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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1938
Page
5
Students publish notes from the high school with editor Jean Rawlins praising recent redecorations. The piece includes a list of improvements to classrooms, labs, the gym, and the roof, plus a lighthearted wrap of jokes and updates from readers.
Multiple residents and relatives report medical procedures and illnesses. Patients include Anna Dykstra at Jane Lamb hospital for appendicitis, Arthur Robison at Mercy hospital for gall trouble, and Hal Ashby at Jane Lamb recovering from appendectomy. Other notes mention infections, tonsillectomies planned, and extended recoveries at Savanna Clinton Freeport and Ottawa facilities.
Allen Lollich of Clinton opens a new grocery in the Bolhous building at Thomson with full stock including paints bread pastries and some meats. Miss Sylvalena Bolhous will clerk. Opening ad in the Review lists attractive specials for Thomson residents. Regional Wo man’s club meeting at Mt Morris on October 20 features state leaders and a full day program.
Mr. and Mrs. Okko Engelking formerly of Thomson now of Fulton marked their 54th wedding anniversary. Married in the Netherlands in 1884 they came to America in 1889 and later farmed near Thomson before relocating to Fulton. They are in good health in their mid seventies with 483 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren among eight children listed.
The Fair Haven church announces Rally Day Under the Christian Banner for Sunday October 2 at 11 00 am A committee led by Mrs John Doden Mrs Dambman and Mrs Chester Alexander prepared a program with piano vocal and dramatic segments including playlets and readings led by Superintendent Mrs Sucher and others and featuring songs on faith and service.
The York Teachers' Reading Circle will meet tonight in the home of Miss Thelma Schick. All teachers in York township are invited to attend, and also those who live in this township but teach in other townships or counties.
October 18 week designated to renew social family and business ties by mail. Encourages keeping stamps available and writing letters to give pleasure and prevent long overdue correspondence from slipping.
Sunday school at 0:50 a m and morning worship at 0:50 were held with Rev G T Nesmith preaching his final sermon of the conference year. An aid luncheon is planned next Wednesday at the church with Mrs Chas Sack and Mrs Clarence Cooper in charge. The Indies met at the church yesterday for work and the Livewire class met Tuesday evening at Bertus Hook's home for songs prayers a vocal duet Sidney Brenneman jokes and business reports followed by a social and lunch.
Special Rally Day services are set for next Sunday morning with Sunday school at 10 00 and morning worship at 11 00 led by minister Harold R Dude The evening worship follows at 730 p m with a sermon on Gods Law of Promotion.
York community invites consideration of the churchs role in a troubled era. At 10 30 a m the theme The Living and Prevailing Church with special choir music is planned. Church school begins at 9 30 a m with a new quarter lesson.
Prayer service Thursday night following Rally Day practice at the church. The ladies aid meets Wednesday Oct 5 at Mrs Harold Turnbaugh home. Rally Day Sunday Oct 2 features Sunday school at 10, program Under the Christian Banner, picnic lunch, baskets and sandwiches, 2:00 afternoon service with guest speakers Rev E O Fehr and Rev L M Phillips. Special music is arranged.
The Ideal Sunday school at 10 a.m. and young people meeting at 7 p.m. were followed by an evening service at 7 30 p.m. Rev Sword, the pastor, returned and was reported well. Mrs Harold Witt accompanied the service. Join ideal and be welcome.
Arla St. Ores daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert St. Ores is celebrating her fourth birthday today. Her mother and aunt Mrs Dan Sack of Morrison host a party with guests Ruth Demaree Philip Brach Edward Holland Eddie Turney Buddy Spencer Vada Marie Spencer Joyce Sack Johnny and David Murray Mary Lou and Norma Cate Georgie and Janice St. Ores. A lunch of cake salad and cookies was served.
Mrs. Dan Sack and daughter Joyce of Morrison visited from Wednesday afternoon through Sunday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Geo. St. Ores. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Thompson of Clinton stayed several days last week in the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Wil Hawk Sr.
Miss Erma Heinze of Savanna became the bride of William Geisz of Chadwick in a candle light ceremony at 7:30 PM in the Salem Southern church. Rev. Ervin Wiedbusch officiated with music by Clara Geist and a reception for 70 at the bride’s home. The couple plans a two week eastern honeymoon and will reside in Muscatine Iowa.
Mrs. B. R. Levis entertained several guests at her home Tuesday evening for a 500 party. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Mme. Neene Tucker, Robert Herrity, Laura Smith, Clara Namany, Irene Jehran of Clinton, John Carpenter, and Carl Johanssen. The Carroll county Woman’s clubs meeting is planned for October in Savanna. all members and interested in club work are urged to attend.
Three Republican candidates for state offices will address Carroll county residents at a courthouse rally in Mt Carroll on Tuesday evening October 4. Simon E. Lantz will discuss The Agricultural Situation, William R. McCauley will cover old age pensions and the war, and Stephen A. Day will speak on constitutional government and the Republican platform.
Epa Hook of Fulton celebrated his 78th birthday last Sunday with family gathering at his home Saturday evening. All children attended except son John of near Argo who has heart trouble. Present were Ralph and Kneal of Argo, Earl and Louis Temple of Fulton, Eva Andrew and Albert of Thomson, and Mrs Bert Meinema of Morrison.
Mr and Mrs Paul Heusinkveld celebrate their tenth wedding anniversary on Saturday October 1. The occasion also marks the 54th wedding anniversary of his parents Dr and Mrs H J Heusinkveld of Fulton. Mr and Mrs Arthur Gorzney of Morrison visit sister in Cloquet Minnesota.
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Tommans of DeWitt Indiana welcomed a five pound son born Sunday September 18. The father is brother to Walter Tommans of Lanark and Reuben Tommans of Chadwick. The mother is Arlene Atherton of Thomson.
Letters from Mr and Mrs Kenyon describe Westerly Rhode Island devastation and their safety. Mrs Jenkins and Mr Kenyon recount winds that toppled trees, downed wires, and widespread damage through the town, with militia in charge and schools closed.
Methodist ladies plan first aid year meeting at Miss Mary Cone home next Wednesday. TNT club met at several hostesses. Argo 500 club gathering set for this afternoon with Mrs. Fred Nipe. Chat A While club held a Weiner roast at Old Mill park. Thomson 500 club met at Mrs. Emil Brach’s. prizes awarded. Next meeting planned at Mrs. J Y Stickell’s. Argo couple visited Rock Falls. Fay and Son store offers furniture bargains for clearance sale. James Haley and Mrs Hawk hosted dinner at Ideal.
The Thomson Woman's Club met at Marjorie Stage's home with 17 members. President Margaret Murray led the meeting, district board report discussed, new officers elected and department chairmen named. two new members joined, total 20. adjourned for Oct 12 at Frances Hemmer's.
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