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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1939

Page

2

Thomson Jyeine life and family in Northland obituary

A fragmented obituary note recalls Thomson Jyeine and his family, mentioning his life, moves from Owlwein Pennsylvania to New York, and his spouse and children. It notes his long labor history, community ties, and the support from relatives, urging a simple remembrance at home.

Truys- Iis Out Chomson Neta York Kay Bon Ulen Thomson Jyeine Piel Manthaber Willie Amily

Local Band Contests Mentioned in District News

The piece notes Thomson band performances in the district and La Salle with mentions of Lillie and Geneva Bness and a sister observer at a home. It describes practice, a one hour contest, and plans for a trip tied to the event, referencing shorthands and names.

E Thomson la Salle Hower Prac

Unclear fragment highlights wartime era school notices

Fragmentary text references funeral attendance, sympathy letters, school events, money concerns, and posters. Mentions studying posters of women, a rich party, and a spring event. Lacks coherent subjects, dates, or locations to establish a clear news item.

Potter Bros Sponsor Free Thomson Program On Wednesday

Potter Bros lumber yards announce a free program at the y c H L S gym in Thomson on Wednesday evening April 12. The full length feature movie and comedy shorts will be shown with no admission. Hoosier Hot Shots will be featured and prizes offered. The event runs 7:30 PM with guests of Potter Bros yards including Thomson and Argo yards.

Potter Bros Thomson Hoosier Hot Shots WLS Pulser Bros M. H. Potter Morrison Albert Warren Matt Morrison Yards Albany Argo Erve Martindale Thomson Yards Armour Thomson and Erve Chas. Nipe Argo-Fa Clarence Apple

NEni Club Plans Dance at Carroll

The Jo Daviess Carroll Mini club will sponsor a dance on Saturday evening April 8 in the Mt. Carroll old gym. It is open to Illini present members of the alumni and prospective students. Dancing will run from 9 to 12 with no charges.

Jo Daviess-Carroll Mt. Carroll Illini

P T A Meeting Set At York High April 6

York Parent Teachers association holds regular monthly meeting at York High School gym on Thursday evening April 6 at eight o'clock. Election of officers will take place. Programs include Girls Glee Club and piano solo by Jean Rawlins. Nominees listed for president and other posts. Honors lists for March noted for several students.

York Parent-Teachers Association Girls Glee Club Jean Rawlins Demare

Hoge Family Honored Daughter Georgia on Birthday

Mr and Mrs Charles Hoge entertained fourteen guests Monday evening for their daughter Georgia s birthday The gathering featured games songs and refreshments later in the evening

Charles Hoge Georgia

Thomson Briefs Sunday visitors in Claude Grimm home

Mr and Mrs Robert Herrity of Clinton and Mr and Mrs Tom Cheattum called Sunday evening at the Claude Grimm home. Verna Oakley and Harlan Johnsen of Fulton spent the weekend with her parents, Mr and Mrs Sherm Oakley.

March Traffic Safety Record Across Six Counties

A March traffic safety record in six northwestern Illinois counties shows only two auto fatalities in the period. Carroll Jo Daviess Stephenson and Lee counties reported no deaths while Whiteside and Ogle counties each had one fatality.

Ilinois Carroll Stephenson A Lee Whiteside Ogle

Easter church notices call York readers to services

A series of Easter and Sunday worship notices from York churches urges attendance this Sunday and all year. Details include 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. worship, special Easter music, baptisms, and church memberships. Congregations: Catholic, Methodist, Baptist, Mt. Carroll and Ideal York churches, with pastors Rev. J. A. Foard, Harold R. Dude, Rev. R. H. Leitner, Rev. Sword, and other church leaders.

Harold R. Dude

Farewell party for Rev and Mrs Warner announced

A farewell party will be given Friday evening April 7 at York Community church in honor of Rev. and Mrs. David Warner who will return to Michigan due to failing health. Friends are invited and a program has been arranged. The Woman's club chorus sang at Cheatnut Park P T A Wednesday. Mr. and Mrs E O Hemmer and Mrs Henke were Sunday guests in Byron at Will Adams home.

York Thomas Curtis Clark David F. Warner Catholic & A.m York Community Church Stew David Warner Michigan Woman’s Club Cheatnut Park P. T. A E. O. Hemmer Thompson

Birth announcement for child at Jane Lamb hospital

Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis of Savanna Wisconsin Lincoln? Savanna WL? report a son born Thursday morning March 30 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Iowa.

Horn Elmer Davis Savanna Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton

To Receive Pheasants This Week

Approximately two hundred full grown pheasants will be received in Carroll county this week from the state pens at Yorkville. The birds will be divided among the county's sportsmen clubs and released at the best spots in each community. Last year about 800 small birds were released after care. A local membership drive funds this work with community cooperation to secure quotas from each shipment.

Carroll County Yorkville

Entertaining Friends at Hemmer Home Social Evening

Mr and Mrs E O Hemmer hosted six guests last Thursday with five hundred games of chance and prizes won by Herbert St Ores and Mrs Pau Wilt. Attendees included Mr Mrs Herbert St Ores Mr Mrs Harold St Ores and Mr Mrs Paul Wilt who recently married received two small gifts. A late hour luncheon followed. Dr John L Stephens celebrates 80th at Santa Ana California March 20 71. He recalls Thomson lineage and journeys to North Dakota and California. Doris Lum of Camanche visited Ruth French. Ruth returned to Cornell College Mt Vernon Iowa after a week with her parents Mr and Mrs S B French.

E. O. Hemmer Herbert St. Ores Pau Wilt Herbert St. Ores Harold St. Ores Paul Wilt John L. Stephensit Santa Ana California Stephenson Thomson. Com Milendale North Dakota Robert William Califor Doris Lum Camanche, I Ruth French Ruth Cornell College Mt. Vernon Iowa 8. b.French

Funeral Held For Eight Year Old Lloyd Johnson

Funeral services were held Saturday at the Thom Methodist church for Lloyd Johnson eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Raymond Johnson. The Rev Harold R Dude of Albany conducted the rites. Mrs Ferdinand Grimm and Miss Mary Gaar sang hymns. Pallbearers were Robert Ashpole Donald Ashpole William Wagner and Everett Wilt. Burial was in Lower York cemetery.

Johnson Raymond Johnson Thom Methodist Church Savanna Hospital Harold R. Dude Albany Ferdinand Grimm Mary Gaar Robert Donald Ashpole William Wagner Everett Wilt Lower York

Township Election Yields Record Vote and Levy Approval

At Thomson Six hundred ninety votes were cast the highest since 19. The annual town meeting approved the budget and town levy of 2450 dollars with a 15 cent poor relief levy per hundred dollars. J J. Sheridan was reelected, George Bilmner won highway commissioner, N. D. French elected school trustee, and many names were written in for other offices.

Wilhyse Thomson J J. Sheridan George Bilmner J. B. Ashpole Arthur I. Robison John J. Carroll N. D. French Rudolph Mwoling A. E. Sheridan Fred Nipe Cora Stickell Thus Cheatam York Township Board of Auditors Bennett Cemetery Board of Trustees

Easter Cantata at Albany M E Church

The Albany choir offered the Easter cantata The Song of Triumph by Edward W. Norman at the M E church last Sunday with a large audience. A repeat program was given Wednesday in Lyndon and a 3 pm Friday broadcast was planned over Station WHRF Rock Island. The complete program listed soloists and choir personnel led by Rev. Harold D. Dude with Mrs. Charles George at the piano.

Albany Edward W. Norman M. E Lyndon WHRF Rock Island Soto Violet Gladhill Alice Burns Betty Hussman Harry Reedy Ill. R. Dude Savior Divine John Scott Harold D. Dude Charles George Clarabelle Nelson Beulah Daw Gertrude Huggins Marguerite Rummel Flora Emmert Shirley Naftzger Marjorie Naftzger Helen Glazier Elsie Mae Clark Leda Guase Harry

Install New Lights At Marcucci's

Two new thirty watt fluorescent light fixtures were installed at the Marcucci Cafe during the week. The low wattage tubes produce a daylight like glow and can be colorized. The fixtures use a wood frame, are about thirty inches long, and operate via a small transformer.

Marcucci

Thomson Band Delivers Distinctive showing at Mt Morris Contest

Thomson High School band placed in the first division at the Mt Morris District Music Contest last Saturday. The group earned state contest consideration for LaSalle Peru and received praise from judges amid strong regional competition. Tag Day, led by the band, is set for Saturday to fund the trip, with members rallying community support for the state event. The girls glee club and various solo entrants also performed, earning high marks though the glee club did not advance to the state level.

Mt. Morris LaSalle-Peru Thomson Band Soup Thomson Glee Club Jean Rawlins Zerita Potter Maurice Bolhous Bar

Local clubs meet at homes for prizes and needlework

The 500 Club held at Mrs Nelle Kingehton's home. Baptist Ladies' Aid met at Mrs Emma Eslinger's. Altar and Rosary Club gathered at Mrs Dub Staffman's home with May Sheridan high prize and Miss Mary Connell low prize. Chateau ware club met at Mr Vere Williams's home. Arvo 540 Club met at Mrs Leta Jodieon with prizes for Harry Divas and Amy Lewin. Woman's Club to meet April 22 with Mrs Alice Shere. poems listed include Roll Call and Garden series.

500 Club Nelle Kingehton Baptist Aid the Baptist Ladies’ Aid Emma Eslinger Dub Buncu May Sheridan Mary Connell Chateau Ware Das Piuday Vere Williams Sera Thursao Leta Jodie On Harry Divas Condh Amy Lewin Nelle Hunchton Woman's Club Alice Shere Roll Vail Marjorie Stue Gladys Cooper

Election of School Directors in York Community District

Rural and consolidated district polls set for April 8 with two York Community high school seats expiring. Voters will cast ballots 7 to 8:30 p.m. at district schools. consolidated grade school caucus at 6:30 p.m. and polls 7 to 8:30 p.m. Districts list current directors and terms, including Bennett, Lich, Hartman, and others across York County and nearby towns.

York Community High School Thomsam York Comunity High School RL DL Bennett Prank Lich Martin. le Clarence Oper Ludd Hush W Willard Welch York Counter Doe Blair Leonard AL Porter Survey Seim Bristol Harvey Marshall Dno. Halfman Roy Heitman Parkhill Jacob Essens Tivold Lime Ideal School Chas. W. Hartman Chas. D. McKee Wm. J. Hans Vinegar Hill Jens Andresen Fred Peters James Foltz

Witt and Neuschwanger visit local households

Mr and Mrs Harold Witt returned to the Roy Heitman home where they are employed after two weeks with Mrs Witt s parents Mr and Mrs Will Griswold Mr and Mrs Roy Neuschwanger of Mr Carroll were Wednesday afternoon callers in the Robert Groharing home Paul Lewis attended a Sinclair meeting at Cedar Rapids town last Thursday evening.

Harold Witt Roy Heitman Will Griswold Mr. Witt Roy Neuschwanger Mr. Carroll Robert Groharing Paul Lewis Sinclair Cedar Rapids Town

Plan To Vote On Township Library Proposal

Petition filings request a township vote on adopting the local library as a township institution. The question appears with the judicial election set for June 1. If defeated, current library trustees continue their terms. if approved, township residents gain free access to library services.

Judieia Board of Trustees Township Library

Two Candidates for High School Directors Run in Election

Charles Hoey and Myron Tibbit announce candidacies for high school director positions. The election is this Saturday, April 8. Since they failed to file on time, voters must write in their names and place a cross in the square before the name. mismarking can invalidate the ballot. Incumbents RL Bennett Frank Smith Kate Gleason and Joe Turney have names on the ballot.

Charles Hoey Myron Tibbit Fox RL Bennett Frank Smith

Ills and Improving Patients at Local Hospitals

The sick list reports Paul Rogers with flu, Mrs. Jo Frederick with pneumonia improving. Frank Holman Jr. underwent a recent operation at Hines hospital in Chicago and is progressing. Sebe Dykstra of Clinton will have an operation Friday at Jane Lith hospital. Mrs Delia Melendy, treated for pmeametia, returned home Sunday and is slowly improving.

Frank Holman, Jr Hines Hospital Chicago Sebe Dykstra Clinton Jane Lith Hospital Delia Melendy Jane Lamy Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

NOLDS ROM Rernolds Penn Lanark Merk Hooke Ly Ccie Pat Heesik Hottie Wrigk Aid Geneva Bness Mrs Melandy Homson Band Wubuie Aittle Avion Anil Iil Nish Wags Bernie Thook Darlene Ashby Kionia Ak Gee Tues Hood Nat Olor Aro Jag Tsenhart Dus Neni Club Plan Dance Art Carroll P T. A OIL Valley School Charles Lib Jberton Glen Doty Robert Frank Gid Libberton Wilma Foltz Rusise Argo Methodist J. A. Foard Ladies’ Aid Society Baptist R. H. Leitner Ray Brenneman Mt. Carroll Baptist Church R. H.snilmer Mt. Carroll All York Aubrey White Freeport Baptist Church Acor Sword Herbert Isenhart Carol Spangler Reading Carzing Mra .Ruff Rev Warner Lloyd Johnson Sheridan Bittner Ashpole M. E. Church Frederick Snyder Hallan Daw C. E. Link Harold Sharer Harry Ward Me. BR Andrew ‘Trent Floyd Tobey Ray Erling Fiens Carrell County Wardll Jepson Peru Thomson Briefs Kate Gleason Joe Turney Jennie Lowry Paul Rogers Jo Frederick
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