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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1929
Page
1
News notes celebrate a December 1 glee club sing at grade school and praise a devoted attendance despite snow. Conference and meetings plan changes include Junior C E moved to 6 40 PM and possible shift back if needed. Regular services, bazaar, and special music are scheduled with sermons by Rev Leitner and Rev Nicholas.
Mrs. Amos Yates, now living in Ohio, NL, suffered a stroke last Wednesday. Her son Fred traveled from here to visit, reporting partial use of the left side with some improvement. Ruth Bennett of Thomson aids in the restaurant during her illness. The Wilt family from Detroit visited, Nelda Williams of Glen Iya stays with her parents, and Miss Eilel Kinder at the hotel helped weekends. Philip Switzer of Cornell Callas spent Thanksgiving with his parents. Mrs. George Griswold remains ill and is cared for.
The village board with President in chair reviewed last meeting minutes and read bills totaling 254.87 submitted by American Express for hydrant pump utilities by Nay 7.35 and 60.00, Darley 1.75, Thorson Review 1-14.05, Sheridan 56 hours, Lewis Co. 212 gravel 5.00, Chesbra 27 hours, and Vonda 16.20. Movement to pay was carried. adjournment followed with Kate Cale Whitney as Village Clerk.
Social groups announce gatherings at homes including Ladies Aid at Mrs Clare Wray and Willing Workers Sunday School at Mrs Wm Matthew with dinners. Missionary society held an all day meeting. residents attend fat stock show in Chicago. several illness and visits noted. surprise party planned at Mr rk Binetikee home. Thanksgiving visits paid in town.
The Camer Wood Club will hold its annual event next Tuesday December 10 at 7 oclock. State Attorney Ralph Baton, acting as master of ceremonies, will introduce Mr Carrell and oversee the program.
Out-of-town shoppers from Thomson Sons and others visit Brackil's Community Store for winter goods including sheep tined hats sweaters wool socks and arctics. Local residents Mr and Mrs Sardam Mr and Mrs Bert Hoelingshead from Fulton IL and Mrs Olilda Smith of Rock Island are noted among attendees.
Local notes recount L. B. Sears cattle buying trip and visits by Rev. G Bever and wife. Mrs. Mike Tucker stayed in Fulton with Mrs. John Galagher, while Mrs. Williams and daughter Le lia visited from Elgin IN. A baby girl born to Mrs. Reuben Green of Sandridge. Bazaar and diner at the Christian church well attended despite cold. James Sorensen garage enclosure proceeding. Flora De Voss Company concerts for three nights. Red Cross seals promoted through school children to combat consumption. Sorensen purchases large Delofuitur system for carage to recharge battery. Myx. Derame Smith in Argopaking care of Alfred ill in bed. Thanksgiving sermon by Rev. Wells at York Baptist church. Fleury Brandt sale and Atherton sales well attended, good prices obtained. Rover Neighbor Ledee notes policy of 781000 held by Mrs. Sweet. Boiler for Lewis Motor Qu. heating installed. steam heating soon. CG. A. Baber and Mrs. BP Smeltz of Fulton wed. plan Fulton residence and real estate work. BD. E. Hollinshead receives coal shipment. quick unload. Mrs. John Beng taken to Jane Lamb hospital for serious operation, improving. Mr. and Mrs. Smith of Delmar, Pa. visit on honeymoon, plan to reside in Fulton. Electric light committee considers Savanna for village lighting. best option to pursue. Mrs. Das. Frost’s brother married Eva Mor Norfolk VA. government call to Indies soon. Mr. Harker served in One Band over ten years. Ores and wife, Mex, Havaselds with Ed, depart for Oklahoma then to Texas. Trends hosts guests with dining, baskets, and games, Ninety-year-old Nancy among attendees.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Dear announce the birth of a daughter at their Davenport home on Wednesday November 27. The baby has been named Shirley Jean. The note appears in the household’s local notice section alongside advertisers.
Library activity notes for November 1929 list 417 books read and 44 magazines, with 5 new borrowers and 1975 total books in library. It catalogs juvenile and adult titles, numerous series and authors, plus nontechnical lists of children’s and nature books and biographies. Katherine Adams is noted as librarian.
The Ideal Church hosts the Farmers Institute with sessions on December 11 at 1 pm and 7:30 pm featuring readings, talks on taxation, farm management, and women’s roles led by Mace and Regan, plus musical selections and audience singings. The event continues December 12 at Wacker Hall and December 13 at Mosquito Hill with more talks by Prof. Ross and Miss Ingram Mace, a community singing, and an election of officers.
Sheep lined Coats Sweaters good Mittens Ball Band Arctics Sheep Lined Shoes Wool Socks Mrs Harry Wilkerson of Mt Carrol visited from Wednesday to Sunday with her parents Ma and Mrs Shirley Stage The ad lists Weed Rid O Skid Chains 80x38 1 2 for 1 69 Weed 29x4 40 and 30x4 50 325 33x6 00 to 32x6 20.
The last six weeks honor roll lists many students by grade, including Norman French Isabelle Prins Arleng Gros Second Grade Sione Brenneman Leona Sleleady Lena Strods Dorothy Turney Third Grade Lois Gros Dorothy Le Marth Zereia Potter Pring Stage Bobby Rildyed Fifth Grade Arlyne Stanley Ruth Betty Louise Mary David Switter Sixth Grade Aldy Loren Tore Pali Hazel Si Tena Evbipyer Seventh Grade Donald Bauz Hazel Brown John Ganar Eighth Grade Burrell Ramona Le Anita Mel Pupils With Perfect Attendance First Grade Laura Bet pls Haatman Potter SL Ores ain Wagener Second Grade Edward Green Paul Greelinpiog Raymond Lois r Lindake Leona Steleondy Leslie St Oves Lets Strub Dorothy Mary W aAtlie Third Grade Dwisi Lois Grane Betty Toy Hans Kyutsen Lewis Morgan Zereta Potter Bjeanor Size Paul Turney Fourth Grade Lovell Kathryn Kawffman Mary Folly A Mikived Shaw Fifth Grade Arlynne Adams Ariene Atherton Seward Gerald Guar Edun Morgan Zada Morgan Sixth Grade Aguas Them Tia Mia Ellen Tone Tena bieon P Lavolit Owl Robert Carrell Benjamin Diephuis Donald Seber Wenner Yykstra Buelah Delbert Cant John Gas Mary Miller Kueene Potter Mary Resnel Blaine Turney Hoerberttorn Burwell Brown Bernice Corbran Mary Margaret Gaar Myrtle Grobaring Fredence Grobarings Lauren Green Clara Nook Continued on Page 4
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