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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1929
Page
1
The Publisher's Column notes Route 80 opening eases travel, praises paving miles, and praises Illinois Cubs, Connie Mack, and Miller Huggins. It observes shifts in travel speed, mentions Illinois footballs Army game, and reflects small-town sports enthusiasm and civic pride.
Locals report Stagg visited Sterling with Mrs John Connell last week. Mr Stagg and the Connells with the Carpenters spent the day there. Mrs Stagg returned home with them. Mrs Wolfe a Modern Woodman official spoke to locals about changes Monday. Mr and Mrs Ballis of Chicago stayed with the Smiths at their camp. Mr and Mrs John Carroll also joined for Sunday dinner.
A club reporter urges action at the upcoming meeting insisting on a motion to appoint someone to supply the organization with news. The wording reflects a zealous call for accountability and fresh reporting.
York township citizens host a two day graveling bee on the Ideal road from Bowers corner east. Au Cate reports 150 loads hauled by teams and 60 by truck daily with a plan to reach 400 loads total. Carl Daehler donates 300 loads and provides two quarry teams.
The Ideal School reports all listed pupils were on time in September. The first term exams were administered on Tuesday. The Wide Awake Reading Club held its second meeting last Friday with a program including minutes, book reports by Irvin Sennett and Harry McKee, and a newspaper segment by eighth grade girls. Officers are Williams Lar as President, Roderick Geary as Vice President, and Helen Oakley as Secretary.
York Commercial Club members met Wednesday evening in the church auditorium for an October meeting. Alfred Smith led with piano, remarks by Mr Reimer and Rev Father Chaney highlighted the program as a strong view of community welfare and parks. The next meeting in November will be a Father and Son banquet with large attendance anticipated. A G Sheridan elected treasurer.
Mrs Henry Parsons Worthy Matron and Mrs Qrella Bennett left Sunday for Peoria to attend the Grand Chapter session of the Eastern Star held October 1 2 5.
Thomson briefs report an all day church gathering on Wednesday at the church. A chicken supper was served. Silk bought a new product and a Whippet six. Margaret Leusinkveld bought a new Ford. Mr and Mrs Herbert SE Ores returned from two weeks in Chambersburg with his parents. They also visited in Charlotte and with Rev and Mrs Schaich.
The upcoming mayoral election nears with no announced candidate yet. Writing in a name may be enough this time. Improvements at the Lewis Garage corner will enhance safety and the view now appears clearer after the building corner removal. A reception at the M E B church last Friday honored Mr and Mrs R L Fuller and family with about forty attendees. Mrs Wm Houston and daughter from Orin UK visited Monday with Mr and Mrs John Hoy.
Thursday, Mr and Mrs Leslie Fuller moved their household goods to Darren Wisconsin where Fuller will be the Milwaukee ticket agent. The Ful ders were longtime active residents of Thomson, prominent in Mason ic and Eastern Star, church, school board, band, commercial club and village government. The Thomson Review thanks them for fourteen years of service and wishes them well in their new community.
Spring Valley residents share travels and illness updates. Rev. and Mrs. Matt and daughters Johannah and Jennett returned to Arthur Kansas after attending their son's wife Mrs. Arthur Matt's funeral. Mrs. Wm Eslinger hosted Ladies Aid. Mrs. Ellen Aldritt visited from Morrison. Jennie Aggen and family toured to Chicago. Charles Patterson sought Mayo Bros. in Rochester for health. Mrs. Wine Ferguson spent time with relatives and friends. Birt Johnson injured shoulder in a Monday accident.
Workmen tear away the corner of the Lewis Garage to lay out drives for a modern filling station. The upgrade will improve the village and place a gas station at a good location.
Ms and Mrs Virgil Wilt and their children spent Sunday in Morrison with Mr and Mrs Clyde Groharing. Send in your news items for Review's classifieds.
The Passion Play troupe from Germany, descended from the original 700 year tradition, performs in Clinton with matinee Saturday at 2 30 and evening show at 8 15. Tickets are limited as seats are reserved and mail orders are accepted. L L Blair and Martha J Ashby visited Community High School and approved its accreditation remains.
Mr. Slager of Morrison is visiting his daughter Mrs. Wm. Griswold and her family.
The piece announces Prof Hemmer leaving Friday for Indiana and returning next week with a boss. It urges townsfolk to prepare for a rowdy celebration upon his return to Thomson and their new home. Congratulatory notes from The Review express happiness for the couple’s marriage and homecoming.
The local improvement committee met with the Savanna Chamber of Commerce to organize a large mid October event in Savanna. Thomsen and Hanover will supply bands and participate in the opening of the hard road. The celebration will include a new Lincoln school dedication Edison Day electrical display boat races and other features. Committee members named include Rush Carroll Bayard Lewis Dai Nipe Herbert Rawlins Sr Jas Sheridan Alfred Smith and wife.
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