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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1937
Page
2
The group led by Thomas Switzer and E H. L. Trawlius Jr discusses winter operations at the Francke and Switzer store. Officers Switzer and others outline crew, wages at 2.40 and hauling rates, with a sawmilling outfit ready for the season and ice shares to be apportioned among owners and users.
A fragmentary note from a school game describes T. F basketball team beating Milledze 16 to 1 in a rough six week class contest. The piece mentions students, lab drills, and scrambled frosh, ending with a late return to school and chatter about a contact number.
James Smith a well liked Savanna resident and Thomson visitor died Tuesday at 4 30 pm at his home on Wacker road south of Savanna. Born August 14 1867 he was a longtime farmer and former railroad worker and city alderman. Survived by widow Olive and three daughters Bess Stratton Ethel Lewis Nellie May four grandchildren two brothers and four sisters. Funeral Friday at Law Funeral Home Savanna with Rev Cleworth officiating. Interment Savanna Cemetery.
Community notes mention Mrs Elmer Davis visiting relatives and several locals in Morrison and Union Vernon Rawlins, with scattered home visits. Earl Shoemaker Dee St Ares and Clarence Bolhous caused a skating pond flood Tuesday afternoon as weather improved to allow freezing. a light was installed and skaters enjoyed the new surface.
Harry Byron Noble, 70, longtime Fulton resident, died last Thursday after a long illness. Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 pm at his home with Rev. Jones Earl Corwin officiating. Miss Harriet Bell sang. Pallbearers from Fulton and Clinton. Interment in Fulton cemetery. Noble born May 29 1866 in Fulton to Hiram Noble. grandparents Ephraim Summers were early settlers.
Mrs Denice Leavens is in critical condition at her daughter's home. Miss Cecile Williams fractured her right arm in an ice fall Monday evening. Mrs Sarah Grobaring has improved and can be up daily. Mrs Herbert Almaquist has sinus trouble but shows slight improvement. Long biographical passage recalls 19th to early 20th century hotel and store work, marriages, deaths, and family connections of a Fulton resident, with names including Robins Dry Goods Robbins Polo Manufacturing Co J D Van Allen Co and others. Vera Warfield and John Balk illnesses are mentioned along with Lucille Prins rheumatism and school absence since Christmas.
Harold R. Dude ministers church with 10 00 Sunday school and 11 00 morning worship. The On Timers class led by Miss Harriet Wheeler plans a church basement party tonight with games and refreshments for attendees.
Christian Sunday school at 10 a m followed by evening service at 7 30 p m A sermon will be delivered by Rev T Cleworth at the evening gathering.icción
The Ideal Farmers' Club presents a program on Wednesday January 27 1897 with community singing led by E L Stakemiller prayer by H E Stakemiller business music by Ideal Six solo Eva Alten solo Mary Kness music by Kermit Lusch duet Olive Machreider and Mee Andrew Blumer reading Lydie Hiewkins solo Lenox's Blumer talk music by Kermit Lasch solo Roger Thorngren music Ideal Six closing song.
Police patrolled Route 80 late on Wednesday night clearing frost and ice while a Review car visited La Vanna around 2 am Thursday with Chadwick Pap. Travel remains cautious at about 35 mph. Mr and Mrs Julius Medenblik plan move to Davirs farm.
Regular services at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday school for Baptists and Catholic worship at 10:30 a.m. This notice outlines the morning schedule for two congregations in the area.
Miss Fern Holman of Clinton Ia and Wilbur Sager of Clinton were married Saturday evening at St Pauls Lutheran Church in Clinton. The Rev J S Leamer officiated the ceremony with Miss Katherine Bartels and Harry Krebs as attendants. Sager’s father Jesse Sager formerly sold Jewel Tea in the area. The groom is a nephew of Mr and Mrs William Hawk Sr.
Miss Williams fractured her elbow after slipping on ice on Monday evening on her way home from school. Eighth graders debate selections for their annual play, at three weeks and counting. Basketball with Milledgeville set for Friday at the high school gym. Eighth grade compiles history scrapbooks while the fifth grade studies history instead of serpahy. Upper grades heard Roosevelt’s inaugural address on Wednesday. The radio was tended by Miss Burns. County superintendent Mr Bradi visited Consolidated grade school Monday afternoon. Report cards to be issued Monday. semester honor roll announced. Reporters this week are Paul Rice Norman French and Carmen Elgin.
Two vehicle crashes occurred amid icy pavement conditions. Leonard Stene was en route to Savannah, while Haron was heading to the Strewsiale firm. the Waring car sustained heavy damage and the Stage car suffered bent axle and bumper damage. Authorities warn motorists to slow down and avoid high speeds on slick streets.
Gus Roggendorf places a weekly Review classified ad announcing a selection of good poultry for sale. He notes growing demand and urges interested parties to inspect his flock at a convenient time.
Mrs Minnie Hicks requests the Lincoln Nebraska Review be sent to her Miles City Daily Star contact at 2301 S 19th St Lincoln Nebraska. She notes being called home from Florida on a sad mission and mentions burying her only son born at Chadwick Illinois. She asks to include a clipping and says the obituary is too lengthy to enclose.
Jack Hicks, local advertising manager for the Daily Star, died suddenly Thursday night at about 9 00 in hospital after a brief illness following an operation. He had joined the Star in 1928 from Twin Falls Idaho and was regarded as a trusted, genial figure who built up the firm and the community. He leaves a widow and kin, and his loss is deeply felt by friends and colleagues.
Henry Strauch purchased a new Studebaker. Parkhill school opened Monday after a one week enforced vacation caused by the ice.
Widely known locally as silvertis e Manurer on the staff of the Daily Star, Mr. Hicks died shortly after nine o'clock on Thursday night January 7 after an attack of the heart. He had been in hospital for an operation and was showing rapid recovery. Hicks had been with the Star for eight years and previously held trusted positions at other newspapers both small and large.
Knutsen returns to activity after flu. Willis Stage reports a horse accident on ice with a fatal animal. Weekend guests included Robert Bristol and Louis Corey from Savanna visiting the Diehls. Hazel Sack stayed with the Hemmers while high school travels due to icy roads. Mrs Gaar attended a Ladies Aid meeting at Dessie Grahamme’s home. A taxi collision on Milwaukee Avenue damaged a 1937 Master DeLuxe sedan, a new fender ordered.
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Slager of Galesburg were held Friday at 2 pm at York Baptist Church. Rev W G Aitken of Geneseo preached, with hymns and a piano accompaniment. She was born Dec 18 1883 and died Jan 12 1937 at St. Bray’s hospital. survived by husband Henry Slager, one adopted daughter Irma Griswold, her mother Mrs Stella Griswold, a brother William Griswold and many relatives. The service reflected on Christian comfort, resurrection hope, and faith in Jesus Christ.
The TRY cub unit of the Ladies Aid will direct next Wednesday January 27 with Mrs Glenn Demarec assisting hostesses Mrs Wesley Sack and Mrs H A Cate Roll. The Ladies Aid met yesterday afternoon with Jes Arthur Pape present. Royal Neighbors meet Tuesday in lodge rooms with twenty members at noon dinner. Installation of officers held at 2 o'clock: Oracle Nelle Houghton Vice Oracle Cora Stickell Past Oracle Maude Sears Chancelier Clara Sweeney Recorder Iva Orcutt Receiver Maude Wagner Marshal Mildred Brach Assistant marshal Maran Smith Thier sentinel Sach Outer sentinel Hortense Nape Manager Alice Sveritzes, Roth Vada Currall Modesty Kathryn Cooper Unselfishness Anna Kawilmanc Endurance Any fitnts Courage Desh Carpente Musician Vivian Sack Flag bearer Pearl Williams Juvenile member Maude Sears Physicians Drs J A Wright and W H Durkee.
Johnny Brown and Gly Slee attended the Fallon byons game in Lyons Tuesday night. Fulton won on a walk, thought to be strong proof of their tournament potential. Teal is a key player for the Savanna tourney, drawing praise from local basketball fans who view Fulton as matching or exceeding the state finalists.
Miss Cecile Williams, a teacher, fell on an icy street near the Porter Bros elevator on Monday evening. She was taken to Jane Lamb hospital where an X-ray showed an elbow fracture. She planned to teach Tuesday despite the injury.
Mrs. Clarence Bolhous fell on Main Street in front of the Cochran property Wednesday. She was shaken but not seriously injured. Many slips on icy sidewalks prompt calls for cleats, rubber footwear, and ash clearing to improve safety for pedestrians and property owners.
Fred Smith reports fewer farm sales in Carroll County than before Christmas. This week’s edition shows some sale ads and more expected in February. Icy roads reduce attendance at sales, a slowdown considered beneficial locally.
A daughter named Gladys Arlene was born to Mr. and Mrs. John Kramer on January 10. The announcement notes the new arrival with no further details.
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