Junior Class Play Impresses Packed Opera House Audience
The Junior Class play at the Opera House Saturday evening drew a full house as home talent charmed with well filled roles. Applause indicated strong success and plans to tour the production are already being discussed. Cast includes Arthur Sewell, Ira Wilton, Harry Bentworth, Reginald Dudley, Laura Wilton, Irene Sheridan, Grace Sewell, Nelda Williams and others.
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Opera House
Arthur Sewell
Herbert Rawlins
Ira Wilton
Franklin Martindale
Harry Bentworth
Herbert St. Ores
Reginald Dudley
Ivan Carroll
Dim Buckner
John Pape
Conrad Melzer
Philip Switzer
Eliza Wilton
Irene Sheridan
Grace Sewell
Daisy Bolhous
Laura Wilton
Hazel Kenyon Nelda Williams
Community Store Thrift Sale Sees Strong Customer Turnout
The Community store reports one of its largest days of business as customers buy goods since the sale opened yesterday. Discounts are offered across lines but at smaller margins than some stores, with many items reduced to attract shoppers.
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Brockil
Herd Health News Poised as Disease Fades in York County
The county veterinarian visited York farms and reported the Holstein herds of John Carroll and Higars Green free from disease. Rush Carroll had one reactor while Joe Dykstra had two, signaling improving ranch conditions amid widespread cattle losses.
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New County
York
John Carroll
Rush Carroll
Joe Dykstra
Thrift Essay Contest Held At Local High School
Professor arrow opened the thrift essay contest in morning assembly. Many students plan to write, with prizes including a $5 savings account at Thomson State Bank $26 scholarship at Clinton Business College a sweater or shoes from Community Store and gifts from Hollinshead and the Review. Judges Jim Sheridan Herb Rawlins and Earle Hollinshead will pick the winner from typewritten essays. names hidden until official announcement by Mr. Darom.
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Arrow
Assembly
Thomson State Bank
Clinton Business College
Hollinshead’s
Review Office
Jim Sheridan
Herb Rawlins
Earle Hollinshead
Darorn
Closing Out Sale by J. F. Kincaid
A closing out sale announced for Tuesday February 24 features 15 head of horses and cattle, a full line of farm machinery, 10 tons of hay 100 bushels of oats and 25 bushels of potatoes. Adem Schaaf piano in good condition. Free lunch at noon. Sale commencing immediately afterwards.
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Adem Schaaf
J. F. Kincaid
County veterinarian reports 235 reactors from 1619 head tested
The county veterinarian reports 235 reactors among 1619 head tested last week. He examined 79 different herds and says the testing rate makes the proposition promising for the county. Roads improve after recent snow and autos travel freely again.
Boys and Girls Start 7th Week at Orpheum Clinton
Slade Mike Taylor's Boys and Girls begin their seventh week at Clinton's Orpheum presenting Johnny Hicks a comedy drama with a kick and much meal comedy. The company adds three new chorus girls, totaling ten, with a 20 member troupe of rial artists. Pris ella Dean stars in The Siren of Seville for Sunday, a vivid romance set in bull fighting city with danger for a soft glance from dark eyes.
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Slade
Mike” Taylor
Clinton Playhouse
Johnny Hicks
Clinton
Prisella Dean
Seville
Farm Sold At Public Sale For One Hundred Per Acre
The Gehlsen farm was publicly sold last Thursday to Mrs Gehlsen s brother at 100 dollars per acre. Stock sold well and prices were satisfactory. Mrs Gehlsen plans to move but has not decided where to locate yet.
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Gehlsen
Hanover Defeated In Lopsided Friday Basketball Loss
Hanover suffered a heavy defeat as Fork Community trounced them 27 to 2 on Friday night. Johnny Pape led all scorers with 8 points amid a lively crowd and solid attendance, while Hanover showed moments of effort despite the one sided result.
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Hanover
Fork
Ove F
Johnny Pape
Infant Death Strikes Fulton Family in Stockton Visit
Mrs Jerome Smith and daughter Mrs Glenn Goble of Fulton were called to Stockton Friday by the death of their infant grandson or nephew. The week old child of Mr and Mrs Mart Willis died after a bout with whooping cough.
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Jerome Smith
Glenn Goble
Fulton
Stockton
Mart Willis
Stompin Joe Named Among Mighty Fine Horses in Trot
Lee Morgan reports Stompin Joe of Alvie Kellner tter’s fare is a mighty fine horse. He recalls hitching in, entering the barn, turning it for a few spins and performing several notable stunts. Allan Wiltner notes the horse’s shoeing, joking that if all horses were like him he’d close the barn door for good.
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Joe
Alvie Kellnertter
Lee Morgan
Lee
Allan Wiltner
Ten Years Ago Obituary and Local Board Meetings
Ten years ago Edward Glerson died at his home after a several months illness. York County supervisor Frank Mecendy traveled to Savanna to meet county board members. Scotty Mitchell moved household goods from Freeport, Illinois. The John Saver herd of Holsteins was found infected with hoof and mouth disease and was appraised and fled immediately.
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Edward Glerson
Frank Mecendy
York
Savanna
Scotty Mitchell
Freeport
Ill
John Saver
Hoy Couple Welcome Daughter Born February 12
Mr and Mrs Clem Hoy announce the birth of a daughter on Thursday February 12 in a local hospital. The proud parents, with family and friends, celebrate the new arrival.
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Clem Hoy
Thursay
February Thaw Renders Roads Nearly Impassable
The February thaw has left regional roads in almost impassable condition. Main gravel and summer routes remain in good shape, while the Fulton-Savanna road stays passable. Local travelers rely on open routes like this to continue winter travel.
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Fulton-Savanna
Ashis
Thomson Penpie
From the Sunny South letter from Lorraine Ryan Thompson
Lorraine Ryan Thompson writes from Memphis Tennessee enclosing a subscription for 1923. She describes living near Natchez Mississippi and Memphis Beale Street and comments on local crime and white and Black communities, plans to attend the Midnight Frolic show, and shares news of home and snow shortages.
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Makig
Uccc Cess
Dixie
Natchez
Miss
Memphis
Beale Street
Charlie Beck
Mr. Keltner
V. D
Lorraine Ryan Thompson
Reminder of Grand Hotel menu from 1900 St Louis days
Sammy Lord shows a 1900 Grand Hotel menu for St Louis with low prices for fried rabbit breakfast two eggs two wheat cakes and coffee twenty five and ten cent items, porterhouse steak and watermelon. The writer muses on bygone days and mentions Jesse Scott of Elk Point, South Dakota visiting Orville Orcutt’s home.
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Sammy Lord
St. Louis
Jesse Scott
Elk Point, S. Dak
Orville Orcutt Home
Hobart Holland Referees Local High School Basketball
Hobart Holland, longtime ref and former star Hobart Tolkana, has helped the focal high school team this season. He explains the new pivot rule requiring one foot stay on the floor and a pass before moving that foot, noting local players and referees may be unclear on the change.
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Hobart Tolkana
Pete Melendy
Francis Martindale
Kraig Brothers
Wee
Focal High
Thornton
Hobart
Vn’ Ce
Faith Hobart
Surprise Birthday Party For Mrs Rawlins At Home
Mrs H L Rawlins received a birthday surprise at her home last Sunday. Her two sons Vernon and Kyle, with their wives, helped make the event a heartfelt celebration, and Mrs Rawlins appreciated the effort and enjoyment of the gathering.
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H. Rawlins
H. L. Rawlins
Vernond Kyle
Slavery Allegations Surface In Illinois Records
A garbled notice claims a deed from Lavios county shows a slave sale in Illinois. It cites a Joh Stephenson transaction of $300, asserting historians’ disbelief, and labels this as possible early evidence of slaves bought and sold in the state.
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Nora Leavers
Dal Lavios
Minos
Negre Oi Matte
Joh Stephenson
Roadtree
Sorin Hes Dt Wood
I Grade School Operetta at the Opera House
The grade school performs an annual operetta directed by Mrs. J. K. Lorenzen with strong attendance expected. Read Smith’s Grocery ad this issue noting savings on cash purchases. High School students draft essays on thrift while a contest for a Friday the 13th hard luck story is proposed. Will Mitchell hosted a large house party at Joe Hackin farm for the upcoming season.
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Opera House
J. K. Lorensen
Smith's
Will Mitchell
Joe Hackin
Mr. Mitchell
Judge heads for Hollywood to meet Vet Carpenters
The Judge announced plans to travel to Hollywood Florida and will soon discuss times with the Vet Carpenters. Thomson was well represented at the K. C. dance in Fulton Friday night, with attendees noting a pleasant time and a packed hall. Mrs. Chas Geisinger of Sabula visited Saturday at the Sam Geisinger home.
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Hollywood
Florida
Carpenter's
Thomson
Fulton
Chas. Geisinger of
Sabula
Sam Geisinger
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