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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 1954

Page

3

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.

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.

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.

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.

Ychs Gym Thomson 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Carol Williams 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.

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.

Ben Schade East Trev Wis Deis Mr. Schade 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.

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.

Morrison Thomson Mertin Siefken Bob van Dyke Jerry Null Les Prins Thomon Les Brinkman

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.

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.

Boy Scout Fund Thomson Scout Committee 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.

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.

Diehl Oil Station 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.

Frank Smith Thomson Frank Mt. Carroll Mr. Smith Samuel Smith Carroll County Smith 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.

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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