18 Mar 1926
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1926
Page
1
Words for a spelling contest are set for York Township pupils with Prof Hemmer supporting the Consolidated School. The plan shifts from 10 weeks to about 7 issues to finish by early May, with weekly lists of top spellers appearing in the Review.
The 21st Annual Carroll County Picnic was held at Lincoln Park in Los Angeles with about 150 former residents and guests attending. Several traveled up to 125 miles to attend, meeting old friends they seldom see except annually. Officers were elected for another year as Thomson residents and former attendees gathered as usual.
King Bahwell Chester King of Clinton and Miss Gertrude Bahwell of Savannah united in marriage in Clinton last week. Chester, a Savanna native, is famed for track success in 1912 and 1918, hailed as Carroll county’s finest athlete. Mrs. C. A. Robison and daughter Maud of Marion, Iowa, visit the Hobison residence. The Mystic Worker party and dance at Fulton on St Patrick's evening drew many local residents.
The Intermediate boys of the Christian Church will hold a bake sale Saturday forenoon at 10 o'clock at Bullous Hardware Store. Mrs. Glenn Swanson from Chicago arrived Sunday evening for a week’s visit at the A. W. Pape home. She will be accompanied home by Mr. Pape’s mother who plans to visit there for some time. Miss Ethel Miller married Sikka Vogel of Fulton on Saturday and they plan to live at Vultes.
Wm R Johnson rounds out a busy year in Washington praised by colleagues including Martin B Madden chairman of the Appropriations Committee. The note highlights his work on the Merchant Marine and Fisheries Committee and the Accounts Committee and urges constituents to re elect him. Also mentions Leta Swanson visiting and local job moves including Geo Potter and Pete Nordman.
Argo Fa Home Talent Players performed in Thomson and donated proceeds to the band. Illnesses, vehicle purchases, accidents, and local events fill the week as Mt Carroll area notes report on social visits, road conditions, and upcoming meetings.
An elderly woman, struck by a Sunday evening mishap, is receiving care from Drs. Colehour and Sagner. Mrs. Anderson, well advanced in years, will face a hard recovery with friends saddened by the misfortune. She is cared for by her children at home. Mrs. Scheerer of McCausland, Iowa, visits her daughter Mrs. Della Williams, who suffers from grippe.
The program for the Ideal Farmers' Club at Ideal church on Wednesday March 31 includes audience song, prayer by Rev. Bastian, business and Recitation by Keith Wilkerson, quartet selection, and talks on crop treatments. Adam Heinze covers Treatment of Oats for Smut, and Fred Smith speaks on Treatment of Potatoes for Seab. Demonstration of seed corn tests by ten local farmers is presented by Long and Sauer Sisters with remarks by County Adviser Roske.
A fragment notes extra good saves at bargain prices with a comic item. It hints at firm pricing and quick action for men boys and girls, suggesting a sale or promotion in a local paper item.
Roy and James Allman recount their safe journey home from California, thanking their relatives for fruit gifts, noting bright Illinois spring, and reflecting on the contrast with icy memories. They mention talk of robbers and hint at future travels while sending best wishes.
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