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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1948
Page
3
A fragmented reflection on Christmas changing with the years 49 and 48, noting dogs on small Christmas trees in the business district and the busy Main Street. The piece weaves local color with quips about secrets and sports, ending with a quirky dog fight analogy from H. G.
A village reflects on Christmas and a snowbound season. Notes include a death, a draft tale from Camp Breckenridge, local workers like Mr. M. J. Strukhoff and H. G. from the Trib, and small joys such as a new bird feeder and ice skating plans for 1949. A light, personal vignette of holiday life amid wintery conditions.
Miss Pauling Dunsten daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Dunsten 1 Galena wed Leavens son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Leavens 8 Apple street Savanna at 8 30 Christmas Eve Friday Dec 24 in the Oak Park home of Mr and Mrs Charles J Fish Justice Fisher officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs Jonald Witapatrick of Savanna The bride wore a blue suit with matching accessories Her bouquet featured uses A dinner followed for the bridal party and close relatives in yuletide decor The bride is a graduate of Gaizbus formerly
Miss Vera Church married Clyde Rastede Jr in a six o clock service at the Presbyterian church parsonage on Christmas Eve. The bride, daughter of Arthur Church, wore a brown gabardine suit with brown pink accessories and a short shoulder veil. Rastede farms operator Clyde Rastede is joined by his brother in the family business. couple will reside on West Wall Street.
Funeral notices recount the service for Mrs A E Sheridan with burial at a local church. Other items record the death of Miss Lawy eri int Thoms Son and the passing of Mrs Nellig Bevan, with services and burial details in Rock Island.
Burial rites were held Monday in Springdale cemetery Clinton Iowa for Mrs Hannah E Morrell who died in a French hospital Freeport IL Her funeral was held in Freeport Monday afternoon She was widow of John Morrell former Clinton architect Born Birmingham England May 15 1878 she married John Morrell there in 1921 They moved to DeKalb IL then Clinton IL where she lived until May 1929 when her husband died She is survived by a stepdaughter Merl Brockill of Freeport two stepsons A H Morrell of Clinton and several nieces and nephews in England and Canada.
Former resident Martha Bestwater married Kansas native Promenschenkel in a mid afternoon wedding at a Catholic church. Attendants included Raymond Lewis Promen el and family members. The couple will reside in East Savanna after a Christmas day dinner with close friends and relatives.
A large turnout attended the Christmas Ball sponsored by the F H A chapter at the U C H S gym with festive decorations a Santa on stage and a snowman punch stand. Joyce Sack celebrated her 12th birthday at a surprise party hosted by Mrs Dan Sack with games and a spread of ice cream cake and candy.
Mr and Mrs John Ashpole announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Evelyn to Robert Gray of Chicago son of Win Gray Sr of Canton Ohio No wedding date has been set.
The annual Baptist church Christmas party gathering at a member’s home included a prayer, hymn, and a guest address by Rev. Irving Bruhn of Batavia. The event featured a business session, a gift exchange, and thanks for hospitality with attendees from local families and visiting guests.
Local tournament action featured the Beavers led by Heekman with 26 points and Morzyffon’s Vos scoring 12 as Thomson Lanark and Faytiue vie for semifinal spots. Hosts Fulton Amboy split results with Thompson Lanark while other scores signaled a tight playoff push.
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