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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1936
Page
5
Community members and relatives visit homes in Chadwick Coleta Coleta and nearby towns. Mrs Hush Carroll and Miss Wien host and travel to relatives in Clinton Chicago and Freeport. Families including the Graharing stage and others share dinners and weekend visits with Prank Brown Stella Griswold and Clifford Sibley families.
Town residents struggle to rest as temperatures stay above the ten mark daily. Many sleep outdoors or on doorsills while some report cooler rooms at night. Crops may suffer without rain soon. Prophetstown visitors Louis Groharing and family joined Mr and Mrs Arthur Pens for a recent dinner.
Announcement from Thomson notes Francis E. Martindale son of Mr and Mrs Ed Martindale of Baraboo Wis wed Miss Marion M Hering daughter of Mr and Mrs Herman L Hering of Lodi Wis on June 14 in Lodi The couple will honeymoon in California then reside at Camp Douglas Wis where Francis teaches The groom born and raised in Thomson is a 1922 York Community HS graduate and has since taught in Wisconsin The Thomson audience welcomes the couple back and wishes them success at their new home in Camp Douglas Wisconsin Also including June library report and local notices
The Old Settler's annual reunion for Carroll County residents at Lanark is set for Thursday August 20. An earlier report misdated the event as July 20. Chadwick shows draw large crowds for free talking pictures on Tuesday and a concert on Wednesday with Mr. Carroll hosting weekly band performances on Thursday.
Scoutmaster David E Todd will lead Troop 71 for a week long camp July 12 to 19 at a new Boy Scout camp six miles north of Woodbine Ii. Paul Siple of Antarctic fame will attend and speak at the dedication on July 12 at 2:30 pm with the Stockton Scout Drum and Bugle Corps performing. The ceremony, drill and color event run from 2:30 to 5:10 pm.
A partial readable fragment notes a contingency related to Route 171 and a expected contract award for building the Lam St Jock 13 project. The text references Berald and a future decision by authorities on the awarding of the construction contract.
The church, lacking a pastor for the summer, plans post Sunday school programs to maintain interest. A review of the ten greatest men of the Bible was finished, and this Sunday Charles Jenkins will present a life of St. Peter. Ariane St. Ores and Janet Carpenter will sing a duet along with other special numbers.
Paul Wells of Clinton will preach every Sunday this summer at Baptist Church. Sunday school for all ages meets at 11 a.m. A social at the Wilt home drew about 60 people with music, prayers, solos, duets, riddles, and a hymn after refreshments.
Regular Catholic and Christian services listed with a morning worship at a. m. A children's sermon on Children and the Kingdom is planned for next Sunday, with parents urged to attend with their children. Honor Roll to appear in next bulletin. contributors and pledges to be reconciled by Saturday. Eureka High Seminary Conference July 13 14 offered as key youth program for leadership and Christian character development. parents urged to support and select delegates.
The grade school club met Wednesday afternoon at the library. Three members attended, with Daeris Boylan showcasing her work. Participants included Edna Currey, Mildred Hoy, and Moderence Grohkaring among others. The afternoon featured sewing dresses and serving refreshments.
A story hour for children ages 4 to 7 will be held in the recreation room at the Public Library on Saturday July 11 from 2 to 4 21 p.m. Afterward a Book Study class for children ages 9 to 11 and 17 will run from 3 to 4 30 p.m. to continue for the remainder of the term.
A large turnout at the Ren Lyk eli home on Saturday July 1 featured a bountiful noon dinner. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Wiersema and daughter Evelyn, Mr. and Mrs. Klimstra and daughter, Mrs. Peter Balk, Mr. and Mrs. Gepexe Balk and son from Fulton, Mrs. Dick Tackler and family of Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Ghirenes Bieluma and family of Chadwick, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Revkes of Clinton, and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Rial and son Junior of Garden Plain.
The seventh meeting of the high school 4-H group was held Tuesday afternoon at the library. Roll call was answered by a joke. Achievement day will be held duly 27 at the library basement. After the meeting the girls enjoyed a weiner roast at the bluffs.
Information reads as a fragment about weekend visitors at the Ross Moylan home with various names and unclear relations. The text lists several individuals and mentions travel and a plan involving an August date, but the full facts are garbled.
Mr and Mrs Will Shand and daughters Betty and Nancy of Chicago spent the week with Mr and Mrs C W Wogg. Miss Georgia Haus, visiting, returned home with them. Mrs Shand and daughters left Hoge r bone Wednesday for Clinton and DeWht to v James. Blair was a Fourth of July guest in the Robert Groharing home.
Mr and Mrs W K Brinkman and friends visited relatives here last weekend Pauline and Boyd of Joliet joined. Mr Brinkman fished while Mrs Brinkman and children stayed with Lloyd Smiths. They called on Sadie Dunsh ee Mt Carroll and Ed son Holland family plus Ed and Ida Knapp during the trip.
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Darel McNitt of Proprie town with Mrs McNitt formerly Miss Helen Mohrman of Thomson. Mrs Leonard Stage visited Mrs Lloyd Smith at Argo. An man fell from a northbound Milwaukee freight train near Ebner around 6 pm injuring Miller with a fractured hip and possible broken collar bone. Miller, an inmate of the Robert Evans post in Milwaukee, received care and possible hospital transfer. authorities contacted local home or post officials for aid.
Thomson's restructured softball squad has posted better results over the last two weeks. In a home game Monday they edged Milledgeville 7 to 6, and last week they routed Chadwick. The lineup includes Cecil Tousley catcher EBrach pitcher Shannafldt Lloyd Tousley Wilkerson Le Drake and Stickell with changes aimed at boosting consistency. A game at Chadwick is scheduled tonight as the team tests its new formation.
Sunday dinner honored Mr and Mrs Whelie on their thirtieth anniversary at their home near Theyton. A noon meal followed by ice cream. Many relatives and friends attended including Warfield family members from Ange-Fa, Savarna, Arce-Fa, and Sterl end Moo. The gathering included sons, daughters, and assorted nieces and nephews. guests admired the couple and extended best wishes.
Main Street resurfacing last summer has failed to fully control dust. Prolonged heat keeps the dust problem high, and local merchants report continued dirt intrusion. some residents suggest reapplying oil to reduce dust storms and protect storefronts.
Mrs TW A Cate was honored at a shower yesterday in Mrs Many’s home with Helen Gaar assisting. Guests included Mrs Wes ad and daughter Hazel, Mrs Bess French, Mrs John Nordhod, Mrs Paul Tawis, Mrs Gleen Demaree and daughter, Mrs D E Tedd, and other hostesses served refreshments.
Ms Frank Williams of Savanna underwent an operation Tuesday at Washington Boulevard Hospital in Chicago. Her son Hubert Williams of Stecktom spent Tuesday in Chicago with her. The piece lists local residents Macheile Manning Jane Grohar Mrs Frank Brown Sr and Norman French among recent mumps cases. Mrs Anna Stein and Jane Lamb remain in hospital in serious conditions. Mrs Claude Chm and Mrs Bert Grin of Mt Cate assist. George Morts Jr injured, and sprained ankles noted. Rawlings Jr nursing a back injury after missing a day of work.
Thomson village trustees meet July 6 1936 voting to pave West Main Street if owners pay half the cost. Finance reports show receipts 800 tax 150 road tax 64 MFT funds. transfer of 609.08 to general fund approved. Speed limits fixed Route 80 35 mph south to north. 45 mph rest. Debts approved. library and park budgets set. water bills policy set. adjournment after routine business.
The Methodist Ladies Aid met yesterday afternoon with Tillie Marner in attendance. Members shared programs and a ten cent lunch followed. The Home Economics group will meet Friday July 17 with Amy Lewis presiding and a prep program including readings, current events, and recipe sharing. Eastern Stars and Masons also held meetings this week.
A June 27 1936 homecoming letter recounts E Hemmer and Foster traveling through Oklahoma Missouri Arkansas and Tulsa. They visit the state capitol Jackson ville the school for the deaf Crystal caves and Tulsa university noting oil refineries zinc and lead mines and a 320 mile Ozark lake boat ride. They return via St Louis to Indiana.
Thomson Melon Tossers travel to Pylton for a Sunday baseball game on July 12. Fulton is set with a strong pitcher on the mound for Thomson and the locals expect a competitive clash at a shaded hillside stadium noted for its comfortable seating.
Inquiries arrive about the annual Melon Day celebration at Thomson as planners wait for crop data. Proposals cover stands, concessions and free acts while the date remains undecided for a couple of weeks. The timing depends on the median crop and crop maturity considerations.
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