Village Board Awards Police Car Bid
Thomson Village Board approves purchase of a police car from Krahn Motors for 2128.00 amid bids from three other dealers. Board also authorizes sewer hookups suit, condemns vacant homes as health hazards, and considers summer staffing for late night patrols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Fiet
Krahn Motors
Don Cox
Dwight Atherton
Emil Bellich
North Market Street
West Main Street
Village Board
American Legion Auxiliary aids Malaysia project at Gombak Hospital
The American Legion Auxiliary funds a new pediatric and obstetric wing at Gombak Hospital in Malaysia. The project, part of CARE and MEDICO efforts, aims to cut high infant mortality among aborigines by expanding infant care, outpatient clinics, and services unavailable before 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson American Legion Auxiliary
National American Legion Auxiliary
Federation of Malaysia
Malaysia
American Legion Auxiliary
Gombak Hospital
Medico
Thomas Dooley
Clinton and Iowa guests attend local luncheon and calls
Thomson News notes that Mr. and Mrs. Robert Foster of Clinton Iowa and Mr. and Mrs. John C Atherton with Emily were luncheon guests of fr and Mrs R C Bush and family after a Friday variety show. Sunday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Archie Green and Clinton Iowa residents Harold Bousman and Richard Segal Ful ton. Mary Nugent of Rockford joined Friday night guests of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Wratherwax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Foster
Clinton
Iowa
John C. Atherton
Emily
R. C Bush
Archie Green
Harold Bousman
Richard Segal
Fulton
Mary Nugent
Rockford
Lawrence Wratherwax
Game of the Year basketball doubleheader Friday night
The event, labeled Game of the Year, takes place Friday April 5 at 6 45 p m in the school gym. The seventh grade boys face eighth grade boys first, followed by Frosh Soph versus Juniors and Seniors. A cake walk between games accompanies the program. Lettermans Club sponsors. Stan McCrudden advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letterman's Club
Thomson Schools
Stan MccCrudden
Acres of Timber Burn In Bluffs Near Thomson
The Thomson fire department fought bluffs fire about 314 miles northwest of Thomson burning about 1000 acres. High winds hampered crews with aid from Savanna Morrison Mount Carroll. trucks, stuck in soft fields, were pulled out by tractors. A second fire in a Christmas tree grove one mile north of Thomson was started by the owner and contained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Fire Department
Bluffs
Thomson
Thompson Saturday visitors and weekend guests noted
A series of social visits are listed including Mr. and Mrs. George Cook and Gary from Milledgeville for supper with the Bonders, Fort Knox residents Mr. and Mrs. Burton Prins visiting McGinnis and Prins households, and other Sunday and Monday calls by local residents such as the Sullivans and Green family hosting guests from Clinton Iowa and Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bonders
George Cook
Gary
Milledgeville
Burton Prins
Fort Knox
P. K. McGinnis
Albert Prins
Les Sample
Mo‘ine
Larry Sullivan
Archie Green
James Segal
Clinton, Iowa
Harry Bowders
Heffelfinger
Chadwick
For Sale Amsoy beans at 3.75 per bushel
James Hendrick advertises for Amsoy beans bin run available for sale at 3.75 dollars per bushel. Contact James Hendrick after 3:30 p.m. at Savanna phone number 273 3270. TLS 44 TCLS 4 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hendrick
Deadline Extended for PTA Life Membership Nominations
Thomson PTA extends the deadline for honorary life membership nominations from April 1 to April 11. The April meeting features Bob Christi on Outdoor Education, with Mrs. P James Green presiding. Entries can be given to Mrs. Allen French or mailed to Mrs. French or Mrs. John Schmitt before April 11. Sixth graders under Mr. Paul Potratz will sing German songs heard on KROS Clinton Ja. Hostesses include Mrs. Henry Wiersema Mrs. Henry Oldani Mrs. Charles Cravatta Mrs. Carl Brock and Mrs. Thomas Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Pta
P. James Green
Bob Christi
Lorado Taft Field
Northern Illinois University
Mmes
Henry Wiersema
Henry Oldani
Charles Cravatta
Carl Brock
Thomas Smith
Car Crash Near Thomson Leaves No Injuries
Two-vehicle collision occurred on Route 84 at Curley’s Corner Sunday at 2 15 p m. Mrs Evangeline Howell 54 Fulton slowed for a right turn and was rear ended by Edward Walker 49 Clinton Iowa. Minor damage reported and Walker arrested for following too close according to Illinois State police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Curley’s Corner
Evangeline Howell
Fulton
Edward Walker
Clinton
Iowa
Illinois
Walker
Open House Marks Russell Ashpole Silver Anniversary
Open house will celebrate the silver wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Russell Ashpole of Thomson Illinois. The event is at Little Dane Hall Clinton Iowa on Sunday April 7 at 2 PM. They were married April 3 1943 in Camanche Iowa and have two daughters and three sons listed among relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Ashpole
Thomson
Illinois
Little Dane Hall
Third Avenue North
Fourth Street
Clinton
Iowa
Martha Brown
Camanche
Juanita) Schrinen
Moline
Clarence
Wilma) Dirks
Don
Lewis
Thomson Scouts At Exposition In Savanna High School
The Boy Scout Exposition titled Scouting in Action will be held at Savanna Community High School on Saturday April 6 from 2 to 7 30 p m. More than 30 scouting units from Ridge District join the Thomson Scouts with booths by Cubs Scouts and Explorers showcasing skills handicraft and character work. Tickets are available from any scout and support is urged by Robert H Hill assistant District Commissioner for Cub Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Community High School
Thomson
Ridge District
Robert H. Hill
Cub Scouts
Birthday Supper Honors Ardella Houzenga in Fulton
Mr and Mrs Robert Williams hosted a Sunday supper in Fulton with Mr and Mrs Faye Ashby and families Thomson Iowa Mr and Mrs George Kyarsgaard and families Clinton Iowa and Miss Ardella Houzenga honoring Ardella s birthday with the gathering
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Ashby
Thomson
George Kyarsgaard
Clinton
Iowa
Ardella Houzenga
Robert Williams
Fulton
Ardella
Thomson Jr High Chorus Wins First in District Contest
The Thomson junior high chorus earned a first division rating at the district contest in Orion Illinois held Saturday March 30 The solo and ensemble results from March 16 at Augustana College show Lawrence Bruckner Peggy Kaufman Pam Kaufman Nancy Schoenig Christine Cate Marcia Holland Barbara Schoenig and Julie Houzenga receiving various ratings under Mrs Mildred Sorg Peggy Kaufman Pam Kaufman and Julie Houzenga are noted among the top performers in vocal entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Orion
Illinois
Augustana College
Lawrence Bruckner
Peggy
Pam Kaufman
Peggy Kaufman
Nancy Schoenig
Christine Cate
Marcia Holland
Barbara Schoenig
Julie Houzenga
Mildred Sorg
Birthday Party Honors St Prins Birthday Party
A birthday party was held Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Prins honoring their son Burton of Fort Knox Kentucky. Guests included Mr. and Mrs Alvin Glazier Mr. and Mrs Larry Hook Ronnie Dykstra Marcia Schaver Walter Holland Diane Daehler Mr. and Mrs P K McGinnis Jr Mr. and Mrs P K McGinnis Sr Mr. and Mrs Ross Drury Howard Prins Mr. and Mrs Terry Hans and Mr. and Mrs Albert Prins. Refreshments were served and Burton received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Prins
Burton
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Alvin Glazier
Larry Hook
Ronnie Dykstra
Marcia Schaver
Walter Holland
Diane Daehler
P K. McGinnis, Jr
P. K. McGinnis
Ross Drury
Howard Prins
Terry Hans
Sippel Receives Safe Driving Award in Vietnam
Army Specialist Four Stephen K. Sippel, 20, of Thomson Illinois, earned a safe driving certificate March 10 near Qui Nhon Vietnam for driving military vehicles over 22000 miles without accidents or traffic violations. He joined active duty January 1967 after basic at Fort Campbell and prior service at Fort Dix. He is a 1966 York Community High School graduate and formerly a setter for Review Publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen K. Sippel
Donald E. Sippel
Thomson, Ill
2D Transportation Company
Qui Nhon
Vietnam
Spec. Sippel
Spec
Sippel
Ft. Campbell
Ft. Dix
N. J
York Community High School
Army
Thomson
Promotion for Alan K. Hickey to Specialist Four in Vietnam
Alan K. Hickey 23 of Thomson Illinois was promoted from Pfc to Sp 4 after active duty entry in April 1967. He completed basic training at Fort Knox and AIT at Fort Polk before arriving in Vietnam in November 1967. A York Community high school graduate 1962 and former Valves and Controls employee, he is married to Marla Esinger whose parents live in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S Alan K. Hickey
Eldon Hickey
Thomson
Illinois
Alan
Fort Knox
Fort Polk
Vietnam
York Community High School
Savanna
Marla
Arents
Calvin Esinger
Bruckner Wins PTA Golden Jubilee Scholarship
Lawrence Bruckner, Thomson high school senior and son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bruckner, earns the 1968 Golden Jubilee PTA District 27 scholarship. First and second alternates are Trud Gamel and Alice Wagner. Renewals approved for Mary Ann Bushman Kay Oncken and Sue Pageman. Lawrence is Thomson high school’s first PTA Golden Jubilee recipient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA District 27
Lawrence Bruckner
Thomson High School
Thom
Son
Illinois
Lawrence
Lloyd Bruckner
Trud Gamel
Dixon High School
Gerald W. Gamel
Alice Wagner
Lena Winslow High School
Harold L. Wagner
Gordon Heisler
Illinois Pta
Mary Ann Bushman
Milledgeville
University of Illinois
Kay Oncken
Illinois State University At
Band Boosters Receive Donation for Uniform Fund
Joe and Paul Still, owners of Clinton Laundry & Cleaners in Clinton Iowa, donated 50 dollars to the Thomson Band Boosters for the uniform fund. Their Clinton business prevented active community involvement, yet they contributed. About 1,000 to 1,200 people attended Thomson Tries The Thirties performances Friday and Saturday in the school gym. Ticket sales and expenses are still being tallied with an over 900 dollar estimate for both nights. a final summary will be released next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniform
Joe
Paul
Clinton Laundry & Cleaners
Clinton
Iowa
Thomson Band Boosters
Thomson
Absentee Ballots Available at Thomson School
Absentee ballots for the Thomson school board election may be obtained at the grade school office daily from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. A Notary Public is available at the office. The last date to apply by mail is April 8 and in person is April 10. The election is Saturday April 13 in the school cafeteria from 12 to 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson School Board
Finnish Family to Resettle in Argo Fay
Mr and Mrs Johan Viermo along with their eight member family from Finland have arrived in the United States. They settle in Argo Fay under sponsorship by Lanark Methodist church. Two daughters Sirkku and Sirpa resided with Rev John Vanscoy for seven months. The family plans to move to Milwaukee once housing is found. Sirvo, the eldest son, will assist on highway construction starting April 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan Viermo
United States
Argo Fay
Viermos
Finland
Lanark
Ily Orchestra
Viermo
Sirvo
Milwaukee
FFA Elects Steve Houzenga Pres
Thomson FFA chapter held its April meeting with Lawrence Bruckner presiding. The Safety Committee won district honors and will vie for state. Officers for the coming year were elected: Steve Houzenga president Dwayne Hook vice president Wes Temple secretary Mike Voss treasurer Plumley reporter Ric Dykstra sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ffa
Lawrence Bruckner
Steve Houzenga
Dwayne Hook
Wes Temple
Mike Voss
Plumley
Ric Dykstra
Sentinel
Baker couple welcome daughter Michelle Lynn
Costa Mesa California Mr and Mrs Lester Baker announce the birth of daughter Michelle Lynn on March 12 weighing 8 lb 7 oz Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs William Baker formerly of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Baker
Costa Mesa
California
Michelle Lynn
William Baker
Thomson
Medical Patients and Discharges in Clinton Area Hospitals
The report lists several patients in Morrison Community Hospital and Mercy Hospital Clinton Iowa. Vera Bennett Lyle Ashby Lester Weis Raymond Carroll Ore Leavens are noted as medical patients. Jack Marken was dismissed from Mercy hospital Clinton Iowa and Glen Krueder was discharged from Savanna City hospital while convalescing at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vera Bennett
Morrison Community Hospital
Lyle Ashby
Jack Marken
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Iowa
Glen Krueder
Savanna City Hospital
Lester Weis
Raymond Carroll
Argo Fay
Ore Leavens
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Market Street
North
Marshall
Thomson Village
Joe Shutter
Shutters
South Market Street
Virgil MacDonald
Pat Farrell
Hanover
William King
Hodne and Associates
Thomson News
Krahn
Koffee Kup
P.m
Dick’s
Ernest Rathje
PTA Life
Russell
George Brown
St. Prins
Alan K. Hickey
Bruckner
PTA
FFA
Steve Houzenga Pres
American Heritage and Safety Committees
Safety
Kewanee
American Heritage Committee
Agrico Plant
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