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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 15, 1948

Page

3

Miss Vila Gochenaur Weds Bernard Foley in Madison

Vila Mae Gochenaur daughter of Mr and Mrs Hobart J Gochenaur Richland Center Wisconsin married Bernard Foley son of Mrs Elzabeth Foley also of Richland Center last Monday in Madison Attendants were Gordon Gochenaur and Dorothy Allen Both of Richland Center The bride a Stout Institute graduate teaches home economics at Viola Foley served three and a half years in the military stationed in the European theater and works at a Richland Center hardware store Mrs Foley taught home economics two years at York Community High School.

Vila Mae Gochenaur Hobart J. Gochenaur Richland Center Wils Bernard Foley Elzabeth Foley Madison Wia Theiride Gordon Godenaur Dorothy Allen Miss Allen Stout Institute Viola Wis Foley

From Our Readers Jan 7 1948 Albany Thomson Review

Letters from readers recount pastor memories across Albany Thomson Warren Chicago and Olivet with notes on ministry growth church improvement and community spirit. Mrs Mae Densmore of Phoenix renews subscription praising home news and Arizona winter weather.

Warren Chicago Olivet Phoenix Ariz The Thomson Review Hazel

Local Churches Share Services and Safety Sermons

D L Draper and Thomon and Argo churches announce schedule. Morning worship at 11, Sunday school at 10, evening service at 7 30 with sermons on The City Set on the Hill. Community safety notes urge careful driving and responsibility.

D. L. Draper Thomon Argo

Ebsebere and Tid Bits Auction Notes at Chas and Dick

Readable catalog items list inventory including Skelgas stoves two and four burner models, oil burner, hog waterers, cross corn shelter, lime spreader, electric fence, bath tub, Emerson radios, baled straw. Also commentary on taxes and politics with a note on deaths and wartime fears. Authors Chas and Dick invite inquiries and visits.

Army Barn Yard Washington, D. C Aoe Europe Emerson Charlie Hogg Chas

Thomson Volunteer Fire Demonstration in Argo Sat

Thomson Volunteer Fire Department plans a demonstration in Argo on January 17 at 10 00 am for the benefit of residents interested in joints in association or machine cautions to the fire truck.

Deaths Boliver C Nimerick Clinton Indiana

Funeral services for Boliver Nimerick were held at 2 pm in Clinton Indiana. The Rev G W Fairisk officiated with burial in Dover York cemetery. Survivors include relatives Gary Melendy John Melendy Holm Drazda Cole and others.

Boliver C

Measles Reported In Local Families

Jerry Shoemaker Harrietta Fenley and the Kettler children have the measles. The community is urged to care for the ill and observe health guidelines as part of this area’s religious and cultural calendar.

Jerry Shoemaker Harrietta Fenley Kettler

Ferguson resigns from Savanna utilities post after 38 years

P M Ferguson resigns after 38 years as a utilities employee in Savanna. He served with People’s Gas and Electric, Federal Public Utilities, American Utilities, and Northern Illinois Gas and Electric. Effective Saturday, he leaves as merchandise manager to join Elliott Chevrolet in Rochelle and move with his wife to DeKalb. A farewell was held by the Savanna Rotary on December 31 at the First Presbyterian church parlor.

P. M. Ferguson Savanna DeKalb The People’s Gas and Electric Company Federal Public Utilities American Utiites Company Northern Illinois Gas and Electric Company Fergusons Elliott Chevrolet Inc Rochelle Savanna Rotary Club First Presbyterian Church

Sandridge School Plans January Meeting and Social

The Sandridge school holds its monthly meeting Friday evening January 23 at 7 30 p m in the school. County nurse will speak and show movies. Attendees are asked to bring cake or jello their own table service and coffee cups for social hours after. Mrs Curtis St Ores, chairman.

Sandridge Curtis St. Ores

Mr and Mrs Ab Hook Visit Decker Residence

Friday evening, Mr Ab Hook and Mrs Hook called on Mr and Mrs Jaac Decker, sharing a cordial social call at the Decker home.

Ab Hook Jaac Decker

Re-elect Bank Directors And Officers Here

Officers and directors of the Thomson State Bank were reelected for another year at the annual meeting held Tuesday January 13 at 7 30 p m in the bank building. Officers reelected were B J Clike ian president Roy Heitman vice president Glendora Schade cashier Nellie Dimmick as teller cashier. Directors reelected were F J Stransky F A Stransky and B J Clikeman of Savanna Margaret Heusinkveld Roy Heitman Albert Prins and G A Smith.

Thomson State Bank Tueday B. J. Clikeian Roy Heitman Vic Glendora Schade Nellie Dimmick Astaut F. J. Stransky F. A. Stransky B. J. Clikeman Savanna Margaret Heusinkveld Albert Prins G. A. Smith

Firemen Meeting Postponed to January 23 in City Hall

The Firemen's Meeting scheduled for Friday January 16 is postponed to Friday January 23 at 8 p.m. in the city hall.

Local notices from De Kalb corn meeting in Peoria

Thomson briefs James Green of Argo Mr Pitts of Millergeville Carl Haag and Chas Sack of Chadwck travel to Peoria for the National five acre growing contest at the state annual De Kalb corn company meeting. Jackie Foltz stays with grandparents John and Mrs LaShetle. Harold Witt renews the Review for George Leuders Rt. 1 DeWitt Iowa.

James Green Argo Mr. Pitts Millergeville Carl Haag Chas Sack Chadwck Peoria DeKalb Corn Company Jackie Foltz John LaShetle Harold Witt George Leuders Rt. 1 DeWitt

Talk on Art Feature of Club Meet

The Woman's club met at Mrs. G. A. Smith's home for a talk on art by Mrs. Kneale, former Shimer College art teacher. She recalled her Minneapolis art school days and illustrated design studies with mounted pictures. The group discussed memorial sculptures, home and school art teaching, and clay modeling, with Barbara Carroll performing two piano numbers. The club voted to give ten to state projects and five to March of Dimes, and to present an enlarger to the high school photography class. A luncheon was served by the local committee.

Woman’s Club G. A. Smith Kneale Shimer College Barbara Carroll Mesdames G. A. Smith Kenneth Kemmer Chas, Slogg and Wm. A. Adams

Community group notices and club meeting schedule

Local clubs and organizations announce meetings and events from January 20 to 22. W S C S hosts a Wednesday dinner. Royal Neighbors meet Tuesday with installation planned. American Legion Auxiliary card party Wednesday at 8 pm with pinochle or 500. Baptist social postponed to Jan 20 with pot luck. Argo Home Economic Club Friday with guest speaker. Baptist Ladies' Aid Thursday Jan 22 for quilting. Altar and Rosary elect officers and plan Feb 12 meeting. Fulton opens a Ben Franklin store with grand opening events Thursday through Saturday and extended hours.

Amy Lewis Baptist Church Kenneth Kemmer Mervin Marshall Argo Home Economic Club Argo Church Wm. Griswold Lela Mitchell Baptist Ladies’ Aid Baptit Edson Holland Bob Kiefer Fulton Ben Franklin Post Arie Post & Sons

Trojans 96 Hanover 24 in rough Friday basketball win

The Munson coached Trojans crushed Hanover 96 24 on their home floor after building a 30 18 halftime lead and 42 17 third quarter edge. Elliott led with 15 points while Bull and Young added 12 each. Root contributed strong defense and 6 points.

Munson Trojans Hanover Red Devils Hanover Troy Elliott Bull Young Root Crane Red Devils Small Trojans Hanover Seconds Little Warriors Stearns Smith Hedeman Heusinkveld Stearns Ear tLed Suck Patteree Miller Beardsley

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