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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1965
Page
1
Thom son Public Schools face a split between grade and high school boards creating duplicated effort and wasted money. Wayne G. Tidd argues for a unit district to reduce administrative overhead, align budgets, and improve educational focus for the community’s children.
The Thomson Business Men's Association plans a Sears Foundation sponsored survey to assess community eligibility for financing a physician. Materials arrived and a crucial meeting is set for Thursday evening January 13 at 8 pm at Britt's Cafe. All business men and interested residents are urged to attend.
The Saints and Spinners square dance club updates its schedule for the year with dances on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays from 8 30 to 11 30 pm at the Fulton Sort club. A new beginner class runs January 15 from 7 00 to 8 30 pm before the dance. Contact Bud Whitten Morrison or Ron Whitten Fulton for information.
Boulder and Estes Park residents announce the engagement of Patricia Jean Lyon to James Howard Lyons. Patricia is a Mount St. Gertrude Academy graduate and Burlington Lines hostess, James is a Denison High School alumnus and Creighton University attendee who will graduate with a business degree in August. The couple plans an early fall wedding.
Mr and Mrs John Lynch of Sheffield were last Wednesday overnight guests with his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Albert Lynch.
The Thomson P T A schedules its annual smorgasbord for Saturday February 5. Co chairmen are Mrs Irvin R Senneff and Mrs Merle Bielema with numerous committees led by Doris Green Nancy Geerts Nancy Brock Fern Kaufman and others handling posters dishwashing seating and publicity. Support from the community is urged as this is the group’s only money making project.
Kathleen Turner announced her engagement to Howard Prins to her parents Mr. and Mrs. Turner of Panorama City California They plan an April wedding at St Genevieve Church in Panorama Kathleen is a Corvallis High School graduate who served four years in the W A F and was stationed at McGuire AFB New Jersey Howard Prins son of Mr and Mrs Prins of Thomson New Mexico studied at East New Mexico University Portales New Mexico He served four years in the U S Air Force including a year in Saigon and was discharged at Travis AFB California just before year end
Review lists Carroll county entrant Ray Bissers of Thomson among four other participants from nearby towns such as Haledgeville Savannah Lanark and Chadwick with the event dated December 28-30 at a Normal university venue.
Two youths from Thomson and Mt Morris were hospitalized about 11 pm Saturday after a one car crash on Potter's Road west of Thomson. Dale Eslinger 19 sustained a broken jaw facial cuts and lost teeth. Terry Stiles suffered fractures to a leg and arm and facial injuries. The car owned by Stiles skidded off the road hit a tree and was demolished.
The Thomson Junior Varsity basketball team will host Savanna High School fresh soph at 6:30 pm next Monday January 17 in the local gym. An extra game with a small admission fee of 15 cents for students and 25 cents for adults. The boys appreciate your support.
The 500 Card Club awarded prizes to Edna Hagg Clarabelle Smith Bernadette Kustes and Verna Johansen at last week’s gathering. Upcoming events include meetings of the Legion Auxiliary York Progressives Thomson PTA and Music Boosters with dates set for January 17 20 and 26.
Thomson High Junior Varsity posted two wins and one loss. They beat Chadwick 48 38 with Joe Spencer 14 points Pat Bellich 9. Spencer 27 points led Thomson past St Joseph 50 45. In overtime Shannon edged Thomson 54 52 as Swingley 27 paced Shannon and Spencer scored 18 for Thomson.
Mr and Mrs Howard Van Zuiden of Albany Illinois welcomed son Danny Allen born December 23 at Jane Lamb hospital weighing about 8 pounds. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Claude Wiebenga of Fulton. Mr and Mrs Everett Tannier of Morrison welcomed son Douglas Allen born Sunday January 9 at 12 30 AM Morrison hospital. Tannier is nephew of Howard Wiebenga of Fulton.
Sunday evening visitors to Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall included Mrs Gladys Cate Mr and Mrs Merle Cate Brad Charlotte Charlene and Larry Eslinger in a small social gathering reflecting local community ties.
Lee County raises more money in Christmas Seals than Whiteside in the four county span. Mil ey, representative of the Tuberculosis Association, announced the Winter Format theme A Song in My Heart, with Vampers providing music. FHA will host the Credit Union Workshop dinner Feb 7 and appointed committees for the annual banquet. The gathering opened with a dinner prepared by the girls.
The schedule lists daily meals from Monday to Friday featuring baked beans and cabbage salad on Monday, ham sandwiches on Tuesday, beef stew on Wednesday, chicken and noodles on Thursday, and tuna on toast on Friday, each with sides and milk. Several days include fruit, desserts, and standard beverages.
The Thomson State Bank held its annual stockholders meeting on Tuesday January 11 at 7 00 pm. Directors re elected for 1966 include B F Clikeman Mary B Clikeman Margaret S Heusinkveld Albert Prins Glendora Schade George A Smith. Officers elected to succeed themselves are B J Clikeman president and chairman Glendora Schade vice president Irene Weatherwax cashier Martha Cronister assistant cashier Mary B Clikeman secretary and bookkeeper.
Frank Kissell 68, formerly of Dubuque Iowa, died last Friday in a Colorado Springs hospital. He was the father of Mel Kissell and son in law of Charles Hogg of Thomson. Burial services are planned in Dubuque with relatives from Iowa and Connecticut attending.
Church notices list YORK COMMUNITY CHURCH YORK BAPTIST METHODIST IDEAL COMMUNITY BIBLE CHURCH SPRING VALLEY REFORMED CATHOLIC Immaculate Conception Fulton and St Johns Savanna services. Names include Cleworth Grim Bruckner Theres Bissens Grafft Wilt Mohn Fay Thomson Marken Hoffs. Sunday worship times vary 9:30 10:30 and 11. Official boards meet midweek and Thursday. Confessions and masses listed.
Former neighbors and relatives gathered Saturday for a housewarming party as the Smiths, recent movers from Argo Fay, settled into the Joe Sikkema farm. Cards and lunch followed, with a monetary gift presented to the couple. several attendees listed some unable to attend.
Mr and Mrs Fay Ashby and Mrs Wayne Ashby traveled to Iowa City on Sunday to visit Wayne Ashby who is a patient at the Veterans Hospital there.
Harry Wilkinson of Savanna died Sunday after a short illness in Clinton Iowa. Services were held at 1 30 pm Wednesday in Frank Funery home Mount Carroll with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Rev David Ellis officiated. He was born January 1906 in Carroll County to Carl and Mattie Phillips Wilkinson. He was a farmer and general laborer. He married Elin Stage October 5 1926. Survivors include his widow father of Savanna four sons Harry Charles of Thomson Edward Dwight Bart of Wrightstown New Jersey Harold Eup tone and Herbert LeRoy of Savanna two daughters Mrs George Alice Yeager of Savanna and Mrs Lawrence Sharon Miller Pearl City three brothers Keith Mount Carroll Wayne Thomson and Roy Bury Wisconsin and two sisters Mrs Harry Alice Pauley Carroll and Mrs Ruby Green Davenport Iowa and 13 grandchildren.
Black Oak Grange met in the Grange Hall with Nillaim Hans presiding. Officers absent. Reports from Finance, Community Service, Relief, and Agriculture were given. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Lawrence Halfman on Christmas Day. Anniversaries for several couples were noted.
Saturday evening guests included Mr and Mrs Geo Kvarsgaard and their sons from Albany along with Mr and Mrs Cy and Robert Hook and Ar della Houzenga.
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