Happy Birthday 65th Year Thomson Illinois Publication
A fragmented page from a Thomson Illinois publication lists staff names and dates August 29 to September 4 with residents of Milledgeville Thomson Lanark Chadwick Savanna and Clinton plus a whacky joke about a husband’s powder-puff and stockings fueling a hospital visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Thomas
Milledgeville
Russell Meyers
Rose Sykes
Clinton
Ruth Lawrence
Thomson
Russell Gleason
Savanna
Russell Miller
Lanark
Margaret Shoemaker
Mr. Carroll
Lee Dyson
R. H. Meyers
W. W. Livengood
Robert Stone
Ruth McGinnis
Ralph Fletcher
Lyle Livengood
Phyllis Mae Miller
Chadwick
John W. Thompson
Reva Collinson
Fern Snyder
John Cooper
Fred Doden
Harold Porter
Frances Kahler
Harry Kirkey
Waterloo
Nancy Lee Lotz
Ed Goldring
George Leng
James Keeney
Gerald Turner
Vernon Brandenburg
Claribel Atherton
Ted Randecker
Carroll
L. D. Tague
Arthur Gladhill
Albany
Burton Williams
Stockton
John Schade
Venetta Anderson
Adam Kness
Argona
Elwood Gipe
F. F. Hower
Ralph Allison
P. A. Knox
David Gerdes
Oscar Rahn
Paul Law
Norman Stewart
Justus Housenea
Jake Housenga
Morrison
Ruth Turney
J. H. Kimmel
J. J. Chambers, Jr
Barbara Stone
Wilma Deets
Doris Hawkins
Herbert Isenhart
Lois Hartman
Watermelon Tale Turns From Weather to Old Melon Roots
A nostalgic monologue on watermelons blends weather talk with a humorous journey tracing melons to slavery era origins. The piece weaves in American history from George Washington to Stephen Foster, recounting seeds and songs, ending with a playful crowd-pleasing note about eating melons musically.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Africa
George
George Washington
Lend and Lease
Washington, D. C
Treasury Department
Joe
Stephen Foster
The Review's Platform Save This Nation First
The Review argues the Roosevelt administration bears sole blame for armament efforts and that Congress acted quickly to approve funds. It asserts Roosevelt foresaw the European crisis and that inadequate planning, not the public, is responsible for any failures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Congress
Europe
Cheerful Carroll County set for Labor Day events and council actions
The county readies for Labor Day with Shannon Home Coming and Thomson Melon Day as farmers fill silos and forecast powdery corn. Thomson plans the 17th Melon Festival with new features while city officials seek a new marshal and consider attorney appointment amid a special meeting. Draft status reports remain unconfirmed by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Shannon
Thomson
Carlos Johnston
Melvin Finer
Chicago
Draft Board
Local Notes on Melons Movies and Travel
Watermelons appear on market but look poor to a Thomson native. Chris Dambman helps move melons remaining on display. Harve Spearman cleans street in front of his store. Erve Ritenour reports color movies from a Western trip. H E Zugschwerdt and D L Plummers return from Canada and Mexico. Art Deets and Walter Farthing tour southern Illinois. four bushels of large peaches shown as samples from the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Chris Dambman
Miller
Dambman
Harve Spearman
Erve Ritenour
H. E. Zugschwerdt
D. L. Plummers
Canada
Mexico
Art Deets
Walter Farthing
Illinois
Board of Supervisors Meeting Notice Mt Carroll Illinois
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County Illinois will hold their annual meeting at the Court House in Mt Carroll on Tuesday September 9 1941 at 10 AM All claims for action must be filed with the Clerk by Friday September 5 1941
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors of
Carroll County
Ilinois
Court House
Mt. Carroll
Illinois
Correct Answer Teacher and George on Islands
A humorous dialogue features a teacher asking about an island and George defining it as a place you cannot leave without a boat. The exchange underscores a simple joke about land and water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Civil Service Exam Open for Senior Guard at Savanna Depot
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive exam for Senior Guard at Savanna Ordnance Depot Proving Ground Illinois with a salary of 1320 yearly Applicants must be 20 to 54 years old on the closing date with military preference waivers See the Savanna Depot or Chicago district offices for application blanks and details Application files must be submitted to the Secretary Board of U S Civil Service Examiners Savanna Depot Proving Ground Illinois by September 16 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Civil Service Commission
Ordnance Service
War Department
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Proving Ground
Illinois
Board of
U. S. Civill Service Examiners
Mlinois
U. S. Civil Service Examiners
Savanna
Seventh U. S. Civil Service District
Post Office
Chicago
Board of U. 8S
Civil Service Examiners
Ilin
Charles Young Buys Savanna Texaco Station
Charles Young purchased the Texaco station on Chicago Avenue at Third Street in Savanna last week and invites Carroll County friends to have their cars serviced there. He handles all Texaco services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Young
Texaco
Chicago Avenue
Third Street
Savanna
Carroll County
Marth Bros Plan Big Sale at Both Stores
Marth Bros Variety Stores in Savannah and Mt. Carroll announce a big sale on school supplies full accessories and other home items starting this week. Both locations report well stocked merchandise so shoppers can find what they want at either store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marth Bros
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. L. Derrer
Robert F. Wernle
Mr. Carroll Man
Young Men's
Frank Bradulski
J. H. Potts & Son
Jewelers
Optometrists
Main Ave
The
Thomson Review
Doc Saunders
Foster L. Stagg
Ht. G. Stagg
Kenneth Whitney
Dorothy Shirk
Edith Holly
H. FE. Frickson
Melvin Peugh
Ars
W. BE. Cardiff
Galva
Sharpe
Pop
Bob
Lend Lease
Father
West Sphere
Black Joe
America
Moses
Georgia
O. K
Rodmey
Hans P
Greison
Ginie
Ferguson
Savanna Cleaners & Dyers
Franklin J. Stransky
W. F. Black Farms Walnut
Fuhremann Canning Co
Lanar
Marth Bros. Variety Stores
Farmer’s Elevator Co
Volckman Furniture and Carpet Co
Clinton, Ia
Richard Vogel Fulton
Ois
Savanna Texaco Station
Black Farms
Fulton
Pfister
Pfister Booth
W. F
Walnut, Illinois
Foster Black
Fred Wolf
MT. Carroll Carroll County
W. F. Black Farms
Walnut, Ill
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