Summer roads heat up with wrecks and fair crowds
Town notes report two fatal accidents on Route 64 this year raising the summer toll to eight on the new highway. River Day in Savanna drew a record crowd for skiing boat races and fireworks. Paul Lewis, acting mayor, stayed busy with water mains and city duties while locals volunteer at McCormick's Cafe and Lions Club plans Melon Day. Farmers, traders, and residents like Jake Housenga and Dale Krahn are busy with markets, mowing, and home building on Millionaire Row.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Paul Lewis
Paul
Gretchen Witt
Buster
McCormick's
Mac
Judge Hook
Kennedy
Jake Housenga
Jake
Lions Club
Krahn
Heitman
Millionaire Row
Tom McKee
Gus Roggendorf
Lyle Greeley
Dale Krahn
Dale
Thompson News Family Gatherings Across Fourth of July Week
Thomson area families hosted and visited relatives over the Fourth of July holiday. Posts include Joe Spencer and family at Bartlett with Dale Dur fey kin, Robert Smith and daughters at supper with Donald and Duane Smith, and visits by the Rathie and Haas households in Lanark and Fulton. Additional gatherings featured Rogers relatives from Dubuque with M J Strukhoff, Duane Tichler from Morrison with Louis Workman, Buikema and Phyllis visiting Huizenga in Fulton, and a Chicago trip for Robert Spencer with his parents. Hazel Jacobs and son from Dubuque dropped by Strukhoff, John Wilkins of Fulton called on Timmons, Root family suppers in Savanna, Santa Fe Sand Bar camp closure for Wilt and Mullen families in Elgin, and Engelkens of Argona visiting Workman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Spencer
Dale Durfey
Bartlett
Robert Smith
Donald Smith
Duane Smith
Ernest Rathie
Myles Haas
Jack Hoak
Lanark
Robert Rogers
Lynn Rogers
Debbie
Dubuque
M. J. Strukhoff
Duane Tichler
Morrison
Louis Workman
John Buikema
Phyllis
Thomas Huizenga
Fulton
Robert Spencer
Chicago
Illinois Research Hospital
Hazel Jacobs
John Wilkins
Herman Timmons
John Root
Allan
Karen
Harry Root
Tom Root
Savanna
Harold Wilt
William Mullen
Elgin
Santa Fe
Mississippi River
David Engelkens
Argona
Fastball League Second Round Set After Friday Loss
The Northern Fastball League moves into its second round as Thomson Melon Tossers sit 5-1 after a 5-1 defeat to Stockton. Savanna Six Packers at 6-1 share second place, while Stockton leads after recent wins. Tonight at Old Mill Park Thomson pitcher Jason Traniger faces Savanna’s Dave Helle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Melon
Stockton
Thomson
Melon
Savanna
Savanna Sixpackers
Old Mill Park
Jason Traniger
Dave Helle
Avanna
Relative Is Killed Instantly In Auto Accident
Dennis H. Jurgens twenty one son of Dr and Mrs George H Jurgens was killed instantly in a car accident in Milwaukee Wisconsin. His relatives Harry Jurgens Kenneth Mitchell of Savanna and Robert Mitchell of Sabula attended his funeral returning home with the parents and four brothers and the paternal grandmother Mrs Jess Jurgens of Rural Savanna. Dr Jurgens is a Savanna native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry, Jurgens
Kenneth Mitchell
Savanna
Robert Mitchell
Sabula
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Dennis H. Jurgens
George H. Jurgens
Phillip
Jess Jurgens
Jurgens
Religious notices list services and events in York Community
The Churches Answer is GOD worships at 9 and 10 am with discussions on Communism. Baptist service at 10 with Holy Communion. pastor guest Rev H James Smith. Methodist services at Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson with Sunday school times. Youth groups plan a July 23 picnic at Palisades State Park with a noon meal and outdoor recreation. Catholic services in Fulton 8 and 10 am. St John's Savanna mass times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. James Smith
Muncie
Herbert St. Ores
Palisades Park
Savanna
Methodist Church
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Omson
Thomson - Argona Methdlist
York Community Church
Palisades State Park
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Thomson Pony League Wins Two One Losses
The Thomson Pony League beat Mt Carroll 5 4 with Richie Buckley starting and Bob Kudler finishing. Next game is at Mill edgeville next Monday. Slledgeville Little Leaguers beat Thomson 13 5 on July 7. Thomson then won 6 5 against Shannon on July 11 with Ronnie Hans pitching. Next week two away games July 18 Chadwick and July 21 Milledgeville. Small Fry heads to Chadwick July 14 for their second game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Thomson Pony League
Mt Carroll
Richie Buckley
Bob Kudler
Milledgeville
Slledgeville
Family gatherings mark July Fourth in Clinton area
A series of social visits and dinners across Clinton IA and nearby towns highlights a patriotic July Fourth observance. Hosts include Mr. and Mrs. Harold Feddersen in honor of Lloyd Stark and Cindy, with guests from Canago Park and Morrison. Other gatherings feature DeLaus Zenk, John Feddersen, Port Byron, and Oak Park in Clinton.
Local families host relatives and guests over weekend
Friday over guests included Mr and Mrs Wick Len neville and son Walter from the Canal Zone visiting Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman. Rev Daniel Goldberg moved to Nichols Iowa with his wife. Visitors to the Hill home included Clarence Robinson and family from Ashland Virginia and Windhell Bankett and Wayne Thomas from Washington DC. Nearby calls featured Lt and Mrs Roger Keels from Savanna Depot and Joseph Anderson of Savanna. Frances Hemmer left Thomson for Stendal Indiana to live with Hubert Cate family. The Cates of Simpson Illinois had visited Thomson recently. Mervin Marshall joined William Mullen family for supper at Santa Fe Sand Bar on the Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heitman
Wick Lenneville
Walter
Canal Zone
Daniel Goldberg
Baptist Parsonage
Nichols
Iowa
Robert Hill
Clarence Robinson
Ashland
Wm. Daniel Bankett
Windhell
Washington, D. C
Wayne Thomas
Roy Hellman
Irwin Edgerton
Clinton
Roger Keels
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Joseph Anderson
Savanna
Lyle Williams
Patsy Wiersema
Fulton
James Smith
Steve
Wacker
Joe Ramsey
Milledgevillers
Frances Hemmer
Thomson
Marion Wheeler
Hubert Cate
Stendal
Indiana
Cates
Simpson
Illinois
Mervin Marshall
William Mullen
Santa Fe
Mississippi River
Card of Thanks for our mother's service and mourners
We express sincere thanks to all who remembered us during the death and long illness of our mother and grandmother. Gratitude to ministers and church societies of many faiths who visited or helped. Signed by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Whitney and Family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Whitney
Swimming Lessons Start July 24 At Savanna Pool
Thomson children aged six and up can enroll in Red Cross swimming lessons for beginners at the Savanna pool. The six lesson course runs Mondays and Thursdays starting July 24, costing six dollars payable at the first lesson. Notify Mrs Harold Wilt at 3525 if interested. enrollment of 15 may allow a Thomson class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Red Cross
Savanna
Harold Wilt
St Ores Clan Holds Reunion In Savannah Park
The 29th annual St Ores reunion was held Sunday July 9 1961 at Old Mill Park Savannah with 53 attendees. President Wayland Bennett presided. officers elected were Arla Green president Herbert St Ores vice president and Irene St Ores secretary. The next reunion will be the first Sunday in June. oldest member Earl Bennett youngest David Roggendorf. Michael Earl Bennett son of Earl and Alta Bennett named as one of the new children of the year. Don and Arla Green and family traveled from Elkhorn Wisconsin the farthest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Ores
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Wayland Bennett
Chadwick
Arla Green
Herbert St. Ores
Irene St. Ores
Earl Bennett
David Roggendorf
Michael Earl Bennett
Earl and
Alta Bennett
Don
Elkhorn
Wis
Johnson Reunion Draws Local Families for Picnic
The annual Johnson reunion gathered last Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson with a noon picnic. Attendees included multiple families from Lena, Thomson, Moline, Davenport, and surrounding towns, joining Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Frank Johnson
Paul Johnson
Delores Leavens
Harry Jurgens
Thomson
Melvin Badtke
Charlotte
Iowa
Gene Johnson
Moline
Aaron Johnson
Mt. Carroll
Local families enjoy weekend visits and celebrations in Illinois
Mr and Mrs John Sloan and their children Jill and Dick spent Sunday at Blackhawk Baptist Camp near Dixon. They visited Mrs Sloan’s parents near Sterling. J and Mrs Ivan Morse travelled to Excelsior Minnesota to visit relatives. Calvin Eslinger family returned from Ram’s Resort Minnesota. A surprise birthday dinner for Bob and Dick Atherton brought together multiple relatives from Savanna Morrison Mt Carroll and Thomson. Vander Ploeg family received a deep freeze for Mrs Vander Ploeg’s birthday. Edith Sheridan and Lyle Williams visited Weatherwax home. Roy Dykema Bernie Englekens hosted Dykema family visitors. Tom Rutherford and two daughters joined Claude Grim for supper. Hubert Cate family of Simpson Illinois returned home after Thomson visit. Carl Petersen joined Margaret Zastrow for Sunday dinner in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sloan
Mamie Sloan
Jill
Blackhawk Baptist Camp
Dixon
Ill
Mrs. Sloan
L. E. Kindle
Sterling
Ivan Morse
Excelsior
Minn
Major
R. B. Woods
Calvin Eslinger
Ram's
Lake George
Bob
Dick Atherton
Mackay Timber Lake
Richard Atherton
Savanna
Robert Atherton
Morrison
Dick Roche
Mt. Carroll
Merle Atherton
Folkert Vander Ploeg
Vander Ploeg’s
Edith Sheridan
Milledgeville
Lyle Williams
Lawrence Weatherwax
Roy Dykema
Bernie Engelkens
James Dykema
Tom Rutherford
Clinton
Claude Grim
Hubert Cate
Simpson
Illinois
Thomson
Carl Petersen
Margaret Zastrow
James Smith
Muncie
Roy Heitman
Smith
York Baptist Church
Bruno Gaskamp
Linton
Texas
Virgil Wilt
Gaskamp
New York City
John Buikema
Phyllis
Rank Buikema
Frank Richmond
Robert Fellows
A .c Paul K. Blair
Wel
Paul Smith
Argona
Clarence Bolhous
Henry Rozeboom
Fulton
I. R. Senneff
James W. Kraber
Kimberly Ann
Jeannine Senneff
James P. Conley
John Ashpole
John D. Christiansen
Low Moor
Harold Ashpole
Donald
Moline
John Atherton
Clark Curley
Toulon
Whispering Pines
Kimberly Ann Kraber
LR. Senneff
Wisconsin
Cathy Sippel
Myles Haas
Connie Simmons
Antigo
Wis
Mss
Dorothy Lewis
Kathryn Gates
Campbell
Aurora
Colorado
Robert Miller
Lanark
Lauren Mitchell
Jon Mitchell
Ernest Rathie
Schroeder
Sabna
Iowa
Ray Rupple
M. F. Lawler, Jr
Auburn
Wash
Frank Brown
Lynn Babcock
Arnold Sikkema
Fred Lofgren
Prophetstown
Donald Sippel
Old Mill Park
John Root
Allan
Karen
Harry Root
Ben Wagner
A. E. Mitchell
New Baby Born to Lt and Mrs Huizenga Jr
Lt and Mrs Andrew Huizenga Jr announce the birth of a son, Andrew Paul, at 2 15 p m Tuesday July 11 at Freeport Memorial Hospital Freeport. The infant weighs 6 pounds 15 ounces at birth. Lt Huizenga attends school at Castle Air Force Base California while the family resides with the wife's parents in Argona. The paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Andrew Huizenga Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cradle News
Andrew Huuzenga
Andrew Paul
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Freeport
Huizenga
Castle Air Force Base
California
Paul Smith
Argona
Andrew Houzenga
A L Smith 69 of Lomita Calif Dies in Long Beach
Abraham L. Smith a former Savanna resident 69 or 68 according to reports died last Thursday at 1145 PM in Veterans Hospital Long Beach after a coma from a stroke Sunday He was an engineer for the Burlington railroad retired in 1954 and lived in Lamia with wife Viola Graharing born Davenport Iowa in 1920 World War I veteran and American Legion member Surviving are wife son Maurice three grandchildren and two sisters Mrs James Kennedy Sr and Mrs Tom Watson of Savanna Burial was in Woodlawn cemetery Santa Monica
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Abraham L. Smith
Lomita
Calif
Smith
Veterans’ Hospital
Long Beach
Santa Monica
Woodlawn
Mr. Smith
Burlington Railroad
Viola Graharing
Davenport
van Bibber-Hansen American Legion
Maurice
Culver City
James Kennedy Sr
Tom Watson
Behrendt Home Loses TV To Lightning Strike
During a Wednesday afternoon electrical storm lightning struck the Behrendt home and burned out their television. No other damage occurred. The Behrendts had recently moved into the Adeline Graharing house from Nelson Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Behrendt
Behrendt
Adeline Graharing
Nelson
Ill
Reverends Visit and Local Social via Thomson Events
Rev. and Mrs. James Smith and family visit Thomson with invited sermons at York Baptist Church. Gaskamps travel to New York for chaplain school while kin stay in Thomson. July 4 Rank Buikema reunion at Morrison home and multiple visits across Morrison, Argona, Fulton, Clinton, Dixon, and Savanna with dinners and tours noted.
Thomson Scout Is Initiated Into Order Of The Arrow
Robert Kutler of the Thomson Boy Scout troop was among those chosen to be inducted into the Order of the Arrow at Canyon Camp last week near Apple River. The initiation ceremony took place last Wednesday evening at the camp with a large Thomson contingent attending the meal and ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kutler
Thomson Boy Scout
Canyon Camp
Apple River
Order of the Arrow
Thomson
Ed Andring
John Krahn
Myles Haas
Nancy
Gene Marken
John Rice
Don Harvey
Marvin Stiles
Ra Morelli
Doris Feldt
Jill Sloan
Joann Jurgens Honors At Charlotte Showers
Miss Joann Jurgens bride elect of Melvin Badtke of Charlotte Iowa was honored at two pre nuptial showers. A pantry and kitchen shower was hosted by Mrs Arnold Badtke and co hosts Mrs Warren Carter and Mrs Raymond Sparks. A second miscellaneous shower was hosted by Mrs Lorenz Bahnsen and Mrs John Blunt with prizes awarded. The wedding vows set for 1 30 PM July 15 at Immanuel Lutheran Church Charlotte and a reception in the church parlors. A wedding dance planned at the Clinton Moose at 8 PM. Also plans for a car wash by Thomson Argo Methodist Youth Fellowship at Lewis's Stage on Saturday July 22 from 8 AM to 4 PM with donations accepted. rain date July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joann Jurgens
Melvin Badtke
Charlotte
Iowa
Arnold Badtke
Warren Carter
Raymond Sparks
Lorenz Bahnsen
John Blunt
Bahnsen
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Clinton Moose
Thomson-Argo Fay Methodist Youth Fellowship
Lewis’s Atage
Letters From Our Readers Carterville Mo July 7 1961
A reader, Allen A. Witmer of 315 E. Hannan St in Carterville Missouri, encloses three dollars for another year of the paper. The note thanks the editor and confirms renewal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carterville
Thomson Review
Allen A. Witmer
E. Hannan St
Carterville, Mo
Local residents visit families across towns this week
Mr and Mrs Myles Haas and family were supper guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Flack in Hanover last Saturday. Mr and Mrs Ralph Irion of Morrison were Sunday visitors with her sister Mrs Jennie Griswold. Anna Hartvigsen and Dick of Clinton visited with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Wayne Groharing and Billy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myles Haas
Frank Flack
Hanover
Ralph Irion
Morrison
Jennie Griswold
Anna Hartvigsen
Clinton
Wayne Groharing
Billy
Paul Heusinkveld
Grand Rapids
Minn
Roy Heitman
Matt Medernoch
Florence Bubser
Rockford
Robert Hill
James Robinson
Ashland
Andrea, Arceda
Annetta Coleman
Chicago
Robert Hedin
James Morrison
Joan Halfman
Elizabeth
Ricky Dykstra
Ray Dykstra
Kathy Kettler
Fulton
Dykstra
A. Phillips
Minneapolis
A. Wieland
Rock Island
Wieland
Don Harvey
Terry
John Rameriz
Dismissals Reported From Local Hospitals
Mrs Dora Wiebenga left Mercy Hospital Clinton for her son Howard's home in Fulton. Mrs Evelyn Robinson discharged from Savannah Hospital to sister Mrs Lawrence Moyer's in Elizabeth. Harry Diehl released from Savannah Hospital after pneumonia. remains a patient at home. Mrs Rose LaShelle still quite ill at Thom son home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Wiebenga
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Howard
Fulton
Evelyn Robinson
Savanna Hospital
Lawrence Meyer
Elizabeth
Harry Diehl
Rose LaShelle
Thomson
Driftwood 4-H Rates A In Share The Fun
Driftwood 4-H Bird Study Club of Thomson earned an A rating and placed as 3rd alternate for the State Fair at Share the Fun night held Thursday at Savannah High School. Participants included Judy Cate Jan Bristol Jill Sloan Leslie Dittmar Lynne Bissens Janet Dykstra Lorraine Dean and Mary Jo Bristol. Club leaders Mrs. Robert Bristol and Mrs. Arnold Sikkema accompanied the group to Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Savanna High School
Judy Cate
Jan Bristol
Jill Sloan
Leslie Dittmar
Lynne Bissens
Janet Dykstra
Lorraine Dean
Mary Jo Bristol
Robert Bristol
Arnold Sikkema
Savanna
Local Club Meetings Preview and Prizes Won
The 500 Card Club met with Mrs. Gertrude Kustes. prizes went to Mae Kustes, Hazel Morse, Minnie Ashpole, and Kathryn Cooper. The Lions Club planned Melon Day with a steak fry on July 24 at Old Mill Park. Royal Neighbors gather July 18 with Mrs. William Adams. Golden Rule Class picnic is set for July 16 at Palisades Park after Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500 Card Club
Gertrude Kustes
Mae Kustes
Hazel Morse
Minnie Ashpole
Kathryn Cooper
Lavella Diehl
Lions Club
Thomson Lions Club
Harold Starr
Old Mill Park
The
Baptist Church
Palisades Park
Legion Elects Officers and Flags Upgraded
Election of officers concluded with Jack Foltz as commander, Dean Robinson treasurer, Wayne Ashby chaplain, Frank Fehler color guard, and Chris Christiansen adjutant. Votes counted overnight by Bob Lewis and Frank Fehler. A 50 star flag was ordered, Old Glory placed on pension after 15 years of service, and remarks note the fall start of the Legion with reflections on Greeley’s absence. Next meeting set for August 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion News
Jack Foltz
Dean Robinson
Wayne Ashby
Frank Fehler
Chris Christiansen
Adj
Bob Lewis
Bob
Kennedy
Nixon
Legion
Greeley
Lucky Frank
NBC
Chris
Weekend Visitors Share Meals Across Towns
Saturday evening guests at the Sen neffs included Olsen Voeckel Kellar and Kraber families from Chadwick Milledgeville and Dixon with Jamie Kraber. Andrings from Jacksonville visited Ed Andring and Denny before traveling to St Charles Minnesota to see patient George Zenk in Rochester. Wayne Ashby Jr and Billy joined in Mt Carroll for the Petty reunion then visited Lima Ohio. Feltd home welcomed Dora Valk and Geerts from Fulton. Feddersons hosted Bengtsons from Camanche and Rockford while Stark showed California movies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. R. Senneff
Joseph Olsen
Chadwick
Paul Voeckel
James Kellar
Jamie
Milledgeville
James W Kraber Jr
Kimberly Ann
Dixon
Gene Andring
Jacksonville
Bla
Ed Andring
Denny
St. Charles, Minn
George Zenk
Rochester
Wayne Ashby Jr
Billy
Marion
Iowa
Wayne Ashby
Point Rock Park
Mt. Carroll
John McCaughey
Lima
Leonard Feltd
Dora Valk
Danny
Diane Geerts
Fulton
Fedderson
Harold Bengtson
Camanche
Leonard Bengtson
Carl
Laurine
Rockford
DeLaus Zenk
Lauren
Clinton
Stark
California
Father of Mrs Harold Starr’s Father Dies at 80
C R Grover 80 of Onslow died Tuesday at his Wyoming Iowa home after a lingering illness. Services set for 1 30 p m Friday at Wallace Funeral Home Wyoming Iowa. Born December 2 1880 Fulton Iowa son of Hiram and Mary Grover. Survived by widow two sons Oliver and Elmer two daughters Olive Gibson and Flossie Starr six grandchildren six great grandchildren and a sister Mabel Collins. Preceded by parents one son one daughter two brothers two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Grover
Onslow
Iowa
Wallace
Wyoming
Fulton
Hiram
Mary Sprong Grover
Maquoketa
Anna Brantman
Jackson County
Lost Nation
Oxford Junction
Oliver
Elmer
DeWitt
B. J
Olive) Gibson
Harold
Flossie) Starr
Thomson, NL
Mabel Collins
Farewell Picnic Honors Danny Ray Kness Tuesday
Mr and Mrs Danny B Kness hosted a family picnic on Tuesday to honor their son Dann Ray Kness who has enlisted in the US Air Force. Danny left Wednesday for Chicago and then Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio Texas. Gifts and a purse of money were given. Attendees included Savanna residents and relatives from East Moline Clinton and Thom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danny B .Kness
Dann Ray
U. S. Air Force
Danny
Chicago
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Robert Daniels
Fant
Olin Duncan
Sam Kampas
Charles Howes
Extension course attendees and social visits noted
Mrs. Tom Kustes and Mrs. Irma Wilshire of Mt. Carroll attend a Northern University extension course in Freeport and expect to finish this week. Several guests join a Grandview cabin picnic hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Williams, including Edith Sheridan and the Sikkemas, Williams, and Stage families. Additional visits involve Janie Miller, Jan and Mary Jo Bristol, the Coreys, and relatives in Savanna Elizabeth and Hanover. Local hospitality continues with Mrs. Robert Miller and others visiting Maude Brown family, while Ricky Dykstra and Linda and Steve Marken are noted as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Kustes
Irma Wilshire
Mt. Carroll
Northern University of DeKalb
Freeport
Grandview Cabin
Lyle Williams
Edith Sheridan
Milledgeville
Arnold Sikkema
Bruce Sikkema
Richard Williams
John
Kathryn Cooper
Ethel Cooper
Elizabeth
Joe Baumgartner
Hanover
John D. Reagan
Savanna
Fifty Years Ago July Fourth 1911 Hot Weather and Courtship in Fulton
In a July 4 1911 note from Fulton Illinois the hot dry day is described and J M Fay Jr visits Thomson. Ladies vie for coupons he hands out as part of a Hoosier cabinet drawing to be held next Saturday. Local readers praise the Fay family as trustworthy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Fay, Jr
Thomson
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Thomson News
York
William Kendall
Harold Feddersen
Lloyd Stark
Cindy
Canago Park
Feddersen
John Feddersen
Jodie
Port Byron
Donna
Bill
Judy Rutherford
Virden
Bengtson
Oak Park
Ernest Rathje
Dean Rathje
Steven
Elva Conner
John Burkema
Victor Rogendorf
Charles Brock
Curt St. Ores
Don Hall
Russel Green
Charles Green
Jim
Gary
Ed Dykema
L. A. Schmidt
Apache Junction
Ariz
Richard Michelson
Meadow
Ronnie Starr
Savanna Pool
St. Ores Clan
A. L. Smith
Lomita, Calif
Thomson Scout
Clubs and
Lodges
Royal Neighbors
William Adams
Danny Ray Kness
Janie
Peggy
Maude Brown
Harriet
Linda
Steve Marken
Northern Fastball League
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