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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1929
Page
1
An article notes post office mail sacks in evolving designs to cut ink costs by over fifty thousand dollars while detailing sack types for first mail papers third class and packages. It reports the death of Laura Seamands of Webster City at age 53 and lists her family, marriage history, and surviving relatives across Jewell Kamrar and Webster City Iowa.
A long fragment discusses mail sacks and carrier diligence, urging thrift and moral conduct. It references church services at the M. E. Church and Open Bible guidance, noting local figures, social visits, and a Whippet dealers meeting. Includes brief notes on subscriptions, marriage, and local visits.
The Albany town basketball squad faced a tighter contest this week, with the visiting team from Thomsonites closing the gap in a fast paced match. Final box score shows strong offense from Albany as the rivals traded leads and the margin hovered within eight points.
Clarence Bolhous and Lynn Carpenter met Evelyn and Edith Cochran Mildred Holland and Calvin Strauch two Thomson homesick workers in Chicago Calvin stays at Warfields Apartments 3307 West Warren Avenue doing appraising work the girls reside at Cambridge Hotel 530 Diversey Parkway they work as stenographers at Royal Baking Powder Company Society notes the Lewis Motor Co operates from a reorganized office space in the front room with new car displays
Local town team prepares for a basketball game against Chadwick this Monday evening at home. Chadwick is expected to bring several strong players from Lanark, recalling past games where they dominated. Miss Nettie Philips plans a Friday trip to Milledgeville to visit Mrs. Sarah Snyder at the George Laughrin residence.
A local dialogue about a suitor for a daughter reveals opinions on his character and attire. The piece mentions shop shelves, a hardware clerk and a dry goods section joking about measurements. The Methodist Ladies Aid notes two meetings last week with ongoing comforter and tag work, and a Cochran's Hall dance drew a large, lively crowd last Friday with another event planned for February 8.
A large crowd attended the February Parent Teacher Association meeting despite snow. A new First Vice President, Mrs. Paul Lewis, was noted as resigned and replaced by Mrs. K B Carpenter. Rev Schaich spoke on the Boy Scout movement and fundraising next week, followed by a Fulton and local student program and musical selections. Charlies Ottens returned as a business visitor to Thomson.
Mary Even Marlowe born in Caledonia Minnesota moved with her mother to Thomson in childhood married John Johnson August 1 1884 and lived in Clinton Iowa later. She died after paralysis last Saturday with funeral at St Boniface Clinton and interment at Savannah. Survived by husband two sons Grace Rice daughter nine grandchildren two great grandchildren. Two children preceded her in death. plus a local baseball note from Mrs Amos Yates Ohio about 1926 1929 seasons and a benefit dance scheduled Friday night.
Jr and Mrs Harold Roggendorf welcomed a daughter named Viols born Sunday January 27. Mother and baby are doing nicely. Also noted: George Potter lost a valuable cow to milk fever after calving last Saturday. Rev Schaich provided details. An appeal for fundraiser tags to raise 375 for Boyouts collected donations and subscriptions, including Leo Stumphys Chicago check and Lee Potters Thomson Review renewal to 1930.
In the Ineal Scout contest Eagle Patrol leads with Kaplea 40, Black Bears 6, Hawks 25, Peathers 15. Four boys, Eugene, Potter, Delburt Gaar, have begun Tenderfoot work and will attempt tests soon. Meetings moved to Monday nights due to Scouts Leader Training Course in Savanna. Special Scout service at the local Christian Church on February 10, sermon Joseph the first Boy Scout. Top Week February 11–16, goal is $125 to sustain Scouting, tag week to boost support. Anniversary week Feb 8 marks Scouting’s 29th birthday. cake ceremony planned at a car center, oath recitation, and flag ceremony. A rope-making machine drew interest. a 17-foot rope was produced from binder twine. Boys twelve or older urged to join. Rev. oh, PB. Schaich, Scoutmaster.
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