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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1932
Page
1
A fragmented editorial quotes political debates ahead of November elections. It compares party planks on prohibition and notes voters will weigh wet versus dry factions, with emphasis on economic policy and statesmanship beyond drinkability. The piece reflects on shifting support and the clash of inbetweeners across parties.
Farmers nearby feel a bit better as New York convention notes and hog market trends unfold. McAdoo and Roosevelt bargains shift support and Smith faces setbacks. Corn prices move slowly at 32 cents, with many farmers holding grain awaiting higher bids. Hog and cattle markets lift sentiment, though taxes and interest pressure persist. Some foresee price declines before a steadier rise later, amid seasonal political and market shifts.
Funeral services for Mildred Ortt were held at Argo Monday after a recent storm damaged a culvert by the John Balk farm. A large tree fell and blocked the roadway, with Chadwick patrolman Dan Stoney clearing debris and directing cautious driving near the site. The culvert will be repaired soon. motorists are urged to slow down in the area.
F Senneff of Milledgeville hosted a Sunday picnic dinner in honor of his 84th birthday. Guests included James Cheeseman and family Asa Senneff and family and others. The report also covers the death of Mildred Orll 26 Argo Fa from burns and inquest findings.
Recipes from a vintage cookbook fragment. Baked Lima Beans include soaking beans overnight, cooking in water, layering sugar butter salt pepper and bacon then baking with marshmallows until browned, served hot. Cry Baby Cookies list ingredients with sugar malagoes shortening raisins ginger salt and other items for a dough, notes issues with getting articles and rolling dough, signed by Mrs Justice Pruss.
Locals Mr and Mrs Thomas Stagg and Mr and Mrs Paul Heusinkveld and baby were dinner guests Sunday with Mr and Mrs S E Sweet at Gardenplain. Mrs Will Sullivan of Chicago, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Lew Kness, visited several days this week with relatives in Davenport.
Alfred St. Ores is painting the Lewis Motor garage building this week. The structure is being coated white with a green rim and the interior is blue with green trim. The corner is improving and the painter moves around to avoid the heat as temperatures top 100 in shade.
Citizens of Mt Carroll celebrate a well attended Tuesday evening event in the county seat praising local effort. The turnout shows appreciation for community work and benefits for merchants and residents alike.
Three Fulton youths paid fines of 10 dollars and costs each totaling 12 dollars 40 cents per defendant after a Sunday incident near Thomson. They allegedly behaved oddly in a Chevrolet coupe led to a stop by Motorcycle Patrolman Frank Kustes. After a pursuit into the Milwaukee cut off tracks they attempted to cause trouble with a road crew and water wagon. One offender was struck during the arrest and all three were taken to Thomson jail with head bandages for one. They lacked funds and a Fulton man lent money to cover the fines.
Funeral services for Mrs Eliza beth Hartman 87 who died of a heart attack at home will be held Friday afternoon at Hope church in Chadwick. Born in Hesse Darmstadt Germany Aug 18 1844 she came to the U S at age twelve and lived in the state. She was married to Henry Hartman in 1866 and after his death in 1904 moved to Chadwick. Two children Kati and George preceded her in death. She had lived in Fair Haven township for years and purchased a house near Henry Frank home after selling the Chadwick area farm.
Hartman family members gathered at the John Hartman home in Milledgeville for a reunion after a fire that destroyed a double corn crib and two barns near Thomson. Grandma Hartman of Chadwick was the oldest attendee and Margaret Alexander the youngest. Picnic dinner and social time included Mrs. Geo Hartman, Mrs. Bertha Hartman, Will Schuchard and family, Will Hartman and daughter Flo, Forest Hartman, Orion Alexander and family, Milton Hartman of Thomson, Albert Hartman, Mrs. Ursa Hartman and family, and Mike Rutt and niece.
A Tuesday morning fire at Gen. Ottens farm near Goose Lake, Thom son, destroyed a horse barn and a large hay and cattle barn, injuring no animals but causing extensive losses. Firefighters saved a second hay barn and a nearby big house. cause unknown though hay in the mow is suspected. The 800 acre Goose Lake farm, onceStarks farm, is now owned by an eastern insurance company.
Manager Petey Wales announces the main feature at next Tuesday evening's free picture show will be A Man's Fight with comedic acts for all, especially children. Audience turnout has been strong in warm weather, and ten more free shows remain after this Saturday. Local merchants sponsor the event including Chas Jenkins and the Thomson Review along with the Hartman family reunion noted in Milledgeville.
Annual township report outlines receipts and distributions for Township 25 Range 3 and 4. Notes balances as of July 1 1951 and details on district taxes sale or rent of school property insurance adjustments and other township treasurers adjustments.
Miss Norma Madison of Savanna spent Sunday to Wednesday with friend Mrs. Josephine Dearborn. Mrs. William Lambert of Savanna visited Tuesday and Wednesday at the homes of Mrs. Orelia Bennett and Mrs. Ed McGinty. Mrs. Minnie Whitney and Mrs. Edith Forney of Davenport are visiting this week with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Picklum at Riverview.
Horace Hall a patient at Savanna City hospital returned home last Friday. John R. Connell of Mt Carroll submitted to an operation at St. Francis hospital Freeport East Saturday. Mia Gylein Lewis had a operation at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton yesterday. Mrs Ralph Olds of Clinton had gall stones operation Mercy hospital Clinton last Saturday with favorable reports. Resaell Gheapom had a motorcycle accident injuring two fingers on left hand. Wesley Martindale, long ill, is again confined to bed.
Birth notices report Aan wen, a daughter born Friday July 8 to Mr and Mrs Han. Another birth to Mr and Mrs Harry Gasr, a son born at Savanna Cry hospital on Saturday. The bride has named Jarrell Lee. A son born Wednesday July 4 to Mr and Mrs Reber Hicks at their Breckenrides home. baby Robert John weighed 9 pounds 22 ounces. Mrs Hicks formerly Mize Aberda Juds, a past HKSN faculty member.
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