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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1939
Page
10
Fragmented OCR text mentions dates, places, and several names such as Calvert Wy Wisner and Voownatipy in a nonsensical sequence. The readable content shows a historical newspaper fragment with likely personal notices and place names, lacking coherent events or actions to summarize clearly.
The Sportsmen's Club met Friday night to reorganize and re elect Cheatum as president for the coming year. Tom Cheat was again chosen for the office with high regard for his prior leadership. Les Ivy Grimm was named secretary after the previous secretary left, and a committee was appointed to assist with membership cards. Several new members were added this year, and efforts will continue to recruit more from the town to strengthen the club’s non profit aims and community work. The gathering also discussed upcoming events and local partnerships to enhance fishing and hunting life in the area.
A tentative budget for the township, covering March 28, 1939 to March 35, 1919, is prepared and a public hearing will be held Saturday afternoon in Thomson village hall. The board urges attendance as amendments may be discussed under the new tax relief act. A bake sale meal by Tuvsl Hansen Cafe accompanies the event.
The report notes a Saturday sale led by Sheriff Weelfall and Mt Favret Coal with items listed and a day’s events unfolding. Details are fragmentary but indicate an organized public sale conducted by local officials and coal interests.
The Modern Store project, by Clinton firm Cochran and partner, outlines extensive remodeling of the Wilding building. Plans call for new lighting, ceiling and wall coverings, display fixtures, and a reorganized layout to showcase woods and bread and pastry products. Construction aims to start by May 1 with fixtures including refrigerated display cases and expanded shelving on both sides of the store.
The Malvern Methodist church Easter week services are announced with morning worship at 9 30, Palm Sunday events, and Holy Week plans. Special services, prayer meetings, and youth activities are listed with schedules at the Parsonage and Fair Haven church, Malvern, plus gospel quartet, instrumental numbers, and choir offerings.
A high school concert Tuesday evening featured multiple ensembles and soloists. Performers included members of the glee club and school bands with solos on trumpet saxophone and bass, offering a varied program of marches arrangements and selections.
A garbled report notes a spring rush at a local store with a sale of bakery goods and household items. The piece mentions upcoming evening events and performances, including musical numbers and acts by local talent. It highlights a fundraising motive to support worthy projects with proceeds.
Town auditors convened a semiannual meeting on Tuesday afternoon. The session included remarks on relief levy adjustments and financial oversight with attention to year ahead funding and budgetary implications. Attendees listed the auditor, secretary treasurer, and other town officials as present.
A local club meeting is set for Thursday April fifteenth with officers to be elected and program details announced. The Women’s Club plans a birdhouse display contest inviting entries and noting provisions for participation and display setup.
A vehicle skidded on an icy spot north of the Charlen Wave, losing control and crashing. The driver sustained a damaged trunk and injuries while another vehicle, driven by Vrsek, was pulled from the scene and helped.
Fragment reads as a historical local item noting Thomson Hriefs Boy and other family members visiting relatives over the weekend. Mentions May and Mes as parents, Gochean perhaps attending a Mather event, Glen Deine family, and Miss tte Mmaren's kin including Mr W. Champion and Merle Chinagian.
A garbled town meeting notice announces a township election at the village hall on Tuesday and a town meeting at York Township. It lists candidates for highway commissioner, supervisor, and two school trustees, with names and partial offices, urging careful consideration.
Community groups and lodges list upcoming meetings hosted at residents' homes including Utly Pesce and Nelle Houghton. Attendees plan socials, committees and routine activities, with notices of club dates and venues in the week ahead.
A Saturday April 1 band and glee club contest took place at Mt Marvin with performances by students including Hinnaven Daintee Dim mick and many others. The event featured solos and instrumental pieces with a local hospital visit noted and a second day planned for more performances.
The Potter Brothers host a Gulliveg event featuring a Parisian theme with French cuisine and ice cream. Folletos and jovial music accompany the evening as guests enjoy a lively cultural showcase.
A party will be given Friday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Warner at the Yak Community church Rever Mr Vid Waser will preside. The event will include music and light refreshments with friends and neighbors expected to attend in Webophton and surrounding areas.
Harold Witt is ill in the hospital mall care unit. Mrs Ida Fredenek is ill at her home under care. Mrs Ghorlos Grobaring is ill at her home. Ferd Grimm is rapidly recovering from a minor operation. Mrs Harbert Rawling is confined to bed for several days. Mrs John Ingle, sister of Elbert Vinmick, is in Mary’s Hospital, 6 Galesburg, according to wart received by Mr Dimmick.
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