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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1939

Page

11

Fulton township obituary and community celebrations noted

An obituary for Mrs. Goetz, born May 24, 1895 in Fulton township Whiteside county, details her marriage to Cornelius Meden blink in 1913 and a life spent near Argo-Fal, later in Fulton area. The notice lists survivors including husband, four children, two grandchildren, and siblings. It also describes a parish funeral at the Christian Reformed Church in Fulton with Rev. A. Buck officiating and burial in Fulton cemetery. The piece mingles other community notes about planned town entertainment, a parade, and upcoming events.

Hiwerat Irs Gell Mad Vabtink Los A.m Fulton Christian Reformed Church Buck Fel Fulton Township Whiteside County Corneil Gertrude Goetts Snarriage Coeil Medenblink Peter Gust of Thomnot Hollon Argo-Fa Evergroun Gorners

Local Lads Defeated In Duat Meet On Wednesday

Local team from Weelnenthey and opponents faced a rugged field in the Duat meet. The report notes Carroll of Weelnenthey and two other players as standout names, with the match described as tightly contested and driven by disciplined defense.

Carroll Weelnenthey Momson

Dust Storm From Canada Hits Locality

A Wednesday dust storm originating in Dakota and Canada swept through the area finishing the heaviest dust event seen here. It forced residents to close windows and disrupted travel while observers noted the extreme scope of the storm across the region.

Accoriine Catania Dakotas Roaly Mlinvis Turingon High School

Home Destroyed By Fire Wednesday Morning

A residence owned by Mr and Mrs Gleason was destroyed by fire early Wednesday. Neighbors heard the blaze and alerted the occupants who had been staying with relatives. Firemen battled the flames as furniture burned, with only a few pieces saved. Defective wiring is suspected as the cause. no injuries reported.

Che Russell Gleason

Fans See Baseball Games at Clinton Park

Two carloads of fans attended Clinton Evansville games at Clinton Park Monday evening. The Clinton Giants lead the Three Saga division and look to be among the top teams all summer in the newly opened stadium.

Clinton Park Clinton-Evansville Ralls Clintom Clinton Yue Glinton Clinton Giants

Church Sermon on Mothers Love and Sacrifice

A church message emphasizes a mother's care and the sacrifice for her child. It urges families to attend worship, cherish mothers, and join the morning service to seek blessing and guidance for their homes.

May Get An Orchestra Started Here

Supporters urge starting an orchestra at Thomson to draw a large crowd, suggesting backing could mobilize local effort and attract attention. The plan remains informal with mixed reaction from community members.

Reverend Winebrenner Visits Thomson Church Guests

Rev Winebrenner of Lovmee Methodist visited Thomson on a Wednesday night event. He said he is now in Rechelly Wisconsin and has not served as a minister for LT years. He reported his family is well and sent greetings to friends in Thomson.

Winebrenner Thomenn Thomson Rechelly

Bank meeting and banquet held at Glenview Hotel

About twenty members attended a Carroll Grunty bank meeting and banquet at the Glenview Hotel in BT Carroll last Thursday evening. Representatives came from the National Bank of Syvanie, National Bank of Mt. Carroll, National Bay of Shannon, Larner Glile Bank, Farmers State Bank and Thomson State Bank.

AL FB Sheridan

Gospel meeting announced by York Co MM a and Argo Methodist

Sunday school and gospel meeting advertised by York County Missionary and Argo Methodist Church led by Rev JA Baated. The notice calls for a service on a Saturday night at a time not clearly readable, with speakers and activities listed in unclear OCR text.

Argo Methodist JA. Baated

Community Meeting Schedule Drawn for Fair Haven

In Fair Haven Mn a public meeting is planned for Sunday May 1 with Paul Wath and others leading. Activities include a 1 AM and 12 PM schedule, a youth program led by Arietta Tavinan, and a presentation by Mr. Cov and Mr. Statwmil. Community members are urged to attend at Ideal Rowlay Kehoal.

Fair Haven Paul Wath Gacietay Ideal Rowlay Kehoal Lilim Uartinan Cov Statwmil Jen Arietta Tavinan Gtr Accon Manint pyarjCrine

Ill health in local residents disrupts routines

The report notes several individuals facing illness at home and in care, including George St. Ores, Sharps Carroll, Herma, Mrs. Wayne Aahby, and Donna Keats. It mentions borrit trouble, infections, and overall improving or declining conditions among family members and neighbors in the community.

YCHS Declamatory Contest Set For May 15

YCHS schedules its annual declamatory contest for Monday night May 15. The program features humorous and dramatic numbers performed by students under the direction of Ms Burnged and Mr. Ming Eleiver Mapalne, with medals awarded to top performers.

YCHS Ming Eleiver Mapalne, Gouabter Mn. Burnged Bt Theanayn

Melon Men Plant Ting Crop in Uneven Times

Fragmented OCR text discusses melon growers, planting, weather effects, and land attention amid unclear regional references. It mentions fear, rain, and attention to crop timing with emphasis on local farming activity and seasonal work.

Bride's Shower Hosted by Mrs Bower in Minnesot a

A Monday bridal shower for the bride clear, pink and white decorations. Guests praised gifts and games with refreshments including ambrosia, jello, angel food cake and coffee at the event. Numerous attendees from local communities and nearby towns attended, including women residents and relatives.

Bride Mrs. Bower Minn Ton Bower Morulag Harlan Tehannsen Jone Anaen Lala Qrim Charlene Larson Dorothy Bhiontun Masdamea Dames jChresemon Nan Sentetf MS Shi Wna Aod Dorothy Woordrow Matt Mis Alice Sennitt MiDadsaville Rosemary Gerten Min Ed Wohanasen Danehle Rosemary Ferns Lourine Weatthen Elte Righerd Lyons Abbas St. Peter's Catholic Thomson Sear Faleston Une Allie Harriet Nias Lorettiekewe Clinton Mary Mary Eeslyn Burke Gise Nicole A. Morbo Mary Gonnell Miss Tree Nalssant Thame Jeans Pank Pheet Belfast Barinefir

Board Dinner Sparks Clinton Giants Evansville Gate Affair

Entertainment for high school board members at a Clinton event included a dinner at Thorapaon Tou Roo, with attendance by Rush Carrall Char Ton Hogs and Clarence Coopar. The meeting followed by a baseball game gate dispute between Clinton Giants and Evansville.

Glen Demaree V.bonn Thorapaon Clinton Clinton Giants Evanaville Rush Carrall Char Ton Hogs Clarence Coopar Woo

Voters Decide On Free Public Library Levy

York township residents will vote on a proposed 5 mill tax to fund a free public library for all in the township. The current village library charges fees. a township levy would provide free access to books for students and residents. If approved, the levy would replace the prewar rate of 1.2 mills to 6 of a mill.

York Township Uae Channon Tip Tinte Hia Wis Thian Tha Ais Tn Tha Vhven

Sells First Electric Fence Reported This Week

Francke and Switzer announce the first electric fence as a handy stock aid. AB Tipk plans a temporary barrier for his herd, claiming strong usefulness on the Gurms. Farmers with electricity on their rain show interest on Monday of electric fences. Entertaining on birthday Mr and Mrs Lynn Gurley hosted a luncheon for daughter Lola’s birthday with assorted dishes and guests. The Witmer and Doviy families visited with Elmer Daviy’s son and daughter in Sayin.

Francke and Switzer Ab Tipk Lynn Gurley Hom Looha Arlene Ardatta Polladys Bobby Coun Nalts Donald Robertson Gordon Brown Awl Allen Witmer Indawna Elmer Doviy Sayin

Weatherwax and Lyons Wed Morning in Chicago Trip

Lorraine Weatherwax and Richard Lyons plan a Monday morning wedding. Gene Poller prints cards this week and will truck stock to Chicago. Wartford Insurance covers all live stock shipments to Chicago. Gene seeks freighting jobs, touting years of experience and a strong customer base for efficient service.

Lorraine Weatherwax Richard Lyons Gene Poller Uist Chicago Wartford Insurance Gene

LUBS-LODGES ARgo 500 event and wedding notes

A garbled local items page notes the Argo Lodge 500 meeting at Diss and Bayley areas, upcoming degrees May 1, and passes along social events. It mentions the Women’s Club program, a prize event, and a wedding announcement for Miss Laurine West and Richard Lyons at St Peter’s Catholic church with a reception for family and friends.

Community bake sale and thrift fair at Bathouse building

Members of the Gemnetnity Church announce a bake sale and rummage event this Saturday at the Bathouse building. Nettie Baker and Orella Bennatt lead with helpers Westay Morse and Win Strabh. Donations of avli¢les are welcome through Friday or Saturday morning delivery at 9 30. The sale runs all day and aims to be a record event with community participation.

Chub Gemnetnity Church Mira Nettie Baker Mra Orella Bennatt Hidley Westay Morse Strabh

Plans To See A Chicago Specialist

Sharpe Carrell intends to consult a Chicago specialist this week at Northwestern University. He will be accompanied by Dr. Hussey of Sse vannn and his brother Rush W. Carewell of Thomson. Hoiwon McGinty and son Thonine of Aborien, 8: Dak, visited with relatives and friends here this week. They were enroute toward Kenosha but purchased a new…

Sharpe Carrell Chicago Northwestern University Hussey Ssevannn Rush W. Carewell Thomson Hiowreon McGinty Ani Thonine Aborien Dak Howe

Card of Thanks from Tovish to hospital friends and visitors

Abie expresses gratitude to all who remembered him during his hospital stay at Thorwon Convalescent Home. He thanks for visits and calls arranging his tax assessment for the coming year and for the care received. He also thanks Sharpe Yaccoll.

Tovish Thorwon Sharpe Yaccoll

Letters From Old Residents Appreciated

Fragmentary note discusses appreciation for letters from elders and relatives. It mentions a review and keeping in touch with friends and family, highlighting ongoing interest in maintaining contact and shared memories. The text is jumbled and partially unreadable but centers on appreciation and communication.

Large Geranium Reported by Med Luella Gleason

A large geranium or visual grocer growth reported by Dr Luella Gleason. She notes the specimen is about five inches across with variegated color. The article hints at further related developments involving a local renter and a notable associate.

Med Luella Gleason

Gospel Meeting on Thomson Street This Saturday Evening

A gospel meeting will be held on Thomson's Main Street this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. The old fashioned program features preaching and singing under Rev Paul Turner of Mitledgeville. Everyone is invited.

Thomson

Polly Make Te Lieve Operetta Draws Large Crowd

A large crowd attended the operetta Polly Make Te Lieve last Friday evening. The program was well given and enjoyed by all present, with praise for the director Evelyn Wreile and accompanist. Attendees included Mrs Norman Stickel and others from Savannah, Maine and nearby towns.

Polly MT Present Anil Evelyn Wreile Tel

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