Ray F. Rupple Dies Saturday at 80
Services were held Monday for Ray F. Rupple 80 who died Saturday at Savanna City Hospital. A farmer in the area, he lived in Thomson and was born June 15 1886 near Mount Carroll. He married Ethel Curley in 1913 and is survived by his wife daughter Irene Babcock Sterling and brother Earl Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray F. Rupple
Savanna City Hospital
Fay-Seesser
Fulton
William Kendall
Milledgeville
Gertrude Bush
Robert Carroll
Joe Deck
Paul Johnson
Curtis St. Ores
Jack Stakemiller
Alfred Temple
Lower York Cemetery
Rupple
Mount Carroll
Henry
Louie French Rupple
Thomson
Ethel Curley
Lynn
Irene) Babcock
Sterling
Earl
Thomson Couple Married Friday in Milledgeville
Miss Sandra Pulfrey and Richard Shear wed December 30 in a ceremony conducted by Reverend William Kendall at his Milledgeville home. The couple, both Thomson natives, will reside in Thomson and work in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Pulfrey
Richard Shear
William Kendall
Milledgeville
Sandra
Ward Pulfrey
Richard
Kenneth Starr
Thomson
Cheryl
Dennis Andring
Savanna
National Lock
Valves
Births Report from Morrison Savanna and LaMoille Areas
Mr and Mrs Bruce Sikkema welcomed a son at Morrison hospital in January. Mr and Mrs Harry Wilkin welcomed Sheila Kay born December 28 at Savanna Hospital weighing 8 lb 6 oz. Sheila Kay's grandmother is Mrs Ellen Wilkinson of Savanna. Mr and Mrs Robert Piller welcomed a son New Years night weighing 8 lb 8 oz. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harvey Fossett of Chadwick and Mr and Mrs Carl Piller of LaMoille.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Sikkema
I Morrison Hospital
Harry Wilkinson
Sheila Kay
Savanna Hospital
Ellen Wilkinson
Savanna
Robert Piller
Dixon
Harvey Fossett
Chadwick
Carl Piller
LaMoille
York Community Church ES and Move to Fulton
Local church notices list York Community Church ES led by Cleworth with morning worship at 10:30 and Sunday School at 9:30. includes plans for Primary travel and Paul guided journeys, January theme Freedom. Also notes Methodist and Spring Valley schedules, Catholic services, Ideal Community Bible Church, and George Collins moving to Fulton with new address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Cleworth
Claude Grim
Lawrence Bruckner
Theresa Bissens
Apostle Paul
Jerusalem
Thomas Mohn
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Thomson
Paul
James
John
Spring Valley Reformed Church
Catholic Immaculate Conception
Fulton
Ill
Inc
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Ideal Community Bible Church
Mental Health Tax Petition Seeks Carroll County Signatures
Rev Robert Hartman of Carroll County Mental Health association urges residents to sign a tax referendum to fund Sinnissippi Mental Health Center. State law allows a 1 percent tax for mental health facilities, with the required support by 700 percent of registered voters. Details on costs hinge on assessed values, and the center serves Carroll Ogle Whiteside and Lee counties with no patient being refused aid due to inability to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hartman
Carroll County Mental Health Association
Carroll County
Sinnissippi Mental Health Center
Carroll
Ogle
Whiteside
Lee
Carr County
The
National Health Association
Dixon
Sterling
Lloyd Smiths Attend Wedding In Phoenix
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith returned from a ten day visit to Phoenix where they attended the December 30 wedding of Clark Curley and Ann Bailey. They stayed with the Millers and visited Combs, with Clark Curley is the son of the Delbert Curleys of Fulton. Also Christmas in Los Angeles with the Huggins family preceded the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
Phoenix
Clark Curley
Ann Bailey
Charles Miller
Louie Combs
Clark
Delbert Curleys
Fulton
Los Angeles
Clarence Huggins
Robert Huggins
James Batterham
Peoria
Bellevue Serves Thomson 70 to 43 on Home Floor
Thomson suffered its tenth loss of the season at Bellevue 70 43. The contest stayed 11 11 early, but Bellevue pulled away to lead 35 27 at halftime. Thomson’s top scorer was John Cate with 17 points. Chadwick visits Thomson Friday for a return game.
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Thomson
Bellevue
John Cate
Chadwick
Clubs and Lodges Schedule for Early January Meetings
Local groups announce January gatherings. The 500 Club meets Edna Hagg tonight with next Monday’s gathering by her group. Merton Chapter 356 of the Eastern Star holds its regular meeting Tuesday January 10. Fulton City Lodge A F and A M to install officers Monday January 9. Woman's Club hosts with art program and demonstrations. Lions Club meets Monday January 9. Thomson PTA opens 1967 with a January 12 meeting at the school cafeteria featuring Dr Dale Weber with Africa stories and Schweitzer work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lion's Club
Tyce
Thomson Pta
Dale Weber
Clinton
Albert Schweitzer
Africa
Weber
Mmes
Hal Hoy
Charles Brock
Don Morris
Fay Ashby
Henry Wiersema
Local families share meals and visits this week
Mr and Mrs Lawrence Half man and family were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs James Morrison. Mr and Mrs Claude Grim were New Year’s Day guests of the Lester Grims in Washington Iowa. Mr and Mrs William Couch and family were Monday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll. Their son Steven returned to school at Greeley Colo that day. Mrs Richard Groharing and sons are spending the latter part of the week in Hanover with her parents. Guests of Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis this week have been their daughter Mrs Don Dell of Decatur and her two sons Doug and Jimmy. Mr Dell brought his family here on Saturday and returned to Decatur on Monday. Donald Groharing and Miss Nancy Lampe of Clinton were among the Christmas Eve guests at his parents the Bruce Groharings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Halfman
James Morrison
Claude Grim
Lester Grims
Washington
Iowa
William Couch
Robert Carroll
Steven
Greeley
Colo
Richard Groharing
Hanover
Robert Lewis
Don Dell
Decatur
Doug
Jimmy
Whitneys Suffer Minor Injuries In Centralia Collision
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Whitney sustained slight injuries Monday noon when their car collided with another auto in Centralia as they returned to Chadwick after taking daughter Cynthia to Carbondale for SIU. The other driver had a rib fracture. The Whitneys’ car was heavily damaged and left in Centralia. They checked in at a hospital, spent the night in a motel, and traveled home by bus Tuesday arriving near midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Whitney
Centralia
Chadwick
Cynthia
Carbondale
Southern Illinois University
Whitney
Whitneys
Sterling
Mother Of Dr Gholson Dies At 82 In Sterling
Maude Gholson 82, mother of Dr Edward Gholson of Savanna, died after a short illness at Colonial Acres Rest Home Sterling. Born January 13 1884 in Blandville Ky she married John F Gholson in 1904 who died in 1957. Survived by sons Jack Paul Roy James and daughter Mary Mrs James McGee. son Horace died in 1965. services at Allen Funeral Home Sterling Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. (Maude) Gholson
Colonial Acres Rest Home
Sterling
Edward Gholson
Savanna
Gholson
Allen Funeral Home
Blandville
John F. Gholson
Edward
Jack
Princeton
Paul
Centralia
Roy
James
Chicago
Mary
James McGee
Horace
Mount Carroll Residents In Hospital and Recovery
The sick Mrs Faun Strubb of Mount Carroll underwent eye surgery Wednesday at Freeport Memorial Hospital. Carl Petersen returned from Jane Lamb Hospital on Saturday and is reported improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faun Strubb
Mount Carroll
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Carl Petersen
Jane Lamb Hospital
Board Accepts Sewer Ordinance and Names Town Marshal
The Village Board in regular session January 3 approved Ordinance No. 119 establishing sewer and water services rules. Virgil L. MacDonald was named village marshal replacing Wayland Bennett. Insurance coverage and routine bills were discussed and approved.
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Board
Virgil L. MacDonald
Richard Smith
Larry Smith
Lewis
Ashby
Williams
Shutters
Wayland Bennett
Clarence Bolhous
Continental Insurance Company
Atherton
Son of Mr and Mrs Adolph hurt in Vietnam blast
Pfc Larry Adolph was injured December 28 near Saigon by a fragment from a hostile explosive device while in a defensive position. His left side and buttocks suffered injuries. His condition is excellent and he expects to return to his 3rd Battalion North Marines after recovery. Larry is nephew of Mrs Virgil Wilt of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Adolph
Pfc
Larry Adolph
3Rd Battalion
North Marines
Viet Nam
Saigon
Larry
Virgil Wilt
Thomson
New Police Number for Village Marshal MacDonald
The new village marshal Virgil Mac Donald can be reached at 259 3932. He replaces the resigned Wayland Bennett and residents are advised to note the change. Pvt Gerald B Senneff returns to Ft Campbell Ky to finish basic training after Christmas leave with his parents and family. After AIT he will enter Officers Candidate School. Mr and Mrs Gerald E Wiersema entertained family at dinner with several relatives from Fulton Shannan Rochelle and others visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil MacDonald
MacDonald
Wayland Bennett
Gerald B. Senneff
Ft. Campbell, Ky
I. R. Senneff
Clinton Families Share Weekend Visits Across Towns
Kathy and David Grim of Clinton stayed overnight with grandparents Claude Grimes on Saturday. Mrs. Archie Green visited her sister Jennie French of Clinton all day Monday. Numerous local families joined dinner or evenings with relatives including Atherton Eslinger Hickey Bush Marken and Townsends of Argo Fay.
Card of Thanks for Ray F. Rupple
We express sincere thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for sympathy during our bereavement for Ray F. Rupple beloved husband father and brother Special thanks to Reverend William Kendall pallbearers donors those who sent flowers cards food or assisted in any way Mrs Ray Rupple Mr and Mrs Lynn Babcock Earl Rupple
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray F. Rupple
William Kendall
Ray Rupple
Lynn Babcock
Earl Rupple
Cedarettes Set Bake Sale Date At Thomson Fire Station
On December 25 the Cedarettes gathered at the Grange but attendance was light for a planned meeting. Officers set February 11 for the bake sale at the Thomson Fire Station with each member bringing one item and food ready by 9:00 a.m. Louann Bellich served refreshments. Nancy Bruckner.
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Cedarettes
Grange
Thomson
Louann Bellich
Nancy Bruckner
Kindergarten Classes Move to Methodist Church Basement
Kindergarteners begin the new year in a basement classroom of the Methodist Church for convenient bus service. Forty children currently attend the classes with Mrs. Gertrude Clark of Savannah as teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Gertrude Clark
Savanna
Mount Carroll Women In Accident
Mrs Ralph Eaton and Mrs Owen Miles of Mount Carroll were in a two car crash in Rockford on Tuesday. The other driver William M Hall of Rockford was treated at Memorial Hospital and listed in fair condition. Both women returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carroll
Ralph Eaton
Owen Miles
Rockford
William M. Hall
Memorial Hospital
For Sale or Lease Amman's Royal Blue Store Fulton Il
Well established consolidated food store in Fulton offering sale or lease. Contact numbers 589-6280 or 589-6133 for Amman's Royal Blue Store in Fulton Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated Food
Fulton
Amman
Royal Blue
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