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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1931
Page
3
Readers weigh a proposed law moving school tax from property to income tobacco and vehicle taxes. Citizens discuss effects on farmers workers and wealthy individuals, with estimates of savings and burdens amid national economic strain and looming political action in Springfield.
A special Thanksgiving program at Hope church at 7:30 Sunday evening features the Little Heralds, the Mission Band, the Missionary Circle and the Woman's Missionary Society. Devotions led by Mrs. H. B. Senneff open a program with multiple musical items and readings.
Members of the Daughters of Ruth cless held the first meeting of the year at the home of Mrs. Ford Spaulding on Tuesday afternoon. The program was well planned and enjoyed, featuring music, devotionals, and readings by Mira Grace Spaulding and Alice Stuart with contributions from Mr Kerch and Mrs Dommon.
Carroll County sponsors a music and drama tourney for rural residents with a one act play contest leading to district and state levels during Farm and Home week. Entries require three or more characters and 20 to 45 minutes. Local groups may enter by Oct 31 1931. Music acts include quartets and orchestras with specified pieces.
One boy from Mr Carroll with name withheld was fined 10 dollars and costs by Justice J O Kerch after admitting reckless driving on Halloween night. He was arrested by special officer Shultz following a collision with Shultz’s car and agreed to pay for repairs. Three Milledgeville boys will be summoned to appear Saturday to answer charges.
Ruth Hoak hosted Brethren Young People for a Halloween gathering at her home Saturday night. The event featured a luncheon of pie sandwiches candy and coffee after games. Attendees included Mildred Schreiner Lois Fox Robert Weatherwax Dorothy Weatherwax Russell Myers Upward Stover Archie Bas Jimmie Cameron and others plus Rev J F Mathis and Mrs. Mathis and local guests.
Three key facts about diphtheria are shared for parents and children. The text urges early anti-toxin within the first day of attack, notes reduced death rates in Illinois due to toxin-antitoxin, and announces a free toxoid immunization event at Chadwick schoolhouse on November 19 with a health department doctor. It stresses immunization, talks with a family physician, and asks parents to sign a permit slip.
Harlan Downs and Hadley Moore received Eagle Scout badges at the Lanark Court of Honor held Monday in the Lanark gym during the Lanark rar eni-Teachees meeting. Hugh Sennett earned his First Class badge, Reynold Lang received Tenderfoot, and nineteen candidates earned Tenderfoot awards. The ceremony featured investiture by Savanna troop members, speeches by R. G. Fuller and Bruce Mechen, and remarks on scouting goals and character.
Village board announces George Etnyre named night watch to begin December 1, 2031. He will be paid 70 dollars monthly, 50 by the village and 20 by local merchants. He will work from 7 p.m. to 5 a.m. in winter, with hours likely changing in summer.
Miss Dorothy Skewes county nurse will be main speaker at the November Parent-Teachers meeting in the school house Monday night at 7 30. She will discuss physical examinations for school children starting Monday. Refreshments will be served. Instrumental duet Anita Rehn and Jean Lebrener. demonstrations by 1st and 2nd grade pupils. talk by Miss Skewes. vocal duet Mrs Zugsch Zwendt and Mrs Honberger.
Amigo Club held a Halloween party at the Lats hall Friday night with costumes from South Sea Islander to old fashioned mother themes. Winners were Q. H. Etnyre as a South Sea Islander and Mrs Reuben Tomman in a vintage dress with baby carriage. Festive refreshments and games followed, with attendees including Erwin Allison farewell guests and numerous local families from Lanark and Savanna.
Chadwick's town basketball squad, bolstered by last year's high school players, begins the 1931 season with a road game at Thomson Saturday. The enlarged squad trains hard, features players John and William Doty, Dick Boeckel, and Tithan Eisseller, plus coach and staff, aiming to build wind and mark up victories as local games and possible Carroll County league interest unfold.
Word was received this week that a marriage license had been issued to Miss Erma Crim and Henry J Sites at Rock Island last week. The Review joins with friends in extending congratulations. Mr and Mrs J L MacDonald of Chicago were weekend guests at the home of Mr and Mrs George Mang. Mr and Mrs Charles Buffeller were also guests at the Hang Felis Sunday.
The calendar lists Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 10 40 with an evening service at 7 30 featuring junior choir and orchestra. The talk is Making Works Peace Permanent. The Dr Aslene Beal missionary society postpones to Nov 13 at Iona Lotz home. Baptisms include twins Joan and Joyce Queckboerner and others at the church service.
The Hope church held a special musical program Sunday evening in the pastor’s absence. A large crowd attended the inspiring event featuring a Young People’s choir led by Curtis Noniga, vocal duets by Thelma and Alberta Parkinson, a quartet by the Mister Brothers, and selections by the Young People’s Vocal duo Curtis and Denton Noniga. Mrs. W. E. Bailey visited in Min ile ope day leet wegk.
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