Town Notices and Weekend Happenings Patch Snow and Cold
Snow several inches deep disrupted residents and yard work as colder weather looms for months. Thomson’s duck hunters Joe Shutters and Ben Wagner report light ducking but daily outings. New Chevrolets at Lewis Motor Co on display with many changes. Trick or treatery was busy with no serious damage reported during Halloween. Basketball season approaching with Thomson’s team expected to be strong. Rolland Brooks back after flu. election results show Henry Trancer Republican win by about 1200. Garages report winter business booming as winterizes begin. American Legion to host November 11 dinner for early members. Town dances planned for winter and Kyle’s Tavern front remodeling underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Joe Shutters
Ben Wagner
Chevrolet
Lewis Motor Co
Rolland Brooks
Brooks
Carroll Venty
Riff
Henry Trancer
Ican
Edna Preen
Saturday Evening Post
Bud Bull
Tne
American Legion
Legion Hall
Legion
Plase
Girl Scouts
Weould
Town social notes from Sunday visits across towns
Mrs John Johnson Alberta and Linda visited in Moline Galesburg and nearby towns on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Albert Horton and son and Mr and Mrs Fred Kenner of Galesburg were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Kennmer and family. Mr and Mrs Jo Smith of Port Byron were Sunday dinner and harvest visits at the Paul Heusinkveld home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Johnson
Alberta
Linda
Moline
Galesburg
Albert Horton
Fred Kennir
Kennet Kemmer
Jo Smith
Port Byron
Paul Heusinkveld
York Voters Stick With Republicans
York township turnout 620 favors Republicans by over three to one with 290 straight Republican and 87 straight Democratic ballots. Meek leads for U S Senator 368 to 141 and many county posts show Republican margins, blue ballot proposals pass 224 yes to 27 no, 18 spoiled, 147 abstentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Supt. Public Instruction
Nickell
Peterman
U of 1
Rep. Heath
Kunstadter
Gantzert
Dem
Watkins
Herrick
Williamson
Congress
Allen
General Assembly
Stransky
Widmer
Morris
Kinney
Nipe
Ross
Truninger
Moltman
Bruci
Carroll DHIA Elects Officers
At the annual meeting on Nov 1 the Carroll Dairy Herd Improvement Association elected new directors for two year terms. West association re elected Charles Kessler Jr and new directors Carlos Toepfer and DeWitt Law, both of Mt Carroll. East association directors Ed Otten and Don Hollowell of Milledgeville. Hold overs Leroy Foltz Jack Newton Arthur Kniss John Derver Jr and Bob Carroll. Bob Carroll elected president Leroy Foltz vice president Carlos Toepfer secretary treasurer. Testers Neil and Charles Libbertson reported 45 regular test members and 44 owner sampler members. Jerry Heisinger Kraft Foods Milledgeville speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Association
Charles Kessler Jr
Mt. Carroll
Carlos Toepfer
DeWitt Law
East Association
Ed Otten
Don Hollowell
Milledgeville
Leroy Foltz
Jack Newton
Chadwick
Arthur Kniss
Lanark
John Derver Jr
Bob Carroll
Thomson
Neil
Charles Libberton
Jerry Heisinger
Kraft Foods Company
Halloween Masquerade Winners Noted in Thomson Parade
The Thomson Halloween party last Saturday featured a Main Street parade from the high school to 7:30 pm, followed by judging at Y M C A. Prizes honored students Kay Kemmer Aleta McGinty Anson Metzger Jr Larry Carroll Evelyn Wilt Walter Holland Jimmy Metzger Mary Ann Tousley Ruth Dicphuis Connie Jeanie Brown Sherrie Lewis. Judges were Mrs. G A Smith Robert Hutland and Frank Potter. Groups enjoyed refreshments games and dancing with sponsors Thomson Woman's Club Legion Auxiliary and the P T A receiving praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evenue
Thomson
Main Street
Kay Kemmer
Aleta McGinty
Anson Metzger Jr
Erd
Larry Carroll
Evelyn Wilt
Walter Holland
Jimmy Metzger
Mary Ann Tousley
Ruth Dicphuis
Connie
Jeanie Brown
Sherrie Lewis
Mesdames G. A. Smith
Robert Hutland
Frank Potter
Thomson Woman's Club
Legion Auxiliary
Thomson FFA Aims Safe Corn Picker Season
The Thomson Future Farmers of America chapter seeks an accident free corn picker season. Molyn Stengel advocates safer operation using films a picker operation booklet and safety tips. Members plan to visit farmers to solicit pledges and place stickers on compliant pickers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Future Farmers of America
Molyn Stengel
Thomson
Afl
Leslie Prins
FFA
Thomson Ffa
Ronald Bielema
Thomson Ffa Safety Committee
National Education Week Observed At Local School
National Education Week will be observed across the nation from November 7 to 13 with an open invitation to parents to visit the local grade school. A special open house Tuesday morning from 9 to 12 will let parents observe classes and teachers in action as part of the week’s activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Fay
Thomson Consolidated Grate
R Uin
Comeon Erbools
Catholic Services Announced at Fulton and Savanna Churches
Notices list Catholic services at Fulton at 6 and 10 a m and St. John s church in Savanna at 6 8 and 9 a m. Evening services at 7 50 p m. Regular pastors Rev J W Gillespie and Rev William Kendall. Annual Sunday evening services requested.
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Fulton & A. m
St. John’s Church
Savanna
J. W. Gillespie
William Kendall
Freshmen Picked for Western Illinois College Choir
Fifty-five freshmen at Western Illinois State College win choir memberships as total choir personnel reach 95. Forrest Wanninger notes high freshman voice percentage is common. Auditions determine selections. members rehearse thrice weekly and can earn four hours credit after two years. The first concert is Dec 15 with the Glee Club for the 9th annual Christmas program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Illinois State College
Forrest Wanninger
Glee Club
Tracmson
Marjorie Smith
Thomson FFA Attends Seven I Land Judging Meet
Five Thomson FFA boys with instructors attended the Seven I Land Judging contest near Amboy on October 20 1954 where fourteen schools competed. On October 25 1954 Thomson FFA chapter officers attended the Section II officers banquet in Amber with main speaker Donald Duncan of DeKalb Agricultural Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ffa News
Thomson F. F. A
Les Prins
Larry Geerts
Jerry Brinkman
John Letcher
Ronnie Bielema
Rush Carroll
Melvin Stengel
I Land
Amboy
Gene Brearton
Howard Prins
Amber
Donald Duncan
DeKalb Agricultural Association
George Mace
Lee Center
Harold Anderson
Chadwick
John Fedderson
Thomson
Gene Meurer
Gordon Sissling
Fulton
James Herrmann
Local Health and Accident Notes from Morrison Area
With The Sick Larry Atherton son of Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton ill with a virus infection Henrietta Fenley previously ill with pneumonia has returned to school Mrs Walter Shanafelt of Morrison fell fracturing her hip and was taken to Morrison hospital for setting She is recovering and is sister of Miss Elsie Cecil and Lloyd Tousley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Atherton
Merle Atherton
Henrietta Fenley
Walter Shanafelt
Morrison
Morrison Hospital
Shanafelt
Elsie
Cecil
Lloyd Tousley
Sunday church schedule and community gathering notices
The York Community and affiliated churches outline weekly services and events. Includes 9:30 Sunday School and 10:30 worship, a Thursday potluck and pantry shower for pastors, plus listed services at Thomson Histary Crove Argo Fay and Paul Wilt supervision. A Sunday School social and Ladies Aid meeting are announced with notes on religious instruction and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Kendall
Mark Witmer
Kendall
Methodist Wm. Leckrone
Thomson
Charen
Histary Crove
Argo Fay
Thomson Briefs Local Social Ties and Visits
Mrs Hazel Staeg left Friday for Chicago with Dye and Mrs Ross Kine to Philadelphia. she plans two weeks there while Dr Kine attends Temple University. Nearby, Ms and Mrs George Schultz and Davenport visitors spent Sunday with Vera Martindale and Clarence Appel. Milwaukee residents and Frances Green from Fulton visited Hiram Green Saturday. Edna Mullen of Maquoketa joined William Mullen and sons Sunday. Mary Cone of Garden Plain visited Thomson friends. Weekend bake sale at Mainty’s Hardware hosted by Legion Auxiliary. Gertrude Kustes and Paul Wilt families moved to the former Curley home. Gilpin Stage and children dined with Virgil Wilt family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Staeg
Chieseo
Dye
Ross Kine
Lauren Green
Jack Axtell
Milwaukee
Wis
Frances Green
Fulton
Hiram Green
Edna Mullen
Maquoketa
William Mullen
Robert Miller
Janie
Mya
Charles Nelson
Jimmy
Ordova
Mary Cone
Garden Plain
Thomson
Carl Petersen
Erick Marske
Clinton
The
Legion Auxiliary
Mainty’s Hardware
Gertrude Kustes
Paul V. Wilt
Delbert Curley
Gilpin
Virgil Wilt
Wayne Grahame
Billy
Anna Hartvngson
William Price
Patty
Bettendorf
Mr Price
Charles Hoge
Wayne Ashby
Donald Ashby
Savanna
Hattie Greeley
Ralph Stearns, Jr
Mervin Marshall
Morrison
Wayne Ashby Jr
Galesburg
Fay Ashby
Carolyn
Near Morrison
Merle Cate
MecGinty’s Hardware
Lawrence Halfman
Paul Strukhoff
M. J. Strukhoff
Dale Cohenour
Near Sterling
Lynn
Andrew Hook
Miller baby born in Clinton hospital
Mr and Mrs Robert Miller announce the birth of a daughter on Wednesday evening November 8 at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Iowa. The infant weighed seven pounds eight ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miller
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton, Ia
Bible Classes Meet At Baptist Church
The Ladies and Men's Bible classes met at York Baptist church on Thursday evening October 28 with a pot luck supper at 7 44. Mrs Jennie Griswold presided over the meeting and Mrs J W Gillespie led prayers and devotions from Proverbs. Roll call used a verse from Second Chronicles and a package of Easier Housekeeping Gifts was authorized for Baptist Straford House at the State University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Jennie Griswold
J. W. Gillespie
Baptist Straford House
The
State University
Otto Switzer
Fehler And Stiles Elected As Grade School Directors
In Saturday's Thomon Consolidated Grade School election 52 ballots were cast. Franklin Fehler and Wilbur Stiles were elected to the board with 39 votes each, Paul Smith received 28 votes, and 3 ballots were spoiled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomon
Betrothal Announced for Clinton Girl to Rogewendorf
Mr. and Mrs Dewey G. Mumm of Clinton announce the engagement of their daughter Marlene Joyce to Lawrence Allen Rogewendorf, son of Morrison residents Mr. and Mrs. Victor Roggendorf. The wedding is planned for Sunday November 14 at St John’s Lutheran church in Clinton with reception in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey G. Mumm
Harrison Drive
Clinton
Town
Marlene Joyce
Lawrence Allen Rogewendorf
Victor Roggendorf
Morrison
St. John’s Moaneglical Lutheran Church
Carnell Named President of Fuller Theological Seminary
Dr Edward John Carnell was appointed president of Fuller Theological Seminary Pasadena California at the seminary convocation replacing retiring Harold John Ockenga Carnell 35 youngest seminary president cites author and apologist credentials born June 28 1919 in Antigo Wisconsin educated Wheaton Albion Westminster Harvard Boston University Gordon College and Fuller Seminary He has written four books and served as department chair of apologetics at Fuller board additions include Harley Walker and John Bolen with Ockenga remaining board president
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward John Carnell
Fuller Theological Seminary
Pasadena
Calif
Harold John Ockenga
Park Street
Boston
Carnell
Antigo
Wis
H. C. Carnell
Paul H. Carnell
Albion College
Wheaton College
Albion High School
Westminister Theological Seminary
William Brenton Green
Immanuel Kant
Frederick Schleiermacher
Harvard Divinity School
Boston University
New England
Gordon College of Theology and Missions
Fuller Seminary
Eerdmans
Reinhold Niebuhr
Fuller Board of Trustees
Harley Walker
Gulf Construction Co
Huston
Tex
John Bolen
General Tire Co
Lawrence
Mass
Ockenga
Charles E. Fuller
Thomson PTA Talent Show Lights Up Y. C. HS Gym
The Thomson PTA Kitchen Kutups talent program at Y. C. High School drew a large crowd with 15 minutes by the high school band. Local PIA members used kitchen artifacts as instruments and included an all male chorus and impersonations of famous acts. Proceeds fund band uniforms. Numerous local residents and families visited over the weekend in surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson P. T. A
Carl Korbar
Bruce Groharing
Liberace
George
Gene Halfman
Donald Green
Carol Miller
McGuier
Harold Witt
Frank Parker
Marion Marlow
Mrs Polhill Hosts AAUW Auction For International Fellowships
Mrs R B Polhill hosted the Mt Carroll AAUW meeting at her Milledgeville home with Miss Edna Thoreau auctioneering. Members raised 40 dollars from parcel post marked packages for the international fellowship fund supporting six foreign students in Illinois institutions this year. Assistant hostesses included Mrs Eugene Murray and Mrs Dora Lee Smith of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Thoreau
Mt. Carroll
AAUW
International Fellowship Fund
National Association of University Women
Ray Polhill
Illinois
Polhill
Milledgeville
Eugene Murray
Dora Lee Smith
J. A. Seger
Edith Robbins
Thomson
Bake Sale Held by Thomson Legion Auxiliary
Thomson Legion Auxiliary plans a bake sale Saturday morning November 6 at McGinty’s Hardware starting at 10 30 a m The event supports the auxiliary in its community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Legion Auxiliary
McGinty’s Hardware
Campaign Drive Extended as solicitors prove hard to secure
Time on the Salvation Army Drive is extended because chairman Mrs Bonnie Curley has difficulty securing solicitors for several districts. The move aims to boost fundraising and ensure broader district coverage despite staffing challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Bonnie Curley
Engagement announced for Beverly Ilene Swartzendruber
Mrs. Mary Swartzendruber of Shannon announces the engagement of her youngest daughter Beverly Ilene to Merle Peeson for Mrs. Mary Potter of Mt Carroll. No definite wedding plans have been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Swartzendruber
Shannon
Beverly Ilene
Merle Pee Son
Mary Potter
Mt. Carroll
Card Club meeting honors set by local ladies
The Card Club met last Thursday with Mrs. John Ashpole. Honors were won by Mesdames Ivan Morse Bayard Lewis John Ashpole and Harry Hiehl. Mrs. Lewis will host the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson 500 Card Club
John Ashpole
Ivan Morse
Bayard Lewis
Harry Hiehl
Sunday Visits and Family Guests Across Morrison Area
Local residents hosted and visited relatives from Chadwick Morrison Clinton and Sterling during a sequence of weekend and Sunday dinners and calls. Notable attendees included the Bull family Wolfe Gaar Durward Rhymer Wagner Stearns Henricksen and others from Morrison Fulton LeClaire and Erie as well as visitors from Saginaw Fort Benjamin Harrison and Mt Carroll.
Home Bureau Members Enjoy Visit To Chicago
Carroll County Home Bureau members and friends toured Chicago on October 27 with 65 participants. They visited Amling's Rose Garden, noted for fourteen acres and one million roses yearly, then explored downtown, Chinatown, and the Lee Follies show at Palmer House. The account, written by Mrs. Otto Switzer, praises the day and the group’s experiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Home Bureau
Jeff Thomson
Mt. Carroll
Amling
Chinatown
Cay
Lee
Thomson
Otto Switzer
Local social notes list weekend visits and family gatherings
Numerous visits and dinners across Morrison Sterling Fulton Port Byron and nearby towns mark a busy social weekend. Families including Grahams Price Hoges Ashbys Marshall Witt Cooper Van Oosten and others hosted and visited relatives with events such as a birthday dinner and bake sale notices.
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York
Carroll Dhia
National Education Week
Apt Soon
Harrietta Fenley
Merle Prins
Herman Hag
Chicago
James W. Gillespie
Paul Wilt
Raveener
Erna Schoal
Ladies Aid
Lhursday
Lealogue
Jefferson
Thesic School
Thomson Briefs
Cradle News
Baptist Church
Fehler and
Stiles
Lawrence Roggendorf
Albion
Thomson Friends
Herbert Carnell
Wm. Leckrone
Ira
Vareld Brown
Clarence Apel
Jake Engelking
Richard Ihne
Cornell College
Mt. Vernon
Mre
Jerle Prins
Debra
George Creighton
Olyn Ditsworth
Stockton
Geneva Ditworth
Elizabeth
Doris
Avon Fay
Argo Fay Consolidated
York Community High School
Ca. A
Clas
Trojans
Trojan
Thomson Trojan
Norma Rice
Doris Peldt
Warold Cross
Richard
Ace William
Roberoe
Watseka
Ard
United Mint Marine Corps
Paris Bland
South Carolina
Guam
Iwo Jima
True’ Islands
Hawaiia
Western Illinois State Teachers College
Macomb
Kankakee
Denver
Colorado
Bunker
Missouri
Bunk
Tie
Barbara Carroll
Thomson Review
PTA
Riverview
Melvin Brocious
Webbter Ross
Richard Seiwert
Davenport
Everett Schreiner
Rock Falls
Brand
James O'Neal
Terry O'Neal
Camanche
William Weide
Palmetto
Fla
William O'Leary
DeKalb
Bill O'Leary
Jimmy Redes
Kent
Henry Eubanks
Dean Robinson
Carl Robinson
Ray Robinson
Rodedick
Kansas City
Thy
Jam
S O'Neal
Melvin Broeious
William Doherty
Noherty
Wayre Heidenreich
Saapna
R. B. Polhill
Clubs and
Lodges
Mrs. Lewis
Thomson News
Ronald Bull
Freeport
Charles Wolfe
Paul Gaar
Delbert Gaar
Glenn Wilt
Saginaw
Mich
Paul K
Leslie Durward
Ruby Durward
Lloyd Rhymer
Fanny Rhymer
William Wagner
Patricia
Ralph Stearns
Ralph Jr
Robert Plumley
Guy
Fulton, War
James Henricksen
Rose Pape
Clarence Huggins
Delbert Urley
Toulon
Robert Huggins
Walter Kine
King
Albert Prins
Donald Dye
Floyd Tobey
Futon
J. A. Tobey
Anna Brown
Vern Tobey
le Claire
John Sloan
L. FE. Kindle
Sterling
George Creshton Jr
Ft. Benjamin Harrison
Indane
Robert Rice
Claude Grim
Kneal Hook
Alvert Hook
Home Bureau
Jake van Oosten
Fenton
George Bissens
Bert Pringle
Erie
Herman Timmons
Vernon McGinty
Louisville
Charles McGinty
J. Y. Stickell
Harvey Marshall
David
Merle Bicker
Charles Ditworth
Shanhed
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