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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1939
Page
4
A fragmented piece discusses limestone grinding near southern Illinois with a 40 ton per hour capacity, notes trials by Professor Hopkins on soil improvement using limestone and sweet clover, and touches on farm opportunities and local social notes including residents and visits.
The Capitol Theatre announces a lavish program featuring Swanee Taver and My Fair Lady era tunes, with Don Andrea Leeds Al Jolson and Joan Bennett in a romance set across major cities. Also shows Artur and Anita in a dramatic romance titled Eternal Yours. New Year’s Eve gala and a three day run of Mickey Rooney plus a feature chapter on Lon Chaney.
Thomson residents and families will spend Christmas at relatives homes including Garden Plain and Savanna with extended visits from Clin ton Chadwick and Rock Island. Events mention guests of Geerts Herrity Kradie Engelking Robison and Eweas families plus Mr and Mrs Stage and others gathering through the weekend.
Sunday visitors filled Argo households as relatives gathered for Christmas meals. Guests included Beulah Gaar Clinton Indiana Dorothy Gaar Green Island Indiana and others from Mt Carroll Savanna and Wuecker. Plans mention Me Tobey Jensen and Warfield families and Clinton connections.
A nostalgic editorial extols the simple merit of "Merry Christmas" as a timeless expression of warmth and humanity, arguing that no advances in science, literature, or arts can surpass this hearty holiday greeting. The piece frames Christmas good wishes as an enduring, unifying message.
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