Thomson town notes mix of sports weather and community life
The column covers local sports with Thompson Silver Streaks and Rockford teams, winter road conditions, a Spring Lake fishing trip, open house at Thomson Public Schools, three Thomson youths joining Uncle Sam, a Saturday dance, train derailment near town, ice skating at the rink, local complaints about icy sidewalks, a Chadwick livestock banner planned, and upcoming Cub Scout events at Hanover Gun Club with a pot luck supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Chadwick
Rockford
Shimer
Rockford College
Ae Illinois
Chuck Dewild
Thomson Public
Uncle Sam
Richard Groharing
Roger Eslinger
David Johnson
Ernie Smith
Ernie
Buster
State Officer Speaks At Dedication Of Thomson Schools
Robert Cole executive secretary of the Illinois State School Board Association since 1942 led Thomson schools dedication ceremonies. He urged excellence and language learning while citing needs in guidance counseling. Local boards, student performers Evelyn Wilt and Jill Sloan, Rev. Wilbur Nicholson, and Thomson Legion members marked the event before a school tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Cole
Illinois State School Board Association
Thomson
Cole
University of Chicago
National School Board Association
University of Illinois
Harold Feddersen
Calvin Eslinger
Gilbert Holland
Herbert St. Ores
Harry Jurgens
Fred Hook
Lauren Mitchell
Lyle Ashby
Charles Hog
John Schmitt
Chares Huizenga
Wayne Ashby
Ned Spencer
Paul K. Wilt
Evelyn Wilt
Jill Sloan
Evelyn
Wilbur Nicholson
Thomson Methodist Church
Thomson American Legion
Jack Foltz
Bose Harold Elliott
Engagement announced for Jeaninne Senneff and James Conley
Mr and Mrs Irvin R Senneff of Argo Fay announce the engagement of their daughter Jeaninne LaVonne to James P Conley son of Mr and Mrs de W Conley of 8719th Ave N Clinton La The couple plans a May wedding Senneff is York Community high school graduate and a medical secretary at Mercy hospital Conley is a U S Navy veteran employed at Pennsylvania Tire Co
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin R. Senneff
Argo Fay
Jeaninne LaVonne
Joames P. Conley
de W. Conley
19Th Ave. N
Clinton
Senneff
York Community High School
Mercy Hospital
Conley
U. S. Navy
Pennsylvania Tire Co
Bible Classes At Switzer Home In Switzer Meeting
The Ladies and Mens Bible classes of the Baptist Church met at Mr. and Mrs. Otto Switzer's home on January 24 with 11 members present. Otto Switzer was elected president, John Hoff vice president, and Roy Heitman secretary. Gene Marken showed slides from Rocky Mountain National Park and the Boy Scout Jamboree in New Mexico, followed by a dessert luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
Roy Heitman
Ben Browne
John Hoff
Gene Marken
Rocky Mountain National Park
Colorado
New Mexico
Markens
Del Curley Wins Denver Trip as Top Walnut Grove Salesman
Mr and Mrs Del Curley of Galva former Thompsons residents returned from Denver Colorado where he earned a trip for finishing among Walnut Groves top thirty salesmen for 1961 He was Illinois top salesman and 25th in the United States Mr and Mrs Ray Morelli spent last weekend in Canton with relatives Sam Morelli underwent surgery Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Colorado
del Curley
Galva
Thomsoon
Colo
Walnut Grove Feed Co
Curley
Walnut Grove
Illinois
United States
Ray Morelli
Canton
Mr. Morelli
Sam Morelli
Workman Couple Welcome Son David Paul at Morrison Hospital
Mr and Mrs Alfred Workman of Fulton announce the birth of a son on Wednesday January 24 at Morrison hospital. The infant weighed 7 pounds 7 ounces and has been named David Paul. The maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Andrew Houzenga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Workman
Fulton
Morrison Hospital
David Paul
Andrew Houzenga
Church and church school schedules in York community
The York community lists William Kendall and Rev. Philip W. Anderson as pastors. Church services include 9:30 AM Sunday school, 10:30 AM worship, and 7 PM Young People meetings, with multiple churches in Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson and Fulton. Catholic services are at Fulton 8 AM and 10 AM, with St John’s Savanna offering 5:45 7:30 9:00 and 11:00 AM services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Young People’s Organization
Philip W. Anderson
Fulton Will
Paul K. Wilt
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Thomson - Argo Fay
Hickory Grove Myf
Lynn Hurt
Ruth Circle
Thomson Wscs
Hame
Vida Rathje
Donnad Sippel
Beth Williams
Linda Becker
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Cub Scouts Pack 252 Members Earn Awards
Pack 252 held its monthly meeting at the Methodist church. Awards awarded included Bob Cat Pins for Ronnie Hebeler and Jim Halfman, Wolf Badges for David Stage Charles Atherton Larry St. Or es Steve Temple and Jim Halfman, Bear Badges for Mark Brown and Leland Groharing, and multiple Arrow awards across Bear Wolf and Bear Badges. The next meeting is Feb 23 at Hanover Gun Club with a 6:30 PM potluck. Den I will serve. theme next month is Presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cub Scouts
Bob Cat
Ronnie Hebeler
Jim Halfman
David Stage Charles Atherton
Larry St. Ores
Steve Temple
Mark Brown
Leland Groharing
Bill Knuth
Steven Hebeler
David Stagg
Greg Flickinger
Larry McWorthy
Gary Spencer
Hanover Gun Club
den I
Birthday Coffee Hour For Mrs Knuth At Home
A Friday morning gathering at Mrs. Robert Knuth’s home honored her birthday with a coffee hour. Attendees included Mrs. Robert Falls and Arly, Mrs. Jack Flickinger and Brian, and Mrs. Bud MacWorthy, who brought gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Knuth
Knuth
Robert Falls
Arly
Jack Flickinger
Brian
Bud MacWorthy
P.T.A to Air Teen-Agers Problems at February Meeting
The Thomson Parents Teachers Association will host a panel discussion on teen-age problems at the school cafeteria on Thursday evening February 8 at 8 PM. The program titled Its Up To Us To Know Our Teen-Agers includes four high school students two teachers and two parents. Founders Day will be observed with past presidents recognized and hostesses named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Parents - Teachers Association
Mmes
Robert Knuth
Jack Flickinger
Robert Fosditk
Richard Pulls
Robert Falls Ance
Sylvester McWorthy, Jr
Thompson High Student Nancy Kramer Wins 1962 Betty Crocker Award
Nancy C. Kramer of Thomson’s York Community High School won the 1962 Betty Crocker Search for the American Homemaker of Tomorrow, earning eligibility for one of 102 scholarships totaling 110000. She scored highest in the school knowledge and attitude test and advances to state level honors with a May 3 Williamsburg banquet finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy C. Kramer
York Community High School
Thomson
Betty Crocker
General Mills
New York City
Washington
D. C
Colonial Williamsburg
Williamsburg
Nancy
Thomson High
John Kramer
Harold Elliott Suffers Left Ankle Cut at School
Harold Elliott the high school principal cut his left ankle while helping to roll up the gym tarp Monday morning. The injury occurred when he struck a cart and the tendon was severed requiring several stitches. He was taken to a physician for treatment and is walking with crutches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Elliott
Illness and hospital updates among Savanna residents
Mrs Greeley remains ill at her son in law and daughter Wayne and Ashby s home. Mrs Greison of Savannah dismissed from Passavant Chicago convalescing with son in law and daughter Heusinkveld Highland Park. Duane Peacock discharged from Savanna hospital after several days. Mrs Shoemaker medical patient several days in Savanna hospital. Ellen Finch medical patient in Jane Lamb Clinton discharged Tuesday. Helen Rice readmitted to Savanna hospital as medical patient. Mark Stagg admitted with pneumonia to Jane Lamb Clinton. Mrs Heusinkveld underwent major surgery January 26 at Manatee Veterans Bradenton Florida. Address 220 Anex. Several others ill with flu and colds including Atherton Michael Atherton Buikema Houzenga Eslinger Haas Switzer Brach Lynch Prins Bristol Spencer Wilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Greeley
Inlaw
Wayne Ashby
Albert Greison
Savanna
Passavant Hospital
Chicago
Robert Heusinkveld
Highland Park
Duane Peacock
Savanna Hospital
Earl Shoemaker
Ellen Finch
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Helen Rice
Mark
Dick Stagg
Paul Heusinkveld
Manatee Veterans Hospital
Bradenton
Fla
Charles Atherton
Michael Atherton
Henry Buikema
Delores
Julie
Russell Houzenga
Maria Eslinger
Nancy Haas
Otto Switzer
Philip Brach
Albert Lynch
Debra Prins
Jan Bristol
Susan Spencer
Michael Wilt
M. W. Buckingham of Sterling Dies Suddenly Saturday
Maurice Wray Buckingham, longtime Village Inn operator in Thomson, died suddenly at his Sterling home. Born November 18, 1903 in Nelson township, he leaves his wife Anne, two sons Maurice E and Thomas A, two sisters, two brothers, and seven grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday at Melvin funeral home with Bishop A C Goode. Death attributed to natural causes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Wray Buckingham
Sterling
Thomson
15Th Ave
Melvin
Bishop A. C. Goodeen
Nelson Township
Andrew
Laura Schultz Buckingham
Anne McCue
Loyal Order of Moose
Maurice E
Bill
Thomas A
Dixon
Florence Riley
Chicago
Gladys Cunningham
Princeton
Thomas T. Bucking- Sterling
Lawrence L. Buckingham
Sacramento
Calif
Grandson of Clara Switzer Marries Kansas Girl
Mr and Mrs Theron Poe of Edgerton Kansas announce the marriage of their daughter Jo Ann Ruth to Walter Hull son of Mr and Mrs Morris Hull of Eureka Springs Arkansas Both are KU Lawrence students and will reside there Walter Hulls mother Ruth Switzer is the former Ruth Switzer daughter of Mrs Clara Switzer and the late Charles Switzer now of Mt Carroll
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theron Poe
Edgerton
Kansas
Jo Ann Ruth
Walter Hull
Morris Hull
Eureka Springs
Arkansas
University of Kansas At
Lawrence
Ruth Switzer
Clara Switzer
Mt. Carroll
Charles Switzer
Thomson area social notes feature local visits and anniversaries
Mr and Mrs William Geerts hosted supper with son Larry and family. James Dykema visited with Hen ry Shipma and Shipmas observed their 59th anniversary. Explorer Scouts party and supper held at Freeport. Leo Halfman and family visited Riverview relations. M J Strukhoff spent a day with Paul Strukhoff family at Fulton. Jesse Brock visited Savanna friends. Funeral of Maurice W Buckingham noted in Sterling. Willard Tichler and Morrison guests with Louis Workman family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Geerts
Inlaw
Larry Geerts
James Dykema
Henry Shipma
Morrison
Shipmas
Gene Marken
Myles Hass
Jimmy
Explorer Scouts
Freeport
Leo Halfman
Riverview
Lawrence Halfman
M. J. Strukhoff
Paul Strukhoff
Fulton
Jesse Brock
Savanna
Gus Roggendorf
Pearl Buckley
Kyle McGinnis
Harold Starr
Maurice W. Buckingham
Thomson
Sterling
Willard Tichler
Louis Workman
Thompson area couple wed in Platteville ceremony
Miss Babette Colleen McGinty and Terry Lee Elliott were married in a private 3:30 PM ceremony January 27 1962 at the Free Methodist Church in Platteville Wisconsin Rev Russell Rosideutscher officiated Attendants were Mrs James D Till of Cherry Valley Illinois and John Creighton of Thomson Illinois The couple resides in Thomson where Babette works at Mendenall Hammond Organ Studio Clinton Iowa and Terry attends the Institute of Technology Platteville Wisconsin The event was reported with surrounding community notes on local clubs and activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Babbette
Colleen McGinty
Terry Lee Elliott
Thomson
Richard S. McGinty
Harold M. Elliott
Free Methodist Church
Atteville
Wis
Russell Rosideutscher
James D. Till
Cherry Valley, Ill
John Creighton
Enier
Clinton, Ia
Terry
Institute of Technology
Platteville
Gueede
Rockford
Cherry Valley
Infant Son Whitney Dies at One in Clinton
Daniel James Whitney, age one, son of Mr and Mrs James Whitney of 745 10th Ave S Clinton, died Sunday evening at Jane Lamb hospital. Services were held Wednesday at Agarph Funeral Home with Rev Theodore L Anderson officiating. Burial in Babyland Clinton Memorial Park. Survived by brother Mark William and numerous grandparents and great grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel James Whitney
James Whitney
10Th Ave
Clinton
Jane Lamb Hospital
Agarph
Theodore L. Anderson
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Babyland
Clinton Memorial Park
James
Judith Lehmkuhl Whitney
Mark William
Fred Whitney
Thomson
Rudolph Lehmkuhl
Henry Whitney
Carl Steenfatt
Fred Backer
Local Visits Highlight Farm Family Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Ted Taylor of Flanders South Dakota arrived to visit Mrs Helen Rice patient at Savanna hospital. They stay with daughter Mrs LaVerne Westphal in Fulton. Several weekend visits mark birthdays and anniversaries among area families including the 48th wedding anniversary of Roy and unidentified Dykema parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Taylor
Flanders
S. D
Helen Rice
Savanna Hospital
LaVerne Westphal
Fulton
Larry Geerts
Gene Halfman
James Dykema
Roy Dykema
Morrison
Leon Bissens
David Shelton
Claude Grim
Jennie Griswold
Everett Eslinger
Carolyn
Clinton
John Peterson
Skoki, Ll
Herman Hagg
Bruce Groharing
Leland
Bernard Groharing
Open House Marks 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Norman L. Stickell of Clinton Iowa invite relatives and friends to an open house at their home on Sunday February 4 with hours 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p m They were married February 1 1937 in Fulton at Immaculate Conception Church Frances Prins and Norman Stickell are parents of two children and one grandchild Joseph Ross Bennett is the grandchild living at home
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman L. Stickell
4Th Ave. S
Clinton
Thomson
Frances Prins
Norman L Stickell
Immaculate Conception
Fulton
Joseph Haley
Douglas
Marie) Bennett
Camanche, Ir
Robert
Joseph Ross Bennett
Trojans Fall 70-64 To Mt Carroll In Conference Game
The Thomson Trojans dropped a Carroll County Conference game 70 to 64 to Mt Carroll. Fritz led Mt Carroll with 20 points while Allan Hickey scored 18 for Thomson and Don Groharing added 14. In freshman soph game Mt Carroll won 42-38 with Kurth and Huizenga scoring 17 each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Trojans
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll Hawks
Trojans
Fritz
Mt. Carroll
Allan Hickey
Don Groharing
Spencer
Mt Carroll
Inducted into Army Edward Hook joins local draftees
Edward Hook son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hook was inducted into the U S Army today. He departed for Chicago with five other Carroll County men and will proceed from there to basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hook
Fred Hook
U. S. Army
Chicago
Carroll County
Local residents share visits and meals this week
Mrs Gladys Cate and Laurie Waltrip were visitors last Thursday afternoon with Mrs Mervin msence and Mrs Carolyn Elliott. Mr and Mrs Asmus Stoltz and family of Clinton were Saturday supper guests of agents Mr and Mrs William Nien. Tuesday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Rob Heitman were Mr and Mrs Harold Witt and ao and Mrs Jennie Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Cate
Laurie Waltrip
Mervin Msence
Carolyn Elliott
Asmus Stoltz
Clinton
William Nien
Ro} Heitman
Harold Witt
Jennie Griswold
25th Anniversary Marked by Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Reiff
Mr and Mrs Alvin Reiff of Chadwick celebrated their silver wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday January 28 drawing about 150 guests from Chadwick Mt Morris Polo Lanark Mt Carroll Sterling Thomson Milledgeville Crawfordsville and more. They were married January 17 1937 in Polo by Rev John H Brindle. Their family includes three daughters Lillian Stoner Wilma Ogata and Arletta Hans and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Reiff
Chadwick
Mt. Morris
Polo
Lanark
Mt. Carroll
Sterling
Thomson
Milledgeville
Crawfordsville
Ursa Miller Hartman
John H. Brindle
Harve Plock
Ideal
Lillian Stoner
Kenje
Wilma) Ogata
Elmer
Arletta) Hans
Reiff
Mabel Alexander
Elwyn
Ruby) Allison
Joyce
Janice Reiff
Wilma Ogata
Aretta Hans
Russell Nye
John Gruhn
Russell Queck
Ann Holland Accepts Anesthesia Post at Fort Madison Hospital
Miss Ann Holland daughter of Mr and Mrs Hobart S Holland graduates Mayo Clinic School of Anesthesia Minnesota January and accepts anesthetist job at Sacred Heart Hospital Fort Madison Iowa She visited her parents this week and will start February 1 after leaving for Fort Madison on Monday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Holland
Hobart S. Holland
Mayo Clinic School of Anesthesia
Eens Minn
Sacred Heart Hospital
Fort Madison
Iowa
St. Clair Couple to Celebrate 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Earl St Clair of Clinton mark their 40th anniversary with an open house at their home on Saturday. Their daughter Mrs David Young of Thomson will be among those attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl St. Clair
Clinton
David Young
Thomson
New Phone Number for Mr and Mrs Mitchell
The phone number for Mr and Mrs Lauren Mitchell has changed. The new contact is Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Lauren Mitchell
Thomson
1962 Hunting and Fishing Licenses Available
The 1962 hunting and fishing licenses are now available. Licenses for those 65 years or over can be obtained from the clerk, Arlene Korbar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jotice
Arlene Korbar
Nominating Petitions Sought for School Board Nos. 174
Notice calls for nominating petitions for membership on the Board of Education of School District No. 174. Petitions must be filed with Mrs. Y McGinty, Grade School Secretary, at Thomson Grade School between 9:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. from February 28 to March 27, 1962.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Y. McGinty
McGinty
Thomson
Also Mentioned on This Page
George Hook
George
Frankie
Speedy
Spring Lake
Lyle Greeley
Herman Haag
Herman
Bud
Janis Wilt
John Sloan
Harold
Carroll County Livestock
Candy—Pop—Tobacco
Thomson Recreation
Thomson Schools
Jeaninne Senneff
James P. Conley
Baptist Church
Switzer Home
Cradle News
Charles Hogg
Thomson, Ill
Cub Scouts of
Pack
P.T.A
Nancy Kramer
Betty Crocker Award
Judy Fossett
Richard L. Piller
Harvey Fossett
Judy Mae
Richard LeRoy Piller
Carl Piller
R. R. LaMoille
Judy
Richard
Harper-Wyman Company
M. W. Buckingham
Thomson News
Heart Fund
Babette McGinty
Elliott
Wisconsin
Carroll County Heart Association
Shannon
Karl Reddies
James Scharman
M. D. Ralston
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Stephenson
Whiteside
Ogle
Lee
Thomas Sudikatus
Illinois Heart Association
Springfield
Sudikatus
Carroll and Lee County
Heart Fund Drive
James Hitz
Clyde Morgan
Rex Rahn
Alfred Dykstra
Fred Nesemier
Karl H. Reddies
D. W. Hunter
Ray Westfall
Eugene Murray
Glenn Wise
Legion Hall
Yvoonne Simpson
Alberta Wiebenga
Ruth
Thomson Methodist Wscs
Ernest Rathje
Nettie Stamm
Maude Wagner
Myrna Siopel
Nehemiah
PTA
West End Home Bureau
West End
The
Home Bureau
Girl Scouts
Thomson Girl Scouts Troop No. 143
Terry Elliott
Lowell Starr
Des Moines
Miles
Fort Madison Hospital
Lewis Motor Co
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