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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1925

Page

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Hollywood Florida Carpenter's Thomson Fulton Chas. Geisinger of Sabula Sam Geisinger

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