Cheri Stage and Steve Dell Tie February Vow in Charlotte
Cheri Stage daughter of Mr and Mrs William Stage and Steve Dell son of Mr and Mrs Harlan Dell were married February 11 at the Charlotte Methodist Church Rev Lusher officiated. The couple reside in Clinton.
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Cheri Stage
William D. Stage
Fulton
Steve Dell
Harlan Dell
Charlotte
Charlotte Methodist Church
Cheri
Ray Johnson
Thomson
Lusher
George Busch
Larry Dell
Duane Hammer
Mariann Dell
Darwyn Gules
Vickey Wilkinson
Becky Wilkinson
Harry Dell
Harlan _Dell
Lyle Knutsen
Terry Dell
Girl Scout Activities Highlight Valentine Events and Plans
Busy season for Girl Scouts with Brownies at the Methodist Church and Juniors in the school cafeteria hosting Valentine parties. Juniors held a Court of Awards awarding badges to Marie Brock Susan Ashby Patti Dimmick Julie Simpson and Laurie Waltrip. Cadettes assisted with a troop dramatics badge through a skit and choral reading. Plans for Girl Scout Week March 12 18 include a family night church attendance and a March 14 Court of Awards with a swimming party March 18. Marcia Schaver and Ronald Dykstra visited the Dykema home Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Brock
Susan Ashby
Patti Dimmick
Julie Simpson
Laurie Waltrip
Savanna
Savanna Cadettes
Lincoln
Washington
Thomson Tigers Finish Perfect Season 15-0
The Thomson Grade School's 6th grade basketball team the Tigers finished 15 and 0 after beating Lanark 46 to 32 to claim the conference title. Don Robinson led with 19 points while Mike Hill grabbed 6 rebounds and Ron Hebeler had 5 steals as Lanark trailed 24-16 at halftime and 46-32 at the final buzzer.
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Thomson ‘Tigers
Thomson
Lanark
Tigers
Don Robinson
Mike Hill
Ron Hebeler
Roger Dykstra
Bill James
Robinson
Hill
Hebeler
James
Dykstra
Zink
Halfman
Wagenknecht
Schoening
PTA Immunization Program Starts March 7
The Thomson PTA Health Committee announces a school immunization drive beginning Tuesday March 7. Diphtheria tetanus and whooping cough shots will be given in a three shot series with dates April 4 and May 2. a two shot diphtheria tetanus series for those who had whooping cough. booster shots every three years. Smallpox vaccination and boosters also offered March 7 with readings March 10 and 14. Permission slips due by Feb 27. preschool children may participate. Contact Mrs Emil Bellich at 259 2045 for details.
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The
Thomson Pta
Association
Monda
Emil Bellich
Smiley Burnette Dies At 59 In Encin o California
Western film comic Smiley Burnette died after a long illness at West Valley Hospital in Encino California. He was 59 and longtime star of 1940s westerns with Gene Autry. Survived by wife Dallas and four children. memories anchor Thomson Oldtimers as the preacher's kid.
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Lester
Smiley
Burnette
West Valley Hospital
Encino
California
Gene Autry
Dallas
Oldtimers
Thomson
Christian Church
York Community Church
Maude Brown
Thomson FFA Chapter Marks 20th Year
Thomson FFA hosts ninth annual Parent and Son banquet in the high school gym to mark the chapter’s 20th anniversary along with 50 years of Vocational Agriculture and 40 years of the FFA. Awards, Sweetheart Susan Knuth, and speeches by Phil Wagenknecht highlighted the event.
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Thomson
Future Farmers
FFA
FHA
Rubye Hill
Nolan
FBI
Rockford
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Gene St. Ores At Fort Campbell
Mr and Mrs Curt St Ores report their son Eugene is in basic training at Fort Campbell Kentucky The address given is Pvt Eugene St Ores US 26389 665 4th Plt A Co 10th BN 2nd TNG BDE USATC Fort Campbell KY 42223 Gene St Ores is referenced along with relatives Brian Stagg and Bobby Joe Wilt as part of a family note
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Curt St. Ores
Gene
Fort Campbell, Ky
Eugene St. Ores
TNG
USATC
Fort Campbell
George Washington a Founding Father of the United States
The article recalls George Washington born in 1732 in Westmoreland County Virginia and his roles as commander in chief during the Revolutionary War and first president under the Constitution. It notes his marriage to Martha Custis in 1759 and his death in 1799 followed by nationwide mourning.
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George Washington Washington
Westmoreland County
Virginia
United States of America
Great Britain
Washington
Martha Dandridge Custis
Harry Lee
Thomson F.F.A
Girl Scout Cookie Sales Start Friday by Thomson Troops
Thomson Junior and Cadette Girl Scout troops begin selling Cookies February 24 to March 6. Five flavors offered Pixies coconut, Scot-Teas, Mints, Savannah, and Sandwich Cremes at 50 cents per box with 10 cents to troop funds. Proceeds support Green Hills Council campsites and equipment. delivery is planned April 7 to 15.
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Thomson Junior
Cadette
Green Hills Council
Girl Scout
Thomson Girl Scouts
Trojans Scare Lanark in 44-30 Loss at Home
Thomson Trojans led Lanark 24-10 in the third quarter before rallying on the road. Both teams sank 13 baskets. Lanark made 18 of 28 free throws while Thomson was 4 of 25. Bill Manning led Thomson with 10 points as district play begins tonight with Chadwick versus Lyndon and Thomson versus Shannon.
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Thomson Trojans
Carroll
Lanark
Trojans
Thomson
Bill Manning
Chadwick
Lyndon
Shannon
Morrison
Savanna
Local Health Updates and Hospital Stays Across Clinton Area
Sick Wayne Drake returns to Veterans Hospital Iowa City after weeks at home. Roland Starck requests news from Thomson friends while staying at Madras Oregon trailer. Mrs. Herman Hagge recovers from surgery at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton. Arnold Horton, 79, treated for a broken leg after a pedestrian auto accident in Clinton. Barbara Ann Marken convalesces at home with thumb blood poisoning. Viola Roggendorf home from hospital. Edward Dykema bedbound with hepatitis. Joe Shutters recovering from burns at Mercy Hospital Clinton.
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Roland Starck
Thomson
Madras
Oregon
R. E. Starck
Green Spot
S. Dallas
California Highway
Ore
Herman Hagge
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Arnold Horton
Horton
Fulton
Elmer Hans
Savanna City Hospital
Barbara Ann Marken
Barbara
Jack Marken
Viola Roggendorf
Edward Dykema
Joe Shutters
Mercy Hospital
Maple Lawn Rest Home
Myra Tipton and Larry Pearce Wed in Mount Carroll
Myra Tipton daughter of Franklin Tipton and Larry D Pearce son of Eunice Pearce wed Feb 5 in Argo Fay Methodist Church Mount Carroll. Officiant Rev Thomas J Mohn, bridal party included Esther Tipton and Judy Foltz. reception followed at Naahman Diehl auditorium. They plan to reside in Yuma Arizona where Pearce serves in the Marines.
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Myra Tipton
Franklin Tipton
Mount Carroll
Larry D. Pearce
Eunice Pearce
Stockton
Argo Fay Methodist Church
Thomas J. Mohn
John Sour
Harold Wilt
Esther Tipton
Gerald Wickland
Lanark
Randi Bausman
Judy Foltz
Mr. Carroll
Thomson Boy Wins Star State Farmer of the Year
Lawrence Bruckner of Thomson FFA is named Section II Star State Farmer of the Year at the FFA Foundation Awards in Dixon. He will vie in the District I contest March 29 at Kewanee High School and the State contest April 22 in Urbana, noted for leadership, scholarship and broad agricultural projects.
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Gengenbach
Thomson
State Association
Lawrence Bruckner
Future Farmers of America
FFA Foundation
Dixon
Carroll, Lee, Rock Island
Whiteside
Kewanee Community High School
Urbana
Lawrence
FFA
John Kustes
Thomson Ffa
John
Sterling
Kewanee
Penny Is Nine Celebrated at Holmquist Home
Mrs. Antone Holmquist of Argo Fay entertained ten girls last Saturday for Pen ny Holmquist’s ninth birthday. They played games with prizes, then enjoyed Koolade, birthday cake, ice cream, and candy. Penny received many lovely gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Huizenga
Golden Rule Class Plan Bake Sale At Fire Station
The Golden Rule class of York Baptist Church schedules a bake sale for Saturday March 4 starting at 10 a.m. at the Thomson fire station. Patronage will be appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Thomson Fire Station
Card of Thanks from Mrs Edward H Dykema
Mrs Edward H Dykema thanks friends and relatives for cards and food sent during her stay in bed. Gratitude expressed for the kindness and support received.
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Edward H. Dykemat
Expressions of Gratitude from the Grim Family
We thank all who sent cards flowers and food during our recent bereavement Your kindness meant much and will not be forgotten MR and MRS LESLIE GRIM and FAMILY
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Leslie Grim
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Bud” Wilt
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Gilpin Stagg and Sons
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Max Meakins
Harry Bonders
Joe Frosch
Dorothe Lewis, Jr
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Max
Marcia Schaver
Ronald Dykstra
Mrs. Edward Dykema and
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