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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 07, 1968
Page
5
The Fulton Junior Woman's Club autumn fashion show titled Quaint to Chic will be held Tuesday March 12 at 8:00 PM in the high school gym. Authentic dresses from 1818 will be worn as Illinois celebrates its 150th birthday with period attire. Mrs George Van Loo heads the ticket committee.
Kevir and Bil Dykema celebrated their March 1 birthdays with family. Mr and Mrs Edward Dykema and sons visited Mr and Mrs Wilbur Dykema in Morrison. Mr and Mrs Albert Prins were Wednesday visitors to Mr and Mrs Leonard Feldt.
Shimer College in Mt. Carroll Illinois unveils a two year development plan estimated above $2 000 000 the largest fundraising effort in its 115 year history A $50 000 gift from Eugene W Kettering backs a new library The drive targets $300 000 for education programs 260 000 for salaries and benefits 120 000 for student aid 71 000 to bring in visiting professors 660 000 for a three level library and 500 000 for a new dining hall The college aims to expand study abroad and fund an Oxford education center with a goal of 100 000 in campus gifts to Oxford university
The region endures widespread grass fires sparked by passing trains amid tinder dry conditions. Local fire departments respond across seven communities, fighting blazes and aiding neighboring counties as whistles signal repeated alarms. A dry winter with little snow has left the area highly vulnerable to further losses.
The Miss American Teen-Ager Pageant seeks applicants from Illinois for girls aged 10 through 17. Judges assess civic contributions scholastic achievement poise personality and appearance. It is billed as the oldest and largest teen-ager event in the country. The state winner receives an
An ex od ye trip to the Gran Fina in New Jersey appears in the readable text. The brief notes a local event linked to a Gran Fina gathering, with minimal detail available.
Thomson News reports Ray Eissens and Miss Rue Laine Williams of Falls Church Virginia spent the weekend at the home of Ray's parents Mr and Mrs George Eissens. Additional visitors include Mr and Mrs Fred Mrs Kate Schaver of Fulton and Mr and Mrs Claus Schaver of Albany who were Tuesday evening callers at the Edward Dykema home.
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