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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1928
Page
1
The column discusses earthquake rumors, a deadly Wisconsin powder mill explosion, an Illinois wildlife refuge plan along the Mississippi, a debate over primary elections with shifts to September, the Chicago Auto Show and Ford pricing, and farm earnings and wage concerns. It advocates conservation, criticizes high urban costs, and urges fair farm wages.
York Community High School lists its third period honor roll with Ruth Switzer named high honor student for the term. Several students miss honors due to self control grades. Gladys Kauffman Clyde Carpenter Neema Blair Ruth Carroll Thelma Schick Athlone Gaar Harriett Smith also appear on the 90 and above group with many others below 90.
Savanna Local Scout Council completed its move to a city wide Court of Honor replacing troop Courts of Honor. Members include Charles Fisher chairman R G Fuller Andrew Henrichesen Vincent Sullivan Henry Kinkler J L Brearton Bruce Machen and John Pratt. Also upcoming Father and Son Banquet honors the President's Cup and recent hikes and contests show Galena Troops leading with Lena and McConnell close behind as March 1 marks Presidents Cup award.
Savanna high school third team struggled in Thomson gym known for its low ceiling, losing 15 to 6 in a ragged basketball game. Thomson players Sark and Smith led scoring with six points each as referee Rhene Law officiated. Savanna blamed crowded conditions for missed hoops and the Savanna editor criticized the gym.
Hazel Miller of Ideal and Anthony Dambman were wed Saturday at the home of Rev H K Hostetter in Sterlin. Ruby Miller and George Cambman Jr served as attendants. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Miller, graduated Browns Pus College and worked as bookkeeper at Argo na Condensary. The groom, son of Mr and Mrs George Dambman, is a Chadwick High and Sterling Business College graduate employed at Humbert and Zugschwerdt General Store. They will reside in Chadwick.
James Libberton of Argo-Fa deals in Star and Durant cars announces weekly ads in Thomson and Chadwick promoting the new four cylinder models this week and six cylinder models next week. Miss Lela Carpenter a teacher in Walla Walla, Washington, has been ill recently with a second illness since leaving for the west last fall. her condition is improving and she expects to return to school soon.
Old Timers Social Dance Club announces an Old Timer's Dance at Cochran's Hall on Friday February 3. Attendees to dress in old time costumes, twenty prizes planned for best representation. old time orchestra plays music of past years. card tables available. Invitations sent to all old timers. walk-ins welcome. Also notices Orpheum Theatre Savanna lineup Rin Tin Tin in Jaws of Steel. Shirley Mason in Sally in Our Alley. Phillis Haver in The Wise Wife. Reginald Demny in Out All Night.
The January 31 program includes long readings by Irene Schick and Harriet Smith, papers by Mary Sheridan and Neema Blair, songs by multiple performers, and a reading and tableau by Leota Stickell. Savanna II defeats Thomson B B on our floor 17 to 6 last Friday, with boys basketball and a tie-breaker overtime in the scout game.
The Review announces the first week spelling words for the third annual Grade School Spelling Contest. Pupils study from receipt until Monday when the teacher uses them in spelling. Teachers will mail their perfect speller lists by Tuesday for publication next week in the paper.
Church notes announce Sunday School at 10 A M and preaching at 7 30 P M. Midweek prayer on Web next week Feb 1 at Mr R L Fuller’s home. A 11 A M service at ArgoFa and an illustrated lecture next Sunday eve Feb 5 by Dr G P Ventura on The Philippine Islands. All are welcome. KR Duvall, Pastors.
Residents awoke to rattling windows and trembling houses in a local quake centered in the area. Reports describe alarm, fear, and humorous first guesses before confirming an earthquake as the cause. No damage or disturbances reported in nearby Chicago.
Local committee sponsors a winter lyceum program headlined by Eleanor Randall, a famed dramatic artist. The show features Madam Butterfly dramatized with musical setting and lighting, plus lighter Randall acts, readings, and child impersonations. Ruth Cowl joins as dramatic soprano pianist for the variant program. The first performance is Friday January 27 at 8 15 PM at Thomson Opera House.
Fair Haven Ideal Malvern circuit announces Sunday services with Malvern Sunday School at 10:00 AM and worship at 11:00 AM. A revival begins Monday January 30 at 7:45 PM with Rev. Willison of Brookville Lil delivering bold gospel messages inviting all to seek salvation through Christ.
The Junior Class of the C H S presents Mother Carey's Chickens at the Thomson Opera House on Thursday evening in February. The program is in rehearsal with the students actively preparing.
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