This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 28 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1953
Page
3
Big game tomorrow as the Thomson Trojans make their debut with a home crowd. A postgame dance at the Legion Hall offers admission for 50 cents. Thanksgiving and 1954 holidays loom, leaves still fall, and local tips cover mulch gardening and pasture reseeding.
Ruth Demaree, a University of Colorado student, is one of Colorado winners chosen to compete at San Antonio Texas in the National Music Teachers Association Southwest regional student music contest. She earned the trip by besting ten Colorado instrument and vocal students during the Colorado State Music Teachers Association convention in Denver. Demaree is the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Gen Demaree formerly of Thomson where he served as York Community High principal.
Services for Wesley Kooi 38 of Ustick township were held Saturday with a 1 30 p m service at Sikkema funeral home Fulton and a 2 p m service at Trinity Reformed church Rev Louis Browers officiated with Miss Mary Jean Venema and Miss Corliss Zuidema in musical roles Pallbearers included Charles Miller Lawrence Green Paul Huizenga James Wilkens Richard Huizenga and Cornelius Pessman Burial followed at Fulton cemetery He was born May 27 1915 in Morrison son of Henry W and Grace Hamstra Kooi He married Bernice Boelkins on December 1 1932 and lived near Thomson over the past three years operating a Route 78 store Surviving are his widow two daughters Ruth Ann and Arlene one granddaughter his parents and two brothers Mino of Fulton and Everett of Waukesha Wis He was preceded in death by one sister Eva.
Riverview residents attended a De Kalb football game and visited their son Bill O Leary at school there. Nearby families from Oregon Moline Freeport Chadwick Sterling and Clinton moved and hosted relatives, with a birthday supper for Mrs Delbert Curley including M Sgt Vernon Mattie Fort Campbell Ky and others.
Tuesday and weekend social life in Thomson highlights guests and visitors visiting families. Frank Manning Jr and others stayed with Hook and Marshall households. Mrs Davis and daughter-in-law assist with Mary Ellen. Jennie Griswold in Chicago. Gilbert family from Dixon. Mullen family from Fulton. Everhart from Mount Carroll. Hogg from Oak Park. Rogers from Dubuque and Clinton. Anderly from Cedar Rapids. James of Princeton visits. Mary Schmit from Lake Geneva. Roggendorf family hosts. Filene r from Lanark to Clinton.
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Clarence Rhymer and Mrs Kenneth Anderson with children from Morrison visiting Mrs Fanny Rhymer and Dorothy. Earl Root and daughters visited Savannah with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Handel and other relatives from Elroy Illinois and Lake Geneva Wisconsin joining for dinner at Gus Roggendorf and Dorothy. Marie Crow of Morrison spent days with her mother and sister Glendora Schade. Carl Petersen called on Bert Johnson in the evening. Stewart Doran and daughter Sylvia of Chicago spent the weekend with Frank Waitas and family.
Mr and Mrs John Seger announce the birth of a daughter Mary Ellen at Mercy Hospital Clinton Ia weight nine pounds three and one half ounces born Friday Nov 13. Mr and Mrs Charles Bissens report a daughter Debra Ann born Friday Nov 13 at Morrison Hospital weight seven pounds eight ounces.
The three Thomson churches and Fulton St John’s plan a 9:30 a.m. Thanksgiving Day service at the Methodist church with Rev J F W Gillespie delivering the sermon. Special music by the churches and local schools. Evening services at 7:30 p.m. Regular pastors Rev J W Gillespie and Rev William Kendall.
Baptist services and church events listed for Belle Fourche and Hickory Grove with attendances, dates, and volunteer roles. Includes notes on missions work, offerings, and Thanksgiving services led by pastors William E Leckrone and J W Gillespie, plus plans for new frontiers and community activities.
Mrs. Robert Holland announces the 1953 54 Legion Auxiliary list with chairmen for units including Mrs. Gilpin Stagg Americanism Mrs. Chas Hogg Auxiliary Loan Fund and Education of Orphans of Veterans Mrs. Delmar Kradle Child Welfare Mrs. Ella Tousley Civil Defense Mrs. John Ashpole Community Service Mrs. Dan Sack Gold Star Mrs. Ed Arring Junior Activities Mrs. R. McGinty Legislative and Revisions Mrs. Lawrence Weatherwax Membership Mrs. Harold Brown Members liaison Mrs. Dan Sack Music Mrs. Bayard Lewis National Security Mrs. Harold Brown Pan American study Mrs. Lyle Greeley Past Presidents parley Mrs. Andring Poppy Mrs. McGinty Publicity and Radio Mrs. Gilpin Stagg Rehabilitation and veterans employment Mrs. BE Hemmer Veterans Craft exchange Mrs. Asapole. County meeting set for Nov 21 at Savanna.
Mrs Ed Andring chairman of the American Legion Auxiliary coupon committee urges saving and submitting coupons for Downey Nursery rehabilitation and upkeep near Chicago. The appeal lists many brands and products and asks readers to send valid saved coupons to Mrs Andring to aid a veteran or his child.
M and Mrs C E Tousley of Rock Falls spent Saturday at the Tousley farm. Mrs Norman Stickell and children joined by Marie Robert and JoAnn Prins of Clinton IA spent the weekend with Justice Prins near Milledgeville. Justice Prins and Stickell families visited Forrest Essinger near Lanark Sunday. Floyd Tobey and family visited sister Virgil Wilt Wednesday. Harriet Brown visited her aunt Mrs Ray Rupple Monday afternoon.
Home Ec notes report Hazel Schroth sewing a green gabardine skirt and next brown wool project. Roberta Williams sews a purple broadcloth dress with a fitted bodice. Norma Cate crafts a grey corduroy four gore skirt. Juniors receive class rings and new shirts for Julie Feddersen and Delaus Zenk. Basketball season begins with Thomson Trojans hosting Lyndon. returning lettermen include Bil Halfman Henry Bielema and others. transfer Maurice Bronkema adds depth. A series of family visits and gatherings accompany local notices.
Mr and Mrs Charlee Rogers will mark their 50th wedding anniversary next Tuesday Nov 24 with no open house due to Mrs Rogers illness. Relatives and friends are invited to send cards to Mercy Hospital Clinton Ta or to their Thomson address.
The Baptist Sunday school adult class gathering occurred in the church basement with hosts Mrs. Harvey Marshall and Mrs. Asa Kurth. Mrs. Ray Brenneman led devotionals, Leviticus verse for roll call, topic by Mrs. Charles Hoge, readings by Fannie Hurst and Norman Vincent Peale, entertainment by Mrs. Lloyd Smith, and a lunch served to nine men and ten ladies.
The Thomson 500 card club met with Mrs. John Ashpole. Honors went to Mesdames Morse Cooper Kustes and Hand. Den I Cub Scouts met with Mrs. Diehl and discussed toy repairs and games Cranes won Donnie Groharing won a race. Legion Auxiliary planned initiation tonight at 7 30 pm. T N T club to meet Nov 25 at York Community church with hostesses. AWOL club met Monday with five members. Royal Neighbors met Tuesday with eight members. Next meeting December 18 with Christmas gift exchange and officer elections. Sunday visitors from Mt Carroll Polo Fulton Morrison and DeWitt. Clinton and Chadwick residents visited Clinton area.
The item lists several residents with health updates. Diane Ashpole of Low Moor is treated in De Witt for pneumonia threats. Henry Warfield suffered a Thursday stroke at a relative’s home and may receive visitors. Charles Hartman recovered from surgery in Savanna city hospital. Dennest Hamm, one year old, admitted to Savanna City hospital for medical care. David Young is absent from work at the Review due to a severe sore throat. Albert Olds, Clinton, is a surgical patient at Hines VA hospital. Pearl Gilpin of Cheyenne is visiting Mercy hospital in Clinton Iowa.
The Salvation Army drive began Monday November 16 and runs through Saturday November 28 with tag day set for Thomson. Solicitors named include E O Hemmer Burnie Voss Lauren Mitchell Rev Wm Leckron and several local ladies and gentlemen. A grass fire near the Richard Badtke residence was extinguished by firefighters after spreading risk to nearby property.
Portraits by Johnson Studios were shown Tuesday evening at the Presbyterian Kirk House Clinton Iowa. Harold Johnson spoke on Portraiture by Photography before the Westminster Club. About 100 portraits were on display valued around 10000 dollars and insured for 7500 dollars. Miller’s portrait was recent and Foster’s marked his first birthday July 16. Jill Bolhous of Fulton, niece of Clarence Bolhous, also exhibited.
At the regular meeting last week in Fulton the 1954 staff of officers of Merton Chapter O E S was elected. Public installation will be held tonight at the Masonic hall in Fulton. The event is part of a busy local fraternal calendar with related social plans announced for Monday evening.
All boys ages 8 9 and 10 are invited to a registration meeting at the Methodist church basement tonight at 7 30 p m. The event seeks to recruit youngsters into the Cub Scouts program.
Mrs Paul Wilt hosted a Saturday party on November 14 for her daughter Evelyn who turned nine. Twelve guests joined in games and contests with gifts and refreshments of cupcakes ice cream candy and nuts at the close.
Shannon defeats Shonnon 67 to 5 in a region game while Shannon beats Pearl City 59 to 50 on Tuesday. Milledgeville starts at Orangeville. Trojans eye first win Friday against Lyndon on local hardwood.
Saturday gatherings include George Cobler and wife from Minneapolis visiting Leslie Durward home. Justice Prins and wife from Milledgeville in Freeport. Richard and wife at Mix Badtke home in Clinton Iowa for Sunday dinner. Harry Clarke family from Clinton visiting Creighton kin. Isaac Decker and Clifford Dykstra families visiting Imel and Dykstra households in Fair Haven and Morrison respectively.
We thank the Thomson Fire Department for quick action Monday when a fire got out of control at Mrs. Badtke. We also thank neighbors who helped get the fire under control. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Badtke.
McGinty Hardware promotes bottle gas stock tank heaters for indoor or outdoor use. The ad claims no fire danger and easy, safe operation, urging customers to install before freezing weather and before stock runs out.
The American Legion Auxiliary in Illinois aims to enroll 81 000 women for patriotic service in 1954. Mrs. Robert Holland announced, highlighting growth to nearly a million members nationwide and detailing eligibility including spouses of veterans and women who served in World War II, Korea, or other wars. The local unit plans re enrollment, invites eligible women, notes current 36 senior and 10 junior members, and sets initiation for tonight at 7 30 led by Mrs. Ed Andring.
Thomson brief items record Mr and Mrs Russell Albert and daughters of Port Byron staying with her parents Mr and Mrs Richard Badtke to help with corn picking. Mr and Mrs Paul Munson of Lanark visited Mr and Mrs Harold Elliott and Terry. Ray Gordon and two daughters moved back to their Thomson apartment from Storm Haven near Albany where they had lived previously.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.