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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1928
Page
1
The column surveys evolving business and newspaper trends, noting Clinton Advertiser’s closing and the transfer of assets to Clinton Herald, and comments on rising costs of news production. It touches on sports figures, political campaigns in Illinois, and local civic efforts such as road and tent projects, with attention to the 1920s gas tax issue and agricultural activity across the state.
John L. Brearton of Savanna the current Carroll County State's Attorney announces his candidacy for re election on the Republican ticket. He cites four years of faithful service and appeals for voter support in the April primary. The letter to Foster Stagg dated Thomson Illinois outlines his intent to continue duties and seek cooperation for the campaign.
Monthly examinations are planned for next Friday. The Green sisters Nora Mae William Russell Doris Florence and Ella Marie have moved to a new home near Lanark. The McKee children will soon join the school. Eighth grade arithmetic uses Bowyer McIntosh from review work and difficult topics are being tackled. A wolf killed last Thursday was brought to the schoolhouse for display by pupils and teacher. Tryin Senneff was absent Monday due to illness. A large batch of books is ordered for the school library funded by the October social. Arthur Robison held a closing out sale on his farm south of Argo, Fa, with good prices. Mrs and Mr Robison have been in poor health, prompting the farming halt. Ed Mest sold the sale effectively.
Sunday services announce a Thomson Opera House event with a March 7 concert featuring clarinet, trumpet, piano, and harmonica performances by local musicians and groups. The TNT Class mourns Mrs. Starks, while Junior Endeavors report organized officers, committees, and a St Patrick Day party planned for March 17, 1928. One hundred nineteen attended Bible School last Sunday as Miss Hazel Witmer prepares a special number.
U S superintendent C K Switzer invites to Sunday services at 10:00 A M and 7:50 P M with Sunday School at 11:00 A M. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Rachel Switzer’s home with nine attendees due to bad roads. A picnic dinner was served and quilting occurred. Next meeting planned at Mr Nevie Baker’s on March 1. U S Social to be held March 13, Floyd Smith chairs program.
The standards bureau defines the flash point of oil as the temperature at which rising vapors near the surface ignite when exposed to a flame. This sharp threshold marks the danger level for handling and storage.
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We thank all who assisted us during the illness and passing of our wife and mother. Special thanks to the T N T Club and the Christian church. Your floral offerings and words were deeply appreciated. Louis Stark and Sons.
St Peters Catholic Church Thomson lists Mass at 9 30 on March 4 Sermon at 10 00 Benediction at 16 30 with Clancy pastor Hackett assistant Coffey Corners Mass 2 30 on March 11 Sermon 10 00 Benediction 10 30 Clancy pastor The T N T Club of the Christian church announces April 10 Primary Election Day as date for their public dinner and Spring Sale.
Ideal farmers plan a wolf roundup at Ideal six miles southwest of Chadwick and seven miles northeast of Thomson. A drive before dinner and one after are planned with lunch served at noon. Chas Will is general captain and four captains are appointed to handle the event with a march on March 2.
Sunday services were led by Rev. Blair from McCormick Seminary in Chicago. Families plan moves and visitors populate the area as Mrs. Allen Lewis hosts an all day Ladies Aid meeting on March 7. Local illnesses include pneumonia and chicken pox, while Herman Dykema, a former Ustick resident, died in Morrison after February 21. The Tom McKee farm burned, origin undetermined, and several residents relocate to new homes in the district.
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