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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1944
Page
3
The Review announces a free photo session for children up to eight years old. On Friday April 21 at the Village Hall a representative from Wolz atini Movies Iowa will take pictures from 10 am to unspecified time. No purchase required for inclusion. parents may buy prints if desired.
The senior class will stage Lena Rivers by Mary J. Holmes on April 21 in a single interior set. The drama follows Lena Rivers and Granny Nichols as they relocate to the Livingstones in Kentucky, with characters including John Livingstone, Matilda, Caroline, Durward Belmont, Anna, Malcolm Everett, and two notable comic roles.
Effective April 20 1944 compulsory periodic tire inspection for passenger cars will stop. Replacement inspection on R-1 tire applications remains in effect. Truck tire inspection continues as before. Also note a play Lena Rivers to be shown Friday April 21 by the seniors. Mr and Mrs Eldon Hickey visited Marvin Wali in Camanche Iowa.
Sunday school starts at 10 a m with Christian Endeavor at 7 p m The church worship follows at 7 30 p m Rev Hawbecker serves as pastor Special evening numbers include a duet by Mrs A E Corzine and Rev Hawbecker a duet by Rev Hawbecker and Harmon Stakemiller and the Easter cantata I Speak was presented
The notice lists Sunday school and worship times for Argo and Thomson Methodist churches, mass times at nearby parishes, a Tuesday novena, and an Easter program with strong attendance. It mentions a social offering of 844.36 to the general church fund and a Ladies' Aid meeting with Mrs. Wesley Sack. Rev. E. E. Peacock leads the local services.
Army and Navy personnel from Indiana to Illinois are on furloughs and reporting for induction. Alfred Williams of Indiana Gaptown spends leave with parents. Jay Morgan arrives in Chicago for Navy induction. George Bittner Paul Clevidence and Harold Libbertson pass exams with Bittner and Libbertson headed to Army. Ernie Hook leaves for naval cadet training in Cambridge Md. Stephen Switzer stationed at Farragut Id. other men Faulkner Rice and Shanafelt on leave or undergoing training at Great Lakes.
An Arbor Day memorial service will be held at the library grounds at 3 p.m. Friday April 21. A tree will be planted in honor of the boys who gave their lives in the war. The public is urged to attend with a short program featuring the Girl Scouts.
Thomson notes remind that the senior play will be held Friday night April 21 in the high school gym. Mrs Hazel Stagg visited Mrs Mary Frazier for a Sunday dinner at Savanna. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Ralph Olds of Clinton and Albert of Schick hospital, plus Mrs Carl Simpson of Iowa City.
Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman thank neighbors and responders who assisted in stopping a grass fire near their residence, expressing appreciation for the timely help and support.
The Home Ec class and another class plan a May style show with both groups performing. The junior-senior prom is being organized for May with high expectations. The senior play Lena Rivers occurs April 21 under Mrs Bernadine Jones. Vocational guidance tests were given to seniors and class pictures are planned at Hill's Studio Clinton Iowa. Honor Roll and School Bank lists for each class and perfect attendance achievements noted with multiple named students.
Mrs Prentice Kenyon departed Friday morning for Washington D C after a visit with her mother Mrs Ana Jenkins in town.
Miss Marjorie Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs John P Smith Fulton and Peter L Balk son of Mr and Mrs John P Balk Thomson were married at 8 p m Thursday in the bride’s parents home with Dr W W Vandermeer officiating in a single ring ceremony Verna Dykstra and Paul Huizenga attended as attendants The bride wore a dusty pink dress with white carnation bouquet The bridesmaid wore light blue with pink carnations They will reside on the groom’s farm after both completed rural schooling and the bride has worked in Clinton Iowa
Lamson Briefs: Mrs Emma Brown Mrs Ivan Morse and Miss Edna Brown spent the weekend in Chicago visiting their daughter and sister. Mrs Hannah Morrell of Chicago visited over Easter with Mrs Sadie Brockill at Freeport. Several families from Savanna Clinton Fulton and Fulton area shared Easter meals and suppers with the Ashbys at Ideal.
Mr and Mrs Emil Marcucci of Maquoketa welcome a daughter born Monday April 3.
A syndicated drama features Lena Rivers and her kin from New England who move to Granny Livingstone in Kentucky. The story centers on social tensions, family dynamics, and Lena’s struggles as she adapts to a new home amid amusing and exciting events over the following year. Admission details are listed as 35¢, 25¢, 15¢.
Miss Isabelle Prins of Savanna spent Monday in the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Justice Prins in Mt Carroll. Teddy Horenstein of Savanna visited cousins Clarence and David Young from Thursday to Saturday. Mr and Mrs Roy Hockman and daughters Carol and Mrs Ted Buckwalter of Mt Carroll were Sunday visitors of sister Mrs Myrtle Bull and family. Mr Milton E Hockman of Savanna was a Sunday visitor of his aunt Mrs Myrtle Bull.
Mrs. Carol McGinty and family hosted a Wednesday night gathering at the Cochran home. Easter visitors included Jacqueline and Jon of Rockford and Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGinty, who stayed through Wednesday. Dinner guests at Mr. and Mrs. Bill Adams' home included Mrs. Iva Orcutt and Lawrence Sullivan and his wife.
Honor Roll announced for six weeks. Students named by grade include Esther Bielema John Grimm David Murray Ronald Smith Charlene Larson John Murray Gene Halfman Ruth Bielema Russell Sikkema Jean Elliott Darrell Gaar Gayle Grimm John Elliott Lola Grimm Darlene Creighton Sylvia Dykstra Marilyn Bolhous Arthur Perry Allison Switzer Nancy Wilt Janice St Ores Russell Green Gordon Brown Charlene Larson Harvey Housenga Cecil Lacey Lyle Lacey Jean Elliott Gayle Grimm John Elliott Norma Strubb John Stearns Helen Creighton Margaret Noordhoff David Young Kenneth Gablin Harold Rice Darlene Shoemaker Clarence Young Lola Grimm Rosalie Hands Dianna Diehl Sylvia Dykstra Joan Zenk.
Mrs Leonard Gifford of Peoria visited with her parents the Lohmeiers then left for Camp Blanding to be with her husband. Local families hosted visits from the Tobeys Schippers and Dykstras. Birthday celebration honored Mrs Hal Ashby with several neighbors attending. Red Cross fund totals reach 1060 dollars 13 cents for York, boosted by 6 dollars raised by Nelle Houghton.
The Woman's club met at Mrs. Margaret Cochran's home with fourteen members and two visitors. They will run the USC snack bar in Savanna from May 29 to June 4. Agnes Curley and Ellen Hoge were named delegates to the county convention on April 20 at Mt Carroll. alternates are Eleanor Lewis and Marie Kemmer. Alice Switzer urged reservations for the luncheon by Saturday. the May breakfast is May 10. Officers were elected: President Ellen Hoy, Vice President Luvella Diehl, Secretary Agnes Curley, Assistant Secretary Marie Kemmer, Treasurer Adeline Groharing. A Pan-American program followed with music, readings, and a quiz led by Salome McGinty. The next meeting is May 10.
The report lists multiple Sunday and Easter gatherings featuring families in Clinton and Fulton. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lohmeier at Clinton with the Humphreys, Beverly Marshall visiting Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Wes Sack with the Millers. Edward Smaltz joined his sister in Madison while Kenneth French hosted Edward French's family.
York township residents cast 208 votes in a light primary, 192 Republicans and 16 Democrats. The weather contributed to the low turnout as Franklin J Stransky and others won numerous local and state posts amid a broad GOP showing.
Royal Neighbors hostesses and other club notices list April gatherings. Mrs Nelle Houghton to host Royal Neighbors, 600 Club held with Verne Kaufman winning first, Roy Houghton second, Fred Nipe third, low to Mrs Lewis. WSC meeting with Miss Mary Cone, Baptist Aid today with Mrs Wes Sack, Argo-Fa Home Ec Club Friday April 21 program includes song devotional and health talks, PATSA meets April 20 at the high school with an incomplete program.
Voting was extremely light Saturday evening as districts announced winners. Key results include Sandridge district 73 Lynn Curley re elected Consolidated district 74 Charles McGinty re elected Argo Fa district 77 Willard Welch re elected York Center district 78 Harvey Seim re elected Parkhill district 80 Joe Melendy elected president Edw Brandt clerk Ray Erling re elected Ideal district 1 William J Hans re elected Vinear Hill district 2 Walter Hans elected to replace Ivan Carroll Maurice Van Buer re elected York High School district 201 Push Carroll re elected
John Decker of Fulton visited the Isaac Decker home on Saturday. Springfield guests the Geist family stayed at the Adam Heinze home over the weekend. Vern Tobey of Clinton and the Tobeys joined James Sutter in LeClaire for Sunday dinner. The Ashpele, Ashpele and Howsen families visited relatives in Lyndon and Clinton. Eleanor Mae Garrick celebrated her 18th birthday at Coleta with family. Switzer family prepared to move to Denver where the husband is stationed, with a Big Rock friend accompanying. Norman Stickell and daughter Marie hosted Easter dinner at Mt Carroll with Justice Prins. Forrest Essinger and Jaclyn of Chadwick spent Saturday in Clinton.
Joyce Hook daughter of Mr and Mrs Elmer Hook is ill at home with measles. Jay Brenneman reports his sister Iva Brenneman is a patient in West Suburban hospital Oak Park with pleurisy.
The Carroll County War Price and Rationing Board reports a critical tire situation with over 900 applications for tires and tubes and only a small quota left. Many applications have been pending since February 15 as the panel works to distribute scarce tires fairly amid growing demand.
Children through eight years old may have their photos taken free at the Village Hall on Friday April 21. Photos will be published in the Review with no red tape. Bring the kids to the Village Hall on that Friday to participate.
Sunday evening supper guests included Mr and Mrs Paul Smith and family with Mr and Mrs Frank Smith, Alice Wilkerson of Miles Texas employed at Mareucei s, and Lorraine Young visiting her father s family. Ida Weber returned home after wintering in Fred Miller s home. Maurice Bolhous to leave soon for the army. The Strubbs Ath ton and Groharing families joined Mrs Eva Atherton for Easter guests.
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