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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1944
Page
3
An incomplete notice requests corrections additions and rank advancements for the honor roll of all men and women serving in the United States armed forces from York Township. The list so far is provided.
West Side Park Ada Minnesota hosts 39 relatives for a Bauer reunion led by 82 year old Elizabeth Heitman Thomson Ill the sole survivor of the original Bauer line. She and her progeny trace roots to Ada and Norman county with descendants present and others unable to attend across Illinois North Dakota Minnesota and beyond.
Mt. Carroll residents receive notices from the Board of Review after village officials raised assessments on numerous properties. Homeowners must appear on Thursday August 10 to file any complaints.
The Young Peoples group held its monthly meeting and social hour at the church. decorators began interior work. Baptist services at 9 20 and 10 30 with Sunday school. Ladies aid meets Aug 10 with Mrs Ot Switzer. Shower for Mrs Francis Hoff. Sunday school social Aug 8 at Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith.
The Thomson Methodist church lists a 10 a m church school and 11 a m worship service. A congregational dinner follows. attendees should bring a covered dish, sandwiches, and their own table service.
Sunday schedule shows Catholic Mass at 7 50 a m and 7 30 p m with Rev Hanbecker. Special numbers include Ramona Holesinger accordion Solo and vocal duets by Mrs A E Corzine and a Proving Grounds soldier. Rev Hawbecker and Mr Stakemiller. Mr and Mrs John Miller. The aid society met Wednesday to sew carpet rags. T R Moritz pastor led 10 00 prayer service and church school. Oakdale camp urged.
Dorothy Rickertson of Charlotte Indiana will marry Lester Grim of Thomson Iowa in a public ceremony at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Charlotte on Sunday August 13 at 2 pm. Her sister Lucille will marry Alvin Schoolman of Charlotte in a double wedding.
Charlotte Davis of Mt. Carroll with Mrs. Robert Lewis’s niece visited here at the start of the week. Sherrie Lewis’ birthday was celebrated in Mt. Carroll. Herbert Blodgett and family of Yates City visit Mrs. Marian Wheeler through Saturday. Luther Geisinger visited Savanna friends. Lambert reunion set for Sunday at Old Mill park Savanna. Dee Stumphy posted bond after grand jury charge of maintaining a nuisance related to liquor. Henry Young Myrtle Bull and family joined a Morrison picnic honoring Pfe. Herbert Kromrey on furlough from Las Vegas to Tampico. 31 attended.
Mrs Markie Beck remains ill while Miss Emma Kling cares for her in Chicago as SICK Bill Strubb spent another day in observation at Illinois Research Hospital.
F N Pape of Clinton suffered a fractured rib and chest bruises Sunday afternoon while excavating for a foundation under a newly bought cabin near Camanche. He was trapped when the structure toppled. released by friends, he was taken to the hospital and listed as doing favorably. He is brother of Mrs Joe Larson of Thomson.
Pvt. David Raymond Jr. and Pvt. Richard McWorthy, Savanna youths, met in a Red Cross recreation center in North Africa early this month. Letters to their parents say they are both serving in anti air craft. The Raymonds received Algiers money and souvenirs from their son. Both have been overseas for several months.
A new contingent of enlisted men from the armored divisions enrolled in a Gunnery Department course at the Armored School Fort Knox. Private Robert E. Ashpole of Thomson Illinois is among trainees who will become armorers and mechanics for carbines rifles machine guns mortars and cannons. The Armored School, commanded by Brig. Gen. P. M. Robinett, graduates many officers and enlisted men annually. Altogether the report lists several servicemen on leave transfers and postings including Capt. Ned Lewis, Joe Bennett, Vernon McGinty and Dorothy Gaar among others, with moves to Fort Benning Great Lakes France India New Guinea and Camp Parks selected locations.
We thank relatives, friends and neighbors for cards and accommodations during Mr. Johnsons hospital stay and for help with farm work. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson and son Aaron.
A Sunday picnic at Old Mill Park honored 26 people with July birthdays. Attendees included Clyde and Wayne Etnyre, Bert Johnson and Aaron of Mt. Carroll, John Johan and family, Max Smith and Bon Lloyd, Will Johnson and Paul, Harry Jurdene and Joann of Thomson, Luther Leavens and children, and others. Several guests were noted as serving overseas.
Names submitted for the service honor roll should be in the office soon as the final list is due to the committee. Call 1531 or drop by to report eligible individuals.
Sixty six members of the Housenga family gathered at Waterworks park in Morrison for a Thursday evening reunion with a social hour after a picnic supper. Attendees came from Morrison Fulton Cordova Erie and Garden Plain. Three sailors Paul Balk Neal Balk and Martin Balk of Fulton sons of Ralph and wife completed boat training at Great Lakes and visited families. A soldier Robert Housenga son of Jake Housenga of Fulton was among guests.
Lorraine Young spent the weekend at her home in Thomson. Residents are urged to share news with the paper to keep community updates accurate and timely.
The 74th annual Lena campmeeting ends with a Sunday service. 129 attendees including 91 students from 23 churches. District Superintendent Swaney delivers sermons on faith character and service. Young People's Institute reports a gain of 22 from last year.
Miss Laura Hoy of Thomson a native of Savanna enlisted Thursday in the Waves at Davenport. She will depart for Hunter College in New York in September. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Clem Hoy of Thomson and a York Community High School graduate. She has worked at the Savanna ordnance depot for 18 months and has a sister Mrs Marvin Stiles and many Savanna friends.
The 500 club held a Thursday picnic at Old Mill park Savanna. Leila Johannsen won first place, Ruth Stearns second, Amy Lewis third, with Cora Kaufman mentioned. Ruth Stearns to host next Thursday. Chat-a-While club met Friday with nine members. Mrs Hach brought sewing and Mrs Clarence Bolhous led a topic.
Nettie E. Phillips writes from July 31 describing gradual mobility gains with a painful leg, doing chores solo, noting home routines like laundry and window washing, and reflecting on nature and faith while awaiting better health. She mentions reduced hospital visits and patience after stepping without crutches.
Mrs. Roy Hockman and daughter Carol along with Mrs. Wayne Hockman and daughter Sandra and Mrs. Ted Buck walter visited Mrs. Myrtle Bull Tuesday afternoon. Russell Gleason and family moved from Chicago avenue Savanna to the Ella Benz iome Chestnut park. Virgil Marth of Savanna traveled to Chicago for several days. Marth and daughter Ann and Carol Cessell also went to Chicago Tuesday. Mrs. David Switzer and baby, previously with her husband in Denver, are en route home as David transfers to Florida. Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Morse plan to move to the David Switzer residence soon. Sunday night supper guests at the Harry Wilkin home in Miles for Mrs. Wilkinson’s birthday included Mr. and Mrs. Shirley Stave, Shirley Dearborn, Jill Stave, Mr. and Mrs. Ray John son and family, Helen, James and Dean.
Set and Mrs. Raymond Foley welcome daughter Judith Ann born July 31 in Savanna city hospital. Sgt. Foley stationed in England. Mr. and Mrs. George Kauffman Chadwick announce birth of son Joseph at Savanna city hospital on Sunday.
The Womans Society of Christian Service met August 2 at Rev. and Mrs. Doverspike's Albany home. Eighteen members and five guests attended. Devotions led by Grace Dietz. program on Nutrition read by Margaret Murray in place of absent Clara Switzer. Afternoon socializing and hymns followed, with Rev. Doverspike contributing piano selections. Congregational meeting planned for August 6 with pot luck. Visitors included Mrs. Elizabeth Wray Mrs. F M Spain Mrs. Emma Heffelfinger Connie Doverspike and Mrs. Louise Johnson.
N D French, local chairman, reports the Fifth War Loan fell short by 5,950 of the $80,000 quota. Total sales reached 74,050 as of Aug 2, with allocations from Thomson State Bank, Milwaukee Road, Burlington R R, armed forces credit, and Thomson Post Office.
Sister Mary Bertin and Sister Mary Mangus of Dubuque visit Thomas Hand in Welton with Mr and Mrs Leo Hand and daughter Carol Ann. Catherine Hand travels from the Hand home to Iowa to visit her daughter and sons. Mary Joan Hand returns from Welton after a week with Rosalie Hand. Rosella Barrett visits Clinton and dines with Irene Weatherwax and others. E O Hemmer to visit Stendal Indiana for ten days. Glenn Wilt and Mayme Herr travel from Detroit to visit family in Welton area. Paul McGinnis and William Hamm hosts last weekend with S E Carpent er family.
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