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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1943
Page
3
A review extols The History of Canada by Al Leroy Burt and also discusses The Days of Ofelia by Gertrude Diamant. It highlights Canada USA relations, Canadian culture, and the Mexican narrative of the Escoto family showing daily life, poverty, and dignity.
Dear Mrs Stage I write from Argo seven years after moving away. Our eldest Violet works near Des Moines and was able to attend Robert's wedding. Our younger daughter in defense work in Los Angeles has been there a year. James joined Uncle Sam in December and is home hoping to stay. Robert graduated high school in 1928 and in 1940 moved to Los Angeles to work for North American Aviation rising to Aviation Metalsmith 2nd class before being inducted as A M 3c. Volz and I are in good health and keeping busy.
Thomson notes at Savanna supper guests of Mr and Mrs Donald Smith sister Joyce Melendy and family Mr John Cook of Princeton employed on Arnold Alm farm Marion Wheeler and daughters with Herbert Blodgett family at Claude Grim home Monday.
Funeral services were held at St. Pauls Lutheran Chadwick for George B Hartman 87 who died of a cerebral hemorrhage at his sons farm near Ideal. He was born in Germany in 1885 and came to Illinois in 1882. He is survived by four sons a daughter and many grandchildren. The Edgebrook Community Church will invest 45000 in war bonds to fund a new edifice after the war.
Fire early this morning destroyed two Milledgeville business structures including the Parks Hatchery brooders and a garage service station. Lanark and Sterling fire units could not save the buildings but confined the blaze to prevent spread. Loss runs to several thousand dollars as about 5000 chickens and gear perished.
Mrs Frank Potter expresses gratitude for cards letters flowers fruit and gifts received while hospitalized and for visits. She says the kindness will be remembered and appreciated.
Lanark resident Hattie Warfel visited on Monday and Donald Mackay of Chadwick came Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Charlie Bickelhaupt and Glenn Bickelhaupt with family visited Clinton on Tuesday. Lucille Beckenkeller and Crystal Hartman spent a day here with relatives. Pallbearers at Mrs Albert Petty's funeral were Leslie Boothby Ford Grimm Hal Ashby Raymond Weidman Vernon Weidman and Frederick Getz.
Thomson News records a Sunday supper at the Gerald Brown home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Paul Melendy of Savannah. Richard Williams shares a new residence and phone number 412. Chadwick residents Mr. and Mrs. Will Fink visit Tuesday with Mrs. Elizabeth Parisons and Miss Nellie Parisons.
Churches schedule Sunday school at 10 a m and morning worship at 11 a m with topics such as Character's Shadow and Making a Great Design. Evening services at 7 30 p m. Rev Hawdbecker and Rev E E Peacock listed as pastors. Thomson and Feir Haven congregations noted. Ladies aid meeting next Thursday all day with Mrs Roy Heitmon.
The Thomson Woman's club will meet next Wednesday evening February 10 at the home of Luvella Diehl. The program includes toll call A National Office Holder reports of chairmen motion pictures Ione Smith and Thelma Schick. A Civil Service talk by a speaker from Savanna ordnance depot.
Mr and Mrs George Bush returned to their Chicago home last Thursday evening after a several day visit with Mr and Mrs John Cooper. Mrs Bush is the Cooper’s niece.
A series of birth notices list new babies in the region. Leslie Eugene Stearns born Feb 2 at Jane Lamb hospital to Ralph and wife weighing 9 pounds 14 and a fraction ounces. Dan Sack son born Jan 31 at Savanna City hospital weighing 9 pounds 4 ounces. Leslie Durward daughter born Jan 29 at Morrison hospital in Thomson. Victor Dykema and Walter Mach noted as new mothers in Thomson. Daggert daughter born Jan 29 at Savanna City hospital weighing 7 pounds 2 ounces. Delbert Curley daughter born Jan 28 at Jane Lamb hospital.
Baptist Sunday school members held a Tuesday evening social at Paul and Arlene Smith's home to honor newlyweds Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Eslinger. The program featured songs prayers readings and riddles with contests and gift presentations. Sixty guests enjoyed ice cream cake cookies ritz crackers and punch.
Mr and Mrs Louis Juist visited Wednesday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Allen Witmer confirming a social call and friendly gathering at their home.
Rob er Lewis left for Chicago where he was inducted into the U S Army and given a furlough to February 9. He has returned but will not operate the business. He is in talks with buyers and hopes to sell the pool hall this week while it remains closed until a new owner takes over.
The Girl Scouts host a card party at the high school gym on Wednesday February 17 starting at 7 o clock. Refreshments will be served by the girls with admission set at 25 cents. The event invites all card players to attend while note also lists Sunday dinner visitors in local families including Mr and Mrs Claude Grim and Mr and Mrs Glenn Demaree of Dixon.
Clarence McGinty, age 39, is remembered in hold last rites held Sunday afternoon. Mrs. John Schade celebrated her seventy fourth birthday at home on Wednesday with flowers from the Pape family and cakes by Mrs. E O Hemmer and Mrs. R J Houghton. Mr. and Mrs. Lee Morgan also visited and sent greetings. Mrs. Schade expresses thanks for remembrances and cards that made her day special.
A farewell gathering for the George Yates family was held Monday evening at the Plum Grove school house. About fifty friends braved subzero weather to attend and share refreshments. Mrs. Robert Daley presented a gift on behalf of the community, and Mr. and Mrs. Yates offered thanks while expressing regret at leaving the area.
Mrs. Robert Carroll and daughter Barbara spent Saturday with Mrs. Leroy Foltz in Argo. Mr. Carroll joined them in the evening and they were supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Foltz.
Arnold Alm lies injured with severe burns on both hands after a gasoline fire at home last Saturday. His wife Mrs Arnold Alm battles pneumonia while confined to bed. Other locals including Mrs George Greeley, Martha French, Bert Stainbrook, Mrs Frank Potter, Mrs Carl Robinson, Marie Joyce, Sharpe Carroll, Lee Poorman, Mrs Kenneth Whitney, Guy Brown, and Wm Rentschler are listed as ill or recovering from various ailments or recent medical events.
Clarence Lambert McGinty age 39 of Thomson died at 4 45 p m Thursday January 28 at Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital Dixon after pneumonia illness. Funeral services were Sunday at 2 p m in his parents home and 230 p m at York Baptist Church. Burial in Lower York cemetery. He was born October 2 1903 near Thomson and lived in the area all his life. He worked at various local jobs and recently at Savanna ordnance depot. Surviving are his parents a sister Mrs J J Carroll of Thomson a paternal grandmother Mrs Mary Jane McGinty and a niece Mrs Eldon Hickey of Rosemount Minn. Out of town mourners listed.
Mr and Mrs Harold Witt entertained last Saturday evening at their home. High prize went to Mrs Witt, low to Paul Smith, and floating to Mrs Paul Witt. A lunch followed for Jas Morgan Chadwick, Paul Smith, and Paul Wilt couples.
Mrs Hattie Rawlins stayed with her son Kyle and family from Thursday to Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Frank Smith dined with their son Paul Smith and family Sunday. Paul Smith and children hosted Lloyd Smiths at Argo for Sunday supper. Frank Warfield drove cattle to Chicago Monday evening for George Housenga.
S. A. W. Pape dies in hospital after a stroke. Mr and Mrs Bb R Lewis hosted a Sunday dinner for their son Robert who is bound for Chicago to join the U.S. Army. Attendees included Robert and wife and daughter, and families from Aurora Iowa City Savanna and other local towns.
The Altar and Rosary society met this afternoon with Mrs. James Sheridan. The Chata While club met at Mrs. Leonard Stage’s home last Friday and 500 was played with Mrs. Ivan Carroll winning high and Mrs. Ted Storm low. Gifts of canned goods were given to Mrs. Calvin Eslinger, and a lovely lunch was served with guest Mrs. Gilbert Holland. Argo ladies aid met in the home of Mrs. Elizabeth and Miss Nellie Parsons and enjoyed a scrambled dinner. Thomson 500 club gathered in Mrs. R. J. Houghton’s home this afternoon. At the Argo 500 club meeting last Thursday, Mrs. Fred Nipe won first, Mr. R. Houghton second, and Mrs. Willard Welch third, with a next meeting planned for next Thursday at Mrs. Nipe’s in Argo.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met at the homes of Mrs. Laura Francke and Mrs. Clara Switzer with twelve members. Rev Woodrow led devotionals while Miss Mary Cone read Lincoln life selections. They planned a sewing carpet rags session for Feb 10 at Mrs Wagner's home and noted a $25 credit from Good Will Industry Chicago.
Members gather at a home in sorrow to honor Mrs. Undine Pape, expressing sympathy to her husband and family. A memory prayer reflects on her charity and loyalty to their shared cause, asking God to bless the bereaved and inspire others to carry on her kindness.
Clinton residents Mr. and Mrs. Fred Whitney and children visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Murray. Cecil Lloyd and Miss Elsie Tousley were hosted at dinner Sunday by their brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shanafelt near Morrison. Mr. and Mrs. Amos Burkholder of Coleta called on Mr. and Mrs. Allen Witmer Tuesday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strauch plan a weekend trip to LaGrange to stay with Clifton Bennett and his wife.
Mrs. Thur W. Pape 55 wife of Thomson mayor A W Pape died Sunday night at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton after an apoplectic stroke. Final rites held Tuesday at 1 30 in the home and 2 at the church with Rev Clarence Rloch and Rev I A Woodrow officiating. Burial in Lower York cemetery. Survived by husband two children John and Hilda and a granddaughter Katherine Pape and grandson Burton Williams. Funeral attendance included out of town relatives from Marinette Chicago Prophetstown Savannah and Morrison and many others. Mrs Pape active in church work and a devoted caregiver to family.
We express sincere gratitude to friends who assisted at the death of our wife and mother. Thanks to those who sent flowers donated services of cars pallbearers the pastor singers and others who aided. Your kindness and sympathy are deeply appreciated and will be remembered. A. W. Pape and families.
Lair Stratton son of Mr and Mrs Floyd Stratton of Batavia has received induction orders for service in the U S Army. The announcement notes his family background and the call to perform military duty.
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