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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1969
Page
8
Mrs Luella Heitmann and Mrs Irwin Kilpatrick of Hanover were dinner guests of Mr. Mervin Marshall.
Ralph White extends thanks for cards visits flowers and remembrances during recent hospitalization.
Carroll County 4-H members and leaders learned advanced sewing techniques at the 4-H Clothing School held February 12. Topics included construction methods, hems, heavy materials, lining, facing, interfacing, material suitability, and buttonholes.
Sick Ralph White is convalescing at home after a week in Mercy Hospital for a mild heart attack. John Krahn and spouse returned from Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota. Fred Oaken remains seriously ill after major surgery at Savanna City Hospital. Mrs Charles Swan is a medical patient in Savanna City Hospital. Debra Halfman infant pneumonia patient at Savanna City Hospital. Gerald LaShelile in critical condition at University Hospitals Iowa City after Chemplex explosion burns. family says he is improving. Brenda Olsen infant from Pin Iowa discharged after exams found underdeveloped veins. no heart condition. Jane Holesinger admitted to Savanna City Hospital for tests.
William Wagner and children of Bensonville spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Wagner and Mr and Mrs Joe Root and families.
A fragmented personal narrative recalls a Bloodmobile visit with mixed feelings of rejection and relief, ending with a tribute to Mrs. Ruby Durward of Argo Fay. The piece mixes humorous, weary, and poignant notes about donors, hospitals, and local life.
The passing of a well known Argo resident leaves a void that will be hard to fill. She was a trademark in the community, often in a large apron and a man’s cap, spelling busy wherever she went.
Sunday afternoon visitors included Mrs. Dora Wiebenga along with Mrs. Kate Bush Mrs. Gertrude Bush and others from Fulton Milledgeville and Coleta. Sunday evening luncheon guests were Mrs. Aleda Wiebenga and Tammy with Monday dinner guests Jim Wiebenga and Bill Madison of Savanna plus Luverta Schneider and Leslie Grim.
Mrs Wayland Bennett Mrs Paul Smith and Mrs Andrew Houzenga attended the wedding of their nephew William Blair to Miss Christine Kinney. The ceremony was held Saturday afternoon at St Andrew's church in Rock Falls Morrison families attend.
The Boosters report net profits of 596.51 from a candy sale led by treasurer Mrs. Donald Schneider. The funds supported a stereo tape recorder used in recent band performances and will finance part of instrument purchases for band students.
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