10 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1932
Page
1
A fragmented editorial comments on the Lindbergh kidnapping affair and the then current financial low mood shaping public sentiment. It notes rising demand for strict anti kidnapping laws and moral standards, linking World War II era behavior to present concerns. The piece discusses upcoming political campaigns, calls for frugal government, and laments editorial policy in local newspapers.
Fragmented OCR lists members and items within a shipping association meeting or roster including names such as Chandler Purkee Culver White Dykstra Dyketree and Harry aan. The text appears as an incomplete roster with multiple initials and numbers indicating counts or roles, lacking full context or dates.
Mr and Mrs Smyth welcomed a newborn girl named Aldine Evelyn at Savanna on Tuesday March. The brief notice confirms the birth details and parents’ names.
Mr and Mrs Fred Peters entertained friends at a 500 party last Friday at their home with Mrs Frank Foltz and Glen Bower among honored guests. The 500 club met at Mrs Sipe s home, with high honors awarded to Millie Holmes and Mrs B R Lewis ard. A 400 card party sponsored by a Ladies auxiliary is planned at the Masonie opera house on Wednesday Mar 16 with prizes for office and gentlemen and refreshments served.
Library notes report books taken off and borrowed, fines received, and card redemptions. New adult titles include American Beastly Ferrbu Five Is Who Dared Ferris Last of the Gror Scouts Gray The Silver Flute Larrimore Moor in Har t Devbble Cross Bath Seltzer. Juvenile entries include Odd Lahk Lide Johnson The House in Hidden Lane Sea van When I War Bey in Ciena Phea Lee The Face im the Cell Hoier Caherem Adams and more.
The Consolidated board met Monday evening and chose Harold St. Ores to fill the position left vacant by John Gaar. Ores will be paid 54 dollars per month. Also noted was the opening of a farm-related venture on Tuesday by Mrs. Alfpel Matsen in Galeshatr.
A garbled note reports an evening meeting at a local hall with a committee in charge and a ceremonial service. Several names and places are unreadable, but the event appears to involve a community group and a formal acknowledgment or review.
A fragmented recipe item describes baking a layered cake with cream filling. It lists ingredients such as flour, baking powder, salt, sugar, milk, eggs, Crisco, vanilla, and a two-layer bake in a moderately hot oven with a cream filling and powdered sugar topping. It names Mrs Herbert Blodwett as a creator or contributor.
Harold J Fink son of Harold Fink in the University of Trino College of Engineering earned an average of 4 58 this past semester Dean M B Ketchum called it a splendid record and a proof of scholastic merit Mrs Achpale learned of the death of her father Lester Ferguson of Tron Ri Wis who died Tuesday and funeral plans follow for several relatives including Mrs Cart scepsernt and Mrs A Jackson of DeWitt
Y.C.H.S. will play Sas Dubuque at the Savanna event on Thursday March 10 with strong home support expected. The deglammary contest occurs March 25 there are ten contestants. Y.C.H.S. defeated Chadwick 18 to 20 last Sunday with Brown scoring ten points and Lewis eight. Second teams from Thomson and Chadwick competed with mixed results and line scores listed for both benches. For 4th Honor Roll Weeks the 4 Group includes Helm Evelyn Helm and others, with a movie at C. H. S. gym next Tuesday night March 15Admission 10 and 20 cents.
The York township Board of Auditors met at the Town Hall on Saturday. Attendees included town clerk Joe Will and justices Bayard R. Lewis and Carl Dachler, with James J. Sheridan as supervisor. The meeting addressed the bank depository and road and bridge fund designations. Thomson State Bank named as depository.
Agent Adams received two casks of read machinery to day which are to be used on pote. It looks as if the glass car for early activities on this particular part of the unfinished work. Appreciation note to Mrs. George Bower and Mrs. Robert Turmey express sympathy and thanks amid illness and strain.
Mew Ha Frederick and Dors Bradford visited Mr Albert Stamphy on Monday. Mrs Frederick remained here through Tuesday evening.
A faded reminiscence recalls Charles Beck and George Beck of Ironwood with Thomson friends. The 1864 New York Juvenile Asylum sent 32 children west to be placed, a few ending up in Thomson through Fred Hustis. Charles and George Beck were among the lads. George stayed, Charlie left to work elsewhere, shaping Thomson’s days.
The basketball squad played ten games finishing with mixed results and unclear scorers. A Savanna tournament appears mentioned with possible participation and support from IT and other teams, but the text is fragmented and details are uncertain.
In Carroll County action Thomson faces East Dubuque at Savanna at 8 PM with two young towns hoping to claim bragging rights. Earlier results include Mt. Carroll upsetting Galena 20 to 19, Hanover defeating Chadwick 32 to 15, and Fulton beating Lanark 34 to 22 as the schedule listed two games for tonight.
The cold wether shrinks attendance at all services. The Golden Legion backs the 1949 chapter as activity rises. The Sunday sermon cites Mark 13 1 20. A church board meeting moved to March 13 at 2 PM. Easter cantata practice times are set, with 7 30 AM Saturday sessions urged. Herbert Ores works on cantata. cooperation requested. Green to lead Junior CJ ES Sunday. Social for the E and prizes scheduled. The church Reunions host an evening gathering. prayer focus noted.
Fragmentary OCR summary mentions a Methodist church event and a chicken line. It references a Landryreathing at 92 Paw school and a time around 10:30 a.m. The readable facts are sparse and uncertain about participants or purpose.
The Baptist group will hold an all day session at Mrs. Harry Morgan's home this Thursday. Next Sunday includes a service and Sunday school at 9 30 a.m. Rev. officiating.
The Thomson Independents defeated Fulton Chambers Wednesday evening with a 31 to 18 score. Players included Thomson Paul Melendy Philip Switzer Curtis St. Ores Gilbert Holland Howard Lawrence Fulton Hargan Talky Legal Enwigh Ingerson and others.
Mr and Mrs Ivan Carroll were surprised by many guests Tuesday evening. The gathering featured card games a bridge lamp gift to the newlyweds and refreshments including sandwiches pickles fruit salad with whipped cream cake and coffee. Attendees included Leonard Stage Velma Sask George Balk Ruth Carroll Vala Bowers Elva Stage Lotte St Ores Herbert Rawlins and Phelp Switzer. Mrs Lesslie Fuller of Freeport won a $10 prize in a Chicago Tribune word puzzle contest judged on five total words.
The Checker Club hosts a party tonight at Wilt Heel with wives and lady friends invited. Light refreshments of sandwiches ice cream cake and coffee will be served. Music by John Carrell E. O. sening and the Baptist orchestra will accompany the event. Weather and travel notes indicate return to Wisconsin soon. Ernest Smith plans to return to Wisconsin by the 1hth of this month to resume summer work at Lake Geneva with the Marimandale Farms amid fond views of the season.
An item notes engagements and weddings including Lenora Marie Heckett to John C. Onland on January 23 in Geneseo. Local residents Grace Maten of Erie and Alfred Mar son family are mentioned with social visits and a 64th birthday event.
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