Trojan Topics Band News
Students rehearse for solo and ensemble contests set for February 27 with Girls Chorus and a district girls sextette selected by Mr Aiello. Freshmen finish first semester tests as winter formal decorates the gym. Sophomores craft items in shop and bake bread while Home Economics girls study pies and bread. Juniors study Washington Irving debates in Civics and choose lavender and silver colors with white pom poms for the class flower. Senior news notes pink and silver colors and pink rose, college interviews and scholarships underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aielllo
Gayle Durward
Peggy St. Ores
Merrie Jo Sippel
Terry Lee Kness
JoAnn Hazen
Betty Feldt
Kathy Dykstra
Washington Irving
Aiello
Kinnicutt
Joann Jurgens
First Honor Roll and Perfect Attendance List January 1960
January 1960 list shows First Honor Roll recipients Donna Fed dersen Sherrie Lewis Gerald Bower and Jan Jurgens. Second Honor Roll includes Lester Baker Marnes Hill Mary Ann Tousley Gayle Durward Danny Kness Tom Brearton Jo Ann Hazen Evelyn Wilt Leroy Appel Sharon Vewendyke Jean Brown Patricia Letcher Joe Waltrip Joann Jurgens Francis McCormick Kathleen Dykstra Mary Hoff Sharlene Zenk Nonnie Mitchell Merrie Sippel. Perfect Attendance third period includes Karen Eissens Jon Jurgens Larry Carroll Arthur Kosier Ronnie Mitchell Wayne Wittwayle Durward Leroy Appel Karl Engelkens David Lynch Karon Newendyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Feddersen
Sherrie Lewis
Gerald Bower
Jan Jurgens
Lester Baker
Marnes Hill
Mary Ann Tousley
Gay’e Durward
Danny Kness
Tom Brearton
Jo Ann Hazen
Evelyn Wilt
Leroy Appel
Sharon Vewendyke
Jean Brown
Patricia Letcher
Joe Waltrip
Joann Jurgens
Francis McCormick
Katheen Dykstra
Mary Hoff
Sharlene Zenk Nonnie Mitchell
Merrie Sippel
Karen Eissens
Jon Jurgens
Larry Carroll
Arthur Kosier
Ronnie Mitchell
Wayne Wittwayle Durward
Arl Engelkens
David Lynch
Karon Newendyke
Thomson News Social Visits Across Local Families
Mr and Mrs Myles Haas and family visited Mr and Mrs Robert Mil ter in Lanark Saturday evening. Gene Diephuis and Mark of Fulton visited Mrs Ernest Haas and others in the area. Several families shared Sunday meals and visits, including Mr and Mrs Wayne Kauffman and Mr and Mrs Glen Kreuder. Roy Heitman and Mervin Marshall returned Friday from a three weeks trip to California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myles Haas
Robert Milter
Lanark
Gene Diephuis
Mark
Fulton
Ernest Haas
Maggie Johnson
Aaron
John Johnson
Alberta
Linda
Max Smith
Lloyd of
Lacon
Kyle Rawlins
Glen Kreuder
Wayne Kauffman
Roy Heitman
Mervin Marshall
California
Come As You Are Breakfast at Argo Fay Church
A Come As You Are Break fast will be held at Argo Fay Methodist Church on Tuesday February 2. Breakfast runs from 8 a.m. to 12 noon with a free will offering. Sponsored by the W S C of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Fay Methodist Church
PTA Panel Discusses School Home and Church Problems
A Thomson PTA panel of six representing school church and home led a January meeting in the high school gym. Topics included discipline, parental responsibility, TV use, family car, weekly allowances and dating hours. The group endorsed a Mothers' March on January 26 with briefing at 6:30 pm and town canvassing at 7 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Plan Mothers
Thomson Parent- Teacher Association
Ray Morelli
Lester Baker
Joann Jurgens
Donald Sippel
Harold Witt
Harold Feddersen
Milton Larson
Gene Marken
John C. Atherton
Atherton
Millard Cate
Grade Schoe
Lauren Mitchell
William Mullen
Jack, Marken
Carl Korbar
Robert Smith
Merle Cate
Engagement of Beverly Jeanne Engelkens Announced
Mr and Mrs Jacob Engelkens of Rt 4 Morrison announce the engagement of their daughter Beverly Jeanne to Ellis Seavey son of Mr and Mrs Jay Seavey of Sterling An early summer wedding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Engelkens
Rt. 4
Morrison
Beverly Jeanne
Ellis Seavey
Jay Seavey
Sterling
Birthday Party for Susan Spencer
Mrs. Ned Spencer hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party for Susan Spencer turning 13 at their home. Eighteen girls attended and played games including airplane. Honors went to Joy Durward Cynthia Durward Evelyn Prins and Connie Schmitt. Susan received many gifts and refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Spencer
Susan
Joy
Cynthia Durward
Evelyn Prins
Connie Schmitt
Tractor fire damages farm vehicle near Thomson
The Thomson Fire Department responded to a tractor fire on Dwight Wiersema's farm south of Thomson on Route 80 at 8 25 a m. The blaze started while attempting to start the tractor and caused about 150 dollars in damage before firefighters extinguished it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Fire Department
Dwight Wiersema
Thomson
Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings and Visits
Miss Mary Donovan and Cyn thia McNerney of Savanna visited Sunday dinner with Mr and Mrs Frank Potter. Janet Dykstra visited Evelyn Prins. Mr and Mrs Carl Petersen dined with Jens Andresen of Chadwick for the Andresen wedding anniversary. Robert Houser and son joined Dick Stagg and family for dinner. The Kindergarten Club sponsors a bake sale at McCormick's Restaurant Saturday at 10 am. Mrs Bowder's birthday was observed during visits by Merle Cate family, William Mullen and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Donovan
Cynthia McNerney
Savanna
Frank Potter
Janet Dykstra
Evelyn Prins
Carl Petersen
Jens Andresen
Chadwick
LeRoy Swanson
Sterling
Andresen
Robert Houser
Clinton
Thanks for the gifts and support during our hospital stays
Jean Marie Groharing thanks friends and neighbors for gifts, flowers, food, cards, and visits received while her mother and she were in the hospital. She extends appreciation from her family including her father and brothers, signed January 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
Jean Marie Groharing
Card of Thanks to Argo Fa Friends
Mr and Mrs Glen H Johnson extend thanks to Argo Fa friends for kind sympathy during bereavement. The kindness will be remembered and appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Fa
Glen H.johnson
Ben Dyson Farm House Fire Threatens Property
A house on Bluff Road north of Thomson burned today with Ben Dyson, Mt. Carroll, and Savanna fire departments responding. The attic chimney fire started the blaze. furniture was saved but the structure was a total loss. Firefighters remained on scene as of press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Ben Dyson
Bluff Road
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Brotherly Love Emphasis in York Community Church
York Community outlines Sunday services with Pastor William Kendall and Claude Grim noting morning worship at 10:30 a.m. and Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. TNT Club meets January 27 led by Mrs. Lloyd Smith. Ladies Aid and Bible Classes plan January 27–28 gatherings at Jen n ie Griswold's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kendall
Claude Grim
House of the Lord
TNT Club
Lloyd Smith
Ladies Aid
Jennie Griswold
Community Church
Thomson Methodist and Nearby Church Activities Schedule
Rev. Lowell Allen leads Thomson Methodist Sunday School at 10:00 a.m and morning service at 11:00 a.m with an Official Board meeting at 2:30 p.m M Y F at Thomson 7:00 p.m. Mary Circle meets Wednesday January 27 ARGO FAY Morning service 8:30 a.m Sunday School 9:30 a.m M Y F at Thomson 7:00 p.m. HICKORY GROVE Morning service 9:30 a.m Sunday School 10:30 a.m M Y F January 31 at 7:30 p.m. Mission Study Wednesdays at 7:30 p.m. Africa study for all ages and driving invite Catholic services at Fulton 8 a.m and 10 a.m and St Johns Savanna 5:45 7:30 9:00 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Goldberg
Herbert St. Ores
Marla Eslinger
Lowell Allen
Thomson Methodist Sunday School
Thomson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Africa
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Blankets Donated In Thomson and Argo Drive
In a regional drive 32 blankets were collected at Thomson and Argo churches. Six congregations donated parts of 21.75 dollars for processing and future blanket purchases. Illinois churches plan further reporting and ongoing clothing collections to aid world refugees and the homeless.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Argo Fyndan Wacker
Illinois
Illinois Council of Churches
Argo Fay
Neva M. Baker of Morrison dies at 87
Neva M. Baker, 87, of Morrison, died Monday evening at Morrison hospital after a fall broke her hip. Funeral services were set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Tomlinson funeral home with Rev. Nathan Althoff officiating and Grove Hill cemetery burial. Born near Morrison on April 14, 1872 she once worked as a proofreader for the Herald-Examiner in Chicago and ran Morrison restaurants. Survivors include a cousin Mrs. Margaret Heusinkveld of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neva M. Baker
Morrison
Morrison Hospital
Tomlinson Funeral
Nathan Althoff
First Baptist Church
Grove Hill Cemetery
Charles Baker
Clyde Township
Clinton
Iowa
Herald-Examiner
Chicago
Margaret Heusinkveld
Thomson
Ashby Family Weekend Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Donald Ashby and daughter of Savanna were Sunday dinner guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby. Mr and Mrs Henry Young were dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Eugene Bull and family on Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Ashby
Savanna
Wayne Ashby
Henry Young
Eugene Bull
Hamm Baby Born In Savanna Hospital Friday
Mr and Mrs Carl Hamm welcomed a son born Friday January 15 at Savanna Hospital. The infant weighed 4 pounds 1 ounce and was moved to the premature center at Peoria. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Charles Remrey and Mr and Mrs William Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hamm
Savanna Hospital
Peoria
Charles Remrey
William Hamm
Local visitors and community notices from Clinton area
Mrs Dora Wiebenga visited Sunday with her son Claude Wiebenga and family from Fulton. A Kindergarten Club bake sale is set for 10 a.m. Saturday at McCormicks. Mr Charles Stage and wife from Louisville visited for days, due to his mother Mrs Ben Stage’s illness in Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton. Mr Gus Roggendorf and Mr Russel Green joined Mr and Mrs Rudy Brock for Sunday and evening in Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Wiebenga
Claude Wiebenga
Fulton
McCormick’s
Kindergarten Club
Charles Stage
Louisville
Kentucky
Ben Stage
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Gus Roggendorf
Russel Green
Rudy Brock
Savanna
Golden Rule Class Hears Travel Talk
Mrs. Mervin Marehall and Mrs. Roy Heitman shared details of a California trip with the Golden Rule Class of the Baptist Church at their January meeting held Wednesday evening. They spent three weeks over the holidays and attended the Tournament of Roses parade in Pasadena on New Year’s Day. Mrs. Calvin Eslinger led devotions. Special music was by Mrs. Harold Witt. Refreshments were provided by Mr. and Mrs. Herbert St. Ores and Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Hickey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Marehall
Roy Heitman
California
The
Baptist Church
Pasadena
Calvin Eslinger
Harold Witt
Herbert St. Ores
Eldon Hickey
Fire victims move to Thomson home
Mr and Mrs Ed Stratton and their three granddaughters Beverly Barbara and Mary Gruber moved on Tuesday to the Claude Grim home in Thomson. The Strattons were victims of a Sunday fire that destroyed their farm home and contents. They will live temporarily in the Grim residence until the farm garage is remodeled for living quarters with work to start this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Stratton
Beverly
Barbara
Mary Gruber
Claude Grim
Thomson
Strattons
Grim
Stratton
Local residents host varied weekend visits
Mr and Mrs Jack Flickinger and family joined Mr and Mrs Ernest Rathje on Wednesday. George Mattie visited Ydoyd Fagan Friday. Sam Bush and Mrs John Bush of Fulton called on Dora Wiebenga Saturday. Bud Hackbarth and Nona Parker of Rock Falls dined with Herman Tommons Sunday. Rev Daniel Goldberg visited Dora Wiebenga Saturday. Dick Stagg and Mark hosted Marjorie Scanlon and her son from Clinton and Eugene Muur with his son from Morrison on Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Flickinger
Frank Potter
Ernest Rathje
J. A. Schroeder
Sabula
George Mattie
Ydoyd Fagan
Sam Bush
John P. Bush
Fulton
Dora Wiebenga
Marjorie Scanlon
Clinton
Eugene Muur
Morrison
Robert Smith
On Order Bake Sale Planned by Thomson Argo Fay MYF
The Thomson Argo Fay Methodist Youth Fellowship plans a door to door bake sale next week with items listed for Saturday January 30 delivery. Households will see the listing midweek and place advance orders by calling Mrs Milton Larson or Mrs Lowell Allen if away from home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson-Argo Fay Methodist Youth Fellowship
Thomson
Argo Fay
Milton Larson
Lowell Allen
Savanna Women Present Africa Program at Thomson
Mrs Weitzell of Savanna presided as WSCS members from Thomson Metodist Church met in the high school library with three Savanna guests. The Africa study program was given by Savanna participants Mary Ann Greggerseon and Mrs Margaret Weitzel who awarded study certificates. Savanna invited Thomson WSCS to its January 29 meeting at 2 pm with Merle Prins Margaret Murray and Milton Larson among those invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Thomson Methodist Church
High School
Savanna Methodist Church
Mission
Thomson Women’s Society
Petersen
Savanna
Savanna Society
Margaret Weitzel
Mary Ann Greggerseon
Africa
Savanna Wscs
Merle Prins
Margaret Murray
Milton Larson
C E Rowland Dies in Sunnyside Washington
Christian Earl Rowland 74 of Sunnyside Washington died Tuesday January 5 after three years at Upton Rehabilitation Center. A Lanark born founder of Sunnyside he worked in fuel and produce, sang in church and civic groups. Survived by wife Alice son Rex daughter Mrs Carlton Phillips stepdaughter Mrs Bob Pederson nine grandchildren and a sister. Funeral January 7 at Walter C Ball & Son chapel with Rev Arnold Pederson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Earl Rowland
Lanark
Upton Rehabilitation Center
Mr. Rowland
Sunnyside
Washington
Sadie Lichty Rowland
Christian Rowland
Rowland
Rowland, Harrison
United Funds
Rotary Club
Presbyterian Church
Alice
Rex
Spokane
Carlton Phillips
Thomson, Ill
Bob Pederson
East Hampton
N. Y
Clayton Speck
Walter C. Ball and Son
Arnold Pederson
Supper Guests and Family Visits Across Iowa Homes
Friday night guests of Ronald Bull and family in Wacker included Mrs. Everett Fagan from Mt. Hope Wisconsin visiting through Sunday with Lloyd Fagan. Numerous relatives shared Sunday suppers and birthdays across Morrison, Hanover, Long Grove, and surrounding areas including Ben Wagner, Eugene Halfman, Russell Sauers, and the Root family during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Young
Ronald Bull
Wacker
Everett Fagan
Mt. Hope
Wis
Lloyd Fagan
John Root
A. E. Mitchell
Morrison
Ben Wagner
Harry Root
Hal Hey
Ray Erling
Long Grove
Iowa
Former Thomson Resident Leone Densmore Dies in California
Leone Densmore 57 formerly of Thomson Illinois died January 16 in a Glendale California hospital. Born February 2 1903 in Argona Illinois she was the daughter of Bernie and Mae Teeter Densmore. Survived by wife two children from a previous marriage Donald and Roberta of Arizona a sister Mrs Lucille Tautz of Pasadena California and three nephews Bernie Clifford and Paul. Preceded in death by her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glendale
Argona
Ill
Bernie
Mae Teeter Densmore
Thomson, Ill
Milwaukee
Clifford
Paul
California
Sandra Morgan Honored At Linen Shower
Miss Sandra Morgan was honored at a pre nuptial linen shower hosted by Mrs Calvin Estinger and Mrs Epa Hook at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Morgan in rural Fulton. Attendees included Delores Wiersema Mrs Howard Wiersema Mise Morgan and Mrs John Wiersema. The bride elect’s colors red white and blue matched the decorations. She plans to marry Kenneth Wiersema son of Mr and Mrs John H Wiersema of rural Fulton January 22 at 8 p.m. in Trinity Reformed Church Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Morgan
Calvin Estinger
Epa Hook
Ray Morgan
Rural
Fulton
Delores Wiersema
Howard Wiebenga
Mise Morgan
John Wiersema
Miss Morgan
Kenneth Wiersema
John H. Wiersema
Trinity Reformed Church, Fulton
Community clubs hold meetings after snow disruption
Due to last Monday's snow storm the Music Boosters postponed their meeting to January 25 at 7 45 p m at the high school urging all music parents to attend for urgent business. Other groups including Lions Club 500 Card Club TNT Club Baptist Ladies Aid Future Homemakers of America and FHA Winter Formal updates are noted with meeting dates winners and coronation details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Future Homemakers of America
Jack Busch
Joann Jurgens
Lawrence Williams
Karen Eissens
FHA
Jerry Hubble
Mary Ann Tousley
Robert Schnider
Mary Ann Daehler
Kathy Dykstra
Marcia Melton
James Eissens
Dave Diehl
Homemakers of
America
George Bissens
Jacobb Dykstra
Harold Brown
Funeral services held for W. Jason Bennett of Morrison
W. Jason Bennett 68 of Morrison died unexpectedly at home Friday morning. Funeral services were conducted at Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison with Rev. Bert Van Soest presiding and burial in Grove Hill Cemetery. Born January 14 1892 in Thom son he married Ella Damhoff of Fulton November 25 1941. He farmed then moved to Morrison about seventeen years ago. Surviving are his wife two daughters a son eight grandchildren a brother and three sisters. He was preceded by his parents two sisters two step-brothers and a stepsister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Jason Bennett
Morrison
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Bert van Soest
Grovehill Cemetery
Mr. Bennett
Thomson
Parker
Margaret Livingston Bennett
Ella Damhoff
Fulton
William C
Belle) Claudon
Wheaton
Clarence W
June) Gorzney
John
Erie
Leonard
Sterling
Hazel Green
Louis
Dorothy) Sikkema
Savanna
O. E
Ella) Miller
Minneapolis
Village Crew Clears Main Street After Snowstorm
The village crew is commended for quickly removing several inches of snow from Main Street after Monday's storm. By Tuesday evening the streets were cleared and parking was much easier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Farewell party for Carl Petersens in Thomson move
Neighbors surprised the Petersens with a farewell party at their farm home last Friday. They are moving to a newly built home in Thomson. Cards provided entertainment and a cash gift came from numerous neighbors. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Negihbors
Carl Petersen
Petersens
Thomson
Harry Appel
Cora Fink
Charles Houzenga
James Dykema
Eva Appel
Charles Eissens
John Kramer
Gilbert Holland
Louis Workman
Louis McCoy
Harvey Marshall
Ben Stage
Thomson Grade School Plays Two Games Tonight
Thomson Grade School hosts two basketball games at 7 p m in the high school gymnasium against Chestnut Park Grade School of Savanna. Citizens urged to attend and back the boys with support and inspiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Chestnut Park
Savanna
Local Socials Report Weekend Visits and Funeral
Friday supper guests in Port Byron included Mr and Mrs Arthur Bier Miss Priscilla McBride and Mrs Ruth Stahl along with Mrs Minnie Badtke. Mrs Duane Smith stays with her grandfather in Ohio Illinois while her husband serves six months with the National Guard at Ft Leonard Wood. Leonard Feldt attended the funeral of Mrs Felt's aunt Mrs John Walk of Fulton on Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Bier
Priscilla McBride
Ruth Stahl
Clinton
Minnie Badtke
Russell Albert
Port Byron
Duane Smith
Ohio
Illinois
National Guard
Ft. Leonard Wood
Leonard Feldt
Felt
John Walk
Fulton
Betten Dorf Woman Installed as OES Worthy Matron
Mrs. Georgia Price of Bettendorf was installed as worthy matron of the Star of the East OES Chapter on Saturday evening in Bettendorf. She was escorted by her father Charles Hogg and joined by Mrs. Robert Carroll, Mrs. Emil Brach, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Plumley in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia Price
Bettendorf
Star of the East Oes Chapter
Charles Hogg
Thomson
Robert Carroll
Emil Brach
Robert Plumley
Community Sunday School Attends Awards Given
The Community church Sunday School rewarded attendance during the regular session. Kim Mitler received a Bible for a perfect year. Pins were given for 7 years to Mrs. Albert Lynch and David Lynch, 6 years to Gregg Miller and Donna Fedderson, 5 years to Larry Grim and Linda Rice, 3 years to Kara Lou Grim, and 2 years to Roxanne Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Community Church
Kim Mitler
Albert Lynch
David Lynch
Gregg Miller
Donna Fedderson
Larry Grim
Linda Rice
Kara Lou Grim
Roxanne Miller
Riverview Notes Visitors and Local Calls
Riverview notes detail weekend visits by Mr and Mrs William O Leary in Clinton with their daughter and son in law and grandsons. Clinton residents Mr and Mrs Carlos Bark visited Clyde George. Savanna couple Mr and Mrs James Haynes visited Mr and Mrs Willie Leopold. Lauren Sturtevant traveled to Iowa City for surgery. William and Mary Heide, wintering in Tampa, Florida, sent grapefruit and oranges to local friends. Beulah Hardcastle of Savanna called on friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Leary
John Morgan
Clinton
Carlos Bark
Clyde George
James Haynes
Savanna
Willie Leopold
Lauren Sturtevant
Iowa City
William Heide
Tampa
Florida
Beulah Hardcastle
Woman's Club Names Supper Committee Details
Thomson Woman's Club reveals committees for the annual supper with names listed for Menu Ticket Kitchen Diffing Room and Clean-up. The event is set for Tuesday February 23 in the high school gym and tickets are available from club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Donald Sippel
Harold Elliott
John Sloan
Lyle Greeley
Roy Heitman
Marian Wheeler
Harry Diehl
Eugene Murray
Lowell Allen
Francis Hoff
Mary Ellen Troxell
Ed Andring
Frances Hemmer
John Carroll
Thomson Wins One Loses One in Hanover Tilt
Hanover routed Thomson 90 to 61 on Tuesday night as a 16 point first quarter surge set the pace. Bob Miller 26 and Ronnie DeFranco 21 led the winners with Markwell 17 and Hombo 13. Terry Elliott led Thomson with 27 points and John Creighton 13. Thomson’s preliminary win over Hanover 37 to 30 featured Alan Hickey eight field goals and Bill Spencer five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
Thomson
Bob Miller
Ronnie DeFranco
Markwell
Hombo
Terry Elliott
Elliott
John Creighton
Bob Schneider
Alan Hickey
Bill Spencer
Jones
Bake Sale Saturday at McCormick's Restaurant
Community bake sale set for Saturday morning at McCormick's Restaurant starting 10 a.m. Donations appreciated. Please drop off baked goods by 10 a.m. for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick’s
Preston Prairie Club members sew for Savanna hospital
Mrs. Ernest Rathje attended an all day meeting of the Preston Prairie Club at Mrs. Paul Getz home near Mt. Carroll. They spent the day sewing for the Savanna City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Rathje
Preston Prairie Club
Paul Getz
Mt. Carroll
Savanna City Hospital
Illness and hospital updates from local residents
The notice lists local residents across several households facing illnesses and recent hospital admissions. Sick Louis Schick lies at his daughter’s home with family Mrs. Francis Hoff, Lana Creighton has influenza at home, and Miss Edna Brown is ill at the post office. Hospital care includes George Bissens convalescing after surgery at Morrison Hospital, Mrs. Irene Miller discharged from Savanna Hospital, Ellsworth Hoover undergoing hand surgery in Dubuque, Earl Beck’s major surgery at Jane Lamb Hospital, and Frances Hemmer treated as in and out patient at Savanna City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schick
Francis Hoff
Lana Creighton
George Bissens
Morrison Hospital
Ben Stage
Jane Lamb Hospital
Irene Miller
Arley Shoop
Edna Brown
Post Office
Frances Hemmer
Savanna City Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Creenanes News
Wen
Bob Elgin
Bob Potter
Dick Shoop
Gene Dannatt
Thomson News
Commissioners OF
Savanna and
York Drainage District
Carroll County
W. M. Nipe
Beverly Jeanne Engelkens
Susan Spencer
Fire Department
York
Methodist
Cradle News
Mrs. Weitzell of
C. E. Rowland
Sunnyside, Wash
John Carpenter
Leone Densmore
Calif
Clubs and
Lodges
Lions Club
Allen
500 Card Club
Bernadette Kustes
Minnie Ashpole
Hazel Morse
Mae Kustes
Clara Andring
Baptist Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Mary Marshall
Mildred Brach
Sylvia Witt
Carl Petersens
Riverview Notes
Woman’s Club
Bake Sale
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