York Community Church announces guest minister July services
York Community Church invites worship at 9:30 and 1:00 AM with guest Rev. Louis Akker from Byron Center Michigan on July 19. A church board sale is set for July 21 at 8 PM. Godfrey guides, volunteers listed for various church activities in York.
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York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
My Church
Louis Akker
First Reformed Church
Byron Center
Michigan
York Community Church
Servicemen in Training and Graduation at Fort Gordon and Great Lakes
Orville J. Carl 18 of Thomson Ill is two weeks into active duty recruit training at Naval Training Center Great Lakes Ill learning naval history ordnance gunnery first aid swimming survival shipboard drills and sentry duties. Pvt Merle M Sturtevant Jr 19 of Lanark Ill completed a 25 week carrier equipment repair course at Fort Gordon Ga after enlisting last October and basic training at Fort Knox Ky He will maintain and repair field carrier telephone and telegraph equipment and is a 1963 Lanark High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes, Ill
Orville J. Carl
Percy E. Carl
Thomson, Ill
Naval Training Center
Great Lakes
Ill
Fort Gordon, Ga
AHTNC
Merle M. Sturtevant Jr
Route
Lanark
Arm Southeastern Signal School
Fort Gordon
Sturtevant
Army
Fort Knox
Lanark High School
Local Visitors Stay With Linwood and Fox Families
Lanark residents Mrs Ward Frederick Nath an and Gay of Rockford visit the Engles family in Lanark. Normal guests Mr and Mrs Robert Dole and Luanne join Lindsay and Pasco households in shared weekend stays. Salem Ohio guest Mrs Donal Greenameyer visits Clarmsdille and Fox families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward Frederick
Nathan and
Gay
Rockford
Clifford Engles
Robert Dole
Luanne
Normal
Arents
E. Cindsay
Lindsay
Rex Lindsay
Cindy
Dave
Robert Pasco
Donal Greenameyer
Clarmsdille Greenameyer
Salem
Ohio
Mrs. Floren Fox, Sr
Thomson Unit District election sought for York Township
County superintendent Gordon Hansen ruled a unit school district election may be called soon for York Township uniting grade school No. 174 and high school No. 201. Supporters argued doubled state aid. opponents raised questions on petition population figures. Objections would go to the courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Gordon Hansen
Mt. Carroll
Robert Burlee
Thomson Wheels
Harold Federsen
Atty
David Murray
Sterling
John C. Atherton
Eugene Murray
Lauren Mitchell
Albert Prins
Groharing Family Learns Son Supposedly on Duty in Alaska
In Alaska Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing received word their son Airman Second Class Richard Groharing of Salina Kansas is on temporary duty with the U S Air Force in Alaska.
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Alaska
Bruce Groharing
Richard Groharing
Salina, Kansas
U. S. Air Force
Richter Family Tour Highlights Visit to WGN Studio
Mr and Mrs Edward Richter and son Konrad toured Arlington Heights and Des Plaines with relatives. Edward joined Robert Janney a WGN TV cameraman at the studios. They then went to Wrigley Field to watch a televised double header Giants vs Cubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WGN
Edward Richter
Konrad
Arlington Heights
Robert Janney
Des Plaines
Robert Barber
Janney
Richter
Wrigley Field
San Francisco Giants
Chicago Cubs
Birth Announcements From Savanna and Clinton Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Richard Atherton welcome Karen Lee born Saturday July 11 at Savanna Hospital weight 6 pounds 8 ounces paternal grandparents Merle Atherton Sr and Edward Hook. Troy Edward born July 9 at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton weighed 6 pounds 15 ounces paternal grandparents Fred Hook. Harold Drier Savanna and Marlys Zenk Thomson mother. Curtis Pilgrim Thomson announce son born Saturday at 11 at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Atherton
Karen Lee
Savanna Hospital
Merle Atherton Sr
Edward Hook
Troy Edward
Jane Lamb Hospital
Fred Hook
Harold Drier
Savanna
Clinton
Marlys Zenk
Harold Zenk
Thomson
Curtis Pilgrim
Sunday Socials Include Heitman Geddes and Local Guests
Thomson area residents hosted and visited Sunday dinners and afternoons through the week. The Heitmans Geddes and Bradley Cate attended Mrs. Mervin Marshall's Sunday dinner, with several couples from Clinton Savanna Low Moor and Argo Fay joining in.
Growing Skills Over Sweet Nonsense
The piece argues for teaching youths practical growth skills rather than giving them passive praise. It asserts affection enriches character, enlarging and elevating personal nature even if affection yields no direct return.
Funeral services held Wednesday for Guy E Stumphy Sr
Guy E. Stumphy Sr of Lincoln Nebraska funeral services were held Wednesday at Fay Funeral Home Fulton with burial in Upper York Cemetery Argo. Out of town attendees included George Stumphy Mason City Iowa Guy Stumphy Jr Rockford Iowa rb Stumphy Lincoln Nebraska Mr and Mrs Ivan McGinnis Elizabeth IA Mr and Mrs Bert Marr Norman Marr and Jennie Oxford Junction IA Ms Hazel Carr Clinton IA and Robert Stumphy Navy Pearl Harbor Hawaii did not arrive in time for the funeral. Lunch followed at the home of Vaughn McGinnis Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy E. Stumphy
Lincoln
Neb
Fay Funeral Home
Fulton
Upper York
Argo Fay
Hose
George Stumphy
Mason City
Iowa
Guy Stumphy Jr
Rockford
Rb Stumphy
Nebraska
Ivan McGinnis
Elizabeth
Bert Marr
Norman Marr
Jennie
Oxford Junction
Hazel Carr
Clinton
Robert Stumphy
U. S. Navy
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Vaughn McGinnis
Thomson
Fulton Plans Riverfront Park
Fulton City Council purchased about 12 acres along the Mississippi River from Northwestern Railroad. The land spans from avenue D to Sixteenth Avenue with extra parcels north of Sixteenth. City officials study park development and consider forming a Park District to manage the riverfront park and other city parks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton City Council
Mississippi River
Northwestern Railroad
Agrico
Sixteenth Avenue
Struggle shifts from survival to debt and clutter
The text notes households face rising costs for car and gadget payments. It cites the desire for an extra storage room costing about 40 dollars a month to store empty bottles, magazines, light bulbs, and broken phonograph records, with little value in expressing disdain for others.
Mrs Sippel Rehired as Kindergarten Teacher for August Start
The Thomson Kindergarten Association met July 6 at the Geo Hall. Mrs Donald Sippel was rehired as teacher for the coming year. Dues are 1.75 weekly plus 5c milk. A birth certificate and full medical exams are required due to licensure. Registration ends August 3 at 8 p.m. Meetings at Legion Hall. contact Mrs Sippel or Mrs Merle Bielema with questions.
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Thomson Kindergarten Association
As Geo
Donald Sippel
PTA
Savanna Clinic
Legion Hall
Sippel
Merle Bielema
Jack Foltz
Gerald Smith
Glenn Krueder
Purlees Attend Funeral of Uncle in Henderson Area
Mr and Mrs Robert Purlee and family visited Alexis for Sunday night and Monday and attended the funeral of Clarence Koons of North Henderson on Monday. Mr Koons was an uncle of Mrs Purlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Purlee
Alexis
Clarence Koons
North Henderson
Koons
Purlee
Community notices from Sterling area families and guests
The passage lists numerous visits and gatherings around Sterling, Illinois, including Christa John returning to Milwaukee after two weeks with her grandmother Mrs. Besse French, and many Sunday dinners, picnics, and weekend visits by families such as the Kindle, Townsend, Atherton, Ben nett, Jacobs, Ottens, and others to homes in Sterling, Mt. Carroll, and surrounding towns. It notes attendance at a Petty family reunion, Timber Lake Playhouse events, and trips by Burrell Brown, with extended visits to Lanark Fulton Polo Clinton DeKalb and Washington and Florida noted in various mentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christa John
Milwaukee
Wis
Besse French
John Sloan
Vernon Kindle
Don Kindell
Jolene
Gertie Kindle
Carmel Hey
Derrill
Sterling
Ralph Townsend
Green Rock
Roy Davis
Jean
Polo
Donald Sippel
Merrie Jo
Donna
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
Don Nicolaysen
Clinton
Gerald Smith
Kristy
Joe Spencer
Mikel Stiles
Timber Lake Playhouse
Mt. Carroll
Joe
Mary Marshall
Jeff Peterson
Merle Kohn
Savanna
Wm. Hamm
Milford Raab
Fulton
Carl Hamm
R. C. Wait
Lois Jean
Reynolds
Jan Faber
Kenneth Ven Huizen
Colleen of
Ladis
Albert Prins
Thomson Small Frys Win Carroll County Tournament
Thomson Small Frys defeated Mt Carroll to win the Carroll County tournament held last week in Thomson. They beat Chadwick 24 10 in the first round and led a schedule that included Milledgeville and Mt Carroll with Flickinger winning the championship game and James Robinson delivering multiple hits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Small Frys
Carroll County
Thomson
Mt. Carroll
Small Frys
Thomson Ad
Chadwick
Milledgeville
David Purlee
Donnie Robinson
Drake
Robinson
James
Hebeler
Pauley
Daehler
Geison
Fritz
Green
M. Neuschwang
Flickinger
James Robinson
Carroll
Dykema
Children Undergo Surgeries At Iowa Hospitals
Sick Michael Prins five year old son of Mr and Mrs Merle Prins underwent major surgery at Savanna hospital. Louis Howell recovering well after surgery at University hospital Iowa City room 341 W B J Clikeman still a surgical patient at University hospital Iowa City room 252 Edson Holland remains in Jane Lamb hospital Clinton two weeks after admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Merle Prins
Savanna Hospital
Louis Howell
University Ap Hetal
Iowa City
B. J. Clikeman
University Hospital
Edson Holland
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Letters From Our Readers From Stendal Indiana
Frances J Hemmer writes from Stendal Indiana 47585 on July 7 1964 sending a friendly greeting and noting she reads Thomson Review weekly and enjoys hearing about home.
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Stendal
Ind
Thomson Review
Frances J. Hemmer
Indiana
Neighborhood Picnic Honors Earl Bailey on 80th Birthday
Mrs Richard Schleming and Mrs Allen Smith hosted a Sunday Legion home party. Guests included Earl Bailey and family from Lanark with many neighbors and friends to celebrate Bailey’s 80th birthday with a decorated cake.
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Norman Isenhart
Harold Schleuning
Myron Friederich
Larry
Robert Geison
Sheldon
Chadwick
Gilbert Moothart
Abbie Kay
Rock Falls
Merry Circle Club Picnic at Point Rock Park
The Merry Circle club holds its annual family picnic on Sunday July 19 at Point Rock park with dinner at 12:30 PM. Members are asked to bring their own table service two dishes to pass and beverage. ice cream will be furnished.
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Merry Circle Club
Point Rock Park
Meurs and Wiebenga Tie The Knot In Fulton Church
Betty Ann Meurs and Harlan Paul Wiebenga were married Friday at the First Christian Reformed Church in Fulton. The ceremony featured Rev. Buer Meer, organist Mrs. Eugene Sikkema, and vocalist Miss Shirley Stuart. The couple will reside at 1201% 16th Ave Fulton.
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Betty Ann Meurs
Edward Meurs
Fulton, Jr
Harlan Paul Wiebenga
Claude Wiebenga
Fulton, Ill
First
Christian Reformed Church
Fulton
Buer Meer
Eugene Sikkema
Shirley Stuart
Chantilly
Ronald Shear
Christine Howard
Lori van Zuiden
David Shear
Air Force serviceman to be stationed in England for two years
Clark Curley of the U S Air Force departs from O Hare Field Chicago for New Jersey en route to England for a two year assignment He is the son of Mr and Mrs Del Curley of Galva and grandson of Mrs Lloyd Smith of Thomson Previously stationed at Luke AFB Arizona
ASC Committee Election Set for July 18 at Thomson Hall
ASC section in the community will elect three committeemen and two alternates at the Thomson Legion hall on Saturday July 18 at 8:00 PM. The chairman elect will serve as the delegate to the county convention to elect the county committee.
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ASC
Thomson Legion Hall
Saturda
Community Organization Meeting Schedule Listing
A detailed calendar lists monthly meetings for local boards clubs and groups. Entries include High School Grade School Village Volunteer Firemen American Legion and other societies with specific days such as first Monday second Monday or fourth Wednesday for gatherings and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Gion Auxiliary
Indergarten Club
Mondny SS
Ions Club
T. A
W.oman’s
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout Pack
TNT Club
Spotlight Club
Comanany
Golden Rule
Baptist Church
WSCS
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Rut
Order of the Eastern Star
Fulton
Ladies Aid
Black Oak Grange
Community Church Family
York Betterment
Thoughtful pledge from columnist on ongoing debate
The writer insists this is not the final word on the subject and aims to keep readers engaged. The remark signals an ongoing discussion and invites further consideration from the audience.
Henry Strauch Dies En Route to Hospital Visit
Henry Strauch 81 died suddenly about 1 30 PM Sunday in an auto while en route to Jane Lamb hospital to visit his wife a patient there They had been hospitalized after a July 7 Route 84 car truck crash near Fulton Mrs Strauch remained in good condition with a broken jaw broken collar bone and facial injuries Strauch was taken to Clinton and died four miles north of Thomson of what was believed a heart attack Funeral services were held at 2 PM Wednesday at the Fulton funeral home officiated by Rev Albert Ihne Burial was in Lower York Cemetery Pallbearers were Harry Diehl John Krahn Fred Nipe Joe Shutters Otto Switzer and Paul K Wilt He was born October 1 1882 in Carroll County son of Anton and Catherine Kiser Strauch a Fulton Business College graduate He married Grace Bennett December 12 1912 in Thomson A retired farmer and former member of the Thomson village board town clerk and assessor he is survived by his wife two sisters Mrs Virgil Marth Savanna and Mrs Vena Sweitzer Mr Carroll and two brothers William Fort Smith Ark and Anton Shannon He was predeceased by parents two brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Strauch
Jane Lamb Hospital
Mr. Strauch
Strauch
Fulton
Virgil Marth
Savanna
Carroll County
Anton
Catherine Kiser Strauch
Fulton Business College
Grace Bennett
Thomson
Virgil
Hazel) Marth
Vena Sweitzer
Carroll
William
Fort Smith, Ark
Shannon
Local social notes laiden with weddings visits and birthdays
Mrs Dora Wiebenga attended the grandson Harlan Wiebenga wedding last Friday evening and was a dinner guest on Saturday at the Claude Wiebenga home. Several other relatives and friends visited in Morrison Fulton Thompson Streamwood and Chicago during the week.
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Dora Wiebenga
Harlan Wiebenga
Claude Wiebenga
Fulton
Howard Wiebenga
Howard Wieben
500 Card Club Meets in Fulton for July Event
The 500 Card club met on Thursday July 9 at Fulton with Mrs. Bernadette Kustes hosting. Clara Andring won first prize, Bernadette Kustes second, Luvella Diehl third, and Amy Lewis sow. The group will meet again July 23 at Mrs. Luvella Diehl's home.
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Bernadette Kustes
Fulton
Clara Andring
Luvella Diehl
Sow
Amy Lewis
Ladies Aid Meeting Set at Baptist Church
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church will meet on Wednesday July 22 at the home of Mrs. Sylvia Witt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Golden Rule
Waterworks Park
Morrison
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Chadwick High School 1964 Seniors Hold Village Park Picnic
Members of Chadwick High School's 1964 senior class and their parents enjoyed a picnic supper Monday evening in the village park. Afterward, photos taken on their senior trip to Washington, D. C., and New York City were shown by different members.
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Chadwick High School
Washington, D. C
New York City
Marine Cpl. James Baker Returns Home on Leave
Cpl. James Baker of the U S Marines arrived Tuesday at his parents home for a month’s leave. He has been stationed aboard the U S Coral Sea in the Pacific and will report to Lejeune North Carolina for further duty after leave.
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James Baker
U. S. Marines
Jake Baker
James
U. S. Coral Sea
Lejeune
N. C
Entertains At Four Oclock Dinner In Clinton
Mr and Mrs Dick Evers hosted a 4 o clock dinner Sunday at their country home in Clinton for Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby Jr and son of Fullerton California About 75 relatives and friends attended A social evening and cards followed Attendees included Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby Sr Mrs ee Marshall and twin granddaughters Barbara and Billy Marshall Mr and Mrs Fay Ashby and family Mr and Mrs Donald Ashby and family The Ashbys and their son will return to California Friday
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Dick Evers
Clinton
Wayne Ashby Jr
Fullerton
Calif
Ashby's
Wayne Ashby Sr
Ee Marshall
Barbara
Billy Marshall
Fay Ashby
Donald Ashby
Ashby
California
Infant Daughter Named Melaine Kay in Savanna
Infant daughter born to Mr and Mrs William Spencer of Savanna has been named Melaine Kay in a local ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spencer
Savanna
Melaine Kay
Ashby Family Informant Announces Mrs Ashby’s Death
Wayne Ashby and relatives report the death of Mrs Bert Ashby mother of Charles and Sherman Ashby. She passed July 6 in Geneva City Hospital Nebraska. Wayne Ashby Jr Donald Ashby Fay Ashby traveled to Geneva for services and returned Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ashby
Bert, Charles
Sherman Ashby
Geneva
Neb
Bert Ashby
Charles
Sherman
Geneva City Hospital
Donald Ashby
Fay Ashby
Thomson
Brennemans to Celebrate 55th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Grover Brenneman of 728 Gratiot Street Alma Michigan will celebrate their 55th wedding anniversary on Sunday July 19 with an open house from 3 to 5 PM at the First Baptist Church in Alma They are natives of the community He is brother to Ray Brenneman and she is sister to Otto Switzer of Thomson The couple recently spent two weeks in June visiting friends and relatives in this area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Brennemans
Grover Brenneman
Gratiot St
Alma
Mich
First Baptist Church
Brenneman
Ray Brenneman
Otto Switzer
Thomson
Pajama Party at Grim Home With Grandchildren
A pajama party was held Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grim. Seven grandchildren attended overnight including Cheryl Joyce and John Grim of Washington Iowa and Kara Lou Ray Allan Patti Grim of Argo Fay and Julie Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Grim
Cheryl
Joyce
John Grim
Washington
Kara Lou
Ray Allan
Patti Grim
Argo Fay
Julie Rice
Carroll Family Appears on Grandpa Happy Show
Clinton, Bradley and Kristen Rahn appeared on the Grandpa Happy program from WHBF-TV Rock Island with their parents. Their mother was also interviewed by Milt Boyd about Timber Lake Playhouse production The Servant of Two Masters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Clinton
Bradley
Kristen Rahn
Hep Rahn
Max A. Rahn
Grandpa Happy
Whbf-Tv
Rock Island
Milt Boyd
Timber Lake Playhouse
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CYF
Methodist
White Pines State Park
Thomson Official Board
St. John’s Church
Lanark News
Britt’s
Miner Insurance Agency National Bank
Ivan L. Miner
Savanna, Ill
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Johnson
Hanson
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Thomson News
Roy Heitman
Rita Geddes
Bradley Cate
Mervin Marshall
Lowell Allen
Ronnie
David
Bobby
Peggy Johns
Paul Smith
LeRoy Jensen
Low Moor
Wallace Garvey
Joseph Quick
Richard Anderson
Valerie Ashby
Floyd Welch
Fred Welch
Wisconsin
Bengs
Joe Larson
Bertha Brenneman
Maple Lawn Nursing Home
Marion Wheeler
Guy Stumphy
Debra Peterson
Davenport
Carolyn
Susan Ashby
Craig McCaughey
Craig
Jeff
John McCaughey
Lima
Northup King
Minneapolis
Minn
Morgan
Jeri Lynn
Ruth Stearns
New London
N. H
Robert Plumley
John Stearns
Cedar Rapids
Gartus Christiansen
Delbert Dimmick
Alvin Schoolman
Goose Lake
Lester Grim
Lawson
Okla
Larry Grim
Indergarten
Tarvin
Milledgevile
Bryson
Gieson
Betty A. Meurs
Arnold Wiebenge
Robert Iebenga
Wayne Mears
Jim Pessman
Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri
16Th Ave
Lord Baltimore Press
Fulton High School
Tom Pioneer
Lloyd Hamilton
Brenda
Nancy Stricher
P. K. McGinnis
Linda Lou’ Kohn
M. Hamm
John Bogle
John Demaree
Lisa
East Lansing
Edward Smaltz
Verdayne John
Paul Heusinkveld
Grand Rapids
Tom Kustes
John
Katherine Cooper
Eldon Hickey
Ruth Ann Hoff
Fred Schick Jr
Chicago
Myrtle Gambler
Hanover
James Morrison
Eugene Halfman
Iris Miller
William Halfman
Streamwood
Marvin Holesinger
Henry van Zuiden
Tom Cooley
Galesburg
John Johnson
Seaman Swett
Wesley Kness
Bertha McNulty
Orvie Holman
Victor Roggendorf
Donald —Weissenburger
Gus Roggendorf
Ralph Pease
Maf Heitman
van Morse
Edna Brown
R. B. Woods
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