16 Oct 1924
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1924
Page
1
The Chicago Tribune reports a policeman killed during a store robbery in Chicago. Suspects escaped in a Star touring car with a license tied to D. Hodinshead of Thomson Indiana. The item notes the license plate appears stolen earlier this year and mentions related local social and civic updates.
Ross Gleason of Ideas accompanied by Harmon Stakemiller left Saturday evening for Savannah Missouri where Mr Gleason will again enter the hospital for cancer treatment. His health has improved from prior winter treatments and he expects to return home perfectly well. John J Smith and wife visited in Delmar Iowa over the weekend. The north side barber misses work, having listened to his radio late nights, and has been dismissed. Clinton and Dixon prepare for a fast football game this Sunday likely close. Walnut gathering draws city visitors as locals warn to pick fruit before others take the nuts.
Community High School students organize a fall festival on Thursday night October 23 to raise funds for athletics. The event aims to involve the town, garner broad support, and showcase student effort while applauding the Senators pennant win. Al St Ores repaints the grade school exterior in gray with lighter trim, refreshing the building’s appearance.
Nat Hamedew partly sawed off a finger while assisting Joe Wilt at the home of his brother George. He swung a chunk of wood the wrong way and sustained the accident during the task.
Arrangements for election night entertainment at the A Muse U Theatre on Tuesday November 4 are complete. Returns will be shown before the show and between reels, with the opera house staying open afterward. Alfred Smith installs an Atwater Kent radio for wide station reception as the Harold Lloyd film Dr Jack plays to boost the evening.
Miss Gladys Kratz of Thomson and Clifford Benson of Clinton were united in marriage at St John s Lutheran church Sterling last Saturday. The ceremony was followed by a three course dinner in the church dining room. They will locate in Clinton after a short honeymoon.
The listing promises a notable evening with a Harold Lloyd six reel picture plus a two reel Africa produced short titled Why Elephants Leave Home. The organizer notes generous payment to attract audiences and invites public support for high quality pictures.
Alvie Keltner, recently sent to a Colo Sanitarium for tuberculosis, is in critical condition. Thomson readers are invited to resume sending letters to cheer him, with a plan to share more lively stories to ease his burden and lift his spirits during his illness.
Delbert Demmick returns from a weekend trip to Wisconsin noting travel details and possible local ties. He reports experiences and plans to resume routines soon.
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