Town notes mix weather sports and events for December
Snow covers ground as Thomson Trojans open with two wins in three. Mor rison defeat noted but team praised. Local road work and a stuck dirt loader tale referenced. McGinty Hardware Skelgas Day offers free flowers and coffee plus a baby picture. Santa appears in town via fire truck. Christmas decorations likely on Main Street. Anita Shutters thanks vacuum cleaner salesman. college student Johnny Stearns and veteran John Elliott home for the holidays. Clover Farm Store to serve free coffee and doughnuts Saturday. Basketball schedule through February with multiple home and away games and a Christmas tournament at Mt Carroll.
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Thomson Trojans
Morrison
Potter Road
George Hook
Bill Wagner
George
Santa Claus
Main Street
Ike Santo
Thomson
Anita Shutters
Johnny Stearns
Macomb
John
Local residents share meals and visits across towns
Mrs WW ley Sack enjoys a vacation from the Clover Farm Store. Visitors include Pucy McCue Jack Stakemiller and Frank Holman at Mr and Mrs Ray Rmple's home. Alvin Porter family of Folletts Ta and Edna Porter of Clinton Ia join, with others at Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Wilbur Stiles. Several families host and visit during the holiday period including the Vogel family, Prins family, and Queckboerner relatives. Lauren Mitchell serves this week on the federal jury in Greenville.
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Ley Sack
McBride Clover Farm
Pucy McCue
Jack Stakemiller
Frank Holman
Ray Rmple
Alvin Porter
Folletts, Ta
Edna Porter
Clinton
Forrest Hodgens
Camanche
Wilbur Stiles
Robert Zimmer
Pennty
Hampton
Frank Potter
Potter
Robert Vogel
Civero
Claus Prins
Fulton
Phillip Queckboerner
Argo
Alma
Helen Mertz
Lauren Mitchell
Wreenort
Open meeting on school building plans at Thompson high gym
The board of education announces an open meeting at Thompson high school gym on Thursday evening December 9 to discuss plans for additional school buildings needed by next year. The meeting aims to explain future plans clearly to the public due to rising student population and territorial additions.
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Thomson
Board of Education
Thomson Beats Cordova 71-60 In Tuesday Night Victory
Thomson led 16-9 after one and 32-22 at halftime in a 71-60 win over Cordova at YCHS gym. Les Prins and Ristan of Cordova each scored 20 to share top scoring, with Brinkman Frosch and Smith notching 16 14 and 12. In the Frosch Soph game Thomson also won 61-33.
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Cordova
L. Prins
Frosch
Smith
Trojans
Panthers
Conention
Marshall
Six Injured In Crash Near St. Charles
A two-vehicle collision nine miles west of St. Charles left six Carroll County residents and two others dead or injured. Oliver Heisler, Vern Carson, Mrs. Carson, Rev. Merle Hawbecker, Mrs. Hawbecker, and Forrest Thompson were hospitalized or treated after a head-on crash at highways 64 and 47. Wrotney of Cedar Rapids and Altenberg of Lena died in the burning cattle trucks. Altengberg’s load of cattle burned. Lambert of Charlotte, Michigan, was uninjured.
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Mt. Carroll
St. Charles
Oliver Heisler
Vern Carson
Forrest ‘Thompson
Lanark
Chicago
Heisler Auto
Paul Wrotney
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Duane Altenberg
Lena
III
Altenberg
Chicaco
Wrotney
Kenneth Lambert
Charlotte
Mich
Riverview
Plumley 30th Anniversary Observed By Fulton Residents
Mr and Mrs Frank Plumley of Fulton were honored at a gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs Henry Haan in Fulton Rt 1 last Friday night to mark their 30th wedding anniversary. Guests included the Plumleys Kopen gas Wilkens Stearns Bunce and family. Ralph Bunce played and refreshments were served. a yellow chrysanthemum plant was given to the honorees.
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Frank Plumey
Fulton
Henry Haan
Rt. 1
Robert Plumley
Guy
Peter Kopenga
Eunice Wilkens
Ralph Stearns
Ralph Jr. Bunce
Catholic Services and Evensong in Savanna and Fulton
Catholic services held at Fulton at 6 am and 10 am. St. John's church in Savanna offers services at 6, 8, and 10 am. Evening services at 7 30 pm. Regular pastors Rev J W Gillespie and Rev William Kendal. Service every Sunday evening. Remember we are looking for you, don’t disappoint us.
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Fulton
St. John's Church
Jin Savanna
Sdeal
J. W.gillespie
William Kendal
York Community News Service Sunday Services
York Community New lists 9:30 a m Sunday School and 10:30 a m Worship Service led by Pastor Wm Kendall.
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New
Wm. Kendall
T of
Sunday Church Notices From Local Baptist and Methodist
A compact page lists services and events from First Baptist and Methodist churches. Includes morning and evening worship times, Sunday school, themes on forgiveness and Christian living, plus social and youth group details. Notes on attendance trends and upcoming Christmas program at Argo church.
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William E. Lechrone
Thomson
Thomzon
Argo M. Y. F
Argo
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Thomson- Argo M. Y., F
Blaires Welcome Daughter In Morrison Hospital
Mr and Mrs William Blair of Morrison are parents to a daughter born Monday November 29 in Morrison hospital. The announcement notes the new arrival in the local community.
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Cradle News
William Blair
Morrison
Morrison Hospital
Scouts Hold Honor Court Wednesday Eve
A Boy Scout Court of Honor was held Wednesday evening at Y C H 8 gym. Master of Ceremonies was Harry Miller of U S Grant Council. Ralph Stearns Jr led candle lighting and pledges. warrants and first and second class awards were presented to several scouts. talks on scouting were given and Taps closed the ceremony.
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Harry Miller
U. S. Grant
Ralph Jr
Miller
Kenneth Milow
Den
Lester Baker
Robert Green
Ralph Stearns Jr
Orville Goblin
John Creighton
Ronald Bull
Jimmy Metzger
Marvin Stiles
Steve Kemmer
Cary la Shelle
Lloyd Smith
Terry Elliett
Ralph M. Stearns
Thomeon
Trojan Topics editor and staff list for the year
The article names Euitor Carol Williams as editor with Shirley Gordon as assistant. Class reporters include Carol Williams, Doris Feldt, Barbara Senneff, Judy Gordon. Special reporters cover music, sports, fashions, and typing with staff members Les Prins and Jerry Brearton.
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Shirley Gordon
Doris Feldt
Barbara Senneff
Judy Gordon
Barbara Carroll
Les Prins
Jerry Brearton
Jerry 3Rinkman
Dinner Celebrates Wedding Anniversary in Community Note
The Junior and Senior Boys Chorus meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 40 to 2 20 with listed members and Dor Feldt as accompanist. Also announced are class candidates for King and Queen of the F H A Christmas Ball and a birth notice for Dale Richard Zenk born October 11 1939 with siblings and schooling notes. Din ner honors Mr and Mrs Harold Zenk and Mr and Mrs Jacob Diephuis for wedding anniversaries.
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Larry Geerts
Les Prins
Jerry Brinkman
Ronald Bielema
Jerry Smith
Lowell Starr Gerald la Shelle
Jimmy Johnson
Dor
Feldt
Carol Williams
Gene Brearten
Janie Fehler
Barbara Sennef
Harold Zenk
Dale Richard
Dale
Toni
Joan
Irene
Marlos
Charlie
LeRoy
DeLaus
Zenk
Thoms
Wen Dale
Yromsen
York Commune High
Sorhemore
Barbara Senneff
Golden Wedding Celebration For Mr and Mrs Ben Schade
Relatives announce the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs Ben Schade of East Trev Wis on Tuesday December 14 with free donuts and coffee at Sack & McBr from 12 to 2. Bruce Groharing and sons visited Kenneh Kemmer and family while Roy Heitman called at the Berth home in Hanover. Martin Zimmer and Mrs Peterson hosted Sunday guests from Clinton Iowa.
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Ben Schade
East Trev
Wis
Deis
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John Schade
Bruce Groharng
Kenneh Kemmer
Roy Heitman
Hanover
Martin Zimmer
Clinton
Asker Peterson
Peterson
Local illness notices from Clinton and Milledgeville
Carol Sack of Clinton IA is confined to bed with hepatitis at Schall Apartments 46. She would welcome cards. Jimmy Metzger, son of Anson and Mrs Metzger, was ill at his parents’ home this week. Arthur Taylor is recovering from a fall at Ray Rupple’s home. Ronald Atherton, six, of Milledgeville, is again ill with hepatitis and confined to home.
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Carol Sack
Dan Sack
Clinton Ja
Schall Apts
Clinton
Jimmy Metzger
Anson Metzger
Arthur Taylor
Ray Rupple
Ronald Atherton
John Atherton
Milledgeville
Morrison tops Thomson in non-conference basketball clash
Morrison defeated Thomson 69 to 51 as Martin Siefken poured in 21 points, Bob Van Dyke 14 and Jerry Null 11. Morrison had nine players scoring led by Siefken, while Thomson’s Les Prins scored 22 and Les Brinkman added 12.
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Thomson
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Thomson Grade School Perfect Paperwork Listed by Grade
The period ending November 19 lists honor rolls by grade at Thomson Grade School. Names across first to eighth grades include Cherera Ballard Connie Bielema James Brearton and many others with multiple students cited for outstanding work and a note on upcoming basketball season and open meeting.
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Cherera Ballard
Connie Bielema
James Brearton
David Dachter
Sane Daehles
Ray Bissens
Ruth Hoff
Linda Johnon
Anson Mercerer
Kenneth Vogel
Henry Wilt
Deloris Wilt
Susan Spencer
Dale Y Wolsinger
Dennis Johnson
Terry Hans
Marla Elinger
Faye Bronkem
Terry Lee Ane
David Lynch
Rolland Mitchell
Bruce Sikkeman
Vayny Witt
Wrade
Kathleen Dykstra
L Shadene Zenk
Larry Carsoll
Ronnie LaShelle
David Diehl
Beverly Grubb
Lynn Bower
Cindy Baker
Bill Spencer
Margaret St. Ores
Maney Kamer
Mary Ann Hoff
Alan Hickey
Evelyn Wilt
Tom Brearton
Pamalee Creighton
Robert Potter
Jim Baker
Barbara Gruber
Perfet Paper Club
Karen Atherton
Gary Baker
Gerald Bower
Wilma Bronkema
Martin Croniter
Gayle Duirwal
James Fissens
Karen Eissens
Rover Melinver
Larry Fresen
David Johnson
Danny Kness
Yoratoy Lether Frenehes McCor‘hoo Simmy Mearor
Carel Prin
Seimitt Lioyd Smith Netavls
TeRoy Stoner
Tiveter
Betty Lou Houta
Mary Ann Tousley
Rut- Nt
Tiler
Suita
Robert Schneider
Nancy Ree
Betty Jane Feldt
Dina Durward
Kenneth Mi'ow
Robert Green
Bernard
Upper
Erade
Clarice Hoover
Patsy Spencer
Connie Brown
Lower
Karen Bissens
Charlcne Zenk
Carol Prins
Thomson Scouts Drive Raises Over 250 For Fund
Thomson Scout Committee reports more than 250 contributed to the U S grant council during the annual drive. Ronald Bull, finance chairman, praised for excellent work and thanked all contributors for aiding boys in starting their lives.
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U. S. Grant Council
Ronald Bull
Baptist Sunday School Holds November Meeting Activities
The Ladies and Mens Classes met Friday evening for November. Mrs Otto Switzer presided over the ladies and Mrs Haevey Seim led devotions from Luke. A vote supported sending 10 to Hinkdson Home Centralia for the children's Christmas. Gift offerings were brought for Stratford House. Youth Fellowship elected Carol Miller president and others, planning a Christmas party with a grab bag.
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Otto Switzer
Haevey Seim
Tor
Hinkdo'son
Centralia
Stratford House
Jennie Griswold
Pay Brenneman
Har Mt
Bake Sale Saturday Morning for Thomton Cub Scouts
A bake sale will be held Saturday morning at Diehl Oil Station to benefit the Tommton Cub Scout Troops. Donations and patronage are sought to support the group.
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Thomnton
Local Families Share Thanksgiving and Visits Across Towns
Numerous households from Argo Fay Fulton Morrison Mtonee and Maquoketa hosted and visited relatives during Thanksgiving week. Friends and relatives from Clinton Savanna Westover Field Maquoketa and Chicago were noted as guests or travelers, with ships, air patrols and holiday meals reflected in the community notices.
J Frank Smith 82 Dies After Long Illness
J Frank Smith 82 died at his Thomson home at 12 50 pm after a lingering illness. He was born December 7 1871 near Mt Carroll the eldest of seven children and spent life on Carroll county farms before moving to Thomson with his wife Gertrude Hartman in 1895. Survived by his wife eight children grandchildren and great grandchildren. The body was taken to Frank funeral home in Mt Carroll with funeral arrangements pending.
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Frank Smith
Thomson
Frank
Mt. Carroll
Mr. Smith
Samuel Smith
Carroll County
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Gertrude Hartman
Local families gather for Thanksgiving and social meetings
Numerous Davenport Morrison and Savanna residents share Thanksgiving visits and dinners with relatives. Edson Holland travels to Chandler Arizona to see relatives. Sandridge plans a vital social meeting next Thursday at 7 30 p m at the Sandridge school house with local families and guests attending.
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Gilbert Holland
Edson Holland
Holland
Charles Claussen
Davenport
Lloyd Smith
David Bealer
Texas
Calvin Esling‘y
Robert Smith
Henry Young
Roy Hoekman
Morrison
Paul Shoenhaar
Savanna
Otto Switzer
Sandridge
Paul Strukhoff
Fulton
M. J. Strukhoff
Dee Wilt
Des Moines
Gertrude Kustes
Paul V. Wilt
G. A. Smith
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