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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1936
Page
5
Dorothy Hulie attended Sunday events with Mrs Hufbihh Valin. Numerous local residents, including Prod Smyth, Andrew J. Muller, and Hall dlank, were seen in town or visiting friends at various homes. Weekend guests and dinners featured many families from Clinton, Davenport, Morrison, Savanna, and Chadwick, with plans for future gatherings and a predicted strong spring building season for local businesses.
A heavy ovend storm plunges Thomson into darkness with damaged poles wires and several structures. Vehicles trees barns and outbuildings suffer, while power was restored later that night. Merchants plan an annual fair at Lincoln school for April 2 3 inviting residents of Thomson York Carroll County and Savanna to view displays.
Mrs Roy I Houghton chairs the York township Red Cross drive to begin soon with visiting all homes in Thomson and the township. A group of girls will assist including Virginia French Eleanor Stage Lois Carroll Ruth Cooy crela Potter Jean Demaree Graharity and Beatrice Brockitt. The Carroll counter quota stands at 4106 and is expected to be reached given flood conditions in the east.
Esther Backer of Clinton helps with the Slicks Murray home project while nearby gatherings unfold. Visiting families from Chicago and Reinbeck join dinners and Sundays at multiple homes, including the Verne Kanfitan and John Vozel residences, as well as celebrations for Mrs. Thompson’s birthday and extended family stays in Argo-Fa and Morrison communities.
Sunday school at 10 morning worship at 7 4 Christian Endeavor sermon on the Redemptive Gospel. Stardt Sack leads the young people's discussion group. Easter week devotional services led by N A Bolinger April 6 7 and communion on April 6. Bible class organized last Friday with Mrs Todd as teacher. T N T luncheon served at the Christian church next Wednesday noon for 2 cents. Menu roast beef, mashed potatoes, lime salad, pie, coffee.
Spring reflections by Minister Russell urge unity with God. Reporter cites daily life and nature as teachers. Invitation extended to attend Sunday worship, Epworth League, and praise service. Catholic services listed for Sunday morning and Thursday devotions.
The TNT club plans a year of events with Mrs N L French coordinating the guest list. Members include Mr and Mrs Ernest Teasley and others, with April dinner hosted by Mrs Tobey and Mrs Switzer. Several illnesses are noted among townsfolk and students as mumps and chickenpox circulate.
Officers of the MT A invite you to be present at the Parent-Teachers meeting next Thursday April 2 at the gym. A program by members and a Sterling guest will be announced. Mr A Ve Seavill will show an auction moving picture free to the public. attendance invited.
Wednesday soup dinner at the M E church drew a fair crowd. The meal featured vegetable soup crackers coffee and dessert with a well enjoyed tor made progress in church activities. Mrs Belle Switzer of Fulton requests fruit trees to plant in her garden as transplanting season approaches and has been told a few are on hand at the Stase home for inspection.
Senior class of Y.C.H. 3 stages Lookin Lovely a three act comedy at the high school gym Friday April 3 at 8 PM. Tickets adults 20 cents students 15 and grades 1.60. Cast includes Winnie Bordine Vada Rice Jenny Martindale Lois Carrell Hazel Ashpole Fay Grobaring Sheriff Speed Hawking Moe Dubrowske and others in a farm set farce with mystery and a theatre crowd.
Prof Hemmer of Thomson Grade School announces the grade school entertainment originally planned for March 27 has been postponed to Friday April 10 due to a chicken pox epidemic among younger pupils. Highlights include an introduction play songs and dances by eighth grade girls and several short acts with titles such as Getting over with Sisters beau Gore s callers and Doctor Mabel More detailed scoring info will appear in a future Review.
At the Fulton Coliseum a Tuesday banquet honored the Fulton team from Thomson with members Prof Demaree Gerard Brown FLL Giri and Dickie Stace attending as all time all stars.
Twenty four members attended a Home Economics group gathering last Friday at the church. A soupy dinner sponsored by the Methodist ladies aid drew a well attended crowd, with plans announced for upcoming events.
Pansy Fre of Thomson, a 24 year resident, visited this week to reconnect with old acquaintances. She departed Wednesday for Stockton to visit a sister.
State officials at Mt Carroll are inspecting trucks and rail tracks to assess conditions and ensure safety. The presence of inspectors and work crews indicates ongoing maintenance activity in the area.
Annual town meeting for York Town in Carroll County is set for Tuesday April 1956 at Seger Hall Thomson. Officers and finances will be discussed including cemetery care and town expenses. Clarence Bolhgaus, town clerk, signs the notice dated March 23 1956 in Thomson.
Charles Geerts and Rena Venema were married in a Garden Plain home ceremony attended by relatives and friends. The couple exchanged vows in a pink ta ffeta gown wedding, with Lohengrin’s march and I Love You Truly sung by Mrs. Alfred Kettler, a cousin of the groom. The celebration followed with luncheon at the groom’s home area.
Local notes report on residents and visitors across Alva Clinton Yates City Morrison Chadwick Milledgeville and Fulton. Mentions include Bernice Cocaran dining with family, Claude Millard's weekend visit, plans for guests Tena Skipper Ed Bush, Rush Carroll and Ivan Carroll visiting Gelwicks in Milledgeville, Edith Hall serving in Des Moines hospital, and Miss Hollinshead planning postgraduate study in Cook County.
Speed tests show eight students at or above 20 words per minute and three over 30. Tia Martindate leads with 40.6 net WPM. Seniors rehearse plays, English class studies Folk Literature. Bookkeeping tests completed. World History with recent tests. A biology dissection on cladistics causes stir. Senior boy and freshman girl pairings noted daily. new permanent waves mentioned.
B R Lewis, Thomson Kerseiver report horses are scarce this spring with country roads impassable in many spots hindering movement. Freeman Clvidence of Arzo-Fa bought a team of three year old colts from Elmer Kinnex for $4, signaling strong prices for fine horses.
Farmers at the Akker Farm near Blind Charlie's are buying limestone by the ton. The price is 22 per ton with delivery at 4. One farmer has ordered 240 tons.
The semiannual meeting of town auditors will be held Thursday, March 34, 18384, at two o clock PM at the Village Hall at Thameson. Clarence Bui.
G A Stith and a Thomson high school party visited Champlin iguig to watch the state basketball meet last weekend. Alfred noted good driving and large crowds at the games. Miss Brown, formerly Thomson's teacher, now with Danville, sent best wishes to Thomson friends as the group returned Sunday noon fatigued but pleased after two active days.
A mudhole two short ways east of the Charles Hoge farm residence blocks traffic to Thomson for trading. Farmers consider using cinders to fill it if no other solution is found, as the bridge is shut and traders detour south to reach town.
York assessor plans assessment duties at Carroll Friday backed by County Treasurer Frank. He will begin assessments within a few days as Sharpe reports progress since January. The Lake Arce area shows improvement and settlement.
Citizens circulate petitions for two York Township High School Board seats. Ben Es and Frank Smith, current board members, seek reelection for three-year terms. The article notes petitions are being circulated at York Township.
Bob Lewis writes from Ark about baseball training and a small town school ending in about a week. Weather noted as 70 to 80 degrees with clear skies. He praises the school as a great education, especially for those interested in lespnipe.
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