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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1939
Page
3
George Bittner announces candidacy for Road Commissioner in York Township. He notes seven years residency, five years road work experience, and six and a half years as chief engineer for United Milk Co. at Argo-Fa Yon. He asks for support at the April 4 election in 1939.
Mr Willard Cooper and daughter Ethel of Elizabeth were dinner guests in the Clarence Cooper home. Several families from Freeport Fulton Morrison and Savanna visited Clinton and nearby towns for dinners and social events. An array of postwar moves and work shifts include Lynn Morgan taking a Greyhound position in Pecatamea and Virginia French with Elynor Stagg modeling next week at a Fulton Junior Woman s club style show.
A candidate announces run for Commissioner of Highways in York Township. Seeks support for the April 4, 1939 election and invites voter backing.
Arthur L Robison announces candidacy for road commissioner in York Township. He cites two years of experience and seeks voter support at the April 4 election.
Voters of York Town Carroll County Illinois are warned of the annual meeting and election on Tuesday April 4 1929. Polls open 6 AM to 5 PM at Village Hall Thomson. Officers to be elected include Supervisor Highway Commissioner and two School Trustees. Town Meeting at 2 PM to conduct business and hear reports.
The semi annual meeting of York township board of auditors will convene at the Village Hall in Thomson Illinois on Tuesday March 28 1939 Town Clerk Clarence Bolhovs announces the session and invites attendance by residents and officials.
Potter Bros. remodeling at the office progresses with work on the southwest corner main area. New office tied with wall boards and green paint, with windows and north street frontage undergoing redecorating as the project advances toward a worthwhile completion.
Thompson briefs Mie. WOH Durkee of Fulton called Monday afternoon in the Myron home. Mr. and Mrs. Lon White and Mrs. Karne Dresbach of MU Carroll called. Neighbors and relatives visited at the Myron Tibbits home Saturday. Various local residents hosted callers including Nordhoff, Manning, Sack, and King families. Vivian Sack and Charles Behr and Clinton relatives visited Iowa City. Ralph Hook families visited Sterling and Fulton. Donor roll noted for Lanark high school with David Engelking, nephew of Otty Switzer and Abrs. Dean Boyce of Clinton visited Ely Cochran’s home. Eighth relief plays Friday night. Mrs. Frank Rush visited Batkouw family. Lyle Greeley rented Arch Mherton building to open a billiard hall. Rev. and Mrs. Warner returned from Michigan Wednesday.
The Westerly Rhode Island high school annual for the year is published by the senior class. A. P. Kenyon son in law of Mr and Mrs Charles Jenkins teaches at the school and the yearbook is dedicated to him this year.
Notice is hereby given that the budget for the taxes to be used for the operating of York Township for the next fiscal period is on file with the town clerk and a public hearing will be held on Saturday April 1 1939 at 1 PM at the Village Hall Thomson Illinois Clarence Beolhous Town Clerk.
Health department data show whooping cough risk is higher in communities under 5,000 than in large cities. Exposed children should be isolated for two weeks and reported. suspect cases require quarantine. The illness often devastates children under three, with mortality heaviest in the youngest. The disease stages span 1 3 weeks incubation to 2 6 weeks whooping phase and a 2 4 week decline.
A vaccine with promising results for whooping cough requires about four months to confer immunity. It is of limited use as a preventive, since keeping children away from sick contacts is essential during outbreaks. A hired girl pauses by a brook, reflecting as her husband wonders what she is waiting for.
Betty Leitner, four, has been recognized by Rev and Mrs on an occasion at the high school. The event highlighted qualities of dependability and effort as part of a student awards program.
A fragmentary summary lists numerous families visiting relatives and friends on Sunday. Names include Thomson Svng Bertha Curley and Mr and Mrs Epa A laubo, Doris Ella May, Fred Doden, Hut and Mrs Fred Doi Mb, Frank Kahler, Merle Daidu, Morrison, Veneta Hicks, Harold Davis, Luke, Harry Morgan, Wilmer LaShelle, Charles Hawis, Pearl Abraham, Myron Tibbits, Frank Bea Lon, Glen Wi Paul, Dee, and others. The text notes a freak calf at Forest Eslinger and illness at Dawe sac, plus various Sunday pickups and visits across the community.
Notice states no responsibility for items attracted by others including names partially legible. Mentions individuals Wiebenga and Thomeon with unclear authority and context. Readers advised to exercise caution as text incomplete and uncertain about warrants, claims, or actions.
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