30 Mar 1933
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1933
Page
1
The piece reviews farm relief proposals and political commentary on Will Rogers and the bill. It discusses production cuts, government powers, taxes, and inspector salaries, while noting unemployment and education plans like schools for the idle. It cites Nebraska figures and tax shifts as central issues.
A fragmentary letter from Mart Shepherds in California describes experiences during an earthquake. The message, sent to Mes. Anne Sheridan as Thomon, conveys personal impressions and the impact of the quake on daily life.
Residents describe aftershocks on Route 171 with officials visiting Thomson while Mendler from Dixon reported satisfactory results. A rare Long Beach quake scene unfolds with fires, cracked walls, and frightened locals as Matt returns from Newhall and details milk duties.
York residents await a Friday evening program at North Church titled Community Sing. Organizers Herbert St Ores Harold St Ores and Prof Hemmer present a diverse line up with choirs, solos, duets, readings, an accordion solo, and a brief talk, concluding with congregational singing and benediction.
Friends of Charles Wilt organize a Charlie Wilt Benefit at the gym next Friday evening with a varied program. John Carroll and Adam Heinze back the effort at Ideal with 10 cent admission for children and unknown charge for adults. Charles hopes to be home from the hospital soon and residents look forward to welcoming him back. The next Review will publish a definite program and town residents are urged to attend and support. Mars Louise Tucker of Clinton plans to stay at the Bayard home this weekend.
Lodges Co. reports five shillings. The School of adtois is being held by the O.B.S in their under rooms today with 21 officers planned to be present at the afternoon session. A picnic supper will be served, after which an evening session will be held.
The Church of Christ lists Sunday 10:00 Sunday school 41:00 morning worship 4:00 Junior Endeavor 30 evening service. Morning theme Jesus Before Pilate and evening topic Principles of Salvation. May night Community Sing with a regular Sunday night song service. Led by Herbert St. Oves with emphasis on dignified worship and fellowship. Monthly yard meeting after regular services. all officers urged to attend.
Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. Morning worship follows with a 60 p.m. Young People meeting and 7 p.m. Evening service. Easter Cantata planned with Baptist and Christian churches. Community Welfare food bags go out this week and will be delivered Saturday. Rehearals at the high school. contact Mr Stores or Miss Dugschwerdt.
Catholic Sunday morning service at 8 30. Wednesday evening service at 7 50. Baptist Sunday school starts at 10. Services Sunday led by Rev Ralph Rechie of the Baptist church at Generen noting 7 80.
County bankers report mixed memories of banquets at monthly meetings. One says they enjoyed a real feed, another recalls coffee with a bandwith, while some recall only coffee or nothing at all. The writer questions past customs and local accuracy of reports.
A Milledgeville resident, Mr. Fred Werner Sr., writes the Review to thank them for his framed 50 Year Farmer Club certificate. He praises the presentation and expresses surprise and sincere gratitude for the gift that now hangs on his wall.
Sharpe Currall visits Swat City hospital amid duties to voters and supporters. Heather Rust dropped from review yesterday. Currall says he expects to win and regain the seat. He plans to be out among voters this week, stressing resilience and commitment.
The town election shows scant contest for justice of the peace with Town Clerk Ae McCullagh and the Citizen listing candidates. Only one Independent ticket candidate is named, while Clinton residents John Franch and Edith Tackw spent Sunday at the Creighton home.
York Declamatory Contest planned at Y C H S for April 5. Students and teachers prepare for Orations Drama and Humorous entries. Mt Carroll contest participants include Ramona Lewis piano selection and chorus by several girls. Shorthand and bookkeeping teams will represent C H S Galena contests.
Seniors announce a class play titled By Love to be staged April 29 with a student-led cast and a focus on a strong close group. The article notes preparations, a new home site addition south of Fyame and community members attending rehearsals and forming the upcoming production.
An unreadable OCR fragment lists names and relations from a county legion meet. It references Mrs Millard, Mr and Mrs, Lea, Lea returned home, and many others including Joan Tecer and Mary Annen. A cold spell affects Mrs Sarah Millard and a switchboard worker, with scattered phrases about gatherings and household attendees.
There will be no church service this week. The ladies aid holds its regular monthly luncheon on Wednesday, April at the church. Committee in charge is Mayme Mumjmer t, Grace Moyer, Elizabeth Parjeons, and Besta Rens.
Ideals of Sunday actions set by Reverend Tao underline community values at Sterling. The preaching focuses on guidance, service, and personal growth through reflective practice and shared tasks within the church.
Article notes Charles McGinty as the first to plant his garden in the local area. The text includes garbled captions and unclear details but confirms McGinty's leading planting status in the event.
Repair work planned at an Illinois oil station features a new combined garage and pump setup. Thirteen members of the station society met Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs Rate Whitnes for the routine outline. An April meeting is set for Mrs Roy Houghton’s home. Leonard Hartman visited his parents near Chadwick over the weekend.
The York Center school hosts a PTA meeting at York Community High School gym on Thursday April 6. The program features student acts Sone and Ist land 2 grades, a minstrel show, health talk by Dr. R. H. Petty, and readings including Let Brother Continue. Officers urge strong attendance and promise a lively program.
Mr and Mrs Gesinger are making improvements on their property by enlarging the building on the lot and connecting it to the main structure. The project includes a bed room and a front facade change as part of the day’s work. Attendees at the 3 meeting in Legion and Savanna were Myo, Lewis, and others.
The article notes two elections and a town auditor's meeting as weekly events. It mentions a term of three years for new officers and a semiannual auditor's meeting. Financial figures reference budget adjustments from 2700 to 1, with details on assets and costs discussed by the board.
A fragmentary school article notes Y C H S students facing a surprise test and discusses translated ancient myths and plays like They Like It. It mentions readings on Romulus and Remus and a geometry rogsbyu. The school script references Frahiy and Engheh Lead in a play.
Social clubs members gathered at a home today for a feature of entertainment. Attendees included Mrs Elia M7, Mos Mae Dnemne Mra Avha Camesio, and Mr J B Lear. The next club meeting is planned for a later date.
An aged Herald page fragment shows garbled text and missing sections. The legible portions suggest a historic newspaper layout with scattered columns and upside down notes, indicating archival damage and partial articles remaining unread.
Basketball segment reports a 77 to ? score in a tailed game. Key players and exact team names are unreadable in the fragment.
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