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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1963
Page
6
A Thomson area roster lists service members with units and posting details across branches. Entries include Lance Cpl. James E. Baker with Marine Detachment aboard the USS Coral Sea, Sgt. David L. Travisalifornia with the 84th Air, and numerous others stationed at bases from Fort Sill to McGuire and Homestead, detailing ship or unit, service numbers, and mailing addresses.
Mr. and Mrs. Maurice Bonk and family of Forreston and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Shelly of Sabula were Sunday evening visitors of Mrs. Gertrude Noordhoff. Mr. and Mrs. Joe Larson of Clinton visited Mr. and Mrs. Otto Switzer. Mrs. Anna Smith and Mrs. Mabel Pryce and son of Hammond Indiana visited with Mr. and Mrs. Gus Roggendorf.
Historic Galena hosts a September 28 29 tour of seven old houses sponsored by First Presbyterian Church. Hostesses in period costumes guide visitors through Greek Revival mansions miners cottages and riverfront streets in a vivid portrait of the once bustling Illinois city now famed for its preserved architecture and scenic hillsides.
The 13th annual Imel descendants reunion for Henry A. and Clarissa L. Isenhart Imel was held at Water Works Park Morrison on Sunday August 25 with 46 members present. Rita Imel presided and Glad Lartz read minutes. Joyce Rath read current events noting one marriage three births and no deaths. Officers elected for 1964 were Lar Lartz president Kenneth Imel vice president Ronda Lartz secretary treasurer and Donna Lartz current events. Fred and Joyce Rath were to reserve Palisades State Park Savanna for next year with Cecil and Emma Imel of Freeport as alternates. Isaac Decker was oldest attendee and Jimmy Neuman youngest. Cecil and Emma Imel travelled the greatest distance.
Shannon committees meet to arrange 1963 Labor Day celebration sponsored by Shannon American Legion Boyle-Hay Post and Shannon Lions Club. Events begin Sunday Sept 1 with a band concert and Amateur Show offering 50 dollars in prizes. Main crowning of Homecoming Queen on Labor Day followed by a large parade and two free performances by Chicago entertainers.
A winding city stroll showcases century old buildings and storefronts along the river. Tourists will view the DeSoto House on Main Street where Abraham Lincoln spoke, a reconstructed leather shop once run by Ulysses S. Grant, and the General Store with 1860s merchandise. The walk includes churches, Old Market House, Grant's home, the Museum, Old Custom House, and the Black Hawk War stockade.
Mr and Mrs Clarence Han son of Stockton visited relatives including Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer and the Strukhoffs. They spent Sunday at White Pines State Park with the Strukhoff children joining the outing.
Mr and Mrs Louis Workman visited Tuesday evening in George Vegter’s Morrison home. Hy also visited with his mother Mrs Mary Workman staying in the Vegter home. Mr and Mrs Gus Roggen dorf and Mr and Mrs Russel Green were evening callers of LeRoy Card family at Folletts Iowa and Mr and Mrs John Brown of Camanche, Iowa. Mr and Mrs DuWayne Vos and family were Sunday dinner guests of Carl Bush in Morrison.
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