27th Senneff Clan Reunion Held at Old Mill Park Savanna
Sixty seven members attended the 27th annual Senneff family reunion at Old Mill park in Savanna. Officers for the coming year were named: President Mrs Elizabeth Senneff Chadwick vice president George Senneff Moline secretary treasurer Mrs Lucille Hammond Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senneff
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Elizabeth Senneff
Chadwick
George Senneff
Moline
Lucille Hammond
Lanark
Kenneth Senneff
Waukon
Woodrow Bott
Mildgeville
Thomson
Charles McGinty
Vernon McGinty
Jacqueline McGinty
Sherman Oakley
Dixon
Sterling
Rock Falls
Milledgeville
Clinton
Dangers of Boys Playing in Town Water Trough
Residents urge village to close or modify the horse watering trough near the post office after repeated instances of children playing in the water. The letter warns of drowning risk and calls for safety measures or a small reservoir to replace the tank.
Lackine in Fashion This Year in York Township Farmers
Town talk says farmers in York township are using black ink in farm accounts and feel confident about a strong bank balance when crops are sold in 1941. Norm French and Andy Sheridan note black ink is fashionable this year among local farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norm French
Andy Sheridan
Andy
York Township
Rover the Wise Old Dog of Thomson Main Street
A columnist notes Rover the dog as a regular morning helper on Thomson main street. Roy Atherton sweeps the sidewalk in front of the barber shop and Rover positions himself to receive a back scratch with the broom. The dog then moves along to the next store awaiting more attention and continues this daily routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Main Street
Roy Atherton
Rover
Roy
Thomson
Mail carrier on vacation takes painting job at proving grounds
Having vacation from the mail route Ford Grimm is working as painter at the proving grounds while Ivan Carrol serves as substitute carrier. The local mail duties continue with Carrol covering routes in the interim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford Grimm
Ivan Carroll
Ford
Proving Grounds
Gleason Family Honors Mrs. Gleason With Park Outing
Russell Gleason and his brother Dee accompanied Mrs. Luella Gleason to Eagle Point park to celebrate her birthday. The family presented her a new electric refrigerator as a birthday gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Gleason
Luella Gleason
Eagle Point Park
Russell
Dee
Mt Carroll Visit Attracts Out of Town Guests
Thomson Brieis Mrs. Gaillhart hosted family at Mt. Carroll on Sunday. Dinner guests Tuesday at Mr. and Mrs. Harold Witt’s home included Louis Turner of Fremont Nebraska and Peter Witt with son Lawrence of Clinton Iowa.
Harold Daehler Weds Savanna Girl in Chadwick Church
Viva D Eversoll of Savanna became the bride of Harold W Daehler of Thomson in a quiet 10 AM ceremony at the First Lutheran church parsonage Chadwick Miss The couple were attended by Assunta Vannini and Roy Eversoll The couple plan a Wisconsin motor trip then reside on a Thomson area farm The bride is a Clinton native and former waitress The groom is a Thomson farmer graduate of York Community high school
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Lutheran Church
Chadwick
Viva D. Eversoll
Savanna
Harold W. Daehler
Thomson
C. H. Boening
Assunta Vannini
Roy Eversoll
Clinton
Iowa
Elmer Eversoll
Carl Daehler
Midway Cafe
Daehler
York Community High School
Walnut Friends Tour On New Excursion Boat
Miss Berniece Black Dale Ward and a guest couple from Black Farms Walnut Ill joined the Review on the new excursion boat The President for a Saturday evening cruise. Several from Thomson also enjoyed the trip during its recent ride from Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berniece Black
Dale Ward
Black Farms
Walnut
Ill
Thomson
Clinton
Wanda Deets and William Wagner Wed in Weston
Miss Wanda Deets, daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Deets, married William Wagner Jr at the Catholic church rectory in Weston Missouri with Rev McAvoy officiating. Attendants were Elmer Bly and wife. Mrs Wagner wore a blue crepe ridingote and corsage. couple to honeymoon in Missouri then settle near where Mr Wagner works as a telephone lineman. Mrs Wagner is a Thomson High School alum and Mr Wagner attended Chadwick High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wanda Deets
Charles Deets
William Wagner, Jr
William Wagner
Weston
Missouri
McAvoy
Elmer Bly
St. Loui
Postoffice Ladies Tidy Flower Garden Rewards Care
Mary and Lucille at the post office take pride in their lawn and flower garden on the post office lot in Thomson. Hot weather threatens blooms, so the story suggests using a lawn mower for mail carrier Sam Higley at no cost to keep the garden looking fine through the heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postoffice
Mary
Lucille
Thomson
Sam Higley
Building Garage at Thomson Farm Near Route 80
Johnny Reader has begun a garage project on the Thomson farm a mile south of Route 80. The frame work is complete and the structure is expected to be finished in a reasonable time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Reader
Thomson
Card of Thanks from Leroy Prins for Kind Gestures
I wish to thank all those who sent me fruit books cards and other gifts while I was confined to my bed Your thoughtfulness is heartily appreciated Leroy Prins
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leroy Prins
Fountain at Bank Corner Now Working
Marshal Strubb completed the repair on the water fountain at the bank corner and it is now in working order. The fountain had been out of commission because ordered repairs had not yet been received. The note reflects widespread delays in obtaining repairs and materials for factories and plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshal Strubb
Illumination Sermon and Methodist Temple Home Invite
Sunday services include 11:00 morning worship with the Illumination theme and a 7:00 pm church school led by Superintendent Charles McGinty. The Rock River Conference seeks a $7 goal to support ongoing temple work and Methodist outreach. An official board meets July 17 at the Strauch home. The Woman's Society met June 25 and plans a bake sale June 28 and a July 9 picnic at Old Mill Park with a luncheon for thirteen members and one visitor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McGinty
Methodist Temple
Churches of the Rock River Conference
Henry Strauch
Womans Society of Christian Service
Old Mill Park
Undine Pape
Mabel Strukhoff
Emma __ Steele
John Moss
Night of Song Theme in York Community Worship Service
On Sunday June 29 at 8:45 AM minister T Stuart Dieworth leads Morning Worship with the theme A Night of Song focusing on Paul and Silas in the Philippian jail. A 9:30 AM Church School features lessons from the Early Church and Christianity Reaches Out. Free discussion follows in a liberal school setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stuart Dieworth
Paul
Silas
Philippian Jail
Smith
Stuber
Moffatt
Covert
Baptist Church Schedule and Social Committee Note
The Baptist church maintains services at 9 30 a m 10 30 a m and 8 00 p m with Sunday School now at 10 00 a m if no regular service occurs. July Social Committee chair is Miss Beverly Marshall. The Young Peoples Class met at Miss Thelma Schick’s home Tuesday for a gathering with aeroplane games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beverly Marshall
Young Peoples
Thelma Schick
Reser
Argo Methodist Announces July Church Activities
The Argo church lists a 9 30 a m preaching service and 10 20 a m church school on Sundays. A luncheon is planned for Wednesday July 2 with Mrs Ena Cooper and Mrs Ed Foltz as hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wed
Ena Cooper
Ed Foltz
Endeavor Evening Worship Leads by Helen Hans
The notice lists 10:00 a m worship at Ideal church with Rev Sword as pastor. Helen Hans led the young people in activities, with continuation on the back page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idealchool
Sword
Helen Hans
New Main Street Opens in Thomson
The new main street in Thomson, now paved with black top, opened to traffic Monday morning. Machinery moved from Thomson to Warren and Amboy, where similar work will occur, as tourists and residents navigate the improved but dusty condition. Neighborhoods praise the finished road, expecting long term service and easier cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Warren
Amboy
Main Street
West Main
Main
Estate Work Nears Closure for Wm Hawk Jr in Thomson
William Hawk Jr administrator on the estate of his father William Hawk deceased was in Thomson on Monday on business related to the estate. He reports the estate will close on June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Hawk, Jr
Thomson
Wm. Hawk
Painters Busy in Thom Son with Plenty of Summer Work
Thom son painters Al St. Ores and Henry Strauch report strong demand for painting and repair work this summer. Both have been busy this spring and, slowed by rain, are catching up. They expect continued work through summer and anticipate others will wait until fall for painting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al St. Ores
Henry Strauch
Thomson
Kenneth Friesley Takes Family Vacation to Minnesota
Kenneth Friesley of the Review is on a two week vacation with his family in Minnesota visiting relatives. Last year his vacation fishing yielded good samples for the Review and this trip is hoped to produce similar results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Friesley
The
Review
Minnesota
Kenneth
Directors Chosen for Consolidated District Saturday
A new consolidated Thomson district formed by merging Bristol with the former district elected five directors at a 7 to 8 30 pm vote. Harry Gaar Roy Heitman Harry Diehl G A Smith and Lyle Williams won terms of one two and three years respectively. Roy Heitman is new to the board. Emil Brach did not seek re election due to civil service at the Proving Grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Bristol
Thomson Village
Bluffville and Shoemaker
Harry Gaar
Roy Heitman
Harry Diehl
G. A. Smith
Lyle Williams
Emil Brach
Proving Grounds
New Reporter Starts At Review Office
Mrs. Gerald Brown began her role this week as a reporter for Thomson at the Review. The paper aims to grow into a new sy weekly edition and invites reader news and contributions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Brown
Review
Thomson
Livestock Show Proposed to Benefit York Township
York township farmers consider holding a livestock display this summer or fall as proposed by ag teacher Rosenberg of Thomson. The idea has gained approval with several farmers favoring an annual show. No decisions yet on whether stock will come from club calves only or include farm stock. Dairying remains strong, with Holsteins and Guernseys, plus quality cattle and hogs. The community invites comments from landowners and others in farming to advance York township’s agricultural interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosenberg
Thomson
York Township
York
Lewis couple depart Tuesday for vacation
Mr and Mrs Paul Lewis left Tuesday afternoon on a vacation trip with no fixed destination or return date. They plan to rest and explore interesting spots they encounter by chance, and the Review will provide a detailed report upon their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lewis
Birth of Delorus Ruth Clausen in East Moline
Mr and Mrs Henry Clausen of East Moline welcomed a six pound daughter born June 15 at Lutheran hospital. They named her Delorus Ruth. Mrs Clausen was formerly Ruth Lawrence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Clausen
East Moline
Lutheran Hospital
Delorus
Ruth
Clausen
Ruth Lawrence
Plans for Thomson Melon Day grounds use thwarted by high water
The Thomson Melon Day committee could not open the Melon Day grounds on the Fourth for public picnics due to high water and lack of permission from Rock Island arsenal officials. They plan future free public use and cleaning before the Fourth in coming years, weather permitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Arsenal
Thomson
Pionicers
Library Closed Friday for Independence Day Holiday
The library will be closed on Friday July 4 for the holiday. Patrons are advised to plan accordingly and return books early to avoid fines.
Green Reunion Draws Crowd at Morrison Park
Mrs Della Hansen of Hansen's Cafe reports clothing thefts from a line behind Main Street cafe. Several items including hosiery have gone missing this year. residents urged to watch belongings after the Sunday event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Hansen
Hansen's Cafe
Main Street
Della
Club notices and meetings postponed and upcoming local events
The Chat-A-While club and Friday meeting are postponed indefinitely. Argo 500 Club hosted by Mrs. R. J. Houghton awarded prizes to Mrs. Houghton, Mrs. Amy Lewis, and Mrs. Hortense Nipe. next meeting July 3 at Mrs. Leila Johansen’s. Thomson 500 Club to meet June 26 at Mrs. K. B. Carpenter’s. Home Economics group and families enjoyed a Savanna picnic. Girl Scouts hosted a tea for the Woman’s Club and mothers, with a Library lawn program, twenty attendees. next Scout meeting July 2 with new leaders Mrs. Alice Switzer and Mrs. Thelma Schick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo 500
Argo
R. J. Houghton
Houghton
Amy Lewis
Hortense Nipe
Leila Johansen
Thomson 500 Club
K. B. Carpenter
Woman's Club
Tyeeday
June King
Darlene Ashby
Miss Skinner
New Neon Signs At Lewis Motor Co In Thomson
New neon signs were installed at the Lewis Motor Co in Thomson this week by a Clinton firm. A large oval Sinclair sign faces Route 80 with a green neon border and red H C letters. Fifty feet of red lighting drapes the open driveway ceiling, visible from north and south along Route 80.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Motor Co
Thomson
Clinton
Sinclair
Asa Holland
Alvie Keltner
Bayard Lewis
Ford
Paul Lewis
Bayard
York
Review
Robert Lewis
Paul
Virgil Wilt
Chevrolet
Firestone
Green Family Holds Eighteenth Annual Reunion at Waterworks Park
Descendants of Jonathan and Hazel Green gathered at Morrison Waterworks Park for the 18th annual reunion. A rainstorm ended activities early while officers were elected: Mrs. J F Longanecker of Sterling president Henry Cobb Morrison vice president and Mrs. Alex McCullagh Fulton secretary treasurer. Retiring officers were Donald Carpenter Mount Carroll president Mrs J E Longanecker Sterling vice president and Mrs Roy James Morrison secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonathan
Hazel Green
Morrison
J. F. Longjanecker
Sterling
Henry Cobb
Alex McCullagh
Fulton
Waterworks Park
Jane Mitchell
Thomson
Glenn Groharing
Green
N. E. Pape
Lyle Nice
Roy James
Mildred Nelson
Dana Cobb
Paul Nice
Albert Bruins
Ralph Green
Fred C. Green
Jake Workman
Marian Dykhuizen
Warren Nice
Russell Hall
Earl Frederick
Clyde Groharing
H. E. Montgomery
Joe Larson
Maude Wagner
Eugene Murray
Charles Groharing
Betty Lou Wilt
Norma Robison
C. W. Hoge
Robert Carroll
LeRoy Foltz
Arthur Hoffman
Chadwick
Rose Pape
Emerson
J. E. Longanecker
Herschel Longanecker
Glenn Longanecker
LeRoy Thummel
Harold Longanecker
Guy McCulloc
Joshua Wild
Milwaukee
Keith Swarts
Dixon
Kyle Melendy
Savanna
Alex MecCullaugh
Arman Gaurrapp
Aaron Gaurapp
Rock Falls
T. Snyder
Chicago
Floyd Tobey
Mount Carroll
Donald Carpenter
Surprise Party For Mrs. Hattie Brown
A farewell party was held Thursday evening at the home of Mrs. Guy Brown to honor Mrs. Hattie Brown who plans to move to West Chicago. Hosts were Mrs. Jerry Wiebenga and Mrs. Harry Wilken. attendees from Thomson joined relatives and friends for ice cream cake and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Brown
Guy Brown
Brown
West Chicago
Jerry Wiebenga
Harry Wilkenon
Harry Holy
Jake Holy
Max Fitzpatrick
Mt. Carroll
Shirley Stage
George Stage
East Lynn
Emma Kling
Emma Holland
Emma Steele
George St. Ores
Gerald Brown
Charles Bennett
Ray Gordon
Harry Wilkenson
Helen Gaar
Thomson
Jurgenson Buy Former Orcutt Residence in Thomson
Pete and Mrs. Jurgenson, proprietors of the Main Street tavern, purchased the former Tom Orcutt home west of the Francke Switzer residence. Harold Zink currently occupies the house. the Jurgensons plan to move in this summer and continue tavern operations from their Main Street property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Jurgenson
Thomson
Main Street
Tom Orcutt
Francke-Switzer
Harold Zink
Jurgenson
Pete
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A. T. Senneff
Sparta
Wis
Thomson Brieis
Harold Daehler
Chadwick Parsonage
Walnut Friends
Weston, Mo
Bank Corner
Argo Methodist
van Allen’s
New Reporter
Rosenberg Hasden
Morrison Park
Home Economics
Home Economics Club
Girl Scouts
Lewis Motor Company
Mrs
Ete Jurgenson
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