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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1927
Page
4
A group led by Prank and George Potter arrived at Fulton via Northwestern last Tuesday. Frank delivered with local Sahar tena to assist stock handling as Ed McGinty Dee Stores and Clarence McGinty joined the Fulton sale crew Tuesday morning to bring horses to Thomson. The lot is described as a fine group likely to fetch strong prices, with sale date announced in this issue.
After a vacation, students resume activities at Thomson High. Dwight Brown built a living statue for the assembly. Mr Chesnutt urges yearly desk cleaning. Savanna Basket Ball team plans to visit Thomson Friday January 15. Louis tripped George, noted as fourteen inches. Y’s floor cleaned during break, plaid stockings noted. Next Literary Program slated January 27 with Miss Fike and Ernest Smith assisting Thelma Schick.
Harold Melendy weighs opening a Griswold barber shop pending confirmed plans. Pete should enjoy good tracts as he is well liked and has many friends in his hometown. Mr and Mrs George Ort recently left for Maryland to visit relatives. An Iowa hog stock arrives at Hadley farm near Argo, likely the only one in the area. Ellwood Gipe and Helen Grim spent New Year’s Day with Fred and Miss Yates as Cochran’s New Year’s Eve dance drew strong attendance. Frank Lewis acquired a Boston terrier from Sheffield, Iowa to replace King, who died unexpectedly. Mrs Will Hawk visited Lyons to care for her daughter Mary Thompson.
December attendance shows Kenneth Peasman Elmer Hook Harold Daehler Genevieve Pessman Alvin Porter as nonabsent or not tardy. Certificates of Honor for the first four months go to Harold Daehier Genevieve Pesaman Alvin Porter. Spelling averages 90 or above include Claude Wiebenga Kenneth Cooper Lyvere Kness James Wiebenga Harold Porter Elizabeth Harding Harold Dachier HewWard Wiebenga Agnes Dykstrea Mary Xness Grace Seim, teacher.
The New Year's Day skating party drew a large crowd with attendees expressing positive sentiment and indicating the event may become a staple in the annual schedule. The Review thanks those who were present and promises coverage for the next party.
Mr and Mrs James Sheridan entertained many friends at a New Year's dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tim McNamara Mr and Mrs Frank Sheri fee Mr and Mrs Thos Hand and the Migoes Rom and Katie Kilday from the area and nearby households.
Neighborhoods are urged to attend the next regular Royal Neighbor meeting on January 13 1927 for the installation of officers. A noon dinner with a covered dish is planned. Francis Martindale left Saturday for Stevens Point Wisconsin to attend school as his parents stay longer. Ed tended the big drum at the band party on New Year s Eve and would be a valuable addition to the band if he returned to the community.
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