School Notes Reflect Busy Classrooms and Local Events
First graders enjoy sentence building and punctuation under Mrs Bolhous. Youths miss Kara Grim and others due to illness while Allen Buikema is ill this week. PTA funded new room pictures for Mrs Cole's class. Third graders study transportation and money and create Valentine art. Fourth graders collect Maine fishing pictures and enjoy new playroom games. Sixth graders welcome Gary Buikema and respond to a school sound project. Seventh graders test civics knowledge and science basics. Eighth graders welcome Vernon Burkema while studying Declaration of Independence and rock types.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groezingers
Allen Buikema
Murray
Gary Buikema
Kustes
Power of Congress
Miss Schmaling
Vernon Burkema
Chadwick School
Sandra Morgan and Kenneth Wiersema wed in Fulton church
Miss Sandra Morgan daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Morgan Fulton and Kenneth Wiersema son of Mr and Mrs John R Wiersema Fulton exchanged vows at Trinity Reformed Church Jones on Friday January 22. Rev Herman Dragt officiated with organist Mrs Jacob Vanhuizen and vocalist E J Housenga. The ceremony featured white gladioli and ferns, Chan tilly lace gown, Swedish crown veil, and a bouquet of American Beauty roses. Attendants wore aqua and red velveteen with peppermint carnations. Best man Donald Wierseman and groom’s party included Allen Hole singer Steven Wiersema and Vernon Wiersema. ushers Henry Smith and Vernon Wiersema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandra Morgan
Ray Morgan
Fulton
Kenneth Wiersema
John R. Wiersema
Trinity Reformed Church
Herman Dragt
Jacob Vanhuizen
E. J. Houseng
Henry Smith
Janice Geerts
Shower Honors Gruber Stratton Family After Fire Loss
About 55 people attended a Community Church Family Night supper and shower for the Gruber Stratton family whose home was destroyed by fire two weeks earlier. They have been staying with the Claude Grim residence in Thomson pending new quarters at their farm. Guests donated many items and thanks were extended to all contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gruber-Stratton
Claude Grim
Thomson
Community Church
Thomson Community Church Services and Gatherings
The Thomson area churches list Sunday services for The Churches including York Community William Kendall pastor and Baptist Rev Daniel Goldberg sermon Revival In Our Time. Spotlight Club event at Mrs Marian Wheeler home on Monday Feb 8 at 7 30 p m. House warming for Herman Haag and wife with friends and gifts noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Marian Wheeler
Baptist
Daniel Goldberg
Herbert St .Ores
S S
Ladies Aid
Jennie Griswold
Lowell Aven
Thomson Methodist
Im. Y. F
Mr Morelli Gifts Tether Ball Banball and Ping Pong Sets
Mr Morelli thanks for providing tether ball set banball set and miniature ping pong set placed for use by Harlan Hoff Burton Prins and reporters at Wo Play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Morelli
Harlan Hoff
Burton Prins
Enjoy skating party at Paul Wilt farm Saturday
The Baptist Youth Fellowship hosted an ice skating party Saturday evening at the Paul Wilt farm from 7:30 to 9. After skating, attendees moved to the Baptist church basement for hot dogs, chips, and cocoa served by Mrs. Daniel Goldberg and Mrs. Robert Carroll. The Petersens moved to Thomson. new phone is 2503.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Paul Wilt Farm
Baptist Church
Daniel Goldberg
Robert Carroll
Thomson News: Weekend Visitors Visit Local Families
Sunday afternoon visitors included Mr. and Mrs. Roy Ferguson of Calamus Ia and Mrs. Mary Miller of Moline. Also guests were Fay Ashby family with Bert Houzenga and daughters in Morrison and Howard Leavens with Gus Roggen dorf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ashpole
Roy Ferguson
Calamus
Harold Ashpole
Mary Miller
Moline
Fay Ashby
Bert Houzenga
Morrison
Howard Leavens
Gus Roggendorf
Ralph Townsend
Green Rock
Merle Atherton Sr
John Bier
Hillsdale
Minnie Badtke
Wayland Bennett
Chadwick
Earl Bennett
Blaze Gutts Residence on Schick Farm in Thompson Area
A coal stove overheated and started a fire that gutted the interior and most of the roof of the Louis Schick farm house a mile north of Thomson. The John Helt family, moving in two days earlier, saved most furniture though some was ruined by water and smoke. Fire crews from Thomson, Savanna, and Chadwick fought the blaze into the night. loss estimated near 10000 with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schick
Thomson
John Helt
Helt
Savanna Department
Chadwick
Francis Hoff
Schick
Savanna City Hospital
Letcher Engaged to Savanna Girl Kay Zubaty Fiance
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Zubaty of 420 North Fifth Street Savanna announce the engagement of their daughter Kay to John Letcher son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Letcher of Thomson. No wedding date is set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Zubaty
North Fifth St
Savanna
Kay
John Letcher
Ben Letcher
Thomson
Peters Family Joins Thomson Review Subscriber List
Mr and Mrs Paul Peters and their family recently moved from Morris Illinois to the former Harvey Seim farm vacated by Jack Stamps and are now new subscribers to the Thomson Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Peters
Morris, Ilinois
Harvey Seim
Jack Stamps
Thomson Review
Illnesses and hospital stays span Savanna area residents
The report lists multiple local individuals in the Savanna area and nearby towns as patients or ill, with several in serious or critical condition. Names include Louis Schick, Floyd Carpenter, Charles Bristol, Patricia Fosdick, Mrs. Ben Stage, Donny Atherton, Allen Buikema, Dimmicks, and George St Ores, among others, plus medical transfers and recoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Schick
Savanna City Hospital
Floyd Carpenter
Argo
Clinton
Donny Atherton
Dwight Atherton
Allen Buikema
Henry Buikema
Delbert Dimmick
Ben Dimmick
Mark
Gene Diephuis
Fulton
Mercy Hospital
Amy Lewis
Henry Rozeboom
Clarence Bolhous
Jane Lamb
Howard Wiebenga
13Th Ave
Dora Wiebenga
Lester Baker
Edna Brown
Janice
Lester Sanders
Charles Rogers
Loren Sturtevant
Riverview
University Hospital
Iowa City
George St. Ores
Savanna Hospital
Thomson Loses Two Overtime Games to Lanark
Thomson Trojans fall to Lanark 50 to 48 in double overtime after a 36 36 tie through three quarters. Terry Elliott scores 18 for Thomson while Schrader leads Lanark with 15 as Lanark also wins the preliminary overtime game 44 43.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Lanark
Thomson Trojans
Terry Elliott
Jerry Hubble
Bob Schneider
Schrader
Burkitt
Jim Parod
School Election Calendar Details For Illinois Districts
Information announcing the annual school election on April 9 1960 and key filing dates for seven member boards. It notes Feb 24 first filing day March 19 last filing day March 22 withdrawal deadline March 30 publication deadline and April 9 election day. Also requires every voter to sign an affidavit certifying U.S. citizenship age residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boards of Education
Sanday
United States
Illinois
Mary Shepard 94 Savanna native dies in Colorado
Mrs. Mary Shepard aged 94 of Cheyenne Wells Colorado, widow of John E. Shepard and mother of Laura M. Croffett, died January 8 in a local hospital. Born May 28, 1865 in Chicago, she lived in Savanna before homesteading in North Dakota and Colorado, active in church and civic work, survived by five children and numerous grandchildren. Funeral and burial were held in Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shepard
Cheyenne Wells
Colo
Savanna
Laura M. Croffett
John E. Shepard
Mary Land
Geo
Suzan Land
Chicago
George Melendy
North Dakota
Colorado
Arapahoe
George
Huntington Beach
Calif
Grofoot
Grant E
Johnson, Kan
Lee E
Earl J
Denver
The
Review
Local families host weekend and weekday visitors
Savanna residents Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Root joined Mr. and Mrs. John Root for Friday supper. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wagner and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Root. Mrs. Gilpin Stagg and son Brian returned from a two week visit in West Chester, Pennsylvania. Mrs. Henry Young and CPO and Mrs. Charles Bull visited Glen View with the Bucher family. Merle Prins and Kenneth Jen Huizen with daughters joined Albert Prins for Sunday dinner. Dick Stagg and son Mark were visitors in Morrison with the Athertons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Root
Savanna
John Root
Ben Wagner
Harry Root
Gilpin Stagg
Brian
Roger Pearson
West Chester
Henry Young
Cpo
Charles Bull
Edward Bucher
Glen View
Dinois
Merle Prins
Kenneth Jen Huizen
Fulton
Albert Prins
Dick Stagg
Mark
Robert Atherton
Morrison
March of Dimes totals collected in Thomson area
January campaign results show 226.67 raised with 52.90 from grade schools 5.88 from high schools 22.70 from cannisters 107.74 from Mothers March Thomson 22.50 Riverview 14.95 Argo Fa plus McCormick's coffee donation of 7.80 Co chaired by Mrs. John C. Atherton and Mrs. Millard Cate the Thomson PTA thanks donors and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Riverview
Argo
MecCormick’s
March of Dimes Cannister
March of Dimes
Thomson Pta Organization
John C. Atherton
Millard Cate
Former Thomson Resident Mary Brown Dies in Chicago
Mary A. Brown 84 a Chicago resident and former York Township resident near Thomson died Wednesday in Chicago. Requiem mass was held in St Vincent's Church Chicago, body shipped to Fay Funeral Fulton, graveside services at Calvary Hill Fulton. Survived by son Andrew of Chicago. preceded in death by husband, parents, and many siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Brown
Chicago
York Township
Thomson
St. Vinecent’s Catholic Church
Fay Funeral Home
Fulton
Calvary Hill Cemetery
Joseph Highland
St. John’s Catholic Church
Savanna
Mary Neary
Carroll County
Andrew
Ann Long Neary
William Brown
Thomson Boy Elected President of Club At U. Of I.
The Science Education Club at the University of Illinois elected officers for the second semester. Bill Feddersen, biology sophomore, was chosen president and house chaplain of Koinonia. Maria Galbaroges, biology senior, is vice president. David Bogard, chemistry junior, treasurer. Mary Garlich, biology junior, recording secretary. Frank Cardulla, chemistry sophomore, corresponding secretary. Bill is the son of Mr and Mrs Harold Feddersen of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Science Education Club
University of Illinois
Bill Feddersen
Maria Galbaroges
David Bogard
Mary Garlich
Frank Cardulla
Feddersen
Koinonia Men's Co-Operative
Bill Is
Harold Feddersen
Thomson
Ruth Circle Of WSCS Met Wednesday At Virgil Wilt Home
The Ruth Circle of the Methodist WSCS met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Virgil Wilt’s home with 15 members attending. Miss Mary Cone led devotions and a supper for grade school teachers was planned for March 8 at the high school study hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Circle
WSCS
Virgil Wilt
Methodist
Ben Wagner
Mary Cone
Dora Smith
Lavella Diehl
Esther Gablin
Florence Ashby
Claribel Smith
Merry Circle
Methodist Church
Paul V. Wilt
Merle Prins
Donald Marken
Mi'ton Larson
Jack Marken
January Weather in Thomson Described as Mild
Thomson residents note a mild January with only one or two snow events. Highways and sidewalks stayed clear at month end with many days around 30 degrees and no school closures due to snow or impassable roads. This winter compares favorably to last year’s colder conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Florida
California
Arizona
Nellie Schade Celebrates 91st Birthday with Family
Mrs Nellie Schade marked her 91st birthday on a February Wednesday. Her daughter Mrs Marie Crowe of Morrison visited through Friday to celebrate, joined by Mrs Laura Jurgensen on Wednesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Henry Young and Mr and Mrs Charles Bull with families attended Tuesday supper at Mr and Mrs Charles Young in Wacker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Schade
Marie Crowe
Morrison
Laura Jurgensen
Henry Young
Charles Bull
Charles Young
Wacker
Japanese Exchange Student to Speak at P T A Meeting
Miss Hiroko Ito 17 from Yokohama will be guest speaker at the February 11 P T A meeting in Clinton. Ito, a senior at Clinton High, studies English and American subjects and plans to pursue college after returning to Japan. She lives with the Petersen family and is an American Field Service exchange student. Engagement announced for Bette Nadine Davis of Aledo to Bernard E. Groharing of Thom son. wedding planned spring. Groharing serves in the Air Force at Sheppard AFB Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiroko Ito
Japan
P. T. A. Meeting
Davis
Aledo High School
Groharing
Roosevelt Military Academy
Aledo
Air Force
Shephard Air Force Base
Texas
Yokohama
Parent
Miss Ito
Clinton, Iowa
Vernon Petersen
Clinton
American Field Service Exchange
Clinton High
United States
U. S
PTA
Ito
Lawrence Hartman
Gilbert Holland
Charles Hartman
Frank Manning
Wayne Kauffman
Paul Still
Tas
Community Club and Lodge Meetings Across West End Area
Local clubs gather in February at homes and schools across West End. The West End Home Bureau meets February 12 at Mrs. Lauren Mitchells to discuss flower garden planning with Mrs. Harvey Marshall and meringues with Mrs. Richard McGinty. Other groups including Argo All Stars 4-H, Thomson Woman's Club, Spotlight Club, 500 Card Club, PTA executive board, Lions Club, OES Merton Chapter, American Legion, and Merry Circle WSCS report meetings, speakers, and service activities with notes on fundraisers and upcoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West End
Home Bureau
Lauren Mitchell
Harvey Marshall
Richard McGinty
Democratic Women Hear Candidate For Congress Speak
About 85 attendees at the Carroll County Democratic Women’s meeting in Thomson heard remarks from Mo line Mayor Arnold Smith Representative John K. Morris of Chadwick and Betty Graichen the Democratic candidate for Congress from the 16th district Graichen criticized the Republican Administration and the Benson Farm Program over surpluses and noted a planned debate with a Republican candidate near Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Democratic Women’s
Legion Hall
Thomson
Spotlight Club
Community Church
Arnold Smith
Moline
John K. Morris
Chadwick
Betty Graichen
Congress
Graichen
Benson Farm Program
Rockford
Teacher Parent Conference Set For March 3
Principal Ray Morelli announces a March 3 conference from 2 30 to 9 30 p m at Thomson Grade School. Parents must attend to receive report cards with 15 minute slots. upper grade talks limited to home room teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Morelli
Thomson
Methodist Church
Fishing Licenses 65 and Older Rules and Address
Illinois residents aged 65 and over who have lived in the state for six consecutive months may buy a pole and line fishing license for fifty cents. Include name address county age and birth date height weight hair and eye color and resident status in a letter if not using the official form. Mail to Department of Conservation Section 65 106 State Office Building Springfield IL. Do not send stamps. The department is not liable for currency lost in transit. Chief Petty Officer Charles Bull visits from St Louis with family as he transfers to Long Beach CA aboard the U S S Pluck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Department of Conservation
State
Springfield
Charles Bull
St. Louis
Henry Young
Young
Charles
Long Beach
California
U. S. S. Pluck
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ed Stratton
Mrs
Frank Johnson
Morrison Hospital
George Bissens
Thomson T
Gruber- Stratton Family
Calvin Eslinger
Harold Witt
Maxine Sissing
Kathe Kane
Sherri Rupert
Marcis Brondyke
Sylvia Engelking
Nancy Cross
Dorothy Mason
Judy Keenes
Mabel Smithers
Delores Wiersema
Mary Ann Hoff
Evelyn Wilt
Peggy St. Ores
Patricia Wiersema
Floyd Holesinger
Mino Kooi
Andrew Borgman
Epa Hook
Arthur Workman
Wiersema
Thomas Wiersema
Brown-Lynch Scott
Arnold Schiefer
Elmhurst
Earl Green
Willard Welch
Elkhorn
Dick Hook
University of Illinois At
Champaign
Fred Hook
Les Prins
Western University At
Macomb
St. John’s Church
Herman Haggs
Herman Haag
Robert Holland
Marcia
Roy Heitman
Emil Brach
Helen Brenneman
Mervin Marshall
Lloyd Smith
John Sloan
Charles Hogg
Tead E
Thomson, Ill
Argona
Franklin J. Stransky
Ill
Lincoln, Gilpin Stagg, Ph
Farrow
Merle Atherton
Black Oak Grange
Chicken & Biscuit
Ideal
Carl Petersen
Thomson News
Blaze Monday Guts
Conrad Heinze
Mt. Carroll
Lyle Greeley
Freeport
Pvt
Duane Smith
Ft. Leonard Wood
Varsity Thomson
Fresh-Soph
Thomson Boy
U. of I
Bernard Groharing
Bette N. Davis
Bert Davis
Bette Nadine
Bernard E. Groharing
Bruce Groharing
Clubs and
Lodges
Argo All Stars
Argo All-Stars
Leslie Durward
Argo Fay
Thomson Woman's Club
Harold Johnson
Harold Brown
Frank Potter
John Brunner
Clara Andring
Kathryn Baker
Marian Bristol
Gertrude Kustes
Lions Club
Merton
American Legion
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