Local notes on weather, town events and visitors
Weather remains pleasant with no rain for days. World Series in progress. Louie Taylor’s big smile earns a joke about being a grandfather. Roy Heilman and Norm French back from Rochester feel improved. Village board approves a new squad car and sewer financing discussion, Thomson causeway gravel work near completion, PTA and Civil Defense topics urged. Fall activities include dances, Cub Scout recruitment, hunting chatter, and visitors from Roswell and Richland Center visiting local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brian
Roy Heitman
Louie
Roy Heilman
Norm French
Rochester
Thomson
Illinois
Joe Shutters
Ned Spencer
Joe
Jerry Olsen
Card of Thanks from Norman D. French
Norman D. French thanks friends neighbors and York Community Church for the many cards and letters received during a month long hospital stay in Rochester Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Church
Rochester
Minn
Norman D. French
P T A Civil Defense Program Planned
The Savanna PTA sets a civil defense themed meeting next Thursday evening at 7 30 in the grade school cafeteria. Hal Shrake will speak on the disaster plan with a resuscitator demonstration by the Thomson Fire Department. The event offers a mixer dessert coffee and a business session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Hal Shrake
Savanna
Civil Defense Organization
Orelli
Thomson Fire Department
Carroll County Home Bureau Holds Fifteenth Annual Meeting
The fifteenth annual Carroll County Home Bureau meeting was held at Mt. Carroll's Methodist Church on Monday October 2. Illinois Home Bureau Federation president Mrs Justin Wagg spoke in the morning, followed by a noon luncheon. Afternoon guest Mrs Phyllis Treii of Treii's Jewelry Store Dixon spoke on china glassware and silverware making. Attendees from Thomson included Mrs Ray McFadden Mrs Wayne Ashby Mrs Robert Carroll Mrs Harvey Marshall and Mrs Mervin Marshall. A bus trip to Wisconsin is planned for October 10 with a fare of 3 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Home Bureau
Methodist
Mt. Carroll
Justin Wagg
Illinois Home Bureau Federation
Methodist Church
Phyllis Each
Treii
Dixon
Hose
Thomson
Ray McFadden
Wayne Ashby
Robert Carroll
Harvey Marshall
Mervin Marshal
Wesley Dykstra
Fulton
Home Bureau
Wisconsin
Thomson FFA Team Places Ninth In Soil Judging
The Thomson FFA chapter placed ninth in the Section 2 Soil Judging Contest at Shannon on September 20, 1961. Fifteen schools from Carroll Whiteside and Lee counties participated. Thomson attendees were Vernon Buikema Walter Holland Larry Hook Arlyn Huizenga and Harlan Hoff. Shannon won the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ffa
Shannon
Carroll
Whiteside
Lee
Thomson
Vernon Buikema
Walter Holland
Larry Hook
Arlyn Huizenga
Harlan Hoff
Weekend Socials Across Iowa and Nearby Towns
Esther Parrott of Freeport visited Mrs. Beulah Hardcastle and Mrs. Ellan Brand for the weekend. A. W. Pape called on Vern and family in Goose Lake, Iowa. Willie Leopold attended dinner with the Ronald Frink household in Cedar Rapids and with Paul Williams in Coggan. Frank Graves of Stockton hosted a steak fry for store employees and families. Tuesday visitors to Prophets Own included the aeroharing couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Esther Parrott
Freeport
Beulah Hardcastle
Ellan Brand
A. W. Pape
Vern Shelley
Goose Lake
Iowa
Willie Leopold
Ronald Frink
Cedar Rapids
Paul Williams
Coggan
Frank Graves
Stockton
Mrs. Aeroharing
Prophetsown
Local visits headline from Thomson area
Mrs Robert Miller of Lanark visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Myles Haas. Friday evening guests in the Lees Mattie home were Mr Lawrence Toberman of Lisle Mrs Everett Fagan of Mt Hope Wisconsin and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fagan. Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs John Johnson and family were Mr and Mrs Du ane Law and family of Mr Carroll and Paul Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miller
Lanark
Myles Haas
Lees Mattie
Lawrence Toberman
Lisle
Everett Fagan
Mt. Hope
Wisconsin
Lloyd Fagan
John Johnson
Duane Law
Carroll
Paul Johnson
Amy Lewis
Dorothe
Cedar Rapids
Hardy's Beauty Forum
William Niewkark
Frank Schroeder
Sabula
Iowa
Robert Green
Sterling
Russel Green
Evelyn Priss
Wis
Fund Drive For Mental Health Now Going On
Orville L. Gablin, fund drive chairman for Thomson, announces the drive is active. Letters with brochures and envelopes have been mailed to area residents. Carroll County's share funds psychological examinations and outpatient treatment for emergencies, especially disturbed children and adults, as state services are overwhelmed and delays exceed four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville L. Gablin
Thomson
Carroll County
Church notices from The Churches THE Answer
The page lists worship times and sermon topics for Baptist and Methodist congregations. It notes services at 10:00 AM and 11:00 AM, with Sunday school and youth events. It mentions Rally Day plans, a Booth Festival outing, and MYF activities with donation requests and hay ride details. Public notices include relocations and travel for church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MYF
Thomson, Argo Fa
Hickory Grove
Booth
Rockford
Merrie Jo Sippel
Thomson
Linda Becker
Helen Merkel
Bob Schneider
Algona
Thomson-Argo Fa
Beth Williams
Merie Jo Sippel
Lynn Bower
Argo Fa
Thomson Methodist Church
P T A Room Mothers For Year Listed
Mrs Lawrence Halfman chaired the room mothers for the 1961 62 school year listing representatives by grade. Names include Grade 1 Bolhous Youngottott. Grade 2 J Flickinger Robinson Halfman Snyder. Grade 3 Holland McClain Drake Kaufman Fosdick. Grade 4 Morelli Holland Brock Hook Spencer Hold fer Falls Kness McGinnis Crouch. Grade 5 Greeley Plumley Mitchell Root Schmitt. Grade 6 Clark McGinty Dykstra Kustes Bellich Tituss Bristol Stiles Simpson Manning. Grade 7 Marken Starr Korbar Wilt Buikema. Grade 8 Johnson Sippel Bissens Dykstra Atherton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Halfman
Bolhous
David Young
Donald Schott
Ike Temple
Ferris
John C. Atherton
Merle Prins
de Hoy
Harold Wiltrade
Rell
J. H. Flickinger, Jr
Dean Robinson
Gene Halfman
Willis Snyder
Holland
Eli McClain
Wayne Drake
Wayne Kaufman
Robert Fosdick
West
James Dykema
Millard Cate
Tony Holmquist
Morelli
Gilbert Holland
Carl Brock
Fred Hook
Joe Spencer
Holdafer
Richard Falls
Ene Kness
P. K. McGinnis
Walter Crouch
Greeley
Robert Plumley
Lauren Mitchell
John Root
John Schmitt
Clark
Richard McGinty
Ray Dykstra
Tom Kustes
Emil Bellich
Miss Titus
Thomson High elects class officers by grade
Thomson High School in York Community released the officer slate. Seniors select Lynn Bower as president with Bob Elgin as VP Evelyn Wilt secretary Pam Creighton treasurer and Barbara Gruber reporter. Juniors elect McGinnis president Remrey VP Newendyke secretary Kness treasurer Melton reporter. Sophomores choose Beth Williams president Hickey VP Durward secretary Schmitt treasurer Huizenga reporter. Freshmen elect Terry Kerrill president Haas VP Bristol secretary Dykstra treasurer Sloan reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School
Lynn Bower
Bob Elgin
Evelyn Wilt
Pam Creighton
Barbara Gruber
Junior McGinnis
Ray Remrey
Sharon Newendyke
Terry Kness
Marcia Melton
Beth Williams
Vera Hickey
Joy Durward
Connie Schmitt
Arlyn Huizenga
Terry Kerrill
Terry Haas
Jan Bristol
Janet Dykstra
Jill Sloan
FFA Boys Receive Chain Gifts
Three Thomson FFA chapter members received chain gifts for the coming year. Burton Prins Vernon Buikema and Earl Engelkins were named as the recipients the chain gift program started two years ago. Each boy must return two gifts to the chapter which are passed along to other FFA members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Thomson Ffa
Hampshire
Burton Prins
Vernon Buikema
Earl Engelkens
Thomson FFA Officers Attend Leadership Training School
The Thomson FFA Chapter officers and adviser William Gengenbach attended the Annual Leadership Training school on September 26, 1961 in Morrison. Eighteen schools were represented. attendees included LeRoy Appel Jan Jurgens Vern Kuikema Arlyn Huizenga Paul McGinnis Jr Kenneth Buikema and Walter Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Ffa
William Gengenbach
Morrison
LeRoy Appel
Jan Jurgens
Vern Buikema
Arlyn Huizenga
Paul McGinnis, Jr
Kenneth Buikema
Walter Holland
Thomson FFA Chapter Paper Drive Planned
The Thomson FFA Chapter holds a paper drive on Saturday October 7 1961. Students are asked to have papers ready and all donations are welcome as the chapter appreciates the help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Thomson Ffa
Switzer Inducted Into U S Army At Fort Knox
Stephen A Switzer of Freeport son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Switzer of Orangeville and former Thomson resident was inducted into the U S Army September 26 He is stationed at Fort Knox Kentucky His wife Dorleen lives at Orangeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen A. Switzer
Freeport
Stephen Switzer
Orangeville
Thomson
U. S. Army
Fort Knox
Kentucky
Dorleen
Ashpole family visit and hospital discharge noted
Mrs Harold Sorenson of Clinton visited her parents Mr and Mrs John Ashpole from Saturday to Tuesday. Another daughter Mrs John V Christiansen of Low Moor arrived Tuesday to stay the rest of the week. Mrs Ashpole has recently been discharged from Savannah Hospital after a medical stay. Mr and Mrs Dwight Atherton and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton Sr. Callers Sunday afternoon included Mr and Mrs Walter Hotchkiss of Hanover Claude Millard of Chadwick and Mr and Mrs John Sloan. Sunday evening callers were Edson Holland and his houseguests Mr and Mrs Carl Holland of Myrtle Point Oregon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Sorenson
Clinton
John Ashpole
John V. Christiansen
Low Moor
Ashpole
Savanna Hospital
Dwight Atherton
Merle Atherton
Roy Heit
Carl Holland
Myrtle Point
Oregon
Long Prairie
Minn
Edson Holland
Donald Deppa
Philip Weigman
Hazel Green
Wis
John Atherton
Bonnie Jo
Morelli
John Ash
Cynthia
Canton
Illinois- Washington
Champaign
Paul C. Roberts
Miss Sharpney
Normal University At
Normal
Gilpin Stagg
Chicago
David
Brian
Glen Wurster
R. 1
Savanna
Thomson Review
Edward Smaltz
Milwaukee
N. D. French
Rochester
Mann
Jay Smaltz
Fulton
Adeline Groharing
M. E. Brookstra
Eddie
Jennie Griswold
Everett Eslinger
Stanley Laasch
Burlington
Iowa
Wayne Drake
Rose Bealer
Fenton
Jennie Geerts
Danny
Diane
Leonard Feldt
Gene Diephuis
Mark
Emma Haas
Myles Haas
John Morris
Downers Grove
George Mattie
Robert Atherton
Morrison
Emil Brach
Philip
Merle Cate
Mervin Marshall
Marshall
Elsie Joes
Park Ridge
Wayne Winship
Sarah
Harold
Becky
Putnam
Illinois
Jacob DeWitt
Louisville
Parrott
Princeton
Carolyn Elliott
Rally Day Program At Spring Valley Church
Sunday rally day at Spring Valley Reformed Church featured a public program with attendance awards by superintendent Harold oo. Mrs. Harold K and Mrs. Clifford Dykstra presented children, with Norma Bielema Linda Nelson Sandra Dykstra and Mary Wiersema in speaking roles and Mary Wiersema performing on the accordion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley Church
Spring Valey Reformed Church
Reular
Harold K
Clifford Dykstra
Harold Oo
Donald Bielema
Norma Bielema
Linda Nelson
Sandra Dykstra
Mary Wiersema
Joyce Houzenga
Patricia Huuzenga
Donald Venema
Cornelius Pessman
Charles Huizenga
Willard Huizenga
Charles Miller
Cindy Smith
Gene Huuzenga
Arlyn Huizenga
Terry Bielema
Jim Pessman
LaVerne Pessman
Lois Huizenga
Glenda Bechtel
Steven Merema
Audrey Eissens
Paul Huizenga
Ronnie Huuzenga
Jimmy Strating
Lynn Eissens
Mark Kooi
C Pessman
Joyce Huuzenga
Karen Eissens
Ray Eissens
York Baptist Sunday School Promotion Day Observed
Promotion Day was observed last Sunday at York Baptist Sunday School. A Bible was presented to Marcia Holland as she moved from Primary to Sunshine Class. Dick Sloan Arleta Wilt and Kathy Eslinger moved from Sunshine to Live Wire. Jill Sloan and Marla Eslinger advanced from Live Wire to the High School Class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Sunday School
Marcia Holland
Sunshine
Dick Sloan
Arleta Wilt
Kathy Eslinger
Jill Sloan
Marla Eslinger
Service News Capt. Houzenga Takes Two-Week Leave
Capt Harvey Houzenga son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Houzenga received a two week leave from his base with the U S Air Force to Spangdahlem Germany He traveled to Africa the Azores Bermuda and MacGuire AFB New Jersey He also spent a week on duty in southern France as a gunnery range control officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Houzenga
Andrew Houzenga
Spangdalen
Germany
U. S. Air Force
Africa
Azores
Bermuda
MacGuire
New Jersey
Houzenga
France
Weekend visits span several Iowa and Wisconsin towns
Sunday and weekend guests traveled among families in Sabula Sterling Canton and Cedar Rapids. Attendees included Merle Atherton Jr family Carl and Edson Holland and Paul Roberts relatives in Champaign and Normal. Hospital runs in Hazel Green and Hines are noted with several caregivers and visitors.
Betrothal Announced For Carol Gaar and Pvt John Schipper
Mr. and Mrs. Paul E. Gaar announce the engagement of their daughter Carol G. Gaar of Milledgeville Illinois to Pvt O John Schipper son of Mr and Mrs Ora J of Erie Illinois No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Gaar
John Schipper
Carol G. Gaar
Paul E. Gaar
Milledgeville
Illinois
Pvt
O. John Schipper
Ora J
Erie
Softball Trophies Displayed at McCormick's Cafe
Five softball trophies are on display this week at McCormick's Cafe in Thomson. The Melon Tossers of Thomson claim 1st in the Northwest Softball League and the league playoff, Stockton takes 2nd, Hanover 3rd, and Mr. Carroll receives the Sportsmanship trophy. Visit to see them before distribution to teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCormick's Cafe
Thomson
Stockton
Hanover
Village Board To Purchase New Squad Car
The Thomson village council voted to buy a new squad car at their monthly meeting. The 8 cylinder 62 Chevrolet will be purchased from Lewis Motors. John Giangiorgi of Chicago spoke on financing the cost of a city sewer system. Engineer R. S. Hanson of Savannah will attend the next meeting to discuss the sewer project. WINS TRIP TO WISCONSIN Pat Bellich of Thomson won a trip to the Wisconsin Dells as Clinton Herald carrier salesmen met their subscription targets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Lewis Motors
John Giangiorgi
Chicago
R. S. Hanson
Savanna
Wisconsin
Pat Bellich
Emil Bellich
Clinton Herald
Wisconsin Dells
Methodist Choir and Community Notes from September 1961
The column lists church activities and social visits. Mentions a skating pasty event on Friday September 29, a going away gift for Mrs. William Cooke, plans for Sunday October 8, 1961, plus numerous visits among families in Leland Aledo Clinton Savanna and Dubuque. Include details of guests and travel to Michigan and Arizona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cooke
Grade School Board OKs Levy for $73,000
The Grade School Board approved a $73,000 levy Friday night amid district growth. The townwide levy includes $55,000 for education, $15,000 for building, $1,500 for transportation, and $1,500 for municipal retirement, with bond levies spread by the county clerk.
October Meetings and Club News in Merton Area
The Merton Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star meets October 10 at Fulton for rend's night. The T N T group of York Community Church hosts an all day session October 11 with Miss Elsie Tousley, start 9 am, potluck at noon. PTA plans an October meeting October 12 at 7 30 pm in the school cafeteria. The 500 Card Club met last Thursday, prizes awarded to four members, next gathering at Hazel Morse's October 2. Thomson Woman's Club holds October meeting tonight at 8 pm in the school cafeteria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claud
Grim
Elsie Tousley
Xeeawe
Philip W. Anderson
Fulton
Herbert St. Ores
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Merton Chapter
The
Order of the Eastern Star
Rend
Claribel Smith
Hazel Morse
Bernadette Kustes
Smith
Kathryn Cooper
Ae Hazel Morse
Thomson Woman's Club
Community Guests and Local Visits Round Weekend
A sequence of social visits and weekend travel notes from Fulton area households. Mr and Mrs Gilpin Stagg hosted relatives in Chicago while their sons stayed with relatives. Multiple visitors from Clinton Iowa Milwaukee Wisconsin Fulton and Burlington Iowa dropped by local homes including the Marshalls and Welts.
Starrs Welcome Son Daniel Lee at Savanna Hospital
Mr and Mrs Lowell Starr announce the birth of their son Daniel Lee on Sunday October 1 at Savanna Hospital. The newborn weighed 7 pounds 15 4/5 ounces. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harold Starr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Starr
Daniel Lee
Savanna Hospital
Harold Starr
Spotlight Club Father Son Banquet Set at York Community Church
The Spotlight Club of York Community Church plans a Father Son Banquet on Tuesday October 24 at 6 30 p m in the church annex. Fried chicken supper tickets are 125 for adults and 75 cents for school children. Tickets available from church members or by calling Thomson 2392 2479 or 2750. The event is open to any father and son in the community and even men without sons may attend. A program follows the supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spotlight Club
York Community Church
Thomson
High School Board Sets Regular Session and Open House
York Community High School District No. 201 board met in regular session on October 2 1961. They discussed an open house but could not set a date until equipment and furnishings arrive. The next meeting is October 23 and the December meeting will be December 4. Bills must be submitted by those dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
York Community High School District No
Thomson Grade School Lettermen Visit Illinois Washington Game
Members of the Thomson Grade School lettermen club with Mr. Morelli and several fathers traveled by bus to Champaign on Saturday to watch the University of Illinois versus Washington football clash, the Rose Bowl champions of 1961.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettermen’s Club
Thomson Grade School
Morelli
Champaign
University of Illinois
Washington
University of California Biochemistry Fellow Attains NSF Support
Robert Switzer son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Switzer of Orangeville former Thomson residents begins graduate work in biochemistry at the University of California Berkeley He holds a National Science Foundation Fellowship covering his school and living expenses Switzer graduated from the University of Illinois in June Other notes mention Mrs Marvin Holesinger Mrs Henry Van Zuiden shopping in Davenport and several local visits and trips by Thomson Morrison DeWitt Solon Springs and Rock Island residents
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University OF California
Robert Switzer
Stephen Switzer
Orangeville
Thomson
University of California, Berkeley
California
National Science Foundation
University of
Marvin Holesinger
Henry van Zuiden
Morrison
Davenport
Walter Hotchkiss
Hanover
Milwaukee
James Kinney
Savanna
William Adams
Elmer Henricksen
DeWitt
Iowa
Robert Carroll
Fred Hook
Cheryl
Duane
Warren Nice
William Cronister
Solon Springs
Wis
Wayne Drake
Clarence Frank
Milledgeville
Bill Stage
Fulton
Harry Wilkinson
John Johnson
Rock Island
Alfred Williams
Local Health Updates From Savanna Area
Sick Asker Peterson travels to Monee Illinois to stay with son and daughter in law Edward Peterson. Mrs John Ashpole dismissed from Savanna Hospital after medical stay. William Lehr recovering at Chadwick home of Denton Naniga after hip fracture. John Carroll admitted to Savanna Hospital as patient. Rev J W Gillespie of Elizabeth continues ill at Memorial Hospital Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asker Peterson
Monee
Illinois
Edward Peterson
John Ashpole
Savanna Hospital
William Lehr
Morrison Hospital
Denton Naniga
Chadwick
John Carroll
J. W. Gillespie
Elizabeth
Memorial Hospital
Rockford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lou
Ann Taylor
Thomson Causeway
Lowell
Bob
Bristol
Harold Brown
Roswell
N. Mex
Lillian Mumford
Hicksville
Ohio
Robert Brown
Mumford
Carl Jurgenson
Charles Jurgenson
Richland Center
Sand Burr Gift Shop
P.T.A
Monady
Thomson News
Hunters
By the Box
Thomson, Illinois
Robert Legel
Ross Gregory
West Main St
Albert Lynch
Grandville
Ill
Sally Finch
Gordon Brown
Gary
Maude Brown
Harriet
G. A. Smith
H. B. Wells
Chelsea Naval Hospital
Boston
Mass
Baltimore
Maryland
Washington, D. C
Robert Potter
Thomson High School
McCormick’s Cafe
Village Board
Luanne Frosch
Bruce Groharing
Leland
Jean
Bernard Groharing
Lori
Aledo
Battle Creek
Mich
John Wilhelm
Muskegon
J. K. Thomson
Viola Roggendorf
Gus Roggendorf
LeRoy Prins
Cicero
David Geerts
Albert Prins
Paul Heusinkveld
Minnesota
George Roberts
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Francis Hoff
Otto Switzer
Fred Miller
Lena
Willard Tichler
Louis Workman
Hazel Stagg
Dubuque
Paul Schoenhaar
IRTA
Park House
Clubs and
Lodges
Cradle News
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