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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1946
Page
3
School boards plan a new grade school building with improvements across the village. Projects include extending sidewalks public rest rooms a youth center band organization and recreational facilities amid broader beautification efforts.
A collection of local comments on daylight saving time from Savanna and nearby areas includes varied opinions from residents such as Carl Johannsen Mrs. Otto Switzer Helen Hand and Anita Shutters. The column also references Thomson Clinton and Fulton time observances plus local events and humorous quips.
Chadwick residents hosted Sunday dinner for Albert Bowles Jr Bette Lou and Jacob Riewerts plus George Roehr in Rock Island. Teeter Fogal from Albany visited Fred Boelkins with Kenneth Whitney and Johnny stopping by Frank Switzer and the Hal Francke family near Mt Carroll.
On May 25 2046 York Community High School held its commencement in the Thomson gym. Lucille Larson and Evelyn Ashpole tied for second in a scholarship while Lila Curley delivered the valedictory. Judge W A McCullough addressed graduates and alumni events follow with the first alumni banquet slated for May 29.
The Savanna bowling league announces team and individual results with total prize money. Ww Mays leads with 86 wins and $44.54, Royal Blue 82 wins $39.92, Elizbeth 36 $37.16, and more. Special prizes list top team and individual performances across games and series.
Thomson views Mr and Mrs Clair Rollings new subscribers with son Clair living in the late Ed McGinty house. Several local visits occur including Darlene Shoemaker with Lola Grim and Henry Young Sr with Myrtle and Don Bull at Blackhawk Village. The old ice house sells for 105 dollars to Bruce Graharing.
Mrs. Charles Groharing announces the engagement and upcoming marriage of her daughter Della Jun to Wesley G. Luckstead son of Mr and Mrs John Luckstead of 1651 N lth St Clinton Ia The wedding is set for June 28 at St John Lutheran Church Clinton Iowa
A 9:30 a.m. church service and 10:30 a.m. Sunday school will be led by Rev. Sherman a returned Evanston chaplain. A potluck supper with Albany and Thomson churches is set for Friday May 31 at 6 20 p.m. in the basement followed by the fourth quarterly conference meeting with Dr. Bertram G. Swaney of Stockford in attendance. Attendees should bring own sandwiches a covered dish and own table service.
A 4:00 a.m. Catholic Mass is listed along with a 10:00 a.m. Sunday school at Argo Methodist. An evening service is planned at 7:30 p.m. The ladies aid will meet Wednesday, June 5 in the church annex with lunch provided. Luncheon committee includes Mrs. Evelyn Welch, Mrs. Geneva Dittsworth, and Mrs. Lulu Melendy.
The church announces an Ideal 7:00 p.m. Christian Endeavor gathering led by Rev. Hawbecker, pastor, for an evening of youth and community planning activities. The note identifies the spiritual leader and time but lacks location.
York Community notes a program change with church school at 9 45 a m and worship at 10 45 a m Rev Palmer to preach again after a well received last Sunday invitation to attend Sunday services and a reminder to observe the new times.
Minister James W. Gillespie leads The Whole Gospel for the Whole World with a morning talk Friends at Bethany and evening service on Convention News. Public worship invites all. Ladies aid to meet with Mrs Emil Brach Thursday June 6. Sunday school social organizers Mr Roy Heitman and Mr Mervin Marshall.
Thom son News notes Cadet Nurse Mona Robison graduates from the Kahler School of Nursing in Rochester Minnesota. She was part of a class of 66 and is a niece of former Thom son resident H. V. Robison.
Mr and Mrs Robert Kreuder announce the birth of their daughter Marjorie Jean at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton on Tuesday May 28.
A Thomson notice lists Sack and McBride Grocery, Smiths Royal Blue, McInty s Hardware, Potter Bros, Thomson State Bank, Volk s Cafe as closed all day May 30. The Post Office will observe regular holiday hours 8 30 to 10.
Perfect attendance noted for Lucille Larson Evelyn Houzenga Violet Hartman Lorc Voss Paul Harriman over six weeks. First Honor Roll includes Tita Curley Evelyn Arhpole Lucille Larson Vernon Mattie Kenneth Gablin John Elliott Leona Curley. Second Honor Roll lists Joyce Marshall Wilma Sikkema Sam Mattie Dean Robinson Eleanor Stearns Carroll Dimmick Wilma Bieleman Verna Pickens Pearl Prine Barbara Frazier Tyo Miller Carol Spatyclur Paul Hartman Bernie Hartman Alberta Johnson Rosalie Mand Lola Grim Sylvia Dykstra.
The Rev. T. Stuart Cleworth, a 30 year pastor and World War veteran, will become a farmer on June 2 near De Witt Township. He bought a small livestock and fruit farm, plans to raise sheep ponies and cattle, and will continue ministerial work while lecturing. He will speak at Memorial Day services in Savanna and Mt. Carroll on the theme Where Heroes Rest.
Miss Betty June Hayton daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert Hayton 903 Eleventh avenue South Clinton and S Eugene Stage son of Mr and Mrs Shirley Stage Rural Route One Fulton NL wed May 17 at the First Presbyterian church Wheaton IL Rev Robert R Stewart officiated Attendants were Mr and Mrs B Dominick Bensonville IL The bride wore poucre blue with white accessories and a white carnation corsage They honeymooned in Newport News VA and will live in Clinton He works in construction and she was employed by Clinton Products Co
Thomson briefs Betty Imel and others who work in Clinton spent the weekend with relatives. East Moline visitors Mr and Mrs Francis Sheridan stayed with Lynn Curley’s family. Fred Coden hosted Harold Allen Sandra of Garden Plain and Bertha Blodgett of Fulton. Others called on relatives in Clinton Morrison Savanna and related households.
Mrs Paul Lewis underwent foot surgery at Jane Lamb hospital last Monday and expects to return home later this week. Mrs Hazel Stagg had minor surgery at Mercy hospital in Clinton yesterday. Carol Williams Joyce Sack and Nancy Wilt are listed with chicken pox.
On May 21, 1946 seniors enjoyed a 6 30 dinner served by Mr and Mrs Volk. Place cards doubled as graduation gifts from Mrs E W Farnsworth. Menu included sausage potatoes gravy peas salad rolls pie ice cream and soda or coffee. After dinner the girls practiced for class night then held a slumber party at Joyce Marshalls home. They praised the homebound celebration as the best time.
The Ideal Church Young People’s Choir met Friday at the home of Mr and Mrs Mc Kinley Pickens for practice then enjoyed a hay ride honoring Carol leaving to reside with her mother and brothers Harold Spangler of Erie. Refreshments followed at Mr and Mrs Ralph Van Dyke with a large group present and a farewell gift given.
Numerous local residents including Mrs. Emma Steele Mrs. Hattie Rawlins and families from Savanna Clinton and Rock Falls gather for Sunday meals and weekend visits. Attendance includes school events at Y C H S Lucille Larson and others noted. several relatives plan funeral travel to Waverly Illinois. Salvation Army truck to call Friday for assistance.
After June 1 the Thomson library will be open on Tuesday and Friday from 1 to 5 and on Wednesday evening from 7 to 9. Hours apply through June July and August.
School board members for the newly formed consolidated district east of Thomson will be elected Saturday evening. Polls open 7 30 to 9 p m in the six district schoolhouses. Nomination petitions circulated but candidate names were not available Tuesday afternoon.
A pre-nuptial shower for Miss Mary Ann Hummel was held Thursday night at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lineback in Savannah. Mrs. Glen Brock and Mrs. Bernard Sellers hosted the event. Miss Hummel is set to wed Paul Lineback next month.
The W S C S group will gather next Wednesday June 5 in the church basement for a scheduled meeting.
The Thomson softball team, without leading pitcher Brach, lost to Utilities 10 to 5 Tuesday night. Utilities scored early, Thomson tied it, but Bull allowed walks and timely hits as Utilities pulled away. Brad is expected back for Thursday’s 8:15 game against Lanark.
Enrollment at Thomson Grade School for 1045 46 term lists 112 pupils 65 boys 47 girls with later totals showing 106 in grand total. Attendance days total 17355. Principal Ek O Hemmer recalls school board members and notes since 1925 754 pupils attended and 319 graduated from eighth grade. He thanks Consolidated District residents for support and friendship.
The 1946 Sand Burr is delayed due to transportation and printing issues. Eight pages were missing and three were re-run causing further hold ups. The class of 1946 achieved a small financial surplus and voted to leave the balance to the class of 1947 for next year’s annual.
Local residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Kness and Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Green, spent Sunday evenings with relatives near Chadwick and Riverview. Attendees also joined a spraying demonstration in Freeport and visited friends in Mt. Carroll Daggetts and Elkhorn over the weekend.
A list of local movements includes Macomb students attending the Memorial Day auto races at Indianapolis, Gladys Teague planning an indefinite stay in Downey California, and multiple families visiting relatives in Thomson Freeport Moline and Clinton. Social visits span Thomson to Savanna with various couples and children noted.
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