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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1941
Page
5
Jimmy Lewis, longtime fixture at the corner garage, returns this week after a month away for trips and a general loafing period. He notes feeling rested and ready to resume work with renewed vigor, sharing that Mrs. Lewis accompanied him on several trips and that the vacation offered enjoyable and relaxing experiences.
A relief truck arrived Wednesday morning delivering a large quantity of fruits and foods to residents of Thomson. The operation is now led by young Mr. Morth of Savanna, formerly connected with Pooverey stores in Mt. Carroll on Cevanna.
Thomson briefs report Mr and Mrs Edward Smatz returning from a honeymoon to the Black Hills and Yellowstone. The Smatz family visits relatives including Mr and Mrs Norman French and Mr and Mrs J J Smaltz of Fulton. Other locals host guests from Baldwin Charlestown Clinton and New York City as summer plans and job moves unfold.
Miss Roberta Sheridan, daughter of the late Mr and Mrs William Sheridan of Fulton, became the wife of George W. Rentschler son of Mr and Mrs William Rentschler of Fulton at Immaculate Conception Church. Rev J T Egan officiated. The couple plans to reside in Fulton after a wedding breakfast with family.
Fourteen families and individuals from Fulton Morrison Savanna and Clinton entertained and visited over the weekend. Locals Artie Gehr and family returned from New Market Ia with neighbors and relatives hosted by Ida Frederick and others in the area. Notable gatherings include Mrs Mamie Hatfield and Mrs Frances Ford visiting, and Mrs Jerry Hartman starting a new role at the Mirror Democrat office in Mt Carroll.
The heavyweight championship of Thomson narrows as Jake Stickell and John Ashpole both push to reclaim the crown. Stickell rose from farming losses to 258 pounds while Ashpole stands at 257, with the outcome still uncertain and local betting favored toward Stickell if he stays in business.
Miss Arlene St Ores returns home from West Des Moines Indiana. Numerous local families host and visit across Savanna and nearby towns with gatherings at Old Mill park, Ada Lewis lot, and Franks Potter home. Residents and guests travel to Clinton Stockton Milledgeville Chicago DeKalb and Sterling for weekends and celebrations.
The article argues regular bowling helps shy lonely girls gain poise through healthful exercise and social interaction. It claims 3,000,000 women bowl regularly, and notes the sport redirects focus from self to control of the ball, fostering grace, personality, and friendship among women bowlers.
Local social notes list Monday supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Brown including Mr. and Mrs. James Green and their sons from Carroll. Readers notice multiple visitations and travels among area families with relatives in Clinton, Paxton, Rockford, Freeport, and Morrison, plus an auto collision involving Harold and a Wisconsin driver with minor damage.
A charivari supper was held at William Wagner's on Tuesday evening in honor of Mr. and Mrs. William Wagner Jr. About 65 neighbors and friends attended. The column lists numerous local residents visiting, callers, and weekend guests across Chadwick and nearby towns.
George Potter aims to open a large fruit and melon stand at Thomson featuring Thomson melons plus fruits and vegetables. Last year his stand near the Mt. Em Holland property on route 890 drew strong business and he plans an earlier start with wider offerings while keeping a steady supply of quality melons.
A long list of social calls and visits fills a Dixon area weekend with relatives and friends from Polo, Milledgeville, Rockford, Bloomington, Davenport, Dubuque, Lanark, Elizabeth, Carroll, and Freeport. Notable events include a Deihl reunion, a wedding at Freeport, and several ton sillectomy procedures.
The Review distributed Clinton blotters in Thomson this week along with others in nearby Michel towns. A traveling newspaper man prepared the blotters who also handled distribution for the Review. The blotters are available at no cost to local business people and homes with a few copies on hand.
Francke and Switzer push cost orders this week with slow deliveries. Homeowners buy coal earlier than usual, spurred by cold weather approaching and to ensure price and supply.
Charles Wilt repaired the old Milwaukee sidewalk crossing this week donating his services. The improvement will help pedestrians and cyclists who used the bumping crossing.
Mr and Mrs Donald Dutsworth and family spent Sunday at Blue Mt Turkey Farm Pols Grove. Mrs Will Hatfield of Detroit and Mrs Francis Ford of Sandiago called on their aunt Ida Frederick and other relatives Tuesday. Mrs Elmer Davis and children of Stanford Tex were dinner guests of Norman Stickell in Savanna. Eslinger of Lanark were Sunday guests of the former's mother Emma Eslinger.
Chadwick Briers Clifford Hines of Milledgeville spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Spahr. Afternoon callers were Allan Starey and his daughter and her husband and Clarence Spahr from Chicago, and Hattie Spahr from Sandwich.
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