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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1937
Page
2
A jagged recap of student competitions, declamatory events, candy sales, and Shakespeare study. Mentions include contestants, best gains per minute, prize details, and performances by bands and orchestras. Several names appear with scattered anecdotes about dating, friendships, and classroom happenings.
Fragmented notices report insurance claims for hogs killed and damaged loads in trucking incidents. Updates mention the Harrison Company selling yard stock, Carroll estate moves, Freeport activities, hospital visits, and local residents including Katherine Schwarz and Mrs Melvin Johnson with doctors and treatments noted.
A message of gratitude to all who sent Homers, cards, letters, and visits during my hospital stay. The kindness from Rudolph Holy and others was deeply appreciated and remembered.
Bayard R. Lewis won the Thomson village mayoral race for a four year term, defeating Henry Strauch by 30 votes. Lewis 118, Strauch 88, with incumbent clerk Kate Cole Whitney re-elected and other officials chosen.
In May 2 evening service at the Methodist church a Mother's Day play titled Monica will be staged by a cast from Athony church directed by Mrs Gerald El. Sunday school and worship schedules posted. visitors and locals expected for a social gathering with a pot supper planned.
Sunday school begins at 10 with Rev Cleworth in charge. A national executive from the community choir of America will speak in the Christin church Saturday evening at 7 30. Ex taverns cordially invited to attend.
Martin Williams visited Sunday with his father Luther Williams in Ustrrl. The declamatory contest was held Monday evening in the new school auditorium with Savannah high school faculty members Miss Sven Adolphson Miss Nita Benedict and Miss Mae Kitler as judges. Awards announced: Frances Switzer first in Unit Ovations. Bob Demaree visited Town City hospital. Henrietta Sikkema and mother were in Fulton Hook yesterday and today. Mary Mos Belle Switzer noted in dramatic declaration list. Dorothy Piss second, Blanche Sem and Dean Demaree among top declaimers. Renette Sikkema second in humorous declamation with Jean Kaylins third Betty Hoy fourth. A tap dance followed with Eleanor Stage and Dorothy Hoge. Louise Lewis accompanied.
A Pirading service at 9 30 am is set for Suniliv school at 1015. Lathes anl was held and a lat gathering is planned next Wednesday after noon at the church.
Last Thursday a small gathering met at Mrs. Annie Sheridan's home with Mrs. J. Rush and her son John of Fireport, Mrs. Iva Dow, Mrs. Kuhimewr of Pearl City, and Mrs. Simon Fisher of Shannon.
Me and Mrs Jake Poins of Fan Haven visited Sunday afternoon with Bly and Mrs Claus Prins. Frank Warfield took a mined toad of stock to the Chicago markets on Tuesday evening. Mr and Mrs Floyd Tobey and sons were Sunday guests of his parents, Mr and Mrs Harold Tobey.
The local column lists patients and visitors at St. Francs hospital and area homes. Joe Melendy is said to be recovering satisfactorily while Mrs. Ernest Whitney remains confined with threats of bronchial pneumonia. Several couples, including Mr and Mrs A W Pape and Mr and Mrs John Carpenter, host or visit friends. George Stober returned from Clinton hospital after eye surgery. Harry Shoemaker injured his left hand at work. Mr and Mrs Bernard Conrad and their daughter visited from Sheboygan, Wisconsin, with Melendy's family. Continuous care noted for those under treatment and visiting patterns described.
The Oniners Class at M B church held an April 16 party after a business session. Geneva Kness presided, Lor Groharing read minutes, and a $1 gift funded an Easter lily for the church. Sidney Brenneman announced the devotional program and Beatrice Brock led poetry and songs. Seventeen members attended, with Arlene and Leslie St Ores praised for planning.
Minsouth Mia, daughter of Mo and Mrs Joe Blan of Thoupson, wed Willard Ballard of Morison. The ceremony, Saturday, was performed by Rev. Charles Jo Reniston at the First Lutheran church in Giles bug. Dorothy Peters and Dian Finch attended. The couple will reside in Galesburg where Ballard will work for the Midwest Stamping and Enameling Co.
Rural mail carriers retuned callers their families and postmasters from all offices in the 13th Congressional District are invited to attend a meeting Sunday afternoon in the Colieum Oregon. A potluck supper closes the event. A joint cattier and ladies auxiliary meeting occurs at 2 30. Miss Halen Benson from WR OK and Yodeling Cowgul will entertain. National and State association affang will be discussed.
With ideal spring weather, jobs multiply across crafts and farming in the York area. Carpenters, cement workers, and farmers report busy days as dam work, route projects, and field labor demand steady labor, wages align with regional levels, and many strangers seek hire for the season.
Nine local high school students were chosen by competitive examinations to represent the school at the District Commercial contest this Saturday at Savanna High School. Participants include Louise Lewis Mary Hook Ruth French Mary Fisher and others in typing shorthand bookkeeping with alternates noted. under Miss Harnet Wheeler they have prepared diligently for the events and are expected to bring honors to the school.
The grade school will stage the operetta Panch and Judy Friday amid 30th activities. Mothers are busy preparing costumes as lists for the four upper grades were distributed Tuesday. Fifth and sixth grades exchange letters with a fifth grade in Colonel Hope School Champaign AI. Construction begins on a Health House display using child friendly foods, with committees formed and a room exhibit planned.
Mrv John Johnson is improving steadily after a recent operation at St Francis hospital Freeport and hopes to return home this week. Mrs Cora Meddles has gone home to Vermillion after spending winter in Venice California. Mrs Herbert Blodgett remains at Amboy hospital following an appendicitis operation and is expected to leave later in the week. John Pape of Marinette underwent jaw infection treatment after a splintered jaw bone from wisdom tooth extraction. Miss Trine Sheridan Lawrence Weatherman Donald Weatherwax Vivian Heimbaugh visited Davenport. Mrs Jerry Wenthing of Dixon, visiting Ralph Olds in Clinton, plans to return to Dixon Friday.
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Beck of Savannah are parents of a son born Monday April 19 in Savannah City hospital. Mrs Beck is the former Evelyn Kauffman. Mr and Mrs Frank Brown Jr are parents of a son born Tuesday night April 13.
Paul Daehler purchased a new Chevrolet. Mr and Mrs Fred Hook were dinner guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Carl Petersen. Mesdames Louis Decker, Herbert Jalmauist, and Frank Brown Sr. spent Tuesday in the home of Mr and Mrs Lee Hartman at Chadwick. Roscoe Ahnquist and children of Savanna were supper guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Johan Carpenter. Mr and Mrs A J King of Savanna rented Sunday to evening in the home of Mrs Flossie Gaar. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith and children were dinner guests Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs Ivan Carroll near Morrison. Mr and Mrs John Cooper and daughter Gladys were called to Savanna Sunday by the illness of Mrs Cooper's sister, Mrs John Turner, in the home of her son Paul. Mr and Mrs Alvin Took and son Donnie of Mr Carroll, Mr and Mrs Frank Bielema and family and C A Bielema of Fulton were guests Sunday in the home of Mr and Mrs Ralph Hook at Argo, Iowa. Mrs Conrad Lillie and daughter Jean of Lockport visited yesterday in the home of her parents, Mr and Mrs P Frank Smith. Mrs Smith, who had spent the past two weeks with her daughter in Lockport, returned home with them. Mr and Mrs Camad Lillie and daughter Jean of Lockport, and Mrs Lillie's mother, Mrs Frank Smith, visited in Chicago with cousins and niece, Mrs and Mrs George Lundy. Mrs Smith visited with the Lundys until Saturday when she returned to Lockport.
Vernon Rawlins delivers limestone order to N D French home. Rush Carroll tenants. Mr and Mrs Cornelius Nordhoff host guests at Lan Park. Mrs Joe Schutter buys Mrs Elizabeth Leayhowe property in south town for redecorating. Albert Prins family visit with Mrs Prins' sister and Mr and Mrs Pete Smith in Garden Plain. Merle Turney Chadwick and Joe Turney visit wife and mother Joy Tuary in Jane Lamb hospital. Donald Cotter and daughters from Stockton visit A E Sheridan home. Coltee postmaster at Stockton. Walter Weber and Wes Sach families guests from Superior Nebraska visit in Jam Haley and C C King homes.
Lauren Hollinshead of Fulton and Dorothy Kroff of Sterling were united in marriage at St. Marys rectory Sterling. Rev Fr John Smith officiated. Attendants were bride’s brother and sister in law Kenneth Kroff. The couple will reside at 1404 Third Ave Sterling.
In a busy week, numerous clubs met at homes including Mrs KB Carpenter and Mrs Johr Carpenter with notes of white cake fruit salad and tea. Royal Neighbors gathered Tuesday noon in Ridge rooms while Home Economics and TNT aid groups planned May activities and next meetings with listed hostesses and guests.
A second preliminary meeting is planned to prepare for the WAU alumni reunion scheduled for the last of May. Organizers seek participation from former students and local supporters to finalize activities and coordinate logistics.
The Alumni association outlines plans for a May banquet and dance at the high school with a fixed 50 cent supper plate and 25 cent dues. Invitations emphasize an absolute invitation policy, one guest per member, and date options May 25 26 or 27 with Decoraton Day conflicts noted.
Mr and Mrs John Klumstra and daughters Alyvina and Bernice along with Mrs Peter Balk of Fulton visited Sun day afternoon with Mr and Mrs Ben Dykstra and family. Several Fulton guests joined Mr and Mrs Mart Schipper and daughter for a recent Tuesday visit and supper at Bernie Dykstra’s home. json of Moline stayed overnight with Albert Badtke and family. Sunday saw Ed Drake visiting Lanerk j with Mrs Badtke’s sister, Mrs Altous Hoover and family. Verna Oakley of Clinton and Hailan Johannsen of Fulton dined with Sherm Oakley and his wife. Afternoon and supper guests included A F Sennett and daughter Marguerite and LeRay Sennett of Freeport. Evening callers were Dale Mayden of Clinton. Blaine Mayden, visiting Oakleys, returned home with his parents that evening.
D C Waite, veteran cattle and hog feeder from Fulton Illinois, warned in Chicago of a forthcoming meat shortage as farmers run out of corn and ship stock. He expects a large reduction in feeder cattle marketed soon and notes corn prices around $1.95 per bushel amid rising scarcity.
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