About Town Chronology of Thomson happenings and elections
Local alumni meetings at the high school are planned with a tentative May 30 date. Open House for the Thomson Legion hall is set for March 29, with two to five PM viewing. Township elections and the option question loom, while Ernie Smith advertises cattle for sale east of Thomson. Fire destroyed a hog house at the Vogel farm. Tree trimming and brush cleanup spike activity. St Mary’s Clinton won the Iowa State Basketball title. Thomson beat Fulton. Mt Carroll Lions sponsor wrestling on April 7 at Mt Carroll High School gym with Hans Schmidt and Ronnie Etchison headlining. Gene and Bud Bull helped sweep streets. Old Man Shutters drove the truck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Legion Hall
Thomson Legionnaires
Thomson
Lyle Greeley
Ernie Smith
Ernie
Geradus Vogel
David
St. Mary’s
Clinton
Iowa
Fulton
Mt. Carroll
Mt. Carroll Lions Club
Mt. Carroll High School
Hans Schmidt
Ronnie Etchison
Local Social Notes From Bettendorf Davenport And Clinton
Sunday visitors included Mrs. Calvin Strauch and children from Bettendorf and Mrs. Langley of Davenport. The Durward family and daughters visited at the Wayland Bennett home in Chadwick. Omar Ketchum and sons spent time in Monmouth with his father George Ketchum and Mrs. Ketchum. Scoutmaster John Seger Rowland Brooks and Bruce Groharing took Boy Scouts to the Y M C A in Clinton for swimming lessons. Several boys passed the swimming test. Robert Stage and family of Rock Island visited his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stage. Henry Young and sister Mrs. Walter Lewis hosted meals in Galena and Blackhawk. A bake sale hosted by the Woman's club is set for Saturday March 28 at Starrs Cafe at 10 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Strauch
Bettendorf
Langley
Davenport
Henry Strauch
Leslie Durward
Wayland Bennett
Chadwick
Omar Ketchum
Monmouth
George Ketchum
Ketchum
John Seger
Roland Brooks
Bruce Groharing
Clinton
Robert Stage
Rock Island
Ben Stage
Henry Young
Walter Lewis
Galena
Henry Young, Jr
Blackhawk
Woman’s Club
Starrs Cafe
Four Churches Prepare For Easter Cantata
About thirty five people have been enjoying Easter cantata practices in Thomson and Argo. The Thorn Crowned King will be presented Easter Sunday evening April 6 at 7 45 in the high school gym by four churches Baptist Community and Methodist of Thomson and Argo Fay Methodist. Miss Irene Wubbena is director. Next Monday evening the cantata choir will perform during Holy Week service in Community church. Practice continues next week in Community church after the service and Tuesday night in the gym. Everyone should attend the final rehearsal in the gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wen
Parches
Baptist
Community Nd Methodist of
Thomson
Argo Fay Methodist
Irene Wubbena
Canata
York Community
Mark Witmer
Frank Horne
Albert V. Ihne
Charles McGinty
WSCS
Virgil Wilt
Charles Wesley Ewing
Hickory Grove
Warner Hartman
Rose Boothby
Roberta Becker
Argo Fay
Les Durward
Mets
County Convention Of Woman's Clubs Planned On April 9
The County Convention of the Woman's Club will be held April 9 in Mt Carroll at the community house. Registration is 9:30 a.m. Call to Order at 10:00 a.m. Esther Boyd of Milledgeville will review "The Galileans." District meeting set for April 16, 1953 at Mt Morris Lutheran Church. The function costs 1.35 with reservations due by April 13 to Mrs. O A Handey, Mt Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Club
Mt. Carroll
Communiy House
Esther Boyd
Milledgeville
The
Galileans
Lutheran Church
Mt. Morris
Funchion
O. A. Handey
Thomson News Social Notes from Ft Campbell Visit and Local Gatherings
Sgt and Mrs Vernon Mat tie of Ft Campbell Ky visited relatives here before leaving for home. A potluck at Mr and Mrs Ernest LaShelle honored his birthday with guests including Leland Housenga Fulton and Omar Ketchum families. weekend guests included Alma and Helen Mertz in Streator with Per and F K Mertz family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Mattie
Ft. Campbell
Ernest LaShelle
LaShelle
Leland Housenga
Fulton
Omar Ketchum
Alma
Helen Mertz
Axel Peterson
James Nichols
Chicago
Asker Peterson
Eva Atherton
Wayne Groharing
Billy
Robert Gelwicks
Mr. Carroll
Robert Carrol
Rush Carroll
Walter Holland
Harlan Hoff
Charles Dornbush
Albany
Steve Dornbush
Local Residents Visit and Outing Notes
Riverview residents and neighbors from Chadwick Pecatonica Stockton Savanna Rock Falls and Georgetown attended visits and social events with Dr. and Mrs. Brand and others. Notable gatherings include Eusenbise sale in Georgetown and an auto show in Chicago with Don McBride Vic Fenley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Linker
Chadwick
Hattie Wiltef Pecatonica
Brand
Frank Graves
Stockton
Fred Miller
Carol
Dubuoue
Loyal Brunner
Amelia Drenner
Georgetown
Everett Schreiner
Rock Falls
Illness and hospital notes from Savanna and Clinton areas
The clippings report several illness and hospital updates. Gary Korbar is ill with chicken pox at home. Arch Atherton was admitted to Mercy hospital Clinton for X rays. Linda Grim also has chicken pox at home. Sharon Pettingill, seven months, admitted to Savanna City hospital. Dr. E C Turner, Savanna, recovered from major surgery and is improving. Mrs Myrta Groharing of Chadwick shows improvement. Rosemary McCormick missed school due to a cold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Korbar
Carl Korbar
Arch Atherton
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Linda Grim
Claude Grim
Sharon Lynn Pettingill
Robert Pettingill
Blackhawk
Savanna City Hospital
E. C. Turner
Savanna
Myrta Groharing
Chadwick
Rosemary McCormick
Diverse church notices and Lent reflections guide York area
Local religious listings detail services at PONE AOA Bible School Catholic York Baptist Church and York Community including sermons on Christ's last token of love and Jesus is crucified Lent reflections urge self denial and renewal. Community notes cover choir practice family night and Easter plans alongside Methodist and other church schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
York Baptist
James W. Gillespie
Herbert St. Ores
Jesus
Local residents share Sunday visits and weekday trips
A chain of social visits fills the week with families from Lanark, Fair Haven, Shannon, Savanna, Garden Plain and Chadwick visiting relatives in nearby towns. Notable mentions include the Imels, Decker, Switzer, Engelking, Potter, Ashby, Sutter, Handel, Law, Stagg, Mumson, Tobey and Hoffmans linking across Iowa and Illinois.
Birth in San Francisco Welcomes Duane Robert Hook
Mr and Mrs Albert Hook Jr of San Francisco California announce the birth of a son on Monday March 16 at St Luke's hospital. The baby weighs six pounds five ounces and is named Duane Robert. The mother is Emma Mangelson of Clinton Iowa and the father is son of Mr and Mrs Albert Hook Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Hook, Jr
San Francisco
Calif
St. Luke’s Hospital
Duane Robert
Mother of Mrs Marion Wheeler Dies in Lee Center
Maude Ford, mother of Mrs Marion Wheeler, died Wednesday night at her Lee Center home after living in Lee county all her life. Born February 14, 1885 in Plano, she married Franklin Ford in 1901 and is survived by her son F Ford of Aurora, two daughters Jean Camp Springfield and Marion Wheeler, nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren, with one son Hiles predeceasing her. funeral set for Saturday at the Congregational church in Lee Center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Ford
Lee Center
Marion Wheeler
Hicks Tuner
Franklin Grove
Ford
Hiles Brunson
Plano
Franklin Ford
Lee County
F. Ford
Aurora
Daugthers
Jean Camp
Springfield
Hiles
Dixon
25th Anniversary Observed by Mr and Mrs Haas
Mr and Mrs Joe Haas of Lanark celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday evening March 22 at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Mackey of Brookville Miss Joyce Haas of Polo Mr and Mrs Herbert Haas of Lanark and Mr and Mrs Frank Tipton. The honored couple received many silver gifts. The evening was spent watching television with lunch served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Haas
Lanark
John Mackey
Brookville
Joyce Haas
Polo
Herbert Haas
Frank Tipton
Temperance Speaker Charles W Ewing to Speak in Thomson
Charles Wesley Ewing radio commentator and temperance speaker will address Thomson Methodist Church on Sunday evening March 29 at 7 30 pm. Sponsored by the Churches of Thomson York and Mt Carroll townships and the Temperance League with free admission. Ewing known as The Temperance Evangel has nationwide circulation for his writings and is a veteran advocate in local option battles against liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wesley Ewing
Thomson Methodist
Thomson
York
Mt. Carroll Townships
Temperance League
Mr. Ewing
Temperance League of Illinois
Temperance Evangel
Mt. Carroll
America
United States
Voters hear voices in Thomson York and Mt Carroll on truth
A Temperance League message argues arrests for drink related offenses rose since 1932 and asserts liquor fuels crime and social ills. It claims Americans face millions of problem drinkers and stresses the need for truth about Prohibition effects amid calls for reform.
Pre Nup Shower Honors Marilyn Boyce in Clinton
A pre nup courtesy event for Marilyn Boyce of Clinton, who is to marry James Rasmus sen, was hosted by Mrs Clyde Nissley and Mrs Milton Edwards. Twenty guests attended, with blue and white decor and a miniature bridal party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Boyce
Clinton
James Rasmussen
Clyde & Nissley
Milton Edwards
Nissley
Paul T. Eastland
C. W. Rasmussen
Robert J. Mumma
M. C. Shrke
Arthur Edwards
Lloyd Nelson
Marvin Agarph
Franklin Tate
Miss Boyce
Ely Cochran
Cradle Shower Held for Mrs Smith and Infant Daughter
Mrs Gilbert Holland and Mrs Francis Hoff entertained eighteen guests at the Holland home for a cradle shower honoring Mrs Robert Smith and her infant daughter Myra Lynn last Friday afternoon. Guests played Cootie and gifts were opened while refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Holland
Francis Hoff
Robert Smith
Myra Lynn
Holland Home
Alumni Association Meeting and Officer Installations
The alumni association meets at the high school next Wednesday April 1 at 7 30. New officers Paul Smith president Harold Wilt vice president Irene Zenk secretary Mrs Lawrence Weatherwax treasurer. Old officers asked to bring books and records to the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wednesay
Paul Smith
Harold Wilt
Irene Zenk
Lawrence Weatherwax
Worker Recovers After Nine Foot Fall at Savanna Grade School
Clarence Huggins narrowly escaped serious injury after falling nine feet onto cement while working on the Grade school building on Chicago Avenue in Savanna. X rays showed no fracture and he is resting as well as can be expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Huggins
Chicago Avenue
Savanna
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Birthdays
Mr and Mrs Jerry Wiebenga spent Sunday in Chadwick with son in law and daughter while Mr and Mrs Harvey Fossett and Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall visited Princeton with her parents. Mrs Hazel Stagg attended a Salvation Army dinner in Clinton with Capt Tom Crocker as speaker. Mr and Mrs John Cooper learned of Mrs A F Reimers in Chicago suffering a light stroke and moving to her daughter Mrs George Bush home. Ralph Stearns and Ralph Jr were Saturday supper guests at Fulton with Ralph Jr birthday observance noted. Fulton residents visited Victor Fenley and Harrietta Fenley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry Wiebenga
Chadwick
D Dughter
Harvey Fossett
Mervin Marshall
Princeton
Harry Elliott
Earl Miller
Walnut
Hazel Stagg
Salvation Army
Clinton
Congregational Church
Tom Crocker
Harbor
Ralph Jr
Garland Harris
Bernard Johnson
Fulton
Victor Fenley
Harrietta
Special Election to Prohibit Liquor Sales in Thomson
A special election is scheduled for April 21, 1953 in Thomson Carroll County Illinois to decide whether the sale of alcoholic liquor at retail shall be prohibited. One polling place The Village Hall opens 6:00 AM and closes 5:00 PM. Kate Cole Whitney Clerk of Thomson Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Carroll, County
Illinois
Carroll County
Ilinois
Kate Cole Whitney
Carroll
Notice of Election for School Director in Carroll County IL
Notice announces an election on April 11, 1953 at Sandridge School from 2 to 4 pm to elect one school director for the full term. It is issued by the School Board with Curtis St. Ores as president and Harold E. Feddersen as clerk. A caucus for nominating candidates is set for 1 pm on the same day and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Ilinois
Sandridge
County of
Carroll
State of
Illinois
Curtis St. Ores
Harold E. Feddersen
Election for Three School Board Members in Carroll County
Notice announces an election on April 11 1953 at Village Hall for three members of the Board of Education District No 201 Carroll County Illinois. Polls open 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM. Dated March 21.
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Board OF Education
Carroll County
Ilinois
Village Hall
Carroll
State of
Illinois
Woman's Club Sponsors Bake Sale for YCHS Teams
Members of the club will sponsor a bake sale to support YCHS basketball teams. Food donations should be brought to Jarr's Cafe by 10:00 a.m. on Saturday.
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Woman's Club
Jarr’s Cafe
Community clubs and events in Thomson Arkansas area
Argo Fay Home Economics members met at Miss Fi si Tousley home with Mrs John Cooper assisting. Intermediate Girl Scouts planned a March 28 supper at the Methodist church basement. Thomson 500 Card Club met with Mrs Edna Brown. P T A postponed to April 9. W S C S meets April 1. T N T club hosted members and visitors with talks and readings. Annual Thomson Women’s Club buffet dinner drew nearly 125 attendees with speeches by David Murray and Bill Smith detailing Olympic hopes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics
Argo Fay Home Economics Club
Fisi Tousley
John Cooper
Charles Sack
Harry Gaar
Harvey Seim
Girl Scouts
Clarence Appel
Methodist Church
500
Thomson 500 Card Club
Martch
Edna Brown
Mesdames Ivan Morse
Bayard Lewis Thomson Hand
Cecil Frosch
Thomas Hand
Thomson Woman's Club
Tarvey Seim
David Murray
Elliott
Philip Brach
Richard Cross
Russell Green
John Carroll
Bill Smith
Rock Islan
Helsinki
Smith
Arla Miller
Betty Frosch
Margaret Heusinkveld
Mildred Seger
Eloise Voss
Edith Gaar
Janet Bull
Doris Brown
Luella Heitman
Dora Lee Smith
Irene Hoff
Anna Merry
Margaret Elliott
Margaret Murray
Local Social Roundup From Thomson Area
Edith Robbins and Susan Dodson visited relatives in Dubuque Iowa. Funeral attendance for Mrs Chandler Durkee of Fulton was noted at Fay funeral home in Fulton. Sterling shoppers included Mrs Harvey Fossett and her mother Mrs Jerry Wiebenga. Legion hall dedication and open house set for Sunday at 2 pm with hopes for large turnout. Marjorie Smith and her mother attended IAAR event in Lanark. Marjorie named Thomson's representative by classmates and V C H S faculty. Sunday supper guests were Mr and Mrs James Sears of Hartley Iowa. The Rhymer and Rogers households hosted guests with Douglas Anderly and Kay visiting Cedar Rapids residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Robbins
Susan
Elizabeth Dodson
Dubuque
Thomson
Chandler Durkee
Fulton
Fay Funeral Home
Harvey Fossett
Chadwick
Jerry Wiebenga
Sterling
New Legion Hall
Hartley
Fanny Rhymer
Douglas Anderly
Kay
Ally Cedar Rapids
Weekend Glass Enclosure At Grand View Cabin
Grand View couple Harold and Mrs. Haygood spent the weekend at their cabin enclosing the porch in glass. Mrs. Herb Krahn and son Harry Lee visited Savannah with Mr. and Mrs. Harry Krahn. Ray Rupple of Thomson plowed garden for John Auckstrader. Mrs. Howard Leavens visited Savannah with her great aunt Mrs. Mary Grim who is 96 and hospitalized with a broken hip. Mrs. Grim resides at Maple Rest Home and is improving. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jurgens had lightning rods installed on their cottage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Haygood
Herb Krahn
Harry Lee
Savanna
Harry Krahn
Ray Rupple
Thomson
John Auckstrader
Howard Leavens
Mary Grim
Grim
Savanna City Hospital
Maple Rest Home
Harry Jurgens
School Elections Set for April 11 and April 1 in Thomson
Thomson high school election scheduled Saturday April 1 at Village Hall from 12 noon to 7 pm with candidates Frank Brearton Rush Carroll Harold Fedderson and Donald McBride three directors will form a seven member board current members Charles Hogg Paul Wilt Wayne Ashby Wm Hans and Rush Carroll Carroll’s term expires in April. School district 174 election at the grade school Saturday April 11 voting 12 noon to 7 pm two members to be elected Robert Miller and Kenneth Kemmer three year terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miller
Kenneth Kemmer
In Memoriam Katherine Hawk
In land and loving memory of our dear mother Mrs Katherine Hawk who passed away March 21 1949 She is gone but we say she is just away Its four years since God took her there We’ll meet again a later tomorrow Her children and grandchildren
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Katherine Hawk
Mar
Gods Own Land
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clarence Bolhous
Heusinkveld
Johnson
Brandy Wart
Gene
Bud Bull
Old Man Shutters
County Convention of Woman's Clubs
Thomson News
Riverview
Segular
J. W. Gillespie
William Kendall
Tom
Clarence Imel
Fair Haven
Isaac Decker
Cecil Imel
Geneva
Herman Timmons
Mary Farwell
Otto Switzer
Henry Engelking
Harold Crouse
Shirley
Harry Rowland
Shannon
Stacy Potter
Ethel Potter
Wayne Ashby
Donald
Hattie Greeley
Ashby
Fay Ashby
Jim Sutter
le Claire
H. A. Tobey
Robert Handel
Arthur Hoffman
Robert Heusinkvield
Carleton College
Northfield
Minn
Paul Heusinkveld
Cradle News
Robert Zimmer
Hampton, Ia
Frank Potter
Potter
John Johnson
Roland Bull
Kathleen
Freeport
Thomson Review
Ray Brenneman
Chas. W. Hogg
Rush W. Carroll
YCHS
Thomson P. T. A
3.C.S
Thomson Methodist Church
John Root
T. N. T. Club
Adeline Graharing
Bertha Turnbaugh
Gladys Cate
Roll Call
Wsa
Myrtle Bennett
Roy Heitman
Grand View
Bob Heusinkveld
Thomson, Ill
Carleton
Bob
Thomson II
Robert
Western Springs
C. T. Heusinkveld
Francis Hook
Billy Bowden
Maud Sager
Mrs
Alma Timmons
Moline
Ruth
Milan
Timmons
Snyder
Clinton, Ja
Ernest Petty
Blaine Smith
Frank Smith
Merle Stage
Woodstock
Ted Storm
Mrs. Leonard
Merle
John Simpson
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