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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1932
Page
4
The Thomson Review lists postal classification, dates, and staff, noting second class matter entry at Thomson Illinois under the 1879 act. It names Foster L. Stagg as publisher and EL. G. Stagg as business manager and indicates weekly publication on Thursdays with a $1.50 yearly subscription.
Dorothy Skewes itinerant Red Cross nurse submits four months of work across Carroll county Illinois and vicinity from Sept 4 1931 to Jan 2 1932 detailing school inspections immunizations dental and vision screening throat and nose defects and hearing tests. The report notes programs in Lanark Milledgeville Chadwick Savanna Thomson and Mt Carroll with 32 rural schools inspected and broad health education efforts including a district campaign for diphtheria immunization and dental health.
Snow storms crippled travel on Sunday and Monday causing rail delays, impassable roads, and postponed church services. W. J. McCoy traveled to Iowa for business while Luther Geisinger joined the Arsenal in Rock Island. Families hauled wood from the Big Island and a Mercy Hospital case treated Paul Hawk for ear trouble. Local residents reported improving health and ongoing vendor activity despite the weather.
The community reports numerous visits, moves, and greetings. Mrs. Delle Babcock hosted Carroll, while the Rush home welcomed the Miller family. Ida Buck stayed with Miss Geisinger, and Miss Frances Miller remains at home due to health. The Jaist family relocated to Towle 78, and Forrest Pape visited Jane Mitchell in Bloomingdale.
Legals record from Carroll County Illinois March term 1832 outlines Blaine L Peck administrator of Charles N Zook estate filing to sell described property to satisfy debts. Unknown widow and Unknown heirs of Charles N Zook are summoned to appear January 1932 and plead to the petition. decree to follow.
The Spring Valley Ladies Aid meets at Mrs James Mc Cullogh home in Fulton on Wednesday January 20 for an all day gathering. A missionary society program at Spring Valley Presbyterian church Friday evening includes a 6:45 picnic supper and an 8:00 program with diverse musical acts and readings. Samuel Patterson named supervisor of suck town ship replacing W G Lawrence who died recently. local visits and a Garden Plain Insurance annual meeting in Albany noted.
Hans Hansen and family visited Sunday at the Dixon home of Mr and Mrs Ed Sack. Dee Stumphy and family of E Molina spent Sunday with his mother Mrs Albert Stumphy. Mrs M J L Hinds visited last Thursday with friend Mrs Freuk Sardom at Fulton. Miss Fern Holman has gone Clinton for laundry work. Mr and Mrs A E Mitchell of Morrison called on friends. Miss Zoe Matson visited Friday to Tuesday with sister Grace and friends in Erie. Mrs M S Heath of Morrison spent weekend with Mrs M J L Hinds. Mrs Earl Boothby of Savanna visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Bush. Mr and Mrs Fred Barnhart were Sunday guests at Edna Bricks Chadwick. The 500 club meets Saturday at Fred Smith home. Mr and Mrs Pete Dyke visited Wednesday at Reip Brand Morrison. Mrs Albert Cooper and Mrs Arthur Robinson visited Hanover.
The Thomson Independents defeated Smith and Alt 85 to 47 on the local floor last Friday. Manus led Thomson with 22 points as Wilt, Melendy, Holland, and South contributed throughout the game. Referee Ware of Fulton officiated. Savanna’s St. John’s beat Thomson 46 to 34 on Savanna’s floor Tuesday, with strong play from Wilt, Paul Smith, Melendy, and Switzer. Upcoming games include Morrison on Jan 21 and Savanna at home Jan 29.
Local notes describe residents visiting friends and relatives across Thomson and nearby towns on Monday. Names include Neema Blair, Mr Garvell, Mr Jank Kahler, Morrison, Jed Dede home, and Mrs Law, Mrs Tucker, and Mrs Bowers visiting in Savanna. Several Thomson and Chadwick players earned a win earlier, with upcoming games likely to be scheduled later.
A fragmented passage lists Savanna Rotary, Metheny, Woman's cheb Thomson T N T clubs, P T A groups in Mount Garrell, Milledgeville, and Chadwick. Mentions Lazark Mothers' chit and community clubs, noting extended impact beyond ion service and ongoing local organization work.
Local report notes Alineale visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Lohe at Sta' Cnty residence. The event centers on family gathering at the home of her mother and father with mention of Kolamder and Judent in connection to Sta' County.
Weekly sale listing includes Saturday Evening Post for sale and Ladies Home Journal, Eleanor Stagg. Item notes a price of 53 a unit and indicates availability at a local seller.
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