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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
11
Residents report a crash near Chadwick Signet with injuries to an unnamed person and a second party escaping unharmed. Police and local authorities investigated at the scene as damaged property and nearby garages were noted.
The Capitol venue presents a wild billed program with a cast including Sanja Noswury Jam Etna Mayr Oliver Fedmewar SuWy Hosly and Aan Dine illie robes. The act list includes hx Ieving Bolo x Senent iain and Skt iy Test with a cryptic tour of costumes and a mock interlude about a jewel. Audience notes suggest a playful, surreal stage pageant with local color and feigned drama.
Thompson briefs show weekend visits and social gatherings across Fulton and nearby towns. Residents from Dixon Pittsfield and Clinton attended family events, hospital visits, and travels to Cody Wyoming and Dubuque Wisconsin.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions individuals such as Mrs. John and several names, with scattered references to places and events. The readable text lacks coherent dates, places, or actions, making it a partial, unnamed local notice without a clear news hook or outcome.
Illinois Youth Administration announces a Job Creation Contest with about 350 to 900 prizes, including a $500 grand prize and a $1200 four year scholarship. Prizes also include cash, apparel outfits, travel, and college scholarships. Open to all Illinois youth under 26. entries due July 22.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Harriet Dale Thrasher Rick Sunllip Uibney Titus Dixon and Rockford with unclear roles. Names and places are tangled. no clear event or outcome emerges beyond scattered personal references and local mentions.
A report by Lawrence J. Schmigl deputy NYA administrator shows 23 709 students received aid last year with total disbursement 659 850 dollars to colleges and 550 825 to high schools. High school pupils could receive up to six dollars monthly while undergrad and graduate students averaged 15 and 25 dollars respectively.
Social circle notes include Mr and Mrs Uk e Flickinger hosting a gathering with Violet Linark as well as Dr and Mrs Bred Stragek from Detroit and Fred Harlan, with Saturday night plans interrupted by a car push incident. Charles Sucker suffered facial bruising in a separate accident involving a horse event and a broken bridle. Edith Eybandy, missionary, leaves for India after a farewell reception hosted by northern conference Woman's Missionary Societies at Lutheran church.
A Sunday evening event at Lawrence Park drew members from Lanark and Milledgeville leagues including Livonne Seh reiner Eileen Davhler Ad Dachler Leon Daghler Kent Ward and Ted Olson Nud Geldmachee Maida Spencer. Chifford Shibley was burned when gasoline used for greasing equipment exploded wounding Wistfturn and band members.
Harvest tools and combine safety are stressed by the farm department of safety. Avoid removing or adjusting attachments while harvesters run. serious accidents occur when operators start while bins are still moving. Stay alert and assign only clear minded workers to tasks that affect co workers safety.
Wool prices rise as co op pools show profit prospects for growers. Sam Row of the Agricultural Association notes shearing may bring around 10 cents per pound, with manufacturers showing strong demand. Illinois cooperatives report 150,500 pounds of wool ready for shipment, while several mills ship wool to Chicago for sale. A new 200 inch telescope by Caltech is to be installed, with the facility projected at 64,000 dollars in value.
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