Cub Scouts Hold Pack Meet Saturday Eve
The Thomson Cub Scout Dens held their monthly Pack Meet ing Saturday evening January 25 in the school cafeteria with Cub Master Herbert St. Ores Jr presiding. The ceremony featured color return, singing, and a Family Alert playlet by Den 4 and Den 3. Several awards were presented including Bear and Wolf Badges and Gold Arrow honors. The Blue and Gold Banquet is set for February 22. Boy Scout Sunday falls February 9 and a Boy Scout Round Table is February 5 with den mothers serving refreshments.
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Thomson
Wit
Herbert St. Ores, Jr
Dens
Euene Halfman
Harold Ill
Larry St. Ores
Jim McKee
Linda Marken
Bruce Brown
Irvin Senneff
Harold Wilt
St. Ores
Den 4
Den 3
R. C. Bush
Jim Halfman
Lawrence Halfman
Cub Scouts
Boy Scouts
Ronnie Hebeler
Michael Hill
Steven Lindstrom
Mac McWorthy
Donnie Robinson
Brian Stagg
Illinois graduate Dick Hook begins Deere post in February
Dick Hook son of Mr and Mrs Fred Hook of Thomson earned a BS in Agriculture Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana. He has spent a week with his parents and will move to Des Moines Iowa to start work with John Deere Co on February 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University OF Illinois
Dick Hook
Fred Hook
Thomson
University of Illinois At
Urbana, Ill
Des Moines
John Deere Co
Birthday honored at home for Mrs Knuth
Mrs. Robert Knuth was honored at a Monday morning birthday coffee at her home. A social time followed and a group gift was given. Attending were Pat Fostick, Mary Brock, Mary Falls, Betty McWorthy, Shirley Bush, Marilyn Dittmar, Arlene Flickinger of Thomson, and Pat Ritenour of Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Knuth
Pat Fosdick
Mary Brock
Mary Falls
Betty McWorthy
Shirley Bush
Marilyn Dittmar
Arlene Flickinger
Thomson
Pat Ritenour
Savanna
Dykema Couple Celebrate 22nd Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Edward Dykema observed their 22nd wedding anniversary with a Wednesday evening dinner at the Brown Shingle in Dixon. Attending were Mr and Mrs Peter Schaver of Morrison, Mrs Katie Schaver of Fulton, and Mr and Mrs Charles McGinty with Mrs Besse French at Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Dykema
Dixon
Peter Schaver
Morrison
Katie Schaver
Fulon
Charles McGinty
Besse French
For Sale 140 Acre Farm Near Mount Carroll
Glen Wurster advertises a 140 acre farm for sale nine miles northwest of Mount Carroll. Offered at less than full assessed valuation with good buildings. Contact Savanna at 7356. GTCL 1-30.
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Mount Carroll
Glen Wurster
Card of Thanks from Mrs Jennie Griswold
Mrs Jennie Griswold thanks all who called and visited during illness. Special thanks to York Baptist Sunday school for flowers. kindness deeply appreciated and long remembered.
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York Baptist Sunday School
Jennie Griswold
Winter Formal by FHA and FFA at York HS
The Future Homemakers of America and Future Farmers of America at York Community High School co sponsor the Winter Formal in the school gym on Saturday February 15. Dancing runs 8 to 12 with the Mississippians providing music from Clinton Iowa. King and Queen crowned about 10 p m. Admission is 2.00 per couple or 1.50 per person with limited public tickets. reservations via the high school office, phone 3124.
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Homemakers of America
Future Farmers of America
York Community High School
Clinton
Postpone Trial Of Ice Cream Suits In Mount Carroll
A civil suit over an ice cream stand franchise and lease dispute in Thomson, filed Feb 16, 1960, seeks $100,000 from Illinois Dari Delite Inc and Ross Systems. Trial postponed to April 6 in Carroll County Circuit Court. The McGintys and Dari Delite have fought since 1960 with injunctions and a countersuit for $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carroll
Thomson
Carroll County
Laintiffs
Richard
Yvonne McGinty
Illinois Dari-Delite, Inc
Ross Systems
Dari-Delite & Systems
McGintys
Freeport Journal Standard
Thomson Schools Honor Students Named by Supt Purlee
Thomson Supt Robert Purlee announces semester and third six weeks honor rolls for Thomson High and Junior High. High School 4.0 to 3.0 earners include Frosch Wilt Petersen Sloan Bissens Durward Krahn Olson Buikema Atherton Diephuis Gruber Hoff Hartman Lewis and others. Junior High 4.0 to 3.0 lists Bush Fehler Huizenga Temple Troester Diephuis Atherton Houzenga Spencer and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Purlee
Thomson
Luanne Frosch
Deloris Wilt
Lola Petersen
Dick Sloan
Ray Bissens
Joy Durward
Dale Krahn
Terry Olson
Vernon Buikema
Ron Atherton
Kathy Eslinger
Linda Diephuis
Beth Williams
Kathy Troester
Beth Dykema
Linda Amey
Susan Knuth
Dennis McGinnis
Jim Hartman
Debbie Lewis
Mary Gruber
Harlan Hoff
Vicki Holmquist
Barbara Schmitt
Lawrence Bruckner
Rita Fehler
Lois Huizenga
Deborah Bush
Judy Diephuis
Michael Atherton
Sharlene Temple
John Troester
Ronald Hans
Joey Spencer
Cathy Still
Vernon Buike
Visit to Sarasota Jungle Gardens by Roy E Shuck
Roy E Shuck of Thomson visited Sarasota Jungle Gardens on January 24 while vacationing on Florida s Lower West Coast. Visitors mingle with flamingos and other rare wild fowl from every continent roaming freely in the world famous gardens. Thousands of tropical plants Roy al Palms along jungle trails and brilliantly colored macaws and cockatoos pose with visitors for pictures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy E. Shuck
Thomson
Sarasota Jungles Gardens
Florida
Sarasota Jungle Gardens
Clinton Family Hosts Sunday Supper Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Tom Schneider and family of Clinton were Sunday supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Smith and Kristy.
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Tom Schneider
Clinton
Jerry Smith
Kristy
York area church services and schedules for Sunday
The Churches York Community lists William Kendall as pastor with Sunday worship at 10:30 AM and Sunday school at 9:30 AM. York Baptist fields Paul Walker as pastor with worship at 10 AM and Sunday school at 11 AM. Methodist services occur at 8:30 9:30 and 11:00 AM with Sunday school at 9:30 and 10:00 AM. Holy Communion will be observed at all three. Hickory Grove MYF meets at 7:30 PM and Argo Fay plans a 7 PM official board meeting on Tuesday February 4. Ruth Circle of the Thomson WSCS meets Wednesday afternoon February 5. Catholic services are at Fulton 8 AM and 10 AM. St John’s Savanna offers services at 5:45 7:30 9:00 and 11 AM.
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York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Fred Wooters
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Hickory Grove Myf
E Ruth Circle
Thomson Wscs
Esther Gablin
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Indergarten
Ions Club
T. A
P. T
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout Pack
TNT Club
Community Church
Spotlight Club
Comey Church
Baptist Church
WSCS
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Order of the Eastern Star
Ladies Aid
Black Oak Grange
Community Church Family
York Betterment
York Baptist Church Bible Class Meets At Griswold Home
The Men and Women's Bible class of York Baptist Church met Tuesday evening January 29 at Mrs. Jennie Griswold's home with assistant hostess Mrs. Myreta Presley. Sixteen attended. President Otto Switzer presided. Edson Holland gave devotions and led in prayer. Lloyd Smith spoke on what it takes to be a farmer and how God cares for weather and crops. A delicious lunch was served, followed by a social hour. Roy Heitman, reporter.
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York Baptist Church
Jennie Griswold
Myreta Presley
Otto Switzer
Edson Holland
Lloyd Smith
Roy Heitman
Social Security Talk Set for Adult Class
The adult farmer class will skip February 3 and resume February 10 at 7 30 in the ag room. The session on Social Security will feature Mr Bolin of Sterling as a guest speaker, and all interested individuals are welcome.
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Social Security
Mr. Bolin
Sterling
Lawrence Bruckner Wins Carroll County Guernsey Merit Award
Lawrence Bruckner son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bruckner of Thomson R R J Thomson has been named Carroll County winner of the Certificate of Merit for the highest Guernsey ranking in 1963. He will receive the certificate at the Illinois Guernsey Breeders Association meeting on Feb 15 in Bloomington. He is a 8th grade student in Thomson School and a member of the York Cedar 4 H Club and of the American Guernsey Cattle Club Bruckner has earned two pins and a master producers jacket for dairy cattle work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bruckner
Lloyd Bruckner
R. R. J. Thomson
Illinois Guernsey Breeders Association
Carroll County
Illinois Guernsey Breeders Asociation
Bloomington
Illinois
Lawrence
York Cedar 4
Grim Family Dinner Honored Julie’s Sixth Birthday
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grim hosted dinner at Sterling with grandchildren Kara Lou and Ray Allen Grim, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Rice and Julie. The gathering celebrated Julie’s sixth birthday, marking a family occasion with close relatives.
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Claude Grim
Kara Lou
Ray Allen Grim
Robert Rice
Julie
Sterling
Julie Ce
AM AN AMERICAN PRIZE ESSAY FROM THOMSON CLUB
Barbara Schmitt writes on why being American means freedom and responsibility The essay highlights freedoms of opinion press religion and choice and contrasts American rights with life in Russia It connects moral duty to caring for others and cites biblical guidance about brotherhood and shared national welfare
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Russia
Cain
Ceeper
God
Jesus Christ
Christ
United States of America
Brian Flickinger Honored At Sixth Birthday Party
Brian Flickinger was honored on January 21 at a small party at his home for his sixth birthday. Lunch was served and games were enjoyed. He received many nice gifts from guests Greg Brown Jack Fosdick and Kristy Knuth.
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Brian
Brian Flickinger
Cew
Greg Brown
Jack Fosdick
Kristy Knuth
Morrison visitors enjoy Sunday afternoon with relatives
Thomson News reports Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Mitchell of Morrison visited Sunday afternoon with his brother in law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Ben Wagner. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rathje were Saturday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Schroeder of Sabula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Mitchell
Morrison
Ben Wagner
Ernest Rathje
P. A. Schroeder
Sabula
Wayland Bennett
William Blair
Robert Johnson
Robert Fellows
Earl Bennett
Clinton
John Sloan
Jill
Gertie Kindle
Carmal Hey and
Derrill
Sterling
Gratitude From Hattie Greeley At Johnson Nursing Home
Hattie Greeley thanks friends for seven months of support at Johnson Nursing Home and Jane Lamb hospital. She recalls flowers, plants, fruit, money gifts, cards, letters, and calls, and blesses everyone for their kindness.
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the Johnson Nursing Home
Jane Lamb Hospital
Hattie Greeley
Thomson Romps To Easy Win Over Bellevue
The Thomson varsity routed Bellevue 95 to 40 last Friday night, jumping to a 23-0 run early before resting starters. Terry Haas led with 16 points, Rich Buckley 15, and Duane St. Ores, Burt Prins, Larry Hook, and Wally Holland each added 11. the sophomores won 58-32 and Ronnie Dykstra led with 14. The team hosts Lyndon Friday, hoping for two exciting games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Varsity
Bellevue
Trojans
Tietjens
Terry Haas
Rich Buckley
Duane St. Ores
Burt Prins
Larry Hook
Wally Holland
Thomson
Rosh-Soph
Shane
Ronnie Dykstra
Little Trojans
Ray Bissens
Lyndon Wildcats
Lyndon
Woman's Club to Present Program On Decorating
The Thomson Woman's Club will host Come Catch A Rainbow a color and color planning program on Feb 6 1964 at Mrs Ray Heitmans home The 30 minute color slide presentation aims to show homemakers current color options and varied schemes The program chairwoman and club president note slides and a special color planning booklet prepared for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs by Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company will be distributed The program aids planning of home color schemes and features a simplified color approach Harry Root recently visited family in Minnesota returning home last week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Ray Heitman
General Federation of Woman's Clubs
Dexter Otis Arnold
General Federation
Marion Wheeler
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Wheeler
Lyle Wil
Ills and recoveries of Thomson residents and visitors
Sick James R. Walbert was dismissed Monday from Jane Lamb Hospital after a two week surgical stay and is convalescing at home. Melodie Creighton and Vera Hickey are ill at home with bronchitis and the flu respectively. Danny B. Kness was discharged Saturday from Savanna Hospital after a neck vertebrae injury. Mrs. Dan Sack of Tucson and her husband face illness and work limits. Glen Wilt of Detroit, visiting Florida, suffered a heart attack and remains in a Florida hospital. Mrs. Gerald Olsen is a patient at Mercy Hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James R. Walbert
Jane Lamb
Melodie Creighton
Vera Hickey
Danny B. Kness
Savanna Hospital
Dan Sack
Tucson
Arizona
Thomson
Tucson Medical Center
Gold Ave
Ariz
Robert Knuth
Dawn
Kristy
Susan
Glen Wilt
Detroit
Michigan
Florida
Wrezard
Melbourne
Fla
Paul V. Wilt
Paul K. Wilt
Gerald Olsen
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Engagement of Marcia Melton to Jerry Secoy announced
Mr and Mrs Perry Melton of Savanna formerly of Thomson announce the engagement of their daughter Marcia to Jerry Secoy son of Mr and Mrs George Secoy of Savanna Miss Melton is a graduate of York Community High School Thomson Wis and attended Wisconsin State College and Institute of Technology Platteville Wis Mr Secoy is a graduate of Savanna Community High School and of DeVry Technical Institute Chicago He is employed by the Alcoa Company in Bettendorf Iowa No date has been set for the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Melton
Savanna
Thomson
Marcia
Jerry Secoy
George Secoy
Miss Melton
York Community High School
Wisconsin State College and Institute of Technology
Platteville
Wis
Secoy
Savanna Community High School
DeVry Technical Institute
Chicago
Alcoa Company
Bettendorf
Iowa
Tickets Still Available for PTA Smorgasbord Supper
Tickets remain for the PTA Smorgasbord with served times at 5 and 7 p.m. Six o'clock seats are sold out. To reserve, call Mrs. Gilpin Stagg at 3491 or Mrs. John C. Atherton at 3141.
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PTA
Gilpin Stagg
John C. Atherton
Future Homemakers of America Meet Plans Dance and Guests
The Thomson Chapter held its January meeting with initiation for new members. Queen candidates for the public dance were named Kathy Eslinger Carolyn Baker Kathy Troester and Joy Durward. The dance costs 200 per couple 150 per person and Daddy Date Night is March 10 while Parents Night is March 24.
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F. H. A. News
Thomson
The
Future Homemakers
Kathy Eslinger
Carolyn Baker
Kathy Troester
Joy Durward
FHA
Hickey
Louanne Frosch
Linda Rice
Janet Dykstra
After the Game Party for Miss Frosch Hosts Twenty-Two Guests
Friday evening at the home of her parents Miss Luanne Frosch entertained twenty two guests after the high school basketball game. Dancing and games were enjoyed with refreshments of barbecue chips dip cake and coke. Guests included Susan Knuth Debbie Bailey Kathy Sippel Kathy Eslinger Sharon Amey Nancy Haas among others.
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Luanne Frosch
Susan Knuth
Debbie Bailey
Kathy Sippel
Kathy Eslinger
Sharon Amey
Nancy Haas
Charlotte
Charlene Cate
Gene Hertensen
Linda Diephuis
Ronnie Dykstra
Ronnie Atherton
Mike Weis
Ray Bissens
Ward Dittmar
Dick Sloan
Gary Buikema
Gary Houzenga
James Haas
Steven Stiles
Jon Cate
David Daehler
Canasta Party at Mrs. Andring Home
Mrs. Ed Andring hosted eight guests last Thursday evening for a Canasta party. Mrs. Andring won the high prize, while Mrs. Amy Lewis received the low prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Andring
Andring
Amy Lewis
Birthday Dinner Honoring Mrs Leavens At Green Home
Guests gathered Sunday at the home of Mr and Mrs Russel Green to celebrate the birthday of Mrs Frank Leavens. Attending were Mr and Mrs ay Brock of Savanna, Mr and Mrs Glen Brock and Cary of Clinton, Mr and Mrs Carl Brock, Steve and Dons, Mr and Mrs Gus Roggendorf, and Mr and Mrs Frank Leavens plus the hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Green
Frank Leavens
Ay Brock
Savanna
Glen Brock and
Cary
Clinton
Carl Brock
Steve and
Dons
Gus Roggendorf
Dinner Guests Visit Prins Family Also Hosts
Dinner guests on Wednesday of Mr. and Mrs. Merle Prins and family were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Santier of Ridott, and Mrs. and Mrs. Herman Winche of Egan. Mr. and Mrs. Everett Eslinger were Wednesday evening supper guests with her mother, Mrs. Jenaie Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Prins
Fred Santier
Ridott
Herman Winche
Egan
Everett Eslinger
Jenaie Griswold
Proceeds From Smorgasbors Help Fund School Equipment
Thomson Woman's Club promotes a January Community Book Drive and PTA Smorgasbord on Saturday February 1 in the school cafeteria. Proceeds fund library books and school gear including a podium and coat racks. tickets are $1.50 for adults and high school students, 75 cents for grade students, preschoolers free. Reservations call 3141, 3491, or 2399 in nearby towns. Local residents visit or donate books or cash to Mrs Purlee or Boogie Burnie Voss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Nyone
Robert Purlee
Boogie Burnie Voss
PTA
John C. Atherton
Gilpin Stagg
Thomson
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Chadwick
Local Clubs Set February Meetings at Homes and Halls
The Ladies Aid of York Baptist Church plans an all day meeting February 5 at Mrs. Roy Heitman’s home. The Kindergarten Club meets February 3 at 8 p.m. at the Legion Hall with Irma Wiersema Edith Cate and Anna Deppa hosting. Thomson Woman's Club gathers February 6 at 8 p.m. at Mrs. Roy Heitman’s home with a program titled Come Catch a Rainbow featuring colored slides on home decorating hosted by Mrs. Heitman Mrs. Warren Waltrip and Mrs. Robert Purlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adies
Ladies Aid
York Baptist Church
Roy Heitman
The
Legion Hall
Irma Wiersema
Edith Cate
Anna Deppa
Thomson Woman’s Club
Thomson Woman's Club
Marion Wheeler
Heitman
Warren Waltrip
Robert Purlee
Music Boosters Postpone Supper To March 21
The chili supper by Thomson Music Boosters, moved from Feb 29 to March 21 due to date conflicts, lists committees for tickets publicity kitchen and dining room. Supper in the school cafeteria with tickets priced 1.00 for adults 75c for high school students 50c for grade school students and free for preschool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Music Boosters
Joe Spencer
John C. Atherton
John Sloan
Albert Prins
Francis Hoff
R. C., Bush
Emil Bellich
Kyle Brown
New Arrival for Thomson Family Baby Born in Mercy Clinton
Mr and Mrs Russell Muur of Thomson welcomed a daughter born January 23 at Mercy Hospital Clinton. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Earl Diephuis of Thomson and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Muur of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Muur
Thomson
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Earl Diephuis
Wm. Muur
Fulton
Community Calendar With Monthly Meetings Listed
Local groups schedule monthly meetings across schools, churches, and clubs. Dates include school boards on varying Mondays, firemen Wednesdays, American Legion Tuesdays, and other civic, church, social, and youth groups throughout each month.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Cub
Little League
Thomson Fire Station
Grange
John Halfman
Thomson Recreation
FFA
Thomson Schools
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Armstrong
Berkshire Cushiontor
Berkshire
Fairfax
Bermuda
Temiok
McKee Lumber
Fairfax Cushiont
Guernsey
Thomson News
Woman’s Club
Harry Root
Walter Root
St. Paul
Minn
Edward Malewicki
Winona
Marcia Melton
Marcia Matton
Jesse Brock
Clubs
Lodges
al- Ee
Nida Hs Plumber Electric Ra
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