College students return to classes after holidays
Thomson area residents list students returning to multiple colleges and universities after holidays. Names include Harlan Hoff and Jan Jurgens at the University of Illinois Merrie Jo Sippel at Northern Illinois University Beth Williams at Illinois State University Jan Bristol at Aurora College Glorin Bissens at Eureka College Jill Sloan and Cynthia Durward at Moline School of Nursing Patricia Kaufman Dale Holesinger Walter Holland Vernon Buikema Alan Hickey Rick McGinnis Joy Durward Clinton Community College Sandra Dykstra at Western Illinois University. Mrs John Johnson and Linda visited in Rock Island last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
In Bissens
Eureka College
Jill Sloan
Cynthia Durward
Moline School of Nursing
Patricia Kaufman
Dale Holesinger
Waltter Holland
Vernon Buikema
Alan Hickey
Rick McGinnis
Joy Durward
Clinton Community College
Sandra Dykstra
Western Illinois University
Thomson School Menu January Tenth to Fourteenth
The Thomson school offers a weekly menu with daily meals listed. Monday features beer and gravy with mashed potatoes and green beans. Toes offers chili and crackers with cheese. Wee serves sloppy Joe sandwiches with pickles and carrots. Thursday presents creamed turkey on biscuits with corn. Friday serves macaroni and cheese with buttered peas and plums. Milk accompanies all meals.
Local visitors drop in at Meadow Lane homes
Mrs. Melvin Brocious, Mrs. Helen O'Neal and Mrs. Maude Sager of Moline called recently to visit with their friend, Mrs. Ellan Brand. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Cooper of Argo Fay were Tuesday visitors in the home of Mrs. Maude Brown and Harriett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Brocious
Helen O'Neal
Maude Sager
Moline
Ellan Brand
Wesley Cooper
Argo Fay
Maude Brown
Harriett
Catholic Girls School of Clinton to Close Doors
Our Lady of Angels Academy in Clinton will close at the end of the current school year after operating since 1872 under the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Principal Sister Mary Richardette announced the closure. The school originated in 1872 from the Lyons Female Seminary, traced to 1858.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Our Lady of Angels Academ
Clinton
Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary
Mary Richardette
Catholic School For
Lyons Female Seminary
Our Lady of Angels Seminary
Even
Jennie Reader
Postmaster
Wilbur Reader
Thomson
Sunday Dinner Guests Visit Mr and Mrs Witt
Mr and Mrs Duane Law and family of Mr Carroll were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Mr and Mrs John Johnson and family. Afternoon callers were Mr and Mrs Lloyd ae and family of Mr Carroll. Mr and Mrs Ralph Irion of Morrison were Tuesday afternoon visitors with her sister Mrs Jennie Griswold. They were all supper guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Witt and Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane Law
Mr. Carroll
John Johnson
Lloyd Ae
Ralph Irion
Morrison
Jennie Griswold
Harold Witt
Wayne
Nancy Lampe
Clinton
Mardelle Brookstra
Molland, Mich
Edward Brookstra
Roosevelt Academy
Aledo
Bernard Greharing
Lori
Jon
Bruce Greharing
Leland
Jean
John H. Buikema
Phillis
Jennie Lantiga
Fulton
Robert Miller
Peggy
David
Lanark
Yi Maude Brown
Harriett
Community New Year Visits Highlight Local Families
Miss Karen Eissens returns to teaching at Oregon High School after holidays with her parents Mr and Mrs Geo Eissens and Ray. New Year gatherings include Clau de Grim and families Clinton and other local households with multiple relatives visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Eissens
Oregon High School
Geo. Eissens
Ray
Claude Grim
Larry Grim
Clinton
Leslie Grim
Robert Rice
Julia
James Skimhorn
Todd
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Linda
Rock Island
J. M. Fay
John O, Seesser
Llewellyn Fay
DIAL
Fulton, Ill
U. S
Pillsbury Or
Ballard Biscuits
Folger’s
Fulton, Illinois
Thomson News
Clarence Bolhous
Thomson, Iil
Lennox
Kooi and
Workman
Ill
Philgas
Corey
Savanna, Illinois
Catholic Girls School of
Hunter-Jones
Savanna
Martin Senour
Didleh
W. Madison St
Diehl
Thomson PH
Iowa
H. Potts & Son
Lyons
Thermogas
Atherton Service
Jerry’s
Thomson, Illinois
Cledi
Conoco
Li Ee Tovares
Diehl Oil Co
Chadwick
Shannon
Richter
Superette
Lewis Motor CO
FAY Funeral Home
John Seesser
Maple Lawn Home
Pitts Sport Store
Illinois
Middle States Telephone Company OF
Russell Deweerdt
9Th Ave
Sinclair Oil Products
Corey’s
Main St
Beck’s Tavern
McKee Lumber
P.K. McGinnis & Sons
Green’s Sport Store
Savanna Auto Center, Inc
Rambler and Dodge Savanna
Thomson State Bank
John Ivey
Thomson Review
Atherton Service Feed
Britt’s
Kyle’s
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