Local social visits noted among Halfman Bielema Smith Griswold
Mr and Mrs William Halfman and family visited Mr and Mrs Merle Bielema and family Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Robert Proprietor of Morrison visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Duane Smith. Mr and Mrs Everett Eslinger were Monday supper guests of her mother Mrs Jennie Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Halfman
Merle Bielema
Robert
Morrison
Duane Smith
Everett Eslinger
Jennie Griswold
Trojan Topics FFA Plans Corn Drive and Slave Auction
The Thomson FFA chapter met November 3 1960 deciding to hold a corn drive and a slave auction to raise funds for the chapter and to conduct a paper drive. They also planned four pigeon drives to collect live pigeons for sale. The pest control contest ended with team two losing and the loser to sponsor a hayride on November 10. Science Club elected officers Jan Jurgens president Terry Lee Khess vice president Larry Carroll secretary and Artyr ??? treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ffa
Science Club
Jan Jurgens
Terry Lee Khess
Larry Carroll
Artyr
Mrs Margaret Shelton Sanitary Service Continues
Mrs Margaret Shelton continues the Gern Shelton Sanitary Service after Mr Shelton’s death. She offers cleaning of cess pools septic tanks and grease traps installing septic tank fields and drying wells with no mileage charges and free estimates. Port Byron Illinois contact LA 3-3537.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Shelton
Gern Shelton
Shelton
Port Byron
Ill
Science club names to be chosen at next meeting
On Tuesday November 8 officers will select the best club names which members will vote on at the next meeting. Mr Johnston and members aim to mix learning with fun for a successful science club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houzenga
Marcia Melton
Mr. Johnston
School News Roundup Shows Students Eager for Learning
Reports from multiple classes detail reading progress with "We Come and Go," phonics on long vowels, and completed pre-primer work. Birthdays, illness absences, and a student election in Mr McCue’s 6th grade highlight classroom life, with Civics topics and a November bake sale noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Wiebenga
Plans for Carroll County CROP Drive in 1950s discussion
Carroll County workers met last Saturday to map a CROP Drive campaign to aid hungry people worldwide. The plan focuses on converting corn into cooking oil and sending surplus foods overseas, with cash contributions enabling large-scale aid. Key leaders include Reverend Lowell Allen, Albert Prins, Reverend Raymond Aspinall, Clyde Broadwater, and Reverend Theodore Kimmel, plus five area chairmen coordinating townships and towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Christian Rural Overseas Program
Church World Service
Lowell Allen
Thomson
Albert Prins
Raymond Aspinall
Lanark
Clyde Broadwater
Theodore Kimmel
Allen Airhart
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Woodland
Washington
Cherry Grove
Shannon
Freedom
Gerald Lower
Lana
Local GOP Vote Totals Reported for Governor and President
Nixon and Ledge tally 15 votes, Kennedy and Johnson 10, in a Republican tally. Stratton receives 9 votes while Kerner has 15. Reporters Jill Sloan and Judy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kennedy
Johnson
Nixon
Lodge
Kerner
Stratton
Ledge
Jill Sloan
Judy
Township Drive Begins With Meeting At Mt Carroll
Wysox and Elhorn Grove Town ships and Bernie Voss of Thom son over Savanna and York town ships select township directors to oversee solicitations. A kickoff meeting is set for November 16 at 7 30 p m in the Farm Bureau Building Mt Carroll and all helpers are urged to attend. The collection date is November 29. The quote from James Russell Lowell closes the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wysox
Elhorn Grove
Bernie Voss
Thomson
Savanna
York
Farm Bureau
Mt. Carroll
Unamuno Quote on Shilling and Warmth
A brief quotation from Miguel de Unamuno asserts that the value lies not in the coin but in the warmth from the giver's hand. The remark reflects a humane emphasis on intention over money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miguel de Unamuno
Doc Turner Declines Pie Invitation From Mrs Roberts
Doc Turner is playing cribbage with Smiley Roberts when Mrs Roberts invites him to stay for supper. The cherry pie smell tempts him but he declines saying perhaps another time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Turner
Smiley Roberts
Doc
Mrs. Roberts
Smiley
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Dial
Fulton, Il
Jerry’s
Thomson, Illinois
Orthmann
Clover Farm
OLEO
U. S
Corvair
Chevrolet
Bob
John
Lewis Motor Co
Chevrolet Sales & Service
Pillsbury
Generel
Considine’s Insurance
Fultos
Deluxe Cleaners
Main Street
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L. P. Struckman, Prop
Herbert Law
Atherton’s
Clinton
4Th St. Clinton
Raikes
Coles
Nadine Hoff
Michael Wilt
Jimmy McKee
Kustes
Vickie Carroll
Sharon Miller
Ment
Miss Schmaling
Aleda McGinty
Mazie James
Mrs. Murray
Clarence Bolhous
Insurance and Real Estate
Thomson, Ill
WHBF
Margaret S. Healinkveld Insurance
Allied van Lines
Carstensen’s
Clinton, Lowa
Atherton Service
Rae
Gesuite
Terminix
Joyce Lumber
Fulton, Ill
William Cronister
Ilinois
Ouse Pps
Diehl Oil Co
Melody Milk Bar
4Th Street
Fulton
Thomson Savanna
McCormick’s Cafe
Savanna, Ill
Potter Bros. Inc
James Russell Lowell
David Young
Melton Electric
Adee
Joe Marsh
Marsh
United States Brewers Foundation
BACON
I. G. A. Kidney Beans
Texas
I. G. A. Fresh Angel Food
Igc
Fulton, Illinois
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