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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1948
Page
3
The Trojan five defeated Chadwick 53 to 29 to clinch the conference title, posting an 18-3 overall record and 7-1 in conference play. Key stretches built a 15-7 first quarter lead, widening to 27-14 at halftime and 40-23 after three quarters. Box score details and notes on other local items follow in the issue.
Friday notes longtime residents visiting relatives include Mrs. W J Lawson returning from her daughter Mrs. D L Draper home. James Draper and others plan return to Baltimore after their Midwest honeymoon while Rev. Draper’s family hosts guests and celebration events in various towns.
Thomson notes Tuesday visit at the Harry Wilkerson home by Mr. and Mrs. Shirly Stage and Mrs. Bert Stainbrook. Sunday guests at Riverview included Mr. and Mrs. LaVere Kness visiting with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Kness.
Glenn Demaree of 1315 South 6th Ave Maywood Illinois writes on February 12 1948 enclosing a two dollar check for a yearly subscription to the Thomson Review. He states past subscriptions were enjoyed and sees Thomson Review as best for staying informed about Thomson news.
Mrs Lillian Farnsworth expresses gratitude to those who supported her during illness. She thanks Mr and Mrs Griswold for enabling her to stay home, the A W O L Club, the Y C HL S junior class for flowers, the Baptist Sunday School for fruit, and all who visited or sent cards and gifts.
The St Ores thank relatives and friends for ecards, flowers, and gifts received during illness. They acknowledge help in many ways and say the thoughtfulness will be remembered.
Three fire prevention and firefighting films will be shown to Thomson fire department members on Wednesday evening March 3, courtesy of Harold A. Hersey of Savanna. The public is invited as cooperation is needed in any fire action. The program starts at 8 p m in the high school gym with titles Crimes of Carelessness Fight That Fire and More Dangerous than Dynamite.
D L Draper preaches a second in a series on What’s Wrong With Our World and the need for opportunity plus character. The service notes sobriety pledges by members, weekly Bible study, devotionals, and upcoming Brotherhood Sunday with Acts and Ephesians lessons. Washington’s Birthday is observed in services. Colonial Children film shown at 1 pm as part of a patriotic program.
Mr and Mrs Herold Libberton of Mount Carroll welcomed a daughter at 9 02 p m Thursday Feb 12 in Savanna City hospital weighing six pounds six and a quarter ounces. Mr and Mrs Gene Hicks of Mt Carroll reported a daughter born Feb 8 at Savanna hospital. Mr and Mrs Donald White welcomed a daughter born Saturday Feb 14 in Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton.
Mrs. Ernest Whitney reports the death of cousin Alonzo Lon Taylor on February 8 1948 in San Diego after throat cancer. Born June 1 1873 in North Dakota, he moved with his family to Ellendale then to San Diego. Survived by wife Jennie Hill, daughter Mrs Forrest Hohanshedt, sons Maylon and Frank D, and multiple siblings including Susie Brown, Bertha Van Dolah, Harrison Taylor, with others predeceased.
Coach Paul Munsoon's Thomson Trojans boast a balanced attack led by Bull with 14 points per game and Heusinkveld at 11. Youne scores 10, Elliott 9, and Root 6. The team defends well, allowing 32 percent shooting, with Young Poot and Elliott on the frontline. Bull and Heusinkveld pace offense with multiple 20 point games. all shoot about 50 percent from the line. Co captains Bull and Root are seniors. Stearns and Smith will bolster next season.
A charity basketball game for the Fireman's Fund is set for Monday night at the Thomson high school gym. The Thomson Firemen quintet will face Shannon town team at 8 o'clock with admission 35 and 15 cents, proceeds benefiting the Fireman's Fund.
All men interested in playing basketball for the fire department fundraiser should meet at the Y C H S gym at 7 30 p m Monday February 23. Bring personal gear for a workout and join the good cause.
The Methodist W S GC 5 will hold a food and bake sale Saturday at Diehl Oil Station. Members are asked to have their items at Diehl's by 11 a m.
Mre Win Baker and her sons hosted a Tuesday evening dinner for Les ter Baker's birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs Jerry Wiebenge. Attending were Mr and Mrs Hows Wiebenga and Bernie Williams of Fulton.
Several residents including Teddy Printy of Clinton and Mary Blair are reported ill with measles or flu. Sharon French and Betty Blair also sick, while Mrs John Simpson shows improvement at home. Hattie Kluge from Mt Carroll is hospitalized in Savanna and Andy Sheridan remains in Mercy Hospital around the same time.
Pupils and teachers celebrated a Valentine party on Friday afternoon the 13th. Valentines were exchanged. Ray Kupfer, Jeany Poorman, and Julia Peddersen led the activities with Carol and Phyllis Mille and John Feddersen handling the refreshments. Guests included Mrs Paul Daniels with Mary Shave and Lilly Kay and Mrs Harold Feddersen with daughter Bonna.
A fire department meeting is scheduled for Wednesday February 25 at 8 00 p m at the town hall.
Mr and Mrs Charles LaDew move Tuesday to White Cloud Minnesota from Ernest Tousley farm. Several families host birthday gatherings and visits including Shultz of Davenport Vogel of Dekalb Noordhoff Lanark Rawlins Morrison and others. Emma Steele travels to Mt Carroll for sister Hattie Kluge illness. A bake sale at Diehl Oil Station is planned by WE S members with items due by 11 AM.
The T N T club plans a February 25 meeting with Adeline Groharing hosting and others assisting. Chat-a-While members met with 20 present, playing 500 with Leota Holland and Herbert St. Ores winning high prizes and Lyle Williams the prize, followed by a late lunch. Golden Rule class met at Kenneth Kemmer’s with program by Ivan Carroll. meals later served to listed members. next meeting set for March 17 with Dan Sack. W S C S met with 19 members and one guest, devotionals by Mrs Stearns, patriotic roll call, lunch by Mrs Strauch and Melendy. next meeting March 5 with Mrs Vada Wilt. W S C S will hold a food sale at Diehl station with items due by 11 am.
Mrs Bayard Lewis celebrated her birthday with a Saturday night party at her home hosted by daughter Mrs Cecil Frosch and Mrs Virgil Wilt. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Mike Tucker with Patty Gates, Mr and Mrs John Carpenter and Bobby, Mr and Mrs Bill Graves and Mr and Mrs Charles Graves of Clinton, Mr and Mrs Paul Melendy, Mr and Mrs Cecil Frosch and sons of Savanna, Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis and Sherrie, Mrs Virgil Wilt and Nancy, Mr and Mrs Bayard Lewis, Miss Dorothy Lewis and Miss Elynor Stagg. A late hour lunch featured cold cuts cheese coffee angel food devils food and coconut birthday cake.
Mr and Mrs Cecil Mitchell shared Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs L W Swett and later visited Mr and Mrs Melvin Traum in Lanark. Mr and Mrs William French and sons from Soqual California and Mrs Walter Reddick of Clinton joined Thursday dinner with Mr and Mrs Edward French and family.
A reader notes a week old paper still feels current with European turmoil and domestic crime, while local ads push farm supplies. The column blends humorous aside about Dick Tracy with promotions for cement mixers hog waterers lawn mowers and farm seeds as spring planning begins.
Munson's Trojans defeat Port Byron 48 39 in the last home game. Root was sidelined with illness while John Stearns, Bull, Young and Elliott led offense and defense. Heusinkveld fouled out as Elliott and Young heated the second quarter and Bud surged late. Lyndon awaits next.
A Thomson couple Mr and Mrs Howard Wieben were surprised by friends on their fifth wedding anniversary. Guests from Morrison and surrounding towns attended with lunch and a blue and white cake. Various visits, dinners, and birthday observances occurred among residents of Morrison, Mount Carroll, Lanark, Milledgeville and Port Byron, highlighting community ties.
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