Rainy days and cheerful crowds at Thomson events
Residents note prolonged rain helping corn growth while a Milledgeville rodeo drew a fine crowd before downpours soaked attendees. A quiet Fourth weekend saw fewer traffic fatalities than feared and local plans proceed for a new 40 by 80 fire station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Milledgeville
Bud Wilt
Bill Mullin
Joe Shutters
William B. Petty
Mt. Carroll
David Young
California
Bali
Disneyland
Herman Haag
Herman
John Krahn
Thomson News Briefs Include Family Travel and Visitors
Thomson residents summarize recent visits as Mr. and Mrs. Ted Taylor and children headed home to South Dakota after a week with Mrs. Helen Rice and relatives. Guests named: Mr. and Mrs. Robert Fellows from Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. James Welch from Sharon Wisconsin. Mrs. Lyle Williams and others attend summer school at Sree College in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Taylor
South Dakota
Helen Rice
Robert Fellows
Morrison
James Welch
Sharon
Wis
Paul Smith
Lyle Williams
Emil Groessinger
Hobart Holland
Lyle Greeley
Sree College
Rock Isand
Feddersen Represents Illinois at NEA Conference
Bill Feddersen son of Mr and Mrs Harold E Feddersen of Thomson and president of the Student Illinois Education Association recently returned from the east representing Illinois students. He attended the 5th Annual NEA Leadership conference at Penn State and joined the 16th Annual Conference of NCTEPS in Atlantic City before a UN tour and return to Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Feddersen
Harold E. Feddersen
Thomson
Student
Illinois Education Association
Illinois
Bill
Chicago
United Airlines
University Park
Student National Education Association
Penn State University
Memt
New Horizons
Council of State Presidents
National Commission On Teacher Education and Professional Standards
Ncteps
NEA
Margaret Lindsey
Columbia University
Atlantic City
N. J
National Education Association
Sidney Hertzberg
Current” Magazine
Teachers College
Stephen K. Bailey
Syracuse Uiversity
Connecticut
Abraham Ribicoff
T. M. Stinnett
Jonas E. Salk
Pittsburgh
Martin Agronsky
NBC
Adolph Eichmann
Israel
R. Sargent Shriver
Pesident Kennedy
Peace Corps
Donald Gould
World Confederation of Organizations of
Clarice Kline
United Nations
New York City
TWA
Sherrie Lewis Dell Named to Dean's List
Sherrie Lewis Dell earned dean's list honors for the semester ending in June at Illinois State Normal University in Normal Illinois. The distinction recognizes students with grades of B or higher for the full term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherrie Lewis Dell
Illinois State Normal University
Normal
Illinois
Local families bid CWO farewell as he leaves for Fort Banks
CWO and Mrs. Vernon Mattie and children end a 30 day visit with his parents and Mrs Smiths, then depart Wednesday for Fort Banks Boston Mass where he will serve. They return from Hawaii after two years stationed there. Visitors and guests join at the Mattie home and at James Dykema and George Mattie households for weekend and Sunday events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWO
Vernon Mattie
Lloyd Smith
Fort Banks
Boston
Mass
Hawaii
Jennie Griswold
Ray Brenneman
James Dykema
George Mattie
Lyle Toberman
Lisle
William Cronister
Martin
Solon Springs
Wis
Final Rites Held For Mrs Lawrence Beauvais
Funeral services for Mrs. Lawrence Beauvais of Thomson were held at 10 a m Thursday in the Hunter Fuller Memorial chapel with Rev Ernest Carder of the First Methodist church officiating. Pallbearers included Carl Anderson Jr Duke Anderson Raymond Fehlen Everett Stewart Conrad Stewart and Ted Harding. Burial followed at Elmhurst cemetery Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Beauvais
Thomson
Hunter Fuller Memorial Chapel
Ernest Carder
First Methodist Church
Judd Law
Carl Anderson Jr
Duke Anderson
Raymond Fehlen
Everett Stewart
Conrad Stewart
Ted Harding
Elmhurst Cemetery
Joliet
Religious services and Holy Communion scheduled in Fulton area
The article lists church activities including GOD YORK COMMUNITY led by Pastor William Kendall with services at 10:00 a. m. and a 7:00 p. m. Young People meeting, BAPTIST Sunday school at 10:00 a. m. with Herbert St. Ores, Holy Communion on July 16 with Rev. H. James Smith conducting, Ladies Aid Wednesday at noon. Methodist schedule features worship at 8:30, 9:30, 11:00 a. m. and Sunday school at 9:30, 10:00 and 10:30 a. m. Catholic services in Fulton at 8:00 and 10:00 a. m. and at St. John's Savanna at 5:45, 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a. m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Young People’s Organization
Baptist Sunday School
Herbert St. Ores
H. James Smith
Muncie
Ill
Ladies Aid
Jennie Griswold
Methodist Church
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Services Today For Mrs. Wm. Stegenga Of Morrison
Funeral services for Mrs. William Stegenga 73 of Morrison are set for 2 p m Thursday at Tom linson Funeral Home. Burial follows at Grove Hill Cemetery. She was born in Whiteside County to Jacob and Della Stevenberg and married in Morrison March 15 1921. Survivors include three brothers Garrett Morrison Clarence Eric and James Aurora a sister Mrs Claude Vos Lanark and a son Milton J. Stegenga Clinton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
William Stegenga
Riverside Nursing Home
Rock Falls
Tomlinson
Grove Hill Cemetery
Stegenga
Whiteside County
Jacob
Della Stevenberg
Garrett
Clarence
Eric
James
Aurora
Claude Vos
Lanark
Milton J. Stegenga
Clinton
Iowa
Lightning Strikes Telephone at Arnold Sikkema Farm
The Thomson Fire Department was called Tuesday night to the Arnold Sikkema farm north of Thomson where lightning struck the telephone and melted wires. Little damage occurred. Norman French of Manhattan Kansas visited over the weekend with his parents. He teaches summer school at Kansas State University this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Fire Department
Arnold Sikkema
Thomson
Norman French
Manhattan
Kansas
N. D. French
Kansas State University
Local Hospital News Roundup of Ills and Recoveries
The column lists patients at Savanna and Mercy Hospitals including Karen Halfman five s surgical patient Friday to Sunday, George Miner of Hanover with pneumonia, and Robert Smith treated for a knee injury at Drives Inc in Fulton. Also noted are Kate Whitney ill at Milledgeville Nursing Home and Mrs. Dora Wiebenga improving at Mercy Hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karen Halfman
Lawrence Halfman
Savanna Hospital
Kate Whitney
Thomson
Milledgeville Nursing Home
Robert Smith
Drives, Inc
Fulton
Rose LaShelle
George Miner
Hanover
William Adams
Ernest Rathie
Luanne
Paul Strukhoff
Dora Wiebenga
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Evelyn Robinson
Fulton Doctors Move Into New Office Building
Open house Sunday June 25 in the Medical Arts building at Twelfth Street and Fourth Avenue welcomed over 300 locals. Physicians Dr. M. J. Vruno and Dr. M. E. Brookstra led tours of their suites while staff served punch and cookies. The brick veneer one story building, 78 by 30 feet, features air conditioning, natural gas, and a 28 car side parking lot to serve patients of both doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Medical Arts
Twelfth Street
Fourth Avenue
Fulton
M. J. Vruno
Vruno
Katherine Fahey
Beverly Hoese
M. E. Brookstra
Baptist Church Holds Annual Picnic
About 50 attended the York Baptist Church Sunday School picnic held at the church on July 4. A potluck dinner and a softball game between men and boys followed with races. A monetary gift was given to Rev. and Mrs. Goldberg who resign to accept a pastorate in Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Goldberg
Iowa
Barbara McKee Birthday Party Attended by Children
Mrs Thomas McKee hosted twelve children at her home Thursday for Barbara McKee's sixth birthday. Games and refreshments entertained guests as Barbara received numerous gifts.
Wilt and families host gatherings mark midweek visit
Mr and Mrs Paul Wilt welcomed Mr and Mrs Paul Wilt and family as guests on Wednesday evening to celebrate Paul K Wilt's birthday. Jimmy and Barbara McKee stayed with grandparents William and Lena Ritenour in Fulton last week. Jay and Avis Smaltz of Milwaukee joined N D French's grandparents. Truman Lisson family moved to Lombard Illinois. Sikkema family picnicked at Eagle Point Park Clinton on July 4. Edith Duchardt and Ray visited Rockford relatives. Markens and Williams families hosted a July 4 picnic with several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul K. Wilt
Paul V. Wilt
Jimmy
Barbara McKee
William Ritenour
Fulton
Jay
Avis Smaltz
Milwaukee
Wis
N. D. French
Truman Lisson
Thomson
Lombard
Illinois
North Ave
Joe Sikkema
Willis Sikkema
Erie
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
Edith Duchardt
Ray
Rockford
Albert Lynch
David
Jack Marken
Cora Marken
James Marken
Creighton Williams
Peomeett
Donald Marken
Four-H Girls Demonstrate At State Fair
Ardath Flack of Shannon Priscilla 4-H Club was chosen to represent the county in the Illinois State Fair 4-H demonstration contest with a cherry almond pie. Dame Emyre of Carrolettes 4-H Club prepared hamburger egg loaf for demonstration judging. Alternate selections include Marilyn Geisz and Loleta Moore of Carrolettes. Additional demonstrators in the older group were Pa Messmer and Ruth Ann Randecker. Eleven 10 to 12 year olds also gave demonstrations from several clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau Hall
Ardath Flack
Shannon
Dame Emyre
Carrolettes
Mt. Carroll
Marilyn Geisz
Carrollettes
Loleta Moore
Pa Messmer
Clu
Ruth Ann Randecker
Echo Valley
Susan Haas
Ann Miller
Indian Maids
Savanna
Cheryl Grinnall
Joan and
Jean Getz
Jacobtown
Marsha Zink
Sheri Miller
Susan Morgan
Mary Jo Bristol
Lorraine Dean
Driftwoods
Thomson, Joyas
Baptist Minister Resigns to Accept Iowa Pastorate
The Rev. Daniel Goldberg resigns as York Baptist Church pastor to take a pastorate in Nichols Iowa. He led his last service on June 25 and will move around July 15. He will begin his senior year at Northern Baptist Theological Seminary September 4. The Goldbergs thank York Baptist Church and Thomson community for their kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Goldberg
York Baptist Church
Nichols
Iowa
Goldberg
Northern Baptist Theological Seminary
Chicago
Friends of
York Baptist
Thomson
Thomson Pony League Drops Two In Ca mache And Chadwick
The Thomson Pony League lost 9 to 3 at Ca mache last Friday. A prior home game vs Shannon ended in a 5 5 tie called at dusk after eight innings. The playoff date is forthcoming and the next regular game is at Chadwick next Monday at 6 p m. The Little League fell 22 to 12 to Chadwick on their field last Friday, and will host Milledgeville Friday at 6 p m at Thomson ball field.
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Thomson
Thomson Pony League
Camanche
Pony League
Shannon
Chadwick
Little League
Milledgeville
Guests of Savanna Families Share Sunday Evening
Mr and Mrs Tom Root and son hosted guests including Mr and Mrs John Root and family Harry Root Mr and Mrs Ben Wagner all of Thomson plus Mr and Mrs Earl Root and girls of Kewanee and Mr and Mrs Edward Malewicki and family of Winona Minnesota Also Mr and Mrs Earl Voss and Lawrence Olmquist of Savanna Other visitors included Mr and Mrs David Young and children returning from a California vacation and visiting relatives in Anaheim Russell Gregson and Elmer Dalkirt of St Louis stayed with N D French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Root
Savanna
John Root
Harry Root
Ben Wagner
Thomson
Earl Root
Kewanee
Edward Malewicki
Winona
Minn
Earl Voss
Lawrence Olmquist
David Young
Cindy
David
California
Clarence Young
Anaheim
Russell Gregson
Elmer Dalkirt
St. Louis
N. D. French
Albert Lynch
John Stawickie
Butch
Engagement of Miss Hill to Eugene Christy
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Hill and Eugene Christy. Miss Hill is the daughter of Mrs. Eugene Norcross and Clarence Hill of Davenport Iowa. Christy is the son of Mr and Mrs Christy of Pana Illinois. The bride elect is a York Community High School graduate and Illinois State Normal University alumna now employed by the Illinois Agriculture Association. Christy attends Illinois State Normal University majoring in biological science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hill
Eugene
Miss Hill
Eugene Norcross
Rockingham Rd
Clarence Hill
W. 3Rd St
Davenport
Iowa
Christy
Pana
Illinois
York Community High School
Thomson, Ill
Illinois State Normal University
Illinois Agriculture Assn
Bloomington
Pana High School
ASC Election At Legion Hall July 12
The annual ASC election for Community Committeemen will be held at the American Legion hall in Thomson at 8:00 PM July 12, 1961. Elections will be conducted by current local Committee men with a County Committee member present to answer questions. Eligible voters should attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASC
York Township
American Legion Hall
Thomson
Surprise Birthday Party for Mrs Jennie Griswold
Mrs Harold Witt and Mrs Everett Eslinger hosted a surprise birthday gathering for their mother Mrs Jennie Griswold at her home last Thursday. Guests included Mrs Emil Brach Mrs Herman Hagg Mrs Roy Heitman Mrs Mabel Jobe Mrs Bertha Brenneeman Mrs Mervin Marshall Mrs Robert Holland Mrs Otto Switzer and Mrs Ralph Irion of Morrison. She received many lovely gifts and enjoyed games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Witt
Everett Eslinger
Jennie Griswold
Emil Brach
Herman Hagg
Roy Heitman
Mabel Jobe
Bertha Breneeman
Mervin Marshall
Robert Holland
Otto Switzer
Ralph Irion
Morrison
Ashby Reunion Brings Relatives for Fourth Picnic
The annual Ashby reunion drew about 40 relatives to Wayne Ashby farm on July 4 for a noon picnic dinner. Attendees enjoyed horseback riding, badminton, and croquet in the afternoon, followed by a picnic supper in the evening with friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby
Wayne Ashby
Visiting relatives span multiple states in Thomson area
Mrs Ruth Stearns of New London NH and the Stearns family of Saxonville MA visited Thomson last Saturday to see daughter and sister Mrs Robert Plumley. Ruth plans July August stays in Hillsdale IL. Janet Frosch of Chicago visited her mother and step father in town. Additional guests included the Zimmer family from Hampton IA and Jack Flickinger with sons. Ray Hook and kin from Vancouver WA left after two weeks with Hawkins family. Howard Johnson and Grace Newendyke attended a Freeport wedding. Dr FE Gholson of Savanna returns home from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Stearns
New London
New Hampshire
John Stearns
Saxonville
Mass
Thomson
Robert Plumley
Willard Nelson
Hillsdale
Illinois
Janet Frosch
Chicago
Frank Potter
Robert Zimmer
Hampton
Iowa
Jack Flickinger
Ray Hook
Vancouver
Washington
Albert Hook
Howard Johnson
Mark
David
Lena
John Johnson
Grace Newendyke
Freeport
FE. H. Gholson
Savanna
Birth of Daughter to Mr and Mrs Carl Otto of Savannah
Mr and Mrs Carl Otto of Savannah welcome a daughter born July 1 at Savannah Hospital named Barbara Gail. Maternal grandmother is Mrs Helen Falls of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cradle News
Carl Otto
Savanna
Savanna Hospital
Barbara Gail
Helen Falls
Thomson
Julienne Snyder and Robert Hook Wed at St Paul Church
Julienne Snyder daughter of Mrs Alfred Johnson Savanna and Robert Hook son of Mr and Mrs Albert Hook Thomson were married June 29 in St Paul Episcopal Church Savanna. Rev Andrew Bro officiated. A reception followed at the bride's home. They plan a Wisconsin Dells trip and reside in Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julienne Snyder
Robert Hook
St. Paul Episcopal Church
Alfred Johnson
Savanna
Albert Hook
Thomson
Andrew Bro
Mt. Carroll
Dean Rathie
Summit Ave
Wisconsin Dells
College of Medical Technology
Minneapolis
York Community High School
Milwaukee Railroad
Community club notices and 4-H driftwoods report
A July calendar lists WSCS of Argona Methodist Church wiener roast at noon July 19, Kindergarten Club July 10, Spotlight Club July 10, American Legion July 11, Ladies Aid July 12. Driftwoods 4-H met June 29 with eight members. plan for Share the Fun at Savanna High July 6 and potential Springfield trip.
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Argo Wscs
Argona Methodist Church
Wayne Drake
Legion Hall
Spotlight Club
American Legion the
American Legion
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Jennie Griswold
Driftwoods
A. Sikkema
Old Baldy
Lynne Eissens
Stephen Foster
Johnson Reunion Picnic at Johnson Home
The Johnson family holds its annual reunion Sunday July 9 at the home of Mr and Mrs John Johnson. A picnic dinner is planned at noon with family members expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
John Johnson
Weekend visits and family gatherings across Illinois towns
Albert Lynch spent a week end in Granville with brother George Lynch and sister Ellen Finch. Elgin visitors Mr and Mrs William Mullen and two sons joined Mer vin and Edna Marshall in Clinton. Various dinners and gatherings followed at Chadwick Fulton Polo Cicero and Fulton with relatives and friends. Dwight Atherton and three children planned a West Coast vacation camping trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lynch
Granville
Illinois
George Lynch
Ellen Finch
William Mullen
Jon
Jimmy
Elgin
Mervin Marshall
Clinton
Edna Mullen
Robert Miller
Lanark
Lauren Mitchell
Roy Heitman
Rita Geddes
Minnesota
Albert Prins
Geerts
Charles Geerts
Fulton
Emil Brach
Philip
Edson Holland
Ed Davis
Polo
LeRoy Prins
Cicero
Kenneth von Huizen
Colleen
Jan Faber
Kim
Dwight Atherton
West Coast
Julienne Snyder Honored At Savanna Bridal Shower
Savanna resident Julienne Snyder, bride of Robert Hook of Thomson, was the guest of honor at a miscellaneous bridal shower held at the Episcopal Parish House in Savanna. Forty five guests attended from Savanna, Thomson, Hanover and Pittsburgh. Games were played and refreshments served. hostesses were Mrs. Jean Handel, Mrs. Carl Johnson, Mrs. Allen Jensen and Mrs. Daniel Hoover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julienne Snyder
Savanna
Robert Hook
Thomson
Hanover
Pittsburgh
Jean Handel
Carl Johnson
Allen Jensen
Daniel Hoover
Card Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Paul Smith
Mr and Mrs Paul Smith entertained at a card party held last Saturday evening at their home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Robert Holland Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall Mr and Mrs Harold Witt Mrs Helen Brenneman Mrs Andrew Houz enga Mr and Mrs Dan Sack of Clinton James Morgan of Chad wick and Mr and Mrs Earl Green of Elkhorn Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Robert Holland
Mervin Marshall
Harold Witt
Helen Brenneman
Andrew Houzenga
Dan Sack
Clinton
James Morgan
Chadwick
Earl Green
Elkhorn
Wis
Hamburger Fry at Oak Park Church Sparking Youth Fellowship
The Baptist Youth Fellowship hosted Savanna's Oak Park Christian Church youths with a hamburger fry last Friday. After supper, games and a devotional led by Rev. Berry of Oak Park Church followed the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburger Fry
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Oak Park
Riverview Notes Celebrate Weekend Travel and Visits
Riverview residents share weekend trips and family gatherings. Sylvester Mc Worthy and family visited Bellevue and Clinton relatives. Mc Worthy sons enjoyed the 4th. Numerous families relayed cottage stays at Mallory and other local spots with Kent Kemmer Morrison, Wesley Johnson Davenport, and guests from Freeport Savanna Chadwick Stockton Washington DC. Joe O Neal returns from Iowa City hospital to home. Ray Morelli and relatives spent the 4th in Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester McWorthy
Bellevue
Swanson
Sikkema
Maring
Marvin Schweitzer
Keneth Barmiski
Marion
Clinton
Ken Kemmer
Morrison
Wesley Johnson
Davenport
Henry Picklum
Mallory Cottage
Joseph Shaw
William Francen
Phillip Mallory
Lena Beck
Freeport
Ellan Brand
Albert Hartman
Hazel Hawkins
Chadwick
Lillian Stoner
David Hoerty
Savanna
Lewis Pettit
Frank Graves
Stockton
Joan Graves
Washington, D. C
Willie Leopold
Joe O'Neal
Iowa City Hospital
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Thomson Main
Main Street
Lyle Greele
Robert
Warren
Mary Waltrip
Harold Starr
Lions Club
J. M. Fay, Jr
Morgan Park Academy
John Tucker
Base Street
Morley
M. M. Moyer
Oklahoma
Fulton Journal
Fulton, Ill
Thomson News
William Feddersen
N.E. A
Meadow
Ronnie Starr
Wm. Stegenga
Fulton Doctors
Baptist Church
Thomas McKee
Barbara
Marnes Hill
Eugene Christy
Robert Hill
Waukarusa
Point Rock Park
William Cook
Luanne Frosch
Susan Knuth
Rita Fehler
Marsha Cook
Nancy Haas
Cathy Sippel
Clubs and
Lodges
Riverview Notes
Ray Morelli
Canton
Northern Fastball League
Melon
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