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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1936
Page
10
Thompson locals list numerous Clinton Chadwick Geneseo and Savanna visitors. Families and friends hosted dinners and gatherings with Hanson Hartman Shelley Bail Prsin Davis and other local residents in a busy weekend schedule across Thomson and nearby towns.
Jo Ann Wilt, Lewis home guests Tuesday. John Sauer and sister-hosts Sunday with Nordoff family. Huizenga and Albany dinner guests Monday. Hawk, Van Zuiden visits in Fulton. Strauch visited Cubia. Parsons and Nelsons visited Daehler home. Scriven of Winnebago a house guest of Lyle Williams. Hawk families hosted guests from Fulton. Gaal Caledonia weekend plan. Nordoff hosts and Sturtevant grandparents’ visit in Shannon. Henry Faber and Ivan Carroll dinners. Prins, Stickell, and other locals Sunday dinners. Many attendees at Chadwick teacher institute with Rockford visit planned.
A large assembly of candidates and voters meets in advance of Tuesday's election. The event features broad discussion of key issues and strong expression of viewpoints from multiple political perspectives.
Barber Hobart Wolland left the shop Thursday afternoon to assist Gus Ruggendorf with a duck blind. Several other hunters prepare gear as opening day approaches this Sunday. Print shop hunters anticipate a full bombardment on old electric light bulbs this Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Ben Wattner hosted over Saturday and Sunday as Charles Wagner of West Liberty Indiana visited with his son Ben Wagner and Ben s brother and wife Rube Wagner of Letts Iowa The reunion marked the first time in 23 years that father and son had seen each other.
Mrs Harry Diehl entertained eighteen children last Thursday afternoon at her home for the sixth birthday of her daughter Diana Lee. The youngsters enjoyed games and refreshments including ice cream and cake. Diana Lee received many gifts.
Gilpin Stagg was treated to a surprise party at his home on Tuesday evening to celebrate his 17th birthday with help from several high school boys and girls who aided in making the event a success.
Carl Johannsen formerly of Clinton South Carolina is new proprietor of the Tlinoison station at Thomson, taking over from Potter and Sons last week. The Johannsens moved to Thomson, living in Glen Sears home. Mrs. Johannsen was Leata Sears. The station will continue to handle Illinois Oil Company products and welcomes community patronage. A. Francke installs new hardwood floors at his residence. Charles Groharing and crew survey Argo to install flood lights to aid gravel unloading on route 171. An ad seeks buyers for a $700 player piano at $39, with terms. contact Mrs. Ray Stengler Route 6 Box 410 Milwaukee Wis. 2t 11-bx
A poem praising the man who brings sunshine in trouble is discussed after Dr Langford’s gym talk last Friday night. The piece highlights resilience and harmony with nature, urging readers to tune their lives to the universe’s song and greet the gates with the man that’s in tune.
Dr Sanford outlines essential subjects and majors for juniors and seniors, stressing good grammar, home economics, commercial teaching, nursing, and engineering. He answers student questions about education, college costs, and military service. Teachers attend Chadwick institute and Rockford conference.
A fragmentary reminiscence recalls jokes about censorship and a reading club about Treasure Island in Haghsherie. The writer mentions a 25 year plan, engaged readers, class memories, and snapshots of friends with hair and health notes. The piece quotes a political line about Landon versus Roosevelt and hints at English class debates.
The item notes round the clock telephone service by Thomson, listing contact numbers 3 and 100 and mentioning Steele as a blog reference. It reads as a brief service notice outlining availability rather than a full article.
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