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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1963
Page
1
Thomson Music Boosters met at the school cafeteria to raise funds for band uniforms to be ready for the district band contest on April 20. They scheduled the annual chili supper for February 16 and a winter concert on January 29. Music instructor Mr Larsen reported on a December music convention in Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Henry Buikema and Mr and Mrs Walter Buikema of rural Thomson were in a two car collision three miles west of Milledgeville on a gravel road. Drivers Henry Buikema and Ralphee of Milledgeville steered into a curve causing a head on impact. Both women had bruises, Walter Burkema suffered a fractured nose and a cut lip. Both cars were total wrecks. State police investigated and area physicians treated and released the injured.
A dense list of local group meetings and clubs with regular schedules. Includes boards for High School, Grade School, Village, and various civic and church organizations. Dates cover Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays across multiple months.
Last Saturday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Smith in Argo Fay guests included Mr and Mrs James Engles Morrison Mrs Esther Petty Mt Car roll Mr and Mrs Fred Whitney Riverview and Mr and Mrs Donald Smith Birthdays were observed for Fred Whitney and Donald Smith.
M. J. Strukhoff of Thomson asks for a few chairs to re cane during winter. Dial 2224. 1 31.
Help wanted for a babysitting job in Thomson Illinois Monday through Friday from 8 PM to 4 PM in the family's home. Applicant must be reliable with references and experience. Contact Robert Derry Thomson Ill for details.
Thomson village president Melton objects to a section on slum development in the Carroll County Development Board report. He cites local improvements including new schools a unified admin for schools funds for Potter's Slough area and recreation projects totaling 22 000. He urges constructive ideas through proper channels and invites a board tour. Mothers March plans announced with January 28 gathering at the high school economics room.
Walter Yelle, chairman of the Carroll County Resources Development Board, says the board does not seek to embarrass any single community. He praises Thomson Mayor Perry Melton and envisions seven towns forming a larger cooperative to attract new industry for the benefit of all towns, schools, and residents.
Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ashby were Sunday dinner guests of their son Fay Ashby and family. Also joining were Mr. and Mrs. George Kyarsgaard and sons of Clinton. Gertie VanderLaan, formerly of Fulton, now resides at Whiteside Nursing Home in Morrison. She is mother to Mrs. Louis Workman and Mrs. John Kramer of Thomson, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Voss, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Root and son of Savanna, and Mr. and Mrs. John Root and family, who visited with Mr. and Mrs. Jack French of Savanna.
I express sincere thanks to relatives friends and neighbors for kindness while I was in the hospital and after returning home. Grateful for cards flowers prayers special thanks to Rev Meppe link for visits and prayers thanks to Dr Taylor Dr Vruno and the nurses for help and kindness.
In York Community churches there are services and events listed for York and nearby towns. Notable items include York Baptist morning worship at 10 AM and Sunday school at 11 AM, Rock River Association meeting at Mt Carroll on Feb 10 with a Youth Rally and supper reservations, and a Methodist mid winter institute on Feb 9-10 at the Oregon church with MYF reservations urged. Catholic services are noted for Fulton and Savanna.
Fred M. Miller 72 of Lanark died Thursday morning about 6 a m at St. Francis Hospital Freeport after farming 20 years in Lanark area. Born August 1890 in Washington Township Savanna he married Florence Graves. Survived by widow five sons Melvin Jerry Gene Edward Merle and three daughters Lucille Phinny Joan Kaney and Doris Dauphin with funeral arrangements at a Savanna funeral home.
Miss Linda McCune of Sterling stayed with Evelyn Wilt at the Wilt parents home. Air Paul K Blair of Lawrey Air Force Base Colorado spends a month’s leave with relatives in Thomson Morrison area. John Dimmick of Winston Salem North Carolina called to wish his father Delbert Dimmick belated birthday. his birthday was January 14. Supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ben Wagner last Thursday included Mr and Mrs John Root Allan and Karen and Harry Root. Ben Wagner’s birthday was observed.
Merrie Jo Sippel of York Community High School is named Homemaker of Tomorrow in the 1963 Betty Crocker Search. She earned the top score on a senior girls test, with state and national winners to receive scholarships and an education tour to New York City Washington DC and Colonial Williamsburg. The program saw record enrollment of 410466 girls in 12964 schools across nine years.
January 28 offers Wieners Kraut mashed potatoes bread and butter apricots and milk. January 28 Chili crackers sliced cheese bread and butter cookies and milk. January 30 features Turkey Burgers Escalloped Corn Cake and Milk. January 31 includes Spaghetti and Hamburger Spinach bread and butter sliced cheese applesauce and milk. February 1 serves Salmon Loaf potatoes peas bread and butter Jello and milk.
Miss Carol Flack of Tucson daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Flack of Hanover and sister of Mrs Myles Haas of Thomson married Donald Wilson of Tucson on December 22 1962 at Mt View Presbyterian Church Little Chapel in a ceremony led by Rev Robert L Jansen Attendants were Mr and Mrs Dean Morey the couple will live in Tucson after a California honeymoon Both worked in Tucson with the bride with the Arizona Insurance and Investment Corp and the groom a radar technician for Pan American World Airways Wilson formerly lived in Clinton and often visited Thomson
A son named Brian James was born to Mr and Mrs Allen Haag on Saturday Jan 19 in Morrison Community hospital. Chadwick notes also mention a new son born to Mr and Mrs Fred Hilleman on Sunday Jan 20 at Savanna hospital. Paternal grandparents are listed for the Haags. Local residents hosted Mrs Behrens birthday with guests from Clinton and local families.
A fire of undetermined origin, likely from a wood stove, damaged a workshop at the Henry Bielema farm on Tuesday. Fire crews from Thomson, Savanna, and Mt. Carroll fought the blaze in subzero temps until about 1 AM, with two tractors, a corn picker, and other machinery at risk, though nearby barns and the farmhouse were spared.
Mrs. Merle Fay Kohn of Savannah suffered second and third degree burns from a furnace fire started with gasoline. Her 15 year old son Roger pushed her into snow and rolled her to extinguish flames. she is hospitalized and may require skin grafting later.
Two University of Illinois agricultural economists report that property taxes are the most burdensome tax for farmers. They note local governments rely on property taxes due to rising expenses, and farm property bears a high per acre levy. They propose improving assessment of tangible and intangible property and shifting toward non property taxes to fund expanding public services.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Decker and their children of Fulton visited Saturday afternoon the home of Isaac Decker. The article notes that well fed dairy calves kept in clean surroundings will pay dividends in two years.
Hanover erased a 20-16 first quarter edge to beat Thomson 64-56. Hanovers Henke 21 and 19 point scorers pace the comeback while Thomson stars Groharing with 16 and St. Ores with 13. Little Trojans guard Hartman shines after Buckley injury.
Mr and Mrs Henry Shipma of Morrison celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with open house scheduled January 29 from 2 to 4 PM and 7 to 9 PM at their home. They married January 29 1903 at the Bush home Garden Plain. The couple has two sons Louis Clinton Peter and two daughters Anna Meinema Morrison Jeanette Dykema Thomson, eight grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
The Methodist churches of Thomson Argo Fay and Hickory Grove are invited to a family night at Savannah Methodist Church on Friday January 25 at 7 30 p m. Rev Robert Dahl chaplain of Wesley Memorial Hospital Chicago will speak about experiences as a parish clergyman and hospital chaplain. Refreshments follow and a nursery will be provided for children.
The Carroll County Education Association will conduct an education institute Monday February 11 at Milledgeville School. Sven Adolphson of Savanna, Illinois Teacher of the Year, serves as president with Roy Medlinger Lanark vice president Ruby Stiles Chadwick secretary and Dorothy Spinoso Savanna treasurer. The association has been active under Miss Adolphson and monthly meetings are held at various county schools to address common teaching and administrator concerns.
Charles Hartman returns to McPherson Kansas after a brief visit, while Charles Gordon heads to Streator for a meeting. C J Mackey and family host Elin Mackey visit in Mt Carroll. Eldon Kaul and Kathleen Pegg attend Clayton Kaul’s 25th anniversary. Vernon Rosenberg family visit in Camanche. Iva Spencer joins Ed Manning for Sunday dinner.
The York Community High School band and Girls' Chorus will perform a winter concert at the school under director Richard J. Larsen. The program includes classic marches and selections such as What A Lovely Day and Carol of the Bells. A free will offering will benefit the Music Boosters Club to fund uniforms.
The 500 Card club met last Thursday with Minnie Ashpole winning prizes along with Hazel Morse Mae Kustes and Clara Andring. The next meeting is set for Thursday January 31 with Amy Lewis.
The York Cedar 4 H Club met January 14 at Thom son High School. A roadside park in Thomson was assigned to a five member committee. A 4 H tour was planned for warmer weather. Talks covered swine beef corn and dairy projects. Earl Gilliland spoke on record books. Duane St Ores reported.
Sabula led Thomson Trojans 40-23 at halftime and finished 78-46. Thomson’s top scorers were Duane St. Ores Don Gro haring and Larry Hook with 10 each. Bees of Sabula led scoring with 25, followed by Cotton and Kempter with 15 apiece. The Little Trojans also lost 43-37.
The York Baptist Church Men and Ladies Bible Classes met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Jennie Griswold's home with 9 members present. Lloyd Smith led the topic and refreshments were provided by the ladies followed by a social period.
Mr. and Mrs. Myles Haas and family and Rev. and Mrs. Wilbur Nicholson and daughter were Sunday evening supper guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gene Marken and family. Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Mitchell of Morrison were visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wagner last Thursday afternoon.
Sick Mrs. Claude Wiebenga of Fulton had minor surgery at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton and was dismissed Wednesday. Thomas Kustes Sr. was discharged last Saturday from St Francis hospital Freeport where he had a week as a medical patient. Mark Flickinger, son of Mr and Mrs Jack Flickinger, spent days at Jane Lamb Clinton and was dismissed Saturday to his grandparents in Morrison, returning home Wednesday. Jack Flickinger was released Wednesday from Wesley Memorial hospital Chicago after a week as patient. Paul and Jody Dimmick, sons of Mr and Mrs Ben Dimmick, ill at home this week. Max Mekins confined at home with back ailment. Mrs John Krahn underwent surgery at Jane Lamb Clinton this week.
The Kindergarten Club sponsors the chorus rehearsal at 7 30 p m next Wednesday January 30 at the Legion Hall. Practice continues each Wednesday until the show on Friday and Saturday March 15 and 16 in the high school gymnasium. Adults interested in singing are urged to attend the first rehearsal.
Ticket chairman Mrs. John C. Atherton reports the Thomson P. T. A. cleared about 340 from their annual smorgasbord supper held last Saturday night in the school cafeteria. About 425 people, including workers, were served.
Lawrence Lego and Elsie Senn of Oregon Ill united in marriage at Cherry Grove Church of the Brethren north of Lanark on Sunday January 20 at 2 30 pm. Rev Merle Hawbecker officiated with attendants Richard and Mrs James of Polo. Families attended from Oregon Sterling Rochelle Savanna Polo Carroll Chadwick. The couple will reside in Oregon.
CPL Don Kness departs on a 30 day leave to visit his parents and then heads to Camp LeJeune North Carolina. He served aboard the USS Bennington in the Pacific and was transferred from San Diego to the East Coast. En route he plans a brief visit with Robert Sisler Jr of Mt Carroll at Fort Chaffee Arkansas.
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