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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Mar 18, 1954

Page

3

Town Notes Mixed With Local Tales and Visits

Fred searches for Harold Elliott while Bob Lewis sells a garden tractor for the season. Harry and Jessie bought a trailer for travel from the restaurant. Dick McGinty hosts Open House and expects a wrist watch prize by Saturday with Marshall Dimmick on the case. Legion membership stands at six with five more needed to match last year. Ruth Stearns returns to work at the Review and notes solid sales. A Legion meeting is set for Tuesday March 23. Mr and Mrs Glen Raymond return from Wisconsin with wedding attendances and family celebrations.

Fred Harold Elliott Bob Lewis Chevrolet Fame Bob Harry Jessie Dick McGinty Marshall Dimmick

Sewing Machine Demonstration At Savanna Home

A Necc hi and Elna sewing machine demonstration was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Culp in Savanna on Friday evening. Attendees included Mesdames Robert Miller and others, plus Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Ragan and Linda Biederman. Eldon Kurth sold his 268 acre Green Island area farm to Bernice Ward of Fulton Illinois and bought Wilbert Robinson’s farm near Green Island. Major surgery sidelined Mrs. Alten in recent days as she returned home.

Necchi Elna Marvin Culp Savanna Otto Switzer Mesdames Robert Miller Myles Haas James Marken Jennings Biederman Burnie Voss Lloyd Ragan Janie Miller Linda Biederman Eldon Kurth Green Island Berenice E. Ward Fulton, Ill

Local Social Notes From Thomson and Surrounding Areas

Mrs Emma Carl of Miller South Carolina visits her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Harry Root after spending weeks in Clinton with her son and daughter in law Percy Carl. Mrs Virgil Wilt returns from a visit with her son in law and daughter Reve and Mrs Bruno Gaskamp in Haskell Texas. Ed Andring and Dennis visit Harry Diehl and David. Mrs Alfred Handel of Savannah calls on Mrs Farl Root and family. Mrs Wayne Drake and children visit her parents Mr and Mrs David Bealer in Fenton. Leonard Feldt and two daughters visit north of Fulton. Harold Albert and Roy Hand of Savanna visit Earl Root at the Harry Root home.

Emma Carl Miller S. C Harry Root Clinton, A Percy Carl Virgil Wilt Reve Bruno Gaskamp Haskell Tex Ed Andring Dennis Harry Diehl David Alfred Handel Savanna Farl Root Wayne Drake David Bealer Fenton Leonard Feldt Jacob Bielema Fulton Harold Albert Roy Hand Mrs Earl Root Clyde Geerts Danny William Handel al Reinehr Fred Handel Gilpin Stagg Paul Munson Lanark Omar Ketchum and Sons Robert Frezier Clinton Clarence Cooper John Cooper Donald Hook Ft Leonard Wood Mo Kneal Hook Lloyd Weber James Hook Hook’s Fred Hook John Wilkens Garden Plain Ed Workman Alfred Workman Carroll R. and Ims Andrew Houseaoe Merle Bicker Clarence Bi Michael Atherton Milledgeville Lynn Curley E. N. Giles Peoria Earl Bennett Lucille Gorzney Gertrude Kustes Lenora Snyder Edith Robbins Dan Sack Laurin Frosch Savenna Paul Melendy Nena Sue Claude Grim Peter Grim Preston Ray Klein Down Franklin Fehler Lyle Mitchell Dwight Atherton Ed Bicker Pearl City Fred Ven Zuiden Morrison

Music Students To Present Program Friday Evening

Music program set for Friday at 8 00 p m in the High School gym featuring local students. The program includes patriotic tunes band selections solo pieces by Barbara Carroll Ann Holland Julia Fedderson Gerald Breitton and others plus choruses and marches such as Star Spangled Banner Pleasant Thoughts Swanee March Shadowed by band pieces and a finale of Opener March.

Barbara Carroll Ann Holland Doris Feldt the Challenger Ronald Bielema

Hold Pink And Blue Shower For Mrs Gene Halfman

Pink and blue shower honored Mrs Gene Halfman Saturday evening March 13 at Andrew Housenga home. Hostesses Mary Ann Housenga and Mrs Donald Green led games and prizes as guests arrived and sent gifts for the honoree. Refreshments of sandwiches cookies cocoa and ice cream were served late in the evening.

Gene Halfman Andrew Housenga Mary Ann Housenga Donald Green Jim Welch Mt. Carroll Hal Hoy Fulton Mesdames John Halfman Jr Fred Miller Loyal Brunner Carol Miller Doris Dutsworth

PTA Play Proves Profitable Event

Thomson P T A President Mrs Victor Fenley reports that the play cleared 123.26 at the recent performance. She thanks all who helped. Lions Club of Savanna arranging to present Our Gal Sal in Savanna late April or early May.

Thomson P. T. A Victor Fenley

Riverview Social Notes Local Families Visit and Club Events

Clinton shoppers visit friends. Mrs. Maud Sager hosts a party. O'Neal and O'Neal family guests of James O'Neal. Ellen O'Leary weekends with her parents. B J Bowden and Corky Collins families relocate to River View. Argo Fay Home Economics meet March 19 with Schmaling hosts and an Irish joke. Legion Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors hold meetings. Legion club plans and member activities discussed.

Maud Sager Terry O'Neal Camanche James O'Neal Webster Ross Savanna Hospital John Craig Mt. Carroll Brand Ellen O’leary Clinton William O’leary B. J. Bowden Corky Collins Riverview Sterling Garfield Watson O. Savanna A. W. Pape Argo Fay Home Economics Club George Schmaling Esther Schmaling Mesdames Bayard Lewis Clem Hoy Thomson Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Royal Neighbors Thomson Royal W. A. Adams Ben Wagner

Public Hearing Planned on York Budget and Appropriation Ordinance

Notice sets a tentative budget ordinance for York Town Carroll Illinois for 1954 to 1955. Public inspection begins March 6 1954 at 1 PM at the Town Clerk's office. A hearing is scheduled March 27 1954 at 1 PM at Town Hall followed by final action at the Annual Town Meeting April 6 1954. Rush W Carroll Supervisor Clarence Bolhous Clerk

York Carroll Illinois

Sunday Visits Highlight Local Family Gatherings

Pvt. Fred Miller Jr. of Ft. Leonard Wood spent Sunday with his parents in Lanark. Several Clinton Ia relatives and Port Byron visitors dropped by to greet family members. The farming partnership of Delbert Curley and Louis Shelly dissolved January 15 1954. Card of thanks from Emma Brown thanks friends for support while ill.

Fred Miller Jr Ft. Leonard Wood Fred Miller Lanark Richard Badtke Raymond Kettelson Kenneth Kettleson Donald Kramer Esther Bier Clinton, Ia Russell Albert Port Byron Robert Miller Janie Limark Sidney Brenneman Ray Brenneman G. A. Smith Ray Kline Dixon Delbert Curley Louis Shelly Emma Brown

Weekly church services and schedule reminders

The notice lists multiple area churches and service times. Catholic and St Johns parish masses in Fulton and Savanna, various Protestant services by Rev. Gillespie, Rev. Kendall, and Rev. Witmer, plus Sunday School at 9:30 and 10:30. Includes minister names, choir practice, and religious reflections.

J. W. Gillespie William Kendall Fulton St. John’s Church Savanna Mark Witmer

Local families visit friends across towns on Sunday

Mrs. Otto Switzer and Mrs. Garber Masters host Lena visitors. Lloyd Hunter and Bill Hunter from Sterling stop by Wayne Drake's. Herbert Blodgett and family from Yates City visit Marion Wheeler's relatives Harold Schroth and family in Chadwick. The gathering honors Mrs Schroth on her birthday.

Otto Switzer Garber Masters Rickert Lena Lloyd Clarence Hunter Sterling Bill Hunter Wayne Drake Herbert Blodgett Yates City Marion Wheeler Harold Schroth Chadwick Schorth

Former York Resident Dies Tuesday in Iowa

Hans A. Knutsen 78 of Route 7 Dewitt died at 6:30 am Tuesday in DeWitt Community hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral services were held today at Elvira Zion Lutheran church with Rev. W. E. Biedermann officiating and burial in Elmwood cemetery. Survivors include his wife five sons four daughters twenty two grandchildren and one great grandchild plus several siblings and nieces and nephews. He was born January 27 1876 in Germany and farmed in DeWitt area. He married Caroline Reiling January 8 1902 in Elvira. He was a member of Elvira Zion Lutheran church.

Hans A. Knutsen Route 7 Dewitt DeWitt Community Hospital Elvira Zion Lutheran Church W. E. Biedermann Elmwood Cemetery de Witt Mr Knutsen Germany Henry and Christina Carlsen Knutsen Caroline Reiling Elvira Raymond Kent, NL Alvin Clinton Syrennus Bryent Hans Jr Miles Glen Everta Ritenour Rock Falls William Alvina) Ritenour Fulton Til Fred Lillian) Reskoon Chicago Joseph Lorena) Ragcevich Peter Julius Eldvidee Herman of Walcott Ben Hoffman Charlotte Ben Soenksen Myon Louis Harrisen Davenport Kenneth Kemmer Robert Carroll John Sloan Harold Witt Dan Sack Herbert St. Ores John Carroll Marian Holland York Township Ill Edson N Nellie Knapp Holland Thomson Lloyd Smith Sterling, NL York Baptist Church The Ladies Aid Royal Neighbors Jo Daviess County Calvin Arlene) Eslinger David Geraldine) Bealer Rantoul, Ill Robert M. Smith Robert Gilbert

Father Son Banquet At Thomson High School

Thirty six fathers sons and guests attended the Thomson F H A banquet at the high school Tuesday evening. Mr Elliot gave the invocation. A ham dinner was served by the F H A. Pins were presented and talks given by chapter leaders. Two movies were shown and exhibits displayed by the farm shop and animal husbandry classes.

Thomson Father and Son Elliot Thomson F. H. A John Feddersen John Les Prins Feddersen Ronald Bielema Ferris Thomson Mr. Stengel Thomson F. F. A Howard Prins Gene Brearton Marvin Appel Edward Hook Larry Smith Farmer Donald Bielema John Letcher Mr. Brooks Gerry Smith Edward Holland Maurice Bronkema Sentinel Jerry Brinkman

Mrs Handel returns home after caring for ill daughter

Mrs Fred Handel of Savanna came home on Wednesday after weeks here assisting her daughter Mrs Earl Root who remains seriously ill at the Harry Root home. Various local visitors were noted at neighbors and relatives in Morrison Clinton Mt Carroll and Savanna.

Fred Handel Savanna Earl Root Harry Root Ellis Pickens Morrison Mervin Marshall Glayds Little Miami Florida Etta Bristol Leamon Swett al Heinehr Thomas Gilroy Henry Young Athur Kromrey Carl Luthans Clinton Kyle Melendy Charles Hogg Chester Sherman Martha Sterling Eugene Murray William Graves Bayard Lewis Elmer Hans James Hook Lloyd Neis Mt. Carroll Robert Carroll Fred Hook

McGinty Hardware Open House With 72 Cakes Giveaway

McGinty Hardware in Thomson Illinois invites the public to an all day Open House on March 20 from 10 a m to 10 p m. Dick will bake 72 cakes for the first 72 ladies, plus coffee and doughnuts served all day. Mayor Joe Shutters curated a treasure chest with 12 keys among 1000 mailed. prizes include a Jewel ladies watch and a GE kitchen clock among others.

McGinty Hardware Thomson Illinois McGinty Joe Shutters

Father of Local Grocer Dies Suddenly in Erie

Ralph I. McBride 64 of Erie died early Monday after an 11 day illness at Moline Public Hospital. Funeral services were held Wednesday at Schilling Funeral Home with Rev. Donald M. Cobb officiating. Burial in Port Byron cemetery. Surviving are his wife Bertha Leffingwell a daughter Gladys Jensen two sons Donald and Tamort four grandchildren one brother Leo and one sister Mrs Thomas Dixon.

Ralph I. McBride Erie Schilling Funeral Home Donald M. Cobb Port Byron McBride Moline Public Hospital Alexis Fierk McBride No. Henderson Leo McBride Galesburg Thomas Dixon Peoria

Weekend Visitors and Family Calls Across Local Towns

Rock Island couple visits Wayne Drake. Barbara Blodgett of Yates City stays with grandmother Mrs Marion Wheeler. Numerous families from Lanark Savanna Fulton Clinton Morrison Milledgeville Peoria, and Garden Plain share dinners and calls through the weekend including anniversaries and military talk.

Schools Take Part In Statewide Clothing Drive

Thomson schools join the Save the Children Bundle Week drive from April 6 for five days to collect usable clothing for needy children. Goal is three million pounds. last year the crusade drew over four million pupils and about 2.5 million pounds.

Thomson Federation Korea Europe Middle East United States Save-the-Children Federation Save-the Children Federation Italy Greece Pagago

Local families visit relatives across Illinois and Iowa

A string of weekend and weekday visits ties Clinton Fulton Morrison Downers Grove and Moline through family gatherings. Names include Witt Kettler Robbins Dykstra Hough ton Mullens and Atherton with others traveling to Champaign for a state basketball tourney and to Preston and Oregon for family events.

Bride-to-be Frances Greison betrothed to Robert Heusinkveld

Frances Greison, daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert M Greison East Savanna, will marry Robert Heusinkveld of Thomson at 4 pm Sunday in the First Methodist church Savanna. Meanwhile L B Hussey and daughter Kathleen hosted a 10 am breakfast for 14 and a kitchen shower, followed by a tea for 44 at the Washington street home of relatives.

Frances Greison Albert M. Greison East Savanna Robert Heusinkveld Paul Heusinkveld Thomson Sundey First Methodist Church Savanna L. B. Hussey Kathleen Washington Street Ans P. Greison Greison Joe Beeler Susan Newbold H. P. Greison Mia George Mest Heusinkveld

YCHS Alumni Banquet Committees Named for 1954

Mrs Sylvia Witt president announces committees for the annual YCHS Alumni Banquet. Invitations include Joyce Cate Margar et ilt and Diana Marken. Dinner group Leota Holland Eloise Voss Gladys Kustes Margaret Heusinkveld Amy Lewis. Program Louise Sack Harold Wilt Delores Prins Ronald Bull Lois Hickey. Dance Dick McGinty Calvin Eslinger Mildred Stiles Ne ema Smith. Nominating Harold Brown David Young Robert Carroll. Decorating Marie Kemmer Frances Green Arlene Korbar Bette Frosch Hazel McBride Frances La Shelle. Tables Gene Bull Bruce Gro haring Philip Brach Russell Green Gordon Brown. Flowers Mary Marshall Harriett Wilt. A meeting is set at YCHS Tuesday March 23 at 7 30 p m to set a banquet date. All committees officers and interested welcome. 1954 officers are president Sylvia Witt vice president Paul K Witt secretary Carol Miller treasurer Betty Lou Stage.

Sylvia Witt Joyce Cate Margaret Ilt Diana Marken Leota Holland Eloise Voss Gladys Kustes Margaret Heusinkveld Amy Lewis Louise Sack Harold Wilt Delores Prins Ronald Bull Lois Hickey Dick McGinty Calvin Eslinger Mildred Stiles Neema Smith Harold Brown David Young Robert Carroll Marie Kemmer Frances Green Arlene Korbar Bette Frosch Hazel McBride Frances la Shelle Gene Bull Bruce Groharing Philip Brach Russell Green Gordon Brown Flowers Mary Marshall Harriett Wilt Paul K. Witt Carol Miller Betty Lou Stage

Local families visit State Normal students and friends

Clinton couple Mr and Mrs Max Badtke called on his brother Richard Badtke in Clinton. Savanna residents Earl Voss Frank Brown Sr and George Brown visited Lyvia Almquist a State Normal senior in Normal where she starred in a three night indoor circus by Gamma Phi. Chicago visitors John Kerr and Bill Pryce spent Saturday with Louis Schick and the Hoff family. Elkhorn Wisconsin residents Earl Green were guests of Harvey and Mark Seim port Byron hosts announced.

Max Badtke Clinton Richard Badtke Earl Voss Frank Brown Sr George Brown Savanna Normal Bill Pryce Chicago Louis Schick Francis Hoff Earl Green Elkhorn Wis Harvey Seim Mark Seim Port Byron

Local births reported from Geneva to Clinton Iowa

Geneveral births announced: Jud ith Ann to Mr and Mrs Robert Gray of Geneva born March 12 at Geneva hospital weighing six pounds eight and a half ounces. Judith Ann named. Laughter born to Mr and Mrs Albert Burch of Sterling at Sterling hospital on March 14 with details. Douglas Alan born to Mr and Mrs Clarence Young of Ven Nuys California on March 14 weighing eight pounds five ounces. Timothy James born to Mr and Mrs James L Uphoff at Savannah City hospital March 16 weighing six pounds six ounces. Jeffery Steven born to Mr and Mrs Charles Green at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Iowa weighing seven pounds four teen and one half ounces.

Robert Gray Geneva Geneva Hospital Judith Ann Albert Burch Sterling Sterling Hospital Porch Carolyn Berkstresser William Berkstresser Mt. Carroll Clarence Young Ven Nuys Calif Douglas Alan Young Henry Young James L. Uphoff Timothy James Savanna City Hospital Mire

Trojan Topics Staff Honors Roll Summary 1954

News staff list and honor roll for March 5 1954 with First and Second Honor Roll names. Notes include criteria like at least two A’s or B’s and perfect attendance. Mentions Roberta Williams Joyce Sack John Feddersen Andy Houzenga Ed Holland and many others.

Jerry Brinkman Charles Green Gladys Kramer Doris Schindel Carol Williams Carol Sack Janet Schindel Larry Smith Ann Holland Alice Nienkark Janice Fehler Louis Frosch Donna Haas Ed Hook Barbara Senneff Ralph Stearns

Illnesses And Admissions In Savanna Area

Sick Jill Sloan and Janie Miller absent from school with chicken pox. Mrs Charles Buckwalter ill with virus pneumonia in Savanna City hospital. Mrs Harold Brown had surgery at Mercy hospital Clinton Ia. Victor Fenley ill with flu last week. Webster Ross admitted as medical patient to Savanna City hospital. Charles Rawlins underwent surgery at Children’s Memorial hospital Chicago. Pat Bellich ill with hepatitis and bedridden for months. Floyd Hyde home from East Moline State Hospital. N D French returned from Jane Lamb hospital Clinton for observation. Roy Houghton improving at home from kidney infection. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hand visited Leo Hand in Charlotte Ia. Leo returned from Rochester MN after major surgery.

Jill Sloan John Sloan Charles Buckwalter Savanna George Salton Savanna City Hospital Harold Brown Mercy Hospital Clinton Victor Fenley Webster Ross Charles Rawlins Robert Rawlins Morrison Children’s Memorial Hospital Chicago Janie Miller Robert Miller Pat Bellich Emil Bellich Floyd Hyde East Moline State Hospital N. D. French Jane Lamb Hospital Roy Houghton

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