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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1946
Page
3
Rstagg Review Platform Purchases Fire Truck and Local Plans
The item lists purchase of a fire truck and steps to organize firefighters plus infrastructure improvements. It mentions installing fire plugs and siren switches, sewer work, and a new grade school building. Community efforts include beautifying the village, sidewalks, restrooms, a kindergarten, drain and street work, a youth center, park facilities, amusements, and organizing a band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Church
Potter Bros. & Hotel
Fire safety and local notices amid town fires and plans
The column notes fires sparked by lightning at the George Stumphy home with volunteer firemen on site. It suggests organizing a larger volunteer force, standardizing fireplug heads, and installing more siren switches. It mentions fire alarm issues, the impact of lightning on nearby homes, and local anecdotes about residents and plans, including Father’s Day and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stumphy
Gene Potter
Navy
Thomson News Visitors and Weekend Guests
Thomson residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend. Benford Stade and Richard of Stockton visited Justice Prins and JoAnn. Eugene Bull of Flack Hawk Village stayed with Myrtle Bull and Don Bull returned home Sunday night. John Atherton plans to return to Lanars Monday. Sidney Schiff of Phoenix visited her father Harry Kipnis at Mt. Carroll and spent the weekend with Elynor Stagg. Nona Jackson and several others from DeWitt were Sunday dinner guests of John Ashpole. Richard Badtke visited his brother Max Badtke of Clinton. Myrta Groharing of Chadwick is visiting the Virgil Wilt family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benford Stade
Richard
Stockton
Justice Prins
JoAnn
Carroll
Eugene Bull
Flackhawk Village
Myrtle Bull
Don Bull
John Atherton
Haro'd Atherton
Lanars
Sidney Schiff
Phoenix
Harry Kipnis
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Elynor Stagg
Nona Jackson
Lee Hopp
Ed Kazinski
DeWitt
John Ashpole
Richard Badtke
Max Badtke
Clinton
Myrta Groharing
Chadwick
Virgil Wilt
Hobart Holland
Nelle Hastings
Evanston
Garret Stevenberg
Morrison
Verdayne John
Bertha Holland
James Hook
Merle Everharp
Wesley
Illinois
N. D. French
Herbert Blodgett
Yates City
Ill
Tom Kustes
Harold Witt
Ralph Shrum
Donald Adolph and Sons
Mike
Larry
Virgil Witt
Jo Ann Witt
Harvey Marshall
Wayne Ashby
Thank You For Help After Wednesday Morning Fire
Mr and Mrs Afton Stumphy express gratitude to everyone who assisted during the Wednesday morning fire and say the thoughtfulness will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afton Stumphy
Miss Dorothy Prins Weds Robert Vogel at Fulton
Dorothy J Prins daughter of Mr and Mrs Claus Prins Thom son married Robert G Vogel son of Mr and Mrs Peter C Vogel Fulton Friday at First Christian Reformed Church Fulton The Rev M J Vanderwerp assisted by Rev Dr James Putt officiated A reception followed and the couple left for a trip east and to Canada Readings noted Betty Vanderwerp Lucille Prins Myriabelle Vogel Marian Klimstra and others attended as bridal party with a flower girl ring bearer and ushers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy J. Pring
Claus Prins
Thomson
Robert G. Vogel
Peter C. Vogel
Fulton
Christian Reformed Church
M. J. Vanderwerp
Cicero
James Putt
Henry Rosenbloom
Betty Vanderwerp
Lucille Prins
Myriabelle Vogel
Marian Klimstra
Mise Vogel
Miss Klimstra
Henry Bielerma
Wilford Sikkema
Arnold de Weerdt
Paula Rae Balk
Larry Prins
Canada
Calvin Huyser
Detroit
Galesburg
Struck by car injures man on Main Street in Savanna
Robert Hebeler of Thomson was struck by a car driven by Robert McIntyre while crossing Main Street in front of the Savanna cafe at 1 15 Sunday. He suffered head and face lacerations and a scalp wound, was taken to City hospital by McIntyre and the police, and released after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hebeler
Thomson
Robert McIntyre
Main Street
Savanna Cafe
City Hospital
McIntyre
Thompson Social Notes Chronicle Weekend Visits
Sunday and Monday social calls described with residents of Thomson Evanston Morrison Mt Carroll Chadwick Riverview and Clinton. Notes include Northwestern and University of Illinois students returning home and visits by families to relatives and friends across Illinois during the weekend.
Thomson Girls To Sing On Station KROS Saturday
Betty Jane and Janet Spencer daughters of Mr and Mrs Charles Spencer will sing over KROS Clinton Ia Saturday at 1 00 CST on Stars of Tomorrow Both girls have been active in glee club and operettas in the Grade school Donald McBride of Thomson Hl won three races at the event held under auspices of the National Out bound Drivers association at Green Bay Wis last Sunday He will enter the races at South Bend Ind next Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane
Janet Spencer
Charles Spencer
KROS
Clinton
Stars of Tomorrow
Donald McBride
Thomson
National
Church Service Schedule and Upcoming Meetings
The Church Worshipping led by James W. Gillespie offers 10:00 a m service on standard time with a theme Divine Encouragement. A study session on The Kingdom follows at 11:00 a m. Evening service at 8:00 p m has theme He Lingered. Ladies Aid meets Thursday June 20 at Mrs Emil Brach home. Golden Rule Class gathers Wednesday June 19 with Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer assisted by Mr and Mrs Harold Witt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespie
Ladies Aid
Emil Brach
Kenneth Kemmer
Harold Witt
York Community Church Worship Schedule
The York Community Church announces its service times with a 9 45 a m worship hour and a 10 45 a m sermon by Roy Berg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Church School
Roy Berg
Thomson Methodist Church Services Schedule
Thomson Methodist Church holds Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services at 10:00 a.m. Rev Sherman speaks at 10:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. services. Rev Hankbecker is pastor at Catholic church. Fulton hosts 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 a.m. services due to DST.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Christian Endeavor
Hankbecker
Navy Sailor Harold Rice Returns to Great Lakes
Harold Rice of the navy came back to Great Lakes to await further orders after a leave with his mother Mrs. Helen Wilt and Mr. Virgil Wilt. They also report a call from See Harold See of the Coast Guard saying he would depart California for Honolulu, Hawaii, on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Rice
Navy
Great Lakes
Helen the
Virgil Wilt
Harold
Coast Guard
California
Honolulu
Hawaii
Local Social Notes From Clinton and Surrounding Areas
Marie Dickson of Shannon visits her aunt Mrs. Bert Stainbrook for a week. The Henry Wiersema family of Milledgeville dined with Cecil, Lloyd and Elsie Tousley. The Review has limited Illness road maps. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Welch moved into two furnished rooms at the local hotel. Mrs. Welch is the former Alice Wilkerson. The Carl Peterson family joined the Schroder reunion at Oak Park in Clinton. Thursday visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Bert Johnson and Eugene. Marie Stickell of Clinton visits her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Justice Prins. Tuesday evening guests at Harold Witt’s included Mr. and Mrs. James Morgan and twins from Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Dickson
Shannon
Bert Stainbrook
Henry Wiersema
Milledgeville
Cecil, Lloyd
Elsie Tousley
Donald Welch
Welch
Alice Wilkerson
Carl Peterson
Schroder
Oak Park
Clinton
Bert Johnson
Eugene
Marie Stickell
Justice Prins
Harold Witt
James Morgan
Twins
Chadwick
Stumphy Home Struck by Lightning in Thomson
During a Wednesday thunderstorm a bolt hit the Stumphys residence in Thomson at breakfast time. The kitchen was set on fire but firefighters saved the house. glass injuries to Mr Stumphy and Mrs Stumphy occurred, one dog was injured, and the dining area suffered heavy fire and water damage. The loss is not insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stumphy
Thomson
Leonard Hebeler
Attorney General To Speak Tuesday At Morrison Club
Atty Gen George Barrett will address a Lions Club meeting at Morrison Tuesday evening June 18. Barrett, serving his second term as chief law officer of Clinole State, will describe the duties, powers and accomplishments of his office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
Treorge Br. Barrett
Lions Club
Morrison
Barrett
State of Clinole
Borvett
Clinic Seeks Handicapped Children from Nine Counties
A surgery and therapy clinic for physically handicapped children from Boone to Whiteside counties will be held at St Anthony hospital Rockford on June 20. Herbert R. Kobes M D announced the event organized with University of Illinois Division of Services for Crippled Children Rockford Junior League and Circle Ten of Emmanuel Lutheran church. Approximately 50 children are scheduled for exams with room for referrals from physicians. The program offers orthopedic pediatric speech and hearing assessments by specialists. A birthday supper was held Saturday night at the Adam Heinze home in honor of Mrs Heinze with guests Mr and Mrs Fred Hook Mr and Mrs Wm Geist Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson and Mr and Mrs Hal Ashby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone, Carroll
DeKalb
Jo Daviess
Lee, McHenry
Ogle
Winnebago
Whiteside
St Anthony Hospital
East State Street
Rockford
Herbert R. Kobes
University of Ilinois Division
Rockford Junior League
Circle Ten
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
Adam Heinze
Heinze
Fred Hook
Wm. Geist
Carl Peterson
Hal Ashby
Poorman Dies at Clinton After Brief Illness
Edward S. Poorman, 74, died June 6 at home 1420 Roosevelt Clinton after a brief illness. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. in Shadduck funeral home with Rev. Howard J. Machlan officiating. Interment in Lower York cemetery Thomson. Survived by widow four sons Marion Poorman Edward Poorman Jr Ben Poorman and daughter Mrs John Swienty. Born March 3 1872 in Mt Carroll Illinois lived there until moving to Clinton 12 years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward S. Poorman
Roosevelt Street
Clineton
Shadduck
Howard J. Machlan
Lyons Methodist Church
George O. Hanssen
Albert Witt
Old Rugged Cross
Nicholas Peterson
Calvin McPeek
Harold Roggendorf
Marting Anderson
Harry O'Dell
Durvil
Lower York Cemetery
Thomson
Ilinois
Mr. Poorman
Mt. Carroll
Clinton
Marion Poorman
Ed Poorman
Burlington
Ben Poorman
Rock Island
Lee Poorman
John Swienty
Chicago
Thomson ball team routs Moose Lodge in Old Mill park
Thomson defeated Moose Lodge of Savanna 10 to 3 last Thursday evening. Brach earned the win with eight hits and flawless defense as rain postponed Wednesday's game with the American Legion.
Births in Winona and Savanna add new daughters
A daughter was born Sunday June 9 to Mr and Mrs Malewicki at their home in Winona Minnesota Mrs Malewickie is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Root another couple Mr and Mrs Wayne St Ores of Savanna are the parents of a daughter born Monday afternoon June 10 in Savanna City Hospital Mr St Ores is a grandson of Mr and Mrs George St Ores
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malewicki
Winona
Minn
Malewickie
Harry Root
Wayne St. Ores
Savanna
Savanna City Hospital
St. Ores
George St. Ores
Ida Stephenson Celebrates 94th Birthday in El Cajon
Friends and relatives honored Mrs Ida Stephenson on May 19 at her Washington Street home El Cajon for her 94th birthday. The Thomson native and Alpine ranch pioneer with husband William Stephenson helped establish Alpine Community church in 1894. She teaches and crafts, returns of eyesight noted, with celebration hosted by Mrs Arthur Gray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Whitney
el Cajon
Cafornia
da Stephenson
Washington Street
Alpine
Stephenson
Arthur Gray
East Washington St
Mire Marguerite Achenbach
Geo. Stephenson
Thomson
Alonzo Taylor
Carl Jensen
Vacation Bible School Opens With 56 Enrolled
Vacation Bible School began Monday with 56 pupils enrolled across Beginners 17 Primary 14 Juniors 17 and Intermediates 8. Martha French will join next week and volunteers are welcome to assist in music and supervision. Sessions run 9 to 12 noon at the grade school and Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vacation Bible School
Eugene Murray
James Gillespie
Norma Strubb
Jo Ann Wilt
Verdayne Johns
Gayle Grim
Jeanne Elliott
Robert Carroll
Charles McGinty
E. W. Farnsworth
Gladys Cate
Gillespie
W. A. Adams
Mildred Brach
Ford Grimm
Thompson Briers hosts weekend guests from surrounding towns
Saturday and Sunday visitors to H. M. Timmons and Gerald Brown homes included James Giblin of Marengo Illinois and families from Harmon Amboy Rock Falls Malvern Black Hawk Village Hanover Fulton and other nearby places. The group also visited Wm Griswold and Geo Lanning homes with several relatives noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Timmons
Gerald Brown
James Giblin
Marengo
Ill
Bill George
Mary Jane Phunkenberger
Rock Falls
Jack Giblin
Emmett Giblin
Harmon
Robert Slader
Amboy
Nancy Slagel
Malvern
Wm. Griswold
Donald Miller
Black Hawk Village
Hanover
Geo. Lanning
Miller
Lanning
Dewey Fritz
Earl Forham
Local Health Notes From Savanna Area
Lawrence Erling and Elwin Rice were hospitalized for surgery and a heart attack respectively, with multiple area residents listed for illnesses and upcoming procedures. June Lanning plans a tonsillectomy in Clinton, while Bayard Cole seeks treatment at East Molline hospital. Several children, including Donald Groharing and Carol Sack, have chicken pox, and Mrs Cravatta is ill at her parents’ home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry
Ray Erling
Thomson
Savanna Hospital
Elwin Rice
June Lanning
Clinton
Bayard Cole
East Moline Hospital
Donald Groharing
Carol Sack
Laurence
Bobby Williams
Laura Hoy and Eddie Jensen Exchange Wedding Vows
Miss Laura R Hoy and Eddie Jensen exchanged wedding vows on Saturday. Adam Heinze of Stransdale Farm No. 1 was in town this morning burning a $10 bounty for four foxes killed at the farm, and questioned if fox hunting could pay as farming. Mr and Mrs Walter Shanafelt of Morrison and Cecil, Lloyd and Elsie Tousley attended Neil Tousley’s eighth grade graduation at Rock Falls last Wednesday night. Glenn Choley and Neil Tousley received American Legion awards by vote of classmates and teachers. 76 graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Heinze
Stransdale Farm No. 1
Adam
Walter Shanafelt
Morrison and
Cecil
Lloyd
Elsie Tousley
Neil Tousley
Rock Falls
Glenn Choley
American Legion
Clubs LODGES 500 Club and Royal Neighbors Meet
The 500 Club meets today with Mrs Ed Andring. Royal Neighbors hold a regular meeting on Tuesday June 18 with no venue yet decided. Home Economics picnic set for June 21 at 6:30 p m. Bring picnic basket own silver and drinks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500 Club
Ed Andring
Royal Neighbors
Youth Center Is Enjoyed By The Young People
Local youths gathered at the youth center Tuesday night with Mrs. Dick McGinty as sponsor. The pool and ping pong games are popular among boys and girls while dancing is a close second. The reupholstered davenport fits in with the furnishings. Teens may join. others may visit to see activities. Baldy Volk and Skeeter Ashby are noted ping pong experts. Mrs. Wheeler leads the youth center committee and is a strong pool player. Join in the fun and observe how the group is organized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick McGinty
Baldy
Dick) Volk
Skeeter
Fay) Ashby
Wheeler
Youth Center
Weekend Visits Highlight Wisconsin Family Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Krempel visited with parent couples from Waukesha and Elkhorn. Jeanne Hogg will attend summer school at Dubuque University, joined by her brother-in-law William Price. Lloyd Weber and family celebrated a silver wedding anniversary with James Hook and others attending local events in Savanna and Downers Grove area. Gene Halfman stayed with the Baker family in Chadwick as Hobart Holland and family visited Stickell relatives there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Krempel
Henry Krempel
Waukesha
Wis
Paul Fretag
Elkhorn
Krempel
Arlene Cinasichi
Milwaukee
Jeanne Hogg
C. W. Hogg
Dubuque University
Wm. Price
Lloyd Smith
Geraldine
Emil Brach
Savanna
Ray Klein
Downers Grove
Ill
R. I. Houghton
Lloyd Weber
James Hook
Carbon Cliffs
Gene Halfman
Howard Baker
Chadwick
Hobart Holland
Mrs Laura Hoy Weds Eddie Jensen in Thomson Wit York Church
Miss Laura KR Hoy daughter of Clem and Mrs Hoy of Thomson married Eddie Jensen son of Carl and Mrs Jensen of Thomson at 6:50 pm in York Community church Rev Roy Berg officiated organist Mrs Marvin Brookstra and soloist Miss Lila Curley provided music The couple wore wedding finery and pearls gifts from the groom Attendants included sisters Mrs Lyle Bailey and Mrs Marvin Stiles Best man Marvin Stiles usher Charles Renz Post ceremony receptions were held and the Hoy silver anniversary was noted The bride served in the Waves and the groom completed two and a half years in the army They plan to live at Stransdale farms
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura KR. Hoy
Clem Hoy
Thomson
Eddie Jensen
Carl Jensen
Roy Berg
York Community Church
Marvin Brookstra
Fulton
Lila Curley
Lyle Bailey
Savanna
Marvin Stiles
Bailey
Stiles
Gary
George Crelett
Clinton
Patsy
Charles Renz
Berg
Stransdale Farms
Surprise Birthday Party At Earl Voss Home
A Saturday evening surprise gathering honored Mr. Earl Voss for his birthday at his home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Dave Geerts, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Geerts and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Altman, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Smith and family of Garden Plain, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geerts of Fulton, and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Prins and family of Thomson. Luna was served and Mr. Voss received a gift. Adeline Groharing’s daughter is visiting her mother this week while her husband Dr. Marvin Brookstra fishes in Northern Minnesota and returns Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Voss
Mr. Voss
Dave Geerts
Paul Geerts
Gerald Altman
Peter Smith
Garden Plain
Charles Geerts
Fulton
Albert Prins
Thomson, Luna
Marvin Brooks
Resignation of N D French From Thomson State Bank Executive Post
Directors announce N D French resigns as Executive Vice President of Thomson State Bank. He will stay as stockholder and devote time to his own interests. B J Clikeman of Savanna Illinois elected to succeed him as Executive Vice President and will work daily except Thursdays and Saturdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank
N. D. French
French
B. J. Clikeman
Savanna
Illinois
Kench
Clikeman
Home Building and Loan Association of Savanna
First National Birk of
Assistart
Forest City National Bank
Rockford, Il
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George
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Puerto Rico
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Old Fulton College
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Whiteside County
Ellendale
N. D
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Mary Otto
Hazel Dauphin
Anna Mae Edwards
Hazel Young
Joan Rathje
Amvets
Savanna Lions Club
Frazer
N.D. French
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