Marla Slinger Honored at York Baptist Wedding Shower
The York Baptist church group honored Marla Slinger with a miscellaneous wedding shower last Thursday evening at Mrs. Harold Witt home. Mrs. Francis Hoff co-hosted. They played games, awarded prizes to the honoree, and served cake ice cream and coffee to 16 guests. Maria anticipates marriage to Alan Ickey this Saturday at 700 PM at the York Baptist church.
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The
York
Maria
Alan Ickey
York Baptist Church
York Township Seeks New Assessor After Resignation
The York Township Board of Auditors invites applications for the assessor post following Merle Cate’s resignation. Interested parties should contact Bob Lewis, Town Clerk, or Mervin G. Marshall, Township Supervisor, for details.
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York Township
Breaks Wrist in Fall Aids Fire Call Incident
Jack Olson suffered a broken wrist while assisting with fire calls at the Virgil Mac Donald residence Monday evening. Both bones in the wrist were broken in the mishap.
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Jack Olson
Virgil MacDonald
Return From Fishing Trip
Mr and Mrs Ned Spencer of Argo and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Handel returned Monday night from a ten day fishing trip to Tomahawk Wisconsin. They report pleasant weather and good fishing. Scenery 300 miles north was extremely beautiful and flowers were still lovely. On the return they noted a lack of color in their area and would rere rend a trip to that area to enjoy it.
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Ned Spencer
Argo
Lloyd Handel
Tomahawk
Wisconsin
Gholsons Attend Prairie State Chiropractors Dinner in Grand Detour
Thomson News reports that Dr. and Mrs. E. H. Gholson attended a Prairie State Chiropractic Association dinner and meeting at the Landmark in Grand Detour last Thursday evening. Dr. Gholson also attended the funeral of Dr. Donald Pharoah 51 dean of basic science at Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport Iowa. Business visitors to Freeport on Tuesday included Mrs. Linnie Apel and Mrs. Gholson.
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E. H. Gholson
Prairie State Chiropractic Association
Grand Detour
Gholson
Donald Pharoah
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Davenport
Iowa
Freeport
Linnie Apel
Lueders Visit Witt Family for Weekend Dinner
Mr and Mrs George Lueders of Mesa Arizona were Sunday dinner and supper guests of Mr and Mrs Harold Witt.
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George Lueders
Mesa, Ariz
Harold Witt
WSCS Bazaar and Chicken Supper at Argo Methodist Church
The WSCS ladies of Argo Methodist announce their annual bazaar and chicken supper at the church on Thursday November 9. Plan ahead to attend this important community event.
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WSCS
WISCS
Argo Methodist Church
Senior Class Elects Officers and Announcements
Tony Holmquist was elected president of the Senior class at recent elections. Lois Hartman was named vice president, John as secretary, Suzi Caterer as treasurer, and Lorraine Houre as reporter. The Seniors also selected and ordered their graduation announcements and keys.
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Tony Holmquist
Lois Hartman
John
Suzi Caterer
Lorraine Hou
Service Addresses of men from Thomson area serving Armed Forces
List of service members and addresses including Fort Benning Keesler AFB Lackland AFB Perry Aberdeen Proving Ground and APO San Francisco. Names show ranks and assignments with locations in Georgia Florida Mississippi California Texas Virginia Michigan Washington and Maryland. Also sale notice listing seven oil burners and three buildings with contact in Lanark.
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Thomson Area
Armed Forces
Harold L. Schroth Plumbing and Heating Ad
Licensed plumber Harold L. Schroth offers plumbing and heating services at 301 South Grape Street Morrison Illinois Call 772 3009 for service and estimates
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Harold L. Schroth
Grape St
Morrison
Illinois
Cub Scouts Open First Pack Meeting in School Cafeteria
The Cub Scouts held the season’s first pack meeting last Saturday September 30 in the school cafeteria. Den 3 led flag ceremonies, Den 2 handled songs, and Den 1 served refreshments while registration took place for new members. An upcoming meeting is slated for October 28 at 7 30 p.m. in the same location with Bob Cat pins to be inducted.
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Den 3
Den 2
Den 1
Den 5
Cub Scout
Cub Scout Dens
Laura Marken
Etta Cox
Mark Diephuis
Mike Prins
David Prins
Donnie Cox
Dick Morris
Kevin Marken
Kenny LaShelle
Terry Brown
Don Wiersema
DEN
Doris Green
Pearl Kreuder
Dorothy Bennett
Norma Durward
Pat Foltz
Bob Kaufman
Bill Cate
Steve Wilkinson
Greg Geerts
Glen Kreuder
David Pilgrim
Scott Durward
John Brunner
Mari Young
Ruth Brown
Erma Hoy
Ruth Turney
David Young
Greg Brown
Richard Turney
Mark Hoy
Bob Gray
John Gray
Craig Dimmick
Bruce Bielema
Dale Flynn
Webelos
Gordon Brown
Herb St. Ores Jr
Donnie Robinson
Larry St. Ores
Marv Green
Kent Holesinger
Gary Prins
Kevin Muur
Jim Morris
Aaron Bennett
Dennis Weiss
Bob Hartman
Gary James
Terry St. Ores
Mike Foltz
Glen Marken
Gary Brown
Ricky Hebeler
Readers defend melon stands in Thomson area letters
The Thomson REVIEW receives a letter arguing a roadside stand deserves feature attention, boasting years of growth and a fish stand on the highway. The editor notes random name selection in last week’s piece and clarifies the aim was highlighting the county’s attraction and history, not advertising specific stalls.
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Thomson
Weekend update lists academic ties and local club event
Dr Norman D. French spent the weekend with his mother Mrs Besse French and is teaching again at the University of Missouri. Mrs G A Smith and Mrs Hazel Stagg attended the Carroll County Republican Women's Club luncheon last Friday September 29 at Oakville Country Club Mt Carrol.
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Norman D. French
Besse French
French
Norman
University of Missouri
G. A. Smith
Hazel Stagg
Carroll County
Republican Woman’s Club
Oakville Country Club
Mt. Carro
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U.s.mail
Thomson Review
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