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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1939
Page
2
The Alley Church hosts a large audience evening program with dancing and fellowship. Officers listed include Lena Carpenter as vice president and Irene Luther Geisinger as treasurer. The event features music from local residents and remarks from Pastor J W Pape, with deliveries from Mr and Mrs Reeves of Argo Mas Muned.
Savanna hosts summer performances with returning troupes and new acts. The event features Busters and Pyne, Flack, Tout and Baybaya, along with a family lineup. Opens before moving to a larger venue, aiming higher quality than last year.
A fragmented message thanks friends for flowers and help during a stay. It mentions Byrness Wolland visiting Tast white of Mrs Ida and Mrs Stagg, Wayne Earl Tsenhart, and Armstrong’s paints varnishes and supplies being added for the people.
The senior class graduation will be at YCHS gym Friday evening May 26 at 8. Reverend C V Tambert of St Pauls Lutheran Clinton will speak. Processional and recessional feature Sylvaiena Bolkous and Sylvalena Bolhous. Valedictorian Jean Rawlins and Salutatorian Dorothy Demaree lead a program with diplomas presented by the Board president Charles Hogg. A list of graduates follows.
Word was received that W J Turney of Chicago died Wednesday evening at his home after a heart attack. Funeral services will be held in Chicago Saturday May 27. Mr Turney was a cousin of Elgar and Joe Turney of this locality.
E. O. Hemmer, principal, hosted the Thomson grade school board at a steak dinner 6:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Thompson Tex Room in Glinton Ia. They then attended the Union Pacific show at Capitol theatre. Attending were G. A. Smith Emil Brach Harry Gaar Pied Miller Charles Wilt A. E. Sheridan and Herbert St. Ores.
A Milwaukee freight wreck west of Savannah toppled 20 to 39 cars and set ten oil tank cars on fire. The blaze damaged main line tracks, knocked out electric service for over an hour, and forced trains to detour via Ebner Lanark. Sightseers jammed access routes as crews fought remaining flames and repair work began. Roland Starck hired to teach at Parkhill school.
Thomson baseball team lost 29 to 4 in a seven inning Sunday practice game held in Thomson. Both teams prepare for summer series with local rivals while Thomson hopes to build a strong lineup as regulars return. Fans are urged to attend, and Royal Blue grocer G A Smith adds a new pop cooler for assorted drinks.
Prayer meeting Thursday May 25 at 7:00 p.m. Sunday May 28 at 10:00 a.m. Sunday school. Evening sermon 8:00 p.m. Vacation Bible school runs each school day this week and next except Memorial Day. All children of school age are cordially invited to attend.
Morning worship at 9 30 led by Rev Leitner with a Sunday school at 10 30. Memorial Sunday will feature special music. All who attend other churches are invited to join. Sunday evening June 11 is Children’s Day with a program by Sunday school members. The public is invited.
Sunday notices list York Community and Catholic services with times for Sunday school at 9 30 a m and mass. Vernon Isenhart led a young people's meeting last Sunday. Rev J A Foard and Borel R Dune from Argue Methodist preached. a parable about looking to God is shared. painting work at the basement is noted. church invites children to a newly determined meeting place next Sunday with morning worship at 11 a m.
Thomson notes weekend visits across Teeds Grove and Morrison. Mr and Mrs Melvin Johnson spent Sunday at George Schwartz s home in Teeds Grove Iowa. Donna Mays Schwartz returned with the Johnsons and begins vacation at their home. Clarence Sehwan of Morrison visited Charles Jenkins. Richard Fenley works as relief telegraph operator at Onslow this week. Sunday guests at Ralph Hook s home in Argy include Alvin Hook and Donald from Lanack, Ernest Hook of Sterling, Kenneth Dittaworth of Morrison, and Bert Melnema and son from Morrison.
Memorial Day observance highlighted by a poppy sale here on Saturday May 27. Students LeVona Potter and Jack Demaree received American Legion awards for outstanding conduct. Community members recalled World War I sacrifice and the poppy’s symbol, with young volunteers named to wear the tribute. Mrs. Ethel Lewis chairs Poppy Day with Mrs. Gladya Gate assisting.
Miss Luella Weidman of Luvantia signed the contract offered by the grade school board to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Miss Evelyn Wrede. She studied mainly at Frances Shimey School Mt. Carroll and has taught at a rural school near Mt. Carroll for two years.
The King farm near Argo hosts a modern 30 by 30 foot poultry house designed by Professor Banta of Massachusetts Agricultural College. Each of its three floors will hold 300 White Leghorn hens, with novel sunlit ventilation using muslin panels and pagoda roofs. Mr and Mrs King invite visitors to inspect the building and its heat and design features.
The column notes Mrs Lennie Cooper is ill at home while Mrs Wayne Ashby shows slight improvement. Mrs Frank Rash has pneumonia at her son-in-law and daughter Reaves Kratz home in Freeport along with their children Donna and Donald Kratz, who are slowly improving. George St Ores, formerly at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Indiana, returned home slowly recovering. David Murray, son of Mr and Mrs Gene Murray, treated at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton for infection, discharged after Wednesday.
Anna May Swift 59 of Savanna died Saturday in Thomson at Ruth Davis home after a paralysis stroke. She was born in Denmark May 28 1879 and lived in Sabula Savanna Chicago before settling in Savanna in 1919. Surviving include daughter Florence Smith Los Angeles son Russell Swift Savanna sisterstwo brothers and a grandson. Funeral services were at Law Funeral Home with burial in Evergreen, Sabula.
The S00 Club met at Mrs. Lavella Diehl's home where Cora Stickell won first prize, Nelle Houghton second and declar ing prize, and Amy Lewis third. Argo 510 meets at Mrs. Rudolph Holm’s today. Chat-a-While gathers Friday with Mrs. Theodore Storm at Wacker. Methodist Ladies Aid met with 23 members and a Savanna picnic planned for Old Mill Park on June 7. Luncheon served by Feagner, Ida Webser, and Minnie Miller.
Local families listed frequent Sunday visits and weekend gatherings in Argo Chadwick Lanark Morrison and Sterling. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sack, Henry St Qrvs, Victor Roggendorf, George Banworth, Bert Mitchell, Emma Van Buskirk, Clarence Van Buskirk, Harve Schreiner, Frank Hawking, Curtis St Ores, Ray Brenneman, Otto Switzer, and Agnes Callahan among others. Several trips to Mt Vernon and Clinton noted with relatives visiting Carnell College and Elizabeth Helm care.
The Jurgensen Tavern was redecorated last week with wallpaper and paint by Harold St. Ores. The updated interior is described as inviting to the public. A Chicago trip featured attendance at a ball game between Boston and the Cubs, with Dizzy Dean pitching a 3 shutout as the Cubs won 4-0.
Thelma Schick, Argo district teacher at Argo School, won a PTA award with a $1 prize for securing the most PTA members in the past year.
A miscellaneous bridal shower for Miss Evelyn Wrede was hosted by Miss Harriett Wheeler with Miss Thelma Schick and Mrs. Lyle Williams assisting. Guests enjoyed games and treats while presenting gifts to the honoree, who will wed Merle Bonjour of Argo soon.
Miss Helen Turney of Morrison will present her pupils in a recital at the First Presbyterian church in Morrison Sunday afternoon. The program includes piano accordion and voice numbers with many pupils participating. William Hummel of Savanna visited the Wilt home and has just returned from Excelsior Springs.
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