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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1945
Page
3
A spark from the chimney caused a fire at the Wesley Sack residence Saturday morning. The roof was badly burned and all the upstairs rooms were badly damaged. Water seeped into the living room and the strong wind hampered efforts to control the blaze. Card of thanks from Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Sack thanking those who assisted.
Bob Tousley, nephew of Ernest and Lloyd Tousley, writes from Stalag 4-1 northwest of Dresden to his Rock Falls parents. He serves with the Seventh Army, 44th Division, reports good health, Red Cross parcels, and requests cigars tobacco and candy. He asks for letters and mentions his brother Darrell with the Chinese combat command overseas.
The Latin club and cheerleaders staged photos and enjoyed a Wednesday potluck lunch. Civics class debates federal aid to education and electoral college reform as Leroy Prins presides. other class news includes home economics lessons and a freshman party with green attire and a singalong.
Tuesday visitors to the Henry Young home included Art Kromery Verna La Verne Wright and children from Morrison Chester Faulkner Junior Faulkner and Fireman 1 c and wife of Clinton. Friday supper guests were Roy Hockman and daughter Carol from near Morrison at Myrtle Bull’s home. Spaghetti dinner announced at Methodist church on March 28. Wayne Ashby and family dined Monday with Don Ashby in Mt Carroll. Mrs Glenn Ashby and daughters Norma Glenda and Mrs Richard Gillespie of Mt Carroll visited Wayne Ashby.
The Home Economics and Vocational Agriculture adult classes held their final meeting with a potluck dinner attended by 72. Diplomas were awarded to members with high attendance. several earned perfect attendance. Home Economics honorees included Mrs. Gladys Cate and Miss Helen Hans among others. Cattle at Chicago Stock Yards saw Whiteside county sellers. Joe Dykstra’s steer lot brought $166.65 per cwt. Boy Scouts plan waste paper collection Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing and family Mrs Adeline Groharing and Mrs Marvin Brookstra were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Robert Queckboerner of Chadwick. Mr and Mrs Adam Heinze and Hal Ashby of Savanna were Tuesday evening supper guests at the Lyle Greeley home. Mrs Vivian Behr and her sister in law Mrs Lillian Williams of Clinton visited Sunday afternoon and evening in the Charles Sack home. Mr and Mrs Justice Prins and Jo Ann and Mrs Katherine Hawk visited Sunday afternoon at the James Haley home. Haley, in poor health last winter, is improved. Mrs Jessie Green and Dolly Stumph y returned home from Minneapolis Minnesota Friday morning after visiting the latter's parents for 10 days. Clarence Bolhous and Rush Carroll attended the judicial convention at Freeport Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Felix Manning of Sterling formerly Savanna marked their 25th anniversary with a family dinner in Savanna hosted by Mrs Mary Manning. Guests included Vincent Manning and children from Maquoketa and Wilcke and Graham families, noting their Clinton marriage in 1920 and Move to Sterling eight years ago.
Fred Groharing and Gilpin Stagg both of the navy met recently in Los Angeles. A spaghetti dinner at a Methodist church is planned for Wednesday March 28. Foster Lance of Los Angeles has been called to service. he is married to former Mary Gaar. Mrs. Henry Imel and son Clarence of Chadwick visited the Decker family in Freeport. Numerous local visits and dinners are noted including Fulton and Stockton residents with several households hosting. A waste paper drive is scheduled for Saturday.
I express thanks to friends and neighbors who sent ecards and gifts during my recent operation. Their thoughtfulness and support brought comfort and strength as I recovered.
Local church notices list Sunday services at multiple congregations. Thomson Methodist, Baptist and Catholic masses shown with service times. Sunday school 10:30 am at Baptist and Catholic 10 o clock. various pastors named and events scheduled including a Ladies' Aid March 29 and a TNT society meeting March 28.
Friday evening neighbors hosted a housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Corneil Noordhoff with forty six guests including E. O. Hemmer Gladys Cate the Dykstras Sikkemas and several Balks and Noordhoffs. Guests brought gifts and served sandwiches jello cake and coffee as the evening proved enjoyable.
Keithsburg announces reorganization and ownership revision of Cannon Oilers Manufacturing to operate independently of Staats Manufacturing. The firm will produce army truck parts during wartime and design an improved oil can, planning to market it within months. About 100 workers hoped for within a year. Kenneth Tibbits named vice president and plant manager. Franklin Staats is president and chief engineer.
Fulton Christian Reformed Church Sunday school staff held a Friday night business meeting at the home of Clarence Bolhous. Two longtime workers Miss Ethel Bronkema and Joe J. Sikkema received a retirement gift. Refreshments followed with numerous attendees listed.
Rev J Allen Blair former pastor of Community church Savanna and Thomson underwent major surgery Monday at Colonial hospital Rochester Minnesota He serves as pastor of the Presbyterian church in Leroy Minnesota
Mrs. Myron Tibbits visited Mrs. Earl Bennett in Fulton for an all day stay and enjoyed supper. Mrs. George Warfield and granddaughter Linda traveled to Des Moines to visit her niece. Miss Florence Kraft of Thomson helps in the FE. H. Gholson of Savanna works at the Savanna office. Mary Moore spent Monday with her family in Clinton.
Cpl. Chas D. Switzer, husband of Frances Switzer of Big Rock NL, is a graduate of the Army Air Forces Central Instructors School in Laredo Texas and serves with the 907th Ordnance Company in the U S Seventh Army group. The unit runs a heavy maintenance line, rebuilding GP vehicles from jeeps to 12 ton trucks, shipping 20 complete vehicles daily. Lt. John L. Lentz praises ongoing hard work and long hours, while remanufacturing spare parts and recrowning 150 brake drums daily during winter. A letter from Lt Gen Deveres commends the unit for emergency roadside repair stations aiding supply trucks. S Sgt Kyle P. McGinnis and Pvt Ralph Sherman are also named, with Sherman recovering in France from battle wounds. S Sgt Virtus Johnson returns home on furlough after 33 months overseas with the Ninth Air Division, receiving an extended leave. Local coverage notes 83rd Division reporting on Luzon, naming John Dimmick, Rusty Kenyon and Fay Gro sharing in the 33rd.
Charles Bull now fully qualified to instruct at one of seven aerial gunnery schools after a six week course. He and wife arrive from Miami to Port Hueneme. Visits by Mrs. Janet Bull and others punctuate a weekend in Maquoketa and surrounding towns as Pvt Wayne St. Ores returns to convalescence in Battle Creek and CPO Sam Fox resumes duty in Sault Ste. Marie.
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl and her parents from Mt Carroll. Visits by Mr and Mrs Benford Stadel and Justice Prins family. Church board members hosted a house warming for Mr and Mrs Ernest Tousley with Rev Howard Kildon present. Mrs Earle Sack moving to San Diego with navy husband. Spaghetti dinner at Methodist church planned for March 28.
Harold Rice was dismissed from Savanna hospital Saturday. Bill Blair Allison Switzer and Allan Grimm have mumps. Mrs Mervin Marshall had her tonsils removed Tuesday at Jane Lamb hospital.
Mrs Frank Smith suffered bruises to the chest and side when their car overturned near Lockpert while en route to visit Mr and Mrs Conrad Lillie. She is confined to bed under doctor care after the flat tire incident Friday.
The Royal Neighbor lodge in Thomson marked the 50th anniversary with 15 members present at Vada Wilt’s home. Activities included a luncheon. Mary Connell as charter member and Margaret Bennett noted as oldest member. Other clubs, including Argo Ee and 500 Club, held meetings with refreshments, talks, and upcoming hostesses announced.
The W S C S met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs Tillie Harney's home with sixteen members three visitors and two children present. Visitors included Miss Nettie Stamm Mrs Ray Johnson Ralphie Stearns and Mrs Richard McGinty and daughter. A missionary article on the Philippines was read and roll call cited a sign of spring.
Mr and Mrs Will Hawk and family of Chadwick visited Mr and Mrs Fred Miller in Pfe Wayne Ashby, who had been in Macomb, returned home. Mr and Mrs Guy Brown Harriett Gordon and Judy Brown accompanied Hattie Brown to Albany for a several days visit with sister Mrs George Kinney. Forrest Eslinger and Jaclyn Ann of Lanark called on Justice Prins and Jo Ann Saturday evening. Howard Wiebenga family and Mrs Frank Badtke Morrison were Sunday dinner guests at Jerry Wiebenga home. Nellie Schade spent Sunday with Delbert Dimmick.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Doverspike are parents of a daughter born Thursday night at Jane Lamb hospital in Clinton.
The Artificial Flower Show sponsored by Gladys Cooper’s committee drew large crowds with broad exhibits across divisions. Blue ribbons honored in Table Setting, Dish and Vase, Quilt, Handwork, and Picture categories, with prizes awarded by the committee. About fifty dollars raised will go to the Woman’s Club treasury.
Rural home of Mr. and Mrs. C Carlson of Camanche hosted 200 relatives and friends for their twenty fifth anniversary with a daylong and evening gathering. Daughters Rachel and Martha Carlson attended from Des Moines and Burlington. guests traveled from DeWitt Elvira and Low Moor. A buffet supper served for forty close relatives and friends.
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