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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Nov 27, 1947

Page

3

Thanksgiving Notes From Town Narrates Daily Life Intrigue

Local column documents Thanksgiving week happenings with familiar names in Ellynor Stag and nearby towns. Highlights include Wilbur Reader delivering turkeys, Mrs. Goblin’s preserved delicacies, Kathleen Isenhart Hengtgen reminding Legion Auxiliary members dues, and neighbors shopping, dining, and caring for pets amid cold weather and travel. Describes daily routines, family trips, farm cats, dogs, and local gossip.

Shakespeare Don Kaufman Wilbur Reader Arthur Pape Arthur Orville Goblin

Arlene St.Ores Marries Carl Korbar in Savanna Ceremony

Arlene St.Ores, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Harod St. Ores, wed Carl Korbar of Toledo in a single ring ceremony at Mrs. Boyd Latham home. The couple attended by Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Groharing, plan a brief wedding trip. Arlene operates a beauty shop in Savanna. Carl is a Toledo worker and WWII veteran. The bride will join him in Toledo after the new year.

Boyd Latham Savanna Arlene St. Ores Harod St. Ores Carl Korbar Toledo Ohio John Kobar Witt, Til T.S. Cleworth Bruce Groharing Morse School of Beauty Culture Galesboro Arlene Witt High School Korbar

Local Social Highlights From Weekend Visits

Thompson Briefe and Lyle Mitchell visited Futon with Glen Gray while Charles Sack stayed with son-in-law and daughter at Chadwick. Nellie Parsons spent Sunday with S. J. Smith and Ore Rutherford stays with Ben Stage for several weeks. Thanksgiving plans include Ben Stage hosting Charles Stage JoAnn Rockford and Ken Kemmer. Gerald Brown and family celebrated a birthday at Guy Bown’s.

Lyle Mitchell Glen Gray Futon Charles Sack Clarence van Buskirk Chadwick Nellie Parsons S. J. Smith Ore Rutheford Ben Stage Charles Stage JoAnn Rockford Kenneth Kemmer Steve Kay Ann Gerald Brown Judy Connie Brown Guy Bown Howard Wichenga Danny Frank Badtke

TROPHY-LIKE PICTURES AND HARDWARE ADS FROM DICK McGINTY

A column blends hunting lore with a sales pitch and local observations. The author praises a Trojan team already cruising past small opponents while noting key players and potential season outcomes. Interspersed are brisk product pitches for gifts and household items as December approaches, mentioning heaters, coal, toys, and assorted hardware.

Cows Miss The Day Hard To Handle After Pal’s Absence

A fragment notes cattle struggle without their companion, saying the cows miss the day and are less manageable than when their pal was present. The clipped OCR lacks full context but implies behavioral change tied to the missing animal.

Men's Evening Class To Meet Friday This Week

Thomson Farmer's Evening school will meet on Friday November 7:50 due to Thanksgiving. The discussion tape is Feed Conservation and there will be films and refreshments.

Thomson Farmer's Evening School

Church service notices and November saint focus

York community prayer service led by Thomas S Cleworth invites worshipers to morning service at 11. Topics cover What does a Christian know and believe about God and the witness of a real Christian. November Saint Matthias highlighted with a devotional on saints and symbols of the months.

Thos. S. Cleworth John Matthias Judas

Mass and church events announce time changes

Mass and Catholic services note a 3 a.m. schedule with Thomson Sunday school at 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. Argo evening worship at 7:30 p.m. features a sermon Quit You the Men and Kodachrome slides from Chicago and Evanston. December 6 marks Argo Bazaar. James W. Gillespie, minister, leads 10 a.m. studies and 11 a.m. worship with Daniel the Man of Prayer 2nd chapter. Ladies' Aid meets December 4 with Mrs. Hogg. strangers welcome.

D. L. Draper Thomson Argo Chicago Evanston Herbert St

Thanksgiving visitors and family gatherings in Riverview area

Local notes list Thanksgiving visits across Riverview communities. Families from Moline Rockford Chadwick Lanark Sterling Savanna Milledgeville Tampa and Chadwick plan dinners with relatives such as the Sagers Miller Kness and Kahler. Also noted are travel stories, cabin moves, and school vacation closures in November.

Springfield State Capitol Tour By Illinois Students

A seventh grade class recounts a Springfield trip to the Illinois State Capitol. They describe its Greek cross design, 1868 ground breaking, 1876 opening, stone construction, domed lantern, and red lights for aviators. They note the capitol’s scale, terra cotta walls, and access to offices including Public Health, Public Works, and the Governor’s chamber. The visit features sitting in the Governor’s chair, a Lincoln Douglas depictions, Civil War figures, and a lengthy tour of corridors and desks. The piece also lists student honor roll and basketball schedule details.

Springfield Ilinois Capitol Avenue Clintois Buiding Inois Tinois Public Health Department of Public Works Department of Conservation Bankng Auditor Public Assistance State Auditor Insurance Department Department of Registration and Education Department of Labor Secretary of State Office of Suppies Shipping Department Tuinvisea John Rogers Clark Ft. Gage Pedstals Coridor Lincoln Douglas

Local Dinner Guests and Evening Calls Across Thomson

Briefs list social visits across Thomson including Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Marshall with daughters Joyce and Carolyn visiting Mrs. Elliott in Princeton, holiday guests of the McGinty family, and many Sunday dinners with the Dykstras, the Eslingers, the Fabers, and the Ashbys. Also notes school eighth to fourth graders earning small prizes in a drawing.

Melvin Marshall Joyce Carolyn Harry Elliott Princeton Charles McGinty Carroll McGinty Rockford Edzie North Fred Miller Cecil Mitchell Lyle Mitchell Donna Lauren Mitchel Rolland Lynn Forrest Eslinger Chadwick Calvin Eslinger Emma Eslinger Clinton Everett Eslinger John Faber George Emerson Fulton Marvin Brookstra Pulton Bruce Gioleting and Adeline Spool John McCaughey Daugter Barbara Joe Tacomb M.s. Wayne Ashby Glen Ashby Mt,arroll Wayne Ashby Richard Badtke Max Dadtke Clifton Louis Johnnn Herbert Blackett Tor Kay Spring Valley Orval Joe Blair Hid Famiy Jimit Lanark Betty Blair Bell Blair Ken MacDearmon Pero Verne Kaufman Albert Champion Elmer Lotz Dosens Inro

York Baptist Ladies Plan Christmas Events At Home Meeting

The York Baptist church Ladies Bible class met at Mrs. Rush Carroll’s home with ten members and one guest. They decided to entertain the Mens class on Dec 19 at Mrs. Ernest Smith’s home, send a pacemaker box to Hudson Home, and form a December committee for other Christmas projects. Gift exchange names were drawn and a book review of Marcus Bach’s They Found a Faith was given by Mrs. Paul Heusinkveld. Maurice Sweitzer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Sweitzer of Chadwick, celebrated his eighth birthday with gifts, a decorated cake, and guests including his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Noah Sweitzer.

Bibe Elos York Baptist Church Rush Carroll Ernest Smith Huderson Deemiber James G Hespie Marcus Bach Paul Heusinkelt Cass Heusinkveld Maurice Sweitzer Edwin Sweitzer Chadwick Maurice Noah Sweitzer John Carpenter Clinton Robert Queckboerner Marvin Brookstra Fulton Adeline Groharing Bruce Groharng Wallace Dreshach Mt. Carroll Ivan Carroll John Reagan A. F. Remers Chicago John Cooper Mattie N. D. French Verdayne John Milwaukee Wis Norman French, Jr Diane Urbana Martha French Wr. Laycock Davenport Garrett Stevenberg Morrison Hobart Holland Edward Ann Ed Smaltz Jay Bertha Holland Verdayne John Wisconin

Roger Eslinger Manages Illness and Returns Home

The sick Roger Eslinger underwent a medical procedure last Thursday morning at Jane Lamb hospital and has since returned home.

Roger Eslinger Jane Lamb Hospital

FFA Boys Receive Green Hand Pins At Initiation

At a recent FFA meeting the formal Green Hand initiation was held and freshmen at YCHS received their green hand pins. Named recipients include Russell Sikkema Harvey Houzenga Merle Prins Lyle Turney Cliff Durward and LeRoy Wiersema.

FFA Russell Sikkema Harvey Houzenga Merle Prins Lyle Turney Cliff Durward LeRoy Wiersema YCHS

Thanksgiving Reunion Set at Andrew Houzenga Home

Thanksgiving day will feature a reunion of the Bielema family at the Andrew Houzenga home. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Jake Van Kampen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Bielema and family, Mrs. Martha Bielema of Fulton, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Belema and family of Moline, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Bielema, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bielema and family of Morrison, the Houzenga's daughter Evelyn, and Alfred Workman of Fulton.

Bielema Andrew Houzenga Jake van Kampen Ben Bielema Martha Bielema Fulton Marvin Belema Moline Andrew Bielema Ralph Bielema Morrison Houzenga Evelyn Alfred Workman

Women’s team defeats Garment No 2 with 1-2 record

The Women’s squad finished 1 win and 2 losses against Garment No 2. Sack and McBride each went 1-2 while bowled by Brooksie. Royal Blue also went 1-2, bowled by Home Building and Loan, as the day’s matches closed.

Garment No Sack McBride Brooksie’s Royal Blue

Thanksgiving greetings fill Mt Carroll and Clinton scenes

Readable fragments detail Thanksgiving guest lists across Mt Carroll Clinton Chadwick Savanna and nearby towns. Families named include Carpenters Queckboerners Brookstras Grohars and Dreshachs with visits to and from Ernest Smith Ivan Carroll Rush Carroll Harvey Ross and others.

Pope couple welcome daughter Barbara Jean in Denver

A daughter named Barbara Jean was born on November 22 to Mr and Mrs A R Pope of Denver Colorado The mother is Beth Houghton prior to marriage

Barbara Jean A. R. Pope Denver, Colo Pope Beth Houghton

Trojans Win First Conference Game at Vidleldgeville 49 33

Eugene Murray won the turkey donated by the FFA at the Friday basketball game. Ralph McNamara received the two pound box of candy. FFA boys ran the event and thanked participants. The referee served as master of ceremonies.

Eugene Murray FFA Ralph McNamara

Local clubs report December gatherings and prizes

The 500 club met last Thursday with Mrs. B. R. Lewis. Prizes were won by Mrs. Roy Houghton first Mrs. Ralph Stearns second Mrs. Fred Nipe third and Mrs. Carl Johannsen low. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Roy Houghton. WSCS meets next Wednesday December 38 with Mrs. Ben Wagner. Chat-a.While club meets Friday with Mrs. Ernest Smith and members bring a Christmas gift for Council Bluffs orphanage.

Clu B. R. Lewis Roy Houghton Ralph Stearns Fred Nipe Carl Johannsen WSCS Ben Wagner Ernest Smith Council Bluffs, Ia

Argo Methodist chicken dinner and bazaar announced

The Argo Methodist church announces its annual chicken dinner and bazaar to be held Monday evening December 6 at the church. A previous Thanksgiving ball on November 24 at the Masonic hall featured Warner's orchestra with oyster supper tickets priced at 1.50. Floor managers were C P Merendy and Frank Potter. invitation committee included Frank Bouva Fulton George Manning J M Williamson Thomson W P Rhodes Fred Chambers Savannah. This item contributed by Mrs Betha Holland.

Argo Masonic Hall Warner C. PP. Merendy Frank Potter Frank Bouva Fulton George Manning J. M. Williamson Thomson W. P. Rhodes Fred Chambers Savanna Betha Holland

Desert Fury at Royal Theatre Promises Thrills

Desert Fury arrives at the Royal Theatre in Fulton this Sunday. Stars Lizabeth Scott John Hodiak and Burt Lancaster headline a strong cast in a Technicolor melodrama filled with romance gambling and gangsters. The plot follows Lizabeth Scott as a rebellious daughter amid friction with her mother and a web of love and danger involving Hodiak Corey Astor and Lancaster leading to a dramatic climax.

Royal Theatre Fulton L Zabeth Scott John Hodiak Burt Lancaster Paramount Picture Miss Scott Mary Ator Lizabeth Wendell Corey Hodiak

Thanksgiving gathering of Rogers Strukhoff families in Dubuque

The Rogers and Strukhoff households host Thanksgiving with numerous relatives from Cedar Rapids and Dubuque. Attendees include Charles and Mrs Rogers, Paul Strukhoff, Doug Anderly and Kay Alee, Robert and Cheryl Rogers, Lynn Rogers, Carlyle Rogers, Martha, Charles, and his daughter, Eugene Story and Nancy Lou. Nancy Lou is the great granddaughter of Charles and Mrs Rogers.

Chales R. Rogers M. J. Strukhoff Paul Rogers Dougas Anderly Kay Alee Cedar Rapids Robert Rogers Cheryl Lynn Carlyle Rogers Martha Charles Eugene Story Nancy Lou Dubuque Charles Rogers Bll Blair Ron MacDearmon ICA Morrison

Hillsdale boys edge Hillsdale in Friday night twin games

Coach Munson's Men led 8-4 early and stretched to 27-10 at halftime as the Trojans prevailed 55-26 in the main game. younger squad struggled in a 26-10 win and showed one of its ragged performances yet remained ahead at the final buzzer.

Munson Hillsdale Trojans Nets

Thanksgiving Day Guests and Family Gatherings Across Clinton Area

A flight of social notes lists Thanksgiving and weekend visits among Hook, Peterson, Marske, Ernest Hook, Jim Hook, Sikkema, Weber, Tohey, Prins, Amman, Wilt, Lewis, Graves, Smith, Holding, Wilt, Kustes, Orcutt, Doherty and other local families in Clinton and Fulton. Guests include Robins and relatives at multiple homes with church, birthdays, and dinners mentioned among Ab Prins, Leroy Prins, and Cedar Rapids connections.

Wilbur Hall Chadwick Hazel Stagg Donna May Holding Cedar Rapdsla P. V. Wilt Backhawk Village Hattie Brown Mt. Carroll Clarence Imes Far Haven Isaac Decker Fred Hook Carl Peterson Erich Marske Cinton Ernest Hook Jim Hook al Sikkema Fulton Lloyd Weber Savanna Weber Mrs. Hook Ray Erling Claire Tohey Princeton Albert Prins Famly Gerald Amman Leroy Prins Ab Prins Central Colege Pella Virgil Wilt Nancy Betty Lou Myra Groharing Clinton B. R. Lewis Bill Graves Graves GA. Smith Donna Holding Cedar Rapids

Also Mentioned on This Page

Tout Town Elynor Stag Kathleen —Isenhart Hengtgen Legion Auxiliary Marshal Fields Arlyne Adams Bill Ethel Lewis Joner Mickelsons Mt. St. Clare Lia Anita Joe Shutters Hallieds Hester” Shutters South End Bozo Harrietta Fenley Main Street Jane Bob Smith Lafayette Hotel Tim Shoemaker Emil Brad Delbert Curley Gene Bull The Review Joan Wilt Ed Porter Tony Miles Jeanne Hogg Kissel Iowa Mabel Matte Toberman Downers Grove American Legion Preston Bradley Chet Lou Taylor Sterling Frank Potter's Taylor Tiny Paul V. Wilt Margaret Smith Blackhawk Village Hanover West End Howard Rice Ed Knapp Howard Arlene St.ores Cleworth Dick McGinty Nimrod Junior Gad Trojan Buggy Young Illnois Shorty Heujsinkveld Bob Thor Chas Diek York Methodist James W. Gilespie Riverview News Janice Miller Francis Sager Frank Sager al Scott Ben Scott Fred L. Miller Charles Adoph Boand Iris Miller Weldon Eye Ivan Miller Frances Kahler Cheter Drenner Stiering Will Heide Coleta Edwin Rummel Steve and Wylie Brand Sandridge School Lavere Knes Wesley Kness Conley LaVere Kness Kenneth Krempel Herschel Hopkins John Mest Tampa Fla W. B. Smith Ferguson R. C. Smith Fred L Miler Clyde Queken Larry Milledgeville Eunne Murray W. Sherman George Robinson Johnnie Emplek Harry Gaar David Murray the Scoul State Capitol Ann Holland Z Marlys Zenk Barbara Carroll Doria Feblt Derothy North Leon van Kampen Jance Fehler Eddie Hook Norma Swett Sharon Wilkinson Judy Gordon Judy Brown Gene Fehler May Ellen Holloway Ruth Ann Sclean David Draper Robert Green Richad Groharing Richard Hook Robetts McGinty Betty Feldt Milledgevil Shannon Mt. Caroll Dan Milledgevle Camanche Thomson Briefs Ruth Bielema John Murray Arla St. Ores Ethel Bielema Roberta Wiliams Charles Green Nancy Wiltz Ronald Bieleman Bobby Wolliams James Blackert VRS Carroll Mrs. Heusinkveld Thomson Briers Villedgeville Turkey Paul Strukhoff Lynn Curley
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