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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1961
Page
3
The three community churches will collect usable clothing and blankets at their Easter Sunday services and the following Sunday. Boxes will be available at each church for donations. Youth fellowships will pack the items and deliver them to a pick-up center on Monday April 10 for processing by Church World Service in Nappanse, Ind.
Melton calls for community effort to make Thomson more attractive for new residents and small industries using existing resources and modern ideas. Aims include a better school, improved premises, and stricter ordinances to curb nuisances. In crime notes Mount Carroll man Norris pleads guilty to aggravated assault and is sentenced. accomplice Moore gets 30 days. incident at Lanark leads to arrests and brief questioning of three others.
Mr and Mrs Ned Hartman and sons of Eureka spent the weekend at the Lee Hartman Sr home. Guests for Sunday dinner included Mr and Mrs Allen Shoup and daughters of Apple River Mr and Mrs Robert Appel and daughter of Thomson and Mr and Mrs Lee Hartman Jr with Connie and Cathy.
Local ad lists a 54 inch double drain board cast iron cabinet sink with fittings and a used refrigerator plus a dining room buffet and table. Contact I R Sen neff Algo Fa Mt Carroll 2399 tls 330 F 330 tf for details and viewing spells.
Rev. Clif ford C. Stabell, American Baptist missionary to the Congo, told York Baptist Church members about Congo troubles and the displaced mission staff. He and his family returned to the U S last July and plan to sail back August 3, weathering shifting conditions. Stabell described station work and shown slides, while 95 Congo missionaries reduced to 24 remain in the field.
Religious notices from York and nearby towns list multiple Sunday worship times led by pastors Daniel Goldberg Lowell Allen and William Kendall. Holy Week services mentioned. includes Methodist Catholic and Baptist congregations with union events and Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services.
University of Illinois Urbana announces a cooperative work experience program for qualified high school students aiming for a bachelor of science in secretarial training or business teacher education. Participants are half time students and half time workers with roughly 20 hours weekly at wages from 1 to 1.25 dollars. Apply by May 1 through Prof. Ralph Mason.
Notice to York Illinois voters for the town meeting and April 4 1961 election. Polls open 6 am to 6 pm at Village Hall Thomson. Officers to be elected include Town Clerk Assessor eight Town Board of Auditors two Library Trustees and one Cemetery Trustee. A town meeting at 2 pm will hear reports decide on expenditures and measures. Clarence Bolhous.
Mrs. Chloe Wilt of Denver visits Michigan relatives then returns home to her son Paul Wilt. Glen Wilt of Saginaw also visits in the Paul Wilt household. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Holland return from a 10 day southern states trip. Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Babcock of Sterling dine with Ray and Ruth Rupple. Mrs. Leon Hardwick of Sabula guests Sunday afternoon.
Notice announces an April 8, 1961 election in School District No. 174 Carroll County Illinois to elect three Board of Education members for the full term. Polls at Thomson Grade School open 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM. voting precincts and polling place listed. Dated March 23, 1961 with Calvin Eslinger as president and Doris Feldt as secretary.
A campaign notice from G Chris Christiansen offering a free estimate for painting, cleaning, or fixing up and urging residents to vote. The message repeats the candidate’s name and promotes election for Village Clerk with a slogan about a pot in every chicken and a garage in every car.
The three Thomson churches organize a Holy Week schedule with services at 7:30 p.m. Palm Sunday at Thomson Methodist led by Rev. Daniel Goldberg of York Baptist. Special music from the Community Church. Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Community Church with Rev. Lowell Allen of the Methodist Church and music by the Baptist Church. Good Friday at the Baptist Church with Rev. Wm Kendall of the Community Church and Holy communion. Special music by the Methodist Church. Everyone is invited.
The annual Boy Scout and Parents potluck supper will be held in the basement of the Methodist Church Saturday March 25 at 6 30 p m Coffee and milk supplied Pete Kleinpaste Scout field representative will show four films on Scouting activities Emphasis on boys attending U S Grant Council Summer Camp located about ten miles west and north of Stockton
Thomson's Cub Scout Pack holds an organizational meeting at 7 30 p m Tuesday March 28 in the Methodist Church basement to register boys ages 8 11 assign dens and arrange Den Mother supervision. All registered boys receive a Pinewood Derby Racer kit for the April 27 Savanna derby. Mrs David Young hosted 16 children for Cindy Youngs sixth birthday with games refreshments and gifts.
Mr and Mrs Lauren Mitchell and sons and Mrs Ethel Potter visited in Freeport with the Wagners. Elgin guests stayed with the Halfmans in Thomson relatives. Caroll Mt. Carroll hosts and Lanark hosts seen by several couples and families across multiple evenings.
Joann Jurgens daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry Jurgens of R R Thomson and York Community High School senior received the DAR good citizens award for 1960 61. She and six other Carroll County senior girls were honored at a tea in the Green Room of the Hotel Radke Savanna hosted by the Carroll County chapter DAR.
The Thom son 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. James Raikes directs with a cast including Robert Braddock June Braddock Babbette Braddock Peggy Stores Evelyn Wilt and many others. Admission is 60 cents for adults and 35 cents for students.
Funeral services for John J. Lohmeier 79 of Clinton Iowa died Thursday in Low Moor Nursing Home were held Monday at 1 30 p m at Pape funeral home with Rev Jerry Wolcott officiating Organist was Mrs Nicholas Petersen Pallbearers were Joe Tiesman Cel Berding Loras Kedley Aaron Johnson Carl Bunn and Charles Ebensberger Burial was in Lower York Cemetery Thomson Lohmeier born August 21 1881 in Sabula was the son of John and Katherine Lohmeier He married Elsie Bell September 3 1918 in Clinton Survivors include two daughters Hazel Tiesman Clinton Mildred Eggers Miles one son Blaine Lohmeier Houston four grandchildren three brothers Henry Fulton Otto Detroit and George Poplar Bluff one sister Mrs Bert Johnson Mt Carroll and several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his wife one son and one sister.
Mrs. Robert Hill leads the Thomson troop as Girl Scout cookies go on sale April 1. The scouts will canvas the area next month to raise funds for camp upkeep and programs.
Sunday dinners and visits filled households as Merle Bielema and family hosted. Harold Wilt and Wayn celebrated with Everett Eslinger and Jennie Griswold. Tom McKee’s family joined William Ritenour in Fulton. Dora Wiebenga recovered at home after a Chadwick visit with Harvey Fossett. Irene Melendy and family joined Asher Peterson group in Savannah. Albert Prins and Evelyn spent the afternoon with Peter Dyke in Morrison.
The report notes several local hospital events. Mrs Roy Heitman was admitted to Jane Lamb Hospital last Thursday afternoon as a medical patient and remains there. David Stagg was discharged from Mercy Hospital after several days as a medical patient. Mrs Eugene Bull remains a medical patient at Mercy Hospital in Clinton. Mrs Merle Turney was released from Jane Lamb Hospital after a three day surgical stay. Lou Houzenga of Fulton, father of Andrew Houzenga, returned home from Mercy Hospital after several weeks as a patient. Mrs Alice Switzer was admitted to Jane Lamb Hospital on Wednesday and remains a patient. Mrs Fred Backer remains quite ill at home.
Mrs John C Atherton treasurer reports profits from recent Music Boosters Club projects. Benefit basketball game grossed 16955 with 1762 expenses yielding 15193 profit. Candy sales at the Irish Jubilee added 2802 profit, totaling 17995 to be placed in the choral robe fund.
The Thomson grade and high schools host an athletic banquet Monday March 27 at 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria sponsored by the Thomson Lions Club. Main speaker is Dave Downey from Canton and a University of Illinois basketball player this year. Dinner tickets are 1.75 with some still available. call the grade school to reserve.
Milledgeville residents Mr and Mrs William Warner spent Saturday with Miss Alma Merao um and family were Monday callers of Mr and Mrs Fred Miller at Riverview. Rev and Mrs James Gillespie plan to return to Illinois this month after a year and a half in Phoenix Arizona their new address care of J Irwin Kilpatrick Elizabeth Illinois. Peter Geerts Fulton and William Geerts hosted Sunday at home with Carroll Flack Clinton and Robert Bulley Rock Falls visiting Friday. Myles Haas Clinton hosted Myles Haas family and Ro bert Miller near Lanark last Thursday.
Sunday guests included Mr and Mrs Dallas Kuhse Dixon Mr and Mrs Woody Judd Clinton Ir Mr and Mrs Kenneth Armstrong and Bill Paschal Milledgeville Mr and Mrs C J Mackey Mr and Mrs Arthur Behrens and son Mr and Mrs Arnold Traum and Louis Mertz Also Mr and Mrs Stephen A Switzer Freeport and Tuesday dinner guests were Mr and Mrs Dwight Spearman at Harry Engles Lanark
About 700 people attended the Irish Jubilee weekend performances. The Kindergarten Association netted roughly 330 dollars after ticket sales of 399 dollars, with strong community support and many volunteers lauded for making the fundraiser a success.
The York Progressives and Savanna Town and Country Homecrafters plan a joint meeting at Chestnut Park School 8 p.m. Tuesday March 28. The event brings together local clubs for community activity and discussion.
March campaign led by Mrs Curtis St Ores seeks a $350 quota for Thomson area. Volunteers including Mrs Merle Bielema Mrs Marion Wheeler Mrs Robert Carroll and others will call on residents to urge donations in the Red Cross drive.
Mr and Mrs LeRoy Foltz and sons of Chadwick joined Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll and Larry Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller visited Tuesday with her mother Mrs Maude Brown and Harriet. Warren Nice and Marilyn of Morrison visited Sunday with Gordon Brown and son Gary. Gary Brown visited Saturday with his mother and sister Mrs Maude Brown and Harriet. A Seward family visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Johnson and family. Merle Atherton Sr and Dolly Atherton visited Sunday with Ralph Townsend in Green Rock. Kyle Turney of Fairhaven and Merle Turney hosted Sunday afternoon callers.
Mr and Mrs Milford Raab of Mt Carroll welcomed Todd Michael born March 16 in Savanna hospital weighing 8 lbs 10.5 oz. Grandparents William Hamm Thomson and Mrs Johnson maternal. Duane Law of R R Mt Carroll and Mrs Johnson paternal. A2e and Mrs Keith Sturterany Panama City Fla parent Jeffrey Lee born March 15 with lines tracing to Riverview and Savanna. Harold Andresen Chadwick parent of Randy Ray born March 15 in Morrison hospital. Jens Andresen Chadwick paternal grandparent.
Carroll County’s world traveler Fred Nipe, a retired Argo Faylor, plans a 11 country conducted tour leaving Montreal on April 14. The Prairie Farmer of Chicago conducts the tour with about 60 participants. Nipe has completed 17 trips sponsored by the paper and visited Alaska and Hawaii twice. this will be his second trip to Europe.
Girls aged 10 to 20 are invited to organize a Bird Study 4-H Club. A meeting is set for tonight at 7 30 p.m. at the home of Mrs Robert Bristol who will lead the group.
Local notes list visits and greetings among Riverview residents. Mrs Cleone Harris of La Grange visits Mr and Mrs Fred Miller. Kenneth Barniski and son return to Marion Iowa after visiting Melvin Schweitzer parents. airman Keith Sturtevant and wife welcome son Jeffrey Lee in Panama City Florida with paternal grandparents in Waterloo. various other day visits and supper guests noted in Milledgeville Mor son and nearby towns.
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