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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1931
Page
1
Editor Feeser notes a recent bounty wide raid in Carrell County and warns violators face multiple fines and potential jail time. The piece weaves in wartime humor from Will Rogers and sketches town life, with light gossip about locals and fly swatting antics at the Thomson office.
The Thomson Independents lost 10 to 18 at Chadwick after winning the season opener at home. The contest was slow and rough with many fouls and hazy calls, contrasting with the previous week's win versus Fulton. A rematch is likely before the season ends.
The forecast notes a likely sunny, pleasant Thanksgiving with gentle warmth. Residents are urged to plan gatherings with friends and relatives and to keep the day enjoyable, living up to the holiday’s long standing reputation.
York residents contributed generously to the Red Cross drive. The report lists donors including Mary A. Connell Nellie Borns Fred Nipe Charlotte Kneal G. Martindall Kenyon J. Conrad Amelia Smith James Green Harriett Zagschwerdt and Madie Brovkill among others. One patient, Otto Switzer, was hospitalized in Clinton with acute jaundice. his condition remains undetermined.
The ladies aid society plans a meeting at Mm. Lieyd Stir's home next Thursday. The Live Wine side will hold a regular monthly meeting and party Friday evening November 27 at Forrest Eslinger’s home. Services announced for next Sunday at 11 am by Rev. Langdoe with Sunday school at 10:30. The On Timers class plans a bingo party at Mrs. Hanna Morte’s home next Tuesday. Jr. Capt. members gave Thanksgiving numbers last Sunday morning. Catholic services Sunday at 10 pm, with Sunday school at 7:30 pm. preaching by Rev. Stamp.
The school's girls and alumni teams posted wins while Ramona Lewis and Anita Melugin starred. Evelyn Holm read Tommy Stearns Scrubs op. The Hanover boys opened with a strong start and a close finish, listing players and substitutions as teachers note a Washington portrait gift and orchestra instrument plans for the year.
The Consolidated school presents a Thanksgiving program at 1 o clock with songs recitations and two plays featuring pupils from 1st to 8th grade. The event includes a long list of performances led by named students and classes. The honor roll lists many students from all grades with numerous names across first to eighth grade.
A fragmented shipping list names consignments to Chica and Jas. Baatland Co. with dates in November and a manager Tom Kustus. The text shifts to York Center checker club notes blaming temperamental players, urging change to pay for ants, with game details and quotes about learning and practice.
Mrs Rosanna Griswold remains critically ill as her 89th birthday approaches on December 5. Her son Charles of Hickman, Kentucky, arrived Tuesday after receiving news of her condition, with prognosis uncertain and hopes for recovery held by family.
Local 4-H members including Thomas Kustus Jr plan to attend the International Livestock Show in Chicago to learn about champions across livestock classes. Those unable to travel are urged to follow coverage through newspapers and radio for updates and stories from the event.
Cold windy Tuesday forced small turnout at the goose and duck shoot hosted by Tousley Bros. Prizes in the event included geese and a duck. First round tied between Clarence Bolhous and Willard Hartman. Willard Barton won the goose in the shoot off. Clarence Bolhoos won the second round duck. Third to fifth rounds awarded geese to George Zuidema, Cecil Tousley, and Ed Wiersam. A return contest is planned next year seeking better weather.
Mr and Mrs Ern Brown expect Mr and Mrs Will Stark and family of West Chicago for Thanksgiving dinner. Mr Stark’s father from Fulton will ride back as far as Fulton, where he will winter, while Will advances his house with frame roof and siding. He works between his regular job and home construction, recent months keeping him busy.
The York Club will hold its December meeting on Tuesday the 1st of the month. The program is not yet arranged, but details will appear in next week's Review. A good attendance is urged and all York residents interested in community affairs are invited.
The Delia Goddard estate settles with no will. Personal property is divided among living siblings and their children, while real estate in Thomson will be sold or managed by heirs. Named heirs include Amelia Bouvin, Anna St. Ores, Ernest Rice, Frank Rice, Claude Rice, Carrie Cleghorn, Edith Mitchell, and several others. K. B. Carpenter is administrator.
Misa Sylvalena Bolhous daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Bolhous of Morrison had an appendicitis operation at Morrison hospital Saturday evening. Her condition is described as extremely satisfactory and expected to recover. Miss Bolhous is a Morrison high school graduate and is employed by the public utilities company at Morrison.
Thomson friends note BH. A. Cate making slight daily progress. He can move hands and feet and was reported to be writing again, a sign he is on the mend. Anticipation grows as he nears a hoped recovery.
Born to Mr and Mrs Henry Ottens a daughter Monday November 23 at their home near Fulton Att and Mr Garrett Ottens are the parents of a daughter Betty Ariane born November 19 at the home of the latter s parents in Fulton Ottens formerly lived in this vicinity and attended the public beadnot hers.
In a Sand Slough Summer Resort event, Bayard Cole surprised rivals by shooting left handed after a prank by Bill Strubb and others. Cole broke birds as they came, winning events and leaving the crowd amused at the ruse while the plan sheltered him from blame.
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