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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1966
Page
1
The Thomson High School square-dancing group the Checkmates performed May 21 at the Conrad Hilton Hotel Chicago during the Illinois State Square Dance Convention May 20 22. They danced to a nine minute Jack Snyder advanced tape in the Continental Room and joined in challenge level dancing for the afternoon.
A Thursday evening gathering at Mr. and Mrs. Clyde George home in Grand View honored wedding anniversaries of the Georges and Mr. and Mrs. Howard Leavens. Prizes went to Mrs. Clyde George, Mrs. Howard Leavens, Merle Bicker and Dennis Bicker. A cake by Mrs. Harold Fedderson and refreshments were served. Attendees included Merle Bicker and Dennis of Clinton Iowa, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jurgens, Mr. and Mrs. Curt Stores, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Fedderson, and the two honored couples.
The regular high school board meeting moved from Monday June 6 to Saturday evening June 4 because Mr. Tidd will be out of town next week.
Merle Bielema was elected the 1967 president of the York Community High alumni at a May 28 dinner in the high school gym. New officers include Lynn Bower vice president Donna Diephuis secretary Lila Atherton treasurer replacing Calvin Essinger.
Mr and Mrs Wayne G Tidd have purchased the Dick Stagg home and are moving this week from the Leo Kness house on Rt 84 in Thomson. Mr and Mrs Dick Stagg and Mark moved on Tuesday to Clinton Iowa. Memorial Day guests of Mr and Mrs Dale Edens and family and Mr and Mrs Robert Reska and family all of Miles Ja were Mr and Mrs Gene Diephuis and Mark.
Local listing shows several used boats available and firearms including rifles shotguns and revolvers offered for sale or trade.
Mr and Mrs Gilpin Stagg hosted a Thursday evening reception after an 8th grade graduation for their son David. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harold Wilt Deana and Bob Bly of Savanna Mr and Mrs Virgil Wilt Mr and Mrs Max Meakins Teresa Luanne and Guy Louise Plumley.
Thomson area residents host and visit relatives from Clinton Iowa Chadwick and Rock Falls during weekend gatherings. Families from Grim Imel Haas Diephuis Meakins Trohaugh and Emma Haas shared meals and visits with local households.
Cradle News notes the birth of David Richard Brinkman to Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Brinkman of Madison Wisconsin on May 27 weighing seven pounds. Grandparents Dan Sack and Phyl Brinkman are cited with connections to Thomson Savannah Tucson. Also listed is the birth of a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. John Kennelly of Fulton on June 1 at Jane Lamb hospital.
Superintendent Wayne G. Tidd announces the 4th nine week and second semester honor rolls for York Community High School. Students listed include Deloris Wilt Don Morris Lawrence Bruckner and others with GPAs ranging from 4.0 to 3.0 for the nine weeks and second semester honors.
The Cadette Troop meets Savanna on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:30 and plans Brownie Adventure Day at Camp Far Horizons on July 23. Junior Troop meets village park on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays 7:00 to 8:30. Brownies attend Brownie Adventure Day July 23. Registration forms due by July 1 to Ms. Richard Miller or Mrs. Robert Knuth. first 18 registrations accepted. Day Camp for all ages runs July 25–29 at Palisades Park. send forms to Mrs. Richard Miller with fees.
Mr and Mrs Geraus Bogel Fulton join Mr and Mrs John Johnson and family for Linda Johnson’s graduation. Guests include Mr and Mrs Marvin Hole singer and family, Mr and Mrs William Halfman Elgin, Mrs George Mattie and others visiting relatives in Prairie du Chien and La Crosse Wisconsin.
York area churches announce morning and evening services for York Community Church York Baptist and Methodist congregations. Notable items include Sunday school 9:30 am and worship 10:30 am at York Community Church with adult class on The Spirit of Reform, Mother’s Day Children’s Day and Father’s Day observances, plus a family night supper June 12. Additional entries cover Catholic Masses at Immaculate Conception Fulton and St. John’s Savanna, Spring Valley Reform Church programs, and Ideal Community Bible Church Bible classes at 10:00 am and worship at 11:00 am.
Mr and Mrs Harry Geerts Jr hosted a graduation luncheon Friday for their daughter Betty Marie Geerts a YCHS graduate. Attendees included Dell Lawrence Madison Wis Bertha Jacobs Joyce Sterling James Hitchcock Tracy Jamie Savanna Martin S Lawrence Susan Clinton Iowa Frank Vander Myde Morrison James Letcher Vernon Earl W Geerts and many Geerts family members. Betty received many gifts and guests enjoyed the evening.
Ray Bissens of Thomson is announced winner of the 1965 DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award for outstanding high school seniors in vocational agriculture. He excelled in scholarship, leadership, and farm program activities while at York Community High School and plans to major in pre engineering at Rockford College.
Social notes list multiple families from Park Forest Chicago Aledo DeWitt Hanover Thompson Falls and Savanna attending picnics graduations and Memorial Day gatherings. Names include Garbacz Wald Couch Flack Haas and Atherton among others with connections to Roosevelt Military Academy and Central Community High School. Donald is noted as a graduate.
Mr and Mrs Wm A Adams will observe their 63rd wedding anniversary on Friday June 3. The couple marked the milestone in their longtime residence with family and friends expected to send greetings and best wishes.
At the home of Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Halfman were extended families from Forreston Lanark Elgin and Dubuque visiting over the weekend. On Saturday night Mr and Mrs Charles Hogg hosted relatives William Shand and Betty from DeWitt for the Hogg reunion while Mrs Shand is Mr Hogg s sister.
Sick Mrs Hazel Stagg returns home from Mercy hospital after weeks as patient. Mrs Viril Johnson dismissed from Mercy hospital. Ronald Fossett of Chadwick hospitalized at Freeport Memorial. Roy Houghton listed as patient at Hinsdale Sanitarium Room 418. Wayne Drake hospitalized at University hospital Ward C-22 in Iowa City in good condition. no visitors. Mrs Edward Dykema admitted to Jane Lamb hospital for upcoming surgery Friday.
A May 29 reception at First Methodist Church Savanna honored Mr and Mrs James M Clark on 30 years of marriage. About 50 relatives from Des Moines Muske go Sycamore Genoa Malta Kingston Savanna attended. gifts were exchanged and the couple were joined by family friends. Mrs Clark teaches kindergarten at Thomson Grade School.
Letters from four 4-H members urge voters to back the Extension Referendum on June 14. They praise 4-H for responsibility, loyalty, service, and community impact while noting benefits to farmers and homemakers.
Readable fragments show multiple Iowa families hosting relatives and friends after graduation or during visits. Assemblies include Ashby, Popkits, Harridge of Morrison, Frances French visiting grandma N D French, Plumley in Albany, Murray Kustes teaching term at Fulton, Stumpy and Waites in Mason City, Eninger in Iowa City, Gates Clausen Meakins Frosch and Lewis families sharing meals at various campsites along Potter's Road.
Lawrence Bruckner son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Bruckner of Thomson won the Ralston Purina Youth of the Year Award for leadership in Animal Agriculture. David DeGraff presented the trophy at the May 26 awards assembly. The four county area included Carroll Whiteside Jo Davies and Stephenson counties. Also noted are Clinton Community College baccalaureate on June 5 and commencement on June 8 with graduates Joy Durward Vernon Buikema and Walter Holland.
Morrison residents Mr and Mrs Henry Van Zui den hosted a gathering after Jane Holesinger's graduation at the Holesinger home. Visitors included Mrs Edna Roggendorf and Mrs Russel Green from Clinton and Camanchela. Others spent weekends with relatives in Streator Chili Wis and at the Jensen home in Chili Wis with Hal Hoy and family.
The Argo Fay Methodist church will run Vacation Bible School starting next Monday June 6 from 9 00 AM to 11 30 AM. The program runs daily for three weeks Monday through Friday. All community members are welcome regardless of church affiliation with Miss Esther Schmaling directing.
The 500 Card Club of Thomson met this week at Anna Petersen's residence. Amelia Sack won first prize followed by Clara Andring in second and Lavella Diehl in third while Edna Hagg took low. Next meeting scheduled at May Kustes's home in Fulton.
Miss Evelyn Garbacz and Miss Barbara Plapp return home and will graduate Saturday morning at Northern University DeKalb where they completed nine week student Home Economics terms under Mrs Hill supervision. Miss Louann Bellich hosted a birthday party with forty 7th grade students for her 13th birthday at her parents home.
Jay Smaltz, a University of Arizona graduate, plans a Thomson visit this week after stopping in Boulder to see John Demaree. He will spend a third consecutive summer at a boys camp in northern Wisconsin. Elm Grove hosts Ed ward Smaltz Verdayne Johns with visitors Mrs N D French Diane French and Mr and Mrs Garrett Stevenberg last Wednesday and Thursday.
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