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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

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Christmas in hard times in DuBois town hope remains

A community column notes Christmas may be a trifle off color due to unemployment but residents expect gifts for children and practical presents. It argues most readers had a fair summer, farm prices are low yet steady, and no bank runs. It critiques world finances and warns against overextended Santa Claus diplomacy abroad.

Il Bs F. LS Fesm Salen Wey Duvois United States

Births Reported For Weeks Ended December

Born to Mr and Mrs William Pret a daughter on Sunday in December. Herbert J Ores welcomes son Herbert Jr born Saturday December 12. Johnnie Johnson and wife of Argo Fa welcome a son born Wednesday December 16.

William Pret Herbert J. Ores Herbert, Jr Johnnie Johnson Argo-Fa

Christmas Party At Lodges And Officer Elections

The Royal Neighbor lodge hosted a Christmas party with song stories poems and games for 33 members and a gift exchange followed by lunch. Installation of officers is planned for the third Tuesday in January. A different lodge held its annual officer elections with 26 members present and new officers named for the ensuing year.

Irens Melendy Munde Wagner George Hicks Batioe Herbert Rawkus Order of Esatern John Capp

Mrs Hinds 80th Birthday Surprise Observed Today

Mrs. M J L Hinds marked an 80th birthday with a surprise party planned by friends at the home of Mrs Goo St Ores and later visits to Mrs Hinds. Guests included Mesdames Latham Holmnshead Heath Switzer Switzer Millard Gasr Orr and many others. An accident near Morrison injured three, seven others uninjured.

M. J. L. Hinds F. M. Latcham Fulton Mesdames P. M. Latham Burton Holmnshead Mary Heath Mortise Rachel Switzer Laura Frank Charlen Switzer Sarah Millard Mary Gasr Ella Orr Joe Wilt R. D. Hennett Iva Oreoti Dan Harney Bertha Bolland C. HH. Trenking Geo Morrison and Leland Still Thornson George Still George Frank Kahler Morrison

Week of Events From Local Churches and Schools

The schedule lists activities across December starting Thursday with a festival at the M E church basement and a basketball game between the local team and Fulton Panthers, plus a Milli geville event and a turkey guessing contest at Smith Grocery Store. Other items include a Carol Service by the Grade School Glee Club on Sunday, a Christmas program by H S pupils on Tuesday, candy distribution at Christies on Wednesday, and Christmas Eve programs at Methodist and Baptist churches.

M. E Fulton Panthers Milliigeville York Smith Grocery Store Milledgeville Church of Christ H. S Wedneday Christies Methodist Church Baptist Church Christmaak Progress

Association Shipping Moves Stock Carloads

The shipping association sent three carloads of stock Monday to Wood Bros. Commission Co. and Cochran Hennaherry and Wallace Co. Listed aboard were Hoge Harry White George Stein Abe Prins Fred Miller Tim McNamara Henry Hartman Irenaeus Hook Francis Hook Bert Johnson Arthur Church and others. The association also received mill feed and extra air meal and teakage.

the Shipping Association Wood Bros. Commission Co Cochran, Hennaherry and Wallace Co Cara, Hoge Harry White George Stein Abe Prins Fred Miller Tim McNamara Henry Hartman Irenaeus Hook Francis Hook Bert Johnson Arthur Church

Locals Fall Short In Fast Mt Carroll Game

Carroll High School defeated the locals 29 to 28 in a brisk Saturday night gym game. Both teams traded quick baskets with Carroll leading 22 to 19 at three quarters. Final rally by locals produced two long shots and free throws to narrow the margin, but Carroll held on for the win.

Khe Carroll High School Carroll Brown Lewis Thomson Matson Ec Ontsi Groharing Rg Mt. Carrol Blythe Bark Buchanau Dertey Sorenson J. BR. Clark Smitts and Grove

Dentists Assist County Nurse At Grade School

Drs. Wulf and Cassell of Savant join Miss Skew, the county nurse, at the grade school to examine students’ teeth. While a medical check of the children proceeds, reports are largely favorable with only minor defects noted.

Wulf and Cassell Savantha Miss Skewa

John Ashpole Announces Closing Out Sale

The Review office lists John Ashpole's closing out sale set for Thursday December something with Mest Teeter and Sterenberg selling. The sale site is on route 73 about ten miles from Mr. Carrol and Morrison. Ashpole plans to move to Thomson after the sale.

John Ashpole Iun Mest Teeter Sterenberg

Week of Community Church and School Activities Glee Club Carol Service

The grade school Glee Club will perform at a Christmas Carol Service at the Christan church on Sunday evening December 20 at 8:00. The community is invited. A second program occurs at Sandridge school on December 24 at 1:00 with student recitations songs and dramatic pieces led by Mildred Sweitzer and the teachers.

Christan Church Gernan Merrie Glee Club Leslie St. Gres Arlyne Adame Ruth French Exercize Martha French LaVonna Potter Manger Arlene Leslie St. Orea Little Town of Bethlehem Mrs. Green Lois Green Beulah Gasr Sandridge Mildred Sweitzer Arlie Olman Gordon Olman Father Laurel Little Stranger Va Schroth Del Kyle McGinnis Mildred St. Ores Lapp Desert Curley Glen Levens Alice Switzer

Festival Tonight at Metho Dist Church

Public invited to a church basement festival tonight Thursday hosted by On Tim era clana af the M E church. Fish pond prizes home baked candies popcorn and refreshments like doughnuts and coffee. Afterward a social with vocal solo recitation piano and saxophone performances promises light entertainment for attendees.

On Timera Clana M. E George Manus Finandiep Dorothy Lewin Mex Carpenter di Corantale Lucille Stishall

Christmas Eve Programs Listed by Methodist Catholic and Church of Christ

The Methodist church outlines a large Christmas program featuring recitations songs and readings culminating in The Christmas Spirit and Silent Night. The Catholic church presents a Christmas Eve program with poems readings violin solo and a mixed quartet. The T N T Society and Ladies Aid meet with plans for a Christmastime program at the church and the minister expects to review duties next Sunday.

Jennie Collinson Santa Claus Thekie Stagg Bill Wagner Paul and Fred Groharing Janet Carpenter Mary Wagner Lot Martindale Dorothy Turney Vora B. R. Lewis John Carpenter Exemise Christ Dorothy Lewis Lois Grocaring Eleanor Herald Angels Paul Turney John Deminick Mr. Grouch Gilpin Stagg Tey Grouch Victor Brocki Grouch—Phylis Rick Jane Lois Carroll Sprite Zada Moran Bell and Nell iTone Robison Vernis Illa Sonny Betty Lewis Beatrice Brickill Virginia Morgan Lois Ladies and Society Delia Melendy Halla Yates Argo Mrs. Schick Carol So Mildred H Dudh Lueille Griewndl Helen Marriman Marian Durkee Exewise Sidney Brenneman Retty Hoy Bobby Smith Helen Morriman Philip Switzer Luella Knessx Mary Blair Pac] Witt Gilbert Hound Bartlett Dyeon Neema Blair Thelma and Irene Schick Mary Switzer Charlotte Morriman Alwilda Smith Church OF Christ the T. N. T. Society Church Omer Ladies Aid Mra Sateh Dyson Gko Carroll Langston

Christmas Candy Drive For Thomson Kiddies

Donations pour in for the Thomson Christmas Tree Candy celebration honoring Santa Claus on December 23. Merchants and locals contribute money and candy. a larger sack awaits as the town prepares for Santa’s visit and lists of children’s gifts.

Santa Claus Thomson Milton Hartman Hobart Holland Podorney Lewis Motor Co Genevieve Chipman Thomson Review Brockill HE. L. Rawlins Francke & Switzer G W. A. Adams Potter Bros Schall's

Free Turkey At G. Smiths Saturday Nite

This Saturday evening at Smiths a Tree turkey from Mrs. Kate Cole Whitney is up for grabs plus a second turkey auctioned for personal indulgence. A coin kernels guessing event will thrill attendees as Sunshine Biscuit Company showcases a demonstration. Last week Miss Harriet Zugschwerdt won a ham and Bob Goa sard won a doll.

Smith's Kate Cole Whitney Harriet Zugschwerdt Bob Goasard Mr. Smith

Old Timers Dance At Cochran's Hall Christmas Night

Thomson's old timers receive invitations for an old time dancing party at Cochran's hall on Christmas night. Irve Martindale and his orchestra will provide music, practice noted, admission 50 cents for men, ladies free, dancing from 8:30 to 1. Also Christmas program at high school next Tuesday with glee club, readings, and a Christmas play.

Thomson Ruley Cochran Irve Martindale Irve Glee Club First News Alwida Smith Helen Mehrman Preetorjushy Switzer Nocotute—Mendeleohn Sweet Lo—Baraby Charnyterns Academy For Girls Gladys Appel Academy Clara’ Hook Evelyn Holm

Holiday Preparations and Student Arrivals Near Campus

The article lists plans for weekend and holiday events, including a fo0tball game and a communal meal. It notes a crowd expected at the game and confirms guest attendance from several colleges and academies. Students such as Betty Cate, Leota Stickell, Roberts Lewis, Bruce Groharing, Ruth Switzer, Walter Switzer, Mary Sherdir Lonane, Harriet Weathers, Lenn Carpenter, and Miss Josephine Lohmeier are mentioned as arriving home for two weeks’ vacation. Local organizers anticipate weather impacts and safety measures for the gathering.

Betty Cate Jacksonville Leota Stickell Normal State Teachers College Roberts Lewis Calhoun Secretary l School St. Paul Minn Bruce Groharing Morgan Park Military Academy Ruth Switzer Whois College Walter Switzer Hinors State College Macomb Mary Sherdir Lonane Harriet Weathers Lenn Carpenter DeKalb Lows Daehler Rbisekham College Gartonville A Antonge Josephine Lohmeier Berwyn

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