07 Jul 1932
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1932
Page
1
The piece laments investors hurt by stock market declines and bank shocks, noting people contemplate self harm. It argues for enduring hardship, condemns reckless speculation, and critiques political figures tied to market manipulation while contrasting past convention broadcasting with modern radio and looming television.
A Wednesday night storm hammered northern Carrott county delaying grain harvest and leaving roads flooded and blocked. Wind and rain toppled utility lines, caused accidents near Chadwick and Savanna, and toppled vehicles into ditches. In Chadwick area Bert Schreiner's car struck a truck's protruding rack, windows shattered, truck dragged into a ditch. Local residents reported outages and hazardous travel as the storm raged for about twenty minutes.
The John Brown Volunteers defeated the Fulton Hawks 18 to 1 on the Thomson diamond in the morning game. Third game set for Sunday at ten o'clock with Henry Prank and Son listed as organizers. Winds and rain affected play. no major injuries reported. Other local action included Lyndon trimming Melon Tossers 3 to 2 and Marie Stricker visiting from Bit Car.
Locals report H. V. Robison returning to work as second trick man at Ebner. Proving Grounds soldiers visit Thomson Sunday for a 2:30 clash with the Melon Tossers, promising a battle given their northern edge. Also: Thomson’s indes Ch Chadwick shellacs Thomson 17 to 0 at Cook's field.
Saturday evening's picture show drew a large crowd and the plan is favored by locals. Free shows continue for 11 more Saturdays at Thomson weather permitting with local merchants sponsoring the entertainment.
Mrs Wilt shares an Ice Box Roll method using crumbled yeast warm water eggs and flour with boiling water sugar lard and salt then yeast is added and the dough is chilled to use as needed. Mrs Cheshe offers a quick drop cookie recipe using flour sugar shortening sour milk baking powder soda salt and flavoring with a baked light crumb finish.
A fragment notes Milo Alford’s fruit farm with a fine raspberry patch and Steenbeerries. It praises his farming skill, cites plentiful rain aiding harvests, and hints at a future extended feature detailing how he achieves good yields.
A Green relatives reunion was held Sunday at the home of A. M. Blodgett in Fulton to honor Reuben home from Moline. Twenty seven attended for dinner and social day. Mrs. Fred Coden and Jim Green from here were present.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Chen Ah June KH and Mrs Grace Isemhart with scattered words in doubt about benefits or payments and a monetary unit pounds. No coherent event or clear entities beyond named individuals within the damaged clipping.
Holiday events have passed with residents returning to duties. Letters reveal a death from lobar pneumonia linked to influenza, while July celebrations across Carroll County included Farm Bureau picnics at Mt Carroll and a free fireworks display in Chadwick. Family visits from Prophetstown and Clinton are noted among the post holiday updates.
Chadwick Band led by George Cambman Jr arrives in Thomson for an outdoor concert on Tuesday July 19. About 20 pieces will perform a varied program and passing the hat will fund expenses, with attendees invited to contribute what they can. The event promises a lively summer evening of band music in a local setting.
Former Thomson boy Herney T Gilbert reports marriage to Ruth Long of Pomona California. He is son of Rev H F Gilbert of Freeport and missionary to the Comanche Indians of Oklahoma. The couple will return to Walters Oklahoma where the Mabel Moon Gilbert Memorial Chapel honors his first wife. The Indian association meets July 25 to 31. Gilbert plans an illustrated article on The 1932.
The Baptist Sunday School held a Fourth of July picnic at Chandler Durkee farm with about forty attendees and a noon picnic meal. Sunday services are at 10 and 11, with evening service next Sunday at 1. A Sunday School social is set for Mrs. Lloyd Smith’s home next Tuesday with committee members Mrs. Clint Wilt, Harriet Smith, and Trene Shirk. Twelve ladies met at church basement Wednesday for ice cream and tea, with plans for next week’s aid meeting. Mrs. Morrell will host a potluck for On Timers Friday on Brockill lawn. Mrs. Begk’s class hosts Mr. McGinty’s class at Old Mill Park this afternoon. Next Sunday preaching at 9:30 and Sunday School at 10:30.
The report covers the Thomson State Bank at Thomson Illinois as of June 30 1932 including resources and liabilities such as cash resources securities loans real estate overdrafts and other items. It also notes a church social event with a refreshments plan and officer appointments for the coming term. The article mentions travel and attendance issues due to rain and includes remarks from a minister about faithfulness and church duties.
N D French president of Thorson State Bank swears the above financial statement is true to the best knowledge and belief. The document aligns with items and amounts reported to the Auditor of Public Accounts. State of Illinois sworn July 5, 1932, before an official.
The Chapter of Eastern Stars will convene next Thursday evening, July 14, at the local lodge hall. A notice from H. T. Gilbert notes the event amid a shaky draft of text and signatures, with uncertain spellings and layout present in the fragment.
Argo Home Economic club members and their daughters host a Friday afternoon program on July 15 featuring devotional readings recitations stunts and musical numbers including piano solos duets vocal sets and a paper on home decorating with performances by Lois Carrok Janet Kenyon Leona Melendy Mary Louise Tucker and others in a community school or church setting.
4-H members led by Miss Louise Stores met June 30 from 7 to 4 with all present. They held a business session naming favorite colors and selected Arline Adams Carment and Lois Groharing for county events. A second gathering with Prudence Groharing was Wednesday afternoon with demonstrations to be shown at the county contest and refreshments served. Mrs Edna Shoemaker of Lis Lake, TH, spent the week with her son Earl and family.
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