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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1954
Page
3
Residents report spring activity with farmers in fields, yard cleanups, bonfires, and fishing along Wagner Boulevard. New building under way and sidewalk work continue as plans for an upcoming alumni banquet form.
Freshmen girls Janet Schindel Janice Fehler Carol Sack Barbara Senneff Donna Haas Nancy Spencer Diana Phillips Anita Johnson attend a Dakota Illinois chorus contest this Saturday. Boys Gene Brearton Edward Hook Ralph Stearns enter the boys chorus. A Hard Times Dance April 2 featured hillbilly costumes and prizes for Diane Phillips and Jack Brearton. Election reminders urge primary voting and county trustee choice Bob Carroll from York Township. Village updates cover street resurfacing well drilling and park improvements.
The annual Basketball Banquet by the Woman's Club was held in the high school gym Tuesday evening. A pot luck supper featured the basketball boys coach Mr Cross and the cheerleaders. Doris Feldt Barbara Carroll and others performed musical numbers. Harold Kelly magician from Clinton gave the speech and a cancer film The Warning Shadow was shown by the American Cancer Society.
Local notice seeks gardens to plow with contact Fay Ashby in Thomson. Phone numbers listed 2674 and 2221 with time reference t 4 8.
Thomson community members visit relatives in Port Byron Savanna Morrison and Clinton attendances noted. Church services schedule outlines Union Holy Week events with a focus on Easter observances and congregational gatherings led by Thomson churches.
Mrs. Luther Geisinger and Mrs. Maude Brown visited Monday evening with families. multiple neighbors and relatives from Savanna Milledgeville Chadwick Lanark Fulton and West Chicago spent weekends and Sundays with each other in towns including Bradenton Florida Boise Idaho Dubuque Iowa and Oxford Junction Iowa.
Prove a pin A CHARCE announces Ideal Evening services at 7 30 p m with pastors J W Gillespie and W Kendall and reminders to attend. Catholic services listed for Fulton 8 and 10 am and St John Savanna at 6 8 and 10 am under Rev Mark Witmer with 9 30 Sunday School and 10 30 church services. Choir practice Saturday at 7 15 and Easter Sunday program at 10 am after 9 30 Sunday School.
With The Sick Mrs Arthur Moesinger of Clinton Ia has been ill this week due to a tooth extraction Mrs Arthur Carlson recently underwent surgery at Mercy Hospital Clinton Ia Mrs Henry Lohmeier fell recently at her home She has been under the care of a physician but is some improved.
The York Township annual meeting at the Village Hall reappointed Albert Hook as weed commissioner and Arthur Pape as cemetery trustee. The budget was approved with townFund levy of 6485.00 and library levy of 1350.00.
A meeting for a softball group is planned for next Wednesday evening April 14 at the Thomson Legion Hall. All interested are invited to attend.
Sealed bids for a mail messenger position must be submitted to the Postmaster Reader by April 15. The job carries the duty of transporting mail between the depot and the post office twice daily.
The York Baptist Sunday school social is set for Friday evening but the Ladies Aid meeting is postponed to Thursday April 15 at Mrs. Mervin Marshall’s near Morrison.
The Western Illinois State College concert band with 75 musicians leaves Macomb on Monday April 19 for an eighth annual spring concert tour returning April 24. The 1954 tour covers about 2000 miles in four states. Miss Marjorie Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith, will play cornet on the tour.
Mr and Mrs Llewellyn Fay of Clinton Iowa announce the marriage of their daughter Jean to John O Seesser son of Mr and Mrs Earl R Seesser of Clinton. The ceremony was on December 8 1953 at First Presbyterian church Glen Ellyn Illinois officiated by Rev Richard Dempsey. The Fay family attended along with James. The Seesser couple are students at the State University of Iowa.
Thomson P T A met April 1 at the high school electing officers: President Harold Feddersen Vice President Mrs Irvin Senneff Secretary Mrs Albert Prins Treasurer Mrs Elsworth Nice First grade won attendance award A boys quartet sang Little Brown Church in the Vale and Battle Hymn of the Republic Doris Feldt accompanied They reported a play earnings of 125 86 Our Gal Sal sponsored by the Savanna Lions Club will be presented in Savanna Friday evening April 30 State PTA meet set Springfield April 29-30 May 1
Emma Steele of Thomson Illinois sends a note from Mt Carroll on April 3 1954 enclosing $2.50 for a Thomson Review subscription. She mentions the winter spent in Mt Carroll plans to return home soon and notes Mr Carroll had flu while she caught it. She sends best wishes to Hazel and the Review staff.
Mr and Mrs Carroll Dimmick have moved into their new home in the west part of town. Their telephone number is 202. A softball meeting will be held next Wednesday evening at the Legion hall for interested players.
Cradle notes record the birth of Russell Allen to Mr and Mrs Leland Housenga of Fulton born at 1 20 a m on Saturday April 3 weighing nine pounds one ounce. The Housengas are descended from Mary Lou La Shelle. A son named Richard Allen arrived for Mr and Mrs Arnold Bauer of Mt Carroll at 2 26 a m on Saturday weighing six pounds eleven and a half ounces. Mrs Bauer is the former Clara Hamm.
A flurry of weekend visits and travels across Illinois and nearby states includes Mr. and Mrs. Heusinkveld returning from a Bradenton trip and relocating to Chicago, E H Gholson attending a chiropractic course in Davenport, and numerous calls and dinners among families in Savanna Morrison Clinton and Holland Michigan.
Voters in Thomson will cast ballots Saturday April 10 for grade and high school boards. Polls open at noon and close at 7 PM. High school voting in the village hall. grade school at Consolidated school. Two seats to fill. incumbents Hoge Ashby seek re election. In Argo Fay and Sandridge districts polls also open noon to 7 with candidates Hertran Senneff Feldt Sloan and caucus at 1 PM in Sandridge.
The 509 and 500 Card Clubs met Thursday with Mrs. Gertrude Kustes and honored members Ed And ring, John Ashpole, Ivan Morse and Bayard Lewis. The Thomson Woman's Club postponed its April 14 meeting to April 22 due to Holy Week. Girl Scouts, 11 members plus leader Mrs. Victor Fenley, met at the library to craft Easter favors for seniors. Carol Prins and Babbette McGinty named as refreshment committee.
Middle States Telephone Company of Illinois honored employees at a Tuesday party on March 30 with Safety First Awards. Savanna District workers achieved over two years without a lost time accident.
Local notice urges voters to participate in the primary on Tuesday April 13 at the village hall and to support Robert Carroll for the Board of County Trustees. The piece catalogs visiting family members and community figures with names tied to Clinton Morrison Rockford Tipton Davenport and Shannon, Iowa.
Etta Caroline Bristol 85 daughter of Betsy Ann and Hincliffe Bristol born Carroll County Helinnis June 9 1868 died April 16 1954. She joined York Baptist Church as a youth taught public schools in Carroll County and Iowa twenty years. Survived by sister Nellie Messner Cedar Rapids Iowa two nephews five nieces six grand nieces eight grand nephews eleven great grand nieces eight great grand nephews and involvement with Thomson Methodist church W S S. May she rest in peace.
Miss Barbara Carroll Ann Holland and Mary Ann Housenga hosted a cradle shower Saturday evening at the Ernest Smith home honoring Mrs. Charles Green and her infant son Jeffery. Guests enjoyed games and a generous lunch, with many gifts given to the baby and mother.
Mrs Mervin Marshall of Morrison was celebrated with a Thursday evening gathering at the Marshall home. The event honored her mother and featured a decorated birthday cake by Mrs Merle Cate. guests included the Marshall couple, Mrs Harry Elliott, and the Cate family with their daughters.
Mrs Kenneth Hebeler hosted a plastic party with honors to Mrs John Lembert Mrs Web Ross and Mr O Neal Refreshments followed. Wylie Rummel of Mt Carroll visited Dr and Mrs Brand last week. Various calls and visits include Ellen O Leary in Clinton John Craig Mt Carroll Camarche IA and others in Savanna Moline Chadwick Polo and Polo residents.
James Nienkark of the U S Navy enjoys a 20 day visit with his parents Mr and Mrs William Nienkark and relatives. Tuesday supper guests included Mr and Mrs John Johnson Alberta Linda and Howard near Chadwick. Sunday dinners were hosted by Mr and Mrs C W Castle in Rockford for Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall and David with evening calls to the Fos ter family.
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