Town Notes Bright Weather And Community Happenings
About Town reports mixed weather with hot and cold spells. Thomson Little Leaguers win several games and thank donors in this year’s campaign. Lions Club votes not to hold Melon Day this year citing few members. Robert Purlee says teachers all hired except music teacher. Public Riverview resort praised for picnics. Dance draws a big crowd. next dance due June 22. Boat ramp project underway at Potter Road. Little League results include Small Frys 23 Milledgeville 10 and Little League 7 Milledgeville 3. Weekend accidents and drownings urged belt and life jacket use. New bicycle rack on Main Street ahead of upcoming 4th of July. River boating increasing. Dick Williams sells tackle and fishing gear and shares fishing spots. Tax lists printed this week. Zoning and sewer systems urged for town. Crops look good with recent rains. Local haying and chores noted. Herman Hagg back from sick leave and back injury. Families visiting and school plans noted for Missouri and Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Lions Club
Lions
Robert Purlee
Riverview
Harold Starr
George Hook
Potter’s Road
Small Frys
Milledgeville
Little League
Dick Williams
Decker
Card of Thanks for Bereavement Aid
We express heartfelt thanks to friends for help during our recent bereavement. Special thanks to Rev Nicholson the pallbearers those who brought gifts and those who prayed for us. Sincerely Mr and Mrs Johnnie Pape and Family Mrs Hilda Wanene and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholson
Johnnie Pape
Hilda Wanene
Notice at Village Clerk Home for Purchases
At the home of Village Clerk Bette Meakins a notice announces items must be purchased by July 1, 1963. The wording implies a local public sale or bid action overseen by village officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Meakins
Kathryn Geerts and Martin S Lawrence Wed in Thomson
Kathryn Mae Geerts daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Geerts Jr of AR 1 Fulton and Martin Stanley Lawrence son of Mr and Mrs Lyle Lawrence of Sabula Ia were married Saturday afternoon June 8 at 2 30 PM in York Baptist Church Thomson Rev Paul Walker officiated with Mrs Walker and Gordon Walker of Burlington singing I Love You Truly Attendants were the bride s sister and the groom s brother A reception followed at the bride s parents home for family from Sterling Clinton Fulton Thomson and Sabula They will reside in Clinton Ia where he works for Dairy Pac and she at Clinton Garment Factory Roger Eslinger Promoted To Airman Second Class Roger L Eslinger son of Mr and Mrs Calvin Eslinger of Argo Fay recently promoted from Airman 3rd Class to Airman 2nd Class after basic at San Antonio and electrical repair schooling at Chanute AFB Ill before new assignment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Mae _ Geerts
Harry Geerts, Jr
AR 1
Fulton
Martin Stanley Lawrence
Lyle Lawrence
Sabula
York Baptist Church
Thomson
Paul Walker
Walker
Gordon Walker
Burlington
Aoe Geerts
Dell Lawrence
Sterling
Clinton
Dairy-Pac
Clinton Garment Factory
Roger Eslinger
Roger L. Eslinger
Calvin Eslinger
Argo Fay
Mountain Home Air Force Base
Idaho
Eslinger
San Antonio
Tex
Chanute Air Force Base
Ill
Marianne Reynolds to wed Thomas Brugman in Charlotte
Mr and Mrs J J Reynolds of Thomson Riverview announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Marianne Elizabeth to Thomas C Brugman of Muscatine. The ceremony is set for 12 noon CDT Saturday at Assumption Catholic Church Charlotte with Rt Rev Msgr J D Conwill officiating relatives and friends invited to the ceremony and reception at the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Reynolds
Thomson
Riverview
Marianne Elizabeth
Thomas C. Brugman
Muscatine
Assumption Catholic Church
Charlotte
J. D. Con
Pony League Falls To Savanna In Opener On Home Diamond
The Pony League opened with a 4 to 3 loss to Savanna as Terry Haas struck out 16 for Thomson and allowed one hit. Savanna added four runs in the fifth. Thomson plated three in the same frame but fell short. Next, Thomson hosts Milledgeville at 6 PM. The Small Fry beat Milledgeville 23 to 10 in their first game, with Larry St. Ores leading with five hits and several teammates contributing multi hit totals. Their next game is June 13 at Thomson Ball Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony League
Savanna
Terry Haas
Thomson
Haas
Hartman
Robinson
Riebel
Ponies
Milledgeville
Small Fry
Larry St. Ores
Ronnie Ebeler
Jim McKee
Donnie Robinson
Steve Temple
Charles Hersey
Daryl Ehrich
Thomson Ball Park
Mrs Weeks and Mrs Cornell Leave for Portland After Stay
Mrs Jennie Weeks and Mrs Gladys Cornell departed Tuesday to return to Portland Oregon after a two week stay with Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman at their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Weeks
Gladys Cornell
Portland
Ore
Speen
Roy Heitman
Dismissals and Admissions Reported from Mercy and Jane Lamb Hospitals
The notice lists multiple patients dismissed from Mercy hospital in Clinton and other facilities, including Mrs. Sick Mrs. John Bissens and Eugene Bull. It notes Mrs. Isaac Temple and Mrs. William Kendall’s recent discharges, Ora Potter’s ongoing care after surgery, and several admissions at Jane Lamb hospital. It records patients from Fulton Albany Milledgeville Savanna and Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bissens
Fulton
Mercy Hospital
Eugene Bull
Savanna
Isaac Temple
William Kendall
Milledgeville
Sterling Community General Hospital
Ora Potter
Savanna Hospital
Carl Jensen
Albany
Clinton
Claude Wiebenga
Jane Lamb Hospital
Gertie Kindle
Sterling
John Sloan
Robert Holland
Jane Lamb
Philip Battaglia
Mercy Hos
Pital
Churches in York Community Plan June Services
William Kendall and other pastors announce June worship at York Community churches. No service June 16. Kendall returns June 23. York Baptist led by Paul Walker has services 10 AM and 11 AM with activities for Women and Golden Rule class. Methodist churches schedule multiple services and meetings through June 19 and 17. Father-Son banquet on June 19. Catholic services listed for Fulton and Savanna with times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Kendall
Young Peoples
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Foiday
Argo Fay Wscs
Thomson-Argo Fay Myf
Timothy Reeves
Chicago
Reeves
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Birthday Picnic Honors Fulton Patriarch at 81
Mr and Mrs Henry Bielema hosted a picnic supper Monday evening in Fulton city park for Ben Bielema's 81st birthday. All their children and grandchildren and families attended the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Bielema
Fulton City Park
Ben Bielema
Fulton
Bookmobile Visit At York Town Library Draws Crowd
About 50 people attended the traveling Bookmobile at York Town library on Tuesday in June. From the state library in Springfield, the mobile offered latest children’s books not for loan but visitors listed desired titles for potential purchase or borrowing from Savanna. refreshments included kolache coffee and cookies served by board members Lyle Greeley Mary Marshall Henry Strauch and Merle Cate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Town
Mobile
State Library
Springfield
Township Library Board
Savanna
Mmes
Lyle Greeley
Mary Marshall
Henry Strauch
Merle Cate
Local social visits noted in Fair Haven and area
Susan Spencer spent last week with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Larry Geerts and family of Fair Haven. Mrs Hazel Green of Wheat on and Mr and Mrs Charles Green and son of Morrison spent Sunday evening with Mr and Mrs Russel Green. They all called at the home of Mr and Mrs Andrew Houzenga. Mr and Mrs Antone Wold and family of Mound Minnesota were Saturday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Ned Spencer and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susan Spencer
Larry Geerts
Fair Haven
Hazel Green
Wheaton
Charles Green
Morrison
Russel Green
Andrew Houzenga
Antone Wold
Mound
Minn
Ned Spencer
Brother Of Thomson Men To Be Ordained
Alvin J. Eissens son of Mr and Mrs John Eissens of Fulton and brother of George and Charles J Eissens of Thomson will be ordained at 8 PM Thursday in the Valley Reformed church. A reception will follow. Eissens, a Hope College and Western Theological Seminary graduate, will serve as missionary pastor in Illinois to organize a Rockford congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin J. Eissens
John Eissens
Fulton
George
Charles J. Eissens
Thomson
Ee Valley Reformed Church
Don Venema
Elmer Boonstra
George Chermak
Illinois Classis
Vernon Hoffs
Jack van Heest
August Tellinghuizen
Chicago Snyed
Eissens
Hope College
Holland
Mich
Western Theological Seminary
Calvary Community Church
Southge
Cv. A
Central College
Pella
1963 Thomson teams baseball schedule list
The Thomson baseball calendar for 1963 lists games for baseball Little League and Pony League. Notable dates include Mt Carroll Shannon Chadwick Milledgeville and Savanna with home and away designations. Start times are 6:00 PM except Savanna events at 6:30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Small Fry
Mt. Carroll
Shannon
Chadwick
Milledgeville
Little League
Pony League
Savanna
Heinze Reunion Held At Hanover Gun Club
The 35th Heinze reunion gathered 26 members and 4 guests on Sunday at the Hanover Gun Club. Mrs Hal Ashby was elected president, Merle Law vice president, and Mrs Lyle Greeley secretary and treasurer. Next reunion set for the second Sunday in June at the same venue with attendees from Chicago Savanna Chadwick Rock Falls Thomson and Argo Fay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heinze
Hanover Gun Club
Hal Ashby
Argo Fay
Merle Law
Savanna
Lyle Greeley
Thomson
Chicago
Rockford
Chadwick
Rock Falls
Senneffs Return From Two Week Trip Through 12 States
Mr and Mrs Irvin R Senneff along with Thomas and Rosemary returned from a two week vacation traveling through twelve states. They visited major landmarks including Badlands Black Hills Mt Rushmore Grand Canyon Painted Desert Petrified Forest and Yellowstone. They stayed with relatives in South Dakota Oklahoma and Iowa and hosted Mr and Mrs James P Conley and son Tim of Clinton Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin R. Senneff
Thomas
Rosemary
Badlands
Blackhills
Mt. Rushmore
Big Horn Mountains
Yellowstone National Park
Grand Tetons
Kaibab National Forest
Coral Sands Painted Desert
Grand Canyon
Petrified Forest
Painted Desert
Rob Falls
S. Dak
John Thomas
Mitchell, S. Dak
Richard Clarkson
Tulsa
Okla
James P. Conley
Tim
Clinton
Iowa
Senneff
Fulton man guests of Prins family for supper
David Geerts of Fulton visited Tuesday dinner with his son in law Mr Albert Prins and Mrs Prins and their family. Saturday evening Carl Petersen visited with Mr and Mrs Adam Heinze to observe Mr Heinze's birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Geerts
Fulton
Albert Prins
Carl Petersen
Adam Heinze
Heinze
Carroll County Development Corp Members Meet To Elect Directors
All persons who bought Carroll County Development Corporation membership certificates in the Thomson drive should attend the meeting Tuesday evening June 18 at 8 P M in the school cafeteria to select two directors representing the community in the forthcoming county wide election. Mrs John C Atherton secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Development Corporation
Thomson Drive
Local Youths Earn State Farmer Degrees At Illinois Convention
LeRoy Appel and Arlyn Huizenga were awarded the State Farmer degree at the Illinois State FFA Convention held June 13 at the University of Illinois Assembly Hall. The honor, limited to two percent of active members, requires two years in Vocational Agriculture, leadership, and at least $500 invested in farming, with top academic standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LeRoy Appel
Harry Appel
Arlyn Huizenga
Charles Huizenga
FFA
Thomson Lions Cancel Melon Days After Low Turnout
The Thomson Lions Club voted at the regular meeting to cancel this year’s Thomson Melon Days. The two day event, held for five years on Labor Day and the Sunday before, was dropped due to insufficient volunteers and waning interest. They also approved a $20 donation to the Small Fry Little and Pony League teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Lions Club
Granddaughter Wins Midwest Racing Champion Dog
Mrs. Frank Potter reports her granddaughter Miss Jenna Lou Frosch of Chicago owns and showed the Afghan hound Rhys Tayl Lyn at the Ken nel Club show in Kalamazoo Michigan last Saturday June 8. The dog won the top cash award and earned the Midwest Racing champion title after also taking multiple gold cups and trophies at Milwaukee shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potter
Rhys Tayl Lyn
Jenna Lou Frosch
Chicago
Kennel Club
Kalamazoo
Mich
Milwaukee
Thomson Methodist WSCS Father-Son Banquet Planned
The Thomson Methodist WSCS sponsors a Father-Son supper Wednesday night June 19 at 7 o clock. Men may attend without a son and boys of the church are urged to join. No charge. families bring a dish to pass. Duane Stevens of Savanna will speak on Methodist Men and Clinton magician Harold J. Kelly will entertain. Reservations not required but numbers are requested by June 18 to Mrs. Don Schott, Mrs. Merle Prins, or Mrs. Donald Sippel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Thomson Methodist Church
Duane Stevens
Savanna
Harold J. Kelly
Clinton
Don Schott
Merle Prins
Donald Sippel
Judy Hubble Is Honored At Shower
Miss Judy Hubble of River View was honored at a bridal shower hosted by Mrs. Jack Foltz at the cottage of Mrs. Jerry Olsen. About 30 guests attended and Miss Hubble is set to wed Jason Sturtevant on Friday, June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Hubble
Riverview
Jack Foltz
Jerry Olsen
Miss Hubble
Jason Sturtevant
Church Gets Fresh Coat of Paint This Week
The York Community church will receive a new paint job this week by Danny Kness and crew. Funds for the project come mostly from church youth fundraisers such as bake sales and paper drives, with the TNT club donating the remaining amount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Church
Danny Kness
TNT Club
Ruth Ann Bielema Receives AB Degree From Calvin College
Ruth Ann Bielema daughter of Mr and Mrs Cornelius F Bielema of RR 1 Fulton received an AB degree in education with an English major on May 31 1963 from Calvin College Grand Rapids Michigan She plans to teach next year at the Junior High Christian School in Seboygan Wisconsin Miss Bielema previously graduated from Thomson Grade and York Community High School
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Ann Bielema
Cornelius F. Bielema
RR 1
Fulton
Calvin Cllege
Grand Rapids
Mich
Seboygan
Wis
Bielema
Thomson
York Community
Fulton Visitors and Family Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Forest Sword of Fulton visited Sunday evening with her brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. Frank Potter. Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Von Huizen and Colleen visited Sunday afternoon with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Albert Prins and family. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green and daughter of Rock Falls visited Tuesday evening with his father Mr. and Mrs. Russel Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Sword of
Fulton
Frank Potter
Kenneth von Huizen
Colleen
Albert Prins
Robert Green
Rock Falls
Russel Green
Local Moves Reported for Florida Families
Mr and Mrs Harold Fedder sen announce their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Wm Feddersen have moved from Cocoa Beach to 590 Cassia Blvd Satellite Beach Florida. Mr and Mrs John Lynch departed Friday June 7 for Sarosota Florida for an indefinite stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Feddersen
Wm. Feddersen
Cocoa Beach
Fla
Cassia Blvd
Satellite Beach
John Lynch
Sarasota
Woman's Club Picnic and New Committee Chairs Named
The York Betterment Committee hosts a family pot luck on June 15 honoring Richard Wunderlin who resigns to teach in Pearl City. The club also names chairmen for the coming year across Conservation American Legislative, Education, Public Health, Public Welfare, and more, with executive planning noted for summer meeting and future Timber Lake Playhouse fundraising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Betterment
York Betterment Committee
Richard Wunderlin
Pearl City
West Home Homemakers
West End
The
Homemakers Extensio
Henry Bielema
500 Card Club
Amy Lewis
Mae Kustes
Bernadette Kustes
Ediny Brown
Hazel Morse
Woman's Club
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Esther Schmaling
Gladys Kustes
Bess Potter
Cora Marken
Carol Bielema
Sherman Hotel
Chicago
District Board
PTA
Savanna City
Bielema
Esther Schmalng
Mary Waltrip
Dorothy Carroll
Luella Heitman
Vera Williams
Harriet Holesinger
Marilyn
Rubye Hill
Lincoln Lodge
Park Ridge
Pherna Prins
Marjorie Stage
Claribel Smith
Margaret Murray
Lorraine Bissens
Phyllis Halfman
Marian Wheeler
Irene Hoff
Murray
Timber Lake Playhouse
Girl Scout Picnic Highlights Troop 143 at Old Mill Park
About 70 Girl Scouts and Brownies from Troop 143 gathered for a Monday evening picnic at Old Mill Park. Officers note funds paid for rolls and ice cream, cookies served, a varied program by Brownies and Scouts, and a Neighborhood chairman Mrs. William Stevens of Savannah spoke on organizational changes effective September 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troop 143
Old Mill Park
Teir
William Stevens
Savanna
Overnight Camp With Troop 143 At Camp Far Horizons
Girl Scouts Troop 143 attended a two day overnight camp at Camp Far Horizons June 7 and 8 with leaders Mrs Fosdick and Mrs Miller. Thomson girls Gene Hertensen Linda Marken Debbie Falls Karen Root and Rhonda Fosdick cooked over camp fires swam hiked and shared songs and skits including The Golden Sun. A windy storm delayed supper but girls kept spirits high and returned home tired but happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Troop 143
Camp Far Horizons
Thomson
Gene Hertensen
Linda Marken
Debbie Falls
Karen Root
Rhonda Fosdick
Robert Fosdick
Richard Miller
Rhonda
Debbie
Legion Auxiliary Monthly Meeting Sets June 17
Legion Auxiliary will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday evening at the Legion hall. The Golden Rule class of the ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Infant Lisa Ann Murray Born to Sterling Couple
The infant daughter born recently to Mr and Mrs David Murray of Sterling has been named Lisa Ann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Murray
Sterling
Lisa Ann
Church Members Join Thomson and Argo Fay
Mr and Mrs R C Bush were received into full membership at Thomson Methodist church during the regular morning worship hour last Sunday. Vicki Holmquist also joined full membership at Argo Fay Methodist church during the same service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bush
Thomson Methodist Church
Durin
Vicki Holmquist
Argo Fay Methodist Church
Birthday Party Honors Little Louise Plumley
Mr and Mrs Robert Plumley hosted a Sunday birthday gathering at home for their daughter Louise celebrating her sixth year Attending were Mr and Mrs Frank Plumley of Fulton Mr and Mrs Willard Nelson of Hillsdale Mr and Mrs Don Sippel and family Mrs Dora Brothwell and Mrs Ruth Stearns
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Plumley
Louise
Frank Plumley
Fulton
Willard Nelson
Hillsdale
Don Sippel
Dora Brothwell
Ruth Stearns
Marquette couple visiting relatives plans new employment
Mr and Mrs Homer York of Marquette Michigan have been visiting her brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Donald Smith. Mr Yorkee retired after twenty years of military service and they will settle somewhere he can find employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer York
Marquette, Mich
Donald Smith
Yorkee
Birth of Lisa Frances Blount in Freeport hospital
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Blount of Thomson welcome a daughter named Lisa Frances born Thursday June 6 at St. Francis hospital in Freeport. The mother is Frances McCormick, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sterling McCormick of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Blount
Thomson
Lisa Frances
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Frances McCormick
Sterling McCormick
York Baptist Church Monthly Meeting Set at Eight PM
The York Baptist church will hold its regular monthly meeting at 8 PM on Wednesday at the church. The Ladies Aid of the same church will meet on Wednesday June 19 at the home of Mrs Jennie Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
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Herman
Canada
David Pease
Geneseo
Columbia
Lyle Williams
Beth
Pease
University of Missouri
Mina Kness
C. J. Clikeman
Fairbault
Mina
John
Bill Borlaug
Shattuck School
the Village Board
Thomson Recreation
Kathryn M. Geerts
Martin S. Lawrence
Airman
Marianne Reynolds
Sylvia Witt
Ladies Aid
Jennie Griswold
John C. Atherton
Thomson Methodist
Calvin College
Woman’s Club
Clubs
Lodges
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