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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1939
Page
2
Fragmented snippets record hospital stays marriages births and local notices. Names include Sennett Moody Park Joel E Way burn and Fitch with references to Wau Brith Saginna Savanna Clinton and Winona. Several lines mention mishearings and damaged words from a community page.
Miss Hazel Ashpole and Franklin Fehler united in marriage last Friday March 10 at the Zion parsonage Clinton The ceremony began at 4 o clock in the noon Rev George We Krueger reading the double ring ceremony Attendants were Mr and Mrs Ralph Christiansen of Low Moor sister and brother in law of the bride The bride wore ankle length blue chiffon velvet with navy accessories and Mrs Christiansen wore blue crepe The bride is daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ashpole of Thomson She studied in local rural schools and is a York Community high school class of 1936 graduate She has worked at Lamb hospital Clinton The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Frank Fehler of near Mt Carroll He attended Daviess county schools The couple will reside at Massbach where Fehler is employed by Elmer Hass The Thomsen Woman's club sponsors a birdhouse building contest for York township youths with prizes and rules outlined Morrison Cominsky get 30 days in county jail on assault with a deadly weapon charge against his brother
The York PTA meeting postponed on March 2 will be held Thursday evening at 8 o clock in the high school gym. Officer Armstrong of the state highway dept will lecture on highway safety, with Argo school pupils providing part of the program.
Bob Machel of Clinton and a former Thomson boy has been starring for Clinton high school basketball. Clinton advances to the state finals at Drake Field House in Des Moines to meet the defending champions Diagonal at 10 o clock Thursday.
Church schedule lists Sunday services for Baptist Methodist Catholic and York Community with Sunday schools at 10 to 11 a.m. Special music by local choirs and duets. Quarterly conference at Malvern March 16. St Patrick’s party March 17. York Community praying for 100 in attendance next Sunday. The Livewire class meets Tuesday at Sidney Brenneman’s. Nonprofit notices invite all to attend.
Thomson moves from Seara house to Webster trail er house behind Francke and Switzer hardware. Paul Melendy of Savanna, ex Thomson resident, joins Roy Harstick of Hanover in a new orchestra named Basie's Dixieland Sextet. Mrs Harold Shelley and daughter return to Goose Lake Iowa after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs John Nordboté.
Sharon Eulvene infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Norman Amidon of Thomson died in Savanna City hospital Friday March 10 eight hours after birth. Brief funeral services were held Saturday afternoon at the Savanna cemetery with Dr T K Griffith Methodist church pastor officiating.
In spring towns plan cleanup week as winter rubbish fades. Thomson’s neat appearance signals community effort while residents line up to finish with final touches. Mr and Mrs Richard Housenga and sons spent Sunday with the Bissens. Mr and Mrs John Schade and Glendora with Nellie Demmick joined the Demmicks for Sunday dinner.
Miss Ruth Switzer a Parsons College graduate has won a fellowship at the Neuro Psychiatric Institute of the Hartford retreat. The first year includes a post college course for psychiatrists and certificates. If a second year occurs a Connecticut Weseyan course leads to a master's degree upon completion.
Funeral services for Michael J Sheridan longtime resident of Thomsons were held at St Peters Catholic Church in Thomson with Rev Healey of Fulton officiating. Sheridan born March 11 1869 in Thomson died Monday night at Savanna hospital after pneumonia. He married Emily Dugard in 1901 they had no children and four brothers survive. Pallbearers included B St Lewis Thomas Kustus George Weather wax Tim McNamara Guy Brown and Delbert Dimmick. He was praised as a skilled carpenter and faithful church member with strong work ethic.
The local grade school basketball team finished fourth in the Savanna tournament after three games. They lost to Savanna City 23 to 8, beat Chestnut Park 23 to 21, then fell to Hanover 30 to 12. The team earned the sportsmanship trophy and two players made the all star squads, Bolhous and Hook on first and Hook on second respectively.
Citizens complain about nearly impassable streets as frost makes the dirt roads muddy with deep ruts. Several cars have become stuck and required wreckers, though recent grading may improve conditions.
Harriett Smith daughter of Mr and Mrs J Frank Smith of Thomson wed Paul Wilt son of Mr and Mrs Clint Wilt Tuesday afternoon at Camanchi Iowa Rev C H Wells officiated with a single ring ceremony Attendants were Dan Luck and Mrs Sack A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home in Thomson The couple will reside with the groom’s parents in York township contributing to local community life
The record lists several club gatherings led by Mrs. Bess Carpenter and other hosts. Winners at a meeting include Amy Lewis first, Leta Johannsen second, Cora Stickel third. Plans for next meetings feature the Argo 500 club and Royal Neighbors. A Women in the News feature spotlights Charlotte Carr and others.
Marcucci's Cafe offers a jumbo malted milk this week at a special price of 4e. The cafe promotes the extra large extra thick drink as delicious and highly recommended by staff.
Mr and Mrs Orlo Smith and family and W Etery of Mt Carroll joined in Sunday dinner at Lloyd Smith home. Lyle Williams with daughter and Leonard Stage hosted Monday evening callers at Ivan Carroll home. Weston Smith and family of Savanna were dinner guests at Leonard Stage’s home.
Ice began moving downstream in the Mississippi in this area last Sunday with several small cakes still floating from northern points. The river froze over in late December and remained icebound for most of winter. warm spells opened gaps that then refroze. The current thaw appears to be a regular spring clearing.
The Review received a letter from C. H. Taylor of Jewell Iowa saying he is headed to Long Beach California for an indefinite stay. He lived at Thomson and is remembered by older residents after forty years since his departure.
Local reports indicate clearing work is winding down as workers depart for other sites. Webster Lumber completed southern Savanna to northern Sand Slough parcel clearing and due to winter, followed by spring, moved crews to camps. remaining machinery will be removed. Nevada Construction Co. ends work west of Thomson and shifts to Oklahoma. a portion finished by government. Government clearing along the river banks persists, with dam tests planned during a ten day pool closure to judge acceptance.
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