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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1937
Page
2
The Valley and Bristol school notes describe a busy term with students assembling recipe folders, learning shorthand, preparing booklets, and drafting posters. Mentions of skating, hikes, and physical tests accompany lists of students excelling in attendance and honor roll, with teachers noting class activities and holiday plans.
York township voters approve a 35000 road graveling bond for resurfacing and repairing 3 or more miles of roads. The ballot showed 205 in favor and 119 against with a related bridge project defeated. Voter turnout included local judicial race choices and mentions of several residents and candidates.
Edward Foltz of Argol celebrated his seventy fifth birthday at home on Tuesday with a family gathering that evening. Attending were his children and spouses including Mr. and Mrs. Frank Poluz and Herod. Mr. Curio, Mr. Poll and family. Mr. and Mrs. James Poles and Lyle. Mr. and Mrs. Willam Strom and Eugene. Miss Irene Foltz and Levy Foltz. and many others. The honoree and wife were visited by relatives from Savanna and nearby towns.
The village board convened in regular session with Trustees Carpenter Holland Tibbits Pape and Sheridan present and Mayor Lewis presiding. Bills were reviewed and referred to the Finance Committee for payment. treasurer reported $2398.36 on hand and $12.50 pool hall license payment.
Fragments describe church and school events with names such as Thelma Suck Wedsey and Seon ehapee. Mentions Catholic activities and Sunday earners. The text references appointments by higher authorities and local parish listings.
Miss Duretta Catal hosts a Saturday event at the Yergoun honoring her hive, with refreshments and attendees from Milwaukee to Savanna. November book counts show 16 adult titles, 76 adult magazines, 68 doconide non Beuar, 12 juvenile magazines. new books Reed and borrowers added, with one cancellation. Donation includes That Man Is Mine and Sunrise by Tommoks, plus The Complete Works of O Henry and L. E Gallone English poetry. Sunday service noted and Edna Shoemaker wearing a gown. upcoming notices mention modern ghosts and Skulpi... statues.
A satire birthday dinner at a Clinton, Iowa home honored the 18th birthday of Miss Mare Proms and the 73rd birthdays of Willan Hawk Sh. and Mrs. Dorg. The event included neighbors and local families with Mr and Mrs Sous and Justice Prins in attendance.
The Methodist church will host a Christmas party for families and co workers on Friday night. A dinner will be served in the church basement hall, with a program of vocal and instrumental music and readings in the church auditorium. A complete program will appear in next week's Reverent.
fragmented OCR notes show York Community details for a Christmas Eve and Christmas Day schedule with church services. A Thursday 7:30 p.m. service at THE S111 is noted along with a home visit on Christmas Eve. A Sunday school at 10 a.m. and Young People's meeting are listed, with Rev. Sword as pastor and various performers noted.
A flood of names and brief notes fill a Clinton hospital setting as family and community members visit Mercy hospital. Mentions include Ms. Barrie Moormiay and Willian Daubert alongside various local residents and guests at a Sunday gathering.
Milledgeville high school cagers defeated Thomson 29 to 23 on their home court in the main game, with Milledgeville reserves winning 20 to 12 and 19 to 14 in the two junior contests. Box scores list Livengood, Leith, Glenn, Pogel, Bott for Milledgeville and Ashpole, Hans, Rawlins, Hooker, Stores, Turner for Thomson with final tallies showing Milledgeville at 75 to Thomson 29 in the combined score.
Funeral services for Joseph Green of Sabula Iowa were held Sunday afternoon with burial in Lower York cemetery. Rev Hoffman of the Lyons Church officiated. Green, born in Fulton, is survived by a son George of Savanna and a sister Mrs Mathe Brown of Dubuque.
Thomson teams split a Lanark doubleheader Tuesday night. The first unit won 11 to 10 behind Hook six points and Ashpole and Hans with two each plus Cate free throw. Lanark’s Merchant led with three. The second team fell 17 to 12. Lanark’s Merchant three, Kaney two, Speers two, Rogers two. Thomson's Lindsay and Saidel each scored. Next game at Mt Carroll Friday night.
Postmaster discusses Christmas card handling and postage rates, urging cooperation from the public. Mentions sealed vs unsealed envelopes, local dispatch cards, forwarding, and packing fragile items. notes retiree Mrs Ella Stamphy spent winter in Clinton with relatives. local residents Mr and Mrs Cappenter and Mardyn were dinner guests.
Residents are invited to attend a meeting at Francke Vail Switzer Hardware Store at 7 school on Friday evening. Report notes the theme is several inches thick at present.
Mr and Mrs C W Sherman travel to Davenport Saturday for a family reunion at Dr Lyle Sherman’s home honoring the 40th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs F C Sherman of Quintex. Also noted are visits by Fred and Emil Peters party in Chicago, and gatherings with various local residents across Clinton Albany Morrison Fireport and surrounding areas.
A Thursday morning blaze devastated the Daley tavern and Kerkstra shoe store in Fulton, with the Balk living apartment damaged. Firefighters from Clinton aided local crews, smoke and water damage vast, insurance status unclear, two frame buildings saved by metal sheeting, families displaced.
Thomson club met last May afternoon at the K B Gas penter home with Mrs. Stick ell as hostess. Roy Houghton won first prize, W Sherman second, and R Lewis third. Next meeting at Mrs Carl Johannsen in two weeks for a Christmas party. Argo 500 club met with Fred Nine presiding. Installation of officers tonight with Lou Moyer chairing, Grace Moyer, Vada Carrol, Bertha Brenneman, Elizabeth Parsons, and Laura Francke on the social committee. Home Economic club to meet Friday Dec 17 at the church in Argo with a noon pot luck and program includes Christmas decorations ideas, songs, devotional, gift exchange and Christmas carols.
Mrs Ida Frederick travels to Freeport for an indefinite stay with Mrs Jessie Green. Rumor of Bertha Gaar’s illness denied by parents. Mrs Arthur Pape visited Freeport with daughter Mrs Wubert Walliams at Deaconess hospital and the Fuller family. Mr and Mrs Raymond Spahi of Milwaukee visited Fred Doden family. Dr Gatsos and family from Chicago expected with furnishings to occupy Fred Smith residence. Kenneth Pessman Charles Attens John Vandermyde Miss Eveyenda Hook Alvina Bush Fay Vossel Morrison guests at John Bush home Chadwick. Mrs Sylvia Witt and Harold Witt guests of Everett Eslinger’s in Morrison.
A series of casual social updates shows Mr and Mrs Luther Geisinger hosting at seven o clock for guests from Freeport including Mr and Mrs Wm Gerger Mrs Jessie Green Billy and JoAnna Johnston and their mothers Mery Ida Frederick and Mrs Laura Geisinger. Other gatherings include Glaude Grimand at Ideal with the Sherm Oakleys, John H Kramer and family visiting Justice Prins, Allen Witmer hosting Elmer Davis family at Hanover, and Jimmie Wiebenga returning from Chicago for the Livestock show. Families from Clinton Morrison and Mt Carroll share meals and weekend visits with relatives, while Bob Dyson leaves Savanna Wily hospital for the county home near Mt Carroll.
Among The Sick Among The Sick Donnie and Wayne Ashby and Dickie Stagg have been confined to their homes this week by illness. Mrs Hubert Williams of Stockton submitted to an appendectomy in the Deaconess hospital Freeport. Sunday afternoon She is a daughter of Mr and Mrs Arthur Pay of this place.
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