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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1927
Page
4
Mrs. Chifton Bennett and relatives visited Nuck Ford for Mellon Day. William Alexander crové joined after years away and enjoyed the reunion. The group stayed at Dr. Bennett’s RB home. Mr Wilson, once Wis Milwaukee agent, toured with Georgy Strubb guiding him to old friends. Jonore Wilt sold her residence to Clarence Hanson and plans to move in next month.
The Argo road graveling advances past the Gus Shibley urn buildings and will be ready soon with fast packing before winter. Savanna merchants announce a Labor Day event on September 5, inviting all to enjoy the day. The Burlington runs a Wheat Smut special across several states to promote copper carbonate seed treatment. Executor's notice for Charles J. Dunshee requests claims and payments before the November court term.
The Board of Supervisors of Carroll County Illinois will meet in regular session at the courthouse in Mt. Carroll on Tuesday September 13 1929 at 10 A M. All claims to be acted upon must be filed with the clerk by Saturday September 10 1927.
Reverend John Greenleaf Staley led services at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church. Next week Reverend Kadyke will lead Sunday morning service. Mrs Arthur Church hosts Ladies Aid Wednesday afternoon September 21. A son born to Mr and Mrs Claus Wiesema Thursday morning. Aitken Brothers painting project underway. Missionary society hosted at church Tuesday afternoon. Rey and Mrs Hyde visited Levi Nair and A D Mathew households on their Maryland to Manchester, Iowa trip. Mrs Arthur Church stayed with sister Mrs Montray at Sugar Grove, Hhimno. W D Laverance and Burton Hollimshead attended the State Fair at Springfield. Friends and relatives attended funeral for Mrs Melandy near Theman Jat Sunday afternoon. Miss Charlotte Rice arrived yesterday for a day visit at Ed Knapp’s then will teach in Faith, South Dakota again this year after summer study at the State University of Miami.
Gulhack and Tony perform on Main Street with a cord cart as crowds fill Melon Day night. The concert lasts over an hour and a half, drawing eager delight. Cochran's Hall dance hosts a large attendance. about eighty numbers are sold, yielding roughly $23 profit per Argo-Falads promoter. Visitors Mr. and Mrs. Van De Car and daughter Shirley from Los Angeles travel by Star car, planning a ten day trip. Mrs. Van De Car is a cousin of Mr. Steele and a Los Angeles schoolteacher. Nell Burns expected to leave LaCrosse hospital Friday to resume teaching as school opens.
The report notes Congressan Johnson visiting Freeport with WW, and Postmaster Rawlins being shown around by locals including Tora and ma Fannie Mathers. It mentions Dixon postmaster and Mr. Livingston’s health, with Wilulity not increasing and visitors staying at the Wim Livingston home through Sunday.
At the Orpheum theater in Savanna the film The Better Ole with Syd Chaplin opens September 1 and runs September 2 with special music shows at 7 30 and 9 00. September 4 and 5 feature a romance of Gay Paree On Ze Boulevard starring Renee Adoree and Lew Cody in the city presentation.
The ME Church announces Bible school at 10:00 AM and Evening Worship at 8:00 PM. Epworth League at 7:100? ARGO-FA Bible School at 10:00 AM. Young Worship at 11. All are invited. FE. M. Williams, Pastor. The ReviewYour Home Paper.
Notice announces York Community High School enrollment for grade seven and up, with classes to begin Monday in September 1927 and sessions held Saturday afternoons. It notes readiness for school matters and invites talks. Also reports gravel road work by Jackson and Cox Company, commencing 41 days ago, laying about a mile of road this week and two more miles to finish toward Whiteside County.
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