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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1945
Page
1
Babson Park Mass June 29. The economist outlines postwar U S outlook and urges servicemen to consider small towns for safer, steadier opportunity. He lists opportunities in metal, food and drink, and miscellaneous industries suited to small communities.
Residents woke to a strong chlorine odor as Thomson village water was chlorinated after the state health department reported contamination and unsafe drinking water. An engineer will investigate the source while tests show bacteria counts from 60 to 300 per cubic ml, requiring boiling or disinfection until resolved.
Savanna ordnance depot civilian staff bought over 250000 in E bonds during the current Seventh War Loan Drive, about 19 percent of payroll. More than 15 percent flowed through payroll savings. Figures through June 194? show county totals in Illinois Iowa and Wisconsin including Carroll 108951.85 Jo Daviess 53977.75 Whiteside 4068.95 Stephenson 1622.50 Jackson 21831.20 Clinton 3111.15 Dubuque 10523.25 Grant 3373.70 Lafayette 2001.90.
Dennis Schriner of Lanark tops the Chicago market for the third straight week with 30 Hereford steers weighing 1350 pounds sold for East shipment at 17.90 a cwt. Earlier consignments brought 18.00 cwt. Clarence Bielema of Fulton sold 22 head of 980 pound steers at 16.00 cwt. Joy Sword of Lanark sent 20 head weighing 1209 pounds at 17.25 cwt for Eastern shipment with family present to watch.
Lightning during the storm last Friday night caused a yard light to short turn on at the Fred Miller farm. Residents believed buildings were on fire and could not turn house lights on. The unusual incident occurred at two o'clock in the night and proved very unpleasant.
The seventh war loan drive ends June 30 with York township bonds totaling 49 751 25 reported by N D French of the local war loan committee. Sales break down as Thomson State Bank Series G 16400 Series E 23775 coupons 8000 and Thomson post office Series E 1556 25.
Mt Carroll announces the marriage of Margaret Smith to Dewalt Keeffer at 4 p m on Monday June 23 in the First Baptist parsonage. Rev R H Leitner officiated with Francis Smith as attendant. The bride, a Mt Carroll High School 1944 graduate, wore light blue crepe. Keeffer, son of Mr and Mrs James Keeffer, recently discharged from the Marine Corps after 21 months in the South Pacific. The couple are linked to the Frank Smith family of Mt Carroll.
S Sgt Richard A Robinson of Thomson married Rose Marie Shellenberg of Davenport in a July 1 ceremony at St Pauls Lutheran Davenport. The couple’s plans depend on army assignment after a 30 day delay in transfer from England where he served with the Eighth Air Force.
Mr and Mrs Wayland Bennetts home hosted the Blair reunion and a Fourth of July picnic Sunday Dinner served to numerous guests including W W Kauffman Wally Roberts and families of Stockton James Blair Mt Carroll James Blair and children Lanark Willard Ballard Morrison Joe Blair and Paul Smith and families.
Clark Chalker of Clinton Iowa informed Mrs Hattie Rawlins on Sunday of the death of her nephew Worth Carpenter of Oregon. He was the son of Harry Carpenter formerly of this community. The body was cremated and buried in Oregon. Ed Porter reports a large crowd at Excelsior Springs homecoming.
A June 17 1945 letter from John Dimmick in the Philippines describes scarce mail, combat moments with Jap tanks, and longing to be home. The issue also notes furloughs and homecomings for several servicemen including Wiebenga, Young, Flack, and Gaar, along with the death of Everett Catte in Luzon. The Franklin carrier saga with Arlan Naniga’s crew is recounted as a remarkable naval rescue after a battle near Japan.
A severe storm near East Lynn struck the Charles Leavens residence at about 7 30 PM, causing a fire and plaster damage. Mrs Leavens sustained severe burns and was treated by a doctor after her husband disabled the fire. Insurance was carried. Marie Crow assisted by Frank Dean cited as social note.
In loving memory of our dear son and brother Paul Bernard Hawk who died fourteen years ago on July 2 1931 We think of you daily and feel the pain of your loss Our hearts bear a lasting scar Time cannot heal the ache Sadly missed by a loving mother sisters and brother
Announcement of the marriage of Virginia Babcock manager of Holdrege Nebraska Western Union to W S Burns of Jarnard Kansas. Wedding held Monday evening June 25 at the Christian church parsonage in Phillipsburg with Rev F W McDonald officiating. Attendants Sgt and Mrs W W McCain. The couple will live in Holdrege. Burns recently discharged from the army after Angel Island service.
A picnic supper was enjoyed in Old Mill park, Savannah, on Wednesday by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert St. Ores and family as well as Mrs. Louise Sack and others. Henry Young’s home hosted Wednesday guests Mr. and Mrs. Laverne Wright and children plus Mrs. Nellie Wright of Morrison. Miss Mary and Kathryn Marting of Chicago visited Mr. and Mrs. William Hamm for the weekend.
Mrs. Fred Doden hosted a family dinner at home with Mr. and Mrs. John Hoy and family of Fulton, Merle Doden and son, Frank Kahler and family of Morrison, Everett and Blaine Yates of Wacker. Guests gathered to observe birthdays for Mrs. Doden and Donna Jean Yates and to mark Everett Yates finishing boat training at Great Lakes with a nine day leave.
Vacation Bible school ended with taps and a song response by Juniors. The event, directed by Mrs. Brookstra and Mrs. Brach, featured a Friday program, a grade school grounds picnic, and handiwork displays. A financial report showed $56.29 income, $50.77 expenses, leaving $15.22 for next year.
Eleventh annual Quad County Baby Beef show set for Clinton Iowa on September 14 and 15. 4 H club members from Carroll Whiteside Illinois and Clinton Jackson Iowa may enter yearling purebred heifers. Clinton Herald loving cup awarded to grand champion exhibitor. Banquet planned at Lafayette Hotel with events in Clinton Coliseum.
Glenn Demaree of Dixon reports his son John has earned a commission from the Naval Supply Corps School and Howard University School of Business Administration on June 30.
Mary Connell remains ill at her home while Bess Flickinger shows improvement after an illness at her Fifth Street residence in Savanna.
Mrs. Charles Yochem age 64 of Savanna died Saturday afternoon at General hospital Kansas City after illness at Union Station while awaiting a train home. She was born Sept 15 1880 near Chadwick daughter of Susan Shore and married Charles Yochem in Chadwick. Survived by husband five daughters and one son 13 grandchildren two brothers a sister and other relatives.
The Scouts will hold a paper drive on Saturday July 14 and will collect during the week by calling Jean Elliott or Eleanor Stearns. Please tie paper in small bundles for easier handling and save all waste paper.
Miss Vivian Wheeler hosted a Saturday night shower for the new bride Mrs Lawrence Toberman formerly Miss Rachel Mattie. About 17 guests attended with games and gifts and a light angel food cake strawberry dessert. Several invited guests could not attend.
Mrs Van Buskirk and son Clark of Lanark along with Mrs Vivian Behr Mrs Detle Behr and H R Roe of Clinton spent Wednesday in the Charles Sack home.
Mrs Herbert St. Ores hosts the Chat-a-While club on Thursday July 12 at her home. The W S C S holds an all day meeting Wednesday July 11 with Mrs Luella Timmons to sew carpet rags. Attendees should bring sandwiches and a dish to pass at noon.
Paul Strukhoff expresses sincere gratitude to friends and neighbors for the many cards and letters received during his illness and training. He notes it is impossible to thank everyone individually but conveys deep appreciation.
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