School Elections Set For Saturday Vote
Citizens are urged to vote in local school elections Saturday from 12 noon to 7 pm. Grade school ballots will be in the cafeteria and high school ballots in the gym. Each board will elect three members with listed candidates and a special high school vote on raising the tax rate from 75 cents to 96 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sebert Dykstra
Harry O. Dittmar
Eugene Halfman
Clifford Durward
Fred Hook
Charles J. Huizenga
Millard Cate
Elmer Haas
Gene E. Marken
Harold Daehler
Myles W. Haas
Spring Round Up Tea Announces PTA Event
Mrs Harold Wilt chair of the Thomson PTA announces the Spring Round Up Tea for all children entering first grade next year and their mothers. The annual affair is sponsored by the Thomson PTA and will be held on Friday, April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wilt
PTA
Thomson Pta
Ihnes Now Serving Winslow Methodist Churches
Rev Ihne and his wife have moved into the parsonage at Winslow Methodist Church and he begins a pastorate over Basswood McConnell and Winslow churches. They come from Hampshire where they led the First Methodist Church for ten years and oversaw a debt free 1960 church dedication. The parish purchased three adjacent parking lots and will build a new parsonage soon. The prior assignment included Thomson Hickory Grove and Argo Fa churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert V. Ihne
Winslow
Hampshire
Thomson
Hickory Grove
Argo
Village Election Set for April 16 at Village Hall
Village voters will head to the polls next Tuesday from 6 AM to 6 PM to elect a village president to fill the Perry Melton vacancy and three four year term aldermen by write in votes. Bette Meakins seeks to sit as village clerk to fill the Arlene Korbar unexpired term. Nearby social notes record visits and family birthdays in Morrison and Geneva, Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Melton
Bette Meakins
David Lynch Wins District FFA Soil and Water Award
David Lynch son of Mr and Mrs Albert Lynch won the district FFA Foundation Award in soil and water management at the district contest in Kewanee on April 3. This victory advances him to the state contest in Champaign on May 4 representing District 1 among five districts in Northern Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lynch
Albert Lynch
FFA Foundation
Kewanee
David
Champaign
Illinois
Grade School Board And Employees Dinner Held At Moose Hall
The Grade School Board and employees gathered for an annual dinner at 7 PM in the Moose hall Savanna. Fifty four attendees enjoyed a meal served by Moose ladies. President Lauren Mitchell welcomed guests as Anna Greeley and Mrs John C Atherton gave responses for teachers and bus drivers.
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Moose
Savanna
Ladies of the Moose
Lauren Mitchell
Anna Greeley
John C. Atherton
Fred Hook
John Floyd
Gilbert Holland
Richard Larsen
Harold Witt
FFA Banquet Highlights Fifth Thomson Parent-Son Event
About 125 members and parents attended the Thomson FFA Parent-Son banquet in the high school gym on Wednesday evening. A ham dinner was served by the Home Economics girls under Mrs. Robert Hill. Guest speaker Jerry Siedenberg, State FFA officer, addressed the group. Janet Dykstra named FFA Sweetheart received a sweetheart jacket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ffa
Robert Hill
Larry Hook
LeRoy Appel
Vernon Buikema
Jerry Siedenberg
FFA
William Gengenbach
Jill Sloan
Beth Williams
Janet Dykstra
Harlan Hoff
Kansas City
FHA April meeting elects new officers
The FHA held an outdoor meal of hamburgers and hot dogs before its April meeting. It was the election meeting where a new officer slate for the next year was named, led by Connie Schmitt as president and Patricia Kaufman as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Connie Schmitt
Patricia Kaufman
Deloris Wilt
Diane Daehler
Evelyn Prins
Jan Bristol
Janet Dykstra
Marla Eslinger
Committee For Parents Nite
Second Series of Immunization Shots April 18
Parents are reminded that the second series of immunization shots will be given on Thursday April 18 at the grade school. The diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough shot will be given, and smallpox vaccinations will be given at that time. Vaccinations will be read on Monday April 22. If any missed the first shots last month may receive them now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bush
York Community and York Baptist and Methodist church notices
The York area churches list activities and services. York Community notes Easter program rehearsals and Good Friday services at York Baptist church, bake sale at Starr's Cafe April 13, and Easter events on April 14. York Baptist announces services and union events, and Methodist schedules multiple worship times and meetings through April 17. Catholic services listed for Fulton and St. John’s Savanna with specific times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Jane
Young Peoples
Union
York Baptist Church
Starr's Cafe
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Easter Program York Community Church
Easter program at York Community Church lists a Sunday service on April 14 with opening songs and prayers, a life of Jesus themed segments, solo and choir performances, and a closing prayer. Named participants include Clarence Bruckner, Sarah Stern, Laurie Waltrip, Melodie Creighton, Billy Cate, Cheryl Shear, Susie Cate, Christine Cate, Randy Durward, Andy Westfall, Donnie Robinson, Douglas Brock, Craig Robinson, Shas Lawrence Bruckner, Allen Grim, Marie Brock, Kara Lou Grim, Jeffrey Brunner, Gloria Eissens, Judy Cate, Debbie Brunner, Nancy Bruckner, Michael Foltz, Tina Vumy, and others.
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Clarence Bruckner
Sarah St
Laurie Waltrip
Melodie Creighton
Ree
Billy Cate
Cheryl Shear
Susie Cate
Christine Cate
Randy Durwardee
Andy Westfall
Donnie Robinson
Douglas Brock
Craig Robinson
Shas
Lawrence Bruckner
Jesus
Allen Grim
Itermediates
Marie Brock Kara Lou Grim
Jeffrey Brunner
Gloria Eissens
Judy Cate
Debbie Brunner
Crites
Tri Nancy
Donna Feddersen Tops Class At St Paul Bible College
Donna Feddersen daughter of Harold and Mrs Feddersen Thomson Illinois ranks first in her class with a 4 000 rating and serves as vice president of the European Prayer Band She is among 24 on the Honorable Mention List at St Paul Bible College St Paul Minnesota The college enrolled 324 students this year and has provisional accreditation from the University of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Feddersen
Harold Feddersen
Thomson
Illinois
St. Paul Bible College
St. Paul
Minnesota
Miss Fedderson
York Community High School
The
Christian and Missionary Alliance
University of Minnesota
Local Hospital Discharges and Patients Across Iowa and Chicago
Savanna Hospital reports the dismissal of Mrs Lavetta Schneider a patient for several days. Jane Lamb Hospital lists Harold Wilkinson's son Wilkinson as a patient at the Jane Lamb Hospital. Bev Beck Peterson remains a patient at Savanna Hospital while Mrs Lloyd Fagan left Savanna Hospital last Thursday after a short stay. Bernie Dykstra entered University Hospital Chicago optical division with husband and two Dykstra relatives accompanying. The Hey children ailing with chickenpox this week. Frank Plumley discharged Sunday from Mercy Hospital Clinton after several days as a patient. John Ashpole underwent eye surgery today at New Evangelical Hospital Marshalltown Iowa taken there Monday by his son-in-law and daughter and Mrs Ashpole who stayed with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lavetta Schneider
Savanna Hospital
Anny Wilkinson
Harold Wilkinson
Jane Lamb Hospital
Blanche Beck Peterson
Lloyd Fagan
Bernie Dykstra
Optical Division
University Hospital, Chicago
Chicago
John V. Christiansen
Low Moor
Iowa
Ashpole
Lions to Hold Election April 22
The Thomson Lions Club will hold its April dinner meeting on Monday April 22 when the annual election for 1963 64 terms is set. Nominations include Harold James for President George Collins first vice president Glen Raymond second vice president Millard Kate tailtwister Calvin Eslinger secretary treasurer John Krahn Lion Tanner Orville Gablin and directors for two and one year terms. Also notes an infant baptism Timothy Harl Smiley son of Gene Smiley of Rockford was baptized at Harlem Methodist Church with grandparents and relatives present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Lions Club
Whic
Harold James
George Collins
Glen Raymond
Ird
Millardate
Tailtwister
Calvin Eslinger
John Krahn
Lion Tanner
Orville Gablin
Robert Bristol
Robert Purlee
Harry Dittmar
Herman Hagg
Timothy Harl Smiley
Gene Smiley
Rockford
Harlem Methodist Church
Harl Johnston
Mt. Carroll
Catherine Bailey
Savanna
Ernest Rathie
Thomson
Elva Connor
Clinton
School Lunch Menu for April 17 to 19
The menu lists chili and crackers with cheese and vegetables on Wednesday, creamed chicken with mashed potatoes and beets on Thursday, and tuna on toast with peas and cake on Friday. The note adds a social reminder of a visit by several named staff to Albany last Wednesday afternoon.
Thomson Student Wins Superior At IESA State Meet
Thomson eighth grader Richard Sloan earned a Superior in the art division at the IESA fine arts state contest held at Chidick Junior High in Normal Illinois. He also received Excellent for a boys vocal solo. Charlotte Cate earned a Good rating for serious poetry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sloan
Thomson Consolidated
Illinois Elementary School Association
Chiddix
Normal
Illinois
Charlotte Cate
Esther Schmaling
Merle Cate
Charlene Cate
Gene Hortensen
John Sloan
Jill Sloan
Beth Williams
Metamora
Ray Morelli
Thomson
Men Reign at P T A Meeting Tonight
Tonight at 8 in the school cafeteria the P T A hosts Men’s Night with husbands of officers presiding. Robert Hill chairs the business meeting as Jack Flickinger delivers the secretary’s report, John Atherton the treasurer’s. Attorney John Leeman of Eaton and Leeman Mt Carroll will speak on inheritance laws wills joint tenancy and ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hill
Jack Flickinger
John Atherton
John Leeman
Eaton and Leeman
Mt. Carroll
Thomson Schools Close for Easter Vacation Today
Thomson grade and high schools recess at 2 10 this Thursday for Easter break. Classes resume Wednesday morning April 17 at 8 30. Douglas DeWeerdt of Fulton visited relatives while his parents attended Michael James DeWeerdt’s funeral in Iowa City. Henry Picklum and wife of Riverview plan to return home around April 14 from Florida.
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Thomson
Douglas DeWeerdt
Fulton
John Kramer
Robert de Weerdt
Iowa City
Michael James de Weerdt
Henry Picklum
Riverview
Ampa
Florida
Birth Announcement for Gilpin Stagg’s Son
Mr and Mrs Gilpin Stagg announce the birth of their son born Tuesday April 9 at Mercy Hospital Clinton. The infant weighed 9 pounds 11 3 4 ounces at birth with maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Vogl Wilt and paternal grandmother Mrs Hazel Stagg.
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Gilpin Stagg
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Vogl Wilt
Hazel Stagg
Thomson Elementary School board meeting notes April 1963
The Thomson Community Consolidated Elementary School Board No 174 met April 8 1963 with all members present. They discussed the Illinois School Board Association divisional meeting in Savannah April 18 and urged full attendance. election judges were named Wayne Groharing Mrs Eugene Murray Mrs Harold Witt with Mrs Emil Brach as alternate. The organization meeting was set for April 15 at 7 30 P M. Paul Daniels secretary.
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Board of Education
Thomson Community Consolidated Elementary School
District No. 174
Mitchell
Illinois School Board Association
Savanna
Wayne Groharing
Eugene Murray
Harold Witt
Emil Brach
Arlyn Huizenga Elected New FFA President
At Thomson Chapter FFA meeting Arlyn Huizenga was elected president for the coming year. Officers chosen include Harlan Hoff as vice president Vernon Buikema secretary David Marshall treasurer and Duane St. Ores as sentinel. Other business covered chain problem land rental and the annual FFA trip. The chapter plans an Honourary Chapter Farmer Degree for a worthy community member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Chapter
Future Farmers of America
Arlyn Huizenga
Charles Huizenga
Harlan Hoff
Vernon Buikema
David Marshall
Duane St. Ores
Walter Holland
Sentinel
FFA
Thomson Music Boosters Announce Committees
Mrs Alfred Dykstra president of the Thomson Music Boosters announces auditing committee Leona Mattie Ruth Brown and Rosalie Bellich by laws committee Jean Marken Gladys Kustes and Jeannette Haas nominating committee Irene Hoff and Bette Meakins next regular meeting Monday May 20 and reports expected varsity band and girls chorus will participate in the state contest Saturday April 20 at Northern Illinois University De Kalb Mr and Mrs Gary Lehr and son of Juda Wis were guests with her parents Mr and Mrs Leaman Swett
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Dykstra
Thomson Music Boosters
Leona Mattie
Ruth Brown
Rosalie Bellich
Jean Marken
Gladys Kustes
Jeannette Haas
Irene Hoff
Bette Meakins
Music Boosters
Northern Illinois University At
DeKalb
Woman's Club Hosts Cancer Drive and Music Scholarships
The Thomson Woman's Club plans a local Cancer drive in April with co chairs Mrs. Merle Bielema and Mrs. Robert Carroll. They also award music scholarships to Jill Sloan and Joy Durward to attend the Western Illinois University music camp. The club met with reports on officers, essays by students Lola Peterson and Michael Simpson, and an Easter bonnet parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Lyle Williams
Merle Bielema
Euene Halfman
Honard Stage
Charles J. Eisserg
Burnie Voss
Robert Carroll
Albert Prins
Mmes Cora Marken
Rubye Hill
Joyce Dykstra
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Reminder and Local Club Notices
All members urged to attend the regular auxiliary meeting on Monday April 15 at 8 PM in the Legion hall where the District Director will be present. The York Progressive Homemakers Extension will meet April 15 at 7 30 PM with a lesson by Miss Dorothy Footitt and a white elephant sale. The Golden Rule class at York Baptist church meets April 17 at 8 PM. Thomson WSCS meets April 17 at 8 PM with high school girls as guests presenting the program.
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York
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Union
Golden Rule
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Thomson Wscs
Dig
Thomson - Argo Faye Myf
York Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Argo Fay Methodist Church
Thomson Church
Levena Mitchell
Donna Sippel
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
York Progressive
York Progressive Unit of Homemakers Extension
Robert Fosdick
Dorothy Footitt
WSCS
Thomson Methodist Church
Spotlight Club Plans Mother-Daughter Banquet
The Spotlight club of York Community Church met last Monday to plan the annual Mother-Daughter banquet. The event will be held Saturday May 4 at the church as a potluck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotlight Club
York Community Church
Defense class meeting moved to Wednesday night
Due to the Easter holiday, the Civil Defense class taught by Mrs. Rubye Hill will meet next Wednesday evening April 17 at 7 30 PM instead of the usual Tuesday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense
Rubye Hill
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Rev. Ihnes
Winslow Methodist Church
Jake Dykstra
Adolph van Oosten
Morrison
Mr van Oosten
James Eissens
Charles E. Eissens
Wayne Ashby
Bert, Charles
Sherman Ashby
Geneva
Nebraska
T 411
H. A
Savanna City
Luverta Schneider
Christ
Tinay
God
St. Paul College
Lions
James Dykstra
Walter Buikema
James Dykema
Charles Bissens
Arlette
Denise Bogart
Henry Buikema
Albany
IESA
Erteg
Paul Daniels
Gary Lehr
Juda, Wis
Leaman Swett
Woman’s Club
Name
Baptist Church
We York Baptist Church
V. Wm. Kendall
Charles Geerts
Clubs
Lodges
Joe
Paul Lewis
Dar-Delite
Richard McGinty
Prop
Boards of Education
York Betterment Committee
Elmer Hans Myles Hans Gene Marken
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