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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1953

Page

3

Town Versus Country Big Game Sponsored by American Legion

About Town notes a weekend game at the local YCHS gym between Town and Country, sponsored by the American Legion. Stars of yesteryears will perform, with a prior game by Thomson’s Little Stars. proceeds include cake and candy from the Legion Auxiliary. Country seeks first victory in three years and may field a full team.

YCHS American Legion Stars of Yesteryears Little Stars Thomson Ivan Morse The Legion Auxiliary

Thompson area social notes from a Sunday gathering list

Barbara Carroll spent Sunday with Marlys Zenk. Mr. and Mrs. Rush Carroll were callers at Wilbur Hall in Chadwick. Clarence Cooper of Savanna visited with John Cooper. The Leissens and family visited Polo with Paul Van Oosten. Ernest LaShelle and sons visited Fulton with Leland Housenga. Pearl Daehler returned to Argo Fay from Mary Stage’s home. Crawford staying with Mary Stage. Virgil Wilt and grandson David Stage and others visited Clinton. Wilt spent weekend in Chadwick with Myrta Groharing. Don McBride tours Kansas City Oklahoma and California. Dimmicks visited Clinton with Arthur Moeszinger.

Barbara Carroll Marlys Zenk Rush Carroll Wilbur Hall Chadwick Clarence Cooper Savanna Thursady John Cooper George Leissens Polo Paul van Oosten Ernest LaShelle Leland Housenga Fulton Pearl Daehler Argo Fay Mary Stage Crawford Stage Virgil Wilt David Stage Bayard Lewis Cecil Frosch Luanne Eugene Bull Jimmy John Carpenter Clinton Myrta Groharng Arthur Hoffman Don McBride Wil Kknsas City Oklahoma California Delbert Dimmick Carroll Ben Dimmick Dimmick Arthur Moeszinger Mary Ann Housenga Mary Cate DeKalb Lorethe Lewis Wa. Graves Charles Hogg Dubuque Mel Kissell Lyle Mitchell Cecil Mitchell Roberta Williams Joyce Sack David Murray MYF Institute Oregon George Schultz Davenport Vera Martindale Merle Atherton Harold Tommons Russell Alberti Port Byron Richard Badtke Paul Groharing

Card of Thanks for Birthday Greetings and Support

Mrs. Clarence Appel thanks Girl Scouts for birthday wishes at 129 We wish to extend our thanks to relatives and friends for flowers and help during the illness and death of Henry Yoeckel Rev Noffice offered prayers and services Adam Yoeckel Elizabeth Yoeckel 1-29x

Girl Scouts Clarence Appel Henry Yoeckel Noffice Adam Yoeckel Elizabeth Yoeckt

Mrs George Beck of Savanna Dies After Illness

Mrs. George C. Beck 63 a Thomson native died at her Savanna home after three days of intestinal influenza Funeral services were held at Fuller Memorial with Rev W Chester Jostrom officiating Mrs Harold Wilt and Mrs John Davidson provided music Burial was in Lower York cemetery Thomson Survivors include husband three sons three daughters two sisters eight brothers and many relatives The funeral followed a Dec 30 1913 marriage to Beck

Savanna George C. Beck Fuller Memorial Funeral W. Chester Jostrom Comunity Church Harold Wilt Thomson John Davidson Henry Salter Edward Wolfe Ben Mills Lyle Taylor George Collins Clayton Sturtevant Lower York Cemetery Lulu Belle Williams Edwin Mabel Atherton Williams Beck Lawrence Charles Beck Paul Hopewell Walter Eloise) Reynolds Ivan C Vernetta) Hartman Oak Park Edith Sheridan Rockford Florence Diverbiss Warrenville Nelan Williams George Williams Fulton Laurence Williams Burlington Wis Harry Williams Dixon Maurice Williams Detroit Mich Rollin Vernon Lyle Richard Williams Henry Ethel) Kane Ernest Robert Williams

Grand View Visitors and Memorial Travel in Glen Raymond

Grand View visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Addicks of Plattville Wisconsin who visited Mrs. Clara Law at Maple Rest Home. The Leavens family hosted Mr. and Mrs. Frank Leavens and Howard Law of Savanna visited. Glen Raymond has returned to work as fireman at S. C. D. Paul Prenties of Savanna visited Herb Krahn on Saturday.

Glen Raymond Edwin Addicks Plattville Wis Clara Law Maple Rest Home Frank Leavens Howard Leavens Howard Law Savanna Paul Prenties Herb Krahn

Birthday party for Mrs. John Lambert surprises neighbors

Mrs. John Lambert enjoyed a birthday surprise Tuesday evening when neighbors Mr. and Mrs. Paul Daniels and Mr. and Mrs. John Atherton visited. Hearts provided the entertainment, and a late supper of sandwiches potato chips ice cream cake and coffee followed.

John Lambert Paul Daniels John Atherton Hearts

Boy Scout Paper Drive Set for Saturday January 31

The Boy Scout paper drive will occur this Saturday January 31 unless stormy weather intervenes.

Local families share visits across towns this week

Mrs. Robert Plumley and son Guy of Fulton visited with Mrs. Jack Marken and Gail. Families from Clinton, Savanna, Morrison and Camanche and neighbors enjoyed Sunday and weekend gatherings with relatives, including Carleton College student Robert Heusinkveld visiting from Northfield.

Medical Patients and Dismissals From Savanna City Hospitals

The Sick Mrs Earl Beck, a Savanna City hospital patient, was discharged on Saturday. Mrs Paul Daniele was a medical patient at Savanna City hospital on Monday. Vernon Stage, recently operated on at Savanna City hospital, was discharged Sunday. Dorothy North of Savanna, a recent Savanna City hospital surgical patient, returned home Sunday. Herbert St Ores, a medical patient at Mency hospital Clinton Ia, entered Tuesday evening for observation.

Earl Beck Savanna City Hospital Paul Daniele Vernon Stage Dorothy North Savanna Herbert St. Ores Mency Hospital Clinton

Churches and services listed for multiple congregations

The notice outlines worship times for The IDEAL Bible School Catholic Fulton and Baptist James W. Gillespie ministries with Sunday school sessions. It includes sermon topics such as The Witness of the New Testament and The Kingdom, plus WSCS meetings, MYF and young adult events, and a Methodist Sunday school board meeting agenda.

Albert V. Ihne Thomson Charles McGinty WSCS Hickory Grove Warner Hartman Elva Storm Argo Fay Les Durward Lulu Melendy Harold A. Bosley Jesus Methodist Sunday School

School News Highlights New Uniforms And Honor Roll

The Notes cover the January calendar with games against Town and Country and Port Byron, plus Milledgeville. Facts and Fashions spotlights new Thomson varsity uniforms including white pants with purple and gold trim, royal purple jackets, and gold padded knee gear. Honor rolls list first and second-tier students and perfect attendance.

Marjorie Smith Mary G. Ernst Russell Green Esther Bielema Shannon Port Byron Milledgeville Thomson Dave Murray John Brinkman John Feddersen Andy Houzenga Julia Feddersen Chas Green Carol Williams Nancy Wilt Ronnie Bielema Ronnie Smith Norma Cate Bill Halfman Ed Holland Joyce Sack Roberta Williams Jerry Brearton Nancy Dornbush Gladys Kramer Leslie Prins Barbara Carroll Janice Smith Nancy Smith Marlys Zenk Philip Brach Richard Trne Donald Schroth Marilyn Bolhous Shirley Gordon Roberra Williams Jerry Brinkman Larry Geerts Doris Feldt Ann Holland John Letchr Russ Green Marilyn Boland Kansas City Vada Spencer Norma Rice

54th Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Henry Lohmeier

Mr and Mrs Henry Lohmeier quietly marked their 54th wedding anniversary at home on Sunday due to bad weather. Frank Lohmeier of Clinton visited, and relatives sent ecards and flowers. The couple married January 25, 1899, lived on a Thomson farm for 50 years before moving to town in 1950. They have four living children: George Long Beach California Alice Peoria Joan East Moline and Frank Clinton. One son Carl died in Peoria last May.

Henry Lohmeier Frank Lohmeier Clinton the Lohmeiers Thomson Town Lohmeier George Long Beach Calif Alice Peoria Joan East Moline Frank Carl

Local Brighton Area Social Guests and Visits

Mrs. Mamie Sloan of Savanna spent Sunday with her son and John Sloan and family. Vernon McGinty and son Gary of Louisville were overnight guests of the McGintys. Mrs. Vernon McGinty’s mother Mrs. J. Y. Stickell was brought to Chadwick after three weeks there. Harold Shelley and family of Maquoketa visited Noordhoffs. Mrs. Frank Potter visited Mt. Carroll with her parents. Kenneth Ven Huizen of Newton spent Sunday with the Prinses. Harold Ferguson of Chicago stayed with his sister and brother-in-law Ashpoles.

Mamie Sloan Savanna John Sloan Vernon McGinty Gary Louisville Charles McGinty J. Y. Stickell Chadwick McGinty Harold Shelley Maquoketa, In John Noordhoff Frank Potter Mt. Carroll Walter King Kenneth Ven Huizen Newton Albert Prins Harold Ferguson Chicago John Ashpole

Mrs Harold Roggendorf Dies In Clinton at 43

Mrs Harold Roggendorf 43 of Clinton died at Mercy Hospital after a brief illness. Services were at Pape funeral home with Rev George Basler officiating and burial in Lower York cemetery Thomson. Surviving are husband five daughters two sons and six grandchildren along with four sisters and two brothers. She was born Alice Iola Johnson in Onslow September 27 1909 and married June 4 1927 in Thomson.

Clinton Harold Roggendorf Mercy ‘Hospital Pape Funeral Home George Baseler Lower York Cemetery Thomson Roggendorf Alice Iola Johnson Alfred Sarah Nichols Johnson Onslow Robert Lorraine) Hadsbeck Marvin Viola) Robert Phyllis) Shadle Camanche Donald Betty) Kelly Carolyn Richard U. S. Air Force England Harold Claude Wilson Arthur Lake Los Angeles Calif John Pokorny Chicago Keith Stout Mauston Wis Allison Johnson Portage Donald Johnson White Bear Lake Minn

Snow ball in hog pasture reported on N D French farm

Jean Andreas notes a two foot high snow ball made by hogs in a pasture two miles east and one mile north of Thomson on the N D French farm tenanted by Sebert Dykstra. He observed the hogs actively at work, calling the sight unusual but true.

Jean Andreas N. D. French Sebert Dykstra Thomson Doug Anderly Kay Cedar Rapids Chas. Rogers M. J. Strukhoff Paul Strukhoff Strukhoff Frank Lease Minnie Stratton Savanna Charles Hogg Wm. Price Patty Miles, Jr Henry Vogel Morrison Kenneth Kemmer Galesburg Fred Kemmer Robert Miller Janie Lanark Fred Miller Fred, Jr Thomson Legion Ronald Bull Kathleen Henry Young Clifford Curley Hanover Maude Brown Ray Rupple

Thomson Methodist WSCS Meets With Eleven Members

The Thomson church women’s society met January 21 with Mrs. Henry Strauch leading eleven ladies. Mrs. Harry Diehl spoke on television’s effect on children. Mrs. Paul Heusinkveld and Mrs. Delia Melendy shared an Africa lesson. Fulton guest Mrs. Delia Melendy attended. Refreshments were served by the committee. The next meeting is February 4 with Mrs. Cecil Frosch and Mrs. Harold Brown assisting.

WSCS Thomson Methodist Church Henry Strauch Harry Diehl Africa Paul Heusinkveld Delia Melendy Fulton Cecil Frosch Harold Brown

Thomson P T A to Meet with Programs and Art Demo

The Thomson P T A will meet Thursday evening Feb 5 at the high school to note Founders Day. Girl Scouts will run the program with an art demonstration. Hostesses are Mesdames Harry Diehl Bruce Groharing and Clarence Bolhous.

Frosch Ivan Morse Friendly Circle Club of the Zion Fulton Canasta Club Anson Metzger Emil Bellich Robert Bristol

TNT Club Meets With Miss Tousley

The T. N. T. club of the York Community church met with Miss Elsie Tousley on Wednesday afternoon. Thirteen members answered roll call with two visitors joining later. The group sent 22 gifts to shut ins at Christmas and elected officers led by President Mrs Paul Daniels.

T. N. T. Club York Community Church Elsie Tousley Harry Gaar Turnbaugh Lamert Paul Daniels E. O. Hemmer Curtis St. Ores Ivan Morse Glenn Lynch Mesdames N. D

Golden Wedding Anniversary Of Mr. Ernest Whitney Observed

Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Whitney of Thomson celebrate 50 years of marriage with an open house at York Community church on January 29. The couple married January 29, 1903, in the Cole home, began life on the Whitney farm in Whiteside County, and later moved to Thomson where they have lived since 1913. Mrs. Whitney remains Thomson village clerk and longtime local correspondent. she is noted as the township historian.

Ernest Whitney Thomson York Community Church Whitney Adeline Grahamfty Ray Brenneman Charles McGinty Marion Wheeler E. O. Hemmer L. V. Curley Gladys Cate TNT Society of the Community Church Mrs. Whitney Kenneth Whitney Chadwick Starr Kate Cole Ustick Township Whiteside County California Clinton Heald York Township

Weekend Social Notes From Morrison to Savanna

Sunday gatherings linked several families across Morrison Dixon Clinton Davenport and Savanna as relatives visited with Ed Sack Lorethe Lewis Kissell Tommons Badtke and other local households. Attendees included Samuels Fellows Housenga Schipper Williams and Williams families with church and institute events noted in Oregon and MYF activities.

Sharon Curley Honored On Tenth Birthday

A surprise dinner was held Wednesday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Debert Curley honoring Shar on Curley on her tenth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Francis Sheridan of Cordova Mr and Mrs Lynn Curley Mr and Mrs John Atherton and sons Mr and Mrs Clarence Huggins and Mr and Mrs Robert Huggins.

Sharon Curley Debert Curley Sharon Francis Sheridan Cordova Lynn Curley John Atherton and Sons Clarence Huggins Robert Huggins

Local Social Roundup From Fulton and Morrison

Mrs. Maude Brown and Gordon and Harriett visited Mr. and Mrs. Fred Coden in Fulton on Sunday. A birthday dinner will honor Mrs. Frank Becker of Morrison with guests including Mr. Becker and Nick, Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Saifer, and Wm. Lester of Morrison. Virgil Walt and daughter Nancy joined Sunday supper with Mr. and Mrs. Gilpin Stag. Gordon Brown works at the Savanna Ordnance Depot. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kustes Jr and son John visited Craig Manor. Mrs. John Cooper and daughter attend the Altar and Rosary Club dine r at the Legion hall in Fulton. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Johnson and Morrison family were weekend guests of Mrs. Rachel Blair.

Robert Plumley Guy Fulton Jack Marken Gail Dick Stagg Louisiana Texas Harold Wilt Virgil Wilt Everett Nancy Harry Clarke Kenyon Clinton George Creighton Robert Heusinkveld Carleton College Harry Root Earl Root Henry Young Roy Hockman Morrison M. J. Wolf Camanche Viola Roggendorf Gus Roggendorf Dorothy Jamie Harvey Seim Frank Becker Ernest Miller Gordon Brown Savanna Ordnance Depot Thomas Kustes, Jr John Kenneth Cooper Craig Manor John Cooper Thomas Kustes The Legion Hall Robert Johnson Rachel Blair

Notice of Sixth 110th Installment Payment Demand

Legal notice to all persons interested that the Sixth 110th Installment of the Ninth Assessment of benefits for lands in the Savanna and York Drainage District Carroll County Illinois became due January 16 1953. Payment must be made to Treasurer Clarence Bohlous at Thomson Illinois by March 10 1953. unpaid tracts will be sold as provided by law to recover the amount and costs. Dated January 16 1953.

Savanna and York Carroll Illinois Thomson Clarence Bolhous

Savanna Families Welcome Military Return and Leave

Mr and Mrs Rudy Brock and Paula of Savanna spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Gus Roggendorf and Dorothy. A lo Robert Atherton arrived at his parents home from Aberdeen Maryland for a ten day leave and will report February 3 at Marsh Field California.

Rudy Brock Paula Savanna Gus Roggendorf Dorothy Lo Robert Atherton Merle Atherton Aberdeen Marsh Field California

Farm Seed Prices and Local Notices

First and last call on farm seeds for a Monday noon order before Feb 23. Montana Grimm Alfalfa 29.00 bu Utah Grimm Alfalfa 27.00 bu Red Clover 25.40 bu Sweet Clover 10.00 bu Lincoln Brome 0.42 lb Canada Brome 0.26 lb Alsike 28.00 bu Timothy 10.25 bu Ladino 2.00 lb. Also notes on local events and dog concerns, Legion Hall dance Feb 7, and references to farm gear and used equipment available locally.

Montana Health Dept Thomson

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