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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1953
Page
5
Mrs Regina Adams of Freeport visited relatives in Lanark for the weekend. Mr and Mrs Galen Hoak of Ahlers Grove attended the funeral of Mrs Scott Nichol on Wednesday. Brennen Cattle Co builds a hay shed behind the Houstis Frank residence to store baled hay. Mr and Mrs E H Schneider entertained Mr and Mrs Don.
Village residents attended reunions and visits across Lanark, Sterling, and Dixon areas. Funeral services for J C Greenawalt and Mrs Scott Nichol were held, with local families and clergy present. The Grobil Oil Co began a new pump installation, and Skeet Shoot plans for Aug 5 were announced by Farm Bureau members.
Lorrel S Eikenberry pastor announces August 2 1963 church news with Sam Brantner supervising church school at 9 00. Morning worship at 10 00 features a meditation on the force of little things and a sermon titled The Ten Dollar Story. Wilma Weber sings solo. Relief materials will be picked up in the second week of August at the church.
Miss Margaret Johnson and Donald Simmons wed in Cordova Baptist church at 7 30 with Rev. Robert Pitcock officiating. Bridesmaids wore orchid and yellow gowns. best man Ralph Ruebling led a list of ushers. Out of town guests and a reception followed. couple to reside in Moline after a trip to Wisconsin Dells and Minneapolis.
The Brethren invite participation in a shipment drive. People may donate clothing bedding shoes and old fats. Containers are at the church basement for the fat and donations may be mailed in. Community members are invited to join this project if they wish.
Mr and Mrs Delmar Lang hosted a family dinner honoring uncles and aunts. Guests included Ed Sack of Dixon Charles Sack of Argo Fa Emma Miller of Milwaukee Harve Schreiner Alvin Provant Charles Spearman Kathryn Rahn Elizabeth Hohnadle and others. Evening guests included Fenton Pratt Beth Beckey Topeka Marvin Mueller Vicki Forreston Ray Branden burg Joyce Polo. The Campbell family picnic at George Weber home drew 40 attendees from Savanna Lanark Mt Carroll Wacker Chadwick.
Fifty attendees joined a Sunday lawn reception at Fair Haven church after worship to honor Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Stanley and their family.
An August 2 Sunday Lesson-Sermon explains in the Churches of Christ, Scientist how spiritual affection for humanity and devotion to Principle foster health and holiness. The golden text from I Corinthians emphasizes love, peace, and divine presence, with Bible selections and Eddy’s Science and Health passages centering on God as Love and divine Principle.
Merchants extended their lead in the Mt Carroll league by beating Woodins Furniture 13 to 5 in the second game. Morrison defeated Chadwick Supply 13 to 3 in the opener. Woodins beat Millers Mill 18 to 10 and Morrison edged Fair Haven 6 to 4. Current standings show Mt Carroll 8 2, Chadwick Supply 6 3, Morrison 6 4 1, Woodins 4 6, Millers Mill 3 6, Fair Haven Store. Woodins then beat Merchants 6-1 and Chadwick Supply shut out Fair Haven 9-0. Chadwick boys beat Genesee 4-H 28 to 18. Tomorrow night features Chadwick Girls versus Lyonettes and Chadwick All Stars versus Farmers Elevator of Morrison.
Dinner guests Monday for a fish fry in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clifton Spencer included Mr. and Mrs. Merle Spencer Sheryl and David of Rockville Ind Mrs. Emma Miller of Milwaukee Wis Mrs Kathryn Rahn and L B Spencer The Spencers and family later visited Mr and Mrs Ralph Anderson in Stockton and were afternoon visitors in Argo Fa at the Ned Spencer home.
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