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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1939
Page
2
An April 18 note from Beets Calif discusses community life and contacts, mentioning the Pheasant and a local group led by Warrenis and Richard McHwetaadd. It references the town’s pride, upcoming events, and a visit from a local figure, with thanks for support and a passing nod to plans and neighborly ties.
The Thomson township library board election details are circulated for a Falala vote. The board will be six members serving six year terms with two elected at large and periodic resets. The meeting notes emphasize control of library funds and book collections by the new board.
A village election drew a small vote as one ticket and 30 straight ballots dominated. Voters filled field for vil age trustees with names like Paul Lewis Lyle Williams and Hobarl Nolland while library and election board members were listed alongside judges and clerks.
The Thomson school band will go to the state music contest on Saturday April 29 after earning a test division placement in Class A at Mt Morris. The group has practiced steadily and officials wish them success at the state meet.
In Savanna on April 15 ten schools entered the district commercial contest. Teams from Aquin Freeport Chadwick Fulton Milledgeville Kings Morton Savanna Shanon and Leonard Thomson placed in shorthand dictation and typing events. Lester Grim earned a third in bookkeeping with a white ribbon and certificate. Competition has grown with more schools and a busy year for VY.C.I.S. students as they juggle bench practice, plays, and annual work.
Grade School directors met Monday evening at the grade school and elected officers for the coming year. G. A. Smith was re elected president and Emil Brach secretary. A regular meeting will be held next Monday evening to hire teachers for the coming year.
An alumni business meeting will be held at the Y. C. H. S. Tuesday evening April 25 at 7 30. All members are asked to be present.
Car roll county 4 H leaders met at the Farm Bureau in Mt. Gar goli to map the year's club programs and announce judging contest dates. The fat market lamb show is June 17 in Savanna, the fat stock judging contest July 15 at 1 p.m., the dairy imoging contest June 1 at 8 a.m., and the county demonstration contest August 11. Locations to be announced later.
York community churches announce Sunday schedule including Catholic Mass at 9 a.m. and Methodist worship at 9 30 a.m. Baptized members joining on Easter will be received at morning service. Sunday school at 10 a.m. and a church school session at 10:30 a.m.
A Sunday morning message from a Methodist minister extols church attendance and describes a busy, community oriented day. The speaker notes good turnout of motorists and neighbors, mentions Jericho Turnpike dangers, Mrs Bnkh sickness, and hopes Fletcher's flower delivery and various car clubs will attend. Schedule lists 10:00 a.m. Sunday school and 11:00 a.m. morning worship.
Rev Pau Farley pastor at Fair Haven announces prayer meeting at the church on Thursday April 20 at p m and Sunday April 23 at 9 0 a m There will be no morning service as the pastor attends a conference for the occasion
Ideal Sunday school at 10 a.m. Young people's meeting at 7 p.m. Evening service at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Sword, pastor, led the young people's gathering this week. A special number was performed by the ladies chorus. Arletta Hartman accompanied. You are always welcome at Ides.
Baptist Rev Leitner leads morning worship at 8:20 scenario. Sunday school at 1 a. m. The ladies aid meets today at Mrs Ray Brenneman. Livewire class convenes next Tuesday evening at Mr and Mrs Jarekt Witt home. All members and friends invited.
Lucy Bohmeier receives a divorce from Frank Lohieier in district court. The plaintiff is awarded custody of a minor child and granted $5 per week for support. Costs are assessed against the defendant.
To all those who remembered me with cards letters flowers and personal walls while I was confined to the hospital and since I returned home I wish to express my sincere thanks Your kindness has been greatly appreciated Mrs Clint Wilt.
The family thanks Rev Leitner singers flower senders and pallbearers for services during the funeral of Mrs Anna Stein. They appreciate the courtesies shown by Mr and Mrs Willis Stage and Mr and Mrs Claude Grim and family.
Miss Harriet Olds daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Olds of Clinton Indiana received a superior rating in the Ames Indiana student musical contest for ages 18 to 23. She studies at Mt. St. Clare college this year and is granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Chas Jenkins and Mrs Helen Wentling of Thom son. She has appeared with the local band and offered pieces including Mozart Sonata in A Major Chopin Nocturne in F sharp Major Chopin Ballade in A Major Griffes White Peacock.
Fire of unknown origin destroyed the construction engineers office at Dam 18 on the Illinois shore Tuesday morning. The blaze, found around 1:20, gutted files records equipment and a barge camera. The office has been relocated to the control house second floor and the burned building will not be replaced.
River in Mississippi falls from a crest just over 15 feet after flood controls. visible low spots appear west of town as timber clearing left more open ground. In Charlotte, North Carolina, Mrs. Hans Knutsen hosts about 75 guests on Friday night with 500 prizes awarded to several neighbors and friends.
The local high school senior class will stage The Tin Hero at the YCHS gym on Friday night at 8. Cast includes Douglas Goodyear Elmer Hans Arlene Hartman and many others with musical numbers planned by Zereta Potter and Arlene St Ores. The plot centers on a mother who exaggerates her son's exploits leading to comic misunderstandings after his return home.
Members of the Baptist church held a Sunday school social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hoge on Tuesday evening with about thirty five attendees. A full program featured songs, readings, duets, geography questions, jokes, and an intelligence test followed by hors d oeuvres and coffee.
Two stores on main street were wallpapered recently. Harold St Ores and his son Leslie did the work at Hansen cafe. The N D French building was redecorated by Al St Ores and will house Lyle Greeley’s pool hall. Thomson M E church votes to remodel the basement. waterproofing, new plaster, brighter ceiling planned. Ladies aid donates 50 to the project. Community clubs and events follow in Argo with showers, meetings, and programs at various homes and churches.
The ladies aid of the Methodist church met at Mrs. Bella Carpenter's home Wednesday afternoon with 14 members. They quilted during the session. The T N T club plans a meeting at Mrs. Mary Tousley's home on Wednesday April 26 with hostesses Mrs. Ethel Demaree, Mrs. Mary Tousley, and Miss Elsie Tousley. Roll call includes seed or bulb exchange.
Mrs. Paul Lewis is confined at home with illness. Mrs. H. L. Rawlins suffers rheumatic knee pain. Bobby Carpenter, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Carpenter, is ill with an ear infection. Elmer Hook injured his foot at the condensary and is treated by a physician named Mr. Carroll.
The Cochran grocery advances with improvements under Ely Cochran plans and expects a first of the month opening though no definite date is set. A large meat display case was installed this week and fixtures should arrive soon making the store among the most modern in northwestern Illinois.
The band sponsors a bake sale at Hansen's Cafe this Saturday April 22 to raise funds for the trip to the state finals at La Salle on April 29. Ticket buyers are thanked in advance as the group aims to meet its needed total after a successful Tag Day.
The schedule lists senior play The Tin Hammer for April 21, a track meet at Chadwi on April 27, a LaSalle-Peru band contest, and freshman sophomore activities through May. May events include a freshman-sophomore picnic on May 9, a declamatory contest on May 15, Carrell County Conference Meet on May 16, Baccalaureate on May 21, final exams May 23-24, Junior-Senior trip to Madison on May 25, and commencement May 26. The big trip includes nine cars leaving May 25 at 9 a.m. for Madison with a planned five-hour Capitol visit, zoo park picnic, zoo and park sightseeing, a banquet, and an evening show before returning.
Bert Hadley sends two dollars to aid the local band for their state meet at LaSalle and Peru. He praises the band’s progress and offers hearty compliments. The issue features large color photographs of western scenic spots and brief nature descriptions within a small writing space.
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