Town Notes on Weather Lights Lions Club and Local Happenings
A lighthearted roundup from Thomson covers recent warm and cold spells, new street lights, and Ray Hook visiting from Portland where he works as a butcher and foresees booming home construction. The Lions Club meets with 18 members. Melon Day plans begin. remodeling at McCormick's. Roy Heilman builds a new house. Little League games and pool pro outings noted. a playful item about a broken toe and thistle patrols concludes the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Joe Shutters
Savanna
Ray Hook
Ray
Portland
Oregon
Bob
Lions Club
Roaring Lions
Harold Starr
Pemcad
Alaska
Dimmick and Stiles
McCormick’s
Roy Heilman
Roy
Lyle Greeley
Lanark
Buter
Thistle
Herman Hagg
Thistles
Wee Hook
Dr. Ross King Named to Iowa Alcoholism Commission
Governor appoints Dr. Ross C. King of Clinton to the Iowa Commission on Alcoholism created by the legislature. The panel, with two physicians and diverse members, will study alcoholism, promote prevention and rehabilitation, and foster information centers in counties. First meeting set for late July with quarterly sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross C. King
Clinton
Norman Erbe
Iowa
Earl Elijah
Clarence
Louis Fautsch
Dubuque
Charles Niles
Anamosa
Dr. King
Gs Pve
Leo Sedlacek
Cedar Rapids
Robert Hinckle
Waverly
Ray Harrison
Des Moines
Newton Moats
Commission
Entertains in Honor of Sister in Savanna
Mr and Mrs Eugene Flack hosted a Saturday night gathering for her sister and brother in law Warren Hoyt of La Jolla California and Lila Mickelson. About seventy attendees included Esther Schmaling Gladys Kustes and others from Thomson Fulton Hanover Lena Elizabeth Clinton and Savanna. Hoyt and his wife arrived June 17 for a two week visit with Mickelsons and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Flack
Savanna
Warren Hoyt
la Jolla
Calif
Lila Mickelson
Esther Schmaling
Gladys Kustes
Philip Battagalia
Thomson
Irwin Kilpatrick
Elizabeth
Paul Strukhoff
Fulton
Hanover
Galena
Chamaign
Clinton
Iowa
Deitla
State Passes Law To Regulate Use of Fireworks
The Illinois General Assembly enacted a Fireworks Regulation Law amending enforcement duties to the Department of Public Safety. The act bans sale and exhibition of fireworks and assigns storage and hazard checks to local, county, and state fire officials. The notice urges vigilance to prevent fires and injuries and highlights continued bootleg fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois General Assembly
Department of Education and Registration
Department of Public Safety
Division of Fire Prevention
HAM rae MEET Knabour or Radio Operatees at Bud Riddle farm
Ham radio operators spent the weekend at the Bud Riddle farm near Savanna under emergency operations. They reported sixty five contacts during a twenty four hour operation. Mr and Mrs Robert Plumley of Thomson participated in the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ham Rae
Knabour
Bud Riddle
Savanna
Robert Plumley
Thomson
Churches United Under God Invite Attendance Next Sunday
The Answer is God in worship and community led by Pastor William Kendall. Methodist and Baptist services listed with pastors Wilbur Nicholson and other local ministers. Catholic services at Fulton and St. John’s Savanna times provided. July 3 memo notes first Sunday for the new minister and a church picnic on July 4 with contests and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Methodist Church
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Mrs. L. Beauvais Dies Suddenly at Home
Pauline Lawrence Beauvais 40 of Route 1 Thomson died Monday morning of a heart attack in her home. Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a.m. in Savanna's Hunter Fuller Memorial Chapel with Rev. Ernest C. Carder officiating. Burial in Elmhurst Cemetery Joliet. She was born August 9 1920 in Savanna to William and Nellie Brinkman and married Lawrence Beauvais in 1952 at Joliet. Surviving are her husband, her father, and one brother Boyd Brinkman of Joliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Pauline) Beauvais
Route 1
Thomson
Savanna
Hunter Fuller Memorial Chapel
Ernest C. Carder
First Methodist Church of
Elmhurst
Joliet
Beauvais
William
Nellie Rice Brinkman
Lawrence Beauvais
Boyd Brinkman
Golden Rule Class Holds Meeting At Savanne Park
The Golden Rule Class of the Baptist Church met with about 20 present. Program included opening song prayer and devotions led by Harriett Wilt, poem by Gilbert Holland, piano duet Evelyn and Harriett Wilt, quiz Harriett Wilt, followed by a closing song. They planned the annual class event for July 16 at Palisade Park Savanne and voted to refinish church floors during the week. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Roy Heitman and Mrs. Francis Hoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Harriett Wilt
Gilbert Holland
Evelyn
Palisade Park
Savanne
Roy Heitman
Francis Hoff
Savanna Ordnance Depot Opens New Post Exchange
A Post Exchange at Savanna Ordnance Depot opened June 23 in the WWII building. It offers personal care items and military uniform goods with plans to add laundry and barbershop services. Authorized buyers include depot personnel, all active and retired service members and their dependents in Savanna. Hours are 4 to 8 p m daily and Saturday 10 to 2. Lt Lawrence H Keller named Post Exchange Officer and Mrs Georgia Lowery will operate the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Armed Services
Savanna Area
Lawrence H. Keller
Georgia Lowery
Hanover
Illinois
Eppley Sisters to Sing at Cherry Grove Church July 3
The Eppley Sisters Gospel Quintette from York Pa will perform at Cherry Grove church three miles north of Lanark Monday evening July 3 at 8 00 pm The sisters Sara Mary Verna Lorraine and Pauline offer vocal quartets soprano alto solos piano and various instruments The group has drawn audiences coast to coast in churches across 48 states Canada Old Mexico British Isles South America and Europe Attendees will hear a unique musical program with several institutions of learning listed as related to the sisters The public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eppley
Canada
Old Mexico
British Isles
South America
Europe
Wheaton College
Wheaton
Ill
St. Paul Bible Institute
St. Paul, Minn
Dunmire School of Music
Harrisburg
Messiah Bible College
Local Families Visit and Weekend Guests Across Iowa and Indiana
Mrs Cora McGinnis and family plus Mr and Mrs William Hamm and Billy McDonald visited Clinton Sunday afternoon. Sharon McDonald returned home with them. Mrs Albert Shne of Hampshire visited from Tuesday to Sunday at Merle Prins’s home. I R Senneff and family visited Ft Wayne Indiana over the weekend with their son in law Donald Schroth Sr and family. Jeannine Senneff and James Conley of Clinton were dinner guests of James Kraber Jr. and Kimberly. Jerry Senneff and Lawrence Williams spent the weekend in Chicago. Mrs Jerry Sikkema of Fulton visited the Bissens family. Bobby Rice of Clinton is spending this week with Claude Grim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora McGinnis
William Amm
Clinton
Billy McDonald
Donald G. Schroth Sr
Jeannine Senneff
James Conley
James W. Kraber Jr
Kimberly
Dixon
Jerry Senneff
Lawrence Williams
Chicago
Jerry Sikkema
Fulton
Charles Bissens
Bobby Rice
Iowa
Claude Grim
Local FFA Chapter Competes in State Judging Contest
The Thomson Chapter of Future Farmers of America attended the state FFA judging contest at the University of Illinois on June 22. Competitors included Harlan Hoff dairy judging, Larry Hook, Burton Prins and David Lynch in beef swine and sheep, led by longtime instructor Wm. Gengenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Future Farmers of America
University of Illinois
Harlan Hoff
Larry Hook
Burton Prins
David Lynch
Wm. Gengenbach
Thomson area social notes list weekend and weekday visits
Thompson residents and friends share a busy social week with visits from Chicago, Polo, Elgin, Sterling, Fulton, Argo and Lanark. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Ray Rupple, Merle Atherton Sr and family, Dolly Atherton, June Rouser, Vernon Mattie, Lloyd Smith, Maude Brown, Clifford Curley, Lynn Babcock, Dora Wiebenga, Sam Bush, John P Bush, Bill Halfman, Merle Prins, Grace Renschler, Jennette Flannery and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linda Reader
Will Beck
Chicago
Ray Rupple
Merle Atherton
Dolly Atherton
Harold Tomman
Winslow
Ill
Merle Bielema
Wm. Halfman
Elgin
Eugene Halfman
June Rouser
Polo
Denver
Colo
Argo
Robert Roderick
Oregon, Il
Max Oderick
Lanark
Lawrence Halfman
Leslie Grim
Mother of Mrs Perry Melton Passes Away
Mrs Alice Heath of Marseilles Illinois mother of Mrs Perry Melton of Thomson died Monday night in Marseilles Funeral services planned for Friday afternoon Efforts to reach Mr and Mrs Perry Melton and daughter Marcia vacationing in Alaska have not been successful to date
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Melton
Alice Heath
Marseilles
Illinois
Thomson
Marriage of Phyllas Ann Lillie to Paul Van Thorniley
Mr. and Mrs. C S Lillie announce the marriage of their daughter Phyllas Ann Lillie to Paul Van Thorniley on Friday June 9 1961 in the home of the bride in Lockport Illinois Rev Edward Potts officiated The bride wore a double ring ceremony attended by maid of honor Caroline Lillie and best man Merrill Kikkert A dinner followed at Al s Steak House Joliet Phyllas a graduate of Illinois State Normal University and Mr Thorniley a Purdue alumnus are now a married couple Mrs Lillie s parents reside in Lockport and Thomson Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Lillie
Merrill Kikkert
Al’s
Joliet
Thorniley
Illinois State Normal University
Purdue University
Armed Services
Fort Leonado Wood
Lillie
Thomson
Gertrude Smith
Mt. Carroll
Thomson Children to Start Red Cross Swim Lessons
Thomson six year olds and up may enroll in beginner Red Cross swimming lessons at Savanna pool. Six lessons begin July 24 with classes Monday and Thursday mornings. Cost six dollars payable at first lesson. Notify Mrs. Harold Wilt at 3525 by July 10 to enroll. a class for Thomson may form if fifteen students enroll.
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Thomson
Red Cross
Savanna
Harold Wilt
Mary Circle Honors Mrs. Lowell Allen at Thom son Church
The Mary Circle of Thom son Methodist Church met at Mrs. Robert Plumley's home on Wednesday evening. Mrs. Lowell Allen received a farewell gift and pink carnations corsage. Darlene Ashby led devotions, Laura Marken gave the program, and Janis Wilt turned over the books to newly elected chair Diana Marken. Refreshments and social time followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Thomson Methodist Church
Robert Plumley
Lowell Allen
Darlene Ashby
Laura Marken
Janis Wilt
Circle
Diana Marken
Fifteen Thomson Boy Scouts To Attend Camp
Fifteen Thomson Boy Scouts and two adults from the Thomson troop will attend Cannon Camp at Apple River the week of July 2 through July 8. Those leaving Sunday and returning Saturday include Dennis Andring, Stephen Sippel, James Haas, Steven Stiles, John Rice, Dale Krahn, Miles Crofts, Jackie Phillips, Larry Kness, Richard Shear and leaders Gene Marken and Myles Haas. Linda Johnson visitedGeradus Vogel in Garden Plain last week. Co W O and Mrs Vernon Mattie and family spent Tue and Wed with them, and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ven and family of Galva Ill. Miss Vera Hickey left Wed for a few days with Pat Zuidema of rural Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Dulphuis
Fulton
Myles Haas
Eldon Hickey
Vera
George Williamson
Savanna
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Harry Housenga
Morrison
Marvin Holesinger
Danny Kness
Danny
Ray
Olin Duncan
Janis Duncan
Camdenton
Ozarks
Thomson
Apple River
Dennis Andring
Stephen Sippel
James Haas
Steven Stiles
John Rice
Dale Krahn
Miles Crofts
Jackie Phillips
Larry Kness
Richard Shear
Gene Marken
Linda Johnson
Geradus Vogel
Garden Plain
Co. W
Vernon Mattie
Kenneth Ven
Galva
Ill
Vera Hickey
Pat Zuidema
For Sale White Enamel Wall Cabinet and Twin Bed
For sale white enamel wall cabinet 48 by 24 by 12 inches with sliding doors in excellent condition. Also twin bed and springs. Harold Fedderson Thomson route Save. phone 9 2747. T lt 6 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Fedderson
Thomson
Rev Goldberg Resigns as Pastor of York Baptist Church
Reverend Daniel Goldberg read his resignation letter as pastor of the York Baptist Church at Sunday service. The resignation becomes effective July 15 and the couple will take a two week vacation before then. He has led the church for two years after arriving from Peoria. Future plans are not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Goldberg
York Baptist Church
Goldberg
The
Baptist Church
Peoria
Destination Alaska Part II trip diary ends in Alaska
Margaret Melton recalls a cross country journey from Alberta to Dawson Creek and the Alaska Highway. The group camps near miles 160 225 496 and 1152 with wildlife sightings including moose and black bears. They explore Whitehorse dam museum old river boats and a salmon ladder before crossing into Alaska where perma frost causes rutted roads and wild river crossings.
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Itecourt
Alberta
Canada
Awson Creek
B. C
Dawson Creek
Mile
Mile 225
Mile 496
Whitehorse
Yukon
Alaska
Nekhima
Margaret Melton
Farewell Dinner Honors Rev Lowell Allen And Family
Thomson memories mark a farewell potluck for Rev. Lowell Allen and his family at the Thomson church basement. Allen departs to lead Polo Methodist in Illinois as Wilbur Nicholson is named his successor and Esther Schmaling and others honor him with gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Allen
Thomson Methodist
Argo Fay Methodist
Thomson Church
Karen
Ronnie
David
Allen
Thomson
Argo Fa
Hickory Grove
Polo Methodist
Polo
Ilinois
Wilbur Nicholson
Rock River Conference
Esther Schmaling
Rev. Allen
Eagle Food Stores
Nicholson
Johnsons celebrate 37th wedding anniversary at Savannah
Mr and Mrs John Johnson observed their 37th wedding anniversary last Sunday. Their daughter Alberta hosted a dinner in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Savanna
Alberta
Ford Reunion Brings 25 Members to Morrison Park
The Ford reunion was held last Sunday at Waterwork Park in Morrison with 25 members attending. Marian Wheeler and Harold Schroth organized the event. A picnic dinner featuring fried chicken followed by various games kept attendees engaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
Waterwork Park
Morrison
Marian Wheeler
Harold Schroth
Enrolled in Summer School and Local Club Updates
Ray L. Morelli principal is enrolled in summer school at Western Illinois University Macomb. Kindergarten Club meeting postponed to July 10 at 8 p m at the Legion hall. Lions Club dinner at the Legion hall with Auxiliary serving. Melon Day celebration planned for Sept 3 and 4. Steak fry for members and wives on July 24. Baptist Youth Fellowship held with Phillip Brach in charge. BYF attendance honor roll June lists Wayne Witt Larry Carroll Phillip Brach Harlen and Ruth Ann Hoff Evelyn Deloris and Arleta Witt. Hamburger fry planned with Oak Park Christian youth at Friday event. Deloris Witt BYF publicity chair. Mr and Mrs Cliff Curley Hanover and Mrs Maude Brown Thompson attended Sunday supper at Rupple home. Dwight Atherton family visited Merle Atherton Jr. home Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray L. Morelli
Thomson
Western Illinois University
Macomb
Legion Hall
Lions Club
Thomson Lions Club
Auxiliary
Baptist Youth Fellowship
Phillip Brach
BYF
Wayne Witt
Larry Carroll
Harlen
Ruth Ann Hoff
Evelyn
Deloris
Arleta Witt
B. Y
Cliff Curley
Hanover
Maude Brown
Ray Rupple
Dwight Atherton
Merle Atherton Jr
Grandson Honored at Tampico Church Vacation Bible School
Larry Morgan, son of Fay and a former Fulton family, was named outstanding student at Tampico Christian Church Vacation Bible School. The award includes a week of church-paid camp in mid summer, with Larry attending July 9 week, and he is the grandson of the Lee Morgans of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Morgan
Fay Morgan
Fulton
Prophetstown
Tampico Christian Church
Larry
Lee
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Merle Prins and Barbara June
We thank everyone for the cards gifts best wishes and help while in the hospital and after returning home. Our thanks to Rev Allen for his visit and to the Mary Circle for the flowers. Mrs Merle Prins and Barbara June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev. Allen
Mary Circle
Merle Prins
Barbara June
Substitute Bus Driver Bid for Thomson District
The Thomson School District No 174 in Thomson Illinois seeks substitute bus drivers aged 21 or older. Apply in writing to the Secretary of the Board. Substitutes receive first chance at regular bus openings. Dated 6 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Illinois
Community Church Elects Officers For Coming Year
The York Community church elected officers after Sunday service. Elected: Elder Claude Grim. deacons Dean Robinson. deaconesses Elsie Tousley Edith Cate. secretary treasurer Marian Wheeler. pianist Iris Miller. Sunday school elected superintendent Claude Grim. Asst Supt David Lynch. second Asst Supt Larrim. secretary Barbara Gruber. assistant secretary Judy Cate. treasurer Glenn Lynch. cradle roll superintendent Doris Grim. pianist Marian Wheeler. assistant pianist Doris Grim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Church
Claude Grim
Dean Robinson
Elsie Tousley
Edith Cate
Marian Wheeler
Iris Miller
David Lynch
Larrim
Barbara Gruber
Judy Cate
Glenn Lynch
Doris Grim
Birthday Party Honors Charles Hersey at Eight
Mrs Charles Hersey entertained several guests last Tuesday June 20 honoring the 8th birthday of their son Charles After several games Charles opened many gifts from Gary and Rickie Spencer Barbara Nancy and Gail Marken of Thomson and Jimmy McDougal and Wayne and Dennis McFadden from Savannah The group enjoyed a wiener roast in the back yard Evening guests were Mr and Mrs Gordon McFadden of Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hersey
Charles
Gary
Rickie Spencer
Barbara
Nancy
Gail Marken
Thomson
Jimmy McDougal
Wayne
Dennis McFadden
Savanna
Gordon McFadden
Mrs Charles Hersey Honored at Cradle Shower
Mrs Robert Marriott of Savannah entertained at a cradle shower for her sister Mrs Charles Hersey of Thomson at the Savanna Gun Club near Savannah. Fifteen guests played cards, prizes were awarded, and Mrs Hersey received many gifts. Refreshments of cake ice cream and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Marriott
Savanna
Charles Hersey
Thomson
Hersey
Birthday Dinner for Mrs Dora Wiebenga at Fulton Home
Mrs Dora Wiebenga was honored with a birthday dinner Sunday at the home of her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Howard Wiebenga and family of Fulton. The cake was baked by her daughter in law. In the afternoon the family went to Morrison for supper with Mrs Marge Pannier and sons. Mrs Anna Badtke was also a supper guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dora Wiebenga
Howard Wiebenga
Fulton
Inlaw
Morrison
Marge Pannier
Anna Badtke
University of Illinois graduand Allan Mickelson earns bachelor’s degree
Allan Mickelson son of Mr and Mrs Louis Mickelson graduated June 17 from the University of Illinois with a bachelor’s degree. His mother sister and brother in law attended the exercises. Relatives and friends from Fulton Savanna La Jolla Clinton and Savanna future visits and reunions are noted with several family trips and arrivals planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Mickelson
Louis Mickelson
University of
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