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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1953
Page
6
Swanson introduces a full line of canned chicken products including 46 oz cans at 511c 30 oz cans at 31c and multipacks priced at 35c for two bottles and 27c for two packs. The new range covers several can sizes and formats.
Thomson residents host and visit relatives from Freeport Chicago Clinton Morrison Savanna and Sterling. Attendees attend alumni wedding and weekend getaways while families welcome guests and grandchildren during Memorial Day week. Twelve Thomson Boy Scouts and leaders hiked to the melon grounds cooking their own supper.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Van Bus kirk and Clark and Joan moved on Monday to their new home in Lan ark Mr and Mrs J R Smith and son Ronald will move soon to the house vacated by the Van Bus kirks which they purchased
The sixth week honor rolls list First Honor Roll students Esther Bielema Russell Green David Murray Ronald Smith and others while Second Honor Roll includes Richard Ihne Donald Schroth Norma Cate and more. Perfect attendance honors Nantry Dornbush Barbara Carroll and Robert Williams.
The Chadwick Womans Club wrapped up its year with a May luncheon at Maxson Manor. Thirty three members and one guest attended with lilac and lily of the valley decor and tulip table centerpieces.
The Band Parents Organization met at the school house for a business meeting. Officers elected: President Mrs. Eugene Miller, Vice President Mrs. Andy Blumer, Secretary Mrs. Fred Provant, Treasurer Mrs. Paul Clevidence. They voted to buy plastic bags for new band uniforms and plan a June picnic at Eagle Point Park in Clinton Iowa for eligible band members and families. Officers assume duties when school opens in September.
Sunday dinners and suppers were hosted by multiple families including Mr. and Mrs. Emmett Zumdahl Mrs. Chester Kahler and Mr. and Mrs. James Thorp with guests from Savanna Kewanee Freeport Morrison and Downers Grove. Attends a funeral in Stockton for Earl Simmons and a church district picnic at Dixon plus birthday gatherings at several homes.
Notice of a tentative budget and appropriation ordinance for York Illinois road and bridge purposes for 1953 54. Public inspection begins May 27 1953 at 1 PM at the Town Clerk. A hearing is set June 27 1953 at 1 PM at Village Hall with final action by the Highway Commissioner at 2 PM the same day.
Ramah Chapter C. E. S. held a Tuesday night guest night with about 90 in attendance. Worthy Matrons and Patrons from other chapters filled stations. decor featured lilacs, peonies, and bridal wreath. A long list of officers and guests from Chadwick and surrounding towns attended, with Wayne Hawkins and Margaret Hawkins as soloists. Refreshments followed a centerpiece of orchids.
Sunday birthday festivities honor Mrs. Jennie Graham of Chadwick and granddaughter Shirley Beattie of Lanark at Old Mill park in Savanna. Many relatives and neighbors shared greetings, meals, and visits before returning home, with further social gatherings and school picnics noted in Chadwick and Savanna.
A large group of Chadwick Mt. Carroll Morrison Clinton Argo Fa Fulton students under Mrs. Doris DeWild performed baton twirling dancing and acrobatics in the Fulton high school gym last Friday as part of the Spring Revue.
Mr. and Mrs. Joe Rath hosted a family dinner at their home on Sunday. In attendance were Mrs. Mary Rath and daughter Eunice of Sterling, Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Becker and family of Shannon, Mrs. Maggie Kniss and son of Freeport, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Geison and Ronald, Mr. and Mrs. George Knoess and daughter Hilda, with Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Wood of Mt. Carroll unable to attend.
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