Town items note spring weather and local events
Local column highlights warm spell and fishing talk, Thomson beats Milledgeville in Lanark, skaters at the rink, town projects like sewers and church remodeling, and community notes from Ben Snyder, Paul Lewis, and residents. An open letter to teens by L D Harris urges responsibility, with plans for breakfast and a PTA event at Argo ME church and a possible basketball game with the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Milledgeville
Lanark
Prins
Ben Snyder
Paul Lewis
M. E
Harry Diehl
Mississippi
Virginia
S L. D. Harris
Manassas Park
Parent-Teachers Association
Red Cross
Salvation Army
Argo ME
PTA
The
Legion
Clikeman Makes Honor Roll at Shattuck School
John Clikeman son of Mr and Mrs Burtis J Clikeman of Savanna earns honor roll status for the fall term at Shattuck School in Faribault Minnesota A strong academic record highlights his achievement amidst schoolwide recognition for scholastic excellence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Clikeman
Burtis J. Clikeman
Savanna
Shattuck School
Faribault
Minn
PTA Smorgasbord Committees Named For January 19
Mrs. Donald Sippel announced committee chairmen for the PTA smorgasbord to be held Saturday January 19. Groups include Soliciting Publicity Kitchen Dining room Dishes Dessert tables Salad tables Seating Tickets Food handling with numerous helpers from the high school. Menu features roast turkey Swiss steak ham spaghetti and meat balls mashed potatoes scalloped potatoes and a wide salad and relish selection. Reservations to serve 100 from 5 to 6 PM and 150 from 7 to 8 PM at $1.50 adults, 75c children, preschool free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Sippel
PTA
Eugene Halfman
Leslie Grom
Lawrence Halfman
Myles Haas
Alfred Dykstra
Curtis St. Ores
John Buikema
Hal Hoy
Ed Dykema
Merle Cate
Paul Harridge
Millard Cate
Harry Dittmar
Donald Schott
John C. Atheron
John Sloan
Thomson
Community dinner guests and visitors list across Clinton and Fulton
Saturday evening supper guests included Mr and Mrs Jerry Brinkman and Danny of Fulton with Mr and Mrs John Fedderson and daughters of Port Byron. Other visitors and dinner guests spanned families in Fulton Morrison Han over and Clinton, with multiple occasions noted across the week including Tuesday and Wednesday gatherings and a Friday evening visit from Morrison residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fedderson
Port Byron
Jerry Brinkman
Danny
Fulton
Richard Sack
Clinton
Vernon Mattie
George Mattie
Ed Dykema
Kate Schaver
Claus Schaver
Dave Dykema
Morrison
Bess French
William Adams
Thomas Kustes, Jr
John
Katherine Cooper
Kenneth Cooper
Hanover
Alfred Dykstra
Robert Tichler
Herbert St. Ores, Jr
Martin Zimmer
Blanche Peterson
York area church activities and services schedule
In York community churches William Kendall pastor Claude Grim Supt Church school 9 30 AM Morning Worship 10 30 AM Young Peoples potluck Sunday Jan 13 Spotlight club Jan 14 at the Lynch home Paul Walker pastor York Baptist Worship 10 AM Sunday school 11 AM Sylvia Witt Golden Rule class 8 PM Jan 16 Methodist Wilbur Nicholson pastor Worship 8 30 AM Argo Fay 9 30 AM Hickory Grove 11 00 AM Thomson Sunday school 9 30 AM Argo Fay 10 00 AM Thomson 10 30 Hickory Grove Mission film See All the People at Mt Carroll Methodist Jan 13 7 30 PM WSCS Thomson Jan 16 noon potluck parsonage Argo Fay WSCS Come As You Are breakfast Jan 16 7 AM 1 PM Catholic Fulton services 8 AM 10 AM St John Savanna 5 45 7 30 9 00 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Spotlight Club
Albert Lynch
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Mt. Carroll Methodist Church
Alaska
Africa
India
Thomson Wscs
Argo Fay Wscs
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
York Community Church
Adult Farmer Class To Begin January 17
An adult farmer class will be offered by the vocational agriculture department at York Community High School beginning January 17 1963. The course titled Soils and Fertilizers will meet for 10 weeks starting at 730 p m in the agriculture room and run about two hours. Enrollment is open to all interested by attending the first meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vocational Agriculture Department
York Community High School
Local Births Report Two Newborns at Morrison and Jane Lamb Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Menno Pruis announce the birth of a son Richard Lewis on December 22 1962 at Morrison hospital weighing 8 pounds 12 ounces. Mr and Mrs Carroll Dimmick announce a son born January 6 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton weighing 8 pounds. Delbert Dimmick is named as the paternal grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menno Pruis
Richard Lewis
Morrison Hospital
Carroll Dimmick
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Delbert Dimmick
Funeral Rites for Paul Ginther Held at Chadwick
Paul Ginther 76 died Sunday at his farm near Mt. Carroll. Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2 PM in Frank funeral home Chadwick with Pastor Richard Horst officiating. Survived by brothers Henry and William of Mt. Carroll. preceded by four brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ginther
Mt. Carroll
Frank
Chadwick
Richard Horst
First Lutheran Church
Earl Coble
Freeport
Sheldon Frank
Paul Harridge
Register
Walter Queckboerner
Orion Aelxander
Aaron Johnson
Kenneth Dittsworth
Harold Traum
John Zahn
Herbert Queckboerner
Ginther
Carroll
John
Elizabeth Miller Ginther
Hen
William
George
Charles
Lawrence Beck Earns Honorable Mention in Slogan Contest
Laurence Beck of 1720 Pike Road, a Milwaukee Road switch man, earned honorable mention for his slogan Help Keep Business and Business Will Help Keep You in a nationwide Careful Car Handling Slogan Contest. Winner is L. E. White, a freight yard clerk for Kansas City Southern’s Louisiana and Arkansas Division, who earned a $1,000 prize with Keep Freight On The Go Handle Easy, Couple Slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Railway Magazine Editors Association
Laurence Beck
Pike Road
Milwaukee Road
Beck
L. E. White
Louisiana and Arkansas
Kansas City Southern Lines
United States
Canada
White
Village Board Appoints Attorney and Reports Grant Status
The Thomson village board met last Monday and hired Lawrence A. Smith Jr. of Savannah as village counsel. Ralph Hanson reported the federal grant application for a sewer system remains pending. The grant would cover about half the project cost. Regular bills were approved and the annual election date set for April 16, 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Village Board
Lawrence A. Smith, Jr
Savanna
Smith
Ralph Hanson
Apye
Thomson
Cattle Receipts at Union Stockyards Chicago
Cattle received this week at the Union Stockyards in Chicago from Carroll county include Leonard Feldt Thomson with 26 Angus steers averaging 1074 pounds at 29.00 per cwt Henry R Bielema Thomson with 20 Herefords averaging 1100 pounds at 28.00 per cwt Mr Deets Morrison with 20 Angus steers averaging 1219 pounds at 27.75 per cwt Mrs Deets Lanark with 24 White face steers averaging 1254 pounds at 28.50 per cwt William Janssen Chadwick with 45 Angus steers averaging 1309 pounds at 29.75 per cwt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Chicago
Carroll County
Leonard Feldt
Thomson
Henry R. Bielema
Mr. Deets
Morrison
Deets
Lanark
William Janssen
Chadwick
Thomson Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The Annual Stockholders meeting of the Thomson State Bank was held on Tuesday evening January 8 1963 at 7 00 P M Elected to serve as members of the Board of Directors for the year were B J Clikeman Mary B Clikeman Roy Heitman Margaret S Heusinkveld Albert Prins Glendora Schade and G A Smith Following the meeting the newly elected directors met in session and officers were re elected B J Clikeman President Glendora Schade Vice President Irene Weatherwax Cashier The following employees were also rehired Martha Cronister Bookkeeper and Teller Mary Clikeman Bookkeeper and Stenographer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank
B. J. Clikeman
Mary B. Clikeman
Roy , Heitman
Margaret S. Heusinkveld
Albert Prins
Glendora Schade
G. A. Smith
Irene Weatherwax
Martha Cronister
Mary Clikeman
Rupples Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary in Thomson
Mr and Mrs Ray Rupple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a Wednesday evening gathering at home. A buffet lunch prepared by their daughter Mrs Lynn Babcock of Sterling and Mrs Earl Rupple fed guests from Thomson Argo Sterling Rock Falls and Sabula Ia. They wed Jan 9 1913 at the Baptist parsonage in Mt Carroll by Rev Peacock. They spent their married life in Thomson area and have one daughter Lynn Irene Babcock of Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Rupple
Thomson
Lynn Babcock
Sterling
Baptist Parsonage
Mt. Carroll
Peacock
Lynn
Irene) Babcock
Kindergarten Club Plans Gala Minstrel Show
Thomson talents prepare another Gala Minstrel show to be presented during March. Sponsored by the local Kindergarten club. Keep watching this paper for further developments and the exact dates of the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Methodists hold lay training at Stockton church
Mr and Mrs Donald Sippel attended a training school for Methodist laymen at Stockton Methodist church. They will continue to attend for the next six weeks with sessions every Wednesday evening for all laymen in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Sippel
Stockton Methodist Church
Stockton
Social Guests Find Holiday Hospitality in Local Homes
Sunday evening visitors in Fred Dykstra included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Tichler and family from Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Dykstra. Christmas Eve supper guests of Gene Diephuis and Mark at Fulton were Mrs. Emma Haas and Mr. and Mrs. Myles Haas and family, with Ardella Houzenga of Savanna present. Additional gatherings included Fay Ashby and children with Robert Williams in Fulton, John Sloan and Dick at the Brach home with Emil Brach and Philip, and a dinner in Morrison for Merle Atherton Jr and family with multiple Atherton relatives from Savanna Morrison and further afield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Dykstra
Roert Tichler
Morrison
Bernie Dykstra
Emma Haas
Myles Haas
Gene Diephuis
Mark
Fulton
Fay Ashby
Robert Williams
Ardella Houzenga
Savanna
John Sloan
Emil Brach
Philip
Merle Atherton Jr
Robert Atherton
Larry Atherton
Richard Atherton
Dwight Atherton
Dolly Atherton
Merle Atherton Sr
Streaks Lanark Victorious In Wednesday Games
Chadwick defeated Thomson 82 53 in the Carroll Conference varsity division at Lanark. Lanark frosh soph beat Mt Carroll 44 30. Winners advance to finals Friday with Chadwick to face the Lanark Mt Carroll winner and Lanark to meet Thomson Shannon winner for frosh soph crown. Arlyn Larson led Chadwick with 24 points. Don Groharing led Thomson with 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Thomson
Carroll
Lanark
Froshsoph
Mt. Carroll
Lanark-Mt. Carroll
Thomson- Shannon
Frank Stotts
Arlyn Larson
Dennismyre
Greg Stengel
Ken Kaul
Or Thomson
Don Groharing
Ores
Hook Wit
Community Calendar of Monthly Club and Board Meetings
Readers can note the schedule of public meetings and club gatherings. Includes High School and Grade School boards on the first and second Mondays, village board on the first Monday, various clubs on specific Mondays and Thursdays, and church group activities throughout the year.
Local residents host Sunday and weekend dinner guests
Mr. and Mrs. David Nelson of Camanche IA were Sunday dinner guests in the home of Lloyd and Cecil Tous ey. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Ottens and family of Lyndon and Mr. and Mrs. Merle Bielema and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Bielema. Mr. and Mrs. George Stage of Sterling were Saturday evening callers of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Nelson
Camanche
Ye Lloyd
Cecil Tousey
Paul Ottens
Lyndon
Merle Bielema
Henry Bielema
George Stage
Sterling
Ben Stage
York Community High Board in Regular Session January 1963
The York Community High School Board met in regular session January 7 1963 in the high school library. Absent member Wayne Ashby others present discussed married students policy future calendar and annual audits. The board approved December bills and a contract with IBM service and set the 1963 1964 calendar with 179 school days starting August 27 1963.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
York Community High School
Thomson
Illinois
Wayne Ashby
Ernest J. Carroll
Armed Services
Purlee
Ernest Carroll
Southern Illinois University
IBM Company
Commerce
Jack Huggins
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Carroll County
Thomson clubs schedule and FFA notes from January 1963
Local organizations hold meetings this week including PTA at the Thomson school cafeteria Lions Club at 8 PM January 14 at the fire station Spotlight Club January 14 at the Lynch home Golden Rule class January 16 at York Baptist Church with committees named and refreshments planned The 500 Card Club met last Thursday with prizes and next gathering January 17 FFA Chapter met January 3 at Thomson High School with reports reports on banquet sweetheart and chain gilt contract and Farmer Degree pins awarded Basketball game with Chadwick Chapter noted Duane St Ores reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Fox
Chadwick
Duane St. Ores
Illnesses reported in local families
Sick Mrs Roy Hellman has been ill and homebound for a week. Patty Dimmick and Denise Hallman are ill with chicken pox. Mary Mummert remains bedridden at home. Edson Holland is a patient at Jane Lamb hospital. Mrs Russel Green shows improvement as a Mercy hospital patient in Clinton. Harry Stoner ill at his mother’s home. Mrs Charles McGinty discharged from Jane Lamb hospital after medical care. Eva Pape remains a medical patient at Jane Lamb hospital in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hellman
Patty
Carroll Dimmick
Denise
Eugene Hallman
Mary Mummert
Edson Holland
Jane Lamb Hospital
Russel Green
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Harry Stoner
Charles McGinty
Eva Pape
Potter Couple Buy Emma Holland Home in Thom
Mr and Mrs Robert Potter of Fulton have purchased the Emma Holland home in Thom son and plan to move there soon. Mr and Mrs John Buikema and Phyllis visited with Mr and Mrs Ed Dykema and family Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Potter
Fulton
Emma Holland
Thomson
John Buikema
Phyllis
Ed Dykema
Card of Thanks for Charles Ginther
Beatrice and Paul Ginther express gratitude to relatives friends neighbors pastors doctors nurses and all who offered support during Charles Ginther’s illness and passing. They thank those who provided rides sent flowers prepared food or helped with services and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ginther
Horst
Clinton
Frank
Rev
Coble
Beatrice
Paul Ginther
Also Mentioned on This Page
Herman Hage
Studebaker
Norman D. French
Besser
French
Robert W. Weissmiller
Mount Carroll
M. J. Strukhoff
Dial
Baptist Sunday
Sunday School
York Baptist Church
Philip Brach
Harriett Wilt
Vera Hickey
Evelyn Wilt
Mildred Brach
Thomson News
Bertha Brenneman
WSCS
John Haan
Phylis
Rinkie Lantiga
John Burkema
Jodie
Jane
Dan Sack
Tucson
Ariz
Franklin Fehler
Amelia Plosch
Derrnda Center
Argo Fay Methodist Church
John Vreiling
Florence Paith
Donald Ashby
Harvey Marshall
David
Carl Peterson
Lyle Greeley
Stuart Althaus
Mendota
Keith Althaus
Cradle News
Lawrence Beck
Thomson Bank
Salk-Will
National Foundation
Frankin D. Roosevelt
Thomson Groharing
Huizenga St. Ores
Hook Mill
Buikema Hoff
Chadwick Larson
Etnyre
Zumdahl Kaul
Mest Smith Hartman
Turne Stengel
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Indergarten Club
Ions Club
T. A
Golden Rule
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Order of the Eastern Star
Ladies Aid
Black Oak Grange
Community Church Family i
High School
Marilyn J. Lance
Joel E. Oman
F. E. “Gene” Lance
Lake Kegonsa
McFarland
Wis
Arilyn Jean
C. Wilbur Oman
Rockford, Ill
Lance
College of Letters and Science
University of Wisconsin
Oman
Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia
Mary Gaar
Miss
Marilyn Lance
Clubs
Lodges
Thomson Pta
ROYAL
Jan. Ee
Paul K. Wilt
Gilbert Holland
Lions Club
500 Card Club
Claribel Smith
Amy Lewis
Mae Kustes
Bernadette Kustes
Minnie Ashpole
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