Town Grand Opening At Thomson Fire Station
Three straight days of rain give way to a town grand opening this Saturday at the Thomson Fire Station. The 87 by 40 foot building includes a council room and fourth. officials expect 10 AM to 6 PM with free coffee and doughnuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Joe Shutters
Albert Prins
Clyde Groharing
Morrison
Ronnie
Gecbeas
Town Village
Bob Purlee
Champaign
Bob
Thomson Fire Station
Jodey Pearson
Santa Monica
California
Maurice Strukhoff
Max Meakins
Max
Ople
Sister Dies of Sudden Death in Illinois
Mrs. Carolyn Elliott learned last Saturday of the sudden death of her sister Mrs. Elsie Joes from Park Ridge Illinois. Funeral services were held Monday in Park Ridge and Mrs. Elliott did not attend due to distance and circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Elliott
Mervin Marshall
Elsie Joes
Park Ridge
Elliott
Type I Sabin Vaccine Given To 716 At Thomson
716 residents received Type I Sabin Oral vaccine at the Thomson feeding station in the school cafeteria last Sunday. The event, led by Dr Karl Reddies and three registered nurses, drew 62 percent participation from Carroll County. A second dose is scheduled for Sunday, Nov 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabin
Thomson
Carroll County
Karl Reddies
Savanna
Carroll County Medical Society
Beth Tarvin
Milledgeville
Harold Kauffman
I. D. Morse
Thomson Parents Teachers Association
Thomson Woman's Club
The
County Medical Society
Mmes
John Atherton
Kyle Brown
Lyle Greeley
Ed Andring
Wayne Kaufman
Dwight Atherton
Antone Holmquist
Merle Cate
John Krahn
Carl Brock
Marion Wheeler
Eugene Halfman
Iry Dittmar
Warren Waltrip
Richard Miller
Irvin Senneff
Charles J. Bissens
Robert Bristol
Mesdames
Robert Plumley
Harold Wilt
Mervin Marshall
Dean Robinson
Thomson Lions Club
Village Board Meeting Sees Bills Paid and Delayed Sidewalks
The Thomson Village board met in regular session on October 1 with all members present. Bills were approved for payment. Officials discussed water extensions and Main Street sidewalks and curbing, deciding to table the sidewalks until spring. A Ready Light will be installed in the city park and street lighting in the south end will be updated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Village Board
Main Street
Haas Buys Thomson Garbage Route From Starr
Haas has purchased Thomson's garbage route from Ronnie Starr, effective October 1. The deal transfers collection responsibilities and service area to Haas, strengthening the company's local waste pickup footprint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay
Harold James
William Haas
Thomson
Ronnie Starr
Thomson News Notes Households and Visits From Thomson Review
The Thomson Review lists addresses and social visits including Mr and Mrs Cletis Underwood moving to Robinson Illinois and several Saturday Sunday guests. Visitors include the KIndle family of Blue Island and Sterling acquaintances at Sloan and Sullivan households. Ray Cooper subscribes for his sister in Northfield Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cletis Underwood
Thomson High School
Thomson Review
Tow
P. O. Box
Robinson
Ill
Vernon Kindle
Blue Island
Don Kendell
Sterling
John Sloan
James Marshall
Virgil Harvey
Wapello
Robert Marshall
Davenport
Lawrence Sullivan
Ray Cooper
Savanna
Lee V. A. Yates
Northfield
Clarence Cooper
Laurence Weatherwax
Donald Ashby
Hattie Greeley
Fay Ashby
Dwight Atherton
Merle Atherton Jr
Fred Lampe
Clinton
Robert Plumley
York Community Church Services and Leaders Listings
The notice lists church services across York Community including Baptist Methodist Catholic denominations. It names Rev W R Augsburger guest speaker at Baptist service and notes Holy Communion, Sunday school times, and MYF meeting at Hickory Grove. Also cites Catholic services at Fulton and St John’s Savanna with multiple Mass times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
W. R. Augsburger
Wheaton
Paul Wilt
York Community High School Board Notes October 1962
The York Community High School Board met October 1 1962 in the library with president Chas Hogg and secretary Harold Fedderson among those present. Minutes of prior meetings were approved budget details shared including transportation 4000 education 54000 building 12000 bond and interest 20575 and a 2000 supplementary levy. Lunch ticket policy approved and forms for daily weekly and monthly tallies adopted. The district joined N D E A Title III for science equipment reimbursement up to 47 percent. Reports on Home Economics and FHA Section 23 rally given and attendance planned for the Illinois Association of School Boards meeting October 16 1962. Meeting adjourned at 1115 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
York Community High School
Chas. Hogg
Harold Fedderson
Paul K. Wilt
Ab Prins
John Schmitt
Ashby and
Huizenga
Illinois
FHA
High School Board of Education
Illinois Association of School Boards
Polo
Ill
Luncheon Guests From Fulton Hillsdale and More
Mrs. Adeline Groharing of Fulton and Mrs. Hazel Stagg were luncheon guests Wednesday with Mrs. Clara Hanson of Hillsdale. Mrs. Dolly Atherton spent last Wednesday with her son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Merle Atherton Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Groharing
Fulton
Hazel Stagg
Clara Hanson
Hillsdale
Dolly Atherton
Merle Atherton
Open House Saturday For New Fire House
The Thomson Fire Protection District invites the public to tour its new Main Street fire station on Saturday Oct 6 from 10 AM to 6 PM. The 87 by 45 foot concrete block building houses six units and a council room and is heated by oil. The project cost about $20 000 with Potter Bros supplying most materials and Morrison area contractors handling masonry heating plumbing and electrical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Fire Protection District
Main Street
Thomson State Bank
Wory Potter Bros
Clyde Groharing
Morrison
Kooi & Workman
Fulton
Ross Bogott
Morrison and Melton Electric
Thomson
Ruth Circle Met Wednesday In Goblin Home
The Ruth Circle of the Methodist church met at the home of Mrs. Orville Gablin on Wednesday afternoon October 3. Mrs. Ernest Rathje opened in the chairman’s absence. Devotions and the program You are a Missionary too were led by Mrs. Paul Heusinkveld. Dates for Savanna Methodist church study classes are November 5 12 19 26 from 1 30 to 3 00. Bake sale at Starr’s Restaurant Saturday October 13 at 10. Next meeting November 7 at Mrs. Paul Heusinkveld’s noon potluck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Methodist Church
Orville Gablin
Ernest Rathje
Wayne Ashby
Paul Heusinkveld
Savanna Methodist Church
WSCS
Weitzel
Starr’s
M. Ashpole
V. Rathje
Moves to Thomson by Purlee Family from Williamsfield
Robert Purlee high school principal moved his wife and children three to Thomson this week. They relocated from Williamsfield Illinois into a newly purchased home of Mr and Mrs Gilps Stage. Then two boys moved to the home of Mrs H G Stagg on West Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Robert Purlee
David
Julie
Steven
Thomson
Williamsfield
Ill
Gilps Stage
Gilpin Stagg
H. G. Stagg
West Main Street
Sunday Dinner Guests At Green Household
Sunday guests included Rudy and Glen Brock with Cary in Clinton and Frank Leavens with Gus Roggendorf. Charles Reen and three Morrison sons also attended. Wilt couple traveled to Gardena California after visiting Mrs Wilt’s mother in Fulton. Pvt Larry Grim returned from Fort Sill for a seven day leave, then will rejoin duties. Bonnie Jo Atherton joined Debbie Brown as the Atherton and Morelli families spent the weekend at Wisconsin Dells and Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russel Green
Rudy Brock
Savanna
Glen Brock
Cary
Clinton
Frank Leavens
Gus Roggender
Charles Reen
Morrison
Leo Wilt
Gardena
Calif
Hattie Wilt
Fulton
Kentucky
Larry Grim
Fort Sill
Okla
Claude Grim
Larry
Bonnie Jo Atherton
Debbie Brown
John C. Atherton
Ray Morelli
Metamore
Wisconsin Dells
Madison
Wis
Former Thomson Residents Injured in Auto Accidents
Janice Rose, 19, daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry Rose of Fulton, formerly Thomson, taken to Mercy hospital after a two car collision in Clinton. Michael E Boyjisky, 19, Clinton, fined 100 dollars for losing car control. Also, Mr and Mrs Edwin Balk, formerly Betty Feldt of Thomson, injured in Morrison intersection crash. They were treated at Jane Lam hospital in Clinton. Balk car damage 500 dollars, Glinka car 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Rose
Henry Rose
Fulton
Thomson
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Miss Rose
Michael E. Boyjisky
Edwin P. Balk
Betty Feldt
Union Grove Blacktop
Highway 30
Morrison
Jane Lam Hospital
Julius J. Glinka
Andover
Balk
Glinka
Young Republicans Plan Get Acquainted Fish Fry
The Carroll County Young Republicans Club invites members and prospective members to a Friday evening fish fry at the Thomson American Legion Hall. It starts at 7 p.m. with no admission charge. Vice president Ronald R. Starr says the event aims to boost York area membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Young Republicans Club
York Township
Thomson American Legion Hall
Ronald R. Starr
Thomson
Starr
York
School Lunch Menu for October 8 to 12
The weekly lunch menu lists meals for October 8 to 12 including Ham Salad Sandwich with corn and apple sauce on Monday, Spaghetti and Hamburger on Tuesday, Chili on Wednesday, Chicken and Noodles on Thursday, and Baked Potatoes with lunch meat on Friday. Milk is served daily and sides include salads, bread, fruit, and vegetables.
FFA Reporters Workshop Held In Princeton Indiana
About 50 FFA members and advisers gathered in Princeton Indiana on October 2 for a reporters workshop. Attendees learned how to craft news articles and deliver them to local papers and were briefed on radio program presentations. From Thomson, Duane St Ores Burton Prins Jr and Mr Gengenbach attended as reporters and adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Princeton
Thomson
Duane St. Ores
Burton Prins, Jr
Gengenbach
Thomson Students Shine at Section II Land Use Contest
Five Thomson sophomores competed for Thomson in the Section II land use selection contest held south of Fulton on September 21. Riverdale won, with Lanark Shannon Fulton and Thomson following. 80 contestants included Larry Fox who placed eighth. Mrs Hogg and Mrs Meyer of Elizabeth returned from a week’s vacation in Clinton and Rockville, Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Carroll
Whiteside
Lee
Riverdale
Lanark
Shannon
Fulton
Larry Fox
Terry Haas
Gary Houzenga
Dale Spongod
Dennis Johnson
Charles Hogg
Lawrence Meyer
Elizabeth
Clinton
Ind
Rockville
Indiana
Thompson PTA to Discuss Blue Ballot and Civic Duty
The Thomson Parent-Teacher Association meets October 11 at 8 PM in the school cafeteria to debate the Blue Ballot and Judicial Reform in Illinois courts. Senator Everett Laughlin of Freeport will present pros and cons, followed by questions and a supervised nursery for attendees’ children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Parent - Teachers Association
Civic Responsibility
Everett Laughlin
Freeport
Illinois
Wayne Kaufman
Gerald Reimers 57 Dies Suddenly in Chicago
Gerald Reimers 57 of Chicago former Savanna resident died of a heart attack on Sept. 24. Funeral at St Johns Catholic Church Savanna Friday at 9:30 am with Father McIsaac officiating. Burial in Savanna Catholic Cemetery. Survivors include sister Dorothea Bush of Chicago and cousin John Reagan of Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Reimers
Chicago
Savanna
St. John's Catholic Church
Father McIsaac
Martin Ginie
James Ballas
Lawrence Morse
Frank McCoy
Tony Basile
Thomas Kustes Jr
Reimers
Oxford Junction
Herman
Amelia Raymond Reimers
Walser Co
Dorothea Bush
John Reagan
Kathryn Cooper
Thomson
LeRoy Valett
Sioux City
George Raymond
Milwaukee
Wis
Paul Turner
Elgin
Jack Reagan
John Stobe
Walter Bertus
Thom son FFA Officers Attend Leadership Training School
The Thom son FFA Chapter officers attended the officers leadership training school at Chadwick High School on September 25. The day began with a sectional meeting, moved to officer training in mixed groups, and featured a Chadwick FFA girls served evening meal. State Vice President Joseph Coyne spoke, with attendees LeRoy Appel Jan Jurgens Arlyn Huizenga Vernon Buikema Duane St Ores and Larry Carroll, accompanied by William Gengenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ffa
Chadwick High School
Chadwick Ffa
Joseph Coyne
LeRoy Appel
Jan Jurgens
Arlyn Huizenga
Vernon Buikema
Duane St. Ores
Larry Carroll
William Gengenbach
Thomson women attend Whiteside County Teachers Institute
Mrs. Warren Waltrip and six other Thomson residents attended the Whiteside County Teachers Institute held Monday October 1 at Morrison Community High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren Waltrip
Lyle Williams
Clarence Bolhous
Marion Wheeler
Ernest Smith
Tom Kustes
Eugene Murray
Thomson
Whiteside County
Teachers’ Institute
Morrison Community High School
Ceramic Show Draws Families at Rock Island Temple
Mr and Mrs Alfred Dykstra and children and Mr and Mrs Myles Haas and Nancy attended the Ceramic Show Saturday evening at the Rock Island Masonic Temple in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Dykstra
Myles Haas
Nancy
Rock Island Masonic Temple
Rock Island
Thomson Methodist Church Completes First Steps In Redevelopment
The Thomson Methodist Church has begun a $6000 redecorating program to beautify the sanctuary and upgrade the basement. Attic cleaning and siding repairs were done, insulation installed, ceiling tiles replaced, and a new rear entrance begun. A Schanbacker contract will decorate walls, install fixtures, and add chancel furniture as pledges pour in from church groups and individuals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Methodist Church
Carroll Dimmick
Marvin Stiles
Gaylord Ralston
Clinton
Charles Bissens
Schanbacker
Springfield
Myles Haas
Paul Heusinkveld
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Ruth Circle
Mary Circle
Local clubs plan October meetings in Fulton area
Eastern Star Merton Chapter 356 schedules a 8 PM Oct 9 gathering at Fulton. Girl Scouts hold first Intermediate meeting Oct 8 at school cafeteria 3 45 PM. 500 Card Club met Oct 4 with prizes for four members. next Oct 11 at Mrs Bernadette Kustes home. Cub Scouts meet Oct 5 at Thomson Methodist church. Thomson PTA meets Oct 11 at 8 PM in the school cafeteria. American Legion meets Oct 9 at Legion Hall. York Progressive Homemakers unit meets Oct 15 at Mrs Curtis St. Ores home. plant and bulb exchange planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernadette Kustes
Fulton
Thomson Methodist Church
Thomson Pta
American Legion the
American Legion
the Legion Hall
Lions Clu
Thomson Lions Club
York Progressive
The
Homemakers Extension Association
Curtis St. Ores
Savanna Chiropractor Returns Home After Madison Hospital Stay
Dr. E. H. Gholson of Savanna is back home after a month in Madison General Hospital, Madison, Wisconsin for an emergency appendectomy. He reports slow improvement and gratitude for returning to his home environment. Mrs. Gholson accompanied him to Madison and stayed during his convalescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. H. Gholson
Savanna
Madison General Hospital
Madison
Wis
Card Party Hosted by Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall
Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall entertained a card party on Saturday evening at their home with Pitch as the main diversion. High prizes went to Mrs Harold Witt and Robert Holland while low prizes went to Mrs Helen Brenneman and Mervin Marshall, with Paul Smith as floater winner. Refreshments were served to guests including Mr and Mrs Rober Olland, Mr and Mrs Paw Smith, Mr and Mrs Harold Witt, and Mrs Helen Brenneman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Marshall
Harold Witt
Robert Holland
Helen Brenneman
Paul Smith
Rober. Olland
Paw Smith
Sunday Visits Highlight Fulton Area Social Tie
Bonnie Bechtel of Fulton visited the Durward family on Sunday. James Bissens and son Jeffrey joined his parents for Sunday dinner. George St. Ores and Michael called in the afternoon from Freeport. Irvin Senneff and children visited with Antone Holmquist and family. Merle Cate and children were Sunday dinner guests of her parents Marvin and Merle Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonnie Bechtel
Fulton
Leslie Durward
James Bissens
Jeffrey
Charles E. Bissens
Geo. St. Ores
Michael
Freeport
Irvin Senneff
Antone Holmquist
Merle Cate
Mervin Marshall
Local Patients Update From Missouri Clinics
Sick Thomas Hand has been a patient for a week at the Cleary Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri. He plans to leave the clinic this week and travel to Arizona for several weeks. Mrs Esley Cooper was discharged last Friday from Morrison Hospital where she had been a surgical patient. Mrs Albert Lynch remains a patient at Jane Lamb Hospital in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hand
C- Cleary Clinic
Excelsior Springs
Ariana
Esley Cooper
Morrison Hospital
Albert Lynch
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Homemakers Extend Union Honors Charter Members in Lanark
Miss Cleone Miller Mrs Merle Bielema Mrs Robert Fosdick Mrs Curtis St Ores and Mrs Vada Carroll of the York Progressive unit attended the annual convention of the Homemakers Extension Association held Tuesday at the Methodist church in Lanark. Mrs Vada Carroll was honored as a charter member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleone Miller
Merle Bielema
Robert Fosdick
Curtis St. Ores
Vada Carroll
York Progressive Unit
The
Homemakers Extension Association
Methodist Church
Lanark
Card of Thanks and School Board Note
Card expresses gratitude for sympathy after a mother’s loss and thanks Rev Nicholson and Dr Petty. It also notes appreciation to Board Members Jurgens Hook and Dittmar for supporting a wage-scale rehire, and to teachers parents and students for a busy school year. Sincerely Yvonne McGinty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rev
Nicholson
Dr. Petty
Nevada Rogers
Fam
Harry Jurgens
Fred Hook
Harry Dittmar
Yvonne McGinty
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Hoff
Big John
Will Power
Fred Nipe
Ernie Smith
Ernie
L.A
M. J. Strukhoff
Dial
Thomson Recreation
Thomson News
Argo Fay Methodist Church
William Ae Pam Claude Grim
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
MYF
Commission On Education
Ickory Grove
Argo Fay Churces
St. John’s Church
ST. Mary‘s Guild
St. Paul’s Episcopal Parish
Goblin
Thomson’s
Girl Scouts
Robert Falls
Fall
Cate
Clubs
Lodges
DR. Gholson
OF Homemakers
Ily
Harry Diehl
Frances Toepfer
Louis Corey
Carlos Toepfer
Vernelle Nixon
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