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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1937
Page
3
A fragmentary school section recalls class activities with weather cheer and upcoming events. Mentions a concert on Monday at 8 00 PM with glee club orchestra and band, upcoming sectionals, and various student reflections about poems and farm work.
The grade school notes a successful operetta with proceeds of 31.15 to fund music gear. Fifth and sixth grades study trees and birds as Conservation Week approaches. Upcoming events: eighth grade picnic May 22, finals May 21-24, exhibit May 26, seventh grade commencement, and school picnic May 27.
Locals Mr and Mrs Ed Williams plan to celebrate their 58th wedding anniversary on May 7 at their home in Thomson. Bayard Hollinshead of Fulton has been hired to teach at Cottonwood school next year for $105 per month. Mrs Irma Jeanne Switzer of Fulton gave a first aid talk to the Girls Athletic association. She recently graduated from Jane Lamb nurses training school and will take Town board examinations in Des Moines. Mrs Nelda Williams is expected home from Evanston for the weekend. Mrs Harvey Seim is rehired as teacher at Old Valley school north of Argo. Mr and Mrs Allen Witmier, Mr and Mrs Garl Miner of Morton, Mr and Mrs Ralph Eaton and children, and Mrs Lucy Eaton of Mr Troll were guests at the Frank Miller home in Milledgeville for birthdays. The Joe Shutters purchase and the Whae Leahy house report are noted.
Sheboyan York Community High School students will finish the year with a busy schedule. The senior play is set for Thursday evening May 13 at eight in the high school gym. Class Night follows on May 25. Juniors will entertain the seniors by visiting Madison Wisconsin on May 24. Baccalaureate is May 23 in the gym with Rev Harold Dude delivering the sermon. Commencement is May 28 with Prof Harms of the University of Illinois as speaker. Alumni banquet and meeting for the honored seniors is May 27.
Calendar items list events at YCHS and local schools from May 13 to May 28 including plays commencements trips and nights. Local visitors Mrs John Carpenter and Mrs Lewis visited Mt Carroll. Fair Haven Evangelical church schedules a Mother's Day program May 9 at 7 30 pm with a traditional program led by the pastor and church members.
All members urged to attend the regular P T A meeting at 6 pm in the high school gym. Walter C Diury of Fulton will speak on Mexico Mir and display a collection of relief. Business session includes officer elections with candidates listed for president to treasurer and musical numbers scheduled.
The column lists social visits and changes in staff across area families. The Rogendorf and Prins families visited in Lanark and Rush Carroll, Albert Hook, and George Prins attended a Livestock Meetings in Lanark. The Argo school will welcome Thelma Schick as teacher, replacing Isabella Joens who plans college.
The church holds Sunday school at 10 a m and a 11 a m service with a special Mother’s Day sermon by the pastor on the theme Home, Sweet Home. The Ladies' Aid meets next Thursday with Mrs Nettie Baker, followed by a noon potluck. Mothers’ Day recognition planned.
Argo Methodist and Ideal churches schedule services with preaching at 9 30 and 9 30 a m respectively and Sunday school at 10. The Catholic and Christian services are also listed with times including a young people meeting. A Hampton area notice details a house purchase, remodeling plans, and local theater events featuring Smiley Burnette and Gene Autry at the Royal theatre in Fulton. Nearby residents and visiting guests gather for meals, travel plans, and family activities across Fulton, Savanna, and Rock Island with several reflections on moving, hosting, and summer travel.
Mrs. James Plattenberger of Savanna died last Wednesday after a week of illness. Funeral services were held Friday at 2:30 PM in the Savanna Methodist church with Rev. Royal Synwolt officiating. A mixed quartet sang, and she was born in Woodland township on March 4, 1879, the daughter of William and Huriet Wells Taylor. She had lived in Savanna 35 years and survived by her husband, one son Philip of Savanna, three daughters Mrs. Clem Hoy of Thomson, Mrs. James Thulen, and Mrs. Leo Bailey of Savanna, a brother, and 12 grandchildren.
The grade school operetta Punch and Judy presented by the music class last Friday in the high school gym drew a large crowd and raised a good sum. Praise came from attendees for the pupils and instructor Miss Deale Williams. Potter Bros. truck suffered extensive fire damage yesterday morning from a gas ignition caused by a short in the wiring.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Blan 86 of Stockton were held yesterday at 2 pm in the Methodist church Stockton with Rev Lo Hiatt officiating. Interment was in the Ladies' Union cemetery. She was born October 1 1851 in Potosi Wisconsin daughter of Pepiter and Barbara Cockenborper and married James Blan April 6 1871. Surviving: daughter Mrs Webb Kaufman Stockton five sons Frank Mt Carroll Joseph Thomson Ralph Stockton Leo Lanak James Polo.
Mrs Clarence Van Buskirk the club president has appointed the program committee for the coming year. Members are Mrs Sherman Gillespie chair, Mrs Blaine McGinty, Mrs Edwin Kem, Mrs Earl Burkholder and Mrs Roy Hinebaugh. The next meeting is Thursday May 13 at Mrs John Richter home. May Keim chairs publicity and Edwin Keim chairs music and will finish program numbers.
Birth notices list several newborns: a son born May 1 to Mr and Mrs Floyd Tobey near Argo with Mr Vivian Barnes assisting. a daughter born Friday Apr 30 to Mr and Mrs J Housenga at Edna Morgan's home, the mother is Edna Morgan. a son born May 1 to Mr and Mrs Alvah Leger north of Thomson. a son John Eugene born Apr 28 to Mr and Mrs Eugene Hawk in Fulton at the Hawk family home. Mr Hawk is a nephew of Wm Hawk Sr. of the area.
Mrs. George Collinson and daughter Reva traveled to Plainfield and Jacksonville after the death of Mrs Gruber. Interment was in Jacksonville. Sunday visitors included Ivan Carroll, Lyle Williams, and Miss Anna Dykstra with Mrs Prins. Others hosted or visiting relatives near Fulton and Caledonia with several local families named.
Joe Melendy is recovering from a recent operation and expects to return home at week’s end from Mt Carroll where he has convalesced with his daughter Mrs Chester Libberton. Mrs Katherine Schware had goitre removal at Mercy Clinton and is reported to be recovering. Mea Lyle Shelly came home from Jane Lamb Hospital after an April 23 operation. Mrs Rachael Switzer was ill but improving. Mrs Otto Switzer had a bostalectomy at Jane Lamb Hospital last Saturday and returned home Monday. Mrs Frank Brown Sr has been ill but recovering nicely.
The Thomson village board held its first meeting Monday night naming standing committees and approving appointments. President Lewis and trustees discussed tax, street, water, health, and police matters, with hires including a new village marshal and special police, plus plans to surface the tennis court and plant shade trees at the park. The board also referred a pool hall license and a concert funding request to appropriate committees and adjourned after routine business.
Yesterday afternoon the Altar and Rosary Society met with Wis AB Sherman Eight members attended and enjoyed Coote with Mrs Thomas Hamd winning high. Miss Mary Connell Jow Delicious refreshments were served. Next month’s meeting will be in the home of Mis Justice Pums. Members of the Thomson Spain men's club are sponsoring a benefit tonight May 7 at the Masonic lodge with Geringe and Fis.
Sandridge School announces closure on May 7 with a program featuring extensive recitations and performances by students. The event lists numerous student participants and acts, including names such as Leona Curley and Betty Maynard, amid notices of staff and family travels.
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