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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1969
Page
7
A murder mystery Wait Until Dark runs July 30 to August 3 at Timber Lake Playhouse. Susan Friedberg stars as a blind woman in peril with Richert Easley and Steve Schaeffer as suspects and Michael David Dice as a harsh helper. Curtain times vary by day. reservations and box office hours are listed.
Carroll County Soil and Water Conservation District directors held their annual tour with numerous attendees and guests. They noted a 12.7 acre waterway, a 405 acre watershed, 18 400 feet of tile, and multiple terraces and contour practices. An Air Tour is set for Sunday August 3 with complimentary tickets for FFA and Corn and Silage winners.
Thomson area residents hosted and visited friends and relatives Tuesday through Sunday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Larry Frosch and Jeff. Mr. and Mrs. Russell Green and Mrs. Edna Roggendorf with Morrison ties. Brian and Tommy Stagg of Port Byron staying with Hazel Stagg and Virgil Wilt. Guy McCullough and granddaughters from Rock Falls. Arthur Hoffman and Virgil Witt with Chadwick links. Ronald and Paul Smiths from Salt Lake City and a Chicago area Carroll visit. Ronald Smith left for Germany to arrange housing for his family and will send for them.
The York Cedar 4 H Club opened with Clover Power Pins sold at 25 cents each to fund Federation for Entertainment for the Roundup. Reports covered a skating party on June 27, a club tour on June 23, and upcoming events including a July 24 ball game at Thomson Park.
Lunetta G. Anderson of Miami Florida and William D. Groharing son of Mrs Ruth Groharing of Clinton former ly of Thomson were married in a double ring ceremony July 18 at Calvary Baptist Church Clinton Iowa. Rev David Holden Jr officiated with attendants Deloris Wilt and Steven B. Stiles. The bride wore yellow tulle and carnations. The couple will reside in Thomson.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Hameltan and family are spending a one week vacation at Spooner Lake Wisconsin. Thursday night supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. Max Meakins were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bonders. Friday night supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. George Cook and Gary of Milledgeville were Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowders. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bowders Sunday visitors were Mr. and Mrs. Gene Walters of Morrison Illinois.
Carroll County 4 H Federation Council invites 411 members 4 H leaders past 4 H members and friends to bid farewell to Jack Ottosen after 10 years of leadership. The farewell picnic is on Sunday July 27 at Point Rock Park Mt Carroll. Each family brings two dishes and their own table service. Coffee and pop provided. Carroll County Drum Corps led by Albert Bingham will join the Carroll County Fair Parade with theme 50 years of progress on August 7. The parade features largest family group contest with prizes 25 15 groceries 10 portrait.
Mr and Mrs Russel Green visited Mr and Mrs Clifford Smith of Garden Plain Thursday evening. Matthew B called on Miss Dorothe Lewis Tuesday evening.
The Thomson School Board met July 21 1969 in regular session. They approved teaching contracts for Griffy Highland Noble and others and accepted two cafeteria and fuel bids. The calendar and budget steps were approved including a $1400 loan from Working Cash.
A 4-H exchange trip carried 21 Carroll County seniors to Seneca County New York and Kent Ontario from July 6 to July 12. Highlights include home stays with 4-H families, visits to Waterloo Ithaca and Detroit area sites, a softball win over Seneca County, and a Niagara Falls stop. The group thanks supporters and notes the journey showcased 4-H opportunities for older members.
Carroll County 4 H'ers present Space Age themed garments at the Naaman Diehl Auditorium July 30. Girls bring outfits at 8:00 a.m for judging with a 2:00 p.m Public Style Show and final selection of astro models for the State Fair.
The Carroll County Junior League tournament progressed with Mill Edgeville and Shannon securing spots after Wednesdays results. Chadwick defeated Milledgeville 10-6 while Thomson beat Shannon 3-1. Friday schedule features Shannon vs Milledgeville for third place at 6 00 p m and Thomson vs Chadwick for the championship at 7 30 p m.
Mr and Mrs Albert Lynch were Sunday callers of Ben Goldsmith in Benton Wisconsin. They also visited Mrs Goldsmith in a Hazel Green hospital where she was receiving care.
Janice Jeanne Dolan of Clinton Iowa and Danny Rae Kness of Thomson were married July 19 in the Immaculate Conception Church Fulton in a private ceremony. The couple will reside in Camanche where they bought a mobile home. He works in data processing at Nielsen's in Clinton.
A lightning bolt hit the Eugene Diephuis residence about 1 mile north of Thomson last Thursday at 5 15 am causing extensive damage to the house and underground wiring. The blast reportedly blew fuse boxes and switches from walls and damaged draperies appliances and a wagon wheel lamp fixture.
The Thomson fire engine answered a Friday morning call to the Edward Seitz residence north of Thomson. A spotlight plugged into the car lighter ignited the driver seat, starting a flame that prompted the fire crew to respond.
Mrs Dorothy Sikkema of Perham Minnesota and Miss Maggie Haan of Fulton called on Saturday evening at the homes of Mr Russell Green and Mrs Edna Roggendorf, sharing a social get together.
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