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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1940
Page
3
The article notes development along the Mississippi shore from Fulton toward Savanna after the new No. 13 dam and lock. Cottages are rising as water remains steady, boats are for hire, and fishing is reported excellent this spring drawing sportsmen for cabins, boating, and water sports.
Soldier letters from Fort Benning describe corps maneuvers and an upcoming army maneuver at Camp Beauregard Louisiana through May 27. He mentions fellow soldiers, subscript requests, and asks about subscription costs and mailing details. He signs as Private Willis Holmquest, 5th Signal, 5th Division.
York Community high school thinclads beat Shannon 43 to 45 in a Monday dual meet. Thomson led with multiple top finishes including two firsts and two seconds as Miller Gettemy Hook and Bull posted event wins. Other places went to Mitchell Dimmick and Cate with strong showings in sprints jumps and throws.
Thomson Briefs note Miss Hazel Sack is spending the week in Chicago at the W. D. Burton home. Other items list social visits: Mr. and Mrs. John Smit with her parents in Fulton. Frank Smith Lloyd Smith families at Mt. Carroll. Guy Wilsey in Freeport. district Woman's clubs banquet attendees at Milledgeville. Sunday guests in Ben Stage’s home include Chas Stage Robert Stage and Kenneth Kemmer. Claire Tobey of Princeton visiting H. A. Tobey. Albert Prins family with Chas Geerts at Round Grove.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Fritzsche of Woodstock Illinois welcomed a son in Woodstock hospital on Sunday. The baby weighed nine pounds thirteen ounces. Mrs Fritzsche formerly Miss Ireta Goble daughter of Glen Goble of Elmhurst. Mr and Mrs Eugene Davis reported a son born at home last Thursday. Mr and Mrs John Prins of Lyndon are parents of a son born in Morrison hospital last Sunday. Prins is a former local resident and brother of Albert Prins. A son Lanny Faye was born to Mr and Mrs Fayette Fossett of Milledgeville at Sterling public hospital last Thursday. Mrs Fossett is granddaughter of Mrs Mabel Williams of Thomson.
Mr and Mrs Elvie Legel and Virginia Howes spent last Thursday with Mrs Emil Lehman at Davenport. Barbara Fenley of Clinton spent the weekend with her father W C Fenley and family. Miss Emma Kling and Mrs Emma Steele spent last Saturday with friends in Savanna.
At a meeting on Tuesday April 7 John Rosenberg of Byron Illinois was chosen as vocational agriculture teacher for next year. He will graduate from the University of Illinois agriculture department this year and begin work in Thomson on June 13. He has taught in Ogle County schools and plans graduate study at Ames next year. Salary is 1700 for the term with half funded by the state. he will start June 15 and move to Thomson in early June. The York staff roster lists Glenn Demaree as Superintendent and includes Harriet Wheeler Frances Thomas Vernon Corbin Mildred Skinner John Rosenberg and Philip Putnam.
Mr and Mrs Curtis St Ores moved to the Will Johnson tenant house on the Sandridge. Mrs Emil Lehman of Davenport spent Sunday visiting the Lege and Chesbro households. Louis Groharing of Prophetstown visited the Pape and Groharing homes. Chas Stevens of Freeport called on the Robison home. Richard Fenley left for Lisbon Iowa to work as a telegraph operator for a few weeks.
The last PTA meeting of the year was at the high school last Thursday evening. Sandridge school pupils under Mrs. Alice Switzer performed a program. Lawrence Bruci County Superintendent spoke on What is Right With Our Schools. A lunch of ice cream and wafers followed. The social committee, chaired by Harry Gaar and Clarence Cooper, included high and grade school boards and York Center. Coin match proceeds totaled $3.35.
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Young people meet at 7 p.m. Evening service at 7 30 p.m. Rev Sword leads the young people group this week. Special numbers include a mixed quartet selection a vocal duet by Mr Corzine and Mr Stakemiller and instrumental music by Lillian and Arletta Kartman. Next Sunday plans a special Mother's Day service.
Rev. Paul Farley leads a week of church events from May 9 to May 12. Prayer meeting on Thursday, Mother's Day practice Friday, Sunday School Sunday morning, E L C E Sunday evening, and a Mother's Day program with an offering for Haven Hubbard Memorial Old People's Home in New Carlisle Indiana.
Rev. J. A. Foard leads Sunday School at 9 30 a m. The ladies aid society will gather at the church Wednesday afternoon.
Harold R. Dude, minister, leads a 9 am Sunday mass and a 11 am worship with all mothers honored and given a token. Sunday School is at 10 am. If the sanctuary is not ready the service moves to the basement. Union evening service at the Methodist church with Rev Leitner. Brotherhood met Wednesday. Miss Lois Stage joined during Sunday services.
York Community Walter E. Sehier, Pastor invites all to Morning Service at 10 30 a m and Evening Union Service at 7 30 p m at the Methodist Church. Theme Behold thy mother John 19 27. Manual Training Group meets Saturday 10 a m and Boy Scout Group Thursday 4 p m. all scouts urged to attend.
The Thom son Annawan and Cordova bands under Philip C. Putnam performed at YCHS gym Tuesday evening. Massed beginners and combined bands entertained an appreciative audience with solos by Vernon Corbin and Robert Miller, accompanied by Mrs. Putnam on piano.
Mrs Ella Stumphy marked her birthday on Tuesday with a telegram from her children in Chicago and a later telephone call where Clinton Indiana grandchildren sang the Happy Birthday song.
Oscar Coen, Ag teacher at Y. C. H. S., will begin 12 weeks of elementary flight training in Dallas, then 12 weeks at Scott Field, followed by 12 weeks at Randolph Field, Texas, to earn an Air Corps Reserve commission. He must pass physical, mental exams or college transcript. John Rosenberg of Byron, Illinois will replace him at the high school.
Rey and Mrs. H R Dude and family of Albany joined Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Pape and other local residents for Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Potter. Evening guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Machael of Clinton.
The Thomson Woman's Club meeting at Mrs Grace Tibbits on May 8 discussed a tentative calendar for next year. Ellen Hogg led the program planning educational topics Indian Welfare Public Health Hygiene and famous places in the United States. Members invited new participants and announced a May 15 Savanna breakfast to conclude the series.
Thom son high school band led by Mr Putman seeks local donations to finance summer concerts in Thomson. The group hopes to hire Putman and possibly stage a massed performance with Cordova and Annawan bands during Melon Day festivities for hometown audiences.
Mrs. Jake DeVries and her son visit in Clinton with the Frank Potters. Sunday callers at Kyle Rawlins include Leroy Kosher and Shike of Savanna. Supper guests were Sack family of Lanark and Blair sisters. Lewis spent a week in Rhinelander on business. Giffords of Peoria and Lohmeier, Nelson, Walker groups join Lisa Mary Sullivan at Albany for weekend dinners. Nipes of Arge dine with Vogts at Savanna. Sullivan and Orcutt visit Ma ry Sullivan in Albany with Wessel in Argo.
Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McCullagh hosted a Wednesday evening event in Fulton for Miss Athlene Gaar who is soon to marry. Guests played games, awarded prizes, and presented trophies to the honoree while wearing green and white decorations and enjoying refreshments and gifts for her new home.
Suffering with foot infection Emil Marcucci Sr and improving Mrs Edna Shoemaker. Mrs Sarah Millard released from Savanna hospital to home. Mrs Ethel Lewis treated at Jane Lamb Clinton. Miss Gladys Cooper to visit Ottawa Ill. Elvie Legel with Sam Anderson Jr. at Savanna. Otto Switzer treated at Jane Lamb Clinton. Rev H A Dude of Albany ill. Mrs Claude Grim visited Ben Stage home. Edith Creighton and Davenport friends visited Riverview.
The Argo Home Economics club sponsors a Mother Daughter Banquet at the Argo church on Friday May 17 with a 6 40 dinner. A program follows featuring singing devotional talks recitations and a play led by local volunteers. committees include decorating menu and serving groups and a closing song God Bless America.
The Argo 500 Club met at Mrs. Nelle Houghton and Mrs. Lavella Diehl's homes, awarding prizes to Mrs. Clara Andring, Mrs. Diehl, and Mr. Amy Lewis. Girl Scouts hiked and picnicked at Palisades Park north of Savanna. Methodist Ladies Aid plans a May 15 meeting at Mrs. Mabel Strukhoff's home with a program on devotionals and flowers. 4-H club officers were elected at the high school gym: Mary Wagner president, Rosalie Hand vice president, Jeanne Swett secretary treasurer, LeVona Potter club reporter, and Mary Ellen Halfman recreation chair. Next meetings set for June 7 and ongoing Thursday gatherings.
Mrs B R Lewis visited Clinton last Thursday and Friday with Mr and Mrs Mike Tucker, returning with daughter Dorothy and Mrs John Carpenter and son Bobby. The pattern continued with Mr and Mrs Joe Baumgartner of Hanover as Sunday dinner guests at the John Cooper home and afternoon calls by several friends. Claus Prins shipped 24 head of steers to Chicago Monday night.
Mrs. Frank Plumley of Fulton is a patient in Mercy hospital at Clinton. She was formerly Miss Lucille Collinson of this vicinity.
Thomson fans show strong interest in bringing a local baseball team to town this summer. They expect community support and note Thomson’s long history of successful teams. Possibilities include using the Melon Day grounds and merchants helping fund uniforms, with ample competition from nearby teams promising plenty of games and wholesome sport.
Social notes report visits by Harold Shelly and daughter of Gooselake Iowa and Onno Blink of Fulton to Nordhoff and by Clem Manning and Fred Bedensee families in Argo. Army private Harold Ashpole stationed at Alexandria Louisiana with the 4th Signal Co. also appears among the visitors. Virginia Howes of Savanna visited the Legels. Emma Steele went to Fulton then to Chicago. Carmel Harris and Gertrude Still of Lyons joined the Fenley family. Vernon Luedeke of Freeport and Mrs. Stickel hosted relatives over Sunday.
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