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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1933
Page
1
Local Thomson merchants and the Independent town team host free weekly games at York gym. Attendance grows as the season starts, with hopes for more games and large crowds. The Independents face the Fallen American Legion team next Thursday night, November 23, promising public entertainment and merchant support.
Word reached Edwin Wil fame of the death of Mrs Emaline Hall, a Thomson native and sister of Timeline Hall. Funeral services were held in Manning with burial there. She is survived by three daughters Hattie Aruba and Yda, and a Thomson brother Edwin. Several siblings preceded her in death. Mrs Hall was an aunt to Mrs Ase Holland, George and Lee Poster.
The piece describes Johnny Brown as a reliable first class lad who serves cash and carry customers. He stayed up all night to open at 6 am for a CG. G. man to make a purchase, delivering tobacco at 5:15 the next morning. The tale notes his keys vanished but not returned to the wood pile, a quip on learning to manage wood and coal.
T H Kuxses manager of the Thomson Shipping Association oversees the shipment of three cars of stock from Milwaukee to Chicago. Ab Prim, Joe Dykstra and Seba Dykette accompany the stock, including Harry Gear with hogs and steers, Ab Prim with hogs and cattle, Ren Dykema with cows and calves, German Frencke with a cow, and Rosh Carroll with hogs.
Farmers express worry over stalled action at the Chicago markets as stock remains unsold. Reports note two carloads from Rush Carrot Farm and a fat cattle load from Stage and Prim, with the outcome uncertain amid current competitions.
Citizens reported an airplane over the village Monday morning. Dr. Mask of Foltox reportedly piloted his craft at Thomson, climbing to about 4,000 feet. He keeps the plane at Sterling War Port and has been training there this summer.
State Superintendent Francis G. Blair told Abe Chadwick PTA in Springfield that society must protect children as Titanic heroes protected others. He urged saving their rights over threats to schools and families, urging focus on youth over risks to railroads and corporations.
English IV themes judged by the class with Elinor McKee and Russell Carpenter named best. Typing progress shows speed gains while shorthand buys new reading books to save costs. Book reports due Friday and Earl Sack dramatized a theme in class. History class to study insanity Friday and Monday. Mr. Demaree shows strong interest. Absent pupils listed. several notes on behavior and a dye subject talk by Mr Manus. Shorthorn steers received from Chicago. Red Cross drive active with women calling on local businesses for support.
A son was born Sunday to Mr and Mrs Russell Glesson. The child named Damed Earene arrived as relatives Mr and Mrs Waiter Madison of Savanna celebrate the new arrival.
The Church of Christ continue a sermon series by Rev. Todd with The Story of the Disciples following Significant Living. Emma Steele visited Clinton and returned Monday. Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30, wood cutting at Nordoff farm Saturday, study class next Tuesday at Mrs Groharing's home.
Rev. Nicholas and Rev. Nishalus, former Thomson and Fulton pastor, discuss work and health with relatives in Mes. Nicholas may retire to Dayton if diabetes worsens, while Mrs. Nicholas and daughter Edith conduct missionary work in China. Willard Hartman and Henry Hartman families visit Chadwick-area relatives.
Pastor Rev W G Aitken leads morning service at 10 am with a sermon titled A Cure for Care. Sunday school at 11 am and a Brening union service at 7:30 pm at Christ Church. Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 pm at Mrs Brenneman’s. Aid society meets today at Mr Charles Swite’s home for an all day session. Live Wire class postponed from tonight to Tuesday Nov 21 at Frank Smith’s home. The religion of Jesus is a sharing faith. giving is urged to aid the needy.
Argo Methodist reports Sunday school at 16 p m with no preaching. At 7 30 p m the Will ring Workers class presents songs readings and talks featuring Helen Kenyon Leroy Foltz George Manus and others. A church aid society dinner and bar garage is planned for Saturday December 9. Ideal church holds 10:00 a m Sunday school and 11 08 a m worship. Catholic service at 8 30. Methodist services at 10:00 and 11:08 with 2 30 chess, 6 30 Young People, and 7 30 Union service led by Rev Todd at the Christian church. Epworth League district rally to Belvidere is planned. Aid society meets Wednesday November 22 with Mrs. Herman Francke. guests welcome and lunch served.
The Order of Eastern Star plans a meeting next Thursday evening November 23. Royal Neighbor lodge meets Tuesday afternoon November 21. The 300 Club hosts Mrs Rudolph Holm this afternoon. TN T Ladies group meets next Thursday November 23 at Laura Stiles home for an all day event with picnic dinner served at moon. Mrs Jack Kropf assists. First all day meeting of the year with many expected. George Dodo of Sterling was the cashier Monday morning.
The Indees travel to face Clinton Y M C A on the home court at 8 o clock tonight as part of a busy prep basketball slate. Clinton’s team, praised as one of Clinton’s best last year, seeks another win to repeat. Local players aim to add a victory. a free gate is offered through local merchants and institutions.
Mr and Mrs Robert Gelwicks were honored with postnuptial showers hosted by relatives in Freedom township and at the Heitman home. Neighbors and Thompson area guests attended the gatherings gifting items for the couple's new home. A mock wedding, gifts, and a pink white decor theme characterized the event as family and church friends celebrated.
The Sunday School class of a large church hosted the On Timers from Thomson Methodist church in Argo for a Tuesday evening event. About fifty attended the social with sandwiches and cake. A mock wedding featured Julius Kenyon and Alvin Hook as bride and groom with a full bridal party.
Charles Wilt spent Wednesday cutting wood on Abe Groharing’s farm and staying busy outdoors, while court in Mortison heard a maintenance case where Mrs Howard Jamison was awarded $50 for cattlemens fees. case continued to January term. Mrs Mandhe Beck returned from Debugee visit. Frank Anderson aided the household.
Illinois Farm Bureau associations gather tonight at various locales to hear Earl Smith president of the Illinois Agricultural Association speak on farmer interests. The address will be broadcast from WLS at 9 p.m. A program at Argo church precedes the lecture with community singing, instrumental music, and recitations by local residents.
Obituary and funeral notice for Thomas Clark of Thomson died aged 75. Details include birth in Wisconsin on April 4 1857, arrival in Thomson as a youth, marriage to Jennie Clark in 1892, a daughter Sadie Metz, a stepson Ed Drake, and surviving sisters and nieces. Services held 2:30 pm Sunday at the Drake home with Rev Todd. interment at Lower York Cemetery. out-of-town relatives listed.
Y C High School releases basketball schedule listing games against Polton Elizabeth Mt Carroll Chadwick Cordova Milledgeville Shannon and others with home and away markers. Several entries are unclear or garbled but indicate a season from November through February including a county tournament and open dates.
Mrs Grave Serm hosts the Reading Circle on Thursday evening November 22 to discuss the book The Character Sindy by Germaine and Germaine. Lew Sears and crew are baling straw today at the Sheridan Road Ranch.
Marshal Ern Brown enjoys a downtown return after recent illness. He travels with help from friends due to recovery needs and avoids the western town swark, awaiting gradual health improvement over several weeks under doctor advised convalescence.
Funeral services were held Friday afternoon at Spring Welles church for Charles Jamison 65 of Ete Jong resident Ustick who died after a brief illness. The ceremony was led by Rev A I Santths with Mrs Frank Irion and Mrs Relph Inen assisting. pallbearers included Jamison family members and local residents.
A poorly legible note recalls a Methodist church meal event that drew attendees and included a drawing card. It mentions a school aid motive, a list of minor additions, and that $8.00 was collected from the effort.
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