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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1964

Page

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Town News and Upcoming Local Events in Thomson Area

Wet spell continues with village board approving new curbs and gutters on main street at about 14000 dollars. Local residents Ronald Bull and Claude Briggs demonstrated cooking skills while Bob Lewis and Bob Holland returned from travels and surgery. Townpeople discuss elections and primaries as several school meetings and unit district talks occur. An upcoming benefit basketball game at YCHS gym supports Little League and a big walk and wrestling turnout drew around 1500 spectators in Fulton. Nearby folks like Harold Starr, Ozzie Cronister, and John Krahn make appearances or relocations as boating and fishing activity remains high.

Interstate Ronald Bull Claude Briggs Bob Lewis New Mexico Bob Holland Bob Sam Morelli George Bissens Ike Decker Bud Bull Thomson Hobard Holland Jerry Olsen Chicago Harold Starr Savanna Fred Nipe Ozzie Cronister West End Lyle Greeley Castro Valley California John Krahn Milwaukee Chevrolet John YCHS Big Akewalk Fulton Glen Raymond

Clinton Families Share Weekend Visits and Guests

A collection of local social notes records weekend visits and gatherings. Mr. and Mrs. George Kyars and sons of Clinton visited relatives and friends including Fay Ashby and family. The Rathie and Dykema families hosted and attended dinners and birthday celebrations with neighbors and relatives in Clinton Savanna Morrison Albany Cordova and Argo Fay. Fred Nipe prepares a three week vacation to St. Petersburg Florida and Hot Springs Arkansas.

George Kyars Clinton Fay Ashby Ernest Rathie Sabula Methodist Church Edward Dykema Larry Kevin Fred Keenes East Clinton Calvin Eslinger Kathy Eslinger Bonnie Joe Atherton Francis Sheridan Cordova John C. Atherton Lloyd Smith Edward Kema Donald Bush Morrison Edward Dikeman Daven Art Ilbur Dykema Jamil Leonora Jones Kevin Dykema Claus Schaver Calvin Albany Merle Atherton Jr Harry Forrey Savanna Earl Bennett Waylan Bennett Fred Nipe Argo Fay St. Petersburg Fla Hot Springs Arkansas

Thomson Recreation Boat Prices and Used Boat Ads

A regional ad listing Ball Band rubber footwear dress and shop caps gloves insulated jackets leather billfolds Timex watches watch bands lighters and smoking supplies. Also offers Polar Kraft aluminum boats with a savings pitch and a call to inquire about boat prices or to list a used boat for resale.

Anderson urges Thomson as potential site for NASA center

Congressman John B. Anderson writes to NASA head James Webb recommending Thomson Illinois as a possible site for future Electronic Research Center activity. He notes rail access to four lines, proximity to Mississippi River and barge connections, a 160 kilovolt power line, room for expansion, and strong local schools, while acknowledging the Boston area remains the chosen site.

James E. Webb National Aeronautics and Space Administration Washington D. C Webb Chomson, Ill Boston Mass Committee On Science and Astronautics Uad Mississippi River Middle West Chicago John B. Anderson Congress

Knitting Class to Start Friday Night

Mrs. Yvonne McGinty begins a knitting class at her home this Friday night March 6 from 7 30 to 10 00 PM. Lessons cover both beginners and advanced knitting at one dollar per lesson.

Yvonne McGinty

Card Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Witt

Mr and Mrs Harold Witt entertained at home last Saturday with a card party. High prizes went to Helen Brenneman and Paul Smith, low prizes to Mervin and Maxine Marshall. Attending were Mr and Mrs Robert Holland, Mr and Mrs Paul Smith, Mr and Mrs George Bissens, Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall, Mrs Helen Brenneman, and Lawrence Holmberg.

Harold Witt Helen Brenneman Paul Smith Mervin Maxine Marshall Robert Holland George Bissens Mervin Marshall Lawrence Holmberg

Move to Riverview by Geerts family

Mr and Mrs Larry Geerts and their children Greg and Laurie relocated from a Fair Haven farm to Riverview. Mr Geerts now works at Lord Baltimore in Clinton.

Riverview Larry Geerts Greg Laurie Fair Haven Geerts Lord Baltimore Clinton

Man Spends Stormy Night on River Island

Roy Johnson of Thomson was hospitalized in Savannah Hospital with exposure after spending the night in a Mississippi River duck blind. His son in law Kenny Jambois rescued him at 8 am and brought him to shore this morning following a 9 am departure Wednesday when he could not reach land due to the storm.

Roy Johnson Thomson Savanna Hospital Kenny Jambois Mississippi River Johnson Mississippi Jambois

Thomson News: Sunday Visits Across Moline and Surrounding Towns

Harold Ashpole of Moline visited Sunday with his mother Mrs Minnie Ashpole. They called on Mrs Hattie Greeley at Johnson nursing home in Shannon. Merle Atherton Jr and family visited with Mr and Mrs Wm Jones in Silvis. Walter Bennett of Clinton was a Saturday visitor with his parents and Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Wayland Bennett and Franklin Fehler family. Henry Ashpole and family of Low Moor and Harold Ashpole joined Sunday supper with Minnie Ashpole. Other Sunday guests included Harocd Ashpole O Moline and Mrs Minnie Ashpole. Wesley Cooper hosted visitors Alfred Manning Clinton Kenneth Cooper and Ben Terrell Morrison. Sunday evening guests were Paul Carpenter and children Lanark.

Harold Ashpole Moline Minnie Ashpole Hattie Greeley Johnson Nursing Home Shannon Merle Atherton Jr Wm. Jones Silvis Walter Bennett Clinton Wayland Bennett

Catholic Services Schedule at Fulton and Savanna

Catholic services listed for Fulton at 8 AM and 10 AM. St John’s Church in Savanna offers Masses at 5 45, 7 30, 9 00 and 11 AM.

Fulton St. John’s Church Savanna

Mrs. Hattie Greeley to Celebrate 92nd Birthday

Mrs. Hattie Greeley, resident of Shannon Illinois at the Johnson Nursing Home, will observe her 92nd birthday on Friday March 6. She would appreciate birthday greetings from Thomson friends.

Hattie Greeley Johnson Shannon Illinois Thomson

Movie night at school gym features Blue Hawaii

The Junior Class sponsors a Thursday screening in the school gym during the PTA meeting on March 12. Admission costs 50 cents for high school students and 35 cents for grade school students.

Hawaii Elvis Presley

Local residents share visits in Clinton and Hanover communities

Sunday suppers and visits span Clinton Iowa Hanover Crown Point and Lanark with multiple families gathering at friends homes. Local figures Mrs Valbert hospital stay in Clinton and Mr Haas hosts with Tilston visiting Crown Point parents. A Little League benefit game is set for Saturday night at the high school gym.

Calvin Eslinger Rayorgan Clinton Iowa Herbert St. Ores Sr Elgin Jennie Griswold Donald Erwin Ellen Erwin Frank Flack Hanover Myles Haas Charles E. Tilston Crown Point Ind James R. Valbert Valbert Jane Lamb Hospital R. C. Bush Alfred Dykstra George Anangst Hell

Heart Fund Drive Completes With $244.75 Collected

Mrs. Emil Brach and Mrs. John C. Atherton report the Heart Fund drive in Thomson area raised 244.75 total with 143.75 from rural parts and 101.00 from the village. Rural solicitors included Mrs. P. K. McGinnis and Don Peters among others. high school girls assisted. Drive chairs thank donors and workers for a good effort.

Emil Brach John C. Atherton Heart Fund Thomson Beth Williams Ruth Ann Hoff Luanne Frosch Jill Sloan Linda Johnson Debbra Lewis Gloria Eissens Patty Eissens Carolyn Baker

Birthday Gift From Stockton Woman to Clinton Relative

Mrs. Benford Stadel of Stockton sends the Thom son Review to her mother Mrs. Justice Prins at 308 South 5th Street Clinton Iowa for her upcoming birthday on March 5.

Benford Stadel Stockton Thomson Review Justice Prins South 5Th St Clinton Prins

Correction to Card of Thanks in Thomson Review

In the Feb 27 Thomson Review Card of Thanks a misprint listed Archie Green as Cuchie Green. The notice corrects the name to Archie Green and apologizes.

Dora Wiebenga Thomson Review Archie Green Cuchie Green

Kindergarten Club Plans Fund Projects

The Kindergarten Club met in the Legion Hall to discuss combining morning and afternoon classes into one afterschool group. They voted to sponsor two fundraisers, including a St. Patrick's Dance on March 13 at the school gym, with tickets sold by club members and proceeds shared from Stanley Products orders. Jack Busch and his Orchestra will provide music. New member Mrs Larry Geerts is the mother of kindergartner Greg. Easter Party planning for March 24 named Nancy Geerts Ruth Brown Velma Wilkinson Darlene Flickinger Isadore Senneff and Mary Ann Temple.

Legion Hall Stanley Jack Busch Larry Geerts Greg Nancy Geerts Ruth Brown Velma Wilkinson Darlene Flickinger Isadore Senneff Mary Ann Temple

Bonnie Jo Atherton Birthday Party At Local Theatre

Mrs John C Atherton entertained six girls for Bonnie Jo Atherton s ninth birthday with a theatre party last Saturday afternoon After the movie the guests were treated and Bonnie Jo received many lovely gifts The guests were Kathy Bel lich Audrey Ejissens Sandy Prins Robin Dykstra Linda Marken and Debra Brown

John C. Atherton Bonnie Jo Kathy Bellich Audrey Ejissens Sandy Prins Robin Dykstra Linda Marken Debra Brown

Diephuises Move to New Thomson Area Farm

Mr and Mrs Earl Diephuis and daughters moved from the Tom Hand to a farm they bought from Harold Witt on Route 84 north of Thomson. Their phone number is 3243.

Earl Diephuis Tom Hand Harold Witt Thomson

Local residents host weekend visitors and event notice

Saturday evening callers included Mr. and Mrs. Tom McKee and family. Mrs. Myles Haas with Jim and Nancy visited Mr. and Mrs. Frank Flack at Hanover. A Little League Benefit basketball game will be held next Saturday night at the high school gym. Earl Kness of Galesburg spent the weekend with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Kness.

Calvin Eslinger Tom McKee Myles Haas Jim Nancy Frank Flack Hanover Earl Kness Galesbur Wesley Kness

Benefit Game To Buy uniforms For Little League

Saturday at 7 30 PM the school gym hosts a Little League Benefit with games between the Small Frys and Little League and Pony League versus Pen League. The Melon Tossers softball team meets Little League coaches in the main event. Cake walks run between contests. Proceeds fund uniforms for Small Frys and Little League players. Tickets 50c adults and high school students 10c children.

Pony Leag

Daniels Couple Golden Wedding Open House Draws 150

One hundred fifty relatives and friends attended the open house honoring Mr and Mrs Joe Daniels on their golden wedding day. The event ran from 2 to 4 pm Sunday at Moose Hall with guests from Waterloo Miles Clinton Stockton Hanover Mount Carroll Thomson and surrounding areas. A mock wedding entertained guests and a family dinner for 52 followed at noon.

Joe Daniels Ambrose Daniels Moose Hall Waterloo Iowa Miles Clinton Stockton Hanover Mount Carroll Thomson

Birthday Celebration At Ashby Home For Mrs Wayne Ashby

Family guests joined Wednesday evening February 26 at Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashbys for a birthday cake marking Mrs Wayne Ashbys birthday with the parents present.

Fay Ashby Wayne Ashby

Mrs Charles McGinty observes 90th Birthday

Mrs Charles McGinty celebrated her 90th birthday with family dining together Sunday. Present were Carroll and Richard McGinty of Rockford, Karl Sandef and family, Mrs Barke land, and Vernon McGinty by phone from Louisville.

Charles McGinty Thomson MrscGinty Carroll McGinty Rockford Richard McGinty Karl Sandef Carroll Barkeland Vernon Louisville

Interstate cooking demo draws crowds at Thomson Fire Station

About 75 people attended the Interstate Power electric range and cooking demonstration held Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Thomson Fire Station. Ronald Bull led the event with Claude Briggs of Interstate, featuring temperature control broiling. Items baked included bread and broiled pork chops, and Monarch Range reps Myron Olson and Dale Murphy were present. Free coffee, hot punch, rolls, and cookies were served. Door prizes included an Electric Westinghouse blanket won by Mrs. Franklin Fehler and other gifts such as an electric steam and dry iron and a GE clock.

Interstate Power Electric Range Thomson Fire Station Ronald Bull Claude Briggs Interstate Monarch Range Company Myron Olson Dale Murphy Westinghouse Franklin Fehler Curtis St. Ores William Cronister

Family guests and visitors from Morrison and Fulton

Mrs Maude Brown and Harriet stayed Friday night with Mr and Mrs Gordon Brown at Fulton. Rhonda Brown joined Saturday returning home Sunday evening with her grandmother and aunt. Mr and Mrs Robert Fellows Peggy and Tommy Johnson of Morrison were Sunday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Pau Smith.

Village Plan To Start Soon On New Sidewalks

Village Board met March 2 at 7 30 P M at the fire station. Minutes were approved and bills paid. Treasurer's report given. Plans for sidewalk, curb and gutter project explained by C K Willett Co. with an 11 by 20 foot block house cost about 1200. Wages for mayor and clerk raised to 250 and treasurer to 100 per year, effective May 1 1964.

Lewis Block Amp House George D. Bort C. K. Willett Co Simpson Young Bette Meakins

Telephone company to change Thomson numbers in October

The Middle States Telephone Co serving Thomson area plans a seven digit numbering plan during the first week of October 1964. All Thomson numbers will begin with the 259 prefix and a new telephone directory will be issued with the updated numbers.

Telephone Company Middle States Telephone Co Thomson

Menno Pruis And Son In Tractor- Truck Crash Near Morrison

On Route 30 east of Morrison a tractor and wagon were rear ended by a semi driven by George Fling of Waterloo Iowa injuring Menno Pruis and his 12 year old son Mark. Both were treated at Morrison Community Hospital with Mark kept overnight. Damages totaled about 400 for the wagon and tractor and 250 for the truck. The Prijs had recently moved from Thomson to a farm east of Morrison.

Menno Pruis Mark Morrison Thomson George Fling Hammer Waterloo Iowa Pruis Morrison Community Hospital Prins Claus Prins Rte. 171

Lenten Study Group To Meet In Hellman Home

An interdenominational Lenten study met at Mrs. Fred Wooters home with 16 participants. The group began a series on the Life and Ministry of Christ, led by Mrs. Paul Walker, covering Jesus youth baptism temptation and following God’s will. Next meeting is March 10 at 7 30 p m hosted by Mrs. Roy Heitman on Jesus Teachings and Ministry.

York Paul Walker Sylvia Witt Rock River Association Sterling Baptist Church Nten Roy Heitman Fred Wooters Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson Methodist Church Orison Ruth Circle Minnie Ashpole Christ Jesus

Local Visitors Journey Through Iowa and Illinois Homes

Mr and Mrs Homer Goodrich of Fairmont Nebraska visited the Ashbys last Thursday while en route to Pecatonica to see their son. Albert Lynch and son in law Marvin Lynch and family of Carbon Cliff were Monday supper guests. they later called on Mrs Lynch s sister and her husband John Stanwicki at Moline.

Homer Goodrich Fairmont Nebraska Wayne Ashby Goodrichs Pecatonica Albert Lynch and Dauhter Marvin Carbon Cliff

Services Held Wednesday For Mrs. Gertrude Kustes

Funeral services were held Wednesday afternoon at Fay Funeral Home for Mrs. Gertrude Kustes 87 of Thomson who died Monday in Mercy Hospital Clinton. The Rev E J Blair officiated with burial in Lower York cemetery Thomson. Survivors include nieces Margaret Wilt and Dorothy Parnell.

Fay Funeral Home Gertrude Kustes Thomson Mercy Hospital Clinton E. J. Blair Fulton Presbyterian Church Lower York William Cronister Paul W. Wilt Robert Pannell Edward Pannell Edward Kustes John Kustes Gertrude Orcutt

West End Homemakers Meet for All Day Craft Friday

The West End Homemakers Extension will gather for an all day meeting on Friday March 13 at 10 30 a m at Mrs Mary Marshalls home. A noon potluck dinner is planned with members bringing a dish and their own table service. Craft day includes knitting instruction and materials. roll call is a household hint. Major lesson on breadmaking will be led by Mrs Wayne Ashby with Mrs Mary Marshall assisting. Minor topic is Program Planning.

Clubs & Lodges West End Homemakers West End Homemakers Extension Mary Marshall Wayne Ashby

Thomson PTA Meeting Sees Foreign Student Speaker

The Thomson Parent-Teacher Association meets on Thursday March 12 at 8 p.m. in the school cafeteria. Guest speaker Gunther Jungmayr representing Germany will present. Officers will be elected during the business portion, with hostesses listed as Mrs Sebert Dykstra Mrs Alfred Dykstra Mrs Henry Wiersma Mrs Albert Prins Mrs Lawrence Halfman and Mrs Raymond Dykstra.

Thomson Parent-Teacher Association Gunther Jungmayr Germany Sebert Dykstra Alfred Dykstra Henry Wiersema Albert Prins Lawrence Halfman Raymond Dykstra

Merton Chapter of Order of the Eastern Stars Meeting

The Merton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Stars will meet Tuesday March 10 at 8 pm at the Masonic Hall in Fulton.

Merton Chapter The Order of the Eastern Stars Masonic Hall Fulton

American Legion to Hold March Meeting at Legion Hall

The American Legion will meet Tuesday evening March 10 for its regular monthly gathering in the Legion Hall.

American Legion Legion Hall

Music Boosters Chili Supper Planned for March 21

The Thomson Music Boosters announce their annual chili supper on Saturday March 21 in the school cafeteria. Serving runs from 5:00 to 7:30 PM with tickets at 1.00 for adults 0.75 for high school students 0.50 for grade school and free for preschool. Tickets available from any band student. Menu includes chili crackers homemade rolls salad pie coffee and milk.

Thomson Music Boosters

Winter Weather Strikes With Snow and Ice

An winter storm dumped about five inches of snow with rain sleet hail and high winds then left frigid conditions. Buses ran late but schools opened. many area districts canceled due to hazardous roads and one way traffic on highways.

Winter Ol’ Man Thomson Owever

Illnesses and hospital updates from Clinton and nearby towns

Sick child With the Sick Kim daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Atherton suffers measles. Mrs Hazel Stagg and Mrs Virgil McDonald are patients at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton. James R Walbert had surgery at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton. Susan Spencer and Mrs Otto Switzer are confined to home. Rev Albert Ihne of Winslow a surgical patient at St Clare Hospital Monroe Wis is improving and may be dismissed this week.

Kim Richard Atherton Hazel Stagg Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Virgil McDonald James R. Walbert Susan Spencer Otto Switzer Albert Ihne Winslow St. Clare Hospital Monroe Wis

Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Clinton and Marion

Mr and Mrs Larry Grimes and boys of Clinton visited Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith and Kris Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Michael Brear ton and family of Marion IA were Sunday dinner guests of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Larry Smith. Mr and Mrs Russel Green and family were Friday guests of Mr and Mrs Russel Green Jr at Rock Falls. Mrs Fay Ashby and family visited Mr and Mrs Robert Williams and daughter of Fulton. Mr and Mrs Arnold Sikkema and Mr and Mrs Richard Williams and Lawrence joined the gathering.

Larry Grimes Clinton Gerald Smith Kris Michael Brearton Marion Iowa Larry Smith Russel Green Russel Green Jr Rock Falls Fay Ashby Robert Williams Fulton Arnold Sikkema Richard Williams Lawrence

Community Calendar For Local Organizations

A compiled schedule lists monthly meetings and activities. Various groups including school boards, volunteer firemen, American Legion auxiliary clubs, PTA, music boosters, civic and church groups, and community clubs convene on specified Mondays Tuesdays Wednesdays and Thursdays, with some events seasonal or biweekly.

Weekend Visits Highlight Savanna and Illinois Kin Arrivals

Donald Ashby Valerie and John of Savanna and Mrs Hattie Greeley visited the Johnson Nursing Home in Shannon on Saturday. Sunday sees Amos Reed Gus Cobine Barbara and Mrs Maggie Rath of Elizabeth join James Morrison and family, with Rath staying overnight. Seaman Swett hosts Roger Holm Delores Petersen Donna Lehr and Leila Mitchell in Juda and Camanche. Gerald Smith, Kristy, and John Holm host and visit relatives across Clinton Prophetstown Chicago. Mrs Duffy travels from Chicago to Illinois to attend a funeral for Mrs Neil Maring of Prophetstown. M and Ms Claude Wiepen ga Fulton visit Dora Wiebenga. Eldon Hickey and Paul Waltrip spend Friday through Sunday with relatives in Salem and Greenville.

Donald Ashby Valerie John Savanna Wayne Ashby Hattie Greeley Johnson Nursing Home Shannon Amos Reed Gus Cobine Barbara Maggie Rath Elizabeth James Morrison Rath Morrison Home Seaman Swett Gary Lehr Donna Lehr Juda Wis Leila Mitchell Camanche Iowa Roger Holm Delores Petersen Clinton Gerald Smith Kristy John Holm Neil Maring Prophetstown Kyle Duffy California Chicago Paul Waltrip Salem Ill

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