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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1938
Page
6
A stream of social updates marks Thomson and nearby towns with water pipes to Goblin home moves shoe shop to Steele building in Main street and numerous weekend visits. The item also includes a humorous quip about a naturalist book and fish communication.
For sale items listed include rugs 9x12 axminster and 9x12 waffle weave with cushion, an 8x10 axminster rug, a bed set with spring and mattress, and a high chair. The listing attributes Elmer Lee Hans Edna Curley and mentions F A Grimm Thomson with date 11 9 22.
Announcement that Garrett Bolhous will sell his general merchandise store to Allen Lollich of Clinton Illinois. Allen plans a grand opening on Saturday October 1 with Sylvalena Bolhous joining as clerk. The Lollich family has long sold groceries in this Illinois territory.
Chadwick locals gather in the church parlors for a Wednesday afternoon session of the Woman's Missionary Society. Mrs. L. M. Phillips directs the program with songs, devotions, a vocal solo, prayer cycle, and a study on Rebuilding Rural America. Messages honor recently deceased Mrs. H. L. Spearman and Mrs. Charles Queckboerner with poems and a song.
Mr. and Mrs. John Jamison of Tampa Florida spent the weekend in Chadwick visiting relatives. They lodged with cousin Mrs Elmer Rahn and attended a noon dinner at the O H Rahn home. They planned to travel to Evanston to visit Mr Jamison’s ill brother before returning to Tampa for work.
Mr and Mrs F W Zugschwerdt host their son Werner and wife from Kingsport Tennessee for the week Mrs Zugschwerdt recently stayed in Chicago with a brother and then visited in Galvu with daughter Mrs W E Cardiff her husband and infant son William Frank The family plans visits with relatives in St Louis before returning to Tennessee
Mrs. Riley Temple entertained Rockford guests Saturday afternoon at bridge with dinner afterward. Prizes awarded to Helen Wonnell and Lois Anderson. Other attendees included Mrs. Marvin Alden, Mrs. Henrick Frederickson, Jessie Lucas, Dorothy Puttcamp, and Grace Paulson.
Announcement of the marriage of Lucille Armstrong to Edward Loechel, performed Thursday September 15 in Clinton Iowa by Rev J B Leamer at St Pauls Lutheran Church. The bride wore orchid lace with white accessories, Virginia Neuschwanger was maid of honor, Paul Armstrong acted as best man, and the couple now live on Loechel’s farm south of Chadwick. A charivari party with hot dogs coffee and cake followed.
Chadwick high school glee clubs began their season with elected officers for the girls unit. Beth Mackey is president, Phyllis Harris vice president, Mary Williams secretary treasurer, Thelma Schreiner librarian, and Jean Helm reporter. Miss Francesa Stansell directs both groups with Miss Emily Harter as pianist. The boys club lists members including Orval Haag Merle Henske Paul Mackey Arnold Provant and others under Stansell's direction.
Fourteen members of the local Commercial club heard the Cheese Day financial report read by Charles Harris. The report shows a small profit from the corn game, dance, and other committees, with the boxing show near break even and total expenses around $1,000. The balance will fund future club activities as donations and concession fees covered costs.
Mr and Mrs W G Shuman of Sterling with Mr and Mrs Charles Shuman and children Vernon and Grace returned home Monday evening from a two weeks visit in the east. They visited relatives at Chambersburg Pa. Miss Amelia Lewis aunt of Mr Charles Shuman stayed at the Shuman residence and returned to Mt Carroll the same evening.
Mr and Mrs Henry Daehler entertained at dinner Sunday in honor of Henrys father Charles Keil who marked his 92nd birthday last week. Guests included Mrs Conrad Keil and Bonnie of Freeport Mr and Mrs Donald Smith of Mt Carroll Mr and Mrs Henry Keil and Ruth Mr and Mrs Vernon Daehler Dolores and Donald and Mr and Mrs Howard Etnyre.
A group of friends gathered at Clayton Kaul residence Sunday night for a scrambled supper. Attendees included Dorothy Turney of Thomson, June Queckboerner, John Doty of Sterling, and many local residents.
The final free open air moving picture at Chadwick street is planned for Monday if temperatures are suitable and showers stay away. Last week the show was canceled due to cold. Next Monday presents Speed Devils with Margaret Churchill and Russell Hardee plus Ride Em Cowboy short.
Last Wednesday Mr and Mrs J M Larkey of Fair Haven attended the funeral rites in Marshall town Iowa for Mrs W S Nicholson of that city. Mrs Nicholson a Girlhood resident of this vicinity was fatally injured in an automobile accident near Des Moines Sunday night. She and her husband were returning home after attending the annual Nicholson reunion. Mrs Nicholson was the eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Baumgart who resided in Wysox township many years ago later moving to Beaman Iowa. She was a niece of Mrs E D Larkey Sr. After the accident Mrs Nicholson was removed to a hospital but died before reaching it. Mr Nicholson was severely bruised and shaken but not seriously hurt.
The Par ent-Teachers association finance committee approved a PTA sponsored carnival for Friday evening October 7 in the high school gym. Profits will fund PTA activities and a valuable prize will be awarded. Further announcements will follow in this column. Committee members listed include Mrs. Fred Olson and others.
A Sunday crowd at Brookfield Zoo near Chicago included Grace Hartman Lloyd Hartman Glen Le no Mary Weidman Marion Hartman Mrs Henry Hartman Mr and Mrs Everett Williams Elwood Williams Kenneth Diehl Mary Williams Neva Hartman and Miles Myers among the attendees.
The Majestic shows Martha Raye in Give Me a Sailor tonight and Friday Saturday presents William Boyd in In Old Mexico with George Hayes and Russell Hayden. Five shorts accompany the programs along with news and features. Spawn of the North with George Raft Dorothy Lamour and Henry Fonda is advertised as a major action picture offered at regular prices.
The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Evangelical Lutheran church met at Mrs. William Fink's home last Wednesday. Officers re elected: President Mrs John Geisz Vice President Mrs Elmer Zugschwerdt Secretary Mrs William Fink Statistical Secretary Mrs Fred Dahler Treasurer Mrs Louis Zugschwerdt. Program committee named Mrs William Fink Mrs Edward Schreiner and H Ek Zugschwerdt. October meeting set for Rev and Mrs Boening home.
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