Trojan Topics Freshman and Senior Class Notes
The article lists class activities from the Freshman Sophomore and Senior groups including colors flowers and studies. Freshmen study languages science and home economics while showcasing musical instrument demos and ear throat diagrams. Sophomores read Silas Marner and work on geometry and semester test prep. Senior Terry Elliott is highlighted for Boy's State basketball acting and future plans. F H A meeting January 7 features programs and an accordion solo with a postponed Christmas ball set for January 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Carroll
Ronnie Mitchell
Terry Lee Kness
Sharon Newendyke
Mary Lee Johnson
Marcia Melton
Silas Marner
What Is A Teacher A heartfelt PTA meeting tribute
An author unknown definition portrays teachers as courageous, patient figures who guide children through struggles and tears. The piece invites readers to a PTA meeting at the high school gymnasium at 8 p.m. to hear a panel program titled Citizenship Begins at Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Georgia Education Journal
Local Socials Note Thompson Area Guests
Thomson news records a group traveling to Chicago for a midweek visit. Harriet Brown's checkup occurred at the Illinois Research Hospital. Savanna’s Mrs. Clara Gholson joined a dinner with Minnie Badtke’s family. The Miller family visited, bringing Janie and Peggy. Mor rison and Fulton connections were noted with Bert Houzenga Ardella Jeanne and Lou Houzenga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brown
Maude Brown
Harriet
Francis Hemmer
Chicago
Harriett
Illinois Research Hospital
Clara Gholson
Savanna
Minnie Badtke
Robert Miller
Janie
Peggy
Fay Ashby
Bert Houzenga
Ardella and
Jeanne
Morrison
Lou Houzenga
Fulton
Woman's Club Plans Art Contest and Supper Event
The Thomson Woman's Club met at the high school with officers absent to preside. They voted $5 donations to Park Ridge School and Lincoln Lodge and $1 to several causes. The club will again sponsor the 7th and 8th grade Art Contest with prizes of 3, 2, and 1 dollars. A February 23 supper fundraiser was scheduled. Mr. Dohse demonstrated cake decorating and a birthday cake was presented. Donna Fedderson provided French horn music. The painting of the month titled The Immaculate Conception was shown and the hymn He Will Hold Me Fast sung. Refreshments were by Mrs. Rathje and Mrs. Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
High School
John Sloan
G. A. Smith
Lyle Greeley
Park Ridge School
Lincoln Lodge
Marquette
Dohse
Clinton
Donna Fedderson
Sherrie Lewis
Thomas Kustes
Ernest Rathje
Robert Hill
Burlington Railroad plans to abandon six miles of track
The Burlington Railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for authority to abandon about six miles of trackage between Fulton and Pearl, Illinois. The company stated the area can be better served via other routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Burlington Railroad
Interstate Commerce Commission
Fulton
Pbbner
Ill
Churches York Community Service Times
William Kendall pastor leads at The Churches York Community with Claude Grim superintendent. Church School begins at 9 30 a.m. Services follow at 10 30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
I Was Born to Teach A Teacher’s Silent Temple
A first person reflection on lifelong dedication to teaching. The writer describes teaching as more than a job, a calling that shapes character and life beyond formal schooling. The poem Builders mirrors the enduring impact of a teacher’s care on a child’s soul.
Morrison visitor party joins local hosts for meals
Mrs. Marie Crowe of Morrison visited from Tuesday through Thursday with her mother and sister, Mrs. Nellie Schade and Glendora. Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rogers and Frank Bauck of Dubuque were Sunday dinner guests of his father, Charles Rogers, and afternoon callers of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Struckhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Crowe
Morrison
Nellie Schade
Glendora
Carl Rogers
Frank Bauck
Dubuque
Charles Rogers
M. J. Struckhoff
Golden Rule Class to Meet at Church This Week
Rev Daniel Goldberg leads morning worship at 10 00 a m with sermon on Jehovahs Long Suffering and Sunday School at 11 00 a m for all ages Youth Fellowship follows at 7 15 p m Dale Eslinger chairs the program The Golden Rule Class meets at 8 p m Wednesday Jan 20 Friends urged to donate blankets at church this Sunday Jan 17 for overseas refugees A 25 cent per item donation covers processing United Church of Illinois Women sponsors with Church World Service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Goldberg
Dale Eslinger
United Church of Illinois Women
Church World Service
Thomson Methodist
Argo Fay
Thomson
Argo Fay Methodist
Hickory Grove
The
Baptist Church
Local church notices urge blanket drives and services
Methodist churches including Thomson Argo Fay and Hickory Grove call for blanket donations for the homeless and global aid. Catholic services are listed for Fulton and St. John’s Savanna with multiple masses.
Sunday Visit Entries From Local Families Highlight Weekend Socials
Sunday afternoon callers included Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Decker and Morrison guests Alvin Heusinkveld John Decker and Dora Fossen from Fulton. Numerous guests visited families in Madison Galesburg Lanark Hanover and Elkhorn with Friday overnight and Friday evening gatherings noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Decker
Alvin Heusinkveld
Morrison
John Decker
Dora Fossen
Fulton
Barbara Schmidt
Ruth Ann Drake
Gladys Cate
Merle Cate
Myron Gotham
Edna Gotham
Madison
Wis
Harold Elliott
Terry
Bertha Mayhall
Galesburg
Bruce Groharing
Earl Green
Elkhorn
Donald Green
Max Roderick
Linda
Stevie
Lanark
Leslie Grim
Ernest Haas
Myles Haas
Frank Flack
Raymond Flack
Hanover
John Halfman, Jr
William Halfman
Olds-Easton Baby Born in Moline Hospital
Mr and Mrs Albert Olds of East Moline Ill are the parents of a daughter born Sunday January 10 at Moline Lutheran Hospital The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Ralph Olds of Clinton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Olds
East Moline, Ill
Moline Lutheran Hospital
Ralph Olds
Clinton
Jacob Schipper of Clinton Dies
Jacob Schipper 68 of 1207 Camanche Ave Clinton died last Friday at Mercy hospital after a period as patient. Funeral service 2 p.m. Monday Bragonier Fay funeral chapel. Burial Garden Plain. Survived by wife seven sons two daughters 25 grandchildren seven brothers two sisters and many in laws. World War I veteran and former Dairypak employee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Schipper
Camanche Ave
Clinton
Mercy Hospital
Bragonier- Fay
Garden Plain
Whiteside County
Henry
Ce Housenga Schipper
Ethel Hamm
Morrison
Ill
Dairypak Company
Army
Gateway Barracks
Salvation Army
Elmer
Oklahoma
Ora
Erie
Thomas
Dallas
Texas
Marvin
Ronald
Donald
Robert
Delores
Bicknell
Ind
Eloise
Virgil May
James
Martin
Andrew
Fulton
Earl
George
Albany
Harry
Bernie Dykstra
Inl
Ed Bush
Mr. Schipper
William Hamm
Thomson
Lions Club Sees Plans For Melon Day At Grange Hall
The Lions Club met Monday evening at Black Oak Grange Hall with a postponed dinner. Harold Elliott led in Dick Stagg absence and plans for the next Melon Day were discussed. Some volunteers who helped last Melon Day lacked certificates. notify President Stagg or any member to receive certificates. The next meeting includes a dinner January 25 at the Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Black Oak Grange Hall
the Grange
Harold Elliott
Dick Stagg
Th Baptite Church
New Subscribers Mr and Mrs William Lehr Move to Thomson
Mr and Mrs William Lehr moved on Tuesday January 5 from Wacker to the former Gail Turney house in Thomson. They are new subscribers to the Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lehr
Wacker
Gail Turney
Thomson
Review
Operation Blanket drives church aid for refugees in 1950
A 1960 stockholders meeting at Thomson State Bank in Thomson Illinois elected directors and officers. A church led drive called Operation Blanket asks volunteers to bring used blankets on Sunday January 17 to collect centers for airlift to refugees in Tibet Korea Japan and elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank
Thomson
Illinois
America
U. S
Tibet
Korea
Japan
Algeria
Nygoyia
Jordan
Tiawan
Chile
Argo Fay
Methodist Church
Church of the Brethren
Milledgeville
Lanark
Nappanne
Indiana
Trojans Fall 81 69 to Sabula in Non Conference Play
Sabula pulled away in the third quarter for an 81 69 non conference win over Thomson. Jim Wallet scored 29 points for Swoulh while Terry Elliott led Thomson with 26 and John Creighton added 21. The Little Trojans also lost 50 33. A fog caused the Preston game to be canceled. Thomson heads to Elizabeth on Friday for a return game and hosts Hanover next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabula
Thomson Trojans
Iowans
Thomson
Jim Wallet
Swoulh
Terry Elliott
John Creighton
Bob Schneider
Little Trojans
Preston
Trojans
Elizabeth
Hanover
Spotlight Club Elect Officers
The Spotlight Club of the Community church met at Mrs. Fred Miller's Riverview home for a business meeting and elected officers for the coming year. President is Mrs Albert Lynn, vice president Mrs Marian Wheeler, secretary and treasurer Donna Fedderson, assistant secretary and treasurer Mrs Viola Daniels. A social hour followed with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotlight Club
Fred Miller
Riverview
Albert Lynn
Marian Wheeler
Donna Fedderson
Viola Daniels
Fire department called to oil leak stove blaze
The Thomson Fire Department responded at 6 50 p m Wednesday to Mel Hamm s Route 80 home near the Fair Vue Fish Market where an oil leak from the stove caused a fire. Smoke filled the house and Hamm was overcome and treated with oxygen by firefighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Fire Department
Mel Hamm
Route 80
Fair Vue
Sunday and weekday dinner guests in area households
Several households report visitors and dinners across Fulton, Savanna, Davenport, Clinton, Lanark, Barstow, Elizabeth, Port Byron, Cordova, Freeport, Pecatonica, and Milledgeville. Guests include the Haas, Diephuis, Rathje, Mann, Picklum, Kness, Larson, Bassler, Halfman, Grim, Morrison, Ashby, Albert, Toepfer, Prins, Mitchell, Wagner, and Ihne family circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myles Haas
Gene Diephuis
Mark
Fulton
Emma Haas
Ernest Rathje
Vern Mann
Savanna
Henry Picklum
Davenport
Ethel Kness
Vada
Russel Saueressig
Renee
Milton Larson
Amy Lewis
Vincent Bassler
Fred Miller
Eugene Halfman
William Mullen
Edna Mullen
Clinton
Robert Miller
Peggy
Lanark
Lauren Mitchell
Garland Harris
Barstow
Ill
Hal Hey
Cindy
Timmy Halfman
Karen
Ray Allen Grim
Amos Reed
Earl Finnicle
Laurel Cobine
Maggie Rath
Elizabeth
James Morrison
Fay Ashby
Wayne Ashby
Russell Albert
Port Byron
Lyle Toepfer
Cordova
Minnie Badtke
Thomas Kustes
John
Kathryn Cooper
Edwin Livengood
Milledgeville
Kenneth Ven Huizen
Colleen
Jan Faber
Kimberly Ann
Albert Prins
Ethel Potter
Theron Wagner
Freeport
Merle Prins
Ihne
Roy Anderson
Pecatonica
Library Hours Schedule Posted for Residents
The township library will be open Wednesday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday afternoons from 2 to 5 p.m. Patrons are advised to plan visits during these listed hours.
Father Dies After Hospital Visit in Prairie du Chien
Lloyd Bruckner learns his father Frank Bruckner 80 of Prairie Du Chien Wisconsin died in a local hospital on Tuesday morning after spending Monday with him. He and his son had returned Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Bruckner
F Frank Bruckner
Prairie du Chien Wis
Riverview Notes Include Local Visits and Anniversary
Riverview notes activities in Mt. Carroll Savanna Chadwick and Clinton with visits to Dr. and Mrs. A A Brand. Notables include Amelia Sack Rose Rogers Ella Hays and 61st wedding anniversary celebrations. Fred Miller fractured a rib and hospital patients include Mrs Melvin Schweitzer and Mrs Leo Halfman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wylie Rummel
Mt. Carroll
A. A. Brand
Isadore Scharmach
Savanna
Willie Leopold
Melvin Schweitzer
Savanna Hospital
Irene St. Ores
Card Club
Amelia Sack
Rose Rogers
Ella Hays
Everett Schreiner
Rock Falls
Frank Hawkins
Tony
Eva Schreiner
Anna Zahn
Chadwick
Brands
Henry Kershner
Clinton
Fred Miller
Birthday party for Mr Prins hosted by Merle Prins
Mrs. Merle Prins entertained Friday evening January 8 for her husband’s birthday. Cards were the diversion. Refreshments included barbecue, salad, ritz crackers, cake and coffee. Merle received many gifts. Present were Mr and Mrs William Halfman, Mr and Mrs Gene Halfman, Cindy and Timmy, Mr and Mrs Russell Sikkema, and Mr and Mrs Herbert St Ores Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Prins
Merle
William Halfman
Gene Halfman
Cindy
Timmy
Russell Sikkema
Herbert St. Ores, Jr
Local social notes from Savanna and area
A string of visits and updated plans across Chadwick Savanna Clinton and Fair Haven recapped with multiple households hosting and visiting. Kenneth Cooper leaves for Albuquerque Sandia Air Base on New Year’s Day to study until May first. Duane C Smith joins the National Guard for six months and departs for Fort Leonard Wood Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jens Andresen
Chadwick
Carl Petersen
Donald Sippel
George Zabe
Savanna
Henry Young
Fred Hottenstein
Kenneth Cooper
Albuquerque
New Mexico
Sandia Air Base
Kansas State faculty to address 1960 Agricultural Convention
Three K State University faculty members will speak at the 89th Kansas Agricultural Convention in Topeka January 13 to 15. Topics cover India US farm contracts corporation farming and agricultural prospects. Delegates include K State judging team guests and officials Governor Docking and banker Gadberry will speak at the GetAcquainted Dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas State University
Topeka
K-State
India
Roy Freeland
State Board of Agriculture
Arthur D. Weber
United States
C. Peaks Wilson
K-State School of Agriculture
Norman D. French
George Docking
Robert Gadberry
Wichita
Robert A. Merkel
E. L. Mader
Ross Mickelsen
Clifford R. Hope
Great Plains Wheat Market Development Association
D. W. Brooks
Eisenhower
Cotton Producers Association
Atlanta
Georgia
Ray Frisbie
Kansas Livestock Association
McDonald
Manhattan-Mercury
Manhattan
Kansas
Social Calls Span Sunday to Monday Across Local Families
Mr and Mrs John Root visited with her brother William Wagner and family in Benson ville. John Root had a check up at Hines Hospital. Paul Stage and children of Rockford visited Mr and Mrs Ben Stage. Kenneth Kemmer and family of Morrison visited Mrs Dan Sack of Clinton. Dan Sack’s daughter spent Monday and Wednesday with her father. Frank Timmons and Clinton guests joined Sunday dinner with Herman Timmons. Bess Dean and Bert Hollingshead of Fulton called Sunday afternoon. Paul Timmons of Nelson visited Sunday evening. A E Mitchell of Morrison visited Sunday afternoon with Ben Wagner. Emil Bellich hosted Geneva Enwright, Thomas Hand and family of Fulton, Thomas Hand, and Lawrence Weatherwax. Gilbert Holland and family dinner guests of Frank Miller in Milledgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Root
William Wagner
Bensonville
Hines Hospital
Paul Stage
Rockford
Ben Stage
Kenneth Kemmer
Morrison
Dan Sack
Clinton
George St. Ores
Frank Timmons
Herman Timmons
Bess Dean
Bert Hollingshead
Fulton
Paul Timmons
Nelson
A. E. Mitchell
Ben Wagner
Emil Bellich
Geneva Enwright
Thos. J. Hand
Thomas M. Hand
Lawrence Weatherwax
Gilbert Holland
Frank Miller
Milledgeville
Subscription Sales Crew Draws Complaint
A group claiming to sell magazine subscriptions in Thomson was picked up by authorities after a local resident complained. They were taken to Mt. Carroll for a hearing on the complaint this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Mt. Carroll
Springlike Thomson Weather Sparks January Thaw Hopes
The Thomson area has seen rain and fog with temperatures in the fifties, resembling March and April more than January. Frost is leaving the ground quickly, suggesting a possible January thaw though February and March remain. Nearby residents and guests shared Sunday dinner with the Carpenters of Clinton. A trip to Dubuque followed to visit a sister in hospital Galena.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
San Francisco
50’S
Max Meakins
Joe Luann
Teresa
Amy Lewis
Lana Creighton
John Carpenter
Clinton
Henry Young
Dubuque
Walter Lewis
Galena
Illness and medical updates from Savanna and surrounding areas
The notice lists multiple local residents under medical care or recent hospital stays. It includes Mrs. Sick Mrs. Leo Halfman at Savanna City Hospital, Mary Ellen Rutherford in Illinois Research hospital Chicago for rheumatoid arthritis, Jodie Pearson dismissed pneumonia patient at Mercy Hospital, Bobby Wilt undergoing tonsillectomy at Savanna City Hospital, and Conrad Heinze in Deaconess Hospital Freeport with improvement. Also mentions David Sanders family flu illness, Pamalee Creighton under doctor care, Isaac Decker sprained ankle and knee, Dwayne Buikema with pneumonia at home, and Lester Sanders family with surgeries at Morrison Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Halfman
Riverview
Savanna City Hospital
Mary Ellen Rutherford
Ellen O'Brien
Fulton
Illinois Research Hospital
Chicago
Isaac Decker
Pamalee Creighton
Frank Johnson
Jodie
Roger Pearson
West Chester
Mercy Hospital
Virgil Wilt
Bobby Wilt
Harold Wilt
Conrad Heinze
Carroll
Lyle Greeley
Deaconess Hospital
Freeport
Dwayne Buikema
Henry Buikema
Lester Sanders
Janice
Kathy
David
George Bissens
Morrison Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sharlene Zenk
Kathy Dykstra
Terry Lee Elliott
Mendota
Ilinois
Welso
Future Homemakers of America
Joann Jurgens
Janice Rose
Jean-Anne Senneff
Evelyn Wilt
Joan Schmitt
Mary Tousley
Karen Eissen
Joann Hazen
Dorothy Letcher
Francis McCormick
Gayle Durward
Judy Hubble
Sharon
Thomson News
Woman’s Club
Him
Miss E. Schmaling
Methodist
St. John’s Church
Cradle News
Grange Hall
Thomson Bank
Mary B. Clikeman
Bb. J. Clikeman
Roy A. Heitman
Margaret S. Heusinkveld
George A. Smith
Franklin J. Stransky
B. J. Clikeman
Glendora Schade
Irene Weatherwax
Arlene Korbar
Martha Cronitser
Fire Department
Riverview Notes
Helen O'Neal
Terry O’neal
Camanche
A. W. Pape
Westey Sack
Jerry Olson
Harold Sorenson
John Ashpole
Leila Mitchell
Dwight Atherton
Eugene Bull
Harold Kauffman
Fred Hook
Melvin Decker
MoPrison
Clarence Imes
Fair Haven
Duane C. Smith
National Guard
Fort Leonard Wood
Royal Neighbors
Music Boosters
York Progressive Home Bureau
York Progressive Unit
Home Bureau
Lloyd Smith
Carol Bielema
Mary Fedderson
Ww. S. Co. S
WSCS
Eugene Murray
Lowell Allen
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Argo All Stars
Argo All Stars 4-H
Susan Spencer
Lynn Bissens
Janet Dykstra
Linda Rice
Cynthia Durward
Algona
Clubs and
Lodges
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