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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1948
Page
3
A column of small notices and anecdotes from Chadwick area residents. Highlights include a Friday high school gym event, a humorous note from Clarence Bolhouse about a post office card, and various bits on neighbors, shopping trips, birthdays, a dog named Sandy, and a dog’s owner.
Noah Sweitzer and Denver McGinnis with family spent winter in Sandridge return to Bodette Minnesota where McGinnis runs a large saw mill. Curtis St. Ores buys a new Dodge truck to haul long distance. Sandridge farmers plant oats and melon ground in order, with no large acreage. Earl Rupple made a business call in Thomson Saturday.
Thomson briefs note visits by Mrs Charles Sack and Mrs Nellie Parsons to Mrs Edith Robison on Tuesday. Anna Grawe and her daughters Sophia and Margaret visited Sunday with Mrs Ray Rupple. Dykstra and Russ families from Garden Plain spent Sunday at Ben Dykstra’s home. Lou Moyer attended a prenup tial shower at Lyndon Congregational honoring Shirley Bixby. Howard Spiering and wife spent Tuesday in Chicago with her father Bert Stainbrook a patient at Hines hospital. Charles Bissens and wife visited in Henry Young home Saturday evening.
Thomson Legion launches a fundraising drive to build a headquarters for the post Auxiliary unit and Scout meetings. George Mattie offers a corner lot near Thomson State Bank and war surplus buildings may be used. Donations invited to finish paying for the fire truck fund.
Fire chiefs announce a bake sale set for April 17 to raise funds for the Thomson Volunteer Fire Department. The department seeks rain coats and maintenance gear for its young firefighters. Donations of saleable items are welcome at the Harry Diehl garage before eleven. Clinton shoppers noted in passing.
Arthur I. Robison son of Charles and Abby Hunt Robison was born in Carroll County near Savanna January 8 1886 and died April 4 at his home near Argo after a life spent in Illinois Nebraska and Hanover. He married Edith Sales of Hanover December 26 1907 and they had one son Donald of Mt. Carroll. The family lived in Hanover until 1918 when they moved to Carroll County near Argo where they resided. He leaves his wife son three granddaughters Norma Grohaling Alma Sisler LaVonne and a granddaughter Glenda Grohaling, a sister Ada Parks and an aunt Irene Fraser both of Los Angeles. He was preceded in death by his parents two brothers and two sisters. Funeral services were held at the Argo Methodist church April 6 with Rev Olafson officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carroll cemetery. Pallbearers included John Cooper Clarence Cooper Clyde Foltz Fred Horning Henry Schwartz and Roy Heitman. Floral tributes were arranged by several including Lou Moyer Irene Foltz Mrs Clyde Foltz and Mrs Roy Heitman. Friends from distance attended from Rockford Hanover Savanna and Mt Carroll.
The message outlines Sunday and evening worship at James W. Gillespe’s church with 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. sessions, plus a 7:20 p.m. service. It notes a Bible study, Sunday school, and a yearly business meeting rescheduled. Several notices invite members to fellowship events at Panark and Lanark with Dr. Michelie of Dubuque speaking on biblical topics.
York Community Thomas S Cleworth minster invites Sunday programs including church school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11. The Return from Exile promises a thrilling account of a day of victory for God's people. A Lincoln life page shown. Observance notes April 14 180d. Background of Matthew's Gospel as April Bible Book of the Month.
Milledgeville pair Fogel and Cunningham led the Chicago cattle market with cattle selling at 51.75 per hundred at the morning trade session in the yards officials reported. The figures marked the top price of the day amid Carroll county feeders’ strong show.
Mr and Mrs Keneath Green and family of Polo visited recently with their brother Janes Green who was celebrating his birthday. Mrs Sherm Oakley, ill for weeks, is improved and staying with her daughter Mrs Claude Grim. Mrs Ray Rupple joined Mr and Mrs Lynn Babcock to Sabula Thursday to visit friends and relatives at the HW E Babcock home.
Jerry Gaar of Freeport has been admitted to the T. B. Sanatorium in Rockford for treatment.
A school band program led by band instructor John Graham is scheduled for Monday April 10 at 3 p m in the high school. The event includes a Girls Chorus and various selections by students such as JoAnn Wilt Anita Perry Harrietta Fenley David Carroll and others with no admission. Savanna merchants observe Prolar Day on Wednesday with sales.
Me wei Me Charlie Hogganil Vi and M Roy Hertutan remained with Mr Heitman and his Cinch. Mrs Heitman’s et Mi Biolna Toapinan at Ber th and aeturned home Tuesday. Mis and Mrs Merle Bicker of Blachlawd Village move this week to the home they pur chad Ivan Mie and Myre Eldon Wile. Marvin Wallard dalien of Lew Moir In were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Jon Hickey. Mr and Mrs Ivan Carroll and family were Sunday dinner guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Walter Milnes at Morrison.
George Drumgold of Los Angeles died in Fort Lauderdale Florida after five days in hospital from pneumonia followed by a fatal thrombus. He was visiting relatives Mrs Shepard and Mr Drumgold with no children. His body to be cremated in Florida and shipped home to Los Angeles. He is survived by his widow and a sister in law with other California relatives.
Rev and Mrs J W Gillespie with Mr and Mrs Ivan Carroll hosted the York Baptist Sunday School in the church basement on Tuesday April 15. Special guests were Mr and Mrs Merle Cate Mrs Gladys Cate and daughters Mary and Norma and Mr and Mrs Millard Cate. About 60 attended.
The notice reports Doris Brown elected to lead the local Woman's Club for the coming year. It mentions a separate traffic incident on Jefferson Street involving Halt Brown of Thomson and references to community figures and anniversary celebrations. A paper drive on April 24 aims to raise funds for Canyon Camp equipment.
Thompson area residents attend family visits and gatherings across Morrison and nearby towns. The Thomson Women's Club meets with election of officers, art contest results, and May banquet plans at the Brick House in Morrison. A nine month old suffers burns from ammonia while in Garden Plain, treated at Clinton and Iowa City hospitals.
Mrs Bert Stainbrook and others hosted a Sunday gathering with Betty Lou Wilt of Davenport and Miss Bessie Groharing of Clinton among attendees. Mr and Mrs Clarence Rymer from Morviaon visited. Charles Kettler reported a recently installed telephone with number 721.
Mr and Mrs Robert Hebeler welcomed a son Friday at 0 09 p m in Savannah city hospital weighing nine pounds eight ounces.
Voter activity reported as unusually light with results indicating sparse ballots in the morning. Local figures show a mix of Republican and Democratic ticket votes and several precinct committee choices among adults and early-activity residents.
Baptist Ladies Aid set April 21 at Mrs. Paul Munson’s home. Royal Neighbors meet April 20 with Mrs. James Brach. Legion auxiliary hosts dinner at Starr’s Cafe with Mrs. Long and Mrs. Bihe as guests. meeting moved to Mrs. Kathleen Hengtgen’s home. Next meeting May 14 with Mrs. Amy Lewis. officers section to be held and all members urged to attend.
April 9 in the high school gym the junior class presented Here Comes Charlie directed by Mrs Lilli Farnsworth. A large crowd attended with interludes, music by Darrell Gaar Ellis Pickens Geraldine Smith and Frances Green, and ushers Jeanne Elliott Joan Wilt and Robert Smith. Net profit 92 92.
Mrs Vernon Gentry formerly Hetty Bogart of Rockford was guest of honor at a shower hosted by Mrs Annie Williams. Gentry received many gifts for her new home as friends and relatives joined the celebration Saturday.
William Griswold expresses gratitude to all who sent cards flowers and visits while he was a patient at Jane Lamb Hospital and for the kind notes as he returns home.
Dinner honoree John Johnson was guest of honor at a Sunday dinner hosted by his daughter Mrs. Max Smith in Argo. Attending were Luther Leavens and spouse of Wacker, Clyde Emnyre and spouse of Mt. Carroll, Clayton Bogart and Marilyn of Moe Line, Vernon Gentry of Rockford, Iuane Law of Savanna, Harry Jurgens and family, Bill Johnson and Paul, and John Johnson with Mrs. Max Smith.
The item lists guests at various homes Sunday evening including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Blair at See en tty and Mrs Richard Badtke attending a birthday party for Marjory Lee Gilbert in Port Byrne. Also mentioned are visits by Mrs Marie Crowe and Morrison and My daughters, Mrs Dale Raser of Prophetstown, and Nellie Dimmick and Glendorad end Mies Nellie Dimmick, with Mrs Eddie Jensen and Marvin Stiles also visiting.
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