4 H Round-Up Crowns New King and Queen
Six area 4 H members reached the 1967 finals for the 4 H King and Queen contest at the Carroll County Fair and Round Up. Wayne Wubbena of Shannon and Patti Smith of Lanark were crowned 4 H king and queen by the 1966 royalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Area 4-H
Patti Smith
Lanark
Cherylee Flickinger
Karen Messmer
Savanna
Steve Smith
Jim Hartman
Thomson
Wayne Wabbena
Shannon
Carroll County
Wayne Wubbena
Darold Wubbena
Pat Kaufman
Sgt Robert J Trude Arrives in Pleiku Viet Nam
Army Sergeant Robert J. Trude, 25, of Thomson Illinois, arrived at Pleiku base in Viet Nam with the 4th Infantry Division after 50 hours of training. He entered the Army in 1960, completed basic at Fort Hood, and was last stationed in Savanna Illinois. His wife Constance resides in Charlotte Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleiku
Viet Nam
Ahrtne
Robert J. Trude
Arnold L. Horton
Thomson
Ill
4Th Infantry Division
Trude
4Th
Trade
Army
Ft. Hood
Tex
Savanna
Constance
Charlotte
Iowa
Sherman Ashby Wins Top Exhibit Trophy at Whiteside Fair
Sherman Ashby of Thomson earned the 1967 Whiteside County Fair premier exhibitor trophy for agricultural products after winning 12 first places 16 seconds and four thirds in vegetable displays. The trophy was awarded by J. A. Bull & Sons Inc of Union Grove and Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside
Sherman Ashby
Thomson
J. A. Bull & Sons, Inc
Union Grove
Morrison
Ill Mrs McKee and Mrs Hopkins Admitted to Clinton Hospitals
The sick Mrs Elsie McKee of Argona is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Clinton. Mrs Ralph C Hopkins was admitted to Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elsie McKee
Argona
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Ralph C. Hopkins
Jane Lamb Hospital
James Letcher Arrives Safely at Lackland AFB Texas
Mr and Mrs Ben Letcher announce their son James has arrived safely at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas His address is AB James V Letcher AF 16905768 CMR No 3 Flight 1014 Lackland AFB Texas 78236
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Letcher
James
Lackland Air Force Base
James V. Letcher
CMR No. 3
Lackland Afb
Texas
Pratt Lussow Vows Taken At Madison Cathedral
Paula Elizabeth Pratt and John Henry Lussow wed in a noon Aug 19 ceremony at St Raphael's Cathedral Madison. The wedding featured white silk gown, English net veil, orchids bouquet and a large reception at the Madison Club. Attendants included Kathleen O'Connor and bridesmaids in blue gowns. The couple will reside at 1141 Brewster Ave Beloit after September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paula Elizabeth Pratt
Paul A. Pratt
Madison
Wis
John Henry Lussow
Harold L. Lussow
Sarasota
Fla
St. Raphael's Cathedral
Edward Kinney
Joseph A. Glennon
Themums
Fower
Meg Baylor
Richmond
Raymond Baylor
Miss Baylor
Peter Boyce
Wm. Boyce
Rockton
Ill
Onroe High
Roosevelt Jr. High
Beloit
Lussow
Gamma Phi Beta
Beloit College
University of Wisconsin Law School
Wisconsin Bar Association
Sigma Chi Fraternity
Phi Alpha Delta Law Fraternity
Brewster Avenue
Beloint
Births of Dawn Elaine and Michelle Lee in Thomson area
Mr and Mrs Richard Shear welcomed Dawn Elaine born Friday afternoon August 18. Mrs Shear formerly Sandra Palfrey. On Sunday August 20, Mr and Mrs Larry Lufkin became parents to Michelle Lee. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Virl Johnson of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Shear
Dawn Elaine
Shear
Sandra Palfrey
Kenneth Starr
Thomson
Larry Lufkin
Camanche
Michelle Lee
Virl Johnson
Card of Thanks for Morris Martinson Memorial Fund
A sincere thank you to all who sent cards and contributions for the Morris Martinson Memorial Fund or helped in our bereavement. Your kindnesses were deeply appreciated by Mrs. Anna Martinson and Mr. and Mrs. William Cronister and son and Mr. and Mrs. Clarence King and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morris MartInson
Anna Martinson
William Cronister
Clarence King
Gratitude for Cards and Gifts After Hospital Stay
A note thanks everyone who sent cards and gifts during a recent hospitalization. The appreciation is extended to all who offered support and well wishes.
Chester Libberton Dies After Illness At Clinton
Chester Libberton lifetime Carroll County resident dies Monday morning at James Lamb Hospital Clinton after extended illness. He was born Oct 11 1906 in Argona son of James and Elsie Libberton. Surviving Margaret Melendy wife Stan son San Diego Dor othy Reap daughter Indianapolis brothers Guy Clinton Harold Lenox five grandchildren. Funeral held Wednesday at 2 p.m. Frank Funeral Home Mount Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Libberton
Carroll County
James Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Mr. Libberton
Mount Carroll Methodist Church
Argona
James
Elsie Libberton
Margaret Melendy
Stan
San Diego
Calif
Donald
Dorothy) Reap
Indianapolis
Ind
Guy
Harold
Lenox, Mo
Frank
Mount
Grays Get Phone In Home Announcement
Mr and Mrs Robert Gray inform friends they have installed a telephone at their home. They list the new number 259 and request to be contacted there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gray
Bolhous Return From East Vacation Trip
Mr and Mrs Clarence Bolhous and Johanna Oosterryk of Rockford completed a two week east coast tour visiting the Amish settlement in Lancaster County Gettysburg Balimore Washington D C Arlington Cemetery and the Curtis Lee Mansion. They also stopped in Indianapolis Indiana to see Rev and Mrs T Van Eerden a former minister of Fulton Christian Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bolhous
Johanna Oosterryk
Rockford
Lancaster County
Gettysburg
Balimore
Washington, D. C
Arlington Cemetery
Custis-Lee Mansion
Indianapolis
Ind
T. van Eerden
van Eerden
Christian Reformed Church
Fulton
Reverend John Ross Officiated at Carroll Ceremony
The Rev. John Ross of Church presided over services in Carroll. The event featured local attendees and a formal ceremony led by the parish leader.
School Lists 67-68 Staff Named by Superintendent
Wayne G Tidd released the 67-68 school year staff roster listing Kindergarten through 12th grade teachers and new appointments. It names Developmental Reading instructors, P E and driver education, English and library staff, vocational agriculture, home economics, social studies, vocal music, band, clerical and cafeteria workers, janitorial, and bus drivers with several new staff indicated. The document also lists administrative and support personnel including secretary, bookkeeper, and librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne G Tidd
Gertrude Clark
Carolyn Appel
Bessie Temple
Leota Holland
Maeline Ernst
Gayle Mode
Velda Smith
New
Mildred Jecklin
Adelyne Hill
Helen Weber
Joan Atherton
Paul Petratz
Jack Krebs
Helen Whitney
Gertrud Polhill
Grace Abbott
Barabara Mask
Stanley McCrudden
P. E
Marjorie Hardin
Science
Naomi Fischer - Com
Esther Schmaling
Joan Surrey
Dora Lee Smith
Thelma Abbott
Timothy Wenberg
William Gengenbach
Rubye Hill
Susan Key
Stephen Buehler
Mildred Sorg
Earle Mailand
L. Shreffler
M. Bristol
Sylvia Witt
Beth Holland
Ida Hebeler
Dorothy Bennett
Mervin Marshall
Lois Baker
Lorraine Bissens
Vi Daehler
Dwayne Bielema
Wayland Bennett
Bruce Coking
Paul Witt
Ben Letcher
Katie James
Historical markers planned for Abraham Lincoln 1832 trails
Carroll County Historical Society seeks community help to revise county histories for the Sesquicentennial year 1818 to 1819 and mark Lincoln's 1832 marches on the Sucker Trails. A stone-arch bridge site near Brookville in Lima Township will host the marker with 50 word text approved by the State Historical Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Historical Society
Illinois
Abraham Lincoln
Lima
Shannon
Rock Creek
Cherry
Freedom
Woodwand
Historical Society
Brookville
Lima Township
Elizabeth
Warren
Lincoln
State Historial Society
Historic Sites Committee
Edward J.turnbaugh
Chicago & Peoria & Dixon
Galena
Isaac Chambers
Carroll County
Savanna
Cherry Grove
Chambers Grove
Towhead
Hitt
Elkhorn Grove
Peoria
Dixon's Ferry
Prairie Castle
Boles
Kelloggs
Kelloggs Grove
Dixon’s Ferry
Chambers
John Dixon
O'Gee's Ferry
Kelloge
Woodbine Ring
O’gee’s Ferry
Lanark
Cranes Fort
Gaetha
Dixon
Buffalo Grove
Woodbine Spring
Lewiston
Chicago
Altho Dixon
Mississippi
Fort Ane
Rock Island
Fort Crawford
Baseball Picnic To Be Saturday
The annual Thomson Youth Baseball family picnic is set for Saturday at 6:30 PM in the town park by the library. Families should bring enough dishes for their group and boys should bring clean mended uniforms. Awards will be presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Brary
Cradle Shower Held for Tina Marie Blount
A cradle shower for 7 week old Tina Marie Blount daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Blount was held Thursday evening August 17 in Mrs Paul V Wilt home. Mrs Danny Wiebenga of Fulton assisted with games. Twelve relatives from the Thomson and Fulton areas attended. Tina received many lovely gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tina Marie Blount
Robert Blount
Paul V. Wilt
Danny Wiebenga
Fulton
Thomson
Tina
Hickey Picnic Honors Stout Family from Dodge City
Eldon and wife hosted a Sunday picnic dinner for Dr. and Mrs. Larry Stout and their daughters of Dodge City Kansas. Attending were Arlyn Huizenga and family from Fulton plus Mrs. Ella Waltrip Ruth Helm Vada Carroll Miss Marla Eslinger and others. Mrs. Stout was identified as the former Mary Ann Tousley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas
Eldon Hickey
Larry Stout
Dodge City
Arlyn Huizenga
Fulton
Ella Waltrip
Ruth Helm
Vada Carroll
Marla Eslinger
Stout
Mary Ann Tousley
Early Native Trails and Early Auto Routes in the County
The article lists historic roads from Hanover to Savanna Dixon and Prophetstown to Galena along with early auto routes like the Mississippi Valley Scenic Highway and Cannon Ball Trail. The Historical Society seeks reader help with details on these trails, asking to contact Judge Turnbaugh with historical notes and sites of interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois River
Mississippi
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan Terriory
Oliver W
Fort Clark
Peoria
Peru
Mendota
Rock River
Dixon
Cranes Grove
Baileyville
Kellogg's
Kent
Warren and Gratiot’s Grove
Fever River
la Pointe
Galena
Jo Daviess
Carroll
Lee
Ogle
Polo
John “Boles
Forreston
Shannon Ae
Kelloggs Grove
State Line
Wiston
Elizabeth
Prophet's Village
Prophetstown
Lewiston
Lee County
Boles
Beardstown
Rushville
Knoxville
Apple River Fort
Johnson Creek
Johnson
Argo Fay
Center Hill School
Jacobstown
Plum River
Polsgrove
Milltowns
Jo Daviess County
Paralel
Pleasant Valley
Massbach
Derrida
Woodbine Spring
Brush
Rush
Oodbine Spring
O'gee’s Ferry
Col. Flack
County Commissioners Court
Keithsburg
Hennepin
O’gee
Carroll County
Bissikumer
Carter Road
Cranes Run
Cranes Fort
Hitt
Thomas Crane
Freedom
Cherry Grove
Georgetown
Savanna
Cranes Trail
Rockford
Middle Ford
Buffalo Grove
John Ankeny
Buffalo Creek
Hanover
Apple River Falls
Wappall’s
Wapello
Eagle Point
Knox Mill
Milledgeville
Wilson's Mill
Union Grove
Bluffville
Hanover State
Historical Society
Judge Turnbaugh
Also Mentioned on This Page
Robert Carroll
Anna A. Carroll
Rush Carroll
Robert Gewicks
Mount Carroll
York Baptist Church
Emer Grafft
Upper York
Robert
Ruth) Gelwicks
Ivan
Whiteside Fair
Thomson Review
Thomson, Illinois
Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
K. C
J. K. Whitney
Asch Cfarign
Thomson Recreation
Royal Portable
Pratt-Lussow
Cradle News
Ozzie Cronister
GRAYS
Bolhous
Krahn
Koffee Kup
Lewis Motor Co
Thomson Ph
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