19 Jun 1969
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1969
Page
1
Three candidates have announced to run for the Illinois Constitutional Convention delegates from Senatorial District 35, which includes Stephenson Carroll Ogle Whiteside and Jo Daviess Counties. The non-partisan race may see a September 23 primary if more than four file.
The Thomson girls softball team lost two tight games this week. They were edged by Lanark 16 to 13 on Wednesday after bases loaded pressure in the final inning. A home game against Shannon’s team saw Thomson fall 18 to 13 as Shannon’s pitcher charged the field with fastballs. Next home game hosts Clinton Job Corps on Monday at 6 00 p m and organizers thank supporters of the bake sale.
Mr and Mrs Farle Maitland and daughters will be honored at an informal open house to bid farewell as Mr Maitland leaves Thomson schools to take a similar role in Dodgeville Wisconsin. The gathering Friday June 27 from 7 30 to 10 pm in the school cafeteria is hosted by the Band Boosters and Band Club with light refreshments and a gift for Mr Maitland.
Mr and Mrs Fred Fiet of Thomson announce the sale of their K and K Grocery to Mr and Mrs Thom as Maus former Savanna residents now in Camanche Iowa The sale takes effect Monday June 23 Maus will manage a Geneseo IL store July 4 Fred serves Thomson Village board and the Fiets will continue to reside in Thomson The Clover Farm outlet was purchased by the Fiets in October 1966 and renamed K and K Grocery after the Fiets daughters Kathy and Karen No personnel changes are anticipated at the Thomson store.
Thomson's small fry baseball team won their fourth straight by edging Chadwick 10 to 9 at home and routed Mount Carroll 13 to 3. Bob Gray sparked the Chadwick win with a leadoff single, steal, and score on Carl Wilkin's hit. Milledgeville looms next as the mid season tournament starts July 7 at Chadwick.
Allan L. Grimm and Barbara Jean Grimm, longtime Denver residents, completed their University of Colorado degrees in June 1969. Allan, an assistant purchasing agent for American Crystal Star Co., earned a master's in marketing after nine years of night courses. Barbara Jean, a Denver public school teacher, finished a master’s in special education while both supported each other’s studies.
Autos driven by Mrs. Rachel Bennett and Alan Hartman collided on Bluff Road near the Ben Letcher farm. Both drivers escaped injury and Bennett’s son Aaron, a passenger, was thrown clear but unharmed. Vehicles ended in ditches. damage to Bennett’s car estimated at 400 dollars. No arrests. Thomson ambulance summoned but not used.
Thomson FFA boys place in the top seven for the fourth straight year in the American Heritage program. Gary K Madson presided at the Illinois State FFA convention where Thomson received fifth place. Committee members and 18 members with instructor William Gengenbach earned all expense trips to Washington for a year of service and study.
The Thomson Lion's Cub club will hold its annual broom sale Monday and Tuesday evenings next week with a possible Wednesday evening. Brooms sell for 2 dollars each and all proceeds go to the Hadley School for the Blind and the Leader Dog School. Lions members are urged to attend.
The Thomson Trim Tops honored their 1968 officers Roberta Sik Tema leader Donna Brown con lender Erma Hoy secretary Tanice Foltz treasurer and Mery Waltrip weight recorder at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Frances Nagel Gills were presented to the honorees. The Chadwick Tops Unit will view the film Weight Reduction Through Diet next week. June queens are Delores Prins Elsie Turner Ann Venema Frances Nagel. Meetings are Mondays at 7 30 pm in the Community Church room. new members welcome.
A new residence is under construction north of Thomson in the Mississippi Sunset subdivision. The Peters from Sterling are building for themselves, while the subdivision is owned by Loyal and Mrs Brunner.
The Illinois Future Homemakers of America held a leadership conference at Illinois State University June 10 to 13. Thomson delegates Pam Kaufman and Cheryl Hook attended. three Thomson girls Karen Root Cheryl Hook and Peggy Kaufman received State Homemaker Degrees.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.