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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1929
Page
1
The column reflects on small town character through stories of community support for a sick child, weddings, showers, funerals, and the pride in rural life. It also reports turmoil over Route 80, noting opposition to the paved road and speculation on land damages while Sandridge prices rise. A note about a double header between Thomson Independents and C H S at Cordova.
The Local Scout efficiency contest ended Monday with Eagle Patrol scoring 175 points, Black Bears close at 155, Hawks third with 65, and Panthers last at 40. New members join, a Tenderfoot Investiture is next Monday, and the next contest period runs March 4 to April 22 with prizes for top patrols and various merit tests.
A son was born Sunday February 24 to Mr and Mrs Fred Doden at the home of the latter's parents. The birth adds a new member to the Doden family.
The notice reports changes in addresses for subscription renewals and related transfers. It lists moved residents including Miss Alexander and mentions several property and lot transfers among individuals such as Real Gatate Transfers hn Renz, Arthur I Man and Wife, and Herbert Rew er. The text reflects health issues of an editor prompting moves to San Juan Texas and details various land and ownership notes in Altenbern Tru to SY and other town sections.
The meetings will be held each Monday evening at the Grade School bonerment at 7 00 P M Roll call at 7 06 Each patrol is limited to 10 members.
Last Thursday afternoon the New York Railroad Company conducted a radio test using an 18 passenger tri motor aeroplane with equipment linked to the National Broadcasting Association studio. The flight at 8000 feet over New York City moved at 95 to 100 mph, carrying twelve passengers including a talk on plane comfort. Pilots spoke briefly and the engine noise remained non disruptive. They described Liberty Island and other sites as they passed, with a scheduled broadcast from East River Tunnels at 3:00 pm failing to materialize. Mrs. Leslie Fuller heard the 2 o clock program on her Atwater Kent.
Mrs Roy Heitman remains a patient at Jane Lamb hospital while Harold Melen dy is reported to be progressing well there. Miss Mary Cone assists at the Barrett home as Mrs Barretts condition grows critical. The Savanna Clinton bus fails due to road conditions and local towns report ice on the sloughs and ice danger. Bernard Cane comments on the Fulton town team with one loss this year as the Thomson Hillsdale game organizer notes. Charles Selign of Savanna at Mayo Bros recovers from gallstone surgery and is said to be progressing well.
A vivid hometown account describes a January snowstorm and zero degree wind that blocked roads from Savanna to Fulton and Thomson to Chadwick. Cars buried in drifts, tractor-assisted clears, and a mass drive to Thomson yield a memorable night of stuck vehicles, long queues, and a tri village newspaper run.
Mrs E H Dyson and her son Harrty Dyson announce a public sale at the Dyson farm on Tuesday March 6 1989. Ed Mest will oversee the sale and the Thomson Bank will act as clerk.
A brief dialogue reveals a woman laughing off a man's strong disapproval of her frock. The exchange centers on social expectations and casual wit, illustrating light domestic interaction and gendered perception in attire.
Mr and Mrs Clifton Bennett of Rockford started to Thomson last Saturday to visit Mrs Henry Strauch. A long distance call from Miss Mary Houghton rooms at Bennett’s said the roof had burned off. They found attic damage after returning, insured.
Argo F a George Hicks plans changes to his store side as residents handle harsh weather. James Mummert misses part of his milk route due to snow and borrows horses from Ralph Hook and Charles Sack. Elbert Dearborn family to move from Bennett farm to a rented Town area for the year. Ed Larson moved corn from the nearby farm. Fred Peters welcome a daughter born at Jane Lamb hospital. Ladies Aid met at John Carroll home. Mary Lehreiner family to Chadwick Monday occupying Mrs Rummel property. Ben Manning’s heirs face school disruptions from bad roads. William Graves to occupy Bennett farm this year, moves three sled loads of goods. Joe and Rudolph Holm visit Jane Lamb hospital to see daughter and granddaughter.
A Friday report describes worsening winter road conditions across the Fulton area. The worst stretch runs between Edison Hollands and Floyd Stratton with snow in the track center, causing axle damage and stalled cars. Savanna and Savanna bound routes are impassable. buses and freight lines are halted. The Argo to Chadwick route remains the best outlet, with the Hanson's corner bridge expected to reopen today, easing travel to Chadwick, Savanna, or Mt Carroll for urgent needs.
Obituary notices from Thomson recount the death of Mrs Ed Groharing after a prolonged illness and praise her home life. Daughters cared for her at the end while she was surrounded by family and church ties. Phoebia Eliot Rice Allen Groharing, born 1854 in St Denise Canada, died February 26 1929 at age 74 years 5 months and 10 days. She married William Silas Allen in 1871 and Evayard Groharing in 1903. Surviving are five daughters, two sisters, one brother, twenty-one grandchildren and many friends. Funeral held February at the Christian Church with Rev Schsich officiating. Interment at Dunshee cemetery.
Chester Stratton stays with his brother Floyd until warm weather, plans to continue road construction with Donegan Construction Company of Chicago, leading a crew under him. Fred Smith spoke at Milledgeville High School on the farmers Short Course, inviting members to address Ideal Partner's Club. Thomson grade school basketball team enters a Sterling tourney on March 1st and 2nd.
Grand jurors from York are B. R. Lewis and Charles Sack. Petit jurors are George Tripp A. E. Sheridan Herman Sonneff and Gilbert Robinson. Cases include Kipvis Replevin Dykstra trespass Windberg Co Assumpsit and several foreclosures and porclosures involving Prudential Ins Co J A Mathis and others.
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