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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1934
Page
3
The diary style notes cover students Hazel Machael Purl Campenter and others absent or at events. Comments mention commencement next Tuesday night and a Wednesday show. Mentions of class updates, field day plans, and various students’ activities, performances, and absences are sketched in a snapshot of school life.
Hazel Wilt was absent Monday. Peters of the fifth and sixth aids were judged by the eighth. The three best from A grade were Norman Cise Ond, Doris Bovlan, and Sweely. Sixth grade selections were John Dmemick, Dion Ashwole, and Virginia eexcart. Fifth and sixth grades prepare for immunizations at 11330 a.m. The eighth grade plans a park trip on Mar 19. Final exams set for next Monday and Tuesday. May 1 graduation for exith grade at the high of 4 iy.
Incomprehensible lines list names such as Lamb basqual and Carstine Fetler with places Lanark Ravenna and unexpected fragments. The text appears as a garbled OCR of a local column or notice containing personal names and vague events without clear actions or dates.
York County High School plans its commencement Friday evening May 25 with the decorated class roll and Salutatory, Valedictory, and musical selections. Notables include Russell Carpenter and Ramona Tait, with presentations by faculty and the Board of Education president.
Local note reports keg at Milt’s Pool Hall gone dry amid hot spring, authorities revisiting liquor liability laws. Landlord fears new responsibility rules, keg kept dry to deter sales. Jake Sickel monitors drought in Prescot as rain remains elusive.
Locals report Joe McGinnis defeated Mrs Lem Sage in a boundary case on island land. Alfred St Ores busy with painting the new Thomson home. Thomson melons planting begins as seed decks in progress. Jean Corry Theorand Stage Miss Aliah Stage and Lois Stage attended the school picnic at Haldane with teacher Vera Arnish present. Mr Sage and Mr Black families move to new homes on Man Street. Mr Black works at Sanfish Drainage district as a connector.
Morning worship at 1 a m with subject My Greatest Vow of Life. Sunday school at 11 a m. Evening service cancelled for git school exercises at the Christian Church. A trustees and officers meeting to occur after Sunday school hour with many church leaders listed. The Lee Wire classes met Tuesday at Miz Aledys Cooper home with 20 present. Musical and reading acts included. A luncheon followed. The aid society met all day at Mrs. Griswolds.
The church posts Sunday school at 9:10 noting a change from 9:02. Morning service begins at 10:30 with a sermon from a series on The Church. A baccalaureate service at 8:00 features Rev Todd on Looking at Life.
Argo Methodist reports Sunday school at 9:00 with no evening service due to the speccalaureate. A party was held at Frank Foltz home for Harold Foltz turning twelve. Guests included Harold's Sunday school class, Mrs Nino Kenyon, Ed Foltz, Irene and LeRoy Foltz, Wayne Farre, Harehi Porter, Charis Bower, Dorothy Ritemour, and Mr. Carrol’s mother. Harold received many gifts from friends.
Sunday School at 9 40 Morning worship at 10 30 Young people's meeting at 7 00 Change in morning service hour urged Attend and worship God in the appointed place where Jesus can work May be redeemed by His power Aid Society met at Mrs King’s home with 14 members and will meet again at the church for Mrs Isian of Fulton quilt project
Readable item notes religious services with morning worship times and an evening service at 7 40. Also mentions an ideal Sunday show and a 19 reference.
The Review previews tentative Memorial Day plans for May da, noting sponsors and events. In a separate item, Mrs. Shirks Stage visited Willis Stage’s home with Sunday guests including Glen Ashby family and others from Fulton and Savannah.
Reported this week that Louis Stark and Louise Sweely married on February 1 at Rock Island, officiated by Judge Long. Stark, a farmer, well known in the community, and Sweely, a local resident, are described as good citizens. Also note plans by Mr Bleek of Prophestown to dredge and drainage work for the Sunfish District. the crew will use a rented house now vacated by the Greeley family.
Dr. Chipman came home last week after a four week journey through Texas Oklahoma and Missouri. She visited friends in San Antonio and Yeasphi and explored points of interest in the southwest. She traveled about five thousand miles and extended her stay beyond a planned week due to friends urging a longer vacation. Business conditions were improving with a San Antonio trade survey showing volume near seventy percent of 1920 levels. Nickle beer is popular at Jake's and locals joke about sending him to Clinton’s fish pond to sample the 2 ounce steins.
Eighth grade commencement at Thomson Consolidated Grade School will be Thursday evening May 24 starting at eight o'clock in the Y H S Gymnasium. The class includes Shirley Boylan Bob Cate Bob Demaree Dimmick Gertrude Dykstra Lavall Harriman Kathleen Kauffman Phyllis Rick and Norbert Weatherwax. Activities include invocation by Rev Todd selections from Awakening of Spring and Fortis Grade School Chorus history class prophecy and address by Rev Bruce awarding American Legion medals and benediction by Rev Ajtken.
Mr and Mrs Charlie Groharing and children hosted a family dinner for Mothers Day with their children and families present. Relatives from distance included Vernis Seusdder and children of Dixon Arthur Hoffman of Chadwick Clyde Groharing and son Dick of Morrison Bomer Mosher and children of Malvern Flor d Tobey and son Stanley and Fay Groharing of Pleasant Valley Ta
The Saxtjern Scar anniversary meeting last Thursday night drew a large attendance. Mrs Ella Bennett read a history of the chapter while Mr Myrtle Bennett and Mr and Mrs Kyle Melendy of Savanna attended. The piece recounts early efforts to organize Eastern Stars here around 1900, names early organizers John Smeltzer and John Taylor, notes the 1900 charter approval, and recalls the chapter’s growth to 26 members that year as well as a memorial for deceased members.
At a grade school board meeting last evening all teachers signed contracts for the upcoming year. The faculty includes Principal Hemmer and teachers Miss Burns Miss Zug Chwentz Miss Bravis and Mrs Hastings. They plan a one week term of summer school. Salaries stay the same as last year with the principal at 120 dollars per month and teachers at 85 dollars each. Mr and Mrs Don Knour and son James of Mt Carroll visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Oo Switzer.
Calendar of events lists a baseball game at Dell Park, a May 19 class gathering at Eagle Point Park, May 20 a serving event, May 21 juniors and seniors seating, May 27 a class day assembly, May 23 a farmers program, May 24 eighth grade commencement, and May 25 high school commencement events with scattered misspellings and venue names.
Baccalaureate services for York Community High School seniors will be Sunday evening at York Church of the Che. The program includes processional, duet, selections by the Glee Club, sermon by Rev David Todd, and benediction. Twenty graduates, fifteen girls and five boys, are listed as participants with activities and ushers named.
Birth notices report a nine and a half pound daughter named Joan Mae born Thursday evening at the couple's home near Ango Fa. Mrs Jentie Domdey of Morrison served as nurse in charge.
The Melonites unveiled new uniforms amid fan chatter about a stronger push this Sunday after two Friday practice sessions with the House of David. Thomson appears energized by the refreshed look, with Den Conner from Chicago noted for his Week and home appearances, boosting confidence for upcoming games.
The Melon Tossers schedule two games this weekend against the House of David on Friday and Sunday. A strong contender from Mei Ti Town is expected to challenge, with good support planned to boost the team toward a potential pennant.
Thomson Melon Tossers opened league play with an 8 to 0 defeat at Old Ml Park. Howard Leavers pitched for Savanna, with Thomson hampered by fielding errors and limited to six hits. Drake and Wik each had two hits for the Melon Tossers, while Tousley started and McConkie relieved.
The Davenport board of education accepted Miss Hesnet Wheeler’s application for the commercial teacher position to replace Miss Grieg Thomas. Wheeler, with several years experience, was recommended and offered a monthly salary. A meeting was held to discuss the employment and confirm the hiring.
The Review notes a shorter message from William Alexander of Chicago who planned to visit Bol for Decoration Day with his father W M Alexander and Thomson. He fears midweek Decoration will prevent the trip and will likely delay the reunion with friends in his old hometown.
Geraldine Sorensen of Savanna earns third in the state meet with a 98.33 grade in the 90 word individual shorthand contest. The Savanna student, daughter of Mrs. Gwendolyn Riter, recently passed her LiQword Greer exam and is congratulated by friends and family.
Royal Neighbors met Tuesday with a verter mesting and a program featuring speakers Bertha Hovland and Kath Cooper. Attendees included Rev Aynsteese Me Mrs Kae Hecho and Mrs Manche, with a 500 CLUB draw and social afterward at the home of Mmm T. Rev. Aynsteese Me.
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