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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1963
Page
1
Community notes cover a big Carroll County membership drive, theatre shows with cast members, a school tax meeting, lake fish stocking, road repairs, mayoral bid rumors, Little League chatter, a Village Inn roast, a petition for the school board, a state basketball tournament, a County Feeder Banquet, and local home and boat projects.
The Menno Pruis family reports a busy Sunday night with the arrival of three calf triplets. All three were born within about thirty minutes to separate cows, adding a notable set of newborns to the farm.
Mr and Mrs Wendell Meader and daughter Judy of Littleton Colorado visit England for two weeks with their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Ronald P Smith in Newbury Ronald is the son of Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Argo Fay and is stationed with the US Air Force in England.
Auction-style notice lists nine heifers to freshen in two weeks and four second litter sows to farrow in the first week of April. Contact Earl Diephuis Thom son at phone 2203 for details.
John Feldt 90 of Fulton dies at home after long farming life. Funeral held at Second Reformed Church with Rev. Van Heest officiating. Burial in Fulton cemetery. Survived by widows, three sons, two daughters, stepchildren, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
David Lynch of Thomson son York Community High School won the Soil and Water Conservation Award in Section II. He joins a list of 14 sectional awards with winners from Thomson including Arlyn Huizenga Le Roy Appel and Larry Carroll. Section II spans 19 schools in Whiteside, Lee and Carroll counties with Lynch advancing to the district competition on April 3 at Kewanee.
Mrs. R. C. Bush PTA health chairman reports 28 students received vaccines for tennis diphtheria and whooping cough at school last Monday. Absent signups may receive shots April 18 for the second series and smallpox vaccinations. the third series will be given May 13.
Pvt Richard Shoop son of Mr and Mrs Arley Alvin Shoop of Thomson NL is undergoing advanced reconnaissance training with Troop A in the 1st Training Brigade 1st Reconnaissance Squadron at USATCA Fort Knox Ky. He entered the Army last November after basic training and attended Thomson High School.
Thomson News reports multiple local visits including Mr and Mrs Calvin Eslinger and family visiting Clinton. Doris Feldt and Bud Rosenbalm of Oregon stayed with Mr and Mrs Leon Feldt as they attended the funeral of Doris Feldt's grandfather John Feldt of Fulton. Jack French and family from Savanna visited Mr and Mrs Leaman Swett on Friday.
The high school board District No. 201 will hold a public meeting at the high school on Thursday March 28 at 8 p m to inform residents about the need for an increased tax rate. The current rate is 75 cents and an increase of up to 21 percent is being sought for the April 13 school election.
William Kendall pastor at York Community reports church programs with Claude Grim coordinating church school at 9 30 am Morning Worship at 10 30 am Youth activities 7 pm T N T meets March 27 at Mrs Curtis Ores home Paul Walker pastor at York Baptist announces worship 10 am Sunday school 11 am Sylvia Witt to lead and Bonnie Smith devotions Otto Switzer speaks Rev Walker ordained March 24 in Chicago Methodist churches list services and MYF and WSCS meetings March 27 28 See also Catholic services at Fulton 8 and 10 am and St Johns Savanna times 5 45 7 30 9 00 11 am
The Golden Rule class of York Baptist church met Wednesday evening March 20 with Mr. and Mrs. Mer vin Marshall in charge. The program included devotions by Mrs. Marshall and awards to Thomson Grade School contestants from the fine arts contest in Orion. Dick Sloan Charlotte Cate Charlene Cate and Jon Cate received honors for song and readings.
Dari Delite announces a change in franchising and selling agents for Illinois. Richard McGinty of Thom son Dari Delite store remains involved, while Donald McBride and Hazel McBride of Morrison are replaced. The new agent is Donald W. Mack Manus of Oak Park, Illinois.
Mrs Dolly Atherton spent Friday afternoon with her daughter Mrs Leaman Swett in a quiet social visit likely in the community.
Mrs Harold Atherton of Savanna returns from Huntsville Alabama where she visited son in law and daughter Sp 5 and Mrs Joseph Reifstecks. The Reifstecks are the parents of a daughter Kelley born March 4. He is stationed at Red Stone Arsenal and a former Hanover resident. Mrs Reifsteck is the former Sue Atherton of Savanna. Mrs Faun Strubb of Mt Carroll is the maternal great grandmother.
The Thomson Lions club sponsored Athletic Banquet moves to Monday night March 25 at 7 PM in the school gym. It honors grade and high school athletics, cheerleaders, managers and coaches with speaker Mr. Ruppin of the V A domiciliary Clinton, a former Dodgers scout, discussing baseball and spring training. Tickets cost 2.00 for adults and 1.00 for under 14, available from athletic students or cheerleaders before March 23.
Funeral services were held for 82 year old William C. Letcher of Morrison at Reynolds Funeral Home with Rev. Thomas Chapin officiating. Burial followed in Grove Hill cemetery. He was born April 16, 1880 near Morrison and lived in Ustick Union Grove and Clyde townships before moving to Morrison in 1946. He married May Kleindert in Clinton December 24 1900 who preceded him in death. He was a member of S Valley Presbyterian church. Surviving are three daughters Bertha Jacobs Morrison John Fredericks Morrison Ida Geerts Fulton. four sons Forest Fulton William Jr Sterling Samuel Morrison and Benjamin Thomson. two half sisters Myrtle Russ Rock Island Pearl Davies Rock Island. 24 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and several siblings and children.
Mrs Leslie Grim hosted a Saturday party honoring Ray Allen on his birthday. Ray turned seven on Tuesday March 19. Games were played and birthday cake ice cream pop and candy were served. Ray received many gifts. Attendees included Van Houzenga Dale Carpenter Tom Senneff David Holmquist and Randy Wiebenga. Absent were Dwayne Harridge Tim Halfman and Randy Durward.
Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Workman and Larry were Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Edwards and Johnny of Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Workman and Jeri of Sterlings, and Mr. and Mrs. Don Schafer, Johnny and Lisa of Dixon. The birthday of Johnny Schafer was celebrated. Mr. and Mrs. Paul Strukhoff and children of Fulton were last Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Paul W. Will and family. Mrs. A. Wieland of Rock Island is visiting this week in the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Don Harvey and Terry.
Rev Paul Walker pastor of York Baptist church will be ordained at First Baptist Church Chicago on Sunday March 24 at 3 30 PM Rev Charles Andrews will lead the service and Rev Francis Nelson will preach He is a Burlington Iowa native and has served in the U S Air Force He and his wife and three children Andrew Claudia and David moved to Thomson in December 1962 to take the York Baptist pastorate while he continues studies at the University of Chicago Divinity School
Misses Donna and Merrie Jo Sippel and Beth Willian hosted a bridal shower for Mrs Leon Eissens of Fulton, former Joan Schmitt, at Thomson Methodist church basement on March 17. Games were played and gifts given. Refreshments of ice cream, cake and punch were served to attendees including Mrs John Schmitt, Connie, Glen Bower, Lyle Foltz and Judy, Lyle Williams and Donald Sippel.
York Cedar 4-H club plans to enter the Share the Fun contest at Carroll County fair grounds. Members discussed a skating party and set a party for April 12 at Fox Roller Rinks in Carman. Reports by Kenny Dykstra Randy Dykstra and Lois Hartman on beef projects followed by recreation and refreshments.
Mrs. Herman Hagg entertained Tuesday afternoon with a bridge party at her home. Guests included Mrs. Ed Andring, Mrs. Robert Bristol, Mrs. Philip Dooley, Mrs. Ivan Morse, Mrs. Dick Stagg, Mrs. G. A. Smith, and Mrs. Louis Corey.
Mr and Mrs Russell Miller of Mt Prospect and Mrs Ernest Miller Mr Carroll were Saturday evening visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall. Mrs Esther Hackbarth and Mrs Nona Parker of Rock Falls were Tuesday visitors of Mr and Mrs Herman Timmons.
The Thomson PTA met March 14 in the school cafeteria. Officers elected for 1963 64: Richard Wunderlin president, Mrs John Sour vice president, Mrs Eugene Halfman secretary, and Mrs Lawrence Halfman treasurer. The meeting featured a discussion on the Carroll County Development Corporation and a drive for members. Holland's second grade won the traveling attendance banner.
The Kindergarten Association reports about $500 cleared from its minstrel show held last Friday and Saturday in the school gym. About 500 attended each evening. Members are urged to turn in all tickets or money and bring any bills to the next regular kindergarten meeting.
The Thomson Girl and Brownie Scouts are taking orders March 15 to 24 for their cookie sale. Each box costs 50 cents and features five varieties. Call 2663 to order if not contacted. Delivery is set for April 26 to May 4 with ten cents per box kept locally to support troop treasurer and camp development.
Mrs. David Young hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party for daughter Cindy turning eight. Guests included Nancy Marken, Robin Dykstra, Kathy Bellich, Sandy Prins, Bonnie Atherton, Tara Mattie, Diane Bissens, Sherrie and Debbie Eberle. games, ice cream, and candy followed gifts and well wishes.
Mrs. Don Hoffman and boys of Savanna were visitors Tuesday with Mrs. Don Marken and sons. Mrs. Earl Bennett returned to her home in Argo Fay after staying several weeks with her daughter Mrs. E. N. Giles in Peoria.
The Carroll County Development Board kicks off Friday evening March 22 at 8 in the Thomson school cafeteria with a drive to sell 100 memberships toward a 1 000 lifetime memberships for the Carroll County Development Corporation. Proceeds fund county development and future board elections. Memberships cost 10 dollars and can be bought at Thomson State Bank with local supporters named among organizers and sellers.
The second annual Thomson Science Fair takes place in the school cafeteria Friday March 29 from 6 to 10. Junior high and high school students will display science reports and demonstrations. Sponsored by the Thomson Science Club under advisor Richard, the event is open to the public.
The Carroll County Federation of Women's Clubs hosts a spring conference at Hope EUB Church Chadwick on Tuesday April 2 with registration at 10 AM Luncheon costs 1.25 and 25 cents registration Thomson club attendees should call Mrs Merle Bielema by March 27 to reserve.
The Future Farmers of America held a March 7, 1963 meeting in the Thomson Ag room. Officers reports were approved. Committees were named for the banquet and the honorary Chapter Farmer Degree was discussed. Larry Hook received a chain gift for a new breed project. Duane St. Ores reports.
Mercy Hospital in Iowa City treated Mrs. Diehl from Wednesday to Saturday last week before Mr. Diehl accompanied her. David Young remained home with pneumonia. Melvin Hamm left Savanna Hospital after several days as a medical patient. Mrs. Louis Shelly and Mrs. John Rice were discharged from Savanna Hospital after medical and surgical stays. Mrs. Bernie Dykstra was moved to Morrison Hospital after a fall. Fred Miller returned home from University Hospital in Iowa City where he had a two week surgical stay. A large number of residents reported flu symptoms including Mrs. Lloyd Smith and several others among Mrs. Merle Cate Mr. and Mrs. Isaac Decker Mrs. Robert Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Gus Roggendorf Mrs. Julie Orthmann and Robert Puree.
Merrie Jo Sippel and Rollane Mitchell are seniors at York Community High School and will take the University of Illinois examinations at Mt. Carroll on March 30.
Sunday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Donald Smith visiting his brother and wife Mr and Mrs Paul Smith of Argo NY. Mr and Mrs Michael Breaton and children from Marion IA stayed overnight with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Larry Smith and family. Mrs Ray Morelli of Metamora was a last Friday overnight guest at the home of Mr and Mrs John C Atherton. Saturday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith included Mr and Mrs Delbert Curley and family of Galva and Mrs Jernon Mattie and children. Donna Feckersen a student at St Pauls Bible College arrived home last Thursday to visit her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Feckersen and returned to St Paul on Tuesday.
Mrs. Ed Andring reports Thomson donations totaled 2039.86 for the Drive for Mercy campaign. She thanks all contributors and the volunteers who solicited and assisted in the drive.
School lunch plan lists daily meals from Monday March 25 to Friday March 29. Items include Goulash with sides, Creamed Chicken, Sloppy Joe, Chili and fish sticks with standard beverages and desserts. Local menu notes show variations per day and dairy options.
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