Buikema Snyder Wedding Vows Are Recited Friday July 29
The Ebenezer Reformed Church of Morrison hosted the marriage of Sandra Jo Snyder and Kenneth Allen Buikema on Friday July 29 at 8:00 pm with Rev. John Niewsma officiating. The ceremony drew about 200 relatives and friends, with detailed bridal attire and attendants described, followed by a reception and honeymoon at Niagara Falls. The couple will reside in Morrison after the wedding.
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Ebenezer Reformed Church of
Morrison
Sandra Jo Snyder
Kenneth Allen Buikema
John Niewsma
Buikema
Edward Snyder
Rt. 1
Walter Buikema
Thomson
Jack Boerema
Arnold Siefken
Barnby
Malotte
Cindy Snyder
Ann Dykema
Ellen Vos
Barbara Wiersema
Andela Stichler
Jeffrey Jones
Vernon Buike
Clayton Sykeman
Eileen Stevenberg
Jack Bland
Richard Brackemyer
Duane Habben
Steve Snyder
Albert Peele
Richard Cassens
Nancy Huizenga
Niagara Falls
Route 1
Morrison Community High School
General Electric Company
York Community High School
Drives, Inc
Fulton
Mrs Foltz Celebrates 95th Birthday in Savanna
Mrs Evaline Foltz of Savanna and formerly of Argo Fay observed her 95th birthday on Wednesday August 10 in Savanna City hospital where she has been a patient for a month. She welcomes greeting cards from friends and relatives.
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Evaline Foltz
Savanna
Argo Fay
Savanna City Hospital
Thomson Unit District Vote Prompts School Funding Debate
Wayne G. Tidd, Thomson superintendent, argues the August 16 1966 unit district vote won’t disrupt local schools. He cites state aid rules, potential long term consolidation, and budget details showing minimal tax impact while stressing salaries are fixed.
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Thomson
Illinois Assn
Wayne G. Tidd
Boards of Education
Curley
Clarence Bolhous
Court House
Mt. Carroll
Indiana Guests Visit Relatives For Weeklong Stay
Mr and Mrs Donald Schroth Sr and family from Fort Wayne Indiana visited the Christensen and Senneff families in Lima Ohio area last week. They were joined by James Kraber Jr and family Dixon Clinton Tim Gerald Senneff DeKalb and Howard Prins for a July 31 family gathering hosted by Irvin Senneff and wife. An afternoon guest was Mrs Joe Olsen of Chadwick. John Ruesson and daughters of Itasca Illinois spent the weekend here. Ted Gilcrest of Lockport Illinois also enjoyed the weekend at his cottage.
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Donald G. Schroth Sr
Ft. Wayne
Indiana
Gartus Christensen
Irvin Senneff
Donald Schroth Sr
Fort Wayne
James Kraber Jr
Dixon
James Conley
Tim
Clinton, Jr
Gerald Senneff
DeKalb
Howard Prins
Joe Olsen
Chadwick
John Ruesson
Itasca, Ill
Ted Gilcrest
Lockport
Ind
James P. Conley
Clinton
Charley
Harry Root
Joe
Earl
Tom Root
Winona
Minn
Edward Malwicki
St. Paul
Walter
Randy
Russell Houzenga
Ervin Stuart
Morrison
Jim Maring
Palatine Bridge
N. Y
Jeannette Flannery
Fulton
Dora Wiebenga
Maring
Jim, Jr
Minneapolis
New York
Donald Ashby
Savanna
Storm Haven
Fay Ashby
Joyce Dykstra and Wesley Halverson Wed in Las Vegas Chapel
Joyce Dykstra of Anaheim California and Wesley Halverson of Torrance California were married in Las Vegas July 17 at the Chapel of the Bells in a double ring ceremony by Rev. James G. Whitehead. The couple will reside in Boron California and he works for U S Borax.
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Joyce Dykstra
Annaheim
California
Thomson
Wesley Halverson
Torrance
Fulton
Las Vegas
Nev
Boron
U. S. Borax Mining and Chemical Corp
Halverson
John Chase
Calif
Grand Halverson
Thomson Little League wins Savanna Invitational title
Thomson Little League defeated Warren 10 to 2 to clinch the Savanna Invitational Championship. Mark Flickinger earned the win with 15 strikeouts and drove in three runs with two doubles and a single. Kenny Schoening added three RBIs on a bases loaded triple as Thomson capped a week of play with the upset over Warren.
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Thomson
Warren
Savanna
Mark Flickinger
Mark
Kenny Schoening
Daryl Ehrich
Bill James
Rhe Hamson
Carroll County All Stars
County
Tim Halfman
Mike Hill
Ron Hebeler
Ronnie Hebeler
Thompson area social notes show family visits across Iowa and Minnesota
Thomson News lists numerous Tuesday to Sunday visits among Clinton and Fulton families. Included are Mrs. George Kyarsgaard and family from Clinton, Mrs. Robert Williams from Fulton, Fay Ashby, Edwin Balk, Roland Balk, Max Meakins and girls, Harry Bonders, Dorothy Lewis, Nancy Haas, Roy Dykema, Fern Norrish, James Dykema, Max Roderick, Leslie Grim, Donald Schroth Sr., Fort Wayne, and other relatives. Ragged entries mention picnics at Krape Park Freeport and trips to Winona and St Paul for hospital and family gatherings.
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George Kyarsgaard
Clinton
Robert Williams
Fulton
Fay Ashby
Edwin Balk
Roland Balk
Max Meakins
Harry Bonders
Dorothy Lewis
Nancy Haas
Roy Dykema
Fern Norrish
Morrison
Pre Registration Aims to Warn, Guide School Opening
The note outlines steps to ease back to school with August 22 to 26 enrollment, book rentals, lockers, and insurance fees. It lists church schedules, vacation Sundays, and local notices from York communities, including travel and family visit mentions.
Birthday Celebrations Honor Local Residents
Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall hosted a birthday supper for their daughter Mrs Joyce Cate with Ms Gladys Cate bringing the cake. Attendees included Merle Cate and family and Gladys Cate. Mr and Mrs Donald Sippel hosted a birthday picnic for Miss Cathy Sippel with guests Geo Zabel William Zazel of Savannah Gene Enloe DeKalb and Robert Plumley and families.
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Mervin Marshall
Joyce Cate
Gladys Cate
Merle Cate
Donald Sippel
Cathy Sippel
Geo. Zabel
William Zazel
Savanna
Gene Enloe
DeKalb
Robert Plumley
Local visitors brighten a weekend at area homes
Mrs. Helen O Neal returns home for several weeks. Mrs. Janice Brown and children visited Mr. and Mrs. Bud McWorthy and boys on Saturday. Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bob Baker and Gene Von Esson of Savanna.
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Thomson News
Helen O'Neal
Janice Brown
Bud McWorthy
Bob Baker
Gene von Esson
Savanna
Baby Girl Born to Mr and Mrs Holesinger of Argo Fay
Mr and Mrs Dale Holesinger of Argo Fay are the parents of a daughter Sherry Lynn born Saturday at Savanna City hospital. The baby weighed 6 pounds 8 ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph White and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Marvin Holesinger.
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Dale Holesinger
Argo Fay
Sherry Lynn
Savanna City Hospital
Ralph White
Marvin Holesinger
Correction on List Delores Mangrun Melvin Hensley Named
The notice apologizes for omitting teachers Delores Mangrun and Melvin Hensley from a July 28 story. Both will teach in the grade school.
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Delores Mangrun
Melvin Hensley
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Karen
Clystic
James Dykema
Thomson Review
Thomson, Illinois
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Thomson, Ill
Dayton G. Stagg
Pcfatitan
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Peter Rasmussen
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Roy Heitman
Harlan
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Mann
Champaign
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Barbara
Craig
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Lima
Linda
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Iowa
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Chicago,ll
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Thomson Little League
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Carroll Co
Jackson Co. All Stars
Daryl
Jackson Co
Boys
Riverview News
Karen Miller
New Glarus
Monroe
Wis
Morrison and Sterling
Ill
Henry Picklum
Denis Bahn
Sterling, Ill
Betty McWorthy
Sam Crisci
Carl Stamber
Freenort, Ill
York Community Church
T. S. Cleworth
Claude Grim
Lawrence Bruckner
Theresa Bissens
York Wit
Elner W. Grafft
Paul Wilt
Thomas Mohn
Hickory Grove
Fay
WSCS
Spring Valley Reformed Church
Scho
Catholic Immaculate Conception
Fulton, DL
Ideal Community Bible Church
Tidd
New Mexico
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Ale
Richard Groharin
Roswell
N. Mex
Ola
Tex
N. Dakota
White Sands
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Cradle News
Hhacnital
Myreta Presley
Jane Lamb Hospital
Lenora Clarke
Thomas Grahn
Grahn
Lewis Motor Co
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