Mrs. Amanda Heide 91 Dies in Chadwick Rites Planned
Amanda Howe Heide 91 of Coleta died at 10 30 in Morrison after an extended illness. Funeral 1 30 pm Wednesday Nov 23 at Frank Funeral Home Chadwick with Rev Robert Webb officiating. Burial Oak Knoll near Sterling. Surviving 12 children, four sisters, three brothers, and many grandchildren. Her husband William G Heide preceded her in 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amanda S. Heide
Coleta
Eveningside
Morrison
Frank Funera
Chadwick
Robert Webb
Coleta Eub Church
Oak Knoll
Sterling
Amanda Howe
William J
Sarah M. Overholser Howe
William G. Heide
Sam
Geo
Rowe
Harold Howe
Millie Scribner
Thanksgiving Return For Wayne Drake Home Visit
Thomson News notes Wayne Drake will spend a few days at his home then return to the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City after Thanksgiving. Mr and Mrs Julius Orthmann of South Milwaukee spent the weekend with Mr and Mrs Larry Sullivan. Sunday dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Larry Smith included Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith Miss Marjorie Smith of Forest Park and Mr and Mrs Charles Green and sons of Stockton. Mr and Mrs George Mattie were guests at Mrs Mattie’s brother-in-law and sister Mr and Mrs Fred Kasten of Freeport with their brother Frank Ward and his wife of Bloomington Wis also joining the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Drake
Veterans Hospital
Iowa City
Julius Orthmann
South Milwaukee
Larry Sullivan
Larry Smith
Ernest Smith
Marjorie Smith
Forest Park
Charles Green
Stockton
George Mattie
Mattie
Fred Kasten
Freeport
Frank Ward
Bloomington
Wis
Paul Peterson
Paul
Rockford
Robert
Rock Island
Tom Kustes
Kathryn Cooper
Ed Kustes
Mae Kustes
Fulton
Jack Markens
Harry Diehl
Bernice Dimmick
Glendora Schade
Arthur Moeszingers
Clinton
Ben Dimmick
Durward
Lyle Foltz
Mount Carroll
Karen Bissens
Oregon High School
Ray
Rockford College
Amelia Sack
Morrison
Donald McBride
James Dykema
Roy Dykema
Henry Shipma
Clarence Viebenga
Cheryl Tegeler
Chadwick
Ernest LaShelles
Larry Frosch
Dorothe Lewis
Max, Meakips
Local family visits and Thanksgiving guests in Illinois
Mr and Mrs George Kerr of Clinton visited Sunday afternoon with the Ernest Rathies. Mr and Mrs Gene Fehler and Tim Grayslake are arriving Wednesday night to spend the Thanksgiving Holidays with his parents Mr and Mrs Franklin Fehler Rita and Rhonda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
Clinton
Ernest Rathies
Gene Fehler
Tim, Grayslake
Franklin Fehler
Rita
Rhonda
Advent season at local churches highlights and schedules
In York area churches many services unfold Advent themed lectures and hymns. York Community Church offers Old Testament lessons on King David and Mrs Silas Marner readings, with morning worship at 10 30 and Advent messages. Methodist and Baptist houses mark Communion and Thanksgiving blessings, plus Sunday school times and midweek prayer meetings. Catholic Immaculate Conception notes masses and confessions, Ideal Community Bible Church lists Bible classes and worship, while visiting families from Chicago area attend local services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Church
T. S. Cleworth
Claude Grim
Lawrence Bruckner
Theresa Bissens
David
George Eliot
Silas Marner
Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Robert Eee
Thomas Mohn
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Thomson
Jim
Vivian Eeton
Catholic Immaculate Conception
Fulton
Ill
Inc
St. John’s Church
Savanna
FFA Students Win Honors In Corn Contest
FFA students David Thormahlen Bob Wiltshire and Kenneth Dykstra posted the top corn yields in the section covering Carroll Whiteside and Lee counties with 196.0 187.1 and 185.3 bushels per acre under Vocational Agriculture supervision. They used Pioneer varieties and detailed planting and fertilizing methods amid a drought year in 1966.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Thormahien
Prophetstown
Bob Wiltshire
Mt. Carroll
Kenneth Dykstra
Thomson
David
Pioneer
Bob
Enneth
Carroll
Whiteside
Lee
David Thormahlen
Prophettown
Greg Turnbaugh
David Heitzler
Melvin Gable
Philip Mintke
Milledgeville
Larry Stewart
Duane Meinsma
Pio
Alan Flack
Shannon
P T A To Sell Record Books
The Thomson PTA held its November meeting with about 80 attendees in the school cafeteria. They will sell a one dollar record and memories book titled School Days Book covering student records and family tree, plus plan a used clothing drive and a Red Cross class. The next meeting is canceled in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Pta
Paul Green
PTA
Red Cross
Hersey
Savanna
Green
Mode
Minors Office of Public Instruction
Tom Lonergan
Mildred Sorg
John Buikema
Leslie Grim
Leland Houzenga
Raymond Dykstra
James Dykstra
Weekend Guests Mentioned In Mount Carroll Notes
Mrs Luella Heitman hosted visitors including Mrs Ordean Geddes of Ada Minnesota and her son Gerald Geddes of Appleton Wisconsin along with Mrs Harlan Hoff of Urbana Sunday callers were Mr and Mrs John Hoff of Fulton and Mr and Mrs Francis Hoff Nadine and Miss Brummond Closing out sale will be held Wednesday December 7 on the farm seven miles south of Mount Carroll on Route 78 one and a half miles east of Arrow Farm five miles west of Chadwick Sale begins at noon and includes machinery grain hogs and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luella Heitman
Ordean Geddes
Ada, Minn
Gerald Geddes
Appleton, Wis
Harlan Hoff
Urbana
John Hoff
Fulton
Francis Hoff
Nadine
Brummond
Mary Nugent
Fred Peters
Mount Carroll
Rt. 78
Aro Fa
Chadwick
Paul Heusinkveld
Nora McCullagh
Morrison
Merle Bielema
Richard Michaelson
Aurora
John Burkemas
John Brondyke
Carol Johnson
John Johnson
Howard Johnsons
Lena
Carol
Ernest Rathje
P. A. Schroeder
Sabula
Dean Rathje
Savanna
Gladys Eble
Clinton
Lloyd Smith
Frank Potter
Frank Robb
Local Notes on Hospital Stays and Recoveries
Sick Alfred Rathje of Sabula recuperates at his brother’s home after two months in Iowa City hospital. Johnny Brown underwent surgery and remains a patient at Veterans' Hospital in Chicago. Ray Rupple continues tests at Savanna Hospital, reported to be feeling well. Harvey Fossett, Chadwick, son-in-law of Dora Wiebenga, admitted to Sterling Community Hospital. Anna Carroll of Mount Carroll is hospitalized at Savanna City Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Rathje
Sabula
Ernest Rathje
Iowa City
Dwight
Johnny) Brown
Veterans’ Research Hospital
E. Huron St
Chicago
Ray Rupple
Savanna Hospital
Harvey Fossett
Chadwick
Dora Wiebenga
Sterling Community Hospital
Anna Carroll
Mount Carroll
Savanna City Hospital
Lightweights edge Fulton in junior high basketball showdown
In a Tuesday junior high doubleheader, the Lightweights defeated Fulton 33 31 with Jim McKee scoring the late winner and Don Robinson leading scorers with 15 points. The Heavyweights lost 49 17 as Thomsonites faced a Fulton lineup including 9th graders. Tim Schoening led rebounds for Thomsonites. HOT LUNCH MENU lists week meals from Monday to Friday. RICHTERS RETURN reports Mr and Mrs Ed Richter's three and a half week southern and western motor trip with visits to relatives and friends across California and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Jim McKee
Don Robinson
Tim Schoening
Thomsonites
Blair Tedrew
Paul Guerard
Fremont
Dean Janney
Newark
Harold Janney
Petaluma
Thomson
Sunnyvale
Irvin Hammen
Scot
Daughter of Former Resident Appointed As Church Worker
Miss M. Carolyn Renner daughter of former Thomson resident Margaret Gaar was commissioned for full time Christian work at Calvary Baptist Church Sterling. She is a Tennessee Temple alumna with a BA in English and Jewish studies from Moody Bible Institute. After deputation she will join Watchmen Upon the Walls Club in Los Angeles to foster Jewish Christian understanding against anti Semitism. Her parents are Mr and Mrs Irvin Renner of Rock Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Renner
Calvary Baptist Church
Sterling
Thomson
Margaret Gaar
Sterling Daily Gazette
Carolyn
Tennessee Temple College
Chattanooga
Tenn
America
Moody Bible Institute
Watchmen Upon the Walls Club
Los Angeles
Calif
Fundamental Baptist Churches
United States
Jesus Christ
Miss Renner
Lord Jesus Christ
Irvin Renner
2Nd St
Rock Falls
Birthday Surprise Honors Mrs Green With Brunch
A Tuesday morning birthday brunch honored Mrs Rus sel Green hosted by friends from Fulton and Albany. Attendees included Mrs Pat Drury Mrs Claus Bielema and granddaughter Dawn Jensen plus Mrs Claus Schaver Mrs Harold Bielema and others. Bernie J Engelkens 75 farmer of Round Grove died Saturday at his son David’s home Argo Fay. Services were Tuesday at First Reformed Church Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Green
Pat Drury
Claus Bielema
Dawn Jensen
Fulton
Claus Schaver
Harold Bielema
Albany
Roy Houzenga
Morrison
Clifford Smith
Garden Plain
Bernie J. Engelkens
Round Grove
David
Argo Fay
Mary Lawton
Sterling
First Reformed Church
Local Fire District Buys Ambulance
The Thomson Fire District purchased a 1965 Oldsmobile ambulance for emergency use within the district. The unit can be summoned by calling the Fire Department number 93131. Rhonda Fehler hosted a slumber party Friday night at her parents home, with attendees including Debbie Falls and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Fire District
Olds
Fire Department
Rhonda Fehler
Franklin Fehler
Debbie Falls
Rhonda Yosdick
Janie Holesinger
Marcia Holland
Cheryl Hook
Julie Houzenga
Kathy Johnson
Peggy Kaufman
Caroline Petersen
Karen Root
Barbara Schoening
Community Notices From Albany to Clinton
Sunday and weekend social visits traced across Albany Clinton Savanna and Morrison. Families including Schaver Green Brock Leavens Brock Brock Johnson Johnson and Rathje share meals attend funerals and visit relatives in a compendium of local social life.
Thanksgiving Day Gatherings Across the Region
A wide list of area families plan Thanksgiving dinners at homes in Clinton Fulton Morrison Thomson Mount Carroll and Long Grove among others. Guests include Heusinkvelds Stone Buikemas Dykemas Dykstra Bielemas and many relatives from Clinton Rock Island Morrison and Rockford with hosts at Ashby Bolhouse Foltz and other homes.
FFA Safety Check Lane a Success
The Thomson FFA Chapter hosted a free Safety Check Lane last Saturday drawing many motorists for car inspections. The chapter thanks all who cooperated to make the project a success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Thomson Ffa
Mike Atherton
Ladies Aid to Hold All Day Meeting at Luella Heitman Home
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church schedules an all day meeting on Wednesday November 30 at the home of Mrs Luella Heitman. The WSCS of the Methodist Church met at Mrs Larry Smith's home last Wednesday at 9 30 for a breakfast meeting with Paul Petersen presenting a program on Who is a Delinquent. A bake sale is planned for Saturday December 10 starting at 1 00 at the fire station with a coffee bar serving all afternoon. The group will meet again December 21 for a family potluck supper at 6 50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Luella Heitman
WSCS
Methodist Church
Larry Smith
Paul Petersen
Thomson Varsity Drops Two In Weekend Set
The Thomson Trojans lost to Sabula 72 to 64 in Friday night action, trailing 39 19 at halftime due to turnovers and cold shooting. Ron Haas 24 and Bill Manning 11 led Thomson scorers, while Dick Sloan and Dwayne Hook anchored defense. The Frosh Soph beat Sabula 62 to 30 with Lee Groharing 15 points and Dennis Zink 11. Tuesday Thomson fell to Elizabeth 73 to 47, hampered by 47 turnovers. Dennis Zink led with 11 and Hook plus Zink grabbed 18 rebounds. The Frosh Soph won 61 46, with Dennis Zink and Hook pacing scorers and Chuck Bailey grabbing 17 rebounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trojans
Sabula
Ron Haas
Bill Manning
Thomson
Dick Sloan
Dwayne Hook
Dennis Zink
Frosh-Soph
Hensley
Lee Groharing
Thomson Varsity
Elizabeth
John Cate
Chuck Bailey
Knutsens Rounding Up Move to Vacaville Calif
Thomson notes Mr and Mrs Otto Knutsen Roll Williams and Ralph Atherton left Monday for their new home in Vacaville California The auction of their household goods was held Saturday Mr and Mrs Robert Skipper and Mrs Ethel Skipper of Clinton Iowa were Sunday afternoon callers at the home of Mr and Mrs William Hamm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Knutsen
Roll Williams
Ralph Atherton
Vacaville
Calif
Robert Skipper
Ethel Skipper
Clinton, Iowa
William Hamm
Birth of Marna Kay Enloe in DeKalb
A baby girl named Marna Kay Enloe was born Monday morning November 21 in DeKalb Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. Gene Enloe of DeKalb. The mother is Merrie Sippel, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Sippel of Thomson. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Roy Enloe of Enon, Missouri. Marna Kay weighed 8 pounds 12 ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Enloe
DeKalb
Marna Kay
Merrie To Sippel
Donald Sippels
Thomson
Roy Enloe
Enon
DeKalb Hospital
Also Mentioned on This Page
Amanda Heide
Sister Eileen
David L. Crook
Lorraine Houzenga
Judy Dykstra
Billy Manning
Tony Holmquist
John Kustes
Mike Stiles
Suzi Cate
Lois Hartman
Arlyn Holesinger
Ray Appel
Rita Fehler
Hunter
Mercy Hospital
Clinton’s Mercy Hospital
Tire District
Glen Potter
Bruce Groharing
Douglas C. Etling
Crystal Lake
Delbert Curley
Curley
Edna Sheridan
Dave Mooney Jr
John Atherton
Calvin S. Eslinger
Gene Marken
Steve
Thomson News
Fulton High School
Bruckner
Kustes
Ronald Haas
Ronald Atherton
Riverdale
Sheridan-Mooney
Cordova
David Mooney, Jr
David Mooney Sr
Louise Meulebroeck
M. L. Walker
Geneseo
K&k Grocery
Fred Fiet
Madison
Paul Pratt
Mr. Pratt
Thomson Review
Illinois
Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
Wational Newspaper
Asper Aren
Thomson Recreation
Thomson Recreation Ae
Hoffman Building Service
Krahn
Koffee Kup
York Baptist
Emer W. Grafft
Paul Wilt
Spring Valley Reformed Church
Ideal Community Bible Church
Theervily
Chicago Area
Eldon Hickey
Clifford MacLean
Berwyn
Dora Doty
N. B. Lewis
Oak Park
Norman MacLean
Hillside
Kenneth Resech
Kincheloe
Duane L. St. Ores
Kincheloe Air Force Base
Michigan
P.T.A
Hampshire
Eugene Saar
Route 4
William Mullen
Elgin
Roggendorf
Jesse Brock
Rudy Brock
Glen Brock
Cary
Frank Leavens
Harold N. Sikkema
Maynard Stone
David Stone
Merk Rod
Carol Stone
Puerto Rico
Marshalls
Merle Cate
Bert Houzenga
Sportsmans Club
Bernard Houzenga
Laverne Houzenga
Ervin Stuart
George Kyurs¢aard
Robert Williams
Fay Ashby
Clifford Houzenda
Ardeila Houzenga
Ashby
Clarence Bolhous
Thomas van Eerden
Kenneth Bielemas
Theeir
Dan
Tom
Russell
John
Johanna Oostenryk
Sellous
Gordon Buikema
Rodney
Randy
Buikemas
Pradash Naik
India
University of Illinois
Clubs
Lodges
Varsity
Fresh-Soph
Thomson Briefs
Cradle News
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