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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1954
Page
3
Town notes Santa Claus announces a visit to Thomson on Wednesday December 22 at 7 p m to listen to children at the Christmas tree on Main Street. He will bring candy for good kids and asks parishioners to inform Fire Chief Wilt and Mayor Shutters.
The Thomson Merchants beat Lyons of Clinton 73 to 41 after a 27 to 3 start. They led 39 to 15 at halftime and had a 40 point edge with five minutes remaining. Thomson plays a practice game at Sabula next, with 18 league games planned, nine home and nine away.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Kissell and their children plan a Christmas visit with her agents the Hogg family. Mr Kissell a chemist left Deere Co Dubuque IA after many years and will join Dupont Co. in Philadelphia PA to begin a new position.
The list details a basketball schedule with games at Mt. Carroll Port Byron Hanover Lyndon Lanark Chadwick Shannon Milledgeville and Cordova from December through February. It includes Christmas tournament dates December 28 to 31 and the conference tournament at Lanark January 17 to 21.
The York Community Sunday School schedules a Christmas program for 8 p m Sunday Dec 19 at the church. The event features a pageant The Gift of Light with roles for Jeremiah Isaiah Mary Joseph and Angel and a solo Here Comes Santa Claus. Focused committees handle decorating costumes and candy.
In a tight Y. C. H. S. contest Coach Dick Cross's Trojans defeated Shannon 65 to 64. Key scorers included Lewis Frosch with 23 points and Don Colbert leading Shannon with 26. The game featured multiple lead changes and a late Trojan decisive tip-in by Duane Smith.
Local church listings show multiple denominations hosting services across Fulton Savanna Thomson Hickory Grove and Argo areas. Times include 9:30 to 11:00 a m with Sunday School at 9:30 or 10:00 and special Christmas programs December 22 23 and 19. Programs emphasize child appeal booster messages and parish activities led by pastors Gillespie Kendall Leckrone Morris and others.
Sick list reports flu among Louann Frosch and Mary Jane of Clinton. Gena Bull undergoes Mercy hospital surgery and is home. Mrs Bos severely ill at her daughter’s Fulton home. Infant Roger Dykstra had surgery and is now home. Nadine Hoff is ill with bronchitis and ear infection. Donna Root and Gus Roggendorf are patients in Mercy and Jane Lamb hospitals respectively in Clinton.
The roster lists editor Carol Williams as editor in chief with Shirley Gordon as associate editor and a lineup of reporters across grades. Included are special reporters and section editors for music and sports along with music, fashion, and typist contributors.
Alice and Harold Allen from Hollywood presented a portable sound demonstration at York Community High School and Thomson Community Grade School. They explained how everyday radio and TV sounds originate and shown equipment similar to studio gear, portable for travel across states and Canada. The couple toured Hillsdale and Rock Island areas before returning to Hollywood, with a Midwest stop planned for January and a future East Coast tour.
The F H A Chapter hosts its annual Christmas Ball on Wednesday December 22 from 9 p m to 1 a m with the Lee Simmons Orchestra. Four boys and four girls are nominated for King and Queen with voting by pennies in boxes at two restaurants. Crown bearers Janice Smith and Howard Prins chosen by the F H A Girls. Santa visits at 7 p m for children to meet and receive candy.
Thomson Trojans edged Mount Carroll 64 to 62 in Carroll County Conference action. Dwane Smith and Les Prins led Thomson in a tight fourth quarter rally after trailing by six points entering the final period. Randy Smith paced Mount Carroll with early scoring as Mt Carroll shot well from the line, but Thomson closed with strong late defense and key baskets.
Mrs. Charles Ferris was guest of honor at a cradle shower last Saturday evening at the home of Mrs. H M Elliott with Mrs. John Seger assisting. Twelve guests attended. Games were played and refreshments served by the hostesses. The honoree received many lovely gifts.
Mr and Mrs Glen Ashby of Mt Carroll announce the engagement of their daughter Glenda Waine to Gilbert Lee Spencer son of Mrs Alvin Hammond of Mt Carroll. No wedding date set. Mr and Mrs Paul K Smith attended the funeral of their nephew William Smith in Mt Carroll. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith were Monday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Francis Sheridan in Cordova.
About 18 people attended a Thompson grade school meeting to examine crowded conditions and the need for expanded space. Principal John Sever outlined enrollment trends and proposed a two story addition of four rooms to handle about 200 more pupils, with a total district capacity around 350. The projected cost is 65000 dollars, funded by a 15 year bond with an estimated tax impact of about 0.331 per 100 valuation.
A special election is called for Saturday January 15 to issue bonds totaling 65000 for an addition to Thomson Consolidated Grade School. Balloting will be at the grade school from 12 noon to 7 pm. The board accepted Speer and Sons Chicago to handle sale if approved and to prepare for the election.
Residents are told Santa will reach Thomson at about 7 p m on Wednesday December 22 and to gather on Main Street to watch the arrival where children will receive a treat.
Public installation of the 1955 officers of Fulton City Lodge 189 AF and AM of Fulton will be held Monday night December 20 at the Masonic Hall. Officers include Worshipful Master Eldon Hickey Senior Warden Bernard Schroeder and others with Ralph Stearns as Installing Officer and Robert Lockhart as Installing Marshal guiding the ceremony.
Larry Hook observed his ninth birthday on Thursday December 4 and was honored Saturday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Hook with a party. Mrs Hook was assisted by Mrs Gilbert Holland. Guests included Larry Carroll Walter Holland Roger and Dale Eslinger David Marshall Wayne Witt Donald Groharing and Harlan Hoff. Refreshments of cake and ice cream were served. Larry received many nice birthday gifts from his school mates.
Fred Carpenter died in Covina on November 18. Floyd Carpenter of Argo Fay returns home after three weeks there for the funeral. Survived by daughter Mrs. Jack Gumm of Kennewick and three sons Floyd Mark and Frank in Whittier Cal and Calpella. Also notes Christmas Ball hosted by York Community High F H A next Wednesday December 22 from 9 to 1. Adeline Groharing leaves for Bradenton Florida to spend winter at El Patio Apts 2127 9th Ave. W.
The Thomson Royal Neighbors elected officers at a Tuesday meeting led by Miss Elsie Tousley. New officers include Oracle Mrs John Carroll and vice Oracle Mrs W A Adams with other posts filled. Next meeting set for January 18 with a pot luck dinner and installation of officers.
The WSCS group met Wednesday at Mrs. Paul Heusin kveld's home with 20 members 2 visitors and 3 children. Devotions by Mrs. G A Smith featured Rev. Peter Marshall's sermon Lets Keep Christmas. Treasurer's report read and accepted. Next meeting Jan 5 hosted by Mrs. John Root with New Year resolution for roll call.
We express gratitude to friends and relatives for kindness and sympathy after our loss. We thank Rev. Gillespie for his comforting message and those who performed services. Remembering Mrs John Cooper Mrs Thomas Kustes and Family.
Mrs John Kramer thanks all who remembered her with cards letters and gifts during hospital stay and after returning home She especially thanks Rev Bower the Morrison hospital staff doctor and nurses for their visits and prayers
WO Vernon C. Mattie 24 son of Mr and Mrs George W Mattie Thomson Illinois earned the Army Aviator title after completing training at Fort Riley Kansas He entered the Army in 1947 and is a Korean War veteran and will be assigned as a helicopter pilot. Mrs Rachel Blair visited Morrison homes and Willard Techler family joined John Kramer home visit.
Postmaster Wilbur Reader notes holiday mail remains heavy compared with last year. Thomson Post Office will stay open all day next week Thursday to aid the public. Mr and Mrs Fred Kemmer and Mr and Mrs Delbert Horton of Galesburg visited over the weekend with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer and family.
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