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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1933
Page
1
A nostalgic Thanksgiving message from President Roosevelt urges gratitude and unity while the page reports on commodity prices and agricultural prospects. Wheat, corn, and barley fall. cotton, cattle, and hogs show mixed movements as farmers hope for better returns and policy support. Russia-US treaty notes and CWA payrolls are discussed, with concerns about spending and the impact on American workers.
York Township will receive 24 men through a federal civil works program to work up to 90 days at 30 hours weekly. County officials and Mr Hecht will select workers from 87 applicants, with wages totaling $4,690 funded by federal and township contributions. Projects include graveling roads. start awaits county committee approval.
The York P T A outlines an evening program led by Miss Isabelle Joons featuring a chorus from Argo school, piano by Vivien Sack, songs by local quartets and trios, and a spelling Bee. Clinton high school participants perform, with an address by Mr. W J Yount. The public is invited and expected to find the talk engaging and informative.
A good attendance at Smith's Store Saturday evening featured a turkey raffle won by Shirley State and a wagon prize claimed by Ed Atherton. The event honored Thanksgiving with a festive meal and Mr Smith thanked customers for their continued support.
Mr and Mrs Gilbert Robertson are the parents of a baby weighing about one to two pounds born at the home of Mrs Robertson's parents in Salee Nevada on the date noted. Mr and Mrs Joe Kotiran are listed in connection with the birth.
Morning service at 19 a m on Sunday with subject Partakers of One Bread. Evening service at 7 30 p m The Door of Hope. Rev Aitken leads midweek prayer and Bible study. Twenty members attend aid society meeting at Mrs Gel’s home last week. December 10 Mens Day at the church with plans for a large turnout and activities for men.
Argo Methodist Sunday School sessions begin at 10 A M with evening services and a community singing led by Mrs Madge Bower Devotionals and solo by Mrs Madge Bower Reading by Everard Foliz Song Choir and message by Rev Nesmith Also Amaral Bazaar on Saturday December 5 featuring a chicken dinner at noon led by Willing Worker’s class and Samainy Schools union.
Morning worship notices show no Catholic service at 3 30 A M A.M. The Church of Christ plans a Christmas Endeavor at 7 30 P M with notices of upcoming events and church activities.
A revival meeting at Memorial Christian Church in Rock Island led by Rev. Holkins Frost drew attendees including Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Adams and others. Several Thanksgiving visitors were listed, with social rounds at local homes, plus a note on World’s Fair preparations and a local sports fan heading to Morris for a high school game.
Residents urged to donate toys and clothing for needy children. Contact Mire Houghton to arrange contributions of new or gently used shoes, overshoes, and toys for boys up to ten years old. Volunteers aim to make Christmas bright for youngsters in the community.
The passing of Freg Colehour a Carroll merchant of prominence is announced with funeral details. The notice asks friends relatives and associates to attend burial services and to share condolences.
Mr and Mrs Bayard Langde hosted a Friday duck dinner with guests from Fulton and Savanna. Bert Pringle, Lee Hubbend, Wall Graves, John Grenniy attended, along with Mrs Madwe Bou.
Miners of the Vethedrat Mo worth League invite Walt ing Workers tlasa of the Ano Sun day school to a supper with a chayel Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs O J Goblin and others left yesterday to spend Thanksgiving and Friday with Mrs Jabsn's mother HY Reb could substitute for Mr Geblin at the Ebner power.
Sixteen editors gathered at Thorson Friday for the Northwestern Tinois Editorial Association meeting. A turkey dinner opened the afternoon as the group planned future meetings. Nearby social notes mention the Sohn Wrench family visiting Clinton relatives and Chesbea and Creighton families at their homes.
York township officials plan permanent gravel roads using federal work program funds. The approach trims trees and prioritizes lasting township benefits over short term sweeping or patching. About 13 weeks of work could yield up to 150 dollars per York worker from the federal side. Thanksgiving plans include local social visits and family gatherings as residents await holiday meals.
Savanna hosts Thomson in a free admission game this Saturday night sponsored by local merchants. The event aims to draw fans and support community activities amid ongoing local business efforts.
Mrs. R. I. Houghton, chairwoman of the Thomson Red CrossMembership drive, reports a strong response from Thomson and York residents. The membership list includes numerous local names and donations, reflecting broad community support. The drive marks a successful effort for the local Red Cross in this period.
A local holiday closes Setmok on Wednesday amid planning for the event period. Teachers Mix Thomas and Miss Burns will spend time at their homes in Chaco, while Miss Humsiacsnp vans accompanies others in Devatyr. Miss Zueechwerdt will be at her home in Chadarck. Miss Brooks at Dixon. Mr. Man and Joe Fett will return to Forwsten. Mrs Hastings, Mr Hem hast, and Mr Domaree also stay home. School will reopen Monday December 4. Mrs John Grandy of Savanna hosted her candlelight gathering Tuesday afternoon. Various neighbors attended a Thanksgiving occasion at the Carpenter home in Lanark and at the homes of Greenewald, Anna Testex, Cedar Rapide Ja. Edna Rare of Rock Rapids, and Frank Moore family of Savonoe.
A birthday party Tuesday evening honored Mr George St Ores and Mrs Terbere with readings and gifts for Miss Louse St Ores. Guests included Mr and Mrs Floyd Tory, Mrs Har gid Stores, Bestie Groharing, and many others. Hosts provided a luncheon of fruit salad mire and wocon late in the evening.
The item lists numerous families hosting guests for Thanksgiving at homes in Hablane Morrison Fulton Clinton and surrounding areas. Guests include Ed Smith Vera Smivch Willis Stage Janniy Thanksgiving guests Earl Kress Willard Ballard Helen Kress Frank Peter Don Garner and many others, with extended families from Newton Prophetstown East Clinton Chadwick and Glen areas.
A social gathering at Bland Hall promises meals for Thanksgiving with a planned Wednesday chat and talk by Mrs. Athens Gaar. Late teachers arrive home to dine with parents Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Gear.
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