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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1942

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Woman's Club Opens New Year With Busy Meeting

The Thomson Woman's Club met September 9 at Mrs. Alice Switzer's home to start the new year. Officers include President Alice Switzer Vice President Ethel Demaree Secretary Edna Walters Assistant Secretary Marian Wheeler and Treasurer Luella Diehl. Committees cover Home Economics Music Flowers Program and more.

Thomson Woman's Club Alice Switzer Ethel Demaree Edna Walters Marian Wheeler Luella Diehl Margaret Murray Margaret Cochran Shirley Ritzenthaler Marjorie Stage Alice Hamilton Frances Hemmer Gladys Cooper Adeline Groharing Frances Switzer Thelma Schick A. M. Johnson Savanna Switzer Savanna U. S. 0 Johnson Cora Stickell Salome McGinty Minnie Miller Catherine Cooper Home Ec Jone Smith

Grade Classes Share Rules And British Isles Study

The second grade has 12 pupils and uses My Word Book while first grade has 18 in Be fore We Read. Rules include walk, seek permission to talk, and face the front. New pupils John White Leonard Halfman Kenneth White join sixth to eighth grades as they study the British Isles.

John White Leonard Halfman Kenneth White British Isles

Begn Duties At Mt St Clare Student Teachers Begin

Student teaching and observation in connection with Mt. St. Clare college started Wednesday in St. Patrick's school in Clinton. Student teachers received grade assignments and began preliminary work. Miss Kathleen Isenhart, in her second year at the college, will teach third grade arithmetic and first grade reading.

Mt. St. Clare College St. Patrick’s School Clinton Kathleen Isenhart

Victory Bean Brought by Local Barber Forms V Shape

Leslie Lathrop, a local barber, showcased a Victory Bean he grew in his garden. The bean was picked for its perfect V shape and displayed in the Review today.

Leslie Lathrop

Thomson Briefs Quiet Midwest Social Visits

Thomson reports quiet social exchanges as Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Bolhous and daughter Marilyn traveled from Chicago Friday evening with Mrs. Henry Rozeboom and Maurice Bolhous. The group stayed with Pete Sikkema in Fulton through Monday, with additional visits from H. A. Loehndorf of Clinton and Eloise Dykstra.

Clarence Bolhous Marilyn Chicago Henry Rozeboom Maurice Bolhous Rozeboom Pete Sikkema Fulton J. J. Carroll H. A. Loehndorf Clinton, Ia Eloise Dykstra Clinton M. J. Strukhoff

Local Hospital Updates From Cedar Rapids And Area

The article reports several local health updates. Mrs. Paul Vance longtime Thomson resident is a patient at St Luke s hospital Cedar Rapids. Mrs Frank Sardam transferred to Jane Lamb hospital last week and shows some improvement. Mrs Robert Holland underwent a tonsillectomy at Jane Lamb hospital. Mrs Vernon Corbin Fulton has been ill due to food poisoning but is improving. Lewis Orr 96 of Mr Carroll is seriously ill but showing progress. Eugene Lord East Savanna son of Reverdy and Mrs Lord Argo Fa is a patient at Mercy hospital. Bob Barrett recently suffered a light stroke.

Paul Vance Dorothy Atherton Thomson St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Frank Sardam Jane Lamb Hospital Robert Holland Vernon Corbin Fulton Lewis Orr Carroll Eugene Lord East Savanna Mrs. Reverdy Argo-Fa Mercy Hoswan Ca

Miss Beth Houghton Weds A R Pope in Chicago Ceremony

Beth Houghton daughter of Mr and Mrs P B J Houghton Thomson joins Augustus Russell Pope son of E T Pope Seattle in a ceremony at The Country Church of the City Chicago. Attendants Mrs Jay Klein and D E Tobey, minister Benj A Will. Wedding breakfast at Edgewater Beach hotel and reception at Medinah club. The couple will live in Denver after a trip to Seattle. Joe Wright reports a seven week well drill near Ray Dodge farm yielding a small water stream after reaching rock and slate. Arnold Alm tenants the farm awaiting a deeper drill.

Beth Houghton PB. J. Houghton Thomason Augustus Russell Pope E. T. Pope Seattle Wash Chicago Jay Klein Springfield D. E. Tobey Benj. A. Will Medinah Club York Community High School Thomson Knox College Galesburg Phi Mu Moser Business College St. Regis Paper Company of New York Pope School of Engineering University of Washington Europe Denver St. Regis Paper Company Mra. Pope Downing St Joe Wright Clinton Ray Dodge Here Arnold Alm

York P.T.A. Holds First Meeting Tonight at High School

The York P.T.A. opens its inaugural meeting this Thursday at 8 p.m. in the high school. The program features community singing led by Herbert St. Ores, introductions of teachers by Chas. Hogg, a talk on parental expectations of teachers by Mrs. Chas. McGinty, duets and prayers, a roll call of rural school teachers, and a welcome to P.T.A. by Miss Thelma Schick, followed by a social hour.

York P.b. A Herbert St. Ores Chas. Hogg Elliott E. 0. Hemmer Arthur Pape Sterbert St. Ores Dan Sack Chas. McGinty Lloyd Smith Emil Brach Eugene Murray Thelma Schick

Miss L Weidman Wins Carroll County Tennis Title

Miss Louella Weidman defeats her twin sister Louise Weidman to win the Carroll county women's championship. The Savanna Tennis Association sponsored the tournament. Match scores were 6 3, 7 9, 6 2. Weidman teaches at Thomson grade school.

Louella Weidman Louise Weidman Carroll County Savanna Tennis Association Miss Weidman Thomson Grade School

Local Residents Attend Visits and Gatherings Across Clinton Area

Mrs. John Melendy of Clinton hosted Delia Melendy for a Wednesday visit. Eugene Bull began a civil service role at the ordnance depot and started duties Wednesday morning. Visitors in area homes included Hattie Rawlins and Kyle Rawlins family, Fred Hottenstein and sons of Savanna, Henry Hottensein of Hurtsville Iowa, and the Henry Young household. Roy Hockman and daughter Carol of Mt. Carroll dined with Myrtle Bull’s family. Alfred Smith and spouse spent Wednesday on business in Rockford. Gerald Brown home welcomed H M Timmons of Fulton and Miss Arla St Ores, Janice St Ores, and Judy Brown for dinner in honor of Janice’s birthday. John Ashpole family plan a Chicago trip with Mrs. Ashpole accompanying when she returns from a week with relatives. Fred Jurgeson and spouse from Clinton spent Labor Day with Carl Peterson, Arlene and Fern Jurgeson returning home with them.

John Melendy Clinton Delia Melendy Eugene Bull Ordnance Depot Hattie Rawlins Kyle Rawlins Fred Hottenstein Savanna Henry Hottensein Hurtsville Henry Young Roy Hockman Daghter Carol Mt. Carroll Myrtle Bull Alfred Smith Rockford Gerald Brown H. M. Timmons Fulton Arla Janice St. Ores Judy Brown M. J. Strukhoff Janice

T N T Club to Meet at York Community Sunday

York Community notes a Sunday school session and announce the T N T club will meet on September 25.

York T. N. T. Club

Sunday Worship At Argo Thomson Methodist Catholic Church

Morning worship at 11 a m with sermon on Christ's Influence Upon the Inner Life. Church school at 10 a m. Vocal solos by Mr Sargent Wright of Warren Tl enhanced the service last Sunday. Pastor J A Woodrow led the congregation.

Sargent Wright Warren J. A. Woodrow

Church Activities Schedule and Canning Drive

BE E Peacock pastor announces Thursday September 10 prayer service at the church and a Ladies' Aid gathering at Mrs. Charles Spearman's home. September 15 features Sunday school at 10, E L C E and evening preaching. Ideal Sunday school 10, Christian Endeavor 7, evening service 7:30. Arletta Hartman led C E. Rev Hoak spoke. Ideal quartet sang. Morning worship at 9:50, Sunday school 10:30. Ladies' Aid meets today in the church basement and is asked to can quarts of fruit for Huddleson Baptist Home, jars available at Mrs. Ray Brenneman's home.

E. Peacock Charles Spearman Charles Sucher P. m Christian Endeavor Arletta Hartman C. E Rev. Hoak Ideal Quartet R. H. Leitner Huddleson Baptist Home Ray Brenneman

War Show draws thousands at Soldier Field in Chicago

Ansel Alm of Princeton Illinois and Arnold Alm attended the War Show at Soldier Field Chicago Sunday evening. They said it was very interesting with thousands turned away beside 84 636 people seated. Proceeds go to the army relief fund.

Ansel Alm Princeton Ill Arnold Alm Soldier’s Field Chicago Army Relief Fund

Rosenberg to Teach Agriculture in Chicago Heights High

Mr and Mrs John Rosenberg will move to Chicago Heights on September 10 where he will serve as an agriculture instructor at the high school. He has taught in Ashton Illinois since leaving Thomson.

John Rosenberg Chicago Heights Ashton, Ill Thomson

Miller receives top prize at Savanna Angus roundup

Robert Miller earned a large purple ribbon from the American Aberdeen Angus Breeders Association of Chicago for showing the champion Angus of Carroll County at the 4-1 Roundup in Savanna.

Robert Miller American Aberdeen Angus Breeder’s Association of Chicago Angus Carroll County Savanna

Thompson News social notes from weekends and visits

Thomson area residents and relatives enjoyed weekend trips and visits. John Voss joined Thomson relatives in Chicago while Eldon Hickey plans a Rosemount visit. Sunday callers included Rutherford and family from Savanna, with various dinners hosted by local residents in Maquoketa Savanna and Mt. Carroll.

Births announced for Walter Darrell Bennett and Paul Edwin Jr

Mr and Mrs Wayland Bennett welcome a son Walter Darrell born Thursday morning. Mr and Mrs Paul Stage of Rockford announce a 9 pound son born Wednesday morning at Swedish American hospital Rockford naming him Paul Edwin Jr.

Wayland Bennett Walter Darrell Paul Stage Rockford Paul Edwin, Jr

Rural Schools Begin Classes For New Year

Several rural schools started the new year with varied enrollments and long serving teachers. Mica Thelma Schick enters her fifth year at Argo district with 21 pupils, while Tehan school has 11 students under Mrs Lyle Greeley. Sandridge school reports 21 pupils taught by Mrs Lyle Williams. Grace Seim marks sixth year at Oil Valley, Irene Kress second year at Vinegar Hill, and Isabelle Mielke begins at Center district with 16 pupils.

Mica Thelma Schick Argo Lyle Greeley Tehan School Lyle Willams Sandridge Ceel Oil Valley Grace Seim Irene Kress Vinegar Hill Isabelle Mielke Center District

Lohmeier Family Picnic Held at Clinton Home

The Lohmiers hosted a Sunday family picnic at John Lohmeier's Clinton home. Attendees included Frank and Mrs Lohmeier, Charles Hundley, Hie Tiesman and Bert Johnson families from Clinton, plus Henry Lohmeier and others. Afternoon visitors were John Greenwalt family, Ed Bell, and John Ebersberger family from Clinton with their sons.

Honored At A Steak Fry For Local Soldier

John Bader of Sterling, who leaves for Army induction Wednesday, was guest of honor at a steak fry Sunday at his sister Mrs Charles McMahon's Clinton home. Family attendees included Kyle Melendy and daughter of Savanna, Fred Whitney and Henry Whitney of Morrison, Donald Smith and son of Thomson, Fred Backer and family of Clinton, and the honoree with his wife from Sterling.

John Bader Steriing Chas. McMahon Clinton Kyle Melendy Savanna Mra Fred Whitney Henry Whitney Morrison Donald Smith Thomson Fred Backer Sterling

Argo-Fa School Opens With Twenty-One Enrolled

Argo-Fa School began classes Aug 31 with 20 students and a new first grader brings total to 21. Beginners are Shirley Hansen and Donald Hook. The playground has been enlarged and grounds may be rearranged soon to improve use. Tag ball is popular and teachers hope more students learn the game.

Shirley Hansen Donald Hook

Corneil K. Smit of Ustick Dies After Illness

Corneil K. Smit, a longtime farmer of Ustick, died Monday at Jane Lamb hospital after a short illness. Born March 25 1878 in Groningen Netherlands he came to the United States at 19 settling in Chicago before moving to Fulton area farmland. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Ustick and Fulton First Reformed Church with burial in Fulton cemetery. He is survived by six children and three brothers in the Netherlands.

Corneil K. Smit Ustick Jane Lamb Hospital First Reformed Church Fulton W. H. Vanderniver Mr. Smit Gronigen Netherlands Klaus Smit America Chicago Agnes van Zuiden Morrison First Reformed Church of John Clara Elmer Corneil Agnes Alice Louis Herman Roy Houghton

Miss Lois Davis Weds in Indiana Home Ceremony

Miss Lois Davis daughter of Mrs Ruth Davis of Anderson Indiana married Russell E Travis son of Rev and Mrs C E Travis at the bridegroom’s parents home with Rev C E Travis officiating Attendants were Lula Howard Chanute Kansas and Cletus Hilligoss Anderson The couple reside in Anderson after a brief wedding trip to Chicago and Brookfield Ala Mrs Davis and her daughter are known Thomson residents.

Lois Davis Ruth Davis Lula Howard Chanute Kans Cletus Hilligoss Anderson Chicago Brookfield

Home Repairs Roll On With Roofing And Remodeling

Frank Johnson raises a new garage with the frame and walls standing. Dick Williams expands his house and installs a whole new roof. William Bennett adds a new roof to his home.

Frank Johnson Dick Williams William Bennett

Local Social Calls and Visits Across Iowa and Illinois

Mrs Katherine Bennett of Cedar Rapids visits friends in town. Mr and Mrs Thomas Cheatum call on Clinton residents. Miss Ruth Cooper visits Miss Virginia French and Mr and Mrs Chas Heusinkveld and son of Chicago. Norman French to return to the University of Illinois this weekend. Miss Florence Krayzer of Chicago and Mrs Frank Becker and son of Morrison visit in Fred Seim home. Miss Jacqueline McGinty returns from Minneapolis to visit with Mr and Mrs Richard McGinty. then joins Carroll and Mrs McGinty of Rockford for the week. Jack Smith of LaCrosse stays with Leonard Stage. Donald Bull, Clinton worker, visits family over Labor Day. Mrs John Ashpole travels with DuBuque and Sorensen families to Chicago. Harold Ferguson hosts. Sorensen families return Tuesday.

Katherine Bennett Cedar Rapids Lena Stagg Thomas Cheatum Clinton Ruth Cooper Virginia French Chas. Heusinkveld Chicago Paul Heusinkveld Norman French University of Illinois Florence Krayzer Frank Becker Morrison Fred Seim Jacqueline McGinty Minneapolis Richard McGinty Carroll McGinty Rockford Chas. McGinty Jack Smith LaCrosse Wis Leonard Donald Bull John Ashpole Harold Sorensen Dubuque Andrew Sorensen Harold Ferguson Sorensen

School opens with eleven pupils and teacher listed

School began Sept. 7 with enrollment of eleven pupils. First grade Betty Blink, second Janet Williams, third Jennie Hook Gerald Mickelson Jeanne Metagar, fifth Arlene Balk Eugene Blink, sixth Wesley Halverson, seventh Donald Hook Arline Metzger, eighth Lois Halverson, Mrs Anna Greeley, teacher.

Betty Blink Janet Williams Jennie Hook Gerald Mickelson Jeanne Metagar Arlene Balk Eugene Blink Wesley Halverson Donald Hook Arline Metzger Leighth Lois Halverson Anna Greeley

Alldritt Jackson Family Reunion Held at Waterworks Park

The annual Alldritt-Jackson family reunion gathered about 60 people Sunday at Waterworks Park in Morrison. Attendees included Elmer Davis and daughter from Fort Stockton Texas. Wesley Lyons and son from Moline. many Alldritt relatives from Morrison Fulton Coleta Thomson and Savannah.

Alldritt-Jackson Waterworks Park Morrison Elmer Davis Fort Stockton Texas Wesley Lyons Moline Manley Clendening West Mount Erma Clendenning Elgin Lydia Janvrin Ellen Alldritt Cora Farwell Paul Janvrin Hayward Alldritt William Mitchel Fulton Allen Witmer Thomson Louis Stinemeyer Arians Burkholder Coleta A. J. Davis Savanna

Oberheim couple welcome daughter in September birth

Preston Prairie Mr and Mrs Rube Oberheim are parents of a daughter born in September. David Williams recently visited his grandparents in Thomson. The Ward Weidman family has been in Wisconsin and Robert Carson of Woodland was here recently.

Preston Prairie Rube David Williams Thomson Ward Weidman Wisconsin Robert Carson Woodland

Miss Junella Gaar Visits Freeport with Mother

Miss Junella Gaar of Freeport spent Sunday with her mother Mrs Helen Gaar. Mrs Gaar visited the ordnance depot this morning for an examination and if qualified will be employed there.

Junella Gaar Freeport Helen Gaar Ordnance Depot

Funeral Services for Weston Smith Held Saturday

Funeral services for Weston Smith were held Saturday in Savanna. The article notes visitations at the home of Rev. and Mrs. I. A. Woodrow in Albany from multiple visitors including Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Thiersch, Mr. and Mrs. W. G. Hopson, Miss Lucille Cedargreen of Chicago, Miss Lucille Woodrow of Dubuque, and others. Sanger Wright and Mrs. Wright sang at Thomson Methodist church with Miss Woodrow as accompanist. many attendees also went to Albany church services on Sunday morning.

I. A. Woodrow Albany A. Rk, Thiersch W. G. Hopson Eoll Dilly Lucille Cedargreen Chicago Lucille Woodrow Dubuque Sargent Wright Warren, I J. Howdan Manchester John Finiele Elizabeth Mr. Wright Thomson Methodist Church Miss Woodrow

Thomson 500 Club Hosts Sept 17 Meeting

Local club notices include Mrs. Bess Carpenter hosting the Thomson 500 Club on Thursday September 17. Other groups like Royal Neighbors Argo 500 and Savanna 500 share upcoming meetings and host assignments with named members and dates.

Bess Carpenter Royal Neighbors Ee Stickell Vada Carroll Maude McGinty Iva Orcutt Houghton Ss C. S Francke and Switzer Lawrence Davis Gerald Brown Albert Herbig Herbig

Mrs G Hawk of Fulton Buried After Lingering Illness

Mrs. George Hawk died at 4 30 a m Sunday in Mercy hospital after a lingering illness. Born Sept 20 1806 in Fulton she was the daughter of Walter and Elizabeth Pringle. She married George W Hawk Aug 21 1913. Funeral services were held at 70 p m Tuesday at Sikkema funeral home and Fulton Church of Christ with burial in Fulton cemetery.

George Hawk Mercy Hospital Hawk Fulton Walter Elizabeth Echelberger Pringle George W. Hawk Clinton Christian Church Fidelity Life Association Eugene and Verle George, Jr Ireland Lee Lawton Spencer Lingard Leo Hosp Frank Pringle John Pringle John Wyle Freeport Rollo Pringle Texas Kenneth Jeff Spurgeon Floyd Magason George Sikkema

Funeral rites held for Weston Smith 58 Savanna resident

Weston Smith died September 2 from a heart attack at Savanna, aged 58. Funeral services were conducted at Fuller Funeral Home Mt Carroll with Rev James A Foard officiating and burial in Savanna cemetery. Officiants and pallbearers listed among local relations, with extended attendance from Thomson and La Crosse. Smith formerly worked as a railroad switch man, later with Burlington Railroad, was born March 8 1884 at Wacker. He is survived by widow Margar et Sheedy, six children, a brother and a sister, and several relatives from Illinois and Wisconsin.

Mary Folliard Immaculate Conception Fulton J. T. Egan Calvary Hill Cemetery Dom Joseph Sheridan Geo. Rentschler Donald Robert Folliard Streator Louis Meyer Chicago Ed Burr Oglesby Orville Bauer Champaign Catherine Baldwin Ed Rafter Spring Valley Ed Soffey Ohio Will Bessie Coffey Peter Calathan Thomas Galvin Garden Plain Agnes Fritz Albert Elbert Will Elbert Will Flannery John Monahan Michael Daley Aurora Jerome Rapp Prophetstown Mina Folliard Clara Brunker North Chicago Bertha Rafter Dixon James Sheridan Thomas Hand A. E. Sheridan Thomson Weston Smith Savanna Fuller Funeral Home Mt. Carroll James A. Foard Mr. Carroll Methodist Church Savanna Cemetery Charles Lyons, Jr R.G. Fuller Joe Daniels Mr. Smith Wacker Edward and Georgiana Spielman Smith Margaret Sheedy Milwaukee Railroad Burlington Railroad Leonard Marjorie) Stage Lyle Vera) Williams John Edward James Joseph Grace Spielman Anaheim Calif Johnny Smith LaCrosse Wis Laura Ruth Sarah Leonard Stage Lyle Williams Carol John E. Smith Jack Smith Raymond Smith Tommy Mark Osterhout Helen Smith la Crosse Roger Spangler Dubuque Harry van Aken Rockford Robert Buchanan Milledgeville Ivan Carroll Chadwick Lewis Combs Milwaukee Lloyd Smith Eugene Murray Herbert St. Ores Charles Beck

Local Social Notes Highlight DeWitt Residents and Family Visits

Miss Mary Wallace of DeWitt stays with Miss Mary Cone and works as a stenographer at the ordnance depot. She is sister to Miss Katherine Wallace. The Frank Brown family attended the Bonjour reunion at Apple River Canyon Sunday. Miss Edna Walters and Miss Shirley Ritzenthaler visited Davis Junction for the weekend with Walters' parents.

Mary Wallace DeWitt Mary Cone Ordnance Depot Katherine Wallace Frank Brown Apple River Canyon Edna Walters Shirley Ritzenthaler Davis Junction

Fulton Plans Big Junk Rally on September 12

Fulton hosts a community junk rally on Saturday September 12 with a parade and prizes for farmers bringing the largest junk loads. Activities include band concerts patriotic program speeches and baseball games at River Front park with merchant and Rural Youth All-stars teams competing.

Fulton Fulton Community Association Drum and Bugle Corps Clinton Fulton Merchants River Front Park

Social Callers Visit At Local Homes This Week

Sunday calls at the Chas McGinty home included Mrs. Edna Orr from Mt Carroll and Mrs. Ella Orr of Oak Park. Thursday visitors were Mrs. Emma Senneff of Chadwick and Miss Sadie Nelson of Rock Island. Milwaukee guests Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Combs visited the Lloyd Smiths from Friday evening to Labor Day.

Chas

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