Local visitors mill about Thomson area families
Thompson residents hosted guests over the weekend with Carl Clinton and Mrs Sears visiting Sund, W E Brinkman and children from Joliet with Ed and Miss Ida Knapp, C E B Tousley of Rock Falls with his mother, Mery A Tousies and family, and Mrs Ralph Olds of Clinton with Mrs Frank Plumler of Fulton joining relatives. Others included Dean on a trip to Wisconsin, Will Sullivan of Chicago staying with Lou Kness, and Howard Rice seeking work in Gary Indiana under W E Brinkman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Brinkman
Joliet
Mondar
Ida Knapp
Thomson Briefs Highlight Community Visits and School Convenience
Local notes recount visits across towns including Clintarr, Savanna, Sterling, Clinton, and Morrison. Residents such as John Dowd, Mrs. Kate Pykstra, and families of G. A. Smith, Claude Rice, and Dan Cooper appear among social visits. A Champaign institute closes classes. high school girls attend postgame dancing at Louise Lewis’s home. Hazel Lohmeier returns from Clinton trip and begins work in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise J. Lewis
Weekend Visits Across Town and Nearby Friends
Thomson Briels ter and Mrs B J Wunder spent the weekend with relatives. In Davenport small visited Savannah to see Miss Ruth Scheuller of Chicago. Mrs John Shepard of Savannah hosted guests from Wednesday to Saturday. C Strauch and L A Rosenold joined L G Strauch on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Rush Carrell visited near Milledgeville with their son in law and daughter Mrs Robert Gelwicks. Thelma Schick, teaching north of Mt Carroll, stayed with her parents. Mildred Bower and Bee Rhodes of Davenport visited Mrs Madge Bower. Mrs Sarah Groharing and Mrs Jane McGinty dined with B R Lewis family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Small
Io Savana
Ruth Scheuller
Chicago
Rush Carrell
Milledgeville
Robert Gelwicks
Thelma Schick
Tenches Scchool
Mt. Carroll
Mrs
Louis Schick
Mildred Bower
Bee Rhodes
Davenport
Madge Bower
Sarah Groharing
Jane McGinty
B. R. Lewis
Surprised on birthday at Mrs Parsons home
Mrs Henry Parsons was surprised at home last Wednesday when her brothers and sisters gathered with their families to celebrate her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Daehler and families of Ideal, Mr and Mrs George Daehler and families, Mr and Mrs William Fink and son Harold of Chadwick, and a brother Fred Daehler who was ill. Two brothers, nine in Iowa and one in Colorado, were also at a reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Parsons
Carl Daehler
Ideal
George Daehler
Wiliam i Fink
Harold
Chadwick
Fred Daehler
Iowa
Colorado
Post nuptial shower honors Mrs Daniels at Shelly home
Relatives of Mrs Paul Daniels nee Viole Shelly gathered Friday evening November 15 at the Louix Shelly home for a post nuptial shower. Azure blue and yellow decor extended to the menu and a three tier angel food cake topped with a bride and groom. A mock wedding was featured as entertainment and Mrs Daniels received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
le Shelly Achmondska
Paul Daniers
Viole Shelly
Louix Shelly
Daniels
Birthday Celebration For Mrs Smith At Carroll
Thomsen News notes a small gathering Wednesday evening in Carroll for a birthday celebration honoring Mrs. Ie. Attendees included Mrs. Orle Smith, children, several Smiths, Mr. and Mrs. Irve Neuschwanger, William Emery, Mrs. Donald Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith and others. Geraldine Smith illness kept Lloyd Smiths away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pathy
Orle Smith
jCarroll
Blaine Smith
Irve Neuschwanger
William Emery
Mt. Carroll
Donald Smith
Savanna
Paul Smith
Argo
Paul Wilt
Conrad Lillie
Frank Smith
Lloyd Smith
Geraldine
Chadwick Briefs and Obscure Family Gatherings
Sunday evening guests included Glen Lego and Gene Weber at Mr. and Mrs. Flave Lego’s home. Funeral services were held Wednesday for August Olson. Je Olson, previously ill, has recovered and returned home with Rev Braun. A Mor rison gathering honored Rev Braun’s birthday with the Poultier, Braun, and Naniga families visiting. L J Gnagey and two sons visited Iowa City early Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Lego
Gene Weber
Flave Lego
Fred Olson
Olson
August Olson
Morrison
Je Olson
Rev
Curtis Naniga
Local Social News Highlights and Gatherings
Community members host visits and Sunday gatherings at multiple homes including Mr. and Mrs. Chas Miller in Coltez, Miss Alvina Bush in Morrison, and Mrs. Selma Fruit in Franklin Grove. Carol Kness stayed with her grandmother Mrs. Selma Fruit, and Carol Kness later visited family in Franklin Grove. Mrs. Estfeller’s helper continues winter work while Mrs. feller cannot attend to duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Richard Feybeck
Baerrington
Wm. Dambman
Will Miller
Chas. Miller
Coletz
Caralman
Alvina Bush
Pete Voss
Morrison
Carol Kness
Selma Fruit
Franklin Grove My
Vernon Daehler
Fred Rhode
Milledgeville
Koes
Rock City
Russell Higley
Pole
Sun Ben Bryson
Argena
Jens Anderson
Cartull
Groupmer
Desved
Chas
Fragmented local note mentions families and neighbors
The readable fragments reference multiple individuals including Mrs. Frank Cheeseman, Chas Harboe, Mrs. Jerry Rahn, Albert Olson, Ralph Slager, and Arthur St Clair. It notes visits and gatherings at various homes and the presence of children and family groups, but many names are unclear or partial.
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Bakers Chocolate
Zzomps
ROY Ale
Ishmailans
Sonny South
Thomson Locals
Carl Joh. Clinton
L. B. Sears
C. EB. Tousley
Rock Falls
Mery A. Tousies
Ralph Olds
Clinton
Frank Plumler
Fulton Teited
C. H. Jenkins
Ray Brenneman
Aise
Jenkins
Deandon
Suh
Saldime
Will Sullivan
Chcago
Laters
Lou Kness
Van
Howard Rice
Gary
Ind
Jolgieh
Ella Orr
Freeport
KK. B. Carpen
Willard Hertmar
Wit and Tan Epint Wein Ginets Davis Mrs. Witsroll
Thomson Briefs
Albert Tattered Mabotie
Will
Rabertae
Clinlar
Sunde
Jysnan Salter Wy Ala Miartindale N
David Westhdee
Clintarr
Alem Sikkeima
Motten
Reni Dyketen
Fusily
Wednes, Una
Dr Ny Netle Dur Svoninis
Sav “Chipman
John Dowd
Thomas Hand
Kate Pykstra
Mr. and Stra
Sy Will
Will Griswold
Mary Feazier
G. A. Smith
John Carpenter
John Catrell
CG. V. Carlson
Mamanche
Juin Carroll
Luis
S. Charles Casselberry
Belle Greenleaf
Hher
GA. Smith
Fred Biehl
Caten
Mr.o
Albert Prins
Unnay
Dave Geerts
Garden Plain
John Reagan
H. A. Tobey
Floyd Tobey
M. L. Tobey
le Claire
Herbert Blodgett
Lee Center
T. N. Kustes
Ral High School
Istitute
Champaign
Prof. Demaree
Lois Hunt
iHarriet Wheeler
Hazel Lohmeier
Fulton
Chester Hoffman
Virgil Marth
Ann
L. G. Strauch
Ivan Carroll
Andrew Witt
EB Forquer
Sterling
Thomson Briels
Ter
B.J. Wunder
Davenproft, Ta
John Shepard
Savana
Annie
Sheridan
Lewis Motg
Thomson, Illinois
J. A. Wright
Steele
Thomson Phone
Thomson
Tibbit’s Hardware Store
Kareer
Benavieh
Unis Week
Were
Presseivte
Loch
Slaises
jKnapp
Chadwick Briefs
Chadwick News
Perkey
Howe
Aline Willy
Raat
Dwight Brown
Genevieve Chipman
Main St. Savanna
the Federal Deposit
Insurance Corporation
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
Congress
Thomson State Bank
York Sportsman’s Club
Holland’s Barber Shop
Francke & Switzer
Paul Lewis
Dundon
Virginia Coal
Thomson, Ilinois
Illinois Oil Company
Kelly Springfield
Torpedo
John N. Carpenter
Illinois Utilities
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