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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1925
Page
1
The February gathering of OFPPT Assembly featured shaded venues and a County Aver Wise agenda. Reports mention entertainment by local acts, with details of a two-house organized event and plans for forthcoming functions, including a Saturday evening gathering at a country home.
Narveys Dykstra of Argo was appointed by the Iiinertisers to patrol the Argo road for the present year. Dewey managed the road last summer and kept it in excellent condition. The board was pleased and offered him the position again. No patrolman has been appointed yet for the Thomson roads. James Sheridan invites correct information. Wayne Ashby and his brother Glen will move from the Storm farm near Argo to a farm near Wader. Glen remains on the Storm farm for the present year.
Meo and Vix prank Manning attended a Friday evening gathering hosted by Frank Mannins. Guests enjoyed a luncheon near midnight, dancing to music from Prank and Ben Mannime, who performed lively tunes and slowed records. The editor notes cannot include further details about Wt Carroll. Road to Savanna delays trips until spring.
Mr and Mrs Hem Kane and Mr and Mrs Vike Phekes celebrated a double wedding anniversary last Thursday at the Henry Kane home in Fulton. Attendees included Vir and Miss Bayard Lewis, Mr and Mrs Kyle Melendy, Mr and Mrs John Gallagher, Mr I. B Heals and Mrs Roy Houghton, with others unable to attend due to sickness. The event drew many friends from Thomson and featured a joyous evening.
The county tuberculosis man will visit the township this week or next, and several dairy farmers plan to reduce herds again. The community notes the hardship and urges timely action on testing and supports for affected farmers.
Miss Nellie Grossman daughter of former district principal N H Grossman studies beauty culture in Chicago and plans to open a shop after completing the course. An editorial note suggests inviting Mrs McCarthy to speak in Albany and nearby towns. The local Leavens bars crowd discussed summer baseball and forming a county league with a schedule across towns.
Elmer Lawrence has suffered a severe illness this winter and Otto Surtver is helping along the Normal route as doctors and family hope for recovery amid ongoing illness.
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