Savanna to Defend Regional Title at Morrison Tournament
Savanna Indians coached by E. J. Kromm defend regional crown in Morrison Illinois with a first round against Fulton. Dave Wood leads the Tolawa league in scoring at 20 points per game while John Rivera averages 15. Hanover High, coached by Ellis Austin, counters with Roger Hedeman and Albert Norton bolstering a tall lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Wal
Illinois
Morrison High School
Savanna Indians
E. J. Kromm
Morrison Mustangs
Lanark
Moline
Savanna
Fulton
Dave Wood
John Rivera
Wood
Tom McDonald
Hanover
Red Devils
Ellis Austin
Roger Hedeman
Albert Norton
Norton
Keith Craffort
Shannon Set to Face Pearl City in District Opener
Shannon high meets Pearl City in the district basketball opener at Thomson next Wednesday February 25 at 7 30 PM. Thomson plays Chadwick Thursday at 7 30 PM with victors meeting February 27 for the district title and a berth to the Morrison regional tourney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Pearl City
Shannon High
Pearl City Cagers
Thomson
Chadwick
Morrison
Local visitors and greetings mark Clinton Savanna area notes
Thomson News reports numerous social visits in Clinton and Savanna Illinois areas. Guests include Feldts at Jane Lamb hospital in Clinton, birthday dinners for Judy Jean Corbett, Miss Janice Olson's Clinton birthday, and various family hospitality across Savanna Morrison Miles Fulton and Port Byron. Highway patrol changes on Route 80 conclude duties Tuesday. Moody Bible Institute representatives Balk attend conference in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Feldt
Albert Peel
Garden Plain
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Gaar
Janice Olson
Arthur Robison
Mt. Carroll
Roy Heilman
John Cooper
John Lambert
Paul Daniels
Lloyd Smith
Calvin Eslinger
Clyde Geerts
Fulton
Clarence Wagner
Barbara
Savanna
John Atherton
Richard Badtke
Russell Albert
Port Byron
Rachel Blair
Morrison
Robert Johnson
Merle Bicker
Robert Fleming
Miles
Beverly Cook
Milledgeville
Harry Bowders
Delmar Kradle
Francis Smith
Hines Hospital
Richard Williams
Gilbert Holland
Lawrence Weatherwax
Orrie Leavens
Peter Balk
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
Bayard Lewis
Dorothy
Cecil Frosch
Harold Brown
Terry Elliott
Robert Miller
Janie
Miss Pauline Carpenter Weds Fulton Man
Pauline Carpenter of Fulton Illinois youngest daughter of Don and Mrs Carpenter of Argofay married Gerald L Van Kampen son of John and Mrs Van Kampen Fulton in a 2 30 pm Williamsfield Methodist Church ceremony The Rev Clydé Carpenter read the single ring vows A reception followed at the parsonage with relatives from Fulton Clinton and Lanark included in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Carpenter
Fulton
Illinois
Don Carpenter
Argo-Fay
Gerald L. van Kampen
John van Kampen
Williamsfield Methodist Church
Clydé* Carpenter
Lester Weis
Neal Carroll
Argo Fay
Brenda
Paula
Michael
Larry
Clinton
Iowa
Paul Carpenter
Lanark
Three Birthdays Marked At Dinner
Mr and Mrs William Baker hosted a birthday dinner Sunday honoring their son Lester and Robert and Arnold Wiebenga of Fulton whose birthdays were February 18 The Wieben ga couple from Fulton observed their tenth wedding anniversary Guests included Claude Wiebenga family Howard Wiebenga and Jerry Wiebenga all of Fulton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baker
Lester
Robert
Arnold Wiebenga
Fulton
Howard Wiebenga
Claude Wiebenga
Jerry Wiebenga
Local Families Share Weekend Visits and Moves Across Town
Mrs Alfred Kettler of Fulton visits with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Raymond Jykstra and family. Numerous moving of farms and residences occur as the week closes including Ottens to Garden Plain and Bielema to the Dodge farm. Several social visits noted with the Lewis and Noordhoff families and others across Fulton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Kettler
Fultons
Raymond Jykstra
Bud Hackbarth
Leaf River
Herman Timmons
Lloyd Tousley
Mike Diep
Henry Bielema
Dodge
George Ottens
John Barsema
Garden Plain
Helen
Alma Mertz
Mt. Carroll
Alice Zugschwerdt
Bayard Lewis
Dorothy
Lewis
Robert Lewis
Fred Miller
Lanark
Robert Miller
Harold Shelly
Maquoketa
John Noordhoff
Asker Peterson
Clinton Sa
Omar Ketchum
Everett Eslinger
Jennie Griswold
Ralph Stearns
Ralph Jr
Robert Plumley
Fulton
Births Report From Morrison and Wichita Areas
Cradle notes list Mary Ellen Dykstra daughter of Mr and Mrs Raymond Dykstra born Feb 11 at Morrison hospital weighing six pounds fourteen and a half ounces. Steven Roy Dykstra son of Mr and Mrs Roy Dykstra born Feb 11 at Morrison weighing seven pounds twelve and a half ounces. Kristy Marlene Bealer daughter of Aylo and Mrs Bealer born Feb 14 at Base hospital weighing nine pounds one ounce. Joan Sue is a week old adopted daughter to Mr and Mrs James Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dykstra
Morrison Hospital
Mary Ellen
Roy Dykstra
Morrison
Steven Roy
Aylo
David Bealer
Wichita
Kansas
Kristy Marlene
James Hook
Joan Sue
Bible School and Church Services in York and Area
Local notices list Bible school at 10 a.m. and evening services at 7:30 p.m. with Rev. Gillespie and Rev. KENDALL. Catholic services in Fulton at 8 and 10 a.m. Sunday School attendance noted. choir needs male voices. cantata and choir practices scheduled. Methodist and York Baptist schedules included with worship, Sunday School, and cantata rehearsals. guest speaker planned for Feb 20. News mentions Edison and quotes about faith and duty, plus a community note about visits to Sunnycrest Sanitarium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gillespie
William Kendall
Fulton
York
Albert V. Ihne
Thomson
Charles McGinty
MYF
Hickory Grove
Warner Hartman
WSCS
Argo Fay
Les Durward
United States
Geoge Washington
York Baptist
James W. Gillespie
Herbert St. Ores
Alice O. Jorgenson
R. N. Mpanza
Outlook
Child Falls From Auto Breaks Leg In Thomson Trip
Gary Korbar three and a half year old son of Mr and Mrs Carl Korbar sustained two broken bones in his right leg when he fell from the rear door of a moving car shortly before noon Sunday. He was treated at Savannah clinic and Savannah City hospital where x rays showed the fracture and his leg was placed in a cast Monday morning. The party of four was returning to Thomson from Sunday school and services at the First Baptist church when the accident occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Korbar
Carl Korbar
Savanna
Savanna City Hospital
Gary
Harold Witt
Jennie Griswold
Wayne Witt
Thomson
First Baptist Church
Engagement announced for Erma Erling and Hal Hoy
Mr and Mrs Ray Erling of Long Grove Iowa announce the engagement of their eldest daughter Erma to Hal D Hoy son of Mr and Mrs Clem Hoy of Mt Carroll Illinois No date is set for the wedding Both are York Community High School graduates Miss Erling works at Clinton Garment Company and Mr Hoy at the Savanna Ordinance Depot
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Erling
Long Grove
Iowa
Erma
Hal D, Hoy
Clem Hoy
Mt. Carroll
Ilinois
York Community High School
Miss Erling
Clinton Garment Company
Mr. Hoy
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Social Front Page Round of Weekend Visits and Guests
Local families hosted and visited over the weekend with gatherings in Savanna Morrison Lanark Chadwick Milledgeville and Clinton Iowa. Notable names include Mrs Cecil Frosch Rev James Gillespie Otto Switzer Elizabeth Carroll and Jo Ann Prins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Frosch
Louann
Paul Melendy
Savanna
James Gillespie
Otto Switzer
Charles Sack Home
Robert Carpenter
Clinton, Ia
James Babcock Dies at 49 in Clinton Iowa
James E. Babcock 49 of 517 Std Ave Clinton Iowa died suddenly about 10 15 p m Sunday at Reveation Lanes bowling alley Death was due to heart attack Funeral services were held at Snell funeral home Clinton with Rev Bruce Burdick officiating L R Schoenig was the soloist Miss Marguerite Hypes organist Burial was in Oakland cemetery Pallbearers were Ward Riedesel Norman Stickell Edward Bentrup John Brown Peter Rastrelli and Harold Smith He was born Sept 15 1908 in Thomson Illinois and survived by his wife Maxine Daniels Clinton three children Jimmy Philip Julie two sisters Mrs Elmer Vath and Mrs William Burns and his parents two sisters and his parents preceded him in death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Babcock
Std Ave. S
Clinton
Collis Company
Reveation Lanes
Snell
Bruce Burdick
Clinton Church of Christ
L. R. Schoenig
Marguerite Hypes
Oakland Cemetery
Ward Riedesel
Norman Stickell
Edward Bentrup
John Brown
Peter Rastrelli
Harold Smith
Mr. Babcock
Ernest
Tena M. Dyson Babcock
Thomson, Ill
Church of Christ
Clinton Lodge
American Turner Society
Thezaak Walton League
Moose Lodge
Maxine Daniels
Moline
Jimmy
Phillip
Julie
Elmer
Sarah) Vath
William
Virginia) Burns
Local residents visit families across Illinois towns
A series of social visits are reported from Mt. Carroll Fulton Maquoketa Lake Forest Milledgeville Morrison Savanna and Dubuque. Names include Roges Rogers Strukhoff Cate Marshall Prins Burkeman Groharing Murray Longanecker Meuire Melendy and others sharing weekend and weekday visits with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Roges
Dubuque
Charles Rogers
Paul Strukhoff
Fulton
M. J. Strukhoff
Mt. Carroll
Merle Cate
Mervin Marshall
Phil Battaglia
Chicago
Robert Burkeman
Margaret
Claus Prins
Allen Ripple
Lloyd Heide
Maquoketa
Lorraine Wilson
Lake Forest
Bruce Groharing
Groharing
Illnesses and Medical Procedures In Clinton and Savanna City
Reports list several medical conditions and procedures. Infant Charles Atherton is ill with intestinal flu. John Carroll was hospitalized in Savanna City last week and remains ill at home. Ruth Ann Hoff and Harlan Hoff had tonsillectomies at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton ia. Janice Miller had a tonsillectomy at Mercy hospital Clinton ia. Carl Petersen has a weeklong severe cold. Mrs H A Tobey is under observation at Jane Lamb hospital. Nanette Curley is ill with flu. Mrs Lloyd Fagan was an X ray patient last week. Russell Green Jr. sprained his ankle during a basketball game Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Atherton
Dwight Atherton
John Carroll
Savanna City Hospital
Ruth Ann
Harlan Hoff
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Janice Miller
Mecy ‘Hospital
Carl Petersen
H. A. Tobey
Nanette Curley
Delbert Curley
Lloyd Fagan
Savanna City
Russell Green Jr
Cantata practice call joins Mere men choir
A notice from Thomson Review on February 19 1953 invites men to attend Cantata rehearsals Monday evening at Tattie Methodist church. The brief appeal requests male volunteers to help form a choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattie Methodist Church
Sandridge Club Hosts Card Party
The Sandridge Club held a card party at the club premises. Prizes awarded to Mr Henry Joreens and Frank Lea. Mrs Curtis received a group prize. Clyde George attended as a participant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandridge Club
Andl Tre Ilold Fedderton
Cares
Heary Joreens
Frank Lea
Jone
Mrs. Curtis &T. Oround
Clyde George
Seventh Birthday Party Fun in Mart by Row
Mrs Hussell Athert of Mart hosted Ruth Ann’s seventh birthday party at a Saturday afternoon gathering. Fourteen girls attended with guests including Mr and Mrs Richard Burke and other local families visiting or calling in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hussell
Mart
Ruth Ann
Rechard Burke
Local Families Gather for Sunday Meals and Visits in Illinois Town
Residents in Elkorn Wisconsin and nearby communities hosted relatives and friends for weekend gatherings. Guests included the Diehl family and Toepfer relatives from Farmers City and Dixon. Several households hosted breakfasts and suppers with extended kin from Fulton Savanna Cicero and Savanna areas. A Home Bureau class on Met al Hammering and Tooling was held at Shannon with plans for a Hammered Aluminum session in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pact
Elknorn
Wis
Harry Diehl
Thome Toepfer
Toepier
Mr. Carroll
Vernelling
Farmers City
Louis Corey
Pusanna
Nevada Rogers Sd
Fulton
Robert Bristol
Daaeht
Carlos Toepfer
John Demare Onison
Dartt
Premaree
N. B. French
Floyd
Wayne Welch
Savanna
Ban
Pan Smith
Dixon
Jetiers
Dan Sackant
J. 1
Selirot
Yurster
Lawrence Hallman
Unl
Community Club and Scout Meetings Planned for February
Several groups announce upcoming gatherings. Senior Girl Scouts meet Thursday evening. Cub Scouts hold a Tuesday session due to a basketball tournament. Legion Auxiliary hosts an evening gathering at 7 20 with a program by the American group. senior auxiliary and Card Club events also listed with hostesses and dates in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Jenor
York Cam Vacaty
Atte Poon
Dpd
Preneh
Mra
Bertha Holenton
Frank Holman Jr
Teomenn
Iee Ting Tulay
Mre Bavared
Cab
Local Visits and Family Gatherings Highlight Weekend Notes
Mrs Bertha Holland visits Moreen with her son in law and others. Mrs Paul Stige and family of Keckford spend time with Hon Stage’s family. Mr and Mrs Robert Goodrow of Thana visit Mt Carroll relatives Tuesday night. Marvin Stiles and children dine with Wilbur and family. Clifford Durward visits Morrison with Miles Miller hosts. Kennearh Kemmer celebrate birthday with a Saturday dinner attended by Rockwi guests Paddy and Parry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Holland
Moreen
Good Daurtrber
Gaur Mit Stevenberg
Paul Stige
Keckford
Tis
Robert Goodrow
Thana
Mt. Carroll
Ielrow
Ani
Ann Kurth
Marvin Stiles
Wilbur
Hiohy Durward
Clifford
Morrison
Miles Miller
Paul Stave
Paul
Paddy
Parry
Rockwi
Kennearh Kemmer
Kemmer
Spring Tidbits and Home Goods Ad Broadcasts
The piece blends seasonal notes with a sales pitch for home goods and used farm equipment. It promotes ice and water checks, a plumbing deal, and discounts on tub lavatory sets, water heaters, septic tanks, and various used farm implements from Chas and Dick, urging readers to trade in old appliances before stock runs out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Earl Rupple
Earl
Gilpin
March
Chas
For Sale: Lanark House Split into Two Living Quarters
Two unit house in Lanark currently rented as separate living spaces. Price $2500. Listing by The Eader Agency located at 824 Main St Savanna Illinois. Sale details include rental income and property description.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Eader Agency
Main St
Savanna
State Forester Speaks at Woman's Club Meeting
The Thenson Woman's Club hosted a family night on Friday February 12 with about fifty members attending a twelve supper. Grace Sidfo introduced Wayne Acby from Geneseo a forester in the Illinois Department of Conservation who gave an informative talk on conservation noting its long history since 1908 and the growing need to preserve natural resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thenson Woman's Club
Mra
Grace Sidfo
Wayne Acby
Geneseo A Ise Thiet Forester
Ilinois
Illinois Parks and Memorials Highlight State Heritage
The article notes land ownership by groups and describes Illinois State Parks and Memorials along the Mississippi and Ohio rivers. It mentions Lincoln history at New Salem Park and Springfield, and cites park sites like Rock, White Pines, Mississippi Palisades, Ferne Lyve, and Grant City State Park. It reports club activities funding conservation, donations to Dixon State Hospital, and upcoming events and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federation of Woman's C Lab
Ashby
Illinois
Mississippi
Ohio River
Ilineis
State
Abraham J Neen
Lincoln
Tlineis
New Salem Park
Springfield
White Pines
Misssipi Palisades
Fernelyive
Grant City State Park
Conanton
Scim
Dixon State Hospital
Dixon Tk Hospital
Wheeler
Dixon
Eugene Murray
Thomas Kustes Jr
Elliott
Harry Diehl
Albert Ihne
John Sloan
Harold Brown
Iarvey Marshall
Thomas Kusles
Clarence Bolhous
Esther Schmaling
Anna Greeley
Marion Wheeler
Local visits and Sunday gatherings across town
Thomson briefs note Mr. and Mrs. Joe Larson visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Otto Switzer. Jim Wieberga and William Wagner of Chicago spent the weekend with their parents. Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bull and sons were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Young and family from Blackhawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Carroll
David and
Terry
Morrison
Mervin Marshall
Ronald Bull
Kathleen
David Young
Eugene Bull
Hazel Stage
Chicago
Garrett Sterenberg
N. D. French
John Johnson
Duane Law
Savanna
Henry Young Jr
Blackhawk
Joe Larson
Otto Switzer
Jim Wieberga
William Wagner
Eugene Bull and Sons
Henry Young
Card of Thanks from Hal Hovoborn Patient
I thank all relatives and friends for the cards flowers and fruit and those who visited me while I was a patient in the hospital. Hal Hov. t 1t 2-19x.
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Thomson News
Cradle News
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Aman
D. L. Moody
Claude Grim
Linda
Leslie Grim
Dubuané
Blaine Mayden
Sunnycrest Sanitarium
Silver Springs
Florida
Roy Heitman
Charles Hogg
Argo
Forrest Eslinger
Justice Prins
Jo Ann
Wm. Hawk
Jo Ann Prins
Doris Bailey
Darrell Paxton
Ernest LaShelle
August Hass
Beverly Green
Archie Green
Bennett Box Co
Anna Hartvigsen
Wayne Groharing
Billy
Evelyn Wilt
Mary Ann Hoff
James Babcock
Thomson Review
Fonest Whitney
Win
Ernest Whitney Reevig
Vernon M. Taylor
Earlham
Mr. Taylor
Jewell, Ja
Fred Taylor
York Township
Don Fretland
Frederick
Richard
Aryle Cole
Merlyn McFarland
Niel Thomas
Riverview News
Jimmes Jlendricks Arel von
Nive
Walden Wierelier
Crate Manor
James O'Neal
Wilking Marsal
Freeport
Harvey Marshall
Loyal Broynes
Blaine Yates
John Miller
Loyal Brunner
Clyde
Geertie
Wesley Sack
Lawrence Strauch
Chalwick
Coutea
Onioone
Thei Coloy
State Forester
Woman’s Club
Thomson Briefs
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