Pomona Grange Met December Meeting at Rock Creek Hall
Pomona Grange held a December 9 meeting at Rock Creek Grange Hall with Master Frank Manning presiding. The memory service for John F Kennedy was led by Chaplain Mrs Russell Nye and delegates from Milledgeville Black Oak Rock Creek and Zion reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Pomona Grange
Rock Creek
Frank Manning
Russell Nye
John F. Kennedy
Milledgeville
Black Oak
Zion
Porona Grange
Zion Grange
Savanna
Peter Libberton
Cadillac
Michigan
Eugene Sanders
Ogle County
Pomona
Black Hawk Hall
Mount Morris
Art Manning
San Jaus
Lawrence Halfman
Milledgeville Grange
Connie Libberton
Harold Crouse
Wesley Miller
Nathaniel Martz
Linnie Bornemeier
Wm. Keister
Clair Gatrell
Zelma Sears
Bernice Simmons
Card of Thanks and In Memoriam Note
Card of thanks expresses gratitude for cards letters and flowers from neighbors and groups including the Black Oak Grange and American Legion. In Memoriam honors Thelma Schick who died thirteen years ago on December 10 1950 with a teacher Dor othy M. Greutzmacher poem about faith and goodwill. The 12-12 tag appears as a closing line.
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Veterans Hospital
Carl Peterson
Hazel Stagg
The
Black Oak Grange
American Legion
Wayne Ashty
Thelma Schick
Dorothy M. Greutzmacher
Sterling
Heaven
Earth
God
Thelma
Grade School Operetta Merry Christmas Snowman Dec 16
The Thomson grade school will present its annual operetta Merry Christmas Mister Snowman on Monday evening at 8 00 PM on the gym stage Admission is open to the public The music boosters will sell lunch and candy in the cafeteria and hall before and after the performance The cast includes Rhonda Fehler Larry McWorthy and Mark Pruis with Carol groups and various grade helpers from the Sid and Mrs Temple classrooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Santa
Mrs. Claus
Gail Marken
Crystal
Snowflake
Marcia Holland
Snowman
Sandman
Polly
Cathy Johnson
Sanman
Peter Dykes Golden Wedding Open House Draws 150
More than 150 relatives and friends attended the open house for Mr and Mrs Peter Dyke of Morrison celebrating their golden anniversary. Their sons and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Donald Dyke hosted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Dyke
Morrison
Donald Dyke
Robert Brands
Carl Nice
Rice Brands
Henry Buikema
Wayne Tenboer
Norman Stickell
Walter Landheer
Riep Brands
Robert Buikema
Lee Vander Schaaf
Kenneth Ven- Huizen
George Ottens
Martin Rose
Thanks to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness
Mr and Mrs Albert Lynch express gratitude for prayers cards calls gifts and hospital care at Jane Lamb Hospital and after returning home Special thanks are given to Dr Van Riet Dr King and the nurses and aides for their thoughtfulness remembered for a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Lamb Hospital
van Riet
King
Albert Lynch
Trojans Rally to Edge Milledgeville 63 62 on Home Floor
Thomson Trojans trailed by 19 before a 26 point fourth quarter surge to defeat Milledgeville Millies 63 to 62 at home. Larry Hook led Thomson with 25 points, Arlan Huizenga added 15, in a Carroll County Conference matchup held Tuesday.
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Thomson Trojans
Milledgeville Millies
Trojans
Carroll County
Millies
Milledgevlle
Thomson
Milledgeville
Bonds
Tietjens
Larry Hook
Arlan Huizenga
Millvill
Frosh-Soph
Little Trojans
Whic
Thomson Uarter
Steve Stiles
Ray Bissens
Mill’ville
Preston
Lanark
Lyndon
Community Calendar Lists Monthly Club and Board Meetings
The notice catalogs recurring meetings for local boards and organizations including High School and Grade School boards on the first and second Mondays, Village Board on the first Monday, Volunteer Firemen on Wednesday, American Legion on the second Tuesday, Legion Auxiliary on the third Monday, and many other clubs with set days through the school year. It also notes church groups, youth activities, and community events with varying monthly schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Indergarten Club
Monay
Ions Club
T. A
P. T. A. Board
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
TNT Club
Communit Church
Spotlight Club
Community
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
Local visits span Wis and Hanover communities
Thomson News notes Sunday and weekend visits across Wabeno Milledgeville Hanover Savanna and Hanover. Families mentioned include Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton Jr the Cook and Meakino households Myles Haas and Flack relatives Anangst Heitman Hey and Bailey with varying Saturday and Sunday gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Huettel
Wabeno
Wis
Merle Atherton Jr
George Cook
Gary
Milledgeville
Max Meakino
Jamil
Myles Haas
Jim
Nancy
Frank Flack
Hanover
George Anangst
Roy Heitman
Hal Hey
Lyle Bailey
Savanna
Local Thomson Review Christmas Gifts Named
Grover C Bremmeman of Alma Michigan Mr and Mrs T H Hoffman of Chicago and Miss Harriet Wheeler of Normal Illinois will receive the Thomson Review for Christmas from Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer Mrs J K Thompson of Muskegon Michigan and Mrs J F Wilhelm Battle Creek Michigan will receive the Thomson Review as a Christmas gift from their sister Miss Dorothe Lewis Mr and Mrs Blaine Leavens of Oak Park will receive the Thomson Review as a gift from the W R Tiptons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Bremmeman
Alma
Mich
T. H. Hoffman
Chicago
Harriet Wheeler
Normal
Ill
Thomson Review
Otto Switzer
J. K. Thompson
Muskegon
J. F. Wilhelm
Battle Creek
Dorothe Lewis
Blaine Leavens
Oak Park
W. R. Tiptons
Gilpin Stagg Attends Meredosia Wedding
Mr and Mrs Gilpin Stagg attend the wedding and reception at the Methodist church in Meredosia Illinois. Barbara Jean Lansink wed Bill Thiele with their sons Brian and Tommy staying with grandparents Virgil Wilt. David remained with Max Meakins family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilpin Stagg
Methodist Church
Meredosia
Ill
Barbara Jean Lansink
Bill Thiele
Brian
Tommy
Virgil Wilt
David
Max Meakins
New Mail Schedule at Thomson Post Office Updated
Postmaster Wilbur Reader announces a change in Thomson mail dispatch. Mail leaves Thomson daily at 4 40 PM with a request for all outgoing mail to be at the post office by 4 PM. Community notes include weekend visits and family dinners involving local residents and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Reader
Post Office Department
Thomson
Reader
Births Report Two New Pixel Names
S Sgt. and Mrs Ronald P Smith of Greenham Common RAF Base England are the parents of a 9% lb boy born Sunday December 8 named Shawn Paul. Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Argo Fay are the paternal grandparents. Mr and Mrs Raymond Adolph of Thomson are the parents of a son born Thursday December 5 at Morrison Community Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald P. Smith
Greenham Common
Royal Air Force Base
England
Shawn Paul
Paul Smith
Argo Fay
Raymond Adolph
Thomson
Morrison Community Hospital
Thomson Area Donates 400 In Scout Fund Drive
John Krahn reports $400 collected in Thomson Riverview Argo Fay and rural areas. It is the largest sum ever for the Scout fund and 30 percent above any prior year. He thanks Lions Club volunteers and contributors supporting the US Grant Council campaign. Funds aid boys in the council area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krahn
Thomson
Riverview
Argo Fay
Krahn
Lions Club
US Grant Council
James Phialmlee 83 dies after illness in Savanna
James S. Phialmlee, 83, of Argo Fay, died at 12 10 AM Wednesday in Savanna city hospital after a lingering illness. Retired Milwaukee railroad roundhouse employee. Services at 1 30 PM Friday Law funeral home Savanna with burial in Savanna township. He leaves five children, 17 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren, plus siblings and a former spouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Fay
Savanna City Hospital
Milwaukee Railroad Roundhouse
Savanna
Law Funeral Home
Savanna Township
Ames
R. Philamlee
Guilford
Wendell
Barbara Conley Phialmlee
Mary Jane Atkins
Latter Day Saints Church
Clyde
Gertrude
Clinton
John
Leona) Mason
Hanover
Kenneth
Jessie) Bryant
Hal
Joy) Shrake
Frank
Maxine) Quade
Linda Ashby Celebration Honors Sixth Birthday
Linda Ashby celebrated her sixth birthday on Wednesday with a party hosted by her mother Mrs Fay Ashby. Guests included Brenda Bielema Sarah Robinson Richard Turney Teresa Deppa Kenneth Bissens Mark Hoy Paula Erich Martha Ashby Jimmy Ashby and her grandmother Mrs Wayne Ashby attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Ashby
Fay Ashby
Linda
Brenda Bielema
Sarah Robinson
Richard Turney
Teresa Deppa
Kenneth Bissens
Mark Hoy
Paula Erich
Martha
Jimmy Ashby
Wayne Ashby
Birthday Party Held For Mrs Witt At Smith Home
Mr and Mrs Paul Smith entertained Saturday evening for Mrs Harold Witt turning another year older. Cards were the main diversion of the evening with guests Mr and Mrs Robert Holland Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall Mrs Helen Breneman Lawrence Holmberg Mr and Mrs Harold Witt and Mr and Mrs Gilbert Holland attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Harold Witt
Robert Holland
Mervin Marshall
Helen Brenneman
Lawrence Holmberg
Gilbert Holland
Thomas Kuster Sr 80th Birthday Celebrated at Family Supper
The 80th birthday of Thomas Kuster Sr was celebrated last Wednesday evening December 4 at a supper hosted by his son Thomas Kustes Jr and daughter-in-law John. Also present were Mrs Katherine Cooper and his sister Miss Mae Kustes of Ful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kuster
Thomas Kustes, Jr
John
Katherine Cooper
Mae Kustes
Fulton
New Phone Number for Mr and Mrs Stage
The new phone number for Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stage, who recently moved from their Thomson farm, is 3934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Stage
Thomson
Birthday Supper Honors Mrs Witt's Birthday
Mrs. Jennie Griswold hosted a Monday birthday supper for her daughter Mrs. Harold Witt. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Irion of Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Everett Eslinger of Clinton, along with Mr. and Mrs. Harold Witt and Wayne. Teresa Law of Mt. Carroll visited grandmother Mrs. John Johnson on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Griswold
Harold Witt
Ralph Irion
Morrison
Everett Eslinger
Clinton
Wayne
Teresa Law
Mt. Carroll
John Johnson
F H A Plans Formal Dance and Talent Show
At the Thomson chapter of the Future Homemakers of America FHA a December meeting set committees for a February 15 formal dance and a separate April 24 talent show. Names listed cover theme decor refreshments tickets program and more with additional plans for a Christmas carol event and a January lunch fundraiser at Eldon Hickey farm sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Future Homemakers of America
Fha-Ffa
Jane McGinnir
Jill Sloan
Kathy Eslinger
Beth Dykema
Donna Sipel
Leslie Dittmar
Debbie Lewis
Linda Amey
Charlotte Cate
Ruth Hoff
Patricia Kauftren
Joy Durward
Erelyn Prins
Mary Harridge
Aleda McGinty
Vera Hickey
Mazie James
Gloria Bissens
Judy Daniels
Beth Williams
Rubye Hill
Fulton Fha
See Science Club
Lynne Bissens
Linda Johnson
Linda Diephuis
Arleta Wilt
Eldon Hickey
Jan Bristol
Jane McGinnis
Thomson Woman's Club Plans Community Book Drive
The Thomson Woman's Club organized a January Book Drive to benefit the York Township library with Mrs. Robert Purlee as drive chairman. Details include book donations by memorial and pick up by telephone, plus plans for a children's read-in and landscaping ideas to beautify the library grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Thomson Woman's Club
Eugene Murrey
Robert Purlee
Wit
Woman's Club
S&h
Park Ridge School
Marion Wheeler
England
Mexico
Sweden
Norway
Germany
Murray
Beth Williams
Mmes. Murray
Lyle Williams
Francis Hoff
Ed Andring
Albert Prins
Royal Neighbors Meet for Christmas Gift Exchange
The Royal Neighbors plan a December 17 meeting at Mrs. Wm. Adams home with a Christmas gift exchange and regular business session. Also noted is a Masons and Eastern Stars Christmas party this Saturday night December 14 at the Masonic hall in Fulton with a potluck at 6 30 and children's program. West End Extension hosts a December 13 craft day at 9 30 AM at Mrs. Fred Peters home with a noon potluck and hat making. The York Baptist church Men and Ladies Bible class holds its Christmas dinner meeting on December 17 at 6 30 PM at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Paul Walker
John F. Kennedy
Sylvia Witt
Fred Wooters
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Thomson- Argo Fay
Hickory Grove Myf
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Royal Neighbors
Wm. Adams
Masonic Hall
West End
The
Homemakers Extension
Fred Peters
Peters
Wayne Ashby
Myrna Sippel recipe chosen for new Illinois cookbook
Mrs Myrna Sippel of Thomson Illinois sees one of her favorite dishes, Aunt Lizzie's Potatoes, featured in Favorite Illinois Recipes a cookbook by Favorite Recipes Press. The volume includes 800 plus recipes from Illinois club women and was compiled under Mary Anne Rogers with input from Loretta Jans Icilda Flournery and May Anderson. The book spans appetizers to desserts with a foreign-dishes chapter. Additional notes mention visits by Walter Miller and family of Silvis and Ray Dyer and daughter Debbie of Princeton to local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. 2
Thomson
Illinois
Sippel
Favorite Recipes Press
Illinois Women’s Clubs
Mary Anne Rogers
Loretta M. Jans
School of Home Economics
Barat College
Lake Forest
Icilda C. Flournery
North Illinois University
DeKalb
May H. Anderson
Home Economics and Food Service
Lincoln College
Lincoln
Community Christmas Visits Highlight Local Families
Mrs John Johnson visits with brother Alfred Williams in Rock Island. Miss Merrie Jo Sippel will return to DeKalb for Christmas break. Multiple local families host relatives and friends for dinners and gatherings. The Kilpatrick anniversary is noted at a Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Alfred Williams
Rock Island
Merrie Jo Sippel
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
Donald Sippel
Hazel Witt
Clinton
Harold Witt
Wayne Dick Hook
University of Illinois
Fred Hook
Asmus Stoltz
Wm. Niewkark
Robert Plumley
John Stearns
John Root
Glen Smith
West Liberty
Edward Richter
Lynn Babcock
Sterling
Ray Rupple
Paul Strukhoff
Morrison
M. J. Strukh
Fay Ashby
Wayne Ashby
Linda Ashby
Eugene Murray
Irwin Kilpatrick
Jean
Elizabeth
Francis Hoff
Local Notices and Health Updates From Thomson Area
Sick Mrs. Dan Sack of Tucson Arizona, formerly Thomson, is bedbound with a back ailment at 14849 North Gold Avenue. Rev. Albert Ihne of Winslow, former Thomson Methodist minister, had major surgery last Friday at St. Clare Hospital Monroe Wisconsin in room 242. Danny Loncar, infant son of Mr and Mrs Mike Loncar, was discharged last Thursday from Jane Lamb Hospital where he had been a patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Sack
Tuscon Ariz
Thomson
N. Gold Ave
Tucson Ariz
Albert Ihne
Winslow
Thomson Methodist
St. Clare Hospital
Monroe
Wis
Danny
Mike Loncar
Jane Lamb Hospital
Thomson Cub Scout Pack Meeting Recaps December Session
The Thomson Cub Scout Pack met Friday evening December 6 at 7 30 PM in the grade school cafeteria. Den leaders presented skits Dee A Deer Hootenany Hillbillies How and Why of Sound The Tiniest Squeak of a Mouse Awards included pins badges and arrows for Steve Marken Bobby Law Konrad Richter Donnie Robinson Jim Halfman Ronald Hebeler Birian Stagg David Brown and Larry St Ores Three adults received training certificates. Next pack meeting is January 25 with no December sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
den No. 2
Leonard Kosier
Irvin Senneff
den No. 1
Merle Atherton Jr
Harold James
Hootenany Hillbillies
den No. 3
Kenneth Hebeler
Dean Robinson
den No. 4
R. C. Bush
Sylvester McWorthy Jr
Steve Marken
Bobby Law
Konrad Richter
Donnie Robinson
Jim Halfman
Ronald Hebeler
Birian Stagg
David Brown
Larry St. Ores
Ivin Senneff
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bruce Terminix
Bill Cronister
Greison
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Methodist
Peter Dykes
Timex
Thomson Recreation
Thomson News
Alberta Johnson
Howard Johnson
Lena
Lloyd Fagan
CWO
Vernon Mattie
George Mattie
Wm. Nienkark
Yamad Nienkark
Wacker
Boy Scout
James Phialmlee
F.H.A. Plan
Thomson Woman’s Club Plan
Ah Meadows
Arlington Heights
Mattie
Tara
Tonda
Lloyd Smith
Thomas Mode
Mode
Clubs
Lodges
MEN & Ladies Bible Class
York Baptist Church
Myrna Sippel
Pres
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Walter Miller
Silvis
Albert_ Lynch
Ray Dyer
Debbie
Princeton
Carolyn Elliott
Thomson Village Board
Cub Scouts
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