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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1948
Page
3
In a Clinton Savanna community page the writer recalls Christmas mood and local life. Vignettes mention church verse Luke 2 10, festive decorations on Main Street, family scenes with preschoolers and reporters, and local shoppers in Clinton Fulton Savanna area with names like Eva Brown Ethel Potter Hubbles and Bob Heusinkveld.
The Christmas display once lit seven years ago will be rebuilt and illuminated under the Clinton Chamber of Commerce and the Exchange Club. Funded by the Chamber committee chaired by I H Cranes, it sits on the hillside at 7th Avenue N and 5th Street near the Congregational church. A Dec 21 program features Clinton High School a capella choir with Rev Verne Spindell giving an invocation, dedicatory address by William Icen, and Philo Tucker as master of ceremonies.
A Dutch taste notes a potato soup enhanced by pan fried bacon bits and, occasionally, diced green pepper sautéed with the bacon. The blend aims for a hearty, flavorful result in this simple addition.
Mrs. Lynn Curley hosted a pink and blue shower for Mrs. Ed Hebeler with about 30 guests. Prizes went to Mrs. Richard Brown Mrs. Herbert Shelley and Mr. Frank Brown Jr. A Sunday visit and a Messiah performance followed.
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Toberman of Downers Grove welcomed a daughter born Friday in Savanna City Hospital weighing six pounds fourteen ounces. Mrs. Toberman is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Mattie. Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hebeler announce twin sons born Wednesday, December 14, in Savanna City Hospital.
The York Community High School chapter plans a formal Christmas Ball on December 23 with music by Lee Simmons and his seven piece orchestra. The gym will be decorated with a large Christmas tree donated by Richard McGinty.
Thomas S. Cleworth leads Christmas worship with a 10 50 am service and 7 39 pm program on December 19 featuring class selections, devo tions and testimonials about what Christmas means. The evening includes audience music, displays Santa Claus visits, three short motion pictures including Ski Revels and Joe Carnival, and a free will offering.
Community Christmas program announced with a Cantata The Music of Christmas at 7 30 p m Sunday December 19 at York Baptist Church Soprano and alto duets choir and carols Holy Night O Little Town of Bethlehem While Shepherds Watched Glory Be to God The Magi Little Lord Jesus The Living Song Transportation by Ray Brenneman contact
Forrest Francis Gilbert 88 died at his Coe township home Sunday morning. He was born December 26 1909 in Coe township and lived much of his life in Rock Island county. He farmed with his father before marrying Henrietta Badtke January 5 1937. He served as Coe township assessor for six years and belonged to Zion Lutheran church of Hampton. He is survived by his wife two daughters and two sisters. Burial at Fairfield cemetery followed a Port Byron funeral.
Pastor A. G Neal leads services at 11:00 a.m. with church school at 10:00. Church practice on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The theme is Christ of Christmas Our Continuous Contemporary.
Indiana University in Bloomington and Indianapolis serves 14 414 full time and 8 717 part time students. The system plans extensive guidance and counseling to provide individualized attention amid 23 percent enrollment growth over two years.
Mrs. Charles Tripp and Mrs. Pat McGinnis hosted a miscellaneous shower Sunday at the McGinnis residence in Derinda for Mr. and Mrs. Roland E. Schroth who wed on December 2. Attendees included the Schroths, the Tripp and McGinnis families, Caroline Schroth, Edna Shoemaker, Mrs. Paul Braun, Mrs. Russell Lego, and Roland H. Schroth with Donald and Hazel. Gifts were many and refreshments of jello, cake and coffee were served.
Mrs Clarence Voss of Albany hosted a miscellaneous shower at the Bush home for Eloise Dykstra of Clincon Iowa. She will marry Burnie Voss of near Morrison in January. Eloise is the daughter of George and Lila Dykstra of Thomson.
Edward W. Hebeler and family extend thanks to all who contributed to the drive with bedding groceries and cash. They commend the American Red Cross and the Moose for their splendid aid and express heartfelt gratitude.
Fulton Alumni announce a semiformal holiday dance at the Coliseum on December 20, 1948 from 9 to 1. Music by Marvin Schreimer's band. Advance tickets available from officers President Robert Tienhart and Mrs Hannah Lawrence, secretary Chussell DeWeerd, treasurer Lyla Mickelson, cor sec Beverly Hue.
A year end note from Dick McGinty thanks customers for 1947 patronage and patience during material and help shortages. The piece promises continued service at home and on farms with a wide range of products including Farm equipment appliances tools fencing and Christmas items. It closes with thanks to local figures and mentions seasonal sentiments from customers and staff.
Funeral services were held at the First Reformed church in Fulton for Andrew E Hook aged 68 who died Tuesday at Neley hospital Clinton Iowa. The service included a 1:30 pm family visitation and was led by Dr. W H Vandermeer with burial at Lower York cemetery Thomson. Survived by wife Elizabeth Bos Hook and children Fred Elmer James Andrew Jr along with five grandchildren and several siblings.
Several groups met at members homes for Christmas events. The A W O L club shared a festive buffet and holiday games with prizes won by Alice Switzer and Mary Teo Newton. Royal Neighbors and Altar and Rosary Society also held December meetings with gift exchanges and refreshments.
D Morse of Thomson resumes duties as agent at the Thomson Burlington Milwaukee road station replacing Charles Kettler who moves to Fulton post office. Morse previously left the depot in 1945 and spent three years and four months as agent at Fulton. Hours are 5 30 a m to 2 00 p m to meet the southbound train and handle express. the office closes after 2 20 p.m.
The record notes the discharge of the ill Mrs. Myrta Groharing from Jane Lamb Juspi a Clinton unit and the discharge of Charles Hogg a surgical parent at Mercy hospital. Additional entries mention Hayam Harry Diebl Earl Orcutt and Mrs Omar Ketchum in Savannah with health concerns and a January deadline.
Public notice announces the Ninth 12th installment of the Eighth Assessment of Benefits due November 24, in Savanna York Drainage District Carroll County Illinois. Payment must be made by March 10 or lands encumbered will be sold to cover the amount and costs per law. Also includes an unrelated classified ad for household goods and a church notice.
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