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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1937
Page
2
The long fragment covers local notices and society chatter with names like Richard Alerinly and Mrs Inve from Mt Bull, plus Clinton and Batavia visits. It lists churchgoers, family updates, dental work, and a Lincoln Douglas hall dedication in Dixon. The piece weaves community ties through neighborly movements and weekend guestings.
Dorothy Mae Weast of Rockford and Louis Albert Daehler of Morrison were married last Thursday afternoon at the First Evangelical Lutheran Church of Chadwick. Rev. W. E. Bridges officiated at a single ring ceremony with immediate family present. The couple, attended by Louisa Daehler and John Weast, exchanged vows to Lohengrin’s wedding march. The bride wore ankle length brown and white silk net gown with a fingertip veil, carrying white roses. Afterward, guests joined the bridal party at the couple’s home for a two‑cell luncheon. The bride is a Sterling High School alumna who studied at Mt. Morris College and Illinois State Teachers College, and has taught in Whiteside County schools. The groom, a York Community High School graduate, studied at Blackburn College and earned a degree from the University of Illinois. They will reside in Morrison where Daehler works for the Fee Cooling Appliance Corporation.
Miss Carol Groharing and Paul Blair of Prophetstown married at the Davenport Presbyterian Church in a single ring ceremony conducted by Rev. A. S. Nickless. Mrs. Blair is daughter of Louis Groharing and Mr. Blair is eldest son of Mrs. Charles Shibley, both Prophetstown residents. He helps operate a Prophetstown service station with his brother.
Announcement of the marriage between Miss Zelda Ketchum youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs George Ketehum of Chestnut Park and Hayes Frazier of Thomson on Oct 22 1938 in the Tarsonage of the Chicago Methodist Church. The bride wore blue crepe with roses. they depart for a trip to Las Vegas Los Angeles and other California points.
Mrs Tillie Tarney visited last Friday in the home of heroy Mita with her mother Mrs Stamm and brother Russell Stamm at Mc Connell Beatrice Brockill is the local carrier for the Rockford Morning Star and the Chicago Daily News A carload of limestone screenings for street work in Thomson has been received by the village Mr and Mrs Charles Hartman attended the funeral of Rev Bravo in Chadwick Saturday afternoon Miss Mary Prins of Clinton is expected to spend the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Justice Prins Mr and Mrs Ben Manning attended the wedding of Miss Gladys Ullrich to Leon Rudman last Thursday in Clinton The ceremony was at Sacred Heart church and a wedding breakfast followed in the Lafayette hotel for the bridal party and immediate family Mr and Mrs Thomas Cheatum and daughter Jem were Wednesday evening callers in Clinton Mr and Mrs Jack Halfman and children spent Sunday at the Ben Manning home Mr and Mrs Yfes Luck and daughter Hazel were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs Sack's mother Mrs Ida Weber
Several churches announce schedules for Sunday school and worship. The Methodist and Catholic congregations list 10:00 and 11:00 a.m. services, Baptist and Community churches share 10:00 a.m. worship and 11:00 a.m. Sunday school, with events such as Givewire class meetings and a Sundase school social planned. Additional notes mention visiting pastor Rev. Albert C. Lehue of Miles, Ta. and Children’s Day and Youth meetings at Ideal.
Ideal Partners club members announce a regular meeting next Wednesday evening June 23 at Ideal church open to the public. The program includes community singing led by H B Stakemiller, prayer by Rev Phillips of Qhad with, piano solo by Ruddie Olson, and various musical interludes by Sulo Kantedh Pearson Dust Weimbaugh Sisters Dorothy and Bessie, with talks by Tew Phillips and Ideal Five.
Mr and Mrs Paul Meusintyel al son Awohby of Mar powers Bia join evening supper hosted by Mr and Mrs Thoms S. Other visitors included Mia Connell and guests Mr and Mrs Sherpa Conned of Sterling. Mr and Mrs Ben Stage visited Hare vey Marshall Sunday. Henry Messinger of Savanna joined Lyle Williams and Bly Cochran with Eugene Marr Tov Mayer and George Hicks of Argo at the Chadwick high school event last Thursday evening.
Walter Switzer returns from Jane Lamb hospital after an appendectomy and is improving rapidly. Reports from Mrs K Switzer and Mrs Ben Wagner say they are also improving nicely.
Sister of Mrs Frank Anderson dies Monday evening in Clinton at about 85 years old. Survived by husband Albee Rice, children Mes Agnes, George, and others, a sister Penk Andersen, ten grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral at York cemetery with service at Donohoe home. Born 1889, member of Thomsen Church of Christ.
Morrison Merchants softball wants to arrange games with any team in the county or nearby to fill the play calendar. Interested teams may contact Paul Braun of Morrison to set up fixtures. team plans nine-game schedule with Bavaria's squad daily.
Guests gathered Tuesday evening at the Lewis residence to honor Dorothy Lewis on her sixteenth birthday celebrated a day early. Attendees included Brockill Lena Sinnh, French, and Ehynor Stag. The menu featured meat pie, potato salad, hot rolls, sliced tomatoes, pickles, and olives, followed by angel food cake with pineapple sun ally. After supper the group played tennis at Old Mill Park in Savannah.
Stratton family members gathered Sunday at Mr. and Mrs. Carl Longanecker’s Morrison home for dinner. Attending were Arlie Leland and children from Batavia, Chester Stratton, Leita and Ardith Potter, Marjorie Leinback, Earl Wilson of Seivanta, Bart Shoemaker and daughter Darlene, and Edna Shoemaker of Thomson, with My. and Mrs. Glenn Hinds of Stanhope visiting. Darlene Shoemaker is staying with the Longaneckers this week.
Clinton resident M WM Tucker hosted a social event honoring Mrs. Carrie Gallagher May and Mrs. John Gates. County supervisors named election judges and clerks for each precinct, listing numerous names across Mt. Carroll Savanna York Wrysexy Freedom Truck Creek and other precincts. Guests included Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Carpenter. local officials and families attended and gifts were exchanged.
Miss Ruth Marth daughter of Mr and Mrs Russell Marth of Wacker united with Carl Anderson son of Mr and Mrs Adolph Anderson of Paxton in a Saturday afternoon ceremony at the Walmingston American Hotel. Rev William Brennan of Chicago officiated. Attendants were Mr and Mrs Robert Roshiem and Mr William Beemnamium. Bride wore a white gown with a corsage of petunias and sweetheart roses. Afterward a reception was held at the Ayde hotel and Lake Park Ave Chicago. Mrs Anderson is a graduate of Savanna, and Michael Reese Nursing School. The couple will reside in Chicago.
Miss PBewloh Madsen of Sabula Iowa and Leland Tlarting of Savanna wed Saturday at Preston Tarsonave with Rev Longholts officiating. Bride’s parents hosted a wedding feast and a miscellaneous shower honored Mrs Leland Haring. Seventeen or more attended. gifts were plentiful.
In fond memory of Earnest Brown who passed away three years ago in June. Loving wife, children and grandchildren honor his memory with affection.
Miss Louisa Marie Dawhler daughter of Mr and Mrs Cari S Dawhler of Thomson married Fay H Reitzel son of Mr and Mrs Harry Reitzel of Milledgeville in Chadwick First Evangelical Lutheran church. The double ring ceremony followed with Rev William E Bridges officiating and a reception for about 100 in church parlors. The bride wore white silk lace over satin with a finger tip veil and carried roses. the groom wore typical wedding attire. After the ceremony the couple left for a brief wedding trip and will reside with the groom's parents while planning to farm together next year.
The 800 club held an 800 picnic at Old Mill Park in Savanna last Thursday with prize winners Mrs. K B Carpenter receiving first prize Mrs John Carpenter second Mrs Harry Diehl third and Mrs J W Stickell fourth. Attendees included club members Nelle Houghton Kelle Carpenter Bess Carpenter Maude Sears Cora Stickell Javella Diehl Madge Bower Amy Lewis and others. The 4 H club met at Helen Hans home with Della Isenhart as president Arletta Harman secretary LaVonne Holm Grace Seil and Jeetta Rawlins leaders and members Della Tsenhart Jean Rawlins Blanche Levi Helen Haas Arlene Smith Lavonne Holm Harriet Tsenhart Verna Spangler Arietta Hartman. The Home Keynones club plans an annual picnic at Old Mill Park tonight with rain date tomorrow. Royal Neighbors held a Tuesday meeting with pineapple sundae and devil’s food cake. July committee listed. Royal Neighbor juvenile picnic set for Saturday in the grade school yard with bring meat sandwiches and tab le service. The Methodist Ladies Aid hosted a gathering at Mrs H L Rawlins home. Ed Williams family attended the wedding of Miss Evelyn Diverbiss and Florian Deacon in Glenn Ellyn.
Mrs. Merle Turney and Mrs. Ernest Smith hosted relatives including Mrs. Turney’s sister in Chadwick. Montgomery and daughter Arvilla of Morrison visited the Smiths. Waggoners move to Quincy for dam work and plan to return to Thomson for dam north of Fulton. Vernon Rawlins and children hosted by Sam Patterson in Morrison. Clinton visitors Henry Van Huizen and daughter and others joined Huizenga, Faber, Bielema, and Wiersema households for Sunday calls. The Becker family from Chicago visited Clara Etnyre and Clyde Etnyre. daughter stays for the summer. Births: John and Ruth Sack Smith announce son Theodore Richard born June 10 in Dixon. Ruth Sack remembered in prior life as Ruth Sack.
Miss Beth Hower, leader of the high school band and orchestra, announced today that she will conduct weekly summer band concerts in Thomson. The series begins Tuesday evening June 22 and will continue each week through the summer, featuring the local band largely made up of high school students and including talent from her other bands.
Mr and Mrs Albert Prins hosted relatives including Mr and Mrs Dave Geerts and Mr and Mrs Chas Geerts and son from Fulton, along with guests from Aurora Cedar Rapids Clinton and Lanark. Many dinners and visits occurred as families kept weekend social ties active across multiple communities. Victor Brockill of Freeport visited his mother and family and works part time at J C Penney after high school graduation. The Demarees, Glenn and family, traveled to Indiana to visit Mr Demaree's parents.
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