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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1924
Page
3
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A Thomson editor promises a series recalling days past and notable residents who shaped the town’s character. The text hints at forthcoming installments detailing old incidents and colorful figures who once made Thomson’s community life lively.
Six contenders for York township road commissioner include Sam Grim the current holder and challengers John Ashpole Andrew Miller John Shoemaker George McCullough and Chas Nipe of Argo. The note discusses patrol work easing duties, wage changes since six years ago, and about 450 dollars on hand for road projects, with local political and social chatter interwoven.
Local items note two Chadwick church pipe organ installations estimated at 3000 dollars. Mary Weber wed William Marshall of Sterling last week. Leone Densmore of Milwaukee returned home for a visit. Mr. and Mrs. James Muammert and Mrs. Henry Stoner visited Mrs. Ida Morgan. Ethel Potter ill with jaundice but improving. Alfred Williams ran a successful sale at Frank Melendy farm. Mabel Lally hosted a party at Sandridge Schoolhouse. Jennie Chesbro becomes new telephone operator replacing Mrs. Glen Bowers. Mrs. Jerry Doty of Chicago stayed with M. J. McGinty’s family. Farmers attended lively combo sale. most items sold. Shipping Association to meet March 3 at Community High School to discuss by laws. Thomson to play in Savannah basketball tournament first week of March. 8. 8. Johnson moving to Frank Melendy Farm.
A collection of short notices and personal items from the Review includes greetings to the paper, well wishes to authors, and updates on local residents. Floyd Kness travels to Chicago for a barber job. Mrs. Cora Medels visits her parents in Thomson, while Ida Fredericks visits from Freeport. Chas Kessler from Mt Carroll is named base manager for Carroll County baseball. An endgate is found and will be called into the Review Office.
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