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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1932
Page
6
Thomson locals list visitors and guests from Pearl City Morrison Clinton Polo Galesburg and Burlington Wis. They include George Miner Vera Smith Jennie Lawery Roy Green and more. Nearby moves and visits feature Harold St Ores marriage between families, and stays with Durkees and Griszolds as residents host relatives in Rock Falls and Mt Carroll.
The Phonon Independents were to face the Lyons Old Hickberg team here Friday. Admission was 10 and 25 cents. Carol Schomisker of Fulton hosted Jerry Sikkema family guests. Several local families and students were listed with weekend activities and schedule notes.
John Shirk of Milledgeville heads Carroll County Tax Payers Association and announces a committee meeting at Chadwick tonight. Plans for the next regular meeting before the election. Details of tax work countywide to appear next issue. Mrs. Fred Nipe hosted the 500 club, honors to Mrs. Will Helms and Mrs. KR F Houghton, with Mrs. B R Lewis. The club meets next Thursday at Mrs. K B Carpenter’s home.
The Order of Eastern Star holds a Halloween supper at Wedge Hall on Oct 27 at 6 30 followed by a short program and lodge meeting. Ma Blue Bell Camp No 438 RN AA met with 30 members. social committee served pumpkin pie cookies and pickles. games readings and conundrums entertained. November committee named with Mesdames Laura Francke chair Cora Stickel Pearl Fhanffman Wilma Rush Luella Gleason Anna Carroll Fallie Groharing.
The August Illinois coal output totals 1,870,1200 tons from active mines, a rise of 123 percent from July. The Department of Public Works and Buildings approves two Cook County road contracts worth 196,858.36 dollars. A delegation including DeWitt Billman seeks funds from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation, which approves a five million dollar loan to the state for relief efforts.
Miss Hazel Zugschwerdt entertained many friends with a unique bridge luncheon at the Palisades Lodge in Savahha Saturday afternoon. A Japanese themed three course meal was followed by six tables of bridge. attendees included Mrs. Albert Hartman, Mrs. Oscar Daehler, Mrs. K. W. Senn ef, Mrs. William Quest, and several other Chadwick residents plus Miss Harriet Zugschwerdt of Thomson and Miss Esther Mortenson of Chadwick.
Francis G. Blair state superintendent will address the annual conference of district four of the Congress of Parents and Teachers in Monmouth on October 5, discussing Maintaining Educational Standards. A legislative committee with the Illinois emergency relief commission in Chicago backs two measures for the general assembly an optional county sales tax and a bill allowing counties to divert gasoline tax funds for relief.
A lengthy list of student names by grade appears, detailing fourth through eighth grades with many familiar surnames and local families. The fragmentary text also references a Grand Army of the Republic event in Springfield and a proposed $250,000 amphitheater near a tomb, with mentions of a Springfield gathering and a memorial homage.
E Horner chief poultryman in the Tinoig department of agriculture certified to the American Poultry Association awards in 95 distinct classifications at the Hlinvis State Fair of 1932. It marks the first exhibition of its kind to gain complete recognition by the national organization.
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