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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1929
Page
1
The article reviews public reaction to a young man's successful crossing of the Atlantic, with commentary on plans for navigation and safety. It notes farm relief measures, including a $4,000,000 loan for farmers, and discusses disarmament talks between major powers. Also mentioned are changes in leadership and global concerns, plus local notes on crime, harvest prospects, and a bake sale by Methodist ladies.
Charles D Gleason lifelong Sterling resident died Saturday at 7 o clock after years of poor health. Born December 22 1867 he married Mernda Pourly on July 1 1888. Survived by brother Roy Gleason and others. funeral Monday at 2 PM with Rev. Shiffer Hostetter and Moore officiating, Riverside Cemetery in Sterling.
Community singing led by Harmon Stakemiller with prayer by Carl Dachler and recitations by Edna Sennett Katharine Sheridan and Jarvey Spearman. Music by Sylvia Griswold Ideal Quartette and audience closing on America. Program committee listed Browny Durwood Win Eslinger Will Griswold.
Thomson hosts a banquet and meeting to form the York Community Club in York township at Wilt Hotel. Officers elected include President W. A. Adens, Vice President N. U. Fran, Secretary J. AL Cale, and Treasurer Letie Fuller. The group plans regular monthly meetings and Fourth of July preparations.
Mrs Prank Wires with two children from Savanna visit Mrs Wilpkus inowkky de Misz Pauling Berger who has traveled to Chadwick to start a position in a local restaurant.
A bill booster notes Rev. Sciuters left Monday for Rockton and the lawn near Rockie hosts Boy Scouts from disuris. Nine members are listed for steamimne activity: Dwigh Burrs, Drnee Giahacing, Bug Pulter, BR Uhas, Lary Faull Yer, Glin Giaharing, Gilbert Holland. Reiort Gromuring, N D French, and Rev Sehaich assist.
Births report details sparse items including names and dates. Shaky transcription mentions June 10, Wednesday events, and local visitors. Names such as Dyan Curler or Shemey Tiere appear unclear. further verification needed for accuracy.
The Missionary Society held pal praise services at Ue Presbyterian church Sunday evening with a goodly attendance. The Ladies Aid will meet at Spring Valley Presbyterian church Wednesday afternoon January 26. Chicago visitors Mr and Mrs Remmers and son Calvin visited Jennie Aven home. Ab Remmers and son will stay several weeks. Mr and Mrs Paul McDearmon and Charles of Corny plus Mr and George Belchtel of Morrison visited Charles Patterson home. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Porust Leth last week at Lon. Abs and Mrs Bill Johnson and Mrs visited at the home of Mr and Mrs Steng at Argo-Pa. A Myers family member visited Thomson Shipping Association. Mr and Mrs Arthur Church visited Mr Church’s mother. Rhyne is weakening. a fall on April 4 led to confinement. She is past her 2nd birthday. A Union Grove bale dance delivered a wager and hay rack race to Dirt Johnson Monday morning. Oliver Gray was kicked in the knee by a horse last Friday and could not walk for a while.
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