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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1935
Page
2
The fragment shows a historic newspaper masthead listing Thomson Review editors and staff, with publishers and managers named, and postal information. It indicates weekly Thursday publication and postal classification, typical for a local periodical in Thomson.
The Review portrays local residents as the backbone of the country and pledges to defeat all future issues. It claims residents are honest, hard-working and responsible with taxes, rent and living costs, urging continued cooperation for the community's best interests.
The platform pledges a bank for Milledgeville, elected officials to hire a cost efficient town and county, pave Route 171 from Thomson to Argo Fa and onward to Chadwick, promote community competitive sports in Carroll County, push a county patrol highway across the southern Carroll County from Milledgeville to Thomson, and encourage all office holders to reduce expenses.
Louis Frank, proprietor of Frank Furniture Store and Funeral Home, quietly serves Chadwick communities each year. He and his brothers followed their father in business, continually contributing as trusted citizens without seeking credit.
A county bar one Ames to Car Toll county this week praises a firm for selling merchandise and paint for homes and farms. The piece commends Pha D Leite Clyde Young and the pushy seller for completing many paint jobs totaling substantial gallons this year. It notes beautification of homes and farms and lauds Bir Lest and his son for service and patronage in the community.
Farmers report improving conditions as one merchant notes Community Day success, while locals cite steady tax collections and delinquent payments. Substantial praise for subscribers and a strong Fall movie slate at the Ma destic Theatre accompanies plans for a new Savanna store building ready by Thanksgiving and a frost avoidance corn outlook.
Coach Benham of York County asserts his team can win games this winter after a disastrous last season. Jack Brooks returns each Tuesday night to help, with ticket sales aided by local merchants. The fall entertainment series continues as residents comment on Main Street gravel and upcoming summer asphalt work.
Two weeks after Community Day residents recall the event and anticipate another. Dart Fogel works to recruit Farm Bureau members while EL V. McGrath and coworkers are praised for their two weeks ago program efforts. Mayor Throngton spoke publicly, Harvey Glenn endures a broken arm, and Mrs. C Knox earns praise for coordinating the garden club flower show. Coach Shuett eyes basketball, high school softball rides a four game win streak over Milledgeville, and Madsen Studio provides keepsake pictures. The Grade Review plans continue, and interest grows in the coming season as the linelineup at Hugh High School is noted for speed over size. The first Lyceum, featuring Chennies, African explorer, is set for next Wednesday morning.
Foundation in place and walls rising as a new Savanna Marth’s store takes shape. A spectator suggested a spot for a break before further work. A track crew mishap near the state leak led to a motor car being left on the rails after a freight train passed. Webster Lumber Co. moved a saw mill crew to Momence Illinois for about two weeks of work. Two movable school zone signs were received for Avenue school but not in use when Monday’s classes ended. One of forty police officers was on duty. Wednesday Study club members enjoyed a sightseing trip to Palisades state park Wednesday afternoon. NES manager W D Scott of the local office attended a meeting in Freeport Friday.
The Mt Carroll community reports a Coleman Mills led band march to the Fetterolf home where Horace and his wife were honored. Horace’s years with the organization noted, while his wife expressed appreciation. Eber Shepherd plans to move goldfish indoors for winter as temperatures drop. Mount Carroll High School prepares to face Galena and the Lead Miners in a conference clash after a prior loss. Ailing guard expected back soon strengthens the team. Mrs Martha Albert and Mrs Don Harrie attend the Grand Chapter session in Chicago. Leigh Gifford hosts a fountain feature onsite.
State Geological Survey researchers in Urbana report coal briquets as a high value by product from slack coal. The new fuel promises smokeless, high heat output rivaling eastern coals, with machines producing briquets in plants soon. Brisk adoption could transform millions of tons of low grade coal into marketable fuel.
Ted notes the appearance of the Grade Review, the first grade school paper in years, drawing strong interest from pupils and parents. Editors Dalmar Treum and Dorothy Fosberg receive praise for a quality start. Duck season forecasts from many states predict abundant sport and rising turnout as hunters prep gear and muskets for opening day.
A local column salutes Carroll County telephone operators for patient, courteous service despite being undervalued. The note laments public indifference, praises reliability, and underscores the need to recognize workers behind the switchboard. The missive weaves in unrelated personal anecdotes and a quirky weather joke.
SHARPE looks ahead to a Tigers over Cubs World Series with fan talk and warnings about bets. The column meanders through price talk on potatoes bacon margarine and lard, then shifts to memories of the old days with names like Adam Heinze Fred Kenyon Tom Hanton and Jim Poolo, hinting at stories to come and a farewell for now.
A fragmented radio program sampler outlines William Ko Traum's show notes featuring Tito Guitar, a Mexican born tenor, with biographical highlights from Guadalajara to New York. It lists broadcast schedules, stations, and programs across WLS, WBBM, WMAQ, and others, noting an American debut on Broadway and a long tour across the United States. The piece mixes portraits, time changes for daylight savings, and program lineups while praising Tito's musical career and ambitions.
A collage of light jokes and social vignettes includes a daughter seeking a gentleman under an assumed name, a wife reacting to her daughter, fleas and a brush salesman hosting dust storms, and a series of short quips about couples, refunds, and public life. The piece mentions Avery and a barber shop mug, plus references to Dec Smith, the stork market, and a Steno.
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