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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 31, 1946
Page
3
Community notes report plans for a new grade school building and youth center, plus improvements like a fire truck purchase and a week of dances. Local residents Clyde Graharing and family travel for work while library mystery night and early morning routines are shared.
Mies Laverta Jeanne Swett daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Seaman Swett of Hanover, former Thomson residents, married Garland Harris son of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harris of Myrtle Ark in a double ceremony at 11 50 a m Thursday Jan 24 at Rev Oliver Cook's home in Kansas City Kansas Laverta wore a gold gown with black accessories and pink roses while Garland wore a teal blue suit He is a WWII veteran with a Purple Heart The couple will live in Clinton Iowa after a honeymoon in Kansas and Missouri.
Mrs. Fred Eacker of 2520 North Twelfth announces Elvetta Eacker to Homer York son of Laura York of Bellingham Washington. The wedding was Novem ber 14 1945 in Peoria Illinois with Mr and Mrs John Green as attendants. Bride returns to St Louis and plans to move to Bellingham in May to make their home.
Thomson briefs note Sunday dinners with Mr and Mrs Henry Lohmeier at the Miller home. Mr and Mrs Edward Smaltz and son Jay of Fulton visited N D French Sr. Sunday. Raymond Dietrich of Mt Carroll spent Friday with Mr and Mrs Claude Grim in town.
John K. Morris of Chadwick filed a petition for representative on the Democratic ticket in Springfield. He will oppose Charles Franz of Freeport, long serving in the district. Morris is a well known farmer from Rock Creek township.
Sunday afternoon callers were Mr. and Mrs. Peter Dyke and son Donald and Carlene Nice of Morrison. Also visiting were Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lego and daughter Connie of Chestnut Park with Mrs. Lego's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Robinson.
Score by quarters shows York at Thomson with 6 12 16 30 and Milledgeville at 3 19 26 33. Second team figures list Thomson 7 18 20 27 and Milledgeville 2 6 9 15.
A Tuesday event at York Community High School in Thomson drew a record crowd for a town vs country basketball game, 52 to 38, with ref from Schick Hospital Clinton. Total proceeds reached 185 dollars toward the War Fund Drive, surpassing 1,100 goal with community contests won by Miss Maxine Birdsall and others.
Dean W. Boyce of Clinton Iowa received the distinguished service plaque as Clinton’s outstanding young man for 1945 at the Junior Chamber of Commerce awards night dinner in St Paul’s Lutheran church. Boyce is a past president of the Junior Chamber and active in Jaycee projects and community programs. He was chosen by a committee of Clinton civic leaders and is the son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Ely Cochran of Thomson.
Sunday school at 10 a m and church service at 7 30 p m led by pastors Van Zee Doverspike Berg Gillespie The infantile paralysis fund offering will be taken this Sunday A potluck and Sunday school social are planned for Feb 2 honoring service men Sermons in February cover themes from The Song of Moses The Gospel of Moses and Why I Believe the Bible Is the Word of God
Mrs Nellie Schade is confined to a chair with rheumatism and uses a cane. Gus Roggendorf has a severe cold at home. Earl Voss returned from Davenport hospital after two weeks, much improved. Mrs Will Bennett suffers head gathering from flu. Cpl Omar Ketchum in Texas camp hospital with pneumonia. Arthur Perry at home due to ear trouble. Miss Nettie Stramm ill under physician care. Mrs Nora Mort ill with flu at daughter Eva Daley’s home. Little Mary Grace Daniels slightly improved at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Mrs Ivan Carroll in Morrison hospital showing improvement. Mrs Frank Kehler of Morrison ill at home. Earl Ellis had major surgery at Savanna city hospital. A E Sheridan seeks treatment in Excelsior Springs Mo. Mrs Pearle Gilson ill under doctor’s care. Mrs Paul Lewis at home with a cold. Mrs LeRoy Foltz of Chadwick hospitalized in Freeport after appendectomy.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Elble hosted their granddaughter Sharon Curley for her third birthday at their Clinton home Sunday. Attending were Delbert Curley of Cordova, Francis Sheridan of Fast Moline, and Lynn Curley with family of Thorson.
A family dinner was hosted Sunday at Mrs. Adeline Gro's home in Lanark for the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Wallace Dresbach. Attending were the honorees and relatives from Marshalltown Clinton Chadwick and Lanark, including Ray Kessler, Earl Sword and son, John Carpenter and son, Robert Queckboerner, Billy Dresbach, Marvin Brookstra, Bruce Groharing and their families.
Thomson No 1 won 2 games and lost 1 in a set of armers matches. Thomson No 2 lost 3 games while securing 2 victories.
Mr and Mrs Albert Prins and family spent last Friday with her parents Mr and Mrs Dave Geerts in Garden Plain. Mrs Harriett Noble of Cordova spent a couple of days this week in Roggendorf home. the Gus.
The infant daughter Lesnie Lynn Kraft, born January 6 1916 in Clinton Ta, died June 28 after birth at Jane Lamb hospital. Funeral rites by Rev Doverapike of Fay's Fulton funeral home were held Wednesday at 2 30 p m. Burial followed at Lower York cemetery. Survivors include parents Me and Mrs Albert Kraft a sister Patsy Dean and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Oscar Kraft.
Mr and Mrs Herbert E Smith of Rock Stand announce the engagement of their daughter Catherine R to Leland Spangler of Modi son No date for the wedding has been set The bride elect works at the Hook Island arsenal and the groom is a farmer
A Woman's club sponsored program aims to raise funds for religious education. Rev. Gillespie plans to screen Scotland themed movies with a free will offering. Attendance is encouraged. Nearby, Eldon and wife sold their house trailer to Jesse Werner of Fulton. Clifford and wife visited Mrs. Earl Ellis during his Savannah hospital stay.
News of the deaths of George Rose 84 of Ellendale North Dakota and Mrs Lucinda Sucher 87 of Milledgeville plus funeral details, survivors, and service notes. Rose born Thomson Newfoundland lived in Dakota Territory, served in North Dakota legislature, survived by a large family. Sucher born near Lanark Illinois, married George Sucher, funeral in Chadwick with Burials in Chadwick cemetery and many relatives listed.
Reservations for the Lincoln Day dinner at Mt. Carroll high school gym close to 840 seats on February 14 with Gov. Dwight H. Green to deliver the address. Unfilled guests will be seated in gym bleachers to hear him.
The 500 Club met with Mrs. Clara Andring last Thursday. Prizes went to Hortense Nipe first Nel third Evelyn Welch second and Houghton low. Next meeting is Thursday February 7 with Mrs. Hortense Nipe.
A Friday evening surprise at Merle Gaar's home arranged by Lucille Larson and Wilma Sikkema honored his navy induction after leaving Monday. The gathering featured candwiches, cocoa, salad, cake, and ice cream at Joe Larson's home as Merle received a fountain pen. Elizabeth Heitman’s death brought Mr. and Mrs. Horace Heitman from St Paul.
Dr. Marvin Brookstra announced the opening of a new office in Fulton to serve old and new patients. He and his wife will reside in Thomson for now until a suitable Fulton home is found. Local visitors and residents described in brief social notes include Merle Everhart of Mt Carroll visiting daughter Mrs. James Hook, and gatherings at Craig Manor, Thomson and Savanna. A February 7 movie at the Scotland High School gym sponsored by the Woman's Club is highlighted as part of community events.
On Thursday evening February 7 the Thom son Woman's club presents a program at the high school at 8 o'clock. Rev. Gillespie will show pictures of Scotland focusing on the Lady of the Lake region and Edinburgh. Born and educated there, he shares customs and stories, with some U S scenes included. Admission is free. a free will offering supports local religious education. Citizens backing youth welfare urged. bring friends. Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson visited Donahue Sunday.
Thomson Priefs Dr and Mrs Marvin Brookstra and Mrs Adeline Groharing will dine with Mr and Mrs Roy Neuschwanger in Mt Carroll. Howard Wiebenga and son visited James Hook home Sunday. Jack Reagan and Mrs William Sullivan from Chicago stayed with Louis Kness. Bernie Dykstra moved to former Gaar farm. Hobart Holland to Dykstra’s former farm. Mrs Carl Jensen renewed Thomson Review for her son Eddie stationed at Fort Bragg. Weekend guests: Kenneth Kemmer’s parents Fred Kemmer and Vera of Galesburg.
Miss LaVeda Durward daughter of Clifford and Mrs. Durward of Thomson married Vernon Alexander son of Chester Alexander of Chadwick in a 7:30 p m ceremony at the bride’s parents home. Rev. Roy Berg officiated with music by Mrs. Willard Welch and the Stoner duo. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents after a wedding trip.
Elizabeth Heitman 83 died at 4 30 am Wednesday in the Thomson home of her son Roy Heitman after a period of weak heart. Services set for Friday at 2 pm and burial in Pepin Wisconsin. Survived by five sons Roy and others, six grandchildren, seven great grandchildren.
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