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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1932
Page
3
The Carroll County Old-Timers feature invites readers who moved away to send notes to the Review. The page, conducted by The Revow, seeks memories and updates, praising longtime residents and encouraging stories from former locals.
A reader from Thomson describes a trip along the Columbia River Highway from Portland Oregon to Seaside and shares memories of Thomson and local sports. The letter requests a subscription renewal for the Thamcon Review for his father and notes past baseball exploits and early first names.
A Hinsdale letter recalls scenic drives from Crown Point to Mount Hood, describing waterfalls like Multnomah, the Bridge of the Gods, and the Hood River Valley, plus a Mount Hood lookout station and a climb from Timber Line to the summit. It also mentions local churchs, a tribute to Thomas Cochran, and family updates from Thomson residents.
Loretta R Harrison of Sunnyside Washington writes a long reminiscence outlining birth in Lanark Illinois near 1860, marriage to Stephen J Harrison in 1830, his roles as editor and minister, and their migration across states. She notes his bank ventures in Sunnyside Mabton and his influence in the Yakima Valley church federation, plus their son Frank a lawyer connected with Squire Sanders Dempsey.
A North Dakota North Oak feature urges perseverance through two crop failures and drought. It cites federal loans, Red Cross, and local funds aiding farmers in Renville County, with credit to senators and representatives and notes on local officials, residents, and personal updates amid recovery efforts.
A Maywood resident describes farm losses from winds, drought, grasshoppers, and Russians thistles. She notes wheat and flour aid, mortgage burdens to seed next year, and recounts class milestones at Thomson High School. She urges farmers to persevere and reflects on schooling differences.
Mrs Jennie M Mullarky of 2328 Zoe Ave Huntington Park California joins the Old Timers Club as a charter member. She recalls her past at Shannon and expresses pleasure over the club�s adventure and hopes for success. The note invites friends and farmers of Carroll County to write.
A reminiscence from a widow living at Shanton daughter of Frank Dyala recounts life since 61 years ago marrying Willan A. Babcock. She mentions a son in Wisconsin a daughter in Atlanta and pride in grandchildren. She reflects on hard times yet hopes for brighter days and asks to share names in the Old Timers Club.
LEO R. STUMPHY writes from Chicago about recovering from a broken leg and plans to attend a ball game. He recalls May events, praises former students, and reflects on decades of teaching at Dixon Whaton Evanston, and notes ongoing evening classes for foreigners. He mentions the Thomson paper and hopes for old news from home, closing with fond memories of teachers and students.
Sara Freeze Phelps writes from 921 East Broadway South Bend Indiana praising Carroll County Old Timers Club. She recalls returning home after years away and notes local industries and institutions including Studebaker Bendix and Notre Dame. She mentions Patt and Mildred Lambert and wishes the club success with the new page.
Emma Gertrude White of 906 Elmwood Ave Evanston Ill writes she received The Thomson Review via Mrs Ernest Whitney or her suggestion. She recalls Mrs Whitney as one of her first pupils and praises the Sandridge and Spectator columns. She encloses a $1.50 check and plans to get more copies at the library.
J Barklow of Joliet Illinois writes appreciation for a newspaper copy dated April 14. He notes his old friend A H Babb has been nominated for Senator by the Republicans and expresses hope for his election. He commends the paper’s Old Timers carving feature as likely to attract subscribers.
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