17 Mar 1932
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1932
Page
1
A mid century editorial argues taxes should be cut by cutting wasteful spending in schools and local government. It advocates a broad sales tax to distribute the burden, noting most voters underestimate their local tax share and urging citizens to demand more efficiency and economy from public offices.
A fragment summarizing a local reading or play event notes eight tables used in a Wednesday evening activity. It lists participants such as Jeanber con of Chien, Vivine Taylor, Fred Hook, and Nae Brooks, with uncertain details about roles. The text is garbled and partial.
Lodges R N L A L Bruchell Camp 435 met Tuesday afternoon with thirty in attendance. A grocery shower was held on neighbor Blanche Martindale. The April social lunch featured apricot pie with whipped cream and coffee. Alex McCullogh elected associate patron of the Mistletoe Shaper O F E S at last Thursday’s meeting and will be installed March 24 with refreshments served by the social committee.
The 400 club meets today as Faith Mre R Houghton attends. Opal Grehanne of Savanna visits from Sunday to Tuesday as her sister Mrs Harry Gaar Rev and Mr Feldswich of Savanna called at the home of Mr and Mrs Deonk ins. Lenta Stickel, student at Normal Ahness Teachers College at Normal, earned the top teaching grade in her class with 85. hers was 34.
Residents report no opposition to the village ticket aside from the clerk position. Candidates include Paul Kews for treasurer and Kare Cole Whitney for village clerk. Other posts include library trustees and police magistrate with names listed and petitions noted for Village Glee Ve Serdey. Stock sales and farm activity mentioned with positive outcomes for the year.
Blanche Seim, 15, wins the spelling championship at York Center. Harold Dochter and Genevieve Tessman place, with Louise Daehler noted among guests. Prof. He mer pronounces words as schoolchildren entertain guests. a Pumping Station near Send Slough is to be operated this year.
A fragment lists recipes from Thomson residents, including a bread with molasses and graham flour and a pineapple snow dessert. Instructions mention steam cooking, soaking tapioca, heating sugar, and folding pineapple, marshmallows, and whipped cream for a cold dessert, credited to Mrs. Rey Houghton and Mrs. Kaesl B. Hook.
Ds. G. H. Collingwood of Revan and Dr. N. B. Pedorney of Thomson attended a chiropractic meeting at Mendors. Dr. Dugeer served as the sole examiner on the board with three other members named Os and Yonath, among others, participating.
The program for Wednesday March 25, 1952 includes Shyetr Ted en Carte Music by Rensehier orchestra Recitation by Ausin Lanz Seng Elmer Hans and Dorchet Lucas. Eleanor McKee Louise St Ares Sylvia Griswold lead Renschier orchestra with performances by Ssiia G My Tr or Europe Es Rendall Tiget and Date S Ores Griswold. Preprogram commnites for 4 Pax Nashle Donald Wilt Mase Red Worsener will spend the weekend with her parents at Shanty. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for kindness and cards. CHAS. WILT signs the note.
Jue Wot and his crew chopped down three trees on Main Street in front of the WN Lye wire all near sadew lk. The event occurred Tuesday and appears to reference removal of old shaded trees along the street.
Church of Christ schedule notes activities for the week and upcoming social events. The text mentions a St Patrick's Day social on Friday March 18, a church social in the annex on March 20, Church Night on April 11, and an April Fool day event. A review of the New Testament is referenced with Bible readings and preparations totaling 942 and 2295 verses read.
Floyd Potter moved from the Lewis estate farm west of town to a farm near Farley, near Savanna, in a relocation noted in today's column.
Ada Lewis reports Excelsior Springs endured near record cold with hotels barely heated as guests described the frigid conditions. She traveled with Mr and Mrs Carpenter to Holliesd and noted the cold affected enjoyment. Local social notes list gatherings at the Melendy and Chadwick homes with guests from several families.
The Carroll County Teachers Institute opened with strong attendance as activities on route state bay were planned. Road work progresses from Thom son to Knutsen farm, with grading by Frank Vanhork and cement work awarded to the Eymneyr ing company of Davenport. Graders and mule teams to start soon, aiming to complete the first month.
Local society column lists gatherings for March including Masonic events on March 16 17 and 19 with dates in Savanna and Morrison. It notes editor meetings Friday and assorted visits and arrivals such as Mrs Louis Thogisen of Clinton Cyrena Dunshee Lamb hospital admission and Mr Dyke returning to his parents.
Lorena Knutsen of the 8th grade won first place in the Consolidated Grade school spelling contest. Don ald Gossard was second and Kat ryn Kauffman was third. Lorens alo won to honor ear and will again represent the focal grade f oor this year in the coun 7 img search, the date of not been announced.
A horse sale is scheduled for Saturday March 26 at the George Potter barns in the west part of town. Several head of horses will be offered and owners may bring stock to be printed first of the week. Vendors should list their stock early so it can appear on the bill.
Mrs. Rate Minzan and The Tove Wore class members will perform a play at the home of their teacher Mrs. Rex Heitman next Sunday morning at 1 o'clock. The event, described as a parish activity, aims to engage members and neighbors in a community gathering with church support.
Fragmentary notes show an ideal church event near Sandy on March 21 with Rev Kendal of Motnaca leading a service. Additional lines mention cemeteries and a garden treats, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Voters in York township will choose a road commissioner and nearby officials in an April town election. Candidates include Sam Grim for commissioner, Ray Joe Turney and John voting on this will a led, with school trustee seats and other local offices also on the ballot.
Local report notes swift pursuit and punishment for Clinton bank robbers. Mentions upcoming April elections and school board races in York Community area, with dates for village and grade school elections and candidate notes amid local civic coverage.
Fragmented text describes school notes and comments with unclear context and names, mentioning Ramona and a student body. The passage is garbled and provides no clear events or outcomes to summarize definitively.
A brief note describes an evening checker club event at the PR Center with a game served and aid from observers. Names mentioned include Jag Dee and two other participants, with glasses aiding visibility during the match.
Shipping association announces a forthcoming action in a brief notice. Details are incomplete in the fragment but indicate organizational activity and potential deadlines affecting members and related port operations.
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