Soft Ball League Results and Labor Day Schedule
Soft Ball League results show Pha Barbers beating Abe Print Head 4 to 0 on Monday. The AP Stars lost 4 to 1 to Fast Glas plow Yasler from Clinton last Friday. The final tourney concluded with Glasslow Tail hye crate 1th. Thomson batted second. future games begin at 7 30. Labor Day causes no games Monday. games move to Tuesday.
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Pha Barbers
Abe
AP Stars
Clinton
Thomson
Tousley Bros
Ya Bluff
Royal Blue
Printers
Thomson Ail Stars
Albany
Barbers
July Proceedings of Village Board Meeting Minutes
The village board met in regular session with all members present. Bills totaling many small items were read and referred to the Finance Committee for payment. The treasurer reported receipts including rents and licenses and a June motor fuel tax allotment of 72.98.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
She
Strauch
Beth Hower
W. M. Strubb
N. W. al
Tibbtts
B. T. Cole
Ling
Frank Johnson
Francke and Switzer
Louis Krgas
Park
State Finance Department
Carpenter
Lewis
E. G. Martindale
Raymond Starr
Milwaukee
Fred Doden
Ston
Dixon
H. &. Green
Frank Kahnking
Ifler
Jin Thiv
Main
SeineRe
Board On Motion
Cole Whitney
Thomson Melon Day Draws Guests For Homecoming Week
The community welcomes former Thomsonites and visiting friends for Melon Day and Labor Day week, with four days to visit. The Review notes school prep, corrects Dorothy Rogeendorf’s graduation details, and mentions Mary Prins returning from Clinton to assist her aunt Mrs. Louie Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson
Mary Prins
Clinton
Louie Thompson
Locals share weekend visits and picnic at Old Mul Park
Lester Grim spent last weekend with Paul Oakley at the Oakleys home. Mrs. Edmond G. Little and sons visited Mrs. Ellen Hook last Tuesday. The Hawk family enjoyed a pleasant picnic at Old Mul Park in Savanna with Mr and Mrs. Mike Steffen, Davenport IA, Mr and Mrs. Louis Thompson, Clinton, Mr and Mrs. Justice Prins and family, Mr and Mrs. Wie, Hawk Sr., and Norman Stivkeil.
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Lester Grim
Paul Oakley
Ltar
Mrs
Sherm Oakley
Hawk
Old Mul Park
Savanna
Mike Steffen
Davenport, Ia
Louis Thompson
Clinton
Justice Prins
Wie, Hawk Sr
Norman Stivkeil
Infant Dies From Grand Mother's Pills in Arkana
Arlene Jean Holman age 16 months died after finding tablets at her grandparents’ home four miles northwest of here on Sunday afternoon August 25. Survived by parents Charles and Edith Holman two sisters Beulah and Edith two brothers Eugene and Roland and grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Holman. Funeral Tuesday at 2 pm in the Christian church officiated by Rev RB C G Russell with songs What a Friend and God Will Take Care of You. Burial in Lower York Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Jean Holman
Charles Holman
Here
Frank Hulman
Soea
J. A. Wright
Edith
Beulah
Eugene
Roland
Frank Holman
Christian Church
RB. C G. Russell
Methodist Church
Bess French
Ruth
Louise Lewis
Virginia Schroth
Arlie Holman
Mary Wagner
Retty Hoy
Lower York Cemetery
Locals visit Morrison and Winfield residents
Mr and Mrs John Pape and Mrs Minnie Milnes of Morrison and Ralph Haight of Winfield visited Thursday with Mrs Jane Mitchell. In the afternoon Mr and Mrs Kyle Melendy of Savanna called.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Pape
Minnie Milnes
Morrison
Ralph Haight
Winfield
Jane Mitchell
Kyle Melendy
Savanna
Social Gathering Notes From Clinton and Nearby Towns
The report records visits and gatherings in Clinton and surrounding areas. Thomson Briefe and guests joined a picnic at Lawrence Park in Sterling on Monday. Montavon sisters returned home to Amber after meeting friends. Mrs Edmond G Little and Mrs Hazel Swett spent Thursday with Mrs C. Mr Jenkins hosted Mr and Mrs Thomas and daughter Ellen of Clinton at Sunday dinner. their son Jack joined them on departure. Arlene Eamond, Mrs Clara Steet and Mise Smith accompanied home. Bristol and Mr Otto Switzer's guest lists are noted. Several visits to Clinton include Mrs Gertrude Legal and sister Mrs John French for a birthday dinner for Vada French.
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Gladys Cooper
Rhuea
Hilda
Eleanor Montavon
Lawrence Park
Sterling
Montavon
Amber
Thomas
Elien
Clinton
Linyd Smith
Jack
Smith
Edmond G. Little
Arlene Eamond
Clara Steet
Mise Smith
Egy
Bristol
Otto Switzer
Gertrude Legal
Beverly
Lottie Cretchton
Church Services and Sunday School Notices
Catholic, Baptist, Methodist and Ideal churches advertise sermons and Sunday schools. Catholic service at 5:60, pastor W. G. Aitken with gospel quotes. Baptist Morning service at 10, gospel of John pictured. Methodist Sunday school 8:30 and worship 10:30. women meet Sept 4. Ideal church 10:00 am Sunday school and 7:30 pm service under Rev Berge. recent attendance and music noted.
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W. G. Aitken
Marie Stage
Alwilda Smith
Irene Schick
Methodist
IDEAL
Berge
Ross Gleason
Kathryn
Merle Turney
Melon Stands In Sandridge Sell Sweet Watermelons
Melon stands near Thomson area are serving patrons with watermelons and muskmelons. Prices range from 15 to 50 cents for large yields this season. Several hundred muskmelons sold yesterday. crop quality described as unsurpassed.
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Thomson
Carroll County
Thomson State Bank Authorized To Make Second 10 Percent Payment
A 1925 Thomson State Bank notice confirms authorization to issue the second ten percent payment on deferred certificates. Depositors will receive checks as bookwork is completed, with delivery likely by October 1 1925. the bank cites earnings from loans and nonfrozen paper, plus improving agricultural prices, as enabling the payout.
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Thomson State Bank
Edward J. Barrett
Ilinois Banking
N. D. French
French
Yori Township
York
Wise
Local Visits and Playground Project Closure
Mrs Edmond G Little and son Bobby spent Saturday at the home of Mr and Mrs Harvey Senn. Mr and Mrs Carl Longanecker of Morrison visited here Sunday with her mother Mrs Lailian Stratton. Mrs Rebecca Holland has been visiting with Mrs Ida Weber and friends. Elmer and Mrs Davis were guests of the latter's parents, Mr and Mrs Allen Witmer, Sunday. The playground project directed by Miss Loraine Weatherwax will close Thursday as school opens next week. Lena Strubb returned home last Thursday after visiting Ma and Mrs Alice Dundee in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond G. Little
Bobby
Harvey Senn
Carl Longanecker
Morrison
Lailian Stratton
Elmer Davis
sUobel
Mrs.Allen, Witmer
Loraine Weatherwax
Lena Strubb
Alice Dundee
Rock Island
Church of Christ Sunday Services Schedule Card
Sunday school starts at 9 30 morning worship at 10 39 and evening service at 7 30. Come and sing and pray with us to gain strength for the week ahead.
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Church OF Christ
Thomson village tax levy ordinance of 1935
Village trustees of Thomson Illinois levy 3000 dollars for tax year 1936. Budgeted uses include 400 for library upkeep 500 for streets and alleys 1200 for village salaries 200 for water system improvement 800 for street lighting 60 for park maintenance and general fund needs. Orleans ward and council details appear in the ordinance.
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Thomson
Carroll
Illinois
Towitz
Park AO
General Fund
Jag.ng Tan
Puss Puss Catts and a Dinner Table Exchange
A fragmented dialogue shows a hostess and guests trading barbs about cooking and manners. The scene includes odd garbled lines, a mention of a sailor, a money amount, and a dated municipal style seal referencing an ordinance and officials.
Seats For 400 At The Big Corn Game Melon Day
Melon Day features a large corn or Bingo game seating over 400 attendees. Two Travenport men manage the event with amplified announcer calling numbers from one arena end. Twenty one games cost 25 cents with baskets peaches and other grocery prizes. duration about an hour ten minutes. Ernie Graves visited Savanna and drove relatives through Stockton.
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Travenport
Thrusan
Sties
Melon Day Committee Buys Watermelons for Celebration
The Melon Day Committee began Monday morning shopping for melons for Thursday. Growers report ample muskmelons while watermelons are preferred for distribution. Over 500 melons were promised, with some growers able to supply up to 750 ripe melons. Purchases may total 75 cents per hundred pounds. If attendance is large, more melons may be bought Thursday morning. Charles Wilt to oversee free Thursday eats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilt
Ill and Injured Residents Reported in Local Notes
Among the sick list Miss Ida Knapp remains at home with heart trouble and dropsy. Sharpe Carroll suffers from sciatic rheumatism while Charles Geisinger, recovering from a heart attack, shows slow improvement. Several residents endure infections and surgeries, including tonsillectomies for Anna Hook and Jane Lamb hospital procedures for Richard Brown and Mrs. Gelwicks. Minor injuries occur as George Montenga cuts a deep gash and a father of George Lenders sustains head and neck injuries, with others recovering from operations and illnesses in Fulton and Freeport areas.
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Ida Knapp
Sharpe Carroll
Thomson News Violet Seens Visitors and Local Socials
Thomson area notes visitors at Fulton and Hanover include Katherine Wal Her and Mrs Rey Heitman, with Mrs Ravilla Chan man. Local gatherings feature Ret. WG Aitken, Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Rawlins and son Herbert Jr. In Racine, Frank Gregory and Aive Gregory joined Will Strubb family. Rev. David E. Todd to finish Chicago studies and return home. Mrs David Todd hosted Louise Lewis Eth French and Hazel Sack for lunch in honor of Arione Adams of Taw Faw.
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WG. Aitken
H. L. Rawlins
Herbert Jr
Frank Gregory
Aive Gregory
Racine, Wis
Will Strubb
David Todd
J Mises Louise Lewis
Eth French
Hazel Sack
Tunchean
Arione Adams
Taw Faw
Local Arrest Prompts Question About Law On Privacy
Fragmentary notes report an arrest linked to a man posing as a collector for a company. A defendant protests he faces police pressure for remaining silent. Additional garbled lines reference a social event and a censor, suggesting a chaotic courtroom or social scene with scattered names and actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cas Company
Dinner guests and family notices in regional column
Mr and Mrs John Carpenter and daughter Marilyn were dinner guests Sunday in the Frank Smith home. Mrs Nobart Holland and infant Jean will rest Thursday from St Francis hospital in Freeport Mir and Mrs George Creighton are expecting for Meion Day Mrs Salina Lehman of Davenport and Bill and Robert Edwards of Chicago.
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John Carpenter
Marilyn
Frank Smith
Mir
George Creighton
Salina Lehman
Davenport
Bill
Robert Edwards
Chicago
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Soft Ball League
Pet
Itwyal Bines
Pringers
Harbers Azo
Thisley Bros, Bis Furia Boren Bhuiff
Thomson Melon
Sandridge
Dorothy Rogeendorf
Wade
Edmond and
Marie Bly
Vivian, Donald
Rose Cecelia
Ellen Hook
Edmond G_ Little
Hazel Swett
C. Mr. Jenkins
Mex Will Holm
Argo
Herman
Teeds Grove
Alice Fitch
Chex
Melon Day
The
Vera Smith
T Weete
Ted Stomm
Wacker
Jean Puller
Les Puller
Freeport
J. ¥. Stickel
Martha
Martha French
Mrs. French
Tommy Hand
Donald Todd
Arla Brown
Rosa J
She Hand
Lavonne Potter
Georgia
Jeanne Hoge
Jack Demaree
iDickie Stayz
Bob Asknole
Darlene Ashby
Uonnie Ashby
Florence Krafl
Janet Carpenter
Heckson
Rebecca Holland
Ida Weber
Cruise
Henry B. Strauch
Pres
Foard
Kate Cole Whitney
Agarmst
Northern
Ernie Graves
Etta Geisinger
Louella Gleason
Stockton
Charles Geisinger
Will Berthoff
Anna Hook
Frank Plumley
Fulton
Herman Timmons
Mercy Hospital
Mars Gaar
Robert Gelwicks
Mikelzevilig
Gerwicks
Ruth Carroll
Richard
Frank Brown
Jane Lamb Hospital
Alonday
Florence Ashby
Hattie Greelex
George Montenga
George Lenders
George
Edwin Moore
I Frank Manne
Heel Green
Falton
Jane Plamh Hospital
Doris Green
Atco
Thomson News
Violet. Voiz
Argo-Fa
Katherine Wal Her
Rey Heitman
Ravilla Chanman
Hanover
J. D. Calvert
David E. Todd
Chicaco
Dean Carre
Sterling Menéay
Sears Rachuek Cataheres
Whchh
Deleant
Wallace Pdresbach
Mr. Carrell
Por Yillaze
Melon Dax
Ela Orr
Freeehort
Ales
Thomson Briefs
Glendom Schade
Nellie Dimmick
Lacas
Loon
Sorvierer
Damex Crowe
WLS
Encert
Rube Tronean
Jas
Texas Compboys
Harlett
Jim Poole
Unien Stock Yards
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