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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1924
Page
1
Hrugud To Saea Tae Local Progam Today parka seats and backers prepare for evening events. Admission 50 cents for Saxophone Quartette and Hardaway Players with a variety of acts from Soloman Ramalingam to Pacific Serenaders.
A county meeting is called for Mt Carroll on Saturday the 12th at 8:00 PM at the Court House. The gathering invites threshing equipment owners and local residents to discuss pricing and arrangements for upcoming harvest season.
The Army Worm authority notes difficulty in controlling the parasite and predicts minimal action against the pests. They stress the worm’s close relationship to related species and warn that spring and summer conditions may worsen the outlook, despite efforts to manage the outbreak.
June statements announcing new telephone rates sparked protests among local merchants and citizens. A petition to remove the phones by August 1 has circulated on the ridge and in town, with most business houses signing and totals rising past seventy. Argo-Fa people also active in opposition.
Torrential rain halted the weekly game between Morrison and Thomson on the home diamond Sunday. Morrison players gathered ready for action before the downpour covered the field, washing out play. Next Sunday, Prosperstown visits Morrison as the Red Spots aim to rebound after their Fourth of July performance.
Chadwick observed a peaceful Fourth with firecrackers heard all day and no reported injuries. The cement gang began concrete work on a new paved town road as families accompanied workers. Fred Mohrman and family attended a Dutch town Fourth celebration while the Schreiner party from Chicago vacationed here and visited Savanna. Mr. and Mrs. Higby of New York spent the Fourth at C. M. Kingery’s home, and Mrs. Fidder with three sons from Chicago, plus Mrs. Wm. Uguanst of Polo, stopped by Chadwick on Saturday.
Sealed bids will be received for raising the school building in District No 74 Carroll County Illinois. Excavating under the building and erection of a concrete wall and floor in basement. Bids for installing toilets in the basement also invited. Deadline July 14 1924 at 6 pm. Board may reject any or all bids and select the lowest responsible bidder. Specifications from District Clerk A E Sheridan.
Sandslough summer resort drew a capacity crowd last Friday with early arrivals for fishing and boating. A Sunday School picnic brought many church members and friends to enjoy meals and sports, while the Strubb family reported improved patronage from recent renovations.
The report to the Auditor of Public Accounts for Thomson State Bank Thomson Illinois closes June 30 1924 shows Loans real estate 19775 collateral 21 609 70 other loans 2063780 overdrafts 421 U S government investments 2705000 other bonds stocks 106562 banking house furniture and fixtures 107? due from banks cash resources 5177929 total resources 1867130 liabilities capital stock 2511004 surplus 2500 undivided profits net 417313 time deposits 13724200 demand deposits 1515 0 total liabilities 1867130 notes sworn before notary public on June 7 1924 by N D French president and C? Carpenter notary public
Rev Montgomery departed for Davenport last Sunday evening to resume his studies at Palmer School after dropping work due to sickness several weeks ago.
Clinton residents Dan Connell Ralph Olds and family Mr and Mrs Carl Nagel and children Mr and Mrs Frank Ridneour and son Mr and Mrs Andrew Sorenson and children Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen visited William Hawk home on Sunday News item notes local social guests from Clinton The Review price 1 50 per year.
A 1915 graduate recalls a former school gang and invites friends Buzz Nick Dec Sal Peewee Peanuts Wanee Lou Lyle Fos Siege Roll Lute Ben Jim etc to a one day outing at Bill Strubb's with chicken dinners. Neighbors note a church mission society gathering at Mrs. Chas. Dunshee's with a refreshment break hosted by Winnie Holland.
The Fourth of July passed quietly in Thom son with celebrations in Clinton Morrison and DeWitt. Clinton Legion beat Savanna 7 to 2 while Morrison Sterling defeated Prophestown 4 to 0. Fred Groharing won the new Ford touring car in a Legion raffle as crowds enjoyed fireworks and dances. Discounts ads in Clinton retailers urge savings.
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