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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1925
Page
1
Cordova held a tight lead in a hard fought Friday night game against Thom. The final minutes saw Cordova miss and Thom miss before Thom sealed the victory with two late free throws.
Merchants in Thomson gear up for a major Dollar Day this Saturday predicting one of the year's largest crowds. Stores offer special values and bargain shoppers are urged to collect free tickets for the evening picture show as part of the event.
George Miner of Redwood Falls Minnesota reports a very severe winter in his community and notes a large average of corn yet to be picked. He also encloses a subscription for a year.
A card announces the 20th annual Carroll County reunion at Lincoln Park in Los Angeles California on Sunday March 8. G W Tzi man is president and W A Haas is secretary. The K P s opened their new lodge rooms Saturday with modern quarters and pride. A brief note mentions a person leaving the house last Friday, recovering from illness with friends hopeful for full recovery.
Lara Lewis born January 27 1884 in Ustick township grew up there taught in the area after attending Creuch and State Normal DeKalb. She married Burton Hollinshead April 20 1910 and lived on the Hollingshead homestead. Survived by husband sister A McKee and brother L Allen Lewis. Funeral Monday at the farm home with burial in Fulton cemetery. George Potter busier with moving and hauling. Darrow drives new Overland from Lewis Motor Co. Holinshead family attends funeral. March 1 settlements keep bank busy.
A column lists renewals and a string of names from Clinton Iowa and nearby towns. It notes Mrs. Will Hawk underwent surgery at Mercy hospital with improvement, James Chesbro moving to Mansfield Land farm duties, E R Babcock as a smallpox victim, and Mr. and Mrs George Lansink visiting Ida Grove on route to Waverly. Demick family leaves for a new Wisconsin home. readers are directed to read the want ads.
Saturday downtown will showcase Dollar Day with dollar signs in store windows. Merchants sponsoring the event hope to attract trade and share costs of the promotions. Readers are urged to check the ads, visit stores, and grab bargains while supporting local business.
Local report states Guy Stumphy has taken the role of official two gun man in Thomson. The appointment elevates his status within the village and signals a ceremonial duty linked to local events and safety.
Milledgeville defeated Thomson 11 to 10 in a closely played Saturday night basketball game. The pace was brisk at times and local players felt a few more minutes could have swung the result in Thomson’s favor.
Manager Geisinger has secured the Kirby Comedy Co for a week's engagement starting Monday Mar 9. They are drawing large crowds in Savanna this week after performances in Freeport and Galena. The program includes drama farces comedy and vaudeville acts with special scenery and lighting. The company guarantees a clean show that will please. Prices are 15 cents for children and 50 cents for adults.
Miss Marian Slayman and her parents plan a move to Yates City to be closer to Mr. Millard's work. The Live Wires and Kings Daughters announce a St. Patrick's Pastry and Candy Sale at Hollinshead's store starting 11 A M on Saturday March 14.
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