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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1961
Page
3
The Thompson area reports a cold snap with a Fire incident north of town and a flooded basketball court in progress. Lions Club hosts decoration night and trims dues while offering prize money for home displays. Community notes include local sports, Christmas gift suggestions, and sewer discussion.
Funeral services for Mrs. William C Lehr 78 died Friday in East Moline hospital were held Monday in Thomson Methodist Church. Rev. Wilbur Nicholson officiated with burial in Lower York Cemetery. Survivors include her husband two daughters three sons eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. She had fallen and suffered a fracture before hospitalization in East Moline.
The F H A held its December meeting at the home school with a 5 30 PM supper and a Germany theme. State FHA secretary Deana Flickinger and president Barbara Link of Forreston attended along with other members. Plans for a Christmas Ball December 22 at the high school gym were discussed and voting for king and queen contestants was announced. Tickets cost 1.00, music by Jack Buschs orchestra, and prizes include merchandise from local businesses.
Local churches announce Advent services and Christmas events. Baptist and Methodist congregations list worship times, Sunday schools, BYF caroling, and Christmas programs on Dec. 17 and 24. Catholic services are scheduled in Fulton and Savanna with multiple Mass times.
York Community Church presents a Christmas program featuring the arrival of Santa Claus. Children and families gather for festive songs and local pageantry showcasing seasonal cheer and community spirit.
Daryle Rockafellow a World War II veteran and former Thomson resident remains a patient at the Veterans hospital in Iowa City room 6 West. Lauri Young six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Young of Hanover was discharged from Savanna hospital after a fall from a school ground slide. Mrs Glenn Ashby of Mt Carroll is a patient in Freeport hospital for observation. Mrs William Robertson of Argo Fay is ill this week at home. Mrs Lloyd Smith of Morrison sister of Mrs Henry Burkema of Thomson is hospitalized in Morrison hospital due to injuries from an auto accident near Morrison on Wednesday.
The Thomson Lions Club met at York Baptist Church with 16 members. They will decorate Thomson Main Street for Christmas and hold a home decoration contest with prizes of 10 5 and 3 dollars. To attract new members they cut annual dues to 15 dollars and offer 12 free dinners plus a 5 initiation fee for new members.
Santa Claus is slated to arrive in Thomson Saturday afternoon December 23 at 2 30 PM. The village park near the lighted Christmas tree will host Santa with a treat for good boys and girls, escorted by the fire department in a town to park parade.
Birthday celebration for Mrs Virgil Wilt held at the home of Mr and Mrs Gilpin Stagg in Thomson. Attending were numerous relatives from Chadwick Morrison Savanna and Chadwick with gifts and desserts as the honoree received congratulations from brothers, sisters, and nieces and nephews.
John B. Ashpole expresses gratitude to friends and relatives for the cards and calls received during hospitalization and after returning home.
A note expressing gratitude to relatives friends and clergy for prayers cards and acts of kindness while at Savanna Hospital. Acknowledges Dr Colli and nursing staff for care and appreciation of all.
The Ruth Circle of the Thomson Methodist WSCS met December 6 at Mrs. Harold Elliott’s home with co host Mrs. Florence Ashby. A potluck lunch was shared at 12 30 by a decorated table before a wood fire. Devo tions were by Mrs. Doris Smith and the lesson by Mrs. Ginnie Nicholson on The Meaning of Christmas and I Bring Good Tidings. The next meeting will be January 3 at Mrs. Myrna Sippel’s home. An exchange of Christmas gifts was enjoyed by all.
Mr and Mrs George McCoy and family have moved from Thomson to 16615 N 16th St Phoenix Arizona The McCoys say their son Gene Dannatt has enlisted in the Army and will be stationed at Camp Ord California He will specialize in guided missiles and nuclear physics
Frances J. Hemmer sends Christmas and New Year wishes. Kenneth Erbsen and E K Brodrich announce a Holstein dispersal on Wednesday December 27 1961 at 1230 pm. D H I A herd sale includes cows and heifers with records and 125 feeder pigs 75 to 90 pounds. Sale is 2 miles north and 1 mile east of Lanark TLS 12 14
The Anderson home two miles north of Thomson in Hanson addition burned completely last Tuesday night at 9 50. Mrs Anderson and her three children survived by staying at her son Carl Anderson s trailer. All belongings were lost and the family seeks bedding food furniture or clothing donations through Mrs James Vian at Thomson 3149.
Village board members worked weekend and week on a Thompson skating rink for youngsters. Dirt was hauled to the basketball court to shape the rink and water sprayed several times. after more sprayings, the rink should be usable by week’s end with lights for night skating.
Three FFA members Lynn Bower Kenneth Buikema and LeRoy Appel with advisor Wm Gengenbach attended the FFA Farm Bureau Acquaintance Day on Saturday December 9 They met at the Carroll County Livestock Association then visited the Black Hawk Production Credit Agency toured the farm bureau building and had a noon dinner The afternoon tour covered Carroll Service facilities in Lanark A student from each county school will attend the Illinois Farm Bureau FFA Conference in Bloomington during Christmas vacation sponsored by the IAA
Mr and Mrs Donald Sippel attended the installation of officers of the Eastern Star in Tampico last Thursday evening. Mrs Sippel acted as mistress of ceremonies. Mr and Mrs Andrew Houzenga and Mr and Mrs Russel Green were Tuesday evening visitors with Mr and Mrs Gus Roggendorf.
The Thomson grade school will stage The Keys to Christmas on Monday evening December 18 at 7 30 in the school gym. The operetta features Captain John Richardson Linda Diehuis and other cast members with class participants in song and act. Lions Club decor prize winners will be announced in the Thomson Review.
The Merton Chapter of the C F S will host a Christmas pot luck supper for members and friends on Saturday evening December 16 at 7 pm at the Presbyterian Church in Fulton.
The Royal Neighbors plan a Tuesday meeting on December 11 at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Maude Wagner's home. A Christmas gift exchange will occur and officers will be elected.
The Legion Auxiliary moves its monthly meeting to Tuesday at 7 30 p m instead of Thursday. A grab bag gifts exchange and a Christmas party for Junior Auxiliary members are planned.
The WSCS of Argony Methodist Church invites all to a Christmas potluck at the church at noon on Wednesday December 20. The meal will be followed by a meeting.
The WSCS of Thomson Methodist Church will gather on the 20th at the church for a family potluck supper. Each family should bring their own table service and covered dishes to share. After the meal a Christmas movie will be shown.
Mrs. Jennie Griswold hosted a Wednesday noon potluck birthday dinner for Mrs. Bertha Brenneman. After the meal guests included Mrs. Otto Switzer, Mrs. Benjamin Clark, Mrs. Emil Brach, Mrs. Roy Heitman, Mrs. John Carroll, and Mrs. John Hoff. A purse of money was presented to the honoree.
Mrs. John Dalton a 57 year old Fulton resident was struck and killed while walking along Route 80 near her home by a car driven by John Harvilla of Clinton. An inquest is set for Thursday at 2 PM at Sikkema funeral home with Rev. A H Leibelt officiating. Burial will be in Lower York cemetery Thomson.
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