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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1942
Page
5
Local Sabula columnist Wade Guenther writes in the Sabute Gazette about community issues, observations, and humor reflecting life in Sabula, Iowa, with his characteristic piquant style.
ARGO-FA Sunday guests at the Donald Due worth home were Mis. Nevada Rog ers and sons, Junior, Jerry and Kent, of Fulton, Rev. and Mrs. Faber and daughter Joan of Morrison were supper greats of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Holsinger Friday evening. Elizabeth Holsinger was an over night guest Monday of Frances Green. The Ralph Holsinger family spent Sunday at the Henry Ottens home at Morrison. Ramona Holsinger remained to spend the week. Adalene T Holsinger in spending some time with her cousins, Mr. and Mia. Cornelius Ten Boer at Union Grove. Mrs. Hata Jensen is visiting with her mother, Mrs. Abner Nelson, and daughter, in Oak Park. Her mother plans to return with her to spend the summer here and in the Mrs. Randecker home in Woodland. Miss Donna Sehware of Teed Grove is visiting her with her aunt, Mrs. Melvin Johnson and Mrs. Scott Roberts. Mrs. Clarence Nots has accepted civil service employment at the Savannah ordnance depot.
A collage of light anecdotes, personal vignettes, quirky quotes, and small ads. Items include marriage proposal jokes, farm listings in Erie Illinois, used goods and appliances for sale, psychic readings in Davenport, and humorous observations about daily life amid wartime rationing and local chatter.
Thomson News notes 25 year members among centennial attendees at York Baptist Church including three sisters Mrs Nettie Baker Mrs Willis Stage and Mrs Stella Griswold all over 70. Golden roses were presented as part of the ceremony. Mr and Mrs Fred Hook visited Elmer Hook home Sunday evening. Louis Groharing and twins Lois and Louis from Prophets Town called at Arthur Pape home Sunday afternoon.
Illinois growers anticipate high quality peaches with large sizes and good demand this year. The Elberta variety may ripen early around August 1 in the southern region, while total production may be below normal yet prices look reasonable. Mrs Hazel Heinze completes summer course at Western State Teachers College and returns to Savannah.
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