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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1947
Page
3
The Y C H S invites alumni to a Thursday May 29 banquet in the school auditorium with Baptist ladies serving. A reception and officer election follow, then a dance in the gym with Lute Geisinger providing music.
The Baptist ladies aid met on Thursday May 22 at Mrs William Griswolds for an all day session. Guests for dinner included Mrs Stagg Lila Mickelson Mary L Meyers Mrs Farnsworth and Coach Munson. Mrs Marion Smith presided at the business meeting. In the afternoon the members quilted.
In Tucson on May 14 1947 Mrs Elmer Davis asks Mrs Stage to hold her Reviews at the office until a new address is available The writer notes plans to leave on the 25th due to extreme heat stating 120 degrees she hopes best wishes are sent to the recipient and family
A long list of weekend visits and travels in the Durand area notes many residents and relatives visiting kin in Thomson Fulton Morrison Chadwick Ottawa Clinton Savanna and Rockford. Highlights include Mrs Will Holden Suspected injury and multiple family visits across Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota with several trips to Chicago events and a Frost report from Ogema Wisconsin.
Four teachers at the local high school have been engaged for the coming year. They are Mr. Elliott the principal who will teach math and science. Mr. Munson the coach who will teach history biology and general science. Mrs. Farnsworth social science Latin and English. Mr. Stengel agriculture. Two vacancies remain to be filled for home economics and commercial teachers.
On Friday night May 16 the FHA held a slumber party with 12 attendees including 7 freshmen girls, 1 junior, 2 seniors and 2 teachers plus many visitors. They stayed up late, with music from radios and instruments, and slept briefly from 2:05 to 4:30 a.m. A snake dance followed at 4:30 a.m. Breakfast was served at 5:00 a.m. The organizing committee included Miss Godhenaar Lola Dykstra Katheryn Poorman and Frances Green.
The West End Home Bureau will meet on Tuesday May 27 at 2 00 p m with Mrs Gladys Cate. Major lesson Fitting and Laying a Pattern by Miss Fottit and minor lesson Responsibilities of a County Clerk by Mrs Gladys Cate. Sewing machine clinic announced. contact committee members for work arrangements.
Thompson Bries and Harold Witt family hosted relatives in Morrison on Sunday. Betty Blair visited her parents in Morrison. Several new phones were installed in town. Mt Carroll and Clinton visitors dropped by for gatherings at the Switzers and Wilkersons. Baptismal services for Margerey Lee Gilbert noted. Numerous other guests and visits listed among Morrison residents and nearby towns.
Miss Elsie Tousley suffers a fractured hip after a fall at home Saturday evening. Ray Brenneman returns to work on Route 40 after ear trouble treatment in Clinton. Brett Frosch, grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis, has chicken pox. Mrs. Cecil Frosch sprained her instep. Janeen Sikkema, 5, recovers from a fractured arm after a tricycle accident.
Volk s restaurant of Thomson operated by Mr and Mrs Al Volk has been sold to Mr and Mrs George Ketchum of Thomson The Ketchums expect to take possession the first of June The Volks have purchased a tavern in Camanche Ia and plan a month in Minnesota for fishing and vacation before taking possession of the new property
Mr and Mrs Francis Hook of Fulton announce the upcoming marriage of their daughter Mary Margaret to J Edward Clark son of Mr and Mrs John Clark of Morrison. The ceremony will be June 2 at Immaculate Conception church Fulton Miss Mary Margaret Hook is a Thomson High School class of 1937 graduate.
Minister James W. Gillespie leads morning worship at 1300 a.m. with Sunday school at 11:00 a.m. Herbert St. Ores, superintendent, announces the topic The Fall of the Northern Kingdom from 2 Kings and Isaiah. Evening preaching is cancelled. Baccalaureate service moves to Methodist church at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Draper to preach.
D J Draper Methodist pastor announces services at Thomson Methodist church at the usual time. There will be no service at Argo-Fa as attendees will join the baccalaureate service at Thomson Sunday evening.
York Community Church schedules 9:00 a m masses and 11:00 a m worship on Memorial Sunday May 2. The day features lessons on The Fall of the Northern Kingdom and Nations Perish with Baptism of Norma Cate and new church members Edith Cate and infant Norma Cate. TNT ladies plan next week’s church cleaning. Paul Blair, son of Joe and Mrs Blair Thomson, promoted from private first class to corporal after 18 months in Erlanger Germany.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Paul Groharing at Savanna city hospital on Monday May 19.
Mrs Charles Jenkins returned to her Thomson home after a week visiting her son William Jenkins and family in Huntley Illinois. Sunday evening guests at the Fred Millers’ home were Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall and two sons of Clinton and Mr and Mrs Robert Miller and daughter Janie.
After four years on the Good Ship Y C H S the Class of 47 gathers for a lat celebration with songs and sketches. Geraldine Smith Frances Green Jeanne Elliott Gayle Grim Wilma Bielema Pear Prins Dorothy Johnson Donald Ashby Verna Pickens Dorothy Williams Lois Voss Sylvia Dykstra and others perform My College Career Class Prophecy in Cartoons and a Key Acceptance.
Thomson's softball team opened with a 13 to 1 loss to Utilities stquad in a rough start. Sunday’s practice win over Royal Blue 9 to 2 showed recovery. A 9 to 3 victory Wednesday counts for league play while Friday's game against Lanark looms. The youthful squad benefits from new uniforms donated by town merchants.
The Women's Society of Christian Service met in the Methodist basement for prayer and sewing carpet rags after a Bible reading and hymns. Maude Wagner led the missionary program. Lunch was served by Mrs. Eugene Murray and Mrs. Ralph Stearns.
A list of Thomson area residents visiting relatives in Sterling Clinton Milan and Fulton with guests from Ster ling Mill Carroll and Rome reflects social activity. The Thomson girls bowling team won all three games last Thursday evening. Jean Hogg and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer thank friends for cards flowers and visits during hospital stays.
Thomson Women's Auxiliary to hold a bake sale in the Legion hall Saturday morning May 24. Volunteers asked to bring food to the hall that morning. A special meeting is set for Tuesday evening May 27 at 8 o'clock. On May 24 Poppy Day the ladies will sell poppies to aid disabled veterans.
Mrs. Paul Linebeck of Chestnut Park Savanna spoke on her nurse service in Africa during World War II at the Argo Fay Home Economics club mother and daughter banquet. The program featured group singing led by Geneva Ditsworth and readings by Esther Schmaling with melodies by primary girls.
Plans for Memorial Day observance in York township are underway with indefinite details. The Savanna Post of the American Legion will assist local Legion members and the program will be announced in next week’s paper.
Thomson grade school will close next Thursday May 29 with an all school potluck at noon at Old Mill park in Savanna. Parents invited. families should bring covered dishes based on size. children to be transported by buses at 9 30 a m and return by 3 p m for teachers to attend the alumni banquet later that afternoon.
Sunday visitors and weekend guests fill local schedules across Clinton, Macomb, Fulton and Joy. Notables attend library events and milestone anniversaries while preparations for the May 24 Legion bake sale continue.
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