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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1954

Page

3

Town News Briefs From Carroll County

Carroll County schools plan to open soon with three to four vacancies filled. Lively weather with storms causes minor damage including a garage strike and streetlight outages. Road repair begins with patching and upcoming blacktop resurfacing. Morrison Fair runs through Saturday. 4 H Round-Up and Farm Bureau Picnic set for Old Mill Park in Savanna next Tuesday and Wednesday. Thomson news mentions new building additions, a 21st anniversary, melons on stands, Thomson baseball team’s strong week and plans for a new ball field with donations to Bud Bull.

Carroll County Lawrence A. Bruci Maurice Strukhoff Farm Bureau Old Mill Park Savanna Bud Bull Thomson Thomson, Ill

Local residents spend weekend visits with relatives

Residents from Galesburg Morrison Rockford Clinton Savanna Des Moines and El Paso traveled to visit family in the area. Lt Col Burrel Brown and children left for El Paso after visiting Mau de Brown and others. Sherrie White joined Des Moines visitors and Saundra and John White returned home with their parents. Adeline Groharing spent time in Fulton with the Trookstra family.

Burrel Brown el Paso Texas Maude Brown Harriett Walter White Sherrie Des Moines Mrs. White Oscar Kraft Saundra John White Adeline Groharing Fulton Marvin Trookstra Eddie Alma Helen Mertz William Warner Milledgeville Herman William Mullen Jon Mervin Marshall Morrison Harold Brown John Brown Chicago Burrell Brown Maule Brown Gordon Brown Donna Hyde Jerry Noble Detroit Robert Plumley Guy of Jack Marken Gail Eugene Garcia Ebner Tower Bessie Groharing Chadwick Virgil Wilt Ray Rupple Robert Weatherwax Carrie Weatherwax Sterling Lawrence Weatherwax John Seger Mary Ellen Oklahoma Jesse Seger Weatherford Okla Bessie Seger Lena Cronk Colony Ozarks Cronk Mr. Seger Harry Seger Quincy Warren Green Patty Blackhawk Earl Miller Walnut Clarence Bolhous Springfield Richard Stagg Delmar Kradle Paul Briske von, Marvin Clinton Gilbert Holland Marvin Navy Japan Eugene Bull John Carpenter Carpenter Herman Timmons Nelson Ith Paul John Dirks Scotch Grove Ronald Bull Danters Rush Carroll Wilbur Hall Charles Mound Jo Daviess County George Creighton Ft. Banjamin Harrison Indiana Iis Elsie Tousley Rock Falls E. Tousley Ralph Stearns Jr Wayne Ashby Wacker Norman Atkins Mooseheart Savanna iMr Sam Kemps

Legion Installs New Officers

Donald Ashpile Post 1025 met Wednesday evening August 18 at the Legion Hall in Thomon. County Commander James Thorpe of Chadwick installed 1944-55 officers. Commander Franklin Fehler, Senior Vice Commander George Hook, Junior Vice Commander Carl Korbar, Adjutant Daryle Rockafellow, Finance Officer Dean Robinson, Chaplain David Young, Sgt. at Arms Wayne Drake, Historian Kenneth Hebeler, Service Officer Paul Wilt, Employment Officer Robert Max Smith. Thorpe spoke on the Illinois State Legion Convention in Chicago.

Donald Ashpole Legion Hall Thom On James Thorpe Chadwick Franklin Fehler George Hook Carl Korbar Daryle Rockafellow Dean Robinson David Young Wayne Drake Kenneth Hebeler Paul Wilt Robert Max Smith Thorpe Chicago

Janice Smith Honored At Surprise Birthday Party

Janice Smith was the honored guest at a surprise party held Monday evening at her parents home in honor of her 16th birthday. Fourteen girls attended and enjoyed an evening of games, including aeroplane.

Janice Smith Paul Smith Janice

Church Adds Steps Plat form and Prep For Paint

Last week the Baptist Church set new cement steps and a platform with church members aiding. T Runyan of Savanna did the bulldozing and Ed Andring handled the cement work. Exterior painting planned soon. Lightning struck the M J Strukhoff garage during a storm Monday morning. It entered the northwest corner and exited the southeast, damaging shingles and splintering boards but causing no fire.

The Baptist Church T. Runyan Savanna Ed Andring M. J. Strukhoff

Weekend Visitors Make Small-Town Rounds Across Rivers and Cities

Numerous local residents traveled to visit family and friends from Hazelhurst to Rockford, Chicago, and Davenport. Highlights include Dr. and Mrs. Brand visiting Rock Falls, the ONeals from Camanche hosting James ONeal, and extended stays in Springfield Davenport and Milledgeville as kin gatherings fill the week.

Lee Hadaway Hazelhurst Clyde George Webster Ross Lee Halfman Prairie du Chien Wis Rose Garden Zoo Brand Rock Falls Everett Schreiner Fred Miller Rockford Chicago Ellsworth Soberg and Sons Milton Mantner Lincoln Park Riverview Park

Former Pastor Lectures At Thomson Church

Rev. C. C. Carpenter formerly led Thomson Christian Church for nine years. He will speak at York Community church Sunday August 22 at 10 30 am. Carpenter later served at Princeton Christian Church and 30 years at Central Christian Church in Peoria before retiring. He substitutes now and wishes to meet old friends after services.

C. C. Carpenter Peoria Thomson Christian Church York Community Church Thomson Princeton Christian Church Central Christian Church Carpenter

Catholic Services Schedule Across Parishes

The notice lists services at Fulton at 8 and 10 a.m. and St. John's in Savanna at 6, 8, and 10 a.m. Taft has an evening service at 7:39 p.m. Regular pastors are Rev. J. W. Gillespie and Rev. William Kendall. Service every Sunday evening.

Fulton St. John's Church Savanna Taft J. W. Gillespie William Kendall

Religious services and church notices across York area

York Community holds 9 30 Sunday School and 10 30 church with Rev C Carpenter speaker on The Majestic Hour. Baptist pastor J W Gillespie. Sunday School 10 00. no church services during vacation. Argo Fay and Hickory Grove schedule morning worship and parsonage work begins with Saturday work day.

C. Carpenter Baptist J. W. Gillespie William E. Leckrone Thomson Hickory Grove Argo Fay WSCS

Weekend Social Ties Among Hopkinton Families

Sunday visits linked the Rogers Strukhoff and Willard My families of Hopkinton Iowa with extended kin from Fulton Mankota and Clinton. Additional gatherings included trips to Cedar Rapids and Brookfield Zoo plus a hospital stay, a Greenland return, and a spring Wisconsin visit. Movements include Charlie Rogers, M J Strukhoff, Paul Strukhoff, Doug Anderly, Kay Darling, Jerry Meakins, Fanny Voecker, Mrs. Henry Traum, Morrison reunions, and neighbors at Savanna and Wacker farms.

Charles Rogers M. J. Strukhoff Tom Geo Rita Rees Elsie Willard My Gene Huggins and Hopkinton Iowa Paul Strukhoff Fulton Cedar Rapids Doug Anderly Kay Darling Strukhoff John Francis Manoketa Jerry Meakins Fanny Voecker Milledgeville Harry Bonders Mercy Hospital Clinton Mickey Walters T. Walters Greenland Dublin Afb Atlanta Myr George Bissens Brookfield Zoo Curtis St. Ores Merle Bicker Henry Traum Lanark James Wyema Newendyke Morrison Paul Lewis Faun Strubb Hazel Spring Green Wisconsin Eugene Flack Savanna John Save Lyla Mickelson Marilyn Sinclair Clinton, Jr David Young Harold Wilt Ronald Bull Dean Robinson Lyle Greeley Fay Ashby Wayne Ashby Wacker

In Memoriam Guy Brown 1951

In fond memory of Guy Brown who passed away Aug 17 1951 The blow was hard The shock severe We never thought his death so near Only those who have lost can tell The pain of parting without farewell Wife and Children.

Guy Brown

Parents Welcome Sons Timothy Lee and Another Boy

Cradle News notes Mr. and Mrs. Ford Quinlar welcomed a son Timothy Lee born Tuesday August 17 at Savanna City Hospital. Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shoemaker welcomed a son born Tuesday August 17 at Savanna Hospital.

Ford Quinlar Savanna City Hospital Timothy Lee Earl Shoemaker

Illnesses Span Several Hospitals Across Town

Five year old Kathy Eslinger remains a patient at St Francis hospital Freeport with a virus infection. Fred Hook recently discharged from Jane Lamb hospital after pneumonia returns home. Jessie Bonders underwent X ray and observation at Mercy hospital early week. Mrs W A Adams injured shoulder after a Wednesday fall. Arnold Bauer's young son of Mt Carroll ill with bronchitis.

Kathy Eslinger Calvin Eslinger St. Francis Hospital Freeport Fred Hook Jane Lamb Hospital Jessie Bonders Mercy Hospital W. A. Adams Arnold Bauer Mt. Carroll

Infant Johnsons' Funeral Held at Mount Carroll

Funeral services for the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Lloyd W Johnson of Argona were held Sunday at the Christian Funeral Home Mount Carroll with Rev William Leckrone presiding. Burial followed in Lower York Cemetery near Thomson. The child died at birth Saturday in Savanna City Hospital. Survivors include the parents three sisters and both maternal and paternal grandparents.

Lloyd W. Johnson Argona Christian Funeral Home Mount Carroll Wm. Leckrone Lower York Thomson Savanna City Hospital

Sandridge School Opens August 30 With Clinton Teacher

Sandridge School will open Monday August 30 with Miss Gladys Dege of Clinton Ia as the teacher.

Sandridge Gladys Dege Clinton, Ia

Gaar Named Teacher at Center Hill Sixth Grade

Darrell Gaar son of Mr and Mrs Harry Gaar has been hired to teach sixth grade and boys Physical Education at Center Hill school.

Darrell Gaar Harry Gaar Center Hill School

Dinner guests at Kyle McGinnis home corrected

Mr. and Mrs. Jake McGinnis entertained at supper Thursday evening. Guests included Denver McGinnis and daughter, Lawrence Crotteau family of Clouet Minn, Vaughn McGinnis family, Wm Hamm family, John Locke, visitors Ro bert Lammers family, Mrs Leavens and son of Savanna, Pat McGinnis of Elizabeth, and John Rice with son John.

Kyle McGinnis Jake McGinnis Denver McGinnis Lawrence Crotteau Clouet, Minn Vaughn McGinnis Wm. Hamm John Locke Robert Lammers Wm. Leavens Savanna Pat McGinnis Elizabeth John Rice John

Gehl sen Family Reunion Held at Argo Farm

The Gehl sen family held their thirteenth reunion on Sunday at Argo Farm in the home of Mrs. Charles Mckee. Forty three members attended. The 1955 reunion will be at the Frank Remrey home in Clinton, Ia.

Hans Margaret Gehlsen Argo Fa Charles Mckee Frank Remrey Clinton

Illinois State Fair Opens Under Purple Ribbon Celebration

Governor Stratton cuts a purple ribbon to launch the 1954 Illinois State Fair in Springfield. The exposition continues through Aug 22 with harness racing, a 100 mile auto race, and national motorcycle championships. Crop forecasts show corn at 400 million bushels, soybeans 81 million, oats 133 million, amid熱 heat and drought effects. A new 12 mile two lane pavement segment on U 566 opens, part of Route 66 improvements totaling 58 1/2 miles of completed work with more sections due this year. A farming tip notes corn near fences strains wires and posts. cut and toss corn over the fence to save time and money.

Springfield William G. Stratton Departments of Agriculture Illinois Litchfield Bloomington Chenoa Lake Springfield Mt. Olive

Queckhoerner Family Reunion at Old Mill Park

The Henry Queckhoerner family gathering drew 45 attendees on Sunday at Old Mill Park. Attendees included Arthur and Lucy Doty and Robert Dir of Sterling, Paul Mannon and Becky of Lyndon, Lott families, Queckboerner relatives from Lanark Polo Rockford and Milledgeville, Turnbaugh and Bittner households, and others.

Henry Queckhoerner Old Mill Park Arthur Doty Robert Dir Sterling Paul Mannon Becky Lyndon Willard Lott Ed Queckboerner Robert Carbaugh Lanark Richard Queckboerner Polo Jean Queckboerner Rockford Alvin Traum Milledgeville Arthur Lott Jess Queckboerner Elwyn Turnbaugh Marvin Turnbaugh Harold Turnbaugh Fred Queckboerner Robert Bittner

Opening of School Bus Routes Planned and Finalized

Bus committee and drivers approved routes with five lines serving town and Argo areas. Stops include Hamm Carroll Lynch Buckley Baker and more. Parents urged to report missing stops before August 27 to ensure first day coverage.

Pease Mr. Seger Bruce Groharing Hamm Carroll Lynch Buckley Baker Bielema Kykstra Seebert Holland Stiles Feldt Hickey Wilt Atherton Bronkema Robert Ray Johnson Miller Fedderson Nienkark Ellis Barr Houzenga Dykstra Bernard Prins Haas Myles Witt Harold Bal Carpenter Argo Smith Max Letcher Vogel Ruese Green Ernest Anna Greeley Daisy Cole Libbie Rupple Mary Ann Houwna Grace Rolhous Margaret Murray Esther Schmaling Charles Ferris John Seger

Carroll County Fair weekend notes in Milledgeville

Mr and Mrs Ray Rupple visited the Carroll County Fair in Milledgeville where Ray Rupple won blue ribbons for hoosier melons and watermelons. Visitors included Vernon Kindle Nancy Sterling joining John and family and Peter Dyke of prison with Mr and Mrs Claus Prins. Hog care tips advise checking yards for puffing hogs and using corn cobs to insulate dusty hog houses. Up and down bars aid creeps for pigs or calves but crawling beneath may cause injuries.

Ray Rupple Earl Rupwe Carroll County Milledgeville Vernon Kindle Nancy Sterling John “Oan Peter Dyke Claus Prins Donald Smith Mies Frank Smith

Registration Next Week At High School

York Community High School schedules two registration days next week on Wednesday August 25 and Thursday August 26 from 9:00 AM to 12:00 noon. An all day opening for both high and grade schools will start at 9:00 AM. Buses will run on Friday but the hot lunch program will start the following Monday.

York Community Hil School Thoraday Biiday

Brenneman Family Returns From Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Sidney Brenneman of Port Byron returned home Sunday from a Western vacation with Mrs Brennemans relatives in Sacramento California They visited San Francisco Lake Tahoe Donner Lake and Pass Reno Salt Lake City was a stop en route for the journey back to Port Byron New York.

Sidney Brenneman Port Byron Ray Brenneman

Numerous Midwest Visits Highlight Weekend Outings

Local families travel between Illinois Wisconsin Minnesota and Michigan for gatherings. Distinct guests include Luvetta Sehneider Robert and Lulu Meldy with Wall family in Camanche Iowa and numerous relatives visiting from Morrison Elkhorn Fulton and Sterling. A naval duty move prompts correspondence as Roy and John Bielema visit Grand Rapids Michigan and San Antonio Texas news reaches Thomson and Baraboo Wisconsin wrap.

Merle Atherton Ponts Minnesota Canada Michigan Wisconsin Russell Albert Port Byron Richard Badtke Marjory Lee Ruth Ann Roy John Bielema Grand Rapids Mich Clarence Bolhous Marilyn John Atherton Milledgeville Lynn Curley Richard Stagg San Antonio Texas Thomson The Review Publications Stage Robert Heusinkveld Newport R. J A. M. Greison Savanna Andrew Hook Fulton Fried Hook Letty Houzenga Carol Ann Bielema Mt. Carroll Henry Bare Ray Drenneman Omar Ketchum Raymond Foley Pauline Starck Wm. Starck West Chicago Maude Brown Frank Bakey Dubuque Thomas Kustes Jr John May Kustes Ed Kustes William Mullen Old Mill Park Kyle Melenay Joyce Laura Croffoot Asker Peteron Melenay Hospital East Moline Clifford Curley Hanover Harriett Alfred Prins Charles Geerts Merle Prins Debra Claus Prins C. F. Bielema Chicago Robert Vogel Cicero Ronald Bielema Albert Hook Carl Petersen Erwin Hansen Janice Pugh Riverside Chapel Clinton Charles Stage Joan Louisville Ben Stage Lynn Babcock Sterling Houston

Jurgen Jurgensen 8 Succombs In Clinton Hospital

Jurgen Peter Jurgensen 8 dies at Clinton hospital after about a week as a patient. Funeral held at Bagonier Fay chapel Clinton with Rev Filert Nielsen officiating. Burial in Clinton Memorial Park. He was born Jan 2 1967 in Denmark and had lived in Thomson the last three years. Survived by his mother and four daughters and several stepchildren.

Jurgen Preter Jurgensen Thomson Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Bagonier - Fay Filert Nielsen St. Stephen's Loutheran Church de Molay Alfred Holgaard Bayard Lewis G. A. Smith Kyle McGinnis Jerry Olson Harold Starr John Klett Clinton Memorias Park Cemetery Jurgensen Denmark Ibk Sarah Jensen May Laura Henry Comanche Masonic Lodge DeMolay Maxx Feed Milling Co Lee Mata) Burke Charles Mollie) Skinner Howard Ida) Tyler Tampa Fla William Elizabeth) Hugunin Camanche Glenn Gammon William Gammon Salem, Jr Robert Drummond Lola Arnold Chicago Flavia) Sluddleston Marion Iowa

Local residents share moves and visits around Clinton area

Mr and Mrs Dan Sack relocate to Schall Apts Clinton Ia. Frank of Chadwick and Murray return from eastern trip. Holman Jr moves to new home north of Thomson. Families swap homes and welcome guests visit incl Huggins Crumptons and Brown households. Several trips, dinners, and gatherings traced in Morrison Davenport and Savanna area.

Dan Sack Thomson Schall Apts Toulon Delbert Curley Fred Miller Lanark Mervin Marshall Morrison Lauren Mitchell Ethel Potter Black Hills South Dakota Porter Hogg Larry Carroll William Price Jr Patty Bettendorf Morricon Sapila Bonjour Rea Davis W . Adams Iva Crcutt MM Foray Sullivan George Miner Hanover Orcutt Marla Eslinger Gilbert Holland Paul Lewis Rockford

Local families host guests and visitors across Morrison Fulton Savanna

Numerous local residents entertained relatives and friends during the week. Visits included Housinks in Minocqua, Hook and Housenga families in Kenosha, Temple in Fulton, Hemmer Buse in Stendal, Irion in Fulton, Heitman in Ada, Mac Lean in Chicago, Heusinkveld and Neerman in Savanna, Geerts Walk in Fulton, Gaar Turney Smolek families, Kness in Riverview, Longanecker in Morrison, Brown in Cottonwood, Salton in Morrison, Bull in Savanna, and Cross in Fulton.энд

Robert Housinklt Minocqua Wi Epa Hook Mt. Carroll Fred Hooknel Andrew Houzenga Andrew Housenga Sandra Smith Damm Kenosha Wis Louis Houzenga Fulton Evelyn Temple Isaac Decker Melvin Morrison Vertha Smith E. O. Hemmer Edwin Buse Stendal Ind Ralph Irion Jennie Griswold Roy Heitman Harold Witt Ada Minn William Heitman Clifford MacLean Norman Chicago Eldon Hicky Neerman Paul Heusinkveld Robert Heusinkveld A. M. Greison Savanna Clyde Geerts Danny Frank Walk J.onard Felnat de ‘Ters Harry Gaar John Smolek Jr Rose Pape Fanny Rhymer Burrell Brown Maude Brown Harriett Wesley Cooper Cottonwood George Salton Richard Badtke Ronald Bull Otto Wolfe Betty Feldt John Cross

Card of Thanks from Fred Hook

Fred Hook thanks all who remembered him with candy fruit flowers and many cards during his hospital stay.

Fred Hook

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