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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1969
Page
4
Extension notes detail a March 8 dairy and 4 H judging event at the Naaman Diehl Auditorium and the Extension Office. Quota for White Eagle attendees 7 members with 4 girls and 3 boys, first come first served, older campers 14 to 19. Names of 4 H members and auditors listed. instructor Alan Skoog.
Ten Carroll County 4-H members learned plant propagation methods from slips to grafting. They practiced grafting branches to a parent stock, grafting to a branch side, and grafting buds to a parent tree.
Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton Sr return home after a month long vacation in Browns ville and Houston Texas They were joined by Mrs Ralph Townsend and Mr and Mrs S F Hogue of Harrison Ark Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Harry Metcalf of Galesburg and Mr and Mrs Richard Lyons of Boulder Colorado who spent Saturday in the Lawrence Weatherwax home.
The Savanna Junior Woman's Club presents the Suddenly It’s Spring fashion show March 11 at 7 30 p m in Savanna High School gym. Duncan’s of Savanna supplies outfits for women teens and children with local models from Savanna and nearby towns. Tickets are available from club members Hogan Drugs or Duncan’s in Savanna or at the door.
Interstate Power Company announced a policy to read all electric service meters only once every two months. Monthly bills will continue, with every other month based on an estimate and true usage adjustments on the following bill due to the estimated month difference.
Information and reports about Highland Community College are broadcast every Thursday at 2 45 p m on WFRL in a program titled Know Your Public Schools On March 13 an Automotive Technical Program will feature Ed ward L Parks as automotive instructor.
Mrs. Lloyd Smith attended a Thursday evening dinner hosted by Mr. and Mrs. John Co. Atherton and Bonnie. The gathering celebrated Bonnie's 14th birthday with Thomson residents and neighbors in attendance.
Four Highland Community College students joined an All-state junior college Honor Band at Northern Illinois University on March 3. Cathy Smith alto sax, Mr. Carroll, Gary Colbert trumpet, Shannon, Diane Korth clarinet, Stockton, Lana Pearson clarinet Freeport participated, rehearsed with peers, attended instrument clinics, and performed in a concert followed by a NIU Band concert.
Rock Creek Grange held a March meeting outlining plans for the annual spring Fish Fry on March 24 with 5 PM service. Ruth Witt was named dining room hostess and Evelyn Robert dining room chairwoman. The Safety Committee presented a Farm and Home Safety program led by Arthur Manning, with notes on harvest safety and home and hunting safety.
A cordial letter thanks the Review staff for weekly coverage and mentions a flood preparation ahead. The writer sends greetings to Riverview friends, notes Fred Oaken in hospital, and praises Jackie Olsen and his baby. Plans to return to Thomson in April are stated amid comments on a cold Arizona winter and improving sun.
The Continuing Education division will run six classes in Freeport starting March. Sew ing I starts March 10 for 10 weeks, English for the Foreign Born begins March 11 for 14 sessions, Self defense for Women starts March 17 for six sessions, Berlo Effective Communication Series begins March 5 for five sessions, Waste and Water Treatment Technology begins March 6 for 12 sessions, and a refresher course for inactive registered nurses begins March 11 for 10 sessions. Also, Mr and Mrs Elmer Houzenga and Julie of Chadwick visited Wesley Knesses Sunday afternoon.
The notice catalogs recurring meetings for local groups including Volunteer Firemen, Village Board, American Legion, Lions Club, PTA, Women’s Club, Band Boosters, York Progressive Home Bureau, Cub Scout, TNT Club, Community Church, Golden Rule Class, WSCS, TCLS school board, Lions Club business, Board of Auditors for York Township, and Library board with scheduled days and times.
Wednesday evening attendees included Mr and Mrs John Root and children Alan Karen and Harry Root. Alan will depart Monday for a U S Army tour of service.
Mr and Mrs A E Mitchell of Morrison and Mrs John Root and Allen called on Tuesday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Eugene Jephuis and family hosted Sunday supper with Fulton neighbors in attendance.
Mrs Ruth Stearns of New London New Hal will run Iowa on March 15 and return to Thom son to visit her daughter and family Mr and Mrs Robert Plumsley. John Stearns and Guy Plumsley will fly to New Hampshire to accompany her, as she recovers from a serious heart attack.
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