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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1948
Page
3
Report notes Lanark and Thomson drew a packed crowd despite court noise and stern sportsmanship rules. The piece commends the News for recognizing the team and hints at potential district tourney implications while describing postgame chatter and local spectators.
The second annual Firemen's Ball will be held Friday February 27 at the high school gym. Lute Gesinger and his orchestra provide music for a gala event with proceeds benefiting the Firemen's Fund. Tickets soon on sale and a house to house canvas planned. Proceeds go to equipment and uniforms for volunteer firefighters.
Baptist minister James W. Gillespie leads morning worship at 10 00. Sunday school at 11 00 with Herbert St. Ores as superintendent. Evening service at 7 30. A Sunday school social is planned for Tuesday February 10 with assistance from Mr and Mrs Edson Holland. The message urges attendance and church growth.
The bulletin outlines Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 with an evening service at 7 30. A special offering supports a Negro school in Marshall Texas and the sermon questions moral choices. The Argo slide story We are all brothers is featured. Thomas S Cleworth is the minister. February 8 1948. Church school at 10 am and morning worship at 11 am. Lincoln Sunday observances include patriotic music prayers and a message on A Scriptural Measurement of Lincoln.
Trojans led by Heusinkveld with 20 points and strong defense from Elliott, Root, and Stearns defeated Lanark Beavers 55 38. Early 19 4 first quarter lead and 29 19 halftime margin set the tone.
Mr and Mrs Earl Lahre welcomed a daughter born Wednesday night at Savanna city hospital weighing 4 pounds 5 ounces. The mother is Celia Rice prior to marriage.
Mr and Mrs John N Carpenter marked their silver wedding anniversary with a home celebration Sunday. Guests included numerous relatives and friends from Wisconsin and Illinois. The night featured a mock wedding Man on the Street, a Queen for a Day contest, a word scramble, and a Beeryheady Sing, with Bob Lewis winning honors. The Thoman bank will be closed all day Thursday February 12 Lincoln's birthday.
A large crowd gathered at the Thomson school on February 4 to hear Lawrence Bruch, Harold Elett, and C. W. Hogg discuss the effort to repair the high school building to preserve accreditation. Voters will see a special election on bond issuance to fund the renovations with a September 1948 term start planned.
The bulletin lists numerous patients and illnesses across Illinois and Wisconsin. Bert Stainbrook and Ray Holloway are in Savanna area facilities. Jennie Clark remains in Savanna city hospital. Andrew Sheridan in Mercy hospital Clinton. Ed Andring has measles. Minnie Milnes suffered a stroke in Morrison. Eva Graham ill with pneumonia in Adair. Ed Martindale ill in Baraboo. Orra Potter improving from pneumonia. Jens Anderson very ill at his daughter's home. Carl Peterson’s daughter is assisting care.
The W S C S met at Mrs John Ashpoles home with 19 members and one visitor. Devotionals and a missionary letter from Japan highlighted school needs. A Feb 18 box packing for donations was planned. The Woman's Club hosts a pot luck and program Feb 11 at Community church with Ver non S Peterson as guest speaker.
Boy Scouts of Thomson Troop 52 and their families are invited to a basket supper and Court of Honor Monday at 6 30 PM in the Methodist church basement. The Booster Sunday school class sponsors the event and asks each family to bring a main dish and a side with its own table service. Coffee and rolls provided. Twenty two scouts are expected to receive honors and advancements in Scouting.
Mrs Schade thanks the Royal Neighbors and her family for cards flowers and gifts received on her 79th birthday. The note expresses gratitude for the happy celebration and support from friends and relatives.
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