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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1940
Page
10
A Thomson story tells Ely Cochran’s odd poultry idea to raise kittens by bantam hens to boost profits. Visitors from Denver arrive as the tale blends family, a grocery sale, and a moral about missed chances.
Herbert Spealman, Chadwick tavern operator, seeks appeal of village liquor commission’s beer license denial. Hearing before Illinois Liquor Commission in Springfield on June 4 is planned, though Spealman and A. A. Brand say they have not received official notices.
A succinct reflection on character, asserting that those who consistently meet daily duties prove capable when larger duties arise. The maxim emphasizes discipline, responsibility, and reliability as prerequisites for handling significant challenges.
Up to Tuesday night no marriage licenses were issued in May by the county clerk. If none appear by Friday night the month will be blank. No circuit court dates set yet. officials expect June term to open the third Monday in June. Real estate transfers include Clara Bowman to Savanna S. B. & L. A. and several quitclaim and warranty deeds in Savanna and South Savanna.
The notice lists graduates from Walnut Grove Gillespie Clifton Washington Sage and many other communities with names such as Merle Miller Betty Kuhns Emily Tack Robert Collins Myrtle Schnitzler Margie Guenzler June Dixon Opal Toepfer and Marion Getz among others. A closing moral paragraph emphasizes fidelity courage patience and grace as right thinking and acting.
In Racine Wisconsin the Horse Show awarded first through fourth places across multiple classes. Notable riders include Hugh J Byrne aboard Captain Allen and Patricia Orth Jones on Silver Haze, with Owning partners Mrs. Gordon Keogh and Dr. D A Orth. Additional entries feature Fox View stables, Open five gaited class winner Sonny Dawn, and other horses such as Little Skipper Hiawatha and Bazooka with varied owners and riders.
Oregon prepares for a July 4 harness racing program with three to four heats of three races each. Purses will be modest but enough to draw good trotters and pacers. Track conditions are reported as the best in years with horses training there.
Chadwick brief notes Mr and Mrs W E Bailey and family and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Doden joined Mr and Mrs John Sollenberger Sunday to celebrate Mrs Sollenberger's birthday at the Sollenberger residence.
Eugene Stewart travels to Sterling for summer farming duties on the George McCue farm. Henry Mest, daughter Mrs. Audrey Hunt, and her son Raymond of Hanover visit Ed Mest and Mrs. Bertha Mest over the weekend. Miss Ruth Wrightsman of Frances Shimer College is a weekend guest of Miss Jean Schreiner.
Mr. and Mrs. Art St. Clair and daughter visited Sunday evening with Mrs. E. J. Isenhart. Mary Hubbard of Milledgeville came Sunday for a week with her Aunt Mrs. Henry Wiersema.
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Smith of Mr. Carroll spent Thursday evening at the home of their son, Donald Smith. Mr. and Mrs. T F Shultz and Rev. and Mrs. Phillips and Doris spent Saturday afternoon in Freeport.
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