Adout Town News Notes and Local Chatter
Town column full of casual anecdotes on rain and flood fears in Mississippi, returning servicemen looking for activities, a proposal for a local baseball field, Bud Bull’s routine at the Utilities, election filing notices, Prof Elliot’s wife buying a television, Jessie's coffee crowd with Dora in form, Charley Hogg and Roy Heitman back from the South, Legion paint and open house plans, and plans to find a pool table for the new legion home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Thomson
Savanna
Bud Bull
Bud
Rita
Elliot
Jessie
Dora
Jerry
Kyle
Charley Hogg
Roy Heitman
Sunny South
Lyle
Legion
Lyle Greeley
Thomson area social notes from Clinton to Lanark
Thomson News lists visits and guests across Clinton Iowa, Bos cobel Wisconsin, Geneseo, Savanna and Lanark including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Otto Switzer, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ashby Jr, Fatsy Cravatta, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Detra, Lyle Lacey, Omar Ketchum, George Ketchum, Henry Young, Jay Kurth, Asa Kurth, Bruce Groharing, Robert Queckboerner, Wallace Dresbach, Mary Marx, Edith Robison, Thomas Hand, Lawrence Weatherwax and Francis Hoff with Rosary Guild attendance noted and cattle market activity on Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Larson
Clinton, Ia
Otto Switzer
Boscobel
Wis
Arthur Larson
Wayne Ashby Jr
Geneseo
Wayne Ashby Sr
Fatsy Cravatta
Savanna
Richard Williams
Carl Detra
Prophetstown
Asa Kurth
Bruce Groharing
Robert Queckboerner
Lanark
Wallace Dresbach
Mesdames Josephine Sheridan
Thomas Hand
Lawrence Weatherwax
Rosary Guild
Mary Marx
Fulton
Edith Robison
Mt. Carroll
Francis Hoff
Albert Hook
Isaac Decker
Chicago
Shannon Trims Pearl City In District Opener
Thomson Shannon high beat Pearl City 62 to 47 in the district opener. Shannon led 30-25 at halftime and 47-30 after three, then coasted home. The win sets up a semi final Friday with Chadwick with the winner meeting Shannon for the district title. The district winner advances to a regional game March 4 in Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Shannon High
Pearl City
Chadwick
Shannon
Lanark
Morrison
Rears City
Vernon Mattie Promoted to Master Sergeant at Ft Campbell
Vernon C. Mattie son of Mr and Mrs George Mattie of Thomson Illinois has been promoted to Master Sergeant. He serves at Fort Campbell Kentucky with Headquarters Headquarters and Service Company 127th Airborne Engineer Battalion 11th Airborne Division. He has six months as First Sergeant and earned multiple commendations including a Korea service ribbon with four bronze stars and one arrowhead. Mattie enlisted in 1947 trained at Fort Ord Fort Benning and served with the 187th Airborne Infantry in Korea before returning to the 11th Airborne Division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Campbell, Ky
Vernon C. Mattie
George Mattie
Thomson, Ill
Fort Campbell
Headquarters, Headquarters & Service Company
127Th Airborne Engineer Battalion
11Th Airborne Division
Sgt
Mattie
Army
Fort Ord
Calif
Fort Benning
187Th Airborne Infantry
United States
187Th
Ft. Campbell
York Community High School
Thomson
Illinois
Hog Quiz Program to Announce Winners March 9 at Fulton
Mike and Ike the hogs continue the cen tury long contest at Bergman Brothers Feed and Fuel in Fulton. The event ends Feb 28 with a Hog Quiz meeting on March 9 at 7 30 pm at Borg man Bros. Feed and Fuel Co. 500 pounds of hog chow will be awarded to a farm family attending the meeting. Official results of the Ike and Mike contest will be announced that evening along with film showings and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike
Ike
Bergman Brothers Feed
Fulton
Borgman Bros. Feed and Fuel Co
Thomson Briefs and Local Visit Highlights
Thomson news notes Ivan McGinnis of Elizabeth visited Monday and renewed his Thomson paper for another year. Durand guests include Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fossler and two children staying with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kustes Jr. Galesburg visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Glenn Smith and family and Mrs. Robert Smith. The Williams family shared Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Cravatta in Savanna. Thomas Kustes Jr. and son John visited Savanna with Mr. and Mrs. John Reagan and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan McGinnis
Elizabeth
Thomson
Review Office
Ralph Fossler
Durand
Thomas Kustes Jr
Glenn Smith
Robert Smith
Galesburg
Robert ‘Smith
Lloyd
Richard Williams
Jack Marken
Gail
Robert Plumley
Guy
Fulton
Merle Bicker
Clarence Bicker
Lanark
Fred Coden
Maude Brown
Harriett
Francis Sherhan
Cordova
John Swank
William Robertson
Delbert Curley
John Atherton
Russell Albert
Port Byron
Richard Badtke
Harold Tommans
Savanna
Merle Atherton
Tommans
Atherton
Vernon Mattie
B Co
H and S. Co
Inlaw
Max Badtke
Clinton
Wayland Bennett
Chadwick
Earl Bennett
Herman Hagg
Chicago
Jennie Griswold
Emil Brach
Phillip
E. H. Gholson
St. Petersburg
Florida
Robert Coon
Thomson Review
Neva Baker
Morrison
Vera Martindale
Ralph Townsend
Colona
Lynn Curley
Ft. Campbell
Curley
Msgt
Miles Haas
Otto Switzer
Card of Thanks From Mrs. H. A. Tobey
Mrs. H. A. Tobey expresses gratitude for cards gifts and flowers received during hospital stay. Appreciation noted for thoughts and prayers. Dated February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Tobey
Ideal Bible School and York Baptist Church Notices
Church schedule and sermons listed for IDEAL Bible School Fulton York Baptist Church and Oak Community with times 10 a m 7:30 p m and 9 30 10 30 a m. Includes pastors Rev J W Gillespie Rev William Kendall Rev Mark Witmer Albert V Inne and local events Ladies Aid weekly WSCS and MYF meetings. Lent and Week of Dedication resolutions appeal for tithes and Missions on March 1 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fegular
J. W. Gillespie
William Kendall
OAK Community
Mark Witmer
Community clubs meetings and events in Thomson area
Local clubs and groups met midweek with 13 to 16 members attending. Activities included devotions, lessons on Africa, card games, and district gatherings. Plans covered a church dinner March 17, open house post decorating, and Lent readings with cherry pie refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Methodist Church
John Ashpole
Victor Fenley
Harold Brown
Power of God
Eugene Murray
Africa
Gilead
Albert
Sendridge Club
Sandridge Club
Harry Jurgens
Frank Leavens
Clyde George
Low
Harold Fedderson
Glen Raymond
Thomson 500 Card Club
Bayard Lewis
Thomas Hand
Kuna Brown
Harry Diehl
Pear Ae
Thomson P. T. A
William Baker
Virl Johnson
Lyle Greeley
Argo Fay
James Gillespie
Harvey Marshall
Alice Jorgensen
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Gail Turney
T. N. T. Club
York Community Church
N. D. French
Bertha Holland
Frank Holman Jr
W. A. Adams
Surprise Supper Honors Birthday Of Mrs. W. Ashby
A surprise pot luck supper was held Saturday at Wayne and Ashby home to honor Mrs. Ashby's birthday on February 26. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Greeley, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Marshall and David, Mr. and Mrs. Fay Ashby, Mrs. Hattie Greeley, and Mr. and Mrs. Ashby and Donald. A social evening followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Ashby
Wayne Ashby
Ashby
End
Lyle Greeley
Lloyd Smith
Harvey Marshall and
David
Fay Ashby
Hattie Greeley
Warfields start new Shamrock motel on Route 66
Mr and Mrs G Warfield Jack and family and Mrs Edith Robison relocate to Shamrock Texas to build a new motel on Route 66. They recently visited Roswell New Mexico and the Gerald Brown family while others report visits and church notes among Mt Carroll Rockford Princeton IA and Mt Carroll residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Warfield
Jack
E. Huber
Shamrock
Texas
Warfields
Roswell
New Mexico
Gerald Brown
Edith Robison
Hame
Mt. Carroll
Donald Hook
Edna Shepherd
Rockford
Roy Heitman
Heitman
Joseph Burrows
Albert Trine
Methodist Parsonage
Clair Tobey
Princeton
H. A. Tobey
April 11 1953 School Board Elections In York Township
York Township voters will elect school directors on Saturday April 11 1953. District 73 term expires for Paul Daniels. other district 73 directors include Curtis St Ores and Harold Feddersen. District 77 terms expiring this year include Walter Hartman and Leslie Durward. other members Warner Hartman Harvey Seim George Mohrman Lawrence McDearmon Irvin Senneff. District 174 term expiries are Robert Miller and Kenneth Kemmer. other members Harold Brown Roy Heitman Robert Holland Albert Prins Daniel Sack. District 201 term of Rush W Carroll expires. others Chas W Hogg Wm Hans Paul K Wilt Wayne Ashby. District 201 expands to seven members this year. Thomson high school district 201 will elect three directors. Current members C Hogg Paul Wilt Wayne Ashby Wm Hans Rush W Carroll. Carroll’s term expires in April. Petitions available from school board clerk with final filing date March 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Education
York Township
Paul Daniels
Curtis St. Ores
Harold Feddersen
Board of Education
Walter Hartman
Leslie Durward
Warner Hartman
Harvey Seim
George Mohrman
Lawrence McDearmon
Irvin Senneff
Thomson High School No. 201
C. Hogg
Paul Wilt
Wayne Ashby
Wm. Hans
Rush W. Carroll
Carroll
Clarence Bolhous
Justce of the Peace
Don H. Carpenter
Chas
W. Hogg
Roy Heitman
B. D. Dimmick
Kenneth Hebeler
Dimmick
Ann Greeley
Dora Lee Smith
Mary Marshall
York
Thomson
Illinois
Sewing course with Mrs Edith Robbins opens for women
Thirteen ladies have registered for a home economics sewing course taught by Mrs Edith Robbins, high school teacher. They will meet each Tuesday evening for ten weeks to learn pattern alteration layout stitching and fitting, with two films on nylon and a Paris style show. attendance must reach ten to continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Robbins
Robbins
Paris
Community Gossip From Riverview Courting News
Riverview residents and relatives gather for weekend visits and anniversaries. Families including Bowden Sager Miller Brunner Sack and Hartman share meals and greetings while longtime residents Pettengill and Leavens figure in regional social activity across Chadwick Morrison and Thomson. Nearby trips include a Carl Sandburg home visit in Galesburg.
Illnesses and recent surgeries in Clinton area
The report lists Kyle Rawlins undergoing major surgery at Jane Lamb Hospital in Clinton last Saturday. Dennis Bicker is absent from school after a fall. Randy Ketchum, son of Omar and Mrs. Ketchum, is ill with a sore throat at home. Mrs. H. A. Tobey returned from Jane Lamb Hospital, Clinton, where she had been a patient. Russell Green Sr. is ill with bronchitis at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Rawlins
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Dennis Bicker
Randy Ketchum
Omar Ketchum
H. A. Tobey
Jane Lamb ‘Hospital
Russell Green Sr
Hospital Plans Benefit Luncheon And Fashion Show
Mercy hospital auxiliary sponsors a luncheon and fashion show at the Lafay ette hotel on Tuesday March 17 starting at 12 noon. Fashions will be modeled during the luncheon and cards will follow. Proceeds go to Mercy hospital. Tickets for the complete entertainment are $2.00 and available from Georgia Stagg at the Review office or by calling 282. All ladies from Thomson and Carroll counties are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Mercy Hospital
Lafayette Hotel
Georgia Stagg
Thomson
Carroll County
Family Dinner At The Lloyd Smith Home
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith entertained a family dinner last Thursday evening February 19 at their home. Guests included E N Holland and families, Emil Brach and Phillip, Robert Holland family, Gilbert Holland family and children, Calvin Eslinger family and children, and Robert Smith family. The dinner honored the recent birthdays of Mrs Emil Brach Mrs Robert Smith Robert Holland and Lloyd Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
E. N. Holland
Emil Brach
Phillip
Robert Holland
Gilbert Holland
Calvin Eslinger
Robert Smith
Colehour's Seed Day Planned at Mt Carroll
Colehour's at Mt Carroll announced plans for their first annual Seed Day to be held Saturday March 7. Everyone is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colehour'’s
Mt. Carroll
Equitable Life Announce Illinois Round Table Members
Dee Walker of Equitable Life announces that Quentin DeSaix regional agent for Carroll and Whiteside Counties and Reuben H Leitner associate in Mt. Carroll have qualified for Illinois Round Table membership. The organization invites underwriting leaders. DeSaix becomes life member after three straight qualifying years while Leitner qualifies in 1952 marking his first full year with Equitable. OffICES are in Hotel Glen View Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Walker
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Town
Rockford
Ilinois
Mt. Carroll
Quentin DeSaix
Carroll and
Whiteside Counties
Reuben H. Leitner
Illinois Round Table
Illinois
DeSaix
Leitner
Equitable
Glen View
Postnuptial shower honors Mrs Detra of Prophetstown
Mrs Carl Detra formerly Betty Hamm was guest of honor at a Thursday evening shower held February 1 at Miss Roberta Williams home. Aeroplane and other games filled the evening with prizes for the honoree and many gifts received. Attendees included several Misses, Aud rey Detra of Prophetstown and others. Refreshments were served by the hostess. Mr and Mrs Charles Hogg spent Sunday in Dubuque visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Detra
Prophetstown
Betty Hamm
Roberta Williams
Detra
Joye
Donna Hyde
Shirley Gorton
Shirley Hoover
Gladys Kramer
Marilyn Bolhous
Julia Fedderson
Janice St. Ores
Vada Spencer
Doris Schindel
Hazel Schroth
Nancy Wilt
Nancy Dornbush
Norma Cate
Carol Williams
Joyce Sack
Mrs. Detra
Audrey Detra
Miss Williams
Births Bring Five New Babies to Local Hospitals
Cradle News reports multiple births: Deb orah Joan Green born Feb 20 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Iowa to Mr. and Mrs. Donald Green. Dennis Allen Fellows born Feb 14 at Sterling hospital to Pvt. and Mrs. Walter Fellows. Arthur William Day born Feb 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Jack Day of La Grange. a son born Feb 21 to Mr. and Mrs. Willis Snyder at Morrison hospital. a son born Feb 20 to Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Rus of Fulton at Morrison hospital. a son born at 4:45 pm Wednesday in Savanna City Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Young of Savanna weighing eight and a half pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Green
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Deborah Joan
Green
Arla St. Ores
Herbert St. Ores
Walter Fellows
Sterling Hospital
Dennis Allen
Fellows
Jacqueline Klett
John Klett
Jack Day
la Grange
Arthur William
Day
Beatrice Brockill
Sadie Brockill
Freeport
Willis Snyder
Morrison Hospital
Leroy Rus
Fulton
Charles Young
Savanna
Savanna City Hospital
Township Candidates Start Filing Petitions For Office
Local notice reports petitions for township offices opening with the town clerk Clarence Bolhous. Election set for April 7 1953 with March 2 as filing deadline. Offices include Assessor Town Clerk Justice of the Peace Constables School Trustee Library Trustee and a local liquor sale prohibition question.
Students Pass Drivers Tests at Thomson High
A February 19 road test at Thomson High School, administered by Mt. Carroll examiner Mr. Manning, saw driver training students Marilyn Bolhous Nancy Dornbush Julia Feddersen John Letcher Gerald LaShelle Carol Murphy Lowell Starr Vada Spencer Nancy Wilt Arthur Perry Janice St. Ores Carol Williams and Donald Houzenga earn licenses. The Driver Training Car provided by Lewis Motor Company and Chicago Motor Company, with local dealer support, completes one year of the program for 37 graduates at no taxpayer cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Bolhous
Nancy Dornbush
Julia Feddersen
John Letcher
Gerald LaShelle
Carol Murphy
Lowell Starr
Vada Spencer
Nancy Wilt
Arthur Perry
Janice St. Ores
Carol Williams
Donald Houzenga
Manning
Mt. Carroll
Thomson High
Lewis Motor Company
Chicago Motor Company
Letters From Our Readers February 21 1953
Dear Hazel I enclose a check for a year's subscription to the paper The writer notes she no longer knows many people yet sees this as the only contact with familiar faces Nelle Bennett and Mrs Clifton Bennett sign at 143 South Ashland LaGrange Illinois An unsolicited subscription renewal correspondence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel
Nelle Bennett
Clifton Bennett
South
Ashland LaGrange, Illinois
Local Social Notes From Fulton and Nearby Towns
Families shared Sunday visits across Fulton Lanark and Colona with multiple households hosting relatives and friends. Birthday celebrations occurred for several guests as Vern on Mattie received a promotion and new assignment. Mrs Neva Baker and others travelled to local homes, while trips to St Petersburg Florida and Fort Campbell Kentucky added travel notes to the community roundup.
Local Socials and Visits Across Savanna and Fulton
A chain of Sunday and Saturday visits as families in Savanna Fulton and Morrison gather. Notables include Henry Young Sr and Jr with guests, Housenga and other relatives. Lyle Glazier returns from Ft. Dix visiting his mother Anna Glazier. Basketball games at the local high school gym announced for midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Young
Savanna
Harvey Ross
Henry Faber
Fulton
Andrew Housenga
Lyle Glazier
Ft. Dix
N. J
Anna Glazier
Robert Huggins
Adeline Groharing
Alfred Barnes
Susan
Thomas
Oregon House
California
Richard Pennington
Hesperius
Cole
Roy Neuschwanger
Carroll
Marvin Brookstra
Ace Harvey Housenga
Chanute
Carolyn
Clinton
John Pokjorney
Chicago
Viola Roggendorf
Lloyd Smith
Robert Smith
Calvin Eslinger
Ronald Bull
Kathleen
Young
Inlaw
Arthur Kromrey
Morrison
Hemmer
Maude Brown
Harriett
Richard Badtke
Garrett House Ag
James Hendrickson
George Creighon
John Faber
Mar
Isaac Docker
Richard Badth
Richard Bodtke
Pete Weber
Sterling
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Adout Town
Sonny Haig
Emil Brock
Kenneth Kemmer
Thomson News
Thomson Briefs
York Baptist Church
Holy Ghost
Ladies Aid
Christ
Church
National Home Missions and Christian Education America
Jesus
Albert V. Inne
Charles McGinty
WSCS
Hickory Grove
Elsie Holy
Roberta Becker
Gene Kessler
Kim Allan
Les Durward
God
Jesus Christ
Riverview
Bill Bowden
Moline
Maud Sager
S. S. Harter Sr
Robert Traum
Norm Millard
Wesley
Lois
Warren Hartman
Loyal Brunner
Wesley Sack
Fred Miller
Dwight Pettengill
Blackhawk
Grandvifw News
Curtis St. Ores and Sons
Howard Leavens
Clyde Leavens
Glen Buckwalter
Henry Shipma
Henry Medema
Kneal Hook
John Johnson
Alberta
Linda, Howard
Dorothy Newendyxe
Il Thomson Review
Colehour's
Round Table
Bride
Charles Hogg
Dubuque
Mel Kissell
Henry Lohmeier
Claude Millard
Ben Stage
Cradle News
Carl Petersen
Petersen
Erick Marske
Reka Hass
Wm. Geist
Adam Heinze
Hal Ashby
Jens Andresen
Fred Hook
Petersens
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