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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1932
Page
2
IRE THOMSON REVIEW entered as second class matter at Thomson Illinois under the act of March 1d 1874 Foster L Stagg publisher H G Stagg business manager Office of Publication Thomson Issued each Thursday Subscription 1 50 per year
A Illinois women’s club convention in Chicago heard speakers on prohibition and reform, adopted a presidential support resolution, and endorsed forest and land restoration while reflecting on rural life and political concerns voiced by attendees from Assumption to Salem. The event included 70,000 club members across Illinois and closed with reflections as members returned home.
The piece blends civic frustration and personal stories as community members discuss hospital care, economic hardship, and political action. It cites Mr. Small pushing reforms, Hoover era campaigns, and calls for democratic renewal in a wary, everyday voice.
Residents say improvements by Sandridge and John Much red? ed highway pole crews caused little harm to young muskalon plants and swaves, with some crowers noting no serious damage. A group from Freeport fished Saturday to Monday, using varied bait and gear, and returned with a decent catch. The Reader family from Chicaro stayed Sunday and Monday, visiting Gardenplain. funeral services and corrections were mentioned as well.
The column bundles scattered items on residents such as Mrs. Wil tudsriko visiting from Iaxa and Carolyn Go White, local families, and indifferent events. It mentions a Freeport visit by Arnel Wena ivan, a hospital update on Mrs. Rigney, and garden woes from worms and mosquitoes. The piece blends community chatter, small injuries, and neighborhood tales without a single dominant incident.
The Spring Valley Presbyterian aid society met at Mrs Wm Fe gus home on Wednesday afternoon June 8 with Rev Becker of Morrison to conduct communion at the Spring Valley church next Sunday. Funeral service for Mrs John Thomison to be held in Morrison Sunday afternoon. Families from Chisago and Fulton attended Memorial Day events and a Holland Reformed church picnic drew a large crowd both afternoon and evening. Memorial guests included Mr and Mrs For cher and others as Spring Valley church held a brotherhood banquet Friday evening led by Rev Becker with Ki Arink Rev Smith and Dr Renal contributing parts.
In a brief storm incident, W. S. Felhwiech sustained minor burns on four fingers. Accompanying individuals Rev. Feldewiech Mrs. Parker and Mrs John Me er fransitr were returning from Freeport when the flash occurred. The accompanying automotor and a railer assistance followed, with no severe injuries reported.
A fragmented note reports a natural gas finding in the Carnation Maitral area with sparse details on location and prospect status. The read remains unclear about the discovery scale, company involved, or next steps.
The Savanne meet reports a Pythian gathering with Ray da Bowers as deputy chancellor addressing the group. Speakers included Susanna Pit and other district figures. note mentions Crescent of Susanna and district locales like Lanark and Savanna. The report marks the fifth annual assembly under Pow mantles with several named attendees and a planned next meet in Me.
Charles Appel born 1848 in Germany died Monday near Mount Carrell. Funeral services were held this afternoon at Eich church. Survivors include son Tack Appel and four daughters, Mrs Fred Anitz, Mrs John Felier, Martha Appel, and others at home.
A sizable audience enjoyed a Monday evening band concert presented under the auspices of nd at The Square. The program featured Maren, Hall of Fame selections, and Bennett pieces including Chimes, We Stand, and The Star Spangled Banner.
Miss Ruth Eberly daughter of Rev and Mrs S G Eberly has been engaged to teach at Fox school for the coming year. She will receive 50 a month for eight months.
Mrs Duncan F Mackay, known for county Womens Care work, was named poet laureate for the Illinois State Federation of Women’s Clubs. The honor, conferred by the state federation on the recommendation of the general federation, marks a notable recognition of her literary contributions and community service. Chadwick residents can take pride in her selection and in the federation’s plan to name a poet in each group.
The text outlines Seb Tiemas's rough career path from apprenticed carpenter and joiner in New Harton to learning drisiing under Ell Torts. It mentions education, a 1810 milestone, and a 1812 venture at a western port factory, with unclear references to later company growth and products through 1871.
A garbled column of overheard phrases and anecdotes from a village store setting. Highlights include a father commenting on a child’s growth, a humorous dialogue about life’s facts, and scattered remarks on relationships, pranks, and local personalities. The text reads like pasted scraps from conversations and guest snippets.
A garbled OCR fragment recounts a show with lines about a leading lady, pie on a wheel, and a 195 p.m. performance in Savana Illinois. It includes character snippets from Grover, Mr. Bounder, a traveling salesman, and a lawyer context with humorous exchanges and everyday street dialogue. The text preserves stray quotes and partial dialogue from a midcentury stage or vaudeville program, with scattered names and lines.
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