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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1943

Page

5

Military Families Attend Funeral and Deployment Updates

Army and naval personnel families in Savanna and surrounding towns share news of service, furloughs, and relocations. Donald Ashpole’s funeral gathers brothers and cousins from Camp Wallace Texas to Fort Lewis Washington. TS Beasley, a former Savanna switchman, is now a Technical Sergeant in San Antonio after wartime service and education.

John L. Beasley Marjorie Chafer Beasley J. R. Chafer Savanna T S Beasley Army San Antonio Tex Armed Forces Beasley Ilinois University of Montana Missoula Mont

Home Coming Letters from Burlington Residents Move to California

Mr and Mrs Edward Kinyon formerly of Burlington Iowa have relocated to 2354 Judson St Zone 10 San Diego California Marian Slaymaker Kinyon writes from California noting the move in February and a March departure to establish a home She compares the modern west to the Midwest and sends regards to Margaret if she resides in Thomson Illinois Iowa and Illinois are referenced with strong local ties

Edward Kinyon Burlington San Diego Calif Judson St Marian California Middlewest Illinois Iowa Margaret Thomson Marian Slaymaker Kinyon

Volunteers Sought To Aid Salvation Army Drive

Supervisor J J Sheridan asks for volunteers to help in York township over the coming days for a Salvation Army fund drive extended from June 14 to July 5 due to late start. The campaign supports Army work at home and abroad and aids servicemen, who testify to its value.

Salvation Army J. J. Sheridan York Township

Community Milestones and Friendly Visits Highlight Prophetstown Area

Thomson Briefs note a trio of wedding anniversaries celebrated in Prophetstown with Hinrichs Gra ham and Peile families. Visits span Freeport Mt Carroll Clinton and Charlotte Iowa as locals extend greetings and share meals with friends and relatives.

Janet Carpenter and Eugene Bull Married in Clinton IA

Miss Janet Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs John Carpenter Thomson and Eugene Bull son of Mrs Myrtle Bull Thomson were married Sunday at the First Methodist parsonage Clinton. Rev Lloyd A Gustafson officiated. Attendants Miss Betty Baker Clinton and Fred Groharing Thomson. Bride wore poudre blue two piece dress with roses corsage and a locket. They went to Chicago for a brief trip and will stay with the bride’s parents until Sunday. He will then report to Farragut Idaho navy training school. The couple will reside in Thomson for the present.

Janet Carpenter John Carpenter Thomson Eugene Bull Myrtle Bull First Methodist Church Clinton Town Lloyd A. Gustafson Betty Baker Fred Groharing Chicago Farragut Idaho Thomson Pene York Community High School

Social Visit Highlights From Chadwick and Morrison

Mr and Mrs Henry Imel were guests of Mr and Mrs Isaac Decker in Chadwick on Sunday. Afternoon callers included Mr and Mrs Cecil Imel. The Fred Hook family visited Mr and Mrs Andrew Hook Sunday. Mrs Myrta Groharing stayed overnight at the Elmer Mosher home in Morrison and attended the Green family reunion at Waterworks park. Dick Williams returned home from Prairie Du Lac for the weekend.

Henry Imel Isaac Decker Chadwick Cecil Imel Fred Hook Andrew Hook Myrta Groharing Elmer Mosher Morrison Green Waterworks Park Dick Williams Prairie du Lac

Stagg Clan Celebrates 17th Annual Meet in Iowa Reunion

Descendants of Samantha and Thomas Stagg, pioneer settlers in northwestern Illinois, held their 17th annual reunion Sunday at Lena Stagg’s home with 22 relatives. Officers elected: S. E. Sweet president, Lena Stagg vice president, George Pienno secretary. Oldest member David Hanks of Princeton, Iowa, will observe his 98th birthday this week. Others attending included the Piennos, Diemers, Snyder, Kochs, Drury family, Starbuck, and E. Sweet, plus Lena Stagg and Heusinkveld family members.

Samantha Thomas Stagg Iinois Lena Stagg S. E. Sweet George Pienno David Hanks Princeton Mr. Hanks George Pienneo A. M. Diemer Davenport Lillian Snyder Clinton Ben Koch Rock Island Bert Drury Mary Ethel Fulton J. E. Starbuck Albany Hazel Stagg Elynor Dick Stage Paul Heusinkvveld Bob

Family and friends gather for summer social rounds in area

Guests at multiple gatherings include Mr and Mrs Dick Williams and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Robertson at a Father's day dinner at Joe Kaufman home in Wacker. Grace Teeter of LeClaire is ill. Jackie McGinty visits grandparents. Dan Sack hosts a party with Paul Smith Witt Kemmer Harold Witt and Jas Morgan. Prizes in pitch go to Harold Witt Paul Witt and Dan Sack. Seven friends celebrate Harold Blodgett seventh birthday with cake ice cream and icole.

Joe Kaufman Wacker Dick Williams Gilbert Robertson Grace Teeter LeClaire George St. Ores Jackie McGinty Chas. McGintys Dan Sack Paul Smith Paul Witt Kenneth Kemmer Harold Witt Jas. Morgan Harold Blodgett Marion Hall George Baxter Malcolm Hurliss Jackie LeMoille H. M. Elliott Jean Elliott Gladys Cooper G. E. Raymond Milwaukee Wis Richard Badtke Clinton Robert Carroll Green Waterworks Park Gilbert Holland Bob Carroll Warren Nice Morrison

Two Guests Are Shower Honorees At Johnson Home

Mrs. Harry Jurgens and Mrs. Curtis St. Ores were honored guests at a pink and blue shower hosted by Mrs. William Johnson. Guests listed include Mrs. Wayne Emyre, Mrs. Clyde Emyre, Mrs. M. F. Lawler, Mrs. Earl Roggendorf, Miss Phyllis Roggendorf, Mrs. John Johnson, Mrs. Frank Brown Sr. and Jr., Mrs. Web Ross, Mrs. Hobart Holland, Mrs. Gilbert Robertson, Mrs. Lynn Curley, Mrs. Delbert Curley, Barbara Brown, Frances LaShelle, Mrs. Eva Holland, Mrs. Mary Potter, Mrs. Walter Falls, Mrs. Henry St. Ores, Mrs. Bert Johnson, Mrs. Otto Switzer, and the honorees.

Johnson Home Harry Jurgens Curtis St. Ores William Johnson Wayne Emyre Clyde Emyre Mt. Carroll M. F. Lawler Auburn Wash Earl Bert Johnson Otto Switzer

Church notices and schedule at Argo Methodist church

Rev Hawbecker conducts services with special music by Mr Snyder of Sterling last Sunday. Next Sunday Sunday school at 10 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 p m and church service at 7 30 p m. Argo Methodist Rev Foard pastor no service due to minister at conference Rev E E Peacock 10 a m Sunday school no sermon because pastor away.

Hawbecker Mr. Snyder Sterling Christian Endeavor Argo Methodist Foard E. E. Peacock

Hardy Family Reunion Held In Morrison Sunday

The 11th annual Hardy family reunion was held Sunday at Waterworks park in Morrison. Officers elected for the new year are Roy Jordan president Alice McKee vice president Lois Hardy secretary and treasurer. Attending the bountiful picnic dinner were numerous relatives from Albany Garden Plain West Chicago Polo Oregon Eric Sterling Lyndon Morrison and Morrison area communities.

Hardy Waterworks Park Morrison Roy Jordan Alice McKee Lois Hardy Bert Parker Albany Harold Parker Bruce Slaymaker Lee Jordan Garden Plain

Community Notes From Clinton and Surroundings

Mrs Jerry Wiebenga ships Review to daughter Katherine Baker at 332 8th Ave Clinton. Claus Prins and two daughters visited London Wednesday evening with John Prins and family. Dorothy Prins enrolls at Mt St Clare college Clinton for six weeks teacher course and teaches in Fulton schools. Ivy Each of Sabula hosted by Ella Stumphy Sunday. Myron Gothan of Madison spent last week with H M Elliott. Adeline Groharing and daughter Marvin Brookstra attended Lanark Christian church Centennial.

Jerry Wiebenga Katherine Baker 8Th Ave Clinton Claus Prins London John Prins Dorothy Prins Mt. St. Clare College Miss Prins Fulton Ivy Each Sabula Ella Stumphy Myron Gothan Madison Wis H. M. Elliott’s Adeline Groharing Marvin Brookstra The Christian Church In Lanark

Local Health Updates From Davenport and Surrounding Areas

Johnny and David Murray underwent tonsillectomies in Davenport on Wednesday. Mrs. Bob Holland returned home from the hospital Friday. Georgie Stores, who cut his hand on a nail, remains under a physician’s care. Charles Young, who injured his foot, returned home in Thomson Monday after a week at the Post Hospital, Proving Grounds, using crutches and aiming to miss work six to eight weeks. Mrs. L. J. Gaar is under observation at Lena Community Hospital. Darlene Turney, youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Turney of Wacker, suffered a gashed foot while using a sickle and was treated by a Savanna physician.

Johnny David Murray Davenport Bob Holland Georgie St.ores Charles Young Thomson Post Hospital Proving Grounds L. J. Gaar Lena Community Hospital Darlene Guy Turney Wacker Savanna

Frank Anderson Celebrates 85th Birthday Today

Frank Anderson retired Thomson railroad man celebrates his 85th birthday on June 2. He enjoys good health, tending his garden with new pens and potatoes, and looks forward to strawberries and cake for supper this afternoon.

Frank Anderson Thomson Railroad Mr. Anderson

Sen State Boys Bristol School At Auction Sale

Ren Stage purchased the old Bristol schoolhouse and the half acre of school grounds when the property sold at auction Wednesday afternoon. The property brought $425. The building has not been used for school purposes since the Bristol district joined the Thomson Consolidated school district a few years ago.

Ren Stage Bristol Thomson

Picklums Move to Riverview Summer Cottage

Mr and Mrs Henry Picklum of Davenport relocate to their summer cottage at Riverview for the season. Mr Picklum works at Schick Hospital in Clinton. Dinner guests at the Jenkins home included Mr and Mrs Ralph Olds and Albert of Clinton and Mrs Helen Wentling.

Henry Picklum Davenport Riverview Mr. Picklum Schick Hospital Clinton Ralph Olds Albert of Helen Wentling Jenkins Home

Family Dinner Honors Stacey Potter At Home

A family dinner celebrated Stacey Potter before his military duty as a second petty officer in the Seabees. Attending were Mrs Warner, Mr and Mrs Facing Potcat, Miss Care lyn Straight, and relatives from Savanna. Eugene will go to Chicago for examination prior to induction into army service.

Geo Potter Hone Stacey Chicago Seabees Prosiit ‘Wert Bh.steter There Warner Preapart Potcat Carelyn Straight Savanna Eugene Chenge

Erecting A New Water Tower At Ebner Junction

An Anilvoad construction crew is erecting a water tower at Ebner Junction. The crew boards in Thomson and Okie Schoenschwat ia serves as foreman of the crew.

Ebner Junction Anilvoad Ebner Thomson Okie Schoenschwat Ia

Geerts and Boelkens to Wed June 30

Announcement of upcoming marriage between Lucile Boelkens and Paul Geerts. Miss Boelkens is daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Will Boelkens of Union Grove. Groom to be Paul Geerts, son of Mr. and Mrs. Dave Geerts. The wedding is set for Wednesday June 30. They plan to live on the old Will Dlawk farm north of Thomson. Mr. Geerts will work on the farm operated by his brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs Albert Prins.

Lucile Boelkens Will Boelkens Union Grove Paul Geerts Dave Geerts Will Dlawk Farm Thomson Geerts Albert Prins

Marriage Announcement for Zerita ce Wagner to PFC Theron Wagner

Harold Elliott York Community High School superintendent visited Apple River Canyon Boy Scout camp at the start of the week to supervise nature study work for the season. Scouts from the U S Grant Council will attend the camp over the next five weeks.

Harold Elliott York Community Apple River Canyon Scouts of the U. S. Grant Council

New Sewing Guide Adds Complete Book to Library

The library adds The Complete Book of Sewing by Constance Talbot a practical self‑instruction guide showing how to mend sew and make over dresses slips draperies slipcovers and more Talbot a former Butterick editor and Simplicity adviser is highlighted as a Fabric Consultant to the National Retail Dry Goods Association The wartime note urges care for clothes amid scarce replacements and recommends the book for readers during the coming shortages.

Constance Talbot America

Weekend Social Roundup in Mt Carroll and Surrounding Homes

Mr and Mrs Donald Smith hosted Sunday dinner with Orlo Smith in Mt Carroll. Geerts and Green couples visited Kness. Fay Ashby stayed with Don Kness. Stage families from Rockford and Rock Island were weekend guests at Ben Stage home. Lola Marie Dykstra vacationed in Albany with Le Roy Rus. Ed McGinty joined Fathers Day supper at John Carroll’s. M G Marshall of Rockford and Harvey Marshall hosted overnight guests. Brown and Lawler families visited Earl Roggendorf in Green Island Friday.

Donald Smith Orlo Smith Mt. Carroll William Geerts Cecil Green Wesley Kness Fay Ashby Don Kness Paul Stage Paul, Jr Rockford Robert Stage Dickie Rock Island Ben Stage Chas. Stage Lola Marie Dykstra Albany Leroy Rus Ed McGinty John Carroll M. G. Marshall Harvey Marshall Frank Brown M. F. Law

births in Savanna and Jane Lamb Hospital

Mr and Mrs Martin Ginie of Savanna Illinois welcomed a son born Monday June 21 at Jane Lamb hospital A daughter Janice Carol was born to Mr and Mrs David Switzer Friday June 18 at Jane Lamb hospital

Martin Ginie Savanna Jane Lamb Hospital Janice Carol David Switzer Jane Lamb

Potter Couple Announce June 5 Marriage of Ethel Zerita to Theron Wagner

Mr and Mrs George Potter announce the marriage of their beloved daughter Ethel Zerita to Pfe Theron Wagner son of Mr and Mrs Fred Wagner of Freeport The ceremony took place at 6 p m with Rev Frank Cheavens of Waco Texas officiating The bride wore blue and white net with white trim and luggage tan accessories The bridesmaid Leona Weichman of Freeport attended The couple will reside in Freeport where Theron Wagner is employed as a mail clerk at Burgess Battery and Ethel will continue work in the company laboratory She recently graduated York Community High School class of 1999 The ceremony decor featured pink roses The groom was employed at Burgess Battery before induction The couple spent time with family in Freeport after the wedding

George Potter Feldaat Ethel Zerita Pfe Theron Wagner Fred Wagner Freeport Frank Cheavens The Baptist Church Waco Tex Leona Weichmen Freewort Wagner York Community High School Burgess Battery Company Ree.port Pfe. Wagner Army North Camp Hood Texas

Greene Family Reunion Held Amid Threatening Weather

The Greene family reunion, normally held on the third Sunday in June at Morrisoo Park Waterworks, was trimmed to about half its usual size due to threatening weather. Attendees included numerous Morrision families led by Warren Nice, Lyle Nice, Sidney Milnes, Jake Workman, Earle Fredericks, Harvey Cobb, and N. E. Pape, with many others from Thomson, Sterling, Dixon, and nearby areas.

Greene Waterworks Park Morrison Warren Nice Merle Lyle Nice Sidney Milnes Jake Workman Earle Fredericks Betty Harvey Cobb Corliss and Clayton Charles Himes N. E. Pape Thomson Joe Larson Bob Carpoll David Frendle Charles Hogg Bell Switzer Sire Leroy Foltz Sterling Leo Snaviely Guy McCulloh J. E. Longnecker Keith Swartz Dixon

Engagement of Carol Olds to Marvin Simpson announced

Mr and Mrs Sagih R Olds of 242 Thirtieth Ave N Clinton Ia announce the engagement of their daughter Carol to Marvin A Simpson son of George Simpson of Payette Ta Miss Olds a Lyons high school graduate now at the University of Iowa nursing school and granddaughter of Mrs Anna Jenkins and Mrs Helen Wentling Miss Olds and Mr Simpson a State University of Iowa College of Commerce graduate currently with the army medical corps at Camp Barkeley Tex The wedding date is not set A softball game between the Spring Valley Aces and Fulton high school is scheduled in Fulton on Wednesday night.

Sagih R. Olds Thirtieth Ave N. Clinton Carol Marvin A. Simpson George Simpson Payette Miss Olds Lyons High School Te University of Iowa Iowa City Simpson College of Commerce State University of Iowa Army Medical Corps Camp Barkeley Tex Anna Jenkins Helen Wentling Thomson

Methodist Conference Opens in Chicago This Week

Rev J A Woodrow pastor of the local Methodist church attends the 104th Rock River Methodist conference at the Chicago Temple as an orator and lay delegate. Noted speakers include Sir Isaac Foote of Birmingham and Ralph B Dittof of New York City with George Mecklenburg of Minneapolis also on the program.

J. A. Woodrow Rock River Chicago Sir Isaac Foote Tirmingham England Ralph BE. Dit.fondorfer New York City Mie Chuvehani Dy George Mecklenburg First Methodist Church of Minneapolis, Minn

Stores to Close During Cadet Ashpole Funeral

All Thomson shops will close tomorrow from 1 to 4 p.m. for the funeral and interment of Aviation Cadet Donald Ashpole. The closure honors the cadet who served in the aviation program and is slated for services at a local cemetery.

Thomson Donald Ashpole

Clubs and Lodges Hostesses Share Party Fun Night

Chat-a-While members and husbands gathered at Mrs Chas Becks home for a social night with Marion Smith and Ted winning top 500 prizes while Ivan Carroll and Mrs Leonard Stage took low. Refreshments followed. The T N T Club held a picnic supper for members and families. The Argo 500 club met last Thursday with Mrs Nelle Houghton as host. Evelyn Welch led with first place, Hortense Nipe second, Ruth Stearns third.

Lyle Williams Chas. Beck Marion Smith Ted Ivan Carroll Leonard Stage Nelle Houghton Evelyn Welch Hortense Nipe Ruth Stearns

Miss Wallace Weds LeRoy Jacobsen In DeWitt Home

Miss Catherine Wallace daughter of Mr and Mrs J N Wallace of DeWitt and LeRoy Jacobsen of Davenport were married at 430 Monday in the bride’s parents home. The Rev John Majority officiated with piano by Ruby Dempsey and songs by Winifred Wallace. Attendants included Miss Mary Wallace and Menno Koppes. The couple will reside in Davenport after a brief wedding trip.

Catherine Wallace J. N. Wallace DeWitt LeRoy Jacobsen Davenport Henry Jacobsen John Majority St. Joseph's Church Ruby Dempsey Winifred Wallace Miss Dempsey Mary Wallace Thomson Ilt Menno Koppes Dubuque Mildred Goers Thelma Shlofelt Alice Koppes Jacobsen DeWitt High School Fann Seate Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa Dubuque High School Bee Line Bettendorf

Clinton residents visit kin and relatives this week

Frank Clark of Clinton visited his mother Mrs. F O Anderson Sunday. Betty Shand of Oak Park NL visits her cousin Jeanne Hoge for a couple of weeks. Herbert Marske of Clinton spent the past week visiting in the Fred Hook home. Mrs. Will Griswold hosted guests the past week, her mother and sister Mrs. Katherine Slager and Edna.

Frank Clark Clinton F. O. Anderson Betty Shand Oak Park Jeanne Hoge Herbert Marske Fred Hook Will Griswold Katherine Slager Edna

Military rites for Aviation Cadet Donald J. Ashpole

Aviation Cadet Donald J. Ashpole, 21, killed June 16 in an Arizona plane crash, will have military services in Thomson with Van Bibber Hansen post of the American Legion handling. Surviving parents, siblings, and a wide circle of friends mourn. services include a prayer at the Ashpole home, church rites, color guard, firing salute, and Taps.

Thomson Aviation Arizona Donald J. Anapole Thomson van Bibber Hansen Po American Legion Savanna Ashpole Donald Army Air Corps Tuesiday Santa Anna Calif Donald J. Ashpole John B. Ashpole York Community High School Chanute Field Rantoul Sheppard Field Tex Gardner Field Taft Luke Field Ariz Henry Fort Lewis Wash Harold San Luis Obispo Robert Camp Wallace Ralph Christensen Oakland Harold Sorensen Dubuque Hazel Fehler Evelyn Janice Jean Fehler Carol Jo John Christensen Thomason Methodist Church Lloyd A. Gustafson First Methodist Church Clinton Sidney Brenneman Donald Kaufman Paul Groharjing Lester Grim Albert Kraft Eugene Bull R. IL. Houghton E. O. Hemmer Harold Atherton Virginia French Elynor Stagg Harold Witt Paul Witt Dan Sack Emil Brach Savanna Legion Post United States Ashpole 40 Savanna Ordnance Depot Ordnance Depot

Grade Teachers All Hired But Only 3 For YCHS

Miss Maxine Birdsall of Mt Car roll will teach first and second grades at Thomson Consolidated next year. Miss Mildred Withhart handles third and fourth grades with Miss Louella Weidman and Miss Gladys Cooper. EK Hemmer leads upper grades and acts as principal. High school retains three teachers for next year: Supt Harold Elliott, Marilyn Wurster of Elizabeth in home economics, and Margaret Lee Ferrer of Ohio for English and music.

Maxine Birdsall Mt. Carroll Thomson Consolidated Mildred Withhart Louella Weidman Gladys Cooper Hemmer Harold Elliott Marilyn Wurster Elizabeth Margaret Lee Ferrer Ohio

Also Mentioned on This Page

Stacy Potter Camp Peary, Va U.S. Navy Oscar Kraft Albert Pacific John Dimmick Robert Ashpole Henry Ashpole Harold Ashpole Center Line Mich Aviation John Rice Phillip Switzer Tom Camp Clayborne C. K. Switzer Laura, Francke Wayne Ashty, Jr Dental Corps Camp Grant Dental College John Ashpole Camp Wallace, Texas Robert Lewis Camp Houzie Earl Root Pfc James Wjebonga Station Hospital Melvin Stadel Aeronautic School San Bernardino Dorothy Lane Thomson Briefs Fred Hinrichs Prophetstown Hinrichs Scott Graham Bernie Peile Wallace Dresbach Ronnie Willis Stage Willis Bob Atherton Lester Vance Charlotte Clinton, IA Rev Gustafson Stagg Clan Fair Haven Sen State Boys Stacey Potter Zeritacie Elliott Baptist Morrisoo Park Miss Carol Olds Spring Valley Aces Fulton High School Methodist T. N. T. Club Jack Carpenter Thomson 500 Todig DE Witt John Th. Ashpole War Department Lake Piel Dale Tt. Ward Mrs. Neary
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