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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1925
Page
1
Thirtieth year seniors stage a forgotten college comedy titled Lolly Lon at the Opera House on Friday evening May 29. The play features Williard Bailey M Warner Harvard Junior and a cast of Harvard students with special music and curtain raiser between acts.
The Thomson Gun club opened their season with a shoot at Sand Slough last Sunday afternoon. The club reorganized and secured the trap formerly used by Argo Gon club, planning Sunday meetings after the season begins. Visitors expected. Dr. Wool AB Cerra Hill of Roshet joined the club on Sunday.
The personnel of the teaching staff for both High and Grade schools are set, with Chuoson expected to lead an excellent staff again. Miss Geane will join at a salary of 110 dollars, while most current teachers receive 123 dollars per month. several positions will be filled by the principal.
Mr and Mrs Guy Brown are the parents of a daughter born Wednesday Mr and Mrs Harry Grissinger are the parents of a daughter born Monday Mr and Mrs Lehman Swett are the parents of a son born Monday Mr and Mrs Kat Holman are the parents of twins a boy and a girl born Sunday
Revival services ended with many attendees and a closing sermon noted as impressive. Details describe five baptized individuals and others taken by the withel. Jubia Look and George Bowers farm residents, Mrs. Hook dies before joining her husband at Fulton, with community sorrow expressed. Community events include Junior-Senior banquet at Community High School, and local residents making various purchases and hospital recoveries.
The Thomson Shipping Association marks its fifth anniversary on June 1, 1925 with a planned celebration. Directors promise a program surpassing prior years as stock shipments total near 395 cars, aiming for a million-dollar business milestone. A future detailed agenda will be released next week. Yates Cafe installs an electric packer and cooler for ice cream, ensuring constant quality with a two-degree below temperature, enabling flat-pack shipments and daily savings.
Chas Lith and family and Mrs Alice Carpenter of Linton spent Sunday at their country home there. Miss Leuta Carroll was an overnight guest of Miss Laura Dale at Morrison. Miss Carroll enjoys a two week vacation at her parents home. Ed Franks entertained his uncle near Albany last Sunday. Mt Frasier of Morrison, an electrician, has been here working in his trade. Farmers report corn nearly ready as recent showers aid crops. R B Carpenter opened the bank to cash milk checks near April total. The Economic club purchased a new flag to be unfurled on Decoration day.
In Spring Valley several social visits are recorded. The N. 46 club met at Mrs. Louis Abbot’s home last Thursday afternoon. Miss Michel Newendyke is ill and under nurse Evangeline Vanderingde care. Mrs. Wim Ferguson to host Missionary society May 26. Mrs. Arthur Chterch’s home hosts Ladiow Aid this afternoon. Various neighbors and families from Dewitt, Fulton, and Fulies are mentioned visiting or hosting events.
Rush W Carroll invites all fox and wolf hunters who took part in Carroll County hunts this past winter to the first annual picnic at Point Rock Park Mt. Carroll on Thursday June 1. It notes attendance matters not if any game was secured and encourages future hunts. Directors for Thomsen Shipping election are George Stens Nora Freuch and Fred Sln2 for three-year terms. A farmers shipping association meeting is set for Monday June 1. The piece also mentions a forthcoming wedding in the village and promises updates in the next issue.
Mt Carroll repeats Saturday effort as they beat Hanover despite a rough start. Hitting errors and pitching miscues fueled five Carroll runs from a fateful misplayed fly ball. Leavens finished the seventh, Gifford homered, Parker closed, and Carroll’s Ers pitching drew praise while fans call for more practice and lineup changes.
The Thomson High School Alumni Association will hold its annual banquet on Thursday evening June fourth at the high school gym. Epworth League members of the Methodist church will serve supper. Programs and final arrangements will be announced in the Review. All alumni are urged to attend for a large turnout of former graduates.
The grade school directors plan to buy two buses for the coming school year but have not reached a definite decision. They have received several dealer calls yet no choice made. Halsey Phillips, a former townsman, is visiting Thomson and enjoying himself.
Howard Groharing, manager of Fulrath Nash Motor Co at Savanna, is appointed Nash Savanna branch manager. He will oversee Nash car repair and sales, take a ninety day railway leave to focus on business, and continue the Savanna operation with Mr. Fulrath's absence.
Grade school children present their annual operetta under Mrs Lorensen. Costumes show much work and the play is promised to be one of the best the school has offered. Admission prices are reasonable and all who can should attend.
A fair sized audience enjoyed Charlie’s Aunt at the theatre with the picture hailed as a dandy from start to finish. Sid Chaplin shows strong potential, following his brother’s footsteps. Grade School Operetta and Senior class play slated for Friday evenings at the Opera House, May 2.
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