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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1965
Page
1
A York Township high school reports severe funding shortfalls, transferring from building to vocational funds and projecting Education Fund depletion by July 1966. Citizens are urged to voice support for a Unit District or tax measures as enrollment climbs from 450 to around 567 in 1959 to 1968 projections.
Officers and amendments to by laws were approved at the York Baptist church annual meeting. Deacons include Emil and Philip Brach for three years with Gilbert Holland and Robert Hill. deaconess Mrs R Holland. trustees with Robert Holland new three year terms alongside Mto Switzer and John Hoff.
Saturday party at the Robert Appel home honored Alice Ann Appel on her seventh birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harry Appel, Ray, Mrs. Ethel Miller, Mrs. Lee Hartman Sr., the Everett Appels and Susan, the Hartmans, Connie and Cathy, the Allen Shoups, Linda, and Debra. Refreshments were served.
Thomson notes that Mr. and Mrs. John H. Buik and Phyllis visited last Wednesday evening with Mr. and Mrs. James Dykema and their boys. The social gathering reflected local family ties and friendships in the community.
The Village Board met in regular session January 3 1966 with Mayor Shutters presiding. Trustees approved minutes, bills, and the treasurer’s report. Merle Atherton and Mervin Marshall approved revised sewer plans. meeting adjourned.
An adult farmer class will be held Monday January 10 1966 at 7 30 pm in the high school ag room. It continues the corn production class started last year and discusses the fertilizer demonstration plot at the Clifford Durward farm. Any area farmer may attend.
Mrs Wayne Ashby and son Donald took Wayne Ashby to Iowa City for hospital care. The Athertons hosted and visited relatives in Clinton Waterloo Albany Fulton and Stockton. Fay Ashby and family visited Grandma Lou Houzenga in Fulton. Joan Atherton and children Lorri and David stayed with Merle Atherton Sr. over the weekend.
Thomson 60 Bellevue 59. A cold Trojan comeback in the final quarter gave Thomson their tenth win of the year as Rich Abbott led Bellevue with 19 points. Thomson had four players reach double digits, with Ray Fissens 15 and Gene Bissens 14 leading the way. The junior varsity lost 60-49. Upcoming week features two home games and one away at DeWitt and Shanon.
A historical Carroll County Illinois notice lists emergency contact numbers for fire ambulance and police services. The entry is dated January 6, 1966 and references Thomson review.
Rochelle residents Mr. and Mrs. Donald Hall visited with her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Marshall on New Year’s afternoon. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Cunningham of Sandwich Illinois and Mrs. Luella Heitman with friends. Paul Pratt and family from Madison Wisconsin spent the weekend at Thomson apartment. New Year’s Day potluck dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. George Kvarsgaard drew Irvin Stuart and family from Morrison. New Year’s Eve visits and Sunday dinners also noted in local households.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Spencer of Thomson announce the engagement of Carol Ann Lahre daughter of the late Celia Lahre to Ronald Marvin Graham of Fulton. The wedding is set for Saturday January 15 at 2 o clock in the York Community Church Thomson with a reception in the church annex. All friends and relatives invited.
Last Wednesday guests at the Sippel home included Housenga and Bielema families from Ful ton and Thomson. New Year’s Day dinners featured Eldon Hickey and Alan with Huizenga couples from Clinton, plus Karen Bissens and Vada Carroll. overnight visit followed. Additional visits included Hal Hoy with the Johns in Bettendorf and Marvin Laird from Carbon Cliff joining the Lynch family for Sunday dinner.
The Business Men's Association of Thomson meets January 13 at 8 pm at Britt’s Cafe to discuss surveys funded by Sears Roebuck Foundation on local physician support. The Thomson PTA also meets January 13 at 8 pm in the school cafeteria to show the film To Build A School. The Merton Chapter CES and Fulton Masons hold events early January as listed, with Pvt. and Mrs. James Skimhorn visiting relatives during a 30 day leave.
Multiple individuals, including Wayne Ashby, Gail Turney, and Eva Pane, are listed as medical patients at Veterans Hospital Iowa City and Freeport Memorial Hospital. Lori Dittmar, Lenny Kness, and Mrs. Lowell Starr underwent procedures or were discharged, with several others remaining hospitalized in Clinton and Savanna area facilities.
The page lists multiple church schedules and events including York Community Church led by Pastor J. S. Cleworth with morning worship at 10:30 and baptismal candidates, York Baptist with worship at 10, Methodist services across several locations, Ideal Community Bible Church with Bible classes and services, Spring Valley Reformed Church with morning worship, and Immaculate Conception Catholic Masses and confessions.
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Petersen were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Wurster of Elizabeth. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Hal Ashby and Mrs. Adam Heinze of Argo Fay. Mr. and Mrs. James Nienkark and family of Morrison were New Year’s Day dinner guests of Mrs. Wm. Nine Park. New Year’s Day dinner at Mr. and Mrs. Emil Brach’s home included Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Holland and Marcia, and Mr. and Mrs. John Sloan, Dick and Jill.
The American Legion Veil ary Auxiliary held its December meeting at the Legion Hall with eleven adults and eight juniors present. Juniors ran the Christmas party entertainment and gift exchange while volunteers wrapped gifts for CARE and made tray favors for Veterans Hospitals. Guests included Mrs Besse French and Mrs Hazel Stagg visiting from Tucson and Thompson connections, as well as Navy Lieutenant Commander Robert Hansen.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Rathje concluded a two week visit in San Diego California with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs James Simmons and their family.
Cradle news reports three births on Tuesday January 4. Wilbert Spencer and wife welcome a son weighing 8 pounds 14 ounces at Savannah Hospital. Lester Mitchell and wife greet Timothy Thomas at Freeport Memorial Hospital weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces. Robert Blount and wife announce a son born in Savannah Hospital, mother Frances McCormick daughter of Rosemary McCormick of Fulton.
A German Shepherd named Jog is missing in Lanark. Contact Gerald Beattie at 493-2516 for details. The notice is dated Monday January 6.
Mr and Mrs Kyle Rawlins of Rich St Mt Carroll set to celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on January 12 1966 The couple wed January 12 1916 in Ideal and farmed in Thomson before retiring to Mt Carroll They have two daughters Fern Kaufman and Pearl Kraeder both of Thomson and three grandsons and three granddaughters
Paul K. Green, 63, of 721 W Weldon Phoenix Arizona, died Saturday December 25 1945. Funeral services were held December 29 at the Chapel of Memories in Phoenix. Survivors include wife Myrna a sister Mrs T rn Ruth Hoffman of Chicago a daughter Mrs James E Miserner of Phoenix a stepson Jerome Bender of Anaheim Calif and granddaughter Yhonda Green of Charlestown.
In fondest memory of George F. Schmaling who departed this life Dec. 26, 1962. Wife, daughter and son. Florence Earle Coats authored verse found in the memorial note.
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