Me and Mrs Thomas Stage Visit Morrison
Me and Mrs Thomas Stage are spending the day in Morrison. The brief item notes their outing with no further details or names.
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1933
Page
3
Me and Mrs Thomas Stage are spending the day in Morrison. The brief item notes their outing with no further details or names.
Free movie shows begin this Saturday evening on Main Street Thomson. Events mention Ada Lewis Fern Warigoias and a Chicago fair, with locals contributing to costs. Residents visit relatives and plan trips to Chicago, Pittsburg Kansas, and Clinton, while a new nickel beer tap improves Jake Stickell’s cafe.
Mrs Henry Picklum hosted a birthday dinner Sunday at their Riverview cabin honoring her husband. Ten Davenport guests and Mr and Mrs George Creighton with children attended. Mrs Picklum and daughter Lejena stayed a week. Mr Picklum returned to Davenport work. Earlier, James Grow’s Lucas Texas car caught fire at the garage with minimal damage.
Charlie Wilt is outside with crutches and improving, Kenneth Shally also up with crutches, while Mrs Lilian Stuuttem remains stable. She was recently taken to a Moline hospital for observation but is now back at her daughter Mrs Carll’s home near Morrison.
The notice lists renewing Life-Savers subscribers from various towns and states including Mt Carrol, Penn, Low Moor, Viola, Mission Texas, Bloomer Wisconsin, Ovid Colorado, Freeport, Riv er Foren, and Dix za. Names such as Tamnes Lobberton Hartey Seim and Mrs Nola Alexander appear among others in a commemorative roll of supporters.
Earl Decker was denied a new trial by Judge Nels A. Larson in Whiteside County and sentenced to twenty years in Joliet State Penitentiary. He was ordered to Joliet immediately to begin serving the sentence. The case stems from a fall murder in a cornfield near Hilldale where the victim was found with his head severed. The crime scene lay near Henry and Rock Island counties, just inside Whiteside County and the Morrison trial location. Former State's Attorney Robert Besse and current prosecutors Ludens Cantlin Winn argued the case.
Locals note reunions for Miller Francke Handel families to be held at Old Mill Park in Savanna next Sunday. Charles Nason painting at Roy Houghton home and Charles Beck visiting Fort Des Moines with his son Charles Beck Jr. Mary Reynolds injured by plant burns. Green family to gather at Morrison. Frank Rush installs a new Majesty refrigerator via Alfred Smith store.
Churches announce Sunday schedule with evening union services and a Children s Day program noted as to be found elsewhere in this issue. A Sunday school social at Edson Hollands drew nearly 60 attendees with opening song prayer reading by Arlene Smith and performances by a male quartet and Thelma Schick. Refreshments followed. the aid society meets next Thursday for an all day church event. Live Wire class meets at Louie Schick s home. Ideal Sunday school at 10:00 with no preaching this Sunday.
Catholic morning service at 8 00 and ARGO Methodist morning worship at 9 30 with Sunday school at 10 30 The old society met Wednesday at the church Mrs Parsons class of Young People met Tuesday at the church and elected officers Billy Green president Helen Kenyon vice president Esther Scmaling secretary treasurer Refreshments ice cream and cake served after a social period The class plans to hold meetings once a month
The church outlines Sunday school at 10 00 morning worship at 11 00 and an evening service at Old Mill park Savanna at 7 00 PM All Methodists of Carroll County are invited for a special program Families may bring picnic lunches for park use A union service at the Baptist church follows at 8 00 PM Children day program is planned The aid society met Wednesday with Mrs WH Slaymar 16 members attending They will meet Wednesday with Mrs Charlie McGinty and Mrs Mary McGinty A bake sale is announced for Saturday June ... at 10 PM at the Utilities office
Ren Walling recently joined Geisineers rafe. bff Sunday. Jenn Carpenter spends week in St Louis with Mr. Frazier en route to Clinton home. Mr. and Mrs. Tran Carrell attend a Palisades State Park picnic north of Sovanna with Mr. Carroll’s relative. Alan Seiple and Miss Saville Christian visit John Hoy home. Seiple is a brother of Bjle.
A dancing party at Thompson Opera House Friday night June 16 features music by Lote Gei’s orchestra Geisinger’s Orchestra 233. A second event at Folks Barn Saturday offers another lively program for local dancers.
The Mustling Helpers 4-H Calf Club held a June meeting at Miss Clara Dykhuizen home. Pres Robert Carroll led a brief session with roll call by Harold Daehler. A long program followed with Ruth Cooper Evelyn Pessman and Clara Dykhuizen performing several acts. Afterward light refreshments and a short social period. Three visitors attended and the next meeting will be at Evelyn Pessaman home.
Mes. Je Y Stickel Mrs. Charles Sack and Miss Dorothy Slick of Carroll left for a two weeks vacation traveling to Sioux Falls South Dakota to visit Mrs Sack's sister Mrs John Schmidt and her husband They will also call on relatives in Iowa City Waterloo and other enroute points
A post nuptial mixed shower was held Thursday afternoon at Mr and Mrs Joe Blair home in honor of their daughter Dorothy who recently married Wayland Bennett. Guests brought useful gifts and refreshments of iced tea cookies and cake were served.
Mr and Mrs Claude Millard along with Norman and Allen of Yates City spent Saturday and Sunday with their mothers Mrs Sarah Millard and Mrs Kia Weber and other relatives. Everett attends a Boy Scout camp at Galesburg. Mr and Mrs Ed Coleman and daughter Phyllis of Rockford also stayed Saturday evening and remained over Sunday at Mrs Sarah Millard's home.
The will of Margaret Efinds directs a public sale of household goods at the last home next Wednesday, June 21. Sale to begin at a stated time. Read the legal notice for details and other parts of the paper.
A group of about 60 friends charivaried Mr and Mrs Bux Bennett at the Durkees home Thursday evening. After hunting for some time they found the newlyweds in a walnut tree. Candy and cigars were paid out and the bride and groom were heartily congratulated.
A Baptist Church Children’s Day program features praise and responsive readings led by Rev. Todd and the Live Wire class. Highlights include memories, recitations by Primary and other pupils, songs, a male quartet, and closing benediction. The Melon Teasers plan a game of ball with Proving Grounds on the Fourth of July.
The Thomson State Bank released a June 14 1933 condition statement showing liquidity at 56 percent with cash and market bonds covering over half of depositor liabilities. Real estate loans are strong, bank assets include a vault costing over 5000, and deposits total 174601.06 with capital at 25000 and surplus 28671.72.
Statement of condition at close of business shows cash and balances in depository. Real estate mortgages comprise mainly first mortgages on York Township properties. Figures indicate cash on hand and demand deposits with Chicago, with mortgages totaling a substantial amount.
The Thomson Shipping Association held its annual meeting Monday with good attendance and plans to name officers later. Secretary Rush Carroll reported a sinking fund balance of 5139,000 and the year’s shipments including salt, mixed feed, and tankage. The group noted rising markets for stock and grain benefiting farmers and landowners.
Birth notices report Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morrison welcomed a son born Thursday June sth. Kehler and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Smith of Clinton welcomed a daughter born June 7, joined by two sisters and a brother. sister Mrs. Loomis Hansen and Mrs. Karl Shoemaker. Vernis Scudder and Mrs. Scudder of Dixon welcomed a daughter born Monday June 12. Mrs. Scudder the farmer Leapha Gra having.
Funeral rites for the late Roy Durkee age 62 of Delmar Iowa were held Wednesday afternoon at Bheimst and a service at the home of his brother Dr William Durkee in Fulton at 2 30. The Rev James Gallagher conducted the services Burial was at Fulton cemetery He lived east of Thomson for years and was known in York community Family moved to Delmar about three years ago Death followed a winter illness Survived by his widow two daughters Mrs Carl Yetten of Quincy Illinois and Nola at home and a son Floyd at home Also by two brothers and Ed McGinty Thomson attended Sam Lord at these services
Thomson teams ride a rebound as Melon Tossers foster fan fever and players lift spirits with improved play. Early losses fade as the local league sees Thomson rise, with Sterling and Sund delivering strong games and supporters shouting for more victories.
4 H clubs met yesterday with Lorraine Weatherwax guiding activities. Arlene Adams stood in for Louise St. Ores as president. Prudence Groharing and Marz Stage were assigned to lead three demonstrations on learning at the Rex meeting. Two guests attended: Cooper and Mix Ma ry of Ottewa.
Social clubs and lodges details show Royal Neighbors activities with members including Houghton Clara Bertha Holland Jane Mitchell and Ella Orr. The Royal District Convention at Mt Carroll was postponed to fall due to the op dank situation. Home Economics Club notes include Savanna guest Mere Doden and annual picnic details at Credit Island near Dex enpoer with various local visitors and dinners.
Cal Peeter deserted his Farm Bureau ball team and went visiting Sunday. George Slater of Morrison visited several weeks with Mr and Mrs Will Gris wold. Variena Buddy and Edith Smith of Olton visit relatives Loomis Hansen. Reeves Kratz Donna and Balk family gathered at Frank Rush Daehler and Daehler households for a Pines picnic near Polo. A. P. Kenyon couple arrived in Washington DC after touring Chicago Worlds Fair. Chris Gmveson Savanna named to County Board of Review by Judge Orion M Grove, seen as well received.
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