Santa distributes candy and town Christmas cheer in Thomson
Santa visited Thomson on Wednesday evening giving away nearly 200 candy boxes to local children. The event honored by Mayor Joe Shutters and the town’s volunteers who lit the tree and arranged the farewell. A busy week included basketball schedules, dance attendance, and holiday travel notices from Thomson residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Thomson
Santa
Joe Shutters
George Hook
Ronald Bull
of Tomson
Ladies Bible Class Entertained By Men At Baptist Church
The Ladies Bible Class of the Baptist Church were entertained by the Men's Bible Class at the church basement. A turkey dinner with trimmings was prepared by the Golden Rule Class. Rev Garber did not attend due to icy roads. Rev Gillespie showed slides of the Christmas story. Several members were absent from illness, but the event was enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Garber
Marengo
Gillespie
Scotland
Heusinkveld Earns Commission as Ensign in USNR
Robert J. Heusinkveld of Thompson Illinois earned a commission as Ensign USNR at the U S Naval Station Newport R I during the 18th class graduation of the U S Naval Officer Candidate School Rear Admiral Sherman R Clark USN was principal speaker The graduate also received a Master of Economics from the University of Chicago Heusinkveld previously earned a BA from Carleton College He will report to the Naval Supply Corps School Athens Ga for a six month course
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport, R. I
U. S. Naval Station
U. S. Naval Officer Candidate School
Ensign
USNR
Robert J. Heusinkveld
Paul Heusinkveld
Thomson, Ill
Frances N. Greison
Savanna
Sherman R. Clark Usn
Chief of Naval
Minn
Naval Supply Corps School
University of Georgia At
Athens
Christmas Socials Across Fulton and Moline Gather Locals
Thomson News reports a busy holiday period with the Stearns family and Shir ley Blumer from Fulton attending a Christmas program at the Scottish Rite Temple in Moline. Local visits include the Badtke and Wilt households, the Gray Grim en pre Christmas dinner, and extended family gatherings in Fulton and Mill edgeville. Edward Johnson of Morrison spent time with grandmother Mrs Rachel Blair, while guests at a Grim en dinner included Sherman Oakley of Chadwick and the Strukhoffs in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Stearns
John
Ralph Jr
Shirley Blumer
Fulton
Scottish Rite Masonic Temple
Moline
Russell Albert
Port Byron
Richard Badtke
Earl Bennett
Alfred St. Ores
Snyder Nursing Home
Robert Carroll
Paul K. Wilt
Gilbert Holland
Frank Miller
Milledgeville
Edward Johnson
Morrison
Rachel Blair
Claude Grim
Sherman Oakley
Chadwick
Glen Bowers
Lyle Ashby
Sherman
M. J. Strukhoff
Mary Lee Johnson
Strukhoff
Paul Strukhoff
Roger
Illnesses and medical notes from local families
The article lists health updates for area residents. The Sick Rhonda Bull, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ronald Bull, has measles. Charlene Cate had eye surgery in Chicago and stays with Mr and Mrs Merle Cate. Mrs Dale Raser of Prophetstown was injured taking children to school and is in Community Hospital Morrison for X rays and treatment. Henry Warfield, age 73 on December 29, remains ill at his sister’s home. Mrs Ray Densmore of River View is in Savannah City Hospital after a heart attack. Mrs Joseph Spencer and Gus Roggendorf are in Savannah City and Jane Lamb hospitals respectively. Mrs Harry Root is in Mercy Hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhonda Bull
Ronald Bull
Charlene Cate
Chicago
Merle Cate
Dale Raser
Prophet‘own
Community Hospital
Morrison
Raser
Shelia Crow
Nellie Schade
Henry Warfield
John LaShelle
Ray Densmore
Riverview
Savanna City Hospital
Joseph Spencer
Gus Roggendorf
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Harry Root
Mercy Hospital
Christmas Services Outline Across Local Churches
The notice lists Catholic services at Fulton and Savanna with multiple mass times and church events in Thomson Hickory Grove Argo Fay and St. John’s. It notes pastors Rev J le Gillespie Rev William Kendall James W Gillespie and William E Le k rone plus a Christmas sermon series citing Advent themes and Bible verses. It urges church attendance and mentions a Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Betty Hollands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton & A. m
St. John's Church
Savanna
William E. le Krone
Thomson
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Surprise 25th Anniversary Party for Sylvester McWorthy
Mr. and Mrs. Sylvester McWorthy Sr. of Savanna were surprised Monday night at Moose Hall to observe their 25th anniversary. About 50 attendees shared a potluck dinner, gifts, and dancing to a juke box. The couple, with son Sylvester Jr and daughter Mrs. R. C. Bush, were joined by two grandchildren. McWorthy is governor of Savanna lodge Loyal Order of Moose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syyvester McWorthy Sr
Savanna
Moose Hall
Roy Zink
Earl Nesbitt
Frank Brown
McWorthys
Sylvester Jr
R. C. Bush
Clinton
Tona
McWorthy
Savanna Lodge
Loyal Order of Moose
Whiteside County Corn Champion Dale Cohenour Named
Dale Cohenour of Sterling Route 2 wins the DeKalb National Corn Growing contest Whiteside county title with 130.18 bushels per acre on a five acre test plot of DeKalb 155. Corn weighed on the ear and moisture was reduced at Morrison. a banquet in DeKalb honored him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Colehour
Rt. 2
Sterling
Whiteside County
DeKalb
Farmers Elevator Co
Morrison
Cohenour
Cohneour
Argo
Thomson Review Gift Subscriptions Recipients Named
Clinton couple Mr and Mrs Fred Whitney will receive the Thomson Review as a gift from Mr and Mrs Donald Smith. Fred Benz of Miller South Dakota will renew the Thomson Review for two years as a gift from multiple relatives. Viola Shelly Daniels sends to her brother Earl Shelly and wife. Address 300 Taylor Ave Alameda California. Morrison resident Wm Saffer and John Merry will get a year’s gift from Harvey Seim. Mundelein’s Andrew J Hook to receive as Christmas gift from his brother Fred Hook Grover Brenneman Alma Michigan will receive a year’s sub from Otto Switzer’s. Mrs James Mitchell will receive the Thomson Review from her grandmother Mrs Henry St Ores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Whitney
Clinton
Thomson Review
Donald Smith
Fred Benz
Miller, S. D
Harry Slade
Harry Benz
Joe Daniels
Viola Shelly Daniels
Thomson Reiew
Earl Shelly
Shelly's
Taylor Ave
Alameda
Calif
Wm. Saffer
Morrison
John Merry
Harvey Seim
Andrew J. Hook
Mundelein
Jir
Fred Hook
Grover C. Brenneman
Alma
Mich
Otto Switzer
James Mitchell
Henry St. Ores
Christmas Guests Fill Homes Across Savanna Area
The article lists numerous Savanna residents hosting or visiting relatives for Christmas. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gaar with Darrell, Mrs. Jessie Grohering, Mr. and Mrs. Guy Turney, Mr. and Mrs. Voris Corbett, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Daley, Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cross and families. John Wilhelm and family from Battle Creek arrive Friday to stay with Bayard and Mrs. Lewis. Additional visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Frosch. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis and two daughters. Miss Dorothe Lewis. Sgt. 1-c and Mrs. Charles Bek from Ft. Eustis. and families of E F Giblin, Wm Mullen, Mervin Marshall, Albert Prins, and others for Christmas events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gaar
Jessie Grohering
Guy Turney
Voris Corbett
Robert Daley
Marion Cross
Savanna
John Wilhelm
Battle Creek
Mich
Bayard Lewis
Cecil Frosch
Robert Lewis
Dorothe Lewis
Darrell
John Smolek Jr
E. F. Giblin
Harmon
Herman Timmons
Wm. Mullen
Mervin Marshall
Morrison
John Elliott
John
David Murray
University of Illinois At Champaign
Charles Be K
Ft. Eustis
Asker Peterson
Albert Prins
Paul Geerts
Mrs Helen Rice Visits Brother in Dix After 30 Years
Mrs Helen Rice spent Sunday with her brother Ezra Martindale at the State home in Dix. The reunion ends over three decades of separation and Martindale wishes to greet Thomson friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Rice
Dixon
Ezra Martindale
Poinsettias Bloom in Short Day Season and Care Tips
The article explains poinsettias bloom due to short day length, typically 10 hours or less, and how to prevent blooming by extending daylight to about 15 hours. It notes how chrysanthemums also respond to light, and gives methods to preserve poinsettias for next season, including storage, pruning, soil replacement, and repotting. It also reports several social notices and Christmas gatherings among local families.
Trojan Topics Editor Leads School Newspaper Team
The Trojans publish a student newspaper with Carol Williams as editor and Shirley Gordon as assistant editor. Senior reporter Carol Williams, juniors Doris Feldt and Barbara Senneff, and freshmen Judy Gordon contribute across sections including music, sports and fashions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Williams
Shirley Gordon
Doris Feldt
Barbara Senneff
Judy Gordon
Barbara Carroll
Honor Roll Second Period Names and Attendance
The list shows first period honorees Julie Fedderson Carol Williams Lewis Frosch Ronnie Bielema and second period honorees Ed Hook Gene Brearton Janice Fehler Anita Johnson Barbara Senneff Gladys Kramer Jerry Senneff Jerry Brinkman Les Prins Carolyn Ditsworth Doris Feldt James Johnson Jerry La Shelle Judy Gordon Janice Geerts Jerry Smith Marilyn Bolhous Janice Smith. Perfet Attendance names include Dale Zenk Jerry Senneff Janice Geerts Gene Fehler Bill Fedderson Carolyn Ditsworth Robert Williams James Johnson Doris Feldt Janice Fehler Howard Prins Larry Smith Janet Schinde Nancy Spencer John Letcher. Carol Williams, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julie Fedderson
Carol Williams
Lewis Frosch
Ronnie Bielema
Ed Hook
Gene Brearton
Janice Fehler
Anita Johnson
Barbara Senneff
Gladys Kramer
Jerry Senneff
Jerry Brinkman
Les Prins
Carolyn Disworth
Bielema
Beverly Senneff
Bill Fedderson
Jerry Brearton
Barbara Carroll
Marlys Zenk
Doris Feldt
James Johnson
Jerry la Shelle
Judy Gordon
Janice Geerts
Jerry Smith
Marilyn Bolhous
Janice Smith
Perfet
Dale Zenk
Gene Fehler
Carolyn Ditsworth
Robert Williams
Howard Prins
Larry Smith
Janet Schinde
Nancy Spencer
John Letcher
Thomson Trojans overpower Lyndon Wildcats 65 to 43 in tight win
Thomson Trojans extend win streak with a 65 43 victory over Lyndon Wildcats. Howard Prins Les Prins and Lewis Frosch led scoring with 19 20 points while Rocketts paced Lyndon with 17. Thomson Frosh Soph also beat Lyndon 60 37 behind Howard Prins and Dale Zenk.
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Thomson Trojans
Lyndon Wildcats
Thomson
Lyndon
Trojans
Howard
Les Prins
Lewis Frosch
Frosch
H. Prins
Jerry Brinkman
Rocketts
Frosh-Soph
Christmas Visits And Family Gatherings Across Towns
Local families shared Sunday meals and holiday visits across Clinton Alexis Sterling Maquoketa and Savanna. Relatives from Ft Eustis Virginia Morrison Sterling Westover AFB and Westover linked to Christmas plans and dinners with extended kin including Becks Segers and Housenga families.
Fulton Hi Lo Weddings and Community Notices
announces the engagement of Marian LaVerne Fagan to Wayne Tobey of Garden Plain Ohio with a December 20 ceremony at Fulton Presbyterian Church. Tobey, a Fulton High School graduate and Air Force member, will be stationed in Marysville California after January. Also notes Thomson waterworks plans approved and local clubs meeting with New Year resolutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight H. Fagan
Fulton
Marian LaVerne
Wayne Tobey
Floyd Tobey
Garden Plain
Fulton Presbyterian Church
Fulton High School
Western State College
Macomb
Bishops Cafeteria
Omaha
Neb
Tobey
U. S. Air Force
Korea
Marysville
Calif
Springfield
Ill
Thomson
Illinois Department of Publi Health
Christmas News and Family Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Dean Robinson and son spent several days with Mr and Mrs Henry Obermiller at Clinton Ta Mrs Maud Sager is spending Christmas with her children in Moline Mr and Mrs Frances Sager and Mr and Mrs B J Bowden and family Mrs James O Neal spent several days visiting Mr and Mrs Terry O Neal and family in Comanche Ta Mr and Mrs Dean Robinson Mrs Ray Robinson and Carl Robinson were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Richard Robinson and family in Moline Mrs Jack Kramer of Mt Carroll was a caller of Dr and Mrs Brand Tuesday S Set Allen Millard stationed in El Paso Texas is spending a three weeks leave with his father and brother Claud and Norm Millard in Chadwick Bill O Leary of DeKalb is spending his Christmas vacation with his parents Mr and Mrs William O Leary
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Robinson
Henry Obermiller
Clinton
Maud Sager
Moline
Frances Sager
B. J. Bowden
James O'Neal
Terry O'Neal
Comanche
Ray Robinson
Carl Robinson
Richard Robinson
Jack Kramer
Mt. Carrol
Aaller
Brand
Allen Millard
el Paso
Texas
Claud
Norm Millard
Chadwick
Bill O'Leary
DeKalb
William O'Leary
Out of Town Friends Attend John Cooper Funeral
Out of town attendees include Wm Bonjour Edwin Bonjour Mr and Mrs Leslie Bonjour Earl Youngblaudth of Stockton Miss Ethel Cooper Elizabeth Mrs Thomas Harris Hanover Mr and Mrs Ralph Fossler Durand Mr and Mrs Paul Bonjour Mr and Mrs Max Kreider Mr and Mrs Charles Sheineman David Raymond and Mr and Mrs Frank Brown of Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cooper
Wm. Bonjour
Edwin Bonjour
Leslie Bonjour
Earl Youngblaudth
Stockton
Ethel Cooper
Elizabeth
Thomas Harris
Hanover
Ralph Fossler
Durand
Paul Bonjour
Max Kreider
Charles Sheineman
David Raymond
Frank Brown
Savanna
Christmas program at Argo Fay Methodist Sunday School
A large crowd attended the Argo Fay Methodist Sunday School Christmas program held in the church last Sunday evening with all classes participating. A social hour followed with cookies and coffee served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Fay Methodist Sunday School
Local residents visit relatives across towns this week
Mr and Mrs Don Carpenter and their children visit Williamsfield with Rev Clyde Carpenter. Gail Fredericks and family visit James Hook home in Fulton. Pvt Kenneth Goblin and Mrs Goblin visit Orville Goblin and Larson relatives in Palos Park. Heusinkvelds plan Christmas in Cedar Rapids with relatives. James Mitchell and infant son stay with Floyd Hyde's family in Fulton. Otto Switzer joins Henry Engelking party to Iowa City. Engelking family members visit Rokford clinic. Houzenga guests of Fulton and Workman families. Clinton Wilt resides at Clinton Nursing Home. Claude Millard and Allen Millard, serving, call on W A Adams. Otto Switzer visits Lanark business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Carpenter
Williamsfield
Clyde Carpenter
Gail Fredericks
Savanna
James Hook
Kenneth Goblin
el Paso
Texas
Orville Goblin
Larson
Palos Park
Paul Heusinkveld
Cedar Rapids
D. Heusinkveld
James Mitchell
Fulton
Floyd Hyde
Otto Switzer
Henry Engelking
Lanark
Iowa City
Clinton Nursing Home
Roosevelt St
Clinton, Ta
Claude Millard
Chadwick
Son Allen
W. A. Adams
Girl Scout Meeting and Caroling Planned at Library
Ten Girl Scouts met with the Scout Leader at the Library on Thursday evening. Mrs. Appel explained the scout saving plan and calendars will be sold soon. It was decided to go caroling on Sunday evening with fourteen meeting at Lenader's home before visiting homes. Refreshments were served by Babbette McGinty and Hatsietts Fenley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Fay Home Fconomics
Harry Gaar
Appel
Babbette McGinty
Hatsietts Fenley
Lenader
Ranger Class Elects Officers At Methodist Church
The Ranger Class met after practice last Wednesday evening at the church. Officers elected were President Jimmy Johnson Vice President Lewis Frosch Secretary Marlys Zenk Treasurer Carol Williams Reporter Janet Shindel A class tree trimming and a lunch of cookies and egg nog followed the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Paul Heusinkveld
Jimmy Johnson
Lewis Frosch
Marlys Zenk
Carol Williams
Janet Shindel
Local families gather for Christmas visits and holiday events
Numerous relatives visit Clinton and Savanna residences for Christmas and New Year celebrations. Ensign and Mrs. Heusinkveld dine with Paul Heusinkveld and Albert Greison in Savanna. Santa visits Thomson with a fire truck as Thomson schools close for Christmas vacation. Various guests include McCaugheys, Knutsens, Williams, Witt, Hockmans, Curleys, McGintys, Plumleys, Woods, and Browns across Morrison, Rockford, Fulton, and surrounding towns.
Trojans Edge Hanover In Overtime Thriller
The Trojans beat Hanover 86 to 78 in overtime after a 77-77 deadlock. Lee Prins scored 22 with 12 of 13 free throws as Jerry Smith tied the game at the end of regulation, Howard Prins added 10, and Frosch 22 led Hanover with Alex Paisley’s 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Trojans
Hanover Devils
Trojans
Devils
Lee Prins
Frosch
LaShelle
Hanover
Amazne
Les Prins
Thomson
Lewis Frosch
Jerry Smith
Howard Prins
Jerryn
Smith
Gerald la Shheffe
Alex Paisley
Little Trojans
Gene Brearton
Thomson ” Froeehr
Prin I
Brinkman
Sm Lp
Prin H
Hun
Anangst
McCorn K
Murphy Calvert
Ireu Mn
Leidinnger
Paisley
Petals
Thomsen
Athertons and Relatives Plan Minnesota Visit
Local residents including Mr and Mrs Arch Atherton and families plan a several week trip to Minnesota to visit relatives. Other news mentions visitors from Savanna Morrison and Des Moines with well wishes conveyed through cards and condolences after a recent loss.
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Frank Potter
Ivan Moree
Illinois
Roger Stephen
Paul
Bob Heusinkveld
Johnny Stearns
Kenny Starr
Harvey Housenga
Mary Cate
Clarence Appel
Clarence
Ab Hook
Redman
Joe
Alfred Smith
Thomson Grocer
Royal Blue
Gil
Betty
David
Brian
Mt. Carroll
Hanover T
Lyndon As
Shannon T
Milledgeville i
Cordova
Walter Kahler
Rush Carroll
Wilbur Hall
George Creighton
Ft. Meade
A. F. Reimers
Gerald
George Bush
Frank Reagan
Harry Cooper
Paul Dale
Wausau
Wis
John McCabe
Hawarden
Adeline Graharing
Bradenton
Fla
9Th Ave
Robert Heusinkveld
Thomson News
Deal
J. le Gillespie
William Kendall
York
New
Wm. Kendall
Pete
James W. Gillespie
Paul Wilt
Jesus the Christ
God
Jesus
Christ
London Bridge
Christ Jesus
A. L. Murray
Ladies Aid
Betty Hollands
Sylvester McWorthys
Dale Cohenour
George Bissens
Harvey van Oosten
Polo
John Carpenter
Marvin Brookstra
Edward
Bruce Groharing
Charles Hogg
Melvin Kissell
Dubuque
William Price
Patty
Bettendorf
Andrew Hook
Merle Atherton
France
Richard Atherton
Aback Thomson FC
Fl Frosh
Prins L
H J
Hook
Prins
H. LaShelle
Harvey Marshall
Wm. Marshall
Edna Mullen
Maquoketa
William Mullen
Charlene
Harold Tommans
Savenna
Cecil Mitchell
Seaman Swett
Charles Beck
Martin Zimmer
Lynn Babcock
Rev Rupple
John Seger
Mary Ellen
Clarence Davis
Alexis
Quincy
Harry Seger
Fred Seim
Frank Becker
L. E. Kindle
John Sloan
John Hey
Harvey Houzenga
Westover Afb
Andrew Houzenga
Merle Atherton Jr
Larry
Roy Heitman
Harry Diehl
Thomson Up
May Kustes
John Ashpole
Gertrude Kustes
Ivan Morse
Wie
S.cg
Thomson Methodist Church
Orville Gablin
Dean Hodges
Rockford
Palmer House
Joint Council of the Teamsters Union
Pegley Bates
Sugar Chile Robinson
New Our Savior's Lutheran Church
Ranger
Erich Marske
Albert Greison
H. J. Heusinkveld
Joan McCaughey
Streator
Wayne Ashby
McCaughey
Richard Williams
Otto Knutsen
Rantoul and Vernor
Roll Williams
Ralph Atherton
Knutsen
Nelda Williams
Jennie Griswold
Harold Witt
Wayne
Henry Young
Roy Hockman
Arthur Kromrey
Delbert Curley
Nanette
Bobby
Toulon
Clarence Huggins
Charles McGinty
Carroll McCinty
Jon
Karl Sumley
Robert Plumley
Guy
R. B. Woods
Chiago
Emma Brown
Edna Brown
Warren
Arch Atherton
John Root
Minnesota
Fred Handel
Fan
Bertha H Holland
Garrett Stevenberg
Hobart Holland
Lloyd Weber
Paul Lewis
L. A. May
May
Magt
Dee Wilt
Des Moines
Wilt
Carol Sack
Thomas Kustes
Geese
John Simpson
Ernest Whitney
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