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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1947
Page
3
The list includes fire plugs and siren switches, sewer work, sidewalks, public rest rooms, and kindergarten. It calls for homes for school principals, beautification of the village, street drainage, and a youth center with a park between Potter Bros and Hotel, plus amusements and a weekly dances venue. A school study committee is proposed.
A column mixes reflections on virtue with urban life scenes. It praises dignified endurance, notes ongoing home landscaping, and mutates into humorous celebrity name changes and everyday town incidents from mowing to mail deliveries and blue suits by the river.
Thomson reports several Morrison families hosted and visiting relatives over a weekend. Mr and Mrs Charles Bissens and Mr and Mrs Gene Bull with son attended dinner at Henry Young home. Roy Hoekman family and Wayne Hoekman guests at Myrtle Bull home. Fred Doden hosts Merle Doden family and Mrs Frank Kehjer from Morrison.
Mrs. Mary Von Motz of Moline Illinois and Henry Ashpole of Low Moor Iowa wed at the First Christian Church parsonage in Moline. Rev E B Meinninger officiated. Attendants included Harold Ashpole. They planned a wedding trip to Madison Wisconsin and will reside in Low Moor where the groom farms.
Vivian Barnes 72 a former Clinton resident died Sunday night at her Pittsburg Kansas home. Born Vivian Kent in Carthage Missouri she was the daughter of James and Anna Kent. She moved from Clinton ten years ago returning three years ago and leaves six children plus relatives including Mrs. Delia Melendy and Mrs. Lew Guinn.
The school directors of District 77 in York Township seek bids for a bus driver and for storage on the bus. Sealed bids must be delivered to Harvey Seim by June 20, with the board reserving the right to accept or reject any bid.
Eleanor Marshall, 4, daughter of Mr and Mrs Tester Marshall of Ridge Road Savanna, lost her left thumb Monday after falling on a lawnmower at the family farm. She was taken to Savanna hospital where 18 stitches closed the wound. The incident occurred as her brother Leroy, 10, pulled the mower blades up with the child running behind him. The Marshalls were former farm residents living east of town.
Mrs. Elmer Hook of Argona collided with John Atherton of Thomson on Route 80 near York Community high school Thom Son. No injuries reported. Investigated by Sergt Herbert Krahn and Officer Allan Williston Savanna state highway police. Atherton car stalled and being pushed off when hit. Hook car front severely damaged Atherton car minor damage.
Thomson softball team went 1 win and 2 losses this week. They beat Mt Carroll 7 to 5 at Old Mill Park with a late bases loaded threat held. They then fell 6 to 5 at Clinton in a non league game and hurt their Savanna league standing. One more game referenced as against In is incomplete.
Jon McBride aboard the Thomson boat swept three firsts in Class A and added two fifths in Class B and a win in Class F at the American Legion sponsored Midwest Association event in McGregor on Sunday. Heavy weather forced cancellation of Chicago entries. McBride plans to race in Chicago next Sunday in Wis.
The Argo Sunday school held a Children’s Day program with a picnic dinner. eighth grade graduates Ramona Holesinger and Lyle Turney attended commencement at Mt. Carroll. Esther Schmaling studies in Chicago and Normal, Henry Warfield improves from illness. Lucille Freeman visits her parents. she taught at Warsaw public schools. Arthur Rolinson builds a porch. N R Kenyon builds a garage for James Green.
The report lists several patients and injuries across Mississippi Valley towns. Leonard Stage had tonsils removed at Savanna City Hospital. Pearl Gilson of Clinton underwent surgery at Jane Lamb Hospital. Guy Brown remains in Jane Lamb Hospital after illness. Dr J A Marshall and Mrs Marshall of Morrison are patients at St Marys Rochester with multiple fractures from a Sunday auto accident near Cresco. Mrs Gillespie, Baptist minister's wife, is at Swedish American Hospital Rockford with room 302 for two to three weeks.
Relatives report Mrs Anna Homedew and family safe after a twister struck Julesburg. Many homes torn or damaged, Safeway Stores spared, crews from phone companies working, lights out, candles in use, Edna and Ethel safe, courthouse feared but avoided major damage. No fatalities.
Library will not be open on weekday afternoons during the summer months but will operate weekday evenings from 7 to 9 p m Friday afternoons apply 2 30 to 5 p m for limited service and room use
Argo Home Economics Club families plan a picnic Friday at 7 p m at Argo Methodist church. 4-H group results list Carol Miller Mary Cate and others. Meetings for WSCS Chat-a-While Royal Neighbors Altar and Rosary are set for June 18 and June 13 and 117 respectively with multiple hosts.
Thomson youths showcased numerous purebred and crossbred animals on the Wednesday project tour. John Murray and David Murray led Poland China litters, Fay Ashby showed a Hereford calf, and several Sikkema, Hartman and Pickens members presented beef cattle, dairy heifers, and pigs. The York Baptist Sunday school social followed on June 10 at the Carroll home with songs, prayers, and verses.
Stransky of Savanna and Stagg spent Thursday in Decatur transacting business at Stransdale Products. Regan and crew pour a concrete porch this week at the hotel.
The library will close on May afternoons during the summer months but remain open Wednesday evenings from 7 to 9 p m and daily from 5 p m.
Funeral services for Mrs Henry Hoogheem 52 of Fulton were held Friday at Fay funeral home and the Christian Reformed church in Fulton with Dr James Putt officiating. Burial followed in Fulton cemetery. She was born February 22 1895 in Fulton and married Henry Hoogheem in 1914. She is survived by her husband mother five daughters one son and several siblings.
The Thomson Legion approves a dance to be held in the local gym on June 20 with 75 cent admission. Music by Lawrence Moise and an Savanna orchestra. Tickets go on sale in local shops in a few days. The post adjourned after other business. Next meeting July 6. County Legionnaires visit Thomson July 27. all veterans invited.
Mr and Mrs Bert Meinema of Morrison called on Mr and Mrs Albert Hook Tuesday evening. Sunday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Kneal Hook of Argo and Mr and Mrs Epa Hook of Savanna. Vernon Levedke and Bobby of Freeport stayed with Hobart Holland and family from Thursday to Sunday.
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