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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
1
A personal column discusses boxing intrusions in society and public feuds, notes Hoover’s disarmament plan and European wary response, and recalls past leaders while contrasting city and country life amid Depression era tensions. It blends opinion on politics, sport, and national policy with recollections of famous figures.
York Assessor presents figures on township finances in a summary for York Township. Values for land and improvements total about 1,104,560 with 50 lots and improvements listed. overall assessed value near 1,200,040. Personal property for 1981 and 1998 shown as 315,100 and 158,885 respectively. Railroad and capital stock taxes loom, schools and township funds urged to stay elastic, and readers invited to submit letters for next week’s issue. The B R Lewis home released from scarlet fever quarantine.
A gala day at the Stillwater Summer Resort ends with a downpour and merriment. Proprietor Frank Imel entertains guests with dives and jokes while chasing mosquitoes and managing delays for boat hires. The piece notes pets, chickens, and a bustling, humorous scene, praising local residents and sharing a brief editorial on finances by Sharpe Carroll.
Rain cut short a tight clash between Vorrson and the Melon Tossers at Thomson diamond with Lyndon and Cordova squarely highlighted for upcoming Sunday games. Fulton Hawks prep to play at 8 am while J B's plan a 10 am Fourth of July doubleheader at the local grounds with Robt Groharing gathering the opposition. Admission is 25 cents for both contests.
Mr and Mrs F L Stage and kids plan a Fourth in Jacksonville Ti at George and Lansink home with cousins. They leave Friday morning and return Tuesday to resume work. The Review office closes for summer vacation. Miss Mary Reynolds returns home from Savannah for a two week visit before resuming work there.
Instructions describe mixing grated pineapple with marshmallows and nuts, adding whipped cream later, and chilling overnight. The author cites Mrs. Leonard A Porter.
Mixed instructions for a Graham bread batter using flour sugar milk and baking powder. Dry ingredients are sifted then combined with well beaten eggs and butter. The batter rests 25 minutes in a warm place and bakes until done in greased pans. Leonard A Porter appears as author or source.
A robust turnout filled Main Street for the second free picture show sponsored by local merchants led by manager Peety Wake. The event featured a Rama comedy and promised further entertaining acts, with merchants listing many sponsors including Jenkins Adams Francke Swityer Higley Newell Smith Os nty Lewis Chapman Smith Ber yew and others.
Alfred Smith announces to the trade this week that he is the local representative for Majestic electric refrigerators. He offers demonstrations on the value of modern refrigeration for homes. The notice also mentions a giveaway event Saturday evening and a chance for a boy or girl to win a prize.
Route 80 progress remains steady from Fulton to Albany with paving near East Lynne and new bridges to be installed as soon as the mixer moves. Grading near Otter Creek presses forward while gutter work south of Thomson advances and locals gain jobs on the crew. The piece also notes the Chicago convention and Roosevelt’s strong position, with Will Rogers offering commentary.
A large number of readers plan to attend the Farm Bureau county picnic at Mt Carrell. The parade is expected to be a highlight and the county organization aims for a big turnout for the event.
The Carrall county supervisor's report is printed in full in this issue. Readers will find valuable points on the financial affairs of Carrall County.
Funeral services for James Ogden of Clinton Iowa were held at the Scottish Rite Temple with Rev H E Harned officiating. Burial followed in Argona cemetery. Ogden born February 7 1885 in Chelsea Massachusetts came to Clinton in 1914 and married Maude Mead in 1918. He was a painter and later worked in the insurance business and McCoy Directors company. He was a member of Western Star 300 A F & A M DeMolay consistory Clinton chapter Order of the Eastern Star. He leaves Maude his wife a sister Mrs Josaph Marshall of Hampton Nova Scotia three nephews and a niece. Mrs Ogden is a niece of Mrs John Shoemaker.
Locals report Bank of Clinton at the home of Justice Prins while Emmett Daley of Clinton spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs George Mart. J Stickel and others were business callers in Rockford. Miss Neema Blair visited Will Griswold home from Thursday to Sunday. Helen Gann of DeKath visits with aunt Mrs K B Carpenter. Carpenters John Schade and Ror Roughton installed a new window frame at Stickell restaurant and did repair work at The Review office.
Last Saturday June 25 at 2 p m the Board of Auditors met in special session at the silage hall The purpose of the meeting was to audit and pay bills The Board of Auditors included Supervisor J M Sheridan Town Clerk Wilt and Justices Carl Dmebjer and Bayard Lees.
Thomson residents plan a quieter Fourth of July with no central city celebration. Paint is to brighten the corner Rarag, and several locations will host fireworks displays and evening entertainments. Rivernew hosts an afternoon sports event, Chadwick and Morrison fairgrounds offer night shows, while many spots invite picnics and family gatherings.
The church notes a small Bible school collection with 89 to reach 100 and more, inviting 40 or 50 participation next Sunday. The minister preached on The New Gospel We Need and Disciples Who Go Back, with a rain postponement of Junior C. BE. due to weather. Irene Machaels to lead, officers to be elected. Mrs. Baker donated empty fruit jars from St. Louis orphanage for filling. Young People held a twice postponed Weiner roast at Lark's with gratitude for Sacks’ hospitality. regular board meeting follows church services next Sunday.
The ladies aid society will meet this afternoon in the church basement. Services next Sunday include Sunday school at 10 o'clock with no preaching services.
Eight members of the Ladies Aid Society gathered at Mrs. Alice Lewis home on Wednesday afternoon. The group will meet next Wednesday in the church basement. A TA meal was served. Mrs. George Balk hosted her Sunday school class for a weiner feast at the bluffs on Tuesday with seven members present. Mrs. John Morrell will host The On-Timers for a Pot Luck supper on Brockill lawn Friday evening July 8. Preaching at 9:30 p.m. Sunday school at 10:30.
A mass will be sung for the repose of the soul of the late Paul Hawk at St Peter's Church on Monday morning at 4 o'clock. Special music will be provided by the choir. Regular services will be held next Sunday morning at 9 30 o'clock.
Thomson News notes several local visits and returns. Mr and Mrs Justice Prins and a family dined at the James Haley home. Mrs Ida Fredericks returned from Freeport to visit relatives. Mrs Helen Senneff returned from a week with friends in Dixon. The Gaar family hosted Ti and visitors, with Ti and Mr and Mrs Arch Gaar from Round Lake. Mrs Sarah Gmharng and Mrs deane Collinson joined at the Kyle Molendy home in Savanna. Clint Wik and son Pasl visited Clinton hosts Mr and Mrs Charles iTurmer.
Birth notices list several newborns and parents including Vernon Dearinger and Jane Lah heepetal, Lee Stemphs of Citron,Venta Carrell of Argo, Ma AS Fa bert Stumphe, Mrs George Bower and daughters, Sidney and Ian at Cartie Bower home, Kermit Watson of Merrison, and Will Gennet of Tovemen with dates around June and July.
A Monday evening Steamer Capital excursion from Savanna drew a good crowd of about four hundred enthusiastic travelers who enjoyed the cool night air and lively evening entertainment provided aboard the ship.
Mrs N J French entertained the members of her Sunday school class at the Will Adams home on Tuesday evening. There were seven members present. Games and contests were held with prizes awarded to Bob Cate and Gerald Gaar. Light refreshments were served to those present.
The article extols Mrs Melendy's lawn as the prettiest in Thomson with roses and other flowers in bloom. It credits Lewis Kness and mentions plants set out years ago by the late Henry Johnson, whose love of flowers would be pleased by the continuation of his garden.
The Gospel Assembly Park at Dixon HL invites the public to hear Paul Rader of the Chicago Gospel Tabernacle on July 1 at 3 30 pm. An invitation urges all to attend Rader's Independence Day performance. Alfred Smith handles Majestic Refrigerators, promoting new models in his store.
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