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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1937
Page
2
A lively school page notes dictation practice in typewriting and upcoming events. Students discuss estate topics, spelling medals, and a progressive building project. Reports mention basketball talent, science topics on sound and electricity, stories, and a quirky roster of names and rumors.
Thomson Briel reports Mrs Mike Tucker of Clinton visited Tuesday with her mother Mrs Sarah Groharing, sharing time and updates during the visit.
Churches announce special Easter services this Friday with Rev Stuart Cleworth speaking and notable musical numbers. Sunday worship moved to 8 oclock from 8 thirty. public urged to attend.
The Methodist church invites the public to an Easter program after a Sunday baptism of David Eugene Murray. The PTA in Mt. Carroll, led by Mrs. Otto Switzer, schedules a April 1 program in the high school gym with a chorus and speakers.
York Township residents will vote Tuesday April 6 on bonds totaling 5500 for building a bridge over Johnson Creek and approaches. The township shares half the cost estimated at 13500 with the county paying the other half. if defeated no bridge. Also on April 6 township officials and cemetery board member elected. town meeting scheduled at Village Hall Thomson at 2 pm.
Bruce Groharing submitted to a minor threat operation at Jane Lamb hospital last Thursday and returned home the same day. Mrs. Rudolph Holm entered Clin ton hospital on Monday for observation and is expected to return to Argo soon. Ed Foltz of Argo shows improvement from an ear infection and can be up part of each day. Johnnie Johnson of Argo suffers an infection in his hand from a scratch. Mrs. Frank Switzer, patient at Billings Memorial hospital in Chicago, shows slightly better news this morning. Mrs. Delia Melendy is confined to home by illness. Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Slayman report good health, with Mrs. Vivian Barnes assisting in their care.
March did not live up to its lamb like expectation as a heavy weekend snowstorm and rain blanketed the region. By Wednesday morning the snow ended, winds shifted north, and temperatures fell while Wisconsin and Iowa reported deeper snow and blocked highways.
Mrs Petersen and Otto Switzer families visited Sunday in Clinton and Lanark areas. Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl hosted in Savanna with Bristol family. Kate Gleason visits Ideal with Rawlins family in Ames past weekend. H L Rawkins hosted Kyle Rawlins and daughters with C W Hogg family guests. Alyce Martenses and others spent weekend in Ames returning with Billy Babcock. Delia Melendy hosted Harold and John Melendy families and Oliver Taeachner in Chicaco.
Mr and Mrs Paul Glonka of Clinton Ta announce the birth of Richard Lee on Friday March 12 at Jane Lamb hospital Mrs Glonka is former Beryl Hawk daughter of James Hawk a Thomson resident She is aunt to Mr Hawk Sr A son Philip Eugene was born Saturday March 20 at Savanna City hospital to Mr and Mrs Mark Remery of Wacker Mrs Remery formerly Marcella Frank
Ruth Switzer becomes a member of the dramatic club at Parsons College. The article notes her selection as a sophomore performer and her participation in Alpha Shi as a basis for her Pulitner prize play. The piece also mentions a fire at the Witmer house in San Pedro and social events at the H. H. club hosted by Mrs. Emma Eslinger and Lloyd Durward with associates and guests.
Edward Atherton 61 died suddenly at his Thomson home Wednesday afternoon after a stroke history. Survived by wife Eva Whitine Groharing, daughter Lorraine, stepchildren, siblings, and half-siblings. Funeral at 2 pm Saturday March 27 in the home and 2:40 pm in Christian church with Rev T Stuart Cleworth officiating. Packbearers listed.
Charles Hartman and sons served as callers in Milledgeville Sunday. Mrs. Clarence Bolhons visited her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Bielema, at Fulton. Mrs. Edna Hogmire of Kalamazoo nurses Mrs. Evelyn Daly at her mother Mrs. Geo Mort’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Adam Knesy entertained Mr. and Mrs. Nick Basta and children of Clinton for a birthday tribute. Willie Reynolds, while cutting wood in rattlesnake woods south of Galena with Fred Doden, killed a rattler noted for its nine rattles, though the snake was sluggish in cool weather.
The community program at the M E Church Easter morning includes the Jollewine Easter program with a Baptist Sunday school choir assisting. Rev. Dude leads with songs titled Lead On O King Eternal and Jesus the Last Line, followed by readings, announcements, and offerings. Congregation is invited to attend and enjoy the service.
Final rites were conducted Monday for Mrs Daniel Nipe of Argo at a local church. The service featured friends and relatives, with attendees noting enduring faith and a community gathering to honor her life.
The York Sportsmen's GAA hosted a Monday gathering on March 21 with admission 250. The Thomson 500 club met Thursday afternoon. Wiss Madge Bower won fast prize, second Mas B RA Lewis, third Mbps I BL Larpine, and Mass Lewis received decking. The ladies of the Mechodist church met at Mrs Delia Melendy's home with hosts Mrs Delia Melendy and Mrs Weher ji. The meeting at the TST aid was postponed due to unavailability. Mrs Bessie Wonvun hosted a social with a list of attendees and plans for future events. Additional notes mention local residents and farm life, with obituaries and community roles among several families in Savanna and Carroll townships.
Sincere thanks for kindness shown after the loss of wife and mother. Grateful to the minister and all who sent flowers and help. Special thanks to Dan Nie and Mr and Mrs Fred Nine and Totstom of Wacker for assistance. Also to Wallis Stage and family and Sunday dinner guests at the Wit Guestwood home in Cher.
Fair Haven Church outlines an Easter program including readings by Young People, solos, and congregational hymns. Rev Milton Bischoff leads prayers and talks while Kathryn Wagner and Barbara Slager present recitations and readings.
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