About Town column birds and townspeople in Thomson
A brisk local vignette from About Town notes daily backyard spectacles with birds, pets, and neighbors. It mentions Miss American Robin, Jennie Wren, Bob White quail, and local residents like Harrietta Fenley, Mrs. Lew Kness, Mrs. A. M. Reader, and Potter Bros. It praises local merchants, ads, and the goal of keeping Thomson a vibrant community through the Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stearns
Lew Kness
A. M. Reader
Harrietta Fenley
20th Heinze Reunion Held at Sterling Park
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.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinze
Sterling Park
Hal Ashby
Wm. Geisz
Edna Huber Dies in Cedar Rapids After Long Illness
Mrs Edna Huber of Commonwealth Apartments Cedar Rapids died at 12 10 am Sunday June 6 1948 after a long illness She was born January 6 1879 in Chadwick Illinois daughter of S C Carpenter and married Charles F Huber who preceded her in death She leaves a daughter Esther Huber and a sister Mrs George R Warfield plus an aunt Mrs H L Rawlins both of Thomson Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Lantha Huber
Commonwealth Apartments
Cedar Rapids
Chadwick
Ill
S. C. Carpenter
Thomson, Ill
Charles F. Huber
Esther Huber
Commonwealh
George R. Warfield
H. L. Rawlins
Thomson
Principal of Chestnut Park School Resigns
Mrs Frank Leavens resigns as principal effective immediately after six years on staff and five years as principal. She taught third and fourth grades at Chestnut Park grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leavens
Chestnut Park
Park School
Leavens
County Sunday School Group Plans Picnic
The county Methodist Sunday schools will hold their quarterly meeting on Sunday June 20 at 6 p m at the shelter house in Old Mill park Savanna. Mrs J D Candry secretary of the Savanna class must be notified by June 17 of attendance. The Savanna group will furnish coffee and rolls. each Savanna member brings a meat dish. Others are asked to bring a dish to pass and table service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Methodist Sunday Schools
Old Mill Park
Savanna
J. D. Candry
Miss Shirley L. McWorthy to Be Married June 24
Announcement of engagement and upcoming wedding for Miss Shirley L. McWorthy daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester McWorthy 719 Main Street and R C Bush son of Mr. and Mrs Raleigh C Bush 110 Walnut Street. An afternoon ceremony will be held June 24 at First Presbyterian Church Savanna with Rev Russell Shaw officiating. Bush was 1947 Savanna high school co captain of football. he works at Scotts shoe store in Clinton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley L. McWorthy
Sylvester McWorthy
Main Street
R. C. Bush
Raleigh C. Bush
Walnut Street
First Presbyterian Church
Savanna
Russell Shaw
Puastor
Savanna ‘High School
Esther's Zeal for Her People sermon at church
Thos S. Cleworth ministers a church service on Sunday June 13 with a 10 a m church school lesson titled Esther's Zeal for Her People. Morning worship at 11 a m includes a Bible book of the month discussion and hymns aligned to the message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos S. Cleworth
Esther
Church Services Plan Jun 13 At Thomson And Argo
Catholic Sunday Mass at 7 30 a m with services at Thomson and Argo at the usual times Methodist Thomson holds Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 Argo has evening worship at 7 30 Rev George of Fulton to preach Rev Draper leaves for Epworth la pastorate quarterly conference Friday June 18 at 8 pm Rev F Countryman to lead urgent business discussed all members urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Argo
Bayly
George of Fulton
Draper
Methodist Church
Epworth
F. Countryman
Parish services and guest visitors at Baptist church
Baptist James W. Gillespie ministers a Sunday program with 10:00 morning worship on the Paradox of Service and 11:00 study on Esther Zeal for Her People, followed by a 7:30 p m service. Childrens program replaces preaching. ladies aid meets Mrs Mildred Brach Thursday. Several local residents visit Mt Carroll Frances Shimer commencement and host supper. Visitors from Morrison Cedar Rapids Des Moines and Argos noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespie
Herbert St. Ores
Esther
Ladies Aid
Mildred Brach
Christ
Christ and His Church
Chas. McGinty
Art Namanee
Alice Fitch
Clinton
Frances Shimer
Mt. Carroll
Richard MecGinty
Elsie Hartnagle
Victoria Hotel
Des Moines
Esther Huber
Commonwealh
Cedar Rapids
George Kk. Warfield
Roy Marshall
Lloyd Doward
Emma Eslinger
Morrison
Ed Hiaverman
Sterling
James Green
Argo
Calvin Eslinger
Local Health Notes From Fulton and Savanna City
Larry Prins underwent a tonsillectomy at Jane Lamb hospital and is improving. Carol Ann Lahre, once hospitalized for pneumonia at Savanna City hospital, was dismissed. Eddie Jensen remains ill at home. Henry Hebeler at Jane Lamb hospital shows similar condition. Elwin Lee Rice, also a pneumonia patient at Savanna City hospital, was discharged last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Prins
Anthony Prins
Fulton
Jane Lamb Hospital
Carol Ann Lahre
Earl Lahre
Savanna City Hospital
Eddie Jensen
Henry Hebeler
Clinton
Elwin Lee Rice
Elwin Rice
Wayne Drake Promoted to Technician Fifth Grade in Japan
Private First Class Wayne Drake, 30, paratrooper from Thomson, Illinois, promoted to Technician Fifth Grade with the Eighth Army at Camp Crawford, Hokkaido, Japan. Drake joined the Army in July 1943 at Camp Grant Illinois, trained at Fort Benning, and earned the Combat Infantryman’s Badge for action in Southern France. He serves in Headquarters Company of the 11th Airborne Division at Sendai, Honshu, with prior service in the Airborne Service. Drake plans to reenlist after discharge and pursue a long Army career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighth Army
Camp Crawford
Hokkaido
Japan
Wayne Drake
Thomson
T.5 Drake
Edward Drake
Thomson, Hliais
Army
Camp Grant
Ill
Camp Voakers
Tex
Fort Benning
Ila
Drake
11Th Airborne Davision
Sendai
Honshu
11Th Airborne
Airborne
Larepen
Europe
France
Finish Laying New Water Main On Route 60
Work on laying 609 feet of water mains finished Tuesday afternoon at about 1500 dollars. Daniels Bros. Co. of Sa VDA did the excavation. The new four inch pipe serves six houses and increases fire protection with two hydrants. Project started on May day morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels Bros. Company
Lecun
Menaay Thorning
Farewell Party for Rev and Mrs Draper at Argo and Thomson Church
Members of the Argo and Thomson Methodist Church gave Rev and Mrs Draper a farewell Tuesday evening. A program, song service, games, and refreshments followed. The couple are moving today to Epworth, Iowa.
Renns Welcome Newborn in Clinton Hospital Birth
Mr and Mrs Irvin Renn of Albany are the parents of a child born Sunday morning at Lamb Hospital in Clinton. The announcement notes the newborns arrival and family status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Renn Albany
Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Delay Action On Sidewalk Study Firehouse Plan
A village board tabled a sidewalk petition on Main Street west of the railroad until cost investigations are completed. They favored a special bond election for a fire truck quarters, but no date or amount set, about 5000 dollars anticipated. A quonset type structure is considered at roughly 1400 dollars for 32 by 48 feet, not including foundation or interior. The site would be the present Village hall lot and any bond would require removing the existing building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Village Board
Ste
Celebration of 50th Wedding Anniversary
Savanna Ir. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Hamedew marked their golden anniversary by repeating wedding vows at the Methodist church with Rev. E. Cedric Pope officiating. Attendants were Mr. and Mrs. Charles Seitzburg of Peoria and 100 guests attended a reception in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Clarence Hamedew
John Carroll
Myron Tibbits
Thomson
Peoria
Decatur
Chicago
Chadwick
Mt. Carroll
Hanover
Birthday party for David Diehl at new home
Mrs. Diehl hosted a birthday party Monday afternoon from 3 30 to 5 00 at her new home for her son David's fourth birthday. Guests included Ronnie LaShell Gary LaShell Lester Baker Jimmie Baker Carol Williams Beth Williams Kie Greharing Roberta Wiens Pat Jay Smeltz Babs McGinty Gene St Ores and Mrs Wayne Groharingy. Cake ice cream and orange juice were served and games and balloons provided entertainment.
Eureka men injured in Kansas City trip car crash
Jmmie Wiebenga and Bill Wagner, Eureka Kansas workers, were injured in an auto crash a week ago Monday while en route to a ball game in Kansas City. Both suffered cuts and bruises and their car was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jmmie Wiebenga
Bill Wagner
Eureka
Kans
Kansas City
Children's Day Program at York Baptist Church on Sunday
A Baptist Church service Sunday evening June 1% features a full Children’s Day program. Opening hymn, prayers by Rev. Gillespie, scripture by George St. Ores, recitations by Bernard Groharing and Carol Sack, various children's exercises, songs including Jesus Loves Me, a reading by Marjorie Smith, offering, and a benediction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Gillespie
George St. Ores
Bernard Groharing
Carol Sack
Steve Kemmer
Roger Eslinger
Allen Hickey
Carpenter Shop
Jesus Loves
Marjorie Smith
God’s Garden
Flag Day Observance Proclaimed for June 14th
Richard McGinty of the American Legion urges residents to display the American flag on Flag Day, June 14, as a symbol of liberty and national ideals. The note recalls veterans from 1776 to 1945 who fought under Old Glory and commemorates the flag's meaning beyond its insignia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army of the Republic
American Legion
Richard McGinty
Comdr
Child injured arm while visiting Diesis home in Savanna
Mary Ann Daehler, six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Daehler, broke her right arm on Tuesday during play at her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Steve Diesis home in Savanna. Her mother and twins Diane Lynn and David Lee were discharged Thursday from Savanna city hospital and will stay several weeks at the Diesis residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Ann
Harold Daehler
Steve Diesis
Savanna
Diane Lynn
David Lee
Savanna City Hospital
Diesis
Legion and Auxiliary Picnic at McGinty Home
The Legion and Auxiliary will host a joint picnic at the home of Mr and Mrs Dick McGinty on Thursday evening June 17. The event starts at 7 o clock and members should bring their own table service sandwiches and a covered dish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion and Auxiliary
Mr. and Mee
Dick McGinty
Couple to Visit Kin as Son Earns Degree at St Luke
Mr and Mrs Car Korbar spend a week with relatives Witt His. Mr and Mrs Charles Hogg plan a trip to Dubuque Friday for their son in law William Price Jr who will receive a Bachelor of Science Degree at St Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car Korbar
Witt
Charles Hogg
Dubuque
William Price, Jr
St. Luke
Mail Messenger Charles R. Rogers Wins Post
Mail messenger Charles R. Rogers, who bought a home after moving from Maquoketa Iowa a year ago, was the successful bidder and is now the regular mail messenger here. He began his new duties Tuesday, June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Rogers
Maquoketa
Local Club Meetings and Socials June Events
Altar and Rosary and Sodality were entertained by Mrs Lawrence Weatherwax. Baptist Ladies Aid meet June 17 at Mrs Emil Brach’s home. W S C S meet June 16 with Mrs Myron Tibbits. Royal Neighbors hold regular meeting June 15 at Mrs Lloyd Smith’s home. Chat-a-While party Friday at Mr and Mrs Lyle Williams. 500 prizes won by Mrs Hobart Holland and Ford Grimm, low to Herbert St Ores and Mrs Ivan Carroll. handkerchief shower for Mrs Ivan Carroll on her birthday. next meeting June 1X at Ford Grimm’s Clinton home. 4-H club met June 2 at Roberta Williams’ home. cushions and scarfs made. June 9 meeting at Carol Williams’ home. pin cushions on display. Nancy Wilt is recreational chair. next meeting June 16 at Marilyn Bolhous’ home. W.S.C. 16 members met at Methodist Church basement Wednesday. Miss Etta Bristol honored for 80th birthday. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Ladies’ Aid
Emil Brach
Wess
Myron Tibbits
Lyle Williams
Hobart Holland
Ford Grimm
Low
Herbert St. Ores
Ivan Carroll
Mrs. Ford Grimm
Clinton
Roberta Williams
Carol Williams
Dora Smith
Stephen Poster
Vada Spencer
Nancy Wilt
Marilyn Bolhous
Yavonne North
W.S.C. Ret
Methodist
Etta Bristol
Thomson's softball team takes two games this week
Thomson's softball team won two league games this week defeating S.O.D. 10 to 4 on Monday and Milwaukee 9 to 3 on Wednesday. Emi Brach pitched well in both games as Thomson slugged five home runs, including two by Bob Gray though one was nullified for not touching third base. Bobbie, Hop and Woody also homered, while Joe Skerhart homered for the losers. Thomson faces Hanover Vets on Tuesday, and June 17 opens against C. R. Jahn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
S.O.D
Milwaukee
Emi Brach
Bob Gray
Bobbie
Hop
Woody
Joe Skerhart
Hanover Vets
C. R. Jahn
Birthday party honors Mrs Adam Heinze at home
Mrs Adam Heinze was guest of honor at a birthday party Tuesday evening at her home. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Noeske Mr and Mrs Wm Geist and daughters of Mr Carroll Mr and Mrs Hal Ashby Mr and Mrs Fred Hook and Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson. Refreshments were served and the evening was spent in etal wa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Heinze
Noeske
Wm. Geist
Mr. Carroll
Hal Ashby
Fred Hook
Carl Peterson
Hardware fid-bits and sales pitch in old frontier ad
A garbled 1920s style item boasts curbside hardware lines, parcel post mailboxes, and a sales list from Dick and Charles. It praises paint, a 2000 dollar New Idea repair inventory, and a mix of tools including a Sunbeam mixmaster and a cement mixer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunbeam
Chas
Community Social Notes From Clinton Area Gatherings
Local residents share visits and events across Clinton and surrounding towns. Families including Millers, Browns, Dimmicks, Wilt, Lillie, Elliott, Carpenter, Bissens, Dykstra, and Holland are mentioned with trips to Madison and Chicago, hospital attendances, and moves.
Faber Family Hosts Friends for Sunday Dinner
Mr and Mrs John Faber and family joined Mr and Mrs Clifford Faber of Fulton for Sunday dinner. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Carpenter of Wausau Wis Mr and Mrs Shirley Carpenter and son of Morrison and Mrs Hattie Wilt. Also Don McBride will enter Oshkosh speed boat races this Sunday. Others present included Clarence Huggins of Albany Robert Huggins of Clinton Frances Sheridan and Wm Robertson and Kay Knutsen families of Carroll John Atherton Delbert Curley and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Carpenter
Wausaw
Wis
Shirley Carpenter
Morrison
Hattie
Moline
Wm. Robertson
Argo
Kay Knutsen
Carroll
John Atherton
Delbert Curley
Casting for Bass He Man Bass May Strike With Score
Casting for bass lures may require a score or more casts to rouse a heavy bass and entice a strike.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Phillips Brooks
American Robin
Jennie Wren
Wren
Bob White
Harry Appel
Potter Bros
Clarence
John Coopers
H. G
Babson
LaVere Kness
Frank Potter’s
Land of the Birds
Home of the Stagg’s
Edna Huber
Chestnut Park School
County Sunday School
Martin Brinkman
Joan LaShelle
Claude Grimm
Charles Harris
Joe Grimm
Paul Grimm
George Bast
Ellwood Gipe
Milledgeville
Raymond Diettrick
Frank Krimmel
Rockford
Jacqueline
Coronado Theatre
Leonard Feldt
Elmer Goodenough
Allen Dale Bush
Albany
Robert Queckbuerner
Marvin Brookstra
Ire
Adeline Groharing
Wallace Dresbach
Burtis J. Clikeman
Wayne Brown
John S. Young
Ed. J. Hall
Minnesota
Lewis
Motor Company
York
T-5
Mda
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Proving Grounds
VDA
Baptist Church
Altar and Rosary Sodality
Lawrence Weatherwax
Royal Neighbors
Clarence Appel
Chevie
Rother
Ford
Baker
Robert Miller
Burrell Brown
Fort Bliss
Texas
Guy Brown
Yingmiet
Gordon
John Dimmick
Judith Kay
Paul Wilt
Lockport
Conrad Lillie
Wilt
Lillie
Cavage
Harold Elliott
Madison
Sylvia Dykstra
Devonport Business College
Betty Bradley
St. Paul
Bradley
Ancher Hospital
Ann Holland
Davenport
Martha French
Major
Surrell Brown
LeRoy Russ
Garden Plain
Wm. Dykstra
Ben Seyvkstra
Stocearch Hospital
Sandra Morgan
Epa Hook
Meo
Mervin Marhall
Harry Elliott
Leonard Saxon
Gary All
Princeton
Merle Cate
Wim. Graves
B. R. Lewis
Wesley Kness
Elmer Higurenga
Nettie Stamm
McConnell, HL
Arnold Lyon
George Wierema
Lyon
Kraft's Men’s Clothing
Sieber Apartments
John Faber
Mrs
Clifford Faber
Ful
Ton
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