Easter Parade and town notes clash with Sunday plans
Our town page reviews Easter plans with the parade on Sunday and church services early for Easter. Lyle Greeley leads Legion building dedication with a crowd of about 150 and promises future square dances. Local auto dealers Stagg and Hand push Cadillacs and Buicks east of the print shop for demonstrations. Township and school elections loom, urging voters to participate for their children's future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town
Lyle
Dick Stagg
Thomas Hand
Costumn
Grand View Carpenters Build Shelter Over Well
Carpenters spent Friday building a shelter house over the well that supplies pipes for cabins. Sunday supper guests at the Howard Leavens home included Lonnie Law and Clarence from St Paul Minnesota Dennis Franks and others from Freeport. Vic Roggendorf visited friends Saturday. The Schuellers hosted Eddie Schueler and others. Glen Raymond bought a new 1953 Chevrolet from Lewis Motor Co. Eddie and Mrs Schueller attended Paul Miles's funeral in Savanna Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard
Tom Bousman
Ann
Harry Schueller
John
Eddie Schueller
Glen Raymond
Lewis Motor Co
Paul K. M
Les
Savanna
Local residents visit relatives amid redecorating lull
Thomson News notes Mr and Mrs Harmon called on Alma and Helen Mertz on Monday evening. Dr and Mrs Marvin Brookstra of Fulton returned from a Florida vacation and stay with Mrs Brookstra's mother Mrs Adeline Groharing while their Fulton home is redecorated for several weeks. Mr and Mrs Robert Frazier and family and Mr and Mrs Donald Frazier and family of Clinton Iowa were Tuesday evening callers of Mr and Mrs Omar Ketchum and sons. Mesdames Josephine Sheridan Thomas Hand and Lawrence Weatherwax visited Thursday afternoon in Dubuque with Mrs Katheryn Neary. John Smith of Hammond Indiana spent Thursday with his niece Mrs Gus Roggendorf and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Stakemiller
Alma
Helen Mertz
Marvin Brookstra
Fulton
Florida
Omar Ketchum
Josephine Sheridan Thomas Hand
Lawrence Weatherwax
Dubuque
Katheryn Neary
John Smith
Hammond
Ind
Gus Roggendorf
40th Wedding Anniversary For Mr. and Mrs. Brenneman
Mr and Mrs Ray Brenneman celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering from two to five at their home. Guests from Thomson Savanna Hanover Mt Carroll Lanark Morrison Fulton Yort Byron Hampton Moline Clinton Iowa attended along with relatives. The event featured cake coffee fruit juice and mints and a Lavinia Green House floral centerpiece. The couple married April 2 1913 at York Thomson Baptist Parsonage. Card of thanks commends neighbors and friends for kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Brenneman
Sidney
Mort Byron
Emil Brach
John Carroll
Thomson
Savanna
Hanover
Mt. Carroll
Lanark
Morrison
Fulton Yort Byron
Hampton
Moline
Clinton
Iowa
Harold Witt
Robert Carroll
Daniel Sack
Kenneth Kemmer
Golden Rule
York-Thomson Baptist Church
Lavinia Green House
Brenneman
York-Thomson Baptist Parsonage
J. S. Walls
Henry B. Strauch
Mrs. David Bealer Honored at Shower
Mrs Emil Beach and Miss Wayne Ashby hosted a shower Saturday at the Beach home honoring Mrs David Bealer and her daughter Kristy. Twenty three guests attended as guessing games and social time followed the gift opening. Refreshments included ice cream cup cakes ritz crackers and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Beach
Wayne Ashby
Beach
David Bealer
Kristy
Thomson Community Consolidated Grade News
Thom son area schools plan Good Friday and Easter Monday closures marking a rare no makeup day. A March 26 vision check by County Nurse Mrs Allen and volunteers found issues, with letters to parents to follow up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Allen
Chestnut Park
Savanna
Doris Brown
Alice Groharing
Elsie Fenley
Mildred Stiles
Mildred Ihne
Katherine Baker
Seger
Sunday Visitors From Clinton And Fulton
Sunday visitors included Mr and Mrs Sorren May and Mr and Mrs Elmer May with two daughters of Clinton Iowa Mr and Mrs Merle Prins and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Von Huizen of Fulton visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Albert Prins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Jurgensen
Sorren May
Elmer May
Clinton, Ia
Merle Prins
Kenneth von Huizen
Fulton
Albert Prins
Local measles and illness reports in St. Ores and neighbors
Dwayne St. Ores son of Mr and Mrs Curtis St Ores is ill with the measles. Louann Frosch daughter of Mr and Mrs Cecil Frosch is recovering from the measles. Betty Housenga daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Housenga has an ear infection. Arthur Moeszinger of Clinton is a patient in Jane Lamb hospital Clinton recovering from injuries from a car accident Saturday near Thomson. Paul Heusinkveld and wife have been ill this week with the flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwayne St. Ores
Curtis St. Ores
Louann Frosch
Cecil Frosch
Betty Housenga
Andrew Housenga
Arthur Moeszinger
Clinton
Jane Lamb Hospital
Thomson
Paul Heusinkveld
Religious notices and services for Fulton area churches
The document lists church services at Catholic, Baptist, Methodist, and other congregations in Fulton. It includes service times, ministers, Sunday School details, Holy Week and Easter observances, and a call to vote YES on Tuesday. It also contains brief inspirational passages and notes on offerings and social events.
Four Churches Prepare For Easter Cantata in Thomson
The Thorn-Crowned King cantata blends Community and Baptist churches of Thomson with Methodist churches of Thomson and Argo Fay. It airs Easter Sunday evening at 7 45 in the Thomson High School gym with 44 voices, featuring a sequence of choruses and solos led by director Irene Wubbena and organist Mrs Albert Ihne, with readers Rev Gillespie Rev Witmer and Rev Ihne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert V. Thne
Thomson
Charles McGinty
Hickory Grove
Warner
Hartman
Area Fay
WSCS
Argo Fay
Phyllis Miller
Philip Brach
Dick Ihne
Janis Wilt
Delores Prins
Inez Durward
Herbert St. Ores
John Sloan
David Murray
Leland Schmaling
Carol Miller
Sylvia Witt
Arlene Korbar
Louise Sack
Ye the Lord
Gillespie
Witmer
Ihne
Irene Wubbena
Albert Ihne
Mesdames
Emil Brach
Eugene Murray
Everett Johnson
Ronald Bull
Robert Carroll
Doris Dusworth
Nancy Wilt
Joyce Hyde
Donna Hyde
Vada Spencer
Janice St. Ores
Ann Holland
Roberta Williams
Joyce Sack
Janice Smith
Marlys Zenk
Barbara Carroll
Julia Fedderson
Carol Sack
Patsy Spencer
Nancy Spencer
Messrs
Bruce Groharing
Jim Johnson
John Fedderson
John Brinkman
Andy Housenga
Arthur Perry
County Convention of Woman's Clubs Planned on April 9
The County Convention of the Woman's Club will assemble in Mt Carroll at the community house on April 9. Registration starts 9:30 a.m., program begins 10:00 a.m. Esther Boyd of Milledgeville reviews The Galileans. Luncheon at Y Knot restaurant costs 1.35 dollars. Reservations due by April 6 to Mrs. Fred Rhodes Sr. or Mrs. Howard Baker. The county president urges large club delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Mt. Carroll
Esther Boyd
Milledgeville
The
Galileans
Y-Knot
Fred Rhodes Sr
Howard Baker
Easter Dinner Honors Eddie Hook at Zion Lutheran Clinton Ia
Mr and Mrs Fred Hook entertained at a Sunday dinner in Clinton Iowa honoring their son Eddie who was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church. Guests included Reka Hass Erick Marske of Clinton and Andrew Hook of Fulton. others visited from Maquoketa Savanna and Moline. A bishop quote on Easter faith underscores meaning in life and the existence of God.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hook
Eddie
Zion Lutheran Church
Clinton
Reka Hass
Erick Marske
Andrew Hook
Fulton
Wm. Geist
Carroll
Hal Ashby
Adam Heinze
Savanna
Carl Petersen
James Hook
Harold Shelley
Maquoketa
John Noordhoff
John Johnson
Alberta
Linda
Johnson
Alfred Williams
Moline
John S. Stamm
Alumni Committees Named For Reunion
At a high school alumni meeting, Paul Smith announced committees with chairmen for the reunion. The event will be May 30 with the 1928 class honored on their 25th anniversary and the 50 year class of 1903 recognized. Officers are listed and seniors to be honored include Ronnie Smith and several other graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association
Paul Smith
Smith
Herbert St. Ores, Sr
Don Green
Phyllis
Carol Miller
Harold Witt
Carl Korbar
Robert Miller
Calvin Eslinger
Frances Green
Kenneth Kemmer
Marilyn Diephuis
Tom Root
Don Ashby
Dean Robison
Gilpin Stagg
Cecil Frosch
Thos. Hand
Paul Strukhoff
Ernest Smith
Fred Hook
Don McBride
Clarence Bolhous
Dick McGinty
Harold Brown
Carroll Dimmick
Harold Wilt
Ronald Bull
Bobby Youne
Flowers
Eldon Hickey
Lenn Carpenter
Clinton
J. W. Axtel
Mary Green
Milwaukee
Wis
A. R. Pope
Beth Houghton
Denver
Colo
George Lohmeier
Long Beach
Calif
Lawrence Sullivan
Beulah Orcutt
Thomson
Hubert Williams
Hilda Pope
Paul Stage
Rockford
Earl Riley
Vernie Taylor
Carl Griswold
Norman Lewis
N. B. Strauch
Bud Runge
DeWitt, In
L. Weatherwax
Dan Sack
Ronnie Smith
Marjorie Smith
Esther Bielema
Dick Ihne
Russell Green
Joyce Hyde
David Murray
Melvin Decker
Birthday Party Honors Linda Johnson Fifth Birthday
Mrs John Johnson hosted a Friday afternoon party at her home for granddaughter Linda Johnsons fifth birthday. Guests included Myra Esther Mae Tipton Mary Ann Connie Johnson Tony Vicki Holmquist and the Tipton Johnson Holmquist families. Linda received gifts from the young guests and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Linda Johnson
Myra
Esther
Mae Tipton
Mary Ann
Connie Johnson
Tony
Vicki Holmquist
Tipton
Johnson
Holmquist
Linda
Local Birthday Dinner for Myra Tipton
Mr and Mrs Frank Tipton hosted a Sunday dinner to honor their daughter Myra on her fifth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Haas of Lanark Mr and Mrs Ambrose Daniels and family of Savanna Mr and Mrs Chris Beyers of Masbach and Miss Rita Mackey of Brookville. Myra received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Tipton
Myra
Joe Haas
Lanark
Ambrose ,Daniels and Family
Savanna
Chris Beyers
Masbach
Rita Mackey
Brookville
Promoted to sergeant with 25th Infantry in Korea
Lyle R. Srsen of Thomson Ill has been promoted to sergeant while serving with the 25th Infantry Division in Korea. A supply sergeant with Headquarters Company 35th Infantry Regiment 1st Battalion Srsen has served in Korea since last November. He is a Portage Wis graduate and was with Illinois Central Railroad before enlisting. Mrs Anna Hartvigsen Clin ton Ia visited Thursday and Friday with her son in law Wayne Groharing and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
25Th Infantry
Korea
Lyle R. Srsen
Ralph Garland
Thomson, Ill
25Th
South Korea
Sisen
35Th Infantry Regiment
Portage
Wis
Illinois Central Railroad
Waterloo
Iowa
Army
Anna Hartvigsen
Clinton, Ia
Wayne Groharing
Billy
Open House for New Legion Home Attracts Nearly 150
Nearly 150 people toured the new Donald J. Ashpole post 1025 Legion home during a Sunday open house from 2 to 5 p m. Commander Lyle Greeley led dedication with former leaders present. Auxiliary president Mrs Harold Brown introduced past presidents and served refreshments. Guests came from Morrison Fulton Shannon Mt Carroll Chadwick Savanna Clinton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Legion
Donald J. Ashpole
Lyle Greeley
Gilpin Stagg
Charles Hogg
Daniel Sack
Richard McGinty
Harold Brown
Auxiliary
Ed Andring
George Mattie
Gail Turney
Brown
Andring
Turney
Mattie
Register
Morrison
Fulton
Shannon
Mt. Carroll
Chadwick
Savanna
Clinton
Iowa
We Told You So on Local Alcohol Politics
A heated letter to readers rails against liquor ads and supports a York Township local option vote. It cites rising arrests for drunkenness and drunken driving, condemns prohibition, and argues for local control using the township road district as the voting unit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B
York Township
State of
Illinois
Squar
Ahey
Uncle Sam
Kefauver
Criminal Section
American Bar Association
Temperance League Pd
Adv
Township Election And Annual Town Meeting Set For Tuesday
The Thom son Methodist W S C S announces a township election and annual town meeting to be held Tuesday. A food and bake sale is planned for Starr's Cafe with donations due by 10 a.m. West End Home Bureau Unit meets with Mrs Irma Hartman on Friday April 10. A bulletin error is noted.
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W. S.C
Thomson Methodist Church
Starr’s
West End
Community Club and Scout News from Thomson Area
The Thomson area reports a Busy week with Clubs and Lodes Home Bureau meeting April 10 led by Mrs. Irma Hartman. Sandridge Club hosted by Frank Leavens with honors to Mrs. Clyde George and Harry Jurgens. Thomson P T A April 9 at Grade school features Mt. Carroll Rural Youth Director Everett Smiley speaking on hobbies and leisure. Intermediate Girl Scouts and Senior Girl Scouts share activities and a mixup with adult cards. 500 Card Club meets this afternoon. York township election set for April 7 with multiple offices to elect and town meeting to adopt budget and tax levy. Local option on liquor sales also on ballot for York township outside Thomson village limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Bureau
West End
Irma Hartman
Robert Carroll
Sandridge Club
Frank Leavens
Clyde George
Harry Jurgens
Curtis St. Ores
Leavens
Thomson P. T. A
Everett Smiley
Mt. Carroll
Albert Prins
Hobart Holland
Eugene Murray
Clarence Appel
Carol Williams
York
Thomson
Clarence Bolhous
Justice of the Peace
Chas
W. Hogg
Roy Heitman
Constable
B. D. Dimmick
L. J. Greeley
York Township
Girl Scout Dinner and Court of Honor Held in M E Church
Thomson Girl Scout troop 93 hosted about 60 parents and guests at a Saturday dinner in the Methodist church basement. Under leaders Mrs. Clarence Appel and Mrs. Victor Fenley the group served the meal and later awarded badges to Harrietta Fen ley Babbette McGinty Connie Brown Peggy Boldridge Judy Gordon Patsy Spencer Jean Brown Mary Ann Tousley Sherrie Lewis Sharon Curley Claire Hoover Ruth Ann Diephuis Karen Eissens Norma Swett and Annetta Srsen. Local committeemen Rev. Albert Ihne Richard McGinty John Sevar Mrs Harold Brown Mrs Eugene Murray and Mrs Viril Johnson were thanked. Out of town visitors Mrs Colehour Mt Carroll and Mrs Snyder Fulton commented on scouting across the Jane Adams Council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
Fulton
Jane Adams Council
In Memoriam William Hawk 1040 Remembrance Verse
In memory of our beloved father and grandfather William Hawk who died March 29, 1040. Nothing can take away the love held in our hearts and memories that linger daily. Remembrance keeps him near from his children and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hawk
Gratitude for kindness after Mrs Maude Ford's death
The writer thanks all who sent food and flowers and offered kindness during the illness and death of mother Mrs Maude Ford. Signed by Mrs Marion Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Ford
Marion Wheeler
Army ordnance purchasing course graduates in Toledo
Fifty graduates receive certificates for completing a two week ordnance purchasing course at the University of Toledo. Attendees include A A Kiedy us, Capt Anthony Cushing, and Archie N Solberg. The program is part of the U S Army comptroller training series. John P Sloan of Thomson Tilt is among the 27 in the Appropriation Accounting section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Ohio
Army Ordnance
University of Toledo
A. A. Keydoszius
Chief of
Anthony Cushing
Archie N. SoTberg
U. S. Army Comptroller
John P. Sloan
Box
Thomson
Tilt
Birthday Party Honors Eldon Hickey At Surprise Event
Mrs. John Carroll and Mrs. Richard McGinty hosted a surprise birthday party Sunday evening for Eldon Hickey. Guests included Mr. McGinty Babbette Aleda Kevin Mr. Hickey Vera Alan John Carroll and Mrs. Ella Tousley and Mary Ann. A social evening was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carroll
Richard McGinty
Eldon Hickey
McGinty Hardware 15 Percent Discount Sale Through April
Hardware store promotes a 15 percent discount across most items including plumbing fixtures refrigerators ranges and appliances. The ad highlights reduced prices on tubs sinks septic tanks and water heaters, plus a two year no interest or low down payment option and stock limited to in store items through April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoel Lavatory
Woodmanse
Frigidaire
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Avene
George
Bob
Grand View
Thomson News
Ray
Mrs
Bible School
J. W. Gillespie
William Kendall
York Baptist Church
James W. Gillespie
State Office
S. D. Gordon
Chas. Hogg
Paul Wilt
Mark Witmer
Disciples of Christ
Early Church
God
Christ
Peter
County Convention OF Woman's Clubs
Eddie Hook
Police Dept
Thomson Review
New Legion Home
Ralph Stearn
Ralph Jr
Robert Plumley
Board OF Education
Carroll County
Ilinois
County of
Warner Hartman
Harvey Seim
500 Card Club
Thomson 500 E Card Club
Girl Scouts
M. E. Church
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