Lynn Bower Recommended for Illinois State Farmer Degree
Lynn Bower son of Mr and Mrs Glen Bower of Thomson has been recommended by the State FFA Executive Committee to receive the Illinois State Farmer Degree. The degree is the highest awarded by the Illinois Association FFA and limited to two per cent of active members. He has been an active member for four years and this year’s farming run includes 150 poultry, 2 purebred Angus cows, 1 purebred Angus bull, 2 swine, 1 dairy heifer, and 8 acres of corn. The conferring ceremony will be June 6 during the State FFA Convention afternoon session at the Conrad Hilton Hotel in Chicago Illinois.
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Lynn Bower
Glen Bower
Thomson
FFA
Illinois Association Ffa
Lynn
Conrad Hilton
Chicago
Illinois
Legion Plans Memorial Day Program
The American Legion of Thomson has arranged a Memorial Day program on May 30. Legionaries meet at 8 45 AM at the Legion hall and proceed to Lower York and Upper York cemeteries at 9 00 AM. A parade to library park forms around 10 15 to 10 30 AM with the Legion Auxiliary Band Boy Scouts and Cub Scouts joining. Memorial services follow at 11 AM with Rev Wilbur Nicholson of the Methodist church as speaker.
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American Legion of
Thomson
Legion Hall
Lower York
Upper York
Legionaries
Legion Auxiliary
Boy Scouts
Cub Scouts
Library Park
Park
Wilbur Nicholson
Methodist Church
Larry Carroll Selected for Illinois FFA All State Band
Larry Carroll chosen to play in the all state FFA Band during the Illinois State FFA Convention in Chicago June 6 to 8. He joins a 75 member band composed entirely of FFA members and will perform five times over the three day event. Carroll is a junior at York Community High School and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carroll of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Carroll
Chicago
Larry
Robert Carroll
Thomson
York Community High School
Birthday party for R C Bush's son at Old Mill Park
Mrs. R C Bush hosted 15 children Sunday at Old Mill Park Savannah for the seventh birthday of R C Bush Jr. Guests enjoyed birthday cake ice cream and coolahe and brought many gifts for the celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bush
Old Mill Park
Savanna
R. C. Jr
Kindergarten Class Ends Year With Picnic
The Thomson kindergarten class and Mrs. Donald Sippel had a Friday picnic at the village park to close the spring term. Afterward the group visited Thomson’s fire station for a concluding outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Sippel
Thomson
Morrison couple hosts and guests mentioned in social notes
The item lists Sunday visits at the Morrison area, naming Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Mitchell and hosts the Wagners, with dinners for Richard Williams and family as well as Paul Smith, Jerry Shoemaker, and Arnold Sikkema. Other guests include Jimmy Halfman, Dale Drake with Tom McKee family, and a card of thanks from Frank Holman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Mitchell
Morrison
Ben Wagner
Richard Williams
Paul Smith
Jerry Shoemaker
Arnold Sikkema
Jimmy Halfman
Dale Drake
Tom McKee
School Boards Hire Single Administrator In Co Term District
Thomson Community Grade School and Dist 174 join with Dist 201 in a special May 16 1962 meeting to hire a single administrator for the co terminous district. The vote passed with five yes and one no as members moved to adjourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Thomson Community Grade School
Dist
Pres
Mitchell
Young
Hook
Jurgens
Ashby
Daniels
St. Ores
Paul Daniels
Sec
Dist. No
Fort
Thomson Recreation Item Sale List
A catalog style listing shows summer caps hats leather gloves cotton gloves Ball Band footwear rubbers and hip boots as well as Pop six pack and case candy cigars and cigarettes from Thomson Recreation.
Girl Scout Troop Hikes to New Park Near Potters Road
Girl Scout Troop 143 from Thomson hiked to a new park near Potters Road on Monday afternoon. After a snack of doughboys and jelly they returned to Thomson School with leader Mrs. Robert Hill and assistant Mrs. Robert Falls.
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Thomson
New Park
Potters Road
Robert Hill
Robert Falls
Buik and Vogel Families Visit On Sunday Afternoon
Mr and Mrs John H Buik ema and Phyllis visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Géradus Vogel and family. Mrs Delores Leavens is spending several weeks at the home of her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Elliott Bradley at Sandwich Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Buikema
Phyllis
Géradus Vogel
Delores Leavens
Mrs. Elliott Bradley
Sandwich, Il
Couple Welcomes Daughter Sandra Kay in Sandwich
Cradle report notes Mr. and Mrs. Elliott Bradley of 311 W Arnold St Sandwich Illinois welcomed a daughter born Friday May 11 weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces named Sandra Kay. Mrs Bradley is formerly Betty Leavens daughter of Mrs Delores Leavens. Also Mr. and Mrs Robert Potter welcomed a daughter born Wednesday May 23 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton with Gene Potter as paternal grandparent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott Bradley
W. Arnold St
Sandwich
Ill
Sandra Kay
Bradley
Betty Leavens
Delores Leavens
I v
Robert Potter
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Gene Potter
Church Services and School Notices for Thomson Area
The Churches Work Community lists William Kendall as pastor with Claude Grim supervising church school at 9 30 AM and a 10 30 AM worship service. Young Peoples meeting is canceled this Sunday due to graduation services. Baptists led by interim pastor Phillip W Anderson hold 10 AM worship and 11 AM Sunday school with Paul Wilt supervising all ages. Methodist pastor Wilbur Nicholson oversees services at 8 30 AM Argo Fay 9 30 AM Hickory Grove and 11 AM Thomson with 9 30 AM Sunday school Argo Fay 10 AM Thomson 10 30 Hickory Grove and MYF at 7 PM at Argo Fay. Bible school for all three Thomson churches begins Monday June 4. Catholics at Fulton offer 8 AM and 10 AM services, while St John’s in Savanna holds 5 45, 7 30, 9 00 and 11 00 AM services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Phillip W. Anderson
Paul Wilt
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Thomson - Argo Fay
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
York Progressives Meet Monday Evening With Mrs Feddersen
The York Progressive unit of the Home Bureau held a May 21 gathering at Mrs. Harold Feddersen's home for a pot luck. Dorothe Lewis taught hair styling with Mrs. Arnold Sikkema and Mrs. Merle Bie ema modeling. New officers for the year include Mrs. Arnold Sikkema as chairman, Mrs. Robert Fosdick as 1st vice chair, and Mrs. Merle Bielema as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Progressive Unit
The
Home Bureau
Harold Feddersen
Dorothe Lewis
Arnold Sikkema
Merle Bieema
Fred Miller
Robert Fosdick
Processional concert at Thomson High May 1962
A May 27 1962 program in Thomson Illinois features a processional with hymns and sacred choruses. Works include Elgar Pomp and Circumstance and Mendelssohn War March of the Priests, with Beth Williams and Rev Philip Andersen leading the service and a mixed chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Williams
Commencement Exercises and Diploma Day 1962
May 28 1962 commencement program lists salutatory by Opal Vander Cook address by Rev Wilbur Nicholson valedictory Bells of the Sea by Lamb Solomon Mary Hoff Bender diplomas presented by C W Hogg Ed of Educ recessional Pomp and Circumstance by Elgar principal Harold M Elliott and staff and a long list of graduates with names including Kathy Dykstra Mary Gruber Dale Welch and many others from the school community.
Library Closed May 30 For Memorial Day Holiday
The York township library will be closed Wednesday evening May 30 for Memorial Day. Regular hours resume Friday June 1. Mr and Mrs Robert Miller and daughters Janie and Peggy were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Maude Brown and Harriet to celebrate Mrs Miller's birthday. Evening visitors in the Brown home were Mr and Mrs Gordon Brown and their children from Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Robert Miller
Janie
Peggy
Maude Brown
Harriet
Official Poppy Day Proclamation Sets May 26 1962
Mayor Perry Melton proclaims Saturday May 26 1962 as Poppy Day in Thomson Illinois. The American Legion and Auxiliary raise funds by selling veteran made poppies to support disabled veterans and families. Citizens urged to wear a poppy and give to the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
American Legion Auxiliary
Illinois
Perry Melton
Thomson
Ill
Donald Ashpole
The
visitors from several families during weekend in Iowa and Illinois
Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman and Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall visited Saturday and Sunday with Rev and Mrs H James Smith and family at Killduff Iowa. Mrs Clara Bergstead and Mr and Mrs Kenneth Ellsworth of Streator visited Sunday with their parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Hook. Mrs C F Bielema and Mrs William Muur of Fulton and Mrs Donald Sippel and her mother Mrs Dora Brothwell visited Tuesday with Mrs Sippel's sister Mrs Ivan Cunning am at Sandwich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heitman
Mervin Marshall
H. James Smith
Killduff
Clara Bergstead
Kenneth Ellsworth
Streator
Albert Hook
C. F. Bielema
William Muur
Fulton
Donald Sippel
Dora Brothwell
Elgin Visitors Attend Baraboo Anniversary Outing
Mr and Mrs James Baustert and daughter Julie of Elgin stayed with Mr and Mrs Philip Dooley from Friday to Sunday. Mr and Mrs Joe Spencer and boys and her parents Mr and Mrs Emil Groeszinger of Savannah plan to travel to Baraboo Wisconsin for the wedding anniversary of former Savannah residents Mr and Mrs Perry Loomis who now live in Baraboo. Mr and Mrs Lyle Greeley were Sunday visitors with Mr and Mrs Carl Petersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baustert
Julie
Elgin
Philip Dooley
Joe Spencer
Emil Groeszinger
Savanna
Baraboo
Wis
Perry Loomis
Lyle Greeley
Carl Petersen
Mrs Dykstra Elected To Head Music Boosters
Mrs Alfred Dykstra was elected president of the Thomson Music Boosters Club for the coming year at the May meeting in the high school library. Officers include Mrs R C Bush vice president Mrs Robert Knuth secretary Mrs Frank Manning treasurer and Mrs John Sloan publicity chairman. The treasurer reported 391.96 in the treasury and audit committee was named. Band director Mr Larsen announced Memorial Day and June 3 district convention of the American Legion in Savanna with uniforms turned in after the Savanna parade. No summer bands due to funds and availability. A concession stand for Melon Day was approved and points for music awards will carry over if not earned this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Dykstra
Thomson Music Boosters Club
Ther
R. C. Bush
Robert Knuth
Frank Manning
John Sloan
Treasury
Robert Carroll
Lauren Mitchell
Larsen
The
American Legion
Savanna
Harold Daehler
Ways and Means
Thomson Students Excel In National SRA Tests
Thomson Grade School students outperformed the national average on recent SRA achievement tests. Grade by grade, Thomson averages 4th to 8th grades exceed the national scores, highlighting strong performance across all levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
SRA
Nat
Osper
Soldier completes central office repair course at Fort Gordon
Pfc Franklin L. LaShelle completed a 15 week manual central office repair course at the Army Signal Training Center Fort Gordon Ga on May 4. He entered the Army in 1957 and is 22 years old after attending York Community High School. His wife Joyce lives in Thomson Illinois and his parents Mr and Mrs Ernest E LaShelle reside on Route 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AHTNC
Franklin L. LaShelle
Joyce
Thomson, Ill
Army Signal Training Center
Fort Gordon
LaShelle
Army
York Community High School
Ernest E. LaShelle
Route 1
Local Families Host Sunday Dinner Gatherings Across Town
Mrs Verdayne John of Milwaukee arrived to spend several days with her parents Mr and Mrs N D French. Mr and Mrs Frank Flack of Hanover and family visited with Myles Haas and family. Fay Sarin of Los Angeles was overnight guest with cousins Lloyd Cecil and Elsie Tursley. Other guests included Clarence Tousley and Walter Shannafelt. James Bissens will move to Garrett Houzenga’s tenant house by June 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Atherton
Ray Morelli
Verdayne John
Milwaukee
Wis
N. D. French
Max Meakins
Luanne
Teresa
Amy Lewis
Paul Melennag
Nina
Savanna
Frank Flack
Hanover
Myles Haas
Fay Sarin
Los Angeles
Cal
Lloyd
Cecil
Elsie Tuesley
Clarence Tousley
Rock Falls
Walter Shannafelt
Morrison
James Bissens
Garrett Houzenga
Thomson Junior High Students In Fine Arts Contest
Thomson junior high students participated in Illinois Elementary School Association Fine Arts Contests. Dick Sloan, Cherera Ballard, Linda Diephuis won ratings at district and sectional levels. Cherera Ballard and Karen Schmitt advanced to state with second division scores. This marked Thomson schools first state contest advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Illinois Elementary School Association
Dick Sloan
Chere Ra Ballard
Linda Diephuis
Jon Cate
Karen Schmitt
Aleda McGinty
Patty Bissens
Orion
Monmouth
Chere’ra Ballard
Monticello
Karen
James Whitcomb Riley
Chere’ra
Grade School To Graduate 42 Friday Evening
The largest eighth grade class in Thomson history will receive diplomas Friday May 25 at 8 PM in the school gym. Western Illinois University professor Dr. Donald F. Day will give the address. 42 graduates include Lyle Sherman Ashby and Deborah Ann Bailey, among others, with 7th grade ushers and special music features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Donald F. Day
Western Illinois University
Day
Boston
Mass
Bobbs- Merrill Co., Inc
North Carolina
Florida
University of Florida
Georgia
Ernest Carder
First Methodist Church
Savanna
Rita Fehler
Billy Manning
Esther Schmaling
Dick Sloan
Jon Cate
Lola Peterson
Luanne Frosch
Board of Education
Lauren Mitchell
Lyle Sherman Ashby
Donald D. Atherton
Deborah Ann Bailey
Carolyn Jean Baker
Ra Ballard
John A. Bostetler
Gary Gene Buikema
Alice N. Carpenter
Lana Rae Creighton
Diane E. Crofts
David Lee Daehler
Diana Lynn Daehler
Linda Sue Diephuis
Civil Defense Class Set for Tuesday May 29
The fifth Civil Defense class will meet at 8 pm on May 29 at Thomson Grade School, changing the date from Wednesday May 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civil Defense Program
I m. snNeeny
Homson
Birthday Dinner Hosts Honor R C Bush Jr
Guests for Tuesday dinner at Mr and Mrs R C Bush included Mr and Mrs H W Scott and Mrs Clara Allen of Clinton for the birthday celebration of R C Bush Jr. Sunday visitors to Mr and Mrs Gus Roggendorf were Mr and Mrs Dick Bullen and Mr and Mrs S Smith of Sabula. Wayne Drake and family joined Mr and Mrs Harry Wilkinson Jr and family for Sunday supper with Mr and Mrs Clarence Franks in Milledgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. C. Bush
R. C. Bush, Jr
H. W. Scott
Clara Allen
Clinton
Dick Bullen
S. Smith
Sabula
Gus Roggendorf
Wayne Drake
Harry Wilkinson, Jr
Clarence Franks
Milledgeville
Grade School Honors Day Planned for May 28
Thomson Grade School will hold Honors Day on Monday May 28 at 9 30 a m in the school gymnasium. The program will last about two hours and an eighth grade committee has arranged special entertainment for the morning. Parents and interested persons are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
York Cedar 4-H May Meeting In High School Ag Room
The York Cedar 4-H Club held its May 14 meeting in the high school agriculture room with Larry Hook presiding. Walter Holland led the 4-H pledge and a White Eagle 4-H representative spoke as guest. Carol DeNeo spoke on camp activities and Jim Haas screened a silent film for recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Cedar 4
Jim Haas
Evelyn Prins
Hospital updates for veterans and local patients
Wayne Ashby Sr enters Iowa City Veterans hospital for observation. Glen Sears moves from Savanna to Cherry Valley Illinois nursing home after weeks as a patient. Frank Holman discharged from Iowa City Veterans hospital where he was a surgical patient since May 1. Howard Buckley discharged May 14 from Iowa City Veterans hospital where he had been a medical patient since May 1. Herman Bimm of Savanna, formerly Thomson, will be a medical patient for three weeks at Des Moines Iowa Methodist hospital after a heart attack during a Des Moines visit with relatives. Ned Spencer of Argo Fay admitted May 16 to Rock Island Sanitorium as medical patient. Mrs Howard Law of Savana discharged from Savanna hospital after two weeks medical care and stays with daughter Mrs Howard Leavens in Grandview.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ashby Sr
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Glen Sears
Savanna Hospital
Cherry Valley
Ill
Frank Holman
Howard Buckley
Veterans Hostital
Herman Bimm
Savanna
Thomson
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Bimm
Jack Colebaugh
Ned Spencer
Argo
Howard Leavens
Grandview
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Legion Plans
Thomson News
Legion
Bruceterminix
Bill Cronister
Laura Daehler
Chadwick
George B. Shick
Bolhous
Roll Call
Oak
Hook and
Ray L Morelli
Vernon Buikema
Walter Buikema
Kankakee
Harvestore Structures
Vernon
Thomson Recreation
Cradle News
York
Feddersen
York Community High School Baccalaureate
New Gymnasium
Thomson, Illinois
Pomp & Circumstance
Elgar
Philip Andersen
Jeremiah
Jack van Heest
Rev. Andersen
Vander Cook
Kathy Dykstra
Mary Gruber
Dale D. Welch
Bells of the Sea
Lamb Solomon
Mary Hoff Bender
C. W. Hogg
Educ
Harold M. Elliott
William Gengenbach
Naomi Fischer
James R. Raikes
Lucille Johnston
Richard Larson
Richard Wunderlin
Donald Dell
Wayne Ashby Harold Fedderson
John Schmitt Paul Wilt
Albert Prins Ned Spencer
Robert Elgin
Evelyn Wilt
Pamalee Creighton
Barbara Gruber
Lucinda Baker
Tommy Brearton
Kenneth Buikema
David Diehl
Kathleen Dykstra
Beverly Gruber Alan Mga
Judith Hubble
Nancy Kramer
Margaret St. Ores Eissens
Joan Schmitt William Spencer Sharlene Zenk
Arlyn Huizenga
Dale Eslinger
David Lynch
Joy Durward
Dale Holesinger
Judy Cate
Cynthia Durward
Maria Eslinger
Virginia Harridge
Terry Kness
Judy Paxton
Mary Siedenburg
Donna Root
Harlan Hoff
Dykstra
Cherera Ballard
Jonate
Thomson Junior High
Lions Club
Thomson Methodist Church
Henry van Zuiden
Marvin Holesinger
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