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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1934
Page
5
Town auditors set the annual township levy at 3200 dollars, detailing increases for pauper claims and cemetery expenses. The meeting, led by Supervisor Sheridan, audited township books and approved the levy plan to be presented at the April town meeting.
Methodist church holds Sunday school at 10 06 and Easter morning program and service at 11 00. Parents urged to bring children for baptism. Young peoples meeting at Christan church. Ladies society met at Mrs Herman Francke with 12 members and planned a fake sale for Saturday April — Mrs Bee Carpenter in charge. Refreshments served. next meeting April 4.
Kenneth Whetney will work at the I. B. & Wo Nut and Bolt store in Rock Falls as shipping clerk and stock room staff. The position was held by Whats mey several months ago until he left amid business decline.
A farmer, Thos H Kustius, found eight pages written by his father hidden under floorboards of a house built in 1901. The piece recalls carpenters, a mason, and a wagon train of oxen used to move the Halfway House hotel near Thomson. Prices for corn, oats, hay and bricks are listed, and legends of the Bandit of the Prairies endure as memory fades.
The Ghoral Society of the Chris tun Reformed church at Fulton will present their Easter Cantata Christ Victorious on Thursday evening March 29 under Everett Houvenga. The program features Rejoice and be Glad ride on in Majesty Go to Dark Gethsemane There Is a Green Bill Far Away and other numbers sung by choir soloists duets and a mixed chorus with Delights of Easter stories and hymns.
The report notes Mr Irve Martindale ill and work issues at the site. Mr Soha Martindale Jr. is listed as G8 with the flu. Geer Balk, son of Mr and Mrs Heaney Balk, attended school. Mrs Wil Hamilton improves rapidly after illness. John McCollaud of Untick has an affliction but is improving. Frank Boylax recovers from temporary paralysis of sight hearing and speech after a fair Friday and moves about again.
Rev Woon leads morning worship at 10 with Easter message The Live Wire class of the Baptist Church presents a program at 8 detailing Hail the Son of Righteousness From the Portals and Everlasting Joy Performances include mixed quartet chorus solo recitations and a male quartet The aid society meets Thursday April 5 for an all day gathering at Mrs Lloyd Smith home Sunday school social postponed to Tuesday April 3 ARGO METHODIST holds service at 9 30 Sunday school at 10 30 The aid meets Wednesday with Mrs Hattie Yates and hostesses Mrs Margaret Carroll and Mrs Joe Metemiy
The Easter program at the Christian church features hymns and songs led by Mrs. Gear and Mrs. Adams. Rev Todd delivers the morning address and the service includes a spoken prayer and a men’s quartet with local participants.
The Se Cins tian Baptist and Methodist congregations organize an Easter Sunrise spread at the bleffe point. Participants should meet at 5:30 am Sunday at the Christian church with a personal breakfast dish to share. Fires will be lit and a social time follows.
Health officials report several suspected German measles cases in neighboring towns, naming Dorothy Lewis and Mary Apgel as among affected. The illness is mild, requiring three days in bed with precautions, no quarantine, and return to school after rash fades. If a cold develops, call a physician. Mr and Mrs Ivab Carroll visited Morison on Sunday.
Gladys Cooper of Bessel School received a notice from Kirk Fox editor of The Rural School News Bulletin that her Health Record article was accepted by the Teachers Best Plan Club and will appear in the next issue. A payment was sent to her in appreciation for her cooperation and suggestions.
Many visitors attended a Sunday call at Alive Lewis's home. The hostess was glad to welcome people back into the downstairs area for the first time since she twisted her knee several weeks ago. Grandchildren Roberta and Robert Lewis attended with guests from Macomb and Clinton, along with Mr. and Mrs. Lewis and other local residents.
The April 5 Parent Teacher Association meeting will start at 7 45 p m with Dr Pettit of Muertison as speaker. Questions may be written on slips for discussion on health education politics or any topic. Nominations for several offices will be presented for approval at this and the May meeting.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces a competitive examination for Postmaster at Fulton Illinois. Applications close April 10, 1984. Apply to the secretary of the board of civil service examiners at Fulton Post Office or to the Civil Service Commission in Washington DC for Form 10 and Form 2218.
A Surprise Party for Thowpam on Friday March 22 featured an angel food cake prepared by Miss Irene Shick and presented by Cecdia and Bartera Hawk dac tators of Mr and Mrs Wim Hawk er. Guests included Lews Thompson Jr Clinton George Weatherwax family Weatherwax Otto Setzer Louis Seholk Irene Sheridan and many relatives.
Ern Biwern expresses gratitude to friends who helped build at his home and thanks the ME medets for kindness. The note closes with appreciation to the Community Store.
Catherine Adams steps down after decades as librarian at Thomsen Library begun in 2915. She served most years since founding, guiding community literacy and library work, with support from trustees and staff. The February report lists books issued and staff notes while announcing a new librarian search.
A weekly notice lists kindergartners and several pupils from Miss Brook’s room absent or enrolled. It notes improvements in attendance, upcoming six weeks tests on Thursday and Friday, and reports the girls glee club performing in their operetta with the eighth grade play progressing well.
A fragmented school note outlines kindergarten plans including a Canton excursion next Wednesday to view pupil pictures, a flag day discussion, and awards. It mentions teachers Athlenie Gaar and Mave toll, March 25 events, typing milestones, and multiple pupil behaviors with several garbled names and phrases.
A quirky school column reports on Evaptish classwork, Miss Thomas teaching English and Latin in Miss Hum’s absence, and Mt. Carroll decorum contest travel. It notes absenteeism due to sickness and measles, ongoing projects like Lyrics From the Past, Latin II tests, and junior English poetry quizzes.
Fragmented timetable lists color pictures songs poems social periods and events with scattered names including Mr and Mrs John Hatfieldmsof and Mrs Cartes Declan observing a sewer wedding ceremony on the 24th, with various short blocks of activities and times.
The high school board election will be held April 14 from noon to seven o clock at the town hall. Incumbents Irve Martindale and Lawrence Gaar are terming out. petitions are circulating. The grade school election is also on April 14, with W A Adams not up for re election.
Mr and Mrs Leonard Stage honored Merle Stage at a birthday party held Saturday night at 500. The event featured a spread of sandwiches, greced coffee jelly and cake. Attendees included Verne Williams Gilbert Holland Pearl Kazman Leis Carroll Mr and Mrs Ivax Carroll and several others such as Iren Wacker Paul Frasks Harley Christiansen Tene Rastaw Lorna Gaaz and Ted Orm.
Sunday event lists several bands performing at the theater including Mose Marimdaie Serenades Bir and Maw Leeaasi Shag and Merle Sage. Community notices mention guest appearances and a dance with music by Tut Gpincer and others.
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