Annual Mother Daughter Banquet Held Saturday
The Spot Light Club of York Community Church sponsored the annual Mother Daughter Banquet on May 16 at 6 30 p m. A potluck supper was served by church men to about 60 attendees. Mrs Marion Wheeler served as toastmistress. Nancy Bruckner welcomed guests and Debbie Brunner spoke to the mothers while Loyal Brunner toasted the daughters. Mrs Robert Ingraham of Mt Carroll delivered the keynote “Pattern for Living.” A group sang Jesus Loves Me and plants were presented to mothers and daughters with notable age sums and origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotlight Club
York Community Church
Marion Wheeler
Nancy Bruckner
Debbie Brunner
S. Loyal Brunner
Robert Ingraham
Mt. Carroll
Jesus
Sven
Daugers
Fred Miller
Walter Miller
Silvis
Paul Walker
Texas
William Adams
William Kendall
Kendall
Walker
Death of George Gilbert of Freeport April 20
George Gilbert of Freeport died at his home on April 20 with friends and neighbors noting he had been seen alive on April 19. Miss Harriet Gilbert’s brother in law was found by renters after returning from a weekend trip. Funeral services and burial occurred in Freeport. He was the son of the late Rev. and Mrs H F Gilbert former Fulton residents and the last surviving member of his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hervey Gilbert
la Verne
Calif
George Gilbert
Freeport
Harriet Gilbert
George
H. F. Gilbert
Fulton
York Baptist Church
Thomson
Harriet
Hervey
Frank
Lanark FFA Chapter Elects officers and delegates
Gary Kloepping is elected new Lanark FFA Chapter president replacing Duane Janssen. Other officers named include John Lamoreux vice president Marvin Noser secretary Don Campman treasurer Gary Shellhouse reporter and Bruce Bookman sentinel. Lamoreux and Shellhouse named delegates to the state convention with June attendance by Kloepping and Janssen. Bookman Eslinger and Shellhouse selected for the state chorus and Janssen chosen as chapter state farmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Kloepping
Lanark
Duane Janssen
John Lamoreux
Marvin Noser
Don Campman
Gary Shellhouse
Bruce Bookman
Sentinal
Larry Eslinger
Tree Shaping Demonstration at Albert Lynch Farm
A tree shedding demonstration will be held at 1 p m on June 9 at the Albert Lynch farm west of Thomson. Everyone is welcome to attend. Learn how to shape and trim Christmas trees in this educational event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lynch
Thomson
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Lloyd Smith
Mrs. Lloyd Smith thanks everyone for thoughts and prayers while in hospital and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
Notice of Claim Date in Jurgensen Estate
Death of Laura F. Jurgensen noted. Claim date set for Monday, July 6, 1964 in the Carroll County Illinois Circuit Court. Gordon B. Smith, Circuit Clerk. Robert L. Morris, Attorney, Lanark. Betty Rahn, Public Administrator, Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura F. Jurgensen
Circuit Court
Carroll County
Illinois
Gordon B. Smith
Robert L. Morris
THOMSON RECREATION BOASTS BOATS AND ACCESSORIES
Summer caps and hats for golf and fishing. Ball Band boots and rubber footwear. Dealer for Polar Craft aluminum boats. Johnson 10 hp motor serviced. 5 hp Evinrude available. Several used boats for sale including a 20 hp Mercury. List your boat and motor with us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polar Craft
Johnson
Thomson Recreation
Thomson P T A installs officers and honors members
The Thomson Community P T A held its final meeting of the term on May 14 in the school cafeteria. Mrs. R C Bush received the Life Membership Award announced by Mrs. John C Atherton. Mrs. Anna Greeley received a silver tray for years of service. President elect is Mrs Donald Sippel with a slate including Mrs John Sour and Mrs Wayne Kaufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Community Parent-Teacher Association
Bert Knuth
R. C. Bush
John C. Atherton
Bush
Ruth
Anna Greeley
Robert Fosdick
Riverview
Hartman
All i
Clark
Gilpin Stagg
Knuth
Donald Sippel
John Sour
Wayne Kaufman
Gilbert Holland
Lloyd Bruckner
Curtis St. Ores
Earl Beck
Oscar Ferguson
Don Marken
Legion Post Plans Memorial Day Services May 30
The Donald J. Ashpole American Legion Post schedules a Memorial Day program for Saturday May 30 at Village Park starting 10 30 a m. The Firing Squad meets at the Legion Hall 9 a m then goes to Lower York and York Cemeteries for a brief ceremony. All marching units and the band assemble at the High School 10 15 a m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald J. Ashpole
American Legion Post
Village Park
Legion Hall
Yor
York
Thomson Review
Open House Honors Retiring Music Teacher at Forreston High
Mr. and Mrs. Russell Green attended an open house at Forreston High School honoring Beth Hower Amsrud who retires after 36 years teaching music. More than 500 attendees offered congratulations and best wishes for happiness in retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Green
Forreston High School
Beth Hower Amsrud
Infant Daughters Named Deana Marie and May Births
An infant daughter born Sunday May 10 to Mr and Mrs Dean Robinson was named Deana Marie and weighed 6 pounds 15% ounces. A daughter born Wednesday May 20 at Sherman House in Elgin to Mr and Mrs William C Mullen weighed 11 ounces. Maternal Grandparent is Mrs Mervin Marshall and paternal Grandmother is Mrs Edna Mullen of Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Robinson
Deana Marie
William C. Mulden
Elgin
Sherman Hosee
Mervin Marshall
Edna Mullen
Clinton
York Community and nearby church notices and services
In York Community churches William Kendall is pastor with varied services and a June Vacation Bible School at the prison school. York Baptist Paul Walker leads 10 AM worship and 11 AM Sunday school with June Bible school. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at Mrs Sylvia’s home. Methodist lists worship at Hickory Grove Argo Fay and Thomson with guest speakers Bernard Kneale Rev Wooters and WSCS events. Catholic services at Fulton 8 and 10 AM and at St John’s Savanna 5 45 7 30 9 and 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Laily
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Ladies Aid
Sylvia Jt
Fred Wooters
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Thomson
Pe Fay
Bernard Kneale
Rev. Wooters
Ednesday
WSCS
Thomson and
Argo Fay Wscs
Mary Circle
Thomson Wscs
Gilpin Stagg
Fulton
St. John's Church
Savanna
Green Giant Holds Service Award Party
Green Giant Company Lanark held its annual Service Award Party May 18 with 50 employees and spouses attending. Robert Hagenow awarded 15 year recognitions to Marlin Beck and Glen Smith. Arvin Keil introduced a film and R C Cosgrove gave a year in review speech. The Gadabouts provided entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Otts
Green Giant Compene
Lanark
Meekers
Robert Hagenow
Marlin Beck
Glen Smith
Arvin Keil
Green Giant Company
Beaver Dam
Wisconsin
R. C. Cosgrove
LeSueur
Minnesota
Gadabouts
Prins and Green Families Host Weekend Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Albert Prins and family were Sunday dinner guests of Leslie Prins and family in Fulton. Mrs Adeline Groharing of Fulton called on the Adams Green and Morrison families, then joined Charles Green and Dean of Morrison and Jeff and Brian of Stockton for a Sunday evening visit with Russel Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Prins
Leslie Prins
Fulton
Adeline Groharing
William Adams
Charles Green
Dean
Morrison
Jeff
Brian
Stockton
Russel Green
Top FFA award recipients named for state degree
Harlan Hoff and Vernon Buikema are among 322 Iowa boys recommended for the State Farmer Degree. The degree honors high growth in FFA farming programs, leadership, and academics. Recipients must invest $500 in farming, maintain at least 85 grade, and rank in the top quarter. Degree will be awarded June 11 at the State FFA Convention in Champaign Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Hoff
Francis Hoff
Vernon Buikema
Walter Buikema
FFA
Champaign
Illinois
Tastee-Mates Drive-In Opens Under Ritzema Family
Fulton drive-in new management by Mr. and Mrs. Albert Ritzema opens and promotes a grand opening soon. The Tastee-Mates Drive-In, formerly Rus’s Dari-Dee, operates Monday through Saturday 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. offering a full line of drive-in specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Drive-In
Fulton
Albert Ritzema
Local Families Visit Across Counties in Weekend Calls
Mrs Dean Snyder and children of Chadwick visited Mrs Jennie Griswold Monday afternoon. Mr and Mrs Charles Hogg dined with Mrs Delia Melendy at Fulton Sunday. Mr and Mrs Wayne Drake hosted Mr and Mrs Gabriel Ndis of Rock Falls. They called on Mr and Mrs Joe Cobb at Como. Mr and Mrs Jacque Faur and two boys left for Fort Rucker Alabama after weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs William Nienkark and his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Faur at Camanche Iowa. Mr and Mrs Larry Grimes and their boys of Clinton attended a wiener roast at the home of Mr and Mrs Gerald Smith and Kristy Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Snyder
Chadwick
Jennie Griswold
Charles Hogg
Delia Melendy
Fulton
Ayne Drake
Gabriel Ndis
Rock Falls
Joe Cobb
Como
Jacque Faur
Fort Rucker
Alabama
William Nienkark
Charles Faur
Camanche
Iowa
Larry Grimes
Clinton
Gerald Smith
Kristy
Cancer Fund drive totals $207.42 in Thomson Riverview area
Mrs. Robert Purlee, chairwoman, thanks contributors and lists solicitors for the Cancer Fund drive in Thomson and Riverview. The drive raised $207.42 and donors are urged to continue support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Purlee
Thomson and Riverview
Margaret Wilt
Lorraine Bissens
Margaret Murray
Carol Bielema
Mary Waltrip
Shirley Booth
Harriet Holesinger
Irene Hoff
Lila Atherton
Darlene Flickinger
Marilyn Youn
Phyllis Dkystra
LeVonaitchell
Marilyn Dittmar
Joyce Dykstra
Doris Hedstrom
Mary Brock
Community Visits and Family Gatherings Over Weekend
The report lists a series of social visits and dinner gatherings across multiple households. Notable attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Emil Brach, Mr. and Mrs. Joe Spencer, the Loomis family, Mrs. Jennie Griswold, Mrs. Ella Hogg and daughters, and several others visiting friends and relatives in Morrison and Winslow during the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Brach
Jennie Griswold
Joe Spencer
Rolland Loomis
Morrison
Charles Hogg
Ella Hogg
Herbert St. Ores, Jr
Dean Robinson
Albert Shne
Winslow
Merle Prins
Ben Wagner
Robert Lewis
Debbra
Harry Root
John Root
York Community High School Spring Ceremony Program
York Community High School presents its commencement events including processional and recessional, invocation and benediction, a class gift by Dr Arlyn Huizenga and remarks by Gerald Smith. The program lists speakers, music by Jill Sloan and Gene Paul, diplomas by Robert L Purlee, and a memorial note for David Lee Marshall.
Legion Auxiliary Elects Officers and Plans Poppy Day
Thomson American Legion Auxiliary met May 18 at the Legion Hall with ten members. Officers elected for 1964-65: President Vada Reader, first vice Gertrude Green, second vice Irene Flynn, secretary Clara Andring, treasurer Ruth Turney, chaplain Marilyn Young, sergeant at arms Grace Lewis, historian Jennie French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Vada Reader
Gertrude Green
Irene Flynn
Clara Andring
Ruth Turney
Marilyn Young
Sargent-at- Arms
Grace Lewis
Jennie French
Anna Greeley
Legion Auxiliary
Old Mill Park
Charge Three In Two Car Crash On Savanna Viaduct
Four charges were filed by Savanna police after a head on collision on Route 84 viaduct at 12 30 a m Sunday. Jack Flickinger of Thomson was to work in Savanna when struck by a car owned by Verle Lahre of Savanna. Joanne Lahre was driving when the crash occurred and left the scene. Verle Lahre was cited for allowing an unauthorized driver. Harold Rice, Lahre’s brother in law, was charged with allowing use of his license plates. Front of Flickinger car heavily damaged and towed from the viaduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Fe Ice
Jack Flickinger
Thomson
Savanna
Verle Lahre
Joanne
Lahre
Doty Road
Caballeros 4H Club Holds May Meeting at Oakville
The May meeting of the Caballeros 4H club at Oakville Country Club featured talks on Appaloosas and cutting horses, a knot-tying demonstration, a model Civil Defense family fallout shelter, and plans for a county softball team meeting at Lanark High School. Delegates attended a Federation meeting and record book school. Ann and Roger Williams earned A ratings at Fatstock Judging. The group will visit Sunny Slope Farm May 24 at 2:00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caballeros
Oakville Country Club
Robert Hartman
Darby
Linda Sturtz
Phyllis Pough
Zane
Lanark High School
Linda Colehour
Roger Williams
Ann Williams
Jeff Hoak
Steven Don Hollowell
Phillip Mintke
Tom Rawson
Steve
Farm Bureau
Mt. Carroll
Marvin Jones
Federation
Ann
Roger
Milledgeville Hotshots
Caldwells
Sunny Slope Farm
Faye Lower
Terry Lee Kness Weds Robert J Householder in Thomson Church
At 2 p m Saturday May 16 in Thomson Methodist Church Miss Terry Lee Kness became the bride of Robert J Householder in a ceremony attended by immediate families Rev Fred Wooters officiated and the couple will live in Savannah before moving to Minneapolis after July Both are from Thomson and Clinton communities with local family ties and military connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry Lee Kness
Robert J. Householder
Thomson Methodist Church
Lee G. Kness
Thomson
Robert D. Householder
Minneapolis
Minn
Fred Wooters
Aeilt
Larry Lufkinee Fulton
The
Couse
Sherry Hook
Linda Howes
Clinton
Te Lee
York Community High School
Patricia Stevens
Milwaukee
Wis
Interstate Power
Iowa
Savanna Army Depot
Savanna
Mary Circle Meeting at Methodist Church May 27
The Mary Circle of the Methodist Church will meet Wednesday evening May 27 at the church. Mrs. Gilpin Stagg will host. Devotions will be given by Mrs. Harold Wilt. York Betterment meeting postponed to Monday evening June 8 at the school cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
The
Methodist Church
Gilpin Stagg
Harold Wilt
York Betterment
Ladies Aid Meet at Baptist Church May 27
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church will gather Wednesday May 27 at the home of Mrs. Sylvia Witt for a meeting and planned activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Sylvia Witt
Medical patients and transfers across Davenport hospitals
Sick Roy Heitman remains in the Jane Lamb hospital. Philip Battaglia was dismissed Saturday from Mercy Hospital where he had been a patient for several days. Mrs. Robert Dykema is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Davenport after an ambulance ride Monday from Jane Lamb. Mrs. Earl Rupple was admitted Friday to Savanna Hospital as a medical patient. Albert Lynch was taken by ambulance Tuesday evening to Jane Lamb Hospital as a medical patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heitman
Jane Lambortal
Philip Battaglia
Mercy Hospital
Robert Dykema
Mercy Hose
Davenport
Jane Lamb Hospital
Earl Rupple
Savanna Hospital
Albert Lynch
Local Visitors Bring Family News From Sterling Area
Ale Arthur Perry of Selfridge AFB Michigan visited with his wife and parents in Fulton then took his grandmother Mrs Albert Perry to Thomson to see friends. Mrs Besse French hosted Mr and Mrs Scott Byers of San Diego. The Dells of Bethany, with son Douglas, visited Mr and Mrs Robert Lewis and Debbia. Theodore Dell of Pittsfield died, prompting their Monday departure for the funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ale Arthur Perry
Selfridge Afb
Michigan
Fulton
Sterling
Albert Perry
Thomson
Linton Nursing Home
Scott Byers
San Diego
Calif
Besse French
Don Dell
Douglas
Bethany
Robert Lewis
Debbia
Dells
Theodore Dell
Pittsfield
Golden Rule Class Holds Meeting at York Baptist Church
The Golden Rule Class of York Baptist Church held a Wednesday evening meeting with 13 members and 6 children present. Roll call used a scripture verse about showers and devotions themed He Will Answer Every Prayer followed by Rev. Paul Walker’s prayer. Carroll led a discussion on Catherine Marshall. A concluding song titled Showers Of Blessings closed the program. Mr and Mrs Hoff and Mr and Mrs Kosier attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Robert Carroll
Paul Walker
Rs. Carroll
Catherine Marshall
Francis Hoff
Leonard Kosier
Birthdays Honored at Thomson Legion Get-Together
About 40 attended a family gathering at the Legion Hall in Thomson last Thursday evening to celebrate the birthdays of Gus Roggendorf and Frank Leavens. Cards and social time followed with birthday cake ice cream and coffee. Attendees came from Clinton Iowa Mt Carroll Savanna and Thomson. The previous week Mrs Elizabeth Carroll of Morrison hosted dinner guests Mrs William Couch and children from DeWitt Iowa Mrs Anna Carroll and Mrs Robert Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Thomson
Gus Roggendorf
Frank Leavens
Clinton
Iowa
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Elizabeth Carroll
Morrison
William Couch
DeWitt, Iowa
Anna Carroll
Robert Carroll
Invocation and Graduation Exercises in Fulton Illinois
Eighth grade address by Rev Paul Walker and diploma presentation led by Virgil M Staples Supt of Schools in Fulton Illinois. List of graduates includes Robert L Purlee C Eugene Halfman Evelyn Prins Richard Dykstra Vicki Holmquist Dennis Andrir Ray Elmer Appel Michael Atherton and many others. Ceremony features Mendelssohn War March of the Priests processional.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil M. Staples
Supt. of Schools
Fulton, Illinois
Evelyn Prins
Mendelssohn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miner Insurance Agency National Bank
Ivan L. Miner
Savanna, Ill
Lanark, Il
Betty Rahn
P.T.A
Legion Post
Cradle News
Green Giant
Thomson News
Rev
Vernon Hoffs
Spring Valley Church
Joseph Barnby
Elgar
Evelyn Prins “Pomp & Circumstance
Wae
Beth Williams
Arlyn Huizenga
Illinois Association of School Administrators
Jill Sloan
Estilian Caprice
Gene Paul
Robert L. Purlee
Ee Oe
Board of Education
the Priests
David Lee Marshall
Heaven
Lord Byron
Arlyn Dale Huizenga
Burton Dwight Prins
Vera Mae Hickey
Joy Carol Durward
Vernon Lee Buikema Beth Evelyn Dykema Dale Brent Eslinger
Harlan Francis Hoff Walter Edson Holland
Larry Lee Hook
Ronald Lee Lartz
Ricky Edward McGinnis
Terry Lee Olson Duane Larry St. Ores
Connie Jo Schmitt
Mary Jane Siedenburg
Donna Marie Sippel Beth Elaine Williams
John C. Brigham
Jean H. Marken
John G. Conner
Esther J. Schmaling
Naomi R, Fischer Leonard S. Shane
William L. Gengenbach , Rose
Rubye R. Hill
John P. Krebs
Dora L
Mith Ben J. Tietjens
Elmer Hans John Sloan
Robert Lewis Harold Feddersen
Gene Marken
Myles Haas
Shannon
Isabelle Mattie
Charge
Savanna Viaduct
Everett Eslinger
Clubs
Lodges
Thomson Junior High
God of Our Fathers”—Warren
C. Eugene Halfman
Richard Dykstra
Vicki Holmquist
Ushers
John Troester
Barbara Schmitt
WNACL
Otyseawo
Catherine Rebecca Still
Larry Allan Weis
Marie Elaine Vian
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