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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
4
A fragmented item reports on a local incident with mixed terms about workers, strike leaders, and a call to alter technique. The piece mentions Sabula and a revised watchword “Brother, pull up a chair,” hinting at community discussion and leadership shifts.
The program at the Royal Theatre runs Friday and Saturday with a double feature and the third hour equalized by The Virudantes Are Coming. A holiday lineup includes Joe F.B. Brown presenting When's Your Birthday, plus a shorts program and a feature with Evelyn Venable.
Reported incidents in Chicago describe an overland bus driver collapsing at the wheel, a vigilant passenger stopping the bus to avoid a crash, and another case where a driver failed to prevent a fatal medical episode beside his sick passenger. The text argues for stricter driver fitness checks and ongoing medical examinations to prevent such events.
Savananizh defeated Carroll in a county dual meet with Savananizh taking multiple events and amassing a lead through sprint, distance, and field events. Notable performances came from Wilbon, Neuschwanee, Towers, and De Mier as Savananizh secured the win with strong points in sprints and relays.
Fragmentary OCR lists javelin and sprint results from an MLC track meet. Mentions include Harry Say representing St Desier MLC with distance events and several athletes such as Croghan, Lotz, Grayless, Sav, and Savanna, with unspecified scores and placements.
Shrawberry harvest began in the southern Pine area with fruit above normal. Illinois Agricultural director Day notes the crop may not exceed 30 percent of normal, but high prices for top fruit lift spirits. Dry years reduced new plantings, yet peaches look favorable in some regions while apples face ongoing disease battles and uncertain yields.
A faulty line of text notes that about a third of the chicks raised are harmed after May first. The USDA cuts May deliveries by 54 percent versus last year, prompting worry over future pullet supply. Experts warn prices may rise as chick shortages tighten farm outputs this season.
A discussion among agriculture groups centers on starting chicks in May or June to maximize profits. An informed source notes this year may offer a rare chance for profit, with experts advising early chick starts to build income, despite varied opinions among growers and observers.
The notice lists a June 2 3 double feature nights with Jean Arthur in More Than a Secretary and Patsy Kelly in Nobody's Baby admission 10 25¢. Friday June 4 Boy Scout Benefit Show 7 9 with Charles Ruggles in Mind Your Own Business cartoon Movielly serial. Saturday June 5 features include Chester Mortis Big House Joe Cook Arizona Mahoney Jungle Sam kiddies matinee at 1 30 admission 10 25¢ color cartoons Betty Boop Silly Symphony double feature serial.
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