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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1924
Page
3
A garbled report notes a Tuesday event with references to ice, presents, and social expectations. It mentions an approaching cold period, ice houses filling, and concern over financial strain from gifts. The text is fragmented but hints at community reactions to holiday preparations.
The Chicago Glee Club performed at the Opera House on Monday evening to an excellent reception. The program featured high quality entertainment with notable numbers praised by the audience. Miss Mary Hought and Mr and Mrs Rank Sheridan were among the attendees along with the Sheridan Band and Mrs Leo Haud.
Argo-Fa Christmas program began Friday with Districtwaghools program sponsored by Savanna Commercial Club. Savanna Junior High School students contributed gifts to all pupils. Church services followed Sunday evening and school program concluded a sorrowful week with obituaries and messages of grief from local residents and families.
Editor Boyle, who ran the Shannon Reporter for thirty years, sold his interests. New editor Greier, a Freeport man, brings country printing experience. Wishes for success preserving Carroll County weekly. Frank Potter and wife plan California trip due to ill father. Potter recovering from pneumonia. D. Cone still home with a cold.
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