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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1936
Page
7
The First Presbyterian Church at Savanna completed renovations begun after 1935 church splits. Work funded by parishioners included heater replacement in fall 195, roof renewal, basement enlargement, waterproofing, plastering, redecorating, and kitchen refurbishments with contributions from male supporters and federation era renovations.
A fragmentary report describes church workers toiling through the day at their duties, noting tasks completed at the center while others remained undone. The passage references individuals including HJ, Teandall, and mentions a day of effort and lingering work.
Fragmented and garbled letters describe a personal correspondence. The writer expresses gratitude for prior weekly letters and mentions Susie and Enridy while hinting at a past romance or courtship. The tone suggests reflection and longing with unclear details.
The editor argues that despite criticism of rail rates and service, trains remain essential during emergencies and daily needs. He recalls recent weather disruptions, notes the public’s dependence on “iron horse” networks, and urges readers to recognize railroads’ importance alongside calls for warmer spring weather and community solidarity.
Fragments describe hazardous cement conditions amid minor accidents on Area roads. Reports note road closures between Argo and Morrison, with crews including Dan Stoner and local workers trying to break north from Argo toward Thomson. Weather forecaster hints at heavy precipitation delaying work as drivers risk icy stretches and stranded trucks. Neighbors discuss farm migrations, fruit harvests in Texas, and lingering coal shortages affecting fuel for winter operations.
Mr and Mrs William Bashaw longtime Carroll residents quietly observed their golden wedding anniversary Monday February at their Chadwick home. Family plans were disrupted by bad roads but guests including Mr and Mrs Wellman Davis and Mr and Mrs Donald Asay joined for dinner. The date also marks anniversaries of their sons Phineas Bashaw and Fred Strauch and birth of son-in-law Lake Flickincer. Now in their seventies, the couple have lived in Chadwick for 33 years after moving from Savanna and Vernon Daehler farms.
Members of the Young People's Missionary circle of the Hope Evan al church met at 7 30 with Mrs S G Eberly. The program included songs prayer an instrumental solo by Seth Macksesson a piano duet by Esther Eberly and Frances Schreiner. A social hour followed.
The regular Ramah Chapter 0 E S will hold a meeting at the lodge rooms Tuesday evening with a supper if weather permits. The coffer committee appointed at a recent meeting will serve, requiring no further arrangements. Mrs Don Harris stated this week.
Poor turnout due to drifted highways and country roads reduced participation at the community auction Saturday. Despite small crowds, about twenty Hereford calves and various groceries from the Royal Blue store sold to the highest bidders, while hedge posts remained unsold for a later sale when attendance improves. No date was set for the next similar auction.
On a busy Monday afternoon the lower end of Main Street loaded five cars of cattle and hogs for shipment to Chicago. Participants included Weber Fink Roger Spaulding Orlando Imel Howard Imel Adam Heinze Chris Mackey and Andrew Miller with several sending stock to Chicago.
Members of the Berean class of the Lutheran Sunday school will meet in the home of Mrs. Wm. E. Bridges next Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Geo. Daehler will be the assistant leader.
The fragmented text references Dr G H Thompson in a medical office with mention of gas and administration in rooms 4 5 and an office. Names such as Walter Electric Sha Tri City Pheoe W appear garbled. No clear event or outcome is present.
Mr Spd M Wedny accompanied by Robert Smith took a load of cheese from the big barn. Mrs Albert Eing of Savannah were Sunday guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Darry Nave. Ruth Sjook spent das with her J FE Prowant ty and Mon avenis Me and Me and Mrs Henry Holy and family of Rock Falls spent Monday here in the home of Mrs Holy's parents, Mr and Mrs Sam Perkey. Mr and Mrs A E Meret and daughter Kay of Clinton were Sunday afternoon guests here in the home of the former's parents, CG M Very. Elizabeth Singery accompanies the trip back to Clinton where she is aiding the greater part of work.
Partial readable text shows students met to re yeli routine amid disruption. References to carloads, dining, Eve, and transport issues hint at community impact from a troublesome event. Details are fragmentary but indicate widespread travel and schooling challenges this week.
J Prowant and Flora Bowen, a Wysox born couple, observe their 51st wedding anniversary at home east of Chadwick. They married Feb 18 1885 at Hickory Grove under Rev Zollers. The couple, lifelong residents except brief moves, share a quiet golden anniversary with friends sending best wishes.
The fragment notes Hoffman and Chester Hoffman staying at the home of Mr and Mrs Lewis during the week with possible plans to remain if needed. The text is unclear on dates and full names.
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