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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1963
Page
1
Memorial Day events are planned with Legion members hosting a program this Thursday. Alumni Banquet and Dance drew a strong crowd with Bob Cate and Vernon McGinty attending. Houseboat launching by Bud Wilt showcases a sturdy craft. Cub Scouts hosted a Pinewood Derby with Greg Flickinger as winner.
Mrs. Merle Bielema, chair woman of the local Cancer Fund drive, reports that $246.95 was collected in the Thomson vicinity during the recent drive for the Cancer Society. The drive was sponsored by the Thomson Women's Club.
Thomson News notes include Jimmy and Barbara McKee staying with grandparents Mr and Mrs William Senour of Fulton. Monday evening guests at Donald Sippel’s home were Henry Nielsen of Tampico and Robert Plumley family plus Guy and Louise. Elgin’s William Halfman family visited the Bissens, and Morrison residents A E Mitchell called on the Wagners.
Thomson grade and high schools held their last day on Tuesday May 28 with noon dismissal and report cards. Baccalaureate and commencement services for York Community High School graduates were led by Rev Wilbur Nicholson and Earl H Hanson. Diplomas were awarded by Albert Prins to seniors including Bruce Don Groharing and Virginia Louise Harridge. eighth grade diplomas were presented by Lauren Mitchell to students such as Ronald Atherton and Evelyn Carl.
Twenty children were baptized last Sunday in Thomson Argo Fay and Hickory Grove Methodist churches by Rev. Timothy Reeves of Chicago assisted by Rev. Wilbur Nicholson. Children include Thomson Glen Allen Kevin Dale Kimberly Lynn Walter Jake Janice Marie Fay James Jr William Thomas R C Jr Deborah Sue Argone Ruth Ann Dale Evan Jon Wayne Steven Ray Kimberlee Clare Sandra Kay Robert Lee William Scott Pamela Ann Orlynn Everett.
The second semester lists High Honor Roll students Deloris Wilt and Jan Jurgens with 4.0, plus several others including Ray Bissens Vernon Buikema Beth Williams Ron Mitchell Connie Schmitt. Regular Honor Roll names Merrie Sippel Carolyn Baker Vera Hickey Joy Durward Marcia Melton Linda Diephuis Jim Hartman Gary Houzenga Patty Kaufman Jill Sloan LeRoy Appel Sharon Newendyke. Also six week results show top marks for Jan Jurgens and Deloris Wilt with 4.0 and 3.75 respectively.
Pat Bellich son of Mr and Mrs Emil Bellich and Clinton Herald carrier boy earned enough points in the Herald contest to win a trip to the 500 mile races at Indianapolis Indiana on Memorial Day He will depart by bus from Clinton Wednesday noon with other winners They will stay overnight at an Indianapolis hotel attend the races Thursday and tour Purdue University before returning home Thursday night Also mentioned are Cecil and Lloyd Tousley returning from a cottage trip at Hayward with guests C E Tousley Rock Falls Eddie Stearns Sterling and Nick Kettler Fulton
Mrs Marius Olson of R F D No 1 Argo Fay was fatally injured in a one car accident Tuesday afternoon when her car left the gravel road, struck a cement culvert, about a mile north of Argo Fay. She died at Savannah hospital around 6 PM after being taken there, and an inquest was held Wednesday morning.
Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with an open house at York Baptist Church on Sunday June 2 from 2 to 5 PM. Friends and relatives are invited to attend.
The York Community notices include church schedules for William Kendall and Claude Grim at the YORK CHURCHES, no services on Sundays June 2 9 and 16, youth overdrive June 1, Father Son banquet June 8 at 6 30 PM, Children’s Day June 9 at 10 AM, and a board meeting June 4 at 7 30 PM.
York Township library board announces a Book Mobile visit on Tuesday June 11 at Thomson. The Traveling Exhibit of Children's Books will be on library grounds with board members present to answer questions and refreshments served. Librarians from Carroll County towns are specially invited.
Robert Malewicki USN son of Mr and Mrs Edward Male wicki of Winina Minn and grandson of Harry Root of Thomson was aboard the carrier Kearsarge which picked up Astronaut Gordon Cooper after his 22nd Earth orbit. He has visited Thomson often with his grandfather and other relatives.
Valerie Ashby and her Savanna grandparents visited Friday to Sunday. Carl Petersen and wife visited Clinton hosts Sunday evening. Kara Grim stayed Thursday night with Phyllis Buikema. Jennie Griswold and Harold Witt called on Monday with Ralph Irion Morrison. Myles Haas attended his uncle Milton Flack’s funeral in Pearl City. Claude Grim and family hosted Leslie Grim and relatives.
About 160 people attended the Saturday night dance in the new York Community High School gymnasium. A fried chicken dinner was served at 6 30 p.m. by the Thomson Methodist Church women. The 1963 class and guests from earlier classes were honored with corsages and flowers as Mrs Burnie Voss led the business meeting and officers were elected for the coming year. Entertainment came from a Clinton barbershop quartet, and dancing with the Jack Oe Orchestra followed.
Three Thomson High athletes posted strong showings across events. Arlyn Huizenga led with wins in the 100 and 200 as well as the high hurdles at Shan non invitational, and anchored the varsity mile. He also earned top finishes in the Carroll County Conference and Gateway Classics. Duane St. Ores placed in the 440 dash and high jump at county events and Shannon meets, boosting the team’s results.
In lieu of flowers at the funeral of Mrs. Harry Edith Gaar a Cancer Fund donation of 152.50 was reported. Mr. Gaar thanks all contributors. Saturday evening visitors at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Potter included Mr. and Mrs. Paul King Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Emery and Debbie of Mt Carroll and Mr. and Mrs. Forest Sword of Fulton.
Sick Mrs William Kendall of Milledgeville broke her hip at home on Monday May 20 and is confined to Sterling hospital awaiting release this week. Mrs Adam Heinze of Argo Fay fell and broke her shoulder. she was treated at a physician office and returned home. Lloyd Smith came home Tuesday from St Francis hospital Freeport where he had been a patient since Friday. Lynn, son of Mrs Vernon Mattie, was an in and out patient at Savanna hospital last Sunday morning. Herman Haag remains homebound under physician care for two weeks with a back injury. Mrs Robert Carroll has been ill at home for a week with measles. Mrs Charles Hersey was dismissed from Savanna hospital after several days as a medical patient. Henry Paulsen of Thomson underwent surgery recently at Savanna hospital. Albert Lynch was dismissed Sunday from Janemb hospital after several days as a patient. Ora Potter had surgery Monday at Savanna hospital. Wayne Witt remains a patient at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton.
Rev. Hervey Gilbert 83 of LaVerne California died May 26 at 9 50 p m He was eldest son of Rev H F Gilbert former York Baptist Church pastor He taught at Otter Bluff school and led two reunions of former pupils He was a missionary to American Indians in Oklahoma where his first wife died in 1918 He survived by his second wife a brother George of Freeport NL a son and five grandchildren He was preceded by his first wife and a daughter.
Miss Dina Durward R N announces from Long Beach California where she is pursuing nursing as she lists her new address 1821 East 5th St Apt 8 Long Beach. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Durward of Argo Fay.
Outdoor play Little Acorns presented by Spring Valley Reformed Church youth on Memorial Day Eve May 30 at 7 30 PM. Rev Vernon L Hoffs directs a three act comedy starring Pat Zuidema Connie Bielema Bob Huizenga Terry Bielema Lynne Bissens Allen Huizenga Linda Bielema and Bonnie Dykstra. No admission charge, free will offering collected.
The annual Father Son Banquet of the Community Church will be held on Saturday June 8 at 6 30 p m in the church dining rooms. Sponsored by the Spotlight Club it will be a pot luck supper and all men and boys in the community are invited.
Ambrose Jr., infant son of L-Cpl. and Mrs Ambrose I Dannels of Quantico Virginia, was baptized Sunday morning by Rev. William Kendall during regular worship. The family is visiting here with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul Dannels and children.
Mr and Mrs Donald Green and family of Elkhorn Wisconsin were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Herbert St Ores Jr and family. Others present for Sunday dinner were Mr and Mrs James Eissens and son.
Greg Flickinger of Den 1 won the annual Pinewood Derby grand championship held May 24 in the old high school gym. Mark Flickinger finished second and Steve Hebeler third. Heats leaders included Greg Flickinger, Billy Knuth, David Fosdick in Den 1. Steve Hebeler, Jon Drake, Jimmy McKee in Den 3. Mark Flickinger, Mac Mc Worthy, Michael Hill in Den 4. Run-offs chose Flickinger for Den 1 and 4, Hebeler for Den 3. Robert Hill and Herbert St. Ores Jr. led the event for Cub Scout Pack 252 of Thomson.
Mr and Mrs Gary Lawler of Auburn Washington welcomed twin daughters born Wednesday evening in Ellensburg Washingtons hospital. The babies each weighed about five pounds and were named Patricia Kelly and Tara Lynn. Grandparents include Mr and Mrs M F Lawler Jr of Auburn and Mr and Mrs Jack Brown of Savanna.
Monday gathering at the Atherton home followed eighth grade graduation exercises. Guests included Del Curley and Bobby of Galva, Harold Atherton of Savanna, Kyle Brown and family, Gene Marken family, R. C. Bush family, Mrs. Lloyd Smith, Vernon Mattie Tara and Tonda, and Ronnie Atherton's birthday observed the next day.
The Young People of the Community Church sponsor a paper drive on Saturday, June 1. Members meet at the church at 9 a.m. Papers should be on porches by 9 a.m. for pickup by calling Thomson 3455 or 2445. Proceeds fund painting the church exterior.
The Home Economics I class at York Community High will run a play school from June 3 to 9, daily 9 to 11 30 am. Parents may enroll children aged 3 to 5, first 30 registrants only, for story hour and rest period.
The Kindergarten club will meet at 8 PM June 3 at the Legion hall. All mothers of next year's kindergarten children are urged to be present at this meeting. The Thomson Woman's club hosts a family picnic June 6 at 6 30 PM at Old Mill park Savanna with weather backup in the school cafeteria. Each family brings table service and dishes. beverages provided by the committee. Ruth Circle of the Thomson WSCS meets 2 PM Wednesday June 5 at Mrs Eugene Murray's home.
Brownies and Troop 143 Girl Scouts must send in day camp registrations by June 1 to help camp planning. Palisades week July 8 to 12 features a five day outdoors program titled Nature with hiking cooking learning living and fun. Family potluck is set for June 10 at 6 30 PM at Old Mill Park Savanna with all girls participating in the program afterward.
Girl Scouts of Troop 143 Thomson plan an overnight camp June 7 8 at Camp Horizons Hanover with girls from Green Hills Council. Troop attends together but others join, learning outdoor skills and making new friends.
Mrs Mary Marshall and David joined Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby for Friday supper. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Donald Ashby and their Savannah family.
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Gaar of Aurora announce the birth of a son, James Michael, born on Monday, May 27. Paternal grandfather is Harry Gaar of Savanna.
Thomson High School held its annual awards day on May 16 presenting numerous FFA and 4 H honors. Recipients included Arlyn Huizenga Le Roy Appel Larry Carroll Burton Prins and Vera Hickey among many others for project completions livestock judging and perfect attendance.
Notice announces a tent ative Budget and Appropriation Ordinance for York Township Carroll County Illinois for 1963 64 with public inspection starting May 25 1963 at 1 PM A public hearing will be held June 18 1963 at 1 PM and final action by the Highway Commissioner June 25 1963 at the Town Clerk’s Office George Hook Highway Commissioner Clarence Bolhous Clerk
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