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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1929
Page
1
The column recounts Patrick’s Day legends, floods near towns forcing evacuations, and the aftermath of disaster with disease. It comments on Hoover’s cabinet choices, praising the planned national asset through education and experience, and notes layoffs and political expectations.
February results list elen Mohrman Blanche 1 as top scorers with averages above 90. Other students, including Helen Mohmuian Seim Cooper Raith per Porter Dov Mary Kneta, posted averages 85 to 90. Names such as James Houk Mor Mohrman Dachler Took and Genevieve Mohman appear among those with strong marks.
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A readable program list for March 29 features piano duets by Mary Sheridan and Evelyn Stickel, an Easter customs paper by Florence Smith, vocal trio by Sylvalena Bolhous Louise St Gres and Roberts Lewis, an Easter story by Alwilda Smith, vocal duet by Thelma Sehick and Paul Wit, and various acts including a charade by Katie iNeill Oliys Martindale, a second charade by Dennis O Hara Raymond McNamara, cornet solo by Bruce Groharing, and a play Father s Diplomacy with cast members Lester Gaar Velma Shelly Ruby Seim Elva Stage Aunt, plus David Willis and James Horton. A reminder to mark March 29.
Weekly church notes urge calm reflection as spring arrives and Easter nears. Pastor C. H. Duvall recalls Judas betrayal, Bethany and Palm Sunday scenes, urging members to examine motives and remain faithful. Lenten services, Sunday school at 10, Thomson 11 sermon Jerusalem Bound, Argo 7 30 cross meaning service with illuminated cross.
Mrs Paul Zimmer of Dubuque visited the past week with her parents Mr and Mrs Chus Beek.
A town column records various past happenings including a death, misfortunes, sales, and weddings. Notable items mention the death of Mrs Lillian Dadley, a number of local errands, an $18,000 real estate transaction, and the marriage of Guylys Glidewell and Earnest Bell. The report notes residents moving away, insurance business, and a hospital death of Miss Maude Dale at age 27.
In a busy social record, ArgG-FA Sirs and Dona Mae visit home, Mrs Peters returns and plans stay. Residents share meals, travel chatter to Chicago, and road conditions. community events include church, pastry sale profits, and a dance night. Names include Rudelphelm Lavonne, Chester Libberton, Grace Se, and many locals.
Rev Duvall led a Sunday evening sermon at a church service focusing on the cross meaning. The illuminated cross and colors symbolized scandal sacrifice death salvation and life, with a large attentive congregation. The talk will be repeated at the Aigo M E church this coming Sunday evening inviting attendees and friends.
The program committee advances the Bustey plan with holy rehearsals held Sunday and Wednesday evenings. Edible donations include thirty dozen eggs to be sent to Methodist Hospital in Freeport for Easter. Ladies Aid met in the church basement with twelve present and quilting for Mrs. Frazer of Savanna. Road updates note Mullen road passable aside from a muddy spot and the Cattail hill accepting loads of dimd with limited work needed this time of year.
Mrs Adam Heinze Jr was badly bruised in a runaway wagon accident near Chicago Ave Savanna Monday evening. George Lohmeier driver and Erma Heinze suffered bruises when the wagon struck a telephone pole and occupants were thrown to the cement. Horses escaped uninjured and were later captured.
The Royal Neighbors met Tuesday afternoon at the lodge rooms in observance of St Patrick's Day with 27 attendees. Entertainment and refreshments were arranged by Kitty Hawk Edna Cooper Hailie Rawlins Edith Bowers Evelyn Ehran Vera Martindale Neta Baker and Iva Orcutt. A meat loaf sandwich potato salad pineapple cake and tea formed the menu. A letter from A N Abbott Morrison addressed melon growers plans for a Thompson area association was printed.
Mrs Charles Patterson hosted the Ladies Aid at her home for an all day meeting with seven members and four visitors. Peter Aigeen bought a Case tractor plow and disc from Jansen Bull. Aitken Bros shipped hogs via Thomson Shipping Association midweek. Mr and Mrs Arthur Church visited Peter Aggon this past Sunday. Tim McKee and family enjoy a Brunswick phonograph bought recently. Dirt roads hinder travel but spring warmth promises easier access soon. Mr and Mrs Tow Bicléma welcomed a daughter Saturday. Mrs Will Adams and Ariane spent Monday in Clinton.
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