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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1935
Page
2
Roe Sanders The Review argues that most Carrell County residents are normal citizens. It urges support for churches societies and organizations, and for banks taxes and everyday needs. It praises honesty hard work bill paying law abiding behavior and obedience as the nation backbone, pledging continued faithful editorial support.
The outline calls for a bank for Milledgeville, electing efficient town and county officials, paving Route 171 from Thomson to Argo Fa and onward to Chadwick, promoting competitive sports in Carroll County, and funding a county patrolled highway across the south part of Carroll from Milledgeville to Thomson, plus urging officials to reduce expenses.
The article extols Carroll County education and the value of public schools, noting the county’s solid educational system and the cost justified by future benefits. It then profiles Mr Poole, longtime stockyards spokesman, praising his cattle market insights and engaging, forthright communication after years in western ranching and livestock journalism.
Shannon's homecoming proceeded despite rain and chilly conditions. The village organized three parts of the celebration though attendance was dampened by cold weather. Local officials coordinated speeches and pageantry as residents marked the event despite fatigue.
The Melon Day program faced rain and delays yet drew praise for WLS talent and a home talent show. Melon stands sold about a thousand melons at Wayne Ashby’s for $135, lowering costs to roughly $400. Fireworks cost $73 and underperformed, while expenses will be detailed in the community Review. Local notices mention repairs to the National Tea storefront and Labor Day closures with no paper published. Sergeant John G. Francis visits, and Savanna fans traveled to Soldiers Field to see the Chicago Bears play the College All Stars.
Nelson Potter of Mt. Morris was bought by the St. Louis Cardinals from Houston in the Texas league. Bromkema, who pitched for Fulton, defeated Brackemeyer in a prior two pitcher duel. Herman Nater edits the Chat high school section. first edition arrives next week. Band concerts are over. Polo tonight and Freeport tomorrow. Chuck Galbreath of Illinois may earn All America honors in football. Bicycles are common around town. Duga Linker shares sketches from his Canadian trip. Rex Emnyre plays with Morrison orchestra during the fair.
The Mt Carroll community band, directed by Coleman Miles, will present a summer concert in the Courtyard Park Thursday evening weather permitting. Also noted are school enrollment records, upcoming church events, football practice, and new local teachers Mary Benson, Emily Turnbaugh, and Alice Coleman Greves replacing earlier staff.
Milledgeville committees race ahead with plans for a major Community Day featuring two large casts of WLs stars and local talent. A parade offers cash prizes across divisions while Rev Kilver Ralph Goldthorpe and Charlie Begeman run a popularity contest promising a close race. Harold Hawkins requests no mention in print as plans proceed despite stray lines about Begeman’s Mexican hills and the crowd.
Sauer Kraut Day on Thursday in Forreston draws thousands for the free dish and large festival. The event is part of a mammoth celebration that also includes the Merzma Fair with weather likely to boost attendance and local displays and races.
Acknowledges public cooperation in storing the annual Melon Day celebration and extending thanks to all visitors as a fine success. Expresses trust that attendees enjoyed the day and looks forward to another Melon Day in 1936.
The article notes Melon Day has passed and calls for sleep, while melon raisers may work nights to patch patches. Rain and slick roads hindered events, cloud cover and cool temperatures reduced the crowd for homecoming, with preparations continuing amid weather challenges.
A column ruminates on slang in schools and the erosion of proper language, urging a no slang year and reflecting on teachers, students, and the impact of modern shorthand. It moves through notes on a child saved from a well, newspaper cartoons, Ethiopia, Mussolini, and political talk, including remarks on Borah and Prohibition.
The article notes many attendees from Carrel County and Rockford area with Wisconsin license plates, praising the show. It mentions two of the country’s largest circuses running on the same day, one at Seriine and one at Rockford, each expected to attract large crowds and seating up to 16,000 people.
A fragmentary reminiscence column notes Ben Benue born in Bayonne on Devotion Day 1891 with odd details about his appearance habits and career shift from fiddling to politics. It references Major Bowes Avenue in Trenton and radio figures Ray Perkins and Joe Schenk, plus NBC network broadcast details and amateur hour nostalgia.
The column surveys a typical school scene at Chadwick with students and staff under supervision. It extends a community welcome to new teaching staff arriving to start duties and hopes for a harmonious, flourishing school year. The piece stresses collaboration among parents, teachers, and pupils as essential to a strong educational institution.
A Chadwick area column highlights the first meeting of the year for the local Teachers Association, urging parental turnout to discuss education. It notes radio program listings and community interest in school matters, stressing mutual understanding between parents and teachers and the value of civic involvement.
A whispered exchange reveals a fear of danger when alone with a flirtatious suitor. The lover brushes off warnings by boasting of a notorious reputation that is already known to the speaker's spouse. The dialogue hints at social tension and potential scandal.
The passage advises contacting night officer Carlos Johnson for transportation after gas stations close. It notes he ensures sufficient fuel for a ride home and recalls a Sunday night when Mack assisted. The speaker mentions walking several miles after dark was unwelcome and rainy.
A comic item features immigrant Molly Cassidy searching for a lost character certificate with a witty inspector note. Jokes touch on long Greenland nights and a bridesmaid's marriages as a gossipy, humorous exchanges highlighting cultural stereotypes and social quirks.
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