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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1937
Page
2
A chaotic school diary recounts typing speed practice, geography, economics and algebra topics, and student nicknames. It notes project deadlines, book reports, spelling bees, and two weeks of tests upcoming. The piece humorously questions campus life and mentions personalities like Renette Hazel Mary and groups plotting exam mood.
About thirty members of the On Tim ers class gathered Thursday night at Beatrice Brockill s home for a Jumble Party. Genera Kness presided, with devotions by Wayne Ashby Jr and Louise Lewis speaking on liquor advertising. James and stunts followed a mock wedding in costume. Lena Strubb led the bride, Jean Demaree, as bridesmaid Zevita Potter served as trainbearer. Beatrice Brockill officiated. Refreshments included cake and Golden Glow Salad. Hostesses were Brockill, Demaree, Potter, Strubb, and Wagner. PTA meeting slated for March 4 was postponed to Monday due to La Vann basketball tournament. full program to appear in next week s Review. Mrs J Stickell visited Mt Carroll for the week s start, expecting return home after a few days with relatives.
Mr and Mrs Paul Melendy of Savannah visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Gerald Crow. Mr and Mrs C W Sherman hosted the former's parents Mr and Mrs F C Sherman of Quints, at their mother's home this past weekend.
Sunday church sales and meetings announced. Catholic service at Bo 4 T. Methodist church 16 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship. Epworth League meets Sunday evenings. Local families hosting visiting relatives and guests from Morrison Savanna Chicago. Students Rolland Mitchell and Genevieve Carpenter staying with local families.
Jay Buikema moves to Fulton. A Washington birthday party for first and second graders. Mrs Hastings receives a new desk. Gene Balk transfers to a rural school near Fulton. Chorus work for grade operetta underway with cast soon to be selected. Fourth six weeks ends with exams. In grade nine Evangeline assigns a rooster. Seventh and eighth grades swap hygiene and geography for science. Eighth grade play set for March 12, 1927. Basketball team to play Central Sterling. list of players provided.
Thomas Cheatum and daughter Et Jen were Clinton visitors. Mr. and Mrs. H. A Francke and grandson David Switzer were callers in Savanna Sunday afternoon. Mrs. Joe Larson and daughter Charlene visited Wednesday afternoon with the former's aunt, Mrs Jane Mitchell. Mr and Mrs. Curtis St. Quesiti tted Sunday in Lanark with the latter's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dits worth. Mrs. Margaret Hatfield resigns as supervisor of the WPA sewing project in Savanna, effective March 1, planning to move to Chicago where daughter Marie is employed.
Flooding from Plum River caused Savanna stockyards to close Saturday night through Monday. Hogs could not be received, scales and pens flooded, and mud blocked operations. Cypley expects scale crews by Thursday and hog handling only by week end if mud clears. Several locals visited Farmall plant tour in Rock Island.
A family gathering in Dixon and nearby towns surprised Carl Daehler on his 35th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Arthur Estment and Mary Geion of Dixon, Wedey Schremer and daughters of Valedeeville, Frea Volz and family of Lanuk, and Mey Mie bert Schreier with Glaence and Wale Gerson.
Robert Lewis will travel to Hot Springs Arkansas tomorrow morning to attend a baseball school for four to five weeks. He previously enjoyed the program last year and is viewed as having potential to play on a team away from his hometown. Francke and Switzer received a cargo of new sprint supply machinery this week.
Thomson defeated Pearl City in the opening session of the Elizabeth tourney. The game started slow, but Thomson pulled away in the second period and led 25 to 8 at the end of the third. They will face East Dubuque Friday at 7:30 p.m.
Warres defeated Shannon Waren 32 to 12 with Shannon limited by injuries and inexperienced subs. East Dubuque led 7 to 0 early and maintained the advantage, final score 32 to 10.
The local railroad yard in Morrison faced disruption as floods forced trains across the cutoff, with the Southwest Limited derailed at one point. Residents report flood-related moves and new housing arrangements while community figures commend residents for steadiness during the crisis. Key updates include military news from Keith in the army and road construction plans on route 171 with start anticipated by April 1 at Bower corner.
Nettie Phillips shares musings on forming heavenly bodies and notes social visits from Austin Baptist church members, including musicians and a dramatic teacher. She describes entertaining, quilt making, a hospital incident, a new housekeeper, and reflections on the sun and stars with references to early atomic theory.
The wedding of Miss Voss Gauue Be Stuart of Morrison to Henry Buskema of Viltum My was held Tuesday evening at the Morrison Reformed Church. Rev Justin Hoffman officiated before about 30 relatives and friends. The bride wore a dubonnet chiffon velvet gown, bridesmaids in royal blue, and the ceremony featured Thelma Renkes singing The Sunshine of Your Smile. After a luncheon, the newlyweds left for a Southland honeymoon before settling with her parents in Morrison.
The Home Tonnamen club held a meeting with guest members and a verse performance. The 300 club met with Mrs Diehl. prizes were awarded to Lewis, Stiehl, and Diehl. Church event plans and Cub and Werbailet church activities were discussed with bake and dinner plans noted for the near future.
A warm spell on an off season day caused significant flooding in the surrounding territory. Large ponds appeared near Thomson, and lower regions reported rising water levels as runoff moved through the area.
Mr and Mrs Claude Grim visited Bh and Mrs Dale Marden in Clinton on Wednesday. Ness Eden Cheatam rented Monday afternoon at the Justice Prins home. Mr and Mrs Dewey Van Zuiden and son visited Fullan last week at the Justice Prins. Mr and Mrs Wallace Williams of Savannah visited Wednesday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs C K Switzer and grandparents Mr and Mrs H A fancke. Mr and Mrs Gerald Brow n visited My and Mrs Jimmy Grice on Saturday moving from Aro to Green Island Ia. The Browns returned to Thomson Sunday evening.
The text describes a rural area where water ponds thaw into ice ponds during cold spells. Residents fear repeated floods and expect more water as thaws continue. Roads near the Tohan school become impassable, forcing detours. The Johnson creek and Onrer creek areas merge, with water covering land and affecting travel and land use.
Word from Parsons College Farfield Iowa notes Ruth Switzer as one of 31 students recognized in the annual Scholarship Recognition Program. Criteria include top class ranking, National Honor Society membership, scholarship prizes, and alumni with additional degrees. Also mentions Evelyn Joyce and Elaine Hicks improving at home after colds and Irenacous Hook's hospital visit in Clinton for facial infection treatment.
Births and medical events surface from Galesburg area households. Thomas Orcutt ill at daughter Mrs G A Smith's home after flu complications with Mix Vietan Bains assisting care. Mrs Gettinde Kustes staying at Smith home. Bruce Graharmy ill at work and baby born Feb 19 at St Franc hospital after appendicitis surgery. Harold Libberton and Jane Lamb welcome a son at Morrison hospital.
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