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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1946
Page
3
Towns proposes a range of projects including a new grade school building and sewer system upgrades, beautification efforts, extended sidewalks, public restrooms, and a youth center. Plans call for local donations, school board furnishing, and community events such as dances and band organization to support these efforts.
The Thomson column sketches the end of school and busy summer scenes from fishing to weddings and picnics. It recalls a 1892 village fire history with Palace Hall and the depot, describing past disasters and the town’s firefighting lessons, plus local humor about meat and pigs. It mentions Richard Vogel fishing in pajamas in Wisconsin and plans for a new fire truck.
Thomson briefs families enjoy a Sunday picnic at Eagle Point park Clinton then attend the air show. Howard Baker and family visit Chadwick for Sunday dinner. John Halfman and Robert Miller hosts. Richard Miller celebrated birthday Monday.
First Lieutenant Verdayne T. John of Thomson Illinois serves with the 1164th Engineer Combat Group under Lt. Col. Hamilton W. Fish in Sendai Japan. The unit designs and builds housing and facilities for IX Corps and occupation forces. Projects include remodeling 40 Japanese buildings for family housing, over 200 duplexes for 400 families, and housing for 4000 troops. The group also renovates the 172nd Station Hospital and constructs prefabricated huts while providing services such as a PX post theatre and recreational facilities. Lt. John entered service in June 1942 and is married to Virginia F. John.
Thomson releases May and June softball fixtures with games against Lanark Royal Blue Moose American Legion Winklers Savanna Cleaners and 8 0 D Military. Thomson beat Lyon's club last Thursday night 12 to 1.
The Golden Rule class of the Baptist church met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Francis Hoff’s Garden Plain home with 16 members present. The program included songs, prayers, a duet by Louise Sack and Harriet Wilt, a poem by Dorothy Carroll, and Sylvia Witt’s talk on God and worship. Hosts and guests shared a lunch hosted by the Hoff and Roy Heitman with attendees listed.
Thomson softball defeated Schuyler 17 to 8 in league play at Savannah on Tuesday night. Brach pitched six innings with one hit and no runs, Shutters caught, Bull and Ashby pitched later innings as Schuyler scored off Bull. The undefeated teams meet Monday when they face Utilities. Robert Ashpole of American Fork Utah visits his parents and plans to enter the University of Wisconsin Madison. his wife and daughter will move once housing is found.
The family expresses sincere thanks to all who assisted during their bereavement. Gratitude is extended by Mrs. Lulu Melendy and the families of Bernard Conrad Chester Libberton Fred Nipe.
The Prins family thanks neighbors and friends for helping extinguish a Monday morning fire at their home with aid from the Mt Carroll fire truck.
Rev. and Mrs. J W Gillespie left Monday for Grand Rapids to attend the Northern Baptist Convention. They were joined by Rev. and Mrs. Stanley Beaumont of Morrison and Rev. and Mrs. Vernon L. Gib of Tampico.
Rev. Charles Palmer a Eureka college student will preach at 9 45 a m with strong youth work background. Church school at 10 45 a m. Argo church social hour May 29 at 7 p m features community singing and music by Mae Turney Herbert Christian and Leland Schmaling. Christian Endeavor at 7 p m with Rev Hawbecker. W S C will meet June 5 with wife saver prayer and quilting by the ladies.
Frances Shimer college in Mt. Carroll invites students, parents and faculty to view the May Fete and Horse Show. The May Fete features crowning of queen Marjorie Schnepf of Decatur Ind with Ann Bowman returning to crown her. The program titled The Path Across the Highway depicts war aftermath through songs and dances on the campus golf course. The Horse Show follows Sunday at Glengarry Farm Stables with riders from area towns and an exhibition by Lady Esther belonging to William H Scofield. Maurice Bolhous Sle stayed with relatives in Fulton after arriving from Jacksonville Fla for a two week leave.
The York Community High School Alumni Banquet is scheduled for Wednesday May 20 at 6 50 p m in the high school. A Baptist Ladies Aid Society served meal includes fruit cocktail roast beef fried potatoes gravy corn spring salad rolls pickles jelly fresh strawberry sundae and Ritz crackers. The program features remarks by alumni members returned from U S armed forces a vocal trio and instrumental numbers with Lute Geisinger’s orchestra providing music for dancing afterward.
Miss Lois Jeanette Linder daughter of L P Linder of Des Moines Iowa married Dwight L Atherton son of Arch and Mrs Atherton of Thomson at the Methodist church in San Francisco California on April 14 Rev Feeders officiated. The bride wore a long white satin gown with a sweetheart neckline and coronet headpiece. She carried a bouquet of roses gardenias and sweet peas. Attendants were Mrs Leo Linder and Mrs W S Williams sisters of the groom Robert Henderson naval officer served as best man.
Mary Lou Cate earned first in the district poster contest sponsored by the Illinois Women’s Club and finished fourth in Class B at the state Chicago contest. She will receive a painting by an Illinois artist for her grade in the consolidated school. The work will be exhibited at Thomson Youth Center before placement. Mrs. Eugene Murray and Mrs. C. W. Hogg attended the Chicago event representing the local club.
Delbert Curley’s car was demolished in a collision south of Fulton last Sunday with a Davenport vehicle carrying teenage boys. No injuries were reported. Delbert had a restored 1942 Plymouth with a new motor and fully insured coverage.
Mr and Mrs Richard Badtke attended church in Clinton on Sunday morning then visited her sister and husband Mr and Mrs Ralph Nielsen of Low Moor. In the afternoon they went to the Clinton air show. Supper guests at Mr and Mrs John Carroll last Saturday included Wiltsey Milnes Burlington Lina Milnes Linda Milnes Eldon Milnes Chariton C V Carlson Darwan Kelly Camanche and Eldon Hickey and son Thom son. Orie Rutherford visited Edward French Sunday morning. Ralph Stearns returned from Sunapee New Hampshire with his sister Mrs Willard Nelson accompanying him home.
Notice states the Reverend J. W. Gillespie is absent so no preaching service. Sunday school will start an hour earlier at 10:00 a m.
The Savanna Bowling League held a fried chicken banquet Monday evening at the Moose hall with sixty members in attendance. Buster Smith awarded prize money to individuals and teams. Carl Johnson was elected president and Mr. Duhigg secretary and treasurer for next season. Four more teams are sought. there are twelve teams this season. Jay Haig of May's acted as master of ceremonies and provided piano and song entertainment.
The Rev Roy Berg pastor of York Community church for a year preached his final sermon Sunday. Next Sunday Rev Charles Palmer from Eureka Theological School will candidate for the pulpit. Congregation seeks a resident minister with pledges being solicited. Mr and Mrs George Laughlin of Wacker visited Thomson friends Tuesday.
Mrs Harriet Lake of Morrison visits Mrs Rhymer in James Green home. James Green and son Chester attend graduation in Pella Iowa. Various relatives gather at homes in Lanark Savanna Clinton Mt Carroll and Clinton with gifts bicycles and overnight visits.
Miss Mary Sheridan who served as Thomson postmaster for twelve years resigns effective immediately. Helen Hand named her successor with Edna Brown remaining as assistant. The article notes Sheridan’s career path from acting postmaster to regular postmaster and details staff changes and past appointments.
Mrs. Pearl Williams entertained the Royal Neighbor lodge at her home Tuesday with nine members present. They plan the Jo Daviess Carroll county convention in Freeport on Tuesday afternoon and evening June 25. The 500 club met last Thursday. prizes went to Leila Johansen Evelyn Welch Nelle Houghton and Amy Lewis. Next meeting with Mrs. Vern Kauffman date to be decided. Chat-a-While club postponed to Friday May 1 and will meet with Mrs. Lloyd Smith in Argo.
The 8th grade graduation will be held on Thursday May 23 1946 in the high school gym at o clock. Miss Gladys Teague will lead the class march with Rev. Richard Dempsey giving invocation and benediction. Joann Wilt and Jean Elliott provide class history and prophecy, Lola Dykstra handles class will, and diplomas are presented by Harry Diehl president of the school board. Class motto Onward is Our Aim colors red and white flowers white carnation. The class roll includes Fay Ashby Merle Bielema Lola Dykstra Jean Elliott Darrell Gaar Gayle Grimm Betty Holloway Marguerite Spencer Joann Wilt.
The Savanna city council voted at a Tuesday meeting to implement daylight saving time with the change taking effect at 12:01 a.m. Sunday and ending at 12:01 a.m. on September 2. The Savanna ordnance depot has begun DST since Monday, while Milwaukee railroad staff follow DST schedules though railroads operate on central standard time. Hanover and Elizabeth observe DST. Mount Carroll has not yet decided and may discuss it at Friday’s council meeting.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer entertained guests at a pinochle party Saturday evening. A luncheon featuring maraschino dessert roast beef buns potato chips and coffee was served to several couples. Mrs Ethel Spangler has moved to Erie Illinois.
With Sick N D French Sr under observation at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton he had minor surgery Monday and returned home Wednesday Roy Atherton has been sick and unable to work in the barber shop.
Dorothy Prins announced by Mr and Mrs Claus Prins to wed Robert G Vogel son of Mr and Mrs Peter C Vogel of Fulton The wedding is set for June 7 at First Christian Reformed Church Fulton Dorothy is principal of Excelsior Christian School Vogel is a former Marine with 27 months service including 22 overseas in the South Pacific and is now attending Calvin College in Grand Rapids Michigan
Mr and Mrs Clem Hoy of Thomson announce the engagement of their daughter Laura to Eddie Jensen son of Mr and Mrs Carl Jensen of Thomson. They were discharged from the armed forces and will marry June 8 at the Community church in Thomson on the silver anniversary of Laura s parents. They have many friends in Thomson Savanna and vicinity.
Pvt Roy H Warfield returned home from Amarillo Texas for a 20 day furlough to mt Carroll with his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Warfield and family. Pfc Paul Blair of Scott Field Illinois spent the weekend with his parents. S2c Benj Dimmick transferred from Hastings Nebraska to U S N T C Great Lakes Illinois. Mrs Don Bull received a telegram from her husband 8 S M L 3c Don Bull that he would leave the States Friday 24 for Japan. Pfc Dwaine Van Buer on a 30 day furlough at home with his parents. Dwaine just returned from Japan and is visiting home for the first time since last June.
Miss Charlotte Rice a Winner teacher visited Joliet for the summer staying at the Herman Voss home. Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Arden Lynch of Fenton. Miss Myrtle Bennett visited Monday with her mother Mrs Orella Bennett.
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