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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1932

Page

4

Martindale To Fight Duty At Chadwick Community Hall

Marvin Martindale of Thomson, a noted young amateur fighter, will headline a six bout card at Chadwick community hall Saturday evening facing Chadwick's 136 pound star John Doty. Doty, who fought in the Golden Glove tourney at Freeport, is expected to provide a tough challenge. Five other boxing matches are planned with Savanna fighters supplying Chadwick opponents. Joe Dahl of Savanna will referee.

Marvin Martindale Thomson Chadwick Martindale John Doty Doty Freeport Savanna Boys Joe Dahl Savanna

Depression Social At Thomsen Church Draws Twenty

The Junior B. church group held a Depression program Monday evening with about twenty in attendance. Louise St Ores organized the social and refreshments were served after lawn games south of the church. Rain affects Bible school. sermons covered The Profits of Godliness and The Cure for Anxiety. Reading plan notes Acts 20 17 28 for Sunday. Regular services at 9 30 next Sunday. Mrs Coral Meddles visiting Morrison area.

Alls Thomsen Louise St. Ores

Wrecked Plane Lands at Sterling Airport After Thunderstorm

A tri motor plane carrying five passengers and two pilots was forced to land at Sterling Municipal Airport after a lightning storm. The aircraft snagged wires, tore off its undercarriage, and skidded into water but all aboard escaped serious harm. Pilot EB Eskelman and Co Pilot K W Quale led the crew, with passengers removed to Lincoln Tavern before a relief flight continued.

Lloyd Smith Zion Frank Smith Paul Wilt Gilbert Trolland Arlene Smith Marian Durkee Chadwick Tri-Motor Plane Sterling Municipal EB. J. Eskelman Omaha Chicago Lincoln Tavern Sterling Raik Eshelman K. W. Quale Herbert Blodgett Jand Marian Fred Ludekens Westport Conn S. G. Ford Wilmington Del Tarkie Hass Helen Reynolds New York City Katherme Hickey Des Moines Mary Carter Cheyenne Wyo

Claus Prins Takes Fat Stock Shipment to Chicago

Claus Prins traveled to Chicago with a shipment of fat stock from his farm. He had part of a carload and hogs from Joe Dykstra’s farm filled the remaining space. He was pleased with the price, receiving 8.75 dollars for the meat. Mrs Ella Orr left Tuesday for this cattle and says it makes Elizabeth where she is employed. A labor note: farmers need to earn enough from stock and grain to break even. passing relief could improve business conditions. Mrs Alta Brown and Mrs Joe Brown of Mt Carroll visited Mr and Mrs George Bower. Laura Ashpole, student nurse at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton, returned home for two weeks vacation with her parents.

Claus Prins Chicago Claus Joe Dykstra Ella Orr Elizabeth Laura Ashpole Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton John Ashpole

Methodist Church Ladies Aid to Meet Next Wednesday

The ladies aid society did not meet this week but will gather next Wednesday at the church basement. Mrs Morrell entertained members of the On Timers class at a spot. Supper last Friday evening at Brockill lawn. Services next Sunday morning with preaching at 9 30 and Sunday school at 3 30 PM.

Ladies Aid Society

Local visits and gatherings across Clinton area

Mary Louise Tucker Mildred Bower and others visit friends and relatives in Clinton Savanna Morrison DeKalb and Freeport as family members host dinners and share weekends. Nearby families travel to see ill relatives attend meetings and join rural carriers function at Pines Park with many town residents hosting guests.

Playful Stitchers 4-H Club Meeting Recap

The Playful Stitchers 4-H club met at leader Mise laowise St Ques home on June 7 from 2 to 4 pm. Members attended a business session followed by games and an afternoon meeting with all members present. Leader Louise St. Ores served refreshments of orangeade and popcorn. reporter Arlyne Adams notes this was the last meeting.

Slleberg 44 Mise Laowise St Ques Shu Pteloek Mins Louise St. Ores Arlyne Adams

Shipping Association Carload Stock Shipment Report

A shipping association loaded a car with cattle stock on Monday. Included in the car were Hegan Abe Prins five head, Rush Carroll five, Joe Dykstra fifteen, and Claus Prins listed as head of cattle.

Hegan Abe Prins Rush Carroll Joe Dykstra Claus Prins

Eastern Stars Meet And Lodges Schedule Next Week

The last chapter of Eastern Stars will meet this evening at the lodge hall. Traval Neighbor Camp No. 438 will meet next Tuesday afternoon at the lodge hall. The August committee will serve refreshments. Members of the July committee plan to attend the Hume economic picnic at Savanna Tuesday. The August committee includes Wilma Cole, Anna Kauffman, Lillian Stratton, Sarah Grohamy, Clara Switzer and Kate Adams. Local residents are warned against bathing in the pond on Hans Knutsen farm due to typhoid fever risk. Health Officer notes this for individuals and community safety.

R. NL AL Traval Savanna ‘Thesday Wilma Cole Anna Kauffman Lillian Stratton Sarah Grohamy Clara Switzer Kate ‘Adams Hans Knutsen

Melon Tossers Triumph In Pitchers Battle

The Melon Tossers defeated Proving Grounds 3 to 1 in a junior league baseball game played at Thomson. Hastings pitched for the Legion team allowing two hits with seven strikeouts, while DelFranco of the Brewers yielded five hits with five strikeouts. The frame featured a scoring sequence in the first and third innings with Thomson tallying twice in the third and Proving Grounds scoring once in the third. The game, delayed by rain on two other scheduled matches, showcased solid defense and timely hitting.

Thomson Savanna Boys Savanna Brewers Brewers Hastings Legion DelFraneco Sandridge Legion Chadwick MELOM Proving Grounds Jub Brown Fulton Melon Sid Diamond Houms Thornsont Lyndon Boys Hanover Howald Wilt Whitlck Hunt c Bradley Cf wWilbur i Stickell Macombie Ee Oeemsichter Mt. Carroll Wall Dell C. H. Jenkins Ralph Olds L. Tousleye Holland Dudley Tousley

Local visitors and travel notices from area residents

Dorothy Lucas of Ideal visits Chadwick relatives. Mrs. Merle Wright of Clinton visits her mother Mrs. BR. D. Bennett. Elmer Hans of Heal plans a two week vacation at the John Duden home near Sterling. Alta Poffenberger, visiting the J. Stickell home, returns Friday to Mt. Carroll.

Dorothy Lucas Ideal Chadwick Merle Wright Clinton BR. D. Bennett Elmer Hans of Heal John Duden Sterling Alta Poffenberger J. ¥. Stickell Mt. Carroll

Local visitations and injuries from area residents

While haying, Henry Balk sprained or fractured ribs. Mr and Mrs Merman Timmons from Fulton visited the Fred Doden home. Ray Mayer family near Chadwick visited Dewey Dykstra in Ideal. George H Ottens visited his brother Garrett at Davenport hospital. Bern ie Divitblish Warrenville visited Ed Williams. Peter Balk Fulton spent time with daughter and family Ben Dykstra. M J McGinty returned from visit with daughters Norm Lewis and Jerry Doty of Chicago. Lewis and party drove from Chicago Friday and returned Saturday.

Frank Rush Reaves Harry Morgan Daugh Bratz Freeport Jean Edna Zada J ‘Bi For Josephine Madd Arna Mers Ida McCullagh Morrison Roberta Lewis Savanna Merman Timmons Fae Mequermen Toits Fulton Fred Doden Ray Mayer Chadwick Dewey Dykstra Ideal George H. Ottens Brother Garrett Davenport Peter Balk Ben Dykstra M. J. McGinty Norm Lewis Jerry Doty Chicago Mrs. Lewis

Letters to the Thomsen Review for a subscription

A reader requests inclusion of a subscription for the Thomsen Review while explaining they are recovering from poison ivy which caused a delay in sending the payment. The note is signed by ALG and addresses Home-Comi letters.

Thomsen Tam

Spectator notes shift in stock, radio growth and local bids

The column suggests dealers delay stocking new items but will stock soon, notes radio broadcasts rising among colleges and minor leagues, and reports on newspapers resisting paying for radio. It also mentions Mayor Cerniak's Washington trip for federal aid and New York drug stores ready to sell beer if permitted. York Community High School advertises janitor bid deadline August 1, with board reserve to reject bids.

Cima Toalan Anton J. Cerniak Washington New York

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Chadwick Community Hall B. R. Lewis Ecards Lee Hulbert Bert Pringle Will Graves Will Stanley Will Lambertzon Madge Bower Mike Tucker Vic; Anderson Lewin Stiiley Hulbert Church OF Christ Coral Meddles W. P. Swanson Thadwick Pierce Mr. Fow Springvalley, Wis Albert Perry Wallace Dreghach Lanark John Carpenter Sylvalena Bolhous Mrs Ralph ,Bobhous Frank Brown Lee Bartman Jimmy Storey Roy Heitman Mr. Storey Heitman Chadwick Review Thomson News Alta Brown Joe Brown Mt Carroll George Bower Mary Louise Tucker Mildred ‘Bower May Harold Mcélendy Low Moor John Melendy Delia Melendy John Chesnutt, Jr DeKalb Lena Carpenter John Lena Macomb Anna Dyksta Carnelius Balk Falton Erve Martindale Charles Stevens Urbana Julius Aa Kleinschreidt 4. E. Sheridan Mary Mary Connell John Connell St. Francis Hospital A. Cote Betty Gup Swimer Osborn Shannon Tharsie Ovening Helen Semmers Henry Slager Erma Galesburg Will Griswold Lzke Harry Wilker Glen Mort Waterloo, Ia George Mort Derens Bothevs of Conck Garrett Bothens Bernice Kumsia Pines Park Pole H. A. Kate Oto Swiizer Tillie Harney Shipping Association O. EL Lewis Melendy Leland Unt Touskey Toustey Ulunt L. Tousley Wajda Graharing Henry Balk Bernie Divitblish of Warrenville Ed Williams P.A. Palmer Illinois Illinois Utilities Kraft Mayonnaise Smith’s Store Majestic Headquarters Hion Mlinda Ditty Vath Foster Stig Potter Bros Mgr Thomson, Illinois Sinclair Lewis Motor CO Earl Ramsey Ernest Gesin and Son Horace Brockill’s N. B. Podorney Chiropractor R. G. Fuller Savanna Illinois N. Genevieve Chipman Deaconess Hospital W.L. Derrer Vestas Nateos St James Hes Aed Chates Clinton Us Savanna Artire Fulton Bridge State Bank
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