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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1930
Page
1
A fragmented local piece recalls Saturday night basketball among Sheridan and Adams boys with humor about aging players and cane walks. It notes Antiques and Ancient performance, a few injuries, and social commentary on community games and the odd antics of regulars and officials.
The week features a Christmas program well liked by attendees with Santa Claus adding to the evening. The minister left Monday December 28 for a few days at home and returned Saturday to clear snow and slush. Bible school had 92 present with strong morning and evening crowds. Mr Langdon spoke on The Living Christ last Sunday morning and Paudh in the evening. A sermon series is planned. Prayer meeting on January 8 will study Acts 12. Catholics hold regular services at 9:30.
The Lutheran minister Rev. Feder aff of Mt Carroll visited the Baptist church Sunday afternoon. The Ladies Aid Society met last Thursday at Mrs. Sam Grim's home and elected officers: President Mrs Marian Simith, Vice President Miss Nettie Philip, Treasurer Mrs Jennie Gris sold. Regular services next Sunday include Sunday school at 1 80 p.m. and preaching at 2 30 p.m. by Rev Leitner of Mt Carroll.
The Christmas Eve program featured Rev and Mrs E Nicholas with a Chinese and Indian customs talk. Mrs Nicholas, a China missionary for nine years, sang a Chinese lullaby. A pot luck supper and al boar meeting followed at the church basement. Mor rison hosted services. two more Sundays are set with Rev Nicholas presiding.
A compact obituary-like notice lists infant and adult burials with dates: infant of Clifford Curley on January 27. Florence Melugin on January 29. Henry Johnson on February 2. Mrs Edward Groharing on February 28. Ben Griswold on March 18. Mrs Julia Shoemaker on April 5. Mrs Anna Belle Brown on April 10. Samuel Geisinger on September 4. Ramonaz Van Roke on September 4. Abel Rice on October 5. Mrs Ina Barrett on December 9. and infant of Guy Stump ty on December 20.
Argo and Morrison social items list visits and illnesses among residents. Mrs Louis Manning, Mr and Mrs Henry Stoner, Ruth Melends, Chloe Jenkins, and Isabelle Joens are noted with gatherings, visits, and church activities. One entry mentions a planned program by Argo Home Economic club, and others reference duck raffle, a horse accident with minor damage, and a Tuesday bingo party with a luncheon.
Woodmen lodge holds officer installation on Wednesday January 15 after the meeting. Following the session, attendees will adjourn to the Wilt Hotel for refreshments. Reservations requested. Ed McGinty, Secretary.
Born to Mr and Mrs Virgil Wilt a daughter Monday December 29 and a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Albert Prins on Tuesday December 31.
Thomson briefs William Hawk Jr and wife relocate from Nettie Philips house to Melendy farm where Wn works for Mr Barnhart. Iva Orentz takes a vacation, then remains ill with grippe. Chester Libberton and family visit Clyde Graham home in Morrison with Ruth Melendy and Valta Bower. Gladys and Harriet Kaufman visit Columbus Junction Iowa during Christmas week with grandfather Joe Kaufman. Albert Greeley, jailed for rape, denied new trial and sent to Ponfae to serve one year.
Rev R H Leitner united Mildred Holland of Thomson and RE A Brach of Chicago in marriage at the Baptist church parsonage Mt Carroll New Year’s Eve. Attendants were Cecil George Morrison and Evelyn Cochran Thomson. Bride wore royal blue georgette dress and carried roses. Dinner and reception at the bride’s home New Year’s Day. The couple, both long employed in Chicago at Cudahy Packing, will continue there. Congratulations to the newlyweds.
Renewals acknowledge multiple subscribers including Mrs Edward Smedene 658 Sutter St San Francisco Calif Apr 202 Ed Knapp Thomson R 2 Rush Carroll Thomson R 2 Mrs D Bradley Bloomer Wisconsin Ethan Carroll DrvId Colorado Mrs Nola Alexander San Juan Texas Mrs Frank Sheridan Thomson J Miles Mt Carroll Ill H E Green Thomson BR 2 Mrs Tom Clark Thomson Mrs Chas Metz Savanna Claus Prins Thomson Henry Voeckel Thomson R 2 C V Garlson Camanche Two Garrett Sternberg Morrison Ill John Saur Thomson R 2
Mathias E. Kratz Thomson Jarm er filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy before Referee Philip Ward Sterling. Liabilities are $32,750 and assets $14,285. The first creditors meeting is at 10:30 Friday afternoon January 3, 1950, in the referee’s attics.
Harold Melendy has purchased a grocery store at Low Moor Iowa and will take possession about February 1 Harold will probably leave Thomson sooner than that We understand his barber shop here is for sale.
Mrs Lucinda Groharing returned Saturday night from Prophetstown where she had visited her son Louis and family. She has been suffering a severe cold during the trip.
Mrs A E Trail of Powell Wyoming, sister of the late George N Afelendy, died at her son’s home. The Trail family lived in Thomson for years before moving West. Born August 5 1855, she married Atoyvousis EK Trail and had four children. They moved to Lincoln Neb in 1870 and to Powell in 1916, where they remained. She attended Powell Baptist Church. survived by three grandchildren and other relatives.
A string of brief local items includes Tromson Briefs with Bobbie Breiding and family in Quixote style small talk, visits by J M Chesturt and relatives in Kewanee, Rose Kildy visiting Clinton relatives, and Dorothy Sieh and Miss Vivian Bliss sharing time with local families. Also mentioned are Mrs. Mary Gary’s kitchen mishap, Mrs. William Sheil’s visit and upcoming Albany plans, and several minor calls and social visits around Thomson and nearby towns.
The York Commercial Club will meet near Wednesday January 8 at the Baptist church. Supper at 6 30 will be served by church ladies. Rev Barclay of Savanna will speak, with music to follow. Mrs Harold Melendy and her infant son have returned from Jane Lamb hospital, and Mrs Melendy's mother Mrs Mickelson is staying with them.
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