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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1939
Page
5
The provided OCR dump contains garbled phrases, misread words, and numerous incomplete names and terms. It reads like a chaotic collage of political, social, and personal references with no clear event, date, or cohesive narrative to summarize into a single concrete item.
Report from Savanna area notes farmers killed a rattlesnake pair near a grandmother’s farm on a Thursday afternoon. One snake measured about three feet. a second was still alive when a dog reached the scene but later died. Local counts and club activity are discussed, detailing 172 members in Milledgeville and Savanna groups, with multiple projects in agriculture and home economics.
Dr J Holland is slated to speak at Campmeeting events in East Illinois. Prominent leaders and groups including the Doone Bo olemon and the Womanta Association will present interests. readers are invited to attend and hear themes on faith, mission, and community service at the conference venue with various denominations participating.
A Lanark old settlers reunion is planned for the year ahead with a committee of local organizers led by Trudy Kenneth Frame and chairman Philo Dyalin. The event will feature entertainment and a parade with various subcommittees handling promotions, baseball, and parade arrangements.
Postal workers association invites members in Carroll Whiteside Lee and Ogto counties to Pines State Park for an all day picnic. Organizers expect between 260 and 860 attendees and urge workers and families to attend for a day of recreation and union fellowship.
Mrs. Emary Steefer of Wilma the former Aman Stalecmlde of Venter Mil died Thursday, July 43, from injuries after an airline crash into her home top in Carroll County. The pilot escaped with minor injuries. Survived by husband, two children, and a pointer, with Barfield Watson of Sevauna listed as relative.
A meeting of Cheesy Day committee members discussed progress for the big event. Program arrangements were reported as complete with plans for thousands to receive cheese sandwiches and coffee during the afternoon and evening activities.
Fragmentary note from the Savanna Club event with unclear details. Mentions Savanna and Mert Olympiad context but lacks verifiable facts or outcomes.
County 4-H clubs prepare for the coming year with 261 boys and girls enrolled in projects across age groups. Eleven clubs will engage in varied home economics and other work, while summer events and a Cheese Gay celebration near Chadwick are noted along with hospital updates and community contests on Saturdays.
Visitors gather at Lanark Cattle Company to view a bull buffalo on display. Owners invite guesses on weight while a barbecue follows. The event draws locals to observe the unusual bovine and its heavy build amid farmhouse surroundings.
The Whiteside County fair announces a premium list detailing entries across divisions including cattle poultry and crafts. It lists directors and officials such as Aelyn Carney Roy Mele and Will Birt and notes involvement of the county superintendent of schools and fair association officials.
A crash near Chadwick left a woman and a youth in grave condition. The report includes scattered notes on local bills, fishing regulations, and hunting season changes with several garbled phrases and dates. Authorities advised caution as details remain incomplete.
Roving text details a weather relief event where a figure named Raja appears to ease heat, amid garbled phrases about plans, places, and people. The fragment mentions Henry, Sraulay, and Monday, with scattered references to cows, sal t, and elai e. The readable portion suggests a local weather relief effort or festival tied to heat.
A WPA project in Savana plans major street work including widening WillowA and nearby avenues, repairing riverbank areas, and laying brick and rock. Total cost around 22000 dollars with four miles of paving, storm power upgrades, and a staffed crew of 28 laborers. Work to begin this month or early August under supervision of local officials and the WPA.
Misa Mary Frey of Washington township shows winning club credentials to attend the White Fate School for Girls. The school opens August 3 and continues August 13, hosting delegates from Ohio County clubs.
A Sunday afternoon crash near Chadwick involved Wesley Schreier and Russell Wiley driving cars that collided head on at about 1 o clock on a gravel road south of Chadwick. Both cars were wrecked. Mrs Geluwinen sustained serious injuries with multiple fractures and lacerations.
4 H girls from Carroll County will hold Achievement Day in the Goammaritay hosting at ML Cass ail. The event includes county representation in satinsonablons and a program with a nalhteted fal.
Reported shipment of pheasants to Penving Grdunils appears in good condition with 400 birds recaptured and saved. Birds show strong growth and protective pens kept for weather. some will be released later as progress continues. Ernest Peterson of Thomson summoned to the county court, hospital visit follows.
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