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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1937
Page
2
A long OCR fragment lists numerous names and routes across Illinois and nearby states, including Marinette Morri s Chicago and Mt. Carroll, with scattered street addresses and towns. The text ends with a note that it continues next week, indicating a continuing clipping or directory page.
Millie Alleman from 1472 Filbert St San Francisco writes about a drastic cold snap and stormy conditions that surpassed recent weather experiences. She notes driving through wind and hail and compares it to Yosemite's frozen lake from years ago, sending best regards.
Road conditions remain hazardous with sleet and ice covering country routes. Chains are required for travel and patrol crews work to clear roads, especially on Lincoln roads, as many trucks struggle over the ice.
Mr and Mrs Herman Francke celebrate their 54th anniversary with open house at their Thomson home. They wed Feb 1 1883 in Galena with Laura Carey as bride, W Knowlton officiating. The couple raised four children and have long Illinois roots, now enjoying good health at 84 and 74.
Thomson plans to send two boats to flood territory with outboard motors, shafts, propellers, gas, and a truck. Local citizens will raise about $100, with the village contributing $25 and others giving small amounts. Two men per boat will depart on short notice if needed, supplementing Red Cross donations totaling $188.30.
A physician who planned to establish in Thomson did not arrive but has assumed the Savanna office and medical practice of Dr. McGrath who died in a call on Ridge Road north of Savanna. Citizens seek a resident doctor for a larger, remunerative field. The piece also notes visits by Paul Wilt and Harriett Smith to relatives in Galesburg and nearby towns.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith announce the birth of a daughter Marjorie Ann on Sunday Jan 24 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Mrs Smith formerly Dora Lee Wilson a local high school teacher Also Mr and Mrs Louis Workman Morrison announce the birth of a daughter on Jan 19 at Morrison hospital Mrs Workman is remembered as Wilma Vanderlaan
Baptist Sunday school at 202.1m welcomes all. The ladies aid meet Friday Feb 5 with Mrs Ottu Switzer. Catholic regular services at Bel a.m. Savanna Seconds visit next Tuesday for the local floor game. Sofa Thomson has played 15 games and now 12 of them. This Saturday they play Chadwick. Christian Sunday school at 10 a.m. Will Griswold couple attend service at 7.30 a.m. sale of Harry Slager near charge of Rev Cleworth of Suvan Morrison Tuesday. A cordial invitation to attend either or both services.
Obituary notice for Betty Stumpfy daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Stumpfy of East Moline Illinois. Died January 7 1937 at Bast Moline. Poetic tribute expresses faith in heaven and reunion. Family and friends mourn with prayers for comfort.
Methodist Harold R Dude minister announces Sunday schedule with a 10:00 a m service and 11:00 a m morning worship session.
Last Thursday 24 Epworth League members gathered at the M E Church with counselor Mrs Lyle Williams. Reports were given by Warne Archby Beverly Kraft Lois Stage Lois Middleton and Lois Grahavine. After the Learus meeting the On Timers class held a business meeting and party with Geneva Kness presiding. Prizes were awarded to Helen Nicklas and Lois Grohaving. Refreshments of sandwiches chocolate milk and cookies served. Hosts and hostesses were Eleanor Stagg Dorothy Lewis Reva Collinson Paul Turney and Paul Groharing.
Mrs Will Hamilton died at her home west of the Tchan school house just east of Thomson this forenoon at ten oclock He had been bedridden since last July fifth Funeral services set for Saturday afternoon at one thirty from the home Surviving are her husband and four sons Forrest Orrie Ear and Clyde Mr and Mrs Paul Melendy of Savanna were weekend guests of tot aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs B Lewis and family Additional dinner guests in the Lewis home at Sunday were Paul Lewis and daughter Louise
Red Cross drive reports a total of 188.30 contributed from Thomson Argo Fa and surrounding township for flood relief. Donors include Mr and Mrs Joe Melony Chas A Sack Family Geo Hicks and many locals across the community in a year of strong giving.
Miss Evelyne Stickell former resident of Thomson and Freeport man Vernon Luedeke were married at St Joseph church Freeport in a single ring ceremony. Attendants were Kenneth Luedeke and Mrs Luedeke. After a wedding dinner at the groom's home the couple planned a short trip and will live with the groom's parents for a time. The bride, a York Community high school graduate 1932, has worked in Freeport for three years. The groom, a Freeport high school 1932 graduate, is assistant manager at Freeport Cash Wholesale Grocery.
The Thomote column details several club gatherings. SAM club met at Mrs Aay Lewis with Mos Magee Bower hosting and prizes awarded. The Lady Auld of Thomson M E met at Mrs Arthur Pape’s for a soup supper planning session. TNT club members and church ladies formed joint meetings with officer elections and committee chair assignments. A new member joined, and refreshments followed.
George Stein suffered a severe scalp injury Monday morning while cutting wood southwest of Chadwick. A falling branch ripped his scalp, and his nephew Lawrence assisted before Stein was taken to St Francis Hospital in Freeport for treatment. Thirty stitches closed the wounds and tetanus serum was given. He rests at home, expected to recover with severity noted.
The regular monthly meeting of the Parent Teachers association will be held Thursday evening Feb 4 at the high school gym. The program directed by Alice Switzer includes invocation by Rev R H Seitner and talks on school home relations and Founders Day with musical numbers by various choirs and a moving picture Mexico. Clinton visitors Mr and Mrs Thomas Cheatum and Miss Prudence Groharing arrive to spend the weekend with the Groharing family.
Members of the Chat-A-While club hosted a lively party Saturday at the home of Mgr. and Lyle Williams with Mrs. Leonard Stage and Mrs. Emil Brach as hostesses. Prizes were awarded to blond Smith and Vin Utes neal. Refreshments followed as guests enjoyed the evening. Those present included Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Maisny, Mr. and Mrs. Thai Diehl, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bo' hous, Mr. and Mrs. Hobart Holland, Mr. and Mrs. Louis South, Mr. and Mrs. Emil Beach, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Stuve, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Wallan, Mrs. Tha Weber, and one guest in the Ber Stage home.
Robert Machael of Morrison was injured in a Friday evening reserve game against Polo at the Municipal building gym. X rays show a crack fracture of both bones near the ankle. a cast is to keep the leg immobile for six weeks, ending his season. Mrs Earl Boothby of Savanna visited Monday with Mrs Frank Rush.
Frank Brown Jr. is confined to his home this week with quinsy. Glen Bowers stays near Aggo with pneumonia. Mrs Denice Leavens remains unchanged. Mrs Fred Shelly ill with flu previously and now able to be about. Mr and Mrs Leonard Stage confined with flu. Mrs Louis Pyse Sr of Ustich ill with complications after hospital treatment. Billy Dresbach, son of Wallace and [Gar riel], needed three stitches after a fall on ice Sunday.
Lynn Morgan manager of Dorothy's Tavern in Thomson announces a President Roosevelt Birthday Party to be held at the tavern until Saturday evening.
A President's Ball to benefit Warm Springs Foundation Fund and local community needs will be held Saturday evening January 30 at the Opera House. Martindale's orchestra will provide music and dancing will run until midnight led by Honorable James J. Sheridan and wife. Tickets cost gentlemen one dollar and ladies 25 cents. Local committee includes A. F. Sheridan James J. Sheridan Ross Roslan F. L. Stagg and E. G. Macundale. The event moved from the gym to the Opera House.
Leucylle Bennett of Fulton wed Morrison man Eugene G Gorzney at St Marys rectory Morrison at 11 p m Saturday with Fr Dudley L Day officiating. Gorzney formerly of Morrison now in Galesburg is a Morrison High School graduate and will work at Midwest Stamping Enameling Co. The bride is well known in Fulton. attendants were Leona Hoese and Valeris Mekhee. The couple will reside in Galesburg.
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