Town Notes From the Village Meeting and Events
Snow melts quickly after recent cold spell while a big Ministrel Show at the high school gym attracts locals. Village board details election for president and trustees with Betty Meakins sole filing. several write-in candidates expected. Dike creek overflow and puddles into town. a school board tax discussion precedes a public meeting. Mercy Hospital fundraiser nets over 300 dollars. Robert Purlee leads promotion and cake sale. Write-in candidates named for village offices. several teachers slip on icy roads but no serious accidents reported. Upcoming meetings and events noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Melton
Harold Starr
Betty Meakins
King Board
Thomson
Mercy Hospital Fund
Robert Purlee
Robert
Joe Shutters
Paul Lewis
Orville Goblin
Lyle Williams
Harold Witts Honored on 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harold Witt were honored at a party celebrating their 25th anniversary on February 26 at the home of Mr and Mrs Dan Sack in Tucson Arizona. Guests included the St Cres and Tobey couples from Tucson and the Hollands from Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Witt
Dan Sack
Tucson
Ariz
Witts
Robert Hollands
Sack
Lorraine Holland
Willis St. Cres
Floyd Tobey
Herbert St. Cres
Elgin, Ill
Robert Holland
Thomson
Card of Thanks from the Bennett Family
CARD OF THANKS We wish to thank all our neighbors, friends and relatives for their kindness and sympathy during our bereavement. Special thanks to Rev. Kendall, the pallbearers, and all who weep in any way. Your thoughtfulness will never be forgotten. The Earl A. Bennett family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Earl A. Bennett
Appreciation note for kindness after death of Robert McMahon
The McMahon family of Clinton thanks friends for cards flowers and kindness after the death of Robert McMahon. They acknowledge Dr Vruno Mercy Hospital nuns priests nurses and several families for patience prayers visits meals and support during this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert McMahon
Clinton
Jerry Olsen
Vruno
The
Mercy Hospital
Robert Potter
Ira Edmunds
Bob Lewis
Philip Battaglia
Becane
Hanover resident Clifford Curley dies of heart attack
Clifford Guy Cort, 68, of Hanover, died early Friday at Savanna City hospital after a heart attack at home. Funeral 2 PM Sunday at Hanover Methodist Church, Rev. William Blomberg officiating, burial Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by widow Mamie, son Floyd Raymond Day, four daughters, eight grandchildren, six great grandchildren, three sisters, and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial followed after services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Guy Cort
Hanover
Savanna City Hospital
Curley
Thomson and Fulton
Hanover Methodist Church
William Blomberg
Evergreen Cemetery
LeRoy Curley
Kenneth Bearsley
Gary Paynter
Gary Law
Marvin Hazer
Gordon Brandt
Mr. Curley
Morrison
Frank
Laura Howard Cant
Mamie Miller
Clinton
Floyd Raymond Day
Charles
Florence) Isley
Carl
Beulah) Paynter
Janesville
Wis
Norman
Bertha) Balkenbush
Denver
Colo
Ethel) Rupple
Earl
Libbie) Rupple
Maude Brown
Thomson
Kathleen Dykstra and Paul McGinnis Jr wed in Savanna
Kathleen Dykstra and Paul K McGinnis Jr were united in marriage at 8 p m Saturday March 2 in Savanna by a justice of the peace. The couple, of Thomson, were attended by the bride’s sister Janet Dykstra and Ray Remrey. They will reside in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathleen Dykstra
Paul K. McGinnis, Jr
Thomson
Illinois Retired Teachers meet in Elizabeth
The Illinois Retired Teachers Association will meet next Saturday March 9 at 1 30 PM in the home of Mrs Frost Wand in Elizabeth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois Retired Teachers Association
Fire Department Rescues Hogs From Flooded Field
The Thomson fire department aided by eight firefighters rescued 16 hogs from a flooded field on the Tom Flannery farm south of Thomson after a dyke breach on Monday. Ice jams in Johnson Creek slow the flood recovery as farmers watch spring crop timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Creek
Thomson Fire Department
Tom Flannery
Thomson
IEA Revenue Tax Reform Meeting Set at Savannah High
The combined Revenue and IEA Proposal meeting for Car roll county will be held at Savannah high school on March 21, 1963, at 8 PM. A state official will be at the meeting to explain the proposed revenue tax reform. All civic groups of interested people in the community are invited to attend the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Revenue
IEA
Carroll County
Savanna High School
Spencer voices to Texaco training in Chicago
William Spencer son of Mr and Mrs Ned Spencer of Argo Fay left last Friday to attend a Texaco training school in Chicago. The school is expected to last about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Spencer
Ned Spencer
Argo Fay
Texaco
Chicago
Mrs McGinty Celebrates 89th Birthday With Family
Mrs. Charles McGinty marked her 89th birthday Sunday afternoon at home. Hostess Mrs. Vada Carroll delivered a cake as son Richard McGinty and his family plus Aleda Kevin Shawn and Jason joined the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McGinty
Vada Carroll
McGinty
Richard McGinty
Aleda
Kevin
Shawn
Jason
4H Week Promoted in Thomson with Local Clubs
A Thomson notice highlights 4H week nationwide with posters in the post office window. It notes two local clubs the York Cedar led by Burnie Voss and the Drift ym led by Mrs Robert Bristol. The county reports a 1962 financial report scheduled for March 22 1963 hearing in Carroll County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
York Cedar
Burnie Voss
Driftym
Robert Bristol
Savanna and
York
Carroll County
Illinois
Brother of Thomson Men To Start Church In Rockford
Alvin Eissens, brother of George and Charles J. Eissens of Thomson, a Western Theological Seminary senior, accepted a call to be missionary for the Classis Illinois of the Reformed Church in America. He will start a new Reformed church in Rockford as his first assignment, likely mid June, after graduating in the spring. He hails from Fulton and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Johns Eissens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Eissens
George
Charles J. Eissens
Thomson
Western Theological Seminary
Holland
Michigan
Classis Illinois
Reformed Church In America
Bissens
Western
Rockford
Classis Chicao
Fulton Community High School
Fulton
Johns Eissens
Sunday Visit Highlights Local Socials in Thomson
Mrs Clyde Bailey and Debbie visited Mr and Mrs Charles Hill in Savanna on Sunday afternoon. The Ottens from Lyndon joined Mrs Henry Bielema and family for a Sunday gathering. Merle Bielema and Dick Miller accompanied their parents to Iowa City where Mr Miller entered University Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Bailey
Debbie
Charles Hill
Savanna
Paul Ottens
Lyndon
Henry Bielema
Merle Bielema
Dick Miller
Fred Miller
Iowa City
Miller
University Hospital
Larry Atherton
Morrison
Merle Atherton
Wesley Cooper
Algona
Maude Brown
Harriet
New Mayor to Be Elected at Next Election
Harold Starr named mayor pro-tem by village board and will serve until a write-in mayor is chosen at the April 16 election for a two year term. Lawrence Smith Jr. will be village attorney. Bette Meakins seeks election as clerk. three aldermen and a clerk will be chosen. judges and alternates listed. Board approved bills and joined Carroll County Development Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Starr
Starr
Perry Melton
Lawrence Smith, Jr
Savanna
Bette Meakins
Arlene Korbar
Charles W. Hogg
Esther Hoy
Mary Root
Hazel Fehler
Joyce Cate
Anita Shutters
Florence Ashby
Carroll County Development Association
World Day of Prayer Service Draws Crowd at Thomson Church
A large crowd gathered at Thomson Methodist Church for World Day of Prayer sponsored by the Woman's Society of Christian Service with help from other local churches. Participants included Mrs. Sippel Mrs. McKee and others. special music by a Baptist quartet. ushers listed. offering of 25.18 sent to the United Council of Churches for missions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Methodist Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Donald Sippel
Thomas McKee
Albert Lynch
Roy Heitman
Paul Walker
Jim Eaton
The
Baptist Church
Vera Hickey
Jill Sloan
Evelyn
Harriet Wilt
Francis Hoff
Teresa Bissens
Robert Plumley
Donald Schott
John Root
United Council of Churches
Hold Last Rites Saturday For Robert D. McMahon
A high Mass for 73 year old Robert D. McMahon of Clinton was held at St. Irenaeus church with burial in St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery. He died Wednesday morning at Mercy Hospital born in Albany February 11 1890s to William T and Mary Ann Byers McMahon. He married Elizabeth Horan in Fulton on October 21 1912. Survived by three coet ers Mrs William Lee Lola of Clinton Mrs Jerry Olson Ellen of Thomson and Mrs Leon Pladna Loretta of Clinton two sons Robert L. of Alameda California Albert F. of Seattle Washington two brothers William of Seattle and Alfred of Tacoma Washington. He was predeceased by his wife, his parents, one son, four brothers and one sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert D. McMahon
Clinton
Albany
St. Irenaeus Church
St. Irenaeus Calvary Cemetery
J. McMahon
Mercy Hospital
Wm. T
Mary Ann Byers McMahon
Elizabeth Horan
Fulton
Coeters
William Lee
Lola
Jerry Olson
Ellen
Thomson
Leon Pladna
Loretta
Robert L
Alameda
Calif
Albert F
Seattle
Wash
William
Alfred
Tacoma
Social Visit Notes From Clinton and Hanover
Mrs. Amy Lewis was a Saturday supper guest of Mr. and Mrs. Wm Graves in Clinton. Mr. and Mrs. Donald Marken and boys were Tuesday evening visitors with her brother in law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Audie Miller at Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Lewis
Wm. Graves
Clinton
Donald Marken
Audie Miller
Hanover
Illness Roundup From Riverview and Nearby Hospitals
Sick Fred L. Miller of Riverview was admitted to University hospital Iowa City for observation. Helen Brenneman entered Jane Lamb hospital for medical care last Friday and remains hospitalized. Herman Bimm of Savannah, formerly Thomson, is a medical patient in Savannah hospital. Jeffrey, infant son of Mr and Mrs James Bissen, is ill with measles. William Adams suffers a flu relapse at home. Richard Williams is convalescing at home. Thomson residents reported ill with flu include Mrs. Gilbert Holland Mr and Mrs David Young Cindy and David Miss Doe Lewis Mrs. Gus Roggendorf Mrs. Vernon Mattie Lynn and Tonda Mrs Hobart Holland. Philip Battaglia was discharged from Mercy hospital after a two week pneumonia treatment and is convalescing at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Miller
Riverview
University Hospital of
Iowa City
Helen Brenneman
Jane Lamb Hospital
Herman Bimm
Savanna
Thomson
Savannah Hospital
Jeffrey
James Bissen
William Adams
Richard Williams
Gilbert Holland
David Young
Cindy and
David
Doe Lewis
Gus Roggendorf
Vernon Mattie Lynn
Tonda
Hobart Holland
Philip Battaglia
Mercy Hospital
Funeral Services Held On Sunday For W. Harvey Marshall
Funeral services for W Harvey Marshall 61 were held Sunday at 2 pm in York Baptist Church. Burial was in Lower York cemetery with pallbearers Don Keller Fay Ashby Larry Fredericks Ernest Michael after Zink and Raymond Cordes. Marshall born December 22 1901 in Manlius died Thursday en route to Community General Hospital. He married Mary E Weber Feb 4 1924 and lived in Thomson 26 years working as a farmer then a salesman for Moorman Mineral and Feed Co. Surviving are wife two sons a daughter five grandchildren three brothers four sisters and his widow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Harvey Marshall
York Baptist Church
Paul Walker
Lower York Cemetery
Paul K. Wilt
Philip Brach
Flowers
Emil Brach
Vada Carroll
Don Keller
Fay Ashby
Larry Fredericks
Ernest Michael
Zink
Raymond Cordes
Marshall
Ee Community General Hospital
Manlius
William A
Bertha Schuneman Marshall
Tinta
Kenneth
Beverly) Petersen
Davenport
Iowa
John A
Dixon
Mervin G
Thomson
Roger
Ruth Struve
Adam Hercer
Ottawa
Virgil Gray
Rock Falls
Gaylord Hendrick
Carpentersville
Plan Kick Off For Membership Drive March 22
County clubs urged to invite a Car roll County Development Corporation board member to meetings. A county-wide effort informs the public about the new corporation and the March membership drive. Thomson area drive runs March 22 29 with a kick off March 22 at 8 PM in the school cafeteria. Speakers available from Walter Helle Byron Hutchins or Mrs John C Ather ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Development Corporation Board
Thomson and Vicinity
Mar
Walter Helle
Savanna
Byron Hutchins
Mr Carroll
John C. Atherton
Thomson
L. L. Bender Dies at 65 in Savanna Area
Savanna Laurance L. Bender 65 died 4:30 a m Wednesday at Savanna City Hospital after a 10 day illness. Funeral 1:30 p m Friday Law funeral home. Burial Oak Hill cemetery Mt Carroll. Born April 10 1897 Mount Carroll he was WWI veteran and retired clothing store owner. Surviving widow a son Hadley of Aurora a daughter Joyce D Albani of Dixon four grandchildren and sister Lucille Weakley of Mexico Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Laurance L. Bender
Savanna City Hospital
The
Law Funeral Home
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mt. Carroll
Laurance Bender
Mount Carroll
John
Elsie Cluck Bender
Lucille Dubbel
Lanark
Hadley
Aurora
Tom
Joyce) D’albani
Dixon
Dan
Lucille) Weakley
Mexico, Mo
Weekend Visitors and Local Social Notes
Riverview resident Charley Hographt spent the weekend in Elmhurst visiting friends. Mrs. Maud Sager of Moline is visiting her sister Mrs. Helen O Neal this week. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller are in Iowa City for a physical check up. Mr. and Mrs. Willie Leopold shopped in Clinton Wednesday. Ernest Sweeley is on the sick list under a doctor’s care. Beulah Hardcastle of Savanna spent two days at her trailer last week. Wesley Sack and family were Thursday supper guests of Donald My Bride and Dale in Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Charley Hographt
Elmhurst
Maud Sager
Moline
Helen O'Neal
Fred Miller
Iowa City
Miller
Willie Leopold
Clinton
Ernest Sweeley
Beulah Hardcastle
Savanna
Wesley Sack
Donald MyBride
Dale
Morrison
Wake Forest Triumph On College Bowl Program
Mr and Mrs Delbert Dimmick hosted Wake Forest College of Winston-Salem North Carolina on the College Bowl show last Sunday. Their son John is a professor there. Wake Forest won and will appear again on next Sunday’s program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Dimmick
Wake Forest College of
Bridal shower held for Mrs. Paul K. McGinnis Jr
Mrs. James Eissens and Miss Charlene Zenk hosted a miscellaneous bridal shower Tuesday evening at the Eisens home for Kathleen Dykstra, the future Mrs. Paul K. McGinnis Jr. Games were played, gifts were opened, and refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs. Jake Dykstra, Janet Dykstra, Mrs. Larry Lufkin, Evelyn Wilt, Mrs. Charles F. Eissens, and Lynne Eissens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. McGinnis
Janet Dykstra
Larry Lufkin
Evelyn Wilt
Charles F. Eissens
Lynne Eissens
PTA Announces Immunization Program Dates
Mrs. R. C. Bush announces Thomson grade school will host immunizations under the PTA. First DPT and diphtheria, whooping cough shots and boosters start March 18, with subsequent DPT rounds April 18 and May 13 and smallpox on April 22. Flyers March 11. Preschool shots allowed with parent indication. Cost per shot $1.00. No polio vaccine this time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bush
PTA Health
Thomson
PTA
Mercy Hospital Fundraiser Nets About $300 At Thomson Gym
Approximately $300 was raised last Saturday evening at a Mercy Hospital fund event in the Thomson school gym. The benefit featured basketball games, a cake walk, and about 50 donated cakes. An American Legion sponsor led the planning with Jack Foltz, Robert Purlee, and Dean Robinson. Richard Wunderlin kept score. Paul Smith and James Raikes officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital Fund
Thomson School
American Legion Organization
Jack Foltz
Robert Purlee
Dean Robinson
PTA
Lions Club
American Legion
Richard Wunderlin
Paul Smith
James Raikes
Clinton
Public Meeting Planned By High School Board To Inform People of Need of Tax Raise
York Community High School District No 201 held a regular session on March 4 1963 with plans for a public meeting to explain the referendum to raise educational funding. The board debated appointments for election judges and authorized anticipation warrants up to 15000 dollars while approving calendar changes and routine district bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
York Community High School
District No. 201
Thomson
Illinois
Charles Hogg
Illinois Municipal Retirement
Dorothy Carroll
Curtis St. Ores
Robert Bristol
Mary Root
Fedderson
Floyd
Purlee
Prins
Ashby
Schmidt
Hogg
Committees Named for Thomson High Alumni Banquet
The Thomson Alumni Association announces the 1963 banquet committees set for May 25. Dinner invites decorating nominating program dance and officer posts are listed with chairmen and members. A committee chairs meeting is scheduled March 19 at 7 30 PM in the school cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Alumni Association
John Root
Leota Holland
Glendora Schade
Warren Waltrip
Dorothe Lewis
Carol Biélema
Charlene Zenk
Kathy Dykstra
Alberta Johnson
Elmer Haans
Gilbert Holland
Harold Daehler
Harriet Wilt
Feed Hook
Leona Martie
Diana Marke
Roberta Sikkema
Delores Prins
Sylvia Witt
Hazel Fehler
Bob Lewis
Tee's Miller
Dogna Diephuis
Bette Balk
Paul Strukhoff
Bob Smith
Harry Jurgens
Gilpin Stagg
Merle Cate
Tom McKee
Dean Robinson
Eleanor Plumley
Jeanne Smith
Community groups schedule March meetings in Fulton area
The Merton Chapter of the Eastern Stars meets March 12 at 8 PM in Fulton. The 500 Card Club met with prizes for Luvella Diehl, Amy Lewis, Mae Kustes, and Hazel Morse. next gathering March 14 with Bernadette Kustes in Fulton. West End Homemaker’s Extension meets March 8 at 1:30 PM at Dorothy Carroll’s home. State Tax System lesson. Thomson PTA meets March 14 at 8 PM in the school cafeteria. Thomson Woman’s Club gathers March 7 at 8 PM. American Legion holds its monthly meeting March 12 at 7:30 PM at the Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merton
The
Eastern Stars
Fulton
500
Hazel Morse
Luvella Diehl
Amy Lewis
Mae Kustes
Bernadette Kustes
West End
Homemaker’s Extension
Dorothy Carroll
Paul Peterson
Thomson Pta
Corporation
Isaac Temple
Menno Pruis
Raymond Dykstra
Alfred Temple
James Houzenga
George Bissens
Woman’s Club
Thomson Woman's Club
American Legion the
American Legion
the Legion Hall
Ruth Circle Honors Mrs Hattie Greeley On 91st Birthday
The Ruth Circle of the Thom son WSCS met for a noon potluck at Mrs. Wayne Ashby’s home. They celebrated Mrs. Hattie Greeley’s 91st birthday with a pantry shower and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Circle
Hattie Greeley
Ruth
Thomson Wscs
Wayne Ashby
Vida Rathie
Peage
Also Mentioned on This Page
Buster Witt
Arizona
Harold Witts
Robert Atherton
Clifford G. Curley
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Oak Park Christian Church of
Wilbur Nicholson
Hickory Grove
Thomson - Argo Fay
Argo Fay Church
Argo Fay Wscs
Thomson Junior Choir
St. John’s Church
Paul McGinnis Jr
Elizabeth
Carlos Toepfer
Harry Diehl
W. M. Nipe
Thomson News
John Krahn
Deana Wilt
Laurie Sour
Bud Cleaver
Bud
Springfield
L. L. Bender
Dora Wiebenga
Harold Schaver
Trinity Reformed Church
John P Floyd
Lila Atherton
Yvonne McGinty
Bruce Groharing
Garden Plain
County Development Association
Eed
Clubs and
Lodges
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