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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1947
Page
3
Brief city notices outline improving safety and infrastructure. Proposals include reorganizing firefighters, updating fire plugs heads, installing fire siren switches, and issuing plans for a new grade school building. The agenda mentions sewer projects, street drainage, sidewalk beautification, restrooms, and a youth center.
The Don Ald J Ashpole Post 1025 Legion Auxiliary met April 11 with Mrs Ray Westfall of Savanna leading officer installation and new member initiation. Seventeen Thomson initiates joined from nearby towns, and officers were installed by a regional team. meetings are set for the second Friday monthly.
Thomson notes record H V Robison of Savanna visiting. Dr Nettie Chipman and Mrs Harden Dinson of Savanna also visited. Dr James Putt of Fulton’s Christian Reformed church led daily prayers in Springfield last week. Bill Rentschler of Fulton and helper worked in Thomson Thursday morning. Mrs Edna Shoemaker will receive the Review as a birthday gift from Mrs Bernice Volk. Sunday visitors at Clarence Bolhous included Mr and Mrs Garrett Bolhous Mr and Mrs Henry Rozenboom Mr and Mrs Peter Sikkema and Maurice Bolhous, all of Fulton.
Local women including Mrs. Adeline Groharing Mrs. Paul Heusinkveld Mrs. Chas Hogg and others will attend a Woman's club meeting in Polo on Friday April 18. Delegates Mrs. Grohar ing and Mrs. Switzer will join State President Mrs. Helen Chapman as main speaker. The Children's Art Contest featuring Thomson last year will be showcased with entries from Thom $01 grade and Sandridge schools. An election for District President will list Mrs. Fern Heinbaugh of Mt. Carroll as Carroll County candidate.
Reports from multiple hospitals show Mrs. Lloyd Holman recovering from major surgery at Lutheran hospital in Moline. Mrs. Eva Brown remains a patient at Home Hospital Sterling after surgery. Fay Ashby and Mrs. Jesse Jurgens improve from illness and flu respectively. Joe Root and George Ketchum report health improvements after treated conditions. Ray Holloway underwent minor surgery at Savanna City Hospital. Mrs. Carl Johansen had major surgery at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton.
Smith led scoring with 193 as Sack & McBride edged Thomson Royal Blue in a tight match. Weekend guests included LeRoy Prins of Pella Ta and roommate Robert Scholters of Grand Rapids Mich visiting LeRoy’s parents Mr and Mrs Ab Prins.
D L Draper pastor announces Thomson and Argo church schedules with morning worship and Sunday school. The official board meets Sunday at 2 pm to discuss important business after postponement for Mrs. Lewis funeral. trustees stewards and MYF leaders are urged to attend and participate in voting where needed.
On Sunday April 20 the church begins a new quarter with lessons on "The Kingdom Strengthened" and the Tenetory of the nations of Israel. Morning worship at 11 includes hymns by Miss Meyers, readings, and the message "Let Us Not Hate."
The First Baptist church of Mor riven hosts a baptismal service at Morrison with no Sunday evening preaching. A Buck annual business meeting with officer elections follows a potluck supper at 7 p.m. Strangers are welcome and the Baptist Ladies Aid plans an all day gathering next Thursday.
Sunday callers at the Vig Wilt home included Mrs. Myrta Groharing and her daughter Bessie, O. Clinton Mix, Donald Adolph with Iona, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hoffman of Chadwick, plus Mr. and Mrs. Fred Groharing of Morrison.
A heartfelt note thanks friends and neighbors for support during the illness and death of the writer’s husband Mr. Mita Kel. Krier. The message expresses sincere gratitude for assistance and sympathy shown during the burden.
Fred J. Miller wins first place in the National Supervised Farming Program Story Contest from the American Farm Youth Magazine. Olyn Miller and Daniel Koble finish second and third. Miller receives a $15 sponsor award. Junior class reports show play receipts, prom plans, and a correction list for honor students.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Robison of Mt Carroll and Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman joined other relatives to attend the wedding of Miss Helen Nobis and Thomas Mc Cormick in Hanover. The Catholic ceremony occurred at 9 50 am followed by dinner and reception for about 600 guests.
The Thomson softball team will practice Sunday afternoon at the grade pol. Everyone is invited to attend. details unclear due to damaged text.
Mrs. Richard McGinty, chairman, announces that Thomson Red Cross canvass by local ladies raised 848.90 toward the drive. The Thomson quota was 200. A dinner for Red Cross workers was held last evening at Volk's Cafe in Thomson.
Village held April 15 1947 elections electing three to the village board two incumbents and one new member Donald McBride. Rush Carroll was re-elected to the high school board in the school election. Leota Rebeccah Club hosted by Mrs H M Timmons and helpers. Leona Curley visited Diana Diehl’s home. Thomson 4 H Club elected officers with Darrell Gaar as president Warren Imel vice president Alfred Dykstra secretary treasurer and John Murray adult leader. Talks covered 4 H membership and achievement club symbols and 4 H obligations. Volleyball played. next meeting May 12.
A report states Mrs Ada Lewis was found dead Friday in her Thomson room. A family gathering Sunday evening at Mr and Mrs Lyle Bailey’s home included baptismal services led by Rev Stuart Cleworth of York Community Church Thomson. Participants included Sandra and Gary Bailey, Mr and Mrs Clem Hoy, their sons John and Hal, and Kathryn and Glenna Rose.
The 500 Card Club met at Mrs Amelia Sack home with results for first to low. Next meeting set for April 24 at Mrs Cora Kauffman home. T N T group meets April 23 at Thomson Community church annex. Comforters to tie and a 1 PM start. Other events include Chat a While party and Home Bureau lessons on Yeast Bread and Russia life. Regular reports from WSCS Royal Neighbors and Home Economics Club noted with dates and hostesses.
Joe Sikkema shipped 39 head of cattle to Chicago Tuesday night of last week. Dick Stagg of Macomb is expected home this Friday for spring vacation. Miss Lila Curley of Macomb also returns Friday to visit her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Curley. School trustees held their annual meeting Monday evening with treasurer Miss Mary Cone. If you lack a telephone, mail in your news tip.
Coroner says Ada Lewis 70 died the night before being found Friday in the rooms behind the Main street drug store. Funeral at Law funeral home Savanna and burial in Lower York cemetery followed a Sunday service. She was born March 26 1877 in Thomson and married Frank Lewis in 1895. Survived by a Thomson cousin Mrs George Warfield and other relatives.
The bulletin lists students with perfect attendance and honors for various grades through six weeks ending April 11. It notes an Audubon Bird Club formed in the room with officers Charles Green president Nancy Wilt vice president Doris Feldt secretary.
Mrs. Libbie C. Rupple, teacher at Sandridge school, was guest of honor at a surprise birthday party hosted by mothers, friends, and pupils Friday afternoon. April 11 refreshments included angel food cake and ice cream. Gifts were presented to Mrs. Rupple.
The pupils of Sandridge school and their teacher Mrs. Rupple will visit various Clinton businesses on Friday April 18. Transportation will be provided by the school bus driven by Gene Potter. Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs Joe Shutters included Mr Shutter's mother Mrs Henry Page of Stockton and his brother Mr and Mrs Henry Page and family of Stockton.
Mr and Mrs Norman Stickell with Marie and Robert of Clinton joined Easter Sunday with Mrs Stickells parents the Justice Prins and JoAnn of Milledgeville. Forrest Eslinger and daughters of Lanark visited Mrs Eslingers parents the Prins in Milledgeville. Eva Pape visited Alma and Helen Mertz in Milledgeville. Justice Prins and JoAnn spent Monday evening in Savannah.
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