13 Jul 1967
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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1967
Page
1
The Village Board met in special session July 11 to amend the retailers occupation tax ordinance. A resolution sets the tax at not to exceed three fourths of one percent, effective August 1 1967, voted by McKee and Ashby with adjournment by McKee and Cox.
Sunday School attendees at the Baptist Church will honor the Marion Overman family with a potluck dinner after the service. The family is relocating to California and guests are asked to bring their own table service and a dish to pass.
It makes sense to keep cool in summer and warm in winter. Give your family the benefits of life’s good things and buy an air conditioner from Interstate Power Co.
Black Oak Grange met July 6 with Jo Anne Halfman reporting on Camp Wartburg activities in Waterloo Iowa. President Johnson to speak at fall Centennial Convention. Grange to run a game stand at the August 5 Community Fair. Rock Creek Grange chartered a bus to Amana July 26. Program on Our Flag and safety rules followed. WSCS plans all day church event July 19 with church cleanup and potluck. Plans for Community Fair booth to be finalized.
A brief nor easter struck Thomson causing downed trees, broken branches, and power outages. Residents report damage across town including houses, yards, and utilities while Savanna Fulton and Argona saw lighter effects. Reed reports mention a nursing home road blockage, a chicken coop damaged, and a few miles of electric service disrupted before improvements returned.
Sheriff Harry Miller and police probed four break-ins Tuesday night in Chadwick and Thomson. Senneff Lumber and Engelke Feed Store in Chadwick. Atherton Service Station and Diehl Oil Co in Thomson were entered. Loot included about $106 from Atherton, $6.50 from Diehl, a missing Zippo lighter, and minor window damage. Local officers Sherm Correll and Virgil MacDonald assisted.
Thomson's Small Fry baseball team suffered its first loss of the summer tourney, falling 8 to 0 to Chadwick in the final. Chadwick exploded for six runs in the fifth inning after scoring early, as Bruce Scheidegger earned the win on the mound.
The Thomson Junior League team posted two wins to improve to 7 wins and 2 losses. They defeated Mt. Carroll 12 hits and 7 runs behind Jim Falls who struck out 14 in a 7 to 0 decision, and then topped Shannon Juniors 9 to 1 on Falls 12 strikeouts with a grand slam by Bob Zink.
The Savanna Army Depot marks its 50th anniversary with a cocktail hour at 4 30 p m July 21 1967 in the Officers Open Mess before the downtown Savanna parade. The event is hosted by the depot’s commanding officer and follows sweltering heat and damp conditions.
Local advertiser promotes affordable air conditioners payable with monthly electric bills. Prospective buyers are urged to see or call for more details and to act today.
Weather forecaster warns of two more hotter months while stores push air conditioners and fans with stock full and easy payment options billed on electric bills. Thomson fire district ambulance ran three calls over the weekend in the Argona area. Betty Edwards rushed to Savannah hospital Saturday night. Miles Miller with a broken hip to Sterling hospital Sunday. Mike Weiss sent to Morrison hospital Sunday night.
Thomson area notes show multiple visits among residents. visits include Mr and Mrs Merle Bielema with family in Lyndon and Mr and Mrs Henry Bielema, plus gatherings with the Ottens and Marshalls. several dinners and reunions occur at Prophetstown Chadwick Savanna and Sterling among local households.
The Illinois Department of Conservation announces a duck blind drawing for Potter's Marsh and Savanna Ordnance Areas in Mississippi River Pool 13. The draw is at Lazy River Marina north of Savanna on July 29 at 2 p.m. CDT. registration runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Applicants 16 or older with 1966 or 1967 hunting licenses must be present. Regulations explained prior to drawing. blinds must be 150 yards apart. construction may start anytime. Copies of rules available from county conservation officers and at pool access points.
Junior High Department of Thomson Methodist Church invites all young people to Sunday School at 10 00 a m this Sunday July 16 Two guest speakers Keith Tonkinson and Virginia Wolf of Hooppole will share experiences as coach and member of a Youth for Christ team that won the International Bible Quiz championship in Bristol England The Bristol story appears in the July 16 David C Cooke lesson All junior high and high school age youths are invited.
We make it easy to own an air conditioner with a complete supply ready for customers. Visit now to take advantage of available models and favorable terms while stocks last.
Twenty two Cub Scouts with eleven adults spent Saturday July 8 at the Scouts Canyon Camp for a day of activities. A camp tour boating archery Indian dancing games and swimming in the pool were held with leaders and older Scouts guiding the youths.
A long remembered Sunday heat gave way to violent storms with lightning and wind. High winds toppled trees and silos near town, cutting power until restoration by seven. The storm left debris and damage, with the town spared from prolonged blackout.
Sick Mrs Betty Edwards of Argo Fa is a patient at Savanna hospital. Mrs Mary Hook of Argona who fell and fractured the bone below her hip on July 4 remains a patient at Savanna hospital. Jimmy Bielema son of Mr and Mrs Dwayne Bielema had surgery Tuesday morning at Mercy hospital and is recovering. Mrs Faun Strubb of Mt Carroll enters Freeport hospital for eye surgery Friday. Frank Wallas in Mason City hospital after a stroke ten days ago.
New shipment of air conditioners and fans received. Hot humid weather forecast prompts cool relief. Pay with your electric bill through Interstate Power Company offering easy terms.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Kustes and John hosted a Thomson area Catholic family program July 9 11 Fr MacMahan led a Sunday Bible service with 28 attendees adult discussions Monday at the Legion Hall 21 participants and Mass Tuesday at the Eustes Cooper home with 35 attendees Altar boy John served with Robert Parnell reading the Epistle The theme was Christian Community A lunch and social followed with guest Tom Hand of Tucson Ariz present.
Mr and Mrs Paul Wurster welcomed a 9 pound 10 ounce girl born July 7 at Savannah hospital. Maternal grandparents are Arnold Wers of Wacker.
A fresh stock of air conditioners fans and dehumidifiers arrives offering easy terms to keep homes dry and comfortable protect furniture and rugs from dampness and mildew.
Diamond A Ranch owner Jim Arnold says night trail rides are planned for the next two weekends at Timber Lake. A ride is set for Saturday July 15 after 8 p.m. and a full moon weekend ride is planned for Friday and Saturday July 21 and 22 with a possible weiner roast. Riders are welcome.
An ad pitches Westinghouse air conditioners and fans as a way to stay refreshed, offered for a few dollars per month along with the electric bill. The promotion emphasizes affordable monthly payments.
A Fulton gathering saw Tom Kustes and the Coopers attend a family dinner hosted by Ed Kus tes. Thirty five people were present. Jill Sloan plans to resume studies at Moline Public after two weeks with her parents. Gary Cook of Milledgeville visits grandparents Harry and Mrs Bowders. Bob Gray and Tim joined Franklin Fehlers for a Sunday call. Charles Cravatta and family take a three week vacation visiting Paul Mitchell in California and then Las Vegas and Mexico. Bruce Groharing and Jean join Bernard Groharing in Chicago to meet Adeline Groharing and Mrs George who just returned from Florida.
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