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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1947
Page
3
A list of community projects outlines a new grade school building and enhancements such as fire protection, sewer upgrades, sidewalks, rest rooms, a kindergarten, youth center, and a band. Public spaces between Potter Bros and Hotel, weekly dances, and Sunday pool hall openings are proposed with local support.
A note from Mrs. Charles Rogers expresses gratitude to friends neighbors and relatives for cards fruit and flowers received during her hospital stay. She notes the thoughtfulness will be remembered.
Miss Lila Curley daughter of Mr and Mrs Lynn Curley will marry John C Atherton son of Mr and Mrs Robert Atherton of Lanark next Sunday at 4 o clock in York Community church Rev Hawbecker of Lanark will perform the ceremony and a reception will follow in the church parlors Miss Curley is a York Community high graduate
Mr and Mrs Henry R Dykema of Morrison announce the engagement of their daughter Gilda to Norman Hartman son of Mr and Mrs Henry Hartman of Savanna The ceremony is set for Thursday August 7 The Hartmans are former Thomson residents and the couple plan to reside in Savanna.
Thomson notes Sunday overnight guests in Lloyd Smiths home included Lewis Coombs of Waukesha and his daughter Mrs Ray Sanders with Douglas of Milwaukie Wisconsin. Visitors also included Calvin Eslinger family and Emil Brach with Phillip. Local residents and visiting families share meals and calls across Morrison Clinton Milledgeville Princeton Sheffield and Belvidere with several hospital and home visits.
A humorous local column notes casual greetings to Dave Switee in the hardware trade, mentions a screen flash on Wednesday, and a dubious certificate in ads left in cars. It names Ben Dykstia, Leonard Felicit, and others, with references to mail box thefts at random and a lawn mower sharpener by Maurice Stenkhoff.
W C Robinson proprietor of the focal fish market escaped injury after a Saturday crash in Sabula la. His light truck collided with a 1934 two door car driven by Arthur Sadehoff of Clinton at Route 64 service station corner. Sadehoff party suffered gravel burns but Robinson felt severe shock and was driven home.
Church notices list minister James W. Gillespie leading Morning worship at 10:00 AM and Evening service with the theme The Life of Faith. Sunday school at 11:41 AM, superintendent Herbert Ores. Men’s class to meet at Ray Brenneman’s home Thursday at 7:45 PM. Reading includes Jes sippeas Chapsel.
York Community or Fulton services listed for 7:20 a m in Fulton with D J Draper as pastor. Thomson and Argo churches will not meet July 27 due to vacation. Camp attendees will skip Sunday school. next Sunday August 4 regular services resume. Young members held a scavenger hunt and wiener roast Thursday planned by Jeanne Elliott with Mrs Draper supervision.
Mr and Mrs Lester Grim welcomed guests Sunday at their Charlotte home. Mr and Mrs Moise attended the CubBoston Brave pane in Chicago on Tuesday. Mrs Karl Miller of Princeton stayed several days with her daughter and husband, Mrs Mervin Marshall.
In Old Mill Park Monday night Thomson earned the win as Locals defeated Royal Blue 8 to 3. Ferris hit a three run homer in the third with two on, while Hatfield struggled for Royal Blue. Rogers had two of Royal Blue’s four hits, and Young Felder contributed two hits and a walk.
Delmajean Riewerts daughter of Mr and Mrs William Riewerts Port Byron Illinois and Albert Olds son of Mr and Mrs Ralph Olds Clinton Illinois will marry in Bethel church Cordova Illinois in a double ceremony with La Ree Sutton and Lloyd Sutton of Cordova and Hillsdale Illinois Miss Riewerts a teacher and cashier at New York Store Maine Illinois is to wed after a career in teachers college and state colleges Olds a mortuary science graduate and World War II veteran is employed at Shadduck funeral home Clinton The ceremony takes place Saturday in Cordova Illinois with both couples presenting vows in the Bethel church setting
Relatives gathered Sunday evening to honor Mr and Mrs Kneal Hook on their silver anniversary. Attending were Miss Roberta Hook and Mr Loomis of Savanna, Mr and Mrs Joe Hook and Mia, Mrs Ernest Hook of the Ripe Va vwernity, and Mr and Mrs Wred Took. A decorated cake and refreshments accompanied the event with several silver gifts noted.
Me and Mrs Russell Sweitzer of Lanar with Noah Sweitzer and wife and Lyle Clark with companion from Sabula visited the Rock Falls air show on Sunday. They report strong attendance and note other area residents attending events and outings across nearby towns and riverside venues.
Pres. Clara Andring announces the Second Division Convention of the American Legion Auxiliary will be held Sunday July 27 in the Masonic temple Ottawa HI. A business meeting election of officers and program are planned with lunch served afterward at the Lepton home. District 13 urged strong attendance as the Division President will be chosen from the district this year.
Thomson's softball team traveled to Morrison Sunday evening to win 3 to 4. Despite being held hitless for several innings the locals produced timely extra base hits as Shutters and Lewis drove in runs and Morrison was held scoreless in part of the game.
Open house at the home of Mr and Mrs Dave Geerts in Albany Friday night celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary. About 100 guests attended including Mr and Mrs Albert Prins Mr and Mrs Earl Voss and Mr and Mrs Charles Kettler families. Refreshments were served a family portrait taken with six children and 17 grandchildren. A gift was presented by their children.
Thomson News notes numerous social visits as Fulton residents travel to Michigan and Savanna for gatherings. Mr and Mrs John Housenga and companions tour Michigan while the Holesingers visit a daughter. Several others host and attend reunions and weekend visits in Savanna Morrison Lanark Daggetts Charlotte and Lockport.
In Thomson Regan Funeral Home announces opening for business. Forty three voted yes and fourteen no in Saturday's special election on the grade school district's proposal to raise educational taxes from one half to three quarters of a percent. the district has needed borrowings for years to cover rising costs, the board stated before the balloting.
Baptist Ladies Aid meets today with Mrs. Mervin Marshall. Chat-a-While club gathers Friday with Mrs. Herbert St. Ores. T. N. T. club met Wednesday with Mrs. T. S. Cleworth in Clinton. 4-H to hold special Friday July 25 at 8 o'clock at Mrs. Dick McGinty’s home. Argo Home Economics notes a Talk on Tuberculosis by county nurse Miss Handlin, enjoyed by all.
Miss Lila Curley received two pre nuptial gatherings hosted by Mrs Paul Daniells and Mrs Carl Jensen at her parents home and by Mrs Francis Sheridan and Mrs Del Curley in Lanark. Guests enjoyed pastel decor, contests, prizes, and a luncheon as gifts were exchanged.
Mr and Mrs John Dimmick of Macomb were weekend guests of his parents Mrs Delbert Dimmick and grandma Mrs Nellie Schade. The pinochle club met Friday with multiple couples enjoying a game and a lunch. Saturday dinner guests included Rob Stage and family from Rock Island and others who visited Starved Rock, Ill.
Sickness and recoveries fill the week with Nellie Schade ill at home and cared for by daughter Marie Crowe. George Ketchum seeks continued treatment in Rochester Minnesota. Mrs Charles Rogers returns home improving after emergency surgery at Jane Lamb hospital. Eva Folts of Argo improves from illness. Five year old Steve Kemmer briefly unconscious after a corn grinder fall but not seriously hurt. Barbara Williams taken to Mercy hospital in the Regan ambulance. Jeanne Rawlins Nelson improved at home after Hot Springs visit. Mrs Henry Lohmeier recovering from operation at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton.
Mr and Mrs Regan announce the Regan Funeral Home in the former Thomson hotel on Main Street offering 24 hour ambulance service and a modern facility. They plan further upgrades including a showroom for caskets, heated garage for ambulances, and expanded hearse and ambulance distribution across Illinois Wisconsin and Iowa.
In a back and forth game Royal Blue ties the score late on a Noo nan home run. Faletti scores the eventual winning run in the SOC half of extras after Knock delivers a clutch single. Knock led SOD with three singles and Knock also starred for the visitors.
The liberal reinstatement privileges for National Service Life Insurance are extended to January 1, 1948. Homer G. Bradney, administrator of the Illinois Veterans Commission announced the extension to allow former policyholders more time to reinstate by certifying health. Two monthly premiums accompany an reinstatement application. insured amounts from 1 000 to 10 000 may be chosen. Applications available from Harold C. Steen at the Illinois Veterans Commission Mt Carroll offices.
Mrs. Prentiss Kenyon of Alexander Virginia visits her mother Mrs Anna Jenkins. Kenyon is the former Chloe Jenkins. Bill and Roland Starek of Chicago spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Guy Brown. Mrs Hattie Brown returned to Chicago with them.
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