Harlan Hoff Wins Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award
Harlan Hoff of York Community High School received the 1964 Dekalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award for outstanding senior Vocational Agriculture work. He led in FFA activities, 4-H, athletics, and farm projects including Hampshire hogs soybeans and corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Hoff
Dekalb
Arlan
Francis Hoff
York Community High School
FFA
Hampshire
Harlan Pane
University of Illinois
DeKalb Agriculture
Thomson High School
Mary C Renner of Rock Falls Receives Degree
Mary Carolyn Renner daughter of Mr and Mrs Irvin Renner of Rock Falls graduated from Tennessee Temple College Chattanooga Tennessee May 25 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English She participated in Christian activities including services at detention home children s home and old ladies home She was a member of the Excelsior Literary Society and several school sponsored organizations Her mother is the former Margaret Gaar a former Thomson resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Carolyn Renner
Irvin Renner
Rock Falls
Tennessee Temple College
Chattanooga
Tenn
Miss Renner
Jell
Children’s Home
Old Ladies’ Home
Excelsior Literary Society
Margaret Gaar
Thomson
Local Couple Adopts Baby Boy Michael William Kroll
Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred G. Kroll of Riverview Thomson adopt a baby boy named Michael William Kroll born December 26, 1963. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Dierks of Clinton and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Gusoll of Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred G. Kroll
Riverview
Thomson
Michael William Kroll
Stanley Dierks
Clinton
Gusoll
Savanna
Infant Kathleen Ann Mullen Born in Elgin Illinois
The infant daughter born Wednesday May 20 to Mr and Mrs Wm C Mullen of Elgin Illinois has been named Kathleen Ann Mrs Melvin Marshall left Monday to stay in the home of her son in law and daughter for the week
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. C. Mullen
Elgin
Ill
Kathleen Ann
Melvin Marshall
Funeral Services Held Sunday for John J. Hoy
Thomson obituary notes John James Hoy 35 died suddenly while working on the Milwaukee Railroad in the Tri Cities last Thursday afternoon. Services were at Law Funeral Home Savanna with burial in Upper Ark cemetery Argony. Hoy born July 4 1928 Savanna, married Diana Phillips June 10 1962 Thomson, veteran of Korea and Savanna VFW. Survivors include wife, parents, three sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle McGinnis
Flowers
Donald Goss
P. K. McGinnis
Mr. Hoy
Savanna
Clem
Esther Plattenberger Hoy
York Community
Hgh School
Diana Phillips
Thomson
Savanna Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lyle
Betty) Bailey
Marvin
Mildred) Stiles
Laura) Jensen
Chili
Wis
Hal
Laura Jensen
Junior Kaduce
Amboy
Minn
Harry Stoner Jr Dies in Minot at 42
Harry Stoner Jr 42 of Minot North Dakota died of a heart attack. He was news director for a Minot radio station. Funeral services were held last Sunday in Minot. He was a grandson of the late Mrs Mayme Mummert of Argo Fay. This item notes his death and occupation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Har: Stoner, Jr
Minot
N. D
Mayme Mummert
Argo Fay
Argo Fay Church Plans Vacation Bible School
Argo Fay Methodist Church schedules a daily Vacation Bible School from June 1 to 12, 9 45 to 11 am, Monday through Friday. Miss Esther Schmaling leads the program with Gerald Bower teaching for high school and young adults. Children age 4 through high school are invited. all denominations welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Fay Methodist Church
Esther Schmaling
Gerald Bower
Card of Thanks for John James Hoy
We express sincere thanks to friends relatives and neighbors for sympathy after the death of John James Hoy. Special thanks to Rev T S Cleworth pallbearers Savanna V F donor of cars drivers flower girls those who called at our homes helped at the house sent cards flowers food money or assisted in any way. Mrs Diana Hoy Mr and Mrs Clem Ho Mr and Mrs Lyle Bailey and family Mr and Mrs Ed Jensen Mr and Mrs Marvin Stiles in Kansas Mr and Mrs Hal Hoy and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John James Hoy
T. S. Cleworth
Savanna V. F
Diana Hoy
Clem Ho
Lyle Bailey
Ed Jensen
Marvin Stiles
Summer goods and boats offered by Thomson Recreation
Summer caps and hats plus Ball Band boots and rubber wear are advertised. The dealer showcases Polar Craft aluminum boats with a Johnson 10 hp motor overhauled, plus a 5 hp Evinrude. Also listed are a 1961 Johnson 15 hp and a nearly new 20 hp Mercury. Sell your boat and motor through Thomson Recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polar Craft
Johnson
Thomson Recreation
Dealer Leader Attends Milwaukee Legion Meeting
John Krahn was in Milwaukee Wisconsin on Tuesday to attend a Legion of Leaders club meeting for Chevrolet dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krahn
Milwaukee
Wis
Legion of Leaders Club
Chevrolet
Local families host weekend visits across Aledo and area
Thomson News reports Mr and Mrs Bernard Gro haring and Lori and Jon stayed with Bert and Davis in Aledo overnight and attended the Roosevelt Military Academy graduation dance and Sunday commencement. John Johnson family visited cemeteries in Preemption Mathersville Viola and Galesburg and called on friends in Galesburg and Moline. Merle Atherton Sr and Delbert Dimmick families hosted in Grandview and Morrison respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Groharing
Lori
Jon
Bert Davis
Aledo
Roosevelt Military Academy
Bernard
Academy
John Johnson
Alberta
Linda
Preemption
Mathersville
Viola
Galesburg
Tom Cooley
Eugene Johnson
Thanking neighbors and friends for flowers and support
The Marshall family extends appreciation to neighbors and friends for flowers cards food and help in the fields. They also thank David's friends and classmates for kindness and sympathy and express gratitude to everyone who offered assistance. May 28.
Church notices list services and events in York area
York community churches announce pastors and service times. Vacation Bible School runs June 1-12 at Argo Fay and Hickory Grove, with other programs and barbecues scheduled including a Rock River chicken barbecue June 6 at Blackhawk Camp. Catholic services in Fulton and Savanna are listed with times.
York Community High Alumni Banquet and Dance Plans
The York Community High School Alumni Association hosts its annual banquet and dance this Saturday night at the school gym. Dinner starts at 6 30 p m served by the FHA chapter. Reservations were due May 27 but those without invites may call Evelyn Wilt at 3301 to join. Jack Busch and his Orchestra will provide the music for dancing after the meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School Alumni Association
FHA
Evelyn Wilt
Pmson
Ancing
Jack Busch
Zenk Weds Heimbaugh In Savanna May Ceremony
Miss Sharlene A Zenk daughter of Mr and Mrs Harold Genk of Thomson wed James Heimbaugh son of Mr and Mrs Donald Heimbaugh of Savanna Illinois at the First Methodist Church in Savanna. The Rev William Moore officiated at 2 pm with a lace satin gown and a crown veil. A reception followed and the couple will reside at 1611 Chicago Avenue Savanna both employed at Interstate Power Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Pease
Raymond Remrey
Marilyn Joyce Pease
Op Weed
Joseph Deck
Thomson
Nellie Remrey
Thomson Methodist Church
Fred Wooters
P. K. McGinnis Jr
Sharlene A. Zenk
Harold Genk
James Heimbaugh
Donald Heimbaugh
Calumet
Savanna
Illinois
William Moore
First Methodist Church
Evelyn Wilt
Sue Novak
Ben Reibel
Cliff James
Cynthia Gennaro
Lauren Zenk
Chicago Avenue
Interstate Power Co
Memorial Day Services Planned by Thomson Legion Post
Memorial Day events in Thomson led by the Donald Ashpole American Legion Post No. 1025 include a 10:15 AM assembly at Thomson School, a parade to Village Park, welcome prayer by Commander Dean Robinson, band music, a wreath laying, a firing squad salute, taps, and a band address by Rev. Paul Walker of York Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Daily Vacation Bible School June 8 19
Three Thomson churches York Baptist Community and Thomson Methodist sponsor a two week daily vacation Bible school from June 8 to 19 at Thomson Grade School and Methodist Church. Sessions run Monday to Friday 9 to 11 30 a m with first day starting later. Enrollment asks for 1 to cover materials and offers aid for those unable to pay. Rev Paul Walker directs. Margaret Murray is secretary treasurer. Volunteers sought including teachers helpers and drivers. contact Rev Walker at 3307.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Rock River
Blackhawk Camp
Rev. Walker
Fred Wooters
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Thomson
Wooters
Gerald Bower
Thomson - Argo Fa
Argo - Fay Ladies Aid
Ruth Circle
Thomson Wscs
Thomson Daily Vacation Bible School
York Baptist, Community
Thomson Methodist
Thomson Grade
Methodist Church
Jesus, the
York Baptist Church
Margaret Murray
Walker
Tree Shaping Demonstration At Albert Lynch Farm
A tree shearing demonstration will be held at 1 PM June 9 at the Albert Lynch farm west of Thomson. Everyone is welcome to attend and learn how to shape and trim Christmas trees in an educational session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Lynch
Thomson
Legion Buys New Flags For Thomson Main Street
The Donald Ashpole Post 1025 of the American Legion has new flags for Thomson main street to be flown for the first time on Memorial Day. The flags, along with completed sidewalks and gutters, are expected to enhance Thomson's downtown appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion
Thomson Main Street
Donald Ashpole
American Legion
Homson Main Street
Thomson
Local Hospital Stays and Dismissals Across Iowa
Sick Edson Holland was a patient at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton on Monday and Tuesday. Veterans Hospital Iowa City treated Ronnie Starr Harry Bonders and Donnie Ashby for check ups. Mrs. Robert Dykema of Thomson dismissed from Mercy Davenport convalescing at home with her parents Mr and Mrs Harold Sikkema in Fulton. Mrs Ben Dykstra of Fulton housed as patient at Jane Lamb Clinton this week. Albert Lynch remains a medical patient at Jane Lamb Clinton while Earl Rupple discharged from Savanna Hospital after ten days. Wayne Drake reentered Veterans Hospital Iowa City Tuesday in Room 5W89. Roy Heitman remains a patient at Jane Lamb Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Roggendorf
Russel Green
Rudy Brock
Savanna
Rinkie Lantiga
Fulton
John H. Buikema
Phyllis
Hal Hoy
Dianamy
Delbert Dimmick
Dian Durward
R. N
Edson Holland
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Ronnie Starr
Harry Bonders
Donnie Ashby
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Robert Dykema
Thomson
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Iowa
Harold Sikkema
Ben Dykstra
Albert Lynch
Earl Rupple
Savanna Hospital
Wayne Drake
Roy Heitman
Thomson Review Renewals and Auction Sale Notice
Renewals to the Thomson Review include L P Fagan and Mrs Dan Sack with new subscriber Mrs Robert Zimmer. An auction sale by Mr and Mrs Alphonse Thill of household furniture and antiques will be held Sunday June 7 at 1 p.m. at the K of C hall in Savanna after moving a trailer home north of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Review
L. P. Fagan
Thomson
Dan Sack
Tucson
Ariz
Philip L Dooley
Robert Zimmer
Hampton
Iowa
Alphonse Thill
Kenneth Starr
K of C
Savanna
Prairie du Chien Residents Visit Bruckner Family
Mrs Flora Bruckner of Prairie du Chien and her family visit her son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Ayd Bruckner for several days. Sunday guests include Mr and Mrs Merton Bruckner and Anna Bruckner of Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora Bruckner
Prairie du Chien
Wisis
Ayd Bruckner
Merton Bruckner
Anna Bruckner
Rockford
Dannyess
Argo Fay
Sam Kanpee Jr
Robertuseholder
Savanna
Leslie Dittmar
Riverview
Gayle Foster
East Moline
Leo Kness
Thomson
John H. Buikema
Phyllis
Ape Houzenga
Camanche
Letters From Our Readers Dear Friends
Dear Friends as usual my check arrives late We cannot get along without the paper The moment it comes we drop everything and read practically every word Mrs Dan Sack Tucson Arizona Mr and Mrs Everett Eslinger Clinton were Saturday evening visitors of her mother Mrs Jennie Griswold Mr and Mrs Walter Bennett Leonard Shane of Savannah Clinton were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Warland England and sons
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Eslinger
Clinton
Jennie Griswold
Walter Bennett Leonard Shane
Savanna
Floyd
Mrs. Warland England and Sons
Home Economics Class Plans Play School at York High
York Community High School’s Home Economics class will run a play school from June 1 to June 5, 9 30 to 11 45 a m under instructor Mrs Rubye Hill. The first 30 children to register are accepted for ages 3½ to kindergarten. Registration contact LuAnne Frosch Thomson 2683 or Susan Knuth Riverview area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School
Rubye Hill
Indergarten
LuAnne Frosch
Thomson
Susan Knuth
Riverview
Community clubs schedule June meetings at church and Legion Hall
Clubs and The TNT Club of the Community church will meet on Wednesday June 3 at 1 30 p m at the church annex. Members are asked to bring carpet rags to be sewed. Hostesses are Mrs Amelia Sack and Mrs Curtis S Ores. The Kindergarten Club will meet at 8 p m Monday June 1 at the Legion Hall. All mothers with children who will be 5 by December 1 and interested in Kindergarten are invited. Hostesses are Darlene Ashby Kay Wilkins Irene Kaufman Mary Davis Betty Morris and Erma Hoy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TNT Club
Amelia Sack
Curtis S. Ores
Legion Hall
Darlene Ashby
Kay Wilkins
Irene Kaufman
Mary Davis
Betty Morris
Erma Hoy
York Cedar 4H Holds Meeting At York High
The York Cedar 4 H club met at the high school approving secretary and treasurer reports and electing Jim Hartman and Brenda Ware as delegates to the National 4 H Convention. Ribbons were given for the fat stock judging contest and reminders issued for record books keeping fit and public speaking events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Driftwood 4-H
York Cedar
Fox Rink
Reader
Ware
Diana Daehler
York Community High School names valedictorian and salutatorian
Vernon L Buikema son of Mr and Mrs Walter Buikema of R R Thomson is valedictorian with a 361 GPA over four years Beth E Williams daughter of Mr and Mrs Lyle Williams of Thomson is salutatorian with a 352 GPA Commencement is set for 8 p m Friday May 29 in the high school gymnasium
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon L. Buikema
Walter Buikema
R. R
Thomson
York Community High School
Beth E. Williams
Lyle Williams
Thomson Little League Sets Four Home Teams and Schedule
The Thomson Little League Association organizes four home teams White Sox Yankees Dodgers Giants with managers and players listed. Schedule runs Wednesdays and Fridays from June to August with playoffs and a traveling interleague team to be chosen. further Carroll County and Pony League schedules will follow after completion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Little League Association
White Sox
David Young
Mgr
Billy Knuth
Mark Flickiner
Greg Flickinger
Ronnie Hebeler
Steve Hebeler
Robert Falls
Jimmy Falls
Larry _McWorthy
Steve Lindstrom
Donnie Rice
Bobby Wilt
David Fosdick
Yankees
Gene Halfman
Megr
Steve Sanne
Allen Holmquist
David Holmquist
Timmy Halfman
Larry Dykema
Mike Schmitt
Steve Atherton
Kenny Manning
Daryl Ehrich
David Purlee
Tom Senneff
Kevin Green
Dodgers
Don Schott
Mike Hill
Donnie Schott
Leland Groharing
Dale Drake
Jon Drake
Mickey Baker
Jim Halfman
Gary Spencer
David Brown
Danny Brown
David Stagg
Frankie Cox
Giants
Herb. St. Ores
Gers
Yankee
Carroll County
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Mary C. Renner
John J. Hoy
Harry Stoner Jr
N. Dak
John
Kathryn Hoff
Garden Plain
Otto Switzer
Jesus
John Hoff
Congo
Robert Hill
Kansas
Mrs
Miner Insurance Agency National Bank
Ivan L. Miner
Savanna, Ill
Thomson News
David
Mary Marshall
William D, Marshall
Beverly Petersen
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Your People
Homson School
TNT
Church Annex
St. John’s Church
Sharlene Zenk
J. Heimbaugh
Donald Ashpole American Legion Post
Commander Dean Robinson
Chaplain Ed Andring
Ron Mitchell
Daily Vacation Bible School
Fay Ashby
George Yarsgaard
Roberto
Fulon
Claude Wiebenga
Dora Wiebenga
George Collins
Merle Atherton
Ronnie Fossett
Harvey Fossett
Chadwick
California
William Baker
Newar
Costa Mesa
Calif
Jacob Vegter & Family
Marvin Holesinger
Fred Hook
Ed Hook
Merle Atherton Jr
Harry Ferry
Sherrie Fossett
Minnie Ashpole
Minnie Sebring
Ida Hanson
Washington
Harold Sorenson
Ed Andring
Kenneth Biggs
Freeport
John Kustes
Glen McCulloch
Low Moor
Arizona
Bennett Ana Ways
Clubs
Lodges
The
Y Cafe
McCormick’s Cafe
Rosie
Frances
Vernon Buikema
Beth Williams
Thomson Little League
Whites
Thomson Fire Protection District
Carroll and
Whiteside
Thomson Fir Protection District
A. D
Illinois Association of Fire Protection
Board of Trustees
Court of Competent Jurisdiction
Albert Prins
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