27 Dec 1928
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1928
Page
1
The piece reflects on weekly news quirks and the Yuletide spirit. Louis L. Emmerson is named for state jobs and plans to begin his inaugural duties soon. The column praises returning students and family, urging renewed vigor for the coming year.
In York Township a playful contest aims to name the county’s most eligible bachelors. Three judges will decide eligibility, with readers urged to send in names and even Christmas gifts as prizes, while editors hint at future coverage in the Review.
A Christmas service at the Methodist Church drew a good crowd despite sickness. The congregation sang carols, Ralph Atherton played piano, and a large decorated Christmas tree stood near the pulpit with another tree on the opposite side. Rev. Co H DuVall led the meditation on Why the Angels Sang from Luke 2 13. The service ended with a benediction as auditorium lights lit and carols continued.
H L Livingston writes from National Jewish Hospital in Denver Colorado describing quarantine due to flu. He mentions Maude Cochran Landberg sending papers, asks about Madge and husband, notes Leola’s recovery, reports their five year old grandson, and his own invalid health but daily activity or sun porch time. He wishes a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to family.
Mrs Jane Mitchell learns of the death of her brother in law Frank Milnes 38 of Ustick after a long illness His widow is Minnie Pape He leaves seven children three sons Sidney and Harold of Morrison Clifford at home and four daughters Winnie Ruby Verna and others including Reuben Bechtel Morrison and Clifford Durword Canada Funeral services to be announced later
Ed Drake gave his customers fresh cigars on Christmas day and the treats vanished quickly with many thanks to Ed.
A review of Thomson news from the era recounts deaths from influenza and hospital returns, Christmas visits with families, furloughs from camps in Iowa and Indiana, and local misfortunes. Community notes mention Mrs. F. O. Anderson’s passing, Christmastide gatherings, and shifts in meat market refrigeration. Local residents, including Jack Melendy and Lute Leavens, are cited with service and medical updates.
Mise Mae Collins of Shannon was here Friday night enroute to her home at Viola to spend the holidays.
Readers recall Santa Claus appearing with gifts for children on Christmas Eve, with a festive old-time scene of families and neighbors awaiting his arrival and sharing treats as the season’s cheer fills the community.
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