Town Fair and Crisper Days Ahead
Local notes announce a town event stretch with corn planting completed and a free dance this Saturday at the old gym sponsored by Harry and Velma Jurgens. Myles Hass named new Thomson fire chief. Legion supports Little League with a 50 dollar donation. Memorial Day services planned. Alumni Dance May 25 with Jack Busch and orchestra. Little League season near. PTA president Mrs Jack Flickinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myles Hass
Thomson Fire Department
Myles
Harry
Velma Jurgens
Legion Post
Jack Busch
Jack Foltz
Jack Flickinger
PTA
Jack
L. J. Greeley
Jurgens couple host free dance for 25th anniversary
Mr and Mrs Harry Jurgens of R R Thomson celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a free dance in the old high school gymnasium on Saturday May 18 no invitations sent but friends are invited and free refreshments will be available for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Jurgens
R. R. Thomson
Thomsons Welcome Visiting Family From Albany
Mr and Mrs Don Jenkins and their Albany family visited Mr and Mrs Paul V Wilt and family last Friday. Jenkins, a former Thomson grade school teacher, has taught in California and will be principal at a school near Erie next term. Kara Lou Grim stayed with Diane Fosdick at Riverview Wednesday night and Mrs Harold Fritsch of Freeport visited Friday afternoon with the Wilt family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Jenkins
Albany
Paul V. Wilt
Jenkins
Thomson
California
Erie
Kara Lou Grim
Diane Fosdick
Riverview
Harold Fritsch
Freeport
Elgin Social News Details Visits and Events
Mr and Mrs Herbert St Ores Jr and family visited his parents in Elgin last weekend and joined in dinner with his brother in law Mr and Mrs William Halfman and daughters. Mrs Eldon Hickey Vera and Mrs Vada Carroll and Sharlene Zenk spent Friday in Chicago with stopovers in Oak Park and supper with Mr and Mrs N B Lewis. Mrs Albert Lynch attended the Bethe Baptist church Mother Daughter banquet in Moline as the eldest sister Mrs John Stawcki.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert St. Ores, Jr
Herbert St. Ores
Elgin
Wm. Halfman
Eldon Hickey
Vera
Vada Carroll
Sharlene Zenk
Chicago
Oak Park
N. B. Lewis
Albert Lynch
Bethe Baptist Church
Moline
Estee
John Stawcki
Book Mobile to Visit Township Library on June 11
The library board announces a Book Mobile event at Thomson on Tuesday June 11 with a Traveling Exhibit of Children's Books on the grounds. Board members will answer questions and serve refreshments. New books from the Regional State Library include Green Pond Coromandel Catalina A Death in the Family and Ulysses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
State Library
Savanna
Green Pond
Evan Brandon
Carolina
Brandon
Coromandel
John Masters
Calcutta
India
Mr. Masters
America
Bengal
Catalina
W. Somerset Maugham
Mr. Maugham
York Community Churches Weekly Schedule and Notices
William Kendall presides over The Churches listing with Claude Grim as Supt for church school at 9 30 AM and morning worship at 10 30 AM. York Baptist notes 10 AM worship and 11 AM Sunday school with BYF groups meeting. May dates shift for meetings. Methodist schedule includes services at three locations and a baptismal service May 26 officiated by Rev Timothy Reeves. Catholic services listed for Fulton and St John Savanna with multiple masses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Young Peoples
York Baptist
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
York Baptist Byf
Mt. Carroll Baptist
Mac
Timber Lake
John Hoff
Ladies Aid
Jennie Griswold
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Fay
Timothy Reeves
Chicago
Mary Circle
Laura Marken
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Spotlight Club Plans Father-Son Banquet at York Church
The Spotlight club of York Community church met at the church to plan the annual Father Son banquet for Saturday June 8. It will be a potluck supper at 6 30 PM served at the church. All men and boys of the community are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotlight Club
York Community Church
Skating Party At Fox Roller Rink Draws Youths From Driftwood 4H
About 75 Thomson youths plus a few older attendees joined a skating party last Saturday evening at the Fox roller rink near Camanche. The event was sponsored by the Driftwood 4H club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Camanche
Driftwood 4H Club
Three Scouts Advance at Final Explorer Meeting
Three Explorer Scouts were advanced at their last meeting. Steven Stiles and Jackie Phillips earned Life rank while Michael Wise received Star rank in a ceremony highlighting troop progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Stiles
Jackie Phillips
Michael Wise
Thomson PTA Treasurer's Report 1962 63 Balance and Income
The May 10 1962 balance on hand was 266.97 with income of 487.58 from dues smorgasbord revenue and miscellaneous items. Disbursements totaled 472.87 leaving cash on hand May 2 1963 at 281.68 plus notes of school tape recorder purchase and various PTA expenses. Treasurer Joan C Atherton submits the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
PTA
Scho
Joan C. Atherton
Nine Complete Civil Defense Course Ends at Thomson School
The second Education for Survival course run by the Civil Defense Adult Education program at Thomson grade school ended May 7. Nine of the eleven enrollees received certificates for a six session program covering nuclear hazards, peacetime disasters, fires, and tornadoes with demonstrations and a fallout shelter visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Civil Defense
U. S. Office of Education
Richard Wunderlin
Donald Marken
Florence Ehrich
William Gengenbach
Leota Holland
Everet H. Johnson
Janie Oosterryk
Betty Schott
Mary Marshall
Edna Troest
Robert Hill
Sharon Russell to Harold Atherton Jr Engagement Announced
Mrs. Myrtle Russell of Rt. 1 Savanna announces the engagement of daughter Sharon Lynn to Harold David Atherton Jr. of Savanna. The couple plans a future wedding. Sharon is a Savanna high school senior due to graduate in May. Harold is a 1960 graduate and works with his father in Atherton's Cities Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Russell
Harold Atherton, Jr
Myrtle Russell
Rt. 1
Savanna
Sharon Lynn
Harold David Atherton Jr
Harold Atherton Sr
Savanna High School
Atherton
Cities Service
Harold
Faun Strubb
Mt. Carroll
Eva Atherton
Thomson
Albert Prins
Evelyn
Kenneth von Huizen
Colleen
Garden Plain
Boy Scouts Car Wash Planned Across from Lewis Motor Co
The Thomson Boy Scouts Troop announces a car wash all day Saturday May 18 across the highway from Lewis Motor Co. They invite the public to bring cars for a thorough cleaning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Boy
Thomson
Lewis Motor Co
Print advertising proves its worth in this newspaper
The message argues print ads reach most consumers and drive sales, noting how ads align with buying habits and remain effective even when attention is distracted. It emphasizes that print advertising, as seen in this newspaper, makes sense and delivers measurable results.
May Lunch Menu and Conference Notice
School lunch menu for May 20 to 27 lists meals for each weekday from May 20 through May 27 including beans, sandwiches, creamed turkey, goulash, salmon salad and ham salad options with milk and sides. Methodist fourth quarterly conference for Thomson Hickory Grove and Argo Fay churches set for May 22 at 7 30 PM at Hickory Grove with Dr Merlyn Northfelt district superintendent presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Thomson
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Merlyn Northfelt
Rockford
Services Held Saturday For Mrs. Harry Gaar
Funeral services for Edith Gaar 55 of Savanna were held at 2 PM Saturday at Thomson Community church with Rev. William Kendall officiating. Burial followed at Lower York cemetery near Thomson. Organist Sylvia Witt and vocalists Carol Bielema Phyllis Halfman performed. Pallbearers were Russell Green Millard Cate Clifford Durward Paul Waltrip Warren Waltrip and Albert Lynch. Mrs Gaar died Thursday in Savanna city hospital after a long illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry
Edith) Gaar
Savanna
Thomson Community Church
William Kendall
Milledgeville
Lower York
Thomson
Sylvia Witt
Carol Bielema
Phyllis Halfman
Russell Green
Millard Cate
Clifford Durward
Paul Waltrip
Warren Waltrip
Albert Lynch
Birthday Party Honors Frank Leavens and Gus Roggendorf
The Leavens home hosted a birthday gathering Monday evening. Cards provided entertainment with prizes awarded to Mrs. Rudy Brock Mrs. Gus Roggendorf and Mrs. Russel Green for the ladies and Russell Green Gus Roggendorf and Don Hall for the men. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Leavens
Gus Roggendorf
Leavens
Rudy Brock
Russel Green
Don Hall
Sundby Birth in Rockford Welcomes Daughter
Mr. and Mrs. Karl Sundby of Rockford announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday May 15. The infant weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces at birth. The mother is the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles McGinty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Sundby
Rockford
Sundby
Charles McGinty
Girl Scout Leaders Plan Summer Day Camp in Palisades Park
Savanna Mt. Carroll Thomson and Chadwick leaders met at Camp Hide Away near Pearl City on May 9 to plan a summer day camp. Mrs. Wm Brown of Savanna and Mrs. Richard Miller of Thomson will co direct the program. The camp runs July 8 to 12 at Palisades Park with cooking exercises and menus for future troop use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Chadwick
Waukarousa
Green Hills
Palisades Park
Kindergarten Class To Close With Picnic And Outing
The Kindergarten class ends May 17 with a picnic at Old Mill Park Savanna. Mothers meet at the Legion hall 10 30 AM to car pool bring sandwiches and dish to pass table service provided. Next kindergarten club meeting June 3 at 8 PM Legion hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Legion Hall
Next Ear
Emil Bellich
Herbert St. Ores
Alumni Banquet Planned for York Community High School
Members of the Alumni Association urge reservations for the Alumni Banquet set for Saturday evening May 25 in the high school gym. Dinner at 6 30 PM served by Thomson Methodist WSCS. Honoring the 1938 25 year class and the 1913 50 year class. Music by Jack Busch Orchestra at 9 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alumni Association of
York Community High School
Thomson Methodist Wscs
Jack Busch
Community Calendar of Local Meetings and Clubs
Local groups schedule monthly meetings including school boards on the first and second Mondays, village board on the first, volunteer firemen on the first Wednesday, American Legion on the second Tuesday, Legion Auxiliary on the third Monday, PTA and other associations on various Mondays and Thursdays, church groups on specific Wednesdays, and community events such as family night suppers on the first Sunday each month. The calendar lists multiple organizations: High School Board, Grade School Board, Village Board, Volunteer Firemen, American Legion, Legion Auxiliary, Junior Anglers, PTA, Woman's Club, Music Boosters, Home Bureaus, Cub Scout Pack, TNT Club, Community Church groups, Golden Rule Class, WSCS, Mary Circle, Rut Circle, Order of the Eastern Star, Ladies Aid, Men and Ladies Bible Class, Card Club, Black Oak Grange, and Community Church Family Night Supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Indergarten
Ions Club
T. A
P. T. A. Board
W Woman’s Club
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout Pack
TNT Club
Community Church
Spotlight Club
Baptist Church
WSCS
Methodist Church
Mrs Jack Flickinger Installed As New P T A President
The Thomson PTA installed new officers led by president Mrs Jack Flickinger with vice president Mrs Robert Knuth and secretary Mrs Eugene Halfman and treasurer Mrs Lawrence Halfman. The group honored past president Mrs Stagg and heard reports from program chair Robert Hill and students winning art, science and music exhibits. Acknowledgments noted resignations of president elect Mr Richard Wunderlin and vice president elect Mrs John Sour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Pta
Linda Marken
Nancy Haas
Gene Hortensen
Gilpin Stage
Richard Wunderlin
John Sour
Marvin Holesinger
Jac Flickinger
Robe Knuth
Holesinger
Carroll County Council of Pta
Jack Flickinger
Robert Knuth
Euene Halfman
Vs. Lawrence Halfman
Flickinger
Stagg
Local Club and Civic Meetings Schedule May 1963
Thomson Music Boosters invite members to a final meeting May 20 at 8 PM to discuss plans and decisions. PTA Executive Board meets May 23 at 8 PM to exchange procedure books with 62 63 and 63 64 officers present. York Betterment and York Progressive host May 21 and May 20 meetings respectively with committees named. Mary Circle WSCS moves May 29 date. Legion Auxiliary meets at Leite Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Music Boosters
Robert Knuth
Sec
PTA
York Betterment
York Betterment Committee
Fred Miller
Fred Hook
Wm. Gengenbach
York Progressive
York Progressive Unit
Homemakers Extension
Suer
Merle Ielema
Roberta Sikkema
Mary Feddersen
Marion Wheeler
Mary
Thomson Wscs
Laura Marken
Legion Auxiliary the
Legionar
Leite Hall
Thomson Girl Scouts Plan Family Picnic in Savanna
Thomson Troop No. 143 of Girl Scouts and Brownies schedule a family potluck picnic Monday June 10 at Old Mill Park Savanna at 6 30 PM. Families bring one dish beverage and serving items. girls prepare a short program to entertain parents after dessert by the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girl Scouts
Brownies
Thomson Troop No. 143
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Troop 143
Immunity
Driftwood 4-H Outdoor Cooking Cookout At Potter’s Lake
Driftwood 4-H members gathered Monday evening at Potter’s Lake for an outdoor cooking project. Attendees included Leslie Dittmar Judy Cate Janet Dykstra Lynne Bissens Jill Sloan Jan Bristol Susie Cate Mary Jo Bristol and leader Mrs Robert Bristol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Driftwood 4-H
Potter’s Lake
Leslie Dittmar
Judy Cate
Janet Dykstra
Lynne Bissens
Jill Sloan
Jan Bristol
Susie Cate
Mary Jo Bristol
Robert Bristol
Hospital Patient Stays Noted at Savanna and Finley
The sick Mrs. Charles Hogg remained a medical patient from Thursday to Sunday at Savanna city hospital. Frank Quade has been discharged from Savanna hospital after several days of care. James Philarmlee or Argo Fay also left Savanna hospital after a multi day medical stay. Mrs. Wm. Nienkark was a surgical patient at Finley hospital in Dubuque from Thursday to Saturday last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hogg
Savanna City Hospital
Frank Quade
Savanna Hospital
James Philarmlee
Argo Fay
Wm. Nienkark
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Weekend Visitors and Moves Across Chicago and Savanna
The report lists numerous family visits and relocations including Frank O Neal and Henry O Neal from Chicago visiting Joe and Helen O Neal in Lanark and Dav enport, John Mallony and Melvin Brocious staying at cottages in Savanna area. The Cady and Schweitzer families plan improvements and moves near Clinton and Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank O'Neal
Henry O'Neal
Chicago
Joe O'Neal
Helen O'Neal
John Mallony
Wesley Sack
Fred Miller
Lanark
Edith Ladewick
Davenport
Henry Picklum
Melvin Brocious
Brocious
Vernon Cady
Clinton
Gillogly
David
Savanna
Marvin Schweitzer
Wade Cottage
Bertha McBride
Gladys
Donald McBride
Dale
Morrison
Sikkema
Maring
Eissens
Gibson
Elmhurst
Local Family Gatherings Mark Mother's Day in Savanna and Clinton
Supper guests at the Wayne Ashby home included Donald Ashby family of Savanna and Darlene McCaughey of Lima with others. Edwin Balk and Donna visited Feldt parents in Fulton. Franklin Fehler’s family joined Minnie Fehler at Savanna. Gordon Grim hosted Robert Rice, Julie, and Harvey Lowe from Savanna Sterling. Vada Carroll visited Eldon Hickey family. Gates hosted Dorothe and T. L. Schunder in Clinton. Marken family visited Elmer Hoffmann in Savanna. Wayne Ashby and John McCaughey attended Lyle Greeley’s supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ashby
Donald Ashby
Savanna
Darlene McCaughey
Lima
Ohio
Fay Ashby
Ashbys
Wayne Jr
California
Edwin Balk
Donna
Fulton
Leonard Feldt
Franklin Fehler
Minnie Fehler
Claude Grim
Robert Rice
Julie
Sterling
Harvey Lowe
Vada Carroll
Eldon Hickey
Amy Lewis
Dorothe
T. L. Schunder
John Gates
Clinton
Donald Marken
Elmer Foffman
John McCaughey
Lyle Greeley
No crop like corn and seed from Pioneer at Atherton Service
No crop like corn and no seed like Pioneer. Atherton Service in Thomson offers a full range of kernel sizes and varieties. Call Francis Hook at Fulton 589-5282 for details and availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton
Thomson
Francis Hook
Fulton
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Big Legion
Legion
Little League
Thomson News
McGinty Hardware
Black Oak Grange
Thomson Fish House
Main Street
Ball Brand
SON Recreation
Township Library
Thomson Review
Thomson, Illinois
Don Sippel
Court Street Methodist Church
Harry Gaar
Girl Scout
Forest Sword
Frank Potter
Henry van Zuiden
Charles E. Eissens
James Eissens
P.T.A
Carolyn Sue Cook
Ashby
Harry Bowders
Miss Cook
Michael McGinn
Clubs
Lodges
Thomson Girl Scouts
Asmus Stoltz
James Nienkark
Wacker
Jacque Faur
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