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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1953

Page

3

About Town Ducks Fire Meeting and Sports Notes

Hunters report mixed success as ducks migrate north. A special fire meeting is planned for tomorrow night to recruit daytime volunteers for the department. Basketball season opens next Friday with Barber Ozzie Cronister predicting Thomson’s strong lineup. Dave Murray, a YCHS alum, excels on Trinity College’s freshman team in Hartford. Village board sets December 7 bid for a new pumping station. Legion dues for 1954 are due Tuesday night.

Ozzie Cronister Thomson Dave Murray Trinity College Hartford Conn Dave Town Village Board Town Legion

Gems of Thought About Home and Feelings

A collection of quotes on home values friendship and warmth from Washington Irving Mary Baker Eddy S J Hale and others noting home as a source of love joy and peace. The text emphasizes humanity and the wealth of a tended home over grandeur and power with scattered author attributions.

Washington Irving Mary Baker Eddy S. J. Hale Thomson Buxton

Methodist WSCS Meets With Mrs. Orville Gablin

The Thomson Methodist church WSCS met with Mrs. Orville Gablin and helpers. Fifteen members two children and Rev Leckrone attended. They heard about Good Will Industries and packed bags for Chicago. Lunch was served.

WSCS Thomson Methodist Church Orville Gablin John Ashpole Wm. Leckrone Ashpole Leckrone Delia Melendy Fulton Jane Lamb Hospital Good Will Industries Chicago Saturday Evening Post Paul Heusinkveld

Local visits and travel notes in Morrison area

Thompson News lists social visits in Morrison with relatives from Clinton Iowa Harover and Mt Carroll. Entries include Mr and Mrs Richard Badtke hosting and hosting guests. John Pelegrin from Clinton visiting Merle Bicker family. Victor Fenley traveling to Phoenix and Los Angeles. Maude Brown hosting Clifford Curley. Rush Carroll visiting Robert Carroll. Max Badtke William Lawrenz Clinton guests. Harry Kipnis and Joe Baumgartner travelers from Mt Carroll and Hanover. Thomas Kustes Jr and Sr visiting John Cooper for Sunday dinner. Will Bonjour Stockton visiting in the afternoon.

Richard Badtke Morrison Frank Badtke John Pelegrin Clinton Merle Bicker Victor Fenley Phoenix Ariz Los Angeles Calif Glenn Larson Clifford Curley Harover Maude Brown Rush Carroll Robert Carroll Max Badtke William Lawrenz Clinton, Ta Harry Kipnis Mt. Carroll Arizona Joe Baumgartner Hanover John Cooper Thomas Kustes John Will Bonjour Stockton

Joe Bielema Dies At Work In Morrison Area

Joe Bielema 62 of Morrison died Tuesday afternoon from coronary occlusion while helping unload machinery on the Earl Rhine farm near Erie. An inquest in Morrison and services planned at the Spring Valley Reformed church. Survived by wife Helen VanderVinne, son Raymond, two daughters, and numerous relatives.

Joe Bielema Morrison Earl Rhine Damon Marshall Erie Fenton Township Bielema Morrison Implement Co Reynolds Sikkema Fulton Spring Valley Reformed Church Ustick Township Helen VanderVinne Brotherhood of the Church Farm Bureau Raymond Theodore Byland Vriesland Duch Bernard Merema John Bielema Thomson John Clarence Ralph Bielema George Huizenga Minnie Wilkens Lawrence Green

Son Of Former Pastor Here To Be Wed Nov 29

Harold Schiel of Ames Iowa will wed Miss Elma Kehrli daughter of Elmer and Mrs Kehrli of Manchester Iowa on November 29. Schiel is the son of Rev Walter E Schiel formerly pastor of York Community church in Thomson about 15 years ago.

Des Moines Sunday Register Harold Schiel Ames Elma Kehrli Elmer Kehrli Manchester Schiel Thomson Walter E. Schiel Carroll, Ia York Community Church

Local Socials Roundup Visitors and Guests Across Towns

Mr and Mrs George Bissens and family visited Polo with her brother Paul Van Oosten and family. Numerous couples and families from Sterling Clinton Savanna Mt Carroll and Futon hosted and visited in weekly social gatherings and dinners.

George Bissens Polo Paul van Oosten al c David Bealer Kristy Rantoul Lloyd Smith Calvin Eslinger Sherman Oakley Chadwick Claude Grim the Grim Robert Rice Sterling Leslie Grim Mary Deitrick Mt. Carroll Dick Hartvigsen, Sr Davenport Wayne Groharing Billy Jeannine Senneff Betty Housenga Ben Bielema Futon Andrew Housenga Dale Mayden Clinton, Ia Henrietta Wiersema Pulton C. F. Biesema

Catholic and Protestant Services Listed for Fulton and Savanna

The notice lists ideal high school evening services at 7 30 pm with pastors Rev J W Gillespie and Rev William Kendall and Sunday services. Catholic masses in Fulton at 8 am and 10 am and at St Johns in Savanna at 6 8 and 10 am under Rev Mark Witmer. Sunday School at 9 30 with church services at 10 30 and choir practice Saturday at 7 15 pm.

Hibe J. W. Gillespie William Kendall Fulton St. John’s Church Savanna Mark Witmer

Baptist James W. Gillespie and church activities

Baptist James W. Gillespie ministers services at 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. at The Church Wor shipping and The Church Study ing. Paul Wilt leads Good Stewards of God's Gifts with a lesson from Pesta. 24 1 Lev 26 18 22 Mal 1 3 10 Cor 16 2. Golden Rule class meets Wednesday at 7:50 p.m. Devotional by Kenneth Kemmer. Thanksgiving clothing drive by WSCS for Goodwill Chicago. Argo Fay evening worship 7:30 p.m. Williamsburg area notices.

James W. Gillespie Paul Wilt Kenneth Kemmer Mervin Marshall Paul Smith Prince of Peace Christ Woodrow Wilson Jesus Christ Earth William E. Leckrone Hickory Grove Thomson WSCS Goodwill Industries Chicago Argo Fay

Local Births Reported in Clinton Area

Mrs. Walter Lartz announces the birth of a son last Tuesday November 3 at Morrison hospital. Mr. and Mrs Merle Prins Fulton welcome a daughter born Saturday November 7 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Iowa weighing six pounds eleven ounces named Debra Kay. Mrs Prins is Delores Ihne daughter of Rev and Mrs Albert Ihne Hampshire. Mr Prins is son of Mr and Mrs Albert Prins. Mr and Mrs Arthur Moeszinger Clinton Iowa announce a daughter born Sunday November 8 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Iowa weighing seven pounds five ounces named Mary Jane. Mrs Moezsinger is Nellie Dimmick daughter of Mr and Mrs Delbert Dimmick.

Walter Lartz Morrison Hospital Merle Prins Fulton Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Debra Kay Albert Prins Arthur Moeszinger Mary Jane Moeszinger Nellie Dimmick Delbert Dimmick

Weekend Visits and Church Bazaar Reported in Local Notes

The text lists weekend visits by families including Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kemmer and children to Galesburg, the Ashbys in Geneseo, and Mrs. Hobart Holland visiting from Freeport. It notes the WSCS bazaar of the Argo Fay Methodist Church last Wednesday as well attended, with additional visits by Rev. Mark Witmer of Dubuque and Mrs. Mary Farwell of Clinton visiting relatives in the area.

Kenneth Kemmer Fred Kemmer Galesburg Wayne Ashby Jr Geneseo Wayne Ashby Argo Fay Methodist Church Hobart Holland Evelyn Luedeke Bobby Freeport Mark Witmer Dubuque Mary Farwell Clinton Herman Timmons

Thomson Volunteer Fire Department Meeting With Village Board

Members of the Thomson Volunteer Fire Department are requested to meet with the Village Board on Friday November 13 at 8 PM at the Village Hall.

Thomson Volunteer Fire Department

Invite Auditions For Clinton Symphony Orchestra

Instrumentalists in the Clinton Iowa area who missed the November 10 and 12 auditions may arrange other times by contacting Lowell Adams. Adams, Clinton School System music instructor and conductor, stresses that ability not age decides membership. The Clinton Woman's Club Junior Department sponsors the orchestra and spring concert. Rehearsal times will be announced.

Thomson and Vicinity Clinton Symphony Orchestra Lowell Adams Clinton Iowa Adams Clinton Woman's Club Clinton Trade Area

25th Anniversary Of Harold Zenk Celebrated At Home

A surprise party honors the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Zenk at their home on Wednesday night. The couple, parents of eight, received a decorated cake and gifts after a social hour. Attending included Mrs. James Tock and Irene Zenk, Ralph Stearns and family, Julia Fedderson, and others.

Harold Zenk Zenk James Tock Savanna Irene Zonk Rockford Business College Mix Ralph Stearns Ralph Jr Julia Fedderson

November PTA Session At High School

The November PTA meeting was held in the high school with a pot luck supper. Mrs. Fenley presided as the business meeting opened at eight. Loraine Nice led four numbers by the first and second grades, directed by Miss Schmaling.

Fenley Loraine Nice Thomson Peoria Fedderson Pt.a

Thomson Briefs Show Local Winter Visits and Travel

Mrs. Hattie Greeley stays with her son in law and Ashby for the winter. Fulton residents Mrs. Andrew Hook Mrs. Fred Voss and Miss Ann Voss visit Pred Hook and children. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Ludwig and daughter Robin of Livonia Michigan come for a weekend visit with Harvey Seim family. Ludwig returns to Michigan with Mrs. Ludwig and Robin remains longer. John Francois of Maquoketa Iowa visits Charles Rogers and M J Strukhoff. Frank Plumley and Robert Plumley and Guy of Fulton spend Sunday in Lanark with F Plumley relatives.

Hattie Greeley Wayne Ashby Andrew Hook Fred Voss Ann Voss Fulton Pred Hook Robert Ludwig Robin Livonia Mich Harvey Seim

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness and Recovery

Thanks to all for kindness while in hospital and after returning home. Grateful for those who cared for the children, Mrs. William Baker.

William Baker

Curfew Exempts Attending Community Affairs for Transit Home

Persons allowed to attend school church Scout or community events may stay beyond curfew for a reasonable time to reach home or join a parent or guardian. The rule ensures safe return after participating in approved activities.

Roundup For Scouters In Mount Carroll Report

At the Mount Carroll Roundup for Boy and Cub Scouters held in the Methodist church annex on Wednesday evening November 4 Thomson attendees included Mrs. Harry Diehl Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stearns and Ralph Stearns Jr and O L Goblin A get acquainted game featured a county fair theme and pledges were recited The value of Boy s Life magazine was discussed and subscriptions through Scout channels were offered at a nonprofit rate Dave Mueller led the Cub Scouters program plans for a Scout leader program were outlined Coffee and cookies followed the meeting

Mt. Carroll Thomson Harry Diehl Ralph Stearns Ralph Stearns, Jr O. L Goblin Scouts Don Hull Council Dave Mueller

Local resident visits Mooseheart child city in Illinois

Jimmy Johnson of Thomson visited Mooseheart Illinois to tour Mooseheart Child City. He toured the campus including the omni denomination House of God Baby Village stores post office theater school buildings fire department bank and farm. Residents’ homes feature small families with houseparents and personal tours by a child resident.

Johnson Brotherhood In Action House of God Mooseheart

Brother of Mrs. Krier Dies Sunday

John E. Wolfe, 1, formerly of Hammond Indiana, died Sunday in Monticello Indiana at the home of his son Fred Wolfe. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Monticello with burial in Hammond. Survived by sister Mrs. Belle Krier Thomson and other relatives. he was preceded by wife Ellen Stakemiller and a son Leslie.

John E. Wolfe Hammond Ind Fred Wolfe Monticello Belle Krier Thomson Ellen Stakemiller Leslie

Local Social Roundup of Weekend and Weekday Visits

Mrs. Bessie Rick of Milan visits with her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Herman Timmons. Mt Carroll guests include Mr and Mrs Conrad Heimze Mr and Mrs Charles Curley and Jacob and Charles Heinbaugh. Families from Lyndon Clinton IA and Port Byron also share visits and weekend outings with local residents. Norman Atkins noted for a Mooseheart football game appearance by his nephew.

Bessie Rick Milan Inlaw Herman Timmons Conrad Heimze Charles Curley Jacob Charles Heinbaugh Mt. Carroll Lyle Greeley James Dykema Lyndon Jerry Harper Clinton, Ia Kneal Hook Richard Williams Mooseheart Norman Atkins Norman Fred Doden Fulton Emma Steele Alma Helen Mertz Roy Queckboerner Chadwick Lauren Mitchell Freeport Theron Wagner Wayne Witt Clinton Hazel Witt Richard Badtke Russell Albert Port Byron

Local figures visit Mayo Clinic and return home

With The Sick Fred and James Hook in Rochester Minnesota they are undergoing treatment at Mayo clinic. Harry Earl Root came home Friday from the Veteran's hospital in Iowa City where he had been a patient for several weeks.

Fred James Hook Rochester Minn Mayo Clinic Harry Earl Root Veteran’s Hospital Iowa City

Sunday School Social Held At Baptist Church

The Baptist Sunday school social occurred Tuesday evening at the church. Elmer Airhart and wife of Savanna presented slides from their Holy Land trip and spoke, Gilbert Holland sang and Mee Lloyd Smith read quizzes. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Green were honored at a post nuptial shower with 55 attendees.

Baptist Elmer Airhart Savanna Holy Land Gilbert Holland Mee Lloyd Smith Charles Green Harold Witt

Local clubs schedule meetings and events across November

Copper tooling meeting set for Wednesday November 18 at 10 am in Richard McGinty home basement with lunch provided. attendees to bring copper, old scissors, towel, orange wood stick. planter makers to bring wooden box. Upcoming: Merton Chapter 356 OES officers installation next Thursday at 8 pm in Fulton Masonic hall. Thomson Legion auxiliary initiations Thursday evening Nov 19 at Legion hall. Thomson 500 Card Club meets today with Mrs. John Ashpole. Argo-Fay Home Economics observes Family Night Friday Nov 20 at the Argo-Fay Methodist church annex. bring sandwiches and two dishes to pass. group singing planned.

Richard McGinty Masonic Hall Fulton Legion Auxiliary Thomson Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Thomson 500 Card Club John Ashpole Home Economics Argo-Fay Home Economics Club Argo-Fay

Local residents host visits across Clinton and Chadwick

Miss JoAnn Prins of Clinton stays with Justice Prins in Milledgeville while other relatives and friends from Stockton Lanark Mt Carroll Silvis Fulton Galena Albany and Shannon visit for meals and gatherings. Ballard family shifts to plumbing business as inventory work continues in Lyndon. Nine sightings of kin and friends mark a busy weekend scene.

JoAnn Prins Clinton Justice Prins Milledgeville Buford Stadel Richard Dianne Stockton Kathy Mt. Carroll Wm. Hawk Chadwick E. H. Gholson Savanna Chicago College of Swedish Massage Vernon Haynes Sherrard Delbert Dimmick Harold Sorensen John Christiansen Harold Ashpole Miller Moline John Ashpole William Jones Silvis Merle Atherton Harold Atherton John Atherton Rachel Blair Lyndon William Ballard Ballard Ben Stage Emma Kling Maude Brown Fred Coden Fulton Virgil Herrick Galena Fred Yates Wacker George Creighton Snew James Hendrick George Dornbush Albany Steve Dornbush Robert Rice Sterning Claude Grim Vernon Mattie Ft. Campbell, Ky Bonnie Curley Charles Disworth Shannon Inlaw Merle Bicker Curtis St. Ores

Mrs Alice Hodock and Louis Shelly Married in Savanna

Mrs. Alice Hodock of Savanna and Louis Shelly of Thomson wed at seven o clock Wednesday evening November 11 in the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Daniels. The Rev J W Gillespie officiated with 31 guests present including Mr and Mrs Vern Shelly and Mr and Mrs Joe Daniels. The couple will reside at Mr Shelly's residence three miles north of Thomson.

Alice Hodock Louis Shelly Savanna Thomson Shelly Paul Daniels J. W. Gillespie York Baptist Church Fred Shelly Hanover Mr. Shelly Velma Shelly Washington, D. C Daniels Vern Shelly Goose Lake Ralph Mummert Clinton Marguerite Schroeder Winslow Wis Floyd Hoover Bensenville Harry Slade Joe Daniels Dan Hoover Leslie Hoover Frank Fawcett Jennie Appel Otto Switzer Ivan Schindel James Marken Mrs. Shelly Mr .Shelly

Eslinger Birthday Dinner Honors Grandson and Granddaughter

Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith hosted a birthday dinner last Friday November 6 honoring Roger Eslinger who turned 10 and Marla Eslinger who turned 6. Also attending were Mr and Mrs Calvin Eslinger and family E N Holland and Robert Smith and daughter.

Lloyd Smith Roger Eslinger Marla Eslinger Calvin Eslinger E. N. Holland Robert Smith

Multiple Springfield Notices Include DWI License Revoke and Social Events

Secretary of State revokes Elmer McGowan license for drunken driving. Maude Duftsman returns home after heart attack in Freeport hospital. Leah Herman honored at pre nuptial shower for Francis Edler. Duane Miche promoted to Pfc in Germany. Pearl City home bureau meets with Lydia Flickinger. Bert Kuhlemeier and Clark Plager families visit DeKalb. Ronald Edler post nuptial shower hosted by Lena residents. Oscar Kuhlemeier funeral held at Zion EUB church.

Maude Duftsman Pearl City Freeport Leah Herman Kent Francis Edler Donald Edler Randall Edler Duane Miche Irvin Michel Germany Pfc Home Bureau Lydia Flickinger Carl Hammer Bert Kuhlemeier Clark Plager DeKalb Ira Plager Ronald Edler

Community visitors gather for weekend hosts

A long list of Sunday and weekend visits includes Mrs. Lloyd Smith and family, Mrs. Bealer and Kristy from Rantoul, Mr. and Mrs. Donald Smith with Duane, the Hickey family from Sterling, and other relatives. Delmar Indiana visitors from Marvin Wall's kin, plus Smiths hosting Sippels and Bielemas in Tampico.

Lloyd Smith Ale David Bealer Kristy Calvin Eslinger Robert Smith EF. N. Holland Ernest Petty Mt. Carroll Gilbert Holland Marcie Donald Smith Duane Conrad Lillie Lockport Frank Smith Marvin Wall Delmar Eldon Hickey John Sloan Leroy Kindle Sterling L. E. Kindle Rantoul C. F. Bielema Fred Hinrichs Harvey Marshall

Armistice Day Potluck at Legion Hall

Sixty Thomson American Legion and Auxiliary members and families attended a Wednesday evening potluck supper at the Legion hall. A post–supper program featured patriotic singing, solos by Carol Sack and Debra Lewis, a piano solo by Sherrie Lewis, a recitation, and a skit by Junior Auxiliary members including Janice Fehler and others.

Thomson American Legion and Auxiliary Legion Hall All Carol Sack Sherrie Lewis Debra Lewis Janice Fehler Connie Jeanie Brown Mary Ann Tousley Martin Cronister Dick Sack Robbie Potter

Wesley Kooi Dies Nov 11 in Freeport

Wesley Kooi, 38, of Thomson, died at 5 05 p m Wednesday in St Francis hospital after being a patient since November 9 Arrangements are being completed in Fulton

Wesley Kooi Freeport Thomson St. Francis Hospital Fulton

Sandridge School News Details Student Club Officers

The Sandridge school reports 22 pupils this year and lists new club officers: President Bill Feddersen, Vice President Jerry Beiderman, Secretary Joann Jurvens. Reporters Bill Feddersen and Richard Miller note a Halloween party with guests Mrs. Leavens and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Raymond, costume prizes, games, and refreshments. Fifth and sixth graders are making science notebook covers and a Thanksgiving picture contest is planned with winners announced next month.

Sandridge Bill Feddersen Jerry Beiderman Joann Jurvens DeLene McGinnis Donna Feddersen Eugene St. Ores Lilly Kay Daniels Junior Hanson

Local families share gatherings and travels across towns

Sunday dinners and weekend visits connect many households. Warren Green and Patty of Blackhawk celebrated Warren’s birthday with his mother Mrs Herman Timmons. Guests at Lyle Greeley’s home included Adam Heinze of Savanna and others from Mt Carroll Freeport and Norm Peterson. J W Gillespie returned from a two month Canada and Scotland trip via Trans Canada Airlines visiting relatives. Armistice day dinner brought Grogan Rankin and Lewis families together in Terre Haute and Sandstone. Judson Smith of Port Byron plans to visit Heusinkveld family. N D French visited Morrison with Bertha Holland and Sterenberg relatives.

Warren Green Patty Blackhawk Herman Timmons Timmons Mr. Green Lyle Greeley Adam Heinze Savanna William Geisz Mt. Carroll Clara Geisz Freeport Carl Petersen J. W. Gillespie Canada Scotland Toronto Irvin Grogan Patsy Thelma Rankin Terre Haute Ind C. W. Lewis Sandstone Minn Lyle Williams Judson Smith Port Byron Paul Heusinkveld N. D. French Morrison Bertha Holland Garrett Sterenberg

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