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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1953
Page
3
A column notes approaching autumn with leaves turning, hints of a hard winter, and the fire department pushing fund drives for new pumps and prevention efforts. It mentions dances, meetings, and local happenings from Thomson and surrounding communities including residents in Europe, twins born, and business anniversaries.
Notice to landowners in the Savannah and York Drainage District Carroll County Illinois that the annual assessment of benefits for drainage and levee work is due by March 10 1954. If unpaid, parcels will be sold to recover the amount and costs as provided by law. Dated September 17 1953 Clarence Boltons Treasurer.
The Northern Region clubwomen will hold a regional meeting in Sterling hosted by the 13th District on October 3 at Broadway Methodist Church. Registration starts at 9 and luncheon is 1.35 with reservations due October 1 to Mrs Ray Hoffman. The meeting runs 10 to 3 30 and state officers will attend.
Harriet R. Wheeler announces she is enrolled in advanced graduate studies at Indiana University Bloomington. She is among 14 ISNU faculty granted sabbatical leave by the Teachers College Board of Illinois and has received an assistantship for research. Wheeler notes 24 graduate assistants in Business Education from across the United States and one from Finland, with several colleagues on leave from other universities. Her address is 507 Smith Ave Apt 4 Bloomington Indiana.
In a four year old IDEAL Bible school note regular Sunday services at 10 a m and 7 30 p m led by Rev J W Gillespie and Rev William Kendall. Fulton Catholic services at 7 a m and 10 a m with York Community led by Rev Mark Witmer Sunday School at 9 30 a m Church at 10 30 a m Choir practice Saturday evening at 7 16 p m.
Baptist preacher sessions and guest speakers listed for October at various churches. Methodist events include Sunday services, MYF hayride with permission slips, bake sale at Starr's Cafe, and rug fundraising. Other churches schedule Holy Communion, special music, and Bible study events in early October.
Last Sunday was promotion Sunday at the York Baptist Sunday school. The program included songs, a piano duet, readings, and promotions. Richard Groharing of the Sunshine class moved up to the Livewire class and each child received a gift.
Thompson area notes show multiple courtesy visits and family gatherings. Honored couple Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Eslinger mark their 14th wedding anniversary while relatives from Milledgeville Chadwick Savanna Clinton Mt. Carroll and Cordova share visits and dinners over the weekend and weekdays.
Card thanking friends for cards letters and kindness during a hospital stay signed by Robert Lewis and noted as 10-1x source text shows no further details
Mrs. Lilian Durbin and Miss Emma Kling, sisters from Chicago, enjoyed a Sunday dinner visit at Miss Kling’s home. The reunion marked their first meeting in nearly 25 years as Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wolff joined them.
Shirley and Sherman Morgan of Chadwick visited the Sack family for Sunday supper. Joe Baumgaurt ner of Tranover joined the Coopers and Dimmicks for Sunday dinner in Clinton to honor Delbert Dimmick on his 45th wedding anniversary celebrated on Monday. John Sloane and two children called on Hanover residents while Glen Belk and Paul Stage hosted Rockford guests. Leo Meyer of Dubuque visited daughter Pearl Buckley and her brother James Meyer, a Korea veteran discharged at Camp Carson after 14 months of service.
The Sick: Larry Prins, son of Anthony Prins of Fulton, is a polio patient in Iowa City. Rev. James George of Fulton is ill at home and cannot travel south for the winter. Robert Lewis has returned home after weeks in the Veterans hospital in Iowa City. Mrs. Virl Johnson had major surgery at Mercy hospital Clinton and has returned home. Henry Strauch fell from a ladder at work, no bones broken, recovering at home.
The Methodist Sunday school youths call for parents and friends to provide foods for a bake sale at 10 o'clock this Saturday at Starr's Cafe. The Rev Leckrone will help with selling. Proceeds fund church carpeting and vestibule flooring. Gratitude goes to Mr and Mrs Starr for restaurant use.
John Seger and Roland Brooks led 12 Thomson Scouts at Apple River State Park for a weekend camporee. About 285 Scouts and leaders attended. Sunday afternoon a Court of Honor was held and awards were presented to all troops.
A pink and blue shower for Mrs. John Seger was held Monday evening at the home of Mrs. Ned Moore in Savanna with Mrs. Geraldine Ehredt and Miss Catherine Morrisey assisting. Court Whist was the diversion for 15 guests and gifts were exchanged before refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Earl A Bennett of Thomson celebrate their golden wedding with open house on Sunday October 11 from 2 to 4 pm at their Thomson home. The couple married October 14 1900s. Their family includes three daughters Mrs E N Giles Peoria Mrs A Schmidt La Mesa Calif Mrs Lucille Gorzny Thomson and son Wayland Bennett Chanwick plus six grandchildren.
Thomson area clubs plan events with Frances Colehour speaking on Girl Scouting at the high school. Brownie Scouts present a program including songs and poetry. Thomson MYF holds a kickoff at the Methodist church with a hayride and viener roast planned for Oct 2. Reporters note local visits and social gatherings in Clinton and Lanark areas.
The shop building project near completion shows block walls rising as the structure climbs 22 courses high. Mr Balk states walls will be finished by Friday and invites donors and the public to inspect the civic improvement, noting visitors from other towns and ongoing donations.
Mr. and Mrs. William Geisz of Mt. Carroll were honored at a surprise at their home on Tuesday evening for their 15th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Eric Marske and Reka Hass of Clinton Iowa Jens Andresen and Doris Hadwick Adam Heinze Hal Ashby Lyle Greeley and Fred Hook and families. Cards were exchanged and a lunch was served. A group gift was given to the couple.
A 14-year-old Savanna girl fell 30 feet from the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific rail viaduct Tuesday night, landing in the front yard of a home below the structure. Dorothy North was taken to Savanna City hospital with a fractured leg and other injuries. Her condition was not serious. She cannot recall how she fell and was alone at the time.
A family gathering at the Herman Timmons home honored Clyde Sollars of Hagerstown Maryland and Albert Shoap of Newburg Pennsylvania plus relatives from Clin ton Iowa Gales bury Rock Island Fulton and Nelson. Fire Chief Everet Wilt reports a fundraising drive for the Thomson fire department has raised over 400 for equipment including an auxiliary pump and air masks with a campaign ending around October 15 and a dance planned in the local gym.
Community members welcomed relatives from Illinois and Minnesota for weekend visits. A bake sale at Starr's Cafe Saturday sponsored by Methodist Sunday school classes invites all for pastries. Local families from Rockford, Mt. Carroll, Savanna, Chadwick and Clinton circulated among homes and gatherings through Sunday.
Local society page records visits and events across Peoria and nearby communities. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Earl Bennett and others at family events, SPEBSQSA activities at the Masonic Temple, weddings, O E S gatherings, and numerous Sunday calls in Morrison Fulton Lyndon Albany and Hanov er areas.
A list of residents from Riverview and surrounding areas attends a picnic where Cravatta shows moving pictures. The ownership and circulation statement for The Thomson Review lists publisher H. G. Stagg and editor Dayton G. Stagg with 710 average weekly copies, filed October 1, 1953, before Notary Clarence Bolhous.
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