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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1935
Page
3
Students document a daylong regional guidance conference with peers from Carroll and nearby counties. The event featured talks on vocational fields, career books, and performances, followed by trips to Freeport and Rockford, with career projects in English and history and various school activities across the week.
Lawrence Sullivan attended the Championship auto races in Milwaukee on Sunday. Mrs. Glen Demaree accompanied Dr. Chipman to Bryan Tuesday and spent the day with her mother, Mrs. Champion. Dr. Chipman attended the Illinois Medical Association conference in Rockford. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Ponsler hosted dinner with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Chariex Gumfory and family, and Mr. Anderson of Tampico. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Shanafelt and family of Fulton joined by Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tousley and family of Rock Falls, Eldon Hickey, Mrs. Mary Tousley, Lloyd, Cecil, and Elsie Tousier. Mr. and Mrs. D. Earle Hollinshead of Ustick and daughter, Mrs. R. L. Porter of Rock Island, attended Mercy hospital training school commencement for its graduates Tuesday morning. Edith Hollinshead, the younger daughter, was among the class, completing her three year course in April. A breakfast followed the exercises with each class member allowed to bear three zoos.
At Monday’s village board meeting Breeden Bros of Garden Plain won a contract to grade level and resurface Thomson’s Main Street with a tar and one inch gravel mix from Route 80 at Lewis Motor Co. to the flag pole, about 620 feet, plus gutters and sidewalks. Project cost near 1200 dollars, work to begin in about three weeks after Springfield papers return. Also noted is Tavence Bolhous named Notary Public effective May 18, with commissions signed by Edward J. Hughes and Governor Henry Thompson. Dr Dresbach and Mr Carrolls families hosted dinner with Donald Smith’s family.
Seniors of the class of 35 will receive their diplomas at the commencement exercises next Friday evening in the C. H. 3S gym. Rev. Smith, pastor of the First Methodist church of Clinton, will be speaker. Program includes invocation by Rev. Aitken, salutatory by Robert Carroll, saxophone duet Lucille Griswold and Marie Stage, presentation of picture to school, address The New Idealism by Rev. W. T. Smith, selection Jane Bowers, valedictory Harold Brown, presentation of diplomas by the President of the School Board, and benediction. Mr and Mrs Norm French visited friends in Reynolds this week.
Churches announce morning worship at 10 a m Sunday school at 9 12 a m object talk for children after the pastor’s sermon. Evening gospel at 8 p m with a baccalaureate sermon at the high school for graduates. Catholic services move to 8 00 am. Memorial service at 9 30 with music by Rev Nesmith. Sunday school 10 15, church worship 10 30 with sermon True Memorial. All are welcome without a home church.
Baccalaureate services for the 735 senior class of the Y C H S will be held Sunday evening at 8 o clock in the York Community gym. Rev W G Aitken pastor of York Baptist church will deliver the address. The program includes invocation by Rev David Todd, songs by the girls glee club, class history by Marie Stage, class will by Helen Kenyon, class prophecy by Leroy Faitz, trombone solo by George Johnson, address If I Were Seventeen by Rev W G Aitken, and benediction by Rev Aitken.
Locals report Miss Anita Melugin buying a Studebaker sedan and many Sunday callers visiting J J Sheridan and neighbors in Dixon. Former resident John Chesnutt Jr. to wed Marian Bosle of Sycamore. ceremony planned at the bride's parents home in Sycamore on March 26.
Thomson Troop 71 to host a Jamboree at Freeport High School at 7 30 p m Friday. The event marks the Silver Anniversary of the Boy Scout Movement in America and includes a guest ticket drive with rewards for the troop offering the most guests.
Mine floney Sureuel, a member of the Review board, informs residents that the dog ordinance published last week will be enforced. The mayor and village board urge cooperation as stray dogs are blamed for damage to shrubs and flowers and for threatening meals or packages, especially for women and children.
Hugh Brenneman, son of Grover C. Brenneman of Alma Michigan and Alma College student, won the state finals in the Peace Oratorical contest at Michigan State Normal College in Ypsilanti Michigan last Wednesday evening. Six competitors entered. The winning oration was titled The New Causes Yay. Brenneman is the grandson of Mrs. Rachael Switzer of Thomson.
Stickell's Cafe has been newly painted and papered, presenting a most pleasing appearance in its updated decorations. Mr and Mrs Ross Boylan and family have moved to Spencer Place south of the Baptist church.
Miles Newell escaped custody on Wednesday afternoon and returned to his room after wandering to the Sam Higley show shop. He was coaxed back by a nurse, then slipped out again while she rested. An auto fetched him to his room, and he had a troubled night afterward.
A week in review notes calls for improvements to the town tennis facility. Proposals include a steel net, clay surface atop the limestone court, a second court for younger players, a wire fence to deter pedestrians, and lighting until nine in the evening.
Nineteen graduates will receive diplomas at the Consolidated grade school graduation at the Y C H gym on Wednesday evening with a program beginning at eight. The class includes Harold Ashpole Beatrice Brockill Jean Demares Anna Dykstra Clifford Dykstra Virginia French Dorothy Gaar Lois Groharing Elmer Housenga Betty Hoy Dorothy Lewis Mary Longnecker Lois Middleton Zereta Potter Dorothy Prins Lois Stage Eleanor Stagg Henrietta Sikketna and Paul Turney. The program features invocation, history, prophecies, addresses, musical selections, and diploma presentations by the school board president.
Mr and Mrs Fred Yates entertained about thirty relatives and friends at their home Tuesday evening Cards with high honors awarded to Mrs Albert Freak and consolation to Miss Bertha Marr Refreshments were served at one oclock Those present included Mr and Mrs William Lartz Mr and Mrs W S Maar and family Mr and Mrs Wm Frank of Argo-Fa Mr and Mrs Ernie Lartz and family of Ideal Mr and Mrs Albert Frank Mr and Mrs Austin Phillips Mr and Mrs Wayne Wilke Mr R Ferry Miss Irene Harring Miss Alta Harring and Mr Earl Harring of Savanna
Graduates of York City High School will enjoy their annual alumni banquet at the CG High School gym next Thursday evening May 30. A pot luck supper will precede a program featuring minutes reading, class of 35 welcomes, roll call, music, and elections. Admission to the dance after the program is 25 cents per person with 38 cents for spectators. Dues for alumni are 25 cents.
Mr and Mrs William Gilmore and daughter intax with Mrs Blanche Leav one Gilmore of Clinton visited Sun with the Jatters mrandmeother. Mrs Cora Griswold, Mr and Mrs Roy Heughton, Miss Nelle Burns, Lois Hunt, and Hazel Sack spent Sunday at Paw Paw with Mr and Mrs Will Adams and daughter Arlene. On their return they stopped at Amber and visited Miss Burns sister Mrs Joho Lester.
Mrs Fern Warfield returns to Mt Carroll on Sunday after a week with the Newell and Lewis family. Darien Wis visitor Mrs Lys Gray visits Mrs Lewis and her parents Mr and Mrs John Schade. George Crow of Lucas Ta dies after a week illness from blood poisoning. funeral held there. Crow was brother of James Crow and business partner in meat market with him. Mr and Mrs J B Sears hosted guests including Mrs C W Sawyer and Mr and Mrs J W Williamson of Ellendale Tenn Mrs Melvin Locke Pekin and others. Williamson stayed through today before returning to Temmeurps.
Ety Cochran a Thomson merchant with a large bed of tulips reports most of his tulips will be gone by Decoration Day. He had planned to make bouquets for Decoration Day but now cannot. Cochran notes many spring visitors came to see the tulips and he enjoyed the display in his garden.
Regular meeting of Eastern Stars tonight followed by reports from Ideal Farmers Club officers reelected Will Hans as president Carl Daehler as vice president Vernon Rawlins as secretary and treasurer Mrs Will Hans as corresponding secretary and Mrs Fred Hartman as organist A T N T meeting hosted by Mrs Roy Houghton with travel talk and a church dish shower Royal Neighbors met with 21 members present Next meeting set for June 18 with listed committee Merry 4 H club held first meeting at Ideal church with officer slate Jean Rawlins as president Norma Robison vice president Blanche Seim secretary Evelyn Pessman reporter Ten members and three mothers attended Home Economic Club Mother Daughter banquet attracted 75 guests with prizes for various mother daughter distinctions Mrs Bessie Kenyon noted for four daughters Seventeen names listed for participants and awards for youngest oldest and most resembling pairs
Mrs. Ethel Lewis announces that Thomson girls will sell poppies this Saturday in Savanna. Veterans of World War and their families from the Van Ridder Hanson post of the American Legion and its Auxiliary will assist in the poppy sale. The group includes Louise Lexis, Ruth French, Luc a Strubt, Zereta Potter, Jean Dem, Virginia French, Elinor Stage, Middleton, and others.
Charles Schwarz, a longtime area farmer, was found dead in his Auburn car after a crash on Route 80 near Ideal. Police believe the fatal accident occurred between midnight and 2 a.m. The car, nose down in a ditch with lights on, left skid marks and struck the old road. An inquest will be held. Schwarz is survived by his wife and five children. He moved here about 20 years ago from Iowa and owned a farm north of Ideal.
Argo-Fa announces Memorial Day services next Thursday at 2 pm at the Argo-Fa Methodist Church. It is the township's only Memorial Day service and invites York citizens and relatives with loved ones in York cemeteries. Program details and speaker are not yet announced. families will decorate their own graves and organizers aim to decorate all soldier graves in the township.
The Vocational school for seniors and the Schoolmasters meeting at Stockton Monday drew several hundred seniors and over 100 teachers. Herbert Rawlins Jr of Chestnut Park school led the event as president of the organization. Excellent talks on many subjects were heard and teachers in the district back the Chestnut Park originated movement.
Open house at Thomson Consolidated grade school on Friday May 24 for public attendance. Baccalaureate Sunday May 26 at GC HL S gym with Rev Aitken delivering the sermon. Seniors visit Madison Wisconsin Monday May 27. May 29 eighth grade graduation at Rich school gym. Memorial Day services May 30 at Ar M church at 2 pm. Annual Alumni meeting and banquet to follow. May 31 Y C B S commencement at the gym.
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