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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1937
Page
2
Fragmented OCR from a historical page mentions Mel Day events, community plans, and local figure references across counties. It hints at platform discussions, radio activity, and upcoming activities with various placeholders and garbled names.
In York Township, new term starts this week with Wes Ochedbs and Callie Maeagadee among staff and students listed. Several teachers including Miss Vine, Miss Michtor, and Miss Laura Dathler are noted, with activities at Athadwick and nearby schools. A forthcoming ceremony at Ga Fest Werk will mark the year’s move, and Miss Levee Bennett is mentioned in relation to marriage plans as the community updates school and social events.
The readable text hints at an invitation or note about a gathering with friends on a Thursday in September. It mentions a picnic, shade, and grounds open for a pleasant day with music or a performance. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
Announcement says Miss Gladys Appel daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Appel Milledgeville and Henry Knetsche of Paw Paw will wed at the groom’s home in Paw Paw with Rev Frank F Pilch officiating. The couple plans a brief Wisconsin trip then farms near Paw Paw and both will pursue teaching careers.
Melon Bay is near. residents urged to tidy yards and homes for the big day. Weeds abound on private property and curb appeal matters as the town prepares to welcome guests. If everyone spends a little time cutting weeds, the town will look much better in a few hours.
The second allotment of young pheasants was distributed to county Sportsmen's clubs. About 45 percent were young birds when received, 440 were raised, and most were released at the proving grounds in good cover while some were sent to other chapters. The eight week old birds had been kept at the Savanna Ordnance Depot breeding pens prior to release.
Announcement from Mr and Mrs Ely Godhean that their daughter Bernice Louise will wed Robert B Stage, late of Maine, on September 25 in Thomson. Both teens from Thomson community attended Thomson schools and York Community High School. Bernice worked at Ely Cochran Grocery. Robert employed by International Harvester Co in the tri cities. Details pending a second definite announcement. Also notes moving plans and tenancy changes in area farms.
Charles Gyoharing, employed by Northern Illinois Utilities, is on a week's vacation. His daughter, Miss Ressie Gyoharing, also employed by the same company, began a week’s leave yesterday.
Lois Middleton arrived home Thursday night from Chicago where they had spent the summer with their sister and mother Mrs. William Sullivan. Mr. Sullivan brought the girls out and visited until Sunday afternoon at the Kness home.
Youths gathered Saturday afternoon for an evening service at IDEAL Bumlay School. Attendees enjoyed ros for the service, vocal duets, and speeches by Avlethy Hrt omy Dotke Lionhawk and Rhinehe Stim. Sylvia Salt led several musical numbers and Sylvia Wilk served as accompanist. The event featured a welcoming reception and strong attendance.
The text reports a Sunday school service in West Sumtay and a meeting next Wednesday afternoon. It mentions a pastor or leader and a farewell or update to parishioners. Names and exact places are unclear due to OCR errors.
Fragmentary OCR text referencing a Baptist event or sermon with misread names and places. Readable elements mention a church or congregation and possible outreach or invitation. No clear date, location, or identifiable individuals available for accurate factual summary.
York Community announces a gargeree national meeting next Sunday evening with the narrative sera. All members are invited to attend.
An excerpt from The Christian Century discusses how worship emphasis shapes youth involvement, noting Morrison and Cadman in debates over church training. It cites a Methodist perspective on worship aiding family church ties and the need for youth to participate meaningfully, with a call for Protestant renewal and reform.
The Longton threshing ring was entertained at a Linn necker home Monday evening. Jee ercant and cake were served. Attendees included Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ron, Merl Olson, Leonard Kuehl, Merrill Jacobsen, Arlene Gossel, John Metehie, Ivan Miller, Yves Miller, Adin Rounds, Mrs. Longanecker, and many others as listed in the local society notice from the White Side Sentinel dated Aug 25.
Mrs Hubert Williams hosts a Savanna picnic supper at Palisades Park in Savanna to honor the fourth birthday of son Burton Williams. Attending are Mr and Mrs Marante Williams and Mr and Mrs Arthur Pape of Thomsen, aunt and cousin Mrs Frank Mijer and daughter Geraldine, all of Savanna.
Fred Carpenter of Covina California and his brother in law Alk Varnish arrived this week for a several days visit with relatives in Thomson Argo and Mr Cacyoll. They traveled 4700 miles east visiting Yellowstone park and other points en route. They stayed with Mrs Leila Carpenter Smodene in Ross and Fred Noble in Granger among others and plan to attend Melon day celebrations.
Painter Al St. Ores has been busy on Main Street as several business houses slick up for Melon Day. He completed lava coats on the Jake Stickel building and the Review office and reports plans for paint improvements at other stores before Melon Day.
Ramona Lewis of Battle Creek Michigan will wed J Kenneth Thompson of Battle Creek in a simple Sunday ceremony at the bride's parents home. Rev Harald R Date will officiate at two o'clock with maid of honor Betty Lewis and best man Cecil Frosch. The couple plans Chicago and then Battle Creek address 471 Glenwood Apartment 2.
John and Beulah Schade marked their fiftieth wedding anniversary with a Sunday family dinner at the home, followed by an open house for friends from 2 to 7 pm. Relatives from Wisconsin and Iowa attended, a yellow decorative theme and a wedding cake with the date 1887 featured prominently.
Mrs Jennie Cooper shows improvement after an illness. Delbert Gaar returns to work at the C WL Toge farm after pleurisy and gall trouble. Willis Pape of Milledgeville recovers slowly from a serious illness. Mrs Venetians improves from a nervous condition. Miss Ceceile Raymond of Fulton cared for her and the children. Mrs Paul Lewis entered Jane Lamb hospital for foot surgery on Monday and is recovering.
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude to all who sent cards letters gifts and BC roses for the golden wedding anniversary. Mentions Mr and Mrs John Schade Evelyn Hicks and Mrs Veneta Hicks. Also notes a niece injured foot while at home and ongoing care. Mrs Madge Bower returns home after hospital stay and gradual improvement.
The town hosts Thomson's 13th Annual Melon Day on Thursday September 9 with a full day of morning sports women and men cash prizes horseshoe contests 5000 melons to guests and two baseball games Carroll County Farm Bureau vs Ogle County Farm Bureau and Lyndon vs Morrison. Entertainment features Rube Tronson and his Texas Cowboys Curley Juvenile radio stars LeRoy Elliott's horse Queen Blossom and trained animals plus band concerts and rides ending with Tireworks grand display. Labor Day post office hours noted.
The 500 club gathered at 1 Old Mill Park Savanna for a noon picnic with cards in the afternoon. Mrs Clifton Bennett won first prize, Mrs B R Lewis second and Mrs Harry Diehl third. Chat-A-White era members held a picnic at Eagle Point park Clinton with families. Attendees included Lloyd Smith Leonard Stage Jim Smith and several others. The Altar and Rosary Society, led by Miss Mary Connell, met, with high prize to Ethel McNamara and consolation to Mrs Hawk, followed by a Cornell outdoor barbecue. The October meeting is set for Mrs John Haifman’s home.
Morrison fair hosts a morning ball game titled Play At Fair Morrison on Lyndon. In the Morrison lineup are Thomson players Bob Lewis Gerald Brown and Smokey Drake as regulars.
Morrison wins 5 to 3 over Clinton Delmons in a tense Sunday game at Riverview Stadium Clin ton. Gerald Brown drives the tying and winning runs with a clutch two run double Harold Hook and Paul Wilt spark Morrison both on mound and defense. Larson's early double helps Morrison as Clinton struggles behind Carlson Snitcher and Henje behind the plate.
Miss Evelyn Holm and roommate Jeanette Deveres of Chicago will visit the home of Mr and Mrs Rudolph Holm this weekend. On Sunday the Holm daughters Evelyn and LaVonne and Miss Deveres will depart for a two week western vacation with Yellowstone National Park as the destination.
Mr and Mrs William Hawk Jr welcome a son William Raymond born Thursday August 26 at home. A daughter born Sunday evening August 29 to Mr and Mrs Archie Ewing. Mrs John Carpenter is contacting for the mother and baby. Mr and Mrs Harry Wilkerson greet a daughter born Friday August 27 at home.
Mrs Ida Weber was guest of honor at a picnic dinner Sunday at the Julius Sagner home for her birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ken nett Kemmer of Morrison Sir and Mrs Henry Lohmeier Mr and Mrs E O Hemmer and She lalter's mother Mr and Mrs Ben Stage Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall and family Mr and Mrs Wesley Sack and daughter Hazel.
Thomson will be well represented in colleges this fall as courses begin. Members of the 1937 graduating class plan to attend Western Illinois State Teachers College Macomb Vernon McGinty Delbert Curley University of Illinois Champaign Ruth French Cornell College Mt Vernon Ill Louise Lewis Knox College Galesburg Prudence Grahaming National College of Education Evanston Ruth Switzer Parsons College Fairfield Iowa Robert Demarcetis University of Wisconsin Mary Margaret Hook will enter now college with no definite arrangements yet.
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