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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1969
Page
4
Mrs. Theresa Kissens leads morning worship at Orgapist Church School with a 10 30 a m service. The schedule lists an 8 30 a m gathering and a 10 30 a m worship session.
Emer W Grafft and Paul Wilt lead worship at multiple churches with services Sunday at 8:50 and 11:00 am and Sunday school at varied times. The Appearance for Christ offering is set for February 22. Weekly classes and choir practice occur at Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson and other locations with Wednesday meetings and MY gatherings.
Rev. Ralph Van Rheenen leads morning worship at 9 am followed by Sunday School at 10 30 am and evening services at 7 30 pm at Spring Valley Reformed Church.
Fulton Illinois parish lists Sunday Masses at 7 45 a m and 1 00 p m with confessions 4 to 5 pm and Holy Days 6 am and 6 pm to p m on Thursday before First Friday. St John s church in Savanna offers services at 7 09 00 and 1 00 am and 5 00 p m.
The Golden Rule Class of Yorkist chal will meet Wednesday evening in the church. Roll call will be answered by stating your most outstanding accomplishment in 1968. The program will be in charge of Mrs. Robert Holland and refreshments served by Mrs. Paul Wilt and Mrs Ralph Hanover. Election of officers will be held.
The Merton Chapter of the OES will hold a spaghetti supper Friday evening February 21 at the Presbyterian church in Fulton. Proceeds support chapter activities and local community projects.
The WSCS of the United Methodist church will meet Wednesday at noon with the first part of a progressive dinner at the Robert Plumley home. Members opting out of the dinner may join later for dessert and the meeting at the Don Marken home. The Thomson PTA cancels tonight due to the Poodmobile visit. the executive board meets February 27 in the board room.
Thomson News notes Mr and Mrs George Cook hosted weekend visitors from Chicago. guests included Mr and Mrs Michael McGinn and Scott.
A judgment granted January 27 1969 by Circuit Court Judge Marvin Burt in Savanna Illinois adds to the complex finances of the unopened Meadows home. The National Bank of Savana Savanna Illinois was awarded a judgment on a promissory note signed by Big Meadows.
Funeral services were held in Alma Michigan for Fern Switzer Brenneman burdensome illness. She was the wife of Grover Brenneman and mother to Earl Hugh and Patricia all residents of Michigan. She was the daughter of the late Mr and Mrs W H Switzer and survived by a brother Otto Switzer of Savanna. She was preceded in death by her parents one son Austin and nine siblings.
Weekend visitors included Mr and Mrs Harvey Fossett of Chadwick, Mr and Mrs Howard Wiebenga and Mr and Mrs Claude Wiebenga of Fulton, and Mr and Mrs Carl Maring of Chadwick, calling on Mrs Dora Wiebenga.
The menu lists meals for Monday through Friday featuring ham salad sandwiches with potatoes and upside down cake. Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes gravy peas bread and fruit. toasted cheese sandwiches with green beans and jello with fruit. meat pie with lettuce salad and pudding. and fish sticks with creamed potatoes tomatoes and cookies.
The Student Council met February 5 approving events including Sweetheart Swirl February 21 and Hairy Legs contest February 24 28 both sponsored by FASA. A bake sale March 1 was approved by the Sophomore class, with discussion on improving homecoming and inviting suggestions.
Mike Hill reports a follow up meeting scheduled for February 19. The brief note confirms the date for attendees and coverage.
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