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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1939

Page

3

Carroll County Platform from 1939 Review

The Carroll County platform calls for a bank at Milledgeville extending Route 171 from Hansen's Corners on Route 78 to Chadwick via Route 40. It urges electing efficient town village and county officers to reduce expenses and promote competitive community sports in Carroll County, calling it the sportsmen's paradise.

Milledgeville Hansen'’s Corners Chadwick Carroll County Sportsmen’s Paradise

Birthday notices across Milledgeville region and neighbors

A list of birthday greetings and names in Milledgeville and surrounding towns including Thomson Lanark Chadwick and Albany for dates Friday through Tuesday September. The notices honor individuals such as Mrs C L Gablin V M Miles Ed Queckboerner Lavon Dennis Maurice Schaut and Robert Spencer among others with accompanying relatives and friends noted.

C. L. Gablin Thomson V. M. Miles Milledgeville Ed Queckboerner Lanark Lavon Dennis Frank Turner Edgar Imel Chadwick Charles Helm Mildred Geisz W. M. Miles Maurice Schaut Mr. Carroll Paul Metz Robert Woodin Joseph Spencer Gladys Sargent Albany Robert Smith Loyce Queckboerner Joan Queckboerner Hanaford Busebman Virgil Tommans Eugene Crofton

Labor Day Melon Day Highlight Carroll CountyFestivities amid war price rise

Labor Day brought crowds to Thomson for Melon Day while Carroll County reports rising grain hog and cattle prices driven by the European war. Farmers see potential profits yet note wartime strain on loans as a bumper corn crop looms and Morrison Fair draws large attendance. Village life includes blacktopping on Mill Street, water shutoffs for hydrant work, a busy Labor Day weekend with policing, politics, school openings, and local anniversaries.

Thomson United States MT. Carroll Ju Daviess County Ilinois Mildred Wurster Lawrence O. Wurster Lawrence O. Worster Savanna Dlinois Washington Township Mildred Wursters Minois Freedom Township Lawrence C. Wurster

Town Names List Local Residents and Attendees

Wednesday September 13 lists include Mrs Foster Stagg Thomson Donald Frazier Thomson Mrs Kimbro Shake Macomb Mrs Jay Vogel Morrison Mrs John Lohmeier Thomzon Mrs Hazel Jones Lex Nolinos Calif Jack Demaree Thomson Paul Diffenderfer Lanark Thelma Hardacre Lanark Mrs Joe Grim Chadwick Pearl Robinson Chadwick Edward Voeckel Chadwick Mrs Ray Isenhart Chadwick Charles Keil Chadwick Earl McIntyre Harvard Mrs R S Freas Milledgeville Delores Wiemken Milledgeville Thursday September 14 includes R D Bennett Thomson Margaret Fisher Fulton Mrs L H Wetzell Milledgeville Donald Boyer Milledgeville Mrs Rex Milroy Milledgeville Donald Boyer Milledgeville Bert Straub Chadwick Mrs C Lindsay Lanark

Foster Stagg Thomson Donald Frazier Kimbro Shake Macomb Jay Vogel Morrison John Lohmeier Thomzon Hazel Jones Lex Nolinos Calif Jack Demaree Paul Diffenderfer Lanark Thelma Hardacre Joe Grim Chadwick Pearl Robinson

Spittin Champ Featured At Hiinoig Farm Festival

Illinois spitting contest set for Saturday at Urbana Champaign Hiinoig Farm Sports Festival. Mike Secagraves of the Illinois Agricultural Association says licorice will be provided and entrants may aim for distance or accuracy or both. The event is open to all, part of the Fun Committee’s program.

Uribana-Champaign MikeSecagraves Ilinois Agricultural Association

Fair outing tale ends with two boys in mischief and kindness

In a nostalgic piece Sharpe recounts a family fair excursion with chores, a last minute ride by a stranger named High, and two boys who clash over stolen lunch items and end up sharing a meal. Despite rough scuffles and a black eye, camaraderie with the other boy prevails as they head home.

Father Johnny Sissy Hitler King George Sharpe

Smith Speaks on South Crop Control at Conference

Earl C. Smith of Illinois Agriculture addresses the Southern State Conference. Smith discusses crop management and farm bureau activities during the Woodson County event at Eureka. The gathering honors local leaders and highlights agricultural policy and outreach programs.

Earl C. Smith Eyllinois Agricultury

Mundy’s New Job Relief Letting Go of Wash Day

In a playful exchange Mundy explains to T that his new job is a relief from work, saying he cannot work and will no longer do the washing. The line humorously frames a shift in daily duties and independence.

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