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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1932
Page
3
School notes describe noon assembly arrangements and room use to reduce confusion. History classes study slavery and current events replacements, with students choosing countries for in class discussions. A list of students and staff follows, highlighting attendance and ongoing class topics and shifts in seating.
Manager Dwight Brown announces a basketball game between Forreston and the Thomson Indians at York gym on a December evening. Forreston, citing a recent 40 to 26 win at Forreston, claims better form and promises a larger score this time. Fans can expect an interesting matchup in the local gym.
Fulton Segions basketball team aims to rebound after a season opening loss to Thomson Indees. The two squads clash in the Coliseum at Fulton on Wednesday night as Fulton seeks to erase the sting of defeat and gain early revenue.
Clinton defeated Thomson 39 to 24 after leading 39 to 24 at the final whistle. Clinton started slow but gained momentum with fast play and accurate shots despite Thomson taking an early advantage. The Clinton lineup featured key scoring while Thomson struggled to organize from the outset.
Doris Ivy Prestage McNutt born in England in 1905 died November 26 1982 in Zion Illinois at 27 with a husband Arthur Robert McNutt and parents Rev and Mrs A G Prestage surviving. Funeral was held at the Christian Catholic Apostolic church in Zion.
A. W. Clevenger from University of Illinois, state high school inspector, will visit Thomson school this winter. He will report to Supt. Glenn Demaree and present conclusions to the Admissions committee. The school staff expects to pass tests for re accreditation.
Rev. E. Y. Knapp, a former Carrol county pastor, purchased the Lanark Gazette from veteran editor Mr. Wild. The move marks a new business life for Knapp and honors Wild, who closes a long community paper. Also notes an oyster supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Sam Grim with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grim and Mrs. George Stein.
The Church of Christ reports a steady Bible reading drive with 794 books and about 10 000 chapters read since January. Ninety four attended Bible school on Nov 27 as the minister preached The Thirst for God The Endurance of the Church. A farewell social honoring the minister drew over 100 attendees with readings songs and remarks.
Regular Catholic services at 8 30 in the morning. Methodist Church holds Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, youth meeting at 6, and evening service at 7 30. Aimed at engaging young men to attend, with a call to spiritual nourishment and active participation in worship and race relations discussion. Congregation urged to be present, support a new class for young men, and achieve full attendance.
Thomson Indees defeated Hillsdale 41 to 8 in a rough basketball clash. Red Melendy sparked the Thomsons with quick passing and scoring while Hillsdale’s Ward was ejected for unnecessary roughness.
Of and Mrs. Blaine Smith of Mt. Carroll are the parents of a son born Sunday November 27. The Smiths spent the summer with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith.
Funeral services for Bernie Densmore were held with interment in Lower York. The ladiceal society of the Christian church met Wednesday with Mrs. Oretla Bennett and welcomed a member who had been absent for some time. Mrs. Ida Weber has been homebound since before July 4 and is staying with her daughter Mrs. Wesley Sach while regaining health.
The notice covers the completed Red Cross drive with details on solicitors, memberships, and donations totaling 3850.25, plus obituaries for Bernie J. Densmore and Doris Merritt, including service times, places, and family ties. It lists numerous local members and contributors, reflecting community support and memorials in Thomson, Mt Carroll, and Argo.
A church event announces a chicken pie dinner at noon on Wednesday December 7. The Christian church will host the sale of fancy articles by the Ladies group with prices 25 and 15 cents.
Dances at Cochran hall feature Lute Gewinger's orchestra for a social event Friday. Mrs. D. E. Fuller of Sanger, California, wintering with the Grim family, visited Thomson years ago and recalls Springfield Ohio roots and Anna Hea Rogers. She is 78 and auto traveled from Springfield in one day. C. H. Jenkins visited his brother Lynn at Rock Island on Sunday.
Ed Smith of Washington D C visited Thomson this week, renewing acquaintances not seen in thirty years. He described early Illinois work with Tom Clark's father and John Hadley, service in the light artillery, Boxer rebellion, Spanish American War, and a 1903 trip from Texas with Mrs Sarah Snyder. A longtime Treasury Building watchman in Washington, he has not voted due to years abroad.
Miss Decia Brooks and Harriet Zugschwerdt entertained at two tables of bridge at the Brockill residence Tuesday evening. High scorer was Dr. Chipman. Mrs BR Lewis was second. The hostesses served refreshments to those present.
Carroll County notes celebrate Glenn Demaree for earning a Illinois state life supervisory certificate dated April 14 1932. The credential, highest for superintendents, requires advanced study and years of administrative service and allows bearing authority without council endorsement.
The Home Economic club will hold its annual supper and program at Shep Zo Church on Wednesday evening December 7. Members bring own table service. A social hour follows the 6:30 supper with a varied program including songs, debates, recitations, solos, duets, and readings by club members and guests.
Chas Bower, son of Mrs Madge I Bower of Clinton, ill with nail pox and confined to bed since Sunday. G H Terpening of Shannon is taking his place at Ebner Tower. Mrs Jacob Miller remains at her home. Miss Ketchum of Savanna and Mrs L B Sears are caring for her. Mrs McGinty underwent an operation at Jane Lamb hospital last Saturday and is improving satisfactorily.
Frank Anderson was called to Stromberg Nebraska Monday by the death of his sister Mrs. Louise Anderson Walling. The Swedish born woman had lived in Nebraska many years and is survived by three sons. Funeral services were held Wednesday. Mr. Anderson is expected home later this week with more complete information for next week’s notice.
The home of Mr and Mrs Arthur Benties at Fulton was destroyed by fire early Wednesday morning. The Bentiers were away at a Fuistitr meeting at Otiswall. The home was practically ruined before flames were brought under control. Damage was heavy and many Fulton residents had left valuables there, which were destroyed.
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