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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1931

Page

2

Shaws Office Issue Paper Subscription Policy

Shaws Office of Fa announces a Thursday issue schedule with a subscription rate of 1.50 dollars per year.

Sh GC Shaws

Locals note visits and staff changes in Freeport area

Miss Martha Rush and sister Mrs Reeves Krutz visited Freeport early this week. Mrs Frank Sheridan returned from Davenport. Mrs Merle Turney is rehired as Ideal School teacher. Paul Lewis family hosted visitors. Various locals hosted guests from Clinton Davenport and Savannah. Church women served dinner. Thompson and Savanna residents visited relatives. High school staffing shifts announced. Milwaukee train schedule changes noted. Old items list births marriages and community events from 1915.

Martha Rush Freeport Reeves Krutz Frank Sheridan Mattie Peck Davenport Merle Turney Ideal School Paul Lewis Louise Will Strubb Eva Olson Chadwick Harriett Zugschwerdt Howard Groharing Savanna Arthur Pape Walta Bower Madge Bowers Clinton Ladies and Society of the Church of Christ Dee Stumphy Mo Jine Albert Stumphy Ralph Olds Helen Senneff H. Jenkins George Lansink Robert Jacksonville Foster Stagg Miss Burns Louise Lewis

Standard Oil moves pumps from local station

Workmen this week moved the pumps from the Thomson Standard Oil station operated by Herbert St. Ores to the Evanston Block House near Savanna. After installation, the proprietors will offer a range of goods from pop to gas to attract tourist trade.

Thomson Standard Oil Herbert St. Ores Jvanston Block House Savanna

Jake Miller Plants 15 Acres of Melons May 2

Jake Miller planted 15 acres of melons on Saturday May 2 to secure an early crop. He set 10 acres of watermelons and 5 acres of muskmelons as Thomson melon growers prep fields. A heavy yield is anticipated this season.

Jake Miller

Lawrence Williams Placed as Ebner Tower Second Trick Operator

Lawrence Williams of Thomson has been named the Ebner tower second trick operator after H. B. Radcliff left for Ontarioville. Williams won the position on seniority amid recent layoffs, replacing Radcliff who moved to another railroad job.

Lawrence Williams Thomson Mt. Carroll Ebner Tower H. EB. Radcliff Ontarioville Willams Ebner Mr. Radcliff

Musical program and community notices

The page lists school music selections with various choirs and instrumental groups, including first to fourth grades and a girls Glee club, plus a mandolin and piano duet. It notes May 15 events, missionary society hosting, and visits by locals to relatives and friends, with cattle shipment details and a school closing with a parent teachers meeting.

Rentyetion Claas Wae Girls Glee Club Josephine Nordoff Donald Dyke Geneva Kness Lois Middleton Acta Martindale

Home Economic Club Patriot Program Friday Afternoon

The Home Economic Club will present a patriotic program Friday afternoon May 15 at the Argo church auditorium. Guest speaker Mrs. Van Bibber of Savanna will discuss her trip to Flanders Field in France. Activities include songs, a devotional, a poem, and a talk on visiting Flanders Field. Mr. and Mrs. Reaves Kratz and others were Sunday guests at the M. L. Kratz farm.

Norman Lewis Chicago Lewis Groharing Morrison Lucinda Groharing Ellen Olds Thomson Clinton Joe Minnesota R. Long Plano Lyle Greeley George Greeley Lyle Fenton Bayard Lewis Evans Piano Company Michel B. Densmore Roy Atherton R. D. Bennett Land Clifton Mary Tors Clinton Strauc Atrom Sagner Margaret Sansum Henry Engleking Mt. Carroll Chas, Nason Cochran John Alderson Canada Louis Schick Anderson France R. Houghton Savanna Red Cross John McCullagh The Missionary Society N. G. Club George Pearson Home Economic Club Argo Church van Bibber Flanders Field Irene Melendy Martha Homedew Lillian Saltow Vena Graves America the Beautiful Madge Bowers _ Talk Flanders Mrs. van Bibber

American Legion Jr Baseball Club Eyes Junior League Signups

Boys 16 and under in Jo Daviess County may join as five teams prepare for the season. Carroll County has two prospects, with Mt. Carroll showing interest. Thomson likely fields a strong team with Rob Lewis as pitcher and Vincent McNamara catching. Names listed include Kramer, St. Ores, Cooper, Miller, Schonefeldt, Stratton, Brown, Bennett, Gaar, Diephuis, and Drake. Parents urged to allow one weekday or Saturday afternoon for play and two practice games planned Saturday afternoons.

Jo Daviess County Carroll County Thomson Savanna Mt. Carroll Rob Lewis Vincent McNamara Chas Kramer Curtis Ores Kenneth Cooper Harry Miller Kenneth Schonefeldt Chester Stratton Burrill Brown Harold Brown Donald Bennett John Gaar Ben Diephuis Wayne Drake

Sneith's General Store rodent cake sale notice

No More Rats or mice after you use RAT-SNHAP a sure rodent killer Try a Phe and prove it. Rew killed with no smell. Cats or dogs won't touch it. Guaranteed 35¢ size-1 cake enough for Pantry Kitches or Cellar. 65c size-2 cakes for Chicken House soups or small buildings $1.25 size-6 cakes enough for all farm and own buildings storage buildings or factory builds Sold and guaranteed by Sneith's General Store.

Sneith Smith's General Store

Salary Cuts for Grade Teachers Prompt Move by Board

The Consolidated School Board voted to reduce teacher salaries by 5 a month. The staff remains the same, with Mr. E. O. Hemmer as principal at 1400 annually. Other teachers will receive 125 monthly for six calendar months. Local notices include district drainage tax installments due in 1932, with taxes payable to Roy G. Houghton by March 10, or land sales to cover unpaid installments.

Consolidated School Board E. O. Hemmer Decia Brooks Nelle Hastings Nell Burns Harriet Zugschwerdt Hemmer Savanna and York Carroll Illinois Roy Houghton Thomson Illingis Illingis, On Or ‘Before the Tenth Day, ‘of March, A. D

York Center School Notes Picnic Draws Record Crowd

The annual picnic on May 2 drew a record crowd with base ball and outdoor sports. Noonday lunch was provided by local ladies including Mrs Hook Mrs Mohrman and Mrs Ponter. Honor students for perfect attendance were James Hook Bertus Ook Charlotte Mohrman and Pearl Rawlins. School resumes August 31 1991. A Norman Deutsche teacher.

Hook Mohrman Ponter James Hook Bertus Ook Charlotte Mohrman Pearl Rawlins A. Norman Deutsche

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Mae Collins Shannon High School Henry Wiebenga Jerry van Burg Fulton Clarence Bolhous George Ottena Paul Daeble Martin Bielema, Jr Thomson High School Prophetstown High School Pearl City Luella Gleason Dee U. S. N. Air Station Anacosta TD. C Navy Hobart Holland Tiebart State of Oregon Milwaukee Milwaukee Road John Shoemaker L. B. Sears Lyons S. C. Carpenter W. O. Barrett Earl Bennett Ful ‘Ton Mra Cal Vin St. Ores Bess Stratton Elizabeth Leahy Rockford, Ill Wm. Livingston Dan Mitchell Dixon Vert Pete Meth Torsers Weidman W. Adams J. Pollock Pete Pollock Dubie Slolwring Decker of Thowston Brown H Gimie Harvill Bob R. Adams McCall P. Pollock Dubigg Ware Lewis, Inc Holland Decker Pth I. Tousley Trown Blodgett C. Tousley Graharing W.ices Joe Pollock J. Polock Gimie Albany Shannon Camanche Fred Barnhart W. Shenefelt Fred Miller White and Hansen Carl Daehler H. Dykhouzen Fred Smith Ren Dyketra Abe Hook Irenis Hook Geo. Ottens L. Sweet Bert Johnson Tousley Peck E. M. Tousley F. Smith Geo. Weatherwax Harry Gaar John Balk Henry Hartman Oftens T. H. Kustes Standard Oil Company F. Madd C. F. Mudd Savanna Securities Company Secerity Company Toottgage Mr. Mudd Sevens Copcare Broceill’s Thomson Hlinols Boys Glee Club Hap Pees Chita Lansenn Berit May Neary Frank Johnson Francis Hook Mary Margaret A. K. McCullagh John Meyers Clarence Hartman Fair Slaven Pan Wandle Texas Union Grove Spring Valley Levi Null June Peterkin Dmr Charles Patteneon Dearmon Como Reaves Kratz Krohnen Rockford Albert Brefdling Ster Ying M. L. Kratz American Legion JR. Baseball Club Bellamy Brand General State Department of Agriculture Potter Bros Srve Martindale Mgr Thomann, Ilinois Charles F. Huber Lawrenceville, l Ada Lewis Edward Kenyon Galesburg Will Slayman York Center School Blue Parker Ruth Switzer Thomsen Andrew Bather Co Clinton, Town R. I. Houghton Thomson Thomson State Bank Thomson—Illinois Strength—Safety—Service Goodyear Tires Sinclair Gasoline Lewis Motor Co Francke & Switzer Thomson, Linois Ceorge Homedew Carrel County Mount Carroll Minis A.D A. F. Wingert James J. Sheridan Allen Witmer Ill Sheridan Robert Coon Thorson, Ill South Main Street Elmer, Frederick, Prop Dan Harney T Te Thomson — Savanna Hanover A. M Hanover Sv Savanna Ly Thomson Ly Clinton, Ly Clinton Ly Fulton Ly Linton N. B. Podorney Stumphy Ridg K. B. Carpenter A. E. Sheridan Savanox Greenhouse K B. Carpenter N. Genevieve Chipman Hone Thomson Thomson, Illinois Bankers’ Feu of Des Moines Insurance Sharp Carroll C.e.wehmeyer Argo-Fa_ Polo Agente
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