Captain Harvey Houzenga Killed in New Mexico Jet Crash
Capt. Harvey Houzenga, formerly of Thomson, died after his F100 jet crashed 12 miles northeast of Clovis New Mexico shortly after takeoff. An investigation board was formed. services were held at Cannon AFB and in Fulton with military honors. He served six years in jets after joining the Air Force in 1952 and was survived by his wife, daughter, and several relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Houzenga
Thomson
Clovis
N. M
Cannon Afb
Houzenga
Germany
Cannon Air Force
John C. Scheidt, Jr
Sikkema-Bosina
Fulton
First Christian Reformed Church
Thomas Will Eerden
Henry Rozeboom
Allan Schaver
Truax Air Force Base
Madison
Wis
Truax
Harvey W. Houzenga
Andrew and
Reka Bielema Houzenga
Albany
Ill
York Community High School
Air Force
Gisela Hass
Nellis Air Force Base
Las Vegas
Kim Caroline
Alfred
Evelyn) Workman
Russel
Mary Ann) Green Jr
Rock Falls
Andrew Houzenga Jr
McGuire Afb
N. J
Anna Houzenga
Betty Lou Houzenga
Thomson Local Newspaper Masthead and Pricing History
The notice lists titles Thomson Echo Thomson Illinois 1875 Thomson Broadax 1879 Thomson Review 1893 and credits D G and T R Stagg as publishers with Dayton G Stagg as editor. It states second class postage paid at Thomson Illinois, publication each Thursday and an annual subscription price of 3 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Review
Thomson, Illinois
Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
D. G
T. R. Stagg
Thomson
Dayton G. Stagg
Firearm and gear listing from Thomson Recreation sale
A catalog entry details multiple firearms including Stevens 12 gauge, Remington 16 gauge, Fox 12 gauge and Remington pump 22 caliber rifles. Also listed are gun accessories such as shells, caps, gloves, rubber footwear, shaving supplies and tobacco products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Recreation
Davis
Plans Ice Cream Parlor and Youth Center in Thomson
The McGinty Hardware Store plans to relocate ice cream equipment from Route 78 to the hardware store to open an ice cream parlor and youth center. A laundromat is hoped later if Thomson receives a sewer system, with a new furnace and plumbing in the current building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
McGinty
Dick McGinty
Route 78
Weatherwax Couple to Observe 25th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Weatherwax of Thomson will celebrate 25 years of marriage with an open house on Sunday November 15 from 2 to 5 PM Relatives and friends are invited to call Irene Sheridan and Lawrence Weatherwax wed November 16 1939 in St Peters Catholic Church Thomson He works as a maintenance man for Illinois Division of Highways and she is a cashier at Thomson State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weatherwax 'S
Lawrence Weatherwax
Thomson
Irene Sheridan
St. Peter’s Catholic
Division of Highways
State of Illinois
Thomson State Bank
Moorman Mfg Co Awards Hog Raisers for Large Litters
Paul K Wilt Curtis and Anna Pilgrim Leonard Feldt and Glenn Kruder of R R Thomson receive Sow and Pig management wards from Moorman Mfg Co for sows that wean above average litters. The simulated oak plaque features a sow with nursing pigs and bears a brass plate with the winner's name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorman Mfg. CO
Paul K. Wilt
Curtis
Anna Pilgrim
Leonard Feldt
Glenn Kruder
R. R. Thomson
Moorman Company
Death Claims Capt Harvey Houzenga in Jet Crash
Capt Harvey Houzenga was killed Thursday in a jet plane accident near Clovis New Mexico. His brother Capt Andrew Houzenga Jr arrived at his parents home in Fulton to console them and prepare for services at Cannon Air Force Base. Mrs Harvey Houzenga and their young daughter Kim were in Germany at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Houzenga, Jr
McGuire Afb
New Jersey
Andrew Houzenga Sr
Fulton
Harvey Houzenga
Clovis
N. Mexico
Denver
Colorado
Germany
Kim
New Mexico
Local Births and Visits Highlight Thomson Family News
Athertons welcome son David Michael born October 31 at Morrison Hospital weighing 6 pounds 3.5 ounces. Remreys announce daughter born November 7 at Mercy Hospital Clinton, mother Marilyn Pease. Dimmicks greet son born November 10 at Lamb Hospital Clinton weighing 9 pounds. Houzenga family note daughter Julie Lynn born October 26 at McGuire AFB New Jersey. Smith and Houzenga families nearby. Buikemas and Pruises visit Col eta last Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry Atherton
Thomson
David Michael
Morrison Hospital
Merle Atherton, Sr
Ray Remrey
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Marilyn Pease
Joe Deck
Paul Smith
Argo Fay
Andrew Houzenga Sr
Fulton
Thomson Sewer Proposal urged for November 21 vote
An anxious letter argues Thomson must approve a sewer disposal plant to modernize the town, attract industry, create jobs, and keep young people from leaving. It notes a good school and fire station but says progress requires sewer improvements to match nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Carroll County
Illness delays newspaper delivery in Sycamore note
A letter from Mrs. Ella Corrington requests that the Thomson Review be sent to her sister's address while she recovers in hospital. She apologizes for the late payment and encloses a check, stating she will be at the sister's home for some time to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plege
Community Notes From Riverview and Nearby Areas
Mrs Willie H Leopold visits, Willard Bowman enters Iowa City Veterans Hospital as a medical patient. Green Hill Girl Scouts delegate attends Great Lakes Regional Conference in Chicago. Local residents host and visit family in Davenport Dubuque Morrison Fulton Chicago and Morrison with calls for news tips by Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Bowman
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Richard Miller
Green Hill
Girl Scouts
Great Lakes
Conrad Hilton
Chicago
Wesley Johnson and Allen
Davenport
Henry Picklum
Marcus Norman
Gertrude Wiersenga
Fulton
Ernest Sweeley
Amelia Sack
Thomson
Willie Leopold
Donald McBride
Dale
Morrison
Dubuque
God’s Relationship with Man Series at York Church
The York Church invites all to a morning worship at 10 30 and Sunday school at 9 30 led by Claude Grim and Lawrence Bruckner. The current series explores The Justice of God and The Christian and Sensitivity based on Mark 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community
T. S. Cleworth
Eet
Claude Grim
Lawrence Bruckner
York Baptist Services and Classes Schedule
Paul Walker pastor leads worship at 10 AM with Sunday school at 11 AM. Sylvia Witt supervises the Golden Rule class meeting Wednesday November 18. Men and Ladies Bible classes meet Friday November 20 at Mrs Mary Marshall's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Mary Marshall
Methodist Churches Announce Services and Events
Pastor Fred Wooters leads worship at Hickory Grove Argo Fay and Thomson with Sunday School times. Nursery service continues at Thomson. Fall Festival set for Saturday November 14 in Thomson school gym. WSCS meetings on November 18 at noon and 1 30 PM with potluck dinner. Argo Fay and Hickory Grove groups meet in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wooters
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Thomson
Thomson Church
Thomson School
Thomson Wscs
Argo Fay Ladies Aid
Hickory Grove Wscs
Ideal Community Bible Church Sunday Evening Service
The notice lists church services including Ideal Community Bible Church Sunday evening at 7 p.m. Catholic masses are held at Fulton at 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. St. John's in Savanna offers services at 5:45, 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Community Bible Church
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Community Guests and Weekend Visits Across Iowa and Wisconsin
Thomson News notes several weekend visits including Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Groharing and family hosting Mr. and Mrs. Myles Haas and Nancy, Vera Hickey of Freeport staying with Eldon and family, Earl Kness visiting relatives in Galesburg, and Ann Holland returning to Iowa City after two weeks with her parents. William Cronister and family visited Solon Springs, Glen Raymond and family headed to Florida, Wilbert Houzen ga and sons visiting John Kramer’s home, and Robert Carroll visiting DeWitt with his daughter and son-in-law William Couch and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myles Haas
Nancy
Bruce Groharing
Frank Flack
Hanover
Vera Hickey
Freeport
Eldon Hickey
Allan
Earl Kness
Galesburg
Wesley Kness
Ann Holland
Hubert Holland
Iowa City
Iowa
William Cronister
Solon Springs
Wis
Glen Raymond
Grandview
Florida
Dales Marina
Lake View Drive
Sebring
Fla
Wilbert Houzenga
Morrison
John Kramer
Robert Carroll
William Couch
DeWitt
Woman's Club Highlights Fur Show At November Meeting
Thomson Woman's Club featured a fashion show of最新 fur styles with Marhoul's Furs narrator Mrs Emil Mladek. Clinton models Renee Studeman Helen Mladek and club members Marjorie Smith Carol Bielema Doris Purlee. A chorus sang Dominique and discussion covered Lincoln Lodge gifts for Boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Emil Mladek
Marhoul’s Furs
Clinton
Renee Studeman
Helen Mladek
Marjorie Smith
Carol Bielema
Doris Purlee
Sally Grahm
Gerald Smith
Carroll County
Oakville Country Club
Marvin Holesinger
Paul Heusinkveld
Albert Prins
Marion Wheeler
Lincoln Lodge
Clubs and Lodges Host Card Party in Thomson
Ed Andring home hosted a 500 card party with guests Mr and Mrs John Kustes of Fulton Mr and Mrs Kenneth Biggs of Rockford and Mr and Mrs Robert Pannell of Thomson. Explorer Post No 452 met November 7 at 7 45 p m with seven members present to plan a dance and a winter camping trip for Scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Andring
John Kustes
Fulton
Kenneth Biggs
Rockford
Robert Pannell
Thomson
Explorer Post No. 452
Steven Stiles
Boy Scout
500 Card Club Sees Prizes Won at Last Thursday Meeting
The 500 Card Club met last Thursday with Mrs. Amy Lewis presiding. Prizes were won by Clara And ring, Amy Lewis, Minnie Ash pole, while Bernadette Kustes received law. The next meeting is set for Thursday Nov 19 hosted by Mrs. Hazel Morse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Lewis Pries
Clara Andring
Amy Lewis
Minnie Ashpole
Bernadette Kustes
Hazel Morse
York Progressive Homemakers Extension Meeting Preview
The York Progressive Home makers Extension unit meets November 16 at 7 30 PM with Mrs Fred Miller. Dorothy Footitt presents the major lesson Holiday With Flowers and Merle Bielema the minor lesson. Hostess contact available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Progressive
York Progressive Homemakers Extension Unit
Fred Miller
Dorothy Footitt
Merle Bielema
Ladies and Mens Bible Classes Meet Friday Evening
The Ladies and Mens Bible classes of the Baptist church will meet Friday evening at the home of Mrs Mary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies & Men
Ladies & Mens
The
Baptist Church
Mary Marshall
Legion Auxiliary Meeting Scheduled for Monday
The American Legion Auxiliary will hold a meeting Monday evening, November 16, at the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
The
Legion Hall
Church Bazaar and Pancake Supper at Thomson Methodist
Thomson Methodist Church announces its Fall Festival on Saturday November 14 at the school gym. Activities include candy booth bake shop country store dart throw coffee table hobby show with ceramics hobbies and antiques. Pancake supper runs 5 to 7 p.m. in the cafeteria served by church men. Open 1 to 9 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candy Booth
Outline of Thomson Sewage Plan and Costs Outline of town sewer bond vote and payments
Thomson residents face a sewer system and disposal plant funded by two general obligation bonds of 38000 in the village and 50000 in the sanitary district to be approved at a November 21 election. The plan estimates a 0.42 per 3100 assessed value tax hike, plus a sewer service charge of 69 per year and a 50 tap-on fee, with total project cost around 258000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Sanitary District
Sanitary District
Thomson
Sewer Service
Trojan Topics 1964-65 Y. C. H. S. Basketball Schedule
Y. C. H. S. posts a 1964-65 basketball schedule with home games against Sabula Mt. Carroll Chadwick Bellevue Lanark London Preston Hanover Elizabeth Milledgeville and other dates including holiday and conference tournaments. Denotes conference games and state district tours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabula
Mt. Carroll
Chadwick
Bellevue
Lanark
London
Preston
Pearl City
Hanover
Elizabeth
Milledgeville
Shannon
Lyndon
Car. Co
Mill
Boy Scout Drive Raises $340 in Thomson Area
John Krahn local chairman reports $340 collected in Thomson for the Boy Scout fund drive. He thanks Lion Club members and all donors and invites others to donate at Lewis Motors under his supervision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krahn
Boy Scout Fund
Thomson
Lion Club
Local Families Visit in Chicago and DeKalb
Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer and relatives from Miles Iowa visited in Chicago with Rev and Mrs Wilbur Nicholson and their daughter. The group then traveled to DeKalb to see Merri Jo and Donna students at Northern Illinois University. A. E. Mitchell and Ben Wagner hosted Morrison relatives on Saturday. Paul V Wilt visited his father Glen Wilt patient at Harper General hospital in Detroit and returned to Thomson. Charles Green and Brian of Stockton joined his father Russel Green Sr for a weekend visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
Robert Pestka
Miles
Iowa
Don_ Sippel
Everett Secord
Chicago
Wilbur Nicholson
Merri Jo
Donna
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
A. E. Mitchell
Morrison
Ben Wagner
Paul V. Wilt
Detroit
Mich
Glen Wilt
Harper General Hospital
Paul
Thomson
Charles Green
Brian
Stockton
Russel Green
Thomson Fall Concert Planned By Music Department
The Thomson schools will present a fall concert at 8 p.m. Friday November 13 in the school gymnasium. The Varsity and Junior Varsity bands directed by Earle Mailand will perform along with the girls chorus boys chorus and mixed chorus directed by Mrs. Sally Grahn. The program features marches hymns spirituals and show tunes including works by Reynolds Work Rodgers Hammerstein Erickson Green and Strauss among others performed by both student groups and ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Schools
Unior
Earle Mailand
Sally Grahn
Domininque
Frank Erickson
United States
Bernard Green
U. S
River of Steel
Tower of Steel
Richard Rodgers
Oscar Hammerstein
Howard Cable
Johann Strauss
Rosario Bourdon
Willis Schaefer
Henry Fillmore
Local social roundups list visits across Clinton area
Week of visits features Otto Switzer and family hosting Francis Hoff and William Schmaling. Others include Dorvan Ralston and Amy Lewis households, plus Li sle Toberman guests, and several families from Laurens LaCrosse and Waterloo visiting Clinton residents. Don Hall plans wintering in Ocean Springs Mississippi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switze
Charles Peck
Dakota
Ray Morgan
Clinton
Calvin Eslinger
Don Hall
Ocean Springs
Miss
Otto Switzer
Francis Hoff
Thomson
William Schmaling
Mt. Carroll
Sam Mattie
LaCrosse
Wis
George Mattie
Doris Andresen
Chadwick
Carl Petersen
Ray Rupple
High Mabon
Waterloo
Iowa
Dale Cohenour
Marlene
Lynn Babcock
Sterling
Herbert St. Ores Jr
Herbert St. Ores Sr
Ernest Sweeley
Riverview
Amelia Sack
OY Carrie Jurgensen
Clinon
Emil Brach
Jennie Griswold
Harmon Stakemiller
Eva Atherton
Thomson varsity band earns second in Class D at Platteville
The Thomson school varsity band traveled to Platteville Wisconsin last Saturday for the Wisconsin State College homecoming parade. With 59 entries four bands competed in Class D and Thomson placed second for marching playing and appearance. After the parade the group attended the Platteville Eau Claire football game as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson School
Platteville
Wis
Wisconsin State College
Thomson
Platteville Eau Claire
Senior Play Is Well Attended
A large crowd attended the Senior Class Play in the school gym last Friday evening. The three act comedy Mother Was a Freshman was greatly enjoyed with Jan Bristol portraying Abigail Adams and Leslie Dittmar as Susan. Other seniors in supporting roles included Larry Fox Dennis Johnson and Richard Buckley in key parts. The play was directed by Mrs. Ernest Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Bristol
Abigail Adams
Susan
Leslie Dittmar
Larry Fox
Professor Michaels
Abby Dennis Johnson
Dean Gillingham
Richard Buckley
BoBo
Patty Kaufman
Marla Eslinger
Lynne Bissens
Cynthia Durward
Jill Sloan
Kathy Troester
Gary Houzenga
Dale Holesinger
Terry Haas
Evelyn Prins
Ernest Smith
Groharing Family Hosts Sunday Dinner Guests
Mr and Mrs Bernard Groh aring and their children were Sunday dinner guests of his parents Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing and family, sharing a family meal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Groharing
Bruce Groharing
Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness
Thankful note expressing gratitude for acts of kindness and remembrances shown during hospital stay and after returning home. The writer acknowledges support and well wishes from friends and family.
Hospital Notices From Savanna and Jane Lamb
The Sick Mrs. Frank Brown Sr. was dismissed from Savanna hospital where she had been a surgical patient. Roy Heitman entered Jane Lamb hospital Monday as a surgical patient. Mrs. Earl Rupple was dismissed Monday from Savanna hospital after four weeks as a medical patient. Mrs. Claude Wiebenga of Fulton is a surgical patient in Jane Lamb hospital. Albert Lynch was dismissed Saturday from Jane Lamb hospital after eight days as a patient. Glen Wilt of Detroit, father of Paul V. Wilt, has been a medical patient in Harper General hospital Detroit for two weeks and is improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown Sr
Savanna Hospital
Roy Heitman
Jane Lamb Hospital
Earl Rupple
Claude Wiebenga
Fulton
Albert Lynch
Glen Wilt
Detroit, Mich
Paul V. Wilt
Harper General Hospital
Detroit
Thanks for the kindness during illness and recovery
Maxine and Mervin Marshall express gratitude for cards letters flowers and gifts from friends and neighbors while they were patients at Jane Lamb Hospital and after returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Lamb Hospital
Maxine and
Mervin Marshall
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Cradle News
Sycamore, Ill
Ella Corrington
S. D. Gunn
Willie H. Leopold
Mrs. Henry Picklum
John Maloney
Thomas Ratliff
Maloney Cottage
Thomson News
Woman’s Club
Boystown
Eugene Murray
Charles J. Bissens
Harry
Clubs
Lodges
Explorer
Thomson Methodist Church
Y.C.H.S
Music Department
Peter Reynolds
Henry C. Work
Pat Lee
Avignon
Pate
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