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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1936
Page
5
December 3 attendance shows Iyma Merchant and Donald, Doris, and Willian Hartman as the only students neither absent nor tardy. The rest trended below, with Merchant and Doris earning 100 in spell.
Minne Warden Tuomas Hand notes feed shortages for wild quail and game birds. He urges local authorities to provide seed and corn to sustain birds amid harsh winter conditions. He cites scarce feed due to ice and snow and calls on elevators and citizens to assist with available seed supplies.
Carl Bell 80 died suddenly Tuesday morning at the home in Clinton. Born January 9, 1856, he lived on a farm about 20 years before moving to Thomson then retirement in 1921. Survived by several children and a wife who preceded him in death. funeral services held at Clinton with Rev. Z Albert Clark officiating. Burial in York Cemetery. Relatives note extended family ties with Thomson residents and nearby communities.
Newly elected officers of the Thomson Lodge of the Royal Neighbors of America were installed at the regular meeting on Tuesday afternoon this week. Members enjoyed a potluck dinner followed by installation ceremonies. Officers include Oracle Nelle Houghson Grace Vada Carredl Past Oracle Maude Sears Recorder Iva Orcutt Maude Wagner Outer Plymouth Mae Sack Maude McGinty Captain of Dexree Staff Cora Stickell Juvenile Director Maude Scars.
The main paved routes near Thomson are open today despite a lingering drift near the three mile mark. Route 9 south to Fulton and the Lincoln Highway west to Morrissett are clear with little snow. Route 4 north is open with minor drift near three miles. Savanna connections to Mt Carroll Lanark Chadwick Milledgeville are drivable without chains.
Pastor Rev W G Aitken leads morning worship with Sunday school at 11 and a 16 a m service. Evening speaker invited at Genesea Baptist Church. Ladies aid meets Thursday Jan 30. Livewire class reports 17 members and two guests. Sunday school at 10, morning worship 11, Why I Believe series continues. Choir practice 7, youth party planned at the Grahams. T N T club postpones to next Wednesday for officer elections.
A cold night audience greeted a visiting Methodist K C Russell 8 T D ministered choir and soloists from Savanna. The A capella chorus showcased sacred music without instruments while readers gave dramatic interpretations. Church members praised the performance and thanked the troupe. An Epworth Leaguers meeting planned amateur radio contest and services for next Sunday.
A supper meeting of barberry inspectors was held Monday evening in Savanna and nearby towns. About two dozen attended from Savanna Mount Carvel and surrounding areas with speakers including Robert Bille of Urbana. The gathering aimed to discuss planters working from Galena and nearby districts.
Asa Holland longtime Thomson resident died Monday at 3 15 PM after an extended illness. Born Nov 27 1866 in York township he ran a well known livery stable then farmed near Thomson. Survived by siblings James Holland and Elpha Wilson with several brothers and a sister listed among the clan. Services postponed due to weather, held at Christian church with Rev David E Todd, pallbearers named including Garrett Botpinus Paul Lewis Harry Morgan and others.
The Anton J. Strauch farm sale at Chadwick has been postponed due to extreme cold. The sale was originally set for Jan 22 but was delayed as temperatures hovered near minus 23. A new date will be announced once weather improves.
Program announced for the President's Birthday Ball to be held at 8 p.m. in the York Community high school gym with out of town performers and local talent. The event features a comedy act, musical numbers, a dance and a grand march followed by prizes and a joke exchange. Proceeds benefit infantile paralysis efforts with most funds staying locally for treatment and rehabilitation.
York high School’s quintet, hampered by Cate’s absence, lost to Shannon 29 to 20 in gate play on the Shannon floor. Kusles led Thomson with 10 points, while Griffith and Shannon’s stars scored for their teams as the eventual winners pulled away in the second half.
Clint Wilt received 14 dollars for damages to his property caused by a waterway through York township. Justice Be R. Lewis presided with a jury of six. verdict announced after brief deliberation. Five day appeal window noted. County officials and local residents attended related social event honoring Vera Warfield.
Morning worship begins at 1 a m with a song titled atx semen. Young Peoples service available as Lift- P Prawe prior to worship at 7 39 p m. Evening program features sermons on Ye Are Not Your Own and The Question of an Ancient Philosopher despite garbled text.
The Home Brethren’s club of Avco met Friday at M. Moyer’s home with 24 members present. A luncheon was served by Alice Carpenter Eden Kenyon and Mrs Frank Foltz in Mt. the February meeting featured a scrambled noon program and the regular committee will run the club. The TL St club meeting was postponed to March 29 due to the death of Asa Holland, sister to Low Moo Sunday.
Mrs Edna Hicks returned home Sunday after treatment at Jane Lamb hospital where she has been confined to her bed. Lela Grim, daughter of Mr and Made Grim, also confined with a severe cold. Diana Lee, daughter of Mr and Harry Dick, underwent an operation at St Francis hospital in Freeport and is improving. Mrs Ivan Carroll, patient at Sterhanital last week, returned home and expects to be laid up another week. Mrs Annie Shell dar’s family process noted. Mrs Warne Conrady ill at Merrivon home needing trained river care. Mr Mertes Farry ill, Harry Montgomery returned home after work. Blanche Beek of LaGrange stepped on curb injuring ligaments in her feet. Father of Mrs Games Liberton remembered by many townspeople and out-of-town visitors.
Morning temperatures plunged to 22 below zero in Clinton as winds gusted from the north. Reports show thermometers around 20 to 25 below in several towns, with cars starting only after extended warming and widespread frostbite risk. Snow disruption halted traffic, closed schools, and left numerous homes in need of aid as icy conditions persisted across the area.
The Parent-Teacher association committee chaired by Mrs Chas presented a program with piano solos by Sylvalena Bolhous health hints on table talks nurse value by Mrs Paule talks on sleeping and eating by Mrs Glenn Demaree and health fitness for athletes by Coach Benham a male quartet and a discussion on cooperative responsibility of home and school led by Mrs Hore. Judges Rev and J J Sheri Fa presided over affirmatives with Miss Wheeler exhibiting work. Prizes awarded to 6th grade winners EL Dener Teall Selah Straub Martindale 41 6th grades Junior Ault Helen Sweety Janet Carpenter and Jth grades J Arion Sikkema Margaret Smith.
Frances Shimer Junior College announces the start of the second semester on February 4. Special students may register for art music and dramatics at the Metcalf Hall office from 1:00 to 4:00 PM.
Plans for an annual dinner and reunion at Fulton Coliseum on January 1 are announced. Elijah of Claremee and others will address the gathering at 5 30 PM Tuesday. State of Rock Inland extends over the weekend with parents Mr and Mrs Sen Stage. Ella Orr of Freeport visited Sunday with her sister and Mr and Mrs EL B Can pentor.
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