Riverview Residents Seek Road Equality with Timber Lake
About 15 men from Riverview met Carroll County Highway Committee to demand equal blacktopping status for the Riverview road, currently totaling seven miles, with Timber Lake uses under motor fuel tax funds. The county board previously prioritized Timber Lake Road, with final funding decisions pending board resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Carroll County Highway Committee
Timber Lake
Russell Rahn
Thomson
O Highways
William Geisz
Village Board Hears Bonding Firm on Sewer Project
The Village Board on October 5 receives a detailed briefing from H C Speer and Son Bonding Co on financial recommendations for a proposed sewer project to be voted by residents. Sanitary District members John Krahn and Merle Atherton attend. adjournment set for October 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashby
Lewis
President Shutters
Simpson
H. C. Speer and Son Bonding Co
November Wedding Plan of Marilyn Anderson and Fiance
Miss Marilyn Ann Anderson and Ronald Paul Maydew plan a November wedding. The bride elect is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Edward C. Anderson of Thomson Iowa. The groom’s parents are Mr. and Mrs. Dale Maydew of Clinton 1715 13th Ave South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Ann Anderson
Ronald Paul Maydew
Edward C. Anderson
Thomson
Dale Maydew
13Th Ave. S. Clinton
Miss Anderson
Sabula Speaker
Sabula, Ia
Mayden
C. B. & Q. Railroad
Clinton
Teachers To Attend IEA Meet In October
Carroll county teachers along with peers from northwest Illinois will attend the Northwest Division Illinois Education Association meeting on Friday October 16 with sessions in Freeport and Rockford. The Fall Institute for Carroll county teachers is set for Monday October 19 at Shannon school. A long weekend for Carroll county pupils results from these meetings. Lions sponsor Boy Scout Fund Drive October 12 and 13 with house to house canvassing from 7 to 9 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Illinois
Northwest Division
Illinois Education Association
Freeport
Rockford
Oer
Shannon
Thomson Lions Club
Norman D French Receives PhD From University of Illinois
Mrs. N D French learned last weekend that her son Norman D French earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree at the University of Illinois. Since 1951 he has served on the staff of Kansas State University at Manhattan Kansas. His works include Marketing Factors Affecting Growth of Kansas Manufacturers 1955 and An Economic Study of the Kansas River Valley 1956. He graduated York Community High School in 1941 and served in the U S Army in France and Germany 1942 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. D. French
Norman D. French
University of Illinois
Norman
Kansas State University
Manhattan
Kansas
Kansas River Valley
York Community High School
U. S. Army
France
Germany
Harlan Hoff Joins Alpha Gamma Rho At U of Illinois
Harlan Hoff a freshman in the University of Illinois College of Agriculture Urbana pledges Alpha Gamma Rho a national agricultural fraternity. Hoff son of Mr and Mrs Francis Hoff is a 1964 York Community High School graduate majoring in Vocational Agriculture Teaching. The chapter house sits at 58 East Gregory Drive Champaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harlan Hoff
College of Agriculture
University of Illinois
Urbana
Illinois
Alpha Gamma Rho
United States
Harlan
Francis Hoff
York Community High School
East Gregory Drive
Champaign
Thomson Methodist Bazaar Planned for November 14
The Thomson Methodist church schedules a Bazaar on Saturday November 14 featuring a baking booth country store candy booth coffee table pancake supper and hobby and craft show. New hobbies and antiques are invited for display contact Mrs Myles Haas or Mrs Robert Plumley for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Methodist Church
Myles Haas
Robert Plumley
Woman's Club Members Attend County Meeting
Mrs. Marvin Holesinger Mrs. Paul Heusinkveld Mrs. Albert Prins and Mrs. Gerald Smith of the Thomson Woman's Club attended the Carroll County Fall Conference held Tuesday at the Oakville Country Club. Mt Carroll Club hosted. Mrs. Robert Keohane a Shimer College teacher was guest speaker. Represented towns included Lanark Mt Carroll Milledgeville Chadwick Savanna and Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Holesinger
Paul Heusinkveld
Albert Prins
Gerald Smith
Thomson Woman's Club
Carroll County
Oakville Country Club
Mt. Carroll
Robert Keohane
Shimer College
Lanark
Milledgeville
Chadwick
Savanna
Thomson
Smash Party planned by Explorer Scouts for fundraiser
The Thomson Explorer Scout Post No. 452 sponsors a Smash Party at the village park Saturday Oct 10 starting 6 30 p m to raise money for Canada or New Mexico Pop and popcorn will be on sale Announced wedding engagement and upcoming marriage of Mary Ann Tousley to Larry Stout set for Oct 24 at 2 p m in York Community Church Thomson invites friends and relatives Mary Ann a York Community High School and American Institute of Commerce graduate has worked at Occidental Life Davenport while Larry a Palmer College of Chiropractic student and Leavenworth native continues studies
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Explorer Scout Post
Canada
New Mexico
Paul Waltrip
Mary Ann Tousley
Larry ©. Stout
Joe Stout
Leavenworth
Kansas
York Community Church
Thomson
Mary Ann
York Community High School
American Institute of Commerce
Davenna
Occidental Life Insurance Cermany of
California
Davenport
Ihea Aoe University
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Thomson Woman’s Club
Ray Pothill
Milledgeville
Republican Party
San Francisco
Evelyn Prins
Colleen van Huizen
Eloise Voss
Orangeville
Hull House
Lincoln Lodge
Sears Roebuck Foundation
General Federation of Woman’s Clubs
Oakville Country Club
Irene Hoff
Arthur Groharing Dies in Moline September 28
Word arrives that Arthur L. Groharing, resident of Thomson for six years, died September 28 at Moline State Hospital after months as a patient. Burial took place in Hampton, Illinois. He previously lived in Santa Ana, California and resided in the Eva Atherton home in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur L. Groharing
Thomson
Moline State Hospital
Hampton
Illinois
Eva Atherton
Santa Ana
California
Thomson Review Ownership and Circulation October 1 1964
Statement of Ownership for Thomson Review lists D G and T R Stagg as publishers and editor with H G Stagg as owner. Weekly publication based in Thomson Illinois 61285 with 700 copies printed and 685 distributed including 680 paid subscribers and 5 via agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Review
Main Street
Thomson
Illinois
Carroll County
D. G
T. R. Stagg
D. G. Stagg
Thomson, Ilinois
H. G. Stagg
Iinois
Seven Worlders of the Will Sunday Theme at Local Church
Churches led by T. S. Cleworth invite all to Sunday school at 9:30 with Claude Grim superintendent and Lawrence Bruckner assistant. Morning worship at 10:30 explores a personal time of individual worship and new thoughts on The Word of God. The service centers on Matthew 6 1 3 and Verse 10 with a call to read, reflect, and pray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Cleworth
Claude Grim
Lawrence Bruckner
York Baptist Services Schedule and Layman Sunday
Paul Walker serves as pastor at York Baptist. Morning worship led by laymen with Sylvia Witt as superintendent. Sunday school at 11 AM. CYF meets at 7 PM at Argo Fay Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Methodist church notices for Fay Argo and Thomson
Pastor Fred Wooters leads services at multiple churches with times for worship and Sunday School. CYF and MYF youth groups meet at Argo Fay and Hickory Grove. WSCS will clean Argo Fay on Oct 14. Fay Chicken Supper and Bazaar starts Oct 15 at 5 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wooters
Ey Grove
Argo Fay
CYF
Hickory Grove
MYF
Argo Fay Wscs
Fay
Argo Fay Methodist Church
Catholic Services Schedule at Fulton and St John Savanna
The church announces masses at Fulton with services at 8 AM and 10 AM. St John in Savanna offers services at 5 45 AM 7 30 AM 9 AM and 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Thomson County News Briefs and Publication Details
The Thomson based publication notices list the Village Echo Thomson Illinois 1875 Thomson Broadax 1879 Thomson Review 1893 and identify D G and T R Stagg as publishers with Dayton G Stagg as editor. It states second class postage paid Thomson Illinois and a weekly Thursday issue schedule with a yearly subscription of $3.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Review
Thomson
Illinois
Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
Kindergarten Club Stamp Drive For Toys Continues
The Kindergarten Club met in the Legion Hall on October 5 collecting nine books of green S and H stamps and six books of King Korn stamps for toys for kindergarten children. They invite further stamp donations and also welcome modeling clay or used children records. The club thanks an unknown donor for a box of children’s toys left at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
S&h
Thomson F F A Third in Land Use Selection Contest
The Thomson F F A chapter tied for third place with Shannon in the Land Use Selection Contest held October 6 at Lanark. Sterling F F A won, Lanark placed second. Ronald Atherton of Thomson was the fifth high individual among seventy five. Other Thomson members included Jim Hartman, David Daehler, Steve Sties, and Gary Burken. fifteen chapters participated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson F. F. A
Shannon
Lanark
Sterling F. F. A
Ronald Atherton
Thomson Chapter
Ronald
Wilbur Wildman
Sterling
Louis Lamoreaux
Ron Straw
Gerald Fink
Thomson
Jim Hartman
David Daehler
Steve Sties
Gary Burken
Savanna Army Depot Hosts Area Cub Scouts
Savanna Army Depot invites Cub Scouts from Illinois towns Savanna Galena Hanover Elizabeth Milledgeville East Dubuque Stockton Lanark Chadwick Thomson Mt Carroll and Iowa towns Bellevue Sabula to a 1 pm fire prevention program on Saturday October 10 1964 Col B B Abrams commands and Fire Chief Farrell Jordan from Rock Island Arsenal will present demonstrations and fire extinguisher guidance at the depot a large turnout is anticipated
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Army Depot
Col B. B. Abrams
Illinois
Savanna
Galena
Hanover
Elizabeth
Milledgeville
East Dubuque
Stockton
Lanark
Chadwick
Homson
Mt. Carroll
Thomson News Dinner Guests and Club Notices
Thomson social pages list guests at Ernest Miller home including Ralph and Marcia Miller and others from Camanche and Tucson. Stitch and Chatter host E H Gholson plans Halloween party and play days while kindergarten schedules and early dismissal notices are shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Miller
Ralph Miller
Ronnie
Marcia and
Lynn
Camanche
Thomas Hand
Tucson
Ariz
Ely Cochran
John Simpson
Thomson
Eva Atherton
Caroline Mark
Mt. Carroll
Wayne Groharing
Billy
Mabel Jobe
LaCrosse
Wisconsin
Francis Hoff
Hanover
Geo. Anangst
Wilson Campbell
Hoff
E. H. Gholson
Savanna
Stitch and Chatter Club
Oakwood Heights
Affsir
Carroll Dimmick
Kennelly
Harvey Fossett
Sherrie
Chadwick
Dora Wiebenga
Tom Kustes
John
Katherine Cooper
Ralph Foster
Durand
Thompson Girl Scout Fund Drive Seeks Local Support
Volunteer workers under Richard Miller and Mrs Harold Wilt will visit Thomson October 1 through 15 to raise 160 for Girl Scout activities for girls aged seven to seventeen. The drive supports programs in homemaking outdoor living and first aid while fostering community service and personal growth among local troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Hills
Girl Scout Council
Thomson
Richard Miller
Harold Wilt
Girl Scout Organization
Grange Convention Attendance Noted In Illinois Event
Mr and Mrs Frank Manning of Thomson Mrs William Hans of Chadwick Mr and Mrs Arthur Manning of Lanark and Mr and Mrs Paul Sites and daughter Jane of Milledgeville attended the Illinois State Grange Convention held September 0 October 1 2 and 3 at Belleville Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Manning
Thomson
William Hans
Chadwick
Arthur Manning
Lanark
Paul Sites
Jane
Milledgeville
Ilinois
Belleville
Illinois
Hagel Stagg sells Argo Fay farm to three buyers
Mrs Hagel Stagg sold her Argo Fay farm to three buyers Paul Peterson and his wife Durward of Argo Fay and Don Schneider with his wife of Clinton Iowa. Schneider will move to the farm with two children to start at Thom son school. The sale was arranged by Dykema Farm Service Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Carpenter
Lena
John
Lela Smodene
Dykema Farm Service
Morrison
Public Auction Set for Gregory Lot on West Main Street
A public auction of the Gregory lot on West Main Street is scheduled for Friday October 16 starting at 3 p m The sale will be conducted on the premises with bidders expected to attend and place competitive bids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
9Th Street
Fulton
Illinois
Main Street
Thomson, Illi
Gregory
West Main Street
Medical Patients and Admissions Across Local Hospitals
The report lists multiple patients admitted to Jane Lamb Hospital Mercy Clinic Savanna and Illinois Research Hospital. Names include Mervin Marshall Tom Mode Clinton Bolhous Virl Johnson Rhonda Brown Ann Holland and others with statuses as medical or surgical patients and upcoming transfers or admissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Marshall
Jane Lamb Hospital
Tom Mode
Tuesay
Virl Johnson
Mercy Hospital
Clinton Clarence Bolhous
Clinton
Virgil McDonald
Earl Rupple
Savanna City Hospital
Rhonda Brown
Gordon Brown
Fulton
Chicago
Illinois Research Hospital
Ann Holland
Iowa City
Ann
Hobart Holland
Anesthesist
Woman's Club delegates hear at national convention
Riverview society notes detail a Jungle Stew hosted by Mr and Mrs Gerald Heine with guests from Freeport Clinton Fulton and Riverview. Townsfolk attend meetings discuss leadership Hull House store restoration and a Sears Roebuck Foundation funded district program.
FHA Rally Attended by Thomson Future Homemakers at Warren
Members of Thomson chapter of Future Homemakers of America with advisor Mrs Rubye Hill and Mrs Janice Gengenbach attended the District FHA Rally Saturday morning at Warren High School. The group traveled by school bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Chapter
Future Homemakers of America
Rubye Hill
Janice Gengenbach
FHA
Warren
Several Thomson businesses receive coats of paint
Several business houses in Thomson have recently been painted to improve the village district. The McKee Lumber company, Clover Farm Superette, and the Thomson post office received new color coats. a building west of Lewis garage was torn down and rebuilt with white trim. Community notices mention a Black Oak grange chicken supper on Tuesday October 13 and local social visits among residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
John Krahn
Lewis Garage
McKee Lumber Company
Clover Farm Superette
Thomson Post Office
Infant Diana Lynn Born to Mr and Mrs Brock of Grandview
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Brock of Grandview has been named Diana Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Brock of
Grandview
Diana Lynn
New Arrival in Tacoma Family Welcomes Son Brian Lee
Mr. and Mrs. John Bender of Tacoma, Wash., are parents of a son, Brian Lee, born Sunday evening, October 4, weighing 7 pounds ? ounces. The mother, Mary Ann Hoff, is the former daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hoff of Thomson. Mrs. Hoff traveled by train Wednesday evening to be with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Hagg
John Krahn
Ed Andring
Chicago
Merle Atherton Sr
Inlaw
Larry Atherton
George Hyman
Galesburg
Chet Kemmer
Morrison
Wesley Cooper
Argo Fay
John Bender
Tacoma
Washington
Brian Lee
Mary Ann Hoff
Francis Hoff
Thomson
Hoff
Trojans Name Cheerleaders At Thomson High
York Community high school held cheerleading tryouts for varsity frosh-soph and other classes last Thursday. Varsity selections were Evelyn Prins Jill Sloan Jane Ann McGinnis and Linda Diephuis. Frosh-soph picks were Susan Knuth Kathy Eslinger. Sophomores chose Susan Cate and Lois Hartman. Freshmen names not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson High
York Community High School
Evelyn Prins
Jill Sloan
Jane Ann McGinnis
Linda Diephuis
Susan Knuth
Kathy Eslinger
Susan Cate
Lois Hartman
Twirlers Named For Thomson Varsity Band Events
Tryouts for baton twirlers at Thomson school select Kathy Sippel Gene Herten sen Lorraine Houzenga and Lois Hartman The varsity band plans a march on Oct 17 at Band Day Northern Illinois University DeKalb A Halloween Mardi Gras parade on Oct 31 Clinton Ia and a Nov 7 trip to Platteville Wis for a college celebration
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson School
Kathy Sippel
Gene Hertensen
Lorraine Houzenga
Lois Hartman
Northern Ilinois University
DeKalb
Clinton
Platteville
Wis
Purchase of Eissens Home by Bolhous in Fulton
Clarence Bolhous bought the Jacob Eissens house in Fulton at auction last Saturday afternoon to settle the estate of the late Jacob Eissens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bolhous
Jacob Eissens
Fautton
House for Rent Two Miles North of Millview
House for rent two miles north of Millview on Route 78. All modern amenities. Contact Wayne Conrady Morrison at 4537 Route 4 Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millview
Wayne Conrady
Morrison
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Marilyn Anderson
A. J. Bach
Norfolk
Donald
U. S. Navy
U. S. S. Enterprise
Maude Gholson
James Meee
IEA
U., of
U. of L
John Sloan
Gertie Kindle
Carmel Hey
Howard Wiebenga
Anna Badtke
Badtke
Arnold Wiebenga
Nois
Cantlin and
Blodgett Rock Falls, Ilinois
W. W. King
Evelyn R
Clayton Dykema
Woman’s Club
Explorer Scouts
Arthur Groharing
Moline
Thom
Kindergarten Club
Thomson News
Girl Scout
Sells Farm
Albert Hathaway
Savanna Hospital
Ralph Hopkins
Veterans Hospital
Albert Lynch
Willie H. Leopold
Gerald Heine
Cedarville
Darlene
Grace
Liz
Vernon Cady
University of Iowa
John Maloney
Thomas Ratliff
Helen O'Neal
Eugene Halfman
Black Oak Grange
Grange Hall
Margaret Johnson
Aaron
Carl Petersen
Twilers
Thomson Recreation
Johnson
Polar Kraft
Timex
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