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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 27, 1923
Page
1
The Savanna Thomson County Championship game ended in a heated 1 to 1 tie after ten and a half innings. Pitchers Blaine Leavens and Mickey O’Brien delivered strong efforts as disputes over a safe call and gate receipts sparked a near bench-clearing moment.
Beautiful woven rug tags advertised with diverse patterns at moderate prices. Thomson and Ih promote affordable handmade pieces suitable for homes and small spaces.
The Annual York Township Sunday School Convention met September 23 at Argo-Fa Methodist Church. Devotions led by Harmon Stakemiller opened the morning session with lessons taught to all grades, followed by a discussion. An afternoon program featured James Frost, Miss Nettie Phillips on Missions, talks by Rev. Montgomery and Rev. Prestage, and singing by Misses Vivian and Velma Sack, Thomson boys quartet, and an audience song. The event drew a large crowd and elected York Baptist Church to host next year with officers Ray Brenneman president, Fred Seim vice president, and Miss Nettie Phillips secretary and treasurer.
Sanford Peck died at his Barrington Hi home last Monday. He was uncle to HS Peck and supported him financially when he arrived in Thomson. The two men remained closely linked, with Peck guiding his nephew during early Thomson years. An insurance meeting by Allman and Peck for Carroll and Davis counties will complicate Blaine’s funeral attendance.
York Baptist Church invites all to Home Coming Day on Sunday September 30 with morning services at 10:00 AM followed by a basket dinner. Afternoon program invites former members to speak and letters will be read from absent members.
Fred G Heustis was born July 10 834 in Essex County New York and died September 17 923 at Mrs Frank’s home in Lowdon Iowa. He moved to York Township in 1856 and lived with Mrs Will Frank except for a few years. He married Lacy Melendy in 1859. they adopted one daughter Ella. He held many positions during his residence in York.
Superintendent news reports Carroll County supervisors approving a road patrol program. They plan to allocate about 28 000 for machinery, buying two road outfits and several small patrol graders, to be funded at 20 percent of tax value. A three member committee will oversee purchase, with patrols starting in spring and initial roads prioritized.
Thomson Happenings notes a crowd traveling to Clinton to see The Shepherd of the Hills at the opera house. Miss Jane Orcutt visited Savanna relatives, attending Madame K in the Clinton venue. Mrs. Dunshee and Mrs. Pritchard visited Thomson and Fulton friends. Mr. and Mrs. Green spent time in Fulton with kin. Their daughter Mrs. Doden visits Morrison. Thomas Collinson fell ill from heat during threshing. Dr. Wright treated him and he is reported improving.
Edison N Holland thanks friends neighbors and the C C F for acts of kindness after a hospital stay and return home. He notes post cards flowers and daily reminders as comforting and expresses deep appreciation for the support from his family and self.
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