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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1947
Page
3
Faun Straub recalls past duck limits as the season opens and narrows, noting the 30 day period and a current four duck daily limit. The town highlights include Kate Whitney selling licenses, locals from nearby towns, and quirky anecdotes about residents, beauty routines, and community events as a lively, nostalgic snapshot.
Thomson briefs Pete Mickelson of Clinton is spending a few days this week in the John Ashpole home. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Christian sen and children of Clinton and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ashpole of Lee and Moor Indiana were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. John Ashpole. Mr. and Mrs. Ab Hook visited Monday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Sikkema.
Thomson scouters and wives travel Sunday November 9 to Freeport for the U S Grant Council Boy Scouts of America annual meeting at the Masonic Temple ballroom. Wisconsin counties Green Grant LaFayette and Illinois Carroll Jo Davies Stephenson unite. Ho ward Patton of New York City to speak. high local awards to leaders. pageantry by Scouts. banquet tickets distributed by key scouters.
Miss Wilma Cole left Friday evening for Springville New York to spend the winter with her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Franks and Doris The Frank family visited the Ernest Whitney home the past week.
A marriage license was issued in Whiteside County for Willis Greeley Jr of Morrison and Virginia Prestley of Albany. He is the grandson of Mrs. Hattie i Greeley.
Mrs. Paul Carmany of Compton and Mrs. Beulah Fuqua of Chadwick were Monday callers of Lou Moyer. Agnes Glascock returned to The Plains after visiting. Carl Robinson spent days in Stockton with the Ed Keller family and later in Lena with his sister Lizzie Dawer. Marilyn McGrath of Clinton stayed with Rosalie Hand. Arnold Metzgar of Milwaukee and family visited the Anson Metzgar home. Lawrence Rice drives the Gregory bus from Thomson to Morrison. Charles Pulford of Milwaukee visited Mrs. Charles Wilt. George Stober of Mt. Carroll is with his sister Emma Steele. Paul Geerts and daughter of Albany dined with Albert Prins. Harry Diehl and guests hosted Roy Houghton and Ed Andring Saturday.
Birth notices list several newborns with parents in Aniston Alabama Savanna Dixon and surrounding areas. Cathy Diane Rentchler born Sunday November 1 to Mr and Mrs Robert Rentchler. Edgar Murney J and Letha Gaar welcome a daughter born at 1 16 a m in Savanna City hospital. A son born to Mr and Mrs Carroll at 11 16 p m in Savanna city hospital. Richard Neuman I born to Mr and Mrs Richard Lyons in Dixon on Saturday November 1. Calvin Eslinger and Arlene Smith welcome a seven pound twelve ounce girl born Thursday at home on the 4th birthday of her brother Roger.
Mr and Mrs Willis Stage announce their daughter Lois Stage engagement to Lloyd Collinson son of Mr and Mrs George Collinson of Bel The wedding is planned for this month with no date set Lois Stage is a graduate nurse employed at Jane Lamb hospital in Clinton
York Community Thomas 8 Cleworth minister Church School 10 a m From First Peter a Call to Fight Living worship 11 a m Sacrament of Baptism and church membership conducted for several joining Armistice Sunday observed with song prayer and message Thought for the day entitled The Armistice A Generation After.
Thomson hosts a 10 a m worship and 11 a m Sunday School led by Methodist D L Draper with Argo holding a 10 a m Sunday School and 7 30 p m worship. Sermon titled Peace in our Time. A wool representation of Thomson folks attended the Kirk Quarterly Conference at Savannah Sunday avenue. An infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Miller Lynn Marie baptized Sunday. Church paper subscriptions for The Christian Advocate offered at special rates. pay or sign up via the pastor or Mrs Draper after Sunday.
The Ideal Christian Endeavor holds a 7 p m worship hour with Rev Merle Hawbecker as pastor. A Catholic Mass is scheduled for 9 30 a m.
Baptist James W. Gillespie and church events list 10:00 a m Morning Worship theme Our Blessed Hope 11:00 a m Sunday School Herbert St Ores Supt topic A Call To Right Living Lesson 1 Peter 1 18 23 1 5 7:30 p m Evening Service theme Rewards bring Bibles for special use Sunday School Social Tuesday Navy 11th at Roy Heit mans home Hypocrite Atheist Christian reflection on hope and coming of the Lord Vernon McGinty leaves Thomson Chadwick for Bridgeport Conn wife Lucille Stickell remains in Thomson.
Mrs Eva Pape has left Wayne Ashby and Hattie Greeley homes to move to Elizabeth for work. Mr and Mrs Harlen Johannsen of Fulton were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Claud Coit. Mrs George Stumphy and others visited Clinton on Friday. Mrs Carl Peterson and family attended Sunday in Choten with Mr Reba Haas. The Daffy Dille senior class play is set for Friday night November 7 at 8 pm in the high school gym. Mr and Mrs Leonard Hebele and Jerry were Sunday guests of the LaShelle family.
Mr and Mrs William Janssen Chadwick announce the approved marriage of Mary Lou Janssen to George Viergan of Salem township. The wedding will be at two o clock Saturday afternoon November 15 at Hope E U B exured in Chadwick.
Mr and Mrs M J Strukhoff were guests of honor at dinner Sunday at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Charles R Rowers celebrating their 14th wedding anniversary. Other guests included Mrs Strukhoffs sister and family Mr and Mrs Douglas Anderly and Kay Alice of Cedar Rapids Mr and Mrs Rogers Mr and Mrs Strukhoff and Paul
Mrs. George Ketchum hosted a birthday dinner Wednesday for Emma Kling turning 80. A white frilled cake with pink and blue candles was centerpiece as friends toasted her with cake and ice cream, with gifts and cards arriving from attendees and guests.
Fulton Post 402 of the American Legion announces a mammoth Jamboree and Dance at the Fulton Coliseum on Armistice Day Tuesday November 11. Dancing from eight to midnight with concessions lunch stands and entertainment booths. Merchants donate 25 door prizes with a grand prize of a new Ford Deluxe sedan. Festivities begin at 7 0 p.m. Admission is free.
Wayne Ashby Sr will attend the Dad's Day celebration in Rust Laning Michigan this weekend where his son Wayne Jr is a student at Michigan State University.
Romson Briers Mrs. Jackson of Beloit Wisconsin is visiting her daughter and family Mr. and Mrs Orville Gablin Orville a vacationing second trick operator at Ebner tower Sunday afternoon callers in the Decker home were Mr. and Mrs Tim Decker of Fulton.
Mrs Lynn Curley being treated at Mercy hospital Clinton after admission Saturday afternoon. Mrs Earl Voss had an appendectomy last Thursday at Morrison hospital and is recovering nicely. Mrs Chares Beck of Savanna underwent major surgery at Savanna city hospital last Wednesday morning. Mrs Fred Hungerford of Savanna is quite ill at home. Mrs Robert Miller ill with flu this week. Miss Evelyn Houzenga at Liquid Carbonic Morrison suffered severe burns on her right arm from hot tar and returned to work. Mrs Joe Larson underwent major surgery at Mercy hospital Clinton last Thursday and is recovering. Albert Warfield, ill with pneumonia north of Mt Caroll, is recovering rapidly. Mrs Tom Hand ill several days with food poisoning.
The Village Board met Monday evening in City Hall with Mayor Joe Shutters presiding. Only regular business was transacted. West town road work nears completion and street lights will be finished once pole brackets arrive.
The Post Office will observe holiday hours 8 30 a m to 10 a m on Armistice Day November 11. The bank will remain closed. Potter Bros will be closed that day, but other stores will remain open.
Funeral director John Regan will depart Friday November 7 by military aircraft for Paris France to work with the US government on the return and final interment of Allied war dead. He will supervise disinterment proper identification shipment and ensuring health laws compliance and remnant shipment to final resting places.
Last Thursday night bowling games ended in a clean sweep for Garment Factory No 1 over Mickelson Brown and Daeumer with scores 127 66 106 189 100 105 and 117 122 98 while Groharing posted 96 110 125 Mrs Strukman, normally a team bowler, was ill and did not bowl.
Deputy Sheriff Harry Miller was called to Chadwick school last week to investigate the reported theft of $25 from the boys locker room during basketball practice. Several persons were questioned and the culprit had not been found as of Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Edgar Turney announce the engagement of their youngest daughter Mae Edith to Richard E Strohecker son of Mr and Mrs Charles Strohecker of Pearl City No wedding date has been set
World geography covers Wet Middle Latitude Lands with climate belts in North America. Typing speeds reach 46 wpm for Lola Grim and Iona Zenk while another class tests stay steady. Students hear historic recordings, form a class congress, and practice poetry and science labs. Senior play Daffy Dills on Nov 7. officials visit Nov 4. senior pictures set for Nov 6.
Thomson News records a Sunday gathering as Mr and Mrs Earl Ellis visited Mr and Mrs John Wright in Savannah where the Wrights purchased a new home on Adams Street. Betty Maynard, formerly of the area, is remembered. Mrs Eugene Coon has returned home after visiting in Clinton.
Over the weekend Mr and Mrs Charles McGinty hosted guests Vernon McGinty and family visiting from Britt and Mason City Ia Mrs McGintys brother John A Senneff and his wife also attended Frances Shimer Dad s Day program where their daughter Patricia studies Saturday evening visitors included Mrs Alice Fitch Art Namanee and Richard McGinty and Babbette Miss Mary Jo Sheridan attended a C D A meeting in Savanna Monday evening and played several piano selections.
Dick McGinty reflects on hunting woes and suburban frictions as readers debate gun use, Christmas lights, and home comforts. He jabs at city folks shopping far from home and laments cold, muddy outings while inviting customers to browse a displays.
A Fulton society event features a Halloween party hosted by the Woman's Club for local children. The program includes crafts and games, providing a festive community gathering for youngsters during the holiday.
The Argo Home Economics club hosts a family night on Friday November 21 at the church annex. Families should bring a picnic basket sandwiches and table service and arrive between 6 30 and 7 p m. Mrs Paul Smith presides with committees listed for program kitchen serving and table decorating.
The Baptist Ladies Aid will meet Thursday November 13 at the parsonage with a potluck lunch. The Women's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday with Miss Mary Cone, 24 members and seven visitors included several named ladies, devotions led by Cone, Bible quiz by Mrs. Strauch, and a US quiz by Mrs. Stearns followed by jello cookies and coffee. The next gathering is at Mrs. Murray’s on November 19 for officer elections. The Woman's Club meets November 12 with Mrs. Heusinkveld. district president Mrs. Heimbaugh will speak on Parliamentary Procedure, and a Constitution quiz will be the roll call. hostesses listed.
A chartered bus carried nineteen Chadwick and fifteen Thomson members to Chicago for a day of sightseeing shopping and visits to the Chicago Municipal airport the University of Chicago campus and the Merchandise Mart. They lunched in the Industrial Science building and later dined on the trip home at Downers Grove with Thomson participants listed.
Mr and Mrs Ab Hook spent Sunday evening at the Ernest Hook home near Argo. Mr and Mrs John Halfman and sons visited the Howard Baker family near Chadwick. Charles Stapleton Mae Kahler and Frank Kahler of Morrison were guests of Fred Doden and Jim Hook. The Hooks and Neal Maring hosts in Chadwick, with Mrs Maring formerly Renette Sikkema.
A Friday night parade along Main Street kicked off Hallowe'en activities for local children. Afterward, the high school gym hosted games, fortune telling, refreshments, prizes, and a movie. Numerous prize winners included Mary Ann Tousley, Gordon Brown, Margery Smith, and the Murray siblings, with honors for costumes and various themes.
Rev J W Gillespie officiated a single ring wedding at the Peoria Baptist church parsonage uniting Mrs Helen S Dunlap of Peoria and Robert W Fizer of Savanna at 8 o clock Saturday. The couple traveled to Davenport Iowa for a wedding dinner and dance after the ceremony. Mrs Fizer is daughter of H F Schiber of Harlington Texas and has lived in Peoria four years. Fizer has worked at the Savanna ordnance depot seven years. They will reside in Savanna.
Marlyn Faber son of Mr and Mrs John Faber of Argo celebrated his 13th birthday with a dinner in his honor. Grandparents Mr and Mrs John Oosterryk and Mr and Mrs Neal Vogel of Fulton attended as dinner guests. Marlyn attends Argo school.
A wide circle of relatives and friends gathered for weekend visits and dinners. Mr. and Mrs. Hogg and the Carrolls drove to Cedar Rapids to visit relatives. Guests included Jim Hook’s visitors Mr. and Mrs. Weber and family from Savanna. Des Moines guests Leo Linder and daughter Patty joined Arch Atherton’s household. Mrs. Dwight Atherton and sons returned home with them. Other calls included Fred Hook and sons at Jake Houzenga home and Ab Hook at Epa Hook’s in Savanna. Frances Green appears as Arica Jukes in a senior play at YCHS. Additional dinners featured Ray Erling and family with Werner Hints in Clinton, Bertha Holland visiting De Kalb with Lewis Cramer and Mrs. Smaltz visiting Chicago.
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