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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1942

Page

3

Women’s Society Met On Wednesday With Mrs Harney

The Woman’s Society of Christian Service met at the home of Mrs Tillie Harney with 14 members and two children present. Rev Woodrow and Mrs Woodrow of Albany attended along with Miss Nettie Stamm. Devotions and a reading were led by Mrs Grace Tibbits. Members shared favorite childhood books. The group agreed to donate useful articles to an orphanage instead of a gift exchange. Articles due by Nov 30 to be sent via Rev Woodrow. Next meeting slated for Dec 2 at Mrs Grace Strauch’s home with officer elections.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Tillie Harney Methodist Woodrow Iva Orcutt Clara Switzeey Margaret Heusinkveld Delia Melendy Esther Gablin Jane Smith Hattie Greeley Ida Weber Emma Steele

Army-Navy B Award Won by Savanna Ordnance Depot

On Monday November 16 the army board awarded the Army-Navy B for high achievement in war materials production to the Savanna Ordnance Depot. The facility, once mainly an ammunition storage site, is now recognized as a major government owned industrial plant. Ceremonies are planned for presenting the flag flown over the reservation and an elaborate program will follow.

Army Board For Production Awards Army-Navy Savanna Ordnance Depot

Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. Nettie Baker at 80

Mrs. Nettie Baker was guest of honor at an 80th birthday dinner hosted by her sister Mrs. Willis Stage on Sunday. Also present were Mrs. Stella Griswold and Wm Griswold.

Nettie Baker Willis Stella Griswold Wm. Griswold

Thomson Briefs Local Family Visits and Travel

Thomson notes various social visits and travels. Thomson reports Mr. and Mrs. Frank Badtke hosting in Rock Island and other weekend visits in town and nearby. The items list guests from Stock ton to Clinton and Green Bay plus hog shipments to Chicago and local calls from Ray Hook.

Army and Navy News Highlights Local Reassignments and Furloughs

Pvt Arnold A Hartman arrives from Camp Battle North Carolina for a 14 day furlough to visit parents and relatives. Tech Sgt Robert L Rawlins of Banham Texas visits his parents. Pvt Pete Kauffman completes boot camp and expects transfer. Pvt Glen Leavens returns to Great Lakes after furlough in Thomson and Savanna. Charles Bull promoted to machinist mate second class. Ivan Fossett now at Camp Polk Louisiana. Harold Ashpole to spend furlough here before transfer. Pvt George A Mort moved from Ft MacArthur California to Ft Ben Harrison Indiana. finished finance school and now at Finance Replacement Training Center. J Allen Wiersema to receive silver wings and lieutenants commission in Army Air Corps. Capt Aaron Learner leads new laboratory unit at Camp Campbell Kentucky hospital.

Arnold A Hartman New Bern Camp Battle N. C Henry Hartman Tech Robert L. Rawlins Banham Tex Vernon Rawlins Pete Kauffman U. S. Marines Glen Leavens Great Lakes Thomson Savanna Charles Bull Myrtle Bull U. S. Navy Ivan Fossett Camp Polk Harold Ashpole Geo. A. Mort Ft. MacArthur Calif Ft. Ben Harrison Ind Ft. Harrison J. Allen Wiersema Albert Wiersema Fulton U. S. Army Air Corps Aaron Learner Camp Campbell, Ky Station

New Air Raid Signal Tests Set For Friday Evening

The local civilian defense council decided new signals for air raid warnings and fire alarms. A test of the air raid siren is planned for Friday at 5 p.m. to distinguish from fire alerts. The council will meet weekly to finalize duties with wardens and auxiliary police assignments across Thomson and surrounding areas.

Thomson Civilian Defense Council I. D. Morse Ignr Leonard Stage Hayes Frazier Paul Lewis W. W. Bennett Harry Diehl Wayne Groharing Clarence Appel al St

Witt Wedding Among Clinton Friends At Lutheran Church

Mr and Mrs Harold Witt attend the wedding of his brother Louis Witt to Miss Helen Peterson both of Clinton. The ceremony takes place Saturday at 4 pm in Clinton Lutheran Church with a reception at Thompson's Tea Room and a home addressing Clinton.

Harold Witt Louis Witt Helen Peterson Clinton Thompson Thomson

Fire Alarm Signals Across Village and Country

Two blasts were heard on siren in the village followed by a single blast in the country indicating a fire alarm event. Local authorities advised residents to stay alert and await further instructions.

Church Ladies Aid Bazaar Funds Raised In Argo Church

The Argo church bazaar drawn attendees from Mt. Carroll Savanna Freeport Chadwick Wacker Thomson Fulton and Coleta. Sales and dinner totaled over 100 dollars.

Ladies’ Aid Argo Mt. Carroll Savanna Freeport Chadwick Wacker Thomson, Fulton Coleta

Y. C. H. S Carnival Draws Large Crowd

The Y C H S carnival was a decided success with net profit of £112.74. Thanks are given to donors Ely Cochran Rob Lewis Smith's Royal Blue Hlinvia Oil Co Francke Switzer Bill Kentschler Lewis Motor Co Swett's Cafe Potter Bros Northwestern Utilities Thomson Review Badtke Bros. The high school basketball team opens the season Friday night on the home court against the alumni.

Ely Cochran Rob Lewis Smith's Royal Blue Hlinvia Oil Co Francke & Switzer Bill Kentschler Lewis Motor Co Swett’s Cafe Potter Bros Northwestern Utilities Thomson Review Badtke Bros

Weiner Roast Hosts Junior Girls School Group

Mary Alice Wheeler, teacher of the Community church Junior Girls Sunday school class, entertained the group at a Wednesday evening weiner roast. Guests included Mary Lou Cate Darlene and Helen Creighton Barbara Frazier Lola Grim and Marian Wheeler.

Mary Alice Wheeler Community Church Weiner the Bluffs Mary Lou Cate Darlene and Helen Creighton Barbara Frazier Lola Grim Marian Wheeler

Bring In Your Extra Tires Now

D Morse the local agent announced shipments of tires and urged residents to bring in their extras at once. He has shipped 144 tires and 90 remain in the warehouse for near term shipment. Mrs Mary McCormick and daughters Margaret and Mrs Ann Sleeper of Rock Falls were Thursday dinner guests of Mrs Elizabeth Parsons.

D. Morse Mary McCormick Margaret Ann Sleeper Rock Falls Elizabeth Parsons McCormick Parsons

Sunday church services and visitation evangelism week

Catholic Maes and a m hold services this Sunday and next at Iola and Thomson Methodist Church. Morning worship at 11. Sermon The Dare Christ. Visitation Evangelism Week invites uniting with the church. Union Thanksgiving services at Baptist church Wednesday Nov 25 at 7 30. Ladies aid met and picked 42 geese. next meeting Nov 24 with Mrs Griswold.

I. A. Woodrow

Fair Haven Church Notices November 1942

Rev E E Peacock leads a week of services with prayer meeting Thursday at 8 p m and preaching Sunday at 8 p m. Sunday school 10 a m E L C E 7 30 p m. Thanksgiving service Wednesday 8 15 p m with 10 a m Sunday school and 7 p m Christian Endeavor. Special numbers include piano accordion by Hartman Rock Falls and solo by Snyder Rock Falls. Hawbecker Lanark to speak Sunday eve Nov 22 1942. Ford Grimm attends Mt Carroll mail carrier meeting at Johnsons residence.

Christian Endeavor Harold Stoner C. E Hook Hartman Rock Falls Snyder Hawbecker Lanark

Family gathers for Arnold Alm's sixteen year reunion

For the first time in sixteen years all of Arnold Alm's siblings visited his home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Lybeck, Mr. and Mrs. Ansel Alm of Princeton, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Hutton, Mr. and Mrs Glen Alm of La Moille, and Miss Pauline Powers of Princeton, sister of Mrs. Alm.

Arnold Alm John Lybeck Ansel Alm Princeton Marion Hutton Glen Alm la Moille Pauline Powers Alm

Local residents host family and friends for weekend visits

Miss Helen Hans of Idea and Fern Rawlins spend Sunday together. Sunday dinner at the Harvey Marshall home hosts L. E. Sheller family and Alice Mae Dixon. Clinton guests appear at Peter Witt and Harold Dahler households.

Helen Hans Idea Fern Rawlins Harvey Marshall L. E. Sheller Alice Mae Dixon Harold Witt Peter Witt Clinton Alice Lewis C. A. DePew Allen Lafferty Mary Swanson Carrie Atherton Ideal

Local residents share meals and visits across Morrison area

Community members from Morrison and nearby towns gathered for weekend meals and visits. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Merle Doden and son, Mr. and Mrs. Chas Rogers at Maquoketa, and families at the Dan Sack, Arnold Haven, and Fred Miller homes. Extended stays in California and Chicago were noted, with several trips to Savanna, Galesburg, Lanark, Mt. Carroll, and Erie referenced.

Wedding Shower Held For Miee Jean Rawlins Bride

A village wedding shower honored Miee Jean Rawlins who wed Wednesday evening. Hosts Miss Helen Hans Mixes Arletta Hartman and Mrs Harold Stoner led games and awarded prizes to Mrs Harvey Seim of Thomson and Mrs William Stapleton who presented them to the honoree. Attendees included numerous Thomson residents and guests from Milledgeville Morison and other nearby communities.

Miee Jean Rawlins Helen Hans Mixes Arletta Hartman Harold Stoner Alvin Reiff Harvey Seim Thomson William Stapleton Joe Blair Merle Turney Joe Turney Kate Gleason Dora Daehler Harold Daehler George Mohrman Vernon Rawlins Fred Hartman Wm. Stapleton Wm. Hans

Union Services at Baptist Church Next Wednesday Evening

Beginning at 7 50 p m on November 2, union services will be held at the Baptist church with a community Thanksgiving program planned. All are invited, and those not in other church activities may attend. Sunday dinner guests at the Wallace Dresbach home in Mt Carroll included Mr and Mrs John Carpenter and Bob, Miss Lucille Dresbach and Leonard Hebeler.

Baptist Church Wallace Dresbach Mt. Carroll John Carpenter Bob Lucille Dresbach Leonard Hebeler

Final Rites for Mrs Elizabeth Schreiner Held

Mrs Catherine Gleason of Ideal marked her 85th birthday with an Ideal church service and reception. The Ideal quartet and a vocal duet performed in honor of Mrs Gleason as Grace Elizabeth, her adopted granddaughter, baked a candle adorned cake. Nellie Parsons joined Mr and Mrs Chas Sack to Chadwick for the funeral of Elizabeth Schriener.

Catherine Gleason Ideal Mt. Carroll Ideal Quartet Harold Stoner Luella Hartman Gleason Grace Elizabeth Elizabeth Parsons Nellie Parsons Chas. Sack Chadwick Elizabeth Schriener

Laying New and Heavier Rails at Ayers Junction to Thomson

Construction crews moved from Ayers Junction to Thomson and will lay 110 Ib rails replacing 90 Ib rails from Ebner to Savanna over the next two weeks. The railroad plans further track improvements next year by removing the roinder bed and adding a gravel surface. Hook Reappointed Postmaster at Fulton for Third Term.

Ayers Junction Thomson Ebner Savanna Hook John Hook Fulton

Sunday Evening Visits Across Many Local Homes

Sunday evening guests at the Fred Miller home included Mr and Mrs Chas Miller of Mt Carroll. Mrs Harold Sorensen of Dubuque visits her parents Mr and Mrs John Ashpole. Mr and Mrs Harley Stenulson and Victor Fenley plan a Friday trip to Black River Falls Wisconsin to deer hunt while Mrs Stenulson visits relatives. Fred Hottenstein and sons of Savanna and Henry Hottenstein of Hurtsville Iowa attend a supper honoring Henry Hottenstein's upcoming induction. Myrtle Bull and Henry Young Sr visit Roy Hockman’s family in Mt Carroll. Donald Bull is at a NYA camp in Savanna learning machine shop work. Joe Kauffman Sr of Columbus Junction Iowa visits his son in Savanna. Lost: Two identical keys No 36 on a small ring Notify Mrs C W Hogg Thomson 172.

Fred Miller Chas. Miller Mt. Carroll Harold Sorensen Dubuque John Ashpole Harley Stenulson Victor Fenley Blackriver Falls Wrs Stenulson Fenly Fred Hottenstein Savanna Henry Hottenstein Hurtsville Henry Young Myrtle Bull Henry Young,Sr Roy Hockman Donald Bull Joe Kauffman Svr Columbus Junction

Funeral rites held for Mrs Elizabeth Schreiner 61

Funeral services were conducted at 2 PM Saturday in Hope Evangelical church Chadwick for Mrs Elizabeth Schreiner 61 with Rev L M Phillips in charge. Burial was in Chadwick cemetery. She died Wednesday November 11 in Savanna city hospital after surgery and illness spanning months. She is survived by two daughters Mildred Morgan and Frances Livengood, four grandchildren, a sister and a brother. Her husband and a daughter Luella died earlier.

Elizabeth Schreiner Hope Evangelical Church Chadwick L. M. Phillips Hope Church Chadwick Cemetery George Doden Lloyd Handel Elver Ethan Eisseller Lloyd Roy Schreiner Charles Honberger HI. Ruhn H. E. Zugschwerdt John Geisz Harry Carbaugh Bertha Mest Kathryn Rahn Schreiner Savanna City Hospital Elizabeth Bisfeller Salem Township John Chadwick High School Geo. H. Schreiner Salem James Morgan James Mildred) Morgan Henry Frances) Livengood Milledgeville Shirley Sherman Morgan Sheldon Sharon Livengood Ed Schreiner John Eisseller Luella Charles Daggert Charles

Local Families Spend Sunday with Relatives

Mrs. Sue Lewis and the Lewis family of Walnut visited Mrs. Alice Lewis and relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Roy Houghton spent Sunday in Lanark at the W. H. Francke home with Eva Beck, who is in poor health.

Sue Lewis Tirve Lewis Walnut Alice Lewis Roy Houghton Lanark W. H. Francke Eva Beck

Thanks for cards flowers and candy during my hospital stay

Robert Smith thanks everyone for remembering him with cards flowers and candy while in the hospital. He specifically notes the senior class and their red roses and letters as especially meaningful and says the kindness will be long remembered.

Robert Smith

Sunday School Evening Entertainment by Local Family

Mr. and Mrs. Van Sieh hosted Baptist Sunday school members Tuesday evening with songs, prayers by Rev Leitner, an accordion solo by Mrs Harald Witt, a pom pom group by Mrs Otto Switzer, numbers by Richard Haas, jokes by Gilbert Holland, and refreshments of sandwiches pickles pumpkin pies and cocoa.

van Sieh Paul Smith The Baptist Sunday School Leitner Harald Witt Otto Switzer Richard Haas Gilbert Holland

Club notes from Argo and Thomson groups

Mrs Belle Houghton hosts Argo 500 club Thursday. Royal Neighbors meet at Mrs John Carpenter home with Brach Rush Carroll Edson Holland and Miss Wilma Cole serving Old Glory ice cream rutz crackers and cookies. December meeting at Mrs Roy Houghton with officer elections. Thomson 500 club hosted by Mrs Roy Houghton with prizes to various members. Next hostess will be Mrs K B Carpenter. Red Cross work committee prepares 60 kit bags and 50 sewing cases for distribution next week.

Royal Neighbors Royal Neighbor Lodge John Carpenter Brach Rush Carroll Edson Holland Wilma Cole Roy Houghton Thomson 500 Club Thomson 500 Carl Johansen Fred Nipe Bayard Lewis K. B. Carpenter Red Cross

Harris Family Visit to Arkansas Relatives

Mrs. Victor Fenley and her daughter Harretta traveled with her brother Garland Harris and Miss Carmel Harrie of Clinton to Arkansas last week to visit relatives. They stayed with their parents Mr. and Mrs. Walter Harris in Harrison and with a sister in Hot Springs, returning to Thomson Sunday evening.

Victor Fenley Harretta Garland Harris Carmel Harrie Clinton Arkansas Walter Harris Harrison, Ark Hot Springs Thomson

Neva Baker Buys Store Building at 111 West Main Street

Neva Baker purchased the three story brick building at 111 West Main Street from Mrs. Fannie Stapleton. The second floor and part of the first floor are currently occupied. Baker plans improvements for rental use and may convert the second and third floors into two apartments each. Mrs. Harl Johnson of Mt Carroll visited her sister Mrs. Otto Switzer over the weekend. her husband joined for Sunday dinner.

Neva Baker West Main Street Fannie Stapleton Whiteside Sentinel Harl Johnson Mt. Carroll Otto Switzer Switzer

Harold J Fink Receives Second Lieutenant Commission

Harold J Fink has graduated from the Eastern Signal Corps School at Fort Monmouth New Jersey and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Army. He is assigned to the Signal Corps and is the son of Mr and Mrs Wm Fink of Chadwick. He previously taught and ran an elevator and supply business in Chadwick.

Fort Monmouth N. J Harold J. Fink Eastern Signal Corps School Army of the United States Signal Corps Fink Chadwick Wm. Fink

Family Dinner Honors Pvt Geo A Mort Jr Homebound

A family dinner at the George Mort home Sunday honored their son Pvt Geo A Mort Jr home from Ft Harrison Ind Guests included Vern M Mort and family Morrison Mr and Mrs Glen Mort Waterloo Ia Mrs Lottie Slick Savanna and Mrs Evelyn Daley.

George Mort Pvt Geo. A. Mort, Jr Ft. Harrison Ind Vern M. Mort Morrison Glen Mort Waterloo Lottie Slick Savanna Evelyn Daley

Annual Meeting of D H I A Planned in Mt Carroll

The annual meeting of the D H I A will be held Friday evening November 20 at the Farm Bureau auditorium in Mt Carroll. An oyster supper will be served at 7 30.

Farm Bureau Mt. Carroll

Morrison Church Wedding of Joan Rawlins to Howard Nelson

Joan Rawlins daughter of Vernon and Mrs Rawlins Thomson wed Howard R Nelson son of Roy and Mrs Nelson Morrison in a Methodist ceremony November 18. Rev Street officiated with a palm banked altar and pink white and yellow pompoms. Attendants included Arvilla Montgomery and Wilma Patterson. Best man was Ted Sgt. Robert Rawlins. ushers Clair Pickens Stanley Heller and Lawrence Ewers. The couple will reside with the Nelsons after a short wedding trip.

Methodist Church of Morrison Joan Rawlins Vernon L. Rawlins Thomson Howard R. Nelson Roy G. Nelson Street Morrison Church Abel Renkes Vernon Corbin Fulton Lohengren Arvilla Montgomery Wilma Patterson Ted Robert R.rawlins Bonham Tex Clair Pickens Erie Stanley Heller Lawrence Ewers Nelson York Community High School Frances Shimer College Mt. Carroll Morrison High School

Registering for "A" and "D" books at grade school

During three days of registration at the grade school last week 440 persons registered for class A gas books and one for the class D motor cycle book. Principal EF. O. Hemmer and several assistants carried out the work.

EF. O. Hemmer

Decker Family Hosts Lee Hartman Home Visit

Preston Prairie notes show the Decker family spent Sunday at the Lee Hartman home in Chadwick. George Ritter was a recent visitor in the area. Betty Wagner spent November 15 at her father’s home. H. B. Petty of Urbana returned home Monday.

Sunday visitors fill Frank Smith home with relatives

Sunday afternoon callers at the Frank Smith home included Chas Smith and family, Hattie Gehr, Vern Smith, Lou Smiths, Blaine Smiths and Carrolls’ child, Paul Mendendy of Savanna, and Gerald Brown with Judy. Later Tech Sergeant Robert Rawlins of Texas visited his grandmother Hattie Rawlins. Sunday evening guests were Kyle and Joyce Melendy of Savanna. Willis Stage hosted Ted Storm family. Donald Householder left Sunday for Biloxi to join husband at Kessler Field. Lorraine Young and Vivian Wheeler visited Claude Grim’s home.

Frank Smith Chas, Smith Hattie Gehr Vern Smith Louis Smith Blaine Smith Mr. Carroll Paul Melendy Savanna Gerald Brown Judy. Tech Robert Rawlins Texas Hattie Rawlins Kyle Melendy

Local Health and Farm Report From Savanna City Area

The column lists illnesses and injuries among residents. Laurence Fay and Janibelle Beck were ill with intestinal flu, Franklin Fehler fractured his right leg at the ordnance depot and is at Savanna City Hospital, Mrs. Ed Sack is recovering from surgery, Robert Smith is improved after returning from Jane Lamb, nurse Lucille Knox assisted him and returned to Clinton, Henry Hebeler underwent surgery at Jane Lamb hospital to remove a needle fragment from his hip from a past accident.

Laurence Fay Dick Williams Janibelle Beck Franklin Fehler John Ashpole Ordnance Depot Savanna City Hospital Ed Sack Dixon Robert Smith Jane Lamb Lucille Knox Clinton Henry Hebeler Jane Lamb Hospital

Local Births Report From Illinois Hospitals

Mr. and Mrs. Walter Switzer of Paxton announce a 5 pound 12 ounce daughter born Monday afternoon at the Carle Clinic in Urbana. Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Foley welcomed a 7 pound 14 ounce daughter Thursday evening at Savanna City hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Flack celebrate a daughter born Wednesday at their home north of Thom.

Walter Switzer Paxton, Ill Carle Clinic Urbana Raymond Foley Savanna City Hospital Clifford Flack Thomson

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