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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1937
Page
2
Fragmented school bulletin details classes tests and events. Mentions junior senior activities November lectures and fees for attendance. References include English classes poetry narratives Hamlet and student invitations with names and scattered school dates.
The report highlights class updates from Ballard School in Bradenton Florida. First graders cheer Holy Mother slogan posters and show fresh bulletin boards. Students progress in reading and math while health unit themes and breakfast cereal promos engage pupils.
In observance of Mrs Della Gobb of Morrison turning 80, in-law hosts hosted a reception Wednesday with two sessions from 2 to 4 pm and 7 to 9 pm at the home of her daughter-in-law at 407 South Hall Street. Attendees included Mrs Woaring, Mrs Gabb, Mrs Henry Cobb, Mrs Vou, Mrs Dana Cobb, Mrs Leo Snavely, and Sim Cobb of Rock Falls. The event celebrated her long, active life as friends and relatives wished her many more healthy years.
The wedding of Miss Ha Martinadle and Arthur B Goraney of Morrison was held October 27 at St Marys rectory in that city. The couple's attendants wore contrasting gowns and corsages. After the ceremony a wedding dinner was served, and the couple left for a wedding trip. Mrs Goraney is a Morrison native. Mr Goraney works at International Harvester and they will live with his father at 107 Prospect street Morrison. Both families are long established in the area.
The November Par ent Teacher Association meeting gathers at the high school gym at 6 pm. The program theme is The Many Phases of Education with Reading in Malus as the main topic and a monthly topic lineup including song, business meeting, and a demonstration by upper grade pupils led by Miss Cecile Williams.
Locals recap Monday to Sunday visits in several towns. Mrs Louis Decker and Mrs Frank Brown Sy spent Monday with sister Mrs Lee Hartman in Chadwick My. Mrs Harry Gaar hosted dinner Sunday for Vaughn Gaar family in Mt Carroll. Claude Grim and children visited Anna Stein in Moline. Glen Bower Arge and Mrs Claude Grim were guests of Jamies parvenia Sherry Oakley. Dato Mayden family from Clinton visited after noon. Robert Groharing called on Tampico friends. Frances Hartman and sons Savanna were supper guests of son Jack Haitian and family. Louis Jivixonga hosted Henry Faber family Jon Huizenga and Albany guests.
Mr and Mrs George Perry welcome an eight pound son born last Friday evening October 29 at home.
Sunday school at 1 a m with Livewire class meeting at Emma Assinger's home. Plans include a Christmas party with gift exchange and a marriage announcement for Lucille Griswold and Everett Eslinger on November 12. Catholic Mass at Sant isao Sunday with district preacher Semans. church choirs to sing.
Reverend Tas Aleworth urges morning worship and Sunday school at 9:30. Friday night features the film Midden Vals Hay with Tob Steels at Maximnie Hall, plus shorts. Show starts at 8 p.m.
Mra and Mrs Fred Took, Mr and Mrs Garl Peterson, and Miss Alveniat sof Clinon visit Sunday in Rapids with Art ur Tass near Collee. We a brother of Mrs Hook and Miss Has. Myrkle Rogeendorf returns to Bard Roggendorf home after Clinton visits with relatives.
Mrs YS Stickell was surprised Saturday evening at a party given by her daughters Mrs Wat son Luedeke of Freeport Mrs Trobart Holland and Miss Lascille Stickell in the Wolkwed home. The event honored Mrs Stickell’s birth anniversary with a nine hundred wss time of the evening. Decorations in orange and black marked Halloween themes and a five course luncheon was served. Guests included Mrs Stickell Carl Johannsen Mrs Ko carpenter Mrs Ghas Sack and daughter Vivian Sylvalena Bolhous and the hostesses.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith and daughter Geraldine with Mr and Mrs Frank Smith spent Tuesday in Lock York. Mrs Conrad Lillie and ten children who stayed with her parents accompanied them to the city and with her husband will live at 124 East 5th Street.
Amo residents attended the state eden husking contest at Van Orison Mon. Winners were William Rose of Kewanee and Joy Endress of Starkcomby. Nearby families traveled with friends from Morrison Lyndon and Excelsior Springs weekend visitors included N D French and family.
About a hundred attended the masquade party at the high school gym with prizes for homeliest prettiest most original and best disguised. The village board met with all members present in chaired session, approved October minutes, audited bills, reviewed utilities, drains and water rents, and ordered supplies and meter needs.
The approaching marriage of Miss Lucille A Griswold and Everett W Eslinger was announced at a Baptist church meeting. The ceremony is set for Friday afternoon November 12 at 2 oclock in York Baptist church.
A Morrison marriage license was issued this week to Miss Christine Housenga and Harvey Wiersema of Tulton. The ceremony reportedly occurred last evening, but details are not yet available. Christine is the daughter of Mr and Mrs George Housenga of the Straueh farm east of Thomson.
Mrs Ravilla Chapman a Hanover native died Wednesday at the Heitman home after a heart attack while alone. She had lived with her daughter Mrs Roy Heitman since 1918, widow since 1922, and previously belonged to the United Presbyterian church. Funeral services are set for Saturday with services at the Heitman home at 12 30 and at the United Presbyterian church in Hanover at 2 o'clock.
The Thomson 560 club meets this afternoon with Mrs. Roy Houghton. Methodist Aid schedules a soup dinner next Wednesday at the church with 10 to 15 cent charges for children and adults. Home Economics plans a family night on Friday Nov 19 with an oyster supper. committees include supper decoration and program chairs. Altar and Rosary society held a Bunco event. next meeting is in December at Mrs. Hawk Sr. Cross-noted changes include Mrs. Cera Meddles returning to South Dakota and Miss Lewise Lewis being pledged to Phi Mu at Knox College.
Mrs. Rush Carroll is steadily improving after an operation at St. Francis hospital in Freeport. Vernon Rawlins returned home near Ideal after several days at St. Francis following an accident. Will Hoy is quite ill after a stroke on Thursday night with right-side paralysis. Mrs. Rachael Switzer is recovering slowly from an illness last week. Bob Dyson is ill. Wilbur and Harry Dyson stay with him. Louis Dahler improves after an appendectomy at St. Francis hospital. William Wheeler improves after a recent operation and hopes to return home Sunday from St. Luke's hospital in Davenport.
The York Community High School junior class presents a three act farce titled A Ready Made Family on Wednesday November 11. Agnes Martyn and Henry Turner engage amid chaotic scenes with their blended brood. Music and stage staff are listed with names such as Zeerita Potter Dorothy Lewis and Blanche Sean.
Dr Brotman of Savanna returns to government work and heads to Chicago. Dr RB T Boysen of Clinton takes over the Savanna practice. Brotman had served with the government at the Mt Carroll C G camp before buying Dr McGrath’s Savanna practice.
The TNT club served a roast beef plate lunch with mashed potatoes gravy salad pie and coffee yesterday at the Community church annex. A good crowd attended and offered favorable comments on the meal and service.
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