Thompson News Social Roundup Includes Several Visits
Mrs Mae Densmore of Phoenix visits La Grange Illinois and plans Memorial Day stay with Mrs Clifton Bennett. Mrs C T Fyusinkveld of Western Springs spends weekend with Dr and Mrs H J Heusinkveld in Clinton. Bruno Theiss of Palos Park visits Roggendorf and Dorothy. Don Carpenter and Paula visit Wagner family. Mrs Robert Plumley of Fulton to serve Electa at Rock Falls CES Chapter Advance Night. Henry Young returns from Cheyenne Wyoming with Lt Richard Scheele family. Lawrence Witt of Fenton and son visit Harold Witt and Wayne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae Densmore
Phoenix
Arizona
la Grange
Ill
Clifton Bennett
Thomson
C. T. Fyusinkveld
Western Springs
Paul Heusinkveld
H. J. Heusinkveld
Clinton
Bruno Theiss
Palos Park
Gus Roggendorf
Dorothy
Don Carpenter
Paula
Ben Wagner
Robert Plumley
Fulton
Rock Falls
Henry Young
Cheyenne
Wyoming
Richard Scheele
Lawrence Witt
Fenton, Ia
Harold Witt
Wayne
Regional social notes recall visits and gatherings
Local residents share weekend visits and hospitality. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Hook hosted in Polo. Rev. J. W. Gillespie visited family in Madison. Ruth Ann Hoff spent time with the Wilt family. Mrs. Eugene Murray attended a Girl Scouts event at the Shimer campus in Mt. Carroll. families from Lockport and Milledgeville hosted and entertained. Jean Lillie will attend Girls State in June in Jacksonville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Hook
Polo
Fred Hook
J. W. Gillespie
Wallace
Madison
Wis
Ruth Ann Hoff
Paul K. Wilt
Eugene Murray
Sawyer
Shimer
Mt. Carroll
AAW
Conrad Lillie
Lockport
Frank Smith
Mary Ann Hoff
Evelyn Witt
Jennie Griswold
Harold Witt
Wayne
Clarence
Pete) Young
Navy
Henry Young
Philip Switzer
Rock Island
Otto Switzer
Glenn Miller
Milledgeville
Gilbert Holland
Eugene Bull
Ronald Bull
Kathleen
H. A. Tobey
Floyd Tobey
Lloyd Smith
Donald Smith
Phillip Hartman
Frank Funeral Home
Jean Lillie
Jacksonville
Jean
Gertrude Hood
Dorothy Hood
Frank Conley
Savanna
Gus Roggendorf
Ralph Hunt
Tipton
Senior Class Night and Commencement Plans at YCHS
May 22 1953 event to present class night with details scarce as seniors refuse to disclose plans. Baccalaureate May 24 and Commencement May 27 with ten graduates named including Esther Bielema Joyce Hyde and Virginia Kramer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Bielema
Joyce Hyde
Virginia Kramer
Marjorie Smith
George Creighton
Melvin Decker
Russell Green
Richard Iine
David Murray
Edward Niewkark
Charles Roberts
Donald Schroth
Philip Brach
Ronald Smith
Mr. Brooks
Senior Snap Shots Edward Nienkark and Charles Roberts
Edward Nienkark, a three year YCHS student with Sabula roots, born Oct 22, 1935, son of William and a local FFA member plans cattle farming after a Navy hitch. He enjoys leathercraft and horseback riding as his hobbies. Charles Roberts, Mt. Carroll born July 18, 1985, elder son of Morriston workers, has studied at YCHS four years with interests in photography club FFA track softball stage crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don
Thomson
YCHS
FFA
Air Force
George Creighton, Jr
George Creighton
Clinton
Erie
George
Ozzie Cronister
Yorkster
Thompson
U.S. Navy
Joyce Hyde
Floyd Hyde
Hyde
SOD
Savanna
Joyce
Milan
Colesburg
Iowa
Cassville
Wisc
Sea- Graham
FHA
MYF
Edward Nienkark
Sabula
William Ninekark
Uncle Sam
Navy
Jim
Alice
ICHS
Chales Roberts Charles Roberts
Mrs. Roberts
Mt. Carroll
Roberts
Carnation Milk Company
Morrison
Charles
Argo
Readers Letter Requesting Subscription Change
Howard Wehde of Fairfax Iowa asks Thomson Review to send his paper to Fairfax and notes his Walford address remains valid. He encloses 2.50 for subscription due and plans to adjust if needed, sending best wishes to Thomson staff and returning servicemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Howard Wehde
Fairfax
Iowa
Walford
O. K
Riverview Residents Share Weekend Visits and Events
Riverview residents hosted and visited relatives over the weekend including Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Merkel from Lanark and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller. The Sandridge school held a Friday closing potluck for students and parents. Roaming guests included Mr. and Mrs. Francis Sager of Moline and Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Hutmacker of Freeport. Ambulance transport carried Mrs. Clarence Doty to Rochester Minnesota Sunday morning. Armed Forces Day was observed in Savanna with local participation. The Savanna buyers of the Adolph cottage moved in this week. The Strauch family of Chadwick and the ONeal families of Craig Manor spent time at local cabins and with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Merkel
Lanark
Fred Miller
Sandridge
Francis Sager
Moline
Maud Saiger
Elmer Hutmacker
Freeport
Walter Werethler and Sons
Clarence Doty
Rochester
Minn
Armed Forces
Asker Peterson
Clinton
Curtis St. Ores and Sons
Merle Bicker and Sons
Frederick Klenz
Shopiere
Wis
Carl Klenz
Lee Cohen
Harold Seidenburg
Beloit
Kenneth Ditsworth
Frank Seidenburg
Albert Ihne
Richard Williams
Girl Scout Council
Camp Hideaway
Pearl City
Meg
Frank Miller
Milledgeville
Marcia Holland
Charles Clausen
Francis Hoff
Gillbert Holland
Davenport
Henry Young, Sr
Blackhawk
Hensry Young, Jr
Weekend Visits and Birthdays Highlight Grand View Gossip
Grand View residents shared visits across towns and cabins. Mr and Mrs Paul Daniels hosted with Mr and Mrs Harry Slade, and Mr and Mrs Larry Knape with Mr and Mrs Al Peterson spent the weekend at their cabin. Glenn Raymond marked his birthday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Daniels
Harry Slade
Larry Knape
al Peterson
Harold Haygood
Aurora
Ernest Irons
Chicago
Glen Raymond
Cecil King
Eddie Schueller
Hines
Schueller
Virgil Handel Birthday Party at Parents Home
Virgil Handel celebrated his birthday Monday night at his parents home, with a Canasta gathering and prizes for high and low scorers. Guests included Janilee Zillhart Genese Wun sch Shirley Provant Marjorie Walker Beverly Handel Lizabeth Quest Joyce Rahn Wayne Linker Roy Post Lyle Rauser Jack Janssen Richard Janssen Ned Hartman and Cpl Willis Strauch. Refreshments followed. A house warming for Mr and Mrs Arthur St Clair who moved from Lanark to the Bert Robinson farm was held Saturday with attendees from Sterling and area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Handel
Boyd Handel
Janilee Zilhart
Mr. Carroll
Genese Wunsch
Shirley Provant
Marjorie Walker
Beverly Handel
Lizabeth Quest
Joyce Rahn
Wayne Linker
Roy Post
Lyle Rauser
Jack
Richard Janssen
Ned Hartman
Cpl
Willis Strauch
Canasta
Janilee Zillhart
Genese Munche
Low
High
Nancy Smith Injured in Clinton Cliff Fall at Park
Nancy Smith, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith, sustained head injuries Wednesday after falling from a cliff at Ea gle Point Park in Clinton Iowa She was attending a school party and is listed in satisfactory condition with no visitors allowed at present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Smith
Ernest Smith
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
Iowa
Nancy
Social notes from Fulton area families
Mrs. Andrew Hook of Fulton spent Wednesday with her land daughter-in-law. A dessert-bridge luncheon was hosted last Friday at Mrs. W. J. Quest’s Chadwick home. Sunday gatherings included Erich Marske, Jejka Hassall, Jens Andresen, William Geisz, Hal Ashby, Adam Heinze and Paul Stage with families. Rockford visitors included Ben Stage's family and Rev. James Gillespie hosted guests. Mrs. George Housenga hosted. Hazel Green of Wheaton visits for high school graduation where grandson Russell Green will graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hook
Fulton i
Con Land
Fred Hook
Eugene Murray
W. J. Quest
Chadwick
Erich Marske
Jejka Hassall
Clintton
Jens Andresen
William Geisz
Carroll
Hal Ashby
Adam Heinze
Savanna
Carl Petersen
Paul Stage
Rockford
Ben Stage
Robert Ball
James Gillespie
George Housenga
Hazel Green
Wheaton
Russell Green
Chadwick FFA Girls Hold Style Show and Potluck
Chadwick FFA and its members hosted a style show and potluck at the school Tuesday evening. The program featured a male quartet, vocal duets, a cornet solo, and numerous project displays. Installations included Donna Hartman as president and Emilie Olson as vice president, with a year-end presentation of thanks to Mrs. K W Senneff and Verel Rogers. A field trip to Chicago is planned for May 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene McDuff
Virginia Kramer
Ronald Smith
Paris
Mr. Elliott
Robbins
Chadwick J Chapter
FFA
Robert
Jack Hoffman
Ronald Mackey
Richard Harthun
Cornet
Mary Isenhart
Genese Wunsch
Marvin Schreiner
Donna Hartman
Emilie Olson
JoAnn Olson
Nancy Hurd
Joan Hfousenga
Beverly Handel
Sylvia Stein
Alice Larson
Dorothy Nelson
Marjorie Walker
K. W. Senneff
Verel Rogers
Chicago
Dairy Herd Classified by Nebraska Expert
Sibley farm herd of purebred Brown Swiss dairy cattle classified by M. M. Lauritson of the University of Nebraska for the Ag Class visit. Lauritson outlined reasons for placements, joined by R. W. Stumbo editor of the National Brown Swiss bulletin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sibley Dairy Herd
Chadwick
Sibley Farms
Sibley
M. M. Lauritson
University of Nebraska
Lauritson
R. W. Stumbo
National
Brown Swiss Bulletin
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Family Guests
Mrs. Anna Crawford moved from Mrs. Mary Stage to live with her daughter Mrs. Russell Ashpole near Lanark due to illness. Edith Robison of Mt. Carroll stays with Mrs. Stage. Numerous Sunday dinners and visits are noted among residents of Princeton Freeport Lanark Carthage Savanna Moline Monticello Almont and Morrison among families Marshall Wagner Gates Bull Hook Wheeler Potter and Mitchell with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Crawford
Mary Stage
Russell Ashpole
Lanark
Crawford
Edith Robison
Mt. Carroll
Stage
Mervin Marshall
Emma Schoff
Louise Setterberg
Anna Baty
Princeton
James Wilhite
Chicago
Ernest Wahl
Elvira
Marion Wheeler
Irene Wabbena
Otto Switzer
Walter King
Frank Potter
A. E. Mitchell
Morrison
Ben Wagner
Dorothy Roggendorf
Weekend Socials Across Beloit and Campgrounds
Mrs Asker Peterson and many Beloit residents hosted gatherings in Shopiere and Morrison area sites. Guests included Klenz, St Ores, Seidenburg, Ditsworth, and Crow families among others, with multiple birthday and family visiting events noted across town and surrounding communities.
Ramah Chapter O. E. S. observes Guest Night event
Ramah Chapter O. E. S. will observe Guest Night Tuesday evening May 26 in the Masonic hall with stations filled by Worthy Matrons and Worthy Patrons from other chapters. Mrs John Magill chairs the refreshment committee and Mr and Mrs John Magill attended Advance Night of the Sterling Chapter Monday. Mrs Magill served as Esther at Polo on Advance Night last night and will serve as warder at Rock Falls Saturday night for Advance Night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YCHS
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
Cross
Robbins
Ernst
Wabbena
GAA
Mary G. Ernet
Dan Sack
Palisades
Savanna
Eagle Point
White Pines
Hop
Northern Gaa
Conference Point
Williams Bay
Wis
Hazel Schroth
Vada Spencer
Ecards
Roberta Williams
Janice St. Ores
Mary G. Ernst
Rock Island
Nancy Smith
Ronnie Smith
Delaus Zenk
Russell Green
Ramah
Masonic Hall
John Magill
Sterling
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Bert Robinson
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Paul Mackey
Glen Hart
Gulf Oil
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Edwin King
Gladys Roche
Neal Maring
E. Manning
Don Hartman
Howard Schuchard
George Jacobs
Clover Farm
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Westinghouse Appliances
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Fast Film Service
Jack Gladwin
Pontiac
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