Town Fair and Spring Warmth Preview
Town notes report warmer weather coming, town events and elections. Candidates shown include George Hook for Road Commissioner and Mervin Marshall seeking re election. no village aldermen yet. A Dude Ranch is under construction between Savanna and Mt Carroll with entertainment promise. Local travel writer Fred Nipe returns from Mexico City. Hanover defeats Thomson. Lions Club dinner planned. tickets for Lions supper and future play nights at the local gym are announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hook
Mervin Marshall
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Argo
Fred Nipe
Fred
Mexico
Mexico City
Hanover
Thomson
Jerry Olson
Grade School Board Discusses Insurance and Budget Moves
Thomson Community Consolidated Elementary District No. 174 held its February 11 1963 regular meeting in Thomson Illinois. Topics included school bus insurance plans with a $24 000 cash value vehicle, proposed coverage increases to 500000 with 2000 medical payments, transportation funding from Education Fund transfer of 7500, routine bills approved, and considerations of Public Law 874 impact and parent teacher conferences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Thomson Community Consolidated Elementary School
District No. 174
Thomson
Illinois
Mitchell
Lauren Mitchell
Paul Daniels
Fred Hook
Harry Jurgens
Lyle Ashby
David Young
Harry Dittmar
Supt
Floyd
Yvonne McGinty
Fehler
Spencer
Groharing
Gene Marken
Otto Switzer
Hoak
Hoak Insurance Agency
Lanark
Wathier
Company of
Mount Carroll
Transportation Fund
Education Fund
Daniels
Ashby
Moline Body Company
Jack Flickinger
Vanna City Hospital
Hussey
Young
Dittmar
Jurgens
Hook
Thomson Review
Thomson Comm
Consolidated
Carroll County
Thomson Community Consolidated
Community Young People To Have Paper Drive Saturday
The Young People of the Community Church will hold a paper drive this Saturday February 16. Residents should have papers tied in bundles or in boxes and placed at their curb by 9 a m. To arrange pickup outside Thomson call 3455 or 2445.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
York area churches schedule and events
The list covers services at York Community Church York Baptist Methodist and Catholic services across Fulton Savanna area. Notable items include Sunday worship times, Sunday schools, WSCS meetings, youth programs, and a town daytime Achievement Day February 17 at Genoa Illinois. A baby shower for Lori Denise Johnson is planned at Hickory Grove February 18 at 1 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Jomson
Thomson Wscs
Margaret Wilt
Genoa
Ill
Brashares
Lori Denise
Sharon Johnson
Argo Fay Wscs
Florence Johnson
Thomson Church
Mary Root
Merri Jo Sippel
Ruth Circle WSCS Meets at Ashpole Home
The Ruth Circle met at Mrs. John Ashpole's Ashpole Home on February 6. Maude Wagner presented an informative program on UNESCO and its goals. The next meeting will be March 6 at Mrs. Wayne Ashby's home with a noon pot luck luncheon and guest Hattie Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Circle
John Ashpole
Wedness
Rs. Maude Wagner
United National Educational, Scientific
Wayne Ashby
Hattie Greeley
Attendance Awards Given Sunday At York Community Church
Attendance awards were presented at York Community Church during Sunday School for years of perfect attendance. Recipients include Mrs. Albert Lynch and David Lynch for ten years, Linda Rice for nine, Kara Lou Grim for six, Ray Allan Grim Cindy Brock Marie Brock for three, Craig Robinson Christine Cate Donnie Robinson Cheryl Shear for two, Patricia and Gloria Bissens for one, Randy and Scott Durward for nine months, Cathy Brock Sarah Robinson Patrick and Michael Foltz for Bibles and puns, with honorable mention to Rev. Wm. Kendall Bill Adams Doris Grim and Mrs. Claude Grim. Mrs. Lawrence Weatherwax and Mrs. Emil Bellich visited Chicago Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Church
Sunda
Albert Lynch
David Lynch
Linda Rice
Kara Lou Grim
Ray Allan Grim
Cindy Brock
Marie Brock
Craig Robinson
Christine Cate
Donnie Robinson
Cheryl Shear
Patricia
Gloria Bissens
Randy
Scott Durward
Cathy Brock
Sarah Robinson
Patrick
Michael Foltz
Rev
Wm. Kendall
Bill Adams
Doris Grim
Claude Grim
Argo Fay Man Hit In Suspected Hit And Run
Harry Stoner of Argo Fay is reported in critical condition at Morrison General Hospital with a broken shoulder and elbow and facial bruises after a suspected hit and run on a gravel road near Argo Fay. Sheriff Harry Miller will continue investigation with a liberal reward offered for information, contact Thomson 3349.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stoner
Argo Fay
Mary Mummert
Morrison General Hospital
Morrison Hospital
Stoner
Harry Miller
Miller
Minstrel Show Chorus Named For School Gym Event
The Good and Bad Of It minstrel show scheduled for March 15 and 16 in the school gymnasium is sponsored by the Kindergarten Club. Chorus members include Marilyn Young Dick Sloan Jill Sloan Phillip Brach Edna Hagg Mildred Brach Carol Bielema Rosalie Bellich Joyce Cate Warren Waltrip Jean Marken Lila Atherton Ruth Brown Leona Mattie Jim Haas Kay Wilkins Janice Foltz Pat Fosdick Roberta Sikkema Vera Hickey Merrie Jo Sippel Ginnie Nicholson Phyllis Halfman Iris Miller John Krahn Norma Durward Julius Orthmann Pete Cate replaces Sonny Hage as end man. Chorus notices are held every Wednesday night at the grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Young
Dick Sloan
Jill Sloan
Phillip Brach
Edna Hagg
Mildred Brach
Carol Bielema
Rosalie Bellich
Joyce Cate
Warren Waltrip
Jean Marken
Lila Atherton
Ruth Brown
Leona Mattie
Jim Haas
Kay Wilkins
Janice Foltz
Pat Fosdick
Roberta Sikkema
Vera Hickey
Merrie Jo Sippel
Ginnie Nicholson
Phyllis Halfman
Iris Miller
John Krahn
Norma Durward
Julius Orthmann
Pete Cate
Sonny Hage
Men Invited to Play Nights at Thomson School Gym
The Thomson school gym hosts community Play Nights for men with basketball volleyball and gymnastics scheduled for February 20 February 27 and March 6 at 730 PM. Attendees can enjoy exercise and games with no charge. Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman visited Rockford with Mr and Mrs Matt Meder noc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson School
Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges
Medical notices from Savanna and nearby towns list patients admitted to Mercy hospital Clinton Earl Bennett Argo Fay Morrison hospital Savanna hospital veteran Iowa City Robert Lewis 8 W Room 56 VA Hospital Burnie Voss Rochester MN Osage Iowa Mrs Voss and Mrs John Rice discharged to home Richard Williams admitted to Savanna hospital as medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Rice
Vanna City Hospital
Philip Battaglia
Mercy
Clinton
Earl Bennett
Argo
Wm. Hamm
Robert Lewis
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
VA Hospital
Burnie Voss
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Osage
Iowa
Voss
Richard Williams
The
Savanna Hospital
Engagement announced for Terry Lee Kness and William Spencer
Mr and Mrs Lee Kness of Thomson announce the engagement of their daughter Terry Lee to William Spencer son of Mr and Mrs Ned Spencer of Argo Fay. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Lee Kness
William Spencer
Lee Kness
Thomson
Terry Lee
Ned Spencer
Argo Fay
Hanover 76 Triumphs Over Thomson 64 in Home Victory
Hanover 76 topped Thomson 64 in a home contest last Tuesday. Larry Hook led Thomson with 18 points, Duane St Ores added 17, while Don Groharing and Vernon Buikema scored 10 each. Hanover opened 18 8 first quarter and never trailed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Devils
Hanover
Thomson Trojans
Thomson
Trojans
Larry Hook
Duane St. Ores
Don Groharing
Vernon Buikema
Little Trojans
Buckley
Kindergarten Reopens February 18 Weather Permitting
Kindergarten classes are set to reopen on February 18 if weather allows. Morning sessions start at 9 30 a m and afternoon at 1 15 p m. Mothers are asked to send 35c extra to cover cleaning Legion Hall. Play Day is scheduled for February 28 with a shifted schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monay
Legion Hall
Norwegian Exchange Student To Speak To 4-H Clubs
Jan Rolland, a Norway exchange student at Clinton High, will present a talk with slides at a Driftwood and York Cedar 4-H Club meeting on Monday February 18 at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria. He resides at 736 7th Ave South Clinton. Refreshments follow and parents are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Rolland
Norway
Driftwood
Driftwood 4-H
York Cedar 4-H
Methodist Youth Attend Mid-Winter Institute in Oregon
Seven members of the Methodist Youth Fellowship from Thomson and Argo Fay churches attended the Mid Winter Institute at the Oregon Illinois Methodist Church last weekend. The youths stayed in private homes overnight. attendees included Kerrie Wilt Debbie Lewis Connie Schmitt Beth Williams Merrie Jo Sippel Donna Sippel and Carolyn Baker. Rev Nicholson joined Saturday afternoon then returned home that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Thomson
Argo Fay
Methodist Church
Oregon
Ill
Kerrie Wilt
Debbie Lewis
Connie Schmitt
Beth Williams
Merrie Jo
Donna Sippel
Carolyn Baker
Rev. Nicholson
Births in Clinton Morrison and Savanna Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Herbert St Ores Jr announce the birth of son David Allan on February 10 at Mercy Hospital Clinton weighing 7 lbs 14 oz. Mr and Mrs John Brearton of Morrison report a son born February 7 at Morrison Hospital Franklin Brearton paternal grandfather Frank Brearton of Thomson. Mr and Mrs Leo Gelwicks of Mt Oll welcome a son born February 11 at Savanna Hospital weighing 7 lbs 10 oz. Paternal great grandmother Anna Carroll of Thomson listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert St. Ores, Jr
David Allan
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
John Brearton
Morrison
Morrison Hospital
Frank Brearton
Thomson
Leo Gelwicks
Mt. Oll
Savanna Hospital
Anna Carroll
Two In Race For Township Supervisor Post
Three men filed petitions for York township supervisor in the April 2 election at Thomson city hall. Incumbent Mervin Marshall faces Lyle Greeley and Merle Bielema. Bielema reportedly filed to withdraw per township clerk Clarence Bolhous. Other races include road commissioner George Hook and two library trustees Grace Strauch and Margaret Heusinkveld, all unopposed. Polls 6 AM to 6 PM. annual town meeting at 2 PM. cemetery trustee appointed. Mildra Brach’s term ends. Road-bridge tax rate of 22 cents per $100 valuation to be voted upon under state law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Thomson City Hall
Mervin Marshall
Lyle Greeley
Merle Bielema
George Hook
Grace Strauch
Margaret Heusinkveld
Clarence Bolhous
Mildra Brach
Bolhous
Music Boosters Chili Supper Saturday Night
The Thomson Music Boosters sponsor an annual chili supper this Saturday evening February 16 in the school cafeteria from 5 to 7 30 PM. Tickets are 1 00 for adults and high school students 50c for grade school children and pre school children free. Tickets available from band students or at the door. Proceeds fund new band uniforms before contest time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Music Boosters
Alfred Dykstra
Myles Haas
R. C. Rush
John Johnson
Tom Kustes
Robert Carroll
John Schmitt
Connie Schmitt
Max Meakins
Varsity Band
Leo Kness
Robert Lewis
Navy recruits begin nine weeks training at Great Lakes
Great Lakes Illinois Robert E Elgin 18 son of Milton and Mrs Elgin is in nine weeks of basic recruit training at the Naval Training Center The indoctrination covers physical fitness drills seaman ship basic military law customs and etiquette swimming survival and first aid Recruits undergo tests and interviews to determine future training and assignments Richard Groharing son of Bruce Groharing has been promoted to Airman 2nd class on February 1 He is stationed at McCoy Air Force Base Florida and has worked as a ground crew member on B 52s for eight months Airman 2c Robert Schneider of Kessler AFB Mississippi is spending a 30 day leave with his mother before overseas duty Lawrence Williams son of Richard and Mrs Williams has been promoted to Airman 2nd class He is stationed at Ellsworth Air Force Base South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes, Ill
FHTNC
Robert E. Elgin
Milton R. Elgin
Rt. 1
Thomson, Ill
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
Naval Service
Navy
Richard Groharing
Bruce Groharing
McCoy Air Force Base
Florida
Robert Schneider
Kessler Afb
Miss
Lavetta Schneider
Lawrence Williams
Richard Williams
Ellsworth Air Force Base
South Dakota
Thomson High School Tax Increase On April Elections
Thomson voters will decide six school board seats across seven district posts on April 16. Incumbents Hogg Ashby Huizenga Hooks Jurgens Dittmar face term expirations. Huizenga may not run. Filing runs Feb 27 to March 23 with petitions via board secretary Harold Fedderson. A tax increase proposal for High School District No. 201 also appears on the ballot, seeking up to 21 cents additional tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Thomson
Charles E. Hogg
Wayne Ashby
Charles Huizenga
Ned Spenser
Huizenga
Fred Hook
Harry Jurgens
Harry Dittmar
Herbert St. Ores R
Dittmar
Jurgens
Hook
Kyzh
Harold Fedderson
RFD No
Community clubs meet in York area gatherings
York Progressives plan a February 18 meeting at Mrs. Merle Bielema’s home with a lesson on Doing It The Easy Way and a citizenship quiz. Savanna host to Thomson club March 1 tea. RSVPs requested. York Cedar 4-H reviews finances, hospital gift plan, and speaker Arnold Getz on Chicago 4-H Congress. WSCS groups hold Feb events. Driftwood 4-H to host Norway student exchange talk. Legion Auxiliary meets February 18 at the Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Progressives
York Progressive
The
Homemakers Extension
Merle Bielema
Thomson Woman's Club
Savanna Woman's Club
Thomson Womans Club
Savanna Methodist Church
York
Chicago
Duane St. Ores
Thomson Wscs
Thomson Methodist Church
Margaret Wilt
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs. Timmons Relative Guests
Mrs. Herman Timmons and Mrs. Esther Goblin hosted a birthday dinner last Thursday at the Timmons home. Guests included Mrs. Victor O'Connor, Mrs. Robert Tompkins, Mrs. Charles Meyer of Clinton. Mrs. Walter Massey of Fulton. Mrs. Naomi Kager of Elmhurst. and Mrs. Esther Hackbarth and Mrs. Nonie Parker of Rock Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Timmons
Esther Goblin
Clinton women greet Stagg after Africa tour
Mrs. Harriet Vandermans of Potts Jewelry and Mrs. R. C. Fink of Clinton went to meet Mrs. Hazel Stagg who returned home from a five week tour of Africa last Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Harriet Vandermans
Potts Jewelry Store
R. C. Fink
Clinton
Hazel Stagg
Weekend guests at Mattie home welcome visiting families
Weekend guests in the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Mattie were Mr. and Mrs. Sam Mattie and family of LaCrosse Wis Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Toberman and family of Lisle and Mrs. Vernon Mattie and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mattie
Sam Mattie
LaCrosse
Wis
Lawrence Toberman
Lisle
Vernon Mattie
Card of Thanks for Onno Blink Sr and Mrs Kohn
Thank you note expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for support during illness and after death of Onno Blink Sr and for donations of cars food blood and memorial gifts. Special thanks to Mercy hospital staff Rev Hoekstra and Rev Bruner and to those who sent cards flowers and gifts. The Merle Kohn family also thanks supporters during Mrs Kohn hospital stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onno Blink
Vruno
Mercy Hospital
Hoekstra
Parent-Teachers Conference Set For February 20
Districtwide conferences are planned for Wednesday afternoon February 20 starting at 2 15 with 15 minute slots. Parents may call or write to indicate available times and provide second or third choices. Evening sessions until 9 00 or 9 30 will be offered for working parents. First come, first served. Telephones open Friday February 15 and Monday February 18 for scheduling.
School Lunch Menu for February 18 22 1950s
February 18 to 22 a school lunch plan lists Wieners and Kraut with mashed potatoes and peaches on Monday. Tuesday offers Chicken Salad with buttered corn and cherries. Wednesday sheers Vegetable Soup with crackers cheese bread and carrot sticks. Thursday serves Creamed Turkey on biscuits with peas and apricots. Friday features Fish Sticks with potatoes green beans bread and butter and jelly.
New Phone Installed at Battalgia Home This Week
Mr and Mrs Philip Battalgia report a telephone line installed in their home this week with local number 2601. The note records contact capability and line assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Battalgia
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Bernie Voss
Edna Brown
Edna
Lions Club
Ray Mather
Bob Lewis
Bob
Roy Hellman
Roy
John
Bob Purlee
Cal Eslinger
Paul Smith
Algona
Abe Lincoln
Abe
Starr
Herman Hagg
Lions
Herman
Legion
Buster Witt
Tucson
Charles H. Hartman
Donald Dunn
Pound Avenue
Francis Sloan
Shannon
William Kendall
Young Peoples
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Ladis Aid
Jennie Griswold
Fulton
St. John’s Church
WSCS
Ashpole
Atherton Service
Studebaker
Mercury
Charles Wolfe
Northside Auto Parts
Lawrence Weatherwax
Emil Bellich
Roy Heitman
Rockford
Matt Medernoc
Methodist
Townshiplerk
Music Boosters
Heart
Eugene Murray
Crerall County Heart Fund
Emil Brach
Heart Sunny
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Lodges
Ladies Aid
York Baptist Church
Argo Fay Methodist Wscs
Legion Auxiliary
Amerigin Legion Auxiliary
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