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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1931
Page
7
Fragmentary OCR shows reference to Thomson Review with mentions of an office, publisher, manager, and a year possibly 150. Readable parts indicate an organizational listing rather than a full article narrative.
Locals note several Christmas visits including Mims Louise St. Ores spending Christmas at Ed Sack homes in Dixon and Mr. and Mrs. George Balk visiting Besves Krits in Freeport. Others attend Tarttational dance in Savanna. Hives Green moved for observation. Cate to return to Edward Hines hospital for further treatment. Chet Stratton works at Proving Ground in Savanne and may find spring work on route 80 near Hanover.
A personal diary style entry describes visits to Chicago landmarks including the Art Institute and Shedd Aquarium, church activities at Baptist Missionary Training School, quilting in Oak Park, and a weekly schedule with social events. It notes tree planting in Maywood, a Halloween party for Sunshine Pals, plans for a Christmas party, and upcoming church performances.
Mrs Nettie Baker won the sixteen and a half pound turkey offered at Smiths Store Saturday night. Her entry scored 75 with 54 kernels of corn counted, the gobbler failing to meet specs as it seemed frightened. She plans a Christmas dinner and has invited Mr and Mrs Frank Foltz of Argo-Fa. Mrs Ed McGinty won a doll prize in the same sweep.
Thomson notes a red headed chore boy Heinie will provide laughs Wednesday night. Edny Shoemaker, previously with Floyd Strattons in Batavia, Illinois, plans to visit during Christmas holidays. The Review staff will be off next week but can prepare a sale bill if needed.
The Mt Carroll Cooperative Creamery announces a $4.00 per share dividend to common stockholders of record on December 18. It also allocates $600 to surplus and a one cent per pound butterfat dividend for 1981, totaling about $8,000 to approximately 650 patrons. The 1981 first eleven months produced 706,000 pounds of butter, up 190,000 from last year, with an average of 410 patrons versus 291 in 1980. The cooperative is noted for its strong record and high butterfat prices above the state average, driving increased patronage.
Thomson reports indicate the Ideal church plans a social evening on New Year’s Eve with a cordial invitation to all. Road conditions near Thomson remain roughly the same, with neighboring towns noting impassable routes. a good dragging would ease travel in current weather.
Loretta Dyson administratrix announces appearance in Carroll County Court Mt Carroll for March Term to settle all claims against the estate of Rosanna Griswold Deceased. Creditors urged to attend and debtors to pay promptly. Dated September 7 1981. A FL Wingert Attorney.
A brief note from Tom Hand thanks friends and relatives for kindness shown during illness in hospital and at home. He mentions enjoying flowers, fruit, and other gestures from supporters.
The tax laws have been amended so all personal property taxes and the first installment of Real Estate taxes are payable on or before May 1 without penalty. The second installment is due August 1 without interest. If desired the total amount may be paid on or before May 1. receipts available around March 1.
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