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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1967
Page
8
York Community Church previews a tale of a Muslim priest who becomes a Christian missionary and teacher. Students of the senior class will hear about a conversion likened to that of Paul and the dangers faced. Morning worship at 10 30.
The service titled four Men Who Changed Their Minds includes Simon Peter as the third subject and an Americans Remember segment honoring a poet and a political party. Pastoral notices list Methodist, York Baptist, and Spring Valley Reformed Church services with times and Sunday School schedules.
The Thomson Woman's Club will meet Thursday evening March 2 at 8 PM in the school cafeteria. Ary de Carvalho Jr a Brazilian foreign exchange student will present the program. Hostesses are Mrs Marvin Holesinger and Mrs Marion Wheeler.
Local vo ag instructor Bill Gengenbach Phil Wagenknect Milledgeville State FFA Sec Treas and two other panel members present an 18 minute program on the Illinois Foundation of Future Farmers on Sterling radio WSDR Saturday Feb 25 at 12 30 p m On preceding Thursday at 5 05 p m a Vocational Agriculture program and Friday an interview with Erich Schipf State FFA president will be heard These interviews were taped by Lawrence Bruckner State Section II reporter.
The Immaculate Conception in Fulton Illinois holds Sunday masses at 8 am and 10 am with Holy Days at 6 am and 6 pm First Friday 7 am Weekdays and Saturdays 7 30 am Confessions available 45 pm and 7 6 am on Saturdays and 4 5 30 pm Thursday before First Friday Services listed for St Johns Savanna include 5 30 7 30 9 00 10 15 and 11 30 am Ideal Community Bible Church offers 10 00 am Bible classes and 11 00 am Morning worship with 7 00 pm Song Service and Evening Worship
The menu lists daily meals from Monday to Friday with items such as Vegetable crackers and ham salad on Monday, Roast beef with gravy on Tuesday, macaroni and cheese on Wednesday, chicken and biscuits on Thursday, and cold meat with baked potatoes on Friday. Each day includes bread and butter, milk, and a fruit or dessert option where noted.
Mr and Mrs Randal Bate of Salt Lake City Utah announce the birth of a daughter Debor ah Lee on January 30. Mrs P Bateman formerly Barbara Ashpole is described as daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Ashpole of Salt Lake City.
Milledgeville defeated the Trojans 83 to 66 on Saturday night as Milledgeville shot 66 free throws and converted 43. Thomson’s Ron Haas led with 20 points while Dick Sloan added 9. Thomson fouled out four times in the third and two others fouled out late as Milledgeville played seniors in their final game.
Thom son residents hosted and visited relatives over a busy weekend. Mrs Myrta Groharing enjoyed time with Thomson hosts in Chadwick and Knox College 50 year luncheon attendees from Galesburg. Families from Clinton Sterling Fulton Davenport and Broadview joined dinners and on Sunday many relatives gathered at the Prins household in Polo.
Carroll county residents attended the National Livestock Feeders Association convention held in Des Moines Iowa. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert McKean Mr and Mrs Russell Wagenknecht Mr and Mrs Elmer Buffington and others from Milledgeville Lanark and nearby towns. Dr George J Mehren spoke noting that retail food prices align with the general price economy while farm prices lag and urging viable farm prices for affordable living. Charles Phelps was elected president with Garret Sikkema and Dwaine Pattison reappointed as vice presidents and Arden Johnson and Don Clark newly elected to join as vice presidents.
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hamilton of Fulton entertained at Sunday dinner with relatives including Mr and Mrs Carl Detra and family of Prophetstown Mrs Shirley Raab and family of Clinton Mr and Mrs Carl Tomm and family Mr and Mrs Win Hamm Melvin Hamm and Linda Kohn all of Thomson.
The Thomson American Legion Auxiliary met February 20 at 7 30 PM in the Legion hall. Plans were announced to entertain the County Council of the Legion Auxiliary on March 22 at 8. Reports noted two bowling teams in the Legion Bowling tournament at Sterling Sunday Feb. 25 at 4 PM. Betty Green announcedVeteran crafts for sale and 100 Valentine trap favors were sent to Downey hospital. Essays by Thomson high school students on citizenship were submitted for district contest. Ruth Turney served refreshments.
Ray Alien and Patti Ann Grim returned to their parents home after spending the past week with their grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Caude Grim hosted Mr. and Mrs. Merle Atherton Sr. for supper in honor of Mrs. Atherton's birthday. Mr. and Mrs. Myles Haas visited Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rupp in Lanark Friday evening and again with Nancy joining Sunday evening at the Diephuis home.
Mr and Mrs Harry Bonders attended Saturday supper in Milledgeville with daughter Mrs George Cook and family. Guests included Ambrose McGinn of Sterling and the McGinns from Chicago. Sunday callers were Claus Schaver Albany Katie Schaver Fulton John Buikema Phyllis Ed Dykema and more.
Sgt. Donald L. Kness, son of Mr and Mrs Don Kness of Chadwick, was wounded in action near Da Nang Viet Nam on February 13, his parents were notified by Armed Forces representatives. A telegram confirming the report was received Monday morning.
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