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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1931
Page
3
A poorly legible note reports an unnamed individual selling a new furnace pipe device. An officer detained the person last week for sheriff investigators to pursue formal appearance and potential charges, with details unsettled and a unclear county connection.
A Studebaker belonging to E Franck of Lanark was recovered by Roza Low-42 in Wanoka Wisconsin after being stolen weeks earlier. The car was abandoned after a street sale and the thief fled in a Chevrolet. In another case Sheriff Shiley and State Officers Shepherd arrested a man suspected of writing bogus checks in Thomson Argo Fa Morrison and Milledgeville. The thief, driving an Overland, avoided capture until a Nash car with fake Iowa plates linked to Arthur Rodden of Elizabeth surfaced. Authorities also sought the Mt Carroll robber who held up the Standard Oil filling station on Rapp and Clay streets, netting about $30.
A heavy flood, strongest in forty years, inundated Argo and surrounding areas on Saturday night after Johnson blocked the mand creek, destroying hundreds of acres of corn, the Tocul side track, and main line sections. Cars gathered Sunday to view the wreckage as lights failed and animals endured rising waters.
Locals George Williams and family of Forreston moved into the Ralph Atherton house. Mr and Mrs Cecil Mason and Miss Bernice Mason of Ravenport Iowa called on Cora B Griswold Monday evening. Cellars were flooded bridges washed out and fences mangled. Ray Moyer shipped a carload of shotes Monday and Rudolph Holm a mixed stock carload. Clyde Collison and family moved into Mra Harriet Yates house. Home Economic club to meet at local Church Friday afternoon with hostesses. School teachers to attend Illinois State Teachers Association meeting in Rockford Oct 23 with speakers including Dr Wm John Cooper and others.
Residents described social gatherings at Leon Brandt’s cottage with a demo of a large roast pig, a handmade boat project by A J Davis associate, and local farm news including feed mill activity by Frank Brown. School honor rolls and student absences were reported, with community visits by Sheriff Shiley and various locals around Sterling and Albany.
The Tinos Commerce Commission has authorized the state highway department to issue an order regarding the existing over crossing on State Route No. 78. The commission found the crossing too dull and narrow for safe traffic movement, as Route 78 will extend from Jacksonvile north through Havans Can ton Mu Carroll to the Wisconsin state line once completed.
Spring Valley hosts and visits populate a midweek schedule with Mrs Frank Ron entertaining, Mrs Russell Edlund hosting Willing Workers, and Mr James McKee visiting Sterling. The Spring Valley school reports 25 pupils with 25 on perfect attendance and a second honor roll list, while officers for the Parent-Teacher association are named.
A letter from Urbana dated October 9, 1931, reports Barberry bushes found in the village as common barberry or hybrids near that species. The Barberry is noted as susceptible to black stem rust, with officials seeking details on number, owner, and location of the bushes and their disposition.
The Murphy ministry show will be broadcast every Monday Wednesday and Saturday at 7 00 over station WLS. Ella McCullogh travels from Omaha for her cousin Chase Brown’s death. Dean Boyce and Ely Cochran host a birthday dinner for Mrs. Cochran. Alta Brown returns to Mt Carroll for a short visit then plans winter with her father in Glendale. Thomas Stagg and Pax Heusinkveld visit Mt Carroll with Sarah O Neal at Caroline Mark home.
Funeral services for Bert Isenhart 59 prominent Fairhaven farmer were held at Fairhaven church with Rev. Febr of Rockford and Rev. E. Dorsch in charge. Interment followed in Fairhaven cemetery. Isenhart, in ill health, died Sunday afternoon by hanging in a shed. his wife and five children survive along with two brothers and two sisters.
Dr Podorney of Thomson cautions that cold and rainy weather raise colds this fall. He urges rest, hot lemonade, and early precautions to shorten illness. ads note bake sale aid by American Legion Auxiliary. Visitors from Minneapolis and Kimball join local family for a season, with plans for winter stay.
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A local group named SuiPPL.G Association announced new outreach efforts aimed at enhancing community engagement. The plan focuses on inclusive events, partnerships with nearby organizations, and fundraising drives to support local initiatives.
Tuesday guests included Mrs Miry Smith and Mrs Harry Pool with son Robert of Gardenplain. Sunday visitors at John McIntyre home near Mt Carroll were Mr and Mrs Herman Francke and Miss Mary Switzer. Paul Stage of Rockford weekend with Ben and Mrs Stage. Carl Jacobsen of Rockton joined visiting Fred Miller and Jacobson family in Fulton. Wm Fink of Chadwick hosted at dinner with Carl Daehler and others. Willis Greeley Jr of Morrison staying with grandparents George and Mrs. Greeley while mother works at Morrison toy factory. Carload flour bids at Jet by Yousseys and Fred Maller. farmers sent hogs to James Eastland Commission via Burlington. Improved health report on Ho Cate. Chadwick Commercial Club fall meeting this Friday. Thomson-area residents planning to attend.
Members of the Mutual Levy association met with Mathew Brothers at Ke, Johnson creek brides, to plan repairs after Saturday's storm. Farmers on both sides of the dike will guide work with Erie contracting in charge, aiming to dredge and mark the dike as soon as possible.
Y. C. H. honors list shows A and B students with criteria including average grade and attendance. A drunken Fallon party ends with Dykhuis jailed after wandering to the county jail while Snyder remains with police after the event.
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