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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1963
Page
1
Town chatter spans a fourth or fifth cold snap this winter yet hints spring is near. A Mercy Hospital fund drive and benefit basketball games precede a twin bill PTA Fathers versus Thomson Farmers Night School with a cakewalk. Proceeds support the hospital drive.
The Thomson P T A met February 13 with about 90 attendees in the school cafe. Founders Day honors were paid to past presidents with corsages, a travelogue on Alaska, and an original poem read by Mrs Holesinger.
The American Legion Auxiliary met February 18 at 8:00 PM in the Legion hall. They voted funds for Downey Hospital Cigarette fund 18 dollars Normal Spending Fund 5 dollars and American Indian Sponsoring fund 1 dollar. A potluck Birthday supper for March 23 was planned inviting members and families, each bringing two dishes and table service, with coffee provided by the Auxiliary. Plans were also made to serve the Lions Club supper on February 25.
Mr and Mrs Warren E Green announce the engagement of daughter Patricia Sue Green to Richard S Smith son of Mr and Mrs H S Smith of Iowa City Iowa. A late summer wedding is planned. Patricia a 1961 Savanna High School graduate works at Iowa State Bank in Iowa City. She attended the University of Iowa. Richard a business administration sophomore at the University of Iowa. Patricia is the granddaughter of Mrs Herman Timmons of Thomson.
Thomson defeated Bellevue 52 to 44 led by Larry Hook with 20 points and Don Groharing 17 assists. Bellevue trailed 7-5 after one and 19-14 at halftime before a 22-point Thomson surge in the third quarter. Bellevue’s Dennis Guenther totaled 17 and Bill Griebel 11. Thomson’s B squad won 37-20 earlier.
Sam G. Fosdick 74 died at home in Savanna early Wednesday. He was father of Robert Fosdick of Riverview. Visitors included Charles Voss and Fulton, Bernie Williams. Carlus Bark and family of Clinton. Frank Graves and Stockton. Willie Leopold and family. Helen O Neal visiting Terry O Neal and family in Camanche. Wesley Sack visiting Ben Stage. Mary Ann Reynolds of Davenport visiting her parents Jack and Mary Reynolds. Nancy Haas and Karen Schmitt were weekend guests.
The York area churches list schedule for morning worship at 10:30, Sunday school times, and adult classes. Thomson WSCS, Hickory Grove, Argo Fay plan World Day of Prayer and united services on March 1 with a nursery, plus Blanket Sunday set for March 10. Catholic services noted at Fulton and Savanna with multiple Mass times.
The week lists daily meals for February 25 to March 1. Monday offers baked beans and cabbage salad with bread, apple sauce and milk. Tuesday serves chili with crackers, sliced cheese, celery sticks, cake and milk. Wednesday features chicken a la king with rice and beans plus plums and milk. Thursday serves sloppy joes with pickles and corn and chocolate pudding and milk. Friday offers tuna and noodles with peas bread and butter and cherries and milk.
Thomson News notes social visits across LeClair Ia Savanna and Geledets with Hal Hoy family Loyal Brunner Eugene Halfman Melvin Badtke John Johnson Jurgens Paul John Delores Leavens Earl Kness Wes Leyess and Donald Ashby among those hosting or visiting relatives and friends over the weekend.
A group of York citizens met at the Holland home on February 14 to plan the York Betterment Committee. Committees for Government Industry Recreation and Health and Welfare were tentatively formed. The next monthly meeting is set for February 26 at 8 pm in the school cafeteria. Mervin Marshall and Mrs. George Bissens will handle refreshments. All interested residents are welcome to attend.
A World Day of Prayer service for the community will be held Friday March 1 at 7 30 p m in the Thomson Methodist church. WSCS members sponsor the service with assistance from women of the Community and Baptist churches and Argo Fay and Hickory Grove Methodists. Attendees may share fellowship with Christians worldwide. The event marks 75 years of global reach with services in about 150 countries. Proceeds support Home Missions and Foreign Missions of the National Council of Churches. The program offers a time for prayer and global outreach.
Reverend and Mrs Nichol and Mr and Mrs Sip pel and Mr and Mrs Plumley attended the Town and Country Achievement Day of the Methodist churches in Genoa Illinois on Sunday February 17. Workshops were held afternoon and Bishop Brashares honored seven churches including Thomson for their redecorating program. Mrs Lippe presented a summary of Thomson’s redecorating project at the meeting.
Thomson firefighters battled a Saturday blaze at the Virgil Handel farm near Chadwick. Two firefighters and the department's big truck worked on scene most of the day as a milk house hay stack and several outbuildings burned. Fire started in a hay stack beside the milk house. Clyde Graharing crew of Morrison performs repairs.
A birthday dinner and supper was held Sunday at the home of Mrs. Amy Lewis and Dorothe to honor the birthdays of Mrs. Lewis Max Meakins and T. L. Schunder. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Gates W. H. Tucker of Clinton T. L. Schunder of Savanna Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lewis and Debbie and Mr. and Mrs. Max Meakins and daughters.
Mrs. Viola Thompson of Atlantic City New Jersey is visiting as a house guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. G A Smith. She is Mrs Smiths sister and will stay about two weeks. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bonders and Mr. and Mrs. Jenny Sour have returned home from Arizona.
Birth announcements report Mr. and Mrs. Russell Silkema of Fulton, formerly Thomson, welcomed a son born Sunday February 17 at a Clinton hospital. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Conley of Clinton welcomed a son born Saturday February 16 at Mercy hospital weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces named Timothy Joseph. Mrs. Conley is Jeannine Senneff, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. I R Senneff.
Mark Stevens Thompson age 3 died February 11 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton from third degree burns after lighting matches while alone upstairs in the home. Funeral held at Snell Smith Clinton with burial at Clinton Memorial Park. survived by parents Leonard and Arcella Remrey Thompson two siblings and grandparents Nellie Remrey Thomson Leonard Thompson Sr.
Eighth grade student Charlotte Cate of Thomson schools, daughter of Merle and (Mrs. Cate), received a White House letter replying to her invitation for President Kennedy to attend her May graduation. The president could not accept but sent best wishes to Charlotte and her classmates.
Eugene Bower son of Mr and Mrs Glen E Bower of Thomson Illinois was commended at Shimer College special convocation Thursday February 21 honoring scholastic society members. Membership requires three comprehensive exams and average above B with continued B average to remain a member. Bower is a second year student.
A compiled schedule lists monthly meetings for local boards clubs and organizations. Entries include school board sessions village board volunteer firemen and civic groups with dates such as first and second Mondays and specific weekday occurrences throughout the year.
JoAnn Hazen daughter of Oakley Hazen will be capped at the Grant School of Nursing Chicago during a capping ceremony on Thursday February 28. She is a former York Community High School student.
The Future Farmers of America and Future Homemakers of America host the annual winter formal at York Community High School gym Friday February 22 from 8 p.m. to midnight. Parisian Holiday themed event features M C McDuff's Clinton orchestra. King and queen crowned around 10 p.m. with elected candidates from each class. Tickets: advance 1.25 per person or 2.00 per couple. at door 1.50 per person or 2.50 per couple.
Elizabeth Terrapins defeated Thomson Trojans 77 to 62 in the season finale at home. Don Groharing led Thomson with 20 points, Larry Hook 16, and Duane Stores 11 as Thomson trailed all night. District tournament begins February 25 at Lyndon with Thomson facing Chadwick and Shannon meeting Lyndon.
Heart Sunday is February 24 in Thomson from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with solicitors meeting at the grade school cafeteria at 2:00 PM. Early arrivals may gather after 1:30 PM. Volunteers include Luvella Diehl Myra Sloan Jill Sloan Joyce Dykstra Dorothy Carroll Mary Root Irene Hoff Beth Williams Charlene Zenk Mary Jo Sippel Donna Sore Argo Fan solicitors Arlene Eslinger and Doris Grim.
Mr and Mrs Carl Petersen were surprised Sunday afternoon for their 45th wedding anniversary. Friends and relatives joined with refreshments and a gift. Attendants included Adam Heinze Wm Geist Hal Ashby Jens Andersen Doris Harold Andresen Erich Marske Carolyn Hans Feddersen Herb Marske Fred Hook and Anna Greeley.
Mr and Mrs John Buikema will quietly observe their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at home Sunday No open house is planned friends and relatives are invited to call if they wish to
Pvt. John Bogart of the U S Army informed his aunt Mrs John Johnson that he leaves for overseas duty in Europe. He was stationed at Louisville Kentucky.
Thomson Briefs report Sunday dinner guests Fay Ashby and family welcomed Thomson residents Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby hosted Wayne Ashby and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith for Saturday noon dinner. Dora Wiebenga visited her daughter and son in law Harvey Fossett in Chadwick. Paul McDermont of Morrison and Louie Manning of Clinton visited Wesley Cooper and family Sunday afternoon.
The Thomson American Legion will sponsor a double header charity basketball night on Saturday March 2. The opener features PTA fathers versus the Thomson Farmers Night School, with noted stars and a cake walk to follow. The main event pits the Legion against the Lion's Club, with famed players of yesteryear and gate prices 50 cents adults, 25 cents students, preschool free.
The Womans club meeting moved from March 1 to March 8 in Savanna. Thomson PTA executive board will meet Feb 28 in the grade school board room. members should complete Blue Blanks. Mary Circle of Thomson WSCS will meet Feb 26 at Mrs Janis Wilt’s home at 8. York Baptist men and ladies Bible classes meet Feb 26 at Mrs Robert Carroll’s home with Mrs Anna Carroll hosting.
The Golden Rule class met in the church basement for a regular monthly gathering. Robert Carrolls presented pictures from a west coast trip, while Helen Brenneman shared Nassau and Bahamas photos. Refreshments were served by Mr and Mrs Paul Wilt at the close.
Mrs Harriet Vandermans of Potts Jewelry and Mrs R C Me of Clinton drove to Chicago last Saturday to greet Mrs Hazel Stagg who has just returned home after a five week tour of Africa.
Mr and Mrs Merle Bielema and Mr and Mrs Paul Ottens of Lyndon were Sunday guests in Fulton visiting with her parents Mr and Mrs Rinkie Lantiga. Angela and Dean Dykstra of Fulton spent Thursday and Friday with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll.
The Thompson area reports widespread flu keeping many residents home this week. In Clinton Mercy hospital patient updates include Mrs Martha Diephuist with a broken hip and Mrs Paul Munson as a medical patient. Other local patients are in Savanna hospital and Jane Lamb hospital after surgeries. Linda Rice was discharged from Savannah hospital after an appendectomy and resumed classes at Thomson high school. John Krahn and Leonard Hebeler have been discharged from Savanna hospital and are recuperating at home. Charles Geerts underwent major surgery at Jane Lamb hospital. Other local names include Mrs Ralph Irion, Mrs Jennie Griswold, and Mrs Albert Prins.
The Thomson Farmers Night School unveils its basketball lineup led by Merle Prins Clifford Durward Alfred Dykstra Arnold Sikke ma Harold Daehler Thomas Kustes Bob Carroll William Gengenbach Ray Dykstra Chuck Bissens Walter Buikema Chuck Huizenga Elmer Haas Albert Prins Harry Jurgens and Eldon Hickey. They face the local PTA Fathers in a double header fundraiser sponsored by the Thomson American Legion for the Mercy Hospital Drive on Saturday March 2.
A Clinton community meeting at Thomson Fire Station organized a Drive for Mercy hospital. Mrs Clara Andring was named chairwoman with assistants Mrs Claribel Smith Mr Richard Stagg Robert Bristol Joe Shutters and Herman Hagg. The fund aims to raise 850000 to build a hospital large enough for 100 extra patients.
A bridal shower was held Saturday night at the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Bellich in Rockford to honor Mrs Kenneth Balentyne. Forty guests attended including Mrs Lorraine Youngren Janice Youngren and several Bellich relatives with luncheon served by the hosts. Mrs Balentyne received many gifts as red and white decor enriched the event.
Thomson,Elden Thomas Green Jr of Thomson has been promoted to airman first class in the U S Air Force at Hahn AFB Germany. Age 23, he has been stationed there since September and entered service in August 1960. He is a Clinton Iowa high school graduate and son of Eldon and Mrs Green Sr. of Thomson. His wife Janet Ashbaugh resides with her parents in Clinton.
Mrs Floyd Hyde of Fulton subscribes to the Thomson Review for her daughter Mrs Gordon Brown of Cedar Rapids. Mr and Mrs Robert Smith and daughters of Fulton were Sunday visitors with his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Calvin Eslinger.
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