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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1937
Page
2
Fragmented school diary items mention Weather Week actions, student names like Mitchell, Swett, and Decker, and activities such as a show at Cluton and a party. Attendees, honor rolls, and refreshments are referenced alongside staff names and classroom notes.
Wayne Wallis of Stockton died when the sedan he rode in was struck by a truck at the intersection of two gravel roads near Finkenlinder Cheese Factory. The truck, driven by C Robtson of Newport, knocked the sedan off the road. Wallis was crushed under the vehicle and died at the scene. Coroners jury blamed the driver of the truck. funeral services were held Wednesday in Stockton for Wallis, survived by wife and two children.
Fragmentary notes from Lindon and Chidwich reference several individuals including Wis Chita Win, Misy Man Cone Mis, and Luedehke family, mentioning a visit to Lusidiy at a cousin’s home and a weekend rental by Mrs Howard Tawhnee and Wen Hall family in Silvis. The text is garbled with many mis-spellings and incomplete details.
Yoth five led by Cate and Stores edged Sabula 27 to 21 in the opening game of the season at the local gym. The second team saved the day with a late rally as Sabula’s seconds fought to the end. Athtone Geer visited with her mother over the weekend.
A daughter named Marden Tosue was born Saturday evening November 1 at Jane Lamb Hospital in Fulton. Parents are Clarence Rathous and Mrs Rathous 1. Relatives mentioned include Lepel, Larry Decker, Robert Coun, Leonard Holman, Pearl Holman, Kenneth Hebelet, and Harnet Roggendar. reporters noted.
A community club gathers for a family party this evening. Local organizers invite residents to join at the community hall, with activities, music, and light refreshments announced for all ages.
An elderly woman, Anabel Moor, remains hospitalized after a sudden illness at her residence on the Puiedl property. Doctors say the condition is serious but stable as authorities investigate possible causes and outline next steps in care.
A large gathering honored the recent bride with a daytime shower at her home. Hosts arranged games and decorations while friends and family, including several named guests, offered well wishes and mutual congratulations.
Hibik Toland and ahuy Paltea departed Sunday forenoon from Sin Peleo Cunt Gi with friends and kin, seeking locations in the southwest. They were joined by Dolson Holland and Vitatines, while Abe U and Sosy Blacy hope for news of a son and possible winter plans. The party, traveling with noted relatives, left Thomson at 9:30 AM and are reported to reach Bath New Muawo by 3:30 PM Tucathiy, though weather concerns linger.
Red Cross drive for funds is announced with volunteers visiting homes and streets to collect donations. Basketball game this Friday urged to support the team, with Shavannon and Wallace Oresbach as speakers. Local social notes list Sunday guests at several homes and dinners across Carroll and Stockton areas.
OQ W Hockett writes from Cleveland about adventures and a 1460 mile hitch ride to the Atlantic coast and Washington. He details travel from Cleveland Oct 19, stopping through Wadsworth Dover Manetta and Lynchburg, with high water in Manetta and scenes of mountain scenery and encounters with oil company men, buses, and friends as he toured the region toward Washington.
A large fall wedding at York Byplist church drew over sixty guests. The ceremony featured a blue and white color scheme with yellows, candles, and vases of flowers. Family members and friends attended as the couple, amid celebratory songs, began their life together in a decorously adorned venue.
A public meeting at the local high school supported bonding York township to gravel 28 miles of roads and to fund a Johnson Creek bridge. Two petitions seek a $35,000 bond for road work and township cost share for the bridge, with petitions to be circulated among freeholders. Details cover routes and estimated costs around $1,000 per mile plus grading and culverts.
UBS and lodges report officers elected at Eastern Stars meeting on Thursday night. 500 Club meets with Mrs John Carpenter. Home Economic Club plans annual family party atArce church with oyster supper. Royal Neighbors held meeting with 17 present and gingerbread, whipped cream coffee served. TNT Club gathers 28 members and one guest at Mrs Gul Johannsen residence, plans for a haz event, sewing project noted.
Funeral services for William Hoy born 1875 in JoDaviess County were held in Argo with Rev Newmith officiating. A hymn quartet from Thomson and local pallbearers attended. he is survived by three sons and several siblings with out of town relatives present.
The family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy shown after the loss of their father. Special thanks to the minister, the bearers, and the Amo era Mr and Mrs Glent Hoy and family Mr and Mrs John Hoy.
Bristol school observed National Education Week with class discussions on school and community issues and biographies of notable educators. A Wednesday program included songs, plays, recitations, and a tea, with visits from patrons and Mrs John Carroll and Mrs Parsons contributing to the event.
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