20 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1928
Page
1
The column comments on holiday measures such as lights on outdoor displays and safety rules from the State Fire Marshall. It cites Health and travel topics with figures on state finances and taxation, plus local school and college notes.
Mickie reports most families have at least one ill with the flu and several with multiple cases. Dr. Mary Sayne notes only one serious case so far and warns the illness is unpredictable. A cold may turn into pneumonia or other dangers, likely lasting about six weeks, urging extra health precautions.
A Christmas program features opening hymn and prayer followed by choir pieces and audience readings. Ramona Lewis recites. Wayne Ashby and Gil ly Stagg perform. Jane Carpenter reads Parking Space. Lois Martindale and Agnes Os kestra appear in recitations. Santa Claus visits as Romona Lewis ends with instrumental selections and a benediction.
Carroll County bankers met Friday at Chadwick for the University of Illinois Short Course on banking and farming. N D French of Thomson State Bank spoke on book keeping audits. Dean Mumford emphasized population growth and future meat demand, with plans for broader banker-farmer education next year.
A Spring Valley community mourns as De Mathew dies unexpectedly in the early afternoon following illness. He was a cherished figure in the area, with many neighbors and family members expressing grief and remembering his kindness. The funeral plans and service details were to be announced by his relatives.
Royal Bel Camp No 138 Royal Neighbors of America met December 18 for officer elections for the coming year. Maude was chosen Vice Oracle Grace Strauch and Edith Bower made Past Oracle. Clara Switzer Chancellor Lulu Hoy Recorder Nelle Houghton Sentinel Reila Morgan Bex Carpenter and more. An install ceremony with a Front Ordelle picnic dinner was planned for January 15 1929 with Cathren Adams and others attending the convention.
A partial OCR reads a child named Jean Feller receiving a letter from Santa Claus. Santa explains he has been busy and promises to visit with gifts for Jean and family members while asking about chores and family help. The text is garbled but centers on a child awaiting Christmas correspondence.
The notice says Santa Claus will visit with a candy sack for kids, with timing to be announced. The event involves Christina carols in town and church programs, amid flu concerns delaying gatherings. Local committees Charle Groharing, Hof. Trawling and doter Stage credit the initial organizers.
Dr E L Hendricks a Savanna high school graduate died at 4:80 this morning at his Prairie street home in Lanark after a short illness of influenza and malignant fever. He was 48 years old and survived by his wife Olive Warper Hendricks two children and his parents. He practiced medicine in Stillman Valley and Lanark over 25 years, studied at the University of Michigan and Northwestern University, and was a member of the Lanark Masonic lodge American Legion post and Carroll County Medical association.
Advice urges keeping bedroom windows open daily to admit fresh air despite cold winds. A brisk walk helps build resilience, while excessive fresh air may weaken defenses against disease. Public health groups promote outdoor activity and ventilation as winter safety norms.
The Whiteside County Board urges passage of a new gasoline tax act to fund state and local roads. A resolution calls for state distribution to counties cities and towns and for proportional road mileage factors. Changes include forthcoming legislative action and local reactions.
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