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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1931

Page

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Chuches a oO ye at rahe Wace and summer fair notes

A church fair outlines outside attractions on the south side of the Church of Christ with a Hall of Horrors a Trip to Mars and a Believe-it-or-not section plus moving pictures and a minstrel show. Tickets cost twenty-five cents for all events with separate charges for ice cream candy and popcorn.

Church of Christ Hall of Horrors Mars Ripley South Seas Uangston Jesus C. G

Catholic Church Morning Service Ends with Benediction

Worshipers gathered for a 6:00 a.m. service last Sunday at the parish chapel. The thirteen hour devotional concluded with a sermon and benediction by Rev. Father Melsase of Morrison.

Father Melsase Morrison

Methodist Sunday School Social and Local Events

The On Timers class met at the Brockil home with 436 attendees and a lawn picnic. Tina Stage and Charles Beck won first prizes, while Martha Rush received an electric waffle iron for her recent marriage. Fulton and Thomson churches shared a basket lunch before the quarterly conference led by Dr. Collins. Local attendees listed include the Rawens, Harneys, Sennett, Collison, Lewis, and others. The Ladies Aid planned an afternoon at East Lynne with hosts Mrs. Bert Hollingshead and Mrs. Frank Sardem. A weed killing demonstration sponsored by Chipman Chemical Engineering Co. and the Carroll County Farm Bureau was held near Me. Carroll, with many local farmers present. results to be seen next week.

Methodist Brockil Tina Stage Charles Beck Martha Rush Fulton and Thomson Fulton Collins Thomson Herbert Rawens Mra Don Harney Helen Sennett Jennie Collison Amy Lewis Dorothy Morrell Brookill Bustrice Ladies Aid Society East Lynne Guess Fulton Aid Society Bert Hollingshead Frank Sardem Blanche Beet

Letter From Thomson Lads In Far West

A 1931 travel sketch recounts Thomson lads journey from Oded Utah to Salt Lake City. They tour the State Capitol and Mormon temples, marvel at exhibits, and hear a coastal salt lake tale. They swim in the brine at Salt Lake Resort, endure high heat, and note prices at a cafe before deeming the detour worthwhile.

Thomson Lads Far West Foster Peter Salt Lake City Oded Utah Salt Lake Day Capito Belgium George Washington Morgan Salt Lake Resort Morgen

New Summer Resort Set to Open for Fourth of July

A new summer resort south of Thomson, Levis and Imel will open for the Fourth, inviting local people to enjoy toys and facilities. Directions to reach it include via Tee Han school on Fulton Road or the French bottoms route. Frank Met is in charge and the venture is expected to flourish. Royal Neighbor Picnic notes and local social mentions follow, including guests from Savanna.

Thomson Levis Imel Teehan School Fulton Road Acros Frank Royal Neighbor Picnic Kyle Melendy Leona Savanna

Rain service changes one mail train a day

Thomson mail service will shift again this Sunday with the Milwaukee line arriving Thomson at 6:47 p m and the route via Lanark and the cut-off. Two outgoing trains remain the Milwaukee northbound at 6 47 p m and the Burlington southbound at 4 47 p m taking Fullyn mail only. Early morning Burlington train remains to carry mail from about 4 o'clock with the late afternoon schedules of Milwaukee and Burlington. officials seek savings though passenger revenue is light. Mrs Lucinda Groharing returns from Prophetstown ill at the Arthur Fape home.

Trail Thomson Loto Milwaukee Ruck Sland Lanark Buriington Thonton Burling Burlington Notch

Obituary: Doris Hinds Dies at Age 14 in Clear Lake

Doris, only daughter of Mr and Mrs Glenn Hinds, died at home near Clear Lake township on Sunday afternoon June 21, age nearly 14. Born July 2, 291% in Thomson Carroll county, she moved with family to Hamilton County Iowa in 1921, lived on Taylor farm near Stanhope then southwest Clear Lake Township. She attended Stanhope Christian Sunday school, hoped to join the church, and leaves her parents two brothers Loren and Maurice, grandparents, and many relatives. Funeral held at home and Stanhope Christian church conducted by C F Schmid with young peoples quartette. burial in Clear Lake Cemetery. Text from Philippians 1:21.

Obituary Doria Glenn Hinds Thomson Carroll County Doris Hamilton County Towa Taylor Farm Stanhope Clear Lake Township Ith Stanhope Christian Sunday School Loren Maurice Young Peoples Clear Lake Jesus Christ Walta Rawer Christine Bielema Fulton Belle Carpenter York Township Berg Frank Rush Community Methodist Church Renew Peter Bath Tluff Road Otter Creek Barber's Davenport Gues Peter Balk G Vander Linden Clarence Balk Peter Wiersema Jennie Bielema John Klimstra Roy Balk Gardenplam Walta Bower Daisy Bolhous Ren Dykstra Reaves Kratz Freeport Kimbro Shake Tussoin Wisconsin Dells Bridu

Spring Valley Church Services and Local Activities

Rev E L Smith of Morrison led Sunday morning services at Spring Valley Presbyterian church at 9 o clock and will repeat next Sunday. Sunday school follows at 10 with Miss Gladys and Ethel Jamison hosting the Willing Workers class last Friday. The aid society met at Mrs Samuel Patterson's home Wednesday afternoon. Vernon Rawlins and family visited Patterson household Sunday. Locals attended the Green reunion picnic at Morrison Waterworks Park last Sunday. Alice Entwhintle attends University of Illinois summer session. Lena Martin to host N G club Thursday. F W B D club of Union Grove hosts N G club and husbands Friday at Union Grove Inn.

E. L. Smith Morrison Spring Valley Presbyterian Church Rev. Smith Gladys Ethel Jamison Aid Society Samuel Patterson Vernon Rawlins Waterworks Park Alice Entwhintle University of Hilnoia Lena Martin N. G F. W. BD Union Grove Unicn Grove

Miss Martha Rush Weds George Balk In Home Ceremony

Miss Martha Rush daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rush of Thomson wed George Balk of Fulton in a Tuesday afternoon home ceremony at the Rush residence. The event included a double ring rite, a large wedding party, and a luncheon, with guests from Fulton Thomson and nearby towns. The couple plans a wedding trip to Wisconsin before joining the Rush family home in Thomson.

Martha Rush George Balk Frank Rush Fulton Rush Thomson Martha Tone Rush George PF. Balk Peter Balk Dawaing Mendelksohn Clarence Balk Daisy Bodhous Madho Jane Rush Mateen Kimbro Shake Tustola Mex Ralk Var Liven

Mrs Wayne Ashby Entertains Legion Auxiliary at Neb Home

Fairmont Nebraska Monday afternoon the Legion Auxiliary met at the pleasant country home of Mrs Wayne Ashby. About 40 attended and spent the time making comfort kits dresses scarfs and table runners to be sent to the U S veteran hospital at Lincoln. A lunch of homemade ice cream strawberries angel food cake and waters was served by hostesses Mrs Fred Baker and Mrs Wayne Ashby.

Fairmont Neb Legion Auxiliary Pleasunt Wayne Ashby U. S. Veteran Hospital Lincoln Neb Fred Baker Auxiliary

Four H Clubs Meet For Pattern Study And Dress Work

The Faithful Few met at Mrs. HHV Robison’s home Friday to study patterns and do some cutting. The Girls 4 11 club planned two future meetings, June 19 at 2 PM and June 30 at home of Mrs. Ethel Lewis. Lafaloi Circle, led by Mrs. Alice Switzer, met June 18 with Lorraine Weatherwax reporting on care and repair of clothing. Members worked on dresses or slips, seven girls attended, and Prudence Graharing joined. next meeting date noted.

Hh,v. Robison Come Ethel Lewis Mary Prins Lafaloi Alice Switzer Lorraine Weatherwax Viola Shelly Prudence Graharing

Melon Growers Meeting With Miller Planned at Carmi

A letter invites watermelon and cantaloupe growers in the Carmi area to a meeting Friday June 26 at 9 o clock. Mr Miller, in charge of the Carmi experiment field, will be present to discuss growers’ troubles and progress. The aim is to extend the department’s services across the state.

Mr. Curley Prilay Miller Division of Plant Industry Phil Aaner

Locals to Hold Regular Fee Thursday Evening

Miss Labelle Prins visited Clinton on Tuesday night to spend the rest of the week with her aunt Mrs. Tonia Thompson. Norbert Blodgett and Hebhert Rawlins left this morning in Blodgett’s car for a six week summer tour at the University of Wisconsin Madison.

E. S Labelle Prins Clinton Tonia Thompson Norbert Blodgett Hebhert Rawlins Mr. Blodgett University of Wisconsin Madine

Association Shipping Association Shipping Feud Over Stock Delivery

The association lists goals for September 1 1981 aiming to ship 50 cars, with members growing and new names added. Stock delivery by truck is emphasized, with tiered charges by distance from the yards and daily stock shipments including hogs cows calves and bulls to Cochran Kenneberry Wallace Commission Co Chicago. Tom Kustus is named manager.

Boss Bast Atock Feud Himes Deai Harry Dyson Cr. Stowlins Harry Morgan Chas Ork Cowl Orcutt Jake Weinow Ceci Imel Cenpe Potter George Monmlay Shipping Association Pete Dyke Abe Hook Lou Shelly Geo. Ottens Arthur Church Francis Hook Lee Potter Fred Smith Griswold Geo. Stein Bert. Johnson Maloy Cochran, Kenneberry& Wallace Commission Co Chicaca Tom Kustus

Local notes and outings in Carroll County

Community scraps recount a Green reunion at Morrvan, a baseball game in Ustick, a well drilled for Don Carpenter, and plans by the Idea farmers club for July. Also mentions trips to Chengo for a Sox and New York game, rural teaching in Carroll County, and visits by Ernest Smith and Charles Abraham with Union plans.

Joe Larson Don Carpenter Faruy Morrvan Ustick Shannon Hay Fred Smith Harvey Seim Joe Blair Idea Farmers Club Joe Foltz Fred Nipe George Ficks Roy Foltz Chengo New York

Real Estate and Personal Tax List for York Township

York township real estate and personal property assessments will appear in next week’s Review. The real estate list is issued every four years, detailing each land parcel and its assessed value. The personal property list is aggregated into a single total for printer convenience.

York York Township

Hottest day of the year with 104-degree heat

The article notes yesterday as the hottest day of the year at 104 degrees with Thursday starting warm. Mrs Minnie Whitney of Davenport visited Ed Atherton and Lewis Kness, and returned home with her nieces Mig Geneva Kness and Lois Middleton who had visited for the third week.

Minnie Whitney Davenport Ed Atherton Lewis Kness Mig Geneva Kness Lois Middleton

Daughter Of Former Pastors Wed In Chicago Church

A wedding in Chicago united the daughters of former pastors Avery tes and Gladys Vogiy Barnes. The ceremony, officiated by the father of the bride, drew about two hundred guests in the church’s main auditorium. The reception followed in church parlors with YWCA refreshments. The couple planned a trip east to Youngstown Ohio for their future home.

Lall-Barnes Avery Cheago Satuday Prod Ro Bay Ohio Ghadys Vogiy Barnes Dawn Achteyeof Howard I Starne Bro da. Borat Juliet Vaughn Avakian Mart Heno TR. W. Glasd Chas. W. Stewart Y. W. Aux W. Ball Lindon Orval Deihl Decitur Evanston Youngstown Wilson Junior High

Local Visitor Notes and Community Cheer in Morrison

Morrison residents welcome relatives and friends with a series of visits. The Thomason family hosts guests, while Miss Jean Balk and Mix Nellis visit from Filton and Clinton. The Thomson second team will meet Clinton Dolores Grant this Sunday, with local crowds urged to attend.

Jean Ualk Ralph Balk of Filton Mix, Nellis Jane Demmick Thomson Clinton Dolores Granta Thon JSON Hiwe Céar Grant Ted Free

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Chuches Baptist Paul Wilt Conrad Lillie Sylvia Griswold Harriett Smith Mim Paul Smith Ss & Sebo Chipman Chemical Engineering Co Chicago Carroll County Farm Bureau Kenyon Farm Route 78 Carroll Edison Holand Jose Floyd Leavens World War Vettran Aes Lakes Lucinda Groharing Louis Groharing Prophetstown Arthor Fape Spring Valley Leg, Aux Nebraska MELON Me. L. We Curley Thomson, Tl Nations Aote Barnes Thomsen Methiwhiet Church Theodore Kermit Ransvelt Mos Ida Mudd Chester Stratton Mt. Carroll Carl Longanecker of Thomaon Ed Athenton John Schade Earl Meyers Slough Tan Sarney Ed Martindale Francea Irve Martindale Maxine Clarence Appel Mes Monty Eneking Mt Caroll Dohi Martindales Clifford McLane Chicas Mary McGinty LK. Hooth Frye
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