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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1962
Page
1
Puddles flood streets over the weekend as officials use pumps to redirect water. Thomson faces potential high water this spring with snow melt and predicts state aid changes if forming a unit school district. School board discussions urge a unit district to maximize state funds, while Lions Club plans events and community gatherings.
Commander Herbert Rawlins of Joliet Illinois was honored at a dinner at the Officers Club Glenview Illinois by instructors of the Naval Reserve Officers School where he serves as director. Attendees included Captain and Mrs Edward Marcellus Commander and Mrs Peter A Forrest Commander and Mrs Edward Koranda Lt Commander and Mrs John Graf Lt Commander and Mrs Thomas J Reidy and Mrs Rawlins.
The Mary Circle of the Thompson WSCS plans a pancake breakfast in the church basement on Thursday April 12 from 8 AM to 1 PM. A free will offering will be taken. Menu includes pancakes eggs bacon sausages doughnuts coffee and milk.
Merle Prins in Thomson Illinois seeks a reliable used 24 inch girls bicycle. Call 2499 for details.
County Superintendent Gordon Hansen told Thomson grade and high school boards a unit district is almost a necessity. A 7 member board and one administrator could govern both schools with a 6 6 plan. The move could boost state aid by about 12000 and reduce costs through shared supplies and operations. Boards formed committees to study feasibility with a potential general election if pursued.
The T N T Club of the Community Church for 1962 lists officers Bonnie Smith president Cleone Miller vice president Mary Fedderson secretary and Hazel Morse treasurer. Committees include Ways & Means Bertha Hook Lydia Brown Irene St Ores Amelia Sack, Glenn Lynch, Besse French and Adeline Groharing. Calendar: March 28 all day church meeting. April 25 hostesses. May 23 hostesses. June 27 hostesses. July 25 hostesses. August 22 hostesses. September 26 hostesses. October 24 bake sale bazaar. November unspecified. December 19 hostesses.
Mrs. Robert Miller along with Janie and Peggy visited last Saturday with her mother Mrs. Maude Brown and Harriet. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Marth of Savanna returned from Florida and visited Henry Strauch. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harold Wilt with Mrs. Paul V. Wilt at Fulton luncheon, Irwin Kilpatrick and Jean from Elizabeth visiting Wilt family, and Helen Brenneman with Bertha Brenneman as Gunny dinner guests of Harold Wilt and Wayne.
Mr and Mrs Jake Baker announce the birth of a daughter born Friday March 9 at the Savannah Hospital. The baby weighed seven pounds at birth and has been named Jelaney Ann.
William Kendall and Rev Philip W Anderson lead York Community services with morning worship at 10:00 AM and Sunday school at 11:00 AM. BYF party March 16, Ladies Aid and Golden Rule Class March 21. Methodist services at Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson with MYF at 7 PM and WSCS March 21. Catholic services in Fulton at 8 AM and 10 AM and St John Savanna at 5:45, 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 AM.
The American National Red Cross fundraising campaign is now underway in the Thomson vicinity. Solicitors will call at doors soon to secure voluntary contributions. Please have your donation ready when they call.
York Community High School announces first, second and perfect attendance honor lists. First names include Durward, Williams, Buikema, Sippel, Jurgens, Mitchell, Newendyke, Melton. Second features Houzenga, Sloan, Eissens, Bristol, Durward, Prins, Sippel, Hickey, Hoff, St. Ores, Huizenga, Holland, Marshall, Eslinger, Prins, Schmitt, Appel, Gruber, Creghton, Dykstra, Wilt. Perfect attendance lists many students, including Hou zenga, Durward, Marshall, Buikema, Sippel, Williams.
Bob Balk, postmaster in Chadwick, reported that after closing on Wednesday he found 100 deer in a cornfield north of the Claude Grim farm near Thomson. He said a 101st deer crossed the road in front of his car as he drove away.
The March 7, 1962 parent teacher reporting conferences at Thomson Community Consolidated Grade School had strong attendance with only three absentees. The note thanks teachers, office staff, hostesses, and the Letterman's Club for refreshments, noting renewed faith in Thomson residents’ interest in their children and schools.
The Ruth Circle of the Women's Society of Christian Service met March 7 at the home of Mrs. Clarabel Smith. Twelve members attended with a Esther verse, devotion from Matthew 9, and a program titled The Great Physician Is Still Healing and Great Women. A lunch was served by Mrs. Smith and Mrs. Florence Ashby. The next meeting is April 4 at Mrs Vida Rathje's home with Mrs Maude Wagner as co host.
March 24 is the deadline to file petitions for Thomson school boards. Grade school terms of Calvin Eslinger and Gilbert Holland expire with no re filings as yet, while Myrna Sippel Alice Groharing David Young Joyce Cate and Paul Daniels have filed petitions. High school terms for Charles Huizenga Ned R Spencer and Harold Fedder sen expire and have filed for re election. additional filers include Alice M Groharing and Myrna B Sippel.
Mr and Mrs Warner Phillips of Savanna announce the engagement of their daughter Kay to Gerald Shoemaker son of Mr and Mrs Earl Shoemaker of Thomson. The wedding is set for 8 pm April 6 at the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with a reception in church parlors following. Miss Phillips works at National Bank Savanna and Mr Shoemaker at Drives Inc Fulton.
Mrs. R. C. Bush P T A Health Chairman reports that 41 DTT shots and smallpox vaccinations were given last Thursday at Thomson grade school. The program is sponsored annually by the local P T A with next shots scheduled for April 5 and May 3.
Mrs Larry Geerts and children of Fair Haven were Tuesday visitors with her parents Mr and Mrs Ned Spencer.
Albert Perry was admitted Saturday to Jane Lamb hospital Clinton where he remains a medical patient. Lloyd Touseley underwent surgery this week at Savannah hospital. Mrs Dan Sack was readmitted to Mercy hospital Clinton where she remains a medical patient. Hale Pieper of Clinton daughter of Paul Lewis underwent surgery last week at Jane Lamb hospital. John Feldt of Fulton was dismissed last Thursday from Jane Lamb hospital where he had been a medical patient for several days. Alma Mertz was admitted to Morrison hospital Friday March 9 where she remains a medical patient. Mrs Howard Law of Savanna is a medical patient in Savannah city hospital, she is the mother of Mrs Howard Leavens.
Lackland AFB Texas Airman Basic Richard C Groharing son of Mr and Mrs Bruce D Groharing Thomson NL is assigned to USAF technical training in automotive repair at Amarillo AFB Texas after completing basic training He attended York Community High School.
The York Cedar 4-H club met March 12, 1962 at Black Oak Grange with president Larry Hook presiding. The group decided to hold two tours and formed a committee to seek permission from the State Road Commissioner to build a park area near Thomson, with Patty Kaufman Evelyn Prins and Kevin Reader named.
Mrs. Alfred Dykstra reports the Thomson Heart Fund campaign collected 181.11 dollars, about thirty dollars more than last year. The drive covers Thomson and surrounding area with steady local support.
Mr and Mrs Wesley Cooper of Argona were Tuesday afternoon callers of Mr and Mrs Ray Rupple in a brief social exchange noting neighbors visiting neighbors in the town.
The notice explains eligibility for listing in the Review 80 Club for residents at least 80 years old of York township or former residents born there. It requests a life synopsis including name birth date place parents siblings life history occupation marriage children and health. The club was founded in 1941 by F L Stagg with officers and board members listed.
Thomson Lions Club meets with 22 members and plans the March 26 athletic banquet at the school gym. Ken Siebel of the University of Wisconsin and former Rock Falls High athlete will speak to honor Thomson athletes, coaches, managers, and cheerleaders. Tickets are $1.75.
Ray Morelli, principal of Thomson Grade School, was initiated as a charter member of the Phi Delta Kappa fraternity at Western Illinois University Macomb on March 10. The 51 charter members were screened for 20 minutes on education topics and Morelli earned a B average. A dinner at the Student Prince followed the initiation led by A G Clark, with the University of Illinois fraternity in charge of the ritual and a charter-signing business meeting after.
West End and York Progressive Home Bureau join Thomson PTA for a March 19 meeting at the Thomson Church annex on The Township Supervisor His Nomination His Election and His Duties. Milledgeville educator TS Cleworth described his World War II experience with 3000 Russian POWs in France and discussed Communist influence.
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church meets March 21 at Mrs. Jennie Griswold home. West End and York Progressive units join March 19 at 7 30 PM at the Community church annex. Argo Fay WSCS meets March 21 at 2 PM at Mrs. John Johnson home. PTA executive board gathers March 22 at 7 30 PM at Mrs. Marvin Holesinger home. Golden Rule class meets March 21 at 8 PM at the church with programs by Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holland and Mrs. Helen Brenneman. refreshment committee listed. American Legion Auxiliary meets March 19 at 7 30 PM at Legion hall. Cub Scouts Pack meeting March 23 at 7 30 PM at Thomson Methodist church. Den I colors, Den II serves.
A Thomson committee from York Baptist Church Community Church and Methodist Church met to plan a Daily Vacation Bible School. It will run June 4 through June 15 with Mrs Marion Wheeler as director. Theme and location pending. Volunteers urged contact details for Mrs Harold Witt or Mrs Eugene Murray.
Arnold Louis Metzger, 55, former Clinton resident, died Wednesday in Costa Mesa California. Services were held there Saturday at 2 p.m. with burial. Born August 24 1906 in Clinton he was the son of Henry and Bertha Becker Metzger. He married Alice Thode in Davenport. Survivors include his widow two daughters Carol and Diane two brothers Lawrence Route 1 Camanche and Anson of LeClaire and several nieces and nephews.
Mr and Mrs George Bissens and Ray visited Sunday evening with her brother Mr and Mrs Henry Van Oosten and Mr and Mrs Harvey Van Ooosten at Polo. Linda Rice spent Sunday with Mary Gruber in the Ed Stratton home. Charlotte Charlene and Bradley Cate were Saturday dinner guests with their grandparents Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall. Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson and family of Lena were Tuesday dinner guests with his parents Mr and Mrs John. Mrs John Johnson spent Monday with her brother Alfred Williams at Rock Island.
The Spotlight Club met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Lynch and voted to sponsor a Family Night at the church on Friday March 23. A potluck supper will begin at 6 30 p.m. Families should bring their own table service and dishes to pass.
The Driftwoods 4-H club met March 8 at 4:00 PM at Mrs. Robert Bristol's home with eleven members present. Officers reported, the group moved roller skating from December to spring, and a combined rummage bake sale was set for April 21 at the old telephone building in Thomson. Judy Cate reported on Eagles. Supper followed.
We express heartfelt thanks for the kindness and sympathy shown during our bereavement. The family of William Robertson.
Mr and Mrs Claude Grim and David Shelton were Sunday dinner guests with Mr and Mrs Robert Rice and their daughter.
Voters in School District No 174 Carroll County Illinois head to the polls on April 14 1962 to select school board members and decide a special ballot question asking if the district should be allowed to operate beyond nine months but not exceed nine and one half months for the 1961 62 school year. The notice is signed by Gilbert Holland.
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