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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1967
Page
1
George Hook files for reelection as York Township road commissioner. Harold Witt announces bid for commissioner and Mervin Marshall seeks to return as township supervisor. Last day to file is February 13 for the April 4 township elections.
Pvt. Larry F. Eslinger son of Mr and Mrs Forrest Eslinger of Chadwick recently finished basic training at Fort Campbell Kentucky and attends military police AIT at Fort Hood Texas His high school Lanark graduate spent a 15 day furlough with family over the holidays In local boys basketball Chadwick Little Tigers beat Center Hill 34 6 and 32 13 while Chadwick lost to Center Hill 37 34 and the Heavyweights edged Chadwick 39 30 with Don Robinson leading scoring and rebounding duties across the week
Max W. Garman of Shannon Illinois announces he is now in the order buying business. A former partner in the Savanna Sales Barn, he brings over twenty years in feeder cattle. He says he can handle all customer needs, large or small.
Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowders spent the day with Mr. and Mrs. George Cook of Milledgeville. A birthday supper for Mrs. Bowders was enjoyed.
The Thomson village paper outlines editions and years including Thomson Echo Thompson Ill, Thomson Broadax Thomson, Thomson Review. Published by D. G. and T. R. Stagg with Dayton Gilpin Stagg as editor. Weekly publication in Thomson Illinois 61285 with annual subscription.
A catalog note lists ball band rubber footwear, boots and rubbers in boys sizes, insulated boots jackets caps gloves mittens, Timex watches for factory repair. Also advertised New West Bend vacuum cleaners with attachments pipes cigars tobacco pop and ice cream.
The Thomson Woman's Club promotes an appearance by Dr Nicholas Nyaradi on February 1 at 8 p.m. at Lanark High School. Born in Hungary, he led anti Nazi underground efforts, fled in 1948, and now leads Bradley University's School of International Studies. He warns of communism and advocates the American way of life.
Dorothy Wiebenga of Fulton telephoned Saturday morning at Dora Wiebenga's residence.
Sup t Wayne G Tidd releases the second nine weeks and semester honor roll for Thomson High School. Names appear across five subjects and various course totals with multiple students achieving high GPAs. Notable students include Tony Holmquist Kath kist Debbie Bush Gordon Kertman and Steven Brock with near perfect marks.
The Junior High Roll Of Honor at Thomson Community Unit School lists eighth graders Nancy Bruckner 3.75 Kara Grim Nadine Hoff 3.5 Debbie Brunner Sandra McCradden 3.0 and 3.0 for other students for the second nine weeks and first semester. Seventh graders Michael Hill Don ald Robinson Ronald Hebeler Linda Bieleman vester McWorthy Richard Syaith are noted with 4.0 and 3.75, with others at 3.0. The eighth grade also includes Louann Bellich Lori Dittmar and Nancy Schoening with 3.0 to 3.75 marks.
The Thomson Trojans suffered their 14th defeat of the season last Friday at Pleasant Valley, 53 to 44. Thomson led early but missed free throws doomed them, finishing 8 of 23 from the line as their record fell to 1-14.
Hans J Gehlsen 70 of Lyndon died last Thursday in Morrison Community hospital. Services were held 10 am Saturday at St Catherine Catholic Church Prophetstown. Burial in St John Cemetery Savanna. Survived by his wife Clara Brandt son William B Davenport daughter June Gehlsen Lock Island six grandchildren six brothers and three sisters. A Sunday night supper party at the Del Curley home in Fulton honored by several local families.
A tornado swept across Carroll County from southwest to northeast Tuesday evening causing heavy property damage across Thomson Mount Carroll and surrounding farms. Several homes were destroyed or damaged, power lines and roads were blocked, and one resident was rescued after becoming trapped. power was restored by nightfall and communications were disrupted.
The report notes Sick Carl Hamm, a Mercy Hospital patient, returning home last Friday. Albany surgeon patient Howard Vanziiden, from Jane Lamb Hospital, is recovering well and is the son in law of Fulton residents Claude and Mrs Wiebenga. Postmaster Wilbur Reader visits Mayo Clinic in Rochester. Eva Pape, formerly of Freeport Memorial Hospital, heads to Colonial Acres Rest Home in Sterling this weekend and plans to return to Caroline Mark home later. Ernest Sweeley, River View resident, remains a Jane Lamb Hospital patient. Eli McClain was at Mercy Hospital last week. Mr and Mrs Frank Welch of Rockford dined with Mervin and Mrs Marshall Saturday.
Middle States Telephone Company said most storm damage would be repaired by Wednesday evening. Three repairmen worked in Thomson after Tuesday night’s storm, using temporary fixes to restore service quickly. Main damage includes the block north of the office with many toll lines down and a 25 cable block near the tracks, plus scattered breaks.
Nominating petitions for the Thomson Community Unit No. 301 school board may be picked up in the grade school office from 8 00 a m to 4 00 p m Monday through Friday The filing window runs February 22 1967 to March 18 1967 Two vacancies exist for a three year term James Green secretary
Church school for adults debates the question Who do you say I am addressing the identity of Jesus of Nazareth. Morning worship marks a double Christian anniversary and features St Paul’s message for the centuries with readings from his last letter.
Severe winds and heavy rain Tuesday evening around 5 15 left roofs torn off trees uprooted and power lines down across Thomson area. Homes and outbuildings were damaged many residents assisted by bystanders as crews repaired utilities and police directed traffic. Estimated damage near 20 000 to 25 000 with services still restoring Wednesday.
Lester Alspaugh 79 former ly of Thomson Illinois died at 1 a m Saturday in Harbor Crest nursing home Fulton Illinois Funeral services were held Monday at Bosma funeral home Fulton with Rev Thomas Mohns of Thomson Methodist church officiating Burial was in Fulton cemetery He was born June 14 1887 in Shelby son of Oliver and Mary Emma Kramer Alspaugh He married Ellen Johnson in Wheeling West Virginia in December 1917 and they lived in Bellwood before moving to Thomson three years ago Surviving include wife David of Glen Ellyn Roberta Buttel of Fulton four grandchildren one great grandchild one brother Robert Alspaugh of Florida and a sister Hallie Meyers of Shelby Michigan
Notice is given of the death of Seaman W. Swett and that Monday March 6 1967 is the claim date in said decedent s estate pending in the Circuit Court of Carroll County Illinois. GORDON B. SMITH Circuit Clerk HAZEL FRENCH Administrator with Will Annexed 210 Viaduct Road Savanna Illinois EATON LEEMON RAPP Attorney Mount Carroll Illinois.
Thank you note from Mrs Eva Pape expresses gratitude for letters cards gifts and support during Christmas and hospital stay and says the thoughtfulness will never be forgotten.
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