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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
10
Local brief reports Thomson posts a score in Lanark and references the George Dyan Bane event. Names cited include Thomson and Lanark officials, with a focus on a timely score update from the Geoge Dyan Bane activity.
A collision near Chadwick and Honaster involved a truck from Lilfor. No insurance was carried on the vehicle. The sheriff was informed as authorities cleared the scene and another tow truck arrived to remove the wrecked vehicle.
York Township completes most of its total electrification project within weeks. A remaining gap between Antiec Hzoek farm and Bowers farm will be finished next year, with lines to Thomacu via Mt. Carroll and Argo. The system will power Ideal church and extend to surrounding farms as work continues along Route TS and beyond. Local residents gather for a birthday dinner in Smvanno with neighbors present.
Residents and relatives gathered for a weekend of visits across several households. Mr. and Mrs. Derey George hosted guests from Denver and Bayntina while Anna Dykstra and Genevieve Bal visited in Garden Plain. Many locals spent Sunday with family in Poltun, Moline, and Winowa, before travelers returned home.
A church announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with an invitation to attend byway or Gue fy. The notice emphasizes welcoming attendees and signals ongoing activities for the congregation.
Local notes from Davenport and nearby towns recount visits, callers, and social entries. Mentions Mrs Koel, Mr Melon Johnson, Mia Michayl Liowler of Chicago, Lydia Almquizt, and several families hosting or visiting in Alouovee, Chad pi, and Gal ivvee areas. Services and sermons at several churches are listed with times and topics, including a pastor Adrian Miller and Rev. Georgia Hoge.
A jumbled note lists visitors and social events from the area. Names include Mr and Mrs Sainbunye, Mr Carrot, Mr and Mrs Ray Uoughion, and others hosting or visiting in various residences. Mentions of Sunday visits, a planned trip, and a wedding within Clinton and nearby towns appear in a compact community recap.
A Wednesday afternoon silver tea at the M E Church basement drew attendance from local families and friends. Notable guests included Mrs. and Misses from nearby towns, with several children in attendance. the event featured socializing and light refreshments and was well received by all attendees.
Fragmented OCR lists political appointments and pay scales for senior divisions, with scattered hospital updates. Mentions Ella Ore of Chicago, Mrs Reaves Kut of Freaport, Dr Te, plans for canalization, and a Rochester Minnesota hospital recovery. Includes names like George St. Ores and Geneva observation, plus various local figures and injuries.
Fragmented notices describe visits and homecomings over the past two weeks. Individuals named Thamson Borley Chicuyy Mil and Roberk ioharkne are mentioned with relatives and distance travel between towns, including Glenstory Town and Clinton.
A local family gathering appears to span multiple households in Milledgeville and nearby towns. The report mentions Mr. and Mrs Willis Pauley, Carroll and Rush Carroll families, Mrs Tennie Gooner, Willard Gooner and relatives Ethel, Dian and Tony Trepier, Jalur Diol, Marly Dogwood, Bay Dorwned, and Saffer family members visiting in Clinton Harmony and other places.
Plans for Melon Day include relocating the Diamond Lights to Melon Field for two night games and a full sports program. The Melon Bay Committee discussed moving lights, organizing baseball games, morning events, and fireworks, aiming for a continuous daylong program with community turnout.
The Miss Amy Lewis event kicks off today with Dr Nuylle Bydzhten hosting at the church. The Baptist Ladies’ Aid plans a church meeting next Thursday with Mrs Corr Shick and others, including Vivian Debr Pearl Williams and Ede Carrel, serving refreshments and noting August plans.
The item notes a gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Sheri Oy Br Bvevet with Morrison area relatives and mentions visits of Robison to Graham and Faber of Argonn. It reports a new Dodge sedan purchase by local residents and a return home by Chailwick from a two week visit to Chicago and Rolland Wick.
In a fragmented sentence filled notice, me and Mrs Joi Hotsenza of Spring Valley announce a birth on a Friday evening in July. Mr and Mrs Bin Sue of Guar Lanark are named as parents in an unclear entry. A daughter is recorded born at Time Fon hospital on a Friday morning in July. Dale is listed as a resident of Mile View.
Fragmentary text names guests and attendees at a gathering with multiple misspelled words and broken phrases. It mentions various individuals and places but lacks coherent narrative or dates.
Eloise Beck wed Thursday in a ceremony attended by family and friends. The event included references to relatives and local locations, with a note on the presence of Mabel Williams of Thomson and a broader community celebration.
The week featured numerous visitors and family gatherings across town. Thomson Briers and Mrs Michaél Lacher hosted friends at their home, with Mr and Mrs Franke Brown and others in attendance. Relatives including Lydia Araitrouganise, Mr and Mrs Vernon Lonnie, and JaAVANN Wore Ridndyy visitors were noted. Mary Ann and Glen Swany of Chionge spent time with Arthur Tapa’s family, while Harlan Tabanisgen hosted relatives from Pultan for a dentistry event.
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