Mississippi flood waters threaten Clinton and Thomson river areas
Mississippi flood crept to the 21 foot level at Clinton Iowa while back waters neared record highs on the western edge of Thomson. Public parks and riverfront homes on Potter's Row and north of Riverview flooded as winds fanned the rising waters. Residents assisted with sandbagging and evacuations, keeping Highway 84 open via detours as Cattail Road to Fulton remained flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Clinton
Iowa
Thomson
Potter’s Row
Riverview
Grandview
William O’ Leary
O'Leary
Savanna
Fulton
Thomson Woman's Club May Banquet Planned
The Thomson Woman's Club will hold its annual May banquet on May 1 at the Brick House in Morrison. Mrs. Joe Vorzney of Morrison will give the program. Reservations due by April 26 to Mrs. Burnie Voss Miss Esther Schmaling or Mrs. Paul Heusinkveld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman’s Club
Brick House
Morrison
Joe Vorzney
Burnie Voss
Esther Schmaling
Paul Heusinkveld
Executive board set for 7:30 p.m. school meeting
The executive board will convene tonight at 7:30 p.m. at the school.
Baseball Signup Opens Spring Practice Registration
Herbert St. Ores Jr announces baseball practice and registration for Monday evening April 28 at 6 p m at the ball diamond. Parents must attend and pay a 3 day fee with a 6 family limit. Boys cannot practice until forms are completed. rain plan is cafeteria or old high school gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert St. Ores, Jr
Daylight Saving Time Returns This Spring
Illinois residents will set clocks forward one hour at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday April 27 as Central Daylight Time resumes for the summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
Screw Factory Opens in Mount Carroll
Two Savanna men announce the forthcoming opening of the 3-Way Screw and Manufacturing Company Inc in Mount Carroll Illinois. Production begins June 15 with initial staff of two to three and plans to hire 10 to 20 as operations expand. The firm will produce screws for appliance and automotive use, with about 100000 dollars in inventory and machinery and an order from Behr Machinery in Rockford. Charles Young is president and John Harkness vice president with Verda Young as secretary and treasurer. Harkness previously worked thirty years with National Lock Company in Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carroll
Illinois
Behr Machinery and Equipment Firm
Rockford
Harkness
Hanover-Galena
National Lock Company
Savanna
Funeral Services Held Monday For Former Thomson Resident
Anna W Bier Badtke 82 of Morrison died Saturday at home. Services Monday at 2 p.m. at St. Peter Lutheran with Rev. Wallace Nordquist. Burial Grove Hill. Born Oct 6, 1886 Clinton Iowa. Survived by two sons Albert and Herbert. three daughters Frieda Margaret and Borgman. nine grandchildren. siblings John Art Minnie. Preceded by husband Frank and one son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Badtke
Morrison
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Wallace Nordquist
Anna W. Bier
Clinton
Albert
Augusta Laurenz Bier
Frank A. Badtke
Miles
Lower
Thomson
Ustick Township
St. Peter's Church
Moline
Herbert
Frieda Badtke
Rapid City
Margaret Pannier
Ons Borgman
Fulton
John Bier
Hillsdale
Art Bier
Minnie Badtke
Postpone Boy Scout Fund Drive Rescheduled for May 1
The Boy Scout Fund Drive, initially set for last Monday, is postponed to Thursday evening May 1. Thomson Lions Club conducts the drive and requests members and volunteers to meet at the Fire Station at 6 30 p.m. on May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Fund
Thomson Lions Club
Vandalism Damages Maple Trees in Village Park
A maple tree planted last spring in Village Park was destroyed by vandals. Ten new trees were funded by a Thomson residents campaign after Dutch Elm disease losses. Mayor Joe Shutters offers a cash reward for information leading to arrests and conviction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Joe Shutters
Sunday guests at Albert Prins home
Thomson News reports in the Prins residence welcomed Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Prins and son from Broadview, St. and Mrs. Burton Prins of Ft. Knox Kentucky, Mr. and Mrs. Jan Faber and family of Fulton, and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Hans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Prins
Leroy Prins
Broadview
Burton Prins
Supper Guests and Overnight Visit Note Local Families
Supper guests last Thursday of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowders were Mrs. Bernice Sour and Mrs. Geneva Ditsworth. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Brach and Phillip were Saturday overnight guests of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert St. Ores, Sr., of Elgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Bowders
Bernice Sour
Geneva Ditsworth
Emil Brach
Phillip
Herbert St. Ores, Sr
Elgin
Last Rites Held For Donald Eads
Funeral services were held in Clinton for Donald M. Eads 40 of Rock Island who died Tuesday. Burial was in Clinton Memorial Park. Born May 4 1928 in Albany he was the son of Floyd and Edna Anglese Eads. He married Lois Voss of Thomson on November 23 1949. Survivors include his wife his parents two sons Rich and Scott a daughter Jodi two brothers three sisters and his father in law Earl Voss of rural Savanna.
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Clinton
Donald M. Eads
Rock Island
Clinton Memorial Park
Mr. Eads
Albany
Floyd
Edna Anglese Eads
Lois Voss
Thomson
Fulton
Rich
Scott
Jodi
Earl Voss
Rural
Savanna
Serviceman's Address for Marine Jon Mullen
Mr. and Mrs. William Mullen of Elgin report their son Jon E Mullen has joined the U S Marines. He is listed as Pvt Jon E Mullen 2533215 PLT 1067 A Co 1st Rec TRG BN RTR MCRD San Diego California 92140. Jon is the grandson of Mr. and Mrs. Mervin Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mullen
Elgin
Jon
U.S
Pvt
Mullen
Jon E
A” Co
RTR
MCRD
San Diego
Calif
Mervin Marshall
Kilpatrick Home Hosts Marshall and Heitman Guests
Thomsons Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall and Mrs Luella Heitman were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Irwin Kilpatrick and Jean of Hanover Also guest was Mrs Jessie Gillespie of the Baptist home at Maywood visiting in her daughter's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Marshall
Luella Heitman
Irwin Kilpatrick
Jean
Hanover
Jessie Gillespie
the Baptist Home
Maywood
Thomson High School 69 Alumni Committees Named for Dinner Dance
Ronald Bull, president of the 69 Alumni, named committees for the annual Thomson High School alumni dinner and dance on May 31. Invitations, nominating, decorating, tables, dishes, and dance committees are listed with chairs and members. A meeting for all committees is set for 7:30 p.m. April 28 at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ronald Bull
Thomson High School
William Na 1
Joe Spencer
Don Nichols
Emil Brach
Arnold Sikkema
Baseball Season Begins for York Cedar 4-H Club
The York Cedar 4-H Club opens its baseball season with a June 17 first game against the Rn Top Troopers from Center Hill. The meeting covered touring an electricity plant and upcoming events include livestock judging on April 26 at Bickelhaupt farm and dairy grooming on April 27 at Cliff Durward farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Cedar 4-H
Rn Top Troopers
Center Hill
4-H
Bickelhaupt Farm
Apri
Cliff Durward
Clarence Bruckner
Randy Estra
Viet Nam
Debbie Brown
Nancy Bruckner
Lunch Menu Weekday Highlights
The plan lists daily hot lunch options including Monday Sloppy Joes with sides and milk, Tuesday Cube Steak with potatoes and corn, Wednesday Pork and Beans with wieners, Thursday Toasted Cheese with salad and milk, and Friday Hot Dogs with chips and sauerkraut. Desserts include fruit salad and pudding or ice cream.
Varsity Bands Present Concert in Andrew High School
The Thomson and Andrew Community high school bands joined for a concert in Thomson Iowa with 80 members in grades 5 through 8 and plans for an 80 piece all high school band within four years. Andrew band opened with Gallant Men and the combined 48 plus 31 member groups performed four numbers including Arlington Overture. Directors Armstrong and Mailand alternated conducting as they closed with Maranders and Arlington Overture. Carnations were presented to the directors by band club officers prior to the show.
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Thomson
Andrew Community High School
Andrew
Iowa
Rolland Armstrong
Andew
Ole
Armstrong
Larry McWorthy
Mailand
Pam Kaufman
Luanne Bellich
Andrew School
Cub Scouts Host Family Night and Potluck
The Thomson Cub Scouts invite families to a Friday evening potluck in the school cafeteria at 6 30 p m. Bring food and service for your family and a dish to pass. Awards will be given to Cubs with a parent present. A surprise entertainer from Freeport will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Freeport
Honor Mrs Heitman On Her Birthday
The Golden Rule class of York Baptist Church gathered April 16 in the church basement with 17 members present.Events included songs readings and tributes to Mrs Heitman whose 17th birthday anniversary was celebrated with a birthday cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Luella Heitman
Matthew
Summer Meadows
Ben Browne
Mervin Marshall
Billy Graham
Harold Witt
Ralph Hanover
Lowell Starr
Francis Hoff
Robert Carroll
Emer Grafft
Grafft
Samaria
Heitman
Marshall
Emil Brach
Kindergarten Roundup Enrolls 42 for 1969-70 School Year
On April 11 Thomson school hosted the annual kindergarten roundup sponsored by the Thomson PTA. Mrs. Clark taught the new class while four FHA girls assisted. Bus rides gave children a tour of town and countryside. PTA committee chair Mrs. Earle Mailand led the planning with Mrs. Parnell, Mrs. Dimmick and Mrs. McCrudden. Registration continues at the school office with 42 children listed to date including David Balk Lisa Geerts Mark Eissen Carla Hamm Kevin Dimmick Edward Parnell Libby Mailand Tabitha Eagle Lisa Atherton Karyn Atherton Bonnie Hoy Troy Hook Richard Geerts Connie Houzenga David Adolph Bruce Badtke Dianna Brock Robert Potter Susan Aneel William Rieck Gena Spicker Greg Smith Michael Kroll Kelli Kennedy Bradley Sikke ma Johnno Kramer David Root Deana Robison Audrey Wilkens Teresa Woehl Kathy Milton William Pilim Kimberly McGammar Sue Remrey Mi Sue Kechler Melanie Cer Rodney Brandt Jamie Tipton David Atherton Kathy Muur Connie St Ores and Dottie Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viva Daehler
Kennedy
Clark
PTA
Earle Mailand
Robert Parnell
Carroll Dimmick
Stan McCrudden
David Allen Balk
Lisa la Vonne Geerts
Mark Evan Eissens
Carla Jean Hamm
Kevin Rapp Dimmick
Edward Jay Parnell
Libby Sue Mailand
Tabitha Dawn Eagle
Lisa Marie Atherton
Karyn Lea Atherton
Bonnie Sue Hoy
Troy Edward Hook
Richard Allen Geerts
Connie Jo Houzenga
David Eric Adolph
Bruce Leroy Badtke
Dianna Lynn Brock
Robert Eugene Potter
Susan Kay Aneel
William Dean Rieck
Gena Marie Spicker
Greg Thomas Smith
Michael William Kroll
Kelli Kennedy
Bradley John Sikkema
Johnno Elane Kramer
David Lee Root
Deana M. Robison
Audrey Jane Wilkens
Theresa Lorraine Woehl
Kathy Marie Milton
William Curtis Pilim
Kimberly Ann McGammar
Sue Remrey
Mi Sue Kechler
Melanie Kaycer
Rodney Allen Brandt
Jeannie Marie Tipton
David Atherton
Kathy Muur
Connie St. Ores
Dottie Sullivan
Thomson Legion Plans Picnic After Parade
The Thomson American Legion Post will hold a May 30 picnic for members and families after its annual parade. The event at Old Mill Park in Savanna offers treats for children. Attendees should contact Carl Brock Bob Duff or Dick Falls to RSVP.
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Thomson American Leion Post
Old Mil Park
Savanna
Carl Brock
Bob Duff
Dick Falls
Queen for a Week Named at Thomson Trim Tops Meeting
At the April 21 gathering the Thomson Trim Tops named Mrs. Melvin Badtke queen for a week. Research questionnaire forms will be filled at the next York Community church meeting at 7 30 p.m. New members are welcome.
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Thomson
Melvin Badtke
York Community Church
Moftony
Thomson Musicians Win Third Sweepstakes Prize in Music Contest
Thomson school music department earned 82 medals including 12 superiors 17 excellents and two goods at the 1s pay Bene cnasartite contest held in Yates City. Chorus members and band members combined earned top ratings with several named students receiving superiors and excellents. Thomson tied for third place with Neponsetty SS behind Weaver and Tiskilwa as sweepstakes winners based on total points. Accompanists and directors were listed as part of the event coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Music Department
Thomson
Media
Weaver
Tiskilwa
Neponsetty SS
DHIA Reports Top Dairy Herds
The Carroll County DHIA release for March lists the top 10 producing herds and cows. Herd owners include Gordon Houzenga, Theim, Deets, Chadwick, Morhardt, Keller Bros., and several others across Milledgeville Thom son Chadwick Mt Carrol Lanark. The top cows finishing 305 days include Sibley Chadwick Iben Coats Sikkema Morhardt Keller Bros Zemke Porter among others.
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Gordon Houzenga
Theim
Thomson
Paul and
Alan Deets
Chadwick
Gerard Morhardt
Keller Bros
Milledgeville
Lawrence Ken
Otto Wagenknecht
Robert Wagenknechti
Lynn Bowers
Clifford Durward
Ben
Fecke
C. Robert Sibley
Mt. Carroll
Lawrence Iben
Lye Law
Lyle Coats
George Thiem
Arnold Sikkema
Betcher
Cram and Smith
Merna Zemke
Guilty Pleas Reach Maximum Fines in Animal Cruelty Case
Two Savanna youths Roger Haas and Stewart Haas plead guilty in Circuit Court to cruelty to animals. Magistrate James Thorp imposes the maximum $200 fines plus costs for the April incident involving a wounded Apaloosa horse found by a roadside near Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Farm
Mount Carroll
Roger Haas
Stewart Haas
William B. Petty
James Thorp
Illinois
Savanna
Ing
Savanna City Hospital
Haas
Petty
Thorp
Food Stamp Aid Reaches Midwest Low-Income Families
In February the U S Department of Agriculture aided over 1.1 million people in the Midwest through 461 food stamp projects and 347 cities and Indian agencies. The program boosts buying power at retailers and invites local helpers to contact Mount Carroll Illinois Public Aid at 244 3301 for assistance.
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U. S. Department of Agriculture
Midwest
Department of Public Aid
Mount Carroll
Illinois
Restitution Question Involving Horse Owners
A discussion quoted Petty about restitution to horse owners, noting owners did not file complaints at his office and he did not care whether restitution was made under the circumstances.
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Petty
Ray Eissens Honored as All-State College Player
Ray Eissens from Thomson rural area received Special Mention on the Peoria Journal Star Second Annual All-State College Team for basketball at Rockford College. He and teammate Stan Greenfield were noted for outstanding performances this past season. Ray is a 1966 Thomson High School graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Eissens
George Eissens
Thomson
Rockford College
Ray
Stan Greenfield
Peoria Journal Star
Thomson High School
86th Birthday Ben Stage Celebrated
Ben Stage marked his 86th birthday this Tuesday. Guests at a pre-birthday dinner last Sunday included Mr and Mrs Robert Stage of Rock Island and Mr and Mrs Richard Stage and Anna Marie of Moline. Supper guests were Mr and Mrs Paul Stage of Rockford and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer of Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Stage
Robert Stage
Rock Island
Richard Stage
Anna Marie
Moline
Paul Stage
Rockford
Kenneth Kemmer
Morrison
Also Mentioned on This Page
Holman
Clubs
Lodges
Charles Young
John Hark
Thomson News
Donald Eads
Thomson Briefs
Walter Holland
David Young
Jerry Smith
Terry Hans
Gene Diephuis
Gene Enloe
Fran Henneman
Larry Hook
James Bissens
Clifford Duttward
Fay Ashby
Dale Eslinger
Richard Buckley
Lynn Bower
Gerald Bower
Kathy Eslinger
Dale Krahn
Judy Dykstra
Tom McKee
Arlyn Huizenga
Servig
Dance
Nancy Hartman
Cub Scouts
Mrs. Heitman
Thomson School
Thomson P. T. A
FHA
Thomson Legion
Larry McWorthe Sour
Debbie K. Bush
Kie Sue Bush
Rhonda Fehler
Debbie Prins
Don Robinson
Allen Dykstra
Debbie Wiersema
Bonnie Atherton
Nancy Schoenig
Cindy Halfman
Kathy Fiet
Debbie Brunner
Diane Smith
Buel Zink
Mary Dykstra
Debbie Bush
Donna Hartson
Kathy Johnson
P Kaufman
Tom Gray
Debbie Sue Bush
Mike Schmitt
Doug Krahn
Dian French
John French
Lori Dittmar
Tim Halfman
Doug Brock
Judy Gray
Tom Senneff
Joe French
Jo- Anne Halfman
Pe Kaufman
Cathy Edwards
Mike Hill
Cindy Young
Kathy Bellich
Lauri Sour
Kara Grim
Barbie McKee
Dawn Knuth
Ruth Drake
Julie Houzenga
Susan Ashby
Barb Atherton
Marie Vian
Marcia Holland
Mae Tipton
Sandy Rudden
Olivia Kness
Lee
Thomas Mode
John Sour
Dagny Bauer
DHIA
Carroll County
Vernon Gordon
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