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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1937
Page
2
Fragmentary text mentions a secretary and school related notes, with several garbled names and dates. Appears to reference a hospital, a secretary, and local figures in Austin Lartz context, but essential details are unreadable.
The article notes grade outcomes for a group of students with posttest results affecting their standing. It lists teachers and staff involved, including Darlene Theer and Marilyn Ca, and mentions schedule and classroom adjustments. The piece reflects a school setting with emphasis on grades, attendance, and instruction.
An unclear local report notes residents including Glendora and Prophetstown while a patient named Wierkema is hospitalized for appendicitis and others recover at home or in hospital. The text mentions names such as Holm, Wagner, and Chattos Groharing in a fragile, fragmentary update.
The Home Economics Club of Argo Fa will present two one act plays and a musical program Wednesday evening in the York Community high school gym. Admission 20 and 15 cents. The program includes He Liked Them Modern a black face comedy with a cast led by Dan Madison and Mrs Dan Madison. Vocal solos duets and readings follow with director Mrs J Y Slickell and musician Miss Vivian Sack.
Members and fans anticipate a fine season as players train and new talent emerges. The squad lists several players expected to lead, plus an incomplete schedule with games from November through February and a Shannon tournament. Gabby Flammnett failed to appear at Apple River as the Sox Cubs series continued, while George Greeley arranged a track trip that fans canceled upon news of Gabby’s absence.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Slagg and their daughter Mrs Margaret Heusinkveld with son Bobby plan a near term departure to spend the winter in Manatee Florida. Paul Heusinkveld of Morrison, employed in electrics wiring, will join around Christmas time.
Sunday school runs each Sunday at 10:00 AM while no morning worship is held. An evening worship is scheduled on every fast Sunday of the month.
Baptist Sunday school begins at 10 a m inviting all not attending other services. Classes exist for all ages. Ladies' Aid plans a full-day gathering next Thursday in the church basement. A well attended monthly social was held Tuesday at a Holllital home with songs, program items by local youths, and a luncheon of cake sandwiches fruit salad and coffee.
Catholic services led by Rev TL Garth and Rev Sword at Ideal Church in BU York. morning worship at 9:30, Sunday school at 10:15, young people's meeting at 7:00, evening service at 7:30. Arletta Hartman chaired the youth group. services featured music by the Services Quartet and soloists with Arletta Hartman and Harmo Stakemiller.
Gerald Brown captured the shooting gallery prize at Johny Broser pool on Tuesday. Holman placed a shooting gallery in the hall, drawing crowds to test accuracy with a 22 caliber rifle across three shots. Brown hit three red targets, earning the top prize for the feat, marking the third time this summer he faced the challenge.
Local column records visits and gatherings across Clinton Mt Carroll and surrounding area. Names include Nina Ottery Turney Babcock Higgs and Murphy families with mentions of work changes at Chatwick and Joliet plans, plus attendance at the Jack and Maude Brooks show and a Stroke of Twelve performance.
A local group from the area traveled to Princeton on Saturday to attend a field day sponsored by Pioneer Hybrid Co. They toured the company fields and saw demonstrations on growing hybrid corn. Attendees listed include Fred Nipe Dan Nipa John Johnson Charles Sack Leonard Porter Freeman Green and others. Lunch was served at noon.
Mr and Mrs W Am Momesew from Julesburg Colorado recently stayed with Mr and Mrs Ern Whitney in Thom sor. They planned a visit with the former's brother Fred and enjoyed neighbors' hospitality before expected departure to Colorado mid next week. Cornelius Nordhoff visited Lanark Sunday, visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rogers and Mr and Mrs Henry Sievers.
A September report lists guests at a dinner and supper for Mrs Meddles in Freeport with relatives present including Mr and Mrs Ray Kohl and families, Mr and Mrs Dyson, and others. Library statistics show 63 books borrowed, 2938 total books, 2 new borrowers, 2 cancellations, and $1.40 turned to the treasurer.
In Clinton at eleven o'clock this forenoon Esther Backer became the bride of Fred Whitney in a simple ring ceremony at the groom's parents home. Rev. JH KF Harned officiated. The couple planned a short wedding trip and will establish a home in Moline after returning.
Funeral services for Mrs Felix Miller 66 who died at her son Chas Miller’s near Argo Fa will be held Thursday afternoon. Local family rites at the Charles Miller home in Lynn will precede public services with the Rev Mr Hoeppner of Lanark officiating. Burial will be in the Salon cemetery near the church.
Jack and Marie Brooks will perform at the Masonic hall this Friday evening presenting the talent show The Stroke of Twelve. The duo has drawn good crowds at prior local appearances and promises an entertaining program.
William Curphy a drag line operator for a construction company on route 171, son of Wally Gurphy, married Navine Jton of Wilsh, Missouri, in a noon wedding at the Presbyterian church. Rev. McCullough presided, single ring ceremony. Attendants Mr. and Mrs. Leland Nason. They will live at the Mos Kenyon home in ArgofA and move to Mississippi after completing current work.
Arthur Bopp of Evanston installed the new linotype at the Review office this week. He mentions that in many localities people ask if he is related to Betty Bopp the screen character, and he replies that he is her father to keep things interesting.
Homer Bowman of the Bowman Cattle Co announces weekly sales at DeWitt Indiana on Wednesdays and Magnoketa on Saturdays. He has spent his life in cattle work and offers a fine selection of animals for feeders at both sales.
Docia Brooks a former Thomson teacher married Fred G. Rockwood a Fulton construction foreman at the Little Brown Church in Nashua Iowa on Saturday October 9. The couple, both with local ties, were feted by friends and relatives with a luncheon after the ceremony.
The Thomson 590 club met last Thursday with Mrs R R Lewis as first prize winner, Mrs John Carpenter second, and Mrs R L Houghton third. Next week will host Mrs K B Carpenter. Also noted are upcoming Royal Neighbor lodge meeting and other local group gatherings with details and a ten cent luncheon. Rey Houghton served as a delegate in Chicago for the Grani Chapter of the Masonic Lads.
Prof. Glenn Demaree G Smith Gilpin Stagg W M Bush and Prof. G Hemmer will travel to Madison Wisconsin on Saturday to attend the annual homecoming and the Iowa versus Wisconsin football clash.
A York township meeting for citizens, farmers and voters will be held Saturday evening at the York gym to discuss graveling roads. The cost depends on miles. 26 miles are needed and estimates run around $1,000 per mile. Adam Hoinge of Fair Trayen township is invited to speak on current handling of the project.
Burney Maley aged 27e 60 of 44 12 Drexel Boyd will retire after thirty six years with the United States railway mail service. He traveled 8 000 000 miles on the Northwestern railroad and made seven Chicago to Omaha trips monthly. Maley reports no major accidents in all those miles. He lives with his mother in law Mrs Heidgerken.
Mrs Ethel Lewis was about town Tuesday in a wheel chair, showing a very satisfactory recovery from her recent foot operation. She received good natured teasing but friends are glad to see her back out and about.
Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Rawlins and Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Rawlins with children spent Sunday in Macomb visiting their son and brother Herbert Rawlins who is attending school there.
A gathering of relatives honored Mrs Chas Curley for her birthday at the Keckler residence on Sunday. Guests included Mrs Elizabeth Hohnadle Mrs Katherine Rahn Mrs Harve Schreiner Mrs Chas Spearman and Lois Curley Lucille Curley Mr and Mrs Charles Curley Dan Curley Ed Sack and Ned Morrison Mr and Mrs Dan Sack Joyce Morrison Mr and Mrs Oscar Geldmacher Rochelle and the Keckler family.
Sunday visitors included their daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Vernon Luedeke and also Mr and Mrs Kenneth Luedeke and Kenneth Barthman, all from Freeport.
A representative from Burch Studio Davenport will visit Thom son this Friday to take focal pictures at the Wilt Hotel. The issue contains a special announcement.
Mr and Mrs K B Carpenter and their son Lena visited Milwaukee Wisconsin Saturday and Sunday with Mrs Carpenter’s sister Mrs Sam Gunn and family.
Mr and Mrs Jon Blair and Lamily motored to Galesburg Sunday to spend the day with their daughter and sister Mrs Willard Ballard and husband.
The move of the Frank Brown Jr. house was halted briefly as the Humphrey company has not yet received permits to move the building across a portion of Route RO.
Barber Holland plans an active hot stove league this winter with over 20 loads of wood already cut by Lewis Kness. Friday will feature a wood sawing bee as volunteers offer to donate their services to keep heat available for the winter season.
Mr. and Mrs. J. B. England of Lewiston called briefly last week at the Nobert Grahamine and George Potter homes. England, once an agent for the C. B. and Q. railroad here for many years, is now retired and living in Lewiston with his wife.
Tony Pollom invited several boys to a Spaghetti dinner Sunday at his island home. The event provided ample food and a pleasant time as the group gathered. Tony enjoys having the boys visit his place and they are always eager to come.
Bobby and Fred Mer, sons of their father, are the proud owners of an Arabian spotted pony named Tony, purchased for them recently.
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Warie Wilmer of Mt. Carroll and Ralph Metaler of Gridley Kang. The ceremony is set for next Sunday at Clinton In and the wedding dinner will be served at Thomson Wilt Hotel.
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