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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1968
Page
8
Mr and Mrs Fred Kasten and their son Budge of Freeport were visitors Saturday afternoon at the George Mattie Home.
Clubs and lodges item states the TNT group of York Community church will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Lloyd Smith.
In the Circuit Court of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit Carroll County Illinois estate of Yvonne M Laughrin No 68 P 14 notice of publication for claims indicates letters testamentary issued February 8 1968 to Glenn B Laughlin executor RFD 1 Box 74 Thomson Illinois 61285 attorney Elwin S Wadsworth Dixon Illinois 61021 and that the first Monday in April 1968 is the claims date for the estate. Claims must be filed with the Probate Division clerk and mailed or delivered to the executor and attorney.
The second rehearsal for the upcoming Variety show Thomson Tries The Thirties is Friday at 7 30 p m in the school music room. About 25 professional entertainers attended the first rehearsal led by Mrs John Davidson and Mrs Harold Wilt. Newcomers are welcome to join this week. The show runs March 29 30 in the school gym with songs dances costumes and jokes of the thirteenth thirties.
The WSCS laity of Thom son Methodist church met for a breakfast in Mrs. John Root's home. They voted to purchase kitchen utensils and coffee carafes for the church. A church library start was reported with books on loan and a nominating committee was named. The next meeting is March 20 at 7 30 p.m. in the church basement.
Three church factions move toward unification in line with merger plans between the two major church bodies, seeking a unified leadership and shared governance framework.
Mrs Gerald Smith of Morrison and Miss Cathy Sipple were guests of honor at a post and pre nuptial wedding shower for two sisters held in the Thomson Methodist church basement. Hostesses were Mrs Henry Nielsen of Tampico and Mrs Gene Enloe of Thomson.
Several Thomson high school students competed in the Illinois-High School Association district speech contest in Freeport on Saturday. Lawrence Bruckner won first place with his original piece Butter or Bullets and took second in extemporaneous speaking, Tom Gray placed third with Winning Isn't Everything, and Nancy Bruckner earned fourth for a cutting from Our Town. Lawrence and Tom advance to the sectional contest on March 3 at East Moline.
Miss Cathy Sippel was guest of honor at a bridal shower Saturday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Myles Haas. Co hosts were Miss Nancy Haas and Mrs. Dale Holesinger. Games and prizes accompanied refreshments in red and white to celebrate the bride elect.
About 200 relatives and friends attended the open house in the Legion hall celebrating the Golden Wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Petersen. Miss Arliss Andresen led the guest book. Mrs. Clarence Dunn and Mrs. Larry Hook served at the table. Refreshments included cake and cookies with a floral centerpiece. Mrs. Petersen wore white carnations with a gold bow. Karen Geisz handled the gifts.
Gene Walters and Mrs Walters of Morrison visited Mr and Mrs Harry Bonders. Aleda Wiebenga and daughter Tamara joined David Mitchells in Fulton for Sunday dinner. Edward Mitchell is on leave from the U S Marines. Charles Green and son from Morrison were guests at Roggendorf Green home. Claude Wieben ga and Aleda Wiebenga visited Dora Wie benga at her home.
J G Short advertises fast friendly service at 414 Main St offering loans of 50 dollars or more with a local contact number 273 2318. The notice emphasizes convenient terms and neighborhood access.
The Little Tigers defeated Mt. Carroll 28-18 to move to 17-0 this season and 34-0 over two years. They will face the Lanark Milledgeville winner in the finals, while the Big Tigers may play Saturday if Milledgeville is beaten Thursday.
Mr and Mrs Leslie Grim and family visited Mr and Mrs Larry Grim in Clinton Iowa. Mr and Mrs Paul King of Mount Carroll were Sunday visitors of Mr and Mrs Franl Potter. Donald Sippel home welcomed Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Mount Carroll Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith of Morrison Mr and Mrs Gene Enloe and daughter and Paul Moltmann of Savannah.
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