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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1936
Page
5
Locals report visits and family happenings around town. Florence Bruci and Willard Welch with the County Superintendent of Schools, Mr and Mrs Ivan Carrett of Chad spent Sunday with relatives. Ray Moy and family shared Sunday dinner as Glen Moy improves from illness.
Ammons ie improved and in quarantine with three victims of chicken mercy at home. Jane Lamb hospitalized. Robert Ashpole furthered among the ek the past week. Mrs Sheridan returned from Mercy hospital after weeks of illness. Several others listed include Mrs Earl, Mary Savanna, Morey Caral Mayer, and Mr and Mrs Chas Miller. Despina and Himb mentioned. Chas Miller’s son noted. Mrs Howard Wricht underwent demon removal operation at Mercy Canton hospital. Annie Sheridan returned after two weeks in Mercy hospital. nurse Eichert cared for her. Mrs Wilbur Hall assisting.
Thomson defeated Lyndon 28 to 24 while Shannon beat Thomson 29 to 22 in a Saturday league doubleheader. Local fans anticipate a likely close rematch as Thomson hosts Shannon and exploration of playoff hopes continues amid team travel woes and possible lineup shifts.
Blaine Leavens of Mr Carroll spent last week in Chicago with her husband John Vogel. Eva Groharing of Morrison and 3 Axthuy Pape hosted Sunday visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Clyde Groharing. The group joined Mr and Mrs N R Kenyon in Arga for dinner and stopped by the homes of Mr and Mrs Iwan Carroll and Mr and Mrs Stash Carroll.
Record warm spell rapidly reduces snowbanks while puddles and pools form in many spots. Creeks like Johnson Creek near the A Cate home rise toward banks, prompting sandbag protection. Slush on pavements worsened night driving. refreezing risk noted as colder air returns. Weather experts predict variable days with possible higher water movement but no widespread ice trouble expected.
Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Tim mons a son Feb 24 at Mercy Hospital. Mr and Mrs Glenn Ashby welcomed a daughter Feb 21 at their home in Carroll.
Churches observe foreign missions Sunday with 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 morning worship. Why I Believe in Missions will be the subject of the morning service led by Dorothy Hogg of the Christian Endeavor. Regular board meeting next Sunday at Mrs. Groharing’s home.
Methodist services will resume next Sunday with church school at 10 a.m. morning worship at 11 a.m. Epworth League at 6 30 p m and praise and worship at 7 30 p m Do not hold baptism services next Sunday and look for a good crowd of On Timers and Epworth Leaguers in attendance Pray for gratitude to God as thousands suffer nearby.
Atv and Mrs George Balk and son Verlan of Puton welcomed Myra and Mrs Ren Dyk etra on Sunday afternoon in a neighborhood social note mentioning local families and visit details.
A jumble of small town notes reports injuries from a student altercation at school, a near miss with a bread truck on 73, moved residents and vacant houses, and a flood threat from high water. Several locals named with minor incidents include Oscar Martin, Amy Ort, George Lehmaling, Clyde Foltz, and John Renz. Multiple trucks and hoes are mentioned in road and bridge events, with weather and snow causing travel disruption and pipes freezing.
Residents report ash piles in the streets and ash disposal in the town’s drainage. Village trustees plan action to curb nuisance as weather delays and ongoing drainage shutoffs complicate cleanup and spring preparations.
Hebifie Ost at Thomson Illinois has received the due appointment as postmaster. Mer appoint ment lat M Loreine has been named as her successor.
Fragmented text notes Fulton quintet in top five past estimates with eight teen wins in twenty games, mentioning Alan Peris and Batten Wlayed Cheaten. Mentions Lous loon and Hruppitg rt ta Ls fame, unclear dates or events.
Clarence Bolhous family near completion of moves to Cochran property south of Lewis garage route SQ. Furniture arrived, work ongoing, and couple hosted a large party last week with treats for guests as thanks to helpers.
Mrs Gladys Little writes from Miami Florida praising the pleasant climate and shares family news. She mentions her husband Ed Little and an operator being up at the radio station during the hurricane, earns about her work with Pan American Airways and other jobs, and notes her eldest son was police captain when the car was taken over by scouts. she closes with well wishes.
Eyewitness fragments portray rescue work and harrowing scenes after the Labor Day hurricane. Veterans of World War I, locals, and a marching Legionnaire assist the injured while a six year old clings to a white terrier. Bodies line the beaches as the ambulance boats ferry survivors ashore. The boy pleads to keep his dog as ground crews continue triage and rescue efforts amid death and debris.
William Mach of Savanna visits with son Walter and friends as Ruth French is feted at her home for a seventeenth birthday. Louise Lewis Alicia Dykstra host the surprise party with many attendees, noting dancing, refreshments and well wishes. Ernest Hook visits family in Sterline.
Snow piles melt rapidly this week leaving village roads flooded. Most streets are slushy and impassable with water pooling along curbs. Officials fear water could flood nearby homes near the tracks as crews attempt to clear the drainage but progress is slow.
Mt. Carroll cagers host a final winter contest on Thomson floor this Saturday against York, with strong play from Thomsen and a chance for home fans to see the team one last time this season.
John L. Poole Jr., son of John Poole of Garden Plain, has received in state license to practice law and has entered the office of C. Co. Mahon at Fulton as a junior partner. The firm will be known as Me. Mahon and Pedic.
Sophia Johnson 88 a lifelong resident of Sandridge Lyons Iowa died Tuesday morning Feb 25 at the John Grawe home after years of good health hindered by rheumatism She married George Johnson in 1870 and left eight children three of whom predeceased her Surviving are daughter Annie and four sons Frank Henry Will Bert and many grandchildren The funeral was held at Grawe home then Thomson Catholic church with services by Rev Egan and Rev Healy Interred at Thomson Catholic cemetery later. many relatives and friends attended from several towns Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to helpers and car donors.
Regular Eastern Stars meeting convened in the hall this evening with a committee including Berth Brenneman Smith Orella Bennett and Amy Lewis forming a program to honor Martha The T N T. Robert Grohar presided as officers last year were re-elected led by Jews president and Mrs T te president. Committees named include war committee lookout committee and relief with monthly appointments and a scramble dinner planned for the March meeting at Mrs Charles Sack home.
York seconds eye consolation as Thomson leads lift aged riders in Mt Caroll event tonight. They seek third or fourth race in lightweight bicycle tourney under Prof Gravy at Wi Carrell High. Consolation final set for Thursday with Milodveville and Thomson clash for eighth.
An electric machine thawed frozen village water pipes and mains in Thomson, keeping water services during a cold period. It performed satisfactorily, though some mains froze again later. Thomson compares favorably with other towns for water supply this winter. The thawing machine and crew have returned with the main and heater parts unfrozen.
Minner welcomed Sanday guests including Mr and Mrs Blaine Smith and children of Mr Carl rel, Mr and Mrs Albert Aithart of Gary Mina, and Mr and Mrs Conted Lillie.
A wedding in Clinton drew about thirty guests including Mrs. Joe Blair and Mrs. Wapsland Bennett with family. The event followed an outing by Paul Smith and family and involved Mrs. Heitman and her mother. The bride faced an accusation from Mrs. Smith and Mr. Wheeler, while a woman served as Best Woman during the ceremony.
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