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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1942
Page
3
A Wednesday fire at the Frank Locey farm three miles east of Thomson destroyed a large barn and a machine shed with losses exceeding 5000 dollars. One horse was killed, and a tractor, binder, corn planter, truck, oil and gasoline, hay, and other equipment were ruined. the house was saved with help from neighbors.
The Rev. D W Barclay of Camp Grant led funeral rites for Mrs D F Mackay Friday afternoon at Highland Home northwest of Chadwick, with burial in Oakville cemetery. Mrs Charles Honberger and Mrs H E Zugschwerdt sang two hymns, floral tributes were arranged by two women, and casket bearers were Joe Miles Don Taylor Charles Williams John Fisseller William Lang and Robert Jack.
Thomson brief mentions Mr and Mrs Claude Weibenga and their Fulton children spending Wednesday evening with the Weibenga family. Sunday guests at Ben Wagner’s home included his brother R W Wagner, wife and son Ernest from Columbus Junction Indiana. Loren Mitchell and William Wagner have been in Madison Wisconsin for three weeks on construction work.
Bayard Cole expresses gratitude for the cards letters and visits received during his hospital stay and thanks friends for their cheering support and kindness.
Mr and Mrs Vernon Dearinger and family of Morrison spent Sunday at the Raymond Carroll home. Mr and Mrs Wayne Drake of East Lynn moved into the upstairs apartment at Mrs Ada Lewis. Miss Arla Brown and Miss LaVona Potter will visit West Chicago and Bar rington before returning Monday evening.
The column lists numerous Sunday visits and gatherings across Chadwick and nearby towns. Names include Leona Workman, Norman, Hartman, Maring, Way, Zugschwerdt, Geldmacher, Geldmacher, Frank, Lanark, Mackey, Schneider, Woesner, Brand, Potter, Mackey, Rahn, Norman, Londo, Mest, Rathjohn, Gustavinson, Janssen, Jacobs, and Geisz, with extended family groups from Elgin to Moline and Morrison. More than a dozen households hosted or attended meals and reunions over the weekend in a flurry of sociable events.
Mr and Mrs Carl Robinson announce the marriage of their daughter Marie to Gerald D Printy of Clinton Iowa. The ceremony took place Tuesday afternoon in Clinton. Marie attended local schools and graduated in 1942. She has worked at Thompson's Tea Room. They will reside in Clinton. Printy is employed at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Mrs Mary Shelly reports heavy rains in Colorado and a very good wheat crop yielding about 80 bushels per acre. Harvest labor paid seven dollars per day.
An article praising Hartman cold storage plant in Chadwick opened in 1941 explains lockers enable farmers to butcher year round and store meat, while townspeople buy in bulk and keep fresh foods. It details capacity of 180 lockers, four rooms, precise temperatures, and notes savings and support for troops.
Mrs Herbert St Ores Mrs Leonard Stage and Mrs Emil Brach hosted a Chat-a-White party at the St Ores home Saturday evening. Ladies won high by Mrs Lloyd Smith and men by Ted Storm. Low prizes went to Mr and Mrs Ivan Carroll. Pie à la mode and coffee were served.
Sunday services include Sunday school at 9 30 and morning worship at 11 The TNT club is dark in August A Sunday school social at Bruce Grahaming home featured songs prayer a visit article by Irene Schick and poems by Mrs Brenneman Pie and ice cream guests The ladies aid meets at the church today Thursday
In Argo Methodist Church notices there will be no preaching services. The ladies' aid will meet next week on Wednesday with Mrs. Ebraeth Parsons and Miss Nellie Parsons for a scramble dinner and work. Catholic
A Sunday schedule lists a 9:00 a m warning mass and 10 a m Sunday school followed by Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and an 7:30 p m evening service. Paul Isenhart led C E, Rev Hoak spoke, and the orchestra plus Mr Snyder and Mr Stake Miller performed vocal pieces. Mrs Ida Weber was a supper guest at the Guy Brown home Wednesday evening.
With the sick Bayard Cole improving as well as could be expected he is still confined to his home.
Reports from I. D. Morse and Paul Lewis credit strong cooperation in Wednesday night blackout tests. Only three instances of lights not extinguished, all resolved by the end of the siren sequence. Officials praise village and township crews and warn of possible future unannounced drills.
Francke and Switzer hardware store announces a shipment of Christmas toys and goods to be shown as sample articles. They also feature a portion of their 1043 wallpaper and invite customers to view it at any time.
Sunday evening gatherings at the Louis Grohar ing home in Prophetstown featured Mr and Mrs John Vogel Morrison Mrs Bessie Johnson Mt Carroll Mr and Mrs Arthur Pape Thome son Mr and Mrs Paul Blair and two daughters and the Grohar ings present Also Edith Niebuhr Williamsfield visiting in John Lehade home Louis Josserand family and Emma Steele visited Mt Carroll for dinner with the Stober family Merle Mickey and two children Galesburg spent time here Gerald Brown and James Green hosted guests Thursday evening with Gerald and Kenneth Brown
Directors at York Community High School are undecided on appointing a new superintendent after reports claimed Glenn Demaree resigned to take wartime instructional exams. Board members say no formal resignation has been presented and they will wait to learn his plans before acting.
Mr and Mrs Pete Hansen sold their restaurant to Sea man Swett who assumed possession Monday. Miss Mary Wagner will assist the new proprietor for a few weeks before joining the Hansens on an Eastern trip.
Mr and Mrs Kyle Melendy and daughter Joyce of Savanna spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Donald Smith. A Clinton picnic followed with Mr and Mrs Chas Mac Mahon and Mrs Earl Beck visiting. Mrs Beck moved from Chestnut Park Savanna to her father George McGinnis.
The state liquor commission has not issued a decision on Helen Marcucci’s appeal of the local liquor board’s denial. A hearing occurred last Thursday in Springfield with village officials testifying. The commission said a decision would come later and notify participants, while the Mareucci building undergoes redecorating in anticipation.
Miss Donna Holding of Green Bay Wisconsin is visiting in the G A Smith home, sharing time and conversation with local residents.
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