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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1931
Page
1
The Milan Independent urges Moline banks to absorb the closed Commercial Savings Bank amid the Tri-City banking crisis. It notes Davenport and Rock Island actions, questions Moline's response, and cites a prior bank failure with public concern over depositor safety and civic leadership.
From Shannon Reporter we learn editor Feezer complains about mince pie mixed with elders not as good as the brandy version. Cal prefers pigs feet and pork trotters and mocks those who eat beefsteak and potatoes then sleep late.
Alfred Smith hosts a local event promising a free 12 pound tom turkey to the best predictor of corn eaten in 16 minutes. In last week’s contest 207 entrants watched White Rock roaster set an 828 kernel pace, with top guesses around 623 and 600 kernels, as crowds gathered at Smith’s store under G. A. Smith supervision.
Ray Morgan and two Rockford friends spent Sunday in Thornton enjoying a rabbit hunt with guides Lyle Williams and Lynn Morgan. They chose a spot with tame rabbits and had a very successful outing.
Reports describe worsened roads from Thomson to Fulton with sewage trucks jammed near Flanniry farm, and the York area and Argo road requiring dragging to improve travel as crews have not yet started. The note urges caution for travelers on the new grade.
Stransky believes in good farm buildings and that building this year helps allied industries. On his Argo farm near Charlie Miller, a 28 by 30 barn addition with dairy equipment was built. A 382 by 100 foot cattle shed at the Lake farm keeps beef away from dairy cattle. A 100 foot corn crib near the barn stores thousands of bushels. A new 24 by 48 hen house with 18 ventilating windows was added. The large 30 by 72 dairy barn at the Delevan farm, with two silos and 36 milking cows, begins framing with high quality materials and local carpenters.
Mrs. M. J. McGinty reports hatched ducks at her place Wednesday despite the late season. The brood belongs to Ed Williams across the road, the nest was stolen from her property, and the mother hen along with several little ones is missing. She keeps two ducklings indoors by the fire, likely to weep for them if they do not survive.
Towsley Bros hold a duck and goose shoot at their Thomson area farm three miles southeast. The event, set for Tuesday afternoon November 24, offers 12 gauge shells provided and target events with prizes for top shooters. Ducks and geese plentiful. participants are urged to attend for game.
Anton Pollun from the lake region west of town is staying at the Wilt Hotel and receiving twice daily bra treatments for a cold and minor ailments. Frank Potter and missing duck hunters handle big ducks and blinds as Pollun’s duck-hunting entertainment business remains active despite his illness.
Schall's Empress Candy Bar coupon in this week's Review offers a bar for one cent with the coupon presented at local stores carrying Schall's candy. Weekend guests from Galesburg include Mr and Mrs Henry Slayer, Mr and Mrs John Seibert, and Ray Dial visiting Mr and Mrs Wil Griswold.
Mr and Mrs Louis Thompson of Clinon with Mrs Thompson’s parents Mr and Mrs Wm Hawk and sister Mrs Justice Prins drove to Dickeyville Wisconsin on Sunday to visit the grotto and attend mass at Holy Ghost Catholic church. On the return they stopped in Rockford to see a sick relative recovering from a serious operation. The trip covered 287 miles.
The Review offers to publish a no trespassing notice for farmers who want to deter all trespassers for fifty cents per hunting season or winter months. The notice aims to warn locals against wandering on property for hunting rabbits and other game.
The Thomson Independents lost 39 to 29 to Fulton American Legion in a fast paced game with both teams trading baskets. Fulton opened strong, Thomson countered, and in the final period Fulton used a new tactic to sprint ahead as fans called it a well fought contest.
The state administers diphtheria toxoid at Chadwick today with 151 Chadwick High and Grade School pupils receiving the shot. Several country schools join, and about 20 more students from Argo traveled to Chadwick for the preventative measure.
Fire alarm alerted Friday night as wood shed on the John Cooper farm east of town caught fire. A south wind and quick neighbor response kept the blaze from destroying the house though the north wall was scorched and windows broken. Cooper, at home alone, fell from the roof while fighting the blaze and is now on crutches. Neighbors helped limit property loss.
A letter from Conrad Lillie recounts army service in Hawaii and a move to mounted duty. He notes 20 letters are en route from Thomson friends, with his address unchanged, and says he has not yet heard from many acquaintances. Postmaster Rawlins confirms the surge of mail to him.
The Masons gathered at the local lodge on Tuesday with District Deputy Grand Master Frank Dudley of Prophetstown attending and a first degree conferred for Dr. Po jdorney. Eastern Star will not meet next Thursday due to Thanksgiving. Blue Bell Camp 438 R N A met with 29 members. Mrs. Bloom and Mrs. Wilkerson were guests at Olive Camp 401 Clinton. refreshments led by Trena Melendy and others featured hot roast beef sandwiches, potatoes, gravy, coffee. Subgroups 500, 100, and 600 clubs met with hostess Mrs Ralph Trion and others. card games awarded high honors to Mrs Roy Marshall and consolation to Mrs Frank Trion. Next meetings set for Dec 1 and two weeks hence at Mrs Stewart Durwood’s.
Friday Paul Lewis Will Strubb and Bayard Cole drove to Barrington AL and hunted pheasants. They report it is necessary to have a written permit from each farmer and there are many game wardens at cross roads. Local hunters complain open five day season harms birds raised by residents and planters.
Weekend notices report Delbert Bemnick winning a Phanstiehl radio from a candy promotion. Televised by Jake Stickell, the event drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Blodget and Mary Somae who visited Devatur and Sacksonville.
Next Sunday will be Thanksgiving Sunday in God's house. Bible school had 71. minister gave two sermons on The Deity of Jesus. Junior C E led by Geneva Knes next Sunday. seamen aided in opening service. ARGO M E reports 66 in Sunday school last week. services 9:30 a. m. and 2:30 p. m. Catholic services next Sunday 8:30 a. m.
The Baptist ladies aid society gathers this afternoon in the church basement. Live Wire class held a regular meeting and party at Forrest Eslinger's home. Sunday school resumes next Sunday at 10 o'clock.
A brief church note announces an ideal Sunday school session at 10 o clock in the morning with no preaching services planned. The message emphasizes formal class time rather than worship or sermon activities.
M Kratz was the honoree at an oyster stew supper held Saturday evening at his home in honor of his birthday anniversary. Those present were his daughter and family, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Breiding and sons Phil and Bobby of Sterling, daughter Mrs. Clifford Benson and family at home, and son Mr. and Mrs. Reaves Krats and daughter of Freeport. A daughter Mrs. Ray Reed of Freeport and son Krohnen of Rockford were unable to be present. Mrs. Ida Speck of Savanna visited several days with her friend, Mrs. Herman Francke.
Mrs Cyrenna Dunshee has Rael. Mor fromi pore completely encrus ed in ghiss thas make another roan in her home. The appearance of her fine home has been further improved by the addition. The porch size is approximately 10 feet wide and 25 feeble length.
Dr Chipman entertained at two tables of bridge at a Wednesday evening party at her Frank Johnson residence. Mass Nell Borne received the honor, with Ruth Woessner and others in attendance including Mrs IR S Houghton, Vivien Taylor, Dora Lou Wasda, Tocit Brooks, Harriett Zugsjehwerdt, Mrs B R Linwis and Mrs G A Smith. Dainty refreshments were served late.
The duck hunting week has been slow and unless ducks arrive from the north, the month may end as a poor duck hunting year. Royal hunters bag a few, but city lads return home empty. Jim Abberton plans a farm sale on Tuesday, November 24 with strong attendance. Tousley Bros shipped a large hog load to Chicago today. Miss Velma Shela of Figepant visited family in Lewes. Sunday guests included Madge Guinther, Milton Finer, and Carl Lohmerer. The Te N. TL ovals meet Friday at Mrs Shelly’s home.
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