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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1947
Page
3
Kane leads on fire plugs and fire siren switches for a new grade school. Plans call for sewer system, drainage, sidewalks, public restrooms, kindergarten, and street improvements. Also proposed are a youth center, park, and weekly dances with a band and pool hall on Sundays.
A fragment quotes Hesiod on seeking dishonest gain and notes travel and miles as a metaphor for moral loss. The readable text is sparse with unclear context or attribution.
Last rites were held for Klass H. Wiersema who died after a five week illness in Fulton. Funeral services were held at the Sikkema funeral home and the Second Reformed church with burial in Fulton cemetery. Surviving are nine children, his mother, and eight brothers and sisters. His wife Effie Vander Vinne preceded him.
Jon McBride won two heats in Edgerton, Wisconsin, despite motor trouble in a prior heat. Sunday in Kenosha, he swept both heats and leads the A class points. He plans races July 1 Madison, July 5 Rockford, and July 6 Eau Claire in Wisconsin.
At the 10 a m worship hour a large gathered membership reviewed yearly reports from church and Bible school departments. Reports indicated a successful year with a healthy treasury balance though memberships showed losses.
Mrs. Marvin Sikkema of Fulton, bride of June 16, was guest of honor at a post nuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Janet Mickelson and her daughters in Fulton. Twenty two guests attended including Mrs. Earl Hook of Erie and Mrs. Ruth Williams. The honoree received many gifts and wore an expectation of married life.
Mrs. Gertude Buikema of Fulton, aged 76, died Friday afternoon at 4 30 at Morrison hospital where she had been a patient for the past 12 days.
Thomson American Legion Post will hold a regularly conducted business meeting on Tuesday evening July 5th at 8:00 p.m. Refreshments will be served after. All veterans are invited to attend. New members will be admitted at this time.
The town library will not be open on Friday July 4 due to Independence Day observations causing a temporary shutdown of services.
All stores will be closed Friday July 4 as it is a legal holiday. Businesses pause operations to observe the national holiday with closures and reduced hours. Local authorities remind residents to plan purchases and travel accordingly.
Mr. and Mrs. Charies W. Hogg announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Jeanne to Melvin Wissel son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kissel of Dubuque. The marriage will take place August 5 in the Dubuque university chapel.
Paul Hartman and Bernard Hartman of Thomson Future Farmers won blue ribbons for top third individual fat stock judges at the state judging contest held at the University of Illinois Urbana. June 18 Howard Mason earned a white ribbon as part of Thomson fat stock team which also took a red ribbon for finishing mid third among teams.
The T N T club met in the church annex with 14 adults and five children. The June committee served angel food cake and ice cream. Kitchen cleanup was finished though rags were not finished. A special meeting is set for July 9 at 4 pm in the annex to tie four comforters and finish rags.
Savanna ordnance depot shocked Thomson 5 to 3 at Old Mill park as Carroll Hamilton and Jim McCue led a quick early burst. Utilities crushed Hanover 11 to 1 in the other game and kept the Diamondball action lively this season.
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