed Poor Curley and Wells Teehan W. F. Hamilton Wallace Ware John Youlton Dick Hamstra Wal J Tay Schoenfeldt Jim Flannery Ben J. Nickelson Warry Friday Jake A. W. Pape B. R. Lewis Prudence Groharing Myrtle Groharing Carl Dorothy Barber Lois Groharing Jesse Groharing Dorothy Gaarr Lois Jean Groharing Dorothy Lewis Leona Melendy Everett Wilt Senglie Dresbach Janet Carpenter Charles Groharing John Carpenter Lucinda Groharing Arthur Pape Hubert Williams Savanna Ijshanic Pape Arthur Huffman Chadwick Yirsi Ness Cixde Groharing Morriwen Guy Turney Deal, Mo Abe Smith Harry Gaar Vernon Grodaring

Route 80 North Melon Stands Stock Thomson Area

A reader describes Route 80 North from Main Street in Thomson to Savanna, listing about thirty melon stands and growers. Ed Atherton kicks off the route with melons raised west of Thomson, followed by numerous farms and sellers including Lawrence FE Gaar, Ed Knapp, George Greeley for Sears and Sen, Jake Miller, Witt Hawk Sr., Louie Schick, Hinds and Porter, Otto Switzer, Gale and Robertson, Gilbert Robertson, Joe McGinnis, Henry Hebler, Lynn Curley, Potter and Milter, Luther Leavens, Lovie Shelly, Dick MacWorthy, Gus Leavens, Breen and Jessie Jurgens, Davis and others, ending near Timbuctoo with famed stand of Ror Pennies.

Main Street Thomson Savanna Ed Atherton Lawrence FE. Gaar Ed Knapp George Greeley Sears Sen Knapp Jake Miller Witt Hawk, Sr Louie Schick Hinds and Porter Otto Switzer Gale and Robertson Gilbert Robertson Three Mile Crossing Joe McGinnis Henry Hebler Butl Lynn Curley Potter and Milter’s Luther Leavvens Dutto Lovie Shelly Four Mile Dick MacWorthy Gus Leavens Breen Jessie Jurgens A. Davis Jesse Jurgens Lone West Cormers My Son Lange Dee Eee Sree Tom Mosher Ivan McGinnis Cineer Flam River Bridge

School Plans Are Announced By County Supt Martha J Ashley

County Superintendent Martha J. Ashley announces school plans. Sirs Alice Lewis and family enjoyed a picnic dinner and social afternoon at the M E B church basement Sunday. Attendees included Frank Reynolds and Francis Reynolds families of Galva and Lee, Erve Lewis and children Ned Ervine and Jane of Walnut, Mrs Harry Sterling of Minneapolis, Louis Lewis and Miss Clara Edwards of Lee, and the Paul Lewis family of Thomsen.

Alice Lewis M. EB Frank Reynolds Galva Francis Reynolds Lee Erve Lewis Ned Ervine Jane Walnut Harry Sterling Minneapolis jMinn Louis Lewis Clara Edwards Lee, IL Paul Lewis Thomsen

News About Folks You Know in Thomson

Mrs Wilbur Williams was confined to her bed with illness this week. Local residents visit and travel notes mention Lanark and Wisconsin. Community updates list growers along River Road and Sandridge, with many names and farms in Thomson area.

Wilbur Williams

State Seeks End to Eighth Grade Dropback Practice

The state superintendent condemns sending graduates back to rural schools for one day weekly until age sixteen. Laws require all children seven to sixteen to attend public or private school full-time when the district is in session. Violations carry fines from five to twenty dollars per offense and possible jail, though officials warn drastic measures are rarely needed.

State Superintendent of Public Instruction Travis Blair

Achievement day by Savanna 4-H clubs at church annex

Miss Myrtle Bennett and Ora Ella Bennett lead the Playful Stitchers and Lat-A-Lot Syrkle in a local Achievement Day at the Christian church annex. Members displayed outfits and sashes, with readings on color harmony, a club report, and a poem dedicated to leaders, while visitors attended.

Viola Shelly Ruth Carroll Arthur Pane Lorraine Weatherwax Frances Prins Marie Stage Prudence Groharing Arisne Adams Ruth French Mary Prins Chi Louise Lewis Lois Grohar Jean Morgan Dort Ariyne Adams Roth French Grare Askpele Chra Hook Svio Prudence Groharmy Victola Shelly Mra Ahett Scileer Clas Mra George Weatherwax Imade

Methodist Church Announces Sunday School and Club Events

The Junior Devil of the Sunday school will have a party in the church basement Friday from 2 to 4 pm. The Ladies Aid Society will meet in the church basement on August 31. Services next Sunday are at 9 30 am with Sunday school at 10 30 am.

Ladies Aid Society

Catholic Regular Services Next Sunday at Three

The Catholic church schedules regular morning services next Sunday starting at 3 o'clock. Parishioners are advised to attend and participate in the customary rituals.

Local Notices From Thomson and Surrounding Towns

Thomson residents spent Sunday at the Fines State Park near Oregon. Old Settler’s meeting at Lanark drew attendees from area towns last Thursday. Miss Harristi Keafiman stands at A. E. Thomas Sammey College in Riverview. Miss Ramona Lewis returned Sunday from a week at the Garden home of Mrs Madge Bower. Crinton at the Thomas Stagg home hosted Sunday evening guests. Miss Sxeet leaves Wednesday for MacCloud Galif to teach at Fish school. Mr and Mrs Hans Hatsen and Pete Hansen were in Clinton, Iowa, Sunday for a birthday dinner in honor of Mr Hansen’s father. Andrew Peterson.

Ramona. Lewis Gasemter Mere Garden Madge Bower Crinton Thomas Stagg Sxeet MacCloud, Galif Hans Hatsen Aleo Pete Hansen Clinton Inwa Mm Mansen Andrew Feteresn

Births and School Openings for Argo Fa and York Go

Birth notice for Elmer Fervis of Argo Fa a son born Tuesday Aug 16. School openings announced for York Go and Oral Grade School after Labor Day with principal Prof. E O Hemmer and teachers Miss Nell Sandridge and Mrs. Alice Switeer for 6th to 8th grades.

Mra Elmer Fervis Argo Fa Thuesday Oral Grade E. O. Hemmer Sth Nell Sandridge School Sandridge Tuesiday Alice Switeer

Local Notes From Lake and Savanna Area Visitations

Miss Fhelma Schick plans Monday Lake visits as a traveler with Mr. Carroll and Mrs. Walter Gete. Miriam from Chicago is hosting Sunday guests at the home. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Visited last Friday with Mrs Clifton Bennet at Lake. Javan, Wisconsin. The Harney Sterling and Mrs. Ralph Heinbaugh attended Chadwick gathering. Miss St Frederick returned home Saturday from an extended visit with relatives in Freeport. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Herbert Almquist of Savanna. Mrs Hanna Morrell and Beatrice Sandar announced Aug. 24 at Brockill home, after visiting Chicago and friends with Mr Frank Brewer.

Henry Clifton Bennet Lake Javan Wisc Kel Ralph Heinbaugh Chadwick Miss St Frederick Freeport Herbert ‘Almquist Savanna Hanna Morrell Beatrice Sandar Brockill Almquist End Wizit Chicago Frank Brewa Dek Sdb

Jake Miller Faces Cancer Battle at Jane Lamb Hospital

Jake Miller, long plagued by cancer, remains a patient at Jane Lamb hospital as doctors assess treatment options. The case highlights his ongoing struggle and the hospital's role in care.

Jake Miller Jane Lamb Hospital

Thomson Plays Four Games This Week Won Sunday From Lanark

Thomson's Melon Tossers start a busy week with a 10 8 win over Lanark boosting their streak to 1. They face Mt Carroll in the morning and Milledgeville in the afternoon on Melon Day. Friday they travel to Mt Carroll for a 3 day homecoming, likely with Gerald Brown pitching. Milledgeville visits Thomson Sunday with Tousley on the mound. Savanna Hitch-hikers end Thomson Juniors' streak at 15 with a Saturday win over John Brown's Pick-ups.

Thomson Lanark Lanark Aggregation Melon Lageers Mt Carroll Gerald Brown Mt. Carroll Brown Milledgeville Tousley Savanna Trim Thomson Xan John Brown

County Superintendent Plans Carroll County School Start

County superintendent Martha Ashby prepares for a new school year in Carroll County. Supplies ordered for rural teachers will arrive soon, with a teachers meeting set for Saturday August 27 at 10 AM and 2 PM. Parents and mothers of returning and new students are urged to ready children for opening day.

County Martha Ashby Carroll County Wiss Ashby

Interesting trip to Mason-Dixon line described

Herbert Rawlins Jr recounts a playful journey toward the Mason-Dixon line with Ima Gertrude White from South Evanston and Mrs. Ernest Whitney, noting Ford touring, bridges, and stops at the Illinois State Capitol in Springfield. He recalls almanac style reflections on travel, bridges, and scenery, with local family visitors and a playful mindset about the border journey.

Herbert Rawlins, Jr Mason-Dixie Line Masson Dixon Line Savannaridge Company Springfield Stratton Andalia

Provisional church vote set for August 28 morning

The minister from the mcal church presents a proposal for another term and urges full attendance at Sunday morning services. Combined church and Bible school missionary committees lead the program with no evening services. Meetings with the German church run Aug 22 to Sept 2, with further events through Sept 12 and Sept 4 return to the pulpit.

McAl Church Bible School Missionary Vom Brother Richardson

Baptist At Themaga Opens August Aug 29 1930s

The Baptist at Themaga will open soon with all terms open on August 29. The Ladies Aid Society meets Thursday afternoon at the church basement. Sunday School starts next Sunday at 10 o clock. The Live Wire class party was held last Thursday evening at the-straw hat. Donald Wilt's home listed. twelve members attended. The township program for the evening included songs, scripture, readings by Thelma Schick Neema Bla, piano duet Harriett and Alwilda Keith, Mary Switzer, and a class reading. Games followed with cake ice cream and cookies served.

Ladies Aid Society Donald Wilt Thelma Schick Neema Bla Harriett and Alwilda Keith Reading Mary Switzer

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