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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 19, 1939
Page
2
Allen Amed of Galena,_Ww, named to a district committee on the powerful senate panel. The move places Allen among a generally influential group in the district, reflecting recognition by the party and local officials.
A garbled historical clipping outlines a political fight over a 13th district and a chamber majority. It references an unnamed New York Democrat chair and internal committee tensions, with fragmented terms like administration and minority. The text is heavily corrupted and hard to interpret.
Postmaster and local officials held a meeting on Tuesday evening at the Mt Carroll hotel. The event followed by tours and included remarks from local leaders. New Chevrolet models were on display at the local dealer as part of a separate feature in town. The library report shows monthly totals across fiction non-fiction magazines and other items with fines collected and treasurer’s balance noted.
The readable portion shows a garbled recipe fragment mentioning mixing thick ingredients, stirring, and ammonia with a reference to Mrs Fred. The legible names and actions are minimal, providing only a stray instruction set and partial kitchen terms without a coherent dish or outcome.
York Community High School’s agers lost 23 to 15 on Milledgeville’s floor last Friday night in a revenge game. Milledgeville reserves won the opening after overtime 10 to 8. Woodin and Glenn led Thom son with 10 and 8 points as Huck and Ashpole added six and five for the Thomson quintet.
York boys fell 40 to 16 at Thomson floor to Mt Carroll. Ashpole led Thomson with 8 points while Kuhleman added 5. Earlier, Thomson defeated Mt Carroll second team 19 to 18 and won both grade school games.
Ayron Tibbits recovering from an operation at Jane Lamb hospital Wheeler. Luke's hospital Davenport improving and may come home. Wilt admitted Tuesday for observation. Jertha Molland back Saturday from Jane Lamb with a cold. Mrs Erve Martindale ill with severe colds. Mr Potter Bros Elevator segment referenced. Yorman Amidon admitted to Savanna hospital Sunday for medical treatment. Wallace went to Excelsior Missouri to submit to an operation at McCleary Institute.
Thomson Briefs report entertaining supper hosts Mr and Mrs B R Lewis at the Bassler home in Fulton. Delia Melendy visited from Thursday to Sunday with Mr and Mrs Arthur Page. Everett Eslinger of Morrison stayed overnight with his sister-in-law and brother-in-law Mr and Mrs Harold Witt.
Mr and Mrs Lester Stolder of Savanna are the parents of a daughter born Sunday January 15 at Savanna city hospital. Mrs Stolder is formerly Leona Beck, daughter of Mr and Mrs Markie Beck of Thomson.
Thomson Woman's Club schedules a secular meeting on Wednesday January 25 hosted by Mrs Glenn Bemaree. The program includes Roll Call My Hobby Interesting Hobbies Wise Use of Leisure with Mrs Jvie Williams and Mrs Henry Strouel, plus a vocal solo and preparations for a play for the February Parent Teacher association meeting.
Mrs. Lyle Greeley nee Anaya was guest of honor at two showers. On January 7 Miss Ree Casselberry hosted a kitchen shower for sixteen guests with prizes awarded to Miss Olive Robert and Mrs. Walter Luhner. January 13 Mr. and Mrs. William Geisz hosted sixteen Lutheran Young People members for the couple, who received a house gift.
Mr and Mrs George St Ores of Morrison visited with their son in law and daughter Dan Luck and Joyce. Francke of Savanna attended a Methodist gathering, church services set for January 22 with Sunday School and Worship. Miss Darlene Ashweek overseen new flasher signals for Milwaukee road route LT1 near Thomson, due in a week or ten days per local station agent T D Morse.
Charles Stillman, longtime coal miner, died January 11 at the home of Mrs. Willian Peresem in Cordova. He was born August 20 in New York state and was 71 years, 4 months, and 22 days old. Survived by wife, daughter Mrs. Petersen, brother Frank Stillman of Cordova, two nephews, two granddaughters, and two great grandchildren. Burial at Fremont Cemetery, Davenport. Funeral services were held January 18.
Miss Renette Sikkema and Paul Swanson of Savanna plan a Sunday wedding at 2 30 in the German Lutheran church. Rev Fischer officiates with Mrs Camere Sager and Claude Patton as attendants. Following the ceremony a reception will be hosted by Mr and Mrs Jerry Sikkema. The bride will wear a blue dress. the attendant a burgundy gown.
Announcements list prayers songs and a sermon titled Store Up Your Riches. Reading urges spiritual wealth and health for all, with sermons by Rev. Warner and others. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Catholic Mass at 9:30 a.m. Argo Methodist and Baptist services welcome all. T N T Society meets January 25 at Mrs. Gick’s. January 25 reserve advised. Livewire class gathered with officers elected for the year and social activities noted.
Officers of Bingo Bell camp Royal Neighbors were installed at a meeting in the Masonic hall. A picnic lunch followed. New officers included Oracle Nelle Twoughton and various regents, with Mrs. Mande McGinty and Mrs. Nellie Holland among the installing staff. A. F. and A. M. also installed officers.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Bolhous and daughter Marilyn will travel to Town City Saturday for Marilyn to undergo an examination to determine if further treatments are needed for her condition They will be accompanied by Bolhous and son Maurice Clarence s cousin R Hollis Tamsia of Parkston D who is taking a special course at the University of Town The local commissary has closed and Webster Lumber Co workers have been laid off Sunday visitors included Mrs Margaret Hayes of Milwaukee Wis and Mr and Mrs A Sack of Argo Miss Athlone Ga ar Calendonia plans to spend the weekend with her mother Mrs Flossie Ga ar and sisters Mary and Margaret Miss Louise Lewis will spend the weekend in Minneapolis with her friend Miss Marian Stuckey a Knox College student in Galesburg
Albert Prins spent yesterday in Dixon on business. George Potter and Long purchased a new Chevrolet truck. Charles Bull, son of Mrs Myrtle Bull, left for Glenview to pass exams and be sent to the Rocky Mountain district. Mrs Paul Lewis and daughter Lonise spent Monday in Galesburg. Roy Harmon and daughter of Savanna visited last Thursday with Mr and Mrs Robert Turney near Chadwick. Claude Grim and family visited last Wednesday evening with Mrs Willis Stage and family. Mrs Charles Sack of Argo visited last Friday with Mrs Le einda Gipe at Chadwick. Mr and Mrs Kyle Melendy and daughter Joyce of Savanna spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs John Carpenter. Mr and Mrs Robert Gelwickson Lee of near Milledgeville spent Monday with her parents, Mr and Mrs Rush Carrall. Mr and Mrs John Smit were guests at dinner Sunday in the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Mr and Mrs Elmer Smit in Ustick. The dinner marked Allen Smit’s first birthday. Mrs Jennie Cooper and Mrs Ardiuth Hill were supper guests last week in the Charles Sack home. Ellen and Lysle Loftus of Dixon were guests in the home of Mr and Mrs John Smit over Tuesday and Wednesday.
The marriage of Elmer Hook of Thomson and Mildred Jean Van Kampen of Fulton occurred in a quiet ceremony at the Zion Lutheran church in Clinton Ia on Thursday Jan 12. Rev G W Krueger officiated with two witnesses Mrs Howard Yarbrough and Mrs G W Krueger. The couple will live with Mr and Mrs Howard Yarbrough until moving to the Fred Nipe house in Argon.
Thomson 500 club hosted by Mrs Carl Johannson awarded high second and third prizes to Mrs John Carpenter and Mrs K B Carpenter. Argo 590 Club members meet with Mrs Vernon Kaufman at Savanna. Methodist church ladies meet at Mrs H L Rawlins home with devotionals by Mrs Charles McGinty and sewing carpet rags. TXT to meet next Wednesday at Mrs Robert Groharing home with officer elections.
Members of the fates invite the public to a famous soup dinner in the basement of the Methodist cachette gealane building next Wednesday at noon. The ladies will appreciate your support.
In Savanna on Monday evening the Methodist Brotherhood hosted Rev Harold R Dude from Albany as guest speaker. The meeting opened with a brief business session followed by his talk titled Aisuihead. Several men and boys attended, then social games and refreshments concluded the event.
Ait and Mrs Charles Luck of Argo observed their 30th wedding anniversary last Saturday. Guests at the home in Finday included Mr and Mrs Clarence Van Buskirk Mrs Emma Van Buskirk Mr and Mrs Victor Hines of Mt Carroll and Charles Behr of Clinton. The couple Sack received a bouquet of yellow rosebuds and other gifts from the guests.
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Foltz of Argo quietly observe their 50th wedding anniversary next Tuesday due to Mr. Foltz’s illness. The couple wed in Hazel Green on June 24 1889 and have lived on farms near Hanove Whiten and later near Aigo before settling in Argo. They have one son Clyde and a large family with eight grandsons and three daughters.
Miss Emma Reylan, Arlene Smith, and families visited Argo George. Bonjour cousins Frank Brown Sr and kin went to Elizabeth to see relatives before Croix Falls Minnesota. Arthur Pape's guests included Marion Gross and daughter Savanna, and Mrs Dessie Greharine. Jennie Cooper and Ruth Cooper hosted at John Cooper home. Geneva Kiy staying with Davenport relatives. Virginia French in Freeport with Beatrice Brockill. Pred Miller and sons visited Elmer Nelson in Cordova. Barlicayelking family and junior visited Arthur Robinson near Argo.
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