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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1965
Page
1
The Thomson faculty argue teacher costs exceed twenty thousand dollars per student, detailing yearly schooling and opportunity losses. They urge the community to back a unit district, seek modernizing reforms, and contact the state attorney and ethics and welfare committee to support education funding.
Mr. and Mrs. Ordean Geddes of Ada Minnesota announce the engagement of their daughter Rita Kay to Harlan Francis Hoff son of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hoff of Thomson Illinois A July wedding is planned Rita is a speech therapy major at Moorhead State College and is a niece of Mrs Roy Heitman of Thomson Both are students at regional colleges with plans for marriage later this year
Dr Dale Weber of Clinton Medical Associates Iowa will speak at the Thomson Methodist Church on Monday January 31 at 7 30 pm. He will show slides about the six months he spent with Dr Albert Sweitzer in Africa. The event invites all community members to attend.
Albert M. Greison of Savannah slipped on icy Savannah street Monday at 10 55 a m and was taken to Savannah City Hospital. He crossed Adams Street at Main and struck his head but x rays showed no broken bones. He suffered hearing loss and possibly a mild concussion. He was transferred to Pasivent Hospital in Chicago Tuesday.
Milledgeville Missiles edged Thomson 60 58 after a late Kendall shot broke a 58 58 tie. Kendall scored 18 for Milledgeville. Eissens led Thomson with 23. Dykstra 14, Eissens 12. In non conference action Hanover Red Devils beat Thomson in overtime 63 57 with Eissen 14, Cate 11, Spencer 10, Sloan 10.
The Mother's March for the March of Dimes will be held in Thomson Riverview and Grandview next Monday January 24 announced by the Thomson PTA sponsor. Mrs R C Bush Mrs Carl Brock and Mrs Emil Bellich lead the project. Workers meet at 7 pm at the school cafeteria for instructions and contributions. Coin canisters placed in downtown businesses and mailers sent with coin folders from the school last week.
Sick Brian Stagg admitted Sunday to Mercy hospital for medical care. Vernon Cady of Riverview listed as medical patient at Mercy. Gail Turney dismissed from Veterans hospital Iowa City after weeks as patient. Dale Eslinger discharged from Jane Lamb hospital Clinton after week as accident patient. Mrs George Mattie underwent surgery at Savanna hospital Monday. Fred Nine a patient at Jane Lamb hospital. Mrs Jennie Griswold confined at home under physician care for past week. Rey Houghton recovering from a broken leg at Mercy hospital. Mrs Otto Switzer seriously ill at Jane Lamb hospital since Nov 24.
The York churches listed include York Community Church led by Pastor T. S. Cleworth with morning worship at 10:30 and Bible study on commitment. York Baptist with Pastor Emer W. Grafft offering 10 AM worship and 11 AM Sunday school. Methodist with multiple services at 9:30, 8:30, and 11:00 and nursery care. Ideal Community Bible Church holding Bible classes and evening worship. Spring Valley Reformed Church with morning worship at 9:00 and Sunday school at 10:30. Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulton listing daily masses and confessions. St John’s in Savanna scheduling services.
Martin C Beck 82 died about 5 p m Wednesday Jan 19 at his home west of Thomson after long illness. Services Saturday afternoon at Law funeral home Savanna with Rev Thomas Mohn officiating. Burial Lower York Cemetery. Born Coleta Illinois Feb 10 1883 he married Laney Creighton of Thomson and lived in York township 55 years. Survived by son Earl Thomson two daughters Leona Stolder Savanna and Aileen Carroll Davenport one sister Mrs Clyde North Bayfield Colorado. Preceded by wife one daughter one brother and two sisters.
Tickets for the annual PTA smorgasbord are available from Mrs. John C. Atherton, Mrs. John Buikema, or Mrs. Merle Bielema. Three hundred seats will be sold with 100 served at 5 6 and 7 pm. Admission is $1.50 for adults and high school, 75 cents for grade school, preschool free. Reserve the hour you want.
Miss Brownell Joan Clikeman and Samuel Burl Ross II announce their engagement and upcoming June wedding. The Bride elect is from Savanna Iowa with North Western University speech therapy studies and Kappa Alpha Theta member. The groom is from Parkersburg West Virginia and attends Ohio State University majoring in business as a Sigma Chi member.
Mr and Mrs Robert Williams and Kim of Fulton visited Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Fay Ashby and family. Mr and Mrs Ervin Stuart and family of Morrison visited last Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Edwin Balk and family.
Principal Wayne G Tidd announces conferences on January 27 and 28 with early dismissals the day before. Wednesday 26 school ends 2 pm and Thursday 27 ends 1 30 pm. Afternoon conferences begin 1 45 pm Thursday. Friday no school with all day conferences 8 20 to 11 45 am and 1 15 to 4 00 pm. Call 259-2732 to schedule with grade and high school teachers.
A statement argues that true solidarity among people cannot be achieved by stoking class antagonism. It emphasizes unity across social divisions to advance human brotherhood.
Due to bad weather only 13 people attended the Thomson P T A meeting in the school cafeteria at 8 pm. Mrs Whitney's fifth grade won the attendance banner. An upcoming smorgasbord is set for February 5 with volunteers sought for the Polio March on January 24. Superintendent Tidd showed an enjoyable film How To Build a School. Refreshments were provided by several committee members.
The York Cedar 4-H club held its January 10 meeting at Grange Hall with president Mike Weis presiding. Reports were read and approved, bake sale and skating party led by John Kustes and Peggy Kaufman, emblems for slow moving vehicles voted for sale, Federation reports by Lawrence Bruckner and Jin Hartman, project talks given, adjournment followed by refreshments.
Richard Shear 17 of Thom son received probation from Associate Circuit Judge Edward J. Turnbaugh after pleading guilty to burglary. On December 6 he and a companion were released after owners of four Carroll County businesses reported restitution for damages and stolen items.
Maude Gholson, mother of Dr. E H Gholson of Savanna, observed her 82nd birthday on Thursday January 13. She was chauffeured from Colonial Acres Nursing Home to a dinner at Roy and Mrs Gholson in Sterling Illinois. An orchid corsage and numerous cards and gifts were presented to her. Twenty five guests joined from Chicago Centralia and Sterling.
Wayne Tidd announces Thomson High honor roll for the second nine weeks ending Jan 14 at York Community High School. Students listed with grades from five, four and two subjects, including Deborah Bush, Lawrence Bruckner, Luanne Frosch, Rita Feher, and others. First semester honor roll also listed with multiple students and grades across five subjects. Don Morris appears with honors in three subjects.
Deloris Wilt daughter of Mr and Mrs Paul K Wilt has been chosen by York Community High School faculty to receive the DAR Good Citizenship award. She is a National Honor Society member active in Thomson FHA for four years serving as secretary and now treasurer of Section 23 FHA Illinois Association. She attends York Baptist Church and teaches Junior Sunday School.
The adult farmer class in corn production will meet Friday January 21 at 7 30 in the high school ag room. Mr Norman Spencer of Ag rico Chemical will discuss fertilizer test results from Clifford Durwards farm over the past year. Any interested farmer may attend.
Mr and Mrs Fred Hook and family were Sunday evening visitors with Mr and Mrs Gilbert Holland and family.
Carol Ann Lahre and Ronald M. Graham exchanged wedding vows at York Community Church with Rev. W E Kendall officiating. Attendees included family from Thomson Fulton Nelson Rock Falls and surrounding areas. The couple plans to reside in Fulton at 1124 15th Ave after a reception in the church parlors.
Mrs Delbert Curley of Geneseo departed last Friday for California because of the serious illness of her father Clarence Huggins of Los Angeles. Huggins and his family formerly lived in Thomson.
Mr and Mrs Tom Smith and their five children moved into a newly built home on Route 84 north of Thomson last weekend. Four Smith children enrolled this week in the Thomson grade school.
Mr and Mrs Robert Pannel entertained neighbors and friends Monday evening January 10 in honor of their son Eddie s second birthday. A birthday cake and ice cream were served and guests gave many nice gifts.
The Thomson Music Booster Club plans a two day variety show on April 29 and 30 as a community event. They announced a bass clarinet purchase for the department and credited Gary Spencer with selling nest candy and earning over 200 dollars. Community talent is invited to perform and contact club members.
The Golden Rule class of York Baptist church elected officers at Wednesday night’s meeting. Philip Brach served as president with Gilbert Holland as vice president Lorraine Holland as secretary treasurer Harriet Wilt as pianist and Maxine Marshall as reporter. The gathering opened with a song and devotions by Robert Holland.
Mr and Mrs George Hyman of Galesburg were visitors of Mr and Mrs Wesley Cooper of Argo Fay last Tuesday and Wednesday confirming a social call.
Mr and Mrs Fay Ashby and family were Sunday supper guests of her brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs LaVerne Houzenga and family of Morrison. Dinner guests on Sunday of Mr and Mrs Ralph Townsend were Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton Sr Larry Atherton and Joan Atherton and children.
The Harmon Stakemiller family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the many cards and calls from Mt. Carroll area pastors, churches, neighbors, and friends during and after a hospital stay in Savanna City. They also thank the hospital nurses and staff for kindness and assistance, praying for blessings on all.
Southwestern Petroleum Corp offers a $17,000 plus new car bonus for a man over 40. The car is for short trips to contact customers. Apply by writing B. R. Dickerson president at 534 N. Main Street Fort Worth Texas T 1-20.
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