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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1954

Page

3

Recife PTA Hears 6th Grade French Class Event Highlights

Thomson P. T. A. met at the high school on March 4 with Mrs. Kenneth Kemmer in charge. The group announced a $5 attendance award and $50 workshop grant, sent $5 to Freeport for the Lloyd Gissels scholarship fund, and featured a piano duet by Doris Feldt and Barbara Carroll. A French class conducted by Mrs. Eugene Murray included six pupils and a performance, and a nominating committee was set for April. The six grade won the attendance award for the month. A film “Skippy and the 3 R’s” was shown by Mr. Elliott. Hosts were Miss Esther Schmaling, Mrs. Albert Perry, and Mrs. Clarence Bolhous.

Thomson P. T. A Kenneth Kemmer Victor Fenley Harold Fedderson Freeport Lloyd Gissels Doris Feldt Barbara Carroll Joe Albert Prins Skippy P. T. A. Association Elliott Esther Schmaling Albert Perry Clarence Bolhous

Pre Nuptial Shower For Miss Frances Greison Here

Miss Frances Greison daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Greison of Savanna will wed Robert Heusinkveld on March 21. She attended a miscellaneous shower at Mrs Eugene Murray's home on Wednesday afternoon with fourteen guests. Canasta was played with prizes awarded to the bride elect, and she opened her gifts at the close.

Frances Greison Albert Greison Savanna Robert Heusinkveld Eugene Murray Canasta

Music Students Compete At Dakota In District Contest

Four York Community school instrumental soloists participated in the district music contest at Dakota. Ronnie Bielema won a second place medal on snare drum while Julia Fedderson Ann Holland earned third on clarinet and third respectively on Juba for Gerald Brearton. Accompaniments were Carol Williams and Doris Feldt. Announcements cover Gertrude Vanderploeg’s engagement to Wayne Akker and Legion Auxiliary members meeting March 13 at the Legion Hall to clean the hall.

Dakota York Community School Ronnie Bielema Julia Fedderson Ann Holland Gerald Brearton Carol Williams Doris Feldt

Local Notes From Thomson Area Social Scene

Mrs Paul Melendy and daughter of Savanna joined Thomson hosts Mr and Mrs Cecil Frosch for Monday supper. Several visitors and calls followed over the weekend including gatherings with families from Rockford Sterling Morrison Savanna Rock Island and Clinton along with visits to and from Chicago Chadwick Sparta Mich Savanna and Clinton.

Card of Thanks and Birth Announcement in Savanna

Card of thanks from Mrs. Charles McGinty and Mrs. John Hoover expresses gratitude for cards calls gifts and dinners including Starr Cafe dinner and home meals. Birth notice reports Sylvester Mc Worthy Jr and wife Savanna welcomed a son at 10 35 p m in Savanna City hospital weighing eight pounds eight ounces.

Starr Cafe Charles McGinty Excelsior Springs Baptist Church John John Hoover S. Sylvester McWorthy Jr Savanna Savanna City Hospital

Faith Services Across Town With Regular Pastors

The notice lists Ideal Evening services at 7 30 p m with pastors Rev J W Gillespie and Rev William Kendall. Fulton services at 8 a m and 10 a m and St Johns in Savanna at 6 8 and 10. York Community led by Rev Mark Witmer with 9 30 Sunday School and 10 30 church services. Choir practice Saturday evening at 7 15.

J. W. Gillespie William Kendall Itf Fulton St. John’s Church Savanna York Community Mark Witmer

Methodist Church Notices and Attendees Rally

Church schedules for Thomson Hickory Grove and Argo Fay Charge include worship times official board meetings and a quarterly conference with Dr Hughes B Morris of Rockford. Sunday school goals reached with a 60 person attendance ice cream after service and a local booster message. Funeral attendance noted for Frank Edwards in Rock.

William E. Lechrone Thomson Hickory Grove Argo Fay Thomson-Hickory Grove Thomson Church Hughes B. Morris Rockford Les Durward Argo Fay Methodist Church

Community notices from Thomson area clubs and groups

Local clubs and groups report meetings and activities. A W O L Club gathered for bingo with Mrs Lyle Greeley. Girl Scouts elected officers Norma Swett and others and sell cookies. West End Home Bureau planned a Grandparents lesson and bulb exchange. Wesc Gos S of Thomson Methodist Church and Legion Auxiliary set meeting dates in March. Royal Neighbors and 500 Card Club held events. American Legion to meet at the Legion Hall.

Ag Wacele Lyle Greeley Mesdames Thomas Kustes Jr Otto Switzer Lyle Williams John Seger Marion Wheeler Edith Robbins Esther Schmaling Girl Scouts Girl Scouts Norma Swett Sherrie Lewis Connie Brown Babbette Mecginty Jeanie Brown Home Bureau West End Wesc Gos Thomson Methodist Church Clarence Apne Victor Fenley Legion Auxiliary The Royal Neighbors Thomson Royal Neighbors W. A. Adams Ben Wagner 500 Thomson 590 Card Club John Ashpole Bayard Lewis Ed Andring G. A. Smith American Legion

Scouts Spend Week End At Canyon Camp

John Seger and Roland Brooks led Thomson Boy Scout troops with 15 scouts at a canyon camp near Stockton for a weekend. Meals were cooked outdoors. several boys passed their cooking test. Merle Atherton organized transport for a camp run on Saturday and return on Sunday. Attendees included Ralph Stearns Jr and others.

John Seger Roland Brooks Thomson Boy Scout Stockton Merle Atherton Ralph Stearns Jr Dick Hook Kenneth Milow Lester Baker Bernard Groharing Larry Atherton Lawrence Walliams Ellis Atherton Terry Elliott Joe Waltrip Steve Kemmer Dick Sack Jimmy Metzger Lloyd Smith Dick Kness

Weekend Guests At Mrs Curley Home

Weekend guests included Mrs Gwendolyn Housenga and children from Morrison. Dinner guests on Sunday were Mrs Curleys parents Mr and Mrs William Robertson. Additional visitors were Mr and Mrs James Henrickson and children from Clinton Iowa.

Lynn Curley Gwendolyn Housenga Morrison Curley William Robertson James Henrickson Clinton, Ia George Creighton Robert Plumley Guy Fulton Ralph Stearns Ralph Jr Lyle Mitchell Merle Atherton

Local Notices of Illness and Hospital Care

Sick Donald Atherton absent from school with chicken pox. Mrs. Lloyd Smith readmitted to Jane Lamb hospital Clinton after discharge last Thursday. Billy Groharing returns to school after chicken pox. N. D. French admitted to Jane Lamb hospital for observation. Justice Prins of Mt Carroll released from St Francis hospital Freeport and home to bed for some time. Paul McGinnis undergoes minor surgery at Savanna City hospital Tuesday. Ralph McBride father of Donald McBride undergoes sorcery Tuesday in Molene City hospital and recovering. Mrs Emma Brown admitted to Savanna City hospital. Mrs Dora Doty of Chicago suffered a slight stroke per brother Charles McGinty.

Billy Groharing Wayne Groharing N. D. French Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Justice Prins Mt. Carroll Clyde Foltz Argona St. Francis Hospital Freeport Paul McGinnis Savanna City Hospital Ralph McBride Erie Donald McBride Moline City Hospital Emma Brown Dora Doty Chicago Charles McGinty

Family Birthday Dinner Honoring Clara Geisz and David Dyson

Mrs. Clara Geisz hosted a family dinner Saturday evening March 6 to celebrate the birthdays of her daughter Clara and her grandson David Dyson who share consecutive birthdays March 5 and 6. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. William Geisz and families, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Gengenbach and families, Mr. Carroll, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Geist, Alice, Jane and Jan of Chadwick, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph B. Lee of East Moline, and Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dyson with David and Martha of Savannah.

Clara ,Geisz Clara David Dyson William Geisz Carl Gengenbach Carroll Charles Geist Alice Jane Jan Chadwick Ralph B. Lee East Moline Ben Dyson David Martha Savanna

Woman's Club To Sponsor A Ham Supper Wednesday

The Woman's Club announces a ham supper fundraiser set for Wednesday at the social hall. Proceeds support club activities and community service projects.

Thomson Woman's Club Ham Supper Plans

The Thomson Woman's club sponsors a ham supper on Wednesday March 17 at the Legion Hall from 5 to 7 30 p m Tickets cost 150 for adults 1 for children and may be bought from Mrs Otto Switzer Mrs Paul Heusinkveld or Mrs John Merry The decorations theme is St Patrick s day Menu includes baked ham scalloped potatoes frozen peas salad hot rolls relishes pie and coffee Tickets are hoped to be purchased in advance.

Thomson Woman's Club Legion Hall Otto Switzer Paul Heusinkveld John Merry St. Patrick’s Day Advan

Community Chest idea urged to ease fundraising strain

Mrs. Richard Williams writes that multiple monthly drives burden hosts and solicitors alike and suggests a single annual lump sum to replace frequent campaigns. She asks readers if they favor forming a Thomson Community Chest including all house to house fundraisers and invites direct input to fund drive leaders.

Severa Salvation Army Workers of York Township Thomson Review Thomson Richard Williams

Local Social Notes From Morrison Area Gatherings

Morrison residents host visitors and attend events across town. Families including Feldmans Grim Hagg and Durwards share weekends with relatives in Morrison and nearby towns. Farm Bureau tour and church fellowship also mark the week with Misses Helen and Alma Mertz selling cookies.

Sandridge Club Potluck Dinner and Betrothal Announcement

The Sandridge Club held its annual party with a 7 p.m. pot luck dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Curtis St. Ores. At 9 p.m. six couples moved to Fulton for a dance at the Legion club. Ladies wore corsages from Mrs. Clyde George.

Sandridge Club Curtis St. Ores Fulton Legion Club Clyde George

To Observe 55th Anniversary On Monday March 15

Mr and Mrs Sherman Oakley of Chadwick will observe their 55th wedding anniversary next Monday March 15 A family dinner will be held at the home of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harlan Johansen

Sherman Oakley Chadwick Harlan Johansen Charles Hogg Wayne Ashby August Hass Kewanee Ernest LaShrelle Richard Badtke Emil Bier Hillsdale Andrew Housenga Garden Planning John Housenga Garden Plain John Johnson Luther Leavens Thomson Dwight Leavens Gary Indson Mary Ann Housenga Russell Green Sr

Riverview Notes Honorary Wedding Anniversary Dinner

A pot luck dinner for twenty two guests was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Omar Gillogly in Savanna last Sunday honoring Mr. and Mrs. Webster Ross on their thirty ninth wedding anniversary. Visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Terry O Neal and family of Camanche. Mrs. Flossie Adolph of Chadwick visited Mrs. Maud Sager on Monday.

Omar Gillogly Savanna Webster Ross Ross Terry O'Neal Camanche James O'Neal Flossie Adolph of Chadwick Maud Sager Bruce Fulton Oxford Junction Moline George Mattie Lloyd Fagan Wesley Sack Fagan Jack Fagan Delavan Wis

Sunday visitors across Harmon and surrounding towns

Grand View residents Mr. and Mrs. Don Geldean visited the Frank Hays home in Harmon. Bud Tipton called on the Howard Leavens residence, while Wilbur Shaw visited Bob Hubble. Mrs Frank Hays spent Friday in Rock Island with Mrs L K Wilkening, her mother.

Don Geldean Harmon, Ill Frank Hays Bud Tipton Howard Leavens Wilbur Shaw Bob Hubble Rock Island L. K. Wilkening Hays

Local families gather for weekend visits and meals

Savanna area residents hosted and traveled for family gatherings. Numerous relatives from Clinton, Fulton, Maquoketa and Rock Island visited, dined, or stayed with friends and neighbors over the weekend. Asher Peterson traveled to Chicago for a few days.

Funeral Services For Lyle Green Conducted Monday

Funeral services for Lyle E. Green 22 son of Mr and Mrs Ernest Green of 121 Garfield St Clinton Iowa were held at 1 30 p m Monday at Shadduck funeral home with Rev Glen B Holdaway of Grace Assembly of God officiating Burial followed at Clinton Memorial Park Vocalists were Mrs William Cash and Mrs Fred Smith with Mrs Lyle Toepher at the organ Pallbearers included Robert Legel Henry Legel James Legel Anthony Proud James Krucher and William Roup

Lyle E. Green Ernest Green Garfield St. Clinton Iowa Shadduck Funeral Home Glen B. Holdaway Grace Assembly of God Clinton Memorial Park William Cash Fred Smith Lyle Toepher Robert Legel Henry Legel James Legel Anthony Proud James Krucher William Roup

PTA Play Draws A Good Crowd

The PTA presented the play Our Gal Sal at the Y. C. H. S. Gym last Friday evening with a large audience. Ernest Hixon, English teacher at the high school, directed the production and received much credit for its excellence.

PTA Gal Sal Ernest Hixon

Local Social Notes From Rock Island Area Seen Sunday Visits

The item lists numerous Sunday calls and gatherings across Rock Island Clinton Savanna Morrison and nearby towns. Families such as Stave Kemmer Housenga Leavens Prins Root Rockafellow and Leavens are mentioned with relatives and guests visiting homes in multiple towns. Community events include a Woman's Club supper at Legion Hall and a wedding in Fulton with Prins family relatives attending.

Ashpoles Celebrate 43rd Anniversary with Feier Family

Mr and Mrs John Ashpole were dinner guests of their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Franklin Fehler for a combined occasion. The Ashpoles 43rd wedding anniversary and the Fehler 15th were observed with callers including Mr and Mrs Harold Soren of Clinton Iowa bringing a surprise anniversary cake and ice cream served to all.

John Ashpole Franklin Fehler Ashpole’s Fehler’s Harold Sorenson Clinton

80th Birthday of Mrs Chas McGinty Marked By Family

Family members gathered at Starr Cafe to honor Mrs. Chas McGinty on her 80th birthday, March 3. Attendees from Thomson and Rockford included Chas and Carroll McGinty and children, Jennie Bakkelund, Karl Sundby and Karna, and a phone greeting from Louisville relatives.

Chas. McGinty Starr Cafe Chas McGinty Richard McGinty Babbette Aleda Kevin Thomson Carroll McGinty Jon Jennie Bakkelund Karl Sundby Karna Rockford

Social rounds fill Fulton area with visitors and travel

Mrs. Fred Oden of Fulton visited Thomson friends. Harry Jobe of Hanover stayed with Roy Heitman. Several families from Illinois and Wisconsin joined regional guests for weekend gatherings. Clifford Durward, in Germany, was promoted to Private First Class. Reservations urged for a Woman's Club supper March 17 at the Legion hall.

Fred Oden Fulton Thomson Louis Howell Maynard Enos Howard Lynn Babcock Sterling Gus Roggendorf Dorothy Harry Mr Harry Jobe Hanover Roy Heitman Frank Potter Don Evans Denver Colo Clifford Durward Germany Bruce Groharing Donald Leland Groharing Adeline Groharing Bradenton Fla

Weekend Visit Highlights From Chadwick News

Mrs. Lila McKean of Milwaukee spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. H H Zugs chwerdt. Thursday evening members of Mrs Rahns family were guests Mr and Mrs H P Rahn of Mill edgeville Mr and Mrs Reynold Bloyer Mr and Mrs Delmar Lang of Lanark Mr and Mrs Clifton Spencer and Mr and Mrs Orval Rahn and family. Refreshments were served.

Lila McKean Milwaukee H. H. Zugschwerdt Rahn H. P. Rahn Milledgeville Reynold Bloyer Delmar Lang Lanark Clifton Spencer Orval Rahn

Miss Lois Hill Weds Charles Roberts In Clinton Iowa

Miss Lois Maxine Hill daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Hill Sr 111 N 3rd St Clinton Iowa married Charles Edward Roberts son of Mr and Mrs Scott Roberts of Thomson Illinois in Zion Lathearn Church. Vows at 11 am officiated by Rev Martin S Bredow. Attendants were Edward Hill Jr and wife. The bride wore a pastel blue linen dress with white angora and navy accessories. Afterward open house hosted at the Hills home. The couple will reside in Thomson. The groom works for the American Agricultural company and the bride previously worked at Excelsior Laundry and Cleaners.

Lois Maxine Hill Edward Hill Clinton Charles Edward Roberts Scott Roberts Thomson, Ill Zion Lathearn Church Martin S. Bredow Edward Hill Jr Roberts Thomson, Til American Agricultural Company Excelsior Laundry and Cleaners

Weekend visitors and local fire warnings in East Moline area

East Moline residents hosted relatives from Freeport Clinton and Moline with weekend visits. Fire crews were called for grass fires as dry conditions persist and a cigaretted fire is blamed for a yard blaze south of town. Local families from Lanark Mt Carroll Sterling and Whiteside schools noted in social rounds and district events.

Community Guests and Distinctive Visits Highlight Week

Mrs Anna Hartman returned home after a month with her son Lee Hartman Sr and family. Sunday diners included Mr and Mrs Maurice Becker and family of Shannon. Mt Carroll visitors Mr and Mrs Kenneth Wood and Mr and Mrs Fred Hartman called. Art Lott and Robert Carbaugh hosted Lanark gatherings. Harvey Fossett resigned from Clover Farm due to ill health. Art Smith succeeded him. Arthur Kromrey visited Mt Morris, Roy Schreiner hosted. Dr and Mrs William Wagner and sons from Waupun were guests of Don Harris. Wesley Schreiner dined with Leroy Janssen in Rock Falls for birthdays of Janssen and Schreiner. Don Nelson and family dined with Robert Marshall in Cordova. Sepha Stein of Clinton spent days with Boyd Handel and William Provant. Mrs Lawrence Weber and infant Linda Louise released from Deaconess hospital and went home. Mabel Blair of Sterling visited sister Allen Zugschw erdt. W J Schreiner J R Smith and son Ronnie and J Y Stickell dined at Chas Sack’s Argo Fa home. Kathryn Rahn hosted birthday guests including Rev E V Schriver and many others for refreshments.

Paul Bonjour Old Mill Park Savanna Tucon Ariz Merle Bonjour Barbara Penny Warren E. Green Patti Sue Proving Ground Road M. J. Strukhoff Sterling McCormick Frank Wallas Bayard Lewis William Graves Clinton Walnut Irve Lewis Joe Kauffman Richard Williams M. G. Marshall Morrison Elsie Joes O. Park Ridge William Mullen Fulton Merle Cate Kenneth Petersen Maquoketa Harvey Marshall David Claude Grim Leslie Grim Linda Grim Roger Marshall Davenport Mervin Marshall John Miller Fred Bebensee Iva Orcutt Fred Miller Lanark Robert Miller Janie Carl Petersen Erich Marske Reka Hass Jens Anderson Chadwick Fred Hook Asher Peterson Chicago John Huyser Detroit, Mich Claus Tiesman Albert Prins Bert Johnson Claus Prins Neice Ruth Prins Wayne Tren Boer Christian Reformed Daryle Rockafellow Glenn Carson Wilbur Nichol Ray Rupple Lynn Babcock John Schwark Sterline Clifford Curley Hanover Detroit Mich Robert Carroll Leroy Foltz Legion Hall Verne Nixon Farmers City Harry Diehl Carlos Toepfer Mt. Carroll Louis Corey William Wagener Ben Wagener Henry Yough Brother Inlaw Fred Mauk New Diggins Wis Barbara Carroll Sandra Witt Morrison, M William Price Patty Miles, In Jo Ann Prins Iowa Justice Pins Norman Stickel Marie Robert Justice Prins Benford Stadel Dianne Stockton Beuford Stadel Richard Anna Hartman Lee Hartman Sr Maurice Becker Shannon George Knoess Kenneth Wood Fred Hartman Art Lott Robert Carbaugh Harvey Fossett Clover Farm Art Smith Arthur Kromrey Mt. Morris Roy Schreiner William Wagner Waupun Wis Don Harris Wesley Schreiner Leroy Janssen Rock Falls Mr. Janssen Schreine Don Nelson Robert Marshall Cordova Sepha Stein Boyd Handel Wm. Provant Lawrence Weber Linda Louise Deaconess Hospital Freeport Mabel Blair Sterling Allen Zugschwerdt W. J. Schreiner J. R. Smith Ronnie J. Y. Stickell Chas. Sack Argo Fa Kathryn Rahn E. V. Schriver Janey Katie Harvey Schreiner Charles Spealman Elizabeth Hohnadel Delmar Lang Clifton Spencer Sandra Stanley Spealman Rahn

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