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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1968
Page
8
In York Community Church services, Pastor T. S. Cleworth and Superintendent Donald Robinson lead discussions for adults on living expectantly in a turning point era. Theresa Bissens assists as organist with Christian thought grounded in the Bible.
The Thomson fire department thanks residents for their support at a pancake supper held Saturday night. Special gratitude goes to the many ladies who donated pies. The annual fundraiser was a success thanks to everyone’s cooperation.
A note from Joe Shutters thanks friends for cards and flowers during hospitalization. He expresses gratitude to the Thomson ambulance crew, Wercy Hospital staff, and all who assisted after his accident.
Mr and Mrs P K McGinnis Sr express gratitude for cards gifts and thoughtful acts on their Silver Wedding anniversary Their sincere congratulations will be cherished memories from family and friends.
Morning Worship at 10 30 centers on Remember My Bonds from Paul in prison with prayers for world peace. York Baptist Union Evening Service at 7 30 led by Rev Emer Grafft with sermon by Rev William Borgman. Union services through Thanksgiving begin October 20 with local Methodist Community and Baptist churches.
The Illinois Commerce Commission will hold a hearing at 160 North LaSalle Street Chicago on November 21 1968 at 10 00 a m CST in Case 54531 Central Telephone Conway of Illinois seeks authority to establish extended area service between the Thomson Savanna and Mount Carroll Telephone Exchanges. Ce ntral Telephone Co of Illinois by W R McGrew vice president and division manager.
Pastor William Borgman leads worship at Argo Fay Hickory Grove and Thomson with Sunday School and MYF sessions across the same churches. A fourth Sunday evening union service at 7 30 p m at York Baptist features Rev William Bergman. Choir practice at Thomson follows Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Spring Valley Reformed Church holds 9 am worship and 7 30 pm evening services with 10 30 am Sunday School.
Fulton Illinois parish posts Sunday Masses at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. Holy Days 6 a.m. and 6 p.m. Saturday services 7:30 a.m. Confessions 4 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 8 p.m. on Thursday before the first Friday. St John’s Savanna offers services at 7 a.m. 9 a.m. 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Thomson American Legion post sponsors a toy drive to collect used items Saturday in Thomson and Argo Fay. Members will repair and paint the toys before distributing them to local children at Christmas. Please have donations ready for pickup.
Mr and Mrs Billy Hicks formerly of Richland Washington moved Wednesday into the Fred Britt apartment above Britt s Cafe Thomson Hicks is employed by Commonwealth Edison Cordova
The Thomson Woman's Club gathers tonight at 8 00 at Mrs Eugene Murray's home. Hostesses are Mrs Merle Bielema and Mrs Marion Wheeler. The Thomson PTA meets Thursday evening November 14 at 8 00 in the school cafeteria with open house and exhibits for parents and friends.
Mr and Mrs John Sour and family of Thomson join Mr and Mrs Leroy Rosier and family of Savanna for Sunday supper at Doris Hartwick’s Morrison home in celebration of Debbie Hartwick’s eighth birthday.
Sunday gatherings span Savanna Chadwick Argo Fay and Thomson as families host guests. Attendees include Rudy Brock Ruese Green Edna Roggendorf Howard Wiebenga Carol Hyde Dora Wiebenga Harvey Fossett Del Curley Mabel Strukhoff John Atherton Jennie Heinze Jens Andresen Hal Ashby Lyle Greeley Carl Petersen and others.
A nameless local column laments dreary weather after a close two party election with a Republican Governor and Democratic Lt. Governor. It notes voter interest, Halloween calm in Thomson, and misgivings about trick or treat habits while urging support for the Varsity Rand and a community band.
Monday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Donald Schoen ing and family were her parents Mr and Mrs John Dunn of Clinton Iowa. The occasion honored the birthday of Mrs Dunn.
TheYork Community Church York Baptist Church and United Methodist Church sponsor Sunday evening services at 7 30 p m through Thanksgiving. The schedule lists November 10 Baptist Church with William Bergman November 17 Community Church with Emner W Graf t and November 24 Methodist Church with T S Cleworth.
Mr and Mrs Russell Green spent Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Clifford Smith and family in Garden Plain, sharing time and conversation with the hosts.
Mr and Mrs John Rice spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs John Schoenwolf and their son in Savanna. the visit highlighted social ties in the local community.
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