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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

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Weeknight Prayer Meeting At Dae Week Church

A church notice urges parishioners to attend midweek prayer gatherings at the Week CHURCH OF CHRIST. It stresses active support, attendance, and spiritual hummeter value, inviting all to join in worship study and prayer led by Mehean and others.

Church OF Christ Gene Margaret Gaur Mabe Louie Kundle Louise Ores Teneo Grohwrm Charles Margret George Creighton Ida Weber Ores Andy Hruce Grokaving Jeb Berning Jesus Christ

Catholic May Next Semday and of Locke

Davenport minister Mither Carcoran, a Catholic figure, is referenced in a fragmentary item noting an upcoming Sunday observance and a connection to Locke. The brief text lacks clear context or details for a fuller summary.

Semday & of Locke Mither Carcoran Davenport

Methodist Mothers Day Service Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended Methodist services as Rev Langdon delivered a fine sermon. The church was decorated with flowers and ladies met Wednesday with Mrs. Alice Tew. Fathers hosted a bake sale at Alfred Smyth's store Saturday morning. Sunday school and church services followed next Sunday.

Daly Langdon Alice Tew Sue West Alfred Smyth

Baptist Sunday School This Sunday

A Baptist Sunday School session is planned for this Sunday at 14 Welk. Attendees are invited to join for instruction and fellowship.

Inca Lodge Plans Farewell Dinner For Chesnut Family

Lodges The Inca 0 B S chapter will host a species dinner in chapter rooms at 0 to mark an anniversary and bid farewell to the Chesnut family leaving Thomson for DeKalb. The event features music readings and a duet by Ramona Lewis Roberta Cates Lois Carroll and her mother, with a long list of charter members and organizers noted.

0. B.S Chosamtt Anu Wit Thomson Eastern Star Weir National Charet Orella Bennett Delia Melendy Jennie Cone Adam Livingstone Rachael Livingston John Schmeltzer John Taylor Aluna E. Smeltzer Magpie Moleniy Susan Cochran Sarah Wil Lois

Typewriting students compete at Normal Friday events

A garbled 1931 school notice describes typing and shorthand contests at Normal Friday with entries from St radia, Catena, Pols, Sterling, Dis Jor, AP Val Peontones, Siren ov and Oregor. It details event times May 13 and 16, with finals Friday at 2 and Saturday at 2, plus a promotional talk by Creme publishing.

Dbeson Peeteeer Ceceet Shar Stradia Catena Pols Sterling Dis Jor AP Val Peontones Sirenov Oregor Harliv’ Smith Roboyta Lewis mm Greeligibls GS Uylay Conion Ty Creme Publishing Company Othe Wieh Rath Switeer Josephine Madd Salu

Governor Emmerson Delivers Talk at Sterling Dedication

Governor Emmerson spoke at the Sterling dedication ceremonies held Thursday evening for a new mausoleum. Attendees included J Rawlins James J Sheridan Daniel Harney Bayard R Lewis and F L Sage. A photo and summary of the governor's address appear elsewhere in this issue.

J. Rawlins James J. Sheridan Daniel Harney Bayard R. Lewis F. L. Sage Sterling Governor Emmerson Emmenon

Making Nice Recovery After Clinton Mercy Hospital Surgery

Mrs Evelyn George of Morrion underwent an operation at Clinton Mercy hospital. She is reported to be recovering very satisfactorily and her Thomson friends will be pleased by the update.

Evelyn George Morrion T He Clinton Tows Mercy Hospital Thomson

Economics Club Plans A Friday Evening Party

The Economics Club schedules a Friday afternoon meeting with guests allowed. Irene Melendy Martha Homedew Lillian Saltow Ve na Graves are among the participants. Program items include songs, a devotional, a poem about war, vocal solo, and a talk by Mrs. Van Bibber, a Gold Star Mother who toured Europe last summer.

Home Economics Club Irene Melendy Martha Homedew Lillian Saltow Ve‘na Graves Flanders Field Madge Bowers Flanders Mrs. van Bibber America

Argoboro School Events Highlight Community Picnic and Happenings

Mrs Harriet Kneale hosted families and friends at a local school gathering where about one hundred pupils and parents enjoyed a picnic dinner. In the afternoon the boys played baseball against the fathers, and Vivian Sack returned from Chicago to visit her family. Isabella Joens will teach at Argue School for the sixth year. John William Brose drove to Chicago for a milk route and returned in time for the week. Evelyn’s birthday celebration was hosted by Rudolph and Mrs Nola. Eight grade graduation is set for the rural school gym in Cabell on Monday evening May 4.

Livedoe Alwreai Peary Royal Thomson Savanna Smith's Wie State University Mise Taylor MW Taylor Lafayette Hotel Quinton Harriet Kneale Bent Nelson Fame Coleta Vivian Sack Ichicago Isabella Joens James Murmmert Chicago Rudolph Nola Evelyn John William Brose J. Y Stickell Garret Bolhoys Paul Lewis Thomsym L. A Schaaly Te ‘Uyeh Hn Cabell

State meet drive to Normal for girls enter typing event

Mrs B Ro Lows will drive to Normal Friday to wake the Yo C HL. girls who will enter the shorthand and typing events there. The girls: Ruth Caecati Roberta Le Harriet Savih and their teacher Ivian Taylor.

B. Ro Lows Ruth Caecati Roberta le Harriet Savih Ivian Taylor

Rural School Graduation To Be Next Week

Rural school graduations across Milledgeville and Chadwick districts will hold ceremonies at Mt Carroll gym next week on May 18 and May 159. Students from Chadwick include John Moore and Lavonne R. Emery among others. Thomson district grads feature Evelyn Holm and Dorothy Holm with several counterparts listed.

Milledgeville Chadwick York St. Chadwick Savanna Township Mt Carroll Lanark Shannon John Moore Lavonne R. Emery Evan Strauch Deny Gowan Percy Frederick Harvey Hartman Rollin Sheridan Iva Bousum Irene Bousum Emily Janssen Hugh Senneff LaVerne Martin Thomson Evelyn Holm Dorothy Holm Helen Sack Harold Penhollow Leroy Foltz Helen Kenyon Ruth Blair Janes Blair Maria Stage Lucille Griswold Irvin Senneff Walter Larts cRwt

RACKETEERS TO GO SAYS EM MERSON AT STERLING

Governor Emmerson warned against racketeers during a Sterling speech dedicating the new municipal coliseum. He linked crime to social change, urged continued public works, and called for building citizenship to sustain democracy. He cited organized crime as a threat to government society and the home.

Emmerson

George Mortz injured unloading ties in Milwaukee area

George Mortz, an elder worker, suffered a leg injury Monday morning when a tie shifted while being thrown from a car at the Milwaukee yard. He was transported to Savanna, treated by Drs. Melvath and Chipman, and is resting at home in Thomson. Bernie Densmore of Milwaukee arrived Wednesday to visit Mrs. K. B. Carpenter.

George Mortz Tip Charles Beck Milwaukea Mr. Mortz Savanna Bernie Densmore Milwaukee Wis K. B. Carpenter

Local Man Elected Carroll County Religious Education Officers

T P Madsen of Savenna was elected president of the Carroll County Council of Religious Education at Shannon meeting. J E Humbert of Chadwick named first vice president, W A Adams second vice president. About a hundred youths attended the banquet and program. Earl Maier of Shannon named secretary to succeed Humbert. Charles Rodemnel assistant secretary. F W Zugeohwerdt Chadwick treasurer, L A Link Chadwick budget officer, Mrs Jennie Nipe Carroll superintendent of children’s division, Rev J H Mathis Milledgeville youth division superintendent. Rev F A Sword Lanark adult division superintendent, Donald Duncan Lanark leadership training superintendent, Mrs J Howell Lanark weekly Bible school, Mrs George Alman Mt Carroll school officer superintendent. Officers serve two years.

T. P. Madsen Savenna Carroll County Council of Religious Education Shannon J. E. Humbert Chadwick W. A. Adams Earl Maier Charles Rodemnel F. W. Zuge Ohwerdt L. A. Link Jennie Nipe Carroll J. H. Mathis Milledgeville

Grade School Play Earns Sixty Cents and More

The grade school play, presented Friday night, drew a good crowd and was well liked. Repeated postponements due to winter epidemics delayed the event, but students delivered solid performances after long preparation.

Grade School Graduation Exercises Announced

Prof. BE O Hemmer of the local consolidated grade school announces graduation exercises on Friday evening May 29 at the Methodist church Rev E P Schaich formerly of the Christian church now in Carlock Illinois has been engaged to deliver the address. The complete program and graduates will appear in next week's Review.

BE. O. Hemmer Methodist Church E. P. Schaich The Christian Church Carlock, Til

Chadwick Rural Grade Graduation Night Program

Chadwick hosts the rural grade class of 1931 graduation Tuesday night with motto We Will Succeed. The program opens with a Mrs. Elmer Rahn match and includes songs recitations piano solos and readings by a long list of students including Evelyn Hohn John Moore La Verne Martin Rollin Sheridan Martha Maxey Lucille Griswold Maud Reke and Arla Jean Kendal among others.

Elmer Rahn FL W. Deutache Tllinois Evelyn Hohn John Moore Harvey Hartean James Bish Helen Mille la Verne Martin la Vonne R. Emery Rollin Sheridan the Country School John Saver Marie Stage Hugh Sennoff Erna Oncken Cabin In the Hille Martha Maxey Erma Shilling Amy Stone Merrill Sliter Foster Deets Roderick Geary Reading Arla Jean Kendal Reeding Voest Iya Bousum Irene Bo Reading Entertaining Sisters Beau Lucille Griswold Maud Reke Evelyn Holm Dorothy “How Helen ‘Sack Harold Penkolien Leroy Foltz Halen Kenyon

Shipping Association Ships Stock and Feed Totals Soar

The Thomson Shipping Association reports three weeks of high activity moving stock valued at about 14,405.51 plus 1,600 in feed, totaling over 15,000 in three weeks. Local manager Thomas Kustes lists numerous carloads shipped this week to Chicago firm Stockman and Son, with several farmers contributing stock.

Thorson Shipping Totel Busines Thomson George Rotten Claus Prins Albert Hook Rush Carroll Lou Sears Benjamin Franklin John McCautchson Thomas Kustes Thomson Shipping Association Francis Mook George Weatherwar Joe Dykstra Joe Dylatra John Balk Vanderburg Louis Shelly White & Hansen Ed Turney Ed Torney Fred Smith Francke & Switzer Ed Malloy Ollie Atherton Adam Heinz Fred Mohrman Frank Smith Stockman and Son of Chicago

Thomson Junior Meets Galena Cubs at Bell Park Saturday

A Saturday 2 p m game at Bell Park west of town features Thomson Junior against the Galena Cubs. Admission is free though a collection may be taken. The Cubs are in the same standings as the Savanna Orioles and Hanover Juniors, who play on Decoration Day in Savanna.

Bell Park Wesr Galena Cubs Savanna Orioles Hanover Tuniors Savanna

Agar Estate Left to Wife and Daughter in Trust

The will of Thomas Agar Davenport real estate man who died April 17 leaves his estate in equal shares to his wife Frieda Agar and as a trust for their daughter Ruth Agar Horton. The American Trust Co. of Davenport is named trustee with the daughter to receive the trust at age 20. The will is dated March 12, 1917 and was filed for probate in Scott County District Court.

Thomas Agar Davenport Frieda Agar Ruth Agar Horton Scott County District Court American Trust Co Abo Allbee Musestme Jormey Davenport Times

Burlington Shipping Improvements At Thomson Yard

Burlington railway undertakes extensive wreck yard upgrades at Thomson with division superintendent T L Paarson reviewing plans. Foreman J L Breckenridge leads the Burlington crew to overhaul yards and sheds as part of the repair project.

Burkington Thomson T. L. Paarson J. L. Breckenridge Burlington Gang

Alumni Banquet Planned for June 13 at Local Gym

Members of the local Alumni at Everation met Monday night at the C H S to arrange their annual banquet set for June 13 at the junior high gym. Committees named include Decorating, Orchestra, Dinner, Invitations, and more with leaders such as Mrs Nell Houghton Eva Stage and others coordinating plans.

Deorating Nell Houghton Eva Stage Ethel McNamara Florence Smith Herbert Rawlins Herbert St. Ores Lena Carpenter Bayard Lewis

County Legion Meeting in Savanna on May 21

Carroll County American Legion calls all veterans to Lincoln school Savanna for a county post meeting with State Commander Arthur G. Poorman as guest and several entertainment features. The open program starts at 8 p.m. with a brief business session possible afterward for public viewing of Legion activities.

Carroll County Council American Legion Savanna Jane van Ribber‘Hansen Arthur G. Poorman Morrison Whiteside Cornel the Legion Carroll County Poorman Lincoln School Shepherd Alfred A. Whetzler Adjt Carroll Co. Council

Spring Valley Community Notices and Visits

Spring Valley residents report friendly gatherings and upcoming meetings. Mrs Charles Patterson hosted a pleasant afternoon for the Spring Valley Wid Saciety. The N G club plans a May 21 meeting at Mrs Levi Pearson’s home. Willing Workers class to meet Friday afternoon with Mrs H C Cobb hosting. Mr and Mrs John Rene of Algo visited Mr and Mrs Birt Johnson. Mr and Mrs George Volbher shopped in Sterling. Francis Hook and daughter Mary Margaret with Mr and Mrs Neary spent Mothers Day at Frank Johnson’s. Spring Valley school closes this week with a Parent Teachers meeting Friday evening. Mr and Mrs A K McCullagh spent Mothers Day at Joseph Alen’s in Ful Yon with a family gathering.

Charles Patterson Spring Valley N. G. Club Levi Pearson H. C. Cobb John Rene Algo- Fa Birt Johnson George Volbher Sterling Francis Hook Mary Margaret Neary Frank Johnson A. K. McCullagh Joseph Alen Ful- Yon

Baseball News From Savanna Matches and Junior Games

Wednesday night the grade school team traveled to Savanna and won their second game from Chesnutt Park with a 4 to 0 score. Bennett pitched for Thorson. Thomson Juniors lost 9 to 2 to St Johns at Savanna. De Franco held York to seven hits. Geral Brown pitched well for Thomason but poor fielding hurt. Junior Legion lineup forming, first test against Erie Logan at Erie on Decoration Day. Erie is managed by Fred Forenbeng.

Savanna Chesnutt Park Bennett Thorson Thomson St. John's St. Tohn's de Franco York Boys Geral Brown Thomason Erie Logan Tam Fred Forenbeng

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