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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1936
Page
3
The yearbook style debate erupts as Seniors blast Sophomores for alleged ego and mediocrity. The column defends senior leadership while lampooning rival students through mock oath and banners. The piece ends with a poem praising seniors and mocking sophomores.
The Thimble Needle and Thread society of the Christian church held a delightful Colonial Test Party at Mrs. Robert Groharing's home with Mrs. Paul Lewis assisting. After business and craft work for the annual bazaar, attendees wore colonist caps and aprons and enjoyed Boston baked beans, brown bread, gingerbread, tea, and candy corn favors. Guests included Lady Winthrop through Lady Temperance, plus Priscilla and Constance, with light auto-accident remarks as the program closed.
The funeral for John Guinther drew a large crowd with services at the house and burial at Chadwick cemetery. Five sons and a grandson served as bearers. Mrs. Guinther lived to an advanced age, and Mrs. Engelking from La Crosse attended to honor her grandfather. Coon hunting and local road work are noted in the community updates.
Wacker Mrs Geo Neis Sr spent last weekend in Chicago with Mr and Mrs Glen Neis. The ladies aid held a spelling contest in the M E church Friday night with good attendance. The N C Club met in the home of Mrs Herold Merchant last Thursday. Mrs Geo Neis Sr and Mrs Theo Storm spent Tuesday in the home of Mr and Mrs Henry Lohmeier. Mr and Mrs Theo Storm visited Sunday evening in the W R Stage home. Mr and Mrs Guy Turney visited Sunday evening in the R S Blake home at Green Island. Dora Lee Turney spent the weekend with her grandmother Mrs Jesse Grohating at Savanna.
After a conference with Speaker John Devine, Alexander Wilson announced a perfunctory second special session on Nov 17 and adjournment until Dec 1. An expected January relief fund appropriation may be considered then as the 60th general assembly will meet. The house chamber is under renovation after July 4 fire, and Rep. Thomas J. Lenane of Quincy seeks the speakership in January.
A reader from 2203 6th Ave Moline Illinois writes to The Thomson Review Illinois about renewing for the ensuing year. He reflects on memories of neighbors, time past, and the steady news columns offering continuity as generations pass.
A pamphlet warns motorists the black line down the road marks the life line and urges drivers to stay on their side to prevent head on collisions. It cites 27,000 traffic deaths last year, mostly in small towns, and stresses hugging the outside edge to escape reckless drivers.
America's annual Continental Congress of anticulture the International Live Stock Exposition will be held Nov 28 to Dec 5 in the new International Amphitheater at the Chicago Stock Yards. Plan to house over 15,000 animals, with more than 80 breeds and about 100000 dollars in cash premiums.
A compact, enigmatic note hints at a poised girl who speaks with precision and a traveler guided by air conditioning, evoking themes of control and timing without detail.
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