York area church schedule active for Sunday services
York Community lists services for William Kendall and Claude Grim churches with 9 30 am worship and 10 30 am Young People. York Baptist notes Rev Walker on vacation, no services this Sunday, next Sunday details to follow, Ladies Aid gathering July 8. Methodist plans worship at three churches, nursery at Thomson, officers to be elected, breakfast meeting, and nursery services this Sunday. Catholic services listed for Fulton and St John Savanna with multiple mass times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Sth Church
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Walker
Ladies Aid
Harold Witt
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Local social notes from Thomson area list visits and family events
Several Thomson area residents share visits and gatherings with kin and friends. Names include Bruce Groharing, Leland and Jean, Lucille ueck boerner, Edward Hook, Larry Smith, M E Brookstra, Adeline Graharing, Ernest Smith, Marjorie Morrison, Lloyd Toberman, Asmus Stoltz, James Nienkark, William Nienkark, Eve Prins, Colleen Von Huizen, and others. Events cover weekend visits, anniversaries, 4-H meetings at University of Illinois Champaign, and plans for July 4th travel involving Argo Fay relatives. Continuous travel and cabin stays near Prairie du Chien Wisconsin are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Groharing
Leland
Jean
Lucille Ueckboerner
Lanark
Edward Hook
Larry Smith
M. E. Brookstra
Adeline Graharing
Futon
Ernest Smith
Marjorie of
Morrison
George Mattie
Lawrence Oberman
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Clinton
James Nienkark
Wacker
William Nienkark
Feruary Park
Davenport
Prins
York Cedar
Carroll County
University of Illinois At
Champaign
Kenneth von Huizen
Colleen
Albert Prins
Frank Schroeder
Sabula
Man
William Niewkark
Ruth Stearns
Ki Nelson
Hillsale
Maurice Jackson
Hanover
Bruce Graharing
John Buikema
Phyllis
Fred Kerkstra
Fulton
Dawne
Angela
Dean Dykstra
DeWitt
Robert Carroll
Charles Cooper
Minneapolis, Minn
Wesley Cooper
Argo Fay
Former Thomson Pastor Honored On 50th Anniversary
The Glassell Park Baptist Church in Los Angeles marked the fiftieth anniversary of Herbert C. Carnell’s ordination as interim pastor, with messages from York Baptist Church Thomson and greetings from Edson Holland. Carnell and his wife also observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on June 8. The service included family participation from distant relatives and a social hour with a substantial gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glassell Park Baptist Church
Los Angeles
Calif
Herbert C. Carnell
York Baptist Church
Thomson
Arsenal Greetin
Edson Holland
Parker Bennett
Dorothy
Eetings
Cambridge
Engand
Paul
Abion
Mic
Audubon Camp at Sarona Wisconsin Hosts Stagg King
Mrs. Elynor Stagg King of Clinton attends a National Audubon Society camp in Sarona Wisconsin. She pursues a course in birds wild flowers and ecology noting the program is strenuous yet filled with interesting people. The camp serves teachers youth leaders and nature minded enthusiasts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elynor Stagg King of
Clinton
Audubon Camp of
Wisconsin
Sarona
Wis
National Audubon Society
Lyle Greeley Receives Legion Lifetime Membership Card
Lyle Greeley, longtime member and former Carroll County American Legion commander, was awarded a lifetime silver membership card by the Carroll County Legion at a recent meeting in Thompson. He and his wife plan to move July 6 to Castro Valley California to establish a new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Greeley
Thomson American Legion
Carroll County American Legion
Carroll County Legion
Thomson
Mr. Greeley
Castro Valley
California
Surprise Birthday Party for Merle Atherton Jr
Mrs Merle Atherton Jr entertained at a surprise birthday party honoring her husband. Cards were exchanged during the evening and barbecues, cake and coffee were served. Guests included Mr and Mrs Emil Bellich, Mr and Mrs Jim Green, Mr and Mrs Alfred Dykstra, and Mr and Mrs Marvin Holesinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Atherton, Jr
Emil Bellich
Jim Green
Alfred Dykstra
Marvin Holesinger
Thomson social notes show visitors and gatherings across town
Mrs. Dora Walk hosted by Feldt family in Fulton while Christa John visits grandmother Besse French in town. Mil wauk ee guest Christa John spends week with grandmother. Various guests travel to Macomb for music camp. Thom son Woman's Club sponsors Leslie Dittmar and Jim Haas. Relatives visit from Rockford Chicago and Milwaukee. extended family groups share dinners, picnics, and resort trips in Minnesota. Regulars attend funeral in Warren Illinois and visit distant relatives en route to conventions.
Johnsons Host 40th Wedding Anniversary Dinner
Guests gathered at Old Mill Park Savanna Sunday to honor Mr and Mrs John Johnson on their 40th wedding anniversary. Attendees included Howard and family Lena Duane and family Lloyd and family Harry Jurgens and Jan Melvin Badtke Brenda Paul Johnson Aaron Alberta Linda and others. The event also celebrated the 10th west anniversary of Howard Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mill Park
Savanna
John Johnson
Howard Johnson
Lena
Duane Law
Lloyd Johnson
Harry Jurgens
Jan
Melvin Badtke
Brenda
Paul Johnson
Johnson
Aaron
Alberta
Linda Johnson
Ellsworth Smaltz, Morrison businessman, dies at 71
Ellsworth J Hap Smaltz 71 longtime Morrison plumbing and heating operator Smaltz Bros with his mother Jay Smaltz Fulton retired 1951 died June 23 at home after nine months illness burial Grove Hill worshiped Presbyterian church. Survived by Ruth Cady Smith wife daughter Mary Wright Kansas City brothers Roy Bismark Jay Fulton sister Mrs J W Lasher Flora three grandchildren memorial funds requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellsworth J
Smaltz Bros
Morrison Legion Post
Rotary Club
The
Presbyterian Church
Morrison
Jacob
Elizabeth Gallentine Smaltz
Sterlin
Ruth Cady Smith
Arthur
Mary) Wright
Kansas City
Roy
Bismark
N. D
Jay
Fulton
J. W. Lasher
Flora
Ill
D. W. Mathew
29th Imel Reunion Held At Savanna
The 29th Imel reunion met at Old Mill Park Savanna on Sunday June 28 with 40 residents. Edgar Imel presided while minutes from 1963 were read. Emma Imel Chadwick was the oldest and Dale Ytsen Clinton Iowa the youngest present. The greatest distance to attend came from Mineola Missouri represented by Mr and Mrs P R Payne and family. Sidney P. Payne and Debra Payne of Mineola received $1 as oldest and youngest. Births and marriages were reported and attendees hailed from Chadwick Mineola Noel Clinton Polo Morrison Freeport Moline and Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imel
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Edgar Imel
Emma Imel
Chadwick
Dale Ytsen
Clinton
Iowa
P. R .Payne
Mineola
Sandra
Debra Payne
C. H. Imel
Lawrence Imel
Leonard C. Mechlin
Doris Queckboerner
Mt. Carroll
James Hamilton
Texas
Gary Imel
Carroll
Kimberly Ann
Wendell Gaynhart
Noel
Clinton, Ia
Polo
Morrison
Freeport
Milledgevile
Local families gather for Sunday dinners and visits
Sunday events center on Mrs Arlene Carpenter and Valerie of Clinton dining with Bruce Groharing's family. Des Moines visitor Dick Hook stays with his parents. Numerous relatives from Fulton Clinton Boxholm Savanna Morrison and DeWitt share meals visits and supervision as Rev Smith transfers and weddings.
Sunday Visits Settle Across Thompson Area Families
Thompson residents hosted numerous relatives and friends over the weekend. Harold Ashpole and family visited Minniege Ashpole. Donald Ashby and family joined from Savanna. Atherton and Bielema households hosted guests from Morrison Lyndon and Hillsboro. Lloyd Bruckner hosted relatives in Prairie Du Chien and Hillsboro while the Schlakes and Bruckners hosted guests in Elgin and Austin area. Larry St Ores stayed with grandparents. Linda St Ores returned home with the Brachs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Ashpole
Moline
Minnie Ge
Donald Ashby
Savanna
Wayne Ashby
Merle Atherton Jr
Robert Atherton
Morrison
Paul Ottens
Lyndon
Merle Bielema
Henry Bielema
Lloyd Bruckner
Prairie du Chien
Hillsboro
Wisconsin
Mary Marshall
Alfred Dykstra
Ivan Schl
Brachs
Richters Buy Clover Farm Superette in Thomson
Mr and Mrs Edward Richters of Thomson have purchased the Clover Farm Superette from Mr and Mrs Julius Orthmann who ran the store for eight years The Richters plan to take over the store on July 13 Orthmanns who moved from Milwaukee have no immediate plans for the future
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Richter
Thomson
Clover Farm
Family Picnic Honors Buccaluttas Visitors at Mackay’s Tim berlake
A Sunday gathering at Mackay’s Timberlake welcomed Mr. and Mrs. William Buccalutta from Pittsburgh, California, and relatives. Attending included Danny and Leo Kness, Gene Kness, Danny N Kness, Gene Hortensen, Robert Daniels and family, Olin Duncan, and Robert Householder of Savanna, with many Kness and Howes families from Chadwick, Hanover, Clinton, and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mackay's
Timberlake
William Buccalotta
Lois Kness
Pittsburgh
California
Danny B. Kness
Ifrry
S. Leo Kness
Gene Kness
Danny N. Kness
Gene ___ Hortensen
Thomson
Robert Daniels
Olin Duncan
Robert Householder
Savanna
Carley Kness
Chadwick
Jerry Kness
Hanover
Glen Kness
Carroll
Charles Howes Jr
Robert Howes
Clinton
Isenhart Reunion At Old Mill Park Savanna 1964
Members of the Isenhart family held their 1964 reunion at Old Mill Park in Savanna. Forty nine attended and officers for the year were to serve again. Dan Stoner of Chadwick was the oldest attendee. Karen Louise Isenhart of Huntley was the youngest. Ray Isenhart from Kaw City Oklahoma traveled the greatest distance. Attendees hailed from Fulton Huntley Morrison Kanakee New Lenox Savanna Polo Sterling Freeport and Chadwick. Isaac Decker and wife also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isenhart
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Dan Stoner
Chadwick
Karen Louise
Paul Isenhart
Huntley
Ray Isenhart
Kaw City
Oklahoma
Fulton
Morrison Kanakee
New Lennox
Savanna Polo
Sterling
Freeport
Public Hearing on Carroll County School District Boundary Petition
On June 19 1964 the Carroll County Illinois school superintendent received a petition to call an election proposing a community unit school district. The territory mirrors York High and Thomson districts and runs to the Mississippi River. A hearing is set for July 10 1964 at 10:00 A M in Mount Carroll Court House for residents to support or oppose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Ilinois
Range 4
Illinois
Said
Township
Township 23
Heginning
County of Carroll
State of Ilinois
York Community
Thomson Community Consolidated
Mount Carroll
Gordon L. Hansen
Ools
Thomson Scouts Attend Camp at Apple River This Week
Thomson boys attending the Boy Scout camp at Apple River this week include Guy Plumley Joe and Gary Spencer Mike and Ronnie Atherton Mike Wilt Mike and Larry Weis Kenneth Manning Bruce and Mark Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Apple River
Guy Plumley
Joe
Gary Spencer
Mike
Ronnie Atherton
Mike Wilt
Larry Weis
Kenneth Manning
Bruce
Mark Brown
Second Story Hour Planned at York Township Library
The Thomson Woman's Club sponsors a six week summer program with weekly Story Hours for children ages 5 to 7 from 2 to 3 30 PM Fridays. Mrs Paul Heusinkveld leads with Kevan Reader assisting, following last week's six attendee session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Paul Heusinkveld
Kevan Reader
Roy Heitman
Thomson Woman's Club
World War I Vets Plan Convention in Springfield
The tenth annual Illinois Department convention of World War I veterans and the Ladies Auxiliary will be held July 10 to 12. Men meet at the Leland Hotel and women at the St Nicholas Hotel. Officers will be elected, resolutions voted, and plans set for veterans programs and Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Department
Veterans of World War I of the USA, Inc
Ladies Auxiliols
Springfield
Leland Hotel
St. Nicholas Hotel
Veterans Programs
Congress
Elected to City Council at Boys State
Dale Holesinger son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Holesinger was elected to the City Council during the 27th Annual Premier Boys State at the Illinois State Fairgrounds. He was sponsored by the Thomson American Legion Post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Holesinger
Marvin Holesinger
Dale
Thomson American Legion Post
Ashby and Houzenga families host potluck in Morrison
About 50 attended a Sunday potluck dinner at Bernard and Mrs. Houzenga’s Morrison home with Mr and Mrs Fay Ashby and family. The report lists visits by Minnie Ashpole Delia Meney and other relatives from Fulton Savanna Thomson Minneapolis Backus and Chicago area as weekend visitors and birthday tribute at a Fulton picnic for Peggy Ann Hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Ashby
Houzenga
Bernard Houzenga
Morrison
Minnie Ashpole
Delia Melney
Fulton
Robert Anderson
Savanna
Dwight Atherton
Merle Atherton
Dolly At
Robert Smith
A Lake
Minn
Emil Bellich
Lawrence Weatherwax
Peggy Ann Hand
Geneva Enright
Joseph Kerr
Those Moore
Thomas J. Hand
Albert Lynch
John Lynch
Sarasota, Fla
Leo Poirier
Chicago
Local Hospital Notices Send Readable Health Updates
Sick Mrs Clarence Bolhous remains a patient at Jane Lamb hospital after surgery last week. Paul McGinnis Jr underwent a tonsillectomy at Savanna hospital last Friday and was dismissed Sunday. Mrs John C Atherton recovers from a partially collapsed lung at Wispering Pines Resort Lake George Minn while vacationing with family. Arlyn Holesinger was dismissed Friday from Savanna hospital after several days as a medical patient. Michael Ehrich and David Lynch were discharged or admitted as noted at Savanna and Jane Lamb hospitals. Mrs Albert Lynch was admitted June 23 to Jane Lamb hospital as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bolhous
Jane Lamb Hospital
Paul McGinnis Jr
Savanna Hospital
John C. Atherton
Wispering Pines
Lake George
Min
Arlyn Holesinger
Marvin Holesinger
Michael
Alvin Ehrich
David Lynch
Lord Baltimore Press
Clinton
Albert Lynch
Clinton woman dies of injuries in two car crash
Mrs. Ruth Ann Nielsen Tobey of Clinton dies at Mercy Hospital after a collision at 3 PM Sunday at 18th Avenue and Roosevelt Street. Driver Douglas Scott Stewart, 16, charged with failure to yield. Passenger Larry Morgan, 17, also treated and released. She and Tobey’s family mourn at Oak Lawn Cemetery with funeral set at Zion Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoe
Ruth Ann) Tobey
Roosevelt St
Clinton
Mercy Hospital
18Th Ave
Douglas Scott Stewart
Tobey
Cynthia
Debora
Dre
Peter C. Nielsen
Katherine Curl
Methodist Church Plans Nursery Service at Thomson Church
A nursery will be provided during church services at Thomson Methodist Church starting July 5. Mrs. Lawrence Haifman leads the year, with a rotating list of attendants. On July 5, Mrs. Donald Sippel and Cathy Sippel oversee the nursery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Methodist Church
Lawrence Haifman
Donald Sippel
Cathy Sippel
Kindegee Club to Meet July Sixth at Legion Hall
Thomson Kindergarten Association schedules a meeting July 6 at 8 p m at the legion hall. Parents with unregistered children should call Mrs Gerald Smith or Mrs Merle Bie ema before the meeting. No cards mailed. Ladies Aid of York Baptist Church will meet Wednesday July 8 at Mrs Harold Witt home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Kindergarten Association
Legion Hall
Gerald Smith
Merle Bieema
Ladies
Ladies Aid
The
York Baptist Church
Harold Witt
Frosch Family Man Returns From England Air Force Service
Lewis B. Frosch son of Mrs Max Meakins of Thomson and Cecil Frosch of Savanna arrived in the U S on June 19 from England where he spent the past two years with the U S Air Force He visited in Mass and spent several days at New York World Fair then arrived in Thomson on Monday He has been discharged from active duty after serving in the Air Force for four years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis B. Frosch
Max Meakins
Thomson
Cecil Frosch
Savanna
U.S
England
U. S. Air Force
Mass
New York
Air Force
Local families host guests and travelers across Iowa and Minnesota
Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby with Mr and Mrs Carl Petersen. Across Clinton and Sterling visitors toured regions from Arizona to New York. Trips covered Denver Yellowstone Lake George and Whispering Pines Resort. Numerous relatives stayed for visits in Osage Clinton Fulton Sterling Lockport and Pearl City with extended family at cabins, picnics, and Scouts camp activities.
Infant Named Robert Dean Groharing of Salina Kansas
The infant son born to A2c and Mrs Richard Groharing of Salina Kansas has been named Robert Dean. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing and maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Maurice Jackson of Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Groharing
Salina
Kansas
Robert Dean
Bruce Groharing
Maurice Jackson
Hanover
Thomson area social notes show array of visits and reunions
Mrs Bruce Groharing and Mrs Bernard Groharing visited Clinton home Tuesday evening. Merle Prins family visited Winslow last Sunday with her son at Rev Albert Ihne. Debbie Sandra and Gary Prins stay week with grandparents to be returned next Sunday. Del Curley of Galva and Francis Sheridan of Cordova visited Lloyd Smith. Clark Coy returned to Galva after week with the Smiths at Lake George Minnesota. Robert Huggins and infant son of Sepulveda California, former Thomson residents, expected to visit Del Curley of Galva and friends in Thomson. Don Groharing now living in Clinton with Clinton Corn Processing Co. Danny Ray Kness left for Olmstead Air Force Base after leave with his parents. Recent callers included Gayle Durward and Mrs Marvin Andersen. Rogers reunion attended by M J Strukhoff and Paul Strukhoff and Morrison families at Eagle Point Park Dubuque. June Anderly and Pam Mortensen of Cedar Rapids stayed with Paul Strukhoff in Morrison and attended the Rogers reunion. Saturday visitors to Eugene Diephuis included Bob Pestka Dale Edens and family and Richard Sissing and family. An evening of square dancing was enjoyed. Jeri Lynn Workman visiting two weeks with Louis Workman while parents travel southern and eastern states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard Feldt
Dora
Fulton
Christa John
Milwaukee
Wis
Besse French
Stanley Badwell
Ft. Hood
Texas
Marilyn Elliott
Elgin
Phillip Dooley
Myles Haas
Roy Rife
Warren
Illinois
Harry Dittmar
Leslie
Jim Haas
Macomb
Ill
Jim
Western Illinois University
Thomson Woman’s Club
Lorene Medernoch
Florence Bubser
Rockford
Edna Chapman
Chicago
Roy Heitman
Cindy Hallman
Monier
Ellwood Rosenbaum
Oregon
Alk
Donna
Edward Smaltz
Ellsworth Smaltz of
Morrison
Lawrence Halfman
James Morrison
Leslie Grim
Palisades Park
Savanna
Anna Hartvigsen
Clinton
Wayne Groharing
Billy
Arnold Tichler
John H. Buikema
Sylvester McWorthy Jr
Sylvester McWorthy Sr
R. C. Bush
Irving Frank
Lewiston
Idaho
General Association of Regular Baptists
Winona Lake
Indiana
Thomson
Emil Brach
Edson Holland
Otto Switzer
Arlene Carpenter
Valerie
Bruce Groharing
Dick Hook
Des Moines
Fred Hook
Mark
David
Carol Johnson
Lena
Ohn Johnson
Mark Diephuis
Eugene Diephuis
Jimmy
Billy Smith
H. James Smith
Boxholm
Mervin Marshall
Lorrie
Marcia Holland
Gilbert Holland
Marshalls
Smith
Rev. Smith
Methodist
Killduff
Beaver
Dora Wiebenga
Paul Walker
Harry Bonders
Marcia
Harold Witt
Sam Bush
Claude Wiebenga
Jake C. Vogel
Sherrie Fossett
Chadwick
Merle Atherton Sr
George Collins
Harry Cronk
Wm. Hammer
Lloyd Fagan
Wm. Hamm Jr
P. K. McGinnis
Charles Bull
Ronald Bull
Wacker
Timber Lake
Gene Bull
Charles J. Bissens
Clifford Curley
Hanover
Maude Brown
Harriett
John Baar
John Buikema
Phyllis
Robert Carroll
DeWitt
St. Luke’s Hospital
Davenport
Elmer Henrickson
de Witt
Henry Chounlard
Clarence Cooper
Binkie Lantiga
Bernard Groharing
Dorvan Rolston
Merle Prins
Albert Ihne
Winslow
Debbie
Sandra
Gary Prins
del Curley
Galva
Francis Sheridan
M.J. Strukhoff
Paul Strukhoff
Rogers
Eagle Point Park
Dubuque
Iowa
June Anderly
Pam Mortensen
Cedar Rapids
Bob Pestka
Dale Edens
Miles
Richard Sissing
Garden Plain
Jeri Lynn Workman
Vernon Workman
Rock Falls
Louis Workman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Fred Wooters
Hickory Grove
Wooters
Thomson Church
Cathy
Thomson News
Burton Prins
Beach
North Dakota
Burton
Brand
Black Hills
Badlands
Dakota
Audubon
Legion
Ellsworth J. Smaltz
Miner Insurance Agency National Bank
Ivan L. Miner
Savanna, Ill
Thomson Recreation
Timex
Polar Krafts
Edward Richters
Superette
Isaac Decker
Boys State
Stanley K. Tobey
CYF
Thomson Cyf
Robert Schneider
Turkey
Methodist Church
Clubs
Lodges
Carl Petersen
Ralph Olds
Jennie Griswold
Olds
Arizona
John Sloan
Jill
Denver
Cole
Grand Tetons
Yellowstone National Park
Jae
Whispering Pines
Franklin Fehler
Rita
Rhonda
Wetherfield
Conn
Joe Bradley
Fehler
Emma Haas
James
John Larsen
Osage
Burnie Voss
Fred _ Hook
Cheryl
Duane
LeRoy Foltz
Esther Petty
Joe Spencer
Groeszinger
Pearl City
Spencers
Joey
Gary
Janet Dyk
Britt’s
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!