Town Roundup Highlights Local Events and Sports
A busy week in Town features Little League benefits, a district basketball tournament ending the season, a boxing upset guessing heavyweight champion talk, and the Thomson Lions Club sponsoring an athletic banquet. Harold Starr works at a Youth Camp, Isaac Decker plans a farm sale, and Ernie Smith resumes farm duties. Nearby notes mention a pool shark, a farm factory inquiry, and local dances with a crowd at the Hanover Indians event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Lions Club
Philip Brock
Isaac Decker
Hanover
Birthday Supper Honors Mr Hal Hoy at Home
Guests for a Sunday birthday supper gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Hal Hoy and family. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Bailey of Savanna, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Stiles and sons, Mr. and Mrs. John Hoy, and Mr. and Mrs. Clem Hoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Hoy
Hoy
Lyle Bailey
Savanna
Marvin Stiles
John Hoy
Clem Hoy
Thomson residents attend Lineback 50th anniversary open house
Those from Thomson at the 50th wedding anniversary open house for Mr and Mrs Frank Lineback of Chestnut Park Savanna included Mr and Mrs Frank Leavens Mr and Mrs James Brock Mr and Mrs Carl Brock and family Mr and Mrs Charles Brock and family Mr and Mrs Eugene Halfman and Mrs Irvin Senneff. The event was in the KC hall Savanna and dancing followed until midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Frank Lineback
Chestnut Park
Savanna
Frank Leavens
James Brock
Carl Brock
Charles Brock
Eugene Halfman
Irvin Senneff
KC Hall
Gholson and Isging Visit Rest Home Patient
Dr. E H Gholson and Mrs. E Isging visited a Savanna resident at Colonial Acres Rest Home in Sterling. The patient, with room number 22, is recuperating from a fractured left leg and welcomes friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rest Home
E. H. Gholson
Savanna
Emma Isging
Colonial Acres
Sterling
Engagement of Jo Ann Hazen to Michael Shaw
Announcement lists Jo Ann Hazen daughter of Oakley Hazen of Savanna and Michael Shaw son of Mr and Mrs Randall Shaw of Albany. The wedding is set for Saturday April 4 at 10 am in St Johns Catholic church Savanna with a reception at 234 Milwaukee St Savanna. Relatives and friends are invited to both events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jo Ann Hazen
Oakley Hazen O
Savanna
Michael Shaw
Randall Shaw
Albany
St. John’s Catholic Church
Margaret Hamilton
Milwaukee St
Thompson area social notes highlight local visitors
Thomson News reports on Sunday gatherings as Mr. and Mrs. Jim Green and family visited Mr. and Mrs. Merle Atherton Jr. and family. Mrs. Merle Atherton Sr. and Mrs. Floyd England visited Mrs. Glen Raymond Tuesday. Vera Bennet of Argo Fay returned home after two months with E. N. Giles in Peoria. Del Curley Bobby of Galva joined a Sunday dinner with John C. Atherton's family. Lloyd Bruckner and family visited Mrs. Joe Bulin in Hillsboro Wisconsin on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Green
Merle Atherton Jr
Merle Atherton Sr
Floyd England
Glen Raymond
Vera Bennet
Argo Fay
E. N. Giles
Peoria
del Curley
Bobby
Galva
John C. Atherton
Lloyd Bruckner
Joe Bulin
Hillsboro
Wis
Winter Gear and Accessories Advertised by Thomson
Thompson recreation offers rubber footwear for snow and slush gloves caps and insulated jackets in red green and brown. Includes smokers supplies pipes tobaccos pipe cleaners filters corn cob pipes shaving creams razors lotions Timex watches leather bands and Johnson Valentine candy with a six pack sale vibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Recreation
Timex
Johnson Valentine
Thomson FFA Chapter Hosts Sixth Annual Parent Son Banquet
The Thomson FFA chapter celebrated its sixth annual Parent-Son banquet during National FFA Week in the Thomson school gym. Seventeen members and guests enjoyed a full dinner prepared by the FHA girls. State Vice President Robert Potts spoke, with David Marshall presenting slides on the Champaign convention. William Gengenbach received the Honorary Chapter Farmer Degree, and Connie Schmitt was named FFA Sweetheart. Officers announced include Huizenga, Hoff, Buikema, Marshall, St. Ores, and Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson . Ture Farmers of America
FFA
Thomson School
FHA
Rubye Hill
Mmes
Harry Dittmar
Charles FE. Eissens
Jake Dykstra
John Sloan
Gary Buikema
Vernon Burkema
Robert Potts
Williamsfield
Ill
David Marshall
Champaign
Harlan Hoff
Peace In the Valley
Thomas H. Dorsey
Evelyn Wilt
William Gengenbach
Connie Schmitt
Thomson Ffa
Arlyn Huizenga
Vernon Buikema
Duane St. Ores
Walter Holland
Obituary of Mrs Neil Maring 65 Prophetstown
Mrs Neil Maring 65 of Prophetstown died Feb 18 in Morrison Community hospital. Funeral service held at Gardner Chapel Prophetstown with Lyndon Cemetery burial. Born May 7 1898 Bow Bell North Dakota to Andrew and Rose Jackson Winger Jackson. Survived by husband Clifford Bouma daughter Kyle Duffy son one brother and several grandchildren. Preceded by parents and two siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neil Maring
Prophetstown
Morrison Community Hospital
Gardner Chapel
Lyndon
Mabel Almira Maring
Bow Bell
N. Dak
Andrew and
Rose Winger Jackson
Morrison
Methodist Church
Mississippi
Clifford Bouma
Huntington Beach
Calif
Kyle Duffy
Chatsworth
E.A. Jackson
Willonby, Co
Local Family Visits Reported Across Fulton and Morrison
Social notes list Sunday dinner guests for Mr and Mrs Gordon Brown of Fulton and Maude Brown. Tuesday visits from Mr and Mrs George Collins. Phyllis Buikema stayed with Jane Holesinger. Monday evening callers included Chester Kemmer of Morrison. Wayne Drake and family hosted by Wesley Cooper and Harry Wilkinson families. Dwight Wilkinson from MacGuire AFB also present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Brown
Fulton
Maude Brown
Harriett
George Collins
Merle Atherton
Phyllis Buikema
Jane Holesinger
Chester Kemmer
Morrison
Wesley Cooper
Wayne Drake
Harry Wilkinson
Dwight Wilkinson
MacGuire Afb
Jersey
Card of Thanks notices from Eva Pape Dan Ack and Jim Dykema
Mrs Eva Pape thanks relatives and friends for lovely cards gifts and presents for her birthday Feb 5th Mrs Dan Ack thanks friends and relatives for cards gifts and letters during hospital stay and since return home Mrs Dykema thanks everyone for prayers calls and cards during hospital stay and recovery special thanks to Rev Hoffs doctors nurses and neighbors for help and support
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eva Pape
Rev. Hoffs
Jim Dykema
Churches in York announce services and events
In The Churches York Community William Kendall is pastor and Claude Grim leads the church school at 9 30 AM. Worship at 10 30 AM Young People at 7 PM York Baptist Paul Walker pastor worship 10 AM Sunday school 11 AM Sylvia Witt Supt Lenten Study Tuesday March 3 7 30 PM at Mrs Fred Wooters Thom son All teenagers men and women invited Ladies Aid meets all day Wednesday March 4 at Mrs Francis Hoff Rock River Conference March 7 at First Baptist Sterling Dinner reservations to Rev Walker by March 2 BYF Association Rally also at Sterling Church that day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Fred Wooters
Thomson
Ladies Aid
Francis Hoff
Rock River
First Baptist Church
Sterling
Walker
BYF Association
Sterling Church
Methodist church schedules and meetings listed
The Methodist church announces worship at Argo Fay Hickory Grove and Thomson with Sunday school times. Upcoming events include a second teacher training session February 28 at Thomson Church, Thomson Argo Fay MYF bowling March 1, an inter denominational Lenten study March 3, Ruth Circle February 28 at Minnie Ashpole’s home, and the 4th Quarterly conference March 1 at the Argo Fay Church presided by Dr. Merlyn Northfeldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wooters
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Thomson-Argo Fay
MYF
Methodist
Thomson Ruth Circle
Minnie Ashpole
Methodist Church
Merlyn Northfeldt
Northfelt
Catholic Services Schedule at Fulton and St John’s Savanna
Catholic services listed for Fulton at 8 AM and 10 AM. St John’s church in Savanna hosts services at 5 45 AM 7 30 AM 9 AM and 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Local residents visit Rock Island and surrounding towns
Wilbur Reader a postmaster attended a Zip Code school in Rock Island on Tuesday. Harry Diehl and wife returned home after several weeks in Sarasota Florida. Robert Green and daughters from Rock Falls visited Wednesday evening with Russel Green and family. Charles Green and son from Morrison along with Russel Green Jr. of Rock Falls and Andy Houzenga of Fulton were Saturday callers at Russel Green’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Reader
Rock Island
Harry Diehl
Sarasota
Florida
Robert Green
Rock Falls
Russel Green
Charles Green
Morrison
Russel Green Jr
Andy Houzenga
Fulton
Local Hospital Movements and Dismissals Across Clinton Area
An update notes Anita Jo Lufkin dismissed from Mercy Hospital Clinton after a brief admission. Mrs. Gertrude Kustes moved to Mercy Clinton hospital for medical care. Dorothe Lewis released from Jane Lamb Hospital after surgery. Dan Sack of Tucson and spouse discharged to home. husband remains at home under physician care. Glen Wilt to leave Brevard Hospital Melbourne to join son Dee Wilt in Maryland. Carlton A. Phillips listed as medical patient at Mercy Hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ashby
Anita Jo
Larry Lufkin
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Gertrude Kustes
Dorothe Lewis
Jane Lamb Hospital
Dan Sack
Tucson
Arizona
Tucson Medical Center
Thomson
Glen Wilt
Paul V Wilt
Paul K Wilt
Brevard Hospital
Melbourne
Florida
Blue and Gold Banquet Fetes Cub Scouts
The Thomson Cub Scouts held their annual Blue and Gold banquet on a Saturday evening February 2 at 6 30 pm in the school cafeteria with 117 attending. Den 1 led the flag ceremony and badges announced last month were awarded by Cubmaster Herbert St Ores Jr. The gathering moved to the gym for a program by Hanover Boy Scout Troop 36 called the Hek-Wi-Ats, guided by Scoutmaster Richard Eberhardt, featuring Indian ceremonial dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Cub Scouts Dens
den No 1
Herbert St. Ores Jr
Boy Scout Troop 36
Hanover
Richard Eberhardt
Joe Dannels The 50th Wedding Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Joe Dannels of Savanna plan an open house to mark their 50th wedding anniversary on March 4. The event is Saturday March 1 from 2 to 4 PM at the Moose Lodge in Savanna. The couple married March 4 1914 in Smith Center Kansas and have lived in Savanna 46 years. They have one daughter Ruth Sartwell two sons Paul Ambrose and Robert 14 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Dannels
Savanna
Moose Lodge
Dannels
Mary Benz
York Township
Smith Center
Kans
Ruth Sartwell
Paul
Thomson
Ambrose
Robert
Adult Farmer Class To Meet March 2
The next adult farmer class meeting is March 2 at 7 30 p m in the ag room. Mr Wilson Fischer soil conservation technician will discuss minimum tillage methods operation costs and yield comparisons. Open to anyone interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Fischer
Potluck Supper Hosted by Rathjes Ends With Canasta
Guests attended a potluck supper at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rathje. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Louis Markwell of Hanover, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Hathaway of Riverview, Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Schroeder of Sabula, and Mr. and Mrs. Phil Dooley of Thomson. The group spent the evening playing canasta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Rathje
Louis Markwell
Hanover
Albert Hathaway
Riverview
P. A. Schroeder
Sabula
Phil Dooley
Thomson
Start Knitting Class With Mrs Yvonne McGinty
Mrs Yvonne McGinty begins a knitting class at her home on Friday March 6. Lessons cover beginners and advanced knitting at 1.00 per lesson, with sessions between 7 30 and 10 09 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yvonne McGinty
Local Dinners and Visits Highlight Carroll County News
Duane Tan and Stanley Ot tens of Mt Carroll with Clifford Norward Fred Hook and Leslie Grim from Carroll County toured the F F Research farm near Lexington and the IAA building in Bloomington. Mrs Maude Brown Harriett visited Fulton with family. John H Burkema attended the wedding of his niece Joan Tichler to Jim Stralow in Morrison at Ebenezer Reformed Church. A reception followed at the groom’s parents home Ernest Stralow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Tan
Stanley Ottens
Mt. Carroll
Clifford Norward
Fred Hook
Leslie Grim
Thomson
Carroll County
F. F
Lexington
IAA
Bloomington
Maude Brown
Harriett
Gordon Brown
Fulton
John H. Burkema
Joan Tichler
Jim Stralow
Morrison
Ebenezer Reformer Church
Ernest Stralow
Carl Jensen
Clinton
George Creighton
Little League Benefit Basketball Night at Thomson School
Thom son’s Little League hosts a benefit basketball event on Saturday March 7 at Thomson School gym. Games feature Small Frys Little League Pony League and managers versus Thomson’s Melon Tossers with cake walks between games. Tickets 50 cents for adults and students, 10 cents for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson School
Thomson
Little League Association
Small Frys
Little League
Pony League
Meakins Honored for Quick Action at Clinton Veterans Domiciliary
Max F. Meakins of Thom son received a commendation from H Jaffrey director of the Veterans Domiciliary in Clinton Iowa for prompt actions after a high pressure steam line break. His timely response prevented injury to himself and other boiler plant workers and averted costly damages. he has served at the domiciliary for four years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max F. Meakins
Thomson
H. Jaffrey
Veterans Domiciliary
Clinton
Iowa
Meakins
New Subscribers Add Volume to Thomson Review
Mr and Mrs Robert Fosdick of Riverview become new subscribers to the Thomson Review. Mr and Mrs Don Schoening recently moved from Clinton to the former Ben Stage farm east of Thomson and also joined as subscribers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fosdick
Riverview
Thomson Review
Don Schoening
Clinton
Ben Stage Farm
Thomson
Harold Starr Joins Savanna Youth Camp Staff
Harold Starr of Thomson began work Monday at the Youth Camp located north of Palisades Park at Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Starr
Savanna
Thomson
Palisades Park
Honor Roll Listing For Shattuck School Student John Clikeman
John Clikeman, son of Mr and Mrs B J Clikeman of Savanna, is named on the Shattuck School for Boys honor roll for the first semester. He ranks second in the junior class for the semester and first in his class for the last grading before the semester, also placing seventh in the top ten students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clikeman
B. J. Clikeman
Savanna
Shattuck School For Boys
Faribault
Minn
John
Brown family visits include stops in California and New Mexico
The Brown family from Roswell New Mexico spent three weeks in Fullerton California visiting son and brother Burrell Brown and family. Mrs Brown called on Miss Hazel Smith in Pomona and Mr and Mrs Jerry Er and family in San Pedro California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Maude Brown
Harriett
Gerald
Harold Brown
Roswell
New Mexico
Fullerton
Calif
Burrell Brown
Social visits reported from Clinton and Fulton areas
Mrs. Tom Lutzke of Chicago and her mother visited Tuesday and Wednesday with the Jank Potters. Kenneth Ven Huizen Colleen and Jan Faber and daughters from Fulton visited Sunday evening with Albert Prins and James Baker families of Chadwick. Gerald Smith and Kristy were guests of Claude Harts in Clinton last Friday. Myles Haas and Nancy visited with Otto Switzer and Gerald Smith as Decker home hosted a card party in Clinton Saturday. Jerry Swett and Steve visited Leaman Swett's parents Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Lutzke
Chicago
Jank Potter
Kenneth Ven Huizen
Colleen
Jan Faber
Fulton
Albert Prins
James Baker
Chadwick
Paul Smith
Argoar
Gerald Smith
Kristy
Thomson Heavies Fall To Lanark In Close Tourney Night
The Thomson ade school heavies lost 40 to 37 to Lanark in a Carroll County Grade School Tournament match at the Thomson gym. Trailing through three periods they rallied to lead briefly in the final quarter before Lanark's press sealed the win. Lanark beat Chadwick 36 to 7 in lightweight play. Championship games set for Saturday with Lanark and Chadwick aiming for titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ade
Lanark Heavies
Carroll County
Thomson Gymnasium
Lanark
Thomson
Chadwick School
Wil Shannon
Chadwick
Lt Richard Ackerman Dies at Fort Benning
Funeral services for 2nd Lt Richard C. Ackerman 23 son of Mr and Mrs Vernon Ackerman Mt Carroll will be held at 2 PM Friday in Mt Carroll Illinois. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. He died Monday at Fort Benning Ga from a gunshot wound. He was born May 26 1940 and graduated from Mt Carroll High School. Survivors include his parents a brother David at Knox College a sister Mrs William Tower of Tucson Ariz and his paternal grandmother. Toss sister in law dies later note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Ackerman
Fort Benning
Richard C. Ackerman
Vernon Ackerman
Mt. Carroll
Frank
Ted Rodd
Chicago
Donald Thomas
Mt. Carroll Methodist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Ackerman
Carroll County
Knox College
Graduate School of Business
The
University of Chicago
Fort Bliss
Tex
David
William Tower
Tucson, Ariz
Bible Classes Meet at York Baptist Church
The York Baptist Church men and women's Bible class met February 25 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carroll with Mrs. Anna Carroll as hostess. Ott Switzer was absent as president. Robert Hill presided. Twelve members attended, singing Give Of Your Best To The Master, followed by devotions led by Mrs. Anna Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Robert Carroll
Anna Carroll
Ott Switzer
Robert Hill
Luke
Myreta Presley
Diane Dietz and Marvin Appel Wed in Mount Carroll
Miss Diane Dietz daughter of Mr and Mrs Victor Dietz Mount Carroll Ill and Marvin Glen Appel son of Mr and Mrs Harry Appel Thomson were married February 9 at Mount Carroll Methodist Church. Rev Donald Thomas officiated. The bride wore mandalay lace and carried white carnations and pink sweetheart roses. Bridesmaid Janet Randecker wore blue crepe. Best man Larry Kness. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside in rural Fair Haven after a Florida wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Dietz
Victor Dietz
Mount Carroll
Ill
Marvin Glen Appel
Harry Appel
Thomson
Mount Carroll Methodist Church
Donald Thomas
Janet Randecker
Larry Kness
Florida
Fair Haven
Local social notes recall weekend visits and regional travel
Mr and Mrs Leslie Grim and family visited Saturday evening with his grandfather Sherman Oakley at Chadwick. Mr and Mrs John Krahn travel Milwaukee on business Wednesday to Friday. Mr and Mrs Eugene Halfman and family joined Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Richard Miller and son. Isaac Temple and Mrs Fred Hook went to Rochester Minnesota to visit Elmer Hook a parent in St Marys Hospital. Albert Lynch visited Lanark with Ben Goldsmith on Monday afternoon. Swine meeting at Lanark High School in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Grim
Sherman Oakley
Chadwick
John Krahn
Milwaukee
Eugene Halfman
Richard Miller
Isaac Temple
Fred Hook
Rochester
Minn
Elmer Hook
St. Mary’s Hospital
Albert Lynch
Ben Goldsmith
Lanark
Lanark High School
Roswell Couple Welcome Daughter Carrie Ann Nix
Mr. and Mrs. Orvie Nix of Roswell New Mexico announce the birth of daughter Carrie Ann on February 12. The infant weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces at birth. Mother is former Tody Brown, daughter of Gerald and Mrs Brown of Roswell, formerly Thomson residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orvie Nix
Roswell
N. Mex
Carrie Ann
Tody Brown
Gerald Brown
Thomson
Marcia Melton Weds Jerry Secoy in Savanna Nuptials
Marcia Melton daughter of Mr and Mrs Perrelton of Savanna married Jerry Secoy son of Mr and Mrs George Secoy of Savanna on February 14 at the Lutheran church. Rev Maknke officiated the double ring ceremony attended by immediate family. The bride wore a white three piece suit with orchids and sweetheart roses. attendants included Mr and Mrs Gene Garcia. A wedding dinner followed at Meekers and the couple plans a short honeymoon before moving to Davenport Iowa where Secoy works for Alcoa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcia Melton
Perrelton
Savanna
Jerry Secoy
George Secoy
Maknke
Gene Garcia
Kindergarten Club Plans March Meeting at Legion Hall
The Kindergarten Club schedules a March 2 gathering at 8 p.m. in the Legion Hall with Doris Robinson and Nancy Brock hosting. The Thomson Woman's Club meets March 5 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Francis Hoff's home with two Timberlake Playhouse performers presenting, hosted by Elois Voss Carol Bielema Lorraine Bissens and Esther Schmaling. 500 Card Club reports last Thursday’s meeting at Amy Lewis’s home with prizes to Minnie Ashpole Edna Brown Clara Andring and Bernadette Kustes. next meets at Hazel Morse’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Doris Robinson
Nancy Brock
Thomson Woman's Club
Francis Hoff
Timberlake Playhouse
Mt. Carroll
Elois Voss
Carol Bielema
Lorraine Bissens
Esther Schmaling
Amy Lewis
Minnie Ashpole
Edna Brown
Clara Andring
Bernadette Kustes
Hazel Morse
Ladies Aid Meeting At York Baptist Church
The Ladies Aid of York Baptist Church will hold an all day meeting on Wednesday March 4 at the home of Mrs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of
The
York Baptist Church
Francis Hoff
Local residents enjoy weekend visits and weddings in Fulton area
Mr and Mrs Wayne Winship and family of Putnam visited with relatives including Mrs Carolyn Elliott and Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall. A wedding at Second Reformed Church in Fulton drew guests Mr and Mrs Leonard Feldt and others. Several families hosted weekend gatherings, long distance calls, and Sunday visits from Clinton Morrison Savanna and Grayslake areas as well as a move and employment update for Gordon at Allen Printing Co in Clinton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Winship
Putnam
Carolyn Elliott
Mervin Marshall
Niewkark
Asmus Stoltz
Clinton
James Nienkar
Wacker
Ed Nienkar
Polk
Ohio
Leonard Feldt
Karen Feldt
Allen Tiesman
Second Reformed
Fulton
Everett Eslinger
Jennie Griswold
Myles Haas
Alfred Dykstra
Florence Bubser
Lorene Medernoch
Rockford
Roy Heitman
Louis Workman
John Kramer
Gertie Vander Laan
Whiteside Nursing Home
Morrison
Frank Flack
Hanover
E. H. Gholson
Savanna
Maude Gholson
James McGee
Herbert St. Ores
Elgin
Herbert St. Ores Jr
Rev Wooters and Wife Injured in Argo Fay Auto Crash
Sunday morning near the Krum farm north of Argo Fay Rev Fred Wooters of the Thomson Argo Fay Hickory Grove churches skidded on icy roads and the auto rolled into a ditch. Mrs Wooters sprained her back and was taken to Savanna Hospital for x rays. He completed the circuit delivering sermons at all three churches. Damages to the auto undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wooters
Thomson-Argo Fay
Hickory Grove Methodist
Krum Farm
Argo Fay
Wooters
Hickory Grove
Savanna Hospital
Hapy
Immunization Shots To Be Given March 3
Parents are reminded the first in the series of immunization shots will be given next Tuesday March 3 at the grade school. Pre school children must be at the school by 9 am. Each shot costs 1.00 payable at the time. If you have not returned the flyer indicate whether your child should get the shot please call Mrs R C Bush at 3446.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bush
Interstate To Hold Electric Range Demos At Thomson Fire Station
Interstate Power Co of Savanna will stage an all day electric range demonstration at the Thomson Fire Station on Wednesday March 4 from 9 a.m. to 4 30 p.m. Free refreshments and several door prizes will be offered. Specialists will be present to show the ranges and answer questions. Drop in anytime during the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interstate Power Co
Savanna
Thomson Fire Station
Lenten Study Group Opens March 3
An interdenominational Lenten study group begins in March using the book I Follow by Charles Layman. Led by Mrs. Paul Walker and Mrs. Fred Wooters, the sessions cover Christ's dedic ation and preparation, teachings and ministry, the person he is, and the cross and resurrection. The first meeting is at Mrs. Fred Wooters home on Tuesday March 3 at 7 30 p m. Also notes that teenagers, men and women are invited and that Mrs. Kenneth Hebeler and Penny were luncheon guests of Mrs. Merle Nherton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Layman
Christ
Paul Walker
Fred Wooters
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Herman Hagg
Thomson News
Robert Rice
Julie
Max Meakins
Small Fays
Pease
Thomson Heavies
Frank Workman
Miami, Florida
Marvin Appel
Woman’s Club
Baptist Ladies Aid
Interstate
Kenneth Hebeler
Penny
Merle Nherton
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