Ten Run For School Boards In Two Districts
Ten men filed petitions for five board seats in School Districts No. 201 and No. 174. The election will be held April 11 at Thomson School from 12 noon to 7 pm. York District No. 201 candidates include Wilt Schmitt Sloan and Lewis. Thomson District No. 174 candidates include Hook Holesinger Green Atherton James and Dittmar. Polling will be at York High School gym and Thomson Grade School cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Thomson School
York Community High School
Paul K. Wilt
John Schmitt
John P. Sloan
Robert Lewis
Fred Hook
Lauren Mitchell
Lyle Ashby
Thomson Community Consolidated
Board Hook
Marvin Holesinger
Paul James Green
Richard Atherton
Harold James
Harry Dittmar
Mnasium
Savanna Visitors Stop by Local Families This Weekend
Thom son News notes Mr and Mrs Frank Conley of Savanna visiting with Mr and Mrs Gus Roggendorf. Gerald Smith and Kristy plan to dine with Mr and Mrs Richard Decker in Clinton. Lanark residents Lynn Frederick and Melvin Traum visited Mrs Seaman Swett. Mervin Marshall reports relatives moved from Elgin to 618 North Porter Elgin Illinois. Russel Green hosted and hosted guests from Fulton Rock Falls Stockton showing a busy social weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Conley
Savanna
Gus Roggendorf
Gerald Smith
Kristy
Richard Decker
Clinton
Lynn Frederick
Melvin Traum
Lanark
Seaman Swett
Mervin Marshall
Schaumburg Rd
Elgin
Illinois
North Porter
Russel Green
Claus Bielema
Fulton
Robert Green
Daughters
Rock Falls
Russel Green Jr
Charles Green
Sons
Stockton
Parent Daughter Banquet Celebrates FHA Chapters Efforts
The Thomson chapter of the Future Homemakers of America held its annual Parent-Daughter Banquet Tuesday evening in the school gym at 6 30 pm with about 150 attending. A style show featured garments by home economics students and the James Cole family performed for the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Future Homemakers of America
William Gengenbach
John C. Atherton
Walter Buikema
Charles Huizena
Fred Hook
Ole Ashby
Janet Dykstra
Connie Schmitt
Deloris Wilt
Ray Bissens
FHA
Ray
Evelyn Prins
Joy Durward
Beth Williams
James Cole
Freeport
England
School District 201 Election Notices for Two Board Seats
Voter notice sets a Saturday April 11 1964 election to elect two school board members in Carroll County Illinois Precinct 1 York Community High School district 201 polling at York Community High School Gym from 12 noon to 7 pm issued March 26 1964 by the district board.
School District 174 Election Notice for Fourteen District 174
Purely given notice that on Saturday April 11 1964 an election will be held in Carroll County Illinois to elect three members to the school board for the full term. Precinct 1 Thomson Community Consolidated Grade School in district 174 will host polling in Thomson elementary cafeteria from 12 noon to 7 pm. By order of the School Board dated March 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education of
Carroll
Illinois
York Community High
York Community High School
Schoo Board
Thomson Community Consolidated Grade School
Thomson Ommenary Consolidated Grade School
Thomson
Bette J. Meakins
York Township votes April 7 on road-bridge tax raise
A special election is set for April 7 in York Township to raise the road-bridge tax from 0.130 to 0.250 percent for five years with polls open 6 am to 6 pm at Village Hall. The issue was previously voted on and declared invalid for technical reasons. The tax must be voted on every five years under state law. The prior year’s proposal passed 224 to 198. Sunday guests at Ed Dykema’s home included Marvin Schaver and family of Morrison. The Dykemas and Donald Frank hosted Monday evening guests at Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Ed Dykema
Marvin Schaver
Morrison
Donald Frank
Mt. Carroll
Church notices outline Easter programs and services
The Churches Work Community lists Easter program details and services at York Baptist Methodist and Catholic parishes. It notes sermon deliveries by William Kendall and Tom Cleworth, Sunday school, choir practice, and various meeting dates including April 1 business meetings and bake sale events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Harold Witt
Ladies Aid
Francis Hoff
York Community Church
Lawrence Bruckner
Ray Allen Grim
Karen Brock
Susan Robinson
Nancy Bruckner
Sarah Robinson
Kathy Jo Brock
Kathy Jo Ferguson
Julie Rice
Billie Cate
Cindy Brock
Stevie Miller
Laurie Waltrip
Christine Cate
Jon Brunner
Kara Lou Grim
Marie Brock
Judy Imel
Annette Frederick
Clarence _ Bruckner
Debbie Brunner
Duane Imel
Craig Robinson
Douglas Brock
Pat Foltz
Donald Robinson
Jeffrey Brunner
Michael Foltz
Christ
Drainage District Files 1963 Financial Report for Hearing
The Savanna and York Drainage District reports its 1963 financials covering January 1 to December 31, 1963. The clerk schedules a circuit court hearing in Carroll County Illinois for April 6, 1964 at 10 oclock a.m. Gordon B. Smith is the circuit court clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna and
York Drainage District
Circuit Court
Carroll County
Illinois
M. Gordon B. Smith
Local families host Sunday and Monday visits across Clinton area
Roger Holm and Delores Peterson of Clinton were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith and Kristy. Mr and Mrs Seaman Swett were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Garland Harris and family at East Moline. Mr and Mrs Charles Hogg were Monday evening visitors with Mrs Jennie Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Holm
Delores Peterson
Clinton
Gerald Smith
Kristy
Seaman Swett
Garland Harris
East Moline
Charles Hogg
Jennie Griswold
Local Hospital Updates and Discharges in Biloxi and Clinton
Sick Don Hall leaves Biloxi hospital for convalescence at Gulf Coast Convalescent Home and expects to return to Thomson. Richard Groharing, son of Bruce and Mrs Groharing, at Salina base hospital with strep throat. Linda Johnson homebound with ear infection. Jean Kilpatrick, 6, of Elizabeth, hospitalized in Clinton. Larry Workman at Jane Lamb Hospital after leg surgery. Albert Lynch admitted to Jane Lamb Hospital. Wayne Drake in Veterans Hospital Iowa City. Mrs. Virgil Wilt in Mercy Hospital Clinton. Mrs. Earl Rupple discharged from Savanna Hospital. Jody Dimmick dismissed from Jane Lamb Hospital. Steven Brock ton sillectomy at Savanna Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Hall
Biloxi
Miss
Gulf Coast
East Pass Road
Thomson
Richard Groharing
Bruce Groharing
Salina
Kansas
Linda Johnson
Jean Kilpatrick
Irwin Kilpatrick
Elizabeth
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Larry Workman
Louis Workman
Albert Lynch
Wayne Drake
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Virgil Wilt
Mercy Hospital
Earl Rupple
Savanna Hospital
Jody Dimmick
Steven
Carl Brock
Music Boosters Clear 134 From Chili Supper
The Thomson Music Boosters cleared about 134 from their annual chili supper held last Saturday in the school cafeteria. Thanks go to all patrons and the many helpers across committees including Kitchen Dining Room Coffee Pie and Salads Clean up Tickets Publicity and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Music Boosters
R. C. Bush
Emil Bellich
Kyle Brown
Harold Daehler
Gilbert Holland
Albert Prins
Francis Hoff
Myles
Hebron seniors tour NYC and DC under chaperonage
Hebron Illinois high school senior class of 43 travels by train to New York City and Washington D C with two mothers and several teachers. Teacher chaperon Gene Fehler of Hebron High School is due at his parents home on Thursday to spend Easter weekend with the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Fehler
Hebron High School
Hebron
Illinois
New York City
Washington, D. C
Gene
Franklin Fehler
Eighth Birthday Supper for Ray Allan Grim
Mr and Mrs Leslie Grim and family hosted last Thursday a supper to celebrate their son Ray Allan Grim s eighth birthday Guests included Mr and Mrs Claude Grim and Linda Mrs Robert Rice and Julie This quiet family gathering highlighted a child s milestone within the Grim household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Grim
Ray Allan
Claude Grim
Linda
Robert Rice
Julie
York Betterment Holds Meeting in School Cafeteria
The York Betterment Committee met Monday evening March 23 in the school cafeteria. The group approved previous minutes and discussed sending a community survey to a Springfield Board of Economic Development contact about a camping trailer manufacturer expanding operations. They noted no Carroll County Planning Commission meeting since the last session and announced Sanitary District voting for Thomson on April 18. A Carroll County Nursing Home initiative was urged, with the next meeting set for April 23. refreshments followed adjournment at 9:45 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Betterment Committee
Board of Economic Development of
Springfield
Mervin Marshall
Carroll County Planning Commission
Thomson
Carroll County
Toberman Family Plans Easter Weekend Visit
Lawrence Toberman and his children Linda and Dale of Lisle visit Mrs. Mat tie and Mr. Mat tie in Thomson. They travel to Prairie du Chien Wisconsin on Thursday then return Saturday when Mrs. Toberman joins them for the weekend. Mrs Sam Mattie and daughters from LaCrosse arrive Thursday to spend Easter with her husband’s parents. Mr and Mrs Ralph Irion of Morrison visited Mrs Jennie Griswold on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Toberman
Linda
Dale
Lisle
George Mattie
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Thomson
Toberman
Sam Mattie
LaCrosse
Ralph Irion
Morrison
Jennie Griswold
Paul V. Wilt
Set
Dee L. Wilt
Fort George G. Meade
Glen Wilt
Detroit
Mich
Florida
Ed Dykema
John Buikema
Phyllis
John Wilhelm
Battle Creek
Amy Lewis
Dorothe
Paul Strukhoff
Marty Spencer
Mt. Carroll
M. J. Strukhoff
Cub Scouts Easter Party At Grade School
Den No 1 and Den No 2 held a joint Easter party Tuesday afternoon at the grade school. After refreshments served by den mothers Mrs Merle Atherton Jr Mrs Harold James Den No 1 and Mrs Irvin Senneff and Mrs Leonard Kosier Den No 2 the boys enjoyed games. Attending were Den No 1 Steve Atherton Steve Marken Billy James Darrell Ehrich Donald Schott Den No 2 Bobby Law Tommy Senneff David Purlee David Brown Nanny Brown Timmy Halfman Kevin Green and Konrad Richter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den No. 1
den No. 2
Den
Merle Atherton, Jr
Harold James
Irvin Senneff
Leonard Kosier
Steve Atherton
Steve Marken
Billy James
Darrell Ehrich
Donald
Groharing Captures High Game and Series at Palisades Bowl
Bruce Groharing rolled a 257 high game and an 844 high series to take individual honors at the Palisades Bowl in Major League Bowling recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Groharing
Retired Fulton resident Jerry Sikkema dies at 68
Jerry G. Sikkema 68 of Fulton died last Friday evening at Sterling Community Hospital after surgery. Services were Monday at Second Reformed Church, with burial in Fulton Cemetery. He was born October 13, 1895, in Garden Plain, married Grace Hook in 1916, worked 18 years for Northwestern Railroad, farmed east of Thomson 25 years, retired to Fulton in 1957. Survived by wife, four daughters, three sons, 22 grandchildren, six great grandchildren, six sisters, and two brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerry G. Sikkema
Fulton
Sterling Community Hospital
Second Reformed Church
Jack van Heest
Paul Sterenberg
Robert M. Dykema
Jack_ Dyke
James Bissens
Jerry Maring
Bernard Norman
Raymond Voss
Eugene Wiersema
Mr. Sikkema
Garden Plain
Guy
Henrietta Buikema Sikkema
Grace Hook
Morrison
Northwestern Railroad
Thomson
Paul
Renette) Swanson
Aurora
Colo
Neal
Henrietta) Maring
Chadwick
Charles
Arlene) Bissens
Harry
Pauline) Ketteringham
Gaylord
Rock Falls
Allen and Russell
Joe
Gertie) Smith
Woodstock
Louis
Anna) Wiersema
John
Alice) Vanderbilt
Trena Buikema
Jackson, Mich
Claus
Josie) TenBoer
Margaret) Dyke
Joe G
Local Residents Share Visits and Trips Across States
Mr and Mrs Max Meakins and Teresa visit Clinton guest John Gates. Howard Heitman family and Rita Geddes from Ada arrive to see relatives Roy Heitman. Hazel Stagg returns from Chicago. Fred Nipe and friend visit Bradenton Florida. He spends weeks in Florida and Hot Springs Arkansas. James Morrison visits Elizabeth. Brenda Badtke and Tresa Law with Mrs John Johnson. Jay Buikema family and Donald amer visit Kramer household. Wayne Drake calls on Wilkinson family Mt Carroll. Mrs Herbert St Ores Sr of Elgin visits son and family as infant arrives home from hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Meakins
Teresa
Amy Lewis
Dorothe
John Gates
Clinton
Howard Heitman
Rita Geddes
Ada, Minn
Roy Heitman
Hazel Stagg
Chicago
Fred Nipe
Paul Heusinkveld
Bradenton
Florida
Hot Springs
Ark
James Morrison
Elizabeth
Brenda Badtke
Tresa Law
John Johnson
Jay Buikema
St. Ores Jr
Union Good Friday Service Planned in Thomson
Three Thomson Protestant churches sponsor a Union Good Friday service at the Community Church on Friday March 27 at 8 p m. Thomson Methodist’s Fred Wooters will preach with Rev. Paul Walker of the Baptist Church assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
V. Fred Wooters
Thomson Methodist Church
Paul Walker
Baptist Church
Kindergarten Easter Party At Legion Hall
The kindergarten class held an Easter party Tuesday afternoon during the regular session at the Legion Hall. The children enjoyed an Easter egg hunt and a short program under teacher Mrs. Donald Sipple. Refreshments of cupcakes milk and coffee were served with mothers in charge including Mrs. Jack Flickinger Mrs. Kyle Brown Mrs. Larry Geerts Mrs. Harry Wilkinson and Mrs. Isaac Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Legion Hall
Donald Sippel
Jack Flickinger
Kyle Brown
Larry Geerts
Harry Wilkinson
Isaac Temple
Surprise Birthday for Mrs. Calvin Eslinger
Mrs. Calvin Eslinger was surprised by relatives and friends on her birthday last Friday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Francis Sheridan of Cordova, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Mr. and Mrs. John C. Atherton and family, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Dittmar and family. Lunch was provided by guests and she received several gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Eslinger
Francis Sheridan
Cordova
Paul Smith
Lloyd Smith
John C. Atherton
Harry Dittmar
Eslinger
Welfare Services Committee Meeting Attended in Mt Carroll
Mrs. Hazel Stagg attended the Carroll County Welfare Services Committee meeting held yesterday in Mt Carroll at Mrs. Marian Smiths Tea Room. A luncheon followed at 12 30 p m and a speaker from the State Department of Public Welfare addressed the group after dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Stagg
Carroll County Welfare Services Committee
Mt. Carroll
Marian Smith
State Department of Public Welfare
Births and Infant Deaths in Thomson Area
Mr and Mrs Herbert St Ores Jr announce the birth of daughter Connie Lynne on Tuesday March 24 at Jane Lamb Hospital weighing 9 lbs 5% oz. Mr and Mrs Lester Baker of Costa Mesa California report twins a boy and a girl born March 23 who died shortly after birth Lester is the son of Mr and Mrs William Baker formerly of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert St. Ores Jr
Jane Lamb Hospital
Connie Lynne
Lester Baker
Costa Mesa
California
Lester
William Baker
Thomson
Services Held Tuesday For Mrs Hattie Greeley 92
Mrs Hattie Greeley Thomson's oldest resident died Sunday at Johnson nursing home Shannon where she lived since 1963 She was born March 6 1872 and married George Greeley in 1892 Funeral service held at Thomson Methodist Church with Rev Albert Ihne and Rev Fred Wooters officiating Burial at York cemetery Argo Fay Survived by daughter Florence Ashby two sons Lyle Albert Willis six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren She was active in WLCS and church groups Distance attendees listed including Chicago Sterling Morrison Morrison Manhattan and Freeport names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Greeley
Thomson
Johnson Nursing Home
Shannon
Thomson Methodist Church
Albert Ihne
Inslow
Thomson Church
Fred Wooters
Philip Brach
Ol Rugged Cross
Emil Brach
Robert Lewis
David Marshall
Eugene Murray
Carl Petersen
Dee St. Ores
Lawrence Weatherwax
York
Argo Fay
Mary Marshall
Vada Carroll
Hattie Holland
George
Elizabeth Smith Holland
George Greeley
WLCS
Ladies Aid
Greeley
Wayne
Florence) Ashby
Lyle and
Albert
Willis
Morrison
George Jones
Chicago
Ronald Hensen
Sterling
Garrett Sterenberg
Jack Demaree
East
Sing, Mich
Norman French
Manhattan
Kans
F. K. Mertz
Helen Mertz
Freeport
Cooking School Held by Miss Footitt in Thomson
Miss Dorothy Footitt will lead a cooking school at the Thomson Methodist church on Tuesday March 31 from 1 15 to 3 15 pm. Sponsored by Carroll County Home Economics Extension Service and Carroll County Department of Public Aid the event is free and open to all with child care arrangements provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Footitt
Carroll County
Methodist Church
Thomson
Carroll County Home Economics Extension Service
Carroll County Department of Public Aid
Thomson Methodist Church
500 Card Club meets in Fulton prizes won
The 500 Card Club gathered last Thursday with Mrs. Bernadette Kustes hosting in Fulton. Prizes were awarded to Mae Kustes, Luvella Diehl, Hazel Morse, and Amy Lewis. The next meeting is set with Mrs. Carl Petersen on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500
Bernadette Kustes
Fulton
Mae Kustes
Luvella Diehl
Hazel Morse
Amy Lewis
Carl Petersen
PTA Executive Board meeting cancelled due to church services
The P T A executive board meeting set for Thursday evening March 26 has been cancelled because of church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A
Thomson Woman's Club to Meet With Student Speaker
The Thomson Woman's Club will meet Thursday April 2 at 8 p m at the Legion Hall. Stella Griffa, an exchange student from Aragea Fulton High School, will speak. An officer election will be held with hostesses Bess Potter and Cora Marken assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman’s Club
Thomson Woman's Club
The
Legion Hall
Stella Griffa
Arage
Foreign Exchange Stuent
Fulton High School
Bess Potter
Cora Marken
Driftwoods 4 H March Meeting Held At Mrs Bristol Home
The Driftwoods 4 H held its March meeting at Mrs. Robert Bristol's home. Easter baskets were filled and distributed to local children. Christine Cate Lori Ittmar and Sharleen Temple gave demonstrations and talks. Refreshments were served by Christine Cate and Lori Dittmar. A cook-out at Potter's was planned for April 23. Mary Jo Bristol reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driftwoods
Robert Bristol
Christine Cate
Lori Ittmar
Sharleen Temple
Lori Dittmar
Potter’s
Mary Jo Bristol
Local Families Share Weekend Visits Across Towns
Mr and Mrs Eddie Hook visited Mr and Mrs Larry Smith and family while Kristy visited Mr and Mrs Robert Fellows in Morrison. Carolyn Marske was confirmed at Zion Lutheran Clinton. Numerous relatives visited in Morrison and Clinton including Mrs Gertie VanderLaan and others at Whiteside Nursing Home. Jack Demaree and family from East Lansing and Norman Frenc from Manhattan are visiting Besse French this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Smith
Kristy
Robert Fellows
Morrison
Seaman Swett
Gary Lehr
Juda
Wis
Fred Hook
Erich Marske
Clinton
Mars
Gertie VanderLaan
Whiteside
Jack Demaree
East Lansing
Michigan
Norman Frenc
Manhattan
Kansas
Besse French
Local airlift officer joins Long Thrust X drill at McGuire AFB
Capt Andrew J Housenga of Thomson Rt 1 returned to his unit at McGuire AFB New Jersey after participating in Long Thrust X an air force long range airlift exercise He piloted aircrew for deploying a 1300 man army battle group to Europe and another unit of similar size returned to the United States Also noted is Lance Corporal James E Baker son of Thomson residents serving aboard USS Coral Sea out of Alameda California and Janice Smith wife of Capt Housenga daughter of Thomson residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Housenga
Thomson Rt. 1
McGuire Afb
New Jersey
Military Air Transport Service
Housenga
Europe
United States
York Community High School
Houzenga
Janice
Paul S. Smith
Thomson
James E. Baker
Jake H. Baker
Coral Sea
Alameda
Calif
Local residents return from Tarpon Springs winter visit
Cecil Lloyd and Miss Elsie Tousley came home last Friday from Tarpon Springs Florida where they spent the winter. Otto Switzer hosted recent visitors Mr. and Mrs. Fred Engelking Mt Carroll Mr. and Mrs. Joe Larson Clinton and Mrs. Emil Brach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd
Cecil
Elsie Tousley
Tarpon Springs
Florida
Otto Switzer
Fred Engelking
Mt. Carroll
Joe Larson
Clinton
Emil Brach
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomson News
F.H. A
University of Illinois
Urbana
Arlyn Huizenga
Walter Holland
Vernon Buikema
Larry Hook
Duane St. Ores
Richard Buckley
Terry Haas
Burton Prins
Ben Tietjens
Leonard Shane
Harold E. Fedderson
Lauren L. Mitchell
Paul Daniels
Secre
Starcraft
Mercury
Remington
Thomson Recreation
William Kendall
Tom Cleworth
Milledgeville
Wm. Kendall
Hickory Grove
Omson
Mary Circle
Merle Prins
Union
Ruth Circle
Star’s Cafe
St. John’s Church
Thomson Farmer
York Betterment
Cooking
IN Thomson
Miss Footitt
Clubs
Lodges
Eddie Hook
Larry Smith
Thomson, Ill
John Deere
Ford Tractor
Stevenberg & Pell
Lyle Greeley
John Brondyke
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