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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1929
Page
1
The column critiques a Illinois House proposal for corn stalk paper and warns it remains impractical while praising Colonel Lindbergh and debating public reactions to his fame. It notes aviation progress and compares pace of developments to other technologies in a period-tinged editorial voice.
Locals note trips and family visits as residents like John Shue and Durwood spent Sunday in Cedar Rapids. Ed McGinty enjoyed a Wisconsin outing, traveling via Apple River and Stockton. Orella Bennett visited relatives, with Gwen and Myrtle, while Myrtle played at the Burlington freight yard and Gwen with John Young.
Mayor Fuller convened a high school meeting to gauge villagers on funding Main Street paving. Opinions split over cost and alternatives with estimates around 9000 dollars, potential special election costs near 50 dollars, and possible council action in June. Marian Slayman Kinyon of Waterloo visited, planning hospital work before returning home. Leonard Stage and Elmer Pease from Milwaukee attended Decoration Day events.
The program features a vocal solo and cornet solo by the N. S. T. C. Local Orchestra along with the presentation of diplomas. The president of the board of education will give a benediction, and Rev. C. H. Duvall delivers the benediction. The event begins at 8 p.m.
Argo residents reported weekend trips to Chicago and Iowa City with relatives. Local improvements include widening railroad trusses by workers from Savanna to allow broader train passage through Argo. Decoration Day services featured music, recitations, and a flag salute hosted by the community.
Rev Joel Gustafsson of Fulton plans Sunday evening services at Spring Valley Presbyterian. Visitors include Mr and Mrs Joseph Atlen of Putnam visiting Ro K McCullagh's home. Miss Gladys, former Judith Gap teacher, visits Arthur’s family. Ladies Aid meets for Memorial Day observance at Spring Valley church on June 32, followed by cemetery cleanup. Various local names and reminders of gatherings and health notes appear among community updates.
John Morrell prominent architect and DeKalb resident dies after lingering illness at his home at South Fifth and Prospect Street. He suffered a stroke months ago, funeral Tuesday at Methodist church with Rex D. OC Spencer officiating. burial in Clinton Town Cemetery. Morrell, born near Leeds England January 6, 1856, migrated in 1880 to Montreal, then Chicago, Clinton Iowa, Sterling Illinois, DeKalb, and finally to DeKalb. Survived by widow Hannah E Brady Morrell and two children Mrs William Bruck and Albert H Morrell, plus many friends. He was active in the Welone Methodist church and served as Sunday school superintendent, trustee, and class leader.
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