Thomson Grade School Students Win At Poetry and Song Contest
Thomson Grade School students won twelve firsts and three seconds at Orion on April 1 in the District Contest for poetry and vocal music. Winners spanned humorous and serious poetry divisions, with a grade school chorus taking a first and a duet also earning top honors. The competitors now advance to the Regional Contest in El Paso on April 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lartz
Owl
Christine Cate
Casey
Diane Fosdick
Nan Bruckner
Debbie Prins
Nancy Shoenig
el Paso
John P Balk 76 Dies at Fulton Home
John P Balk 76 died at his Fulton home shortly before midnight Monday April 10. Funeral services were held Thursday at 2 pm at Bosma Funeral Home Fulton with burial in Fulton Cemetery. He was born November 30, 1890 in Fulton to Peter and Kattie Balk and married Anna Bissens in 1912. He farmed in Argo Fay area before retiring last December. Survived by his wife two sons John H and Peter L both of Fulton a daughter Mrs James Te na Wilkins of Ustick Township 16 grandchildren 27 great grandchildren three sisters and three brothers all of Fulton. Two daughters and three grandchildren and two sisters preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Balk
Fulton
Bosma Funeral
Cornelius Hoekstra
First Reformed Church
Robert Balk
Gordon
Larry
Phillip Wilkins
Danny
Robert Zuidema
Mr. Balk
Peter
Kattie Akker Balk
Anna Bissens
Spring Valley
Ustick Township
James
Tena) Wilkins
John H
Peter L
Jennie Pessman
Ren
Ella) Dykstra
John
Margaret) Klimstra
Roy
Clarence
George Balk
Frank Zuidema
Howard Swanson
Thomson Woman's Club Hosts FHA Fashion Review
At the April 6 meeting the Thomson Woman's Club saw an FHA fashion revue titled It's a Mad Mad World directed by advisor Mrs. Ruby Hill. The event showcased mod looks, shirts, hip huggers, skirts, blouses, a pants suit and a formal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FHA
Ruby Hill
Woman's Club
Arion Smith
Mt. Carroll
Burnie Voss
Eugene Murray
Robert Carroll
Chestnut Hills Lodge
Hanover
Burton Prins Transferred to Aberdeen Proving Ground
Burton D. Prins, stationed with the U S Army at Fort McClennan Alabama, was moved last weekend to Aberdeen Proving Ground Maryland to attend Officer's Candidate School. His wife Jane Anne McGinnis will accompany him but plans to return Thomson next week. Mr and Mrs Amos Reed and Mrs Benny Cobine of Elizabeth were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs James Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burton D. Prins
U. S. Army
Fort McClennan
Ala
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Maryland
Jane Anne McGinnis
Thomson
Amos Reed
Benny Cobine
Elizabeth
James Morrison
York area churches publish spring schedules and services
The York community churches list Sunday school and worship times for York Community Church Methodist and York Baptist plus Spring Valley Reformed and Catholic services. Readings focus on prayer and faith with multiple congregations hosting prayer groups and meetings through April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist
Emer W. Grafft
Philip Brach
Spring Valley Reformed Church
Mississippi River flood crest lowered to 19.8 feet at Fulton
The Moline weather office issued a revised crest of about 19.8 feet for the Mississippi River at Fulton as flood fight measures remain in place. The river rose to 19.5 feet by eight this morning, with Savanna at 16.9 feet Monday and near 18 feet Tuesday. Protective dikes and sandbag walls have been completed around key facilities and a unit of the Illinois National Guard is on duty. Route 84 dikes and related protections are in place to prevent 1952–era flooding.
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Moline
Weather Bureau
Fulton
Savanna
Main Street
Plum River Bridge
Illinois National Guard
Milwaukee Railroad
Lock 13
Highway 84
Golden Rule Club Meeting at Baptist Church April 19
The Golden Rule Club of the Baptist Church will meet next Wednesday night April 19. Roll call will be a Bible verse with a promise. Families should provide a program number. Mrs. Mervin Marshall leads. Refreshment committee is Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holland and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill.
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The
Baptist Church
Mervin Marshall
Robert Holland
Robert Hill
Wses
WSCS
Methodist Church
Don Marken
Alice Halfman
Mohn
York Progressive Home Extension Meet Set for April Seventeen
The York Progressives announce a Home Extension meeting on April 17 at Irene St. Ores home with Miss Footitt presenting Health Services Available and Marion Wheeler offering Coffee cake from muffin batter. Roll call prompts members to share unfinished tasks and all interested are invited to attend. The Happy Neighbors Club met last Friday hosted by Mrs. John Buikema with co host Mrs. Dwight McCullagh. prizes awarded to three members and guests listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Progressives
York Progressive Home Extension
Irene St. Ores
Miss Footitt
Marion Wheeler
Happy Neighbors
Happy Neighbors Club
John Buikema
Dwight McCulloh
Steve Prelesnick
Richard Schreiner
Perry Napper
Jennie Latinga
Merle Turney
Chicago couple to visit Tempe relatives this week
Mr. and Mrs. Michael McGinn of Chicago will depart by plane this week to visit Mrs. McGinn's brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Brown and daughter Lori, at Tempe, Arizona. Scott McGinn will stay with his grandparents, the George Cooks, in Milledgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael McGinn
Chicago
Local Notes From South Carolina to Maquoketa
Mrs. Perry Napper returns home to South Carolina after a two month stay with Mr. and Mrs. Dwight McCulloh. Mrs. Harold Beueman of Clinton breaks her leg and convalesces at home with mother Mrs. Archie Green. Otto Switzer visits Paul Schoenhauer of Savanna. Sunday visit at Herald Starr home includes Mrs. Merle Fields Lost Nation and Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Starr Maquoketa and their guest Mrs. Dwight Mitchell. Mrs. Walter Crouch Montpelier visits Tom Kustes in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Napper
South Carolina
Dwight McCulloh
Harold Beueman
Clinton
Archie Green
Otto Switzer
Paul Schoenhauer
Savanna
Herald Starr
Merle Fields
Lost Nation
W. C. Starr
Maquoketa
John Williams
Grand Rapids
Mich
Dwight Mitchell
Walter Crouch
Montpelier, Ill
Thomson
Tom Kustes
Village Board Election Next Tuesday For Three Seats
The village vote for three council seats is set for next Tuesday April 18. Candidates Fay Ashby Ronald Cox and Merle Bielema appear on the ballot with terms ending for Paul Lewis and Lyle Williams. The village hall will be open 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for voting. The Thomson FFA will run a bike safety check after school on school grounds with tire chain and light checks and optional rear reflector decals. contact Mike Voss or Lawrence Stuckner for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Thomson Chapter
Future Farmers of America
Mike Voss
Lawrence Stuckner
Fay Ashby
Ronald Cox
Merle Bielema
Riverview Social Roundup Sees Frequent Visitors
Mrs Fay Lambert and Mrs Ray Foley hosted Friday evening guests with Mrs Bud McWorthy and sons. Clinton Iowa visitors Mr Danny Lambert and family spent all day Sunday with Mr and Mrs Bud Me and sons. Ted Strauch and children stayed with John Moloney for four days last week. Helen ONeal visited home, returning to Camanche Monday. Maude Sager moved to Moline after time with ONeal and Brocious. Water levels rise, sandbagging around homes near government landing. Russ Ward visited Sunday with ONeal and neighbors. Larry McWorthy attended a Sycamore Science Fair all day Saturday. Ted McWorthy hosted guests with Bud McWorthy and sons last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Lambert
Ray Foley
Dave Whitney
Susan Foley
Bud McWorthy
Danny Lambert
Clinton
Iowa
Bud Me
Ted Strauch
John Moloney
Helen O'Neal
Camanche
Maude Sager
Moline
Ill
Malvin
Russ Ward
Ey O’neal
Larry McWorthy
Sycamore, Ill
Ted McWorthy
Community Visit List From Monmouth Area
Visitors and guests from Morrison Elgin Streamwood and Fulton are listed with host families including the Walters family in Edwin Balk home Henry Ashpole at Veter ans Hospital Ruth McNiven and sister in Dubuque for church directory Rev and Mrs G L McNiven celebrate long past parents. Several couples attended a funeral and hosted meals at local homes over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Balk
Harold Walters
Morrison
Franklin Fehler
Iowa City
Henry Ashpole
Veterans’ Hospital
Joe Erwin
Arizona
California
Britt's
Ruth McNiven
Dubuque
St. Lukes M. E
G. L. McNiven
John Root
Ben Wagner
A. E. Mitchell
Ben Stage
Richard Stages
Mallne
Herbert St. Ores
Elgin
Ellen Alspaugh
Fulton
Dora Wiebenga
Harvey Fossett
Harry Bonders
George Cook
Milledgeville
Michael McGinn
Scott
Cancer Control Month proclamation urged in York Township
A letter from York Township chairwoman Marilyn Dittmar urges readers to support a Mayors proclamation declaring Cancer Control Month. It cites cancer statistics, promotes yearly checkups and donations to the American Cancer Society, and provides contact names and numbers for contributions. The piece notes a 1966 Illinois figure and lists local volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Marilyn Dittmar
Illinois
Cancer Control Youth Urged by Thomson City Officials
April 13 1967 Thomson Acting Mayor Paul Lewis urges residents to support Cancer Control Youth and the American Cancer Society. The resolution promotes displaying a cancer awareness sticker and participation in ongoing cancer education efforts to reduce deaths in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
American Cancer Society
Amerian Cancer Society
Thomson
Paul Lewis
Mrs Edgar Imel and Mrs Ruby Haywood Visit Scam burg
Mrs Edgar Imel and Mrs Ruby Haywood went to Scam burg Friday as guests in the George Calder home. They later visited Belvidere and hosted by Mr and Mrs Robert Heaton. They attended a Belvidere church event and returned home Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Imel
Ruby Haywood
Scamburg
George Calder
Belvidere
Arthur Lott
Erma Sites
Hanover
Ellwood Gipe
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Argo Fay
Thomson Woman’s Club
Savanna Presbyterian Church
Esther Schmaling
Thomas Kustes
G. A. Smith
Luella Heitman
Francis Hoff
Burton Prins
Shannon
Harvey Downing
Conoco
Sono
Diehl Oil CO
Bob
Jack
York Community Church
T. S
Jesus Christ
Thomas Mohn
Hickory Grove
Bob Schneider
Algona
Hockory Grove
Harold Christiansen Farm
Thomson Church
Bill White
Catholic Immaculate Conception
St. John’s Church
Deal Community Bible Church
Harold L. Schroth
So. Grane St. Morrison
Hlinois
Firestone
Sebert
Clubs & Lodges
Golden Rule
Thomson News
Lyle Williams
Ashby
Lewis
Joe Shutters
Margaret
Heusinkveld
Fulton Ph
Sikkema-Bosma
DIAL
Savanna Finance CO
J. G. Short
Mgr
Main St
Law-Jones Funeral Home
Lions Club
Riverview News
Thomas Grahn
Atherton
Thomson, Illinois
Harry Dittmar
Marvin Holesinger
Dick McGinty
Chadwick News
Clarence Bolhous
Insurance and Real Estate
Thomson, Ill
Jerry’s
Maxwell House
U. S
K & K Grocery
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