Scout News Regional Trip to University of Illinois
Regional scout news highlights the annual trip to the University of Illinois, led by Walter Switzer and others. Despite trouble, several hundred scouts attended, with fourteen registered in Thomson and only five or six able to go. The event included tours, a view from the armory rooftop, and a demonstration by a champion Big Ten swimmer. About 4,000 scouts from across the state attended, with bands and activities shaping the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson Cily
Waller
Walter
Valthre
Cynyt
Fia
Chama
Albert
Jim
Armory
Charles
Nis
Oxy
Christian Church
Fall Festival Oct 7 Fundraiser and School Notes
The Literacy Program lists a Fall Festival on October 7 with one fourth of net proceeds to the Library Fund and the rest for Athletics. An Ice Cream stand replaces the Tea Garden. Gladys Cooper returns to school after a short absence. Latin tests are set for Wednesday. Boxing bouts occur at noon and after school in the gym, free for all. Five boys—Charles Beck Gilbert Holland Paul Hawk Russel Gleason Walter Switzer—missed Friday for a Champaign trip to see the University Bradley football game, which the University won 19 to 0. They returned after 10 pm amid tire and engine trouble. Scout-Master Mr. Schaich accompanied the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Cooper
Chesnutt
Charles Beck
Gilbert Holland
Paul Hawk
Russel Gleason
Walter Switzer
Champaign
University
Bradley
West Baldick
Schaich
Village Board Proceedings and Local Notes 1927
The Village Board chaired by R L Fuller met October 3 1927 with all members present. Bills from Northwestern Tinois Utilities Go and others totaling 543 14 were approved for payment after Finance Committee review. Local notes mention Rev Schaich and party traveling to Urbana for football and Boy Scouts state meeting. town life described with hunting and shooting activity in York township.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Fuller
Northwestern Tinois Utilities
Sear S. Anderson
George St. Ores
Marshall
Lewis Motor Co
Hance Ee
Thomson
C. W. Groharing
Alfred St. Ores
Clyde Groharing
J. R. Brenneman
George Bower
Lewis Knees
Park
Christian Bible School elects officers and teachers for year
The Christian Bible School elected officers and teachers for the coming year including Superintendent W. A. Adams and Asst Supt A Hinds. Secretaries, treasurer, librarians, pianists, cradle roll, children and young peoples departments were listed with multiple teachers. Attendance average noted as 107 since May. Family Day planned for Oct 9 with invitations to unenrolled community members. Bill Strubb hosted hunters with lodging and hunting access attracting guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Bib
W. A. Adams
A. Hinds
Aithleen Gaur
Louis SL. Ores
Bruce Corobaring
Houghton
Mary Green
N. v. Krench
Childrens Department
Winnie Holland
Young Peoples Department
EL PL .Schaich
Adwt
Robt
Grohering
Croharing
Harry Gaar
Teachers of Childrens Department
Bertha Holland
Ben Stan
John Gaar
H.J. Green
Vauga Garr
E. O. Hemmer
MP. Schach
Schaic
Toyal Pioners
H. FE. Green
Loyal Nlustiers
W. J. Adams
Royal Hustlers
E. A. Hinds
Local News In Brief Notes From The Community
Mr and Mrs N D French return home Friday evening from Chicago with George Potte meeting them at Fulton. A few melon growers sell sweets in October though crop is considered over by many. Hunters threaten crops. farmers urged posting No Hunting signs and announcing in local paper. A winter dance club formed. Merry Makers orchestra from Sevanna played. Committee: Thomas Hand Leonard Stage W J Hawk Jr. Next dances planned for Fridays. Andy Sheridan touts heating store ads for results. Frank Lewis promotes Goodrich tires with price and guarantee. Howard Groharing of Savanna, Buick traveler, secured year long ad space in Chadwick Thomson papers. Groharing’s reach covers Carroll county via Savanna Mt Carroll Lanark Milledgeville Chadwick Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Makers
Sevanna
Thomas Hand
Leonard Stage
WJ Hawk
Howard Groharing
Savanna
Buick
Chadwick
Thomson
Ard
Groharing
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Lanark
Milledgeville
Ain't it The Truth? Water Drops and Trade Ironies
Fragmented verse-like lines discuss water and trade, implying drought concerns and social balance. The text hints at contradictory outcomes between abundance and scarcity, with emphasis on fairness and preparation amid uncertain conditions.
When Years Would Count Prof and Student Exchange Barbs
A brief classroom exchange weighs Shakespeare's relevance across ages. The professor questions whether the playwright would be esteemed today. The student quips that Shakespeare would be about three hundred years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shakespear
State road meetings draw delegates to Fulton and Prophetstown
Reports from Fulton and Prophetstown detail upcoming meetings on routes 80 and 78 affecting Moline to Hanover and Kewanee to Mount Carroll. Attendees include Governor Small, with local figures Alfred Smith and Postmaster Rawlinson noted amid weather and travel anecdotes. Weekend visitors from Wisconsin also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Prophets
York Township
Moline
Hanover
Prophetstown
Kewanee
Mt. Carroll Ilinois
Prophestown
Govenor Small
Remembering a 52 Year Old Barn Windstorm Tale
Sam Geisinger recalls a gale that toppled a midtown barn used for stagecoach horses and a halfway house between Rock Island and Galena. The note hints at local corn prospects, urging farmers to save seed corn for seed houses. The September Board of Supervisors meeting report appears in this issue. The Review Is Your Home Paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Geisinger
Rock Island
Galena
Sandridge
Wallows
Sach
Sam
York Township
Board of Supervisors
Roofing sales pitch for fireproof shingles and services
An advertisement urges replacing an old worn roof with fireproof shingles to prevent winter fires. It promises free measurements and cost estimates with no obligation, lists roofing materials, and recommends suitable types. The piece also includes a string of local personals, shop chatter, and light banter about products and services.
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Pay Scout News
Carroll
York ‘Olks
Robert Beese
Edw. A. Smith
Morrison
Uinois
Co-Operative
Reginald Denny
Buster Brown
Fox News
Proceedings OF the
Ag Village Board
Finance Committee
Schade
Sheridan
Smith
Carpenter
French
Kate Cole Whitney
Russell Gleason
Waler Switeer
Urbana
Boy Scouts State
Claus Pyins
Christian Bible School
Bill Strubb
Bill
NEWSY
N. D. French
the South West Limited
Chicago
George Potte
Andy Sheridan
Andy
Frank Lewis
Paddy
Ion
Per
Luch
Drouth
Smith’s Store
Thomson Illinois
Alfred Smith
Bob
Rawlin
Luther Geisinger
George and
Des Moines
Luther
Lowa
Afton
Stumphy
Nolan Stock Company
Palace Theatre
Roy Green
Milwaukee
George Lavin
Mukwonago
Wisconsin
H. E. Green
Potter Brothers Review
Andrew Sheridan
John
Shade
Ed Knapp
Kyle Merends
Arthur Pape
Rex
Jake Miller
Jake
Sam Lord
Wtan
Potter Brothers
E. G. Martindale
Illinois
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