Churches Schedule and Meetings for York Community area
The notice lists church services for YORK COMMUNITY and YORK BAPTIST with times for worship and Sunday School. It includes Methodist and Catholic services at Fulton and St Johns Savanna, plus Aug 17 Official Board meeting and Aug 19 potluck at Argo Fay area and notes on leadership vacation covering Aug 20 and 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wooters
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Thomson
Thomson Church
Thomson Official Board
Argo Fay Wsws
Wayne Drake
Gayle Mode
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Birthday Party Honors Kristi Smith At Home
Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith hosted a Monday evening gathering at their residence in celebration of Kristi Smiths fifth birthday. Guests included Elmer Holm Marlene Clinton Roger Holm Paul Smith Calvin Eslinger Marla Dale and Vernon Buikema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Smith
Kristi
Elmer Holm
Marlene
Roger Holm
Clinton
Paul Smith
Calvin Eslinger
Marla and
Dale
Vernon Buikema
Birthday party for Ricky Dykstra at Aug. 6 swimming event
Mrs. Alfred Dykstra hosted a swimming party and lunch last Thursday afternoon August 6 in honor of her son Ricky turning 13. Attendees included Duane Hook Kenny Dykstra Steven Houzenga Debbie Bush JoAnn and Karen Halfman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Dykstra
Ricky
Duane Hook
Kenny Dykstra
Steven Houzenga
Debbie Bush
JoAnn
Karen Halfman
Riverview Guests and Local Visitors Report
Weekend guests at the Willie Leopold home included Mr and Mrs Oscar Gingrich Mrs Anna Hop Charlotte Lichty and James Trev inge of Waterloo Indiana. Recent callers were Mr and Mrs Frank Graves Mr and Mrs Ted Haight Stockton and Mr and Mrs Henry Picklum and Allen Johnson. The Leopolds visited Am elia Sack's home and Lorton Heine of Freeport remodeled their cottage with Wayne Dirk Freeport as contractor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Oscar Gingrich
Anna Hop
Charlotte Lichty
James Trevenge
Waterloo
Willie Leopold
Frank Graves
Ted Haight
Stockton
Henry Picklum
Allen Johnson
Amelia Sack
Lorton Heine
Freeport
Wayne Dirk Freeport
Thomson News and Kristi Attend Supper Guests At Smiths
Thomson residents Thomson News and Kristi were supper guests Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Donald Smith. Louise Plumley stays with grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Plumley in Fulton this week. Rev and Mrs Fred Wooters and daughter Sherrie plan a two week vacation to Vermont and New Jersey to visit parents. Wayne Winship family of Putnam visited Mervin Marshall. Carolyn Elliott returned home with them. James Nienkark and family of Wacker joined relatives at Nienkarks. Hattie Wilt of Fulton and Leo Wilt of Gardenia Cal joined. Fred Hook Cheryl and Duane left for a few days at Wisconsin Dells. John Johnson visited with Howard Johnson and family at Lena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Smith
Kristi
Donald Smith
Louise Plumley
Frank Plumley
Fulton
Fred Wooters
Sherrie
Vermont
New Jersey
Wayne Winship
Putnam
Mervin Marshall
Carolyn Elliott
Winship
Thomson
James Nienkark
Wacker
William Nienkark
Harry Nienkark
Colona
Hattie Wilt
Leo Wilt
Gardenia
Calif
Frank Potter
Fred Hook
Cheryl
Duane
Wisconsin Dells
John Johnson
Howard Johnson
Lena
Wayne Martin
Savanna
Wesleyess
Albert Lynch
Lee
Riverside Park
Moline
Larry Atherton
Lorri
Morrison
Roger Schaich
Pekin
W. A. Adams
Schaich
Thomson Christian Church
Ed P. Schaich
Robert Rice
Julie
Larry Grim
Lawton
Oklahoma
Emil Brach
Philip
Penancy
Fairfield
David Bealer
John Youngren
Mark Bellich
Rockford
Emil Bellich
Helen Brenneman
Lawrence Holmberg
Hampton
California
B. J. Clikeman
Thomson Bank
Severa
Riverview Onennies
Wilson Haggerty
Frank Flack
Hanover
Herman_Wilson
Philip Thayer
Ethel, Mass
Roy Heitman
Frank Richmond
John H. Burkema
Melodie Craighies
Harry Clarke
Clinton
Bernard Groharing
Lori
Jon
Adeline Groharing
Richard Wolcott
St. Ignatius
Mont
Myles Haas
Robert Hill
Benjamin Clark
Ie. D. C
THOMSON RECREATION SALE ADS AND OUTBOARD MOTORS
Classified listing includes ONR 1 3 hp Evinrude outboard motor ready to go and several Johnson outboard options 1-15 hp 1-5 hp 1-10 hp. Also new aluminum flat boats, a semi V16 foot used boat, Polar Kraft aluminum boats dealer, and various apparel and gear items such as rubber footwear, Timex watches, tobacco supplies, a 24 inch J C Higgins bicycle with basket stand and new seat cover priced at 20 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Polar Kraft Aluminum
Timex
Oys
J. C. Higgins
Thomson Recreation
VBS Funds Sent to India Children Home
Vacation Bible School groups from Thompson and area contributed 48 dollars 85 cents to support the Kalpahar Children's Home in Kulpahar India. A forwarding agent confirms the gift and shares a note from Mrs Verma G Bergenholtz praising the shared effort for children in a Christian home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VBS
India
Children’s Home
Sundri
Mangal
Nirmal
Jhansi
Kulpahar
Kalpahar
Thomson Vbs Children Co
Paul B. Walker
R. R
Thomson
Illinois
Kulpahar Children Home
Kulphar
Verma G. Bergenholtz
Kulpahar Children’s Home
Church of Christ Mission
Hamirpur Dist. U. P
Farmer Mary Marshall Sells East of Thomson Farm
Mrs. Mary Marshall sold her farm east of Thomson to Freeman Green of Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Marshall
Thomson
Freeman Green
Morrison
Community visitors and family trips fill Thomson area notes
Local families host and visit relatives across Illinois and surrounding states. Guests include Wayne and family from Savanna, the Lynch family at a Lee reunion in Moline, and Schaichs in Pekin with ties to Thomson Church. Travel to California and Wisconsin among several trips and hospital updates rounded by local gatherings.
Petition Secures Stop Signs at Argo Fay Cemetery
Roy Seid enburg and daughter Mary Jane of Argo Fay circulated a petition and presented it to authorities. Stop signs have been erected at the Upper York cemetery in Argo Fay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Fay Cemetery
Roy Seidenburg
Mary Jane
Argo Fay
Upper York Cemetery
Woman's Club Sells Timberlake Play Tickets
Thomson Woman's club to sponsor a ticket sale for the Timber Lake Playhouse on Tuesday September 1. Profits go to the club treasury as a percentage of sales. The musical Fiorello closes Timber Lake season. Tickets cost 2.25 dollars. Contact Mrs Merle Bielema Burnie Voss or Mrs Robert Purlee for tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Timber Lake Playhouse
Fiorello
Timber Lake
Merle Bielema
Burnie Voss
Robert Purlee
New Library Adds Noted Titles From Women's Club Funds
Township library expands to 4915 books and 295 borrowers after purchases funded by the Woman's club. New arrivals include works by Baldwin, Westheimer, Knebel, and Behan, plus Isidore Zimmerman with Francis Bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Emilie Loring
Fannie Hursh
Elizabeth Ogelvie
the Enchantress
Guy Bolton
The
Naked Society
Vance Packard
Savage Place
Slaughter
Shannon
du Bois
Rogue’s Harbor
Fletcher
Isidore Zimmerman
Francis Bond
Drew Pearson
W.R. Burnett
Frank Frisch
David Westheimer
J. W. Ehrlich
Sam Benedict
Brendon Behan
Mister Charlie
James Baldwin
Fletcher Knebel
Charles W. Bailey II
von Ryan
Weekend visitors and new move in Thomson area
Mrs Besse French hosted weekend guests including Norman French of Urbana and Jack Demaree family who plan to move to Phoenix Arizona. Others visited from Milwaukee Morrison Wacker Thomson Cicero and Freeport with arrangements for teaching posts and family gatherings among George and Lloyd Mattie grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Besse French
Norman French
Urbana
Jack Demaree
Phoenix
Arizona
Virinia John
Teddy
Ruth Smaltz
Milwaukee
Wis
Garrett Sterenberg
Morrison
Wilbur Williams
Wacker
Orvie Holman
Thomson
LeRoy . Prins
Cicero
Albert Prins
Spencer Artman
Baby
Freeport
Robert Smith
Artman
York Community High School
Leo Linder
Minneapolis
Charlotte
Tara
Tonda Mattie
Rolling Meadows
George Mattie
Lloyd Smith
Local Health Updates From Savanna And Freeport Hospitals
Mrs. Clarence Bohleus returned home Saturday from Jane Lamb hospital after a three day stay. Mrs. Henry Bielema came home Thursday from Savanna hospital following burns from a home fire. Mrs. Earl Rupple remains a patient at Savanna hospital. Mrs. Wm. Mullen of Elgin was discharged Friday from Sherman Hotel Elgin after a surgical stay. G. A. Smith had surgery Tuesday at Memorial hospital Freeport. Mr. and Mrs. Me and antenens had surgery Wednesday at Savanna City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bohleus
Jane Lamb Hospital
Henry Bielema
Savanna Hospital
Earl Rupple
Rs. Wm. Mullen
Elgin
Sherman Hotel
G. A. Smith
Memorialospital
Freeport
Me and
Antenens
Savanna City Hospital
Vernon Buikema Wins $500 Federal Scholarships
Vernon L. Buikema of York Community High School received one of two 1964 65 University of Illinois College of Agriculture scholarships funded by the Federal Land Bank of St Louis and Illinois association. Robert J. Dow of Flora also won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon L. Buikema
Walter Buikema
R. R. Thomson
Gesuste
York Community
Hgh School
Federal Land Bank of St. Louis
Federal Land Bank Association
Illinois
Robert J. Dow
Flora, Ill
University of Illinois College of Agriculture
University of the Scholarshps
Vernon
FFA
Missouri
Arkansas
Federal Land Bank
St.uis
Ashpole Reunion Held at Eagle Point Park
The annual Ashpole reunion took place Sunday at Eagle Point Park Clinton with 86 attendees. From Thomson were Mr and Mrs Franklin Fehler Rita and Rhonda and Mrs Minnie Ashpole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashpole
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
Thomson
Franklin Fehler
Rita
Rhonda
Minnie Ashpole
Local social notes and visits from week in Clinton area
Sunday dinners guests and family visits are listed with names such as Edward Hook family Marshall siblings and Ethel Miller. Attends include Oxford Park events, car wash fundraisers, golf at Tam o Shanter, zoo trip, and nurse Gayle Durward visiting from Freeport Memorial.
Thomson Firemen Purchase New Equipment
The Thomson Firemen's Association bought an inhalator and a set of plastic items for the fire department at a total cost of $129.77, funded from proceeds of last fall's pancake supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Firemen
Thomson Firemen’s Association
Senior Class Plans Car Wash at York Community High School
The Senior Class of York Community High School schedules a car wash for Saturday August 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. across Highway 84 from Lewis' Garage. A work roster lists volunteers for the 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. shifts, with many names and duties. Participants must arrive by 9:30 a.m. for the morning shift and be ready to stay until 4:30 p.m. for cleanup. Bring personal equipment as none will be provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School
Highway 84
Lewis’ Garage
Jan Bristol
Janet Dykstra
Gloria Eissens
Judy Cate
Jim Haas
Lynn Eissens
Dale Holesinger
Larry Fox
Marla Eslinger
Gary Houzenga
Larry Workman
Susan Spencer
Evelyn Krins
Sandra Shoop
Kathy Troester
Cynthia Durward
Patty Kaufman
Dennis Johnson
Larry Kness
Arlyn Dykema
Leslie Dittmar
Terry Haas
Orville Carl
Richard Buckley
Lewis
Elliott Reunion Brings Fifty At White Pines Park
The Jesse R. Elliott family reunion met Sunday at White Pines State Park with 50 members. A picnic lunch was served at noon. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Glen May of Princeton, Vice President Don Hall of Rochelle, and Vera Miller of Princeton as secretary. The next reunion is set for August at City County Park in Princeton with attendees from Farley, Dubuque, Apple River, Princeton, Hanna City, Rochelle, and Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse R. Elliott
White Pines State Park
Glen May
Princeton
Don Hall
Rochelle
Vera Miller
Princeon
City County Park
Farley
Dubuque
Iowa
Apple River
Hanna_ City
Thomson
Illinois
Mervin Marshall
Nipe to Start 7 Day Great Lakes Cruise from Cleveland
Fred Nipe will depart next Sunday August 23 from Cleveland Ohio for a seven day cruise on the Great Lakes ending in Detroit Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nipe
Cleveland
Great Lakes
Detroit
Mich
Social Notes From Prairie State Chiropractors Dinner
Dr and Mrs E H Gholson attended a Prairie State Chiropractic Association dinner at Lincoln Manor Dix. Morrison visitors included Mr and Mrs Robert Atherton and their family last Friday supper with his parents the Athertons. Numerous guests called or visited from Grandview to Burlington with tales of Marines returning home and family visits across Iowa and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Gholson
Prairie State Chiropractic Association
Lincoln Manor
Dixon
Robert Atherton
Morrison
Merle Atherton
Glen Raymond
Grandview
Ben Stage
Steve Kemmer
U. S
California
R. O. Zimmer
Hampton
Iowa
Frank Potter
Zimmer
Janice
Colleen Ven Huizen
Garden Plain
Merle Prins
T. F. Watson
Long Beach
Calif
Donald Sippel
Lloyd Smith
Delbert Curley
Galva
Sharon Curley
Illinois State College At Normal
Nanette Curley
Galva Lutheran Church
Frank Zabkar
Joliet
Paul Peterson
Gordon Walker
Burlington
Paul Waalker
Andrew
Ruth Stearns
Thomson
al c
Ralph Stearns, Jr
Salina
Kans
Tae
Orville Dean
Clinton
New High School Coach Seeks Living Quarters in Thom
The new high school coach Bern Langheim seeks housing in Thom for the coming year. He will be in Thomson Sunday afternoon and Monday August 16 and 17. Anyone with a house or apartment for rent or knowledge of available rentals should call Thomson 2732 or 3055 after Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bern Langheim
Thom
Thomson
Annual Griswold Reunion Held Sunday at Old Mill Park
The Griswold reunion met at Old Mill park in Savanna with 63 attendees. New officers elected included Richard Atherton president, Robert Tommans vice president, and Mrs Larry Atherton as secretary treasurer, succeeding Mrs Hazel French. Oldest member was Mrs Dolly Atherton, youngest was Karyn Atherton, and the farthest attendee was Mrs Leo Linder from Minneapolis. Attendees hailed from Thomson Morrison Savanna Dixon Albany East Moline and Charlotte IA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Richard Atherton
Thomson
Robert Tommans
Dixon
Larry Atherton
Morrison
Hazel French
Dolly Atherton
Karyn Atherton
Leo Linder
Nneapolis
Minn
Thomson, Morrison
Albany
East Moline
Ill
Charlotte, Ia
Milledgeville County Fair Awards Honor Local Grower
Earl Rupple of R. R. Jomson won first prize at last week’s Milledgeville fair for the largest watermelon and the best muskmelon, highlighting his outstanding produce among county entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rupple
R. R. Jomson
Milledgeville
Thomson and York Schools Set Opening Dates and Enrollments
Thomson schools will open August 26 with 450 students enrolled across Thompson programs and York Community Schools report 145 high school and 305 grade school students. York adds a science heavy curriculum plus new facilities, central library, and expanded arts offerings under National Defense Education Act funds. Morrison, Forreston, Mt. Carroll, and other FFA 4-H participants competed at the Kraft Junior Dairy contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Daehler
Thomson Ffa
Carroll County
FFA
Carroll
Whiteside
Ogle
Lee
David
Glen Peterson
Forreston
Dennis Schneiderman
Mt. Carroll
York Community
High School
Purlee
White Sox win Town League title 16 9 to finish undefeated
The White Sox defeated the Giants 16 to 9 to claim the Town League championship and an 6-0 season. Donnie Rice earned the win with help from Billy Knuth, Bobby Il t and Steve Hebeler. Giants pitcher Donnie Robinson also pitched with Jim McKee and Eddie Bielema seeing action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Sox
Giants
Donnie Rice
Billy Knuth
Bobby Ilt
Steve Hebeler
St. Ores
Donnie Robinson
Jim McKee
Eddie Bielema
Ronnie
Greg Flickinger
Smalls
Yankees
Dodgers
Milledgeville
Local Families Enjoy Weekend Socials and Travel Updates
Mr and Mrs Perry Melton visit Thomson on Curtis Mathes business and plan a central loc ation while living on a riverhouse near Savanna. Several Thomson and Morrison residents hosted Sunday calls and picnics including the Sloan and Holland families at Waterworks Park Morrison. Major Book returns from Korea and Moore moves toward Washington DC as he awaits homecoming, while Atherton and related families wrap a Webb Lake Wisconsin trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Melton
Thomson
Melton
Curtis -Mathes Television Company
Savanna
John Sloan
Gilbert Holland
Aterworks Park
Morrison
Merle Atherton Sr
Larry Atherton
Albuquerque
N. M
Major Book
Korea
Washington, D. C
Pentagon
Merle Atherton Jr
Jim Green
Janie Holesinger
Webb Lake
Wis
For Sale 1957 Ford Fairlane 500 with 312 Power
Lanark Illinois transport ad offers a 1957 four door Ford Fairlane 500 with new tires and 312 full power. Best offer takes it. Contact Dick Kendall at 425 W Locust St Lanark IL 61046 or call 493 2547.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Dick Kendall
W. Locust St. Lanark
Ill
Stitch and Chatter club meets at Mrs Sturtevant’s home
Mrs Clayton Sturtevant hosted the Stitch and Chatter club at her Savannah home last Tuesday evening. Members enjoyed a social hour and candle light refreshments. The next meeting is planned for September with Mrs E D Gantert as hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Sturtevant
Stitch
Savanna
E. D. Gantert
14 Young People of Spring Valley Church Travel to Kentucky
Fourteen members of the Spring Valley Reformed church from Thomson joined chaperones on a trip to McKee County Kentucky to visit the Annville school connected with the church. They funded the journey with proceeds from last spring’s play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley Church
Kentucky
Ray Eissens
Gary Buikema
Lynne Eissens
Jim
Sandra Dykstra
Thomson
Spring Valley Reformed Church
McKee County
Annville
Reformed Church
Vernon Hoffs
Stanley Bielema
Paul Huizenga
Harold Smith
Local families host short visits and gatherings
Miss Janet Clark of the Navy Department visited her Savanna parents with extended family also in Cambridge Wisconsin and Chicago. Dr. John Dimmick of Winston Salem visits his parents in Mt Carroll while Barbara Ottens stays with grandparents in Mt Carroll. Local car wash notice asks patronage this Saturday from 10 to 4 across from Lewis garage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Clark
Bureau of Medicine and Surgery
Navy Department
Washington, D. C
James Clark Sr
Savanna
James Clark Jr
Cambridge, Wis
Joyce Clark
Chicago
E. H. Gholson
Princeton, Ill
H. G. Gholson
George Warfield
St. Petersburg
Fla
Esther Huber
Huber
Thomson
Roy Heitman
Rita Gedder
Mary Marshall
Barbara Ottens
Lyndon
Henry Bielema
Paul King
Kenneth Emery
Debbie
Mt. Carroll
Cecil King
Iowa Falls
Iowa
Frank Potter
YCHS
Lewis’ Garage
S. John Dimmick
Winston - Salem
N. C
Public Hearing Set for School District Budget in Carroll County
The Board of Education of School District No 201 in Carroll Illinois announces a tentative budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1 1964 will be on file for public inspection at York Community High School Thomson Illinois from August 14 1964 at 8:00 A M A public hearing on the budget will be held August 14 1964 at 8:00 P M at the high school. Secretary John P Sloan signs the notice dated August 10 1964.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Carroll
State of
Illinois
York Community High School
Thomson
John P. Sloan
Roggendorf Leavens Family Reunion Planned at Old Mill Park
The Roggendorf and Leavens families will hold a joint reunion on Sunday August 30 at Old Mill Park Savanna with dinner at noon. Mary Dalrymple serves as president and leads arrangements. Also noted are family vacation updates for Merle Bielema and Sikkema families visiting Delavan Wisconsin and Elkhorn Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roggendorf
Merle Bielema
Arnold Sikkema
Bradley
Delavan
Wis
Donald Green
Elkhorn
Fuel oil bid sought by Carroll County districts 174 and 201
Bids due by 5 p m October 1 1964 at the Thomson public schools office for burner fuel oil meeting detailed grade 5 specs including flash point viscosity ash and sulfur limits. Bids may be accepted or rejected in whole or part with informalities waived and bidders must deliver clean fuel and provide delivery bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superintendent of Schools
Thomson Public Schools
Boards of Education
Carroll County
Thomson
Illinois
Raes
Saybolt Universal
Saybolt University
Also Mentioned on This Page
York Community Church
Claude Grim
Gerald Bower
York
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Kristi IS
Thomson News
Sells Farm
Timberlake
Library News
Ashpole Reunion
Edward Hook
Troy
Edward Hooks
Carl Petersen
William Petersen
Jeff
Fred i Hook
Rinkie Lantiga
John H. Buikema
Phyllis
Pat Bellich
Nick Bellich
David Oe
Merle Cate
William Mullen
Charlene Cate
Tam-o-Shanter Country Club
Niles
Arnold Palmer
Thomas Kustes Jr
John
Katherine Cooper
Dixon and
Sterling
Joe Warfield
George
Bruce Groharing
Robert Cater
Russell Green Jr
Rock Falls
Russel Green
Charles Green
Gayle Durward
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Elliott
Griswold
Kraft
Little League Baseball
Lewis Garage
Leavens Reunion
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