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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1953
Page
3
Warm week continues with temperatures near 100. River Day events in Savannah July 4 and 5 will feature boat races and thrills. Chadwick fireworks planned in the evening. Local notes mention melons growing on 80 and 40 acre plots, Cedar trees brightening dunes between Thomson and Fulton, and Salvation Army collecting attic items in Clinton.
Thomson Wilbur Reader, local postmaster, announces new box rental rates effective July 1 with quarterly dues due by June end. Readjusted rates include No 1 Lock Box 60 cents, No 2 65 cents, No 3 90 cents, up from 45, 65, and 90 respectively. The rise aligns with higher costs of equipment and service, the first comprehensive change since 1907.
Ellen Hook 81 of Fulton died at Mercy hospital Clinton at 3:35 p m Sunday after hospitalization since June 15 Funeral services were held at Immaculate Conception church Fulton with burial at Calvary Hill cemetery Born Ellen Barrett January 29 1872 in County Mayo Ireland she came to the United States as a young woman She married William Hook February 24 1897 Her survivors include two daughters Marie Bly Clinton and Clara at home a son Irenaeus of Fulton three grandchildren four great grandchildren and a brother William Barrett in Ireland She was preceded in death by sixteen siblings
Ford Grimm, the local mail carrier, will spend several weeks away from his route in Colorado for health reasons. Mrs. Grimm accompanies him but will return in a few days. Millard Cate will substitute on the route.
Kathleen Bull, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Bull, fell from an upstairs apartment window to the ground Saturday evening. She was stunned but a physician found no broken bones or other injuries.
Over 40 from Savanna Fulton Argo Faye and Thomson attended a picnic supper Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Eugene Murray east of town. Rev Darrell Draper of Inwood Ia former Thomson Methodist minister shared slides enjoyed by all.
Notice of a petition filed May 27 1953 seeking to annex School District No 73 into No 174 Carroll County Illinois. Return date July 13 1953 7:00 PM at the County Court House Mount Carroll for residents to be heard. Lawrence E Brudi Secretary County Board of School Trustees Carroll County Illinois.
A bake sale to benefit the local fire department is set for this Saturday at the former post office building. Donations are gratefully accepted. Brownie Scouts meet Monday at 2 PM at Mrs. Ihne’s home. girls should bring dues up to date. Please return the Hand Book to the Brownie who has it by Monday.
Mrs Edith Rob bins hosted a small birthday party for her daughter Susan last Tuesday. Ice cream and cake were served and balloons decorated the plates. Guests included Jan Bristol, Mary Jo Bristol, Ruth Ann Hoff, Aleta McGinty, Arleta Wilt, Deloris Wilt, Lana Creighton, and Lou Ann Frosch.
Mr and Mrs Phil Battaglia of Thomson are spending three months abroad visiting Palermo Sicily Germini and Mrs Battaglias parents in Italy after departing May 18 from Thomson to New York en route to Italy They expect to return around August 18 Antoni Pollum reports receiving several ecards and noting they are enjoying their trip Also mentioned are visits by Mr Albert Hook to Mr and Mrs Isaac Decker and Mrs Milton Hockman and her son from Savanna on Tuesday afternoon.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to neighbors for food flowers and help during bereavement and specially thanks Mrs Jerry Wiebenga. In Memoriam for Avis St Ores notes two years since passing with a loving verse from her husband George.
The T N T club of the York Community Church met in the church annex with 15 members and one visitor, Mrs Perry. Hostesses Emma Kling, Wesley Sack, and Earl Bennett served ice cream, cookies, rutz crackers, and iced tea after the business meeting. A social afternoon followed. Mr and Mrs Richard Badtke and family from Omaha attended a Rockton family picnic Sunday with 40 total attendees, 17 from Racine and others from Clinton Iowa Thomson. Francis Sheridan Cordova and Mrs Edith Sheridan Rockford and Bonnie Curry left Wednesday for a trip through the Ozarks to Fort Campbell Kentucky to visit Sgt Vernon Mattie and family arriving Saturday for a stay until August.
Community notice invites attendance at Bible school 10 a m and evening service 7 30 p m with pastors Rev J W Gillespie and Rev William Kendall. Catholic services listed for Fulton at 8 and 10 a m.��
The note lists Rev Mark Witmer as pastor at York Community with Sunday School at 9 30 and church services at 10 30. Choir rehearsal is Saturday evening at 7 15. The annual business meeting follows a pot luck dinner after the morning service on Sunday June 28.
The bulletin lists Methodist church worship times and Sunday schools at Ihne Hickory Grove and Argo Fay with pastors and superintendents named. It notes installation of MYF officers, an MYF picnic at Eagle Point Park, and WSCS meetings with dates. A concluding exhortation urges attendance and moral commitments as part of a civic and religious message.
Sunday notices from First Baptist Messenger highlight services with James W. Gillespie and Paul Wilt, a Ladies Aid meeting, and a devotional on gift versus wages. It quotes Edgar A. Guest on the church as an asset amid urban life and urges families to attend next Sunday.
Methodists at Hickory Grove announce church officers across boards and committees. Names span Board of Stewards committees Pastoral Relations Education Missions Finance Audit Records and History Music Property Ushers Nominations and ex officio members with many individuals listed for Camp Lena Resencrance and various roles.
Sterling reports eight ministers retire as the Rock River Methodist conference approves pension increases of ten percent for retired ministers. Included are Rev. Joseph Burrows of Mount Carroll and Rev. Carl Helmgren of Platteville among others. The meeting also notes a million dollar pension trust and future Garrett Institute campus venue. A separate report covers a lightning strike causing damage at the Charles McGinty residence in Thomson.
Mrs. Thomas Sisler, 48, sister of William Cronister of Thomson, died Wednesday night at her Mount Carroll home after a heart attack. Born February 4, 1905 in Polo to Walter and Mary Cronister, she leaves husband, four daughters, a son, father of Sterling, four sisters, and four brothers. Funeral plans are pending at Frank funeral home.
The American Legion Auxiliary final summer meeting elected officers with Mrs. Robert Holland named president for the coming year. Other posts include Mrs. Harold Brown as first vice president and Mrs. John Ashpole as second vice president. An ice cream social was planned for July 11 and blood donor cards were distributed for the Savannah Bloodmobile visit.
Brownie Scouts from Fulton Mt Carroll Lanark and Thomson gathered for four day camp at Miller's Woods near Savanna. Attendance averaged 75 from Thomson with a Friday 11 am fly up ceremony led by Mrs. Albert Ihne Carol Prins and Karen Atherton. Activities included nature hikes crafts buddy burners cooking animal zoos and a wiener roast.
Taken from the Thomson board notes the article lists mission groups and church committees with names for Finance Audit Records and various ministries. It includes officials such as Robert Miller Maude Wagner Margaret Heusinkveld and others plus committee members and ushers.
The 16th annual Home Bureau conference at Bradley University Peoria drew 200 officers from Illinois units to discuss procedures and the rural sisterhood. Speakers included Lady Nasamany Coomaraswamy of Colombo and Edith Sampson. The gathering highlighted membership gains and plans for expanding county programs and international links.
Pillsbury moved from fifth to a fourth place tie with Thomson after an 8 to 2 victory over Illinois team Clinton Recreation League game featured a four run second inning with Gene Freel hitting a grand slam. Hirsch pitched a three hitter for Pillsbury earning his third win with no losses.
A Sunday picnic at Old Mill Park honored Dr. and Mrs. J. S. Miller of Pasadena California who were weekend guests of Mrs. Harriett Bowman of Savanna aunt of Mrs. Miller. Also attending were Elbert Womack of Pontiac Charles and Glen Bickelhaupt with son, Eldon Hickey and family, John Carroll and Mary Ann Tousley of Thomson, and others.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Handel of Ridge Road six miles north of Savanna observe their 45th wedding anniversary with a quiet gathering. They married June 24, 1908 in Mount Carroll and have farmed since. The couple has three children and three granddaughters, including Mildred Root, Harold Handel, Robert Handel, Donna Jean Root, Linda Lou Root, and Barbara Lynn Handel.
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Tobey spent Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Andy Wright in Argo Iowa. Mr. and Mrs. James Hook and Joan visited Monday evening with his mother Mrs. Andrew Hook. Mrs. Gerald Brown and two daughters of Roswell New Mexico spent time with relatives here. The Hooks recently visited Savanna with Paul Melendy and daughter. Sunday guests were Alma and Ruth Timmons from Moline and Milan. Callers included Warren Green and Patty Sie of Blackhawk.
Nine Brownie Scouts, including Mary Ann Hoff daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Hoff, were initiated into the order of Chum Foo during Brownie Scout Camp week. Mrs C Colehour, nature counselor, placed laurel wreaths on the initiates for their leaf and plant identification skills.
Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Kissell with children of Dubuque Iowa visited Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hogg on Sunday. The Kissells, the Hoggs and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carroll and family joined the Green reunion at Waterworks park in Morrison.
Harold Zenk underwent major surgery at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Richard Segal a patient at Chicago Research hospital for observation and X rays. Mrs Blaine Turney had surgery at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Edward Schueller returned from seven weeks at Hines Veteran hospital. Mrs Mary Diehl ill at home in Savanna. Melvin Marshall injured two fingers on a pulley while haying and received medical treatment. Wayne Ashby broke three bones in heel and ankle when horse stumbled. ankle cast applied.
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