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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1928
Page
5
The column surveys the Republican and Democratic conventions, noting Hoover’s rising organization and Lowden’s farmer support, predicting a Hoover victory on the first ballot and Smith as a likely Democratic contender. It also mentions paving and grading contracts on routes 80 and 78, aviation progress, and Savanna's planned centennial celebration, highlighting regional developments and a town’s evolution since statehood.
York township residents may hear a hundred piece band directed by Mr. Harley on Monday evening July 2. The Thomson Band extends a personal invitation to all to attend the concert.
Fred A. Snyder recalls a long story from Albany about Norm Lewis buying grain in 87 with 1500 in gold. A jewelry store owner Ed Schneider allegedly robbed, the money vanished, and a Pinkerton detective Billy Day tracked the thief. Schneider hid proceeds in multiple lamps and pockets. Schneider served time and Lewis recovered most funds. Editor notes caution readers of possible inaccuracies.
Local notices recount Walter Edwin Switzer’s death in Morrison Illinois June 10 18 84 with family survivors including his wife Belie Brenneman and children Frances Belle Irma Jeanne Otto Burdette plus five sisters and four brothers. Various community events note showers weddings relocations andGladys Barnes visit while others report school heating contract awarded and blue rock shooting victory. Milwaukee employment for Miss Mary Green and local residents’ activities.
A fragmentary note accuses an editor of publishing census data to harm the town. It questions why the editor would reveal figures and implies readers would react to such disclosure. The text hints at broader dissatisfaction with coverage in the local paper.
Daniel Harney announces the annual Big Six Picnic bringing Thomson Argo Fa Fulton Cedar Creek Zion and Albany M E churches together on Thursday June 28 at Thomson. Dinner with free coffee followed by a short program and games. large attendance expected as in past years. A road gang passed through Thomson en route to Orion for Route 80 grading with tractors cabins horses and wagons from Paul Peeffer Construction Co. Mrs Orella Bennett hosts T N T Club Thursday afternoon. Miss Harriet Smith has fully recovered and is out.
The BaF Band from PSU plans an evening concert featuring several bands in one program. Members have performed at other venues with large crowds and positive reception. Everyone is invited to attend and support the local music event.
Local item notes E H Dyson's critical condition at nearly ninety with family awaiting daughter Mrs Meddles of Vermilion to visit. Also mentions Marchal Brown spreading gravel on main street, Don Bertholf driving the Lewis dump truck, planned cinder deliveries, red fire hydrants, and a flight Saturday with ten men hired by a club to attend a meeting in Moline. Nearby residents including Mr and Mrs Henry Wiersema, Mr and Mrs John Ardapple, Jacob Kissins, Albert Hank, and Mr and Mrs Henry Sauer are listed with Sunday visits.
A letter from Navy sailor D Gleason aboard the Mississippi describes six weeks in Honolulu from June 9, 28, noting pleasant 60 to 83 degree weather and anticipation of California and Washington next month. He mentions a weekly publication read aboard and hints at printing limitations.
Born to Mi and Mrs Johnnie Pape of Walnut a daughter at Jane Lamb hospital June 20. Chadwick to host Fourth of July open air bird concert and fireworks with invited phand players to join with Chadwick bard. Fireworks to light at grounds near the school house for all to enjoy with guests Mr and Mrs Brnnie Densmore from Milwaukee. Wis., visiting Mrs Delia Melendy Sundry and Mr and Mrs Emery Johnson of Dison visiting E Johnson home.
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