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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1934
Page
5
A mixed reader of school notes details class starts in Lat tin and World History, typing and shorthand progress, spelling tests, and a candy gale. Student names appear with grades and activities include a writing contest, Halloween scarecrow framing, and a lodge gathering with refreshments and birthdays observed.
Louise St. Ores and Dan Sack wed Tuesday at the St. Ores home in Thomson with Rev. David Todd officiating. The couple, both from local families, celebrated with a luncheon and plan to reside on the George Schreiner farm west of Chadwick after November 1. A town basketball meeting led by Dwight Brown follows at 7 PM Tuesday at the high school gym to organize a team and schedule a November game.
Alfred Lee Walter four died in an auto accident near Ten Mile House while riding with his father. Funeral services were held at the Christian church with Rev Todd officiating and pallbearers drawn from grade school. Interment was at Lower York cemetery. Out-of-town attendees included Grace Shaffer Wayland Conkling of Aurora and Dixon residents.
The article lists Catholic morning worship at 10 o clock with the sermon If the Nation loses the Soul and an evening service at 7 30 led by Mr David L Turner who will speak Come Yourself The Ideals Church announces Sunday school at 10 with an evening service at 7 30 and a sermon The Unfinished Old Deal All welcome to attend church school at 10 and worship at 14 The Epworth League meets Sunday 6 30 with new officers announced and everyone invited
Election judges Leonard Siege Bayard Cole and Sheridan met Tuesday to compile the York township voter list. About 40 names are listed with more expected. voters may view the list as posted and report unregistered names to the postmaster or judges for inclusion on Oct 16 when the judges meet again.
Mrs Rachael Switzer reports the death of a Freeport cousin yesterday. Funeral planned in Freeport tomorrow with several family members attending. Mr and Mrs Ray Brenneman and Sidney with guests Mr and Mrs G Q Carlson of Chicago visited Charles Emerson in Marion Iowa Sunday.
The Jack and Maude Brooks Attractions present the fourth of five Thomson entertainment shows at the Masonic hall this evening. Past shows drew large crowds and merchants report strong trade from merchandise tickets, suggesting the series may continue beyond next week. Local sponsors include Thomson State Bank Northwestern Illinois Utilities Potter Bros John Carpenter Service Station Hobart Holland Smiths Royal Blue Store Community Store Geisinger's Cafe Milton Hartman Review and Lewis Motor Co.
John Edward Martindale 85 died Monday at his Thomson home after years of declining health since his wife’s death. A pioneer resident since 1857 he lived a rugged life of hunting and fishing. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Methodist church with Rev. R. C. Russell officiating. Interment was in Lower York cemetery. He leaves two sons, two grandchildren, and many relatives.
The high school stage event Friday October 12 will present four lone- act plays, gymnastic stunts, and musical numbers in the gym beginning at 7:09 p.m. Admission is 10 and 20 cents, proceeds funding athletic equipment. Plays include Beating the Boss with Robert Carroll as Benjamin Jackson, The Potter Pancake Company, The Arrival of Billy, and Kill or Care, with student casts and stage management by Leona Linebeck and Mildred Stiores respectively.
The wedding of Dorothy Wubbena youngest daughter of Henry H Wubbena and Don William Bradford occurred Tuesday morning at the bride’s father's home in Freeport. Rev. Carl M Grabl officiated a double ring ceremony as sisters and a bride’s party preceded a reception for 25 guests. The couple left for a Minnesota trip and will reside on West Pleasant Street. The bride, a former bookkeeper, wore a pink satin gown and carried white roses and lilies of the valley. The groom, from Colorado, is a Brown's Business College graduate and longtime employee of the Freeport Petroleum Corporation. Out-of-town guests joined locals for the ceremony.
We sincerely thank all who assisted during the illness and death of our father and grandfather Wesley Senneff. Special thanks to Rev Berge for comfort, to the singers, pallbearers, and those who sent messages and flowers to Devern Berman Senneff and family, Mr and Mrs Harry Williams, and Family.
Wesley Senneff a longtime Pioneer York resident died Sunday at Ideal death notice states he leaves for California to join relatives. Lydia A Todd wife of David Todd was visiting and began return trip to California visiting en route with sisters. First stop planned at Edlus home Clarksville Missouri with further stops in Colorado Springs Hersut and Francis planned to stay for winter with brother and family.
The notice reports the birth of a 9 1 2 pound son to Mr and Mrs Earl Green at their Argo home on October 16. It honors Wesley Senneff, longtime Ideal area resident, who died at 81 after a life of farming church service and community involvement, and recounts his family and obituaries.
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