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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1953
Page
3
Town chatter with back home notes from Germany returns of Thomas Root and plans for local New Year dances. Includes updates on the Review 80 Club eligibility for York township residents born there or with long ties, plus memorials, local visitors, and social notes from Bluffville to Cheyenne Wells.
A dense church page lists multiple congregations with service times Sunday school sermons and pastors including Rev. W Gillespie Rev William Kendall and Albert V Ihne. It urges faithfulness church attendance and personal spiritual discipline linked to a New Year prayer and “The Measurements of God” topic across several churches in the area.
Thomson News reports multiple visits over New Year weekend. Merle Bicker and family called on William Traum in Argo Fay. John Reagan and relatives from Savanna visited John and wife in their home. Harry Clarke and son from Clinton Indiana visited George and wife. Clarence Imes of Fair Haven spent Sunday afternoon with Isaac Decker and family.
Mr and Mrs Charles Finch and daughters of Clinton Ia visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Omar Ketchum and family. Mrs Jennie Griswold was a dinner guest on New Years day for her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ralph Irion in Ful bay and Mrs E L Nugent of St Louis Mo and Mrs Rose Sheridan of Fulton were Saturday overnight guests of Mrs Josephine Sheridan and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Weatherwax. Miss Lyla Mickelson of Savanna was a Friday visitor of Mr and Mrs Thomas Kustes Jr and son John Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing and sons and Miss Nancy Wilt spent Sunday in Galesburg with Mrs Groharings mother Mrs Bedtha Mayhal. Mr and Mrs Herman Timmons spent New Years day with the formers son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Delbert Hatfield in Savanna. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller and Janie and Mrs Maude Brown and Harriett were guests Sunday of Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and Fred Jr in Lanark.
The Baptist Sunday School held a Tuesday night church social with potluck, four tables themed by months, and large birthday cakes. Activities included songs, prayers, readings, solos, duets, charades, and a photo show, honoring January to December birthdays.
Installation of officers for Clinton chapter 65, Order of Eastern Star, set for 8 p m January 28 at the Scottish Rite temple. Worthy matron designate is Mrs Charles C Behr with Raymond C Boyd as worthy patron and other elected officers including Mrs J H Lane associate patron Norman O Sivertsen and Mrs Edward T McKinley conductress Mrs Cecil Booth associate conductress Mrs Harry Pape secretary and Mrs Chris Clausen treasurer. Mrs Behr is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Sack of Argo Fay.
Monday to Sunday visits spread across Milledgeville Clinton Ia Albany Anchorage Alaska and Princeton with many families hosting relatives and friends. Notable guests include Edwin Livengood Wilson McGrath Bayard Lewis Janie Miller Kilpatrick and the Giblin family. All college students abroad over the holidays returned to campus.
The notice lists multiple residents afflicted by influenza and related illnesses. Pamela Creighton and John LaShelle households report flu symptoms, with other families such as Harney Smith McGinty Ihne and Green noting illnesses and recent medical visits. Several patients remain at Mercy hospital Clinton Iowa Mayo Clinic Rochester and University hospital Iowa City, with recovery statuses updated.
Students return after Christmas break with some absences due to flu. Basketball records show 4-3 for the boys and 3-4 for the second team. A Friday game at Chadwick gym follows a postponement and two new pupils join fifth and first grades. Showers are installed in restrooms, and Mr Seger cleans his office as a New Year resolution. Scout Troop 52 plans a paper drive on Jan 24 if possible. Engagement announced for Pat Falls to Carl Otto with a January 17 wedding planned.
A family gathering was held Sunday January 4 at the home of Mr and Mrs Roy Housenga near Morrison. Forty six attended including Mrs Hazel Green and her entire family from Wheaton Albany Fulton Lanark Morrison. Mr and Mrs Russell Green and three sons also attended.
Md and Mrs Merle Bicker and sons visited Mr and Mrs Wilbur Morris in Clinton Ia. Mrs Maude Brown and Harriet were New Year guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Brown and daughters. Ronald Bull Savanna and Henry Young with Eugene Bull Sunday evening. Lloyd Smith employed at G E Morrison plant. Fay Ashby dinner guests Wayne Ashby Jr Geneseo John McCaughey family Centerville Ia Hattie Greeley Lyle Greeley Wayne Ashby Donald. Lyle Greeley attended a family gathering at Wm Geist home Mt Carroll. December 31 marked the wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jesse Jurgens.
Cradle notes: Franklin Tipton announce a son born Jan 2 at 5 34 a m in Savanna City hospital weighing eight pounds two ounces. Harold Fritsch and Junella Gaar greet Beth Ellen born Dec 29 in Freeport weighing seven pounds twelve ounces. Cravatta couple report a son born 11 19 p m Sunday in Savanna City hospital weighing eight pounds twelve ounces. Burkholder family welcomes Stephan Charles born Dec 28 at St Francis hospital Freeport with John Halfman Sr as maternal grandfather.
Grand View hosts Mr and Mrs Howard Leavens for a Sunday birthday dinner at Mr and Mrs Orville Koser home in Savanna. The event marks birthdays of Mrs Howard Law and Mrs Rosa Law. Ed Schueller of Savanna plans to move into a new home next week. Herb Krahn accepts a position with the Milwaukee Road in Savanna. Glen Raymond and wife shop in Clinton Wednesday.
Argo Fay Home Economics plans a Friday meeting with Mrs. Harvey Seim. Thomson P T A meets tonight at the high school with Lt. Col. William R. Shurley speaking on Future Plans and Military Service. The Thomson 500 Card Club meets today with Mrs. Eugene Bull. Womans Club hosts a regular meeting January 14 at the grade school with Esther Schmaling organizing a display of last year s art posters and Betty Hall as speaker. Music by grade school pupils. Girl Scouts meet at the library club room due to library heat issues to finish the scout quilt. next meeting at the usual time.
Kenneth Starr has joined the Air Force and is en route to California for basic training. Local social notes report New Year’s Day gatherings at multiple homes, visits, and travel to various Iowa towns including Preston Clinton Savanna Morrison Miles and Centerville.
Mrs. Howard Wiebenga thanks friends relatives and neighbors for cards flowers fruit candy and food during hospitalization and after returning home and says the kindness will never be forgotten.
The Charles Rogers family thanks friends neighbors relatives for help during Mrs Rogers illness. Special thanks to the Royal Neighbors Sunday school and T N T. Your kindness was greatly appreciated.
Mrs. Claus Wiebenga 85 of Fulton dies and funeral services are held at the Christian Reformed church with Rev. James Putt officiating. Burial is in Fulton cemetery. Survivors include husband six sons four daughters and numerous grandchildren. Relatives attend from several states. Born November 28 1867 in Holland she immigrated to Fulton in 1892.
The Sandridge club gathered Friday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leavena s home. Honors went to Mrs. Curtis St. Ores Mrs. Harold Fenderson Mrs. Clyde George and Glen Raymond for card play. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Leavena. The next meeting will be in two weeks at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde George.
The engagement and upcoming marriage of Bernice Hagen of Phoenix and Alc Jack Falls of Thomson are announced. The wedding is set for Saturday February 14. Jack Falls is stationed at Luke Air Force Base in Glendale California.
The campaign began January 2 with a call for generous contributions. Fifty percent of local proceeds support the Carroll County chapter. New Year dinner guests at Mrs. Ethel Potter’s home included Mr. and Mrs. Stacy Potter and Chicago relatives, and Mr. and Mrs. Lauren Mitchell with sons and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Potter and Bobby.
Hardware tidbits describe festive lights and a Christmas dance with a crowned king and queen. Uncle Mac’s insurance Q and A offers a multi policy setup at the hardware store. Listings include corn for sale, spring machinery, Kewanee disks, used spreaders, refrigerators, and trade offers with no down payment.
The notice lists numerous social visits and guests including Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith and others visiting Lyle Greeley, with Dubuque and Detroit connections. It notes visits by Mrs. John Carroll and Mrs. Eldon Hickey in Savanna and Mt Carroll and Christmas gatherings with Mr and Mrs. Paul Wilt and Gertrude Kustes in Fulton.
Fine quality hens offered by Harold Witt of Thomson at 25 cents per pound for one week. Contact 498 for details and availability.
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