Local Scout Drive Urges Community Backing in Thomson
A Thomson PTA backed Boy Scout movement declares scouting a community welfare program. It notes troop leadership by Ed Schaich with Clarence Bolhous and Herbert St. Ores as assistants, outlines finances, and urges support from parents and churches. The piece cites success in Rockford and calls for at least 24 registered boys next month with current enrollment at 16. Station BSA sign off follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vharte Cameron
Shiles
Decattalion
N. J. French
Chas. Jenkins
W. A. Adams
Ed Schaich
Clarence Bolhous
Herbert St. Ores
Treat
Pune K. Wit Padget
Henry Parsons
Kyle Mel
Jim Sheridan
Hve
United States
Rockford
Ilinois
Eiveryone
Thomson
Old Timers Beat Chesnutts Team Playful Pitch Battle
The town saw little activity this week as veteran players gathered to face Prof Ches nutt's squad in a Saturday exhibition. Rusty Kenyon held the lineup to few hits while Old Timers pitcher George Potter kept them mostly quiet. Bayard Cole Bayard Lewis Brigham Leavens Frank Rush Al St. Ores and others played, with a promised comeback and possible surprise ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Chesnutt
Rusty Kenyon
George Potter
Bayard Cole
Bayard Lewis
Brigham Leavens
Frank Rush
al St. Ores
Weekly M. E. Church Notes
For the next two Sundays the pastor will not be in the pulpit but regular services continue. July 22nd, Pred A. Snyder of Albany conducts at Argo 11 oclock and Thomson 8. July 29th, Paul M. Jamesson of Savanna serves Thomson 11 and Argo 8. August 5th and 12th no services due to Camp meeting. Also notes on Andy Sheridan vacation and local residents: Prank Steele’s birthday, seed corn success, Herbert Rawlins hospitalized, and Neuritis afflicting Sam Geisinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pred A. Snyder
Albany
Argo
Thomson
Paul M. Jamesson
Savanna
Methodist Church
Lena
GC. H. Duvall
York Community High
Carroll County
Illinois
Thomson State Bank
Board of Education
York Community High School District No
Ilinois
Puvall
Pecatonsca
Til
Chicago
Indiana
Fred A. Snyder
Occupants Set for Rooms Above Kipnis Store
The rooms above the Morris Kipnis store are being prepared for occupancy and Mr and Mrs Marks will move in. The Marks are already in charge of the Kipnis store and Mrs Kipnis is Mrs Marks sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris Kipnis
Marks
Kipnis
Mrs. Marks
Ali. Hickok
Bank Island
Orella Bennett
Mr. Hickok
Review
Notice Of Election Special Election July 28 1928
Public notice announces a special election to be held on Saturday July 28 1928. Voters will cast ballots for or against a specified proposition as detailed in the official call. The notice outlines eligibility and polling locations as provided by the election authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Way Brockill
Cutre
Exeniue
Village Hall
Thomson
Carroll County
Linois
York Community High School
K. B. Carpenter
Morrison Masonic Banquet Attended by Slayman and Stagg
W A Slayman and F L Stagg attended the Morrison Masonic banquet and lodge Tuesday evening. Thirty five Masons from Chadwick were present and gave degree work to Robert Kingery who now lives in Morrison and is assistant Cashier of a bank there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Slayman
F. L. Stagg
Morrison
Chadwick
Robert Kingery
Vacation Plan Leaves Pulpit Open for Two Weeks
Reverend Duvall will take a two week vacation and it is likely Fred A. Snyder of Albany will fill his pulpit during the absence.
Rabies scare after cow’s death prompts caution
Tom Jenks of Savana reports a cow died last week from rabies after being attacked by a mad dog. The town notes warn residents to be wary of similar threats and reflect on personal conduct in light of the incident. Local happenings include Melendys vacationing at Wisconsin Dells, visits by Walter Love and Hubert Holland, and several community updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Jenks
Savana
Mero
Harold Melendy
Dells
Madison
Aher
Wisconsin Points
Walter Love
Melendy
Oregon
Hubert Holland
Parsnip Exhibited At North Weald Draws Modest Praise
A parsnip three feet long and fifteen inches in circumference was shown at North Weald. The grower modestly notes an earth shock in Australia on the day of harvest as likely a coincidence. Lordon Humorist invites reader news items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Weald
Australia
Lordon
Artificial lake near Baraboo eyed as future resort
Report describes an artificial lake fourteen miles from Baraboo Wisconsin owned by a Chicago man named Neu man. The dammed water forms a clear lake visible to the bottom, planned as a wonderful summer resort but work remains unfinished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prve Martindale
Warold
Wisconsin
Mittle
Baraboo
Wis
Chicago
Neuman
Mitran
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. P. Schaich
Bill Strubbet
Old Stiff
M. E. Church Notes
Andy Sheridandt
Brother Alk
Andy
Prank Steele
Cal Feeger
Mt. Carroll
Steele
Vallon
Frank
Herbert Rawlins
Jane Lamb Hospital
Sam Geisinger
Sam
C. H. Jenkins
E. B. Carpenter
Robert Doll
Pennsylvania
Frank Imel
Frank Bouvin
Maywood
Ed Groharing
Dan Harney
McConnell, NL
Frank Sheridan
Mercy Hospital
Ben Dykestra
Brockill’s
Brockills
Fred Smith
Fred
J. M. Fay & Son
Fay’s
Fulton
Smaltz Bros
Fulton, Il
Clinton National Bank
Clinton Iowa
E. A. Young
C. H. Young
Albert B. Rathbun
A. F. Johnson
Clinton Savings Bank
Sixth Avenue
Second Street
Clinton
S. 4Th St
Iowa
Bell
Tri-City
Herbert Morey
Byland
Paddock Music Company
2Nd
Owa
B. J. Snyder
Abrams
Fulton Exchange
Wyne-Deaver Bldg
Bank of Lyons
Clinton, Iowa
Sterling
A. M. Blodget
Attorney AT Law
Foltes
G. P. Hendricks
Allison
Folter
C Rogers
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