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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1933
Page
3
Neighbors in New Jersey and Iowa share updates on addresses, visits, and daily life. The column lists relatives traveling from Rockford to Madison and Savanna gatherings, plus local social calls, dances, and stayovers.
Among the sick this week Mrs John Schade remains up and around the last few days Vienne Breckill at Jane Lamb hospital with a broken leg coping with pain Mrs Beyard Lewis to Mayo Brothers Rochester for examination Bernice Cochran recovering from infected tooth and tonsillitis Leerainne Weatherwax still a Mercy hospital patient Climton after finger operation Leither Strike suffered leg cuts while fishing two stitches needed Dix on contractor Derry Wentting suffered a deep head gash unconscious for a time improving by Sunday
Mister Lynn Morgan and partner Lyle Williams claim the patch at the ridge hosts melons as large as a hat or head with newer fruit half grown by August first. Hail damaged crops but melons survive. Tharason’s poised to meet 1983 demand as growers watch for ripe fruit. The township school treasurer Mary Cone releases an itemized annual report showing district costs to the penny.
A Sunday basket dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Grim drew numerous visitors from Chadwick and nearby towns. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. George Dyson of Lanark, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grim and children, Miss Nettie Baker, Elwood Gipe and son from Millidgeville, Henry Haly and family, Mrs Sites and Bobby, Joe Grim family, Chas Harris, Geo Hast, George Haly, Thomson friends, and others. Mr Grim is reported in poor health but slowly recovering.
A playful note on Johnny Brown who skipped the focal ballgame to travel to Fulton on a Wednesday night. He later wrote a story defending his trip saying the Fulton team was heavily favored but he still found reasons to justify his absence.
The Fulton Ssys faced Pinpeywood Mo colored players who shut out Fulton 9 to 0 on a muddy diamond. Outs were declared by cornfield hits, fielders preread plays, and a team quartet offered entertainment. several locals attended and praised the visitors ball handling and singing.
Clyde Groharing of Morrison and Dick Williams were employed for a few weeks on a plastering job at the Proving Grounds. Mr and Mrs John Carpenter visited Sunday evening in Savanna while Mr and Mrs Roscoe Amm lquist later went to the Brown Derby north of Savanna. Mr and Mrs Edna Hicks Mr and Mrs Eugene Maurras George Hicks and son Bobby spent Sunday in Clinton with Mr and Mrs Chas Hogg and family. Miss Dorothy Hogg returned with them for a view of several days.
Mr and Mrs Jake Blink of the Midway station between Fulton and Thomson announce the birth of a child named Eugene Francis.
Rev Meima of Chicago preaches at union Sunday service at the Christian church. Live Wire class meets at Bruce Grohaving home. Old society gathers in the church basement. July 30 morning service and evening union service of county Methodists planned. Loyal Chums meeting at Manga Olsen home after boys game and refreshments.
Catholic worship at 9 30 am Sunday Methodist Sunday school 10 am morning worship, evening service at Christian church. Epworth League meeting this Sunday July 28 with Farry Lawrence as president and Phyllis Rick leading. Aid society met Wednesday afternoon for quilting. Church of Christ devotional series continues for personal prayer needs. Young people social Friday night at the Todds. Union service Sunday night at DaiMing with Rev Melma preaching. Pastor calls brief Sunday meeting to discuss an urgent business item. Hazel Reed of Estherville Iowa leaving after a four day visit with Ramona Lewis.
Sharpe Carroll praised a Daggets Argo Ma playground team that beat the undefeated Pontiag Indians of Lavinia 12 to 1 at Hartman diamond Wednesday night. Rusty Kenyon pitched for the winners and controlled the game throughout.
A funeral was held Monday for Aunt My, Mrs Alber, Pian, Ma and Mrs Geerl Mannenblink, and Henry ierle absouded the tunes, with attendees including Mrs Claus Geertz of Fulton.
John Neary was hosted by family at Old Mill Park Savanna for his 77th birthday. Attendees included Marie Bly and daughters Vivian and Rose Cetilia and Donald of Clinton, Ellen Hook and family, Francis Hook family, Frank Johnson, Grace Lenhart and Kathleen Lenhart, Joseph Lenhart, and John Neary. The group later visited Palisades State Park.
The Innew State Fair will be held from August 6 to 26 this year. Officials promise a large, well planned event with economy guiding planning efforts.
Sharpe 15 Shields remains in good spirits as he works to boost subscriptions for the Review. Despite the heat and sweat, he has turned in 24 new subscriptions, keeping him at the office during the sizzling spell.
Wheat toyed with the dollar per bushel mark with Tuesday at 1.00 and Wednesday dipping 11 cents as farmers sold grain to elevators. Two carloads were bought by the Incal Potter Bros. elevator. Top sellers include George Ottens and Towsley Bros. Local yields ranged from 28 to 96 bushels per acre. Receipts were light aside from 300 bushels of rye. Social notes mention visits and a birthday celebration at the Williams home.
The Review reports Byron editor H. L. Boynton seeks a Melon Day baseball game at Byron U1. Boynton says the Byron boys show better form and regular practice, with Bayard Cole in charge last year. Local arrangements depend on committees and fan demand for morning and afternoon games. Rev and Mrs Melma and Dr Chipman with friends visited fans in Chicago and Savanna. Kerr sisters visited Byron.
The York Commercial Club will meet Monday at 8 PM in the Y. M. C. gym to discuss Melon Day. Melon growers and interested citizens are invited as A Adams announces the day’s plans and a general committee will be formed to carry on Melon Day activities. The event draws thousands to York to sample local melons and enjoy the day. Also, a bake sale is set for Saturday at 10 AM hosted by the Methodist church ladies at the Utilities Building.
The Royal Neighbors gathered Tuesday afternoon with 29 members present. Refreshments included segments of cream and angel food cake. August committee members listed: Ethel Potter Maule McGinty Alma Robinson Jeanette Drake Urave Shelly Mary Cone Faun Strubb.
The 4H club of girls met yesterday afternoon under Miss Harries Weatherwax. They worked on war signals and finished them. Games followed the study period.
Glendora Schade Notary Public Mary W. Coxe Treacumet provide an annual duty report for York Township School Treasurer documenting financial activity and oversight in 1933. The fragment notes supervisory roles and official signatories within the report.
The annual Switz e Millard Gaar reunion is scheduled for Sunday July 30 at Olu Mill Park in Savanna.
The hailstorm caused roof damage and shingles trades thrived. Norm Prench purchased 110 squares for main house barn and Ren Dykstra residence. The French home roof repair was noted and Harold St Ores with John Carroll were shingling the grade school garage this week.
A correction notes a missing plank about fines for pack sliders in the Melon Growers Association article. It specifies a $25 fine per offense for growers who break the rites, especially those selling to wholesale trade, with board of directors to decide enforcement.
Charles Neher and Bud Cook of Walla Walla arrive for a week with Lena Morgan at her lake district camp after a year in New York. The trio, old friends from Washington fruit-picking days, entertained locals with songs in front of Smith's store on Wednesday evening.
Local social notes list Arlyne Adams as a guest this week at the Wesley Sack residence. Guests include Mrs. Charles Casselberry and daughter Rhea of Wacker visiting Mr and Mrs Ed McGinty and other families, with plans for stays and exchanges of visits among the community.
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