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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1931
Page
1
A regional column discusses Capone’s still unclear prospects, suggesting federal action may soon target him and break up his gang. It notes bootleg earnings yield tax evasion routes and anticipates a long prison stretch if charges stick, reflecting ongoing pressure on organized crime figures.
Fairhaven residents tally losses from a torrential storm that overflowed creeks and flooded farm land. Bridges and culverts washed out, roads ruined, and some livestock perished as authorities plan repairs and seek funding to restore county road access.
Millard Laver of Gardenplain visited the Diephous home this week. Pearl Atherton and Holman, workers from Morrison toy factory, returned home. Walter Switzer, a student at W E T college Macomb, spent Sunday with his sister Ruth at Smionville college.
Regular services next Sunday morning at 8 30. The calendar lists weekly church activities and times for attentive parishioners and visitors seeking morning worship.
The Ladies aid society plans an all day session at the church next Thursday October 22. Misses Thelma and Irene Schick will host the Live Wire group that evening. Services next Sunday include preaching by Rev Stump at 10 and Sunday school at 11.
The congregation plans an Oct. 29 offering for home missions with a program including a short playlet and Lois Green reading. Funds will aid needy families this winter as flooding reduced Sunday Bible school attendance to 48. Henry Lehmeier and Earl Isenhart persevered through the weather. Next Sunday Nellie Dimmick leads a program marking the final radio segment. The junior E. program averages about sixteen with prayer meeting Oct. 21 studying Second Timothy. The Ladies' Aid met, the minister’s wife leaves for Urbana, and missionary services continue next Sunday. Continued on last page.
The York Commercial club will hold its October meeting at York Community High School tonight at eight. The sole topic will be winter relief for York township with all residents urged to attend. Mrs. Virgil L. Marth, newly active in the Mendelssohn Club, directed the garden scene from Faust in Rockford, earning praise.
Many Methodist church ministers were reassigned at the Rock River Conference in Chicago. Rev. McKelvey moves from Hanover to Fairdale and Mendota, Rev. Earl Edwards transfers to Apple River, Rev. Clark Williams remains at Mt. Moris, Rev. Dayail returns to Thomson, and Rev. Nesmitt becomes Mt Carroll’s new pastor. The Savanna church holds a $4,000,000 parsonage debt of $5060, to be paid this year, reflecting the era’s church finances. Louis Strauch and son Calvin toured Butler Indiana noting mint fields and Elkhart rail improvements, while Notre Dame’s stadium and local schooling highlight regional life. The trip included stops in South Bend, Elkhart, and Chicago with visits to Dean’s residence.
Amid heavy rains on a Saturday, the Thomson area faced the worst flood in memory as Johnson Creek dikes failed. Water overwhelmed roads and bridges from Argo Road to the Old Stone Mill, washing approaches and flooding fields south of town. stock were moved to safety and pumping stations ran at full blast while nearby lines and bridges suffered washouts.
Will Shay and son Peter of Chicago visited from Saturday to Tuesday at the John Neary and Frank Johnson homes. The boy hunted squirrels and brought home six. He asked to print the tale as Chicago friends would not believe it. Shay wrote of the homecoming, sharing letters from California Rome and long-lost pals, spreading delight.
Members of the 500 club convene today at the home of Mrs. Vern Kauffman. The Oct 22 Eastern Stars meeting will be held at the lodges hall with a social hour and a report by Mrs. Ruth Hicks on Grand Chapter work in Chicago. Blue Bell camp No 438 RoNA meets Oct 2 at 2 pm. social committee includes Miss Mary Stone and others. Mrs Temple of Moline visited Herbert Blodgett at the YCHS on Wednesday.
Renewals from Life-Savers subscribers include Mrs. Gus Leavens Vernon Rawlins Herman Senneff R A Heitman Floyd Carpenter and others in Thomson and nearby areas. The notice lists numerous names with street addresses and a few associated towns and institutions.
Lightning struck the Durkee farm barn west of Thomson on Saturday morning setting the 14 by 60 foot structure ablaze. The Thomson fire department and neighbors could not save livestock. Three horses and four calves perished along with hay and machinery. Dr. W. H. Durkee plans to rebuild the barn at the same site and asks for help to begin work promptly. Card of Thanks from the Durkee family extends gratitude to the fire department and helpers.
Joe Foliz, former Axwo-Pa figure now manager at the Stransdale farms plant in Savanna, reports strong milk and farm product handling. He notes friendly public reception and invites Arg o-Fa and Thomson friends to visit the new operation when in Savanna.
George Williams of Forreston is appointed section boss on the Milwaukee cut off between Argo Fa and Ebner. He replaces Van Brocklin who led the section, while Van Brocklin and Fred Yates are expected to stay on under boss John Hoy. The Thomson route remains with Gossard as boss and his son aiding, plus Fred Deden. L. P. O Laughlin of Rockford visits the Kua tus home today.
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