Thomson Locals Back-to-Land Movement in West
Thomson area notes detail visits from Freeport and Savanna residents, weekend gatherings, and family visits. The piece highlights Mrs Velma Shelly, Leona Melendy, and many others, with scattered mentions of illness, travel routes, church appointments, and community events. It references broader discussion of migration to rural areas and an agricultural outreach by the Milwaukee Road.
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Ageor
Reynolds
Cwaukee Road
Gilvey
Shannon
Milwaukee’ Road
Cours
Railroad
Ruth Woessnerton
Coon urges more road funds not for relief
A 1932 Carroll County court notice reports C. W. Coe condemning using motorist money for unemployment relief, calling it unwarranted. The document also covers Ruth Horne vs Walter J. Horne and M. Cooner vs Harrison W. Cooper with proceedings in the Carroll County Circuit Court during the November term.
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Fif
C. W. Coe
Automotion
Ilingis
Carrol Thnais
W. G. Kent
M. Cooner
Harrison W. Cooper
W. Cooper
Carroll County
Reis
Boerner
Carroll
Illinois
James R. Kelly
Order of Eastern Stars host family supper at lodge hall
The Order of Eastern Stars and their families will hold a pew supper at the lodge hall this evening. Each member is asked to bring sandwiches and two dishes to pass. A short program and the regular lodge meeting will follow the supper.
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Order of Eastern Stars
Sunflower Seed Yield Reported by W Hockett
W Hockett raised 40 bushels of sunflower seed and plans to sell the same amount to some houses. A head 12 to 14 inches long yielded 1950 seeds. he also has sorghum and popcorn for sale. O W Trocketh notes use of 1 bushel last year.
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W. Hockett
O. W. Trocketh
Iy Hocketh
Sunday School Party Names Class Officers
Sunday school class of boys held a party on Wednesday with games and refreshments at nine o clock. Robert Catn was elected president and Gerald Guard Secreta selected by the class. Attendees included Robert Caic Gerald Gaar Robert Demaiee Lil lie St. Ores Robert Machael David Ashpole Harold Ashpole.
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Adams Eniar
Business
Robert Catn
Gerald Guard Secreta’ Motus
Do & Sead
Roberz
George Washington Bicentennial observance planned
The George Washington Bicentennial Commission and allied scholars announce a national observance with emphasis on Washington’s naval strategy and Yorktown victory. Noted historians credit renewed study of Washington era, while naval and military achievements gain recognition in the centennial program. Mrs BR. Lewis and local residents attended related events in Savanna and at a Reidy Can meeting.
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Uae
Natal
Progiantie
Charles Mange Adan
Congres Sneater Boar
Uni Stans George Washington Bicentennial Commission
Washington
Renee
Spencer
Washelon
Yorktown
Cornwallis
R. L Houghton
J. B. Leary
Savanna
Thanksgiving Fowl Market Shifts and Price Outlook
The report notes changing consumer demand for poultry sizes and a trend toward lower prices. It predicts Thanksgiving fowl prices may be higher than Christmas due to market shifts and urges shoppers to buy from packing houses early. Also records Mrs. Francis Halfman and her sons visiting the John Halfman home in Savanna.
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Tao
Iola
Francis Halfman and Sons
Henry and
Leo
Savanna
John Halfman
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Thomson Locals
West
Velma Shelly
Freeport
Mrs
Lewis Shelly
Leona Melendy
John Carpenter
B. R. Lewis
Mrs. Vern Mort
Morrison
George Mort
Fay Green
Milwaukee
Albert
Prins
Emmet Daley
Son Mortis
Clinton
H. ¥. Robison
Willig Greeley
George ‘Greeley
Joe Baumgartner
Hanover
John Cooper
Hayes Frazier
Harry Seiple
Mi Carrel
Vera Smith
Leonard Stage
Polo
Justice Pring
Clarence Hawk Home
Edward Kenyon
Galesburg
Will Slayman
Vada Ketcham
Chestnut Park
Jacoh Miller Hone
Mrs. Miller
Cora Meddles
Bob Dyson
Vermillion
Dak
Joe Wilt
Virgil Lee
Elizabeth
Stockton
Mt. Carroll
Mary Reynolds
the Savanna High School
Wesley Reynolds
George
East Clinton
Frank Steele
Sundridge
Roy Hussey
Fulton
Ardith Potter
Stiles
Flora Potter
Lynn Morgan
Richard and
Gewrence Williams
Dubuque
Iowa
York
John Bruce
Brace
W. T. Rawleigh Co
Weil
Thomson
Mr. Bruce
Freeport High School
Wesley Martindale
Martindale
Raysaid Rokk
Milford Yates
Clay Mitenour
Ub Fondulign
Keith Marindite
AtLa Mostindals
Kuen Noelle
Daved Bevery
Viv
J. W. Miller
Glenn Mer
L. Sh. Gridley
Lottie Gridley
Alonzo Grown
Sarah Didt
Ralph Rosenstell
Mr. Brown
Ed Drake
Grace Thomas
Cagon
Air
Ross Gleason
Idvel
Jennie Lo
Cline Wile
Albert Parry
Nelda Wiliams
J. J. Sheridan
Thomas Hand
Carpencer
Wennie Holland
Ela Orr
Eli Gabeth
Frank
Bernie Densmore
Irs
Lena Carpenter
Leona Merendy
Coon
Legals
Malwasukee
Gertrude Dy
Mie
Lewes
Syren
Dane
Pia
Bennett
Veo Kote
Son
Rock Island
Ilinois
Laniesn
Joxest
Philadelphee
Central
Northwestern
Hiisais Utilities Company
Savanna, Jil
Potter Erve Martindele, Mgr
Thorason, Hinois
George Washington
BR. Lewis
Wil Graves
Genevieve Chipman
Ween Ler
Deaconess Hospital
Ockill
Thomson, Illinois
Sinclair Oi
Lewis Thiotor Co
Potter Bros
Erve Martindale, Mgr
Thowson
Linois
State Bank
Jas
A. D. Laughlin
Dr. Podorney
Maytag Sales & Service
Helico
Sarchatis
Wal
R. G. Fuller
N. B. Podorney Chiropractor
W.L. Derrer
Scien
Clinton AM
P. Thomson
Clinton Ly
Fulton Thomson
P. Mw
Fultox
Interstate 9
Yat W. Rk
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