Town Notes Preview Sunny Weather and Local Happenings
Townsfolk report improving conditions with hints of spring as readings note a rugged east and south. Thomon defeats Sabula in a recent game while street work hints at parking meters coming to Thomson. Local politics stir talk of mayor and trustees runs, with a township assessor vacancy yet to file. Ice fishing activity reported with catches by Fishermen Lee Gibson and Rusty Kenyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomon
Sabula
Thomson
Lee Gibson
Rusty Kenyon
Lou Taylor
Abbie Munson
Parent-Teacher Conference Set For March 2
Principal Ray Morelli at Thomson Grade School announces an annual parent teacher conference for Thursday March 2 1961. Student grades are recorded only when the parent attends the conference. missed attendance means no grade is shown on the card. Appointments run 2 15 to 4 45 pm and 5 30 to 9 30 pm on March 2 1961. first come first served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Morelli
Thomson
Thomason High School F F A to hold paper drive
The F F A Chapter of Thom son High School will hold a paper drive on Saturday February 11 1961. Please place papers conspicuously so they may be seen by the boys when they come by to pick them up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson High School
Thomson News Social Roundup Ties Local Families
Mr and Mrs Thomas McKee and children visited Mrs Ritenour in Fulton on Saturday. Jill Sloan and Judy Cate stayed with Mary Gruber. Ice Review at Rock Island Armory drew Clinton guests to celebrate Mrs Robt Holland birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McKee
William Ritenour
Fulton
Jill Sloan
Judy Cate
Mary Gruber
Ed Stratton
Leon Ost
Mosinee
Wis
Ernest Rathje
Donald Sippel
Clarence Schafer
Prophetstown
Robert Johnson
Morrison
Paul Smith
Mervin Marshall
Harold Witt
Robert Holland
Helen Brennman
Dan Sack
Clinton
Rock Island Armory
Robert Smith
Eugene Muur
Card of Thanks to Savanna Hospital Staff
I thank friends and relatives for cards while I was a patient at Savanna hospital. Special thanks to nurses and Dr. Hussey. Your thoughtfulness will be remembered. Roy Johnson t2-9x
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Hospital
Hussey
Roy Johnson
Gratitude for Support During Hospital Stay in Iowa City
A thank you note expresses appreciation to friends and relatives who sent cards letters and flowers while in University Hospital Iowa City. It also thanks those who called cared for the family and names Mr and Mrs Rod Pearson Mr and Mrs Robert Carpenter Mr and Mrs Vir Johnson and Rev and Mrs Goldberg plus grateful prayers for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Hospital
Iowa City
Rod Pearson
Robert Carpenter
Vir
Johnson
Goldberg
Mrs. Otto Switzer Embraces Busy Retired Life
Mrs. Otto Switzer of rural Thomson enjoys active retirement after teaching 26 years ending in 1942. She stays busy with community service, fund drives, 4-H roles, church duties, and homemaking crafts while traveling with her husband and cherishing home on their farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
Thomson
Mrs. Switzer
Carroll-to Daviess County
Carroll County Republican Women
Carroll County Home Bureau
Carroll County Federation of Women’s Clubs
York Baptist
Ladies Aid and Benevolence
Ladies Bible
Switzers
Court fines two Savanna men for passing stopped school bus
In Mt Carroll Illinois on January 19 1961 Judge Lee R Gifford fined L C Thulen and Lester Martinell twenty five dollars plus costs after both pleaded guilty to two counts of illegally passing a Thomson school bus discharging and loading students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Ilinois
Lee R. Gifford
L. C. Thulen
Lester Martinell
Savanna
Illinois
Thomson
Sunday Guests At Various Local Homes In Savanna Area
Barbara Atherton stayed overnight with her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton. Sr Leonard and Vernon Haynes of Sherrard visited Mr and Mrs Delbert Dimmick. Gene Marken and family dined with Mr and Mrs Myles Haas. Vern Mann of Savanna called Sunday. Fri last, Gerad Vogel and children Kenny Arnie Judy, Howard Johnson and Russell Taylor visited Mr and Mrs John Johnson. Rev William Kendall of Milledgeville were supper guests with Mr and Mrs Merle Bielema. Donald Ashby and Valerie of Savanna visited Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Atherton
Merle Atherton
Leonard
Vernon Haynes
Sherrard
Illinois
Delbert Dimmick
Gene Marken
Myles Haas
Vern Mann
Savanna
John Johnson
Geradus Vogel
Kenny
Arnie
Judy
Howard Johnson
Russell Taylor
Lena
William Kendall
Milledgeville
Merle Bielema
Donald Ashby
Valerie
Wayne Ashby
Births Reported for Barbara Lynn Kara Lynette and Michael Robert
Mr and Mrs Robert Pannell welcomed a daughter Barbara Lynn born February 4 at Mercy Hospital weight 7 lbs 7 12 oz. Mrs Pannell is a niece of Mrs Gertrude Kustes who share their home. Mr and Mrs James Houzenga welcomed a daughter Kara Lynette born February 2 at Morrison Hospital. Mr and Mrs Larry Anderson of Alexandria Virginia are parents of Michael Robert born February 3. Mrs Anderson is the former Jane Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Pannell
Mercy Hospital
Barbara Lynn
Pannell
Gertrude Kustes
James Houzenga
Morrison Hospital
Kara Lynette
Larry Anderson
Alexandria
When and Where Do We Go From Here at York Churches
The York Community church announces Sunday worship at 10 30 a m with scripture John 1 48 49 and a sermon by Pastor Daniel Goldberg The church invites all to a potluck Family Night on Feb 11 at 6 p m Bring a dish and table service Spotlight Club meets Feb 13 at Mrs Marion Wheelers home A board meeting was held at Warren Waltrip s home Morning worship at 10 a m Sunday School at 11 a m Herbert Stokes is superintendent B Y F meets at 7 30 p m Feb 15 Golden Rule class meets at 8 p m at the church for its monthly session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Spotlight Club
Marion Wheeler
Warren Waltrip
Daniel Goldberg
Herbert St. Ores
Philip Brach
Methodist church weekly schedule and youth activities
Lowell Allen announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. Youth groups MYF at 7:00 p.m. at Argo Fay, Bible Study Tuesday 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Jennie Griswold's home. WSCGS Wednesday 7:45 p.m. at the church and Scout Sunday observance. Argo Fay Morning Service 8:30 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. MYF 7:00 p.m. Youth attending Mid-Winter Institute at Mt. Morris. Hickory Grove Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. Fulton and Savanna church service times listed. Woman's Society meets Wednesday 1:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Allen
Thomson Methodist Church
Argo Fay
Jennie Griswold
WSCGS
Argo Fay Methodist
Mt. Morris
Merrie Jo
Donna Sippel
Joan
Connie Schmitt
Terrie Lee Kness
Beth Williams
Robert Schneider
Ronnie Mitchell
Linda Becker
Donald Larsen
Woman’s Society
Hickory Grove Methodist
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Sunday Visits and Family Gatherings Noted in Local Area
Larry Workman visited Dwayne Tichler in Morrison. Elsie McKee hosted recent supper guests. Harry Wilkinson and family visited Wayne Drake in Savanna. William Geerts family dined with son Larry Geerts. Roy Heitman stayed with Matt Medernach in Rockford. Dora Wiebenga visited Chadwick relatives. Kenneth Kemmer family dined with Ben Stage. Claude Millard called, Louis Workman visited. Hobart Holland moved to Route 171 from N D French farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Workman
Dwayne Tichler
Morrison
Thomas McKee
Elsie McKee
Harry Wilkinson
Savanna
Wayne Drake
William Geerts
Larry Geerts
Roy Heitman
Matt Medernach
Rockford
Dora Wiebenga
Chadwick
Harvey Fossett
Kenneth Kemmer
Ben Stage
Claude Millard
Louis Workman
Charles Bristol Passes Away In Savanna At 84
Charles W Bristol 84 died Thursday at 3 10 am in Savanna Hospital after a month’s illness. Born May 11 1876 in Savanna he lived there most of his life and was a retired Milwaukee switchman. Survived by sons Robert Thomson Donald Aberdeen Wa and William East Moline a sister and two brothers. Funeral arrangements pending at Law Funeral Home awaiting son’s arrival from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Bristol
Savanna Hospital
Savanna
Washington
Excelsior
Mary Ellen Donegan
Thomson
Robert
Milwaukee
St. John’s Catholic Church
Donald
Aberdeen
William
East Moline
Orville
Cedar Rapids
Mable
Ollie
Los Angeles
Calif
John
Clifford
Law Funeral Home
Shelly Golden Anniversary Held in Goose Lake
Mr and Mrs Vern Shelly of Goose Lake celebrate 60 years of marriage with an open house at Ascension Lutheran Church. They wed Feb 16 1911 in Clinton with Rev Edward Lang officiating. The couple has four children eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vern Shelly
Goose Lake
Ascension Lutheran Church
Emma Helen Chase
Vern Walter Shelly
Clinton
Edward Lang
Jesse Beyers
Shellys
Savanna
Hanover
Ill
Baby Scalded At Home In Wacker Incident
Ronald Bull Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Ronald Bull of Wacker fell into scalding water at home Wednesday evening. He was taken to Savanna hospital and remains in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald
Ronald Bull
Wacker
Savanna Hospital
Review 80 Club Sets Age and Residency Rules
The Review 80 Club lists eligibility for its directory to residents of York township or former residents, or those born in York township, aged 80 or more. It notes a life synopsis requirement and grants honorary cards to official members. Founded 1941 by F. L. Stagg with officers and members listed by dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
F. L. Stagg
Local Residents Visit Friends Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Carl Petersen were Friday visitors to Mr and Mrs Thomas McKee. Rev and Mrs Albert Ihne of Hampshire Illinois were Monday visitors to Mr and Mrs Harold Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Petersen
Thomas McKee
Albert Ihne
Hampshire
Illinois
Harold Brown
Valentine News From Grade Schools And Class Updates
Grade by grade notes from Mrs Bolhous to Mrs Troxell to Mrs Morelli cover valentine preparations, new readers, science and math progress, absences due to illness, trips, and student achievements. Several grades mention Perfect scores, pep sessions, and a Mexico study collection with tamales shared at milk break.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bolhous
Deana Wilt
Sandra Peacock
Troxell
Michael Hill
Mac MacWorthy
Robert Law
Sheila Parker
Jane
Holland Danny Bielema
Mt. Carroll
Morelli
Marken
Rocky Mountain States
Mike Atherton
Rita Fehler
Lois Huizenga
Greeley
McCue
Thomson
Newton
North
South America
Mexico
Harmon Yenney
Murray
P. E
Smiths Visit Smiths on Tuesday Evening
Mr and Mrs Donald Smith visited Tuesday evening with Mr and Mrs Paul Smith in a domestic social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Smith
Mrs
Paul Smith
Services Held Saturday For Peggy Housenga
Peggy Jean Housenga four year old daughter of Leland and Mary Lou Housenga of Fulton died last Thursday before noon at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton after major surgery. Funeral services were Saturday in Trinity Reformed Church Fulton with Rev. Herman Dragt officiating. Miss Shirley Stuart sang with Gloria Renkes at the piano. Burial was in Fulton cemetery. She was born March 2 1956 and is survived by her parents one sister Julie Ann and two brothers Russell L and Bruce Edward all at home paternal grandparents Garrett and Mary Housenga Fulton maternal grandparents Ernest LaShelle Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy Jean Housenga
Leland Housenga
Fulton
Jane Lamb
Clinton
Trinity Reformed Church
Herman Dragt
Shirley Stuart
Gloria Renkes
Darrell Buikema
Leonard Schaver
Gordon Buikema
Robert
Mrs Ed Heusinkveld Dies in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Ed Heusinkveld of Cedar Rapids Iowa died there Tuesday night Funeral services will be held in Cedar Rapids Friday afternoon with burial in Fulton Cemetery Surviving are her husband a son of the late Dr Henry J Heusinkveld Sr of Fulton two sons Edwin of Big Rapids Michigan and Richard of Van Nuys California and four grandchildren She was predeceased by her parents sisters and brothers and was the last member of her family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Heusinkveld
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Fulton Cemetery
Henry J. Heusinkveld, Sr
Fulton
Edwin
Big Rapids
Mich
Richard
van Nuys
Calif
Minstrel Rehearsal Dates Announced by Kindergar ten Club
Mrs. Harold Wilt as general chairman announces chorus rehearsals for the Minstrel show on February 17 and 24 March 3 10 with a full dress rehearsal on March 16. Rehearsal location to be announced. Community singers welcome. attend February 17 first rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Wilt
Local residents visit friends and family across Clinton and area
Social visits unfold across Clinton and nearby towns with many family gatherings. Merle and M rs Bicker greet Carl Korbar and Gary. Perry Melton and Marcia visit Alice Heath in Marseilles. William Mullen and sons dine with Mervin Marshall’s family. Erich Marske and Carolyn visit Carl Petersen. Roger Pearson and Jody of Iowa City spend week with Virgil Wilt as Mrs Wilt recovers. Carl Petersen hosts birthday guests including Adams Heinze, William Geist, Hal Ashby, Jens Andresen, Fred Hook and Cheryl, and Lyle Greeley. Albert Prins family hosts David Geerts and Kenneth Ven Huizen with Colleen from Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Bicker
Clinton
Carl Korbar
Gary
Perry Melton
Marcia
Alice Heath
Marseilles
William Mullen
Mervin Marshall
Erich Marske
Carolyn
Carl Petersen
Roger Pearson
Jody
Iowa City
Virgil Wilt
Wilt
Petersen
Adam Heinze
William Geist
Hal Ashby
Carroll
Jens Andresen
Chadwick
Fred Hook
Cheryl
Lyle Greeley
Albert Prins
David Geerts
Kenneth Ven Huizen
Colleen
Fulton
Leslie Prins
Local Hospital Discharges And Admissions Noted
Several residents are listed for hospital stays. Mrs. Virgil Wilt was discharged from Mercy Hospital after weeks as a surgical patient. Fred Miller of Lanark discharged from Deaconess Hospital Freeport after weeks as a medical patient. Mrs. Mary Bulkema of Fulton admitted to Mercy Hospital, mother of Walter and Henry Bulkema of Thomson. Stephanie, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Ellis, discharged from Savanna medical facility after days. Mrs. Asmus Stoltz of Sabula readmitted to Mercy Hospital, underwent surgery midweek. Effie Doden of Fulton in Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton as medical patient. Nora Law, former Maple Lawn patient, now at St Francis Hospital Freeport. Teresa, daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald Deppa, admitted to Clinton hospital. Mrs Henry Young Sr remains seriously ill at Mercy Hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Wilt
Mercy Hospital
Fred Miller
Lanark
Deaconess Hospital
Freeport
Mary Bulkema
Fulton
Walter
Henry Bulkema
Thomson
Stephanie
Earl Ellis
Savanna Hospital
Asmus L. Stoltz
Sabula
Mercy
Effie Doden
R. R
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Nora Law
Maple Lawn Nursing Home
St. Francis Hospital
Teresa
Donald Deppa
Henry Young, Sr
Thomson Woman's Club Enjoy Religious Program Wednesday
The village board met in regular session with Mayor Orville Gablin presiding. Bills were presented for payment. The board voted to purchase 12 tons of Dissolve for the water tank and authorized R S Hanson to survey the village water works. February 27 is the deadline to file nominating petitions for the April 18 village election with the town clerk. Petitions circulated for Goblin for re election and for Bette Meakins and Gartus Christiansen as village clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Gablin
R. S. Hanson
Savanna
Goblin
Bette Meakins
Gartus Christiansen
Thomson Woman's Club
Methodist Church
Donald Sippel
Marion Wheeler
Harold Brown
Wheeler
Lebanon
Roy Heitman
Ways and Means Committee
General Federation
Anna Greeley
Vada Carroll
Bess Potter
Harold Hockman
Lawrence Bruckner
Pat Bellich
Joey Spencer
Dick Sloan
Thomas Kustes
Esther Schmaling
Thompson community club notices and meetings
Local clubs and auxiliary groups announce February meetings in Thomson. Highlights include Eastern Star Merton Chapter, York Progressive Home Bureau, West End Home Bureau, Argo WSCS, Golden Rule Class, Thomson WSCS, 500 Card Club, American Legion Auxiliary, American Legion, Lions Club, Thomson PTA, and Thomson Woman's Club programs with event dates, hosts, and brief program notes.
Hengtgens Sell Savanna Home to Thostensens
Mr and Mrs Leo Hengtgen sold their 1323 Longmoor Ave Savanna house to Mr and Mrs Arthur Thostensen of Savanna. The Hengtgens plan to move around February 15 to Elgin where Mr Hengtgen has been transferred with Flexonics Corp. Kathleen Isenhart is noted as Mrs Hengtgen prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Hengtgen
Longmoor Ave
Savanna
Arthur Thostensen
Hengtgen
Elgin
Flexonics Corp
Kathleen Isenhart
Thomson
Robert Miller
Janie
Peggy
Maude Brown
Harriet
Ray Haley
Melvin Decker
Fulton
Isaac Decker
George St. Ores
Michael
Freeport
Herbert St. Ores
Kneale Hook
Fern Norrish
Morrison
James Dykema
Alberta Johnson
Chicago
Janet
Edna Leavens
Robert Heusinkveld
Highland Park
Albert Grieson
Delbert Dimmick
Verda
Loretta Crowe
Glendora Schade
Terry Elliott
MacMurray College
Jacksonville
Ill
Harold Elliott
Kindergarten Classes To Start Feb 20 For Spring Session
The Kindergarten Club met at the Legion Hall with new teacher Mrs. Donald Sippel as guest. Plans for a minstrel show on March 17 and 18 were made to raise funds, directed by Mrs. John Davidson of Savanna with Mrs. Harold Wilt as manager. The spring session runs February 20 to May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion Hall
Donald Sippel
John Davidson
Savanna
Harold Wilt
Riverview Notes Visitors and Social Calls
Riverview notes list visits by Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Schar of Savanna to Mr. and Mrs. Willie Leopold and other calls from Mrs. Albert Bingham, Mrs. Ernest Sweeley, and Mrs. Sylvester McWorthy. The item also records visits by Will Tipton of Mt. Carroll, Lou and Richard Pettit of Freeport, Mrs. William O Leary returning from Clinton, and several social calls among local residents including Chadwick and Lanark connections. Fred Miller of Lanark, formerly Thomson, returning home from a Freeport hospital slightly improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isadore Scharmach
Savanna
Willie Leopold
Albert Bingham
Ellan Brand
Ernest Sweeley
Sylvester McWorthy
Will Tipton
Mt. Carroll
A. W. Pape
Lou Pettit
Richard Pettit
Free
Chadwick
Fred Miller
Lanark
Thomson
Freeport
Local Clergy Figure Guests at LaGrange Event
Rev and Mrs Harold Schlink of LaGrange stayed with Rev and Mrs Daniel Goldberg after attending Sunday services at the Baptist Church where Schlink spoke and met the deacons board. He serves as Northern Area secretary for the American Baptist Churches in Illinois. Mr and Mrs Roy Hook of Savannah visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Earl Ellis and Stephanie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Schlink
LaGrange
Daniel Goldberg
Schlink
Baptist Church
American Baptist Churches
Ilinois
Roy Hook
Savanna
Earl Ellis
Stephanie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomson News
Bertha Brenneman
Richard Groharing
Court House
Cradle News
York
Methodist
Charles Bristol
Club
Jessie DeKay
Boise
Idaho
Frank Holman
Ernest Whitney
Edward Foltz
Wm. Adams
Frank Smith
William Robertson
Argona
Charles McGinty
Edith Robinson
Hattie Wilt
William Adams
George Schmaling
Chas, McGinty
Matilda Harney
Iva Orcutt
Ronnie Starr
Thomson Woman’s Club
Clubs and
Lodges
Merton
The
Eastern Star
Argo Wscs
Argo
Jack Marken
500 Card Club
Ivan Morse
Morse
Mae Kustes
Edna Brown
G. A. Smith
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
American Legion
Lions Club
Thomson Lions Club
Sara
Thomson P. T. A
Donald Schott
Menno Pruis
Riverview Notes
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