Thrift Essay Donors for Savings Prize Fund
A list of donors contributed 32 to fund the Thrift Essay Contest prizes totaling 15 for first 10 for second 5 for third and 2 for fourth and fifth. Awards will be Savings Accounts at the Thomson State Bank. Donors include HL Rawlins C H Darrow A E Sheridan K B Carpenter Louie Schick Harry Gaar Kyle Melendy F L Stagg Willis Stage C H Jenkins Amos Bates D E Hollinshead Chas Porter Joe Green F E Meingin Mary Sagner Lewis Motor Co Will Strubb Ed McGinty G A Smith Garrett Bolhous Francke Switzer W A Adams Grain Marketing Co Ely Cochran Joe Merendy Rush Carroll R D Bennet J J Sheridan N D French Ed Porter M R Newell Chas Sack Daniel Harney.
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Thomson State Bank
HL. Rawlins
C. H. Darrow
A.E. Sheridan
K. B. Carpenter
Louie Schick
Grain Marketing Co
Ely Cochran
Joe Merendy
Rush Carroll
R. D. Bennet
J. J. Sheridan
N. D. French
Ed. Porter
M. R. Newell
Chas, Sack
Daniel Harney
Johnson Creek Floods Again After Heavy Rain
Johnson Creek overflows for the second time in a year, inundating hundreds of acres as rainfall over an inch plus drainage volume swell the waters. In the incident, Wes Martindale fell from Martin dales Ford truck after leaving a dance, suffering a fractured shoulder when the vehicle tipped into a rut and he was thrown overboard. he was treated in Clinton after an X ray.
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Johnson Creek
Wes. Martindale
T. .E Martindales
Rome
Johnson
Bus resumes regular trips on improved roads
The bus began its usual schedule Tuesday morning. Mr. Adams says, barring much worse road conditions, he will complete two daily trips on the regular route.
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Mr. Adams
Grade School Operetta Well Attended
The grade school operetta at the Opera House last Thursday drew a near full house. Nearly all students participated, with Mrs Lorenzen praised for guiding the performers in a creditable presentation.
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Opera House
Thomson Store Fairs Promote Local Goods and Community
A local message urges residents to favor Thomson stores over mail order by stressing testing goods in person and price parity. Town boosters call for unity to build a better community while noting upcoming events and shopper bargains. Reports include residents moving rooms, road work plans, a successful sale, basketball games, a Dollar Day, and travel notices among locals.
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Thomson
Thomson Journal Tells Fifty Years of School Absence and Tardiness
A Thomson Union School report from 1875, republished in 1915, lists names of pupils who were absent or tardy and those who were perfect in attendance. The piece notes many names familiar to the locality and credits W. D. M. Cone for the original copy, with plans to verify names against the list in future.
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Thomson Journal
Thomson Review
W. D. M. Cone
Lst
W.D.M Cone
Thomson Union School
Lucy Garnett
Clara Rose
Luther Green
George Rose
Edwin Williams
Edmond Williams
George Sttubb
Samuel Worthin
Mary Stephson
Pola [Etstis
Fumia James
Jank Warns
Ida Wallace
Marie Tewis
Pia Atherton
Lara Saed
Primia Reed
Maggie Garpenter
Helen Green
Cora Athertont
Catherine Smith
Nettie Phillips
Anna Mickle
Chinton Prau
Seigle Green
Dan Britell
Archie Atherton
George
Potter
George Treadway
James Stores
William Rose
Frank Potter
John Richardson
Rufus Brown
Miles Smith
James Starks
Fred Treadway
Meddie Brown
Birthdays Spark a Round of February Celebrations
News recounts Dr. Melugin and others sharing February 14 as birthdays while noting William Livingston and others with Feb 13. Social updates mention a house party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Kustes with dancing and music. An Illinois county note outlines a special court session and filing deadlines, plus local dance reports and community names.
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Melugin
William Livingston
Thos. Cochran
Chas. Geisinger
Etta Geisiger
Etta Geisiger. So Dr. Melugin
Thomas Kustes
Andrew Sheridan
True Martindade
Thrift Essay Contest Progress Reported at Local High School
Professor Darrow notes students are progressing with the thrift essay contest and interest is high. Prizes total over 840, with judges to receive essays by week end as the event nears Friday deadline. Weather disruption cited from Sunday rain and Johnson river overflow.
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Darrow
Bayard Homshead
Savanna High School
D. Hollinshead
Burton Hoolinshead
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Thomson Boys Basketball Heads to Savanna Tourney
Thomson travels to Savanna for a Class B basketball tournament. Manly hopes improved roads allow them to attend the sessions.
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Thomson
Savanna
Manly
Saturday March 7 Set For Sale And Dollar Day
Thomson plans a first time Combination Sale and a Dollar Day on March 7 with Bayard Lewis coordinating the event at the Lewis Garage corner. Merchants will list items including furniture, household goods, stock, grain, and horses for sale. buyers can save with numerous bargains. A moving picture show at the opera house will offer free tickets with purchases of 2 or 3 dollars.
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Thomson
Bayard Lewis
Lewis
Opera House
Cold wave hoped to improve winter road conditions
The report expresses hope that the latest cold snap will lead to better roads. It notes the arrival of cold weather and its potential impact on transportation and travel safety.
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Mike
Taylor
Bae Mike
Marvet
Opperetta
Matt Kradle
Brockili’s
Lew Kness
Sam Grim
Lew
Sam
Kenneth Whitney
Business
Sterling
Mrs
Ernest Whitney
John Kincaid
Chas. Beck
Chicago
George Bowers
Was Lamb
Mrs. Lamb
Mrs. Carpenter
Jake Miller
Watertowns
A. H. Hawk
Lower Department
Bertha Britell
Hattie Delano
Hattie Bogue
Nelle Strubb
Wa Potter
Minnie Marco Charlie Wallace
John Bogue
Chalie Lose
Frank Sheridan Saint? Strabb
Frank Oakley
Wylie O Drew
Harry Taylor
Alichael Shesdan
Marlow Kensil
Pred Store
Willie Svore
Assent
Mabel Wherigo
Alice Sweet
Ruth Holman
Jessie Taylor
Mie Barrett
Vanie Martin
Laura Deming
Pita Wingate
Ida Greenbucy
Ollen Hankerson
Carstina Woostler
Blanche Starks
Nevie French
Edith Marcoby Vaonter
Wa Race
Cora Pratt
Tana Melugin
Charlie Geisinger
Asin Banelt
Josph Geimnger
Ardhir Tayior
Treadway
Tenry Rose
Norman Hall Wallace
Charlie Isleasen
Caham Starks
Nathi Stephenson
Wand
Sweet Wilhe Fiah
Gee Ned Lisworth Barrett
Charlie Shawden
Samuel Bord
Willie Graeham
Juhai Graham
Bling Mares
John Kensal
Willie Wooster
John Wooster
Frank Deming
Aleonce Roll of Honor
Eva Wooster
Harry Gaar
Country Gent
Hyde
Missouri
Court House
Mt Carroll
A. B. Adams
Daniel Hollinshead
Ustick
Mr. Hollinshead
Gehleven’s
Rawlins
Ralph Bolhous
Ralph
Herb Rawlins
Chadwick
Ae Sladen
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