Alumni Banquet Committees Named for May 30 at York HS
York Community High School alumni officers announced committees for the Memorial Day banquet on May 30. Dinner chairs are Mrs Mary Marshall and others. Invitations, Tables, Dishes, Decorating, Nominating, Program, and Dance committees listed with several members named. Officers for 1964 are Mrs Burnie Voss president, Durward vice president, Wilt secretary, Smith treasurer. Committee chairs meet February 19 at 8 p m at Thomson Legion post to set a work schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association of York Community High School
Mary Marshall
Eldon Hickey
Max Meakins
Frank Manning
Emil Brach
Marvin Stiles
Wayne Kaufman
Larry Lufkin
Merle Cate
Fay Ashby
Dwayne Bielema
Gerry Smith
Gerald Bower
Leon Bissens
Charles Hartman
Glen Kreuder
Wayland Bennett
Kyle Brown
Vernon Alexander
Sharon Newendyke
Paul Wilt
Leslie Prins
Kenneth Ven Huizen
Marlyn Faber
Harry Kitteringham
Paul Groharing
Harold Atherton
Duane Law
Donald Ashby
Eugene Flack
Lauren Mitchell
Robert Miller
Larry Smith
Burnie Voss
Clifford Durward
Evelyn Wilt
Paul Smith
Thomson Legion Oe
Waites Receives Medical School Recommendation
Francis B. Waites of Thomson earned a recommendation for admission to the University of Illinois College of Medicine in Chicago. He was among 10 Illinois students to receive the loan program’s backing, intended to spur general practitioners in small towns. Waites, a senior at UI Champaign, plans to enter medical school next September and commit to practicing in a town under 5 000 population for at least five years after training. He is married to Vada Spencer, grandson of Mr and Mrs Frank Waites of Mason City Iowa, formerly Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis B. Waites
Thomson
University of Illinois College of Medicine
Chicago
Waites
Illinois Agricultural Association
Farm Bureau
Illinois State Medical Society
Illinois
University of Illinois
Champaign
Frank Waites
Mason City
Vada Spencer
Mt Carroll Downs Trojans in Semi Final Battle 87-57
Mt Carroll Hawks overwhelmed the Thomson Trojans 87 to 57 in the Carroll County Conference semi final game at Shannon. Thomson led early but Mt Carroll surged in the first quarter and controlled the rest of the contest. Thomson’s Buikema 12 Hook 11 Huizenga 10 led scoring. Mt Carroll’s Cowan 17 Nelson 16 Sievert 15 Webber 15 Derver 14 paced the winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Trojans
Carroll Courty
Shannon
Mt. Carroll Hawks
Trojans
Hawks
Mt. Carroll Boys
Mt. Carroll
Thomson Boys
Vernon Buikema
Larry Hook
Arlan Huizenga
Barry Cowan
Lonnie Nelson
Bob Sievert
Tom Webber
Roger Derver
Lanark
Milledgeville
Chadwick
Froshsoph
Thomson-Mt. Carroll
Thomson
P Huizenga
Morgan
Hartman Pat Rnaetenas
Yenneys Celebrate 30th Anniversary at Savanna Home
Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Yenn ey of Savanna Rt. 2 marked 30 years of marriage with a Feb 3 dinner at their home. Relatives and friends attended a pot luck meal. floral centerpiece and table decoration were noted by Mrs. Zeerup and Mrs. Leavens. Attendees included Lillie Kenney, Homer Promenschenkel and family, Charles Paisley and sons, Zeeryp family, Harold Zeeryp and Kenney, Mireal Trude and Kay, Jerico Hier and family, Glenn Leavens and family, and Ruby Yenney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmon Yenney
Savanna Rt. 2
Donald Zeerup
Glenn Leavens
Lillie Kenney
Homer Promenschenkel
Charles Paisley
Donald Zeeryp
Harold Zeeryp
Kenney
Mireal Trude
Kay
Jerico Hier
Ruby Yenney
Card Party At Mr. And Mrs. Marshall Home
Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall hosted a Saturday card party with pitch as the diversion. Mrs Helen Brenneman won the high prize and Mrs Robert Holland the low among the ladies. Robert Holland won the men’s high and Lawrence Holmberg the low, with Harold Witt taking the floating prize. Attendees included Mr and Mrs George Bissens Mr and Mrs Robert Holland Mr and Mrs Harold Witt Mrs Helen Brenneman Lawrence Holmberg Miss Janice Oostenryk and William Gengenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Marshall
Helen Benneman
Robert Holland
Low
Lawrence Holmberg
Harold Witt
George Bissens
Helen Brenneman
Janice Oostenryk
William Gengenbach
Gather and Chatter Club entertained at Argo Fay home
The Gather and Chatter Club of Clinton enjoyed a Tuesday evening program hosted by Mrs. Gerald Smith at her Argo Fay residence. Local attendees participated in conversation and refreshments in a friendly, informal gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Gerald Smith
Argo Fay
Thomson PTA Thanks Supporters For Smorgasbord Success
The Thomson Parent Teacher Association expresses gratitude to merchants, parents, chairmen, workers, and student staff for their thoughtful donations, service, and attendance at the third annual smorgasbord. President Mrs. J. H. Flickinger Jr. notes the broad community support and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Parent Teacher Association
PTA
Thomson Pta
J. H. Flickinger, Jr
York area churches schedule and meeting notice
In York community churches list worship times and leaders. United services at York Baptist York Methodist and Catholic Fulton St John Savanna include a congregational meeting at Argo Fay Methodist on Sunday February 16 at 2 PM. Attendees are urged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wooters
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Thomson-Argo Fay
Thomson Church
Argo Fay Methodist Church
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Jill Sloan Hosts After Game Party for 17th Birthday
Jill Sloan entertained nine friends at her parents’ home after the Lyndon game last Friday evening. The event also marked her 17th birthday with records played and refreshments including barbecue chips pickles birthday cake ice cream and pop. Attendees included Janet Dykstra Lynne Bissens Marla Eslinger Diana Daehler Harlan Hoff Vernon Buikema Larry Hook Duane St Ores and Walter Holland. Jill received several nice gifts from new guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill Sloan
Lyndon
Janet Dykstra
Lynne Bissens
Marla Eslinger
Diana Daehler
Harlan Hoff
Vernon Buikema
Larry Hook
Duane St. Ores
Walter Holland
Jill
Texas Pastor Visits Langley Area Inquiries About 75 Years Past
Reverend Donald Dibbens of Follett Texas stopped at the Review Office Monday seeking old acquaintances of his mother Jesse Fields Dibbens who formerly lived in Ideal. He located Charles McGinty who knew the family and attended school with his mother about 75 years ago. Dibbens is pastor of Follett Chapel. his mother resides in Vanderpool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald D. Dibbens
Follett
Texas
Jessie Fields Dibbens
Fields
Ideal
Charles McGinty
Dibbens
Follett Chapel
Vanderpool
Discharged Soldier Returns Home to Hook Family
Mr and Mrs Edward Hook welcomed the service member home after his three years with the U S Armed Forces at Fort Monroe Virginia He arrived Saturday to join his parents Mr and Mrs Fred Hook and family for a reunion and recovery from active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Hook
Fred Hook
Edward
U. S. Armed Forces
Fort Monroe
Residential Moves Reach Morrison and Thomson Areas
Mr and Mrs Menno Pruis with family moved last Thursday to a farm east of Morrison. Mr and Mrs Dwayne Bielema with family from Fulton moved to the Claus Prins farm east of Thomson, vacating the Pruis residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno Pruis
Morrison
Dwayne Bielema
Fulton
Claus Prins
Thomson
Pruis
Local Visitors Share Sunday Evening at Morrison
Mr and Mrs Gus Roggendorf and Mr and Mrs Russel Green visited Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Charles Green and a family at Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Roggendorf
Russel Green
Charles Green
Morrison
Howard Leavens
F. F. A. Chapter Chooses Winter Formal Leaders
The F F A chapter held its January meeting at the Thomson ag room to elect a master of ceremonies Harlan Hoff and to name king candidates Ronald Atherton Mike Weis Terry Haas and Duane St Ores. Duane St Ores reported on the banquet decorations food and invitations. A basketball game with Spring Valley church followed the adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ag
Harlan Hoff
King
Ronald Atherton
Mike Weis
Terry Haas
Duane St. Ores
Spring Valley Church
Lanark High Names DAR Good Citizen Winner
Miss Janie Miller daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Miller of Lanark has been chosen as the DAR Good Citizen representative for Lanark High School. She was selected by faculty from three senior nominees based on dependability leadership and patriotism. Miller serves as FHA president and is a student council and pep club member active in church and community affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Miller
Robert Miller
Lanark
DAR Good Citizen
Lanark High School
Beth Elaine Williams
Lyle Williams
York Community High School
Beth
Illinois State Normal
Bloomington
Shower Held Friday for Mrs Ellwood Rosenbalm
A miscellaneous shower was given for Mrs Ellwood Rosenbalm of Oregon, formerly Dor is Feldt, Friday evening January 31 in Morrison at the home of Mrs Alan Bush. Assisted by Mrs Harold Bush, guests played games and prizes went to Mrs George Feldt, Mrs Dwayne Bielema, Mrs Robert Aiken, Mrs Arthur Van Zuiden, Mrs Donald Dykema, Karen Feldt and Dawn Rosenhalm. Gifts were arranged around a table with valentine decor and a luncheon followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellwood Rosenbalm
Oregon
Doris Feldt
Alan Bush
Morrison
Harold Bush
George Feldt
Dwayne Bielema
Robert Aiken
Arthur van Zuiden
Donald Dykema
Karen Feldt
Dawn Rosenhalm
Father Dies in Trenton at 73
Emery Wilkinson of Trenton Missouri died suddenly January 22 at his home. He was the father of Mrs. Charles Hersey and Mrs. Robert Marriott of Savanna and also survived by two other daughters Mrs. Opal Elliott and Mrs. Doris Gannon and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were at Slater Funeral Home in Trenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emery Wilkinson
Trenton
Charles Hersey
Robert Marriott
Savanna
Slater Funeral Home
Opal Elliott
Doris Gannon
Residential Move Ties Farms and Homes Near Thomson
Mr and Mrs Harold Witt and Wayne moved last Thursday to Leonard Stage's house from their farm north of Thomson which they sold recently to Earl Diephuis. After remodeling the Diephuis family will relocate from the Tom Hand farm southeast of Thomson to their new farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Witt
Wayne
Leonard Stage
Thomson
Earl Diephuis
New Arrival in Savanna Child Born to Mr and Mrs Marken
Mr and Mrs James Marken of Savanna welcomed a daughter born Sunday at Savanna Hospital. The infant weighed 9 pounds 14 ounces at birth. Paternal grandfather is Jim Marken of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Marken
Savanna
The
Savanna Hospital
Jim Marken
Thomson
To Honor Past Presidents At PTA Meeting
Thom son PTA to honor past presidents at the February meeting in the school cafeteria Thursday evening February 13. Founders Day observance with a film and discussion on heart disease by Dr L B Hussey of Savanna. Hostesses listed: Mines Emil Bellich Jack Marken Kyle Brown Donald Sippel Joe Spencer Myles Haas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Parent Teacher Association
PTA
Eugen Halfman
L. B. Hussey
Savanna
Mines
Emil Bellich
Jack Marken
Kyle Brown
Donald Sippel
Joe Spencer
Myles Haas
Dewey Temples Honored on 40th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Dewey Temple of northeast of Morrison celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary with children and families visiting Friday evening. A decorated cake refreshments group gift and roses were shared. Eight children and 21 grandchildren are listed with relatives from Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey Temple
Morrison
Gene Temple
Alfred Temple
Ike Temple
James Voss
Amily
Allen Temle
Ray Temple
Kenneth Fritz
Richard Trockett
Taylor
Temple
Louis
Jake
Joe Dykstra
Claus Marema
Jake van Dyke
Fulton
Community groups calendar for monthly meetings and clubs
A compiled list of regular meetings for local organizations. Includes school boards, volunteer firemen, American Legion and auxiliary, parent groups, church clubs, music boosters, home bureaus, scout packs, and social clubs with their monthly dates and notes on seasonal schedules.
Trojans Upset Streaks In First Round Of County Tournament
The Thomson Trojans defeated Chadwick Silver Streaks 60 to 57 in the county tournament opener at Shannon. Larry Hook led Thomson with 20 points while Lowell Hartman scored 14 for Chadwick, as Thomson seized control late in the third quarter and held on for the upset. Beth Elaine Williams was selected as winner of the D A R Good Citizens Award at York Community High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Trojans
Chadwick
Carroll
Shannon
Trojans
Thomson
Larry Hook
Duane St. Ores
Rich Buckley
Lowell Hartman
Dave Zumdahl
Darryl Mest
Mt. Carroll
Village Board Votes To Build New Pump House
Village Board met February 3 at 7 30 P M with six trustees present. Mayor Shutters named a committee led by Lewis with Williams and Simpson to study constructing a new black pump house. Auditing water bills was explained and rubber stamps bought from Jack D Huggins. Meeting adjourned at 9 P M with clerk Bette Meakins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shutters
Lewis
Williams and Simpson
Jack D. Huggins
Busiess
Bette Meakins
Engagement of Nora Voss to Larry Schaver Announced
Mr. and Mrs. John Voss of Fulton announce the engagement of their daughter Nora to Larry Schaver son of Mr. and Mrs. George Schaver of Thomson Ir Nora is a senior at Fulton High School and Larry works at Central Steel in Clinton He is a York Community High School graduate No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Voss
Fulton
Nora
Larry Schaver
George Schaver
Thomson, Ir
Miss Voss
Fulton High School
Central Steel
Clinton
York Community High School
Thomson schools close for three days next week
No school Monday Tuesday and Wednesday as teachers attend Visitation Day at other schools Carroll County Education Association meeting in Lanark and a Lincoln’s Anne holiday on Wednesday. Classes resume Thursday February 13 at regular time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Carroll County Education Association
Lanark
Lincoln's Anne
Florida Vacation Visit by Fedder and Gray Families
Mr and Mrs Harold Fedder from Miles Iowa and Mr and Mrs Chester Gray of Miles Iowa returned from a two week Florida trip. They toured Cape Kennedy St Augustine Palm Beach Cypress Gardens Busch Gardens and the sponge market at Tarpon Springs visiting friends in St Louis and Clinton on their return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fedderson
Thomson
Chester Gray
Miles
Florida
William Fedderson
Satel
Lite Beach
Cape Kennedy
St. Augustine
Palm Beach
U. S. Sugar Corporation
Clewiston
Cypress Gardens
Busch Gardens
Thomson Defeats Lyndon In Last Home Game
The Thomson Trojans topped the Lyndon Wildcats 67 51 in their final home outing. Duane St Ores led with 16 points while La ook and Wally Holland added 12 each. Burt Prins scored in the quarter breakdown 18 19 18 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojans
Lyndon Wildcats
Our Boys
Wildcats
Duane St. Ores
la “Ook
Wally Holland
Burt Prins
West End Homemakers Postponed Meeting Notice
West End Home Extension will meet at 1 30 p m Friday February 21 at Mrs Robert Carroll home Roll Call will be a household hint The special activity will be Mouth to Mouth Respiration by Mrs John C Atherton The major lesson Small Household Repairs a Homemaker Can Do by Mrs Paul Peterson Date and place changed Thomson P T A set to meet February 13 in the school cafeteria American Legion to meet February 11 at the Legion Hall Thomson Woman's Club meets tonight at Mrs Roy Heitman Eastern Stars set to meet February 11 at Fulton in regular monthly session
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Robert Carroll
John C. Atherton
Paul Peterson
Merry Circle Plans Cherry Pie Bake Sale
The Merry Circle of the Thomson WSCS plans a cherry pie bake sale for February 22. Pies must be ordered in advance by calling Margaret Wilt at 2775 or Bette Stagg at 3491 before Friday February 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merry Circle
Thomson Wscs
Margaret Wilt
Bette Stagg
Visit Guests From Fulton In Buikema Home
Tuesday evening visitors in the home of Mr. and Mrs. John H. Buikema and Phyllis were Mr. and Mrs. John Brondyke and Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Sterenberg of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Buikema
Phyllis
John Brondyke
Garrett Sterenberg
Fulton
Illnesses and hospital notices from Iowa and Minnesota
Sick Robert Holland underwent surgery Monday morning at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton. Gilpin Stagg spent last Friday at Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Mrs Dora Wiebenga suffered a heart attack last Sunday and was taken to the home of her son in Chadwick. P K McGinnis entered Mayo Clinic Rochester for observation last Thursday. Carla Hamm seven weeks old pneumonia patient in Savannah City Hospital. Ruby Jean Yenney admitted Monday night to St Francis Hospital Freeport and operated on Tuesday. Room 312.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Holland
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Gilpin Stagg
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Dora Wiebenga
Harvey Fosser
Chadwick
P. K. McGinnis
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Minn
Carla
Carl Hamm
Savanna City Hospital
Ruby Jean Yenney
Harmon Yenney
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Lanark Defeats Shannon in Frosh Soph Tourney Tilt
Lanark edged Shannon 52 to 49 in the Carroll Conference frosh-soph opener at Shannon. The win put Lanark into a matchup with Chadwick on Wednesday as they led 24-18 at halftime and 34-27 after three quarters while fending off a late rally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Shannon
Chadwick
January Violation Tickets From Mt Carroll Area
Village Marshal Jake Baker issued multiple violation tickets in January. Names include James Pauley and Myrnice Brinkmeier for illegal possession of alcohol with fines of 25 dollars plus 35.35 costs. Harlen Meinsma and Gary Hockman for similar offenses. Dorrance Traivel cited for speeding 48 mph with 25 dollar bond forfeiture. Jack Dressen cited for speeding 80 mph with 45 dollars and 5 dollars costs. Dennis Johnson cited for reckless driving with a Feb 11 court appearance. Jill Sloan noted as a guest with Janet Dykstra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Baker
James Pauley
Mt. Carroll
Myrnice Brinkmeier
Donald Pauley
R. R
Harlen Meinsma
Gary Hockman
College St
Dorrance Traivel
Sterling
Jack Dressen
Clinton
Iowa
Dennis Johnson
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James Dykema
Henry Shipma
Brent
Louis Shipma
Bert Meinema
Bruce Terminix
Bill Cronister
Clarence Bolhous
Thomson, Iil
Harvey Seim
Thomson Recreation
Timex
Johnson Valentine
Virginia Harridge
Yenneys
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Lanark, Ill
Dewey
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Indergarten Club
Ions Club
T. A
P. T. A Board
Woman’s
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout Pack
TNT Club
Community Church
Spotlight Club
Golden Rule
Baptist Church
WSCS
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Order of the Eastern Star
Ladies Aid
Black Oak Grange
Community Church Family
York Betterment
Beth Williams
Thomson High School
Williams
Kristy
Richard Decker
Yndon
Frosh-Soph
Little Trojans
Lyndon Boys
Omson
Ray Bissens
Ronnie Dykstra
Lyndon 911
Clubs
Lodges
Thomson P. T. A
Legion Hall
Thomson Woman’s Club
Thomson Woman's Club
Roy Heitman
Order of the Eastern Stars
Lewis Motor
Thomson Ph
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