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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
3
An assortment of letters from readers and subscribers. Harriet R Wheeler of Ocean Park California renews The Thomson Review with a 1.50 check and praises the paper. Charles N Green writes from Congress Arizona requesting a newspaper address change and recalls his early telegraph career beginning in Eliot Illinois.
The Wiersema family held their annual reunion at John and Mrs Wiersema's home on Friday July 4. Fifty six members attended besides the host couple bringing total to 75 with one brother absent. A picnic dinner followed by ice cream cake horseshoe games and contests. The year saw three births two weddings and one death in the family.
Clarence Bolhous edits the county front and Chadwick sections in the absence of Kenneth Whitney and oversees Chadwick lead stories. He also writes weekly in the regular Thomson section, keeping the newspaper's county coverage current.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Golding of 74 Johnson Ave Newark N J welcomed a daughter Carolyn May on July 1. The baby weighed 7 lbs 10 oz. Mrs Golding was formerly Florence Smith.
J Herbert Eichelberger, representative of the Taxpayer's Federation of Illinois, tours Carroll County inviting farmers taxpayers and business leaders to county meetings to discuss tax control and build a permanent local organization allied with the state federation. He plans sixteen county groups with ongoing service from the state body. Also noted is the vacationing Walter Switzer of Paxton in Thomson visiting former associates and friends.
Florence Lucas of Clinton Iowa and Frances Posey were taken into custody at Savanna NL yesterday morning by Rock Island arsenal officers for questioning about an alleged theft of $80 from a soldier stationed at the arsenal.
Lena officials announce the annual camp meeting and Young Peoples Institute July 11 to 20 with sermons by Dr. Arthur Klontz and Rev. Charles Hartung, musical programs by the Setler Family, and a Woman's Institute. Activities include classes, recreation, and fundraising to support participation. Local church groups urge community support and attendance.
Edward J. Backer 30 of Clinton Iowa died at 10 20 p m last Friday in Jane Lamb hospital Funeral services were Sunday at 2 30 p m at Pape funeral home Rev Paul Burgedorf of St Johns church presiding Burial was in Oakland cemetery Pallbearers were LeRoy Hensel Kenneth Van Ness Lyle McMahon Gordon Rodewald Ben Detterman and William A Andersen Organist was Mr Bendix Vocal music by Mrs Meyermann and Mrs Herman Thomsen He was born August 22 1910 in Clinton son of Mr and Mrs Fred Eacker He belonged to St Johns Lutheran church Surviving include father five sisters and two brothers plus other relatives
Sunday school at 10, Christian Endeavor at 7 and evening sermon at 7 30. Paul Isenhart led the Christian Endeavor last Sunday evening and Lillian Hartman and Arletta Hartman provided instrumental music. Rev Sword is the pastor.
Fair Haven announces events led by Pastor Paul Farley. Thursday July 10 prayers at 8:00 p.m. Sunday July 15 services include Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. and sermon at 10:55 a.m.
York Community minister T Stuart Cleworth invites worshipers to join Sunday services July 13 at 8:45 and 9:30 for Morning Worship and Church School. The sermon series Modern Apostles explores when angels speak and faith’s invigorating waters. Public interest centers on freedom of speech themes in Asia and Ephesus.
Mrs. Ralph Lewis will show Philippine motion pictures at 8:00 Friday with 10 cent admission for adults and 5 cents for children and refreshments on a silver tea plan. Sunday events include church school at 10 and morning worship at 11 with sermon The Religion Other People Ought to Have. York Christian Youth Fellowship meets at 6:30 at York Baptist Church. Monday brings Thom son youth leaving for Lena Institute at 9:30. There is no service on Sunday July 20 due to the Lena Camp meeting. members are invited to attend and enjoy the outdoors and services.
July schedule lists 7:30 mass at Catholic church and 9:30 Sunday school with 10:20 morning worship at Argo Methodist. Sunday school to be held first during July.
The Baptist Sunday school met at 10:00 with no church service. The ladies aid gathered in the church basement today. Tuesday evening the Sunday school social was held in the Harvey Marshall farm barn with 40 attendees and refreshments served afterward.
Thomson readers heard a traveling Indian medicine man offer remedies from the Lewis lot each evening. The crowd gathers for his free entertainment and testimonies note prior medicine shows in town history with cures from syrups and pills sold for a dollar.
Painter Al St. Ores completed a white one coat covering on the F. L. Stagg home this week and is wallpapering and painting the Joe Wilt house on Main Street for a Thomson bride and groom. Frank Senneff of Britt IA visited Will Griswold after 35 years. the pair recalled Parkhill School days.
The Thomson barber shop was padlocked this week by a state man, former barber Ho bart Holland, now in charge of Route 80 patrols. Assistant Lyle Greeley aided in the closure, leaving Thomson without barber services for the week. Roy Atherton had been in the shop, but Jake Miller noted he “fell off the sea breezes.” Another barber is expected to be secured soon.
Mr and Mrs Charles Ottens former Thomson residents now in Fulton report their son Clarence Ottens is married His bride comes from Pennsylvania and works at Dupont Laboratories Charlestown Indiana where Mr Ottens is also employed Ottens attended school here and is well known in the area Also Mr and Mrs Arbay Krusbach of Belvidere Illinois visited Mrs Ida Frederick and relatives over the weekend
Serial numbers were assigned to men who registered for the draft in Carroll county on July 1 by the local draft board. The list includes names from Milledgeville, Mount Carroll, Lanark, Savanna, Chadwick, Thomson, Shannon, Polo, and Hanover, with addresses and serial numbers indicating order for potential call.
The Merry Sewers club will meet July 15 at Miss Jean Rawlins home and hold an Achievment Day July 19 at Argo church. The program includes Group singing Roll call How to Keep a Healthy Complexion Taking Care of My Room and Wardrobe by Donna Peters Correct English and Usage by Pauline Carpenter Demonstration Patching by Norma Jean Moyer Jokes by Carol Moyer a Piano solo by Helen Hans refreshments by Carol Moyer and Donna Peters.
The Thomson 500 club gathers at Mrs. Roy Houghton's home with Mrs. Ed Andring hosting. The ChataWhile club meets at Mrs. Ford Grimm's Friday July 11. Argo 500 club notes July 3 meeting at Mrs. Leila Johansen's. winners were Mrs. Johansen first, Mrs. Ella Orr second, Mrs. Evelyn Welch third. annual picnic set for July 17 at Old Mill park. Eastern Stars convene tonight at the chapter hall. Girl Scouts meet on library lawn with six attendees. plans a swim at Frances Shimer academy July 11 and a July 24 session. They report the loss of their tennis net and seek information on its whereabouts.
Robert Demaree will receive a Bachelor of Science degree in August after attending summer school at the University of Illinois. He will be twenty one in September when he receives his commission as a Second Lieutenant and is inducted into the service.
Mr and Mrs Ross Boylan announce the engagement of their daughter Emma to Raymond Foley of Savanna. No wedding date has been set.
Next Wednesday evening a free program will show The Lion's Den starring Tom Keane, along with several short features. Local cinema presents the event as a community entertainment night with no charge.
Mr and Mrs Rudolph Holm announce the wedding of their daughter Evelyn May to Anton Hodina of Chicago. The ceremony occurred at First Baptist Church Chicago at 4 p m July 3 with attendants Miss Jeannette Devers and Gerald Hills both of Chicago. The couple honeymooned in Wisconsin and will reside at 2206 South Redvale Avenue Chicago after August 1. Evelyn Holm Hodina grew up in Argona and graduated Thom son High School class of 1934.
Edward C. Swanson and Frances Malloy wed in a Bethesda Lutheran church ceremony on Friday July 4 at 10 am Rev Harry S B Johnson officiated The couple lives at 419 Tenth Ave Clinton Iowa with Swanson a Rock Island Arsenal machinist and Malloy employed by Clinton Garment Co The reception followed at the bridegrooms mothers home and out of town relatives attended
Garrett Bolhous of Thomson and Mrs Kate Voss of Fulton united in marriage Tuesday afternoon in Fulton at the Christian Reformed church parsonage. Rev James Putt read the service attended by Mr and Mrs Martin F Bielema of Fulton. The bride wore a blue lace gown with white rose shoulder bouquet. The couple plan to reside in Thomson. A reception followed at the bride's home with family guests from Fulton Thomson Savanna and Chicago.
Miss Ida Knapp remains ill at home while George Creighton cannot work due to a arm infection. Mrs. Lillian Solton stays hospitalized in Savanna City. Gene Williams infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Williams readmitted to Jane Lamb hospital after Iowa City stay. Andrew and JoAnn Prins ill at home with JoAnn improving. Andrew still bedbound. Mrs. Glenn Wurster near Mt. Carroll seriously ill in Savanna hospital after Mt. Carroll accident. no visitors. Mrs. Wurster is Eva Mae Schroth, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Schroth of Thomson.
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