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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1943

Page

3

Local Armed Forces Roster From You Township

A listing of men and women from You township serving in the United States forces. The compilation includes Corporal Dowald Ashpole in the Army Air Corps, Corporal Henry L. Ashpole, Sergeant Harold Ashpole in the Navy, Private Glen Donjour, and many others across the Army Navy Marines and Coast Guard with ranks from private to lieutenant and aviation cadet noting service details.

United States You Foil Dowald Ashpole Army Aire Corps Henry L. Ashpole U. S. Army Harold Ashpole Dnight Atherton U.S. Navy Glen Donjour U. S. Anmy Glenn H. Barr U. S. Navy Donald Bennett Navy Edward Gabezak Dwicht Brown Army Joe Bennett Burrell Brown Charles Bull U. Ss Bob Bown Coast Guard Earl Beck Donald Bull U. 8. Navy Hubert A U. S. Army Air Corps Kenneth Cooper U. 8 Gerald Diephuiv U. 8. Army John Dimmick Robert Demaree U. S Arnold Hartman Henry Hartman, Jr U.S. Army Willis R. Holmquest U. Ss. A Bob Hebeler U. S. Ary Robert Hicks Elmer Haas Epa Hook Raymond Hook Virtus Johnson U. 8S Eugene Johnson Joe J. Jurgens Albert Kraft Harold Kenyon Pfe Howard Kness U. 8S. Army Harold Pete) Kauffman John Krender Robert Krender Earl Kness Guy Libberton Glen Leavens Robert Lewis Kyle McGinnis

Local families share Sunday dinner and weekend visits

Thomson briefly notes gatherings at Morrison with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Vogel hosting Thomsons Carrolls Hoggs and their daughter Barbara Jeanne. Fred Bierman and children Shirley and Lee visited the Vogels. Francis Sheridan of Rockford stays with her parents in Curley home. Bill Brossard visited Richard Brown. Alvena Hass of Clinton with sister Fred Hook. Tena Schipper of Albany stayed with Bernie and wife.

Robert Carroll Barbara C. W. Hogg Jeanne Henry Vogel Morrison Fred Bierman Shirley and Lee Lyndon Vogel Francis Sheridan Rockford Lynn Curley Bill Brossard Savanna Richard Brown Alvena Hass of Clinton Fred Hook Tena Schipper Albany Bernie Dykstra Kyle Rawlins Frank Kreuder Lanark John Kreuder Meyers Mt. Carroll Herbert St. Ores Emil Brach Dan Sack George St. Ores Donald Smith Duane Eugene Murray Henry Schipper Harvey Reka Hass Jens Andreson Adam Heinze James Green Dan Clint Wilt Paul V, Wilt Detroit Mich U. S. Armed Forces Army Air Corps St. Petersburg Fla Calvin Eslinger Lloyd Smith Bobby Geraldine Argo Frank Smith Norman Stickell Marie Craig Manor Hanover

School Art Contest Seeks 7th and 8th Graders

Thomson Woman's club announces a School Children's Art Contest for 7th and 8th graders. Entries must be pictures on The Land The Sea theme, 12x16 inches on Bristol board, no oils, due April 22. Five winning pictures from each district advance to state level. Six Girl Scout members elected officers and plan knitting Loom activities.

Thomson Woman's Club T Lindle Federation of Women's Clubs Picures Illinois Federation C. E. Ellis Rochelle Federation West Washington St Chicago Illinois

Book review of A Week by Salome F MeGINTY on lasting peace

A wartime era critique reviews Hoover and Gibson's The Problems of Lasting Peace. The work argues postwar planning is essential to prevent new wars, with praise from editors and scholars. It outlines three parts: forces driving war and peace, the interwar period analysis, and foundations for durable peace.

Herbert Hoover Hugh Gibson Hoover Gibson United States League of Nations

Illnesses Reported Across Morrison and Savanna Areas

The column notes Mrs. Everett Eslinger of Morrison is seriously ill with tonsillitis. Mrs. George Greeley and Mrs. Ray Brenneman are also ill. Mrs. Francis Sheridan, formerly of Savanna, was dismissed from Savanna hospital and returned to her parents. Mrs. K. B. Carpenter, recovering from a light stroke, has returned home from the Savanna hospital and is improving.

George Greeley Francis Sheridan Savanna City Hospital L. V. Curley K. B. Carpenter Savanna Hospital Ray Brenneman

Baptist Services and Ladies Aid Meet Today

Rev. R. H. Leitner leads morning worship at 0:30 a.m. and Sunday school at 10:30 a.m. Everyone is invited to attend these services. The ladies aid gathers today at Mrs. Wayland Bennett’s home.

Baptist R. H. Leitner Ladies’ Aid Wayland Bennett

Dedication Week events announced in York Community Methodist churches

York Community I A Woodrow pastor announces church activities including morning worship and Sunday school. A Valentine Hard Times party is set for Feb 26 and an all day Ladies' Aid meeting is planned for March 3 at Grace Moyer home. Alvin Reiff and Harold Stoner performed a vocal duet. Argo Methodist Sunday school at 1 40 p m.

I. A. Woodrow Charles McGinty Christ Christian Endeavor Alvin Reiff Harold Stoner Argo Methodist Ladies’ Aid Grace Moyer

Birthday Celebration for William Marshall

William Marshall celebrated his 18th birthday with a surprise party at his parents home Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall. Twelve friends attended the Saturday gathering enjoying monopoly and dancing followed by a luncheon.

William Marshall Harvey Marshall

Griswold and Morgan Families Visit Relatives

Mr and Mrs Will Griswold visited Morrison Monday to spend several days with relatives. Mr and Mrs Ray Morgan and daughter Sandra visited Thursday evening with Mr and Mrs Frank Potter.

Will Griswold Morrison Ray Morgan Sandra Frank Potter

Twenty Fifth Wedding Date Is Observed

Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson hosted seventy relatives and friends at their home last Saturday to honor their silver wedding anniversary. Prizes of 500 were awarded for games with categories for ladies and men and luncheon followed the evening.

Carl Peterson Conrad Hanson Geo. Lueder Adam Heinze Low Dick Anderson Bert Johnson Fred Hook Buneo Arlene Jerguson Andrew Jensen Peterson

Friends Honor Houghtons On 39th Anniversary

A group of friends surprised Mr. and Mrs Roy I Houghton last evening celebrating their 59th wedding anniversary with a gift. Sunday dinner guests at the Charles Deets home in Chadwick were Mr and Mrs Wm Hawk and family of Mr Carroll and Mrs Katherine Hawk of Fast Savanna. Mr and Mrs Jackson Davis of Savanna visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Allen Witmer.

Harry Diehl Ralph Stearns Ed Andring Carl Johannsen Roy I. Houghton Charles Deets Chadwick Wm. Hawk Mr. Carroll Katherine Hawk Fast Savanna Jackson Davis Savanna Allen Witmer

Harry Diehl Sells Thomson Opera House to Smith Bros

Harry Diehl sells the Thomson Opera House to Smith Bros who farm east of Fulton. They plan to demolish the building and reuse materials for a new barn on their farm. Earl Holman sells his Main Street north edge building to Mr Odell residing in the Bolhouse store building.

Harry Diehl Thomson Opera House Smith Bros Fulton Earl Holman Main Street Mr. Odell

Birthday dinner for Stephen Kemmer on rural route 4

A birthday dinner was held Monday evening for Stephen Kemmer who turns one on February 16. Attendees included his grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Kemmer Miss Mildred Kemmer Miss Vera Kemmer Mr and Mrs John Lawton and their son Mr and Mrs J R Hillman Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer and Stephen.

Little Stephen Kemmer Route 4 Fred Kemmer Mildred Vera Kemmer John Lawton J. R. Hillman Kenneth Kemmer Stephen Galesburg

Local People Share Dinner and Visits Across Towns

Mrs. M. J. Strahoff and son Paul dined with Mrs. Henry Rotgebaum of Fulton Tuesday and called at Pete Sikkema’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Marshall with Beverly and Bill dined Sunday at the WA Marshall home in Rock Falls. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Halfman visited Thursday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Carr at Savanna. Pearl Holman spent Tuesday and Tuesday night with Luella and Bernice Kness.

M. J. Strahoff Paul Henry Rotgebaum Fulton Pete Sikkema Harvey Marshall Beverly Bill WA. Marshall Rock Falls Jack Halfman R. H. Carr Savanna Pearl Holman Luella Bernice Kness

Shannon Beats York In Opening District Game

Shannon defeated York Community of Thomson 60 to 16 in the opening round of the district basketball tournament. Erdmeier led Shannon with 25 points while Frommelt and Tripp added 12 for Chadwick in the Elizabeth game. Pearl City withdrew due to scarlet fever delaying tonight’s Shannon Chadwick showdown. Residents report several address changes including J C Wilkens moving to Route 4 Morrison and Donald Robison to Route 2 near Mt Carroll.

J.C. Wilkens Fulton Morrison Donald Robison Argo Fa Mt. Carroll Mr. Carroll Edwin Sweitzer Argona John Lohmeier Shannon Hich York Thomson Shannon Chadwick Elizabeth Shannon Quint Hanover Lyndon Pearl City Chadwick Boys Erdmeier B. Hook Tripp Frommelt Chadwick Elizabeth Rodden Varsity

Stores Brace for Monday Rationing Rollout

G A Smith proprietor of the Royal Blue Store says retailers face the point rationing system with heavy prep. He describes posting charted point values, labeling shelf items, and guiding customers on allowed purchases while tracking coupons. He vows to satisfy customers under the new program Monday morning.

G. A. Smith Royal Blue

Army and Navy News From North Africa and Local Calls

Epa Hook writes his parents in North Africa that he is well after nine weeks apart and thanks them for letters and packages. Wayne Ashby Jr. reports for reserves training at Fort Sheridan with a March 3 start date after college tests. Walter White enjoys a short furlough with his parents as a family dinner is planned.

Albert Hook Epa North Africa U. S. Army Thomson Wayne Ashby, Jr Fort Sheridan Walter White Mr. and Mrs D. P. White

Local Social Notes Highlight Nearby Visitors and Travel

Mrs Bert Stainbrook sends the Review to her daughter in Mecca Calif. Mr and Mrs Ray Morgan and Sandra visited the Lee Morgan home near Fulton for Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Elmer Hook called on the Andrew Hook home. Guy Turney sold his milk route to Mr Law of Savanna who takes over Mar 1. Mrs Joe Melendy visits daughter Mrs Bernard Conrad in Sheboygan. Walter Severance returns from Walworth after funeral services for a sister of Mrs Severance. Ray and Earl Rupple depart for Kimball Pierre and Ismay on a business trip of indefinite length. Florence Engelking, Kent teacher, visits uncle Otto Switzer in Morrison and Pearl City. Richard Williams of Sauk City spends weekend with family. Glenn and Clyde Groharing of Morrison, also at Sauk City, spend weekend at Morrison homes.

Bert Stainbrook Howard Spiering Mecca Calif Ray Morgan Sandra Lee Morgan Fulton Elmer Hook Andrew Hook Guy Turney Law Savanna Joe Melendy Bernard Conrad Sheboygan Wis Walter Severance Walworth Severance Ray Earl Rupple Kimball Pierre South Dakota Ismay Mont Florence Engelking Kent Otto Switzer Morrison Sauk City

Red Cross Solicitors Appointed For War Fund Drive In York

Mrs Charles Behr of Clinton and Mrs Charles Sack attended a birthday party Wednesday at the Clarence Van Buskirk home north of Chadwick for the second birthday of the Van Buskirk’s son Clark. Fifteen children and fifteen ladies were present. The young guests included twins of Vernon Daehler and twins of James Morgan, all from Chadwick.

Charles Behr Clinton Charles Sack Clarence van Buskirk Chadwick the van Boskirk Clark Vernon Daehler James Morgan

Thom son Consolidated school hosts Friday night card party

Eighth grade pupils sponsor a public card party tomorrow evening in the high school gym. It will begin at seven o'clock.

Thomson Consolidated School

Club meetings headline several local clubs

Chats and reports highlight Friday afternoon gathering at Mrs. Murray home with the Chat-a-While club discussing The Making of Colored Glass. Thomson 500 club awards were announced at Mrs. Ed Andring’s home with Carpenter first, Nipe second, and Andring Declaring prize to B. Lewis. Argo 500 meets today at Mrs. Andring’s. T N T Society hosts Guest Day with five guests and Mrs. W A Adams as hostess.

Eugene Murray Emil Brach Thomson 500 Ed Andring K. BK. Carpenter Fred Nipe Andring R. Lewis J. Y. Stickell Argo 500 T. N. T. Society York Community Church W. A. Adams

Thom son Richard McWorthy Promoted to Sergeant at Camp Stewart

Thom son Richard 8S McWorthy son of Mr and Mrs David McWorthy Sr promoted from corporal to sergeant and stationed at Camp Stewart Georgia. Other local social visits include Mrs Harold Atherton and two children of Moline with her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Strubb and Mrs Hubert Williams and son Burton of Chicago.

Richard 25Th Ave. N Forrest Eslinger Jacklyn Chadwick Emma Eslinger Morrison Nellie Cone Perryton Tex Mary Cone Will Lewis Chas. Sack Fred Nipe Argo Henry Strauch Wilford Hazen Hanover Lewis Knees Hazel Frazier Frank Smith Frank Brown Herbert Almquist Lee Hartman Katherine Hawk Mt. Carroll East Savanna Reka Hass Clinton Fred Hook

Large turnouts for War Ration Book Two registration

A two day registration at Thomson school drew 1353 people for War Ration Book Two. Harold Elliott and E Hemmer led the effort with smooth operation and strong public turnout. Registrants followed the alphabetical schedule with minimal delays, while York Community high school's and Thomson Consolidated school's faculties staffed the event.

Thomson School Harold Elliott E. ©. Hemmer York Community High School Thomson Consolidated School

Community Notes of Family Visits and Military News

Sunday and Monday visits fill the town as families gather at the Kyles and Sack households. Clint Wilt announces Jennie Wilt’s renewal while grandson Paul Wilt reports joining the Army Air Corps in St Petersburg Florida. Dashed lines show local dinner guests and weekend stays among numerous neighbors.

Red Cross Drive Opens March First in York Towne

A campaign to fund the American Red Cross for the coming year starts March 1 with drives planned March 3 and 4 in York Towne. Volunteers list district canvassers and urge broad support since the society relies on contributions, no government aid. Local chairman Mrs. Roy J. Houghton accepts donations at the bank or post office, with many town and school district workers named as solicitors.

American Red Cross York Towneship Roy J. Houghton Ferdinand Grimm Adeline Groharing B. R. Lewis Emil Brach Irene Weatherwax Donald Smith Glendora Sehade Mary Sheridan Park Hill Harold Witt Calvin Eslinger Shoemaker Chas, Hogg Paul Witt York Center Ernest Smith Ideal Verne Rawlins Alvin Reiff Vinegar Hill Argo-Fa Fred Nipe Willard Welch Bluffville Eugene Murray Robert Carroll Sandridge Lynn Curley Bruce Groharing Bristol Harvey Marshall

Readers thank service for weekly visitors in Denver

Denver readers express appreciation for reliable weekly visitors and warm winter notes. Mr and Mrs Mark Sheldon of 3006 West 38th Avenue thank the paper for past service and say they enjoy reading about friends and weather updates.

Denver Colo Mrs Mark Sheldon 38Th Ave

Sunday Visits Highlight Local Family Gatherings

Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Jones of Colona at the Atherton home, Robert Lahre visiting relatives in Savanna, and Shirley Walbert from Chicago with her mother. Numerous other calls and dinners featured neighbors and relatives in Morrison, Milledgeville, Chadwick, Clinton, East Savanna, and nearby towns.

Merle Atherton William Jones Colona Robert Lahre Savanna Frank Brown Shirley Walbert Chicago Edna Walbert Ray Brenneman M. J. Strukhoff LaVerne Wright James Wright Morrison Henry Young Carl Robinson Dean Pearle Gilson Henry Eubanks Milledgeville Dianna Gilson Eubanks Gerald Printy Theodore Clinton Jane Lamb Hospital Harvey Marshall Wayne Ashby Glen Ashby Norma Ashby Willis Greeley Dr. Petty Carroll Justice Prins Katherine Hawk East Savanna Forrest Eslinger Chadwick Fred Miller L. J. Gaar George Daehler Albert Elizabeth Parsons Nellie Parsons

Birth Announcement for Warren Green's Daughter

Mr and Mrs Warren Green welcomed a baby girl born Wednesday February 25 at Savannah hospital weighing seven pounds.

Warren Green Savanna Hospital

Also Mentioned on This Page

Thomson Briefs CLUB Eleanor Stearns Diane Diehl Jo- Ann Wilt Ruth Strubb Marion Morse R. L Houghton Red Cross Salome F Meginty Everett Eslinger Thomson Methodist Fair Haven E. E. Peacock Freece Senneff Friends Houghtons Cace Mee Shannon- Chadwick Tilt Qirlets Thomson Chadwic Army and Navy WAR Fund Thomson News Rceview Jennie Wilt North Court St
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