Seek Advance Orders for New History of Carroll County
The Carroll County Historial Society met to plan a Sesquicentennial history project and advance sales at 10 in advance, with $10 deposits held in escrow by local banks. A March 10 deadline secures funds for contract. maps priced at $1.50 or $1 with history order. Volunteers were appointed to contact communities and organize committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Historical Society
Mt. Car
William B. Petty
Carroll County
Petty
Tonda Lu Mattie Earns Arcturus Junior High Honor Pass
Tonda Mattie, daughter of CWO and Mrs Vernon C Mat tie of Ft Richardson Alaska, received an Arcturus Junior High Honor Pass for January 1968. The pass grants freedom to roam school while remaining in contact with teachers and attending classes when required. Granddaughter of Mr and Mrs Llova Smith and Mr and Mrs George Mattie of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonda Mattie
CWO
Vernon C. Mattie
Ft. Richardson
Alaska
Arcturus Junior High
Arcturus Junior High School
FE. A. Kennedy
Tonda
Llova Smith
George Mattie
Thomson
For Sale 14 Open Sows by Mt. Carroll Advertiser
Open sow sale notice listing 14 adult sows available from Ed ward H. Dykema of Mt. Carroll Illinois with contact phone 244 2398. Local agricultural notice style appears in a small classified item.
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Edward H. Dykema
Mt. Carroll, Ill
Arla Celebrates First Birthday In Family Gathering
Marla Ann Diephuis daughter of Mr and Mrs Eugene Diephuis celebrated her first birthday last Saturday with cake ice cream and gifts. Family and friends attended including Myles Haas Nancy Jo Thomson Dale Edens and family Miles Iowa.
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Marla Ann
Eugene Diephuis
Myles Haas
Nancy Jo
Thomson
Dale Edens
Miles
Iowa
Marla
Loans 50 and Up From Savanna Finance Co
J G Short advertises fast friendly loans of fifty dollars or more at 414 Main Street, offering personal service from Savanna Finance Co with phone contact 273 2313.
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Savanna Finance CO
J. G. Short
Mar
Main St
Cub Scout Pack Meets Friday in School Cafeteria
The Cub Scout Pack will meet Friday January 26 at 7 30 p m in the school cafeteria. TNT group from York Community Church will gather Wednesday afternoon January 24 in church parlors for a work session hosted by Mrs Curtis St Ores and Mrs Albert Lynch.
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Cub Scouts
Cub Scout
TNT
York Community Church
Curtis St. Ores
Albert Lynch
Sick Mrs Krahn Admitted and Major Surgery at Mercy
Sick Mrs. John Krahn was admitted to Mercy hospital Sunday morning and underwent major surgery Monday evening. She is not allowed visitors. Her address is room 228. Jeffry Wayne Ashby, son of Mr. and Mrs. Faye Ashby, is ill at home with the mumps. Mrs. Ralph White is a medical patient in Jane Lamb hospital, Clinton, Iowa. P. K. McGinnis had a check up at Monroe Clinic Wednesday. Mrs. Gene Marken underwent minor surgery in Savanna City hospital Monday and returned home Tuesday. Mrs. Albert Prins was a medical patient in Jane Lamb hospital from Friday until Tuesday. Frank Feldt has returned home following his recent hospital stay. he is the father of Mrs. Dwayne Bidiema and brother of Leonard Feldt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krahn
Mercy Hospital
Jeffry Wayne Ashby
Faye Ashby
Ralph White
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Iowa
P. K. McGinnis
Monroe Clinic
Gene Marken
Savanna City Hospital
Albert Prins
Frank Feldt
Dwayne Bidiema
Leonard Feldt
Ron Smith Reports From Thailand
The letter from SSgt Ronald P. Smith, stationed at Udorn AFB in north central Thailand, describes Bangkok’s temples, Udornthani city life, and the Mekong border with Laos. He notes open drainage, general cleanliness issues, temple customs, and Thai friendliness, while contrasting Thai and Moroccan attitudes toward foreigners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Schmaling
Thomson
Ronald P. Smith
Thailand
Esther
England
Bangkok
Udorn Afb
Udorn
Udornthani
Laos
Tentiane
Mekong
Vietnam
Vientiane
Rocco
Shimer
Argo Fay
Community Chorus Rehearsal Set for Savanna Area
A nonsectarian community chorus for men, women and Savanna area high school students is being formed, with publicity led by Mrs. Allen Beyer Jr. The effort aims to bring together local residents for rehearsals and performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Allen Beyer, Jr
Stamp Shortage Reaches Thomson Post Office
Thomson postmaster Wilbur Reader reports a stamp shortage with none or 6 cent stamps out front while window service remains available. He had 5 000 one cent stamps on January 7 and sold out by Wednesday afternoon before a fresh supply arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Wilbur
Christ Guides Life Choices at York Community Church
York Community Church announces a thrilling quarterly theme for senior students Christ My Counsellor and a study unit Christ Guides Life Choices. Morning Worship at 10 30 features a Chronicles message When Failure is Important based on King David as a teaching on failure and salvation.
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York Community Church
T. S. Cleworth
Claude Grim
Lawrence Bruckner
Theresa Bissens
Christ
David
God
York Baptist and area churches schedule updates
Einer W Graft pastor at York Baptist leads worship at 10 a m with Sunday school at 11 a m Philip Brach superintendent notes Golden Rule class meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m Gerald Bower pastor lists services at Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson with times and Sunday School for Argo Fay Thomson and Hickory Grove Choir practices Wednesdays 7 30 8 30 p m in Thomson sanctuary Mrs Thomas Mode directs the choir Argo MYF meets Sundays at 7 p m in Argo Fay church Youth encouraged to attend Official board Thomson Methodist meets Thursday January 18 7 30 p m and mid week services at Argo Methodist Wednesdays at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Einer
W. Graft
Philip Brach
Gerald Bower
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Thomson Churc
Thomas Mode
Argo Myf
Thomson Methodist Church
Argo Methodist Church
Spring Valley Reform Church Service Schedule
Ralph Van Rheenen leads morning worship at 9 a.m. Sunday school follows at 10 30 a.m. Evening family night is at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley
Ralph van Rheenen
Fulton and Savanna Sunday and Holy Day Mass Times
Fulton Illinois lists Sunday masses at 8 and 10 a.m. Holy Days at 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday service 7:30 a.m. Confessions Thursday before First Friday 4–5 p.m. and 7–8 p.m. St John’s church in Savanna offers 5:30, 7:30, 9:00, 10:15 and 11:30 a.m. services. Christian Science Savanna services at 11:00 a.m. and Wednesday 7:30 p.m. Reading room open Wednesday 6:30 p.m.
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Fulton
Illinois
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Christian Science Calif
Ohio Sts
Lenten Concert Rehearsal Set At Lincoln High School
Preparations begin with the first rehearsal on Tuesday evening January 23 at 7 30 p m in the Lincoln Jr high school music room. The chorus will be directed by Sister Columbiere OSF music instructor at St. John's Catholic school. Interested persons are invited to attend this first rehearsal.
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Savanna
Lincoln Jr. High School
Sister Columbiere
OSF
St. John’s Catholic School
Kneale Granted Sabbatical Leave from Shimer College
Brendon A. Kneale Shimer College art director has been granted a full sabbatical for the fall of 1968. He will remain Artist-In-Residence, aiding research into a broader art program and his own creative work. Kneale joined the faculty in 1940 and is a prominent regional artist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brendon A. Kneale
Shimer College
Shimer
F. J. Mullin
Kneale
Snowplow Collides With Pickup Near Mt Carroll
Rufus Kahler, 59, of Chadwick, escaped serious injury when his snowplow on Illinois 78 collided with a pickup driven by Don Hook, 37, Morrison, seven miles south of Mt Carroll. The Carroll County highway department snowplow sustained about 750 dollars in damage while the pickup had about 200 dollars in damage. No injuries were reported.
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Rufus Kahler
Kim Is Eight Birthday Party At Home
Kim Houzenga celebrated her eighth birthday with a Saturday party attended by nine friends. Games, cake, ice cream, punch, nuts and mints filled the pink decorated dining room amid streamers and balloons. Guests included Shelly Brandt Vicki Brown Lauri Geerts Susan Merchant Diane Oldani Pattie Prins Susan Robinson Cheryl Wiersema Kara Houzenga Kris Houzenga and Car Hartman sent a gift though unable to attend.
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Kim
James Houzenga
Ane
Shelly Brandt
Vicki Brown
Lauri Geerts
Susan Merchant
Diane Oldani
Pattie Prins
Susan Robinson
Cheryl Wiersema
Kara
Kris Houzenga
Car» Hartman
Our Never Ending Battle Against Fire
A Thomson Safety Committee report notes progress in fire prevention from 1895 to 1966. It cites rising construction and manufactured goods values, declining fire losses per value, and a drop in deaths, urging continued use of safety measures to protect families and property.
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Thomson Safety Committee
Steve Houzenga
Thomson News Social Guests From Local Families
Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs Harry Bonders were Claude Cook Chadwick and Mrs George Cook of Milledgeville. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Eldon Hickey included Mr and Mrs Arlyn Huizenga and family of Fulton. Mrs Vada Carroll and Mr and Mrs Eldon Hickey were Saturday guests of Mr and Mrs James Hendrick and Tim of Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bonders
Claude Cook
Chadwick
George Cook
Milledgeville
Eldon Hickey
Arlyn Huizenga
Fulton
Vada Carroll
James Hendrick
Tim
Savanna
Potter Baker Nuptials Recited In Denver Ceremony
Betty Knapp Potter daughter of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Knapp Fulton and James Baker son of Mr and Mrs Jake Baker Thomson were married Monday January 15 in the Courthouse Denver Colorado Judge Connley officiated at the double ring ceremony Mr and Mrs Baker returned to Thomson and reside in the bride's home Mrs Baker is at Medical Associates Clinton Iowa and Mr Baker is an employee of the DuPont plant Clinton Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter-Baker
Denver
Betty Knapp Potter
Lawrence Knapp
Fulton
James
Baker
Jake Baker
Thomson
Colorado
Judge Connley
Mrs. Baker
Medical Associates
Clinton
Iowa
Mr. Baker
DuPont
FTA Members Appoint Students for Teaching Practice
At the January FTA meeting Future Teachers of America members appointed students to assist teachers in teaching practice. Attending were Mrs Mode Mrs Holland Miss Schmaling Mr Gengenbach Mr Petratz and Mrs Hill who offered feedback. The group plans a spring trip to an Illinois college and pins orders were announced. Reporter Lois Hartman.
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Future Teachers of America
F.t.a.ers
Mode
Holland
FFA Holds Meeting in Mount Carroll on January 4 1968
Thomson FFA chapter held its first 1968 meeting. Ray Appel reported corn yield around 160 bushels per acre stored at Johnston Feed Mill Mount Carroll. Steve Houzenga reviewed the Bloomington Holiday Conference from December 27 to 29. Lawrence Bruckner announced committee plans for a Winter Formal.
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Thomson Ffa
Ray Appel
Johnston Feed Mill
Mount Carroll
Steve Houzenga
Bloomington
Ilinois
Lawrence Bruckner
Legion Auxiliary Meets in Thomson on January Meeting
The Thomson American Legion Auxiliary held its January 15 meeting at 7 30 p m with 39 members and eight needed for quota. New members are Mrs Frederick Felt and Mrs Robert Bristol. Members sent favors to Downey hospital and funded the seven point program and Christmas Roth cottage gift share. The York Cedarettes 4 H girls club received flags, and the council plans to host the Carroll County Council on February 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson American Legion Auxiliary
Andring
Frederick Felt
Robert Bristol
Jennie French
Nickles
Downey Hospital
Ruth Turney
Seven Point
Nurses Scholarship Fund
Roth Cottage
Normal
York Cedarettes
Thomson Nit
Carroll County Council
Green
Reader
Rock Falls
Thomson Auxiliary
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Howard Woessner
Shannon
L. H. Rabin
Russel Rahn
Lanark
Kenneth Whitney
Larry K. Roberts
Mt. Carroll
Eugene Murray
Society
Donald Mackay
Oakville
Salem Township
Oakville Country Club
Mackays
Allen Polhill
Edward J. Turnbauch
Harold Mackenzie
Waukarusha
Johnson Creek
Plum River
Turnbaugh
Chambers-Frank Cemetery
Old Mill Park
Shannon's St. Wendelin’s
Fay H. Christian
William H. Schofield
Schofield
Lu Mattie
Hay
Russell de Vries
Forreston
Albert M. Greison
ARLA
Fulton Ph
Sikkema-Bosma
Savanna Lumber Co
Savanna, Illinois
Clubs
Lodges
Ron Smith
Paul Smith
Carroll
Winter Discount
Madison Silos
Orval Schoonhoven
P&d
Methodist
Thomson News
F.T.A
Ers
John Kustes
Illinois College
Lois Hartman
FFA
Legion Auxiliary Meets
Studebaker Lark
Ferris Motors
Trysler
Plymouth
Jeep
Honda
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