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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1960

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Ninth Grade Reading of Statess North Central Focus

Fifth graders study North Central States with Illinois noted. students earn perfect scores on six week spelling tests and learn about George Washington with visitors. Eighth graders prepare library, report cards arrive March 3, and two weeks remain in the six week term.

Marken Illinois Stu Ronald Allen Charles Cate Charlotte Cate Judy Daniels Ward Dittmar Luanne Frosch Susan Knuth Dick Sloan Lola Petersen Murray Debbra Lewis Deloris Wilt Debra Prins Gary Dykema Kara Grim Bruce Brown Bolhous Buddy Groezinger Allen Workman Debra McGinnis Peggy Kaufman Gary Spencer Ronald Sour Jon Mullen Diane Kiradle Linda Marken Kathy Johnson Gail Marken Timothy Shoemaker Marcia Holland Sandra Beek James Holesinger Cheryl Hook Mrs. Holland Deborah Bush Judy Diephuis Ruth Ann Drake Kenneth Dyk

Card of Thanks for 25th Silver Wedding Anniversary

We thank relatives and neighbors for calls cards gifts and help that made our silver wedding anniversary a happy occasion. Mr and Mrs Harold E Feddersen sent 3 3.

Harold E. Fedder Lester Baker Alan Hickey

Thomson Churches Plan Combined Lenten Holy Week Services

Thomson and Argo Fay Methodist York Baptist and Community Churches coordinate Easter week events starting Palm Sunday April 10 at 8 00 pm with Holy Communion and music Rev William Kendal Rev Lowell Allen Rev Kendall and Rev Goldburg prepara sermons. A birthday gathering honors the 7th birthday of the daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Smith with family and friends in attendance.

Thomson and Argo Fay York Baptist Sens Thomson Methodist Church William Kendal Ching Community Church Lowell Allen Baptist Church Kendall Goldberg Christ Calvary Paul

Worship and Mission Update at York Community Churches

In York Community The Answer Is Worship and Worship AIM share service times with Rev Daniel Goldberg. Morning worship at 10:00 a.m. Sunday School at 11:00 a.m. Youth Fellowship at 7:15 p.m. On Sunday March 13 at 7:45 p.m. Dean Sawdon and wife missionaries to Peru will present colored slides on linguistic Bible work among Peruvian tribes.

Daniel Goldberg Herbert

Red Cross Fund Drive Planned for March Nationwide

Mrs Curtis St Ores local Red Cross chairman announces the annual drive is in March nationwide. Solicitors will canvass Thomson area during the month. Red Cross Sunday falls on March 13 with emphasis in churches nationwide. Local solicitor list will appear in the next issue.

Curtis St. Ores American Red Cross United States Thomson Red Cross

Methodist and Catholic Church Services This Week

In Thomson the Methodist weekly schedule lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Lent series begins March 13 at York Baptist Church with Mrs Dean Sawdon speaking. Hickory Grove holds 9:30 a.m. service and 10:30 a.m. Sunday School with M Y F at 7:00 p.m. An Official Board meeting is at 1:30 p.m. Fulton Catholic offers 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. services while St John’s Savanna holds 5:45 7:30 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services.

Thomson Methodist York Baptist Church Dean Sawdon Thomson Hickory Grove Fulton St. John’s Church Savanna

Hook Wins 3rd Place in U Illinois Sportsfest

Richard Wayne Hook of Thom son took third in the 168th weight lifting division at the University of Illinois 46th semi annual Sportsfest. More than 400 physical education students competed in finals across boxing wrestling personal defense volleyball badminton weight lifting and other events. Over 4,000 students entered earlier rounds without prior varsity letters. Medals were awarded by Sportsfest queens Miss Elissa Weav er Christopher and Miss Mary Sue Drendel Paxton.

Richard Wayne Hook Thomson University of Illinois Elissa Weaver Christopher Mary Sue Drendel Paxton Sportsfest Queens

Bonnie Jo Atherton Birthday Party Shared at Grandmother’s Home

Mrs. John C. Atherton hosted a birthday party for her daughter Bonnie Jo at her mother's Smith home last Friday. Attendees included Debbie Brown Greece, R. C. Bush Jr., Brian Stage, and Kathy Bellich and Joey Bellich. gifts were many. Mothers present were Mrs. Kyle Brown, Mrs. R. C. Bush, Mrs. Gilpin Stagg, Mrs. Emil Bellich, and Mrs. William Mullen. Bonnie Jo turned five and enjoyed cakes and ice cream after games.

John C. Atherton Lloyd, Smith Bonnie Jo Debbie Greece Brown R. C. Bush, Jr Brian Stage Kathy Joey Bellich Kyle Brown R. C. Bush Gilpin Stagg Emil Bellich William Mullen

Firemen Dinner Planned for Wednesday March 9

The annual Fireman's dinner will be held Wednesday evening March 9 at 6 30 p m in the Thomson Legion Hall. A ham dinner will be served by the American Legion Auxiliary. Firemen from Savanna Mt Carroll and Chadwick are invited. The Interstate Power Company safety director will attend to speak and show films.

Thomson Legion Hall Ladies of the American Legion Auxiliary Savanna Mt. Carroll Chadwick Interstate Power Company

Sherrie Lewis Receives Thomson D A R Award

Sherrie Lewis a Thomson High School senior daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis receives the D A R Award. She is a member of the Methodist Youth Fellowship F H A G A R and the American Legion Auxiliary and serves as a varsity basketball cheerleader.

Sherrie Lewis Robert Lewis D.A.R Thomson High School Sherrie Methodist Youth Fellowship F.H.A G.A.R American Legion Auxiliary

Feddersen Couple Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary

Over 90 relatives and friends joined Harold E. and Mrs. Feddersen for a Silver Wedding Anniversary on Saturday night. A surprise mock wedding was staged with Howard Leavens as bride and Clyde George as groom.

Harold E. Feddersen Peter Ketelsen Clinton Iowa John Feddersen Little York DeLaus Zenk Urbana Donna Feddersen Darrell Wiener LeGrand Mise Deane Bengtson Lonnie Feddersen Clinton Iowa Howard Leavens Clyde George Glen Raymond Curtis St. Ores Lloyd Smith Irene St. Ores Marie George Bonnie Smith Fedderson

Ruth Circle Plans Easter Egg Coloring for Lions Club

The Ruth Circle of the Methodist WSCS met at Mrs. G. A. Smith home with Mrs. Wayne Ashby assisting. Members discussed cooperation to color Easter eggs for the Lions Club egg rolling contest and invited Thomson WSCS to a April 27 meeting at Hickory Grove church.

Ruth Circle Methodist WSCS G. A. Smith Wayne Ashby Harry Diehl Lions Club Thomson Wscs Hickory Grove Lowell Allen Orville Goblin Donald Smith

Fulton Residents Visit During District Music Contest

Mrs Betty Mensinger and Mrs Carol Reed of Fulton visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Alfred Dykstra and family. The Haas Sloan Wilt Sippel families joined High School music students for the Saturday district contest at Harlem High School Rockford.

Betty Mensinger Mies Carol Reed Fulton Alfred Dykstra Myles Haas John Sloan Paul Wilt Donald Sippel Harlem Rockford

Surprise Party Honors Witt Anniversary at Holland Home

Mr and Mrs Robert Holland and Mrs Helen Brenneman entertained Friday evening with a surprise party for Mr and Mrs Harold Witt celebrating their 22nd wedding anniversary. Pitch was the evening diversion with honors to Mrs Dan Sack Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall Francis Hoff and Mrs Gilbert Holland. Refreshments were served and a money gift given to the honored guests.

Robert Holland Helen Brenneman Holland Harold Witt Dan Sack Mervin Marshall Francis Hoff Gilbert Holland Herman Haag Jennie Griswold Pauli. Wilt Robert Carroll Paul Smith John Sloan James Morgan

Illinois Iowa basketball visit to Champaign Huff Gym

Terry Elliott John Creighton and Phillip Brach traveled to Champaign last Saturday and met Dick Hook at the University of Illinois They attended the Illinois and Iowa game at Huff Gymnasium and visited both campuses including the University of Illinois and University of Iowa locations

Terry Elliott John Creighton Phillip Brach Champaign Dick Hook University of Illinois University of Minois University of Iowa Huff Gymnasium

Mrs Lucile Tautz Relocates to Sylmar California

Information indicates Lucile Tautz recently moved from Pacomia California to 15450 Roxford Street Sylmar California confirming a change of residence.

Lucile Tautz Pacoima California Roxford St Sylmar, California

For Rent: Modern 2 Bedroom Home in Thomson

For Rent notice for a modern two bedroom house in Thomson. Contact Gilbert Van Dyke at Thomson 2324 for details or viewing. Listing appears in a local rental section.

Thomson Gilbert van Dyke

Local Families Visit Over Weekend Blossoms of Community ties

Mr and Mrs Gordon Brown and family of Sterling spent Sunday evening visiting his mother Mrs Maude Brown and Harriet. Mr and Mrs R C Bush and family visited last Friday with Mr and Mrs Reuben Bierema and family of Morrison. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Eugene Bull Julie Carolyn and Mrs Amy Lewis for Monday dinner with Mr and Mrs John Carpenter of Clinton. Wayne Drake and son Jon visited Monday with Mr and Mrs Clarence Franks and family of Milledgeville.

Gordon Brown Sterling Maude Brown Harriet R. C. Bush Reuben Bie Ema Morrison Eugene Bull Julie Carolyn Amy Lewis John Carpenter Clinton Wayne Drake Jon Clarence Franks Milledgeville

Dean and Susan Elaine Robinson Welcome New Daughter

Mr and Mrs Dean Robinson announce the birth of a daughter born Sunday February 28 at Mercy Hospital Clinton weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce The baby has been named Susan Elaine.

Dean Robinson Mercy Hospital Clinton Susan Elaine

Sunday and Monday Social Visits Across Port Byron and Nearby Towns

Mrs Minnie Badtke visited overnight with her son in law Russell Albert and family of Port Byron. The Albert family attended the funeral of Mrs Charles Albert the next day. Other guests included Merle Bielema and children with Henry Bielema, R C Bueh and family with Alfred Dykstra, Bette Feldt with Jan Faber’s family of Fulton, Barbara Geist’s 65th birthday honoring Carl Petersen Lyle Greeley and Hal Ashby, Wesley Cooper with Morrison, Ray Rupple, and Wayne Drake’s family with guests from East Clinton.

Minnie Badtke Russell Albert Port Byron Mr. Albert Charles Albert Merle Bielema Henry Bielema R. C. Bueh Alfred Dykstra Bette Feldt Jan Faber Fulton William Geist Mt. Carroll Barbara Carl Petersen Lyle Greeley Hal Ashby Wesley Cooper Morrison Ray Rupple Wayne Drake Harry C. Wilkinson East Clinton

Last Rites For Mrs. George Tripp 84 Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Amanda George Tripp 84 died Saturday at a daughter’s home were conducted Tuesday in Chadwick’s Frank Funeral Home. Pastor Richard Horst officiated with soloists and pallbearers named. Survivors include four daughters, one son, nine grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.

George Tripp George Hartman Thomson Frank Funeral Chadwick Richard Horst First Lutheran Church Arthur Miller Rugged Cross Kenneth Tripp Richard Adolph Carl Haag Paul, Melvin Marvin Hartman Floyd Kenneth Ime Fred Rath Amanda George Fair Haven Township Jerry Rebecca George Luella Senneff Freeport George H He'en) Hartman Harold Gladys) Imel Charles Beatrice) Guinther Mt. Carroll Carroll Tripp Milledgeville

Thomson School Band Spring Concert March 28

The Thomson School Concert Band plans a Spring Concert on Monday March 28 at 8 02 p m in the high school gym under director Michael Aiello. The program features nine band numbers three instrumental solos and two songs by the girls chorus with a free will offering to support band upkeep uniforms and instruments. Band Boosters will sell refreshments and Fanny Mae candies after the concert.

Thomson School Michael Aielo Fanny Mae Thomson Chadwick Milledgeville Grade School

Letters From Our Readers to the Thomson Chamber of Commerce

A Cut Bank Montana reader asks the Thomson Illinois Chamber of Commerce for illustrated descriptive folders about the state and any information available. The letter is addressed to Clarence Bolhous for a response and dated February 25, 196v.

Chamber of Commerce Thomson Illinois Clarence Bolhous Montana Marilyn Cut Bank, Montana

Local Social Visits Highlight Weekend Gatherings

Mr and Mrs Henry Young joined Mr and Mrs Eugene Bull for Friday dinner and supper. Mrs Wayne Drake and Jon visited Fenton with friends. Several women traveled by train to Chicago to see The Music Man matinee at Schubert Theater. Friday guests at Calvin Eslinger included multiple couples and Arleta Wit. Kathy Eslinger and Bonnie Jo Atherton celebrated birthdays.

Henry Young Eugene Bull Wayne Drake Jon Fenton Robert Carroll Lauren Mitchell Harvey Marshall Harold Elliott Chicago the Music Man Schubert Theater Calvin Eslinger Lloyd Smith Robert Smith John C. Atherton Arleta Wit Kathy Eslinger Bonnie Jo Atherton

Illnesses and surgeries in regional hospitals this weekend

Patients at Savanna and Clinton area hospitals include Steven Marken recovering from a tonsillectomy, James Libberton listed as a medical patient, and Beth Williams who returned home after surgery. Other cases involve measles, flu, and various hospital stays for family and community members.

Steven Marken Gene Marken Savanna Hospital James Libberton Savanna City Hospital Charles Bristol Robert Bristol Teresa Max Meakins Evelyn Robinson Lawrence Myers Beth Williams St. Francis Hospital Evanston Merle Cate Mercy Dwight Atherton Andrew Houzenga Russel Green Christine Randy Paul Gaar Chadwick Morrison Hospital Alan Hickey John Ashpole Jane Lamb Clinton

Three Music Students Earn Superior Rating at Contest

Three Thomson music students earned Superior ratings at the District High School Music Contest held last Saturday at Harlem High School in Rockford. The soloists were Mary Ann Hoff on saxophone, Gayle Durward on tubA, and Evelyn Wilt on bari tone, with eligibility to advance to the state contest.

Thomson Music Harlem High School Rockford Mary Ann Hoff Gayle Durward Evelyn Wilt Donna Fedderson Eveyn Wilt Gerald Bower Larry Grim Martin Cronister Rolland Mitchell Jimmy Haas Jill Sloan Joann Jurgens Terry Lee Kness Merrie Jo Sippel Joann Hazen Peggy St. Ores

T N T Club Names 1960 Officers And Calendar

The T N T Club of the Community announces officers and standing committees for 1960. Officers are Cleone Miller president Bonnie Smith vice president Mary Fedderson secretary and Ella Waltrip treasurer. Regular committees include Ways and Means Ellan Waltrip Viola Daniels Glenn Lynch and Besse French. Relief Bonnie Smith Frances Hemmer. Work Bertha Hook Irene St Ores Elsie Tousley Hazel Morse Mary Fedderson. Social Bonnie Smith Hazel Morse. Calendar lists monthly hostesses and Bible verses with dates from February to January 1961, plus November Bazaar and January 1961 hostess. Honorary members are Kate Whitney Catherine Adams Vera Bennett and Emma Holland.

Cleone Miller Bonnie Smith Mary Fedderson Ella Waltrip Ways and Means Ellan Waltrip Viola Daniels Glenn Lynch Besse French Frances Hemmer Bertha Hook Irene St. Ores Elsie Tousley Hazel Morse Amelia Sack Adeline Groharing Edith Gaar Kate Whitney Catherine Adams Vera Bennett Emma Holland

Local Visits Highlight Weekend Socials Across Iowa and Clinton

Mr and Mrs Charles J Bissens hosted visitors with her parents the Youngs. Arleta Wilt stayed with Kathy Eslinger. Perry Melton and Marcia joined Dale Irwin and family in Andrew Iowa for Sunday dinner. Dick Stagg and Mark visited Robert Houser in Clinton. Peter Dykstra of Fulton called on Herman Timmons. Edna Mullen of Clinton visited William Mullen family. Rhonda Bull stayed with Harold Wilt. Roy Hockman, Rock Falls, visited his brother Monday after a stroke.

Charles J. Bissens Henry Young Arleta Wilt Kathy Eslinger Perry Melton Marcia Dale Irwin Andrew Iowa Dick Stagg Mark Robert Houser Clinton Peter Dykstra Fulton Herman Timmons Edna Mullen William Mullen Rhonda Bull Wacker Harold Wilt Roy Hockman Rock Falle Hockman

Louis Schick Dies at 83 in Thomson Area

Well known Thomson resident Louis Schick died at Savanna City Hospital Sunday February 28 after four weeks ill. He was 83 and had lived in the Thomson area for over six decades. Funeral services were held Tuesday at York Baptist Church with Rev. Clifford Bee and Rev. Daniel Goldberg officiating. Burial followed in Lower York Cemetery. Surviving are a daughter, four grandchildren, and several relatives. A German obituary for his sister Rosine arrived and was translated the day after his death.

Louis Schick Thomson Savanna City Hospital Fay Fulton Francis Hoff York Baptist Church Clifford Bee Seventh Day Adventist Church of Vincennes Ind Daniel Goldberg Harold Witt Paul Witt Gilbert Holland Emil Brach John Hoff John Carroll Robert Holland Lloyd Smith Eldon Hickey Melvin Marshall Calvin Eslinger Robert Carroll Lower York Cemetery Mr. Schick Wuerttemberg Germany Mirs Jacob Schick Switzerland United States Vivian Switzer Brittell Hoff Fred Schick Chicago Otto Schick T. H. Hoffman Manuel

Argo All-stars 4-H Unit Meeting Notice

The Argo All-stars 4-H Unit will meet on Monday March 7 at 7 p.m. at Janet Dykstra home for agenda and activities.

Argo All Stars Argo All-stars Janet Dykstra

Lions Club Meeting Planned for March at High School

The Lions Club will meet Monday evening March 7 at the high school for their monthly business session.

Lions Club

Kindergarten Club Meeting Planned at Legion Hall

The Kindergarten Club will meet Friday March 4 at 8 p m at the Legion Hall.

Legion Hall

500 Card Club Meets With Mrs Kustes

The 500 Card Club met last Thursday with Mrs Gertrude Kustes. Honors were won by Claribel Smith, Luvella Diehl, Hazel Morse and Minnie Ashpoe. The next meeting will be with Luvella Diehl on March 10.

Gertrude Kustes Claribel Smith Luvella Diehl Hazel Morse Minnie Ashpoe

West End Home Bureau Plans March Meeting and Crafts Lesson

The West End Unit of the Home Bureau meets Friday March 11 for a potluck at Mrs Wayne Ashs home. Members bring a dish to pass and the minor lesson precedes a major lesson on Unfinished Crafts by Mrs Yvonne McGinty. Roll Call asks What I Want To Do Today.

West End

P. T. A March Meeting With Speaker On Sex Education

The Parent-Teacher Association meets next Thursday evening March 10 at 8 p m in the High School. Election of officers is on the agenda. Dr. David Fell of Morrison will speak on Sex Education From You or The Gang. Hostesses include Mrs. Gilbert Van Dyke Mrs. Dwight Atherton Mrs. Emil Bellich Mrs. Ed Arring Mrs. Lowell Allen and Mrs. Harold James.

March Meeting Set for Thomson Woman's Club

The Thomson Woman's Club schedules its March gathering for Wednesday, March 9, at 8 p.m. in the High School Study Hall. A hat making contest and a playlet "Coffee time" led by Mrs Harold Elliott are planned, with reports from chairmen of American Homes, Education, Youth Program and Veterans Service. Social committee members are Mrs Eu Murray and Mrs John Carroll.

Thomson Wioman’s Club Harold Elliott American Homes Veterans Service Eu—_ Murray John Carroll

Steamers Reach Final With Semi-Final Win Over Streaks

Fulton Steamers defeated Chadwick’s Silver Streaks 84 to 72 in the Milledgeville regional semi-final to book a Friday final against the Savanna or Morrison winner. Turney scored 28 points and led Fulton while Sherr Morgan had 20 for the Streaks. Local social notes mention visitors to Mrs. Herman Timmons and Mrs. William Mullen.

Fulton Steamers Chadwick Milledgeville Steamers Fulton Turney Sherr Morgan

Hamm Infant Returns Home From Peoria Premature Center

Michael David Hamm, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Hamm, has been brought home from the Peoria Premature Center after birth. Sun day visits included Mt. Carroll relatives and a social at Savanna Ordnance Depot. Other items note Mrs. Dora Wiebenga’s Chadwick visit and the Weiler family’s Germany trip slides.

Michael David Carl Hamm Peoria Milford Raab Mt. Carroll William Hamm Dora Wiebenga Chadwick Harvey Fossett John Bier Lanark Maude Brown Harriet

Riverview Notes Family Visits Across Region

Riverview notes report Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Everett Schreiner of Rock Falls to Dr and Mrs A A Brand. Clinton residents Mr and Mrs Ralph Hopkins spent days at their trailer last week. Ernest Sweeley and family enjoy several days in Chicago. William O Leary and family visited Clinton relatives. William O Leary Jr visited from Foreston. Weeley Sack visited Mt Carroll with Mr and Mrs Paul Daggert Tuesday.

Everett Schreiner Rock Falls A. A. Brand Ralph Hopkins Clinton Ernest Sweeley Chicago William O'Leary John Morgan Albert Bingham William O'Leary, Jr Forreston William O’leary Weeley Sack Paul Daggert Mt. Carroll

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Jerry Wiebenga David Young Eugene Muur William Muur Russell Muur Calvin Belinger York William Kendall Claude Grim ARGO Richard Hook U. of I Thomson D. A. R. Award Feddersens Thomson News Cradle News T. N. T. Club Thomson Grade School Clubs and Lodges Woman's Club Warren Green James Chinmon Casey Norman Smith Moldermaker Massey Woods Hamstra Morgan Spencer Zumeahl Crevidence Knutti Kahler Ume Tis Riverview Notes
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