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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1937
Page
2
A fragmentary report from Fulton this week details multiple injuries and hospitalizations. Jane Lamb, Clinton, and several others sustained injuries from accidents including falls and collisions. Ruth Cooper, Ruth Blair, and Blair Draphetstown are among those injured. some were treated at Freeport and Davers hospitals.
A November meeting at Arashi Assueiy School is planned for 8 pm with a program including student readings and a demonstration. Miss Viola Phule will lead a reading segment. Parents and community members are urged to attend. event aims to showcase pupil work and local civic topics.
The P T A invites the public to a Halloween masquerade at the high school gym Saturday evening Oct 30. Prizes will go to the prettiest home best and funniest costumes. The program includes singing contests stunts parade and free fish pond. Refreshments will be served. Basketball season tickets go on sale for local fans.
Oscar Herga 13th District Commander and Roy Hockine arrange for L. Benston to attend the District Meeting in Galena on October 31. Roy Westfall notes to Post Service Officers to join, with a Sunday morning school and conference. Benston to share news on a pension bill. Winds Service Dept recovered over 275000 dollars last year for disabled veterans widows and dependents.
Martin B. Diephuis 7h father of Jake Diephuis passed away after several weeks illness at Clinton hospital following an operation. Born March 24 1871 in the Netherlands he leaves five sons Jacob Joe John Ralph of Clinton Ben of Morrison and two daughters Mrs Bert Van Sant of East Clinton and Alice of Port Wayne Ind eleven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. His wife died Oct 2 1924 Funeral services held Tuesday at Fay's funeral chapel Fulton and at First Reformed Church burial Fulton cemetery
Mrs. Harry Diehl entertained several young girls Saturday afternoon to celebrate the birthday of her daughter Diana Lee who was born on Friday. Diana received many gifts and refreshments of ice cream and cake were served. Guests included Rosalie Hand Cecelia Hawk Jaghie McGinty Marilyn Carpenter Joann and Jona Zenk Darlene Shoemaker Darlene and Helen Creighton and Norma Strubb.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Cheatam and daughter Ellen were surprised as friends and neighbors gathered at their home for a Halloween party with 50 people present. Various games provided entertainment and refreshments were served. Mr and Mrs H A Tobey visited Clinton with Nels Johnson and his wife over the weekend.
Karl Uolman and Det Wierseme organize a clay bird and rifle event on Sunday November 7 at Wael Motman’s Plaqa. The day includes prizes in cash and other awards, aimed at giving local youths a chance to participate in shooting sport activities.
Clewarth Merninge warships and Ideal Sunday School hosts a Young People's meeting this week. Several special members were presented for the evening service. Guests included Yora Yuet and Mp Bword, Mrs Curtin, Mag Benane, and Mr Corning.
The Baptist Ladies will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening November 2 at the home of Mrs. Enna Eslinger, with plan to serve refreshments and invite members and friends to attend. Mrs. Otte Sn chain and Mrs. C. W. Hoge are among the organizers, along with Mrs. Ray Brenne nan. The group had previously announced a Thursday all day gathering with a meal at the Elgavett Dge ment, inviting attendees and guests to join in.
Catholic services next Sunday are at 8 AM. A church event will be held Wednesday at the church. The committee in charge includes Misses Motth Tabison Mira Ruby Schmaling and Miss Mayne Mun mor.
A church luncheon plan is announced with a covered dish arrangement. The note invites attendees to bring dishes and join the gathering at noon, with welcoming remarks and a brief program conducted by church members.
A string of local guests and family visits are noted. Residents include Mr and Mrs Wreden and others from Albany Rochester Rochester and Algonac visiting with El Holman Rush Carroll and the Tou sley family. Mary Tousley and Clarence Torsley visit Rock Pails. Athlone Gaar of Jedonia plans weekend with Mrs Flossie Gaar.
Work on route 171 was completed Wednesday with surfacing finished. All aie laid and west to Morrison where Lay will continue county highway work from Morrison to Garden Plain and Must Lynne. Cold weather caused delays but the road is now completed. Several trees remain to be planted in spring.
Duck hunters invited to opening night shoot at Johnny Brown BilGaed Parlor Monday night November 1. Event runs 7:00 PM to 4:30 PM with live ducks and prizes for top shooters. Contests include a boine match and a prize for every participant.
Reports from Thamaoh state Miss Martindale married Arthur Gorzney of Morrison in Morrison on Wednesday. Full details unavailable. hopes for later issue. Eugene Daley visited with his grandparents Genere Williams and Luther Williams in Ustiek.
Brooks and their company conclude fall performances with The Rosary at Thomson last Friday. They plan to depart for Hollywood California to spend the winter, aiming to pursue movie work. Tom and Barbara Brooks intend to watch and may enter film work, and local audiences hope for a return next fall.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer of Morrison observed their first wedding anniversary. Monday of this week six couples formerly from Morrison visited them at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Kemmer in Galesburg. The evening featured a five hundred diversion.
Mrs John Carpenter entertained a pot luck dinner at her home on Monday honoring her mother in law Mrs K B Carpenter whose birthday was Sunday. The group played 500 with prizes awarded to Mrs Roy Houghton Mrs Will Graves and Mrs K B Carpenter. Others earning prizes were Mrs Irene Raymond and Mrs W M Tucker. Guests included Mrs Irene Raymond Mrs Will Graves Mrs W M Tucker Clinton Mrs B R Lewis Mrs Madge Bower Mrs Roy Houghton and the honoree.
Miss Betty Lewis and Cecil Frosch will marry Saturday October 30 in Clinton Iowa with attendants from Savanna. The couple plans a brief Chicago visit before returning to a Mills Avenue Savanna home. Betty is daughter of Mayor B R Lewis and York Community graduate. Cecil is son of Louis Frosch and Savanna High School alum.
Vernon Rawlins, a farmer near Thomson, suffered serious injuries while shredding corn when a wagon wheel struck him as he and neighbors moved the load to a barn. X rays showed three broken ribs and a kidney injury. he remained in St. Francis hospital in Freeport in stable condition.
The Francis Behol family of Sterling have moved into the property vacated by Wesley Reynolds's family. Mr Behol is employed on the bar. Mrs Marvin Johnson and son Rogier returned to their home in Manlius Sunday after a week visit in the home of Mr and Mrs C W Sherman.
About thirty guests attended a shower for Miss Betty Lewis hosted by Mrs. John Carpenter and Mrs. Virgil Wilt at the Lewis home. Prizes were awarded in games, and Mrs. Wm. M. Tucker received high honors while Dorothy Hees won the consolation. The honoree received many gifts for her new home. refreshments included cake, sandwiches and coffee. Several relatives and friends from Clinton Savanna Sutton and Chicago visited or sent gifts.
Military services were held Sunday at East Moline for Dee M. Stumphy a World War I veteran and Thomson native who died of pneumonia in St Anthony's hospital Rock Island He lived in Thomson and East Moline where he ran meat markets and served as justice of the peace and police magistrate He was 50 and survived by a widow two sons a daughter two stepdaughters and four brothers funeral rites were held at Van Hoe chapel East Moline with American Legion in charge and interment at Hampton cemetery
The Eastern Stars hold their regular meeting this Thursday with Mrs. Orelin Bennett and Mrs. Edna Cooper in charge of the program and refreshments. The ladies aid of the Methodist church meets next week Wednesday in Albany with a covered dish lunch at noon.
Mayor B. R. Lewis warns Halloween pranksters to observe village rules against property damage and disruptive acts. He urges harmless fun but vows strict enforcement with officers patrolling through the three day break and police ordered to arrest offenders for justice of the peace hearings.
Mrs. C. H. Jenkins left this morning for a several day visit with son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. A. P. Kenyon in Westerly Rhode Island. At Sandwich TH she was met by her daughter-in-law Mrs. Bill Jenkins who will accompany her to the eastern city. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Jenkins of Sandwich visited over the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jenkins.
Mr and Mrs Richard Housenga welcomed a son born Friday night at their home in Ustick. Mr and Mrs Martin Biclera doctor of Raymond welcomed a daughter born Tuesday October 26 in Litchfield hospital. Biclera was a former YCHS teacher and is brother of Mrs Clarence Bolhouse.
Miss Emma Kling and Mrs. Emma Steele visited in Savanna yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. John Nordoff hosted their daughter Margeret with Mrs. Hermanne. Mrs. Blanche Beck plans to return to LaGrange after a two week vacation with relatives in Savanna and Fulton. Eugene Murray and wife will attend the Wisconsin Michigan game in Champaign. Dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Francke included their son and daughter-in-law Hal Francke and family. Donald Smith and son Duane spent Sunday with his sister near Mt. Carroll. Sepha Gaar travelled to Mt. Carroll and will stay with her brother and sister-in-law Vaughn and Gaar. Jennie Cooper hosted relatives for birthdays of John and Kenneth Cooper and Mrs. Cooper. Paul Lewis and nieces Betty and Dorothy Lewis spent the day in Galesburg visiting Louise Lewis at Knox College. A. J. King of Savanne visited Mrs. Flossie Gaar and daughters. Vernon Luedeke of Freeport plans a weekend visit to Savanna with her parents. Mrs. Harry Dien is in Rock Falls for a bridge party and joined several Savanna groups.
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