Town Notes On Weather Fishing Elections And Local Happenings
Brief notes from town: warm weather hints at early spring with ice thawing by February first. Local residents Fred Nipe Harold Starr Herman Hagg Perry Melton and others are mentioned with fishing trips farms moves and community events. Thompson and Shannon hockeyites noted. PTA smorgasbord Feb 1 sells 300 tickets. local politics and police chief query raised. Swanson family back in town running a Tasty Freeze. various residents moving farms and changing jobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred
Harold Starr
Diehl Oil Co
Harry
Florida
Herman Hagg
Herman
Paul Swanson
Swansons
Aurora
Colorado
Letters From Our Readers Thomson 1964 United Church wish
Bonnie Smith writes to encourage the push for a United Church in Thomson. The note reflects years of hope and asks for community support. Other items mention Forreston guests, a Clin ton visitor, and thanks for hospital prayers and gifts to Mrs. Gertrude Kustes and Mrs. Wayne Kaufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Review
Bonnie Smith
Madison
Wis
Wayne Kaufman
Thom son Woman's Club Essay Winners Named
The Thom son Woman's Club sponsored the American Citizenship Essay contest with seventy five seventh and eighth grade students. First second and third prizes were awarded: Rita Fehl er and Barbara Schmitt led their grades, John Kustes and Vicki Holmquist placed high, with Lawrence Bruckner and Sharlene Temple earning thirds. Judges were Mrs Otto Switzer Mrs Frank Leavens and Mrs Robert Hill. The two top first place essays advance to the county competition and will be printed in the Thomson Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman’s Club
Rita Fehler
John Kustes
Lawrence Bruckner
Barbara Schmitt
Vicki Holmquist
Sharlene Temple
Otto Switzer
Frank Leavens
Robert Hill
Thomson Review
I Am Proud To Be An American Student Essay
Rita Fehler, an eighth grader, expresses pride in being American and outlines freedoms such as press, speech, and religion. She notes the value of education for any job, the role of forefathers, and compares U S advantages to hardships elsewhere, highlighting opportunity, leaders, and basic needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Fehler
America
Soviet Union
Red China
Cuba
United States of America
Classifieds: Boots Coats Watches and Tobacco Sale
A listing of items including BALL BAND rubber and insulated footwear, hats, gloves, a medium brown insulated hunter coat in various sizes, Timex watches and bands, pipes and tobaccos, candy, cigarettes, and six packs of pop.
Britt couple mark 44th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs A W Britt of Riverview celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary on January 16 Their daughter in law and son in law Mr and Mrs Kenneth Rupert of Fulton hosted a dinner at Albany House on January 18 She was Rose Charneski of Savanna They were married January 16 1920 in Rock Island The couple have one daughter Rupert of Fulton two granddaughters Sherrie Heusinkveld of Fulton and MarLee Ann Parker of Albany two great grandsons Jeff and Todd Parker of Albany They run the Y Cafe in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Britt
Riverview
Kenneth Rupert
Fulton
Albany House
Rose Charneski
Savanna
Rock Island
Rupert of
Sherrie Heusinkveld
Marlee Ann Parker
Albany
Jeff and
Todd Parker
Mrs. Britt
Y Cafe
Thomson News Briefs From Garden Plain and Fulton
Mrs. Kenneth Von Huizen of Garden Plain spent Wednesday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Prins. Rev. Ihne, recovering from surgery, is progressing well. Visitors included Mrs. Dora Wiebenga with Mrs. Grace Rentschler and Mrs. Jeannet te Flannery at Fulton. Additional guests were Mr. and Mrs. Russel Green Jr. and family of Rock Falls, Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Houzenga of Fulton, and Mr. and Mrs. Gus Roggendorf at the Green home. Mary Jo, Marcia and Marla Halfman of Elgin visited Lawrence Halfman and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth von Huizen
Garden Plain
Albert Prins
Merle Prins
Albert Ihne
Winslow
Ihne
Dora Wiebenga
Grace Rentschler
Jeannette Flannery
Fulton
Russel Green Jr
Rock Falls
Andrew Houzenga
Gus Roggendorf
Russel Green
Mary Jo
Marcia
Marla Halfman
Elgin
Lawrence Halfman
Nienkarks Celebrate 38th Wedding Anniversary
Guests for supper last Wednesday evening of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Nienkark helped them celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary. Attending were daughter Mrs Asmus Stoltz and two children of Clinton, Mr and Mrs James Nienkark and family of Wacker, and a long distance call from daughter Mrs Jacque Faur in Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Nienkark
Asmus_ Stoltz
Clinton
James Nienkark
Wacker
Nienkarks
Jacque Faur
Alabama
Prins Attend Funeral of Morrison Man
Mr and Mrs Merle Prins and Mr and Mrs Albert Prins attended the funeral on Monday afternoon for their uncle and brother in law Reip Brands of Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Prins
Albert Prins
Reip Brands
Morrison
York Community and York Baptist Churches Weekly Schedule
William Kendall leads York Community Church with worship at 10:30 AM and Sunday school at 9:30 AM. York Baptist holds 10 AM worship and 11 AM Sunday school led by Paul Walker and Sylvia Witt respectively. Methodist services vary by location with MYF at Argo Fay 7 PM and a Wednesday WSCS potluck and White Elephant Sale at Thom son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Men & Ladies Bible Class
Jennie Griswold
Fred Wooters
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Omson
Thomson-Argo Fay
WSCS
Mary
Thomson Wscs
Donald Sippel
Catholic Services Schedules at Fulton and Savanna
Catholic worship times listed for Fulton at 8 AM and 10 AM and for St John’s church in Savanna at 5 45 AM 7 30 AM 9 AM and 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Private Dykstra Enrolled in Fort Monmouth Signal School
Private Bernard D. Dykstra of Thomson Illinois is enrolled in the U S Army Signal School at Fort Monmouth New Jersey for intensive technical training. The Thomson High School graduate joins a class of about 6600 enlisted men selected for outstanding promise with most graduates from high school and some with college work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Bernard D. Dykstra
Bernie Dykstra
Thomson
Illinois
U. S. Army Signal School
Thomson High School
Signal School
Army
York Township Library Book Drive Seeks Donations
The Thomson Woman's Club sponsors a Community Book Drive for the township library. Call Mrs. Robert Purlee at 3055 for pickup, or contact library board members Mrs. Merle Cate at 2684 and Mrs. Lyle Greeley at 2702 for cost or book types. Deadline January 31. Donations of money or memorials also accepted. Books of all kinds except textbooks appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Purlee
Thomson Woman's Club
Library Board
Merle Cate
Lyle Greeley
York Township
Social Callers At Mrs Griswold Home
Recent visitors to the residence of Mrs. Jennie Griswold included Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Irion of Morrison Mr. and Mrs. Herman Hagg Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heitman Mrs. Joe Still Mrs. Bertha Brenneman Otto Switzer and Mrs. Emil Brach among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Griswold
Ralph Irion
Morrison
Herman Hagg
Roy Heitman
Joe Still
Bertha Brenneman
Otto Switzer
Emil Brach
Glen Goble of Woodstock Dies at 70
Glen B Goble 70 of Woodstock Il died last Saturday at his Woodstock home. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 11 am at Schneider Leucht in Woodstock and graveside services followed at 3 pm in Fulton. He was born September 10 1893 in Fulton and was a former grand executive VP of the Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks. Surviving: his wife Helen May Smith two daughters Ireta Rae Fritsche and Lois Eleanor Olson one son Glen B Jr one brother Fred and six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen B. Goble
Woodstock
Ill
G. A. Smith
Thomson
Schneider-Leucht
Fulton
Mr. Goble
Fay Funeral Home
Glen B
David G
Elizabeth Sayre Goble
The
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Chioeurviving
Helen May Smith
Melvin
Ireta Rae) Fritsche
George
Lois Eleanor) Olson
Lombard
Glen B, Jr
Fred
Chicago
Sabula crushes Thomson 101 to 62 in basketball
Sabula defeated Thomson Trojans 101 to 62 on Tuesday night at Sabula. Iowa Eye led 22-13 after one quarter and surged to a 55-25 halftime, then extended the advantage with 30 points in the third. Wally Holland scored 15 and Richie Buckly 10 for Sabula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabula
Thomson Trojans
Lowa Eye
Trojans
Wally Holland
Richie Buckly
Thomson
Frosh-Soph Triumph Over Sabula JV 57-41
The Little Trojans won 57 to 41 as Thomson led 18-10 in the first quarter and Sabula closed gaps. Ronnie Dykstra left with a hand injury after 12 first-half points while Ray Bissens added 10. Two home games remain against Bellevue and London, then Carroll County Tournament follows February 3-7 at Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frosh-Soph
Little Trojans
Sabula
Thomson
Ronnie Dykstra
Ray Bissens
Trojans
Bellevue
London
Carroll County
Shannon
Sunday Visits Across Homes In Mt Carroll Area
Mr and Mrs Richard Miller and Steve were Sunday evening visitors with Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith and Kristy. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer and family of Morrison were Sunday supper guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Stage. Mrs William Graves of Clinton and Mrs Amy Lewis visited Wednesday afternoon with several ladies at the Caroline Mark home in Mt Carroll. Mr and Mrs Roy Houzenga of Morrison were Monday evening visitors with Mr and Mrs Russel Green. Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith and Kristy attended the golden wedding anniversary for her uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs J C Bahnsen of Clinton held last Sunday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Max Meakins and Teresa were Sunday dinner guests of her mother and sister Mrs Amy Lewis and Dorothe. Mr and Mrs Franklin Fehler Rita and Rhonda visited Sunday afternoon with his aunt Mrs Amelia Plosch at Derinda Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Miller
Steve
Gerald Smith
Kristy
Kenneth Kemmer
Morrison
Ben Stage
William Graves
Clinton
Amy Lewis
Caroline Mark
Mt. Carroll
Roy Houzenga
Russel Green
J. C. Bahnsen
Max Meakins
Teresa
Dorothe
Franklin Fehler
Rita
Rhonda
Amelia Plosch
Derinda Center
Local Patients Report Health Updates Across Multiple Hospitals
Sick James R Walbert remains a patient at Jane Lamb Hospital after surgery last Friday. Jeannie Griswald ill at home under physician care this week. Ruby Durward improving at her Argonay home. Lawrence Toberman of Lisle, son-in-law of Mr and Mrs Mattie, was patient two weeks at Community Memorial Hospital LaGrange and has been dismissed. Glen Raymond of Grandview had surgery at Savanna Hospital. Jerry Hubble of Riverview is a medical patient at Savanna Hospital. Mrs John Halfman Sr was a medical patient at Savanna Hospital Wednesday to Sunday last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Walbert
Jane Lamb Hospital
Jeannie Griswo
Ruby Durward
Argonay
Lawrence Toberman
Lisle
George Mattie
Community Memorial Hospital
LaGrange
Glen
PTA Smorgasbord chairs announced for Thom son event
The Thom son Community Parent Teacher Association schedules the third annual Smorgasbord for February 1 in the school cafeteria with serving from 5 to 7 PM. Co chairmen are Mrs Francis Hoff and Mrs Marvin Holesinger. Other chairmen cover kitchen buying dining room publicity posters and more. Reservations capped at 300, due by January 31. Tickets cost 1.50 for high school students and adults 75 cents for grade students. pre schoolers free. Reservations by area telephone numbers provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Community Parent Teacher Association
Francis Hoff
Marvin Holesinger
Albert Prins
Curtis St. Ores
Sebert Dykstra
James Paul Green
Robert Fosdick
Eugene Halfman
Charles Bissens
Irvin Senneff
John C. Atherton
Gilpin Stagg
Donald Sippel
Harry Dittmar
Mary Williston
Ed Andring
Gilbert Holland
Thomson
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Chadwick MU
Birthday Party Honors Hand and Weatherwax in Fulton
A birthday party was held at the home of Thomas J Hand and his wife in Fulton last Thursday honoring Jean Marie Hand and Mrs Lawrence Weatherwax. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Kerr Mr and Mrs Thomas Moore and daughters Mr and Mrs Emil Bellich and family and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Weatherwax of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Hand
Fulton
Jean Marie Hand
Lawrence Weatherwax
Joseph Kerr
Thomas Moore
Emil Bellich
Thomson
Social visits span several towns this week in Illinois and Wisconsin
Families from Fulton Clinton Morrison and Albany shared weekend and weekday visits with relatives in Richland Center Savanna Rock Island Lanark Alb ny Morrison and Morrison nursing home. Illinois Normal State University student Karen Eissens returned home for between semester vacation with George and Mrs Eissens and Ray.
Music Boosters Set February 29 For Chili Supper
Thom son Music Boosters re elected Mrs Francis Hoff president at January meeting in the school cafeteria. Officers to be installed in May include Mrs Harold Daehler vice president Mrs Frank Manning secretary and Mrs Joe Spencer treasurer. They discussed band caps and twirler uniforms with a $1 skirt and blouse purchase option. The treasury stood at 337.27 with 34.60 from the last band concert. A chili supper fundraiser was set for February 29 in the school cafeteria with ticket prices of 1.00 adults 0.75 students and 0.50 for grade school. Pie tins from the last sale remain and may be picked up at Mrs Francis Hoffs home in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hoff
Thomson Music Boosters
Harold Daehler
Frank Manning
Joe Spencer
Clinton
Free
Ways and Means
R. C. Bush
Thomson
Meredith Oncken and Willard Peters Wed in Sterling
Mrs Meredith Oncken of Thomson and Willard Peters of Sterling united in marriage in a 5 PM January 18 double ring ceremony at the 4th Street Methodist church Sterling officiated by Rev James H Odom. Attends were Mr and Mrs Peter Olson Morrison and Mr and Mrs Fred Miller Thomson. A wedding supper followed with Mr Peters daughter and son in law Mr and Mrs Lyle Fredericks Milledgeville. They will reside at 609 24th Ave Sterling Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meredith Oncken
Thomson
Willard Peters
Sterling
4Th Street Methodist Church
James H. Odom
Peter Olson
Morrison
Fred Miller
Peters
Lyle Fredericks
Milledgeville
Oceanside
Calif
Morrison couple attend aunt's funeral in Elizabeth
Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison attended the funeral of Mrs. George Gabel, held on Wednesday in Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morrison
George Gabel
Elizabeth
Sunday Dinner Guests Include Brock Green and Roggendorf
Mr and Mrs Charles Brock and daughters and Mr and Mrs Russel Green were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Gus Roggendorf. Other supper and evening guests were Mr and Mrs Frank Leavens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brock
Russel Green
Gus Roggendorf
Frank Leavens
Thomson Woman's Club contest marks 25th anniversary
Thomson Woman's Club participates in the Community Improvement Program with the General Federation of Woman's Clubs and Sears Roebuck Foundation. The club will celebrate Mr and Mrs George Schaver's 25th wedding anniversary January 26 at the Schavers' Thomson home with a 2 to 4 p m gathering. The program includes a community book drive to benefit local library needs and plans for shrubbery planting and a summer children's story hour as weather allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Federation Woman's Club
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Sears-Roeburk Foundation
General Federation
Washington, D. C
Merle Bielema
Thomson Club
State Bookmobile
York Township Library Board
Burnie Voss
Robert Purlee
York Progressive Home Unit Meeting Highlights
The York Progressive unit of Carroll County Home Extension met at Mrs. Vada Carroll’s home with eight members and one guest. Roll call featured New Year’s resolutions. Major topic was Small Household Repairs by Mrs. Merle Bielema. Minor lesson covered Carbon Monoxide a Winter Hazard by Mrs. Arnold Sikkema. Next meeting is February 17 with Mrs. Bielema and Miss Dorothy Footitt presenting Proteins Sources and Their Food Value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
York Progressive Unit
Carroll County Home Extension
Vada Carroll
Merle Bielema
Arnold Sikkema
Dorothy Footitt
PTA Monthly Board Meeting Notice
The P T A monthly board meeting will be held this evening Thursday at 8 p m in the home of Mrs. Francis Hoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Hoff
Men and Ladies Bible Class at York Baptist Church
The Men and Ladies Bible Class of York Baptist Church will meet with Edson Holland giving devotions and Lloyd Smith presenting the evening topic. Roll call will be a verse from the book of Mark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Jennie Griswold
Edson Holland
Lloyd Smith
Mary Circle to Meet at Sippe Home
Mary Circle of WSCS will hold a meeting on January 29 at 8 PM at the home of Mrs Donald Sippe. The event invites members to gather for discussion and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Thomson Wscs
Noe Arnt
Donald Sippe
500 Card Club meeting and prize winners
The 500 Card Club gathered last Thursday at Mrs. Minnie Ashpole's home. Prizes were won by Mrs. Clara Andring, Mrs. Amy Lewis, Mrs. Bernadette Kustes, and Mrs. Anna Petersen. The next meeting is set for January 30 at Miss Mae Kustes's Fulton home. Rev and Mrs Paul Walker attended the Rock River Association Minister's Council held Monday in Rockford, Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ashpole
Clara Andring
Amy Lewis
Bernadette Kustes
Anna Petersen
Mae Kustes
Fulton
Paul Walker
Rock River Association
Rockford, Ill
Graveside rites for Glen Goble held Tuesday at Fulton
G A Smith and daughter Mrs Paul V Wilt attended the graveside services for his brother in law Glen Goble of Woodstock which were held Tuesday afternoon in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Smith
Paul V. Wilt
Glen Goble
Woodstock
Fulton
Switzer Family Celebrates 8th Birthday With Long Distance Call
Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer welcomed a long distance call last Saturday from Lt Col Walter Switzer a doctor in the Air Force at San Antonio Texas. The call honored the eight birthday of Walter Switzer junior named for his great uncle Otto Switzer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
Walter Switzer
Air Force
San Antonio
Tex
Weekend Guests Visit Several Families Across States
Rockford residents Mr. and Mrs. Nick Bellich joined extended Bellich kin in Minnesota with J and Mrs. Charles Cooper in Minneapolis where Charles Cooper rests as a Veterans Hospital patient. Nearby visitors include Edna Elliott of Cherry Hill New Jersey and Rev. Fred Wooters family. Additional calls came from Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Sikkema and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Walbert with relatives in Crown Point and Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Bellich
Rockford
Emil Bellich
Wesley Cooper
Argo Fay
Vernon Cady
Riverview
Cooper
Charles Cooper
Minneapolis
Cherry Hill
N. J
Fred Wooters
Arnold Sikkema
Merle Bielema
Amy
Charles Tilston
Crown Point
Ind
Nancy Tondola
Patsy Walbert
Chicago
James R. Walbert
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Community calendar lists monthly club and church meetings
A long listing of groups and meeting dates fills the page, detailing the timing for school boards, village board, volunteer firemen, American Legion Auxiliary, nurseries, PTAs, music boosters, home bureaus, scout packs, church clubs, and social gatherings. It notes attendees from Milledgeville and Savanna at a dinner hosted by Mrs. Margaret Johnson and Aaron, with guests including Clyde Emnyre, Delores Leavens, Harry Jurgens, Melvin Badke, Brenda Johnson, Paul Johnson, John Johnson, Alberta, and Linda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Gion Auxiliary
Indergarten
Ions Club
T. A
P. T. x Board
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout Pack
TNT Club
Community Church
Spotlight Club
Community
Golden Rule
Baptist Church
WSCS
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Au Circle
Order of the Eastern Star
Fulton
Ladies Aid
Black Oak Grange
Community Church Family
York Betterment
Thomson News
Margaret Johnson
Aaron
Clyde Emnyre
Milledgeville
Delores Leavens
Savanna
Harry Jurgens
Melvin Badke
Brenda
Paul Johnson
John Johnson
Alberta
Linda
Also Mentioned on This Page
Shannon Eagles
Wayne Groharing
Perry Melton
Buster
Diephuis Brothers
Earl Diephuis
Ernie Smith
Ben Snyder
Charles Carpentier
GOP
Jack Flickinger
Jack Foltz
Clarence Bolhous
John Halfman Jr
Forreston
Dorvan Rolston
Mercy Hospital
Gertrude Kustes
Woman’s Club
Thomson Recreation
PTA Smorgasbord
Robert Smith
Fay Ashby
Harold Sorenson
Carl Jurgensen
Richland Center
Merle Atherton, Jr
Cynthia
Richard Atherton
Kathy
Kevin
Harry Forrey
George Collins
Merle Atherton
George Kyarsgaard
Larry Atherton
Howard Wiebenga
Alfred Williams
Wm. Halfman
Gertie VanderLaan
Whiteside Nursing Home
Karen Eissens
Illinois Normal State University
George Eissens
Ray
DNC
LCL
Yee
Westinghouse
Ae Rss
Ees
Aaa
George Schavers
George Schaver
Merle Schaver
Dorothy Harridge
Justin Hoffman
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Mary Harridge
James Schaver
Schavers
Donald
Merle
Larry
Whiteside County
Clubs
Lodges
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