Krahn Forms Auto and Service Business in Thomson
John Krahn of Thomson announces formation of Krahn Motors at the corner of Route 84 and Main Street, moving from Lewis Motor Company location. The garage will offer new and used cars, a 25 cent drive through car wash opens April 1, Sinclair products stay, and two part time assistants are listed. The building houses Krahn Enterprises, Inc. and Krahn's Koffee Kup restaurant.
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John Krahn
Thomson
Route 84
Main Street
Lewis Motor Company
Krahn Motors
Sinclair Oil Company
Martin Cronnister
Jerry Shoemaker
Pat Bellich
Curtis St. Ores
Donald Morrow
Krahn
John
Paul Lewis
Woman's Club Plans Rural Drive for Nursing Home Fund
The Thomson Woman's Club will solicit in rural areas of Thomson for the Good Samaritan Nursing Home fund. Carroll County aims to raise 67000 with about 2000 donors possible. Donor names and amounts will be recorded. if the goal fails, donations are returned.
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Thomson Woman's Club
Thomson
Good Samaritan
Carroll County
Robert Carrol
Woman's Club
Arrest Follows Rt. 84 Accident
Three autos sustained minor damage in a three car collision Saturday at 1:45 pm, three miles north of Thomson on Illinois Route 84. Mrs. Robert Falls, 37, of Thomson, signaled a left turn. Danny Wagenknecht, 16, of Thomson, followed too closely and struck Falls, pushing her into Sally Wild, 26, of Hanover. Wagenknecht was arrested for following too closely.
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Thomson
Route
Robert Falls
Illinois
Danny Wagenknecht
Falls
Sally Wild
Hanover
Wagenknecht
Heart Drive Totals $244 in Thomson Area
Mrs. Eugene Murray chairs the local Heart drive reporting $244 collected to date in the Thomson area. Donations are still welcome. Mrs. Gordon Brown led the rural Heart fund drive.
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Eugene Murray
Thomson
Gordon Brown
Home on Leave for Pfe and Houzen Family
Pfe and Mrs Gary Houzen and their daughter arrived Friday March 1 to spend leave with family. They stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Earl Diep hu. Gary heads to Ft Lewis Washington after leave for Vietnam duty. Mrs Houzen and daughter will live with her parents during his absence.
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Pfe
Gary Houzen
Earl Diephuis
Fulton
Gary
Ft. Lewis
Washington
Vietnam
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Set for Monday Evening
The Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting Monday at 7 30 p m in the Legion Hall with members urged to attend.
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Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Hall
York Progressives Schedule Meeting At Mrs Petersen Home
The York Progressives plan a Monday gathering at 7 30 p m at the home of Mrs Paul Petersen to discuss local issues and activities.
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York Progressives
Paul Petersen
Eslinger Wedding Reception Honored by Family Hosts
Mr and Mrs Roger Eslinger were honored at a Sunday afternoon wedding reception in the Legion Hall hosted by his parents Mr and Mrs Calvin Eslinger. A three tier cake with yellow roses topped the table as Nancy Haas Kathy Eslinger and Mrs Alan Hickey served guests from Freeport Peoria Fulton Morrison and Clinton Iowa.
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Roger Eslinger
Legion Hall
Calvin Eslinger
Nancy Haas
Kathy Eslinger
Alan Hickey
Wanda Smith
Fulton
Bonnie Jo Atherton
Freeport
Peoria
Fulton, Morrison
Clinton
Iowa
Sippel Moltmann Wedding Rehearsal Update
The wedding rehearsal party for the Sippel-Moltmann couple was held March 2 at the Moltmann home in Savanna, not at the Sippel residence as previously reported. An apology is issued for the error.
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Sippel-Moltmann
Paul M. Moltmann
Savanna
Don Sippel
Review
Stanley Party Hosted by TNT Club at Church Annex
The TNT Club of the Community Church sponsors a Stanley party on Wednesday evening March 20 at 7 30 p m in the church annex. Members and guests are invited.
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TNT Club
Hot Lunch Menu Week Headlines
Monday features Chili Macaroni Coleslaw Bread and Butter Milk with fruit. Tuesday offers Beef Stew Cottage Cheese Cake. Wednesday serves Creamed Turkey on Biscuits Buttered Corn Cranberry Salad Bread and Butter Cookies. Thursday presents Pork Loaf Casserole Peas and Cheese Salad Ice Cream. Friday provides Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Green Beans Jello Salad.
Band Boosters Benefit Game Draws Large Crowd
About 400 fans filled the school gym Friday to see the Little Tigers beat Thom son’s Has Beens 53 to 42 in three overtimes. Jim Falls led the Tigers with 22 points while Herb St Ores topped the Has Beens with 16. A cake walk at halftime raised funds totaling 286 for the uniform fund with Band Boosters thanking all helpers.
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Little Tigers
Thomson
Has Beens
Stan McCrudden
Herb St. Ores
Jim Falls
Tigers
Zink
Tiger
Harod James
Dale Holesinger
Beens
Dick Falls
Dean Robinson
Gene Halfman
Clifford Durward
Gordon Brown
Herb St
Harry Dittmar
John Krahn
Thomson Band
Roosters
Uniform
Eugene Halfman
Loomis Andring Nuptials Recited
Wanda Jean Loomis of Clinton Iowa and Dennis C Andring of Thomson Illinois wed at 2 00 p m March 9 in Mt Carroll officiated by associate Circuit Judge Edward J Turnbaugh. Groom is son of Mr and Mrs Edward Andring of Thomson. Attendants were Carl James Fulton and Jorine McDermott Clinton. Wedding supper at Gordons Seafood Inn Savanna.
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Wanda Jean Loomis
Clinton
Iowa
Dennis C. Andring
Thomson
Illinois
Mt. Carroll
Edward J. Turnbaugh
Edward Andring
Carl James
Fulton
Jorine McDermott
Gordon's Seafood Inn
Savanna
John Sloan Returns From Red River Army Depot Stay
John Sloan came home Saturday after spending two weeks at Red River Army Depot Texarkana Texas in connection with his Savanna Army Depot work.
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John Sloan
Red River Army Depot
Texarkana
Texas
Savanna Army Depot
Girl Scouts State Program March 15
The Thomson Girl Scouts invite the community to a 7 30 p m program Friday in the school gym honoring the 56th birthday of girl scouting. Cookies are for sale this week and next. Refreshments will be served after.
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Girl Scouts
Thomson Girl Scouts
Bruckner Takes First in Section II Public Speaking Contest
Lawrence Bruckner of Thomson FFA wins top honors in the Section II Prepared Speaking contest. Eight contestants competed with Bruckner earning a chance to advance to the District Contest on April 3 at Sterling Township High School. Other winners include Jim Rath and Craig Buhrow, with extemporaneous speaker David Lantz also noted.
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Lawrence Bruckner
Thomson Ffa
Lawrenc
Sterling Township High School
Jim Rath
Lans
Craig Buhrow
Stering
David Lantz
Thomson
Richard Cox
Pr Hetstown
Jim Broderick
Mt. Carroll
Roger Williams
Milledgeville
David
Steve Houzenga
Sixth Grade Sings German Songs on Local Radio
Thomson sixth grade class of 31 sang popular German songs for a 15 minute morning broadcast on KROS. They taped the program last Saturday at the school and prepared under teacher Paul Potratz who also accompanied them on the piano. The group learned German during the last three weeks and practiced during recess and spare time. Potratz, Iowa native, has 25 college hours in German and is in his second year with the Thomson schools.
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KROS
Thomson
Paul Potratz
Potratz
Iowa
Local Groups Donate $250 to Band Boosters
The Thomson Band Boosters Club received donations totaling $250 from local groups this week. The Thomson Lions Club gave $50 toward the uniform fund and the Thomson Legion Post added $200 for new uniforms.
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Thomson Band Boosters Club
Thomson Lions Club
Thomson Legion Post
Britt's Cafe Undergoes Interior Remodeling Work
Britt's Cafe is undergoing an interior face lifting with paneling installed over existing walls to enhance the restaurant's attractiveness.
Thomson Woman's Club votes $100 for Good Samaritan drive
The Thomson Woman's Club met March 7 with 21 attendees. President Mrs. Robert Carroll led a program by Mrs. Donald Huizenga featuring slides and samples. a door prize went to Mrs. Carroll. The club will solicit for the Good Samaritan Nursing Home and donate $100.
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Thomson Woman's Club
Robert Carroll
Donald Huizenga
John’s Home Furnishings
Fulton
Good Samaritan
Thomson
Ed Hook
District Woman's Club Board
Leaf River
Illinois
Carroll
Merle Bielema
Larry Smith
Old Favorites To Appear In Variety Show
The Band Boosters plan a rehearsal Friday at 7 30 p m in the music room for Thomson Tries the Thirties a March 29 30 show in the school gym Old favorites return to the Thomson stage with Don Newinock Mrs Thomas Mode as Helen Morgan and Mrs Howard Buckley as Sally Rand Tickets will be sold at local Thomson businesses
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Thomson
Don Newinock
Thomas Mode
Helen Morgan
Howard Buckley
Sally
Rock River Baptist Association Meeting in Dixon
The annual meeting of the Rock River Baptist Association will take place at the First Baptist Church in Dixon on Saturday March 23 from 9 30 a m to 4 00 p m.
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The
Rock River Baptist Association
First Baptist Church
Dixon
Weekend Visit Among Wisconsin Friends and Relatives
Mr and Mrs George Mattie spent the weekend in Wisconsin visiting friends and relatives. They dined with Ted Pitzer in Bagley and attended Mrs Lloyd Fagan s birthday party with fifteen guests in Prairie du Chien. They visited sister-in-law Mrs George Haddock in Eastman and joined their son family in LaCrosse before returning to Thomson.
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George Mattie
Wisconsin
Ted Pitzer
Bagley
Mattie
Lloyd Fagan
Everett Fagan
Prairie du Chien
George Haddock
Eastman
Matties
Sam Mattie
LaCrosse
Thomson
Morgan couple set to celebrate golden wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Lee Morgan of 1030 13th Avenue Fulton will host an open house Saturday afternoon March 23 from 2 to 5 PM for their Golden Wedding anniversary. Married March 28 1918 in Thomson by the Rever Burnett they farmed in Thomson and Fulton area retiring in 1948 and moving to Fulton. They have two sons Ray Clinton and Fay Tampico, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Friends and relatives are invited, no gifts requested.
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Lee Morgan
13Th Avenue
Fulton
Elizabeth Miller
Lee Mor
Gan
Thomson
Lee
Rever& Burnett
Ray
Clinton
Fay
Tampico
Armstrong Attends Sunday Dinner in Andrew Iowa
Mr Roland Armstrong band director of Andrew Iowa was a Sunday dinner guest of Mr and Mrs Earl Mailand and daughters.
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Roland Armstrong
Andrew, Iowa
Earl Mailand
FFA Chapter Plans Banquet and Surveys in Illinois
The Thomson FFA Chapter outlines activities for coming months including an Illinois state survey by the American Heritage Committee about reactions to the Vietnam War and world events. The Safety Committee promotes safety and plans the annual banquet set for March 20.
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Thomson Ffa
American Heritage Committee
FFA
Illinois
Safety Committee
Steve Houzenga
Hamiltons, Hamm hosts greet Fulton guests
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Hamilton and family of Fulton were recent guests of Mr and Mrs William Hamm and Linda Kohn.
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Lloyd Hamilton
Fulton
William Hamm
Linda Kohn
Students Enter Music Contest at Augustanna College
Students from Thomson High School will join the Class D State Solo and Ensemble contest at Augustanna College in Rock Island on March 16. Participating players include Debbie Bush Nancy Schoenig Rhonda Fehler Cindy Hoffman in flute and other ensembles, with solos by Debbie Bush Nancy Schoenig Arlyn Hoesinger Barbara Atherton and Re Vian.
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Thomson High School
Augustanna College
Rock Island
Debbie Bush
Nancy Schoenig
Rhonda Fehler
Cindy Hoffman
Rita Fehler
Ruth Drake
John Kustes
Dawn Knuth
Julie Houzenga
Jane Hoesinger
Kara Grim
Kathy Johnson
Jim Hoffman
Mike Hill
Cathy Edwards
Arlyn Holesinger
Lori Dittmar
Barbara Atherton
Marie Vian
Debbie K. Bush
Kathy Fiet
Mike Atherton
Barb Schmitt
Larry McCarthy
Ron Sour
Louann Bellich
Nancy Bruckner
Rick Smith
Don Robinson
JoAnne Halfmen
Peggy Kaufman
Allen Dykstra
Preston Tidd
Pam Kaufman
Debbie Prins
Arlyn Hoesinger
Re Vian
Veterans slate meeting in Lena Illinois. district to follow
Veterans of World War I meet at 1 p.m. Sunday March 17 at the American Legion Home Lena Illinois. A district meeting follows at 2 p.m. at the same location.
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Carroll County
American Legion
Lena
Illinois
WSCS Hosts Chadwick Guests in Get Acquainted Meeting
The Thomson WSCS will meet on Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. in the Thomson Methodist Church. Guests from Chadwick and Fair Haven EUB will attend to discuss church unity on a national level. Mrs Donald Sippel will present the program. Hostesses are Mrs Donald Mar Ken, Mrs Donald Sippel, Mrs Jerry Biederman, and Mrs Gordon Brown.
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Thomson Wscs
Thomson Methodist Church
Chadwick
Fair Haven
EUB
Donald Sippel
Mmes
Donald Mar Ken
Jerry Biederman
Gordon Brown
Carroll County Rural Directory Committee Selects Road Signs
The Carroll County Rural Directory Committee met February 29 to choose green road signs for rural intersections. Lyle Sign Company approved to supply 305 signs at a total cost of 3,839 dollars, to be ordered after funds from Rural Directories sales become available. Signs will rest on 10 foot galvanized poles. The group also approved final wall map proofs listing rural homes, purchasable through committee members.
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Carroll County Rural Directory Committee
Carroll County
Lyle Sign Company
4-H
Directory Committee
Leif Jenkinson
Mount Carroll Jaycees
Merle Law
Zion Grange
Florence Law
Pomona Grange
Glen Wurster
Harold Horner
Rock Creek Grange
John Gruhn
Black Oak Grange
Paul Sites
Milledgeville Grange
L. James Hitz
Savanna Lion’s Club
Voter Registration Update for Lewis Thomson Residents
Residents reminded to register or update their voter registration with Robert Lewis. If you are 21 or older, married, or recently moved, obtain or correct your registration card by contacting Bob.
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Lewis Thomson
Robert Lewis
Bob
Fire crews respond to Laundromat motor fire
The Thomson Fire Department was summoned Tuesday night at 8 00 p m after a smoking electrical motor on a washing machine caused a smoke scare. Damage was confined to the machine.
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Thomson Fire Department
Editor Theim to Attend Historical Society Meet
The Carroll County Historical Society meets Sunday at 2 30 p m in the Circuit Courtroom Mt Carroll speaker will be E George Theim editor of the sesquicentennial history edition The contest for naming the new county history book will be announced. Advance sales close April 1 with refreshments served.
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Theim
Historical Society
Carroll County Historical Society
Mt. Carroll
E. George Theim
Card of thanks for Roy Siedenburg
The family of Roy Siedenburg expresses gratitude to neighbors friends and relatives for sympathy after his death. Generous donations of food flowers and money are appreciated and will be remembered.
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Roy Siedenburg
Thanks for kindness during illness from Mrs. John Krahn
Mrs. John Krahn expresses gratitude to friends, relatives, and neighbors for visits, cards, flowers, and gifts during hospitalization. Special thanks go to Drs. Mirich and Rogers, the Thom son fire department, and Mercy hospital nurses.
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Mirich and Rogers
Thomson Fire Department
Nurses of
Mercy Hospital
John Krahn
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Progressives
Koffee Kup
Chicago & Clinton
Stanley Party
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Bruckner
Lions and Legion Post
Mrs. Lee Morgan
WSCS
Webelos den
Webelos’ den
Herb St. Ores, Jr
Don Marken
Aude Miller
Paul McDearmon
Robert Mark
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