Group photo of Serve Jr Deputy League Advisors lineup
From left to right top row James Thulen Lanark's police chief Guy Neuschwanger Carroll County chief deputy sheriff and Don Smith Chadwick radio patrolman in a formal group portrait.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thulen
Lanark
Guy Neuschwanger
Carroll County
Don Smith
Chadwick
Carroll County Sheriff's Junior Deputy League
Jerry Martz
Gary Mann
Cary Roe
Savanna
Dwight Smith
Naftzger Bicker Nuptials Held At Albany Church
Sharon L Naftzger daughter of Warren and Mrs Naftzger Erie Illinois married Dennis L Bicker son of Merle Bicker Clinton Iowa former Lanark Thomson residents at Albany Methodist church Saturday Jan 25. The bride wore peau taft dress with A line skirt chapel train veil lace tiara carried white pompons and red roses. Best man Richard Thomas. groomsman Eugene St Ores. ushers Jim Naftzger Gerry Hockman. The couple will reside Clinton address 172842 N 3rd St. He works at Agnico Chemical Co and she at Interstate Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon L. Naftzger
Warren J. Naftzger
Erie
Dennis L. Bicker
Merle Bicker
Clinton
Iowa
Lanark and Thomson
Albany Methodist Church
Richard Thomas
Eugene St. Ores
Jim Naftzger
Gerry Hockman
Arctic mock battle drills involve area servicemen
Area servicemen take part in Exercise ACID TEST I PUNCH CARD V near Fort Wainwright Alaska. Vernon Mattie and Rodney Hendrick serve as helicopter pilot and truck driver in the 19th Aviation Battalion and 172nd Infantry Brigade as Major U S Army units test combat troops in arctic conditions through February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Vernon Mattie
George W. Mattie
Thomeen
19Th Aviation Battalion
Rodney T. Hendrick
James A. Hendrick
Route 2
Savanna
172Nd Infantry Brigade
U. S. Army
Alaska
Alaska Air Command
Air National Guard
Ft. Wainwright
Arctic
County Red Cross Chapter Meeting Set in Lanark
The Carroll County Chapter of the American Red Cross will meet in Lanark at the home of Mrs Velma VanBus kirk Tuesday evening February 18 at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
The
American Red Cross
Lanark
Velma VanBuskirk
Lanark Farmer Wins Conservation Trophy
Alfred Person of Lanark received Carroll County Conservation Farmer of the Year. The event at Mt. Carroll featured awards for the F.F.A. Farm Planning Contest with winners Jim Rath, Wes Temple, Gerald Schultz, Bob Wiltshire, and Kevin Van Zuiden. District Directors were reelected and Kenneth Erbsen of Lanark swept three hay and silage classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Person
Lanark
Carroll County
Jim Rath
Wes Temple
Thomson
Gerald Schultz
Shannon
Bob Wiltshire
Mt. Carroll
Kevin van Zuiden
Milledgeville
Kenneth Erbsen
Ben Feecke
Carroll County Grade School Basketball Tournament in Thomson
The schedule notes games February 17 19 22 and 24 with Monday and Wednesday starts at 7:00 p.m. Four games Saturday afternoon and evening. February 18 Trojans host Elizabeth in Thomson for final home game February 22 Trojans face Milledgeville there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Thomson
Trojans
Elizabeth
Milledgeville
Savanna Family Guests and New Infant in Fulton
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Ashby and family of Savanna were Sunday supper guests of the Bonders. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hamilton of Fulton named their infant son Brett. Ann Cate of Ent AFB Colorado spent the weekend with her parents in Savanna and with grandparents. Charlene Cate was a Friday overnight guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ashby
Savanna
Harry Bonders
Lloyd Hamilton
Fulton
Brett
Ann
Charlotte Cate
Ent Afb
Colorado
Merle Cate
Mervin Marshall
Charlene Cate
Schools Expand A V Program
Thomson teachers use non book materials to enhance lessons with records films and slides. An in service training on Jan 30 conducted by Merle Mentz of 3M showcased overhead projectors and transparency production. The district joins the Carroll County Film Cooperative and, with funds, expands AV purchases to about 500 non book items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mentz
Thomson School Dist
Carroll County Film Cooperative
Feeder's Banquet Slated Feb 20 at Thomson High School
The Carroll County Livestock Feeders Association will hold its annual banquet on Feb 20 at Thomson High School with serving from 5 50 to 7 30 and program at 8 00. Orion Samuelson WGN Farm Service Director will speak on Lets Push oi Wheelbarrow Right Side The Harmonettes of Stockton Illinois will entertain Tickets are sold by listed local figures and expect 5 to 6 hundred attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Livestock Feeders Association
Thomson High School
Orion Samuelson
WGN
Harmonettes
Stockton
Illinois
William Beattie
Earl Whaufman
Lewis R. S Graff
Lanark
Walter Kent
Reynold Horner
Dennis Sturtevant
la Moine Muhlenkamp
Robert Wabbena
Pigeon Club Sets Swap Trade Day in Thomson Hall
The Iowa Pigeon Club sponsors a Buy Sell Trade Day Sunday in the Thomson Legion hall from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. It is the first public event since its October organization. everyone is welcome and admission is free. A bake sale benefits the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Pigeon Club
Thomson Legion Hall
Trojans Split Heartbreak and Drive Past Camanche
The Trojans nearly toppled Lyndon at Lyndon before choking in the 4th with Lyndon’s 8 straight free throws. Camanche topped the Trojans 74 68 as Bush Temple and Hook led the scoring. Jerry Metzger earned high praise from Coach McCrudden for an outstanding showing. Robinson and Hill led a late rally but fell short in a 65 64 outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojan Varsity
Lyndon
Trojans
Doug Bush
S‘oairst
Bush
Temple
Hook
McCrudden
Jerry Metzger
Robinson
Hill
St. Ores
Bielema
Ken Manning
Thomson
Ay Hook
Zink
Groharing
Push
Eissens Dykstra
Camanche
Hook Zink
Temple Groharing
Rusch Eissens
Dykstra
Local Health Notes From Savanna City and Iowa City
Sick Cynthia McGinnis sustains knee cut after a Saturday fall and receives stitches. Lester Mitchell Sr. of Thomson dismissed from Savanna City hospital and convalescing at home. Mary Milton of Thomson listed as medical patient at Savanna City hospital. Brenda Olsen of Clinton Iowa discharged from University hospitals after testing for heart issues. re admitted for further tests. Joseph Still returns home from University hospitals after six weeks as a medical patient. Gerald LaShelle in critical condition at University hospitals from Chemplex explosion injuries. John Krahn and wife travel to Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. Melvin Badtke released from Savanna City hospital after a broken leg from cow kick on February 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cynthia
P. K. McGinnis
Lester Mitchell, Sr
Thomson
Savanna City Hospital
Mary Milton
Brenda
Jack Olsen
Clinton
Iowa
University Hospitals
Iowa City
Joseph
Gerald LaShelle
John Krahn
Mochester
Minnesota
Mayo Clinic
Melvin Badtke
Infant Stephanie Ann Born to Thomson Couple
Mr and Mrs Ronald Smith of Thomson announce the birth of their infant daughter Stephanie Ann. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ron Smith of Savannah. Grandparents Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall hosted Saturday supper guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Bowders and Dr E H Gholson of Savannah who attended a Chiropractic Research meeting at Palmer College in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Marshall
George Cook
Milledgeville
Harry Bowders
E. H. Gholson
Savanna
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davienport
Ronald Smith
Thomson
Stephanie Ann
Ron Smith
Navy Promotion for Larry Carroll in Antarctica squadron
Yeoman Second Class Larry D. Carroll USN, husband of Beth E. Dykema, advanced while with Antarctic Development Squadron Six in Antarctica. Promotion based on time in service and rate, military appearance, duties performance, and Navy-wide exam score. Squadron supports Operation Deep Freeze for U.S. scientific research.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry D. Carroll
USN
Robert E. Carroll
Route 1
Thomson
Beth E. Dykema
12Th Ave
Fulton, Ill
Antarctic Development Squadron Six
Antarctica
Navy
U.S
Opera Attendance Highlights at Western Illinois University
Mr and Mrs De Curley and Bob of Fulton Mrs David Mooney of Cordova and Mrs John Atherton of Thomson attended the opera The Tender Land at Western Illinois University Macomb Saturday evening Nan De Curley a University junior sang one of the lead roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Curley
Bob
Fulton
David Mooney
Cordova
John €. Atherton
Thomson
Western Illinois University
Macomb
Nan
Jean Four as Family Fetes Jean Biederman Birthday
Mr and Mrs Jerry Biederman hosted a Friday evening supper with Ronald R Smith and daughters Tammy and April Thomson Lucille Moore of Kansas City Missouri Ed Arb and sons Savanna Arthur R Sisler Hanover and Kim Marken Thomson as cake and ice cream guests On Sunday Mr and Mrs Jerry Biederman and family and Mr and Mrs Michael Wild and sons Hanover dined with Mr and Mrs Arthur R Sisler Hanover to honor Jean birthday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean
Jerry Biederman
Ronald R. Smith
Tammy
April
Thomson
Lucille Moore
Kansas City
Ed Arb
Savanna
Arthur R. Sisler
Hanover
Kim Marken
Michael Wild
TNT Club Announces 1969 Calendar At York Community Church
The T N T Club of York Community church released its 1969 calendar with officers Mrs Curtis St Ores president and Mrs Lloyd Smith vice president. Monthly notes list hostesses devotions and events including a February 26 gathering and a November bazaar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.N.T. Club
York Community Church
Curtis St. Ores
Lloyd Smith
Fred Miller
Hazle Morse
Elsie Tousley
Amelia Sack
Hazel Morse
Horton Son Enlists in U S Army at Ford Ord
Ronald Horton son of Mr and Mrs Arnold Horton of Thomson enlisted in the United States Army. He departed February 2 and is stationed at Ford Ord California where he is undergoing basic training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald
Arnold Horton
Thomson
U.S. Army
Ford Ord
California
Village Board Vacancies and Meeting Minutes
The Thomson Village Board met February 12 with Trustees Simpson Fiet Ashby Atherton present. Absent Bellich and McKee. The board approved last meeting minutes and bills. Nomination petitions filed for Village President Harold Starr and Joe Shutters, Trustees Bellich Harvey Atherton McKee Meakins, and Clerk Bette Meakins. Election April 15. Topics included Sanitary District finances water mains sewer abandoned cars and winter trash cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Village
Simpson Fiet
Ashby
Atherton
Bellich
McKee
Joe Shutters
Bette Meakins
Harold Starr
Emil Bellich
Don Harvey
Dwight Atherton
Thomas McKee
Max Meakins
Kennedy Attends Oregon Meeting on Kindergarten Curriculum
Superintendent Howard J. Kennedy attended a Region Two meeting in Oregon with Illinois officials. The session, led by Eileen Iberg from the State Office, reviewed kindergarten curriculum as Illinois law requires all districts to include kindergarten by 1970. Additional workshops are planned across the state this spring for kindergarten teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard J. Kennedy
Oregon
Ilinois
Eileen Iberg
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Black Oak Grange schedules meetings and Bloodmobile drive
The Black Oak Grange met February 6 at the Grange Hall with Master Frank Manning presiding. Bloodmobile will visit the old Thomson high school gym on February 13 to urge blood donations for the Carroll County Blood Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak Grange
Grange Hall
Frank Manning
Lawrence Halfman
Thomson High School
Carroll County
Hanover Scenic Grange Hall
Oak Grange
Grange
William Hans
America
John Gruhn
Arnold Farthing
Marshall Farthing
Jack Halfman
America the Beautiful
Fulton Couple Visits Mr and Mrs Wiersema
Mr and Mrs Harvey Wier sema of Fulton were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr and Mrs Gerald Wiersema and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Wiersema
Fulton
Gerald Wiersema
PTA Smorgasbord Nets Over Four Hundred Dollars
The Thomson PTA held its annual Smorgasbord dinner banquet serving 450 dinners to 350 students 63 SAC Credit Union members and about 70 workers. Gross receipts reached about 660 with estimated expenses of 250 yielding a net around 410. High school volunteers included listed students. Fred Fiet assisted by Bill Gibson of Bath Packing Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Pta
SAC Credit Union
Janie Holesinger
Phyllis Buikema
Paula Green
Linda Bielema
Mary Dykstra
Debbie Bush
Kara Grim
Cindy Halfman
Nancy Hartman
Linda St. Ores
Jeanette Wildman
Jim Halfman
Kenny Manning
Stephen Brock
Sandra McCrudden
Pam Kaufman
Buelah Zink
LouAnn Bellich
Barbara Schoening
Karen Root
Caroline Petersen
Gail Marken
Peggy Kaufman
Julie Houzenga
Cheryl Hook
Marcia Holland
Rhonda Fehler
Doug Bush
Rick Dykstra
Lee Groharing
Larry McWorthy
Wes Temple
Eddie Bielema
Sharlene Temple
Debra Eissens
Debbie Prins
Carolyn Ashby
Lori Dittmar
Fred Fiet
Bill Gibson
Bath Packing Company
PTA
Heavyweights, Little Tigers Co-Champs in Busy Week
The Heavyweights share first place after beating Chadwick Milledgeville and Lanark by large margins to move to a 9 1 conference 15 1 overall record led by Fa l Schoening and Zink with strong rebounding from Jon French and Stan Krantz The Little Tigers knot second in the light weight division after wins over Chadwick Milledgeville and Lanark with losses to Lanark Mt Carroll paced by Halfman Krantz Robinson and Senneff They stand 6 4 in conference and 9 7 overall Tonight they meet St Mary's Clinton at 4 30 with conference tourney set for next week finals Monday the 24th
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Milledgeville
Lanark
Heavies
Fa'l
Clinton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Serve Jr. Deputy
Stevens
National Sheriff's Association
Naftzger
Kenneth Tegeler
Marilyn Naftager
LIONS
Thomson Lions Club
Legion Hall
County Red Cross
Lanark Farmer
Conservation Trophy
Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District
Naaman Dich
Farm Bureau
Lee Piper
Sterling
Eugene C. Hardick
Donald Schnepper
Illinois State Water Survey
Roger Bremmer
Carl Randecker
Jason Johns
Mr. Carroll
Dean Lower
Ray Lower
Fecke and Sons
Joe Rath
Don Kuhlman
University of Illinois
Carroll Service Company
Kraft Foods
Thomson News
Feeder
Pigeon Club
Larry Carroll
TNT Club
Starr
Shutters
Ing
York Sanitary District
Sanitary District
Kennedy
PTA Smorgasbord
Ward Palfrey Jr
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