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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1968
Page
3
Mr and Mrs Frank Leavens of a farm north of Thomson seek information on a red fox found on their land this winter. The fox wore a leather collar with a small silver ring, suggesting it may have been someone's pet. Call the Review with any ownership details or background on the animal.
Mr and Mrs Donald Sippel announce their son Sp 4 Steven Sippel has been named Soldier of the Month in his company in Qui Nhon Vietnam. He was chosen from 186 men for knowledge appearance and military history and now serves as mail clerk on duty.
Little Jackie Morrow turned eight on Thursday February 8 with family and friends from Thom son DeWitt Bryant Morrison and Morrison in attendance. Guests Libbie Maitland Teresa Woehl Colleen Woehl Mrs Lowell Starr Lori Scott George Morrow and others brought cake and ice cream and gifts for Jackie.
Thomson fire department responded to a Monday grass and corn field fire at the Tom Kustes farm and a second call at the Curley farm for several right of way fires set by a passing train. A large blaze near the Hansen Addition was extinguished along with smaller fires on the Frank Leavens and Curley farms by volunteers.
Mr and Mrs James Walbert of Thomson announce a son born Friday in Savannah City hospital. Mr and Mrs Joseph Noble report a 7 pound son Jeffrey Scott born Saturday at Mercy hospital Clinton Iowa. Nellie Creighton is the maternal grandmother. Mr and Mrs Robert Swan of Thomson announce a daughter born Sunday in Savannah City hospital.
Barbara Pannell celebrated her seventh birthday February 4 with a Sunday party at her parents Mr and Mrs Robert Pannell home. School friends played games and enjoyed ice cream ice and candy. Gifts were given and extended family from Fulton attended Sunday's evening gathering.
Mr and Mrs Carl Petersen of Thomson celebrate their Golden Wedding Anniversary with an open house on Sunday February 18 from 2 to 5 PM at the Legion Hall. Friends and relatives are invited and gifts are requested to be omitted.
Members attending from the Thomson area were Miss Esther Schmaling, Mrs. Gladys Kustes, Mrs. Margaret Murray, and Mrs. Rubye Hill.
Local residents from Dubuque Clinton Fulton and Milledgeville hosted and visited family friends and relatives across Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin over the weekend and midweek. Guests include Louise Schulte Mildred Bross Gartus Christensen Eldon Hickey Glen Brock Angie Lineback Edna Brown Colleen Ven Huizen Jan Faber Burton Prins Rose McCormick Prances Blount Gary Kincaid Don Pauley Charles Cravatta Nevada Rogers Wesley Cooper Ted Fowler P. K. McGinnis Sr. Arnold Bauer Hank Segal Archie Green George Cook Gary Bonders Dora Wiebenga Monty Wagner and others visiting in various homes and towns.
Mr and Mrs James Vian hosted a Sunday dinner honoring their son Larry on his 19th birthday. Guests included Miss Arleta Wilt Mr and Mrs Raymond Hoffman Sr Savanna Mr and Mrs Pete Torres and Marie Vian of Thomson.
Mr and Mrs Paul Petersen and their daughters attend the wedding of their niece Dianne Matuszewski to Gerald Zullo in Morris. Lola Petersen cuts the wedding cake and Caroline assists with the gifts.
Dr and Mrs E H Gholson of Savanna attended a Dinner and District Meeting of Chiropractors at the Land Mark in Grandetour Illinois on Wednesday evening. Sheila Shelly and Cindy Biederman of Janesville Wisconsin visited last week in the home of their aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs Don Marken.
Mike Workman appeared as a Monday guest of Guy Plumley. Friday supper guests were Emma Haas and the Haas family at Eugene Diephuis's home. Joe Spencer and sons dined with Emil Groezinger in Savanna. The Sturgis couple of Prophetstown visited Don Sippel. Faye Ashby hosted Kyarsgaard family from Clinton at supper. Other gatherings included Smith with Mattie Sack and Amelia Sack in Chadwick and Grim with Maydew in Clinton.
Relatives announce Mrs. Oscar Geldmacher of Rochelle is a patient in Rochelle Hospital. Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Schieming were Mr. and Mrs. Dallas Kuhse of Rock Falls.
Chadwick American Legion Auxiliary schedules its February meeting for Monday evening February 19 at 7 30 P M in the home of Mrs Eugene Bush.
A reader thanks the Review for a gift subscription while recounting hospital care and return home at 209 S Base Morrison 61270. She mentions old friends Grace Isenhart the Goblins Stages and Will Adams and notes Alfred Smith's illness in Arizona and local family business history in Argona and Thomson area.
Guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Green and Pat included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bousman and family and Mr. and Mrs. Jim Legel, all of Clinton Iowa.
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