Floyd Leavens Dies Suddenly At 67 In Savanna
Floyd Leavens 67 of Savanna died Wednesday afternoon at home after an apparent heart attack. Born in Thomson, he was a former Savanna township road commissioner. Surviving are his widow Marjorie Graham, four daughters and five sons, plus three sisters. Arrangements are being completed at Law Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Leavens
Savanna
Savanna Township
Thomson
Augustus Leavens
Marjorie Graham
Jesse Amesquita
Frank Kerhove
Allan van Kampen
Fulton
David Tudbat
Glen
Clinton
Gus
Floyd
Robert
William
Air Force
England
Frank Brown
Lee Hartman
Chadwick
Louis Decker
Carroll
Review 80 Club How To Join Admittance Rules
Eligibility for the Review 80 Club requires age 80 or older and York township ties. Members include current residents or former residents or those born in York township, with a life synopsis sent to the club. Honorary cards will be issued to official members. founded 1941 by F L Stagg and Mrs Jessie DeKay Boise Idaho. Executive board and names with milestone ages listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Review ‘80
F. L. Stagg
Sunday Visitors Dot Thomson Home Entourage
Sunday afternoon visitors at the Marvin Holesinger home included Gerald and Bonnie Holesinger of Clinton along with Ann Van Zuiden and Bernice Boehlken of Morrison. Numerous local relatives hosted and joined in extended hospitality across a busy social weekend.
Mother-Daughter Banquet at Argo Fay Methodist
A WSCS organized potluck banquet for about 60 attendees at Argo Fay Methodist church June 27 at 7 PM. Mrs. Ruby Durward welcomed, Vera Foltz spoke for daughters, with mixer games readings skits and instrumental numbers. Awards honored oldest and youngest mothers and most generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Fay Methodist Church
WSCS
Ruby Durward
Vera Foltz
Caroline Knutsen
Clinton
Carolyn Roser
Savanna
Tony Holmquist
William Ritenour
Fulton
Tom McKee
Barbara
County School Board Approves Annex To School District 201
At a public hearing in Mt. Carroll the Carroll County Board of School Trustees approved the detachment of Franklin Troester’s farm from District 204 to be annexed to District 201, making District 201 co terminal with another district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County School Board
Carroll County
Vernon Coe to Fill Republican County Post
Charles McGinty reports from Louisville that his son Vernon Coe a 38th District State Senator and GE region manager in Louisville has been named to the Republican County Executive Committee. The 45 year old Republican is set to take the party post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McGinty
Louisville
Vernon Coe
Republican County Executive Committee
Vernon
General Electric Ene
Senate
Miscellaneous Shower Honors Mrs. John Hoy
Mrs. Elnor Gifford hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs. John Hoy formerly Diana Phillips of Thomson at 3412 Pershing Blvd Clinton Iowa. Pink and white decor set the theme. games won by Mrs. Henry Hebeler Mrs. Thomas Muholland Mrs. Carlton Phillips and Mrs. Marvin Stiles who presented gifts to the bride. Guests came from Thomson Mt Carroll Savanna Fulton and Clinton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elnor Gifford
Pershing Blvd
Clinton
John Hoy
Diana Phillips
Thomson
Henry, Hebeler
Thomas Muholland
Carlton Phillips
Marvin Stiles
Stress Rules for Operation of Motor Boats
Paul Hensal conservation officer outlines key regulations for boat registration and safety gear ahead of boating season. Requires registration for motorboats with few exemptions, proper display of numbers, and notification of transfers or destruction. mandates Coast Guard approved life jackets, correct weight for children, approved fire extinguishers, lights from sunset to sunrise, a horn or whistle, and other safety equipment.
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Paul Hensal
Department
Coast Guard
Illinois
Iowa
Safeguard Health On Gastroenteritis And Botulism Risks
Hot weather brings acute gastroenteritis from contaminated foods served at events and roadside stands. Types include toxic and infective forms with symptoms from vomiting to fever. treatment is rest and fluids. Botulism from spoiled meat or canned foods demands rapid medical care. discard bulging cans and foam on jars signals spoilage.
Weekend Guests and Travels Across town and beyond
Hanover visitors Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Curley and sister Maude Brown with Harriet. Lyle Hartman and daughter of Savanna called on Merle Bielema and Lloyd Munger families. Californians Pat Carpenter family stayed with George Collins. Trips include Green Lake Wisconsin and Hoover Dam. 4-H youth Harlan Hoff attends White Eagle Camp near Forreston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Curley
Hanover
Maude Brown
Harriet
Lyle Hartman
Savanna
Merle Bielema
Lloyd Munger
Santa Ana
Calif
George Lecrease
Ellsinore
Clyde Bailey
Debbie
Munger
American Baptist Convention
Green Lake
Wis
Sterease
Bailey
Pat Carpenter
Redlands
George Collins
Grandview
Marvin Brookstra
Eddie
Fulton
Holland
Michigan
R. C. Bush
Salt Lake City
Utah
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Hoover Dam
Bryce Canyon
Robert Carroll
John Jones
Kathy Kettler
Ray Dykstra
Paul Bissens
Chadbourn
North Carolina
Thomson and Fulton
Eissens
Clystic School
Bruce Groharing
Bernard Groharing
Lori
Bert Davis
Aledo
Gene Halfman
Cindy Halfman
Fred Miller
Riverview
Harlan Hoff
York Cedar
White Eagle Camp
Forreston
Picnic Dinner At Point Rock Park At Mt Carroll
Lyle Sikkema of Fulton served as caller Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lynch. Mrs. Asker Peterson and her son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Martin Zimmer of Clinton enjoyed a picnic dinner at Point Rock Park in Mt. Carroll last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Sikkema
Fulton
Albert Lynch
Asker Peterson
Martin Zimmer
Clinton
Point Rock Park
Mt. Carroll
Church notices list services across denominations
The Churches Work Community page lists pastors and service times for Baptist Methodist and Catholic congregations. William Kendall is pastor, Claude Grim superintendent, and Gilbert Wilt Supt. Sunday worships run 8 10 11AM with Sunday school at 9 30 or 11 depending on church. The Thomson Argo Fa MYF is cancelled for summer and resumes in September. Masses are posted for Fulton and St Johns Savanna with multiple morning times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Phillip W. Anderson
Paul Wilt
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Thomson Homes Host Kansas 4-H Exchange Students
Mr and Mrs Albert Prins Mr and Mrs Fred Hook and Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll entertain a 4 H exchange student from Kansas in their homes from Wednesday to Saturday. The boys are part of a group of 4 H members from Eastern Kansas being hosted in Carroll County during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Prins
Fred Hook
Robert Carroll
Kansas
Carroll County
Births Fay James and Randy Lee born June 30 in Freeport and Savanna
Mr. and Mrs. Fay Ashby welcome a son Fay James born Saturday night June 30 at St Francis hospital Freeport weighing 8 pounds 7 ounces. Paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs Wayne Ashby Sr. Also Mr. and Mrs Wilbert Spencer of Savanna announce a son Randy Lee born Saturday June 30 at Savanna hospital. Paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs Rob Telsert Spencer of Thomson.
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Fay Ashby
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Fay James
Wayne Ashby
Wilbert Spencer
Savanna
Randy Lee
Savanna Hospital
Robtelsert Spencer
Thomson
Boy Scout Troop 52 At Apple River Canyon Camp
Twelve members of Boy Scout Troop No. 52 Thomson and their leader Gene Marken attend camp at Apple River Canyon this week. Scouts include John Kustes Michael Weis Larry Weis Steven Stiles Kevin McGinty Richard Baker Tony Holmquist John Rice Dale Krahn Jackie Phillips Steven Sippel and Richard Johnson. Counselor Rev Wilbur Nicholson joins midweek and Explorer Scout leader Myles Haas attends later in the week. Parents transported the group to the site last Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Troop No. 52
Thomson
Gene Marken
Apple River Canyon
John Kustes
Michael
Larry Weis
Steven Stiles
Kevin McGinty
Richard Baker
Tony Holmquist
John Rice
Dale Krahn
Jackie Phillips
Steven Sippel
Richard Johnson
Wilbur Nicholson
Myles Haas
Apple River
Thomas Kustes
Lester Weis
John Krahn
Community Calendar of Local Meetings and Clubs
Local organizations list recurring meetings and event days including school boards volunteer firemen American Legion gion Auxiliary Kindergarten Club Lions Club PTA P T A board Women’s Club Music Boosters West End Home Bureau York Progressive Home Bureau Cub Scout Pack TNT Club Community Church Spotlight Club Golden Rule Class WSCS Mary Circle Rut Circle Eastern Star Ladies Aid Men and Ladies Bible Class 500 Card Club and other groups with monthly or biweekly schedules.
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American Legion
Gion Auxiliary
Indergarten Club
Lions Club
T. A
P. T. A. Board
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout
TNT Club
Community Church
Spotlight Club
Communit Church
Eac
Baptist Church
WSCS
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Order of the Eastern Star
Fulton
Ladies Aid
Local residents visit, travel, and visits around Fulton area
Mr and Mrs Neal Maring of Prophetstown called on Mrs Dora Wiebenga at Howard Wiebengas Fulton home. Mr and Mrs William Hamm and Carl Hamm with family traveled to Chicago to visit their son William Hamm Jr. Mr and Mrs Thomas Kustes called on Tuesday morning at Otto Switzers. John Buikema and family visited Chadwick friends Jay Newendyke. Mrs Marvin Brookstra and Mardell Brookstra of Fulton visited Adeline Groharing. Margaret Gebaur of Davenport gave a ceramics lesson and demonstration at Myles Haas home. Joe Spencer and boys left for Bartlett Illinois to spend several days with Dale Durfey family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Maring
Prophetstown
Dora Wiebenga
Howard Wiebenga
Fulton
William Hamm
Carl Hamm
Chicago
Thomas Kustes
Otto Switzer
John Buikema
Jay Newendyke
Chadwick
Marvin Brookstra
Mardell Brookstra
Adeline Groharing
Margaret Gebaur
Davenport
Myles Haas
Joe Spencer
Dale Durfey
Bartlett, Il
Morelli Resigns as Thomson Grade School Superintendent
Ray L. Morelli announced his resignation as principal of Thomson Consolidated grade school Dist No 124 in Thomson Illinois after four years in the post. His wife Mrs. Morelli has also served as a lower grade teacher during that period. Their future plans are not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. Morelli
Thomson Consolidated Grade School
Morelli
Canton, Ill
Thomson
New Fire Station Construction Begins Monday Morning
Work started Monday morning on Thomson's new fire station to be built on the corner lot across from the bank where the old post office was torn down. The cement block building will measure 87 feet by 40 feet when finished, and is being constructed by Clyde Groharing, contractor, of Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Bank
Clyde Groharing
Morrison
Fifty six Half Man reunion held at Old Mill Park Savanna
Fifty six members gathered at Old Mill Park Savanna for the annual Half Man reunion. The oldest attendee was B. J. Manning of Polo and the youngest Kimberly Kraber of Dixon. A picnic lunch followed by visits. Officers remain: William Blakeslee president Glen Brock vice president Mrs John Halfman Sr secretary treasurer. Next meeting set for July first 1963 at Old Mill Park Savanna.
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Halfman
Old Mill Park
Savanna
B. J. Manning
Polo
Kimberly Rather
James W. Kraber
Dixon
William Blakeslee
Mt. Carroll
Glen Brock
Clinton
John Halfman, Sr
Thomson
Swimming Lessons For Thomson Youths Start July 24
Savanna pool offers six one hour lessons for Thomson youngsters. Classes begin Tuesday July 24 at 10 am, with lessons on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Cost is 6 dollars per child, pre-ginners 5 dollars. Parents may call Mrs. Paul Green or Mrs. Harold Wilt to enroll and arrange riding pools to Savanna.
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Thomson
Savanna
Paul Green
Harold Wilt
Spotlight Club Skips Summer Session at York Church
Announcement notes the Spotlight club will not meet during summer at York Community church. The American Legion plans its regular meeting next Tuesday evening July 10 at the Legion hall. Thomson Lions set for regular monthly business meeting next Monday evening July 9.
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Spotlight Club
York Community Church
All
American Legion
Legion Hall
Lions Club
Thomson Lions Club
Robert Schneider Enlists in the Air Force at Lackland Base
Robert Schneider son of La vett a Schneider enlisted in the Air Force on June 26 and is stationed at Lackland AFB in Amarillo Texas An open house June 25 drew 48 friends and relatives from Morrison Clinton Avanna Rock Falls Thomson and Mt Carroll He graduated June 7 from Clinton Junior College Iowa
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AIR Force
Robert Schneider
Lavetta Schneider
Lackland Air Force Base
Amarillo
Texas
Morrison
Clinton
Avanna
Rock Falls
Thomson
Mt. Carroll
Robert
Clinton Junior College
Iowa
Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits and Travel
The column lists multiple family visitations and travels across Iowa and Minnesota. Donnie Atherton left Monday for a week with grandparents and relatives in Minneapolis. Additional gatherings include Mr. and Mrs. Sloan and family with Carmal Hey and Gertie Kindle in Sterling, Fay Ashby and daughters with Wayne Ashy Sr. family, and numerous calls and visits among Atherton, Brearton, Brown, Wiebenga, Maring Mendheim, Green, Roggendorf, and other households in Morrison Cedar Rapids Fulton and Rock Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donnie Atherton
Leo Linder
Dennis Daniels
Minneapolis
Minn
John Sloan
Carmal Hey
Derrill
Gertie Kindle
Sterling
Fay Ashby
Wayne Ashy
Dwight Atherton
Merle Atherton
Larry Smith
Gwen
Maude Brown
Harriet
Michae Brearton
Marion
Iowa
Gordon Brown
Cedar Rapids
Grace Rencler
Jeannette Flannery
John Maring
Morrison
Dora Wiebenga
Carl Maring Mendheim
Dallas
Tex
Robert Green
Rock Falls
Russel Green
Victor Roggendorf
Gus Roggendorf
Howard Wiebenga
Danny
Fulton
Paul Heusinkveld
Minnesota
Wayne Conrady
Herman Timmons
Weekend Visits Spread Across Clinton Area
Howard Smith of Grandview visited in Aurora. Hazel Green of Wheaton and Hazel Schaver of Albany visited with Rus sel Green. Allan Dale Bush wed Barbara Dykema in Morrison. Several families attended church and shared meals across Clinton area including Savanna, Hanover, Dubuque, Elgin, and Clinton.
Village Board OKs Street Extensions and Improvements
Thomson village board met in regular session to plan street extensions on Lewis Street and through to the game refuge land, approve gravel filling for low spots, discuss Main Street curbs and sidewalks with engineer input, vacate part of Market Street for a new Fire Protection District station, install a street light near Jack Marken's home, and remind residents dog tags will be available around July 15.
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Thomson
Lewis Street
Locus Street
Main Street
Market Street
Jack Marken
Mary Circle Met Last Wednesday In John Root Home
The Mary Circle of the Thomson WSCS met at Mrs. John Root's home. Mrs. Donald Schott led devotions and Mrs. Lawrence Halfman spoke on "Nathaniel." The group voted to support the Carroll County Federation of Women's Clubs conference in Thomson on October 9 and announced a July 17 workshop at Mt. Carroll Methodist Church. Refreshments were served. next meeting set for September 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Thomson Wscs
John Root
Donald Schott
Wrence Halfman
Nathaniel
Carroll County Federation of Womans Clubs
Thomson
Mt. Carroll Methodist Church
Athertons Attend Wedding Reception in Winslow Illinois
Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton and Mrs Dolly Atherton attended a wedding reception Sunday evening in Winslow Illinois for their niece Judy Thomman and her husband Albert Westphal. The couple plan to reside in Galena where Westphal works for the Galena Gazette.
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Merle Atherton
Dolly Atherton
Winslow
Illinois
Albert Westphal
Judy Thomman
Judy
Harold Tomman
Westphal
Galena
Local families host visitors and guests this week
Sterling residents Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Kindle entertained with his brother in law John Sloan and family. Davenport couple Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Peterson joined for Saturday supper with Wayne Ashby Sr. and family. Hal Ashby and Mrs. Harry Bowders called in the evenings. Donaldfamily of Savanna were matured afternoon callers. Mrs. Maude Brown and Harriet were evening supper guests of J. and Mrs. Charles Hogg. Jeffrey Brunner visited from Sunday to Tuesday with Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Halfman and family. Nancy Louis Hansen of Lansing Ill is staying with her aunts Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Morse and Miss Edna Brown. Jack Foltz and sons, Dean Robison and sons, and Franklin Fehler and daughters toured Clinton on the potoon boat Sunday. Harold Bush of Morrison and Leonard Feldt hosted Sunday afternoon visitors. Garrett Houzenga of Fulton left for Denver Colo to visit their daughter Leota. Evertt Eslinger of Clinton and Mrs. Jennie Griswold visited Mr. and Mrs. Harold Witt for supper Friday evening in observance of Mrs. Griswold’s birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Holesinger
Gerald Holesinger
Bonnie
Clinton
Ann van Zuiden
Bernice Boehlken
Morrison
Jacque Faur
Ft. Rucker
Alabama
William Niewkark
Lloyd Johnson
Savanna
Gene Halfman
Kenneth von Huizen
Colleen
Garden Plain
Albert Prins
Hal Hoy
Marvin John
LeClaire
Iowa
Walker
Minn
Hoy
Vicki
Pammy
Ora Clark
Lancaster
Wis
Richard Wolcott
St. Ignatius
Mont
Myles Haas
Richard Stagg
Mark
Indianapolis
Howard Smith
Grandview
Aurora
Hazel Green
Wheaton
Claus Schaver
Albany
Russel Green
Leonard Feldt
Allan Dale Bush
Barbara Dykema
Prophetstown
Emmanuel Reformed Church
Hazel Stagg
Adeline Groharing
Schintzle
Schulte
Dubuque
Gartus Christiansen
Jerry Smith
Kristy
Paul Smith
Elmer Holm
Mary Jo Halfman
Elgin
Herbert St. Ores
Herman Timmons
Timmon
Victor O'Connor
Robert Thompkins
Walter Massey
Fulton
Esther Hackbarth
Nonie Parker
Rock Falls
Lyle Williams
Marion Wheeler
Riverview Park
Wayne Ashby
Billy
Fullerton
Calif
Wm. Kuehl
Wayne
California
Wm. Cronister
Solon Springs
Vernon Kindle
Sterling
John Sloan
Kenneth Petersen
Davenport
Hal Ashby
Harry Bowders
Donald
Maude Brown
Harriet
Charles Hogg
Jeffrey Brunner
Eugene Halfman
Nancy Louis Hansen
Lansing
Ill
Ivan Morse
Edna Brown
Jack Foltz
Dean Robison
Franklin Fehler
Harold Bush
Garrett Houzenga
Denver
Colo
Leota
Harold Witt
Everett Eslinger
Jennie Griswold
Local Patients Move From Rockford and Savanna Hospitals
Sick Mrs. Glen Ashby of Mt Car roll has been dismissed from Rockford sanitarium after several months and is improving at home. Ned Spencer, patient at Rock Island sanitarium, will visit family in Argo Fay this weekend. Mrs. Robert Hubble and William Evans are surgical patients at Savanna city hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Ashby
Mt. Carroll
Rockford Sanitarium
Ned Spencer
Rock Island Sanitarium
Argo Fay
Robert Hubble
Savanna City Hospital
William Evans
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80’ Club
Jessie DeKay
Boise
Idaho
Edward Foltz
Wm. Adams
Chas. McGinty
Frank Smith
Hattie Wilt
Edith Robinson
William Adams
George Schmaling
Matilda Harney
Thomson News
Shannon
Lanark
Jake Miller
Vernon McGinty
J. Edwarden
Thomson Recreation
Thomson Homes
Boy Scout
Clubs
Lodges
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