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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1962

Page

5

Thomson Boys Sweep Section II Vo-Ag Fair Awards

Thomson area 4H and FFA members competed at the Section II fair held July 30 31 at the Lee Cae Center near Ann. David Marshall of Thomson FFA won champion Duroc boar while LeRoy Appel captured reserve champion pen of three Angus steers among 17 steer pens. Thompson youths led with A ratings across multiple cattle and swine entries including Larry Hook Walter Holland Dennis Johnson Harlan Hoff Larry Carroll and others posting varying A and B ratings in Angus Hampshire Jersey and Duroc classes.

Vo-Ag Angus Walter Holland Angus Heifer LeRoy Appel Dennis Johnson Harlan Hoff Hampshire Boar Larry Carroll David Marshall

Roggendorf Leavens Reunion Held Sunday At Savanna Park

The Roggendorf Leavens reunion met Sunday at Old Mill Park Savanna with 65 people. Frank Brown Sr. was oldest and Billie Snyder youngest. Officers chosen: President Charles Leavens Jr Albany. Vice President Mary Dalrymple Clinton Ia. Secretary Treasurer Mrs Frank Brown Sr Thomson. Six births one marriage and one death reported. Next year’s reunion set for last Sunday in July at Old Mill Park.

Roggendorf-Leavens Old Mill Park Savanna Frank Brown Sr Billie Snyder Charles Leavens Jr Albany Mary Dalrymple Clinton Thomson Larry E. Decker

Local soldiers and visitors converge for weekend

David E. Johnson a 3-c spent the weekend here while stationed at Kinchelee Michigan. Roger Eslinger a 3-c on 20 day leave from Chanute Illinois visited with relatives. Will C. Heinze hospitalized in Savannah. Esther Schmaling arriving from Honolulu after recent Hawaii stay. Ed Smith of Wacker attends the Seattle Fair.

David E. Johnson David Kinchelee Mich Will C. Heinze Savanna Hospital Roger Eslinger Chanute Esther Schmaling Honolulu Miss Schmaling Hawaii Ed Smith Wacker Seattle

Review 80 Club How To Join and Founding Details

Review 80 Club lists eligibility for York Township residents or former residents born in York Township to join as members aged 80 or more. It details life synopsis requirements, founding in 1941 by F L Stagg, and officers and executive board members with ages and dates from 1941 to 1889.

York Township Yor Township F. L. Stagg Jessie DeKay Boise Idaho Edward Foltz Wm. Adams Chas. McGinty

Appoint Two New Members On School Boards

At a board meeting for district 201, Ned Spencer resigned due to ill health and Charles Huizenga, a former member, was appointed to fill the vacancy. Also, Herbert St. Ores Sr. resigned and Harry Dittmar was chosen to replace him. Both appointees will serve until the next school election on the second Saturday in April 1963.

Ned Spencer Spencer Charles Huizenga Herbert St. Ores Harry Dittmar Riverview

Community Calendar of Monthly Meetings and Clubs

Local calendar lists monthly meetings for boards and clubs. Highlights include High School and Grade School Board meetings on designated Mondays and Fridays, Village Board on the first Monday, and various civic groups such as American Legion Auxiliary, PTA, Woman's and Music clubs, and church associations meeting on specified dates each month.

American Legion Gion Auxiliary Ndergarten Club Ons P. T. A. Board Ee ‘Woman’s Club Music Boosters West End Home Bureau York Progressive Home Bureau Cub Scout Pack TNT Club Community Church Spotlight Club Age Gate Church Baptist Church WSCS Methodist Church Mary Circle Order of the Eastern Star Fulton Ladies Aid

Village Dog Tags Now Available for Purchase

Dog tags are now available and can be purchased from the Village Clerk at two dollars per dog in Homson Village.

Homson Village

Mrs. Bolhous to Teach Second Grade in Fulton Next Year

Mrs. Clarence Bolhous, longtime first grade teacher at Thomson grade school, has signed a contract to teach second grade in the Fulton grade school district next year.

Fulton Clarence Bolhous Thomson

Holy Reunion Planned at Old Mill Park

The 41st Holy reunion to be held at Old Mill Park in Savanna on Sunday August 5 with a noon chicken dinner. Officers include Frank Newman president Lewis Holy vice president and Mrs Delbert Haring secretary treasurer.

Old Mill Park Savanna Frank Newman Lewis Holy Delbert Haring Elizabeth

Local families visit and stay near Clinton and Savanna

Roger Casey and Mrs Anna Leopold and family visit the Willies Leopold in Clinton. Henry Picklum and family spend weekend in Davenport with the Johnsons. Allen joins grandfather. John Morgan and family visit Clinton relatives. Ellan Brand and Ralph Hopkins are hospital patients in Savanna and Iowa City respectively. Walter Loomis and others visit the Leopolds. Jack Reynolds family move to a Clinton cottage. Graveses host guests from Rock Falls and Stockton. Mallony and Rayon vacation at a cottage. Benny Rogers of Lansing visits the Leopold home. William Dohert and Mrs O Neal host visitors from Savanna.

Roger Casey Anna Leopold Clinton Willie Leopold Henry Picklum Davenport Wesley Johnson Allen John Morgan Wm. O’leary Ellan Brand Savanna City Hospital Ralph Hopkins Veterans Hospital Iowa City Walter Loomis Savanna Jack Reynolds Charlotte Louis Schreiner Frank Graves Stockton Rock Falls Ray Mallony Rayon Chicago Benny Rogers Lansing William Dohert Helen O'Neal

Church Services and Schedules Across Denominations

The listing notes church activities for The Churches Work Community including William Kendall pastor Claude Grim superintendent with services at 9 30 AM Sunday School 10 30 AM Morning Worship and 7 PM Young People. Baptist and Methodist schedules follow with worship times Sunday school BYF and catechism. Catholic masses at Fulton and St Johns Savanna listed with various times.

William Kendall Claude Grim Ralph Ostengren Mendota Paul Wilt Wilbur Nicholson Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson Fulton St. John’s Church Savanna

Lores Hand In Accident At Fulton Locker Plant

Mrs. Paul Strukhoff of Fulton lost her right hand in a meat grinder at Fulton Locker Service where she worked. She was treated at Mercy hospital in Clin and had the hand amputated just above the wrist. Roger and Lee Ann Strukhoff stay with grandparents in Thomson during her hospitalization.

Paul Strukhoff Fulton Glen Ashby Mt. Carroll Mercy Hospital

Prins Family Marks Parents 35th Wedding Anniversary

The Prins children and their families held a potluck dinner at the parents home last Sunday to honor Mr. and Mrs. Albert Prins on their 35th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Leroy Prins and son of Cicero Kenneth Von Huizen and daughter of Garden Plain Leslie Prins and son Jan Faber and daughters David Geerts of Fulton Merle Prins and children Burton and Evelyn Prins.

Albert Prins Prins Leroy Prins Cicero Kenneth von Huizen Garden Plain Leslie Prins Jan Faber David Geerts Fulton Merle Prins Burton Evelyn Prins

Heitman Calverts Attend Cousin’s Kirkwood Wedding

Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman and Mr and Mrs Harold Calvert of Hanover attended their cousin Ronald Calvert of Boulder Colorado and Miss Nancy Blansford of Kirkwood wed in a Presbyterian church last Saturday in Kirkwood Missouri.

Roy Heitman Harold Calvert Hanover Kirkwood Ronald Calvert Boulder Colo Nancy Blansford Presbyterian Church

Birthday Picnic at Wayne Ashby Home Honors Local Families

A Sunday noon picnic on the lawn at Wayne Ashby’s residence celebrated the birthdays of John McCaughey and Martha Ashby. Attending were Mrs John McCaughey and family of Lima Ohio, Mr and Mrs Fay Ashby and family, Mr and Mrs Lyle Greeley, Mrs Eva Pape, Mrs Hattie Greeley and Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby.

Wayne Ashby John McCaughey Martha Ashby Lima Fay Ashby Lyle Greeley Eva Pape Hattie Greeley

St. Ores Sell Basement Home to Alberta Johnson

Mr. and Mrs. Herbert St Ores Jr sold their basement home to Alberta Johnson. The St Ores moved last Friday to the house vacated by his parents Mr and Mrs Herbert St Ores Sr who have moved to Elgin.

Herbert St. Ores, Jr Alberta Johnson St. Ores Herbert St. Ores Elgin

Dooley Family Visit Highlights Elgin Trip

Thomson News reports Mr. and Mrs. Philip Dooley spent several days in Elgin visiting his niece and her family, including Julie and Jeffrey Baustert. Other local visits include Agnes Ashdown, Viola Schafer, Clara Hansen, and Bernice Wainwright calling on Adeline Graharing. Jimmy Haas returning from a Boy Scout Canyon Camp craft instructor role at Apple River to his parents Myles Haas and Nancy. Herman Hagg planning Chicago trip for the International Trade Fair at McCormick Place. Paul King and Eugene Williamson visiting Mt. Carroll residents Frank Potter and family.

Philip Dooley Elgin James Baustert Julie Jeffrey Agnes Ashdown Viola Schafer Port Byron Clara Hansen Bernice Wainwright Hillsdale Adeline Graharing Jimmy Haas Boy Scout Canyon Apple River Myles Haas Nancy Herman Hagg Chicago McCormick's Place Paul King Eugene Williamson Mt. Carroll Frank Potter

Thomson Ponies Edge Close To Pearl City In Season Clash

Thomson Ponies lose a heart breaker 7 to 6 to Pearl City on the local field. With the game tied 6 6 in the seventh, Pearl City scored the decisive run as Thomson failed to respond. Terry Haas pitched six hits allowed and Richie Buckley caught. Thomson totaled 5 hits including a homer. The last game of the season is set for Chadwick next Monday as manager George Bissen seeks additional late-season games.

Thomson, Pony League Pearl City Ponies Pearl City Thomson Pearl City Boys Terry Haas Richie Buckley Chadwick George Bissens Fuure

Birthday Party Honors Merle Cate and Mrs Korbar

Mr and Mrs Merle Cate hosted a birthday gathering at home on Friday to honor Merle Cate and Mrs Carl Korbar who shared July 25. Attendees included Millard Cate family Durward family Warren Waltrip Laurie Korbar Gary Gladys Cate Norman and Allan Millard.

Merle Cate Carl Korbar Millard Cate Clifford Durward Warren Waltrip Laurie Gary Gladys Cate Norman Allan Millard

Thomson Little Leaguers edge Chadwick in eight innings

Thomson beat Chadwick 3-2 in eight innings last Wednesday July 24. McGinty opened the eighth with a pop single and Baker followed with a double to break a 2-2 tie. Cate pitched well, fanning 13, as Thomson outpitched Chadwick with timely hitting from McGinty and Baker. Sunday visitors at the Feldt home included Fulton residents Edwin Balk Vincent Dale Stuart and Jennie Geerts family.

Thomson Chadwick McGinty Baker Jon Cate Heffelfinger Cate Ron Haas Leonard Feldt Edwin Balk Vincent Warren Dale Stuart Jennie Geerts Danny Dianne Fulton

Mul len couple welcome son in Elgin at Sherman Hospital

Mr and Mrs William C Mull en of Elgin formerly Thomson residents are parents of a son William Charles Jr born Thursday July 26 at Sherman Hospital Elgin. The baby weighs 8 pounds 7 ounces. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall and paternal grandmother is Mrs Edna Mullen of Clinton.

William C. Mullen Elgin Thomson William Charles, Jr Sherman Hospital Mervin Marshall Edna Mullen Clinton

Antone Pollom Found Unconscious After Stroke At Home

Antone Pollom, 81, was found unconscious Tuesday morning at his Thomson home after a possible stroke the night before. He was taken to Savannah hospital in critical condition. burns on his right arm and shoulder suggest kerosene involvement. Sister Mrs. Philip Battaglia of Thomson is mentioned.

Antone Pollom Thomson Delilah Rice Jake Baker Pollom Savanna Harold Gorman Germany Philip Battaglia

Bridal Shower for Julie Fuller Held in Savanna Park St Home

Mrs. John Davidson and Mrs. Harald Wilt hosted a Saturday evening bridal shower for Julie Fuller at the Park Street home of Mrs. Davidson in Savanna. Eighteen guests attended with music and games, gifts for Fuller and fiancé Lt. Jon A. L Homme Dieu, who will wed here and move to Bermuda after the August 26 ceremony.

John Davidson Harald Wilt Iss Julia Fuller Park St Wilt Davidson Robert Bristol Clinton Dubuque Thomson Savanna

Birthday Surprise Guests At Christiansen Home

Sunday visitors gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Chris Christiansen to celebrate his birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Arnold Andresen of Charlotte Iowa Mrs My and Mrs George Bobby of Clinton and Mr and Mrs Glen Wurster and Jill and Charles Wurster of Savanna. Weekend guests were his sisters Mrs Louise Schulte of Dubuque and Mrs Bertha Schnitzler of Mt Carroll.

Chris Christiansen Christiansen Arnold Andresen Charlotte, Ia George Bobby Clinton Glen Wurster Jill Charles Wurster Savanna Louise Schulte Dubuque Bertha Schnitzler Mt. Carroll

Neighborhood Circus Nets 25.43 For Muscular Dystrophy

West End Thomson children staged a yard circus in the Richard McGinty residence on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Aleda McGinty says the event partnered with Grandpa Happy on WOC TV Davenport Iowa and directed all proceeds to muscular dystrophy research. The youngsters thank the public for support.

West End Thomson Richard McGinty Aleda McGinty Grandpa Happy Woc-Tv Davenport Iowa

Mer couple visits Nicholson home this week

Rev and Mrs Allison Weatherby of Mer spend the week at Rev and Mrs Wilbur Nicholson's home with their daughter Rhonda.

Allison Weatherby Mer Wilbur Nicholson Rhonda

Horse Show Highlighted at Carroll County Fair August 10

Bob Neuschwanger announces the Carroll County Fair horse show for August 10 under Illinois State Stock Horse Association rules. Judge William Stalcup will supervise classes in front of the arena all day and night with trophies and cash prizes in each performance class. The Gay 90 Class offers a 30 first prize and the Native Costume Class awards 40 top prize.

Bob Neuschwanger Carroll County Fair Illinois State Stock Horse Association William Stalcup Naperville Illinois

Charles Green Completes Science Institute in Missouri

Charles D. Green of Stockton High School received a certificate for completing the 1962 Summer Institute at the Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy on July 27. The 80 participant program, funded by the National Science Foundation, included courses in chemistry mathematics and physics and field trips to the U S Geological Survey Bureau of Mines and McDonnell Aircraft facilities.

Charles D. Green Curtis L. Wilson Missouri School of Mines and Metallurgy National Science Foundation Green Stockton High School U. S. Geological Survey U. S. Bureau of Mines Laboratories Rolla McDonnell Aircraft St. Louis E. W. Tapper England United States Charles Russel Green Thomson

Miss Rita Geddes Returns to Ada after Visit

Miss Rita Geddes spent two months with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heitman and left Monday afternoon to return home to Ada Minnesota.

Rita Geddes Roy Heitman Ada, Minn

Share-The-Fun Event Highlights In Thomson Gym

A school gym program last Friday night showcased 4 H clubs with blue ribbon winners advancing to the state Share The Fun contest. Carroll County youth, led by master of ceremonies Steven Earhart, filled the program with musical and novelty acts while judges from Ogle County and Timber Lake Playhouse evaluated performances.

Aple Thomson School Carrollettes Mt. Carroll Kathy Sandy Martin Rockettes God's Little Candles Happy Valley Shannon Shamrocks Priscilla Club Lanark Wonder Workers Driftwoods Fred Smack Hamateur Ihe Fair Haven Echo Valley Little Nell York Cedar Sleepy Hollow Top Troupers Milledgeville Hotshots Timber Lake Playhouse of Earl Gilliland Carroll County

York Baptist church Bible class meets for study and social

The Mens and Ladies Bible class of York Baptist church met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith. Devotions and the 23rd Psalm followed, with Jennie Griswold leading the topic When I Went Back to Church. A social hour followed. Also announced is the Kindergarten Club meeting at Legion hall Monday evening Aug. 6.

York Baptist Church Lloyd Smith Jennie Griswold Edson Holland the Legion Hall

Tossers Roll To 3 Wins In Two Weeks

Thomson Melon Tossers softball team went three and one in the last two weeks. They beat Savanna 9 to 0 on July 20. They lost to Lanark 10 to 3 on July 30 and routed Youth Camp 16 to 0 on August 1. Upcoming: Hanover August 3 at 8 p.m. Mt Carroll Hawks August 5 at 6 30 p.m. Mt Carroll Mobile August 8 at 8 p.m.

Thomson Melon Savanna Lanark Thomson B Hanover Mt. Carroll Hawks Mt. Carroll Mobile

Dinner and dance honors 21st anniversary of Rice couple

Mr and Mrs Walter Fellows of Nelson hosted a July 29 dinner and dance at their home in honor of Mr and Mrs John Rice of Thomson celebrating their 21st wedding anniversary. Guests included the Bonnell and Rice families, Edward Seykes and Robin Jean of Rock Falls, Arthur Winans and Richard of Milan, James Johnson of Fulton, Larry and Lauretta Klett of Prairieview, Wurster of Savanna, and LaVerne Westphal and others from Thomson.

Walter Fellows Nelson John Rice Thomson Charles Bonnell Lawrence Rice Edward Seykes Robin Jean Rock Falls Arthur Winans Richard Milan James Johnson Fulton Larry Lauretta Klett Prairieview

FFA Meeting Discusses Amboy Fair and Calf Scramble

Thomson FFA officers, Dennis Johnson and Larry Hook, led a July 26 gathering at Thomson High School. Plans covered the Amboy FFA fair July 31 to August 1, county calf scramble, and a future purebred sale. Duane St. Ores reported the session.

Thomson Ffa Club Amboy Dennis Johnson Larry Hook Duane St. Ores

Funeral Attendees Honor Mrs Ben Schade in East Troy

Mr and Mrs Arthur Moez inger of Clinton Mrs Delbert Dimmick and Miss Glendora Schade attended the funeral of their aunt Mrs Ben Schade at East Troy Wisconsin last Sunday and visited other relatives. Mr and Mrs Ben Dimmick and family stayed with their father Delbert Dimmick on Sunday.

Arthur Moezinger Clinton Delbert Dimmick Glendora Schade Ben Schade East Troy Wis Ben Dimmick

McGinty Family Welcomes Kin for Weeklong Visit

Mr and Mrs Vernon McGinty and son from Louisville arrived last Friday for a week’s visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Charles McGinty and with her mother Mr and Mrs C R Way of Chadwick and other area relatives.

Vernon McGinty and Louisville, Ky Charles McGinty C. R. Way Chadwick

Local Hospital Patients and Recent Returns

Sick George Zenk and Albert Lynch are listed as medical patients at Jane Lamb Hospital and Savanna Hospital respectively. Claude Grim has recently returned home from Savanna Hospital after several days as a surgical patient. Mrs Ellan Brand of Riverview remains a surgical patient at Savanna Hospital. Joe Deck is also noted as a medical patient at Savanna Hospital.

George Zenk Harold Zenk Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Joe Deck Savanna Hospital Claude Grim Albert Lynch Ellan Brand Riverview

Come-As-You-Are Breakfast Honoring Mrs Morelli

Forty-three guests gathered Friday at 8 AM for a casual breakfast at Mrs Myles Haas home. Mrs Donald Sippel assisted as attendees wore nightwear and casual dress while enjoying juice rolls doughnuts brown bread date nut bread and coffee in Metamora area social notes.

Myles Haas Donald Sippel Ray Morelli Metamora

Miss Harriet Gilbert Suffers Stroke at Freeport

Miss Harriet Gilbert, living with her brother George Gilbert in Freeport, suffered a severe stroke. Her brother incurred a broken leg in February. the family, formerly of Fulton, knew a local minister. Miss Gilbert was a friend of Mary Cone of Thomson and has visited there.

Harriet Gilbert George Gilbert Freeport Gilbert Fulton Fulton Journal Mary Cone Thomson

Birthday celebration for Luanne Frosch marks 13th year

Luanne Frosch daughter of Mrs. Max Meakins entertained four girl friends Kathy Eslinger Charlotte and Charlene Cate and Susan Knuth on Sunday afternoon for her 13th birthday. The group visited the miniature golf course then returned to the Meakins home for dinner.

Luanne Frosch Max Meakins Kathy Eslinger Charlotte Charlene Cate Susan Knuth Lagr Meakins

Travelers and Visits Highlight Regional Social Notes

Mrs. B J Clikeman stayed in Iowa City Tuesday to be with friend Mrs Lily Young of Savanna who underwent surgery at the hospital. Mr and Mrs Alfred Dykstra and children left Thursday for a three week West Coast vacation including Seattle Worlds Fair and visits with California relatives. Mrs R C Bush and children with Mrs Alfred Dykstra and Robin spent last Wednesday in Rock Island. Mrs Emma Haas visited Monday with daughter Mrs Gene Diephuis and son Mark at Fulton. Mrs Herman Hagg visited Wednesday in Delavan Wisconsin with brother Mr and Mrs Earl Kleeman. her mother Mrs Lillian Kleeman of Berlin Wisconsin was also a visitor. Mr and Mrs A Wieland of Rock Island stopped Friday to visit daughter Don Harvey and Terry. The Wielands were traveling home from the Seattle Worlds Fair.

B. J. Clikeman Iowa City Lily Young Savanna Alfred Dykstra West Coast Seattle Emma Haas Gene Diephuis Mark Fulton Herman Hagg Delavan Wis Earl Kleeman Lillian Kleeman Berlin A. Wieland Rock Island Don Harvey Terry

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