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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1928
Page
3
A Grant County farmer selling walnut logs to a buyer delivered the logs to the St Paul depot. He seeks legal advice to stop shipment and file attachment as past sales yielded no payment to other local farmers. About forty carloads were shipped in the last sixty days with unclear buyer identity.
The article chronicles Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla born 1753 who sparked Mexico’s independence and later was canonized as a saint. It notes his pivotal role and the later national celebration as the republic rose, with a grand festival erected in his memory.
December attendance honors list includes L Robert Strze, Sebert Dykstra, Marie Stage. four month honor adds Sebert Dykestra. Spelling averages 90 or above feature Paul Sheridan, Robert Stage, Cornelus Noordhoff, Lillian Knutsen, Sebert Dykestra, Rollin Sheridan, Marie Stage, Josie Noordhoff, Lorena Knutsen, Kathleen Sheridan, Gertrude Dykestra, Hazel Swett. Teachers note Grace Seim. George Lansink and wife left for Jacksonville IL. home delayed about 200 miles. K B Carpenter recovering, back in bank soon if weather cooperates. Thomas Stagg collecting taxes again. state tax 65 cents with one cent for the blind, overall about six percent lower than last year. Mrs John Shoemaker ill with winter cold, Nettie Phillips caregiver. Henry Ottens family on George Bowers farm welcomed a boy born last Wednesday night. child died hours after birth. Ottens declined New Year gifts, gifts to remain for first healthy 1928 baby.
The Baptist church holds services Sundays at 10 00 AM and 7 30 PM with Sunday School at 11 00. The monthly Sunday School social is Tuesday Jan 10 at the parsonage. Ladies Aid meets Thursday Jan 12 at the parsonage. The annual Sunday School election named Chas Switzer as superintendent. Officers for the coming year include Mrs Jennie Griswold assistant superintendent Roy Heitman secretary treasurer Thelma Schick pianist Sylvia Griswold assistant pianist.
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