Fishermen's Tales and Town Idle Gossip Era
Local notes recount fishing chatter and small town happenings. Mentions include Roy Dick McGinty’s hook, Bob Hook in a Model A, and various residents such as Cora Stick ell, Betty Rose Swett, and Wilbur Stiles as mayor. The column blends social snippets, humor, and light community updates with occasional light quips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potter
Cora Stickell
Chadwick
Jake
Sam Mattie
Chicago
Bob Hook
Bob
Vic Fenley
Adamses observe 45th wedding anniversary at Thomson home
Mr and Mrs William Adams quietly celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary in their Thomson residence. They wed June 8 1903 at the Christian church with Rev Cecil C Carpenter officiating. Mrs Adams former Katharine Miner longtime Thomson resident and early school graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Adams
Thomson
Adams
Christian Church
Cecil C. Carpenter
Freeport
Ill
Valpariso
Ind
Florence Station
Stephenson County
Ilinois
Hickory Grove
Roxbury
Byron
Church Services Highlight Theme of Men Who Dared for God
Thos S Cieworth presides as minister with church school at 10 am. The lesson, Men Who Dared to Stand for God, draws on Daniel. A March of Time film Problem Drinkers will be shown. Morning worship follows at 11 with Crisis and the Communion and the Lord's Supper as the central act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos. S. Cieworth
Memorial Day Traffic Claims Ashpole’s Car Victim
D L Draper reports from Thomson and Argo services on Sunday with sermons about being still and knowing God. A high speed car through town killed Ashpole’s car, nicknamed Buff, as children comment on odds and agility after the fatal incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Draper
Thomson
Argo
Ashpole
Buff
Woman's Bible Class Meets At Mrs Otto Switzer Home
The Woman's Bible class met Wednesday evening in the home of Mrs. Otto Switzer. Devotionals were led by Mrs. Lloyd Smith. Topic presented by Mrs. Ernest Smith. Members spent the rest of the evening planning future programs for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
Lloyd Smith
Ernest Smith
Couple to wed today in Ma comb church
Miss Mildred Davis graduates from Western Tlinois State Teachers college and will marry John Seger of Quincy HI in a Ma comb church. The couple will enroll in the summer school and plan to return to Thomson where Seger will continue as principal of Consolidated school and Mrs Seger will teach in Savanna grade schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Davis
Western Tlinois State Teachers College
John Seger
Quincy
Macomb
West End Home Bureau Unit Met Tuesday
West End Home Bureau members met last Tuesday afternoon at the home of M Otto Switzer. Roll call spoke of gratitude to mothers. Lessons included sewing buttons on overcoats and recreation for all at home. The group promotes home economics extension work and community improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Home Bureau
Otto Switzer
E. O. Hemmer
Kenneth Kemmer
Mervin Marshall
Ernest Smith
M. W. Cate
Fishing Surges on Holiday Weekend in Thomson Area
Local firms noted strong business as tourists flocked to the Thomson area for weekend fishing. River traffic was heavy with anglers coming and going all day. Starr's Cafe served over seventy five dinners to fishing parties on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Starr’s Cafe
Local Social Roster Highlights Weekend Visits and Guests
Thomson brief notes several weekend and weekday guests in River Forest Savanna Morrison Clinton Clinton area including Mr and Mrs El don Hickey Mr and Mrs John Carroll and others. Attendees include Virgil Wilt family Myrta Grohar ing Bessie Groharing and Fay Groharing plus Charles McGinty at Rockford graduation East Ros e ford high school and Jacob ling McGinty. Also mentions Charles Ashby Fairmont Nebraska visiting nephews Wayne Ashby en route from Fort Myers and Lois Callinson Belvedere Simvis plus Floyd Stiles Polo hosting Stiles family and St Ores of Ellendale North Dakota visiting George St Ores. Memorial Day Indianapolis races noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. Lewis
River Forest
Eldon Hickey
John Carroll
Orvil Hummel
Savanna
Ill
Starr Cafe
C. R. Grover
Morrison
LeRoy Foltz
Jerry
Donald Adolph
Larry
Mickey
Chadwick
Paul Groharing
Carol Sue
Ruth Ann
Dorothy Schudder
Fay Groharing
Glenda
Charles McGinty
Rockford
East Roesford
Jicoucling
MrGinty
Charles Ashby
Fairmont
Neb
Wayne Ashby
Fort Meyers
Rennie Smith
Mt. Carrelt
Brian Smith
Lois Callinson
Belvedere
Siinvis
Woolies Stuire
Floyd Stiles
Polo
Wilbur Stiles
George St. Ores
North Dakota
Alumni Report Details 1949 Alumni Expenses
Richard McGinty, president, presents an itemized 1949 alumni accounting. Expenses include 125 dinners 156.25 dollars, orchestra 65.00, janitor 5.00, mints and supplies 5.70, class flowers and shears 16.00, printing cards and dinner tickets 16.00, Lanark amateur players 15.00, dray and help 3.24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Cyclists Join In Savanna Safety Program Tonight
A Savanna bicycle safety campaign features a parade of cyclists at o o clock Thursday night followed by a massing ceremony at the high school field. Chamber of Commerce president Phil Jenks will MC with speakers including Mayor I R Sanberg State's Attorney J L Brearton and Police Chief Hal Shrake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Chamber of Commerce
O'Clock
Phil Jenks
I. R. Sanberg
J. L. Brearton
Rotary
C. G. Wilcox
Harry Miller
Company K
National Guard
Harold Mackenzie
B. K. Shores
Lions Dub
Hal Shrake
Legion Band
Shrake
Wilt Relatives Host Weekend Gatherings and Out-of-Town Guests
Glen Wilt of Detroit and Clint Wilt with Wilt family members visited Blackhawk Village and the Paul K Wilt household. Lloyd Smith hosted a potluck near Argo with guests including Griswold Switzer Brach Eslinger Haag Combs. Jean Lawson stayed with Darrel Draper family. Mrs. Lawrence Beck requests the Review forwarded to Prescott for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Wilt
Detroit
Mich
Paul V. Wilt
Blackhawk Village
Clint Wilt
Paul K. Wilt
Lloyd Smith
Argo
Will Griswold
Otto Switzer
Emil Brach
Phillip
Calvin Eslinger
H. L. Haag
Chicago
Lewis Combs
Waukesha
Wis
Jean Lawson
Darrel Draper
Lawrence Beck
Prairie du Chien
Prescott
Wanted Pickup Baling Equipment with Two Case Slicers
Help wanted for pickup baling and equipment with two Case Slicer-balers. Task: work satisfactory. Contact Jake Van Zuiden at 123R, Fulton, Ml. Phone provided. Suitable for immediate employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake van Zuiden
Fulton
Memorial Services Held Sunday by American Legion
Memorial day observances by Thomson American Legion Post No 1025 began with a church parade and wreath at a white cross on Memorial grounds. Rev. Draper recalled wartime service in France and the Philippines and urged action to end wars. A firing squad fired volleys before the gathering dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson American Legion
Legion
Methodist Church
Route 80
Lewis’ Corner
Mail Street
Library Grounds
Thomson
Draper
France
Philippines
Ben Dimmick
Local Social Roundup at Lanark and Area Clubs
The 500 Card club hosted by Mrs. Vern Kaufman of Lanark last Thursday reports a busy social stretch. Numerous visits from families including Demarce and sons Robert and Jack, Lewis Combs of West Allis, Walter Cotten and Mrs. Besse Pentleton of Chicago, Vernon residents, and the Krafts mark Memorial Day and weekend gatherings across Baraboo Mount Carroll and Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500 Card Club
Vern Kaufman
Lanark
Alrson
Demarce
Robert
Jack
Frank Smith
Lewis Combs
West Allis
Wis
Peak Smith
Walter Cotten
Besse Pentleton
Chicago
Oxcar Kraft
Clarence Appeidson Vernon
Baraboo
Wisconsin
Fred Miller
Mount Carroll
Will Zahn
Earl Miller
Deton
Mer- Mi R
Hardware fid bits and farm work pause after Memorial Day
Dick McGinty Thomson can rest after a busy period of farm work and school activities. Mervin Marshall bought a New Idea power mower, a notable addition to the yard and tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Mervin Marshall
Thomson Future Farmer Receives DeKalb Award
Leland Housenga, Thomson Future Farmer, earned the DeKalb Agriculture Accomplishment Award given annually to the senior with the best agriculture record. The honor includes a bronze medal citation and a plaque. He raised swine and corn, kept dairy herd production records, participated in judging contests, and built a movable hog house in shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Housenga
Thomson
DeKalb Agriculture
Leland
McCaughey to Receive Masters in Agriculture and Education
John McCaughey of Macomb graduates today from Western Illinois State Teachers College with a Masters in agriculture and education. He plans to enroll at the University of Wisconsin Monday to continue study under the Smith Hughes act for teacher qualification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McCaughey
Macomb
Western Hinois State
Clinton and area families visit and reunion reports
Community notices recount visits by Carl Peterson Hass family in Clinton Michigan and guests Fred Jurgesen and others. LeRoy Prins returns from college in Pella Iowa to spend the summer, Prins reunion at Eagle Point Park Clinton, weekend in Dixon, Edi Sack and Harvey Sevi families host visits, Palixadex Park picnic with Green and Goble families, Alfred Smith hosts guests and attends event at Alues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peterson
Hass
Clinton
Fred Jurgesen
LeRoy Prins
Clondingy College
Pella
Iowa
Suimater
Albert Prins
Prins
Eagle Point Park
Dan Sack
Dixon
Edi Sack
Robert Ludwig Trento
Michigan
Harvey Sevi
Far Green
Lavinia
Glen Goble
Woodstock
George Olson
Maywood
Alheis
Alfred Smith
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Fou
Phillips Brooks
Roggendorf
Dick McGinty
Dr. Babette
Jackie Regan
Regan
Carol Williams
Toots Lewis
Paul
Olive Smith
Betty Rose Swett
Ree
Ned Spencer
Argo Fa
Stiles
Ray Morgan
Virtus
Eugene Johnson
Harold Porter
Tri-Cities
Thomson Home
Cecil
Lloyd Tousley
Elsie
Riverview News
Robert Smith
Cedar Rapids
the Legion Auxiliary
Main Street
Bud Bull
Green
Russell Green
York
Methodist
Mary’s High
St. Mary's High School
Rosalie Hand
Min
Tom Hand
Thom
St. Peters
Thomson Briefs
Richard McGinty
Jnlane
Arletta Hans
Sec
Helen Hand
Treas
American Legion
Moose
Moose Club
Savanna Old Mill Park
Brach
Moose Ptcher
Riley Lewis
Merle Cate
Mervin Marheek
Mervin Vill
Pat Cate
Judy
Gladys Cate
Soie
Mary
Merle Miller
New Auburn
Elsie Tousley
Walter Shanafelt
Lawson
Spooner
Art Shrader
Clarence Johnson
Morrion
Henry Young
Myrtle Bull
Richard Eads
Brookville
Denver Diehl
Charles Bissens
Galena
Geraldine Smith
Bob Smith
Thomson Future Farmer
DeKalb Ag Award
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