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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1953
Page
4
A customer complains the new barber talks too much while the proprietor notes the right to talk exists. The customer retorts that the U S constitution can endure it, but his own constitution cannot.
Mr and Mrs George Bast traveled to Port Byron for their granddaughter Margaret Johnson of Port Byron to wed Donald Simmons of Davenport Sn at Cordova Baptist church. The Basts later joined son in law and daughter Donald Martin of Moline for an eastern vacation. At Point Rock Kearnaghan picnic 39 guests marked the 88th birthday of Ed Kearnaghan.
The state fair schedule includes La dies First a musical comedy Aug 19–22 in the Illinois building auditorium with 20 audience gifts per show. Gov Stratton to officiate as honorary referee for opening day Junior Olympic track meet. National crochet contest offers three trips to New York and 2600 dollars in prizes. State Mine and Minerals Director Schull explains the new mining code to inspectors with authority to close unsafe mines immediately.
Advice emphasizes adult supervision for young swimmers and gradual, cautious exposure to water. It warns against leaving children unsupervised near lakes or pools, urges medical clearance for ear problems, advises against diving in unknown waters, and promotes safe, hygienic, enjoyable swimming with moderation and common sense.
Political defeat ends bid to remove the Illinois Department of Conservation from patronage control as the Senate rejects the Bi Partisan Board Bill. Supporters urge the expanded Conservation Advisory Board to guide major policies with a focus on game and fish management and state parks recreation.
The Illinois State Medical Society Educational Committee urges safe swimming during summer as swimming benefits health and rehabilitation but warns of drowning risks. It notes that even skilled swimmers can drown from cramps or pranks and stresses teaching children to swim and learn life saving skills.
The notice lists events at Whiteside Co Fair Grounds Morrison Illinois August 13 Section 2 Vocational Ag Fair and the Illinois State Fair at Springfield Illinois from August 14 to August 23 with locations and dates for the two events.
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