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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1943

Page

5

Demaree advances to captain at Camp Croft

Robert G. Demaree now serves in the classification office at Camp Croft, promoted from first lieutenant to captain. He earned his commission through ROTC at the University of Illinois in October 1941 and joined Croft for a tour of duty on December 17. He resides in officers quarters of the 40th battalion. Other notes report Pvt. Donnell Tousley’s early return to Camp Claiborne after furlough, Clarence Foltz reporting to Chicago for Marine enlistment, Harold Porter and Harry Artt’s deployment, Mrs. Fred Hinrichs’ son Calvin Kimmel transferring to Naval Air Technical Training School in Memphis, Lester Grim enlisting, Albert Hook joining the Sea Bees to report in Chicago, and Henry Young Jr. recovering from measles while stationed at Faragut Idaho.

Robert G. Demaree Camp Croft, C Camp Croft University of Ilinois University of Illinois Demaree Adjutant General Croft Demarere 40Th Donnell Tousley Camp Claiborne C. E. Tousley Rock Falls Clarence Foltz Chicago Harold Porter Harry Artt Fred Hinrichs Calvin Kimmel Naval Air Technical Training School Memphis

Funeral Rites for G Strating Held in Fulton

Funeral services were held Thursday at the Second Reformed Church in Fulton for George de Strating 54 who died at 3 a.m. May 25 in Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton. Burial was in Fulton cemetery. Surviving are his widow two sons Theron and Irvin one daughter Darlene one grandchild Karen Nadine Strating two sisters Eva De Vries and Mrs George Housenga and two brothers Everett and Rev John Strating. He married Tessie Kolk November 25 1914 in Rock Island.

Second Reformed Church Fulton George de Strating Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton E. Engehoven Fulton Cemetery Mr. Strating John Jennie Strating Isurance Tessie Kolk Rock Island Theron Irvin Navy Darlene Karen Nadine Strating

Argo F a Sunday Guests and Local Visit Notes

Argo residents note visitors including the Sack family Vernon Chadwick and son, Lester Vance and family from Charlotte, Helen Marshall with Clyde Groharing family at Morrison, Eva Foltz with Clarence Foltz enlisting in the marines heading to Chicago, Max Smith and son visiting parental home, Kenneth Krempel and Lynn at Wisconsin for a sister’s wedding, Catherine Olsen visiting Davenport, and Catherine Olsen staying with Marius Olsen parents over the weekend.

Charles Sackbery Vernon Chadwickery Chadwick Lester Vance Charlotte Cecil Mitchell Helen Marshall Clyde Groharing Morrison Clarence Foltz Jackie Ramona Eva Foltz Clarence Chicago Max Smith Kenneth Krempel Lynn Wisconsin Krempel Elborn Catherine Olsen Davenport Marius Olsen

Thomson House Opens Under Odell Ownership

Mr and Mrs W H Odell announce the Wilt Hotel is now open for lodgings with daytime closure for two weeks while they work at the S C DPD. Guests may inquire at the hotel after 5 PM.

Thomson W. H. Odell Wilt Hotel

Bristol School Building To Be Sold In York Township

York Township trustees offer the Bristol school building and its one and a half acre lot for sale on Wednesday June 23 at 2 pm at the premises. The sale includes the building and the surrounding land.

Bristol York Township Bristol School

Thomson Briefs Everett Wilt Off to Summer Farm Work

Thomson notes Everett Wilt will be employed this summer on the Tousley farm. Daisy Alm, visiting sister of Ansel Alm at Princeton, returns home with her sister who will assist moving to Wyanette next week. Earl Voss of Newton, Martin Rose of Daggett, and families visited Albert Prins. Gerald Brown host to visitors Paul Melendy of Savanna. Albert Prins and Peter Dyke hosted Monday afternoon in Morrison. Georgia Hogg of Clinton visited Sunday with Arlene St.

Everett Wilt Tousley Daisy Alm Ansel Alm Princeton Wyanette Earl Voss Newton Martin Rose Daggetts Albert Prins Gerald Brown Paul Melendy Savanna Peter Dyke Morrison Georgia Hogg Clinton Arlene St

Thom son Consolidated grades eight graduation night

Twenty three pupils of the Thom son Consolidated school received diplomas marking completion of the first eight grades. The ceremony at the high school gym featured a class march, invocations, glee club selections, class prophecy and history, an address by Lawrence E. Bruch, and presentations of American Legion awards.

Thomson Consolidated School Mary Ellen Halfman J. A. Woodrow Barbara Frazier Pearl Prins Lawrence E. Bruch June Haas American Legion Savanna Legion Mem

Visits and funerals mark Morrison Fulton Sterling gatherings

Mr and Mrs Claus Prins visited in the Peter Dyke home at Morrison Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charles Hogg attended funeral services for Dr Thompson in the Presbyterian church in Fulton Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Leroy Foltz and Gerry visited in the Fred Hook home Thursday evening. Mrs Gerald Brown and Judy spent from Wednesday until Saturday in the home of Mrs Esther Fritz at Sterling.

Claus Prins Peter Dyke Morrison Charles Hogg Dr Thompson Presbyterian Church Fulton Leroy Foltz Gerry Fred Hook Gerald Brown Judy Esther Fritz Sterling

Summer Health Roundup for Children in Thomson

The Red Cross hosts a June 10 health round up at the Thomson school to encourage parents of entering first graders to bring their child for health check ups and participate in a health film program. The conference has no cost and urges parents to visit their family physician and dentist soon after.

Parents and Teachers Association Thomson Red Cross

Talks To Son In San Francisco By Phone

Mrs Myrtle Bull spoke with her son Charles and his wife on Monday evening. Charles recently returned from overseas and is on shore duty at San Francisco. This was the first chat with his mother in about two years and she also met his wife by phone.

Myrtle Bull Charles San Francisco

Rock Island couple enjoy two weeks vacation visit list

Mr. and Mrs. Bob Stage of Rock Island spent a two weeks vacation with family including a stay at the Ben Stage home on Saturday and Sunday and visited Paul Stage in Rockford. Dinner guests included Leonard and Norma Gifford of Peoria and Clinton, Henry Lohmeier, and a large Hinrichs group from Rock Falls plus the Kness family at Albany.

Bob Stage Rock Island Ben Stage Paul Stage Rockford Leonard Gifford Peoria Norma Gifford Clinton Henry Lohmeier Fred Hinrichs John Hinrichs George Hinrichs Carl Hinrichs Alva Hinrichs Clem Proprieter Rock Falls Wesley Kness Bill Geerts Albany

Some To Observe Holiday Monday Others Will Not

Many business houses plan to close part or all of Monday to observe the holiday while post offices stay open. County offices in Mt. Carroll will close all day as will most stores there. Savanna merchants will operate as usual, deeming it a patriotic duty to stay open.

Mt. Carroll Savanna

Churches and services listed for Fair Haven Ideal York Community Catholic events

Fair Haven services led by Rev EB Peacock with Sunday school at 10 and worship at 11 and evening preaching. Ladies aid meets June 2 hosted by Mae Sack and Lulu Melendy. Christian Endeavor at 7 with special music by Mr Stakemiller and Rev Hawbecker. Hawbecker will be absent June 6 due to Cherry Grove service. Rev Hoak will speak. Morrison pastor Dr H J Rendall to preac h at York Community church May 30 at 11. Calvary Cemetery in Fulton observes Catholic Annual Cemetery Sunday May 30 at 2 with prayers for the dead graves blessed rosary and Oblate sermon.

EB. BE. Peacock O.n Ladies’ Aid Mae Sack Lulu Melendy Christian Endeavor Stakemiller Rev Hawbecker Cherry Grove Hoak Sterling H. J. Rendal Morrison York Community J. A. Woodrow Charles McGinty Calvary Cemetery Fulton Clinton

Girls to Sell Poppies Saturday in Peppy Day drive

Four girls listed to assist in the sale of poppies on Peppy Day Saturday May 2 are Norma Strubb Marian Blodgett Darlene Shoemaker and Diana Diehl.

Norma Strubb Marian Blodgett Darlene Shoemaker Diana Diehl

Sweitzers and kin visit service members in Lanark and Hanover

Thomson residents Mr. and Mrs. Russell Sweitzer and Mr. and Mrs. Noah Sweitzer called on Pvt Lyle Tompkins at the Charles Holbrook home in Lanark and on Cpl Sweitzer at the Henry Sweitzer home in Lanark. Mr and Mrs John Cooper of Thomson and Mr and Mrs Ben Jokerst of Sterling dined with Orrin Hunt in Hanover.

Russell Sweitzer Noah Sweitzer Pvt Lyle Tompkins Charles Holbrook Lanark Cpl. Sweitzer Henry Sweitzer Tompkins Camp Barclay Tex Rantoul John Cooper Thomson Ben Jokerst Sterling Orrin Hunt Hanover

Ill residents receive medical care and recoveries

Ely Cochran returned home after a grippe illness at Jane Lamb hospital. Bessie Groharing stayed in Lena hospital for observation. Mrs. Florence Libberton had major surgery at Jane Lamb hospital Tuesday. Billy Blair went to Freeport hospital for X rays and leg injury rest recommended. Mrs. Parsons ill at her brother George Daehler’s in Chadwick improving. John Noordhoff family ill with flu last week. Wm. Strubb a patient in Savannah city hospital. Other Thomson patients include Sharpe Carroll Bob Barrett and George McGinnis. Mrs. Jennie Clark remains in Jane Lamb hospital. Mrs. Sadie K Dunshee to leave Savanna city hospital Friday for Mt. Carroll home. Mrs. Jessie Green of Thomson to Mt. Carroll to stay with Dunshee. Mrs. Delia Melendy went to Illinois Research hospital in Chicago. Harold son of Low Moor Iowa accompanied her. Bob Lucas of Argo moved to Mercy hospital in Clinton, then to Monmouth hospital for possible operation. Mr. Lucas works for Clyde Carpenter on the farm. Mrs. William Heinze ill and under care, now recovering.

Bessie Groharing Lena Hospital Florence Libberton Jane Lamb Billy Blair Freeport Hospital Parsons George Daehler Chadwick John Noordhoff Wm. Strubb Savanna City Hospital Thomson Sharpe Carroll Bob Barrett George McGinnis Jennie Clark Jane Lamb Hospital Sadie K. Dunshee Mt. Carroll Jessie Green Dunshee Delia Melendy Chicago Illinois Research Hospital Harold Low Moor Iowa Bob Lucas Argo Mercy Hospital Clinton Harlan Monmouth Ill Lucas Clyde Carpenter William Heinze

York Community High School Commencement Ceremony Program

The program lists Miss Shirley Ritzenthaler as processional leader and is followed by invocations, salutatory remarks by LaVona Potter, a piano solo Harvest Festival Dance by Mary Sheridan, and the address Builders of Tomorrow by Rev. Washburn. Selections by the Girls Glee Club precede the valedictory by Helen Hans, diploma presentations by C. W. Hoge, benediction by Rev. Woodrow, and recessional by Ritzenthaler. The class motto is Not the End Only the Beginning with blue and white as colors.

Washburn Helen Hans C. W. Hoge A. Woodrow Shirley Ritzenthaler

Melon Growers Begin Plowing for Season

Several Sandmage meen growers are preparing to plant melons this season and have started plowing their rows. Wet and cool weather has delayed the start but a few melons may reach tables this summer.

Sandmage Meen

Dr George H Thompson Dies. Fulton Dentist Led Kiwanis

Dr. George H. Thompson 65 died Friday at Jane Lamb hospital Fulton after illness. A prominent local businessman and longtime dentist of 42 years, he chaired civic boards and Kiwanis activities, serving as vice president at death and attaining perfect attendance for 22 years. Funeral Sunday at Presbyterian Church with Masonic rites. burial in Fulton Cemetery. Survived by wife Orvilla, daughter Marjorie Fletcher, son Bruce, three grandchildren. Continuous service as school board member and library board president noted.

George H. Thompson Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Thompson Fulton Presbyterian Church D., D. Cartwright J. J. Ludens Sterling The John Marjorie) Fletcher Morrison Bruce Fort Collins Colo Ward Jean Richard Janvrin Mitchel R. K. Blodgett Harold Murphy Mer Machamer Earl Thompson

Willing Workers 4-H Club Elects Officers at Chestnut Park

Willing Workers 4-H Club held an organization meeting Tuesday evening in the Chestnut Park school and elected officers: President Helen Doty, Vice President Lila Curley, Secretary Even Mielke, Reporter Patricia Georges. Eleven members plan to join soon and a clothing project will begin with meetings in the school sewing room every other Wednesday starting June 9. The group will meet Saturday afternoon June 5 to plan the summer program.

Chestnut Park Helen Doty Lila Curley Even Mielke Patricia Georges

Dorothy Prins to Return as Instructor at Fulton School

Miss Dorothy Prins, employed as instructor at Fulton Excelsior Christian School, finished the term and will spend vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Claus Prins. She has been rehired for the coming term. Lt Lawrence Weitkamp from the ordnance depot spent the weekend in the RE Hemmer home. Dinner guests Monday evening in the Charles Hogg home were Esther Goldenstein Kathryn and Mary Wallace.

Dorothy Prins Fulton Excelsior Christian School Claus Prins Lawrence Weitkamp Ordnance Depot RE. O. Hemmer Charles Hogg Esther Goldenstein Kathryn and Mary Wallace

Durward Baby Sandra Lee Born in Morrison Hospital

Mr and Mrs Merle Durward of Coleta welcomed a daughter weighing seven pounds nine ounces born Friday May 21 at Morrison hospital. The newborn was named Sandra Lee.

Merle Durward Coleta Morrison Hospital Sandra Lee

Circus Opens At Savanna For 3 Day Show

The Jay Gould two ring circus and carnival opens in Savanna for a three day run starting Thursday night. Performances are at 8 p m with matinees Friday and Saturday at 2 p m. Tents are in Weidmans field near Old Mill park, sponsored by Van Bibber Hansen American Legion post.

Jay Gould Savanna Weidman Old Mill Park van Bibber-Hansen American Legion Post

Alumni From A Distance Gather For Saturday Reunion

Thomson peh school alumni living away are expected to attend the annual reunion Saturday night. Listed invitees include Mrs Harold Sorsensen of Dubuque IA Mrs Frank Fehler of Savanna IL Mrs Charles Tripp of Milledgeville IL Mrs Francis Sheridan of Rockford IL William Hawk of Mt Carroll IL Merle Griswold of Savanna IL Mrs Elden Hickey of Rosemount MN Blanche Seim back home for summer Clayton Atherton of Rochester NY.

Thomson Peh School Harold Sorsensen Dubuque Frank Fehler Savanna Charles Tripp Milledgeville Francis Sheridan Rockford William Hawk Mt. Carroll Merle Griswold Savanna Elden Hickey Rosemount Minn Blanche Seim Clayton Atherton Rochester

Eighth Graders From York to Receive Diplomas Friday

Eight pupils from rural York township schools will graduate Friday evening at the county rural school exercises in the Mt Carroll high school auditorium. Graduates include Beverly Volbert Eugene Holman Crystal Dyson Dorothy Johnson Mabel Webster Wayne Filloon Violet Hartman Donna Mae Peters from Sandridge York Center Park Hill Vinegar Hill schools.

York Township Mt. Carroll High School York Beverly Volbert Eugene Holman Sandridge Crystal Dyson Dorothy Johnson York Center Mabel Webster Wayne Filloon Violet Hartman Parkhill Donna Mae Peters Vinegar Hill

Social Evening At Paul Smith Home With Guests

A party at Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith drew guests including Mr. and Mrs. Paul Witt Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kemmer Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sack Mr. and Mrs. Harold Witt and Mr. and Mrs. James Morgan High prize went to Paul Smith low to Kenneth Kemmer and floating to Mrs Paul Wilt Refreshments followed. Wesley Sack and family visited and George Sack lies ill at his daughter’s home in Freeport

Paul Smith Paul Witt Kenneth Kemmer Dan Sack Harold Witt James Morgan Paul Wilt Wesley Sack George Sack John Dieterman Freeport Jack Carpenter Marilyn Bobby W. M. Tucker Clinton

Alumni Return To School Days Event May 29

Kathryn Wallace, soon to be married, was honored at a surprise shower in the John Cooper home Tuesday evening hosted by Gladys Cooper and Esther Goldenstein. The evening featured high prizes, a flower show won by Miss Wallace, and refreshments for Edna Walters Thelma Schick Margaret Murray Ellen Hoge Salome McGinty Marian Wheeler Frances Hemmer Mary Sheridan the honoree and the hostesses.

Mixe Kathryn. Wallace John Cooper Gladys Cooper Esther Goldenstein Miss Wallace Low Mary Sheridan Edna Walters Thelma Schick Margaret Murray Ellen Hoge Salome McGinty Marian Wheeler Frances Hemmer Miss Cooper Miss Goldstein

Local club gatherings note prizes and meetings

The Area 500 Club honored by Mrs. Fred Nipe with prizes to Mrs. Ed Arding Mrs. Ralph Stearns and Mrs. Roy Houghton. Thomson 500 Club hosted by Mrs. B R Lewis. Chat-a-While Club postpones meetings due to busy schedule then plans Albany trip. transport by Mrs. Henry Strauch. Argo Home Ec Club hosts 60 mothers and daughters with remarks by Mrs. O F Anshus. prizes awarded for eldest and youngest members and mother daughter pairs. June picnic planned at Argo school house.

Fred Nipe Are 500 Ed Andring Ralph Stearns Roy Houghton B. R. Lewis Thomson Herbert St. Ores Argo Home Ee Club Church Annex O. F. Anshus Morrison Heitman Ray Morgan Mary Beverly Marshall Mra Elmer Hoo Charles Sack Nina Kenyon Lloyd Smith Argo

Adams couple to celebrate fortieth anniversary open house

W A Adams and his wife will mark their fortieth wedding anniversary with an open house on Thursday June 3. Visitors may call from 2 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. House guests over the weekend included Winnie Sawtell and Jimmie of Oak Park and Grant Coon of Sokie. Arlyn Adams returned to Chicago from a week with NBC studio work.

W. A. Adams Winnie Sawtell Jimmie Oak Park Grant Coon Sokie Arlyn Adams Chicago NBC Arlyne Byron John Geer Lib Glenn Geer Margaret Geer Malcolm, Ia Mary Cone George Clay Savanna Ida Frederick

Death and Burial of Wilt Stillborn Son in Savannah Hospital

A stillborn son of Mr and Mrs Paul Wilt was delivered Tuesday night at Savannah hospital and buried Wednesday at Lower York cemetery. The article also lists library circulation figures across Adult and Juvenile departments including fiction classed books magazines and new subscriber registrations.

Paul Wilt Savanna Hospital Lower York Cemetery

Miss Mary Wallace and Mildred Wallace Visit Morrison Friend

Miss Mary Wallace of Thomson and her sister-in-law Mildred Wallace of DeWitt Indiana were Sunday guests of their friend Miss Wilma Rose of Morrison.

Mary Wallace Thomson Mildred Wallace DeWitt, In Wilma Rose Morrison

Thanks for aid after barn fire from Daisy Alm

Daisy Alm expresses deep gratitude to neighbors and friends for assistance during and after a barn and outbuilding fire. She notes the timely help and ongoing generosity will not be forgotten.

Daisy Alm

Thanking Friends After Hospital Stay and Bereavement

Mrs. Robert Carroll expresses gratitude for cards letters and kindness during hospitalization and recent bereavement. She appreciates the thoughtful support from friends and neighbors.

Robert Carroll

Alumni Return for Big High School Reunion Night

Alumni and guests gather at the high school for an annual reunion and welcome to new members. Registration before 6 20, dinner at 6 30, with about a hundred attending. The Baptist church ladies host the dinner, a secret menu, and a school-day atmosphere returns.

Bob Carroll

First Aid Course Taught by Mrs Morse to Girl Scouts

Mrs Morse will lead a first aid course for Girl Scouts. Prof Elliott and the Boy Scout troop spent the weekend camping at Palisades Park near Savann.

I. DD. Morse Prof. Elliott Palisades Park Savann

Begin Choice Of Jurors In Damage Action

A district court jury is being selected in the damage case Ida May Stumphy versus William Boyce. The suit seeks 10000 dollars for injuries to the Stumphy child in an auto crash on Nov 23 1940 at 1155 am on Seventh Ave South Muscatine. Judge R Stafford presides as trial proceeds with jurors dismissed from both panels. William N Williams and E C Halbach represent plaintiffs and defendant respectively.

Ida May Stumphy William Boyce de Lene G. E B. Stumphy Stumphy Boyce Seventh Avenue Etween Seventh Streets R. Stafford Muscatine William N. Williams E. C. Halbach Clinton Herald

Visiting kin dot the town this week

Mrs Merle Stave and son of Woodstock are visiting relatives here this week. Merle expects to come Saturday and they will return with him. Mrs Leslie Durwards mother of Spencer Iowa is visiting here. Bill Jenkins spent Wednesday night with his mother Mrs Charles Jenkins. Clayton Atherton of Rochester Minn arrived here this week to spend a few days with relatives and friends.

Merle Stave Woodstock Merle Leslie Durward Spencer Iowa Bill Jenkins Charles Jenkins Clayton Atherton Rochester Minn

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G.strating Thomson Briefs L. E. Bruch Harry W. Diehl Robert Alm John Flickinger Carol Dimmick Donald Ashby Benjamin Dimmick Tarbara Frazier Raymond Dykstra Robert Hook Frances Halfman Warren Ime John Hoy Laura King Helen J 'Rson Fred Mitc Celia Rice Gerald Swett Vernon Mattie Benjamin Pearl Prins Fleanor Stearns Kenneth Shite Tune Beulah Holman N Frazier Son Fair Haven Argo Methodist Thomson News Ely Cochran York Community High School Rev. I. A. Woodrow LaVona Potter Stanley Bielema Merle Cate Martha French Thomas Hand Pearl Holman Bernie Hook William Marshall Harriet Roggendorf Mary Alice Wheeler Arla Brown Pauline Carpenter Leslie Grim Mildred Hoy Helen Hans Ray Kaufman LeVona Potter Richard Stage Everett Wilt DR. Thompson Willing Workers Circus Kathryn Wallace Rey Woodrow Henry Strauch Letha Gaar Louise Sack Sylvia Witt Bruce Groharing Carroll Bayard Lewis John Carpenter Teeter LaVeda Durward Kay Kayser Chillun Scout News
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