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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1926
Page
1
Tom Kustes writes about producers' annual meeting and cooperative efforts in Chicago. The piece notes Live Stock Producers Association, commissions, and the shift toward contract farming, highlighting farm to market links and regional stock movements.
In Thor and vicinity the Picture House plans a spring to summer lineup of notable films and attractions. Features include Lightnin a Bacon famous production and other titles such as Havoc A Man With The Iron Pony Express and more. Teasers promise a season of varied shows with emphasis on high demand entertainment.
Argo-Fa residents report moving to new farms and firms changes affecting workers. Clyde Collinson of Fulton visits Argo-Fa friends. Rev Williams ill, banquet at lodge rooms. Gundletinger home with Wilbur Villas family. Mrs. Alice Carpen ear supports Clinton’s health. Local events: weather notes, new street lighting, a new condenary clock, a March 5 home play “A Family,” and social suppers at the Libberton home.
Solon W. Crowell of Oregon Illinois shows strong local support for Congress in the Thirteenth District. The candidate’s twelve years as state's attorney and mayor, World War I overseas relief work, and educational board service underline a broad, constructive profile for April primaries.
The Central Christian Church completes its building program with new curved pews installed in time for Sunday services. The young people class room has been redecorated and others will follow. Dedication Day is set for the second Sunday in April with C. C. Carpenter of Peoria conducting the dedicatory services.
Fragmentary note hints at worries of an old man named Methusalah. Text is garbled and partly illegible, with scattered words suggesting fear or superstition about fate and danger. No clear event, date, or location is recoverable from the readable fragments.
The regular monthly meeting at the Y. C. H. S. auditorium drew a large crowd. Programs featured the High School orchestra under Elnora Farley Lorenzen, a Grade School Glee Club, plus talks by Prof. Hemmer on interest and cooperation in school work. Additional musical numbers and solos impressed attendees as thrift teaching and district tournament notes were shared. An announcement of the 71st Carroll County reunion picnic in Los Angeles was included, with details on date and organizers.
Teachers examination to certify county teachers will be held at Mt Carroll high school on Friday March 19 and Saturday March 20 1926. Exams start 8 30 a m Friday and 3 90 p m Saturday with Martha J Ashby listed as a contact.
A. E. Sheridan, popular Thomson State Bank cashier, underwent an operation at Clinton early this week. He had suffered headaches and forehead pains for a long time and doctors believe a remedy has been found. Despite the hardship, Andy remains one of Thomson's best liked men.
Miss Nellie Parsons recovers from la grippe and attends light duties. Ed Franks reports a Section Foremen meeting in Davenport. Savanna hosts and wins a high school basketball tournament drawing a crowd of locals and visitors. Numerous residents make weekend visits to Clinton and Fulton as social and community events unfold including a school benefit play and various family updates.
A K P L lodge gathering took place Tuesday in Savanes with about 130 attendees from nearby towns including Saepemneye. Notable participants included Nerm, Leah, Pape, and Deets, among others in attendance.
Supervisor John H. Keltner received a message to come at once to his son Elvie H. Keltner’s home in Ft. Lupton Colorado as the son’s illness tuberculosis grew worse and life’s span appeared short. Elvie left for the nest about eight years ago and had surgery in Denver removing a kidney in hope of a temporary arrest of the disease. Father hastened to his bedside as Elvie and family, once of Thomson, mourn for the invalidism and the many friends in the area who grieve.
Representative Babb of Shannon visited Tuesday to meet voters amid a pastry sale event. The gathering emphasized campaign momentum and potential re election prospects.
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