Town Notes with Holiday Hints and Local News
Snow falls and slippery roads remind residents to plan for winter. Thomson’s basketball team shows depth in youth with promising grade school players. Village board chooses to decorate light poles and seeks a volunteer club to run the décor. Patrons enjoy dances at the YCHS Gym and Lions Club events as families prepare for Christmas and travel south for winter. Captain Rupple recalls river experience since 1905 and expects rough seas. December 7th prompts reflections on luck and memory from Hap Diephuis and locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Rupple
Memphis
YCHS
Eddie Uhl
Thomson Lions Club
Lions
Hap Diephuis
Waddle
Thomson Grade School Basketball Schedule
Thomson grade school announces a series of basketball games with Mt. Carroll Lanark Milledgeville Chadwick Center Hill Shannon and a conference tournament. Games listed include times at 3 7 and 7 PM across December January and February with home and away venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Lanark
Milledgeville
Chadwick
Center Hill
Shannon
A2C Richard Groharing Returns On 30 Day Leave
Thomson News notes A2C Richard Groharing arrived Sunday from Schilling AFB Kansas for a 30 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing and family and with his wife and son David who are visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Maurice Jackson in Hanover. He will return with his wife and son to Salina Kansas at leave end. Thanksgiving guests included Kenneth Ellsworth and two children of Streator at grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Groharing
Schilling Afb
Kansas
Bruce Groharing
David
Maurice Jackson
Hanover
Salina
Kenneth Ellsworth
Streator
Albert Hook
William C. Mullen
Elgin
Edna Mullen
Clinton
Richard Houzenga
Kenneth Houzenga
Port Byron
Donald Houzenga
Morrison
Ra Barsema
Henry Houzenga
Jake Bissens
Peter Drolema
Cordon Houzenga
Rolland Mitchell
University of Illinois, Urbana
Lauren Mitchell
Jon
Urbana
Jack Flickinger
Frank Duty
Thomson Trojans Fall to Elizabeth Terrapins 57 65
Thomson Trojans dropped a 65 57 home contest to Elizabeth High School after a slow first half. Led by Larry Hook with 18 points and Arlyn Huienga 11, Thomson narrowed in the final quarter but fell short. Frosh Soph beat Elizabeth JV 52 43 behind Ray Bissens 15 and Steve Stiles 10. Thomson visits Chadwick Friday for another Carroll County tilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Trojans
Elizabeth High School
Trojans
Terrapins
Elizabeth
Larry Hook
Thomson
Arlyn Huienga
Duane St. Ores
Frosh-Soph
Thomson Frosh-Soph
Little Trojans
Ray Bissens
Steve Stiles
Chadwick
Cadwick
New Phone Number for Local Johnsons Listed
The Johnsons at the new residence just west of the high school announce their updated contact number 3892 for mail and family inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Thomson Troop 143 Makes Thanksgiving Favors for Nurse Home
The Thomson Junior Girl Scout Troop 143 met after school in the high school library to make Thanksgiving favors a pine cone turkey and a nut cup. They delivered the favors with a bag of mints to the Thomson nursing home after singing together. Four new girls joined bringing total to 32. Brownie Troop 256 did not meet due to Thanksgiving. Brownies plan gifts for Dixon State School and now number 15, meeting Wednesdays in the school cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Thomson Nursing Home
Thomson Brownie
Dixon State School
Thanksgiving Visits Across Families Share Local Town
A sequence of Thanksgiving and weekend visits links multiple local households. Kara Lou Ray Allan and Patti Ann Grim visited the Lawrence Halfman home, followed by Eugene Halfman and family with Lawrence Law Jr. and family of Dubuque Iowa. Additional guests included Andrew Hook Jr and family from Aurora and Mrs Anne Bos from Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kara Lou
Ray Allan
Patti Ann
Leslie Grim
Lawrence Halfman
Eugene Halfman
Lawrence Law Jr
Dubuque
Iowa
Fred Hook
Andrew Hook
Aurora
Anne Bos
Fulton
Elmer Hook
Rockford
Melvin Badtke
Brenda
John Johnson
Jack Marken
Harry Diehl
David
Roy Heitman
Lorene Metternach
Heitman
Community Church Plans Chicken Supper Saturday
The T N T of the Community church will host a chicken dinner at the church on Saturday December 7 serving from 5 30 to 7 30 p m Adult tickets are 1 25 children under 12 75 cents and pre school children eat free Proceeds support church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
York Community Churches Plan December Events
William Kendall leads the York Community Church with 9:30 AM Sunday school and 10:30 AM worship, Young People at 7 PM, plus a TNT Chicken Supper on December 7 at 5:30 PM. A Next meeting is December 11 at Mrs Albert Hook’s home. The Young People thank donors for last week’s paper drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Albert Hook
Catholic Mass Times for Fulton and Savanna
Catholic services listed for Fulton at 8 AM and 10 AM. St John’s Church in Savanna offers Mass at 5 45, 7 30, 9 00 and 11 00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Community Calendar Review of Monthly Meetings
Community groups list monthly meetings for schools, village officials, clubs, churches, and civic organizations. Entries include board meetings, PTA events, service clubs, home bureaus, scout packs, and social gatherings with specific weekdays and recurring dates.
Morrison Couple Celebrates Golden Anniversary
Peter and Mrs. Peter Dyke of Morrison observed their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house on Wednesday at their home. The couple married December 4 1913 in Fulton with Rev. John Yonkman officiating. They lived in Fulton Thompson and Morrison areas before settling on the Porter farm, then moving to 505 South Madison Street in 1949. They are charter members of the Morrison Christian Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Dyke
Morrison
Daugster-Indow
Donald Dyke
Jennie Prins
Fulton
John Yonkman
Fulton First
Thomson
Potter Farm
Here
South
Madison St
Don
Potter Place
Netherlands
Albert Prins
Mr. Dyke
John Dyke
Jacob Prins
Chadwick
Albert
Anthony
Claus
Justice
Clinton, Ia
Ricp Brands
John Huyser
Detroit
Mich
Claus Dyke
Rock Island
Martin
Rensie
John Newendyke
John
James Dyke
John Albert
Wiersema Family Dinner Hosts in Thomson Lion Hall
Harvey Wiersema entertained at a Thomson Lion Hall dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Wiersema of Fulton and several Wiersema families from Cordova Morrison and other towns. Thanksgiving guests included Sam Mattie and family from LaCrosse Wisconsin. Sunday visitors included Gladys Clark of Savanna and Glennie Harper of Patch Grove with local relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wiersema
Thomson Lion Hall
Peter H. Wiersema
Fulton
Gerald Wiersema
Bernard Wiersema
Harold Wiersema
Cordova
Arnold Wiersema
Morrison
Jay van Zuiden
Willard van Zuiden
Carroll
Sam Mattie
LaCrosse
Wis
George Mattie
Lawrence Tobeerman
Lisle
Ernon C. Mattie
Gladys Clark
Savanna
Glennie Harper
Patch Grove
Birthday Party Honors Randy Atherton Jr
Mrs. Merle Atherton Jr hosted a Mecy party Saturday afternoon for Randy Atherton on his seventh birthday. Relatives helped and guests included Randy Wiebenga Craig Robinson Van Houzenga Ray Grim Danny Orkema and several Atherton children. Cakes ice cream punch and favors were served and Randy received many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Atherton, Jr
Randy
Richard Atherton
Julie Simpson
Karen Halfman
Becky Ilt
Randy Wiebenga
Craig Robinson
van Houzenga
Ray Grim
Danny Orkema
Ricky Hebeler
Janet Heeler
Wayne James
Eli McLain
David Flynn
Cindy
Steve
Kim
Kathy
Kevin Atherton
Gholsons Attend Gonstead Seminar in Madison Wisconsin
Dr and Mrs E H Gholson of Savanna attended the advanced Gonstead Seminar at Park Motor Inn Madison Wisconsin over the weekend. About 50 chiropractors participated to study the technique. Guests included Mr and Mrs William Nienkark with Mr and Mrs As mus Stoltz and families from Clinton and Mr and Mrs James Nienkark and families from Wacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Gholson
Savanna
Gonstead
the Park Motor Inn
Madison, Wis
William Nienkark
Asmus Stoltz
Clinton
James Nienkark
Wacker
Thanksgiving Visits Across Families and Winter Plans
Riverview Mr and Mrs Henry Picklum spent Thanksgiving with daughter and son in Davenport and plan to winter in Florida. Ms Ernest Sweeley at Jane Lamb hospital will have surgery this week. Mr and Mrs William O Leary with John Morgan II family in Clinton. Mrs Morgan of Chicago was a weekend guest. Fred Miller and families joined by Gene Halfman and Pichard Falls families for Thanksgiving. Cornelius Nordoff and family hosted. Louis Schreiner of Clinton and Jack Reynolds hosted at Reynolds cottage. Sylvester McWorthy Jr returned home after minor surgery at Jane Lamb hospital. Hershel Dassey of Avon Ohio visiting sisters Helen O Neal and Maud Sager in Moline. Donald McBride and Dale of Morrison were Thanksgiving guests of her parents Wesley Sack. Clyde George visited Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Henry Picklum
Wesley Johnson
Davenport
Florida
Ernest Sweeley
Jane Lamb Hospital
William O’leary
John Morgan
Clinton
Morgan
Chicago
Wes
Fred Miller
Gene Halfman
Pichard Falls
Gertrude Nordoff
Cornelius Nordoff
Louis Schreiner
Jack Reynolds
Reynolds Cotage
Rs Sylvester McWorthy, Jr
Hershel Dassey
Avon
Ohio
Helen O'Neal
Maud Sager
Moline
Donald McBride
Dale
Morrison
Wesley Sack
Clyde George
Thomson Couple Observes 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George Ottens of Morison celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary on a Friday November 29 They did not hold an open house The couple married November 29 1923 in Garden Plain with Rev H Frieling officiating They lived in Thomson area ten years farmed Morrison Lyndon moved to Morrison twelve years ago They are members of the Christian Reformed Church with he serving in the consistory and she active in Ladies Aid They are parents of one son and daughter in law Paul Ottens of Lyndon and have three grandchildren Barbara Russell and Sally Ottens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Ottens
Morison
Helen Juist
Garden Plain
H. Frieling
Fulton First
Christian Reformed Church
Ladies Aid
Paul Ottens
Lyndon
Barbara
Russell
Sally Ottens
Ottens
Thomas
Clarence Bielema
Fulton
Ren
Henry Ottens
Morrison
John
Clarence
Charles Ottens
Garrett Ottens
Chadwick
Thomson village board approves funds for arterial street upkeep
The Thomson village board met Monday December 2 in regular session with four trustees present. Bills were approved and paid. A resolution was adopted to obtain state funds for maintaining arterial streets. Plans were set to decorate Main Street light poles and ready the city park ice skating rink. The meeting adjourned at 9 30 p m with Bette Meakins as village clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Village
Young
Williams
Simpson
Ashby
Lewis
Main
Bette Meakins
Darlen's Beauty Salon Open House Set for December 11
Mrs. Jack Flickinger hosts an open house December 11 from 2 to 8 PM at Riverview for her new beauty shop named Darlene's Beauty Salon. Free coffee and rolls, favors for ladies, and invitations to future business hours. Appointments available December 12 by calling Sav. 8892.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Flickinger
Riverview
Darlene
Sav
Granddaughter Struck by Auto in Fulton
Barbara Workman seven year old granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Houzenga Sr of Argo Fay Fulton was struck by an auto on 10th Ave Fulton last Tuesday November 26. She suffered a broken leg and multiple head wounds and is hospitalized at Morrison Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Workman
Fulton
Andrew Houzenga
Argo Fay
10Th Ave
Morrison Community Hospital
Thanksgiving guest list from Morrison area families
The report lists multiple local families hosting relatives and friends for Thanksgiving and weekend visits. Guests include the Smiths of Morrison with Ernest Smith, Green family of Stockton, Wilt family, Roggendorf and Brock families at Savanna, Root family in Savanna, Green and Leaven families, and others visiting from Wheaton Clinton Urbana and Chicago. A serviceman and his family plan a move, with Mattie stationed at Arlington Heights.
Services Held For Stillborn Sow William J. Halfman J
Graveside services for the stillborn son of Mr and Mrs William Halfman of Elgin were conducted at St Johns Catholic Cemetery. The infant, William Joseph Halfman J, was born Friday in an Elgin hospital. Surviving are the parents, three sisters, the maternal and paternal grandparents of Elgin and Argo, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Joseph Halfman J
William Halfman
Elgin
St. John’s Catholic Church
Elgin Hospital
William J
Janice St. Ores Halfman
Mary
Marcia
Marla
Herbert St. Ores
Ohn Halfman
Argo Fa
Ashpole Resigns From Utah State Prison Post
Robert E. Ashpole, longtime director of classification and treatment at Utah State Prison, resigns effective December 15. He will become assistant director of the University of Utah training center for juvenile delinquency prevention and control. Ashpole, a University of Utah graduate, has led the unit since January 1956. replacement will be chosen by competitive examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Desert News and Telegram
Salt Lake City
Utah
Robert E. Ashpole
Utah State Prison
Ashpole
University of Utah
Turner
Robert
Minnie Ashpole
Thomson
John Ashpole
Scenic Lines Change Bus Schedule
Scenic Bus lines adjust daily timetable with southbound departures from Lewis' corner at 7:35 AM and 12:30 PM and northbound departures at 12:55 PM and 4:35 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis’ Corner
Thanksgiving Guests Visit Clinton and Thomson Families
Thanksgiving guests included Dr. and Mrs. R C King of Clinton hosting Gilpin Stagg and Mrs. David and Brian Stagg with Mark, Hazel Stage and Pearl Gilpin from Cheyenne. George Creighton Jr and daughters stayed with his parents in Traffalgar. Roger and Lee Ann Strukhoff visited Morrison grandparents M. J. Strukhoff over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R C. King
Clinton
Gilpin Stagg
David
Brian
Dick Stagg
Mark
Hazel Stage
Thomson
Pearl Gilpin
Cheyenne
Wyoming
George Creighton
Trafalgar
Ind
Roger and
Lee Ann Strukhoff
Morrison
M. J. Strukhoff
Local Hospital Roundup Reflects Thanksgiving Weekend Admissions
The notice lists patients at Jane Lamb and Veterans Hospital Iowa City with stays and transfers. Frank Holman left Veterans Hospital for Thanksgiving then returned after the holiday. Others include Mrs Sylvester McWorthy Jr a surgical patient at Jane Lamb and Mrs Ellan Brand returning to Maple Lawn nursing home after rehab in Peoria. Denny Loncar and Mrs Ernest Sweeley received medical care at Jane Lamb with Sweeley undergoing surgery. Albert Lynch was dismissed from Jane Lamb after a week as a pneu monia patient. Mrs Frank Brown Sr. was discharged from Savannah hospital after several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Greeley
Shannon Nursing Home
Frank Holman
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Sylvester McWorthy Jr
Jane Lamb Hospital
Ellan Brand
Maple Lawn
Peoria
Denny
Mike Loncar
Ernest Sweeley
Riverview
Albert Lynch
Frank Brown
Savanna Hospital
Mrs Andrew Witt Killed in Auto Crash on Route 30 Overpass
Mrs. Andrew Witt sixty of Morrison died from injuries after a Saturday morning crash when a car she rode in left an icy Union Grove overpass on Route 30 and rolled 25 feet down. Her son Harlan seventeen escaped injury. The former Sepha Milnes, born in Morrison April 22 1903, married Witt in 1925 and lived in Fulton before moving to Morrison in 1930. She was a Methodist Church member. Survivors include husband mother two daughters Donne Medema of Morrison and Sandra of Moline a sister Elizabeth Carroll and brother Walter Milnes Jr. Funeral was held Monday at 2 pm in the Methodist Church with burial at Grove Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Witt
Morrison
Elizabeth Carroll
Thomson
Union Grove
Route 30
Harlan
Sepha Milnes
Walter Milnes Jr
Methodist
Grove Hill Cemetery
Kindergarten Club Plans Friday Dance At Thomson School Gym
The Kindergarten Club met Monday evening and scheduled a dance at the Thomson School gym Friday March 13 with Jack Busch and his orchestra. It is their only fund raiser this year. Christmas parties were held at each kindergarten session on Thursday December 19 and classes will pause for the holidays, reopening January 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monda
Clu
Thomson School
Jack Busch
West End extension and Christmas gathering notices
The West End Homemakers Extension meets Friday December 13 at 9 30 AM at Mrs Fred Peters home with a noon potluck craft day including hat making leaders Mrs Peters and Mrs Wayne Ashby Roll call a household hint Cub Scout pack meeting scheduled for Friday December 6 at 7 30 PM in the school cafeteria T N T club of York Community church meets Wednesday December 11 at Mrs Albert Hook s home bring a verse from Acts gift exchange and rags to be used Western star group Merton Chapter Order of the Eastern Star hosts a Christmas day for Eastern Stars and Masons families at Presbyterian church basement Fulton Saturday December 14 potluck supper 6 30 PM program and children treats follow 50c gift exchange bring a dish and own table service All Masons and Eastern Star members urged to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Indergarten Club
Ions Club
T. A
P. T. A. Board
Uyoman’s Club
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout Pack
TNT Club
Communit
Spotlight Club
Golden Rule
Baptist Church
WSCS
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Rut
Order of the Eastern Star
Fulton
Ladies Aid
Black Oak Grange
Community Church Family
York Betterment
West End
Homemakers Extension
Fred Peters
Peters
Wayne Ashby
T. N. T. Club
York Community Church
Albert Hook
Merton Chapter
The
Presbyterian Church
Masons
Eastern Star
Thanksgiving Visitors Fall From Local Families
A series of Thanksgiving and weekend visits are noted among area families. Ben Stage and family joined Delbert and wife Dimmick. Merle Atherton Jr. and family visited Harry and Myrtle Forrey in Savanna. Myles Haas hosted Frank Flack’s family in Hanover. Donald Rupp of Lanark visited Myles Haas and Jon Strukhoff. Carl Rogers of Dubuque stayed with M J Strukhoff and Paul Strukhoff’s family in Morrison. plus Douglas Anderly and Dean Mortensen from Cedar Rapids attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Stage
Delbert Dimmick
Merle Atherton Jr
Richard Atherton
Harry Forrey
Savanna
Myles Haas
Frank Flack
Hanover
Donald Rupp
Lanark
Douglas Anderly
Dean Mortensen
Cedar Rapids, la
Thomson Honor Students Named for Second Six Weeks
Supt Robert Purlee announces the honor rolls ending November 22, 193 for Thomson High School and Junior High. High Honor Roll includes Richard Soan Deloris Wilt Luanne Frosch Dale Krahn Joy Durward Vernon Buikema Lola Peterson Linda Amey Ronald Atherton 3 5 and more with 4.0 to 3.5 averages. Regular Honor Roll lists Connie Schmitt Linda Diehuis Ray Fissens Beth Williams 3 25 and others. Junior High High Honor Roll features Lawrence Bruckner Vicki Holmquist Barbara Schmitt Rita Fehl er Lois Huizenga 4.0 and more. Regular Honor Roll names Richard Dykstra Judy Diephuis Ronald Haas Sharlene Temple John Troester 3.0. Perfect Attendance and Sophomore Junior listings follow with numerous names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Purlee
Richard Soan
Deloris Wilt
Luanne Frosch
Dale Krahn
Joy Durward
Vernon Buikema
Lola Peterson
Linda Amey
Ronald Atherton
Connie Schmitt
Lawrence Bruckner
Vicki Holmquist
Barbara Schmitt
Rita Fehler
Lois Huizenga
Mike Atherton
Deborah Bush
Richard Dykstra
Judy Diephuis
Ronald Haas
Sharlene Temple
John Troester
Terry Bennett
Charlotte Cate
Jonathan Cate
Judy Daniels
Ward Dittmar
Kathy Eslinger
Nancy Hass
Mary Harridge
Terry Harvey
Gene Hertensen
Susar Knuth
Carol Leif
Dennis McGinnis
Lela Petersen
Karen Schmitt
Richard Shear
Cathy Sippel
Richard Sloan
Lawrence Vian
Sharon Amey
Patty Anderson
Sherman Ashby
Carolyn Baker
Debbie Bailey
Cary Buikema
David Daehler
Miana Daehler
Linda Diepea
Ronald Dykstra
Charles
Bissens
Ray Fissens
Kitty Ferguson
James Hartman
Linda Johnson
Jane McGinnis
Jack Olsen
Stephen Sippel
James Walbert
Jan Bristol
Judith Cate
Leslie Dittmar
Cynthia Durward
Gloria Bissens
Marla Eslinger
Mary Gruber
James Haas
Gary Touzenga
Dennis Johnson
Patricia Kaufman
Mary Rice
Jill Sloan
Larry Workman
Beth Dykema
Dale Eslinger
Vernn Hickey
Walter Holland
Arlyn Huizenga
Terry Olson
Connie Schmutt
Donna Sippel
Duane St. Ores
Beth Willams
Wayne Drake Birthday Observed at Como Home
A birthday dinner celebrated Wayne Drake last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cobb and family in Como. Attendees included multiple Sterling residents and Drake family members, with cake and ice cream served in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Drake
Joe Cobb
Como
Lou Bradley
Morrison
William Hunter
Round Grove
Gabriel Landis
Waldschmidt
Walter Arthurs
David Dever
Clarence Hunter
Hazel Torrance
Sterling
Thomson
Rathje family adopts baby Sue Ann in 1963
Mr and Mrs Dean Rathje of Savanna adopt a 9 day old girl named Sue Ann on November 21 1963. The Rathjes also have an adopted son Steven age 24. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ernest Rathje of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Rathje
Savanna
Sue Ann
Rathje
Steven
Ernest Rathje
Thomson
Local families share meals and visits in a holiday week
A sequence of Sunday dinners and afternoon calls highlights social visits among the Dittmar Eslinger Smith Haltman Law Johnson Kramer DeWeerdt Marken Biederman Miller and Johnson families across Savanna Janesville Fulton Lena and Hanover with Don Palmer of Peoria also stopping by Henry Strauch’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dittmar
Calvin Eslinger
Lloyd Smith
Lawrence Haltman
Ae Eugene Haltman
Duane Law
Savanna
John Johnson
John Kramer
Nancy
Robert DeWeerdt
Douglas
Fulton
Donald Marken
Jennings Biederman
Lloyd Biederman
Janesville
Wis
Austin Miller
Jerry Biederman
Hanover
Howard Johnson
Lena
Don Palmer
Peoria
Henry Strauch
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Ron Starr
Danny Kness
California
Thomson News
WSEAS
Greison
Illinois
Howard Buckley
Noilwaudiae
SIRL
Willard Becker
Otto Kniss
Saanen
Ilkin
Stanley Kuhlemeier
Pear
Thomson, Ill
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Mondday
Fred Wooters
Hickory Grove
Thomson Church
Peter Dykes
Darlen’s Beauty Salon
Larry Smith
Ernest Smith
Inlaw
Charles Green
Stockton
G. A. Smith
Gertrude Kustes
Paul V. Wilt
Gus Roggendorf
Russel Green
Rudy Brock
Tom Root
John Root
Hazel Green
Wheaton
Clifford Smith
Jack French
Frank Leavens
Tom Wolf
Jesse Brock
CWO
Vernon Mattie
Arlington Heights
Mattie
Jan Jurgens
University of Illinois At
Durbana
Harry Jurgens
Finch Marske
Carolyn
Carl Petersen
McGuire Afb
New Jersey
Tom Lutzke
Jenna Frosch
Lutze
Frank Petter
Clubs
Lodges
CUB Scout Pack Meeting
Curley
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