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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1948
Page
2
A reflective local column roams Thomson backyards and shops, noting birds at a bath, residents at play, and small town scenes. It celebrates community, local merchants, and the town’s character, ending with a light farewell from the writer’s porch.
The county Methodist Sunday schools adult classes meet for a quarterly gathering on Sunday June 20 at 6 pm at the Old Mill park shelter house in Savanna. Savanna class secretary Mrs J D Candry must be notified by June 17 of attendance. Savanna will provide coffee and rolls. each Savanna member brings a meat dish to pass. Others bring a dish to pass and table service.
The 20th Heinze reunion gathered Sunday at a Sterling park with 39 members present. Officers elected for the coming year were Mrs. Hal Ashby, Wm. Geisz and Hal Ashby.
Edna Jantha Huber of Commonwealth Apartments Cedar Rapids Iowa died at home Sunday June 6 1948 at 1210 am after a long illness She was born January 6 1879 in Chadwick Illinois daughter of S C Carpenter Thomson Illinois and married Charles F Huber who preceded her in death Survived by daughter Esther Huber Cedar Rapids sister Mrs George R Warfield Thomson and aunt Mrs H L Rawlins Thomson
Mrs. Frank Leavens tendered her resignation as principal of Chestnut Park grade school effective immediately. She served five years as principal and six years on staff, teaching third and fourth grades.
Announcement of the engagement and approaching marriage of Miss Shirley L. McWorthy daughter of Mr and Mrs Sylvester McWorthy 719 Main Street to R C Bush son of Mr and Mrs Raleigh C Bush 110 Walnut Street An afternoon wedding is planned Thursday June 24 at First Presbyterian Church Savanna with Rev Russell Shaw officiating The bride elect is a Savanna native who attended Savanna High School Bush is a 1948 Savanna High School graduate and was co captain of the 1947 football team He works in Scotts shoe store Clinton Town
York Community Church led by Thomas S Cleworth invites all to Sunday services on June 13. Church school at 10 a.m. covers a quarterly lesson on Esther and zeal for her people, followed by morning worship at 11 a.m. focusing on the Bible book of the month with hymns in harmony.
Catholic Sunday mass at 7 30 a m and Methodist Thomson services at 10 Morning worship at 11 Argo evening worship at 7 30 both Thomson and Argo hold usual times Rev George of Fulton to preach as Rev Draper leaves for Epworth Ia Quarterly conference June 18 at 8 o clock Rev F Countryman in charge urgent business urged for all members to attend
Baptist James W. Gillespie leads services at 10:00 a m with a theme The Paradox of Service at 11:00 a m the Esther study lesson Esther 4 10 17 9 20 22 26 27 led by Herbert St Ores Supt Topic Esther zeal for her people Children’s program replaces preaching. Ladies aid meets with Mrs Mildred Brach Thursday.
Larry Prins, son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Prins of Fulton, underwent a tonsillectomy at Jane Lamb hospital Wednesday of last week and is improving nicely. Carel Ann Lahre, daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Lahre, was discharged from Savanna City hospital after pneumonia. Eddie Jensen remains confined to his home. Henry Hebeler, patient at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton, remains about the same. Elwin Lee Rice, son of Mr and Mrs Elwin Rice, treated for pneumonia at Savanna City hospital, was discharged last week.
Private Wayne Drake of Thomson Illinois, 30, promoted to Technician Fifth Grade with the Eighth Army in Camp Crawford, Hokkaido, Japan. Drake joined the Army in July 1948 at Camp Grant Illinois, trained at Camp Carters Texas, parachutist qualified at Fort Benning Georgia, served with the 11th Airborne Division on Honshu, and earned the Combat Infantryman Badge for the invasion of Southern France.
Work on laying 609 feet of water mains in route 0 was completed Tuesday afternoon at about 1500 dollars. Daniels Bros. Company of La nd completed ex cavation. The new four view pipe will serve six houses and provide added fire protection with two hydrants. Project began Monday morning.
A farewell party for Rev and Mrs Draper was held Tuesday evening by members of the Arzo and Thomson A Methodist Church. After a program, songs, refreshments, and cake were served. The Drapers planned to move to Epworth Iowa. The gossip and local social notes continue with visits and dinners across the community showing a tight knit rural town life.
A petition for a new sidewalk on Main Street west of the railroad was tabled pending cost investigations. The board favored a special election for a bond issue to fund a fire truck quarters, with an estimated need around 5000 dollars. A quonset type structure for 1400 dollars was discussed, location near the current Village hall site, pending legal and detail inquiries.
Savanna noted a golden anniversary as Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hamedew renewed vows at the Savanna Methodist church on Sunday honoring 50 years since June 6. Rev E Cedric Pope officiated with attendants Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seitzburg. A 100 guest reception followed with family and friends from Peoria Decatur Chicago Chadwick Mt Carroll Hanover and Savanna attending.
Mrs. Groharing hosted a birthday party at her home on Monday afternoon from 3 30 to 6 00 for her son David s fourth birthday Guests included Ronnie LaShell Gary LaShell Lester Baker Jimmie Baker Carol Williams Beth Williams Bie Groharing Roberta Williams Pat Jay Smultz Babs McGinty Gene St Ores and Mrs Wayne Groharing Cake ice cream and orange drink were served Games and balloons entertained the guests Jimmie Wiebenga and Bill Wagner Eureka Kans were injured in an auto crash a week earlier en route to a Kansas City ball game with cuts and bruises and their car damaged
A Sunday evening program at York Baptist Church features a sequence of songs prayers and readings. Activities include recitations How Children's Day Started Mother’s Girl Carel Sack readings by George St. Ores Steve Kemmer and Marjore Smith, plus junior and intermediate class songs and a benediction.
The American Legion commander Richard McGinty urges display of the flag on Flag Day Monday June 14 as President and Governor pro claim the day. The piece recalls soldiers who fought under the flag and emphasizes liberty, government, and national history.
Mary Ann Daehler six years old suffered a broken right arm Tuesday while playing at the Diesis home in Savanna where she has been staying with her uncle and aunt. Her mother and twins Diane Lynn and David Lee were discharged from Savanna City Hospital and will stay several weeks at the Diesis residence.
The Legion and Auxiliary plan a joint picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Dick McGinty on Thursday evening June 17 beginning at seven o clock. Attendees should bring their own table service sandwiches and a covered dish. Mr and Mrs Car Korbar are visiting relatives in Witt Til. Mr and Mrs Charles Hogg will travel to Dubuque Friday for their son-in-law William Price Jr to receive his Bachelor of Science degree at St Luke s.
Chark R. Rogers who moved from Maquoketa Iowa a little over a year ago was the successful bidder as mail messenger here. He is now the regular mail messenger and began his new duties on Tuesday June 1.
Altar and Rosary and Sodality entertainments planned by Mrs Lawrence Weatherwax and Mrs Emil Brach. W S C and 4 H Club meetings with noted refreshments, displays, and stories. Birthday celebrations honor Miss Etta Bristol with cake, ice cream, coffee in the Methodist Church basement.
Mrs Adam Heinze was guest of honor at a Tuesday birthday party hosted at her residence. Attendees included Rev Noeske and his wife, Mr and Mrs Wm Geist and Carroll daughters, Mr and Mrs Hal Ashby, Mr and Mrs Pred Hook, and Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson. Refreshments were served and guests enjoyed a social evening.
A noisy, garbled hardware advertisement feature mentions Dick McGinty and Clarence Appel. It promotes parcel post mail boxes for Ford owners, stock of New Idea repairs, and a repair list to keep machines in the field. It hints at a main street appearance and a broad mix of tools, paint, and assorted goods.
Thomson's softball team defeated S.O.D. 10 to 4 on Monday and beat Milwaukee 9 to 3 on Wednesday. Emi Brach pitched well in both games as Thomson hit five homers, with Bob Gray’s counted homer ruled invalid for missing third base. Jubbie Hop Woody also homered. Joe Iserbart homered for the losers. Thomson eyes Hanover Vets Tuesday ro ut and C. R. Jahn on Thursday June 17.
Mr and Mrs Robert Miller host relatives from Fort Bliss and others announce the naming of Judith Kay. Families travel to Chicago Madison and Clinton for meals visits and hospital news. Several residents plan trips to Chicago and Davenport while others attend college events and nursing conventions.
Mr and Mrs John Faber hosted Sunday dinner and supper for their family at the home of Clifford Faber in Fulton. The gathering included Mr and Mrs Joe Carpenter of Wausau Wis Mr and Mrs Shirley Carpenter and their son from Morrison and Mrs Hattie Wilt. Don McBride plans to enter Oshkosh speed boat races this Sunday. Guests also included Clarence Huggins Albany N Y Robert Huggins Clinton Maine Frances Sheridan Maine William Robertson Argo Ray Knutsen and family Mr Carroll John Atherton Delbert Curley and children.
Casting for bass lures requires multiple casts to arouse a powerful strike, suggesting persistence may be key in drawing a strong bite.
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