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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1948
Page
3
A mosaic of brief hometown items reports pets missing and found, cats living in barns and kitchens, dogs roaming near yards, and residents like Irene Sheridan Wea therwax and Vic Fenley’s dogs drawing attention. Readers share sightings, social visits, and small town happenings from Savanna Thomson and nearby areas.
The W S C S will sponsor its annual bazaar and supper on Wednesday October 20 in the Methodist church basement Dinner served at 530 includes baked chicken and dressing mashed potatoes buttered peas rolls jelly pickles cole slaw pie and coffee Bazaar items begin at 230 There will be a fish pond bazaar counter and rummage table Admission is 1 00 for adults and high school students 50 cents for younger children The ladies meet Friday afternoon October 15 to clean the church kitchen and dining room Other notes include visits by Mrs Louis Kness and Wilford Hazen and plans by Mrs Lena Stagg Mrs Paul Heusinkveld and Mrs Hazel Stagg to travel to Florida soon and Jerry Wiebenga illness at Potter Bros Elevator. George and Mrs Warfield sold their home to Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing.
The sophomores hold the most money in the ongoing magazine sale and anticipate an ice cream party as a reward. Senior officers were elected October 11 1948 to set cap and gown colors and flowers with motto later. staff includes Editor John Elliott and others. Guests attended a birthday dinner for Mr. Richard Badtke at his home with Clinton and Port Byron attendees.
Mr and Mrs Paul Smith spent Thursday Friday and Saturday in Kiltho Wisconsin visiting Mr and Mrs Willard Welch and family. During the Smiths absence their sons Ronnie and Gerry visited in the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Smith and their daughter Janice visited her grandparents Mr and Mrs Joe Blair.
Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Luckstead and son Steve join Miss Bessie Groharing of Clinton Sr. for a Sunday picnic at Waterworks Park in Morrison with local families from Albany Thomson Morrison and Sterling gathered for the afternoon.
Glenn R. Williams expresses sincere thanks to the fire committee and all helpers after a home fire at the former Don Hall place. He particularly thanks neighbors Mr and Mrs John Simpson who raised the alarm and assisted with clean up.
The Appel, Tripp, Fink, Knetsch and Miller families thank friends and neighbors for sympathy cards fruit and help after a recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Hanbeck car drivers singers and pianist.
Fire damaged an inside wall at Glenn Williams home west of town on Saturday. Fire officials say overheating near the furnace revervistor caused the blaze. Smoke and water damage spread through the house though the fire was confined to the wall.
The Baptist church lists services at 10:00 a.m. worship 11:00 a.m. Sunday school led by Herbert St. Ores and topic Law in the Bible Deut 6:20-25 Lev 19:9-14 17-18 7:30 p.m. evangelizing. Golden Rule class hosts Harold Witt. assistants Mr and Mrs Francis Hoff. Ladies aid meets Thursday. A church invitation urges attendance and notes the path to peace through faith.
The York Community notices minister Thomas S. Cleworth delivering Sunday worship on October 17 with church school at 9 30 morning worship at 10 20 focusing on The Prodigal s Return. An October Sunday Picture Service is planned for October 24 at 7 pm showcasing American history travel and a branch of our armed forces on the silver screen.
A. G. Neal, pastor, announces church services at Thomson and Argo Fay. Church school at 10:00, Worship at 11:00, Evening worship at 7:30. Sermon topic is The Christian Faith Concerning Man. The church school offers Bible study education.
Birth announcements record a son born to Mr. and Mrs. George Perry of Sterling on October 11 at Sterling public hospital, a son to Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Alexander of Chadwick on October 13 at St. Francis hospital Freeport, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Everett Yates of Rock Falls on October 7. Additional notes mention relatives visiting in Savanna and Morrison events including parade of male quartets.
Carl J. Zluhan, about 50, died Wednesday at Hines Hospital in Illinois after weeks as a patient. A World War I and II veteran, he will be buried in Savanna cemetery after services at 2 p.m. at Fuller funeral home with the American Legion in charge and Rev. Gerhard P. Fischer leading a prayer. He is survived by his father Karl H. Zluhan of Savanna and a Lanark niece.
Andrew Houzenga Jr was honored on his twelfth birthday with a party planned by twelve school friends. Prizes were awarded to Leslie Prins and La Venne North as games provided fun and refreshments included ice cream and cake for attendees.
Pupils across the area are on vacation this week while teachers attend the county institute and related meetings. Mt Carroll hosts talks by Dr. Frederick Mueller and Bergen Evans with vocal selections by the Mt Carroll high school girls trio. Rockford events feature J B Pease Harold Hunt and Karl Mundt as speakers.
The Republican central committee will sponsor a meeting at 8 p m Friday at the courthouse in Mt Carrell. All voters are invited. Invited candidates include Franklin A. Stransky for state representative Gordon B R Smith for circuit clerk Lawrie A. Smith for state’s attorney and Dr Harvey Paul ey for coroner.
The Beauty Shop at 17 1 2 Fifth Ave is sold with new owner taking possession Friday. The University of Illinois Extension Service announces the Illinois Forestry Congress October 28 29 at the university. Hadley Read calls the forestry focus timely due to high lumber prices and forest quality concerns. A non profit group of technicians prepared a report on Illinois forest land use to be summarized at the meeting. Mrs George Mattie visited Mrs Bernives Peters in Platteville Wisconsin. Peters returned home after 11 weeks at Mayo Clinic Rochester and Mayo Clinic care continues. Several locals including Miss Betty Lou Wilt and Miss Bessie Groharing visit Clinton Auto Parts and relatives in Clinton, Praire du Chien, and Chicago. Funeral services for Mrs Grace Londo were held in Morrison. Mrs Londo died at 85 after a weeklong illness.
The Woman's Club met at Mrs Paul Ileusinkveld's home with 241 members present. Toland Brook spoke on photography, explaining camera work and film development, enlarging and blowing up pictures. Officers and new members were announced and parish luncheon plans for Oct 19 were discussed along with a county meeting and radio program updates.
Myron Tibbets, ill for weeks, came home Wednesday from University Hospital Iowa City Ill for treatment. Leslie Prins, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Albert Prins, injured his knee Sunday when he fell on a rock during football. four stitches were needed to close the wound.
County supervisors approved a general levy of 60475 for the next fiscal year up from 43500 to fund bridges and county needs. An additional 35000 was set for highway purposes and 6000 for tuberculosis. the tuberculosis fund has a surplus, so no levy is required. The board discussed parking meters on county property around the courthouse square and referred a bridge project over the Burlington railroad to the highway committee. Community notes report bowling results, local social events, club meetings, and visits from residents.
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