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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1927
Page
1
Milwaukee now offers fast freight daily in connection with the daily passenger train. The service enables quicker connections for shipments to Chicago and other points, with parcels arriving the day after shipment. On Tuesday morning a parcel from Chicago was already received, shipped Monday. Local residents may expect faster delivery of articles.
Savanna thrives in a rough opener beating Thomson 7 to 6. Smith scores for Thomson, Switzer adds two field goals for Thomson, and Savanna leads 4 to 1 at halftime. Next Friday the teams travel to Albany for another matchup.
The Village Council met January 3 1927 with President R D Bennett presiding. Members Slayman Schade Sheridan Fuller Carpenter and Martindale were present and others absent. Bills totaling 279.26 were read and approved with orders drawn on the Treasurer. The board directed the Ordinance Committee to draft an ordinance to ban parking on the main highway in front of York Community School and Thomson Consolidated Grade School during school hours. The meeting adjourned.
Mrs R I Houghton entertained a Modern Woodmen installation of officers on January 19. A social hour followed by cards and a two course luncheon. Present were Mesdames Beck, Lewis, Wilt, Sears, Mort, Carpenter, Mudd, Rush, Carroll and others. Mrs Mudd won high honors and Mrs Sears the consolation prize. A representative of the Illinois Children’s Home and Aid Society spoke at the ME Church Sunday evening to a good sized audience.
Church parishioners held their annual church election last week. The slate includes Trustee William Griswold Treasurer Mrs Nellie Holland Clerk Mrs Alice Switzer Benevolent Treasurer Mrs Bertha Enneman Superintendent Mrs Jennie Griswold Pianist Miss Mildred Holland.
The bank report details the condition of Thomson State Bank located in Thomson Illinois as of the first day of December 1926, prepared for submission to the Auditor of Public Accounts of the State. It notes financial status, assets, liabilities, and compliance with state banking requirements.
The article traces the National Grange origins from 1867 in Washington to rapid 1868 dispersion in Harrisburg Fredonia Columbus Chicago and Minnesota. It cites growth to 20,500 granges and 1,311,226 members by 1875 and notes California Grangers own fleet and direct grain sales. It previews a second piece on the Ideal Grange.
Rev and Mrs Hyde return to Chicago with weekly services planned for Spring Valley Presbyterian Church. Mrs James McCullough to host an all day meeting January 12. Mis cellaneous shower for Mrs Ed Jacobs. Illnesses include Henry Badthe with pneumonia. Local gatherings feature neighbors from Thomson Oak Park and Felton, with weddings and parties noted.
Mr and Mrs Hana Knutsen celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary Saturday at their country home. A two o'clock ceremony was led by Rev H Braun of Black Oak church, followed by a four course supper for about 50. Guests from DeWitt, Charlotte, Davenport, Clinton and nearby Argo joined in. Ed Manning provided music. The couple received many gifts and congrats, and plan many more happy years.
Bible School 10 AM Morning Worship 11 AM Epworth League 6 30 PM Prayer Service Wednesday 8 PM Listed church activities for the week with times.
Argo FAmme Church invites all to Bible School at 10:00 am and Evening Worship at 7:50 pm led by Pastor Williams. All are welcome to attend this weekly service schedule.
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