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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1939
Page
2
Students at CH School discuss algebra tests starting November first and a cooking activity making fruit compote and apricots. Names like Lavona Salve, Robert Smith Hare, Roberta Hook appear among observations as classes prepare for upcoming exams.
Announcement details the marriage of Mrs Opal Curtin daughter of Mrs M T Conk Savanna and Dern D Kuhn son of Mr and Mrs Willian E Kuhn Morley Michigan. Double wing ceremony held at 4 p m May 5 in Manchester Methodist parsonage. Attendants included Gladys Dittmar Savanna and Everett Jones Elliott. Wedding dinner at Galena Log Cabin, then return to Savanna. The bride wore marquisette with matching accessories. The couple will reside at Savanna north Main Street McWorthy apartment. A social gathering followed at Mrs Vernon Lahres Savanna home with attendees from Savanna and Chadwick.
A miss identified as Arla, 4'6\" tall with blue grey eyes and brown hair, captures attention in church club gossip. Students discuss a dashing senior named Web, a Model A admirer, and a target of affection among frosh and seniors, with guesses about a certain boy and hints of alleged crushes.
The school notes illness affected presentations with posters from fourth and sixth grades displayed this week. Names like Jason, Evelyn Ashpole, Carroll Dimmidts, Earl of Sterns, Pearl Prins, Laura King, Betty Frazier, and Barbara Frazier appear among those involved. Students describe activities, records, band music, and appreciation notes as part of a class project.
A birth notice reports the arrival of a daughter to Roberta Jean and Mina on Saturday. The event fills the family with joy as relatives share in the new addition to the household.
Eugene Murray attended a dessert bridge at Mrs. Ben Stade’s Chadwick home Friday afternoon. Mrs. Noah Sweitzer returned home after visiting relatives in Greenwood, Arkansas. Mrs. KR Wiersema of Fulton spent last Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Jake Bissens. Mr. and Mrs. Jim Broderick of Clinton visited their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Hartman, and were joined by their son Jim. The Hartman family hosted them at their Savanna home, with Pat McGinnis' family also calling on Ella Stamphy Sunday afternoon.
Fireworks marked the opening of the 1939 migratory waterfowl season in the central area as hunters flocked to riverfront pools and leased grounds. Reports described mixed rule observance, early shoots, and a heavy but hopeful crowd, with many bagging a few ducks and pausing for the northward bird migration to continue.
The Methodist church ladies aid plans a Halloween party in the church basement Friday evening October 27 with a program, community singing, street broadcast, games, fortune telling, and sales of popcorn balls, candy, lunch, and coffee. A bazaar and dinner are set for November 16 in the same basement.
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith spent Sunday at the home of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Qrlo Smith in Mt Carroll. Ace Gregory of West Virginia visits in the home of Mr and Mrs Will Griswold. Mr and Mrs Wm Hawk Sr were recent guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Nagel in Rockford.
Mr and Mrs George Bittner entertained about 25 relatives and friends in Argo on Sunday for birthdays that occurred on Tuesday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hoyt Ferris and son Arthur, Mr and Mrs Paul Sartwell and family of Savanna, Mae Bittner and Herbert Shelly of Hanover, Mrs Cora Bittner and family, Mr and Mrs George Stein and family of Chadwick, and Henry Bittner of Indiana Harbor.
The Singer sewing machine school at Clinton lists Mesdames Paul Lewis I D Morse K B Carpenter Leonard Stage and Gladys Cate as attendees in a local society note.
Sunday visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson included Mr and Mrs Dick Anderson and family from Argo. Mrs M J Strukhoff and her son Paul left Thursday for Maquoketa Iowa to visit the rest of the week with her parents Mr and Mrs Charles Rogers.
Mrs Orie Rutherford hosted a postnuptial miscellaneous shower at her home in honor of Mrs Forrest Eslinger a recent bride. The afternoon featured games and refreshments of sandwiches jello and cake. Mrs Eslinger received many beautiful gifts as guests named include Mesdames Roy Heitman Harold Witt Ben Stage Kenneth Kemmer Harvey Marshall Harold Tobey Lars Peterson Lewis Combs Emma Eslinger and Miss Alvina Haas plus the noneree Mrs Forrest Eslinger
The P T A sponsors a Halloween party at YCHS gym on Oct 31 with masked costumes, games for children, a treasure hunt for adults, a Hall of Horrors, fish pond and costume prizes. A turkey raffle is run by Hemmer and Lloyd Smith. Refreshments sought: popcorn balls, candy, apples. The PTA also holds a regular meeting on Nov 9 at the high school with speaker R G Wright on Alaska industries. The Argo district program follows. full details to appear next week.
A compendium of weekly church activities lists Sunday school at 10 a.m. and evening services at 7:30 p.m. at Ideal, with Rev. Sword. other items note Fair Haven and Baptist church schedules, prayer meetings, choir solos, and youth activities. A Reformation festival, special music by local performers, and upcoming meetings are announced along with Boy Scouts enrollment reminders.
Local residents visit in Thomson Convalesence home and at homes in Mt Carroll and Lanark. A birthday party for Lola Grim featured Jack o lanterns and games with a ring gift. News notes include school days shortened for Teachers Institute, cremations of three mice, and October perfect attendance by several students.
Gospel meetings led by Lester and Vivian Clum begin each evening at 7 30 p m in the former Brockill building on Main Street and continue until further notice A childrens song practice is held each Tuesday and Friday at 645 p m All are welcome to attend these services
Mr and Mrs Clarence Homedew of Savanna visited Mr and Mrs Chas Wilt Wednesday afternoon. Sunday dinner guests in the George Greeley home were Willis Greeley and family Morrison and Mrs Wayne Ashby and family. Frances Green birthday party honored at Earl Green Argo with Janie Belle Beck attending. Lois Worndy of Garden Plain and Dorothy Nafteger and Robert Enright of Albany visited the Prins and Sullivan homes.
Larry Decker nine, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Decker of Savanna, was seriously injured Saturday night when dynamite caps exploded in his left hand. Thumb and two fingers blown off. Treated at Savanna hospital with antitelanug serum, then returned home Sunday. Walter Collings moved to a cabin near Frank Brown farm.
Frances Robinson and Bertie Stainbrook attended the Home Economics Clubs of Hingis annual convention in Chicago. They toured Kraft Cheese and Marshall Field buildings, visited three model homes, and heard a banquet program led by the University of Illinois Dean of Women. The group returned by Silver Zephyr, with notes on Tommy Dorsey, while local events include institute days and a high school scrimmage.
Argo 500 Club meets at Mrs Hortense Nipe home today. Chat-a-While gathers at Mrs Mildred Brach home Friday. M E Aid Methodist church group meets at Mrs Laura Francke and Mrs Clara Switzer home Wednesday. 500 Club held last Thursday at Mrs Amy Lewis home with winners Roberta Wilhelm first, Nelle Houghton and Clara Andring tied for second, Bess Carpenter earned the declaring prize. Next gathering planned at Mrs Neile Houghton home.
Mrs. George Warfield of Savanna called on the Rawlings and Ada Lewis homes Monday. Miss Lucille Stickell was a dinner guest with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McGinty Sunday. Herbert Rawlins Jr., Pekin high school instructor, spent the weekend with his parents. Miss Elvira Carstensen of Preston Ta visited Mrs. Flossie Gaar over the weekend.
The Thomson Woman's club met at Mrs. Ellen Hogg's home with 17 members. Plans were discussed for forming a local Girls' Scout camp. Ethel Demaree spoke on Motion Pictures, Cora Stickel on Money, and discussion on Family Finances led by Hogg. The male quartet and Mrs. Wilt performed two numbers. Next meeting set for Nov. 8 with Mrs. Frances Hemmer.
ARGOFA SCHOOL decorates a reading corner with green colors and orange crates for bookcases and chairs. Students recount two Oil Valley games, a 11-4 win after a 8-7 loss, weather interrupted a tie-breaker, and a Halloween party is planned for Oct 21 with older pupils hosting. Reporters Ervin Hansen and LaVonne Holm. Thelma Schick teacher.
Ben Wagner thanks friends and neighbors for cards and other help during his hospital stay. He extends sincere gratitude and says their kindness will always be remembered.
Mr and Mrs Henry Hartman and children visited Sunday in the Ben Bergeman and August Kimpel homes at Mr Carroll. Mr and Mrs Blaine Smith and family of Mr Carroll spent Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Donald Smith. Miss Elinor McKee and Bernard Petersen of Clinton visited Sunday afternoon and evening in the home of Miss McKee's parents Mr and Mrs Chas McKee.
The report lists multiple residents and relatives across Clinton Fulton Chadwick and Freeport who are ill or recovering. Notables include Mrs. George Mart, Alec McCullough, Mrs. Turney, George Hicks, Mrs. Eugenie Murray, Mrs. Soltow, Mrs. Anna George at St Francis hospital, Bobby Carpenter, Mrs. Rose Sykes, Thomas Stage, and Mrs. Dora Prins. Several are described as improving or seriously ill.
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