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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1937
Page
2
A garbled OCR ledger style entry lists multiple names and figures across a single page fragment. It mentions a Monday board meeting, various monetary amounts, and credits or transactions, but many words are illegible, leaving scattered totals and names such as Chen, Gee, and Sythe amid broken phrases. The readable bits indicate routine financial notes rather than a clear event.
Voters in York Township will go to the polls on Tuesday September 28 to decide a five thousand dollar bond issue to fund half of a new bridge over Johnson Creek. The county will cover half, the township the other half. The plan calls for a bridge 200 feet west of the old one, with channel straightening to handle more water, and land donation from Mrs. Groharing for changes south of the road. The election also covers York Township justices of the peace.
A jumble of names and places depicts neighbors visiting relatives and hosting guests across towns. Families from Saint Wadnesaki to Baraboo and Wisonsin mingle at homes, farms, and weekend gatherings, with travel and extended stays noted for multiple households.
York township votes on Tuesday September 28 1937 to fill two justice of the peace seats. Lewis elected mayor cannot serve as JP. Hicks did not qualify. Carl Dachler resigns after long service. D Bennett and Don Carpenter file petitions for JP. Polls open 6 AM to 6 PM the same day as the bond issue vote.
Locals report weekend visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs Allen Witmer celebrated a son in law and daughter in Tanaver. Mr and Mrs Leonard Stage and Mrs Susan Green of Milwaukee visited Morrison. Calvin Eslinger spent Saturday in Mannington Rent. George Stoher and Mt Carroll visitors called on Emma Steele and Emma Kling. Lillian Lantz of Mt Carroll stayed with Charles Beck. Melon day visitors included Cooke of Moline, former resident. his son Forreal is a radio announcer in Rock Island station. daughter Mrs C E Francis lives in Erie. He then went to Chicago to visit his uncle Amos Cooke.
The church offers IDEAL Sunday School at am and a Young People's meeting in the morning, with an evening service at 7 30. Rev Sword presides as pastor. Jerbert Iseathart led the youth meeting. Correin read, and Stukemiler and Sylvia Wilt sang with Mrs Will Griswold on piano. Stakemiler and Carzein sang duets accompanied by Sylvia Wilt. the stea girls played. News of a recent accident saddened the town.
The Catholic and Methodist services are announced with growing attendance as summer ends. Reverend Harold Ro, minister, invites participation in Sunday school and worship, noting plans for a full fall program and Sunday worship at 11:00 am.
Rev. T. S. Cloworth pastor leads York Community with morning worship and a Sunday school session at 10 15.
Mrs. FR. 4% Winebrenner, long-time Freeport resident, died late Tuesday at her home 27 North Waln save. Born July 1, 1884 near Fort Wayne Indiana, she married Mew in 2 Wane Brenner 33 years ago. Survived by husband, two sons Willis of Rochelle and Philbert of Forest City, a daughter Mrs. William Anderson of Oswego, and two grandchildren. Her husband once pastored the Methodist church for years.
Mrs Geo Balk near Harlan plans hospital visit on Monday for nonspecific treatment. Rachael Switzer shows slower recovery but improving. Mrs George Bitner of Arg hospitalized in Freeport for observation and care. Mrs Jor Foltz recovering well after major operation at Gale hospital and to return home to Gavanna by week end. Mrs Paul Lewis back from Jane Law hospital after surgery on both feet and progressing, weeks remain before walking.
Parents of Mrs H A Tobey marked the 60th wedding anniversary of Mrs Tobey's parents Neola Johnson in Glinton. Open house followed by a Sunday family dinner at the Johnson home with all five daughters and numerous relatives present.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Melendy of Savantia moved last Saturday to Cedar Rapids to establish their future home. Melendy, a member of Thalph Slade's orchestra, broadcasts over radio station Wart lat Chat place. The orchestra airs every Tuesday at 3 30 and plans to be on the air three or four afternoons weekly, one likely Sunday.
The first meeting of the P T A is held this evening in the high school gym at 8 o'clock. A cordial invitation is extended to the public. Mrs Alice Swilver, president, urges all interested to attend monthly meetings. A brief business session and a talk by Mrs Price of Apple River precede a social hour with musical entertainment by the Ideal five. Decorations and refreshments are organized by local members.
Thomson's 13th annual Melon Day drew many concessions and spectators in Lena. Despite school in session limiting attendance, the event featured large melon crowds, pool games Morrison won 5 to 3, Lyndon beat Morrison 2 to 1, and a lively program with Texas Cowboys, Curley radio stars, and Mt. Carroll band. Receipts neared $1400 with expenses listed and a small balance expected for next year.
Reports of deer roaming west of Chadwick arouse residents as sightings surface Monday. Several witnesses describe two deer near farms, including a young one about two feet tall and a larger four foot animal in a barnyard. Locals speculate origins from Wisconsin or Green Bay area but agree the deer are now in Chadwick vicinity and may stay unless hunted away.
Essie Blink, 26, of Fulton, was sentenced to 40 days in the county jail at Minneapolis on a theft charge. He admitted taking tools from Louis Kowalke’s farm at Maun, where he worked, and said in court his father, Pred Blink, was electrocuted in Illinois for killing five people with a shotgun.
Annual meeting of the ladies aid will be held at Mrs Grace Strauch home on Wednesday afternoon September 22 Reports of the year including committee chairmen reports will be read The aid dimes accumulated amounts will be collected Election of officers for the coming year will be held All members are requested to be present
Paul Oakley died Thursday from injuries in a crash near Ideal. Funeral services are set for Sunday at his home and Ideal Church with Sword of Lanark officiating. Surviving Oakley include parents, five sisters, and local Thomson residents recall two related local accidents involving Oakley and community members over the weekend.
Local Royal Neighbors regular meeting set for next Tuesday afternoon with committee leaders Carroll, Vivian Sack, and Lucille Stick ell. Home Economics club in Argo postpones to Friday Sept 24 and outlines the October program with one act plays canceled for September. TNT club reschedules to Sept 29 at Mrs Mary Tousley's home. details note hostesses and attendees.
Mrs Bolly Ro Switzer of Pulao announces the marriage of her young edured Teas Teanne, to John Greve of Low Moor Iowa Aug 21. The ceremony was at Lue Presbyterian with a single ring service. The bride in hunter green crepe wore brown accessories. Mrs Greve a nurse educated at Gye Sune Lamb training school. Mr Greve son of Mr and Mrs William Greve of Low Moor. They will reside with Mr Greve’s family at Climax Engineering Co. in Tipton. They honeymooned briefly in the north.
Engagement of Miss Rhuea Brown daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Brown of Savanna route 80 was announced at the Sjour family reunion August 20 at Apple River canyon. The wedding will be next June at the bride's home.
A daughter named Janice Marie was born on Saturday September 11 at the couple’s home. Mrs John Carpenter is assisting as mother and baby rest at home.
The Thomson area social notes list gatherings and visits. Attendees include Mrs Martha Nason in Clinton and Clarence Bolhus, with Hobart Tate, Garrett Bolhous, and son Manurive visiting Alex Bolhous in Prophetstown. Ruth Switzerlem traveled to Fairfield to attend Parsons village. Wayne Ashby Dr. delivers Rockford paper in Thomson.
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