New Year's Life Notes Mix Town Happenings
A jumble of local reminiscences and next year plans includes family titles, birth twins praised by Great Grandfather Ely Cochran, and Marilyn Boyce Rasmussen of Clinton Iowa. Neighbors share New Year resolutions, boat plans, bird houses, and amusing daily anecdotes from Clinton society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Adams
Ely Cochran
Ely
Marilyn Boyce Rasmussen
Clinton
Iowa
Marilyn
Dean
Edith) Boyce
Toni
John Ashpole
Norma Strubb Kradle
Former Cage Stars To See Action Friday Night
Town of Country event plans completed as Bud and Gene Bull announce a Friday night fundraiser at YCHS gym. Thompson basketball greats will play former peers in an East West style game to support the fire fighting fund with cakes and prizes for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bud Bull
Dick McGinty
Bob Bristow
Everett Wilt
Bud Wilt
Bruce Uroharing
Herb Stores
Clarence Bolhous
Harry Bonders
Jerry Olson
Donald M.bride
George Hook
Ozzie Cronister
Dick Williams
Gilbert Holland
Ivan Morse
Clarence Appel
Joe Shutters
Ben Waener
Robert Lewis
Pete Cate
Buster Witt
Anson Metzger
Frnne Smith
Kenneth Kemmer
Bob Carroll
George Bissens
Ab Hook
Andy Houzenga
Tom Kustes
Gerald Dienhuis
Hobart Holtend
Harald Fedeerson
Harold Daehler
Jake Housenga
Hank Balk
Henry Bielema
Frank Brearton
Lloyd Tonsley
Pat Cate
Dick Cross
Bobby Young
Bud
Gene Bull
Thomson
YCHS
Catholic and Protestant Services Gather in Fulton and Savanna
Ideal evening services at 7 30 p m led by Rev J W Gillespie and Rev William Kendall with Sunday services weekly. Catholic masses at Fulton 8 and 10 am and St Johns Savanna 6 8 and 10 am led by Rev Mark Witmer with 9 30 Sunday School and 10 30 church services. choir practice Saturday 7 15 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gillespie
William Kendall
Fulton
St. John's Church
Savanna
Mark Witmer
Church Notices and Local Reflections From Fulton
Baptist James W Gillespie leads 10 am worship with lesson on Jesus Uses His Authority. Ladies Aid meets Thursday. Fire alarms as 15 attend service. community laments and vows renewed church support. Pastor Leckrone of Hickory Grove preaches The Big Question at 9:30 with school at 10:30. Myf and Argo Fay services listed. Poem by Lon Woodrum referenced. visit by Mr and Mrs Ralph Irion of Fulton to Mrs Jennie Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespie
Paul Wilt
Jesus
Ladies Aid
William E. Leckrone
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Argo Fay
Triple ceremony crowns Winter Park wedding day
Three Chambers sisters from Winter Park Florida marry in a 3pm Church of the Brethren wedding. Dwight Earl Leavens of Gary Indiana wed Phyllis Irene Chambers in a chantilly dress. Two additional couples Gerald Detweiler and Dorothy Marie Chambers and Archie Wolfe and Esther Sue Chambers wed, with multiple family members attending a reception at Bethany hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Brethren
Winter Park
Fla
Kenneth R Chambers
Phyllis Irene
Dorothy Marie
Esther Sue
Dwight Earl Leavens
Gary
Ind
Luther Leavens
Thomson
Betty Leavens
Gerald Boye Detweiler
Eureka
Ill
Archie Richard Wolfe
Sebring
Robert L. Byrd
Dwight Leavens
Hobart
Mr. Leavens
Savanna High School
Manchester College
Manchester
Subscriptions Renewed To Thomson Review In Mass Renewal
Claus Prins visited the Review office on Tuesday to renew his subscription and also renewed subscriptions for Mr and Mrs Ed Poorman of Burlington Iowa Mr and Mrs John Huyser of Detroit Michigan Mr and Mrs Robert Vogel of Cicero and Mr and Mrs Robert Buikema of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claus Prins
Ed Poorman
Burlington
John Huyser
Detroit
Mich
Robert Vogel
Cicero
Robert Buikema
Fulton
Lyle Greeleys Surprised On 15th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Greeley were surprised by a party at the Petersen home honoring their 15th wedding anniversary. Guests included Jens Andresen and family, Wm. Geist, Adam Heinze, Fred Hook, and Goldhagen of Elizabeth as a house guest. The couple received a set of dishes from the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Greeley
Carl Petersen
Greeleys
Goldhagen
Elizabeth
Petersen
Jens Andresen
Chadwick
Wm. Geist
Mt. Carroll
Adam Heinze
Savanna
Fred Hook
Thomson Woman's Club Plans Meeting at Legion Hall
Thomson Woman's club meets next Wednesday January 13 at the Legion hall with Rev. William Leckrone of Thomson Methodist Church as speaker and Mesdames Miller Hogg Wheeler and Miss Schmaline hosting. (continues) The West End Home Bureau meets Friday January 15 with Mrs. James Marken. roll call What I Do When I Do As I Please. sewing machine lesson by Mrs. Hobart Holland. noodles and dumplings activity by Mrs. Charles Sack. members to bring Swedish learning materials. Poway Thomson P T A convenes this evening at the grade school. Argo Fay Home Economics club holds a meeting Friday January 15 at Mrs Paul Smith’s home with Mrs Harold Tobey assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman’s Club
Legion Hall
William Leckrone
Thomson Methodist Church
Robert Miller
Charles Hogg
Marion Wheeler
Esther Schmaline
Home Bureau
West End Home’ Bureau
James Marken
Hobart Holland
Charles Sack
Poway Thomson P. T. A
Home Economics
Argo Fay Home Economics Club
Paul Smith
Harold Tobey
Blaze Damages Fulton Locker Plant Sunday
A Sunday morning fire at the Fulton Locker company plant caused an estimated $10,000 in damage. Firemen fought the blaze from 3:30 am and confined most damage to the ceiling area while unloading meat and frozen foods from lockers for transport to Clinton. Engagments of local girls announced follow. Shirly Hoover to Gerald Wiersema and Juanita Joyce Hyde to James Mitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Fulton Locker Company
Morrison Fire Department
Edward Loftus
Swift and Company
Clinton
Tell
Ellsworth Hoover
Thomson
Shirly
Gerald A. Wiersema
Jacob J. Wiersema
Miss Hoover
Floyd Hyde
Juanita Joyce
James H. Mitchell
Luther Cowin
Mies Hyde
YCHS
Harry & Jessie’s Cafe
Angry Boy to be shown at Iowa City parent education meet
A motion picture titled Angry Boy will be shown and discussed January 7 as the first in a five week series of parent education programs. The event at Jefferson school auditorium is hosted by the Iowa Child Welfare Research Station and the Clinton Parent-Teacher Association, with Dr. William D. Lampard leading a Q&A session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Towa
Iowa Child Welfare Research Station
Parent-Teeacher Associations of
Clinton
Jefferson School
New Addition
William D. Lampard
State University of Iowa
Lampard
Stanley Dorsey
PTA Council
Diehl Family In Hospital After Crash
Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl and son David were in a four car crash ten miles from the Florida border while traveling to Florida. All three were hospitalized in Pensacola with severe injuries. A nephew and other relatives planned to join them as recovery progresses. Salvation Army drive in the area raised 275 dollars with multiple food baskets distributed at Christmas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Diehl
David
Florida
Diehl
Shirley
Robert Bristol
Jack Marken
Pensacola
Marken
Salvation Army Drive
Robert Miller
Miller
Grand View Resident Returns From Savanna Hospital
Grand View Howard Leavens, long treated at Savanna City Hospital, will go home Monday. New Year's visits included Mr and Mrs Glen Raymond hosting, and social rounds at the Harold Tedderson home with honors to Mrs Glen Raymond Clyde George and Mrs Harry Jurgens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Leavens
Savanna City Hospital
Glen Raymond
Paul Brown
Rockford
Harold Tedderson
Clyde George
Harry Jurgens
Mes
Howard Law
Edwin Adiches
Pat’sille
Wis
Clara Law
Mawks
Savanna Nursing Home
Jacy Huoble
Wilson
Savanna
Emery Yost
Robert Sears
Wilson Shaw
Bob Hub-le
Trojans Rally to 63-50 Victory Over Port Byron
Thomson Trojans overcame a 22-20 first quarter deficit to defeat Port Byron 63-50 on Tuesday night. Bielema led Thomson with 14 points, Prins 13, Halfman 10, while Port Byron’s Nelms had 11 and Bull 10. Little Trojans also lost to Port Byron 51-26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojans
Port Byron
Bielema
Prins
Halfman
Thomson
Johnson
Nelms
Little Trojans
Frosch
Reiling
Bull
Thomson Fgft
To Bieleman
Prinse
Bronkema
Holland Va
Talbot
Cour Bull
Young
Eee Len Hbiokoe
Thompson News and Mrs Richard Stage Visit San Antonio
Residents across Thomson and nearby towns recount visits spanning Texas to Illinois. Families and friends, including the Watkins and Gray families, share weekends in Shreveport Clinton Morrison and Dixon areas, with multiple dinners and holiday gatherings noted throughout the week.
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Josephine Sheridan
The families of Thos M Hand Lawrence Weatherwax Thos J Hand and Emil Bellich express gratitude for sympathy, rides, cards, flowers, food and burial help after the death of their mother and grandmother Josephine Sheridan. The kindness will be remembered by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josphine Sheridan
Thos. M. Hand
Lawrence Weatherwax
Thos. J. Hand
Emil Bellich
Village Board Accepts Bid for New Town Well
The Village Board met in regular session and accepted J B Melinger and Co bid of 3500 to drill a new well, pending financing. Fire Chief Everett Wilt presented annual department activities and equipment inventory. The board approved purchasing four mud and snow tires for the fire truck and 200 feet of hose to meet state specifications. The Christmas lighting Bill payments were approved, with street lighting to become an annual event. The York Baptist Sunday social was held in the basement with songs and a lunch following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Wilt
J. B. Melinger and Co
Social Security Benefits Reach 12 600 in Area in 1953
In 1953 the Rockford Social Security office reports old age and survivors benefits totaling about 55 500 monthly going to 12 600 people across Boone Carroll Jo Daviess Lee Ogle Stephenson and Winnebago counties an increase of about 25 percent in amount and 20 percent in beneficiaries from 1952 Over 4200 claims were processed up 40 percent from 1952 Self employed claims accounted for 10 percent Among other duties the office issued 6 641 new account cards and replaced 5 378 cards about signatures for name changes due to marriage and replacements for lost or destroyed cards Over 1700 employer and self employed inquiries were handled during 1953.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boone
Carroll
Jo Daviess
Lee
Ogle
Stephenson
Winnebago
G. W. Spencer
Rockford
Spencer
Community Guests and Family Visits Across Area
A long list of social visits spans New Year gatherings in Morrison Beloit Chadwick and Milledgeville. Families including Williams Brenneman Sikema Grim Gengenbach and Geisz plus relatives from Clinton Fulton Roswell and Chicago share meals and overnight stays while others travel to Tucson and Fort Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Williams
Richard. Williams
Nelda Williams
Vernon
Roll Williams
Ed Brondyke
Albany
Joe Sikema
Robert Sikema
Clarence Huggins
Delbert Curley
Henry Young
Arthur Kromrey
Morrison
Sidney Brenneman
Ray Brenneman
Warren Green
Patty
Blackhawk
Tucon
Arizona
Roswell
New Mexico
C. B. Dyson
Pvt
Charles Dyson
Charles Geisz
Chadwick
W. R. Geisz
Cal Gengenbach
Clara Geisz
Carroll
Ina
Claude Grim
Lale Meyden
Clinton
Herlan Johannsen
Fulton
Lesie Grim
Charles Ditsworth
Shannon
Merle Bicker
Carl Klenz
Beloit
Wisconsin
Rush Carroll
Wilbur Hall
Kenneth Gablin
Fort Bliss
Texas
Orville Gablin
Russell Green
Bobby
Charles Green
J. D. Overholser
J. B. Lee
Milledgeville
Helen
Alma Mertz
Local Social News From Clinton And Surrounding Areas
Sunday visits and family gatherings highlight a series of household and kinship events. Mrs Myrta Groharing hosted guests from Chadwick and Stagg while Virgil Wilt and family entertained. Gall Marken stayed with Robert Bristol as Jack Marken and family traveled to Pensacola Florida. New Year gatherings featured Cecil Frosch family with Bayard and Robert Lewis households. Bonnie Sue named by William Green of Lanark. Clinton visitors included John Carpenter and Robert as they dined with Eugene Bull family. Dorvan Rolston and son Stanley plan a 15 day visit with John Carpenter and relatives in Clinton Ta. Mervin Marshal of Morrison area joined Merle Cate family for a dinner observing a wedding anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gray
Franklin Fehler
Harold Ashpole
Moline
John Ashpole
Richard Badtke
Russell Alber End
Gene Albert
Charles Albert
Port Byron
Delbert Kahler
Sandra
Milledgeville
Mak Witmer
Dubucue
E. O. Hemmer
Sandra Witt
Morrison
Robert Carroll
Barbara
Mervin Marshall
Elizabeth Carroll and
Terry Carroll
Bruce Groharing
John Carpenter
Clinton
Iowa
James
George Morgan
Chadwick
Ned Sack
Dixon
Dan Sack
Harold Witt
Mr. Witt
Peoria
Myrta Groharing
Gilpin Stagg
David
Virgil Wilt
Everett
Nancy
Harold Wilt
Deana Rae
Clarence Homedew
Savanna
Gail Marken
Jack Marken
Robert Bristol
Pensacola
Fla
Eugene Bull
B. R. Lewis
Dorvan Rolston
Stanley
Montgomery
Alabama
Clinton, Ta
Mervin Marshal
Near Morrison
Merle Cate
Dinnes
Sick Mrs Maude Brown Undergoes Minor Surgery
The Sick Mrs Maude Brown underwent minor surgery on Saturday at Savanna City hospital and returned home on Sunday. A medical patient at Savanna City hospital was dismissed Monday. Mrs John Sloan and family ill with flu. Mrs Ela Nugent of Bad Axe Michigan recently fell and suffers a broken vertebra. Mrs Edward Nugent of St Louis Missouri assists with care. Miss Nancy Wilt has been ill for several days with the flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Brown
Savanna City Hospital
Howard Leavens
John Sloan
Jill
Ela Nugent
Bad Axe
Mich
Edward Nugent
St. Louis
Mrs C W Chapman Dies After Fall At Hanover Home
Mrs. C. W. Chapman 86 of Hanover died Tuesday in Swedish-American hospital Rockford from injuries after a Dec 18 fall at her home. She lay on the floor overnight before discovery by neighbor. Funeral Friday at 1:30 p m at home and 2 p m at First Presbyterian Hanover. Burial Evergreen cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Chapman
Hanover
Rockford
William Wilkey
First Presbyterian Church
Ella Key
Evergreen Cemetery
Chapman
Walter Calvert
Roy Hutcicn
Social News From Miles Area Families Gathered
Local households recount weekend visits and holiday guests with the Price and Petty families in Miles. Names include Carroll Brenneman Hook Neis Stearns Miller Jurgensen Carpenter and Dyson with notes of travels to Fort Bliss Texas and Clinton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Won
Price and Petty
Miles, Inc
Robert Carroll
Barbara Carroll
Price
Ray Brenneman
Chas. Hogg
James Hook
Lowell Neis
Mt. Carroll
Joyce
Judy Hook
Clinton
Fred Hook
Robert Pilumley
Guy
Fulton
Ralph Stearns
Ralph Jr
Janie Miller
Lanark
Fred Miller
Robert Miller
Richard Badtke
Pete Jurgensen
Eugene Bull
John Carpenter
Charles RB. Dyson
Fort Bliss
Texas
C. B. Dyson
Dyson
Gilbert Holland
Eiden Hickey
Twin Daughters Born to Rasmussen Family in Clinton
Mr and Mrs James Rasmussen of 412 15th Ave N Clinton IA welcomed twin daughters Diana Lynn 5 lb 14 oz and Debra Ann 4 lb 13 oz born Jan 1 at Mercy Hospital Clinton IA. Mrs Rasmussen is Marilyn Boyce daughter of Dean Boyce and granddaughter of Ely Cochran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Rasmussen
15Th Ave. N
Clinton
Mercy Hospital
Diana Lynn
Debra Ann
Rasmussen
Marilyn Boyce
Dean Boyce
Clinton, Ia
Granddaugther
Ely Cochran
Kenneth Hebeler
Savanna City Hospital
Clifford Smith
Garden Plain
Eugene Raymond
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Don McBride
California
Carol
Vera Smith
Lyle Wiliams
Holland
M. J. Strukhoff
Strukhoff
Wayne Ashby
Charlie Hogg
Wayne
Clarence
Charlie
Roy Houghton
Houghton
Beth Pope
Denver
Colo
Bernard
Richard
Donnie
Leland
Bruce
Ray Johnson
Walter Vandermaas
Potts Jewelry
Walt
U. S
N. D. French
Lewis Motor
Potter Bros
Victor Fenley
Harrison, Ark
Walter Harris
Frank Wallas
York
Methodist
Lon Woodrum
Ralph _ Irion of
Jennie Griswold
Thomson P. T. A
Main Street
Thomson Review
Lyle Greeleys
Woman's Club
John Murray
John Elliott
University of Illinois At
Champaign
Francis Hoff
Maquo- Feta
Elmer Hoff
Alma
Helen Mertz
Henry Strauch
T. E. Walter
Chicago
Irwin Kilpatrick
Eugene Murray
Parent Education
Dwayne Bielema and Son
C. F. Bielema
Lois and
Mardell Wilkens
Andrew Bielema
Andrew
Fred Jr
Ray Smith
Frank Smith
Bertha Holland
Garrett Sterenberg
Grand View
Sectio Thomson Review
Thomson News
Richard Stage
San Antonio
Karalen Watkins
Diane
Shreveport
St Charles
Ms. Gray
Mr. Gray
Mary Cone
Clarence Sweet Home
Sylvia Lewis
Burpee Seed Co
Herbert Rawlins
Joliet
Vernon Rawlins
Johison
Rawlins
Clarence Innes
Fair Haven
Hazel Stagg
Ps Es
Baptist Sunday School
York Baptist Church
Wayne Witt
Nellie Gray
Emil Brach
Otto Switzer
Gillespie
Ernest Smith
Robert Holland
Herbert St. Ores Sr
Cradle News
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