Town notes and town talk span spring events
Local column recaps warm weather, snow contrasts north of town, and community happenings. Mentions Wayne Ashby Sr petitioning for grade school board seat Herbert St. Ores Sr. Election opens three seats. YCHS events include Old Timers game and Stan Kenton dance May 10 at the new YCHS gym. Community cleanup, fishing, road work, and a political jab at local officials appear amid quirky notes and local personalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ashby
Somone
Herbert St. Ores
YCHS
Don Dell
Harold E. Elliott
Claim Day in Estate of Emma Holland Deceased
Notice to all persons that Monday April 4 1961 is the claim date in the estate of Emma Holland Deceased pending in the County Court of Carroll County Illinois and that claims may be filed on or before that date without summons Curtis St Ores Executor Eaton Leemon Attorneys Mt Carroll Illinois 3t 3-16
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Holland
Carroll County
Illinois
Curtis St. Ores
Eaton & Leemon
Mt. Carroll
Donna Culver and Lowell Starr Wed in Calvary Lutheran Church
Donna Culver daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Culver Sr of Miles and Lowell L Starr son of Mr and Mrs Harold Starr of Thomson Illinois exchanged vows at Calvary Lutheran Sabula on March 6 at 2 PM Rev William Kraemer officiated with Mary Harrison of Clinton as soloist Miss Culver wore a Chantilly lace gown with a lavender orchid bouquet The bridal party included Miss Doris Culver maid of honor and Mrs Robert Culver Jr as a relative in blue gowns Best man Ronald Starr and groomsmen Jerry Shoesmaker Usher Jim Johnson and Robert Culver Jr After a 175 guest reception the couple departed for a southern wedding trip living in Clinton Iowa The bride attended Paris Academy of Beauty Culture in Cedar Rapids and runs Donna's Beauty Salon in Miles The groom a Navy veteran works for Midland Construction Company Guests came from Chicago Dubuque Cedar Falls Colfax and nearby areas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Lutheran Church
Sabula
Donna Culver
Robert Culver
Miles
Lowell L. Starr
Harold Starr
Thomson, III
William Kraemer
Werner Paulson
Moline
Ill
Mary Harrison
Clinton
Doris Culver
Robert Culver, Jr
Ronald Starr
Jerry Shoes Maker
Thomson
Jim Johnson
N. 6Th St
Paris Academy of Beauty Culture
Cedar Rapids
Donna’s Beauty Salon
U. S. Navy
Midland Construction Company
Chicago
Dubuque
Cedar Falls
Colfax
Thomson FFA Chapter Holds Parent and Son Banquet
The Thomson FFA Chapter hosted its third annual parent and son banquet on February 27 1961 with about eighty attendees. State FFA President Lynn Liable spoke, Kathy Dykstra earned a jacket for scholarship and farm work, and awards were given to David Johnson Eugene St Ores Lynn Bower Jim Eissens including the DeKalb Achievement Award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ffa
Lynn Liable
FFA
Kathy Dykstra
Kathy
Gengenbach
David Johnson
Eugene St. Ores
Lynn Bower
Jim Eissens
DeKalb
Junior Class To Present The Magic Touch Play
The York Community High School junior class presents The Magic Touch a three act comedy on Thursday March 30 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym Admission is 60 cents for adults and 35 cents for students.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School
For Sale First call Holstein heifer and heavy springers
Du ane Law Mr. Carroll phone 3353. A 323 tf CARD OF THANKS We thank friends and relatives for cards gifts and flowers on our 50th wedding anniversary. Special thanks to the ladies who helped in the kitchen. Mr and Mrs John Ashpole Thomson Ill 13-16x The relatives of Floyd Carpenter thank all who helped during his death and burial Nieces and Nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holstein Heifer
Duane Law
Mr. Carroll
John Ashpole Thomson
Floyd Carpenter
Reddies
Savanna Hospital
Father McDonald
Frank Johnson
Grace Isenhart
Francis Hook
Death Notice for Jay F. Cooke Former Erie Resident
Word reached friends of Jay F. Cooke 85 a former Erie resident living in Moline for years Funeral services were at Hodgson Funeral Home Moline with Rev Kenneth M ooe officiating Burial at Erie Cemetery Survived by daughter Mrs Clarence Francis East Moline son Forrest W Cooke Rock Island eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Former Thomson resident noted by older locals
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jay F. Cooke
Erie
Moline
Hodgson Funeral
Kenneth M. Ooe
Christian Emorial Church
Clarence Francis
East Moline
Forrest W. Cooke
Rock Island
Mr. Cooke
Thomson
Responding to our Duty at The Churches THE Answer is GOD
William Kendall and Daniel Goldberg lead a Sunday schedule with worship at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at 11 a m The calendar lists baptism next Palm Sunday March 26 Young People 7 p m T N T Wednesday March 22 Family Night supper March 25 6 p m BYF 7 30 p m with Harlan Hoff Ladies Aid March 22 7 30 p m Deacons meeting March 24 8 p m plus a Congo missionary film at 7 30 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Young People’s Organization
N. T
Albert Hook
Daniel Goldberg
Herbert St. Ores
Harlan Hoff
Ladies Aid
Jennis Griswold
Congo
Methodist and Catholic Services Listed For Sunday Week
Methodist Lowell Allen announces Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Service at 11:00 a.m. at Argo Fay. MYF at 7:00 p.m. Official Board meets March 20 at 7:30 p.m. Mary Circle WSCS meets March 22 at 8:00 p.m. Argo Fay also hosts morning service 8:30 a.m. and Sunday school 9:30 a.m. at Thom son. Hickory Grove Methodist Morning Service 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:30 a.m. WSCS March 22 at 1:30 p.m. Thom son parsonage. Catholic Services at Fulton 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. St John’s Savanna offers 5:45, 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m. services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Allen
Thomson Methodist Church
Argo Fay
Mary Circle
WSCS
Argo Fay Methodist Church
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Gymkana Show by G A A at Thomson High Tuesday evening
The Girls Athletic Association of Thomson High School will present a gym show named Gymkana next Tuesday evening March 21 at 8 p.m. in the high school gym. The public is invited and a small admission will be charged. also a bowling party attended by several Ashbys and Kvarsgaards occurred in Savanna with a birthday celebration at Donald Ashby's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girls Athletic Association of
Thomson High School
Community Thanks and 40th Wedding Anniversary Observed
The note expresses gratitude for sympathy and support after a death, thanking Dr. Reddies, Savanna hospital staff, and Father McDonald. It also notes a 40th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Ashby Sr celebrated March 10 with a Sunday gathering including family from Marion, Savanna, Mt. Carroll, Lena, and Mt. Carroll others.
Trojans curb Thomson faculty in 59 33 benefit game
Thomson Trojans 1947-48 beat the Thomson faculty 59 to 33 in a packed high school gym. Bob Heusinkveld led with 14 points, while Don Dell topped faculty scoring with 12. Proceeds of about 150 went to the Thomson Music Boosters for the choral robe fund. Paul Munson coached the victorious team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Trojans
Thomson
Thomson Music Boosters
Choral Robe Fund
Music Boosters
Trojans
Bob Heusinkveld
Bobby Young
Tommy Root
Irv Houzenga
John Elliott
Junior St. Ores
Bud Bull
Paul Munson
Fulton
Paul
Harold Hockman
Congo Missionary to Speak at York Baptist Church
Rev. Clifford C. Stabell, Baptist missionary home on furlough, will address York Baptist Church on Wednesday night March 22 at 8 p.m. The talk, part of Family Night, combines several class meetings and will be followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Clifford C. Stabell
Stabell
Northlake Ill
Chicago
Mervin Marshall
Helen Brenneman
Otto Switzer
Jennie Griswold
Congo
Anna Hook and Bert Meinema wed March 9 in Morrison
Mrs Anna Hook and Bert Meinema of Morrison united in marriage Thursday evening March 9 at the Christian Reformed church parsonage in Morrison with Rev Eugene Los officiating. Attendants were Arthur Wilkins and Mrs Henry Shaver. The bride wore navy blue with pink carnation corsage. her attendant wore medium blue with white daisies. White carnation boutonnieres complemented the men's attire. A reception at Meinema's Unionville home followed for immediate family. Mrs Meinema formerly lived in Thomson and is sister of Mrs James Dykema.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hook
Bert Meinema
Morrison
Christian Reformed Church
Eugene Los
Arthur Wilkins
Henry Schaver
Unionville
Meinema
Thomson
James Dykema
Roswell Welcomes New Roswell Record Employee
Mrs. Larry Smith reports her parents Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brown arrived safely in Roswell New Mexico Saturday evening. Brown has accepted employment with the Roswell Record daily newspaper and they occupy a furnished apartment at 611 W 11th St. Rev and Mrs T F Watson of Long Beach California are visiting the Sippel family alongside supper guests Mr and Mrs Lofgren and family of Prophetstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Smith
Harold Brown
Roswell
N. Mexico
Brown
T. F. Watson
Long Beach
Calif
Donald Sippel
Lofgren
Prophetstown
Grade School Hires First Grade Teacher For Next Year
At a March 3 1961 board meeting Mrs Jean Ferris of 1616 Superior Avenue Savanna Illinois was signed to a teaching contract for 1961 62. She has two years in Savanna City schools and a BA from Western Illinois State College earned August 19 1955. She will live in Savanna and commute to Thomson for the first grade position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ferris
Superior Avenue
Savanna
Illinois
Ferris
Thomson
Alpha Sigma Alpha
Kappa Delta Pi
Future Teachers of America
Western Illinois State College
Macomb
Mrs Holesinger Re-elected PTA President in Thomson
Mrs Marvin Holesinger was re elected president of the Thomson unit of the PTA at the March 9 meeting in the school cafeteria. Officers elected include Mrs Robert Hill, vice president, Mrs Willis Snyder, secretary, and Mrs John C Ather ton, treasurer. The program featured second grade pledges and songs, with Rev Ted Rodd delivering an impromptu talk on adolescent mental health. A kindergarten panel discussion is set for March 27 at Lanark High School, hosted by the American Association of University Women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Holesinger
Thomson
Parents - Teachers Association
Robert Hill
Willis Snyder
John C. Atherton
Daisy Cole
James Raikes
John Sour
Moline State Hospital
Ted Rodd
Mt. Carroll Methodist Church
Todd
PTA
Lanark High School
American Association of University Women
Leslie Grim
Lawrence Halfman
James Housenga
Danny Kneas
Antone Holmquist
Open House Honors John Ashpole 50th Anniversary
About 150 friends and relatives attended a Sunday open house in the Legion hall for Mr. and Mrs. John B. Ashpole on their 50th wedding anniversary. A three tier cake by their granddaughter Ed Kay was served with tea and mints. a 3 foot money tree gift impressed guests. Attendees came from Wisconsin towns Richland Center Lodi Clinton Milledgeville and Illinois places Geneva Mt. Carroll Moline and DeWitt. A buffet dinner welcomed distant relatives. A telephone greeting came from Mora Minnesota sister Lillie Martin who could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
John B. Ashpole
Ashpole
Ed Kay
Albany
Jesse Bowders
Edna Olson
Clara Andring
Grace Lewis
Ashpoles
Richland Center
Lodi Wis
Clinton
Low Moor
Teeds Grove
Calamus
DeWitt
Iowa
Prophetstown
Lyndon
Chadwick Milledgeville
Mt. Carroll
Moline
Geneva
Illinois
Ida Baker
Renton
Wash
Lillie Martin
Mora
Minn
Birthday Supper for Jon Mullen Held at Home
Mrs. William Mullen hosted a Wednesday birthday supper for her son Jon. Five classmates attended: Rhonda Fehler Gary Spencer Gail Marken Mark Pruis and Cheryl Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mullen
Jon
Rhonda Fehler
Gary Spencer
Gail Marken
Mark Pruis
Cheryl Hook
Lucases welcome daughter Dianne Lee at Savanna Hospital
Mr and Mrs Warren Lucas of Thomson announce the birth of their daughter Dianne Lee on Sunday March 12 at Savanna Hospital. The newborn weighed 8 pounds 1 ounce at birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Lucas
Thomson
Dianne Lee
the Savanna Hospital
Trish Jubilee Promises Two Big Evenings Of Entertainment
A pair of lively events at Thomson Grade School and Thomson High School offer youth 4-H club activities and a two night community show. The 4-H Bird Study Club meeting targets youths ages 10 to 21 with bird identification nesting lessons hikes and birdhouse projects led by Mrs. Bristol. The Irish Jubilee features McNamara's Band impomptu acts and a large chorus with local participants, opening Friday at 8:00 p.m. in the Thomson High School gym with tickets available at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Robert Bristol
Richard McGinty
York Busy Beavers
Thomson High School
McNamara
John Sour
Gene Garcia
Don Noviak
Terry Smith
John Davidson
Susan Ashby
Bonnie Jo Atherton
Stephan Atherton
Kathy Bellich
Leonard Leonard Crouch
Lindsay Deppa
Kevin Green
Robin Dykstra
Timothy Halfman
Vicki Hoy
Nancy Marken
Roxanne Matteo
Barbara McKee
Sandra Prins
Gary Pruis
Donald Schott
Lora Teneple
Devra Wiersema
Bobby Wilt
Jerry Smith
YCHS
Church and scout group notices for March meetings
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church meets March 22 at Mrs. Jennis Griswold’s home. Intermed iate Girl Scout Troop meets next Tuesday 7 to 8 30 pm in the library basement. T N T of the Community Church meets March 22 with Mrs. Albert Hook. Mary Circle WSCS and Argo Methodist WSCS hold March and April events including a mental health study and potluck, with details and times provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Jennis Griswold
Robert Hill
Mary
Methodist
WSCS
Harold Wilt
Jack Marken
Lawrence Halfman
Argo Wscs
High Attendance at March Parent-Teacher Conference
The grade school reports 99 percent parent attendance at the March 2 conference. Only one family was absent due to illness. Parents spoke with teachers for 15 minutes per student while the Lettermen's Club provided coffee, doughnuts, and cookies in the cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morelli
Lettermen’s Club
Music Boosters Face Delayed Chorale Robes
Thompson School music director Harold Hockman reports Col legiate Cap and Gown of Urbana Illinois cannot supply robes for choral groups and graduation. New samples are expected but robes may not arrive in time for this year's graduation. Coffees and a basketball game have raised funds totaling about 113 dollars plus 150 dollars from the game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hockman
Thomson
Urbana
Illinois
Choral Robe Fund
Lloyd Bruckner
Albert Lynch
Stanley
Harold Daehler
Frank Manning
Spaghetti Supper Nets About $95 For York Church Groups
The T. N. T. and Spotlight Club of The York Community Church thank supporters for a spaghetti supper that netted approximately $95. The event proceeds will aid club activities and church programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotlight Club
York Community Church
Modern Marionette Show Comes to Savanna High
Savanna Junior Woman's Club arranges for Suzari the marionette clown to perform The Tinder Box of Flanders at Savanna High School gym on April 10 1961 at 1 30 pm Students from Thomson Grade School will view the world famous Suzari Marionettes with tickets at 35 cents per student
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamelin
Savanna
Suzari
Savanna High School
Por
Tinder Box of
Flanders
Hans Christian Anderson
Breughel
Mr and Mrs William Mullen move to Elgin Illinois
Mr and Mrs William Mullen and their sons are moving on Monday from Thomson to Elgin Illinois after Mr Mullen's transfer by the Fexonics Corp Their new address will be 1266 Schaumburg Road Elgin Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mullen and Sons
Thomson
Elgin
Illinois
Mulen
Fexonics Corp
Schaumburg Road
Local hospital notes list patients and discharges
A farmer moisture of Morrison and area are shown as patients at Morrison Hospital from Friday to Monday. Mrs. Fred Baker and Mrs. Jake Engelkens are ill or were patients in Savanna Hospital last week. Jerry Brinkman and R C Bush left Savanna Hospital after surgical and medical stays. David Stagg and Teresa Deppa are current Mercy Hospital patients in Clinton. Mrs Eugene Bull remains a Mercy patient and Merle Turney had surgery at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Atherton
Morrison
Morrison Hospital
Fred Baker
Jake Engelkens
Savanna Hospital
Jerry Brinkman
Fulton
R. C. Bush
David Stagg
Gilpin Stagg
Mercy Hospital
Teresa Deppa
Daugher
Donald Deppa
Clinton
Eugene Bull
Merle Turney
Jane Lamb Hospital
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Ray Morelli
St. Louis
Stan Kenton
Irish Jubilee
Col. McCormick
Marth Brothers of
Marth Brothers
John Krahn
John
Walter Zink
Walt
Charles Young
Charles
Stan Kenton Orchestra
Deadwood
Hook
Lowell Starr
York
Wayne Ashby, Jr
Marion
Donald Ashby
George Kvarsgaard
Fay Ashby
Wayne Ashby Sr
Wayne Ashby Jr
Hal Ashby
Hattie Greeley
Lyle Greeley
Carl Petersen
Donna
Bud
Margaret Johnson
Aaron
Howard Johnson
David
Mark
Lena
Paul Johnson
John Johnson
Your Lions Club Com
Country Mutual Insurance Company of
Bank Corner
David Diehl
Karen Eissens
Naomi Fischer
Joe Frosch
Jim Baker
Jim Fissens
Alan Hickey
Bill Spencer
Terry Sturtevant
Bull O ' Young
Ll Elliott
Heusinkveld
le Root
Houzenga
St. Ores
Dykstra
Johnston ' Hoekman Murray
McCue
Raikes
Dell
Baptist Church
Roswell, N. Mex
New Thomson
Holesinger
John Ashpoles
Cradle News
Bird Study
Clubs and
Lodges
Community Church
Paul Dennels
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