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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1954
Page
3
Give God a chance with Catholic services at Fulton 8 am and 10 am and at St. John's Church in Savanna 6 am 8 am and 10 am.
The item lists Sunday School and church service times for York Community and Methodist churches, with sermons on Hosea and general exhortations. It notes class meetings, Ladies Aid, and an Ideal church program including Waiting for the Dead June 20. It mentions attendance decisions and invites worship, plus a Hebrew Bible verse and community notices about guests and local visits.
The 3let Green Reunion takes place Sunday June 20 at Waterworks Park Morrison. A picnic dinner is scheduled for 1 p.m. DST.
The Sick Harold Zen has been dismissed from Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Ta after surgery. Eugene Bull, recently treated at Mercy hospital Clinton Ta, has returned home. Edson Holland arrived at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton last Friday for treatment of a blood clot in his leg. John Carroll is a medical patient at Savannah City hospital who entered last Saturday. Mrs Glen Williams is a surgical patient at Savannah City hospital.
O. W. Hackett 92 of Thomson area died Friday in a Cleveland hospital after a ten day illness. Funeral services were held Monday at Fay funeral home with a Masonic service by Fulton City Lodge 189 and burial in Lower York cemetery. He was born May 1, 1862 in Marion Indiana and lived in Thomson most of his life. Survived by his wife Elizabeth of Cleveland, a daughter Mrs. Asker Peterson, a son Wm. A. Hackett, two brothers Albert and Arthur, plus a granddaughter and several great grandchildren.
Mr and Mrs Harry Ferry of Savanna Illinois announce the engagement of their elder daughter Barbara to Merle E Atherton Jr son of Mr and Mrs Merle E Atherton of Thomson Illinois No wedding date has been set Barbara is a Savanna High School graduate and a telephone operator for Middle State Telephone Co Atherton attended Thomson schools and works for Atherton Service Trucking
Thomson Cub Scouts members leaders and parents will hold a social afternoon with games stunts and a picnic supper on Sunday June 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Eldon Hickey. It is hoped all scouters and parents will attend.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs Eunice Bradley of Troy Ohio. She was a relative of Mrs Eu gene Murray and Mrs Charles Hogg. Mr and Mrs Eugene Murray and sons attended the wedding of Miss Peggy Beach to Don Sch arfenberg held Sunday afternoon in the First Presbyterian church in Sterling Cheryl and Karen Stage daughters of Mr and Mrs William Stage of Fulton are visiting their grandparents Mr and Mrs Ray Johnson.
The Feldt family expresses gratitude to all who sent cards letters gifts and flowers during illness at home and in Rochester. They thank neighbors friends who helped with field work and corn planting and those who brought food to the home.
In loving memory of my beloved Dad who passed away three years ago today June 18. Gone but not forgotten. Nancy daughter.
John William Brearton of Thomson son of Mr and Mrs Frank Brearton enlisted in the U S Navy on June 10 1954 at the Rock Island Recruiting Station He trains at Great Lakes Naval Training Center Illinois and is a 1954 graduate of the local Community High School
Mr and Mrs Lyle Williams were feted with a surprise party at their home last Thursday evening for their wedding anniversary. Guests included Mrs Margaret Smith Edward of Wacker and Mr and Mrs Leonard Stage. Daughters Carol and Beth served refreshments.
Riverview notes weekend visits from Chicago to the Brocious cabin and gatherings at cottages and cottages in Rock Falls Freeport Chadwick Joliet Clinton Chadwick El Paso and Jamaica mission slides shown by Rev Millard. Families including Brocious Cassidy Brand Sager Hutmacher Bowden Adolph Obermiller Robinson and Millard are mentioned along with Refreshments served after an eventful weekend full of social visits.
On Sunday evening a Geneseo park outing included Mr. and Mrs Wayne Ashby Mrs Hattie Greeley Mr and Mrs Fay Ashby and daughter Donald Ashby and Miss Jerry Meakins. Also present were Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby of Geneseo and Mr and Mrs John McCaughey and family Mr and Mrs William Kuehl Mr and Mrs Harold Smith and Diane of Clinton Iowa.
Edward Holland son of Mr and Mrs Hobart Holland and a 1954 graduate of Y C H S has received the Illinois State Farmers Degree. The presentation was held Friday evening June 11 at the State Armory in Springfield. Edward was sent his by mail. The State Farmers Degree is the highest degree by the Illinois Association F F A and is limited each year to two percent of actual membership. It is based on project work scholarship and leadership.
The Busy Beavers York 4 H club met Monday at the Legion Hall with 17 members and two guests Judy Brown and Bonnie Stratton present. Talks by Carol Williams and Joan Jurgens included piano solos by Mary Ann Tousley and Lillian Daniels. Next meeting set for Monday June 21 at the Legion Hall.
Tre Thomson led the Merchants as they snapped a rough stretch with an 8 to 3 win over Fulton after a 2 to 1 and 3 to 2 setbacks. Decker allowed two hits in a Seahorses win, Thomson scored once, and the Merchants stand at 3 2 in league play with DeWitt ahead next at Clinton.
The 22nd annual St. Ores reunion gathered 51 at Old Mill Park Savanna on Sunday June 15. George St. Ores was the oldest attendee and Larry St. Ores the youngest. BE N Giles of Peoria traveled the farthest. Officers: president Mrs Carl Korbar, vice president Dee St. Ores, secretary treasurer Mrs William Halfman. A plentiful picnic followed at 12 30 PM and a social afternoon.
Detailed slate lists Thomson Merchants home games from June 21 to August 25 at 7:30 p m CST in Clinton, LA. Opponents include DeWitt Moose Clinton Taverns General Electric Fulton A C Port Hole Sea Horses and Clinton Foods with varied dates and weekends noted.
A collection of social updates from Illinois towns reports visits and trips of families in Mt Carroll Savanna Morrison and Galena. Joanna Frosch visits Milwaukee and returns for another visit. Recital at Francis Shimer College gathers 38 piano students. Several weddings reunions and trips across Amesia Wausau Denver Hovey and Palisades Park are noted with relatives attending.
Nellie Hastings sends two dollars fifty cents via money order to renew a one year Thomson Review subscription from Evanston Illinois dated June 14 1954. The letter requests continuation of the subscription.
Mr and Mrs Arthur Schultz of Genoa Colorado host guests Mr and Mrs Frank Brown Sr Gary and Bruce Law ler of Auburn Washington plan summer visits to Davenport Iowa Mrs Dimmick and family Urbana Illinois plus Moeszinger Clinton Iowa Merl Cate Morrison area Mervin Marshall near Morrison joins Merle and daughters for Sunday dinner Mrs John McCaughey Clinton Iowa spends days with Wayn Ashby family George Anangst Hanover and Jack Marken Gail visit Mr and Mrs Robert Plumley Fulton in recent weeks
Mr and Mrs Frank Holman Jr purchase the house north of Thomson formerly owned by Mr and Mrs Paul Heusinkveld and renovated by Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fagan. The Holmans plan to move in August.
Several Thomson families recently relocated. Edith Robbins and Susan moved to the upstairs apartment after the Wilt family moved to a new home. Merle Cate and daughters moved to the Robbins vacated house, while the James Dykema family moved to the Cates’ former residence.
On June 14 two patrols set an overnight hike to the bluffs while four patrols continued the trek. The remaining two left Tuesday morning and returned before night due to a storm. Scoutmaster John Siger and assistant Bernard Milow led the group. Summer camp for 18 of 25 scouts begins June 27 and ends July 3, with Ralph Stearns Jr. employed at camp making 19 out of 25. Parents are invited to a share-a-dish dinner on June 27 at Canyon Camp at 12 30 PM.
Mrs Bert Pringle of Erie spent Wednesday with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Herman Timmons. Mr and Mrs Paul Vander Piley were Tuesday visitors at the Andrew House. Mrs Vada Sullivan visits her mother Mrs Louis Knees for the week. Mr and Mrs Leonard Saxum of Princeton visited the Mervin Marshall home near Morrison Sunday afternoon.
Miss June South daughter of J E South Bensonville married William Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Ben Wagner at 4 p m Saturday in the United Evangelical Brethren church Bensonville. Rev Norman Zurbrigg officiated. Best man James Wiebenga and ushers Lawrence Geils. Reception at Yellow Cottage. After a wedding trip to Denver the couple will reside in Arlington Heights after June 20.
Mr and Mrs Richard Badtke attended a Tuesday recital at the Cordova Baptist church. Grandchildren Margory Tee and Ruth Anne Stibert of Port Byron performed. Visitors included Mrs Ruby Brock Savanna and the Bros Brock and Stevie with the Roysvendorfs. Carl Brock, in the SeaBees stationed at Great Lakes, visited during leave. Others visited relatives in East Moline and Lanark as families gathered for weekend events.
Miss Lydia Almquist daughter of Mrs Earl Voss Savanna received her bachelor's degree in health and physical education at commencement exercises held at 3 30 p m Saturday at Illinois State Normal University Normal She is a graduate of Savanna high school Miss Almquist has a teaching position in Lanark high school and grade schools next fall.
The TNT club of York Community church will host a pot luck dinner at noon next Wednesday June 23 in the church annex. All are welcome with a free will offering. Bring your own table service if desired and farmers are especially invited. No dress-up required.
Mr and Mrs E N Giles of Peoria spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Beannett for the St Ores reunion. Miss Barbara Carroll stayed with Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall near Morrison and joined Mrs Marshall and Mrs Tarry Elliott for dinner at Putnam with Mrs Elliott remaining for a two week visit. Mr and Mrs William Mullen recently had a phone installed, number 2690.
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