Thomson Grade School Six Weeks Honor Roll and Sports
News from Thomson Grade School highlights sixth grade A and B averages with Ker ry Wilt, seventh grade all A s and B s including Karen All A s and B s, and eighth grade A s and B s. In sport news Milledgeville defeats Thomson 27 15 with guards Holland and Buckley scoring five each. heavyweights led by Hui zenga with nine points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Kerry Wilt
Karen al
Sport News
Milledgeville
Holland
Buckley
Milledgeville 610
Tigers
Huizenga
Gary Stamp
Sander
Sharon Miller
Trends in American Education From the 'Today's Schools' Bulletin
The NEA notes rapid district consolidation shrinking districts from 102000 in 1948 to 48043 last year with 15000 expected by 1970. Five acres site rule for new elementaries plus space needs and postschool use considered. Educational TV pilots to reach 5 million students via Purdue grounded in Indiana. Urban teachers earned 5313 vs rural 4013 in 1958 59 with salary gaps narrowing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEA
Association
Midwest Council On
Purdue University
Indiana
Illinois
Kentucky
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Ford Foundation
Funeral for Jason Bennett Held in Morrison
Mr and Mrs Russel Green attended the funeral services in Morrison Monday afternoon for his uncle Jason Bennett. Mr and Mrs Henry Young hosted a birthday dinner Sunday with guests Mr and Mrs Henry Young Jr and family of Hanover Mr and Mrs David Young and family and Mr and Mrs Charles J Bissens and family. Harvey Fossett and daughter Judy of Chadwick visited Mrs Dora Wiebenga Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall and David were recent supper guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Green
Morrison
Jason Bennett
Henry Young
Henry Young, Jr
Hanover
David Young
Charles J. Bissens
Harvey Fossett
Judy
Chadwick
Dora Wiebenga
Harvey Marshall
David
Wayne Ashby
Armed Forces Addresses From Thomson Area Lists Service Members
A published list details men from the Thomson area serving in the Armed Forces. Entries include Blair S Sgt Paul K at Homestead AFB Florida and Philip W Brach A2c at Grand Forks AFB North Dakota, among many others with ranks, unit designations, and home addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Area
Athertons Visit Toulon Friends and Family Details
Mr and Mrs John C Atherton spent the weekend in Toulon with her brother and sister in law Delbert Curley and family. Their daughter Bonnie Jo visited Kyle Brown family Michae stayed with Emil Bellich family and Bonnie stayed with grandparents Lloyd Smith Frances Hemmer joined Maude Brown and Harriet for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Atherton
Toulon
Delbert Curley
Bonnie Jo
Kyle Brown
Michae
Emil Bellich
Bonnie
Lloyd Smith
Frances Hemmer
Maude Brown
Harriet
Social Security raises earnings base for benefits
The Rockford Social Security office announces that starting in 1959 the taxable earnings base rises to 4800 dollars, increasing credits toward benefits. This reflects higher average earnings since 1954, and affects workers, their families, and future retirees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. Spencer
Rockford
Spencer
Local Visitors Attend Birthday and Social Calls
Jimmy Miller and Jimmy Heffelfinger visited Saturday for Lowell Mest’s 10th birthday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mest. Mrs. R. H. Heybeck of Elgin returned home after visiting relatives including Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Plummer. Mr. and Mrs. Albin Wolf of Prophetstown called at the C. Robert Sibley home Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Miller
Jimmy Heffelfinger
Frank Mest
Lowell
R. H. Heybeck
Elgin
D. L. Plummer
Albin Wolf
Prophetstown
C. Robert Sibley
Thompson area visitors and new Thomson subscriber noted
Thomson News reports numerous Sunday visits and weekend calls across Milledgeville Clinton Port Byron Savanna and Thomson. Notable entries include Mr and Mrs Wayne Drake and families in Milledgeville and Mrs Venetta Stiner of Savanna new subscriber formerly Venetta Morgan of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Albert
Port Byron
Minnie Badtke
Bruce Graharing
Jean Marie
Myrtle Young
Sylvia Witt
George Bissens
Marvin Brookstra
Mildred Brach
Kenneth Kemmer
Steve
Doug
Kay
Marvin Stiles
John Mioan
Jill
Melodie Creighton
Robert Wade
Robbin
Bobby
Margaret Starr
Christy
Janet Bull
Carolyn
Wallace Dreebach
Ivan Morse
Edna Brown
Virl Johnson
Mary Lee
Joe Frosch
Doris Feldt
George Wilson
Mert Helvick
Mark and
Gary
Clem Hoy
Harold Kaufman
Savanna
Eugene Bull
Venetta Stiner
Thomson Review
Venetta Morgan
Thomson
John Sloan
Leo Hentgen
Wie- Mau
Saturday Supper Guests Visit Savanna and Morrison
Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Bull and family were Saturday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Gro haring of Savanna. Mr. and Mrs. Fay Ashby and daughters visited Bert Hou zenga and daughters in Morrison on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bull
Paul Groharing
Savanna
Fay Ashby
Bert Houzenga
Morrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jan Bristol
Janet Dykstra
Gary Houzenga
Connie Semitt
Charles Atherton
Groezinger
Jimmy Goos
Treasure Island
Wesley Temple
Orthmann
Glendale
Calif
Sunkist
Tingleff
Clinton
Chevrolet
Plymouth
Fordomatic
T. Bird
Bob
John
Lewis Motor Co
Chevrolet Sales & Service
J. Edgar Hoover
Miss Schmaling
Burton Prins
Thomson News
Idaho
Baler Twin
Hay
Central
States
Rock Bottom
Carload
Roney Back
Borgman Bros
Fulton, Illinois
Blair
Paul K
Homstead Air Force Base
Homstead
Florida
Brearton
Gerald
Salt Lake City
Utah
Dyson
Anarles R
G. M. Bn
G. M
Ft. Bliss
Texas
Graharing
Bernard
Sheppard Afb
Houzenga
Harvey 49Th
APC 123
New York, N. Y
Andrew Jr
Tech
Trag
Tinker Afb
Okla
Trne, Pvt
Richard
Garmisch Garrison Apo
New York
Kenyon
N. BR
Gunston Road
Alexandria
Mattie
Vernon C. 25Th Aviation Co
APO 25
San Francisco, Calif
Perry
Arthur
55Th Tactical F & R Sq
USAFE
APO
Gerald L. Shoemaker
Edmunds
San Francisco
Ronald P. Smith
APC 117
B.S
Duane Smith
Fort Leonard Wood
Stearns
Ralph M. Jr
Chanute Afb
Sack
Wesley D. G. R
Great Lakes
Traum. Pvt
Kenneth W. US
Car Co
Pfe
Vernon R. Workman
12Th Marines
F.M.F
Chicago Motor Club
Chadwick News
Borden’s
Fountain Service
Mac
Rosie—Rose Mary—Frances
Thomson, Illinois
NEW Muntz TV
Melton Electric
Diehl Oil Co
Wayne Drake
Clarence Franks
George Kyarsgaard
Dwight Atherton
Donny and
Charles
Lelia Mitcell
Andy
Potter Bros
Tom McKee
Jerry’s
State Bank
T. V
Arvin
Motorola
Dumont
Emerson V. M
Voice of Music
Olympic
Bill’s Television Service
N. 2Nd St
Iowa
U. S
Sir Loin
Crisp Pascal Celery
Ige
G.A
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