Community Calendar of Local Club and Church Meetings
A dense listing of recurring meetings: School Board on the 1st Monday, Grade School Board on the 2nd Monday, Village Board on the 1st Monday, Volunteer Firemen on the 1st Wednesday, American Legion on the 2nd Tuesday, Legion Auxiliary on the 3rd Monday, Kindergarten Club on the 1st Monday, Lions Club on the 2nd and 4th Mondays, PTA on the 2nd Thursday, PTA board on the 4th Thursday Sep–May, Omans Club on 1st Thursday Sep–Jun, Music Boosters on 3rd Monday Sep, Jan, May, West End Home Bureau on 2nd Friday, York Progressive Home Bureau on 3rd Monday, Cub Scout Pack on 4th, Community Church activities on 4th Wednesday, Spotlight Club on 2nd Monday, Golden Rule Class on 3rd Wednesday, WSCS on 3rd Wednesday evening, Mary Circle on 4th Wednesday evening, Rut Circle on 1st Wednesday afternoon, Order of the Eastern Star on 2nd Tuesday except Jul–Aug, Ladies Aid every other Wednesday, Men and Ladies Bible Class on 4th Wednesday, 500 Card Club every other Thursday, Black Oak Grange on 1st and 3rd Thursdays, Community Church Family Supper on the first Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Gion Auxiliary
Indergarten Club
Ons
T. A
P. T. A. Board
Oman
Music Boosters
West End
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout
Communit
Spotlight Club
Eac
Golden Rule
Baptist Church
WSCS
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Rut
Order of the Eastern Star
Fulton
Ladies Aid
Black Oak Grange
Community Church
Thom son PTA names 1963 64 committees
Mrs Jack Flickinger announces the Thom son Parent Teachers Association 1963 64 committee chairmen and members with Mrs Irvin Senneff and Mrs James Green heading program and numerous appointments across Budget Finance Membership Magazines Spring Round up Health Room Mothers Legislation Project Nursery Scholarship Teachers Reception By Laws Publicity and more, with officers including Mrs Robert Knuth vice president Mrs Lawrence Halfman treasurer and Mrs Eugene Halfman secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Flickinger
Thomson Parent-Teacher Association
PTA
Irvin Senneff
James Green
Wayne Kaufman
Vernon Mattie
Wm. Gengenbach
Francis Hoff
Hoseae & Tion
Mylesias
Kyle Brown
Emil Bellich
Antone Holmquist
Jack Marken
John Sour
Marvin Holesinger
Robert Plumley
Jack. Foltz
Alfred Dykstra
R. C. Bush
Robert Fosdick
Carl Brock
Bud McWorthy
Robert Knuth
Lawrence Halfman
Eugene Halfman
Joyce Hill and Larry Nagel wedding in Low Moor Iowa
Mr and Mrs Charles Hogg and Mrs Robert Carroll attended the ceremony along with Mr and Mrs William Shand and Betty of DeKalb. The couple wed last Saturday afternoon at Low Moor Methodist Church in Low Moor Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hogg
Robert Carroll
William Shand
Betty
DeKalb
Joyce Hill
Larry Nagel
Low Moor Methodist Church
Low Moor
Iowa
Riverview Cottage Visitors and Tragic Route 80 Accident
Riverview residents host guests from Clinton Rockford East Moline Elmhurst Davenport and Freeport Hamilton and Stockton families spend weekends at cottages. A sudden Route 80 two mile south of Savanna death of A W Pape shocks the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Albert Munsor
Clinton
Clyde George
Vernon Young
George Negel
Rockford
Jim Elia
East Moline
Lovejoy
Erie
Lee Gibson
Elmhurst
Wesley Johnson
Davenport
Henry Picklum
Vernon Vady
Sylvester McWorthy Jr
Russo
Near
Elgin
A. W. Pape
Savanna
George Bowers
Stockton
Frank Graves
Louis Pettit
Freeport
Willie Leopold
Ted
Mrs. Meyers
John Mallony
Chicago
Warfields Mark 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs G R Warfield quietly observed their fiftieth wedding anniversary on Tuesday June 4 They were married June 13 1913 at the Thomison Methodist church in Mt Morris Their family includes son Jack Warfield four grandchildren and one great grandchild A Wednesday evening dinner honored the couple with son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Jackerfield of Mt Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. R. Warfield
Fern Carpenter
Thomison Methoodist
Jack Warfield
Mt. Morris
Warfields
Daunter-Inlaw
Jackerfield
Card of Thanks from Wayne Witt
Wayne Witt expresses gratitude for cards gifts and calls received during hospital stay at Jane Lamb Hospital and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Lamb Hospital
Wayne Witt. T
Thomson Recreation Offers Ball Band Footwear And More
A local listing for Thomson Recreation advertises varied goods from Ball Band rubber footwear to hip boots and dress rubbers, plus summer hats and baseball caps. It also mentions leather items, shaving supplies, bicycles, playing cards, jack knives, ammunition, candy, tobacco, and other sundries available at the store.
Green Reunion at Water Works Park Morrison
The Green family reunion is set for Sunday June 9 at noon at Water Works Park Morrison. Attendees are urged to bring picnic items and share updates on family matters.
Graduation Party Follows 8th Grade Class
Mr and Mrs Merle Cate hosted a celebration at home after the 8th grade graduation on Monday evening May 27. Honorees were twin daughters Charlotte and Charlene and nephew Jon Cate with several relatives attending including Gladys Cate Carolyn Elliott Mervin Marshall Warren Waltrip Laurie Millard Cate and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Cate
Charlotte
Charlene
Jon Cate
Gladys Cate
Carolyn Eliott
Mervin Marshall
Warren Waltrip
Laurie
Millard Cate
Prins Family Reunion Holds Memorial Day Picnic
The Prins family gathered for their annual Memorial Day reunion at Old Mill Park in Savanna with a noon picnic. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Peter Dyke and many relatives from Iowa and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prins
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Peter Dyke
Donald Dyke
Ricp Brands
Robert Brands
Donald Brands
Barbara Tenboer
Morrison
Ralph Benlow
Clinton, Loway
Anthony Prins
Claus Tiesman
Claus Prins
Margaret Buikema
Fulton
Ball Games Scheduled For Coming Week
Thomson teams set 6:00 pm starts for upcoming games. Milledgeville hosts Small Frys on Thursday June 6 and Pony League on Monday June 10. Tuesday June 11 Little League comes to Milledgeville, and Thursday June 13 Small Frys visit Mt. Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Small Frys
Bible Class Meet May 29 At John Hoff Home
The York Baptist church Bible class met May 29 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Hoff with 11 present. John Hoff led devotions and read the Sunday school lesson and Psalm 90, Mrs. Walker spoke on the life of the Apostle Andrew, and Mrs. Luella en offered the closing prayer. A social hour followed with a luncheon served by the ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoff
York Baptist Church
Alice Switzer
Walker
Apostle Andrew
Luellaen
Church Activities and Summer Cancellations Around Thomson Area
The Churches Work Community lists Sunday school at 9 30 AM with Children’s Day program and notes no services this Sunday or next Sunday June 16. Father Son banquet set for Saturday June 8 at the church. York Baptist details morning worship 10 AM Sunday school 11 AM with Rev Paul Walker in Thomson for summer. Methodist schedules worship 8 30 Argo Fay 9 30 Hickory Grove 11 Thomson with Sunday school 9 30 Argo Fay 10 00 Thomson 10 30 Hickory Grove. summer cancellations include Thomson Argo Fay MYF Hickory Grove and Thomson Junior choir practices. Catholic services Fulton 8 AM and 10 AM and St John’s Savanna services at 5 45 7 30 9 00 and 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kendall
Claude Grim
York
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Walker
Thomson
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson-Argo Fay
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Thomson Band Placed Third in Savanna Parade
The Thom son high school band finished third in the band division at Savanna's annual spring convention parade hosted by the 13th district Illinois American Legion and Auxiliary. The Savanna High School band won first, and Troop 46 Boy Scout band St John’s also competed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
13Th
Istrict
Illinois
Department of the American Legion and Auxiliary
Savanna
American Leion
Tom Thomson
Savanna Army Depot
Savanna High School
Boy Scout
St. John’s School
Shannon
Warren
National Tea
3Rd St
Main Street
Thompson News Guests Attend Picnic Dinner
Thomson News reports Sunday visitors at the Merle Atherton Sr. home include William and Mary Jones and family from Silvis, Rath Townsend of Green Rock, Doug Hawkins and Becky of Pecos Texas, Robert Atherton and family of Morrison, Merle Atherton Jr. and family. At the Waltrip home, Mary Ann Tousley and roommate Carolyn Lloyd of Davenport join Warren and Laurie Waltrip and Joe Waltrip of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Atherton, Sr
William Jones
Silvis
Rath Townsend
Green Rock
Doug Hawkins
Becky
Pecos
Tex
Robert Atherton
Morrison
Merle Atherton Jr
Familly
Paul Waltrip
Mary Ann Tousley
Local Hospital Admissions In Clinton and Savanna
Sick Merte Atherton Sr a patient at Jane Lamb hospital from Sunday to Wednesday. Eugene Bull admitted Monday to Mercy hospital as medical patient. Mrs John Bissens of Fulton a Mercy patient Clinton. Phiip Battaglia a Mercy patient Clinton. Herman Hagg improved and able to be around. Wayne Witt son of Harold and Mrs Witt returned home after two weeks at Jane Lamb hospital. Bobby Wilt son of Harold and Mrs Wilt injured on boat trailer Memorial day four stitches at Savanna clinic. Mrs Isaac Temple admitted to Mercy hospital Wednesday evening as medical patient. Mrs Larry Wilkins a surgical patient in Mercy hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merte Atherton Sr
Jane Lamb Hospital
Eugene Bull
Mercy Hosital
John Bissens
Fulton
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Phiip Battaglia
Herman Hagg
Wayne Witt
Harold Witt
Bobby
Harold Wilt
Savanna Clinic
Isaac Temple
Larry Wilkins
Vocational Agriculture Advances Through Science and Skills
William Gengenbach, vocational agriculture instructor at Thomson High School, outlines how programs shift with industry. He notes the expanding role of science in farming and the need to train youths for both farming and agribusiness careers amid rising food demand and a growing agricultural sector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gengenbach
York Community High School
Detroit
Thomson High School
Future Farmers of America
Death notice for Frank Zimmer in Perry Iowa
Mrs. Frank Potter received word from her daughter Mrs. Robert Zimmer of Hampton of the sudden death of Frank Zimmer of Perry Iowa from a heart attack. He is survived by his wife and son and two grandchildren and his mother of Ida Grove Iowa. Burial was in Ida Grove Iowa on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potter
Robert Zimmer
Hampton
Mr. Zimmer
Frank Zimmer
Perry
Iowa
Ida Grove
Marshall Reunion Marks 30th Annual Gathering at Old Mill Park
The 30th Marshall reunion was held last Sunday at Old Mill Park in Savannah with 20 in attendance. Host couple Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall welcomed attendees from Thom son including Charlotte Charlene and Bradley Cate Susan and Jon Cate and Gene Hortensen. The 1964 reunion will be hosted by Mr and Mrs J A Marshall of Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Mervin Marshall
Thomson
Charlotte
Charlene
Bradley Cate
Susan
Jon Cate
Gene Hortensen
J. A. Marshall
Dixon
Local Residents Visit Friends and Attend Parade
Mrs Eugene Mayhall of Palos Heights visits with Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing family. John H Buikema and Phyllis Buck visit Mel Heusinkveld in Fulton. Tom Kustes Jr and Katherine Cooper join John Reagan family in Savanna and watch the American Legion District parade. Mrs Bertha Mayhall and George Wilson of Galesburg visit in Savanna with Bruce Graharing family. Everett Fiet hosts Tuesday evening visit. Perry Melton and Marcia move to Savanna apartment above their store. Sally and Rodney Decker visit grandparents Isaac and Mrs Decker in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Mayhall
Palos Heights
Ill
Bruce Groharing
John H. Buikema
Phyllis
Mel Heusinkveld
Fulton
Tom Kustes, Jr
Katherine Cooper
John Reagan
Savanna
American Legion
Bertha Mayhall
George Wilson
Gale
Births of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Richard C Waltrip
Mr and Mrs Richard C Joe Waltrip of 701% 10th Ave S Clinton are the parents of a daughter born Tuesday June 4. Mr and Mrs Paul Waltrip of Thomson are the paternal grandparents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard C
Joe) Waltrip
10Th Ave. S
Clinton
Paul Waltrip
Thomson
Former Thomson Boy Named Fulton High Salutatorian
Bruce Sikkema son of Mr and Mrs Robert Sikkema of Fulton and grandson of Mr and Mrs Joe J Sikkema of RR 1 Thomson was named salutatorian of the Fulton Community High School senior class He held an average of 4 85 on four terms Bruce attended Thomson schools and lived in the former Trukhoff house now owned by David Young.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Sikkema
Robert Sikkema
Fulton
Joe J. Sikkema
RR 1
Thomson
Fulton Community High School
Bruce
Isagents
Trukhoff House
David Young
Children’s Day Program at York Community Church
A Children’s Day program is set for Sunday June 9 at 9 30 AM at York Community Church with songs prayers and readings led by listed congregants and local families. A closing prayer will follow and families are asked to bring cookies or cupcakes for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Church
Nanc Bruckner
Michael ‘Oltz
Sarah Robinson
Randy Durward
Kara Lou Grim
Billy Cate
Jewels King
Laurie Waltrip
Cindy Brock
Judy Imel
Marie Brock
Pat Foltz
Ray Allen Grim
Jeffrey Brunner
Duane Imel
Jewels
Craig Robinson
Jesus
Debby Brunner
Douglas Brock
Christine Cate
Donald Robinson
Local residents share visits and plans across Clinton area
Mr and Mrs Arthur Moes zinger visit in Clinton with Delbert and Rose Dimmick. John Buikema guests of Don ald Ven Zuiden in Morrison. Isaac Decker attends Melvin Decker birthday party in Fulton. Wayne Drake and children visit Rose Bealer in Fenton. Phyllis Buikema weekends with grandparents Rinkie Lantiga in Fulton. John Buikema guests on Sunday. Paul Heusinkveld and son Bob plan a Grand Rapids fishing trip. Wife and kids stay with A M Greisons in Savanna. Pete Hansen moves to Whitlock Trailer Park in Streator. Besse French visits Milwaukee and East Lansing relatives. George Kyarsgaard and sons visit Fay Ashby and sister in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Moeszinger
Clinton
Delbert Dimmick
John Buikema
Donald Ven Zuiden
Morrison
Isaac Decker
Melvin Decker
Fulton
Melvin
Wayne Drake
Rose Bealer
Fenton
Phyllis Buikema
Rinkie Lantiga
Paul Heusinkveld
Grand Rapids
Minn
Bob
Highland Park
Ill
Savanna
A. M. Greisons
Pete Hansen
Thomson
Whitlock
East Lansing
Mich
George Kyarsgaard
Fay Ashby
Boy Receives Life Saving Honors For Fire Rescue
Roger Kohn, seventh grade student at Lincoln School Savanna, saved his mother from a clothing fire on January 19 1963. He smothered flames with a blanket and aided her until help arrived. He received Merit Certificate from the National Safety Council and Red Cross recognition for his actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Kohn
Lincoln School
Savanna
National Safety Council of Chicago
American National Red Cross
Lincoln Parent Teachers Association
Lincoln P. T. A
Kohn
Ridge Road
Fay Kohn
Roger
Savenna
Red Cross
National Safety Council
Harold Hersey
Richard Hughes
Hersey
Wm. Hamm
Thomson
Bielema Family Attends Ruth Ann Bielema Graduation
Mr and Mrs Cornelius F Bielema and Mr and Mrs Martin F Bielema of Fulton return from Muskegon Michigan and visit relatives in Grant Michigan They attend Ruth Ann Bielemas graduation from Calvin College Grand Rapids Michigan last Friday with Ronald and David Bielema present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius F. Bielema
Martin F. Bielema
Fulton
Muskegon
Mich
Ronald Bielema
David
Grant, Mich
Ruth Ann
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Social Roundup of Visits and Dinners in Clinton and Area
Mrs Hazel Stagg stays with daughter in Clinton while many families and friends travel for Memorial Day visits and weekend calls. The record lists numerous gatherings including the Hollands and Sloans with Hey Kin dle families, Cartensen of Clinton visiting, and others from Low Moor Albany Long Grove Normal Ill and Portland Ore joining local hosts for dinners, calls, and overnight stays.
Slumber Party At Evelyn Prins Home With Friends
Evelyn Prins hosted a slumber party last Thursday night at her home. Attending were Lynne Eissens anet Dykstra Jill Sloan Jan Bristol Judy Cate Patty Eis sens Leslie Dittmar Marla Es linger and Beth Dykema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Prins
Lynne Eissens
Anet Dykstra
Jill Sloan
Jan Bristol
Judy Cate
Patty Eissens
Leslie Dittmar
Marla Eslinger
Beth Dykema
Science Club Hay Ride Party at Prins Home
Members of the high school Science Club and their guests enjoyed a hay ride last evening at the club event. They later gathered at Albert Prins's home for a wiener roast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Prins
Kindergarten Club elects officers for 1963 64 term
The Kindergarten Club met at the Legion Hall Monday night and elected officers for the 1963 64 term. Doris Robinson is president, Carol Bielema vice president, Irma Hoy secretary, and Nancy Brock treasurer. The group also thanked Thomson Grade School bus drivers for their cooperation in hauling kindergarten pupils this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Doris Robinson
Carol Bielema
Irma Hoy
Nancy Brock
Thomson
Community group meetings and pot luck honor retiring teacher
The Morton Chapter of the Eastern Stars holds Friend's or on Tuesday June 11 at 8 PM in Fulton. The American Legion meets Tuesday June 11 at the Legion hall. The West End Homemakers meet Friday June 14 at Mrs Henry Bielema’s home with a major lesson Caring for Today's Fabrics. York Betterment plans a June 15 pot luck in the school cafeteria honoring Richard Wunderlin, retiring to Pearl City next year. Coffee provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton Chapter
The
Eastern Stars
Friend's Or
Fulton
West End Homemakers
West End
Homemakers Extension
Henry Bielema
York Betterment
York Betterment Committee
Richard Wunderlin
Pearl City
Wedding Notice for Connie Nixon of Farmer City
Mr and Mrs David Diehl and David Mr and Mrs Robert Bristoll and family and Mr and Mrs Jack Marken and family attend the wedding of their niece Connie Nixon of Farmer City to be held next Sunday afternoon in Armington Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Diehl
David
Robert Bristol
Jack Marken
Connie Nixon
Farmer City
Armington
Ill
Family visitors and reunions mark weekend schedule
The article lists multiple families visiting or hosting in Savanna and nearby towns from Thursday to Sunday. Names include Marken Atherton Daniels Giles Bennett Groharing and Jackson, with extended stays for a St Ores family reunion at Old Mill Park in Savanna. A birthday celebration for Pat and Luanne Bellich is noted alongside junior high graduation exercises in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Marken
Le-Aqua-Na State Park
Lena
Dwight Atherton
Leo Linder
St. Louis Park
Minn
Dennis Daniels
Bloomington
Barbara
Charles Atherton
E. N. Giles
Peoria
Earl Bennett
Argo Fay
St. Ores
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Emil Bellich
Pat
Luanne
Thomas J. Hand
Fulton
Lawrence Weatherwax
Richard Groharing
David
Orlando
Fla
Kate Jackson
Judy
Mike
Hanover
Bruce Groharing
O'Hare Field
Maurice Jackson
Maude Brown
Harriet
Gordon Brown
Cedar Rapids
Wm. Yost
Delain Facile
John H. Buikena
Harry DeVries
Morrison
Tom Kustes
Eugene Murray
Vernon Mattie
Francis Sheridan
Cordova
Lloyd Smith
Hold Open House for 25th Anniversary Groharings
Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house last Sunday after noon June 2 at York Baptist Church. Guests came from multiple cities including Galesburg Monmouth Fulton Savannah Crystal Lake Western Springs Macomb Lanark Knoxville Chadwick Aledo Holland LaMotte and Orlando Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Groharing
York Baptist Church
Groharing
Prudence Brookstra
Verah Kness
Dorothea Johnson
Illa Belle Crofts
Roberta Stagg
Nadine Kness
Ildred Stiles
Marie Kemmer
Mildred Brach
Yvonne McGinty
Church
Sylvia Witt
Irene Hoff
Harriett Witt
Helen Brenneman
Lorraine Holland
Galesburg
Monmouth
Fulton
Savanna
Crystal Lake
Western Springs
Macomb
Lanark
Knoxville
Chadwick
Aledo
Holland, Mich
LaMotte
Orlando
Fla
Thomson
Alice Mayhall
Methodist Church
Ill
Sydne Gutherie
Helen (Kussmann) Collier
Falls Church
Paul V. Wilt
Richard
U. S. Air Force
Florida
Bruce Don
Leland
Jean Marie
Lord Kay Groharing
Turkey
David Duane Groharing
Buikema Hook And Fink Win FFA Tractor Pull
Vernon Buikema Larry Hook and Jerry Fink won first in their divisions at the fourth annual FFA tractor pull held June 3. Winners earned 5 3 and 1 50 dollars with classes lightweight middleweight and heavyweight. Thompson FFA Chapter thanked participants and helpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Buikema
Larry Hook
Jerry Fink
Harlan Hoff
Allis Chalmers
Richard Houzenga
Minneapolis
James Hartman
John Deere
LeRoy Appel
Terry Haas
Thomson Ffa
Local Residents Visit Family and Friends Across Towns
Mrs. Roy Hellman and guests from Portland Oregon called on Mrs. Eva Foltz and Irene. Eugene Halfman and family plan weekend visit with William Halfman and family of Elgin. Clara Bergstead and Betty of Streator visited the Hook family. William Buikema of Albany joined a Tuesday supper near Charles Uizenga. Melvin Badtke and Brenda of Savanna visited John Johnsons. Wilfred Hazen and Norma of Rock Falls called on Wesley Kness. Lloyd Johnson and family of Mr. Carroll visited John Johnsons. L A Hawkins of Houston Missouri spent Memorial weekend with Lawrence Weatherwax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zella Cartensen
Clinton
John Ghoole
John Sloan
Carmal Hey
Derrill
Gertie Kindle
Sterling
John V. Christiansen
Low Moor
John Ashpole
Ed Kay
Albany
Gene Hortensen
Nancy Haas
Gladys Cornell
Jennie Weeks
Portland
Oregon
Roy Heitman
Hanover
Jean Hanson
Chicago
Hermanner
Hal Hey
Ray Erling
Long Grove
Iowa
Lawrence Halfman
John Halfman
Loyal Brunner
Eugene Allman
George Bissens
Ray
Normal
Ill
Karen
Illinois Normal State University
Ronald Bull
Wacker
Charles J. Eissens
Roy Hellman
Ore
Eva Foltz
Irene
Eugene Halfman
William Halfman
Elgin
Clara Bergstead
Betty
Streator
Albert Hook
William Buikema
Charles Uizenga
Melvin Badtke
Brenda
Savanna
John Johnson
Wilfred Hazen
Norma
Rock Falls
Wesley Kness
Lloyd Johnson
Carroll
Also Mentioned on This Page
P.T.A
Thomson Recreation
Waterworks Park
Thomson Band
Thomson News
Clark Curley
Luke Afb
Arizona
Clark W. Curley
Delberta
Galva
Bonnie Smith
Luke Air Force Base
Clark
Chanute Air Force Base
Luke
Curleys
Fulton High School
Hazel Stagg
Ross King
Gilbert Holland
Fred Hook
Emil Brach
Philip
Palisades Park
Savane Na
Science Club
Clubs
Lodges
Buikema
FFA Tractor Pull
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