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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1937
Page
4
A fragmented High School News page portrays students and activities with sketches and classroom moments. A junior girl in a blue tunic appears in a creeping collage of school life, detailing looks, subjects, and hobbies while others ponder classes, measles, and daily routines in a brisk, period voice.
A journal excerpt describes fatigued juniors amid dull weather and unfinished Bly assignments, noting hopes for improved days and upcoming senior banquet preparations in May. It contrasts classroom strain with humorous musings on gendered behavior and social dynamics.
The senior play David Copperfield will be presented Friday in the high school gym by the senior class under Miss Violet Phillips. Cast includes Lyle Carbaugh David Copperfield and many other named roles. audience advised to attend the entertaining Dickens tale. Also note Carroll county bounty offer and crow head collection in York township with 150 heads turned in so far.
Sunday school at 9 Morning worship at 11 prayer service 730 Christian Endeavor on topic The Good Church Member Practices Stewardship urging 1 Peter 4 9 Leader Ms Huonbere 0 p.m Evening worship at 7 Prayer meeting Wednesday
Sables of daughters entertain in honor of birthday anniversary. Rew Milton Bischoff pastor with Sunday school at 10 a.m. Viioa. om Preaching service and 7 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting. Mrs Lawrence Lego entertain er at Malvern for Evelyns second birthday with games refreshments and treats. Guests Dana Jean Provant Dorothy Shibley Richard Dambman Ruth Ahibley Barbara Provant. On Saturday afternoon Mrs Rufus Koehler hosted party for Wilmas seventh birthday with games and refreshments. Frances Koehler Darlene Provani Ramona Derr Janice Schreiner Bernice Bicker attended.
Sunday school 10 a.m. Young People's meeting 7 p.m. Evening services led by Rev Berge. You are cordially invited to attend any or all services at Ideal.
The Rev H Braun presides at St Pauls Lutheran with Second Sunday observations. Sunday school begins at 9 30 a m. Lesson text is Genesis 3 15 The Sin of Adam and Eve. Divine service in English follows, with an Easter emphasis in the liturgy.
Final rites for Willian Spielmust, died March 24 in Rushville Nebraska, were held Friday afternoon at Frank Funeral Home conducted by Rev H Braun of St Pauls Lutheran. Rahn quartet sang In the Sweet Bye and Bye Peace Perfect Peace and Asleep in Jesus. Pallbearers were nephews Harold Schleuning Herbert Barnhart Leo Lotz Marve Queckbuerner and Traum. Burial followed in Chadwick Cemetery with Mr and Mrs Mathias Rosser and William Spielman of Rushville visiting after services.
Nearly 230 members and friends attended the Hope Evangelical church annual congregational meeting and fellowship supper in the church parlors. The banquet was served at seven, reports were read, and the financial report showed a balance remaining after all obligations. The pastor reported 260 members this year with six lost by death, and total funds raised reached $4,329.17.
Mrs Lenora Planner 75 died at her Chadwick home after a lone illness. Funeral at her home with Rev S G Eberly. burial in Chadwick. Survived by five sons including Harold Plummer of Batavia and Dodley of Naperville, two daughters, five grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and a sister and brother. Her husband preceded her in death.
Mrs. Joe Turney was taken to Jane Lamb hospital in Clinton on Sunday for treatment. Mrs. Will Fink is confined to her home with an abscess on her leg. William Holm Mero, injured in an auto accident, has returned home from St. Frances hospital in Freeport.
Members of the local Woman's 4th enjoyed a garden program at the Thursday meeting in the Lutheran church. Charles Honberger presided. Guests from Lena and Milledgeville are to attend April 13 with shawl and antique dish exhibits, speech by Mrs. Crawford of Dixon, high school ensemble music, and refreshments arranged by a long list of clubwomen.
William Spielman, born June 1900, lived in Millers, Nebraska, and Rushville, Nebraska, with two children Nora Roffers and Thomas Roffers. He died March 24, 1997, after a series of strokes, at age 97, leaving a large family and remembered as a prominent farmer and loving husband and father.
Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Chadwick American Legion will hold an all day meeting next Thursday April 15 in the home of Mrs Mary Kondle.
Fair Haven Township residents approved a four thousand dollar levy for town and relief purposes at the annual town meeting in Chadwick. The levy allocates two thousand five hundred for the town fund and one thousand five hundred for the relief fund, with expenditures and receipts detailed by the town supervisor. The meeting also covered town maintenance, relief aid cases, and a discussion on work relief tied to WPA programs.
Citizens of Fair Haven signaled support for gravel roads by approving a $25,000 bond issue 339 to 81. Off year turnout was heavy with 43 votes counted. existing officials won re election margins while two new constables led in their races, and school trustee William Quest secured a strong showing.
Village trustees appointed judges Roy Hartman F W Zugschwerdt and Harry Schreiner for the Tuesday April 20 village election. Clerks named were L A Frank Mrs Oscar Dahler and Mrs H Le Spearman. Regular village bills and annual salaries for officials were approved.
Chadwick Blisfs Mr and Mrs Oscar Marten and semis visited the East home Sunday. Bertha Hartman and daughter Frances stayed with Alvin Kreiff family. Robert Lesma hosted weekend guests Raymond Messmer and family of Dixon and Carl Geer of Sterling.
The article announces a Superior Award to be presented to a local school at the April Parent-Teachers Association meeting. County Superintendent Lawrence Bo Brule will present the certificate. the award recognizes elevated state standards in areas like heating, safety, library, equipment, and teacher training.
A between neighbors social week draws guests to several homes. Mr and Mrs Henry Schleuning host a gathering with the Lott and Williams families visiting. Mr and Mrs Anthony Damian welcomed friends for dinner in Fry and Sumida, while George Mertz and Henry Pink joined the Heary Schleuning and Queekboerner households for informal visits.
Monday evening Apel 12 has been set as the date for Chadwick Parong-Teachers meeting. The program will be in charge of high school pupils with student presentations. Admission is free. Selections include Serious Declamation, The Wainter Lone, and Dream True. The event features Orations by Anita Rahn and Donald Eisfetler, with a Mixed Chorus and presentation of superior rating certificates.
Freshmen of the local high school greeted their peers and staff with a party last Thursday in the school music room. The program featured readings by Billy Schlagenboue, an instrumental trio, a sketch by Prences Teobinsson and Jeanne Henry, plus a dancing prize drawing for Anne Martens and Wayne Martins. Refreshments followed.
Funeral services conducted Thursday afternoon for Garrett Naniga at Hope Evangelical church with Rev S G Eberly officiating. Burial occurred at Polton cemetery. pallbearers included Charles Harwis QO H Tinel Ho L Speahnan Frank Koess Adam Heinze and Bert Robinson. He had been a Hope church member since 1914, transferring from Hirst Reformed church of Fulton where he was a leader.
Mrs Enola Spencer hosted the Women’s Society of the Hope Evange Church for their regular monthly gathering on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs William Linker led the meeting and Dan Kness is visiting with George Moyers in Chicago. Mrs Dan Kness visited Mrs Thoney G Miller’s home earlier in the day.
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