Town Fair Warmer Thaws As Snow Melts Around Town
City notes warmer weather and a thaw after last week’s record cold of 26 below. Lila Atherton practices a tap dance number for the minstrel show and there are openings on school and city boards. Perry Melton resigns as mayor. his wife plans to move to Savannah. Ward Weber rescues frozen water mains with a welding outfit. A big Feeders banquet and a minstrel show are planned. Janis Wilt and Eleanor Plumley await performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Melton
Perry
Savanna
Melton
Ward Weber
Chadwick
Elmer Hans
Carroll County Feeders
Elmer
Janis Wilt
Eleanor Plumley
Thomson
Jake Baker
Emil Bellich
Harold Starr
Diehl
The
Tribune
H. G. Stagg
Spain
Hook
Ozzie
Sewer dream prompts Thomson readers letter call
Readers urge Thomson Illinois to pursue a municipal sewer system, arguing it is a necessity and would validate tax spending. The column also notes social visits and a convention trip by local residents to Peoria for Funk Bros. Seed Co. event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Ill
Voice of the People
Thomson Review
Thomson, Ill
Review
Mildred Brach
Weathered gear listing for wet conditions at store
A local store advertises rain gear and cold weather items for wet conditions. The selection includes hip boots light weight wading boots insulated boots four and five buckle boots rubbers for dress and work insulated caps gloves mittens a few insulated jackets left.
Melton resigns as village board president at Monday meeting
During the Thomson village board regular session Perry Melton submitted his resignation effective June 6 1963. He plans to move to Savanna to run a business and the board accepted the notice. An April 16 town election will fill three aldermen and a village clerk term. Petitions are due February 25 with withdrawal March 2. The board also authorized purchase of reconditioned water meters and requested 800 from the state for maintenance funds. Open house set for Blaine Turney anniversary February 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Vilage Board
Perry Melton
Melton
Savanna
Lyle Williams
Paul Lewis
Harold Starr
Gilpin Stagg
David Young
Burtonson
Carl Korbar
Bette Meakins
Setember
Cattle Returns From Carroll County at Chicago Yards
Cattle received this week at Union Stock Yards Chicago include Harlan Martz Lanark 90 Angus steers average 1180 pounds at 27.00 per cwt LeRoy Warehume Milledgeville 23 Black heifers average 955 pounds at 24.25 per cwt Mr Deers Milledgeville 20 Whiteface steers average 1269 pounds at 26.75 per cwt From Lanark 21 Angus steers average 1179 pounds at 26.75 per cwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carroll County
Union Stock Yards
Harlan Martz
Lanark
LeRoy Warehume
Milledgeville
Mr. Deers
Two Cars in Collision Near George Bissens Home
A two car crash occurred on the gravel road bridge east of the George Bissens home last Sunday afternoon. Cars driven by William Cronister and Claude Grim sustained considerable damage but no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cronister
Claude Grim
George Bissens
Deaths and relocations mark rural community notices
Funeral attendance from distant towns for Mrs. Adam Kness of Argo Fay included the Rajcevich family of Bellwood and relatives from Freeport Lena Sterling Milledgeville Morrison and Clinton. The Holesingers hosted a Wednesday dinner with Morrison ties. Potter family moved from Fulton to a newly bought home in Thomson. Gene Kness family vacated and moved to the former Mary Cone house on West Main, recently left by the Ferguson family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Kness
Argo Fay
Robert Rajcevich
Bellwood, Ill
Nolan A. Basta
Loring Afb
Maine
Freeport
Galena
Sterling
Milledgeville
Morrison
Clinton
Marvin Holesinger
Ralph Holesinger
Robert Potter
Fulton
Thomson
Gene Kness
Mary Cone
West Main Street
Jack Ferguson
Card of Thanks and School District Notice
Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for cards flowers gifts and calls during illness and after returning home. Merle Prins family and York Community School Board of Education thank contributors to home rehabilitation effort at the school farm noting community spirit. Harold E. Fedderson secretary York Community High School District No 201.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Prins
Board of Education of
York
Board of Education
York Community High School
Harold E. Fedderson
Carroll County
Illinois
Thomson
Harold E. Feddersen
Engaged: Alice Bronkema to Robert Geissberger
Mr and Mrs John Bronkema of Rt 2 Stockton announce the engagement of their daughter Alice Mae to Robert Godfrey Geissberger of Rt 2 Stockton. Miss Bronkema is employed by Economy Fire and Casualty Insurance Co Freeport. He works in construction and farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bronkema
Rt. 2
Stockton
Thomson
Alice Mae
Robert Godfrey Geissberger
Miss Bronkema
Economy Fire and Casulty Insurance Co
Freeport
Churches and Church Activities and Services
The York community reports church schedules across denominations. The Churches group lists services at York Community, York Baptist, and Methodist churches with times, Sunday school, and youth activities. Catholic services are noted for Fulton and St. John's in Savanna with morning and evening times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Young Peoples
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Rock River Association
Mt. Carroll Baptist Church
Emil Brach
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Illinois Indiana basketball game caps Urbana visit
Mr and Mrs Fred Hook took their son to Urbana to resume at the University of Illinois after semester vacation. Illinois defeated Indiana 104 101 setting a Huff gym single game scoring record as Illinois tops the Big Ten standings. The Hooks visited Ray Morelli former Thomson grade principal in Metamora on the return trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hook
Urbana
University of Illinois
Illinois
Huff Gym
Hooks
Ray Morelli
Metamora
Morelli
Thomson
Thanks for cards gifts flowers during my hospital stay
Mrs. John Krahn thanks readers for cards gifts and flowers and visitors while in hospital and after returning home. Your thoughtfulness will be long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krahn
Adam
Catherine) Kness
Richard Horst
Alaskan Travelogue Planned for Thomson PTA Meeting
Richard Larsen of Clinton Ia music director will present a travelogue of last summer’s Alaskan trip at the Thomson PTA meeting in the school cafeteria February 13 at 8:00 p.m. The Larsens logged 10000 miles by truck airlift plane and snowmobile over eight weeks. They showed 800 feet of movie film and 162 color slides documenting sights and experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Larsen
Clinton
Thomson P.T.A
Thomson P. T. A
Thomson
Larsen
Alaska
Larsens
Jack Marken
Margaret Wilt
Charles Hersey
Lois Spencer
Harold Wilt
Robert Plumley
Thomson Parents-Teachers Association
Shipmas Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary in Morrison
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Shipma of Morrison observed their 60th wedding anniversary on Tuesday January 29 with an open house at their home attended by family and friends. Annie Bush and Henry Shipma were wed January 29 1903 in the home of her parents. They farmed until retiring 43 years ago and now live in Morrison. He is a janitor at Morrison Telephone Company and they attend Ebenezer Reformed Church. They have two daughters two sons eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Shipma
Morrison
Henry Medema
James Ardapple
Henry Schaver
Peter Noordt
Hooppole
Henry Schipper
Eugene Wagenecht
Howard Houzenga
Jennie Larson
Clinton
Annie Bush
Borgman
Fulton Christian Reformed Church
Morrison Telephone Company
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Shipmas
Mrs Hazel Stagg Highlighted in Tribune Africa Tour
Chicago Daily Tribune readers learn that local Review owner Mrs Hazel Stagg is on a five week African tour with American newspaper professionals. Arthur Veysey’s Report From Africa notes a governor general hosted a palace party in Luanda Angola, the first in two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Chicago Daily Tribune
Arthur Veysey
Africa
Tribune
Hazel Stagg
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs George Collins
Mrs Merle Atherton Sr and Mrs Glen Raymond hosted a surprise birthday party for Mrs George Collins at the Atherton home on Thursday. Guests, including Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith and others, presented a group gift to Mrs Collins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Atherton
Glen Raymond
Atherton
George Collins
Collins
Raymond
Lloyd Smith
Harry Jurens
Curtis St.res
Howard Leavens
Merle Atherton, Jr
Births Reported in Thomson and Freeport Families
Mr and Mrs LaVern West phal of Thomson welcomed son Lonnie LaVern born Thursday January 13 at Savannah hospital weighing 7 pounds 5 ounces. Mr and Mrs Ed Sites of Freeport reported a son born Monday February 4 with maternal grandparents listed as Mr and Mrs George Plog of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaVern Westphal
Thomson
Savannah Hospital
Lonnie LaVern
Ed Sites
Freeport
George Plog
Lyndon Wildcats rally past Thomson 62 56 in thriller
Lyndon Wildcats overturn a 44-43 third quarter deficit with a 19 point fourth period to defeat Thomson Trojans 62-56 at Lyndon. Stump led Lyndon with 22 points while Thomson’s top scorer was Larry Hook with 16. Arlyn Huizenga missed the game due to illness. Little Trojans win 44-36 in frosh soph action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyndon Wildcats
Thomson Trojans
Lyndon
Thomson
Trojans
Larry Hook
Graharing
St. Ores
Stump
Arlyn Huizenga
Little Trojans
Pearl City Beats Thomson 62 43 in Home Basketball Clash
Pearl City led Thomson 26-21 at halftime and pulled away in the second half 21-12 and 15-10. Don Groharing led Thomson with 17 points, Vernon Buikema added 10, Arlyn Huizenga 9. The Little Trojans also lost 49-25 in a separate game. Thomson travels to Chadwick Friday for a Carroll County Conference game and then hosts Hanover, Belle Vue, and Elizabeth in upcoming matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojans
Pearl City
Pearl City Boys
Thomson
Don Groharing
Vernon Buikema
Arlyn Huizenga
Little Trojans
Chadwick
Carroll County
Hanover
Bellevue
Elizabeth
Injures finger in Clinton automobile accident
Mrs. Francis Hoff injured her left forefinger when a car door closed on it Saturday morning in Clinton. She was taken to Jane Lamb Hospital for treatment. The item also notes various local visits and guest lists from Morrison, Fulton, Clinton, and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hoff
Clinton
Jane Lamb Hospital
Minstrel Show Tickets Go On Sale for Kindergarten Club
Rehearsals proceed for the Kindergarten club minstrel "The Good and the Bad Of It" with March 15 and 16 performances. Warren Waltrip returns with a solo reading after last show's line theft, and Mrs Emil Bellich holds extra tickets. Chorus practice shifts to the grade school every Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Waltrip
Emil Bellich
Legion Seeks Benefit Basketball Game in Thomson
The American Legion and several members seek to challenge local clubs and groups such as the Woman's Club or Girl Scouts to a benefit basketball game. They propose a biweekly men s night at the school gym with basketball or volleyball. The Legion’s next meeting is Tuesday February 12 with refreshments and discussion of plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
American Legion
Thomson
Girl Scouts
Legion
School Hot Lunch Menu February 13 to 15
The menu lists meals for February 13 to 15. February 13 features ham salad sandwiches with corn and oat milk. February 14 offers spaghetti and hamburger with spinach sliced cheese bread and butter fruit cocktail and milk. February 15 serves tuna on toast with peas raisin bars and milk.
Village Issues 1963 Fishing and Hunting Licenses
Notice announces new fishing and hunting licenses for 1963 available at the village clerk home of Mrs. Bette Meakins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Meakins
New riding horse gifted to Cordova children
Tara and Tonda Mattie and Bonnie, Mike, and Bonnie Jo Atherton welcome a new friend named Champ kept at the Curley farm. The small riding pony was given to the children as a gift from their uncle and aunt, Mr and Mrs Francis Sheridan of Cordova.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tara
Tonda Mattie
Bonnie
Mike
Bonnie Jo Atherton
Curley Farm
Champ
Francis Sheridan
Cordova
Richard Bruckner Marries Shirley Kasparak in Prairie du Chien
A wedding in Prairie du Chien Wisconsin united Richard Bruckner and Shirley Kasparak last Saturday. Attendees included Mrs Donald Marken Glen Marken and Mrs Jennings Biederman with Glen serving as ring bearer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Marken
Glen
Kevin
Jennings Biederman
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Richard Bruckner
Shirley Kasparak
Glen Marken
Local Health and Hospital Updates from Argo Fay to Rochester
Sick Earl Bennett was admitted Saturday to Morrison hospital after a stroke at his home in Argo Fay. James Haas was taken to University hospital, Iowa City, for observation. his parents returned home Wednesday. Mrs. Mary Mummert was discharged Tuesday from Sterling hospital after a week as a medical patient. Burnie Voss had a second operation Monday at Methodist hospital, Rochester, Minnesota, after surgery a week earlier. Robert Falls remains at home with a back injury. Measles illness reported this week includes Bradley Cate Cindy Young and Debbie Eissens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Bennett
Morrison Hospital
Argo Fay
James Haas
University Hospital
Iowa City
Myles Haas
Mary Mummert
Sterling Hospital
Burnie Voss
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Robert Falls
Bradley Cate
Cindy Young
Debbie Eissens
York Community High Board Awards, Plans Finance Vote
York Community High School board met February 4, 1963 in the library. They discussed entering the Lanark Tournament next holiday season and approved five state final basketball tickets. A tax rate referendum to raise up to 21 cents was approved for the April 13 election. The board authorized an anticipation warrant of 2000 and approved bills including farm accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
York Community High School
Hogg
Fedderson
Ashby
Huizenga
Prins
Schmitt
Wilt
Robert Purlee
Sonne
Hoak’s Insurance Agency
Mount Carroll
Illinois
Marshall & Stephens
Illinois Inspection Bureau
University of Illinois
Champaign
Purlee
York Community
W. Welch Manufacturing Co
Harold Elliott
Lanark
Feddersen
Harold E. Feddersen
Floyd
Carroll County
Ople
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Lila Atherton
Fay Ashby
Ardella Houzenga
Irvin Stuart
Robert Smith
Philip
Edson Holland
Ely Cochran
Cecil George
John Sloan
Gertie Kindle
Carmal Hey
Derrill
Lester Wolstenholm
LeRoy Foltz
Robert Carroll
Peoria
Funk Bros. Seed Co
Thomson Recreation
Blaine Turneys
Blaine Turney
4Th Ave. S
Iowa
Russel Green
Nicholson
Rev. McFarland
Petty
Dr. King
Eva R. Pape
6Th Ave
Clinton, Ia
Wilbur Nicholson
Hickory Grove
Thomson - Argo Fay
Methodist
Genoa
Thomson Church
Charles J. Bissens
Mrs
Louis She Ty
Otto Switzer
Vernon Workman
Jeri Lynn
Louis Workman
Larry
Spring Green
Wayne Ashby
Clem Hoy
Las Vegas
Nev
Inlaw
Marvin Stiles
Joe Larson
Amy Lewis
Dorothe
John Ates
William Neinark
Frank Schroeder
Sabula
Cradle News
Mary Workman
Donald Ashby
Florence Paith
Harold Sorenson
Citon
John Ashpole
Ashpole
Harry Ashpole
Low Moor
John Root
Karen
Thomas Root
Joel
Jack French
Florence McCreery
Vernon Mattie
Robertoa
Fulon
John C. Atherton
Jacob Vegeter
Dale Bull
Robert Heusinkoelt
Don Damhoff
Harold van Oosten
Erie
Forest Sword
Frank Potter
Jan Faber
Albert Prins
Wm. Nienkark
James Niewkark
Sandy Petrilli
Dave Geerts
Albert Shne
Hampshire
Larry Atherton
Galesburg
Clubs
Lodges
Merton
Order of the Eastern Stars
500
Luvella Diehl
Mae Kustes
Gertrude Kustes
America Legion
Legion Hall
Lions Club
Harry Stoner
Thomson 2344
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