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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1937
Page
2
A long social column details numerous residents visiting relatives and attending gatherings Sunday evening through Monday at homes in several communities. It mentions a high school event, university ties, and various family and guest visits, with many names, places, and relationships chronicled across multiple households.
Commencement exercises for the class of 1937 at York Community High School will be Friday night May 28 at 8 o clock. Prof Jesse Harris of the University of Illinois speaks on Education on a Changing World. Diploma presentations by Rush Carroll president of the Board of Education. Class Night Tuesday featured senior thespians and awards including American Revolution medal to Louise Lewist and medals to Eva Mae Schroth Blanche Seim Widbur Stickell and Jean Demaree.
Mrs Eutrone Murray attended a luncheon and bridge party in Carroll on Saturday. Guests included Mr and Mrs C Wy Mowe and Harold Melendy and son Gary from Low Manor Ta. Also present were Althea Namenvich from Clinton and Delia Melendy with Mr and Mrs Harold Moin of Chadwiew.
Thom sum Alumni and officers gather for a banquet at the high school tonight. Dinner at 6 30 will be served by Baptist Ladies Aid and Junior class members. Menu includes potatoes meat loaf peas ham salad rolls cake and ice cream. Palms flowers and floor lamps decorate. Program features school song roll call cards from absent members duets and solos by listed performers. Attendance expected near 160 with reservations from Detroit Chicago Washington D C Bat Creek Mich Lee Center Rockford Freeport Clinton Ta Morrison and Savannah among others.
Pupils wrapped up the term with class activities and a student exhibition last Friday. About 60 visitors praised the work, with thanks to torch bearers Dacia Brooks Nelle Burna Cecile Williams Nellie Hastings and E C Hemmer for their leadership. Graduation attendance was smaller due to bad weather, but the program was well received. Doris Boylan and Allen Sikkema won American Legion medals.
A Sunday service report notes fine attendance and an invitation to worship with nearby churches. Pastor Cloworth of Savant leads the community with worship and Sunday school activities, encouraging members to join in other congregations if they attend elsewhere.
The Meridian area church announces a 2 PM Sunday service at the Adheny Community hall with a church dinner in the basement at 12 noon. Rev. Theo Yaekel presides, a Sunday school at 10, and an evening service, with a Young People's meeting at 7 and an evening program at 7 30. Church officers elected include Harmon Stakemiler, Pred Seim as elders and Mrs Freel Seim, Mrs Kate Gleason as trustees.
After Sunday school, Argo Methodist members plan to decorate the gray of soldiers with flowers from attendees. A large turnout is requested to bring bouquets for the decor. The regular monthly aid luncheon follows next Wednesday at the church, with Mrs. George Schnvalit, Raymond Cacrall, and Miss I ther Schnraling directing the committee.
Lowell Wadley of Wale Ore and Mrs Wadley joined Herbert and Mrs Bris dx, Mr and Mrs Charles Salkow, and Mr and Mrs K B Carpenter for a three course dinner last Friday at Stickell Cafe. Wadleys returned to their Oregon home Monday.
Miss Frances Thomas of Big Rok NL has been hired to succeed five teachers at the high school. She will earn a salary of $h.100 and will chair three English classes and dramatics. The appointment marks a new staffing change as the district adjusts its educational lineup.
A series of birth notices from Morrison hospital and Fulton area homes report new arrivals. George Ottens of Fulton and a son born Monday night to Mr. and Mrs. George Bask of Union Grove. a son born Tuesday morning to Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Guoraney, formerly Tueille Bennett of Fulton, at Morrison hospital.
A Sunday evening ceremony at the Y 0HLS drew graduates in gowns with teachers and community members. Dorothy Hoge played the prelude, Rev Lute gave the invocation, and Rev Tarald I Dude delivered the baccalaureate sermon on the symmetry of life. The program featured musical duets, an orchestra, and benediction by Rev Dale before the graduates listed include Alicia Pykstra Agnes Dykstra Bill Boykin Ruth Freneh Jerry Gaar Geneva Knees David Switker Mary Peters Mary Misher Mary Ufook Ruth Sompson Renetta Sikkema Gilpin Slagg Victor Brockill Louise Lewis Betty Lewis Wilbore Stickell Mazel Sack.
Teachers from the grade cnd hugh school freakies will depart this week for summer break. Several faculty members plan travel to Tulsa and Stendal to visit relatives, with others returning to hometowns in Illinois, Wisconsin, and Iowa. Some have not fixed plans yet, while a few pursue further studies or summer work.
Morrison residents report arrest Tuesday on a non-support charge with Morrison's Brubaker likely to appear in county court. In Clinton Herald coverage, a string of visitors and relatives including Mrs. Ralph Flouk, Mrs. Bronkema, Mrs. Shellady and family from Muse valine, Alvin Hook and Donald from Lasik, and Mrs. Ernest Wok of Sterling were listed among local attendees.
The community gathers for Clinton commencement events with Mr and Mrs G H Jenkins and extended family attending. Ralph Olly and family join the visit as Glinton High School holds bac calaureate services at Central Junior High. Harriett Oks, granddaughter of the Jenkins, graduates and wins a Mt St Clare academy scholarship. Tonight features commencement exercises with plans for further attendance by local families.
Miss Ottens of Fulton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Oburns of Fulton, will marry Clarence Bielema of Fulton this Saturday in Grand Rapids Michigan. The couple’s wedding details will be published later. Miss Otten is well known locally, having lived here several years with her parents.
In observance of Decoration Day the post office will close Monday May 31 except for eight thirty to ten a m. No mail service during the rest of the day.
Funeral services for Mrs Annie Sheridan were held Sunday afternoon from the late home. The obituary notes her long life of kindness, gardening, and hospitality in Avis community. She was born April 8 1859 in Freeport and survived by a nephew and several relatives. Pallbearers and out of town guests attended, burial in Lower York cemetery.
The Sheridan family expresses gratitude to all who helped during their bereavement. Special thanks to the minister and pallbearers for their kindness, which will be remembered. N. D. French and Family and the Sheridan family.
Charles Mills of Argo dies Monday night at Savanna hospital from injuries while working on route 71. Funeral services set for 1:30 pm at Christian funeral home Mt. Carroll and 2:00 pm at Argo Methodist church officiated by Rev Roy Symmoolt. Survived by mother Arma Mills, brothers Allie and others, and sisters Vena Gray and Mamie Tripp.
The TNT club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Harry Gaar's home with Mrs. C. W. Sherman and Mrs. John Schade assisting. Twelve members and one visitor attended. After a short program and business, a delightful luncheon was served by the hostesses. Mrs. Herbert St. Ores entertained Chat-a-Whils at Mrs. Lyle Williams's home last Friday afternoon.
Locals Mr and Mrs Lewis Hinata hosted Sunday evening supner at Abeaml Abs near Bielema in Fulton with Herbert Rridgett staying at her parents home. Mr and Mrs T H Mustes plan to attend Lee alumni event Thursday evening at Lee Center. Miss Ramona Lewis of Battle Creek arrived for a week with her parents while J Kenneth Thompson of Wautle Crees will spend the weekend in the Lewis home.
Ameri can Legion Auxiliary chairwoman Mrs. Paul Lewis says seven local girls will help sell poppies on Saturday May 29 at Lewis Motor Co and Smith's Royal Blue Store. Poppies honor World War I dead and are made by disabled veterans with little government support. donations fund their sustenance and families.
The Johnny Toffel Shows return to Mt Carroll from June 1 to June 5 with attractions such as a 20 foot python man eater snake a putrid river find a girl with an iron tongue and a Punch and Judy display along with magicians sword swallowers and other startling sights inviting all to attend.
Robert Balk son of Mr and Mrs John Balk of east of Thomson has the highest average among Carrell County fifth grade graduates this year He attends Bristol school with Miss Gladys Cooper as his teacher This is the second year Bristol school produced the top student Last year Lester Grim won the honor
Local families host and visit relatives over the weekend with numerous guests from Clinton Morrison Sterling Chadwick Milledgeville Fulton and Savanna. Wayne Brown drives for Harrison Construction on Route 171 while other residents engage in social visits and family gatherings.
Rey Houghton and Cornell Smit of Putton accompanied a stock shipment to Chicago Monday night. Miss Evelyn Holm of Chicago is expected Saturday night to visit over Memorial Day with her parents in Arg. Mr. and Mrs. Dale Mayden and family of Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bowey were Sunday guests in the home of the ladies' parents in Hival. Dinner guests Sunday at the Lloyd Smith home included Mr. and Mrs. Emil Brack and son Philip, and Mrs. Sylvia Will. Sunday visitors with Mrs. Sarah Groharing and Mrs. Ada Ashby were Mrs. Glen Ashby and children from Mr. Carroll and Mrs. W. M. Tucker of Clinton.
The Children express sincere thanks to those who showed kindness after the death of their father Frank Curley. Special thanks to the male quartet and accompanist Harriet Smith, the minister, and others who offered sympathy in any form.
Among The Sick reports Strubb confined at home with illness this week. Glen Bower suffered a week long hand xero attack and was under doctor care. Mrs. Katherine Schwarz left Mercy hospital for her daughter's home after a guide operation. Melvin Johnson's operation recovery proceeds at home. Mrs. Ray Machel of Morrison had gallbladder stores removed at Sterling Public hospital. Her daughter Mable and Mrs. Ernest Murst care for her. Murst is from Salt St. Marie Mich.
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