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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1945
Page
3
An upcoming Bank Director’s meeting on January 8 spurs Thomson residents to back stock purchases and director interest to keep the local bank. Proponents recall banks liquidating in other towns and urge swift action to avoid a charter loss, while also noting other community needs such as a fire truck.
The WSCS gathered Wednesday December 19 with 24 attendees including three Fulton visitors. David Murray played two guitar carols while the group sang and Mrs. Salome McGinty reviewed Christmas Ideals. The program featured Christmas stories poems and art reproductions culminating in a gift exchange and a fruit salad angel food cake and coffee luncheon. The next meeting is set for January 2 with Mrs Amy Lewis.
Discharges announced for Pfc John E Gaar at Fort Douglas under the adjusted service rating plan after 13 months of service in Europe and the Mediterranean theater. Blair J Stratton returns home with an honorable discharge after serving in the United States and Italy earning the Good Conduct Medal and Bronze Star. Further furloughs and leaves noted for Cpl LaVere, Mrs Kness, and other servicemen including Signalman Bernie Hook Carpenter Albert Hook and Henry Young Sle with assignments to Great Lakes and Seattle.
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Badtke of Morrison celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary with a party Saturday night at the Clinton K P Hall. About 140 guests attended, including the couple who were married at Zion Lutheran in Clinton. The event featured dancing and a 3 tier white wedding cake, with decorations in silver and blue.
The Thomson library will be closed Christmas and New Year day. It will be open on subsequent Wednesday evenings after these holidays.
I wish to thank those who sent cards or flowers to St Francis hospital or to my home and I appreciate the kind words and notes. Rush W Carroll.
Mr and Mrs Jerry Wiebenga thank neighbors and friends who helped during a chimney fire Wednesday morning their home was saved by swift actions. Their message expresses gratitude for the community support.
The Thomson Grade School Eighth Grade English Club presents a box of fruit with heartfelt thanks. Mr and Mrs Frank Anderson express deep appreciation for the kindness.
Thompson area social notes list dinner guests including Mr and Mrs Earl Bennett and the Libbits. Rockford visitors include Mrs Brown and the McGintys with Chadwick and Morrison residents visiting. A closing out sale of farm equipment is planned by Joe Blair on January 22 near Thomson with the family remaining on the farm.
Mary Alice and Betty Blair are confined at home with the flu. Mrs Walter Mach has improved after illness. Rush Carroll slowly improves after surgery at St Francis hospital Freeport. Roy Heitman ill and confined to bed this week. Mrs Darlene Kindell of Savanna recovering satisfactorily from surgery at Savanna city hospital. A E Sheridan ill and under physician care. Allison Switzer absent from school this week due to flu.
Mr and Mrs FE W Farnsworth were surprised Tuesday at 6 30 pm with a potluck dinner hosted by friends at the home of Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer. The event marked their second wedding anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith Mr and Mrs William Griswold Mr and Mrs Emil Brach and Philip Mrs Roger Gillespie and Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer.
Worship hour remains 9 45 with Roy Berg as pastor Church school at 10 45 A M The Christmas programs moved to 7 50 P M Sunday evening The York Community church presents its Xmas program at 7 30 P M Sunday Dec 25 The pageant of the Christmas Story will be presented A welcome is extended to all.
The bulletin lists multiple church events including Catholic and Methodist Masses, a play What Christmas Means at the Methodist church, Sunday school and church services, a Christmas program with children, and notices for a yearly meeting, a Christian Life Institute, and social gatherings. It mentions Rev. Doverspike, Rev. Van Zee, and James W. Gillespie among speakers and leaders.
Plan XMAS program on Sunday eve includes song Joy to the World prayers recitations duets and solos. Participants include Rev Gillespie Georgie St Ores Philip Brach Nancy Smith Carol Sack and others with piano accordion and violin pieces. Service starts 7 45 PM with Christmas catechism and junior and primary classes.
The St. Ores family celebrated George St. Ores 74th birthday with a Sunday dinner at his home. Attending were Harold Arlene Leslie Herbert and families including Herbert Jr George Arla Janice and Margaret and Dan Sack Joyce Carol and Dickie. Carol and Willis St. Ores could not attend due to illness. Judy Brown visiting Rock Falls attended kindergarten with her mother.
Mr and Mrs Charles Johnson of Patavia announce the birth of daughter Conni Lynn, born December 11 in Genoa hospital. The infant weighed 6 pounds 6 ounces. Mrs Johnson is a niece of Mrs Paul Lew.
A six o'clock dinner was served Tuesday in the John Carroll home to mark the 39th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs John Carroll and the 8th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll. Attending were the honorees and Mr and Mrs Eldon Hickey and Ceon and Barbara Carroll.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Williams and family will arrive Friday from How ard South Dakota to spend holidays with his mother Mrs Mabel Williams. Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer and Mr and Mrs FE W Farnsworth were dinner guests Sunday in the Henry Engleking home in Lanark. Capt Burrell and Gordon Brown were supper guests Wednesday of Mr and Mrs Robert Miller. Mrs Virginia John of Madison Wisconsin will arrive Saturday to spend until after Christmas with her folks. Mr and Mrs Norman French Sr Mr and Mrs Paul Stage and son Paul of Rockford spent the weekend at the home of the latter's parents Mr and Mrs Ben Stage.
The Thomson Farmers and Thomson No. 1 and No. 2 squads posted strong showings as the first half of the S and M Bowling Alley league at Savanna closed. Scores from Monday night include Thomson Farmers 1-2, Thomson No. 1 2-1, and Thomson No. 2 2-0, with standings listing twelve teams by points and wins.
Alfred Smith visited his daughter Margaret in Cedar Rapids Sunday to attend The Messenger presented by the Vesper and A Capella choirs and the Coe College orchestra. Margaret is a Vesper Choir member. Solo numbers featured alumni and others. Mrs. Smith could not attend due to illness.
The 500 Club met with Mrs. Cora Kauffman of Argo last Thursday. Clara Andring won first, Leila Johannssen second, Amelia Sack third, and Nelle Houghton low. Houghton will host Thursday, Dec 27. Chat-a-While club meets Dec 27 with Mrs Margaret Murray. gift exchange planned. Royal Neighbors met Tuesday with Mrs Marian Smith. officers elected: Oracle Catherine Adams, vice Oracle Vada Carroll, recorder Maude Wagner, receiver Pearl Williams, chancellor Clara Switzer, inner sentinel Mary Hook, manager for three years Nelle Houghton, manager for one year Amy Lewis, Marshal Marian Smith. Hostess served pumpkin pie, whipped cream, cheese and coffee to members.
The morning began with a 6 o'clock fire at the Ernest Smith farm home destroying a new chicken house and 450 hens. A second alarm at 7:30 reported a chimney fire at the Jerry Wielenga residence with only smoke damage.
Santa will visit McGintys Hardware Store Saturday at 2:00 PM with treats for all ages. Harvey Marshall of Clinton called and placed an inquiry. A visit to the Mervin Marshall home is planned Friday, you may attend.
Miss Mary Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Wallace married Lester Wall of Clinton in a candlelight service at the bride’s parents home. Rev C G Fort officiated with attendants Miss Winifred Wallace and Paul Smith. Guests from Argo-Fa Clinton Thom son LeClaire and Donahue attended. They will live in Thomson after a short trip.
Visitors in the Wesley Kness home on Tuesday included Mr and Mrs E ner Housenga of Mt Carroll and Mr and Mrs Cecil Green and family. Mrs Paul Lewis spent several days last week with her sister Mrs Floyd Stratton in Batavia. Her mother Mrs Olive E Smith of Savannah will spend the winter in Batavia.
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