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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1933
Page
1
A long list of local residents visit relatives and friends across towns including Fulton Lanark Morrison Galesburg and Rock Island. Attendees include Annie Sheridan Jennie Collinson Mrs. George Mort and numerous others with trips to Wisconsin Illinois and Chicago areas during the holiday weekend.
Public notice of a foreclosure sale in Carroll County Illinois by the Circuit Court of Carroll County June term 1933. Andrew superintendent of banking of Iowa as receiver of American Savings Bank and Trust Company Davenport Iowa and related defendants. Sale July 29 1933 at 10 oclock at Court House Mt Carroll to the highest bidder for cash, describing Southeast Quarter Section 34 Township 23 North Range 4 East.
Tuesday proved among the quietest Fourths in years with little firecracker activity and only occasional small fireworks until noon. The afternoon ball game between Milledgeville and Thomson and nearby picnics and resort visits filled the day, with no injuries reported. Route traffic was heavy, local businesses fared well, and mentions include Alvin Strauch heading to Milwaukee to buy a Plymouth and Mrs. William Shelly visiting relatives.
The Fair Haven church ladies aid invites all to an ice cream social and program on Friday evening July 7. The event may be held on the lawn if weather permits, with Mrs Sucher requesting York and Fair Haven township residents attend for an enjoyable evening. Pearl Evelyn Rawlins marked her 13th birthday with a picnic at her parents home, guests including the Gleasons and Mrs Lawry of Galesburg, Merle and Joel Turney and others. Attendees from Milledgeville included William and Alice Senneff and Brownie Chipman family.
A family group gathered Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jens Anderson Jr. in Argo to celebrate Mrs. Andersons birthday. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Conrad Geist and Reuben Geist of Chadwick, Mr. and Mrs Hal Ashby of Wacker, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Peterson and their guest Arthur Hass of Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Adam Heinze and daughter Irma of Istrandsdak.
Jeanette Fisk and Arlene Smith visited last week. Evelyn Kauffman starts work in Savanna this week. Buzz Bennett visiting at the Ralph Blair home near Lanark. Ed Groharing returned from Clinton visiting his daughter Mrs John Miller. Fourth of July guests at the Hartman home included Seidenberg Adem Heinze Edna Chadwick. Harmon Stakemiller and Morrison visit Da ys DS with Vere Stakemiller. Kate Ross Columbus Junction returned home after two weeks with Joe Kauffman. Frank Edwards Moline spent the 4th with Joe Kauffman family. Harriet Smith Louise St Ones Paul Wikt Dan Sack and others spent the 4th at Dickeyville Wis and Galena fireworks. Pan Franks Wacker Theodore Storm Savanna Sitipa and family joined others at Sillwee Rew.
A strong turnout at Whamson’s free movie show last Saturday evening drew praise for the host. Mr. Wales is noted for his reputation as a picture showman and promises more features, novelties, and a comedy. All film lovers are invited to attend next Saturday.
A July 4 picnic dinner and social hour took place at the home of Mrs. Edna Hicks and Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Murray. Guests included the Hartman family from Mt. Carroll and Vermilion, the Hartman and Hartman families from Morton, and others from Argo and Vermilion. The day also marked Mrs. W. J. Hartman's birthday.
The Downings of Preston Prairie report a Saturday visit to the Chicago World Fair. They viewed dairy and agricultural exhibits on the northerly island, then explored the world exhibits after a long day. Gas oil and parking cost under 3.60 dollars.
Mrs J Y Stickell and Mrs Chas Sack recount a lively Sioux Falls trip. A large crowd joined the Fourth of July dance at Connie's Grove with around 100 dancers plus children, hosted by Luther Geisinger who also played previously at Grave. The note mentions travel via Sioux Falls, Waterloo, Nasnua and Charles City, with stops to visit relatives and view the Brown Church.
Mr. and Mrs. Kimbro Shake of Macomb Illinois visited relatives in the area last week. They were hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hush and joined by Mr. and Mrs. Beaver Kratz and Donna of Freeport for a Saturday visit. Sunday they dined with Mr. and Mrs. George Balk in Fulton. Monday and Tuesday the Shakes and Kalrz party spent time with the Rush family here and then returned home.
Local church announcements list Sunday services across Methodist, Christian, Catholic and Ideal churches, plus union services and a Saturday girls club bake sale. Readers are reminded of a camp meeting in Lena, a solo by Miss Bruce, and a planned Epworth League fundraiser. A Kansas weekend trip and a Palisades CCC camp turnout are also noted, along with a Thomson family July 4th gathering and nearby residents’ visits.
Publication of personal property assessments for York Township Carroll County for the revenue year 1933. The list includes owner names such as Atherton, Anderson, Ashpole, Appel, Abbott, Bower, Beck, Carroll, Carpenter, Cochran, Creighton, Connell, and many others. values shown are one half of full value.
Beards town Melon Growers Organization forms with over 85 growers totaling about 600 acres of cantaloupes and watermelons. Joe Cummings of the Illinois Fruit Exchange helped finalize incorporation papers and set plans to market the entire acreage through the new body. The group aims to coordinate parking shed sites and other details to boost local marketing efficiency.
At yesterday's 4 H Club meeting Harriet Weatherwax and Clara Hook were chosen as the demonstration team to represent the club. Viola Shelly and Mane Stage were selected as the judging team for the county demonstration day to be held soon in Mt Carroll. A style show and garment selection will lead to sending participants to Mt Carroll, reported Eleanor Stage. Former resident Norman Carpenter and family from Peoria called briefly at the George Stores home. Carpenter once lived here as a boy, son of Rev Cecil Carpenter, Christian church pastor.
Mrs Verne Kauffman entertains the 500 Club this afternoon. Irene Sheridan returns from a visit in Fulton with her aunt Rose Sheridan. Helen Slingsby visits Ottawa then returns home. Several residents visited Stephen Rigney in Freenert on business.
Local brief items note Mr and Mrs John Hoy spent time in Mt Carroll with Mrs Hoy's parents, Mr and Mrs Harry Seiple. Mr and Mrs J R Connell of Sterling camp near Sand Slough. Grace Ashpole of Andover visited with her parents. Mr and Mrs John Ashpole enjoyed a Sunday visit with relatives. Edward Kinyon of Galesburg visited his parents Will and Mrs Slayman. Ben Dykstra and children attended a Fulton picnic at Lawrence Park Sterling. George Balk of Fulton and guests travel to Chicago for the fair and Alstar game. Rev A G Brestage of Zion, IL renewed his subscription and praises the Review.
Harold Fink, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Wink, graduates with high grades at the University of Illinois College of Engineering. He is among the two peace twenty-seven students named on the honor roll for the second semester, as announced by the dean. Formerly a teacher at Thornton, Tromson recalls Fink as a standout student.
Numerous local families gathered for 4th of July events and reunions across Savanna Morrison Galena and nearby areas. Visitors included the Stein Grim Greeley Hawk Halfman and Kustes families plus Lorriane Atherton and many others sharing meals and attending picnics and church functions. A Missouri visit is planned as part of updated home front reports from Co C Camp Reynolds with storm disruptions described at Morris camp.
In a late night scene on the eve of July Fourth, a man hunts for a missing dollar bill across a line of storefronts including Smith Grocery McGinty meat market Miles Newell drug store and Garrett Boilhouse. The pursuer is Clarence McGinty whose loss remains unsolved.
Blair and Lois of Elmhurst stayed with Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith over the holiday. The Weatherwax and family toured Savanna with box scouts. Rex Olmstead of Prophetstown remains convalescent after a major operation in Clinton. A July basket dinner was hosted by Mr and Mrs ND French and children. Other attendees included Mrs Bertha Hollami, Miss Winnie Holland, Mr Annie Sheridan, Mr and Mrs Wehart Holland, Hattie Greely and Mrs Vietoring Shoe.
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