Town notes and upcoming events in Calder area
Local items include a Lions Club dance fundraising success and a Legion fair weekend. Hunters report pheasant kills by Gene Potter Joe Shutters and others. Thanksgiving week is quiet with reflections on freedom and plans for basketball and snow plow work. Anniversary dances honor two couples and community mood looks toward Christmas prep and winter cleanup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calder
Norm French
Arizona
Bout Town
Lions Club
Legion
Gene Potter
Joe Shutters
Chadwick and Savanna Open Season With Wins
Chadwick beat Orangeville 56 to 52 as Dennis Emyre poured in 19 points in the opener. Savanna erased a nine point second half deficit to topple Shannon 67 to 59 led by Wayne Schoonhoven with 19 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Orangeville
Dennis Emyre
Savanna
Shannon
Wayne Schoonhoven
Dykstra and Hartman Families Visit Friends
Mr and Mrs Alfred Dykstra and children visited last Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Paul Hartman. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton Jr and family for Sunday dinner and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Dykstra
Paul Hartman
Merle Atherton, Jr
Stray Holstein cattle and sale notices in Freeport area
Two stray livestock notices offer a Holstein heifer and steer about 500 pounds from Clifford Durward of Thomson. Job Wilkens lists purebred English Yorkshire boars and 52 thrifty fall pigs ready for sale near Freeport on Highway 26. Another entry repeats 52 Yorkshire pigs for sale near Freeport with location on Highway 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Durward
Thomson
Joe Wilkens
Freeport
Thomson Area Planners Big Thanksgiving Day Dinners
Many Thomson families host Thanksgiving meals with guests from Milledgeville Clinton For est Park and more. A Union Thanksgiving Day service at 10 a.m. in Thomson Methodist will be led by Rev Wilbur Nicholson with multiple churches aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Thomson Methodist Church
Thomson and
Argo Fay Methodist
York Community
York Baptist Churches
Wilbur Nicholson
The
Methodist Church
Surprise party for Paul Smith in Argo Fay
Paul Smith of Argo Fay enjoyed a Wednesday birthday surprise organized by relatives. The evening featured pitch as entertainment followed by birthday cake and coffee. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Fred Whitney Riverview Mr and Mrs James Engles Morrison Mrs Esther Petty Mrs Marion Smith of Mr Carroll and several Smiths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Argo Fay
Fred Whitney
Riverview
James Engles
Morrison
Esther Petty
Marion Smith
Carroll
Donald Smith
Duane Smith
Gerald Smith
Thanksgiving Dinner Guests and Family News
Mr and Mrs Hal Hoy and children will dine with her parents Mr and Mrs Ray Erling in Long Grove Iowa. A pre Thanksgiving dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Emil Brach with guests Mr and Mrs Robert Holland, Mr and Mrs Gilbert Holland and family, Mr and Mrs Carl Holland and Edson Holland. Carl Holland of Myrtle Point Oregon, visiting relatives, left to spend several weeks in Florida.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Hoy
Ray Erling
Long Grove
Emil Brach
Robert Holland
Gilbert Holland
Carl Holland
Edson Holland
Myrtle Point
Ore
Florida
York Community Church Services and Activities
The Churches YORK COMMUNITY lists Baptist Methodist and Catholic services across Fulton Savanna and Thomson with times for worship and Sunday school. Includes church group meetings on Nov 29 and Dec 4 plus WSCS Mary Circle Goody basket plans and Christmas pay event details.
Library picks broaden reading through diverse titles
The library highlights a mix of new and classic works. Featured are The Waste Makers by Vance Packard and The Tea House of the August Moon by Vern Sneider, plus Milo 18 and The Stars at Noon. Jack & Jill magazine offers kid friendly activities and Christmas craft ideas. Mr and Mrs John Buikema and Phyllis join relatives for Thanksgiving at the Lantiga home in Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vance Packard
Mr. Packard
Vern Sneider
Lion Uris
Jacqueline Cochran
Jack & Jill
John Buikema
Phyllis
Rinkie Lantiga
Fulton
Marques Haynes and Harlem Magicians Coming to Thomason High Gym
Marques Haynes renowned as the World’s greatest dribbler and star of the Harlem Magicians headlines a Sunday performance at Thomson High Gymnasium. The show features the 6 foot 175 pound guard, famed for floor length dribbles, on December 3 at 2:30 p.m. in a national tour with Ed Sullivan TV exposure noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marques Haynes
Harlem
Haynes
Arques Haynes
United States
Mexico
Canada
Ed Sullivan
Langston University
Sand Springs
Oklahoma
Marquetta
Marques
Thomson High Gymnasium
Sunda
Surprise party for Roy Heitman and family at new York Baptist home
Roy Heitman and his wife received a housewarming surprise Monday when 18 members of York Baptist Church Bible classes visited their newly built home on West Locust Street. The group shared games and social time and presented a group gift after refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heitman
York Baptist Church
Heitmans
West Locust St
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Sippel At Home
Mrs Donald Sippel enjoyed a pleasant birthday surprise Saturday evening as friends visited her home. Guests arrived with refreshments and gifts, including Mrs He Nielsen and her son, Mr and Mrs Kenneth Nielsen and family of Tampico, Mr and Mrs George Moore and family, and Mrs Marie Nielsen of Rock Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Sippel
He Nielsen
Kenneth Nielsen
Fmnaily
Tampico
George Moore
Marie Nielsen
Rock Alls
Birthday Dinner Honors Mr. Rathje With Family Guests
Saturday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Rathje a turkey dinner marked Mr. Rathje birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Ray Cheney of Bellevue, Mr. and Mrs. P A Schroeder of Sabula, Mrs. Elva Connor, Mr. and Mrs. George Kerr, Mrs. Hattie Pehrs, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Nicolaysen, Mr. and Mrs. Don Nicolaysen all of Clinton, Mr. and Mrs. Dean Rathje of Savanna, and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Smiley of Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Rathje
Mr. Ratje
Ray Cheney
Bellevue
P. A. Schroeder
Sabula
Elva Connor
George Kerr
Hattie Pehrs
Robert Nicolaysen
Don Nicolaysen
Clinton
Dean Rathje
Savanna
Gene Smiley
Rockford
Christensens mark 25th anniversary at Sa vanna church
Mr and Mrs George Mattie attended an open house celebrating the 25th wedding anniversary of Mr and Mrs Clarence C Christensen held Sunday afternoon in the St Peters Lutheran Church fellowship hall in Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mattie
Clarence C. Christensen
St. Peters Lutheran Church Fellowship Hall
Savanna
Thomson Couples Celebrate 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Curtis St. Ores and Mr. and Mrs. Glen Raymond of Thomson held a reception and dance Nov. 17 at the old Thomson high school gym for their 25th anniversary. Guests included out-of-town relatives and many local friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perry Melton
Chadwick
Thomson
J. P. Young
Savanna Rerts
Charey
Buster Witt
Curt St.res
Glenn Raymond
Herman Hagg
Curtis St. Ores
Glen Raymond
Thomson High School
Irene Dittsworth
Gladys Brown
St. Ores
Merle Bicker
Clinton
Raymond
Clarence Haring
Savanna
Floyd Hyde
Fulton
Victor Roggendorf
Morrison
Gordon Brown
Sterling
Harold Feddersen
Rhythm Rangers
Colonel Dittsworth
Cordova
Emma Dittsworth
Lanark
Chet Taylor
Sandra
Rock Island
Ralph Brown
Clarence Eating
Joan
Peggy Aseth
Clarence Harridge
Virginia Roggendorf
Lawrence Ae
Clinton. R
Miss Dorothy Letcher Honored At Monday Shower
Miss Dorothy Letcher was honored at a miscellaneous shower Monday evening at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Ben Letcher of Thomson. Dainty prizes went to Janice Rose Mrs Melvin Badtke Sharon Bielema Mrs Orville Mohns and Mrs Irving Shrake. Fresh meats were served to guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Letcher
Monda Evens
Ben Letcer
Thomson
Dadaene
David Letcher
Paula Carpenter
Miss Letcher
Lawrence Mohns
Savanna
Janice Rose
Melvin Badtke
Sharon Bielema
Orville Mohns
Irving Shrake
Strauch Family Attends Mt. Carroll Funeral
William E. Strauch and son Gerald of Wheeling Missouri attended the funeral services for his sister Mary Strauch Hoffman of Mt. Carroll last Saturday. They also stayed overnight with his father and sister in law Henry Strauch in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William E. Strauch
Gerald
Wheeling
Mary (Strauch) Hoffman
Mt. Carroll
Henry Strauch
Thomson
Dinner Guests Gather Across Families in Prophetstown Area
Saturday guests included Mr. and Mrs. P. K. McGinnis with William Hamm Jr and family, Marrino Bibbino and sons, and Fred Martinez and sons from Chicago. They also visited Mr. and Mrs. Carl Detra in Prophetstown. Sunday visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Roy Heitman included Mrs. Floyd Jobe and Mrs. Francis McMann of LaCrosse Wisconsin. Harvey Fossett from Chadwick visited his mother-in-law Mrs. Dora Wiebenga. Thanksgiving plans list Myles Haas family and Emma Haas dining with Gene Diephuis and Mark of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. McGinnis
William Hamm, Jr
Billy
Marrino Bibbino
Chucky
Kenny
Fred Martinez
Freddy
Tommy
Chicago
Carl Detra
Prophetstown
Roy Heitman
Floyd Jobe
Francis McMann
LaCrosse
Wis
Harvey
Feddersen Closes Era as IEA President at Illinois Convention
About 250 students and sponsors from 30 colleges gathered at Eastern Illinois University for the 1961 Student IEA Convention titled New Times, New Imperatives, New Horizons. William H. Feddersen presided as retiring IEA student leader with keynotes, elections, and a talent show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Times
New Horizons
IEA
Eastern Illinois University
Wm. H. Feddersen
Dane
Northern Illinois University
Roberta Hardin
Student Arkansas Education Association
Bill Fedderson
Student Illinois Education Association
Wendell C. Kenney
George Bueltmann
NEA
Feddersen
Fine Arts
Reginald Simon
Chicago Teachers College North
Joanna Kelley
Thomas Guild
Augustana College
William H. Fedderson
University of Illinois
John M. Swick
Eastern Ilinois University
Marian Clark
Illinois State Normal University
Illinois
Student
The
Illinois Education Association
Surprised on 21st Anniversary for Savanna Couple
Dr and Mrs E H Gholson of Savanna were surprised by 21 relatives marking their 21st wedding anniversary. Guests from Sterling Princeton Chicago and Dixon brought baked ham sweet potatoes and trimmings. The couple wed November 19 twenty one years ago and received many gifts and cards. Mrs Wayne Drake visited her mother Mrs Rose Bealer in Fenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Gholson
Savanna
Sterling
Princeton
Chicago
Dixon
Local Health News: Multiple Patients Reported in Area Hospitals
Rodney Decker of Fulton was a surgical patient at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton and dismissed Thursday. Everett VanderLaan remains seriously ill there. Other patients include John Lane at Sterling Community Hospital, William Geerts at Morrison Hospital, Rev Albert Thne at Sherman Hospital, and Mrs Fay Ashby with mumps. Carolyn Elliott and Mrs Jerry Brinkman also discharged from Jane Lamb and Hercy hospitals respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodney Decker
Melvin Decker
Fulton
Isaac Decker
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Melodie Creighton
John Lane
Sterling Community Hospital
Sterling
William Geerts
Morrison Hospital
Everett VanderLaan
Carolyn Elliott
Mervin Marshall
Clarence Huggins
Los Angeles
Cal
Queen of Angels Hospital
William Lehr
Albert Thne
Hampshire
Sherman Hospital
Elgin
Fay Ashby
Carolyn
Linda
William Hussong
Savanna City Hospital
Jerry Brinkman
Hercy Hospital
Thomson Trojans Fall to Sabula In Openers
The Thomson High Trojans lost two season openers to Sabula High School with varsity 65 46 and freshman soph 52 32. Thomson led after the first quarter but Sabula rallied strong in the 2nd and 3rd quarters. Hickey led Thomson with 16 points. Sabula’s Wicks topped with 22. Thomson to Lanark next Tuesday for Carroll County game and hosts Elizabeth Dec 2 in the new gym. A Harlem Magicians performance is announced for Dec 3 at Thomson High Gymnasium featuring Marques Haynes Wheeler and Grider in an afternoon show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson High Trojans
Sabula High School
Sabula
Froshsoph
Thomson
Hickey
McGinnis
Spencer
Wicks
Arkwell
St. Ores and
Hoff
Trojans
Lanark
Carroll County
Gymasium
Elizabeth
Community Organizations Schedule Meetings and Events
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church postpones to Dec 6 at Mrs. Jennie Griswold’s home. Baptist class groups meet Nov 29 at Roy and spouse Heitman’s residence. Lions Club dinner is Nov 27 at 7 PM at Argo Fayene church. PTA executive board meets Nov 30 at 7:30 PM in the school cafeteria. Cub Scout Den 2 moves to Tuesday after school at Mrs. Tom McKee’s home. 500 Card Club met Nov 16 at Mrs. Bernadette Kustes in Fulton. prizes awarded to Kustes Morse Kustes and Lewis. next meeting Nov 30 with Mrs. Lavella Dieh. Mary Circle WSCS meets Nov 29 at 8 PM at Mrs. Harold Wilt’s home. program on Andrew brother of Simon Peter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Philip W. Anderson
Fulton
Herbert St. Ores
Roy Heitman
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Jennie Griswold
The
Baptist Church
Lions Club
Argo Fayene
PTA
Cub Scouts
Cub Scout den No. 2
Tom McKee
500 Card Club
Bernadette Kustes
Bernadette
Salvation Army Tag Day Nets Fifty Six Dollars
Salvation Army held a Tag Day last Saturday in Thomson collecting 56.34 from tag sales. The grade school drive added 35.50, bringing the total to 91.84. Mrs Archie Green, drive chairman, says a November door to door canvass will be conducted in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Thomson
Archie Green
Salvation Fund
Local Family Gatherings and Funeral Attendance
Mr and Mrs Wayne Drake hosted Sunday night supper with the Wilkinson family. Leonard Feldt attended the funeral of his uncle Albert Flikkema in Minnesota last Saturday afternoon at Fay funeral home. Mr and Mrs Edward Smaltz and family from Milwaukee visited the French family in town last weekend. Mr and Mrs Max Meakins will join a family gathering at Marvin Carbaughs in Cole ta. eva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Drake
Harry Wilkinson
Leonard Feldt
Albert Flikkema
Minnesota
Fay Funeral Home
Edward Smaltz
Milwaukee
Wis
N. D French
Max Meakins
Double Births Reported at Memorial Hospital Freeport
Cedarville couple Mr and Mrs William O Leary Jr welcome a son born Friday November 17 at Memorial Hospital Freeport paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs William O Leary of Riverview Lena couple Mr and Mrs Howard Johnson welcome daughter Carol Mae born Wednesday November 15 at Memorial Hospital Freeport weighing 8 pounds 1 ounce paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs John J pod
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Leary
Cedarville
Memorial Hospital
Freeport
Riverview
Howard Johnson
Lena
Carol Mae
John Johnpod
Thomson Basketball 1961 1962 Schedule and Tourneys
The Thomson high school basketball schedule lists games from November 1961 through March 1962. Fixtures include home and away games against Sabula Lanark Elizabeth Camanche Milledgeville Bellevue Lyndon Shannon Hanover Mt Carroll Pearl City Chadwick and final district and conference tournaments at Thomson with dates across November to March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabula
Lanark
Elizabeth
Camanche
Milledgeville
Bellevue
Lyndon
Shannon
Hanover
Mt. Carroll
Pearl City
Chadwick
Thomson
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Krahn
Thomson News
Thomson, III
Gene Halfman
Ivan Miller
Clyde Ancken
Larry Oncken
Dick Miller
Fred Miller
Iris Miller
Loyal Brunner
Merle Bielema
Sylvester McWorthy
R. C. Bush
Hazel Franklin
Harold Elliott
John Elliott
Forest Park
Donald Erickson
Bensonville
Terry
Platteville
J. K. Thompson
Muskegon
Michigan
Amy Lewis
Dorothe
Everett Eslinger
Stanley Laasch
Burlington
Iowa
Harold Witt
Wayne
Paul Heusinkveld
Heusinkveld
C. T. Heusinkveld
Nancy
Western Spring
Ed Heusinkveld
Cedar Rapids
Robert Heusinkveld
Highland Park
Maynard Stone
David Stone
H. J. Heusinkveld
M. J. Strukhoff
Paul V. Wilt
G. A. Smith
Gertrude Kustes
Harold Wilt
Lee Homedew
John Davidson
Dawne
Hison
Virgil Wilt
Albert Shne
Morle Prins
Ivan Morse
Edna Brown
L. P. Hansen
Lansing
Ill
Plan Union
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Hickory Grove
Thomson - Argo Fay
Hickory Grove Wscs
Margaret Ginther
Elsie Larson
Lana Frederick
Dorothy Law
Mary Circle
WSCS
Harold Ilt
St. John’s Church
Library News
Marques Haynes & Co
Roy Heitmans
Kate
Wheeler "Fue Clown Prince
Mark Haynes
Osh’ Grider
Wm. Feddersen
Rose Bealer
Fenton
Sabula High
York Community High Gymnasium
Boston Shamrocks
Harlem Magicians
Magicians
Sam “Boom” Wheeler
Josh Grider
Paul Martin
Atlanta
Kenneth Scott
East St. Louis
Sid Dawson
Madison Square Garden
New York
Boston Garden
Harlem Globetrotters
Grider
Wheeler
Dribbler
Enee
Sam Wheeler
Clubs and
Lodges
Cradle News
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