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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1942
Page
3
Harold Ashpole of Nashville visits family as Pvt. Harold Porter transfers from Camp Stewart to Camp Carrabette. Navy recruit Glenn H. Barr trains at U S Naval Training Station after reporting from Thomson. Letter from Corp. Wilbur W. Stickell details travel to New York Greenland trip with icebergs and Eskimos, plus messages to family and Thanksgiving plans.
Thomson notes Harold Witt and family guests at a Clinton dinner honoring Lawrence Witt departing for the U S Navy. He mentions chilly weather, wearing an army coat, enjoying work, and plans to write again. He acknowledges greetings to Mrs Pape and Mrs Jenkins and signs off with affection.
Funeral services for Harry Dietterich 65 of Clinton will be at York Baptist church Friday at 3 p m with Rev. Hamilton officiating and burial in Lower York cemetery. Casket bearers are Adam Heinze Otto Voeckel Frank Leavens Earl Roggendorf Louis Shelly. Surviving: widow Ruth M. Dietterich. five daughters Mabel Jensen Thomson Thomas Petersen Slapnicka Clinton Margie Betty. four sons Glen Albert Charles Clinton Freddie in Ireland. 14 grandchildren. sisters Emma Jones Ella Patton Kansas City Kans.
Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby hosted a Sunday dinner for Wayne Ashby Jr and Mrs Helen Wentling. Guests included honorees Mr and Mrs George Greeley and their son Albert and Miss Mary Blair.
The Henry Brunner family entertained at dinner on November 26 and the Paul Metz family hosted Thanksgiving Day. Arthur Fulrath of Savanna was a recent visitor, and Russel Derrer and family visited the Ward Weidman home last Thursday.
The Womens Society of Christian Service met December 2 with 15 members present at Mrs. Grace Strauch’s home. President Maude Wagner led the meeting as officers were elected for the year, including vice president Minnie Miller and secretary Iva Orcutt. A Christmas party is planned for December 16 at Mrs. Ione Smith’s home.
David Switzer shows a large assortment of Christmas toys and games at his hardware store this week. The display suggests a wide stock from which customers can purchase many toys. Olin Noble returned Friday evening from a visit at his Easton home.
I A Woodrow and R H Leitner lead morning and evening worship with sermon topics The churches advertise Sunday school at 10 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m special music and guest speakers A gas rationing cancellation affects a planned meeting and a prayer service is scheduled at the parsonage on December 3 with further Sunday activities listed
The list names seniors Helen Fans Martha French Pauline Carpenter Harriet Roggendorf Lavonna Potter and others with ranks 3 to 10. Sophomores juniors and freshmen are listed with individual ranks and perfect attendance noted for multiple students.
Mrs Pearl Lockhart and her son Robert spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Clayton Seeley at Prophetstown in a family gathering noted by local neighbors.
Residents shared visits with relatives in Mt Carroll and Lanark. A Red Cross sewing session occurred at Eva Foltz’s home. Dinners and social events connected Morrison Garnavilla Rockford Savanna and Center School activities highlighted regional life.
Savanna hosted a dinner honoring Mr. and Mrs. Orlo Smith of Mr. Carroll as they celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary. Guests included Blaine Smith family Neuschwanger Harry Neuschwanger Orlo Smith and others from Mr Carroll Lockport and surrounding towns with gifts such as a silver purse.
Will Rentschier who operated the Phillips 66 station on Route K0 in Thomson closed the station December 1. No successor has announced plans to take over. He cited rationing rules making it hard to obtain fuel for his own daily Fulton to Thomson round trips.
The Sheridan family mourns the death of their 12 year old pet dog Jackie a big white dog familiar about the home. Jackie died Sunday morning leaving the family to grieve the loss of their longtime companion.
Bernie Hook, son of Mr and Mrs Mibert Hook, displayed his prize white steer at the Chicago stock show this week. He has earned recognition for he steer at several nearby roundups and plans to return home Saturday.
The Thomson 500 club met last week with Mrs. K Carpenter receiving first prize, Mrs. John Carpenter second, and Mrs. Carl Jehanneen third. Mrs. Willard Welch hosts the Argo 500 club this afternoon and Chat-a-While members were entertained Friday. The group discussed annual gifts to an orphanage. The York Reading Circle meets tonight at Mrs. Harvey Sejm’s home.
Walter Milnes and Ivan Carroll send the Review to Elmer Pease serving in California. Mr and Mrs John Greve of Fulton entertain thanks with Belle Switzer Burdette and sister and brother in law Bernard Schroeder and son James all of Fulton
Reverend W F Berge of Sterling sustained severe head lacerations and a concussion when he missed a step and fell down a flight of steps behind the Morrison circuit court room Monday morning. He was placed on a cot at the court house, summoned physician, and later returned to his Sterling home. He had been interested in a car at the time of the accident.
Mrs. Mary Richter welfare superintendent and staff visited the village hall to interview aid recipients. gas rationing prevents welfare trips to homes, so plans aim to use local office space in each town with set interview days, with announcements to follow.
Mrs Laura Geisinger announced the sale of two Thomson residences. The Route 80 home, once Bella Morgan’s, was bought by Philip and Mary Battaglia of Savanna who will continue renting to tenants Mr and Mrs White. The second property was purchased by George and Mrs Matter of Patch Grove Wisconsin who have moved in with their three children. Mr Matter works at the Proving Grounds.
J Y Stickell purchases the Chadwick residence now occupied by the Julius Fickert family from Charles Queckboerner and plans to move in after making improvements to the property.
William Handel reported his farm sale last Wednesday brought in over $10 000. Livestock and machinery brought excellent prices and Mr Handel expressed great satisfaction. The Handels will move to Chadwick this week following the sale.
John Neary expresses gratitude for kind thoughts including cards flowers good meals and visits from friends and neighbors.
Jesse Jurgens returns to Thomson last Saturday for his first visit since a fall. Mrs. Wilbur Stiles leaves Savanna City hospital after appendicitis surgery and stays with her parents. John Schade improves and moves around the house. Janibelle Beck misses school due to a cold. Mrs. M J Strukhoff sprains her ankle Tuesday evening.
The Carroll county rationing board announced 28 tire inspectors to survey tires on all cars and trucks at set intervals. The list includes Chadwick John Sollenberger Ralph Smith and many service stations with firms such as Standard Service and Burns Motor Sales. Inspectors may charge up to 25 cents for nonessential removals and up to 50 cents per tire for demounting passenger or small trucks, plus extra fees for dual wheels.
A series of social visits unfold Tuesday through Monday as Mr. and Mrs. Grim and family, Mr. and Mrs. Stage, the Plumleys and others gather for dinners and suppers. Notable events include the Plumleys celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary and multiple familial visits across Morrison Davenport Moline Argo Chadwick Clinton and Mt Carroll with relatives in attendance.
Grandchildren from Moline and Freeport visited Sunday with their grandmother Mrs. Ida Frederick. She has been ill but felt somewhat better and greatly enjoyed the visit. A letter from her grandson Donald Bradford, an instructor in the marine corps at San Diego, Calif., brought cheerful news of his service.
A burning oil burner in Les Lathrop's barber shop, left unattended in the afternoon, was spotted by Janice Spencer. She alerted the nearby post office, and volunteers forced the door to contain the flames. No structural damage. smoke cleanup needed.
A string of Thanksgiving and Sunday visits ties together many area households. Rey Heitman and Eva Foltz with Irene joined the Argo outing. Clyde and Myrta Groharing hosted Morrison guests in honor of John David Groharing s second birthday. Jean Mace visited the Ford Grim home in Savanna. A M Shipman and daughter joined Claude Grim for Thanksgiving. Harry Diehl and Diana Lee joined Fred Diehl in Freeport. Jacob Wiersema of Fulton dined with Jake Eissen. Garrett Sterenberg of Morrison visited Bertha Holland. Kathryn Baker and Lester stayed with her parents after visiting Jake Vogel in Clinton. Floyd Stratton and Charles Johnson with their wives visited the area. Elizabeth May hosted at home. John Carroll dined with Ed and Mrs McGinty's family.
The Thomson Woman's club will meet next Wednesday evening at Mrs. David Switz vy's home. A 6:30 potluck supper is served, each member brings sandwiches a dish to pass and her own table service. Coffee provided. Reports by Edith Gaar and Frances Hemmer. Christmas readings by Alice Hamilton Adeline Groharing and Margaret Murray. Members bring gifts for Parkridge school girls and a special offering will be sent. Suggested gifts rattail combs stationery wave set nail polish.
Announcement lists Andorothy M. Behan daughter of Mrs. Ann Behan and the late T. M. Behan of Davenport and William B. Gehlsen son of Mr. and Mrs. Hans J. Gehlsen of Lyndon. No date set. Behan graduated Davenport High School, attended Marycrest College, works at Crescent Electric Supply. Gehlsen attended St Ambrose College, enlisted in Marine Corps Reserve last July, headed to Quantico after January graduation. Mrs. Hans Gehlsen is nephew of Frank Johnson, formerly from Thomson.
Jalie DeBoer returns to the K. B. Curperter home after a Minnesota visit. Numerous families host or visit relatives over Thanksgiving, including the Melendys with Conrads and Libbertons, Gaars with Turneys, Housengas with Eissens, Frenchs with N. D. French, Dykstras with Schippers, Browns with Almaquists, Carrolls with Nice, Carpenter kin, Gaar kin, and Wiebengas plus Fossetts and Badtkes in Chadwick.
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