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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1948
Page
3
A fragmented column recalls alumni gatherings, small town humor, and memories from Lanark and surrounding areas. Vignettes cover dances, cooking, family memories, quirky anecdotes, and local residents residents including Gladys Little of Miami and Belle Carpenter.
The Sick Mrs Vernon McGinty at Ottawa sanitarium underwent a second operation last Saturday. Her condition is favorable and her Bridgeport, Conn., husband will stay with her this week. Donna Jean Root, 1% month, is a patient at Savanna City hospital. Robert Hebeler, 28, a lineman, dislocated his knee Friday after a fall near Mt. Carroll and was discharged from Savanna City hospital on Sunday.
The annual prom played out a circus theme with juniors entertaining seniors and faculty. The Three Ring Dinner featured playful menu items, a study hall banquet, and a Ringmaster led program. Faculty costumes were circus figures, and dancing followed from 9 to 1 with the Lute Geisinger orchestra.
Hemmers were greeted Wednesday night by Smith school parents and pupils of White Side County who arrived with baskets and a lamp bearing a verse of good wishes. The event followed with games and refreshments.
Highway Commissioner John Ashpole reports the Low er York cemetery gravel driveway cost about $282 and urges residents to donate since no funds are available for such needs.
Methodist group led by Pastor Draper notes Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11. Argo reports no evening service due to a high school graduation event. Ferman speaks on Growing in the Christian life, stressing that life either grows or decays.
A notice states Tate requests a meeting on the library lawn at 7 o'clock Friday night. The purpose or group involved is identified as Legionnaires in the drill tear context.
The message urges prompt completion of alumni card return replacing prior review with clear instruction to act now. It emphasizes gratitude for compliance.
The Home Pureau will convene on Tuesday afternoon at 22:00 with Mrs. Otto Switzer to discuss ongoing matters and arrangements.
Veterans in Thomson are asked to assemble at the Thomson Library on Friday evening May 21 at 8 o'clock to discuss the Memorial Day program details. Mrs Draper and Evelyn returned Saturday from a visit with relatives at Lake Park Iowa.
Legion Auxiliary plans a bake sale for Poppy Day on May 29 and notes a change to meeting on the third Thursday of each month. A Legion Auxiliary frint picnic is set for June 17 at the Dick McGinty home with a covered dish and sandwich requested. Nearby Milledgeville reports the North Otter Creek School closed May 14 with two eighth graders JoAnn Prins and Jim Troxell. Teacher Mrs. Etta Geesard of Lanark retires after 29 years. Mrs. Katherine Hawk visited the Wm. Hawk home in Chadwick.
Sunday services at 9 in the Catholic church and 11 in the Church of Christ with sermon topics The Temple in the Nations Life and Saints and Symbols of the Months May. Congregational meeting at worship hour and a potluck dinner to follow. Baccalaureate at Community church 7 30 with Rev Gillespie preaching. Visitors noted with several local families listed.
Illinois Commerce Commission refused to allow Burlington Route testimony on costs of operating trains No. 51 and 52 seeking reinstatement. The two trains, crucial for mail and business, were halted during a wartime order and remain off schedule along with related services. Community leaders argued reinstatement was needed before hearings.
Noah Sweitzer reports Ridge farmers plant corn while others sow melons. Darel Smith unveiled a horse drawn melon planter on the Smith farm north west of Thomson. The machine reportedly works perfectly. Vaughn McGinnis and John Lavrie join Savanna Gas and Oil Co. Curtix St. Ores plows under sweet clover. Fulton residents visited Thomson. Aeroplanes hover nearby. Orville Schiedeler and Edward Sweitzer visited from Lanark. Gypsy delegations stop in Thomson heading north. Sheriff Truninger investigates recent robberies in Thomson.
John E Hook, 64, longtime Argo Fa resident, died Wednesday May 19 at his home. Born Sept 2 1883 in Warfum Province The Netherlands he came to the U S at seven and settled in Fulton later moving to Thomson and marrying Mary Storm in 1914. Funeral 1 30 p m Saturday at home and 2 p m at Argo Methodist Church. He is survived by his widow six brothers two sisters and other family. An infant daughter Virginia preceded him in death.
Notes express gratitude for food fruit flowers letters and cards shared while the writer battled measles. The message thanks friends neighbors and relatives and credits them with cheerful support and lasting memories from the time.
The Carroll County Rural Chorus held its first rehearsal May 15 at Farm Bureau hall Mt. Carroll. Mrs G H Beacon conducted with Mrs Homer Kearaghan as accompanist. Robert Haley explained county district and state chorus activities and planned trips to Connecticut and the eastern states. Rehearsals are set for Mondays at 8 00 p m with new members accepted until May 4.
A garbled community page lists stock at a hardware yard including cabinets seed plants garden items and bulky tools. It notes Memorial Day parade preparations by the Lepvion boys and invites alumni card returns while hinting at upcoming sales and deliveries.
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