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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1963

Page

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Town News Reflects Cold Wave and Local Happenings

In a long town column, residents report record cold, water main issues, and various day to day happenings. Local people including Jake Baker, Howard Potter, Clarence Bolhous, Roy Harridge, Ben Snyder, Paul Lewis, and others are noted as dealing with weather, fires, car starts, wrecker service demand, and travel to warmer areas. The piece paints a snapshot of Thomson life with humor and small events.

Moline Jake Baker Howard Potter Dee St. Ores House Thomson Clarence Bolhous Clarence Roy Harridge Henry Bielema Argo Fay Dale Zenk California Dale Rod Pearson Santa Monica Glendora Schade Ben Snyder

Thomson High Announces Six Week and Semester Honor Roles

Principal Robert Purlee releases the six week and semester honor lists for Thomson High. High honor roll includes Jan Jurgens and Delores Wilt with top GPAs, plus multiple seniors, juniors, and sophomores. Regular honor roll and perfect attendance honors list numerous students across grades with GPA milestones and perfect attendance in the first semester.

Robert Purlee York Community High School Jan Jurgens Merrie Jo Sivvel Vernon Buikema Beth Williams Delores Wilt Ray Eissens Sharon Newendyke Ron Mitchell LeRoy Appel Joy Durward Vera Hickey Connie Schmitt Jill Sloan Gloria Eissens Carolyn Baker Vernon Buixema Ray Bissens Merrie Jo Sippel Jo Durward Walter Holland Debbie Lewis Jim Hartman Sherman Ashby Larry Carroll Diana Doehler Linda Diephuis Leslie Dittmar Cynthia Durward Kitty Ferguson Mary Gruber

Wanted Baby Sitter in Thomson Illinois

WANTED babysitter needed 8 am to 4 pm Monday through Friday in our Thomson home. Robert Derry Thomson Ill. t 1-31x.

Thomson Robert Derry Thomson, Ill

Neighbors Bid Farewell To Louis McCoys Before Move

Friends and neighbors gathered at the McCoys home for a surprise farewell party last Friday. The couple plans to move this week to Clinon. A purse was presented, with attendees including Walter Buikema James Dykema Harvey Marshall Gilbert Holland and others.

Louis McCoy McCoys Clinon Walter Buikema Charles Huizenga Lois Charles Bissens Arlette Audrey James Dykema Harvey Marshall Gilbert Holland Marcia Jay Newendyke Harry Pres Ray Robert Appel Carl Petersen

Elliott Couple Sells Thomson House to Richter

Mr and Mrs Harold Elliott of Spring Green Wisconsin sold their Thomson residence to Edward Richter of Mount Carroll Illinois.

Harold Elliott Spring Green Wis Thomson Edward Richter Mt. Carroll

Community Guests Share Weekend at Area Homes

Thomson News Sunday reports numerous local visits. Mr and Mrs Charles Jurgensen and baby from Richland Center, Wis visited Mr and Mrs John Ashpole. E N Giles of Peoria stayed to help care for her father. More guests included the Lantigas in Fulton, the Ashbys, Dora Wiebenga, Gene Dievhuis and Mark of Fulton, and the Morrison, Halfman, Switzer families with ties to Long Grove and Garden Plain.

John Ashpole Charles Jurgensen Richland Center Wis Harold Sorenson Clinton E. N. Giles Peoria Earl Bennett Giles John Buikema Phyllis Rinkie Lantiga Fulton Harvey Marshall David Wayne Ashby Dora Wiebenga Leo Kness Terry Gene Dievhuis Mark Richard Sissing Garden Plain Hal Hey Ray Erling Long Grove Iowa James Morrison Lawrence Halfman Otto Switzer

For Sale 87 Acre Farm Near Lanark Route 64

For sale 87 acre farm four miles west of Lanark on Route 64. Features a modern seven room house with hot water heat and fireplace. Also a four room modern rental cottage and farm buildings. Contact Mrs Ed Wenzel 418 West Dewey Freeport or call AD 2 7262. 21-2-7

Lanark Ed. Wenzel Dewey Freeport

Engagement of Carol Ann Murphy to Richard Kness announced

Mr and Mrs Edmund J Murphy of Clinton Iowa announce the engagement of their daughter Carol Ann to Richard Kness son of Mr and Mrs Dan Kness of Argona Illinois Miss Murphy attends St Mary of The Woods College Terre Haute Indiana and her fiancé works for Northwestern Steel and Wire in Sterling Illinois.

Edmund J. Murphy S. 4Th St Clinton Owa Carol Ann Richard Kness Dan Kness Argona, II Miss Murphy St. Mary-of-The Woods College Tern Haute Ind Northwestern Steel and Wire Sterling, Il

York community churches list Feb schedule

In The Churches York community menus list Kendall as pastor Claude Grim as Supt along with Sunday worship times and Sunday school at multiple churches February events include Mt Carroll Rock Piver Association meeting February 10 at 3 PM with a youth rally and supper reservations. Ladies Aid meets February 6. antisep tic spray fundraiser drives Feb 3 10. Catholic services listed Fulton 8 and 10 AM St John Savanna 5 45 7 30 9 and 11 AM.

York William Kendall Claude Grim Young Peoples Paul Walker Sylvia Witt Rock Piver Association Mt. Carroll Emil Brach Ladies Aid Jennie Griswold Fulton St. John’s Church Savanna

Dora Wiebenga Led Devotions at Bible Class Meeting

Mrs. Dora Wiebenga conducted devotions at the Men and Ladies' Bible classes on Tuesday evening January 22. Her name had been omitted in last week's Review report.

Dora Wiebenga

Sunday supper guests and visitors listed around town

Sunday supper guests included Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby with Fay Ashby and family and evening callers Mr and Mrs Robert Williams of Fulton. Other visits covered include Mr and Mrs Fred Miller of Riverview with Merle Bietema, and Mrs Denny Kness Isa belle Crofts and Harry Stoner with Mary Mumert in Sterling Community General Hospital. Continuous visits spread to Garden Plain Roswell Fullerton Bensonville and Hines with various family members and the CARD OF THANKS notes thanks to those who aided Joey after the accident.

Wayne Ashby Fay Ashby Robert Williams Fulton Fred Miller Riverview Merle Bietema Denny Kness Isabelle Crofts Harry Stoner Mary Mummert Sterling Community General Hospital Kenneth van Huizen Colleen Garden Plain Albert Prins

Thanks to Thomson Fire Department and St Francis Hospital

Thomas Kustes Sr expresses gratitude for the ambulance ride from Thomson Fire Department to St Francis Hospital Freeport. He also thanks those who sent cards visited him while a patient and after returning home, saying the kindness will be long remembered.

Thomson Fire Department St. Francis Hospital Freeport Thomas Kustes, Sr

Winter Concert Draws Good Crowd at Thomson Schools

A large audience of parents and friends attended the Thomson Schools Winter Concert held Tuesday in the school gym. The varsity band performed eight numbers in dress uniform and the high school girls chorus sang five selections. A $40 free will offering benefited the Music Boosters Club. Band students meet at 9 p.m. Saturday February 2 to travel to Davenport for uniform fittings. Chili supper tickets go on sale Friday February 1 with priced at $1 for adults and high school, 50 cents for younger students. preschools free.

Thomson Schools Music Boosters Club Davenport

Breartons Lease Oil Station In Morrison

Frank Brearton and son John lease Bevereth service station at Orange Street and Route 30 Morrison from Texaco, opening as B and B Texaco. Station closed after owner Henry Beveroth's death. Brearton to hold closing out sale to focus on the business. John will close his Morrison car repair shop to join full time.

Frank Brearton John Thomson Bevereth Orange Street Route 30 Morrison Texaco Company B and B Texaco Henry Beveroth Brearton Baker Farm Route 78

Nicklas Couple to Mark 50th Anniversary in Watrous

Mr and Mrs Glen Nicklas of Watrous Sask will observe their 50th wedding anniversary on Tuesday Feb 5 with an open house 2 to 5 pm at their home A turkey supper will be served in the evening for the immediate family They were married February 5 1913 at Mt Carroll Illinois and later farmed in Young Sask before retiring to Watrous They are parents of five daughters Helen Bryson Hazel Clark Pearl Richardson Joyce Ewen Vera Davenport and four sons Donald Lorne Jack Earl They have 23 grandchildren with a son Burton deceased in 1937 The Nicklas brothers and sisters in law are noted relations

Glen Nicklas Watrous Sask Canada Emma Renz Mt. Carroll Ill Young, Sask Jack Helen) Bryson Young W. E Hazel) Clark John Pearl) Richardson Simpson Ben Joyce) Ewen Ottawa Ont George Vera) Davenport Innisfail Alta Donald Lorne Winnipeg Earl of Burton Nicklas John Simpson William Johnson

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Morrison and Normal

Mr and Mrs Larry Smith and children visited Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith at Morrison for Sunday dinner. Ronald Bull and family of Wacker were guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert St Ores Jr. Karen Bissens returned to State Normal University Normal Illinois after ten days with her parents Mr and Mrs George Eissen and Ray.

Larry Smith Ernest Smith Morrison Ronald Bull Wacker Herbert St. Ores Karen Bissens State Normal University Normal Illinois George Eissens Ray

Minstrel Show Schedules And Committees Aired

The Kindergarten Club sponsors The Good and The Bad Of It minstrel show on March 15 and 16 in the school gym. R C Bush is master of ceremonies with end men Sonny Haag Don Sippel Jack Foltz Cliff Durward Harold James Speed Robinson. Directors are Mrs John Davidson of Savannah and assistant Mrs Harold Wilt. Committees include Tickets Mrs Kyle Brown and Mrs Jack Foltz. publicity, Mrs Robert Plumley and Mrs Emil Bellich. posters Mrs James Brock and Mrs Cliff Durward. treasurer Mrs Paul James Green. scenery by Mr and Mrs Warren Waltrip. program Mrs Donald Sippel. costumes by Mrs Robert Fosdick Mrs Charles Brock Mrs Merle Prins. selling tickets at door Mrs Marvin Holesinger Mrs John Wiebenza.

R. C. Bush Sonny Haag Don Sippel Jack Foltz Cliff Durward Harold James Speed Robinson John Davidson Savanna Harold Wilt The Legion Hall Kyle Brown Robert Plumley Emil Bellich James Brock Paul James Green Warren Waltrip Donald Sippel Robert Fosdick Charles Brock Merle Prins Marvin Holesinger John Wiebenga

Mark Brown Advances To Boy Scout Troop

During a special ceremony at Thomson Methodist Church the Cub Scout Pack No 252 advanced Mark Brown into the Boy Scout Troop. Gilpin Stagg resigned as scoutmaster and Robert Knuth was appointed to replace him. Mrs Charles Hersey also resigned as den mother. three dens operate in Riverview and Thomson.

Thomson Methodist Church Mark Brown Thomson Gilpin Stagg Gene Marken Mark Robert Knuth Charles Hersey Thomson Area Riverview Mary Falls Tom McKee

Blaze Destroys Barn on Henry Livengood Farm

Firefighters from Chadwick Milledgeville and Lanark battled a 60 by 80 foot barn blaze on the Henry Livengood farm last Thursday before dawn. The barn burned despite efforts to save it, with cattle hogs hay straw seed and equipment lost. Nearby structures were spared and the cause remained undetermined.

Henry Livengood Farm Chadwick Fred Nacler Daehler Henry Livengood Milledgeville Lanark

Dinner for Arrow Scouts at Veterans Memorial Home

Mr and Mrs Gene Marken Rev and Mrs Wilbur Nicholson Mr and Mrs Myles Haas Jim and Nancy Mike Pease and Johnny Rice attended a dinner last Saturday evening at the Veterans Memorial Home in Freeport for the Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts, followed by a swimming party at Freeport Junior High School.

Gene Marken Wilbur Nicholson Myles Haas Jim Nancy Mike Pease Johnny Rice Veterans Memorial Home Freeport Order of the Arrow Boy Scouts

Thomson Review letter praises local progress and leaders

A Thom son born reader writes from Illinois praising York Township administration under Supervisor Marshall and Road Commissioner George Hook. He commends the Village and school boards and recalls Foster Stagg and Herbert S Peck, expressing belief they'd be pleased with Thomson’s progress.

Marshall George Hook Melton Thomson Review Foster Stagg Herbert S. Peck

Onno Blink Sr. Fulton Resident Dies at 76

Onno Blink Sr. 76 of rural Fulton died Tuesday at Clinton Mercy Hospital after a six day stay. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 PM at First Reformed Church with 1:45 PM family prayer in church parlors. burial in Fulton Cemetery. He farmed in Carroll County and served as Fulton Township road commissioner since 1928. He was a former Whiteside County Farm Bureau director and Tehen School director. Survived by daughter Katie, son Onno Jr., a brother Dick, sister Elsie, and several grandchildren. wife, two daughters, parents, and a sister preceded him in death.

Onno Blink Fulton Clinton Mercy Hospital Onno Link First Reformed Church Fay Cores Onno Blink Netherlands Eisse Elije Vennema Blink Wiebediena Zuur Carroll County Fulton Township Whiteside County Farm Bureau Tehen School Katie Blink Elsie Blink Onno Blink, Jr Rt. 1 Jacob Jacob Boerema Earl Hook Dewey Temple Morrison

Thomson-Argo Fay MYF Sells Quik-Care for India Student

The Thomson Argo Fay Methodist Youth Fellowship plans a fundraiser to support a high school student in India. They sell Quik Care antiseptic spray bandages in a can through door to door sales and at the parsonage contact 3432. Deadline is February 10.

Thomson-Argo Fay Methodist India MYF Methodist Parsonage

Brother's Death Report Delays Fredonia Kin

Ben Wagner of Fredonia Iowa received word Sunday that his brother Donald had died. Funeral services were held Tuesday, but Ben could not attend.

Ben Wagner Donald Fredonia

Thomson Grade School January 1963 Honor Roll

The junior high honor roll at Thomson Grade School for January 1963 lists Lois Huizenga Luanne Frosch Rita Fehler Tam Petersen Dick Sloan Wawience Bruckner Catherine Still Michael Atherton Ronald Hans Susan Knuth Karen Schmitt.

Lois Huizenga Luanne Frosch Rita Fehler Tam Petersen Dick Sloan Wawience Bruckner Catherine Still Michael Atherton Ronald Hans Susan Knuth Karen Schmitt

Social Roundup of Local Visits and Family News

Mr and Mrs Wesley Cooper of Argo Fay visited Mr and Mrs Ray Rupple on Sunday. A E Mitchell of Morrison and Ben Wagner hosted visitors Tuesday afternoon. The Dykstra and Carroll families from Fulton Morrison and Elizabeth gathered for gatherings and a granddaughter Angela Dykstra’s fourth birthday. Mr and Mrs Ed Balk of Fulton were guests of Leonard Feldt. Jack Ferguson and family moved to Savanna. Lawrence Meyer of Elizabeth visited Charles Hogg. Fred Hook family visited Mrs Andrew Hook in Fulton. Melvin Decker family hosted upon Monday evening. Virtus Johnson and Margaret Johnson and Vir tus Johnson spent time in Moline and Minneapolis.

Wesley Cooper Argo Fay Ray Rupple A. E. Mitchell Morrison Ben Wagner Larry Smith Duane Smith Roy Heitman Eva Foltz Harry Diehl Mississippi Florida Robert Carroll Larry Barbara Dykstra Fulton Elizabeth Carroll Terry Angela Dykstra Ed Balk Leonard Feldt Jack Ferguson Mary Cone West Main Street Savanna Lawrence Meyer Elizabeth Charles Hogg Fred Hook Andrew Hook Dick Hook University of Illinois James Hook Carroll Melvin Decker Isaac Decker Margaret Johnson Virtus Johnson Moline Minneapolis

Mrs Adam Kness 90 Argo Fay Passes Away In Clinton

Mrs. Adam Kness aged 90 of Argo Fay died early Wednesday at her daughter Florence's home in Clinton. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 1 30 PM at Frank Funeral Home Chadwick with burial in Fair Haven cemetery. She was born September 3 1872 in Fair Haven township. She leaves three sons Floyd Morrison Howard Clinton Flave Argo Fay and daughter Florence Clinton. Also four half sisters five half brothers survive. Her husband and a daughter preceded her in death.

Adam Kness Argo Fay Florence Clinton Frank Chadwick Fair Haven Catherine Schreiner Kness Fair Haven Township John Schreiner Floyd Morrison Howard Flave Sly Frank Kness Dora Carley Freeport Emma Imel Cora Fossett Milledgeville Charles Schreiner Dixon A Schreiner Fred Schreiner South Dakota

Boy Run Down by Car on Route 80 Near Home

Five year old Joey Bellich, son of Mr and Mrs Emil Bellich, was struck by a car driven by Nellie Remrey of Thomson. The incident occurred about 410 PM last Thursday on Route 80 in front of his home. He was taken to Mercy Hospital Clinton, held overnight, then released Friday and remains under observation. Mrs Remrey was fined for defective brakes.

Joey Emil Bellich Nellie Remrey Thomson Mercy Hospital Clinton Pela

Local Club Notes From February Meetings

Canasta club met at Mrs Ed Andring home with prizes won by Mrs Luvella Dehl and Miss Dorothe Lewis. Ruth Circle of Thomson WSCS set for Feb 6 at Mrs John Ashpole with devotions by Mrs Blanche Peterson and Maude Wagner. Thomson PTA meeting moved to Feb 13 for this month only. Kindergarten club to meet Feb 4 at 8 PM at Legion hall. Ladies Aid Baptist Church at home of Mrs Jennie Griswold all day Feb 6.

Canasta Club Ed Andring Luvella Dehl Dorothe Lewis Ruth Thomson Wscs John Ashpole Blanche Peterson Maude Wagner the Legion Hall Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church Jennie Griswold

Community Calendar Listings For Local Groups

Local groups schedule monthly meetings including school boards village board and various clubs. Notable items: High School Board first Monday Grade School Board second Monday Village Board eleventh Monday volunteer firemen eleventh Wednesday American Legion second Tuesday Lion Auxiliary third Monday indergarten Club first Monday and more across churches clubs and fraternal organizations.

American Legion Lion Auxiliary Indergarten Club Monto F Ions Club T. A P. T. x Board Woman’s Club Music Boosters West End Home Bureau York Progressive Home Bureau Cub Scout TNT Club Community Church Spotlight Club Key Church Golden Rule Baptist Church WSCS Methodist Church Mary Circle Rut Order of the Eastern Star Fulton Ladies Aid Black Oak Grange

Ashby Family and Friends Share Supper in Iowa Visit

Mr and Mrs Donald Ashby and family and Mrs Florence Paith of Savanna were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby on Monday. Phyllis will join Mr and Mrs George Huizenga in Camanche. Emil Brach and Philip visited Mr and Mrs John Sloan on Sunday. Barbara Dykstra and Mrs Robert Carroll attended the wedding of Miss Mary Mangler and James Sandholt at Sabula Methodist Church. Wayne Groharing and Billy were dinner guests at Anna Hartvigsen's Clinton home.

Donald Ashby Florence Paith Savanna Wayne Ashby John Buikema Phyllis George Huizenga Camanche Emil Brach Philip John Sloan Barbara Dykstra Fulton Robert Carroll Mary Mangler James Sandholdt Sabula Iowa Wayne Groharing Billy Anna Hartvigsen Clinton

School Cafeteria Weekly Menu February 4–8

The week lists daily meals including Baked Beans Lunch Meat and Cheese on Monday. Chicken and Noodles Buttered Green Beans Bread and Butter Cherries and Milk on Tuesday. Bar Blue Sandwiches Pickles Corn Brownies Milk on Wednesday. Creamed Turkey Mashed Potatoes Peas Sliced Cheese Bread and Butter Purple Plums Milk on Thursday. Macaroni and Cheese Buttered Beets Bread and Butter Fruit Cocktail Milk on Friday.

Cattle delivered at Union Stockyards Chicago from Carroll County

Livestock shipments include Lawrence Derrer Lanark with 23 Whiteface steers averaging 1230 lb at 25.25 per cwt. Robert Guenzler Lanark with 24 Whiteface steers averaging 199 lb at 25.50 per cwt. Bernard Hartman Lanark with 15 Angus heifers averaging 922 lb at 25.25 per cwt.

Union Chicago Carroll County Lawrence Derrer Lanark Robert Guenzler Bernard Hartman

Fire damages roof at Yenney home outside Thomson

The Thomson fire department responded Friday around 8 20 PM to the Harmon Yenney residence in the bluffs northeast of Thomson. An overheated stove caused a hole about four feet wide in the roof. Fire fighters quickly extinguished the blaze. The Yenneys moved this week to Savanna.

Thomson Fire Department Harmon Yenney Bluffs Thomson

Morrison couple and companions sail for two week Arizona trip

Mr and Mrs James Morrison and companions Gussie Cobine of Elizabeth and Mrs Clarence Doty of Savanna depart Monday for a two week vacation in Arizona. Fred Nipe of Argo Fay joins the Indiana Farmers on a trip to Mexico.

James Morrison Gussie Cobine Elizabeth Clarence Doty Savanna Arizona Fred Nipe Argo Fay Mexico Indiana

Local residents receive medical updates from area hospitals

The report lists multiple patients including Sick Billy Manning who had an appendectomy at Savanna hospital and was dismissed. Burnie Voss had major surgery in Rochester Minnesota with room 367. Ruby Schmaling discharged from St Francis Freeport after two weeks. Earl Bennett suffered a slight stroke and is improving at home. Mary Mummert admitted to Community General Sterling. Melodie Creighton with measles at home. John Krahn discharged from Jane Lamb hospital. Eva Pape remains hospitalized at Jane Lamb Clinton. Charles Brock visited Veterans hospital in Iowa City. John Rice underwent surgery at Savanna hospital. Brian and Gregg Flickinger home with a virus infection. Larry St Ores ill at home.

Billy Frank Manning the Savanna Hospital Burnie Voss Methodist Hospital Rochester Minn Voss Ruby Schmaling St. Francis Hospital Freeport Earl Bennett Mary Mummert Argo Eva Pape Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Charles Brock Riverview Veterans Hospital Iowa City John Rice Savanna Hospital Brian Gregg Jack Flickinger Larry St. Ores

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