Yuletide fun in Thomson lights up streets and church
Town residents enjoy Santa Claus appearances at the Methodist church and Christmas candy givings while carolers stroll through main street amid glare ice and hazardous conditions. Postmaster reports heavy Christmas mail and rising two cent stamp sales as readers plan gift subscriptions to the Thomson Review for relatives in Fulton and Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Methodist Church
David Foster
Lee Rockafellow
Diane Kradle
Diane
Santa
Thomson
Dick Williams
Main Street
Sack and
McBride
Wilbur Reader
Christmas Visits Spread Across Morrison and Vicinity
Thomson News Ave and Mrs. Keith Campbell of Biloxi arrive in Savanna to spend holidays with relatives. Numerous Morrison area families host guests for Christmas including the McMurray North Hoovers and Atherton families. Winter Park wedding plans for Dwight and Phyllis Chambers. multiple visits noted across Lanark Colona Camanche Clinton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phyllis Lindstrom
Frank Wallas
Henry Young
Roy Hockman
Morrison
Merle Atherton
Ralph Townsend
Colona
William Jones
Silvis
Arch Atherton
Dwight Atherton
Richard Badtke
Russell Albert
Port Byron
Luther Leavens
Betty
Winter Park
Fla
Dwight
Phyllis Chambers
Church of the Brethren
E. N. Giles
Peoria
Earl Bennett
St. Ores
Bielema
Henry Bielema
Robert Fellows
Robert Johnson
Rachel Blair
Wayland Bennett
Raadwick
Merle Bicker and
Glen Bicker
Lanark
Clarence Bicker
Vera Millershone
Norman
Freeport
Mrs Heusinkveld Hosts Methodist WSCS Meeting
The Thomson Methodist WSCS met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Paul Heusinkveld with good attendance. Devotional led by Mrs Henry Strauch. Members contributed articles for the church kitchen instead of a Christmas gift exchange. Lunch was served by the hostess and Mrs. Delia Melendy, with assistance. The next gathering is January 6 at Mrs. Eugene Muray’s home, with Mrs. Donald Smith assisting. Devotionals will be led by Miss Mary Cone and Mrs. Asker Peterson will recount the history of a favored hymn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Thomson Methodist Church
Paul Heusinkveld
Henry Strauch
Delia Melendy
Eugene Muray
Donald Smith
Mary Cone
Asker Peterson
Christmas Party Hosted by Mrs Gilpin Stagg
Mrs Gilpin Stagg entertained at her home Tuesday evening for Mesdames Kyle Brown Bruce Wayne Kaufman John Atherton Merle Cate Delmar Kradle and Emil Bellich. The gathering was social with gift exchanges and a lunch of raspberry Bavarian cream cake and coffee served at the close.
Christmas visiting and family gatherings span area
Auburn Washington residents the Lawlors and Frank Brown Sr. visit relatives in Chicago. Numerous families plan Christmas celebrations across Fulton Savanna Clinton Ia Morrison Chadwick Belville and Sterling with many relatives gathering for holiday meals and outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. F. Lawlor Sr
Auburn
Wash
Frank Brown
Lawlors
Chicago
Dwayne Bielema
Eddie
Fulton
C. F. Bielema
Lloyd Johnson
Duane Law and
Donna
Savanna
John Johnson
Robert Smith
Omar Ketchum
Raymond Foley
Carl Peterson
Fred Hook
Asker Peterson
Church Notices and Christmas Greetings From Local Congregations
A collage of church schedules and holiday greetings lists services at Pine Ideal Bible School Fulton St. Catholic and St. John Savanna Trinity Hickory Grove Thomson Argo and other local churches. Guests include Rev James Thames of Dubuque Seminary. Social notes mention families visiting for Christmas and choir practice details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Mark Witmer
Witmer
James Thames
Dubuque Seminary
Dubuque
Iowa
Cradle News Dens Rae Wilt and Ralph Brown Born
Mr and Mrs Harold Wilt welcomed a daughter named Dens Rae born Friday December 19 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Iowa She weighed seven pounds three ounces Mrs Wilt formerly Janis Homedew daughter of Lee Homedew of Savanna The Wilt family details are noted The Browns share a birth of a son named Ralph born Saturday December 19 weighing seven pounds 13 ounces Mrs Brown is Donna Mattie daughter of George Mattie
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wilt
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Dens
Rae
Wilt
Janis Homedew
Lee Homedew
Savanna
Mr. Wilt
Virgil Wilt
Sgt
Hugh Brown
Columbia
South Carolina
Dwight Leavens to Wed in Florida Church
Mr and Mrs Kenneth R Chambers of Winter Park Florida announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter Phyllis Irene to Dwight Earl Leavens son of Mr and Mrs Luther Leavens of Thomson The wedding is set for 3 pm Sunday Dec 27 at the Church of the Brethren Winter Park Florida Phyllis Chambers is a Winter Park High School graduate with a BS in education from Manchester College She teaches in Hobart Indiana Leavens a Savannah High School graduate holds a BS in chemistry from Manchester and recently worked as a chemist at United States Steel Gary Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth R. Chambers
Winter Park
Florida
Phyllis Irene
Dwight Earl Leavens
Luther Leavens
Thomson
Church of the Brethren
Miss Chambers
Winter Park High School
Manchester College
North Manchester
Indiana
Hobart
Ind
Y. Leavens
Savanna High School
Manchester
Armed Forces
United States Steel Corporation
Gary
Christmas Guests At Hartman Home In Chadwick
Chadwick residents welcome holiday visitors including Mr. and Mrs. Allen Shoup and Linda Jeane, plus Mr. and Mrs. Lee Hartman Jr. and family. Elmer Kniss of Freeport joined Sunday guests of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Geison. Oliver Pickens to hold a town auction near Morrison in Fair Haven township featuring household goods, house and seven acres of land. Auction set for Saturday at 1 p.m. from Chadwick slab route 78.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Hartman, Sr
Allen Shoup
Linda Jeane
Lee Hartman, Jr
Elmer Kniss
Freeport
Robert Geison
Woman's Bible Class Hosts Men’s Class Christmas Dinner
The Woman's Bible class of the Baptist church hosted the Men's class for a 6:30 p m dinner on December 18 in the church parlors. Golden Rule class ladies served a turkey dinner. A short program followed with Christmas carols and readings by Mrs Ray Brenneman and Mrs Jennie Griswold. Gifts were exchanged and all enjoyed a pleasant evening. Richard Groharing of Morrison promoted to sergeant in AFROTC at Bradley University. Cadet Groharing, son of Mr and Mrs Clyde Groharing, is among leaders in the 48th AFROTC Wing after four years of study and ROTC. Mr and Mrs Milton Hartman and family were Sunday afternoon visitors in the George Ohms home in Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Griswold
Everett Eslinger
Clinton
Everett Irion
Morrison
Ralph Irion
Fulton
Harold Witt
Wayne
Andresen
Jens Andresen
Chadwick
Carl Petersen
Fred Hook
William Leckrone
E. M. Leckrone
Belville
R. F. Luckert
Edwardsville
Reka Hass
Thomas Root
Western Teachers College
Marccation
Omb
Harry Root
John Seger
Mary Ellen
Harry Seger
Quincy
Clarence Davis
Alexis
Earl Green
Elkhorn
Wis
Donald Green
Frances Green
Harvey Seim
Frank Becker
Harold Starr
Oxford Junction
C. F. Grover
John Sloan
Saturdy
Leroy Kindle
Sterling
Wilbur Stiles
Mt. Morris
Frank Glenn
AC Harvey Housenga
Harlingen
Texas
Andrew Housenga
Robert Lewis
Cecil Frosch
Dorothe Lewis
Bayard Lewis
Bruce Groharing
Bertha Mayhall
Galesburg
Ann Hartvigsen
Wayne Groharing
Billy
Charles Hogg
Mel Kissell
Dubuque
Wm, Price
Miles
Robert Carroll
Mary Cone
Philip Brach
Emil Brach
Hobart Holland
Edward
Ann
J. Y. Stickell
The
Baptist Church
St. Luke
Ray Brenneman
Richard Groharing
Afrotc
Clyde Groharing
Corps of Cadets
Bradley University
Peoria
Air Force Reserve Officers Training Corps
Milton Hartman
George Ohms
Ronald Bull
Kathleen
Otto Wolfe
Savanna
David Murray
Hartford
Conn
John Murray
University of Hironis
Eugene Murray
Paul Strukhoff
Jean Elliott
John Elliott
Warren Green
Patty Sue
Blackhawk
Tucson
Ariz
Merle Bonjour
Gerald Penn
Roswell
New Mexico
Mary Cate
Darrell Gaar
NISTC
DeKalb
Dykstra
Ben Dykstra
Mesdames
Lauren Mitchell
Eri Potter
Ruby St. Ores
Emma Holland
Arch Gaar
Sarah Harding
Gaar
T’homson
Asa Kurth
Cogeon
Mrs
Albert Kurth
A. Richard Atherton
George Afb
California
Merle Atherton
Gilbert Holland
Clarence Lowe
Robert Plumley
Guy
Jack Marken
Gail
Keira Hass
Duane Law
Donna
Tobert Smith
Lloyd
Mirs
Lloyd Johnson
John Johnson
Donald Frazier
Cinton
Jaclyn Ann
Connie
Lanark
da Ann Prins
Justice Iiins
Milledgeville
Forrest Essinger
Cussoinas
Lowa
Air
Diamhy
Auction Sale of Property Near Fair Haven Illinois
Moving to New York, we will hold an auction sale of described property at our acreage in Fair Haven Illinois, second house west of Fair Haven school. Location is 10 miles north of Morrison on Route 78, then 3 miles east, or 10 miles north of Morrison on the Chadwick slab, then 1 mile west, second house west of Fair Haven school, on lot 12-32.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver Pickens
Fair Haven Township
School
Morrison
Chadwick
New York
Fair Haven
Ilinois
Fair Haven School
Route 78
Hollywood
Thor
Wayne Emwyre
Dean K Robinson to wed Clinton girl Sunday
Doris Jean Obermiller of Clinton Ia will wed Dean Robinson son of Carl Robinson in First Presbyterian church Unton on Sunday Dec 27 at 2 pm Dr Bruce McCullough officiating A reception for relatives and friends at the Kirk house follows the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean K. Robinson
Clinton
Doris Jean Obermiller
Ills Reported In Community Notices
Sick Marcia Holland, daughter of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Holland, has an ear and throat infection. Mary Ann Housenga is ill with a virus and sinus infection. Hazel Green of Wheaton suffered a heart attack and was hospitalized in St Charles hospital Aurora. Carrett Bolhous of Fulton suffered a stroke and remains at home under physician care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Holland
Gilbert Holland
Mary Ann Housenga
Hazel Green
Wheaton
St Charles Hospital
Aurora
Carrett Bolhous
Fulton
Clubs And Lodges Canasta And Card Club Reports
Canasta Club met last Thursday with prizes won by Mrs Ed Andring and Mrs Metzger. Christmas gifts exchanged and refreshments served. Card Club met last Thursday with honors to Mrs Ed Andring Mrs Harry Diehl Mrs Thomas Hand and Mr John Ashpole. 4 H Club met Dec 21 at 7 30 p m Talks on choosing next year s projects and keeping records. Officers elected: President Ronald Blelema VP Howard Prins Secretary Edward Hook Treasurer Larry Smith Reporter Richard Mer. Eugene Murray leader with John Fedderson and Les Prins as junior leaders. Andy Houzenga elected Federation Delegate. Malcolm Alexander guest from Mt Carroll spoke on keeping record books. Meeting adjourned. Richard Miller, Reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Ivan Morse
Mesdames
Ed Andring
Harry Diehl
Thomas Hand
John Ashpole
Park Cedar
Lec
Civen
John Fedderson
Les Prins
International
Ronald Blelema
Howard Prins
Edward Hook
Larry Smith
Richard M
Andy Houzenga
Malcolm Alexander
Mt. Carroll
Murray
Richard Miller
Christmas Visitors and Holiday Gatherings Reported
A stream of local residents visited relatives and hosted Christmas Eve and holiday gatherings across Clinton and surrounding towns. Names including Mrs. Fanny Rhymer, Mr. Bruce Gro haring, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Sheridan, and many others appear with extended family, distance relations, and planned meals noted in brief visits and Sunday suppers.
Woman's Club Hears Program By Girls Chorus
The Thomson Woman's club met at the Legion hall on December 16. Members enjoyed a girls chorus and trio from the high school directed by Mr. Ferris, performing several carols and an Italian folk tune. Reports on parcel post sales, polio drive letters, essay contest entries, and hospital needs were shared. A Madona slide program by Mrs. F. A. Stransky followed, ending with a social hour and Christmas cookies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Legion Hall
Ferris
Joyce Sack
Vada Spencer
Roberta Williams
Merry
Kenneth Kemmer
Hogg
Independence Hall
Philadelphia
Christmas social guest list chronicles local stops
The column lists guests and visits around Morrison Davenport and surrounding towns during the Christmas period. Names include Mrs. John Carpenter and William Graves of Clinton Iowa, Lytle and Mrs. Hugh Brown and newborn Ralph, Carl Brock, Gus Roggendorf, Dorothy, May Stage turning 84, Delbert Curley guests Francis Sheridan Cordova and others, plus families at Craig Manor and Morrison area homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinner
Virgil Wiltwee
John Carpenter
Wm. Graves
Clinton
Bayard Lewis
Cecil Frosch
Luanne
Mer
Gilpin Stagg
David Foster
George Mattie
Columbia
South Carolina
Lytle
Hugh Brown
Ralph
Carl Brock
Stevie
Hanover
Gus Roggendorf
Dorothy
May Stage
Delbert Curley
Francis Sheridan
Cordova
John Atherton
Jack Demaree
Davenport
French
Bertha Holland
Kneal Hook
Henry Shipmain Morrison
James Shank
Dawn
Sterling
Mervin Marshall
Morrison
Carolyn Elliott
Merle Cate
Otto Switzer
Harold Crouse
Shirley
Shannon
Francis Hoff
Louis Schick
Roy Heitman
Henry Schwantz
Rachel
Savanna
Also Mentioned on This Page
Santa Caus
North Pole
Ralph Stearns
Thomson Review
Fred Whitney
Ethel Potter
Thomson News
Pine
J. W. Gillespie
William Kendall
Itf
York
Methodist
William E. Leckrone
Hickory Grove
Watchnight Rfty
Argo Fay
James W. Gillespie
Paul Wut
Ladies Aid
Lucy
Lloyd Rhymer
Moriston
Fanny Rhymer
Cradle News
Dwight Leavens
Chadwick News
United States Air Force Reserves
Thomson, Ill
Lewis Motor Co
Clayton Dykema
Legion Auxilary
Robert Holland
Seo
Ut Normal
Lyle Greeley
Wayne Ashby
Delmar Kradle
Thureday
Frank Potter
Walter King
John Cooper
Thomas Kustis Sr
Thomas Kustis, Jr
Robert Heusinkveld
Chiexo
Herman Timmons
F. Giblin
Harizon
Cale
Savanna Hospital
Minnie Chapman
Rockfrd
Edna Chapman
Sf Toomson
Geerts
End
Albert Prins
Thomson Public Library
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Department of Public Health
Clubs and
Lodges
Canasta Club
Anson Metzger
Lew
Metzger
Joe Feldman
Elaine
Marvin Brookstra
Robert
Larry
Townsend
Alien Biesemeier
Lena
Waitney
Hastings
Neb
Hame
Lynn Curley
Gorge Weatherwax
Clinton, Lat
Richard Lyons
Dixon
Woman’s Club
Dixon State Hospital
Seim
Reese
Wright
F. A. Stransky
Burnie Vors
Harold Brown
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