Thomson Town News Highlights Busy Summer Plans and Local Happenings
Town residents discuss fairs and warm weather while Harold Starr seeks help with a boat dock project on Potter’s Road. Many locals work in other towns, river activities draw families, and summer events like the Lions Club steak fry and Melon Day are in focus. Bud Bull returns to first base, Joe Shutters endures heavy work, and Jake McGinnis unveils a new Route 80 stand building as plans for a boat dock at home grow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold
Potter’s Road
Thomson
Carl
Arlene Korbar
Arlene
California
Casey
Bud Bull
Bud
Bob Lewis
Doc Marshall
Pete Cate
Joe Shutters
Lions Club
Herman Hagg
Charles
Salome McGinty
M. E. Church
Toby Holland
Max Meakins
Betty
Jake McGinnis
Route 80
Goodwill Truck To Be In Thomson Thursday
Goodwill Industries truck will visit Thomson on Thursday June 27 to collect clothing shoes housewares appliances and furniture for the earning and learning program for handicapped men and women. Mrs Donald Sippel the local representative can be contacted at 2406 for details. Goodwill Industries provides training employment and rehabilitation services to over 50 000 handicapped men and women annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodwill Industries
Thomson
Donald Sippel
Goodwill
Notice of Claim Day Estate of John B Ashpole deceased
Notice to all persons that Monday August 5 1963 is the claim date in the estate of John B Ashpole deceased pending in Carroll County Illinois. Claims may be filed against the estate on or before the date without summons. Minnie E Ashpole Executor. Robert W Weissmiller Attorney Mount Carroll Illinois. Tat 6-27
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Ashpole
Carroll County
Illinois
Minnie E. Ashpole
Robert W. Weissmiller
Mount Carroll
Mabel Pape
Judy Hubble and Jason Sturtevant Are Wed June 14
Miss Judy Hubble daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Hubble Riverview Thomson and Jason Sturtevant son of Mr and Mrs Clayton Sturtevant Savannah were united in marriage in a private ceremony at St Peter s Lutheran Church Savannah by Rev Theo Mahnke on Friday evening June 14 Attending were Linda Sturtevant sister of the groom and Jerry Hubble brother of the bride The bride is a 1962 graduate of York Community High School and the groom works at the Milwaukee Railroad in Savannah The couple reside in Grandview where friends and relatives hosted a party Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Hubble
Robert Hubble
Riverview
Thomson
Jason Sturtevant
Clayton Sturtevant
Savanna
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Theo. Mahnke
Linda Sturtevant
Jerry Hubble
York Community High School
Milwaukee Railroad
Grandview
York Betterment Plans To Hear Rep John Morris
York Betterment Committee held a potluck meeting at the school cafeteria to honor Richard Wunderlin, a high school science teacher resigning to teach in Pearl City. A gift was given. the group voted to join Carroll County Development Corp. Emil Brach will attend Thomson members meeting, and a July week session will feature State Rep. John Morris of Chadwick. Ice cream and cake will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Betterment Committee
Richard Wunderlin
Pearl City
Hig School
Wunderlin
Carroll County Devlin Corporation
Emil Brach
Thomson
John K. Morris
Chadwick
Evelyn Prins Elected To State 4-H Week
Evelyn Prins of the York Cedar 4-H Club was chosen to attend State 4-H Week in Champaign on June 18. The club met at Grange Hall on June 10 with reports read, a swimming party planned for June 17 at Clinton Pool, and a cookout back in Thomson. Duane St. Ores reported on Beef, Oats, and Corn projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Prins
York Cedar
Champaign
Grange Hall
Clinton Pool
Thomson
Larry Hook
Duane St. Ores
Anneal of Paula Carpenter to Marvin Anderson
Mr and Mrs Lester Weis of Argo Fay announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Paula Carpenter to Marvin Anderson of Clinton The wedding is set for Saturday evening June 22 at 7 pm in York Baptist Church Thomson A reception will follow at the bride s home Relatives and friends are invited to attend both ceremony and reception
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Weis
Argo Fay
Paula Carpenter
Marvin Anderson
Clinton
York Baptist Church
Thomson
Development Corp to Be Featured On TV Program Tonight
Carroll County Development Corporation will be featured on Channel 4 program Forum at 6 PM Thursday June 20. Guests include Byron Hutchins county farm advisor Milton Kreimeier Savanna and Nolan Jones Springfield. Kelly Fagan of Delvan Wis visiting with grandparents Lloyd and Mrs Fagan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Development Corporation
Channel 4
Byron Hutchins
Milton Kreimeier
Savanna
Nolan Jones
Springfield
Kelly Fagan
Delvan, Wis
Mrs
Lloyd Fagan
Card of Thanks from York Community Church groups
The Young People's Organization of the York Community Church extends gratitude to all who assisted with bake sales, toy drives, Sunday School, the Spotlight Club, and the TNT. Thanks are also given to those who contributed to the church paint fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotlight Club
Young People’s Organization
York Community Church
Estate of Mabel Pape Deceased Probate Notice
Estate of Mabel Pape in Carroll County Illinois may have claims filed by a specified date without summons. Lawrence A Smith is administrator, with Smith and Smith as attorneys at National Bank Building Savanna Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence A. Smith
Smith & Smith
National Bank Bldg
Savanna, Illinois
Auxiliary Install New Officers At June Meeting
The June meeting of the American Legion Auxiliary installed new officers for 1963 64 led by Vada Reader as president and Gertrude Green as 1st Vice President. Anna Greeley served as installing officer and a picnic was planned for June 19 at Old Mill Park Savanna for Juniors and poppy sellers. Lunch was provided by Florence Yom and attendees gathered at the Legion Hall at 11 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Vada Reader
Gertrude Green
Clara Andring
Marilyn Young
Ruth Turney
Anna Greeley
Florence Ashby
Lorraine Bissens
Sargent At Arms
Florence Yom
Old Mill Park
Savanna
York churches schedule and events in the community
In York churches William Kendall pastor Claude Grim Supt Church school 9 30 AM Morning worship 10 30 AM Kendall to back with meet Wednesday afternoon and Young People 7 PM Sylvia Witt SUpt York Baptist Paul Walker pastor Worship 10 AM Sunday school 11 AM BYF swimming party June 21 at 6 PM Clinton pool Methodist Wilbur Nicholson pastor services 8 30 AM Argo Fay 9 30 AM Hickory Grove 11 AM Thomson Sunday school times Argo Fay 9 30 AM Thomson 10 00 AM 10 30 Hickory Grove Mary Circle meets June 26 8 PM Delores Prins Hickory Grove WSCS June 26 1 30 PM Norma Merkel Goodwill truck to pick up items June 27 Catholic Fulton 8 AM 10 AM St Johns Savanna 5 45 7 30 9 00 11 AM
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Kendall
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
BYF
Clinton Pool
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Mary Circle
Delores Prins
WSCS
Norma Merkel
Goodwill _ Industries
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Public meeting planned in Savanna on copper project
The Carroll County Development Corporation sponsors a 7:30 PM public meeting at Savanna High School to explain financing for the Savanna Copper Co. project. The goal is to raise 90,000 dollars within the county to qualify for a 65 percent federal loan from the U S Area Redevelopment Administration, with local workers organized for fundraising. M H Kreimieier and Byron Huchtins will discuss the venture on W B F TV Channel 4 from 6 to 6 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aements
Savanna Copper Co
Savanna
Savanna High School
Carroll County Development Corporation
Savanna Chamber of Commerce
U. S. Area Redevelopment Administration
M. H. Kreimieier
Byron Huchtins
W&bf-Tv
Channel 4
Thomson News Family Gatherings Span Park Picnic and Sunday Visit
Thomson News reports a weekend of family gatherings. Alfred Dykstra hosts Sunday supper with R C Bush and kin. A Clinton Iowa Eagle Point Park picnic brings together multiple Eissens and Bissens clans from Chadbourne Longmont Rockford Fulton. A John Bissen family photo marked a rare full reunion. Warfield couple returns from Rochester Minnesota after medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Dykstra
R. Cush
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
Iowa
Paul Bissens
Chadbourne
N. Car
Edward Wierema and
Russell
Longmont
Colo
Alvin Eissens
Rockford
George Eissens
Charles J. Eissens
Thomson
Jay Eissens
Harold Damhoff
Fulton
John Bissens
R. C. Bush
Myles Haas
Jack Warfield
Mt. Morris
Rochester
Minn
Weeniene
FFA Delegates Attend State Convention in Champaign
Thomson Harlan Hoff and Vernon Burkeman represented the Thomson FFA Chapter at the 35th Annual Illinois State FFA Convention in the new assembly hall in Champaign June 11 13. Mike Weis attended as an alternate delegate. Three hundred ninety six chapters and about 1700 members were present. The State Farmer Degree was conferred on 31 members with LeRoy Appel and Arlyn Huizenga receiving their Degrees. Attending the ceremony were Mrs. Harry Apps Mrs. Charles Huizenga Sharon Newendyke and Vera Hickey. The boys were accompanied to Champaign by William Gena Vocational Agriculture Instructor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Harlan Hoff
Vernon Burkeman
Thomson Ffa
New
Charles Huizenga
Sharon Newendyke
Vera Hickey
Hoff Elected Section II Treasurer At State FFA Meet
Thomson Harlan Hoff, vice president of the Thomson FFA Chapter, was chosen Section II treasurer for 1963 64 at the State FFA Convention on June 12. Section II covers 19 schools in Carroll Whiteside and Lee counties. Other officers named include Jay King Rock Falls 1st vice president Dennis Craddock Paw Paw 2nd vice president Larry DeNeve Erie secretary Larry Hargrave Erie reporter and Calvin Schaver Iron Sentinel. Hoff is the son of Mr and Mrs Francis Hoff and will be a York Community High School senior this fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Harlan Hoff
Thomson Ffa
Carroll
Whiteside
Lee
Jay King
Rock Falls
Dennis Craddock
Paw Paw
Larry DeNeve
Creighton reunion held at Riverview cottage
The annual Creighton reunion gathered 45 attendees last Sunday June 16 at the Henry Picklum cottage in Riverview. Frank Thompson was the oldest member present while Rae Ann Clarke was the youngest. Mr and Mrs Thompson traveled the farthest. The next reunion is set for Father's Day next year at the Picklum cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creighton
Henry Picklum
Riverview
Frank Thompson
Thomson varsity band to keep uniforms at home this summer
Members will store their uniforms at home during the summer and be responsible for them. Uniforms will be returned at the start of the next term, then cleaned and reassigned to players.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Varsity Band
Local social visits span Clinton to Ada and Milledgeville
Mrs. Everett Eslinger and Carolyn of Clinton and Mrs. Stanley Laasch with son Brian of Burlington hosted last Friday. Mrs. Myles Haas and Nancy visited with Mr and Mrs Frank Flack in Hanover Tuesday. Roy Heitman traveled Thursday to Ada Minnesota to see nephew Ordean Geddes family. Paul Pratt of Beloit visited Eldon Hickey Sunday. Emma Haas dined with her son’s family Monday. Mrs. Fred Miller and Mrs. Merle Bielema visited Edith Miller Tuesday in Milledgeville. Mrs. Andrew Hook of Fulton attended a Mother-daughter banquet with daughter-in-law Mrs. James Hook at Mt Carroll Lutheran church Wednesday. Alvin Van Zuiden and Milledgeville family joined Marvin Olesinger for Sunday supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Eslinger
Carolyn
Clinton
Stanley Laasch
Brian
Burlington
Iowa
Jennie Griswold
Myles Haas
Nancy
Frank Flack
Hanover
Roy Heitman
Ordean Geddes
Ada, Minn
Paul Pratt
Beloit
James Hook
Mt. Carroll
Alvin van Zuiden
Milledgeville
Marvin Olesinger
Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges Noted
The report lists several medical moves including Sick Binkie Lantiga of Fulton admitted as a medical patient at Jane Lamb hospital. Claude Wiebenga of Fulton dismissed from Jane Lamb after a short stay. Mrs Henry Shipma of Morrison a surgical patient at Morrison hospital last week. Ora Potter dismissed from Savanna hospital after weeks as a surgical patient. Mrs Robert Holland remains a medical patient at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binkie Lantiga
Fulton
John H. Buikema
Jane Lamb Hospital
Claude Wiebenga
Henry Shipma
Morrison
James Dykema
Morrison Hospital
Ora Potter
Savanna Hospital
Robert Holland
Clinton
Attending F H L A Leadership Conference at Normal University
Connie Schmitt daughter of Mr and Mrs John Kmitt Thomson attends the eighteenth State Leadership Conference June 20 to 22 at Illinois Normal University Normal Illinois as a delegate of the Thomson Chapter of Future Homemakers of America She is a senior at York Community High School and is a member of her FHA chapter Accompanied by her advisor Mrs Rubye R Hill The Illinois Association has 29745 members in 598 high schools and 625 delegates will attend The three day conference Our Homes Today and Tomorrow aims to develop leadership and strengthen education for future roles Catherine A Carter Springfield is State Adviser Mary Alice Huntoon Warren High School Monmouth is State Sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connie Schmitt
John Kmitt
Thomson
Illinois Normal University
Normal
Illinois
Future Homemakers of America
Connie
York Community High School
FHA
Rubye R. Hill
Illinois Association
Catherine A. Carter
Springfield
Mary Alice Huntoon
Warren High School
Monmouth
Former Thomson Man Receives Science Award
Francis Benedict Waites, a former Thomson resident, received El Camino College California’s physical science scholastic achievement award. Waites, born 194? in Arlington Torrance, earned a 1960 diploma from Compton Junior College, studied at Milwaukee Institute of Technology, and plans to transfer to UCLA or Illinois. The award requires a 3.33 GPA and faculty recommendation in science majors. Waites is married to Vada Spencer, daughter of Charles Spencer Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Francis
Bud) Waites
el Camino College
California
Francis Benedict Waites
Arlington
Torrance
Calif
Compton Junior College
Milwaukee Institute of Technologyrior
el Camino
UCLA
University of Illinois
Wailus
Vada Spencer
Charles Spencer
Sterling McCormick
Community Calendar of Local Meetings and Clubs
A dense listing of recurring meetings and club gatherings. It covers school boards, village and volunteer groups, veterans, auxiliary units, PTA, parent clubs, scout packs, church study groups, music boosters, home bureaus, and social clubs with their assigned dates, including exceptions for September to May and July August.
Visitors Gather in Iowa and Morrison for Family Milestones
Mrs Minnie Ashpole visited last week in Low Moor Iowa with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs John V Christiansen and her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Henry Ashpole and family. Mr and Mrs James Dykema and boys visited Sunday evening in Morrison with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Shipma and with his parents Mr and Mrs Roy Dykema. Guests Monday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Donald Deppa to celebrate the fifth birthday of their daughter Teresa were Mr and Mrs Anthony Deppa and Kathy and Vicky Andres of Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ashpole
Low Moor
Iowa
John V. Christiansen
Henry Ashpole
James Dykema
Morrison
Henry Shipma
Roy Dykema
Donald Deppa
Teresa
Anthony Deppa
Kathy
Vicky Andrews
Savanna
Two Men to Represent Thomson in Development Corp Election
Calvin Eslinger and R C Bush were elected as delegates to represent the Thomson vicinity in the upcoming election of the County Development Corporation. A meeting for those released memberships in the Thomson area was held last Tuesday evening at the school cafeteria. An eleven member board will be chosen in the election to be held the second week in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Eslinger
R. C. Bush
Thomson Vicinity
Oe County Development Ration
Allose
Weekend Cottage Visits Highlight Local Social Roundup
Elmhurst pair the Gibsons plus their daughter spent the weekend at their cottage. Chicago residents the Broci ous spent the weekend visiting sisters and other relatives at cottages. Elgin and Clinton families hosted gatherings at their cottages, with multiple visits noted. The Creighton reunion met at Henry Picklum’s cottage with fifty five attendees. Davenport guests joined Henry Picklum’s family for weekend visits. Benny Rogers visited Willie Leopold’s home for four days. Clinton families hosted weekend stays with Wm O’Leary and Marianne Reynolds wedlock reception at Charlotte. Wesley Johnson and son joined Henry Picklum’s parents for a Davenport weekend. Theresa of Elizabeth attended at Frank Graves’ cottage. Morrison hosts include Sack, McBride, and Dale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Gibson
Elmhurst
Melvin Brocious
Chicago
Helen O’ Neal
John Russo
Elgin
Ben Rogers
Savanna
Willie Leopold
Jack Harvilla
Clinton
Ted Elliott
Elizabeth
Frank Graves
Louis Schreiner
Creighton
Henry Picklum
Wesley Johnson
Davenport
Benny Rogers
Lansing
Iowa
John Morgan
Wm. O'Leary
Marianne Reynolds
Thomas Brugman
Assumpton Catholic Church
Charlotte
Wesley Sack
Donald McBride
Dale
Morrison
Thomson Pony League Boys Win Two In Week
The Thomson Pony League team won twice after dropping opening game to Savannah. They beat Milledgeville 6 2 with David Daehler pitching all nine innings and 12 strikeouts, Jim Hartman catching. Monday they defeated Shannon 9 1 behind Terry Haas who fanned 13. Next game is at Chadwick Monday at 6 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pony League
Thomson Pony Loague
Savanna
Ponies
Paver
Milledgeville
David Daehler
Thomson
Jim Hartman
Shannon
Terry Haas
Chadwick
Lanark Girl Attends Clinton Beauty Culture Program
Janie Miller of Lanark daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Iller attends Clinton Academy of Beauty Culture in Clinton for the summer. She stays with grandmother Maude Brown during the week and returns to Lanark on weekends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janie Miller
Lanark
Dauhter
Robert Iller
Clinton Academy of Beauty Culture
Clinton
Maude Brown
Thompson and Argo Fay youth win music scholarships
Jill Sloan daughter of Mr and Mrs John Sloan of Thom son and Joy Durward daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Dur ward of Argo Fay have been chosen to attend the Music Camp at Western Illinois University Macomb from June 23 to 29. The awards are sponsored by the Thomson Woman's club and selected by Richard E Larsen of York Community High School. Jill is the in coming junior and was president of the Thomson varsity band. She plays alto and baritone sax and has six years in the band with district and state medals. Joy will be a senior, plays trombone and percussion including glockenspiel and accompanies the chorus. They will travel to Macomb Sunday afternoon and return after the concert Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jill Sloan
John Sloan
Thomson
Joy Durward
Leslie Durward
Argo Fay
Thomson Woman's Club
Western Illinois Eek
Macomb
Richard E. Larsen
York Community High School
Jill
Joy
Sloan
Community groups hold June meetings at York church and Thomson high
The TNT club at York Community church hosts an all day session June 26 in the church annex with a noon potluck and Romans verse roll call. Mary Circle of Thom son WSCS meets June 26 at 8 PM at Mrs Merle Prins home. Greenhand FFA hosts Thomson high seniors June 4 with softball and refreshments. Thomson Woman's Club reads Carroll County Federation picnic June 25 at Lanark city park with rain plan to Lanark Methodist church. bring table service and dish to pass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TNT Club
York Community Church
MARY
Mary Circle
Thomson Wscs
Merle Prins
Mens & Ladies Bible
Men and Ladies Bible
York Baptist Church
Lenora Clark
Robert Hill
Roy Heitman
F. F
FFA
Thomson High School
Ray Bissens
Thomson Woman’s Club
Woman's Club
Carroll County Federation
Lanark
Lanark Methodist Church
Merle Bielema
F F A Meeting in Thomson Discusses Convention and Funds
The Thomson FFA Chapter met June 6 1963 at the Ag Room. Officers reported, 10 per person subsidy for state convention attendees was approved. Members Hoff Prins and Bissens offered to cultivate funds while discussion covered the chain gift contract and hog sale to cover vet bills. Refreshments followed before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson F. F. A
Thomson Ag
FFA
Harlan Hoff
Burton Prins
Ray Bissens
Duane*St. Ores
Community Visitation Highlights Local Families
Mr and Mrs John Kramer hosted Sunday evening guests including Mr and Mrs Wilbur Huizen ga and their sons at Morrison. Also present were Mr and Mrs John Brondyke of Albany and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Bielema with sons from Lyndon. Andrew Hook Jr of Aurora visited his mother in Fulton and attended the Mt Carroll high school 1953 class reunion at Meekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kramer
Wilbur Huizenga
Morrison
John Brondyke
Albany
Kenneth Bielema
Lyndon
Edward Dykema
Larry
Kevin
Marvin Schaver
Scott Dale
Andrew Hook, Jr
Aurora
Thomson Teams Set 1963 Baseball Schedule
Thomson area youth baseball announces the 1963 schedule for Small Fry and Little League teams. Games run June through August with venues including Mt. Carroll Chadwick Shannon Milledgeville Savanna and Savanna 1 Savanna 2 and start times 6 00 PM except Savanna 6 30 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Small Fry
Shannon
Chadwick
Milledgeville
Mt. Carroll
Little League
Pony League
Savanna
Father Son Banquet At Thom son Methodist Church
About 30 men and boys attended the Father Son banquet last evening at Thom son Methodist church sponsored by the WSCS. Tables featured road signs and miniature cars as favors. A potluck supper preceded prayers by Donald Sippel. Prizes went to Harry Diehl oldest father present David Diehl closest birthday and James Marken father with most sons. Duane Stevens of Savanna spoke on Methodist Men and Harold Kelly a Clinton magician provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Methodist Church
WSCS
Donald Sippel
Harry Diehl
David Diehl
James Marken
Duane Stevens
Savanna
Methodist Men” Organization
Harold Kelly
Clinton
Local residents host visits and summer plans noted
Mrs Minnie Ashpole visits son Harold Ashpole in Moline with family. Gene Fehler leaves for eight weeks at Northern Illinois University DeKalb to teach English in Hebron High School. Betty Miller of Castro Valley California visits Lyle Greeley home then returns home. Sterling and Savanna locals enjoy a Lawrence Park picnic. Jim Haas to Canyon Camp for Boy Scouts as crafts instructor. Herman Hagg attends Sandra Kleeman's wedding in Cary Illinois. Mary Marshall and David attend Fred Henrichs 25th wedding anniversary open house in Rock Falls. Larry and Kevin visit Dave Dykema in Morrison. Clarence Howe of Morrison visits kin Gilbert Holland family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Ashpole
Harold Ashpole
Moline
Gene Fehler
Northern Ss University
DeKalb
Hebron High School
Hebron
Betty Miller
Castro Valley
Calif
Lyle Greeley
Robert Rice
Julie
Sterling
Harvey Lowe
Savanna
Claude Grim
Linda
Leslie Grim
Lawrence Park
Jim Haas
Canyon Camp
Boy Scouts
Apple River
Herman Hagg
Sandra Kleeman
Cary
Ill
Roy Heitman
Mary Marshall
David
Fred Henrichs
Rock Falls
Edward Dykema
Larry
Kevin
Dave Dykema
Morrison
Clarence Howe
Gilbert Holland
Also Mentioned on This Page
David Young
Thomson Recreation
York Betterment
Rep
John Morris
Thomson News
William Gena
F.hla
Normal University
Thomson Man
Science
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Indergarten
Monmy Poe
Ions Club
T. A
P. T. A. Board
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout Pack
Community Church
Coney Church
Golden Rule
Baptist Church
Methodist Church
Rut
Order of the Eastern Star
Ladies Aid
Black Oak Grange
Development Corp
Beauty
Will
Music Western University
Clubs
Lodges
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