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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1963

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Town Notes Describe Seasonal Pleasures And Local Happenings

Local blurb highlights springlike weather and weekend drives to Terrapin Ridge for Sunday dinners. Community items include sixth graders visiting a print shop, fishing reports, a sales contest winner, preparations for winter and zoning plans, a planned sewer system, dry corn fields, falling leaves, Dodgers chatter, and upcoming events such as a Lions Club auction and a pancake supper for fire gear.

White Pines State Park Lions Club Thomson

From Our Readers Letter Brings Thomson Area Ties

A reader in Long Beach expresses appreciation for the weekly Review and notes many locals are relatives and friends in the Thomson area. The letter thanks Dina Durword at 1821 East Fifth Street.

California Thomson Dina Durword E. Fifth St Long Beach Calif

Morrison and Roggendorf Visit Over Weekend

Thomson residents described weekend social visits including Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison and Mr. and Mrs. Otto Switzer visiting Mrs. Morrison's brother in law and sister in Mankato Minnesota. Max Roderick family from Lanark joined Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Halfman for Sunday evening calls. Mrs. Ralph Irion of Morrison visited her sister Mrs. Jennie Griswold Tuesday. Victor Roggendorf of Morrison and the Roggendorf household were Saturday visitors of Gus Roggendorf.

James Morrison Otto Switzer

Thomson Recreation Ball Band Rubber Footwear and Hunting Goods

Rubber footwear for farm, hunting, and fishing plus jack knives and shaving supplies. Hats and caps for hunting, general wear. .22 coneegee shotgun shells 12 16 20 410. Slugs for deer. Pipes, pipe tobacco, candy. Hy Bs and N recreation. T 10-10.

Thomson Woman's Club Donates To Several Projects

The Thomson Woman's Club voted at an October meeting to fund the Feder ation project Dimes For Liberty to aid building a museum at Liberty Island New York. They also approved contributions to Penny Art Fund Boys Town Lincoln Lodge Park Ridge School for Girls Conservation Indian Affairs Brain Research Cancer Research and Veterans Service.

Thomson Woman's Club Dimes For Liberty Woman’s Clubs Liberty Island N. Y Penny Art Fund Boys’ Town Lincoln Lodge Park Ridge School For Girls Veterans Service Spanane Beth Williams Noreen Delaney Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios Clinton Merle Bielema Virgil Staples Fulton Schools Gladys Kustes Esther Schmaling Marion Wheeler

Soldier Arrives Back in United States From Viet Nam

Sgt. le Jacque Faur returns home to Iowa after a year with the U S Army in Viet Nam. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Charles Faur of Camanche and husband of Mrs Alice Faur of Thomson. Mrs Faur and two small sons have resided with her parents Mr and Mrs William Nienkark during his overseas service.

le Jacque Faur Charles Faur Camanche Iowa Alice Faur Thomson U.S. Army Viet Nam

Thom son Enlists in U S Air Force

Marvin R. Stiles son of Mr and Mrs Marvin Stiles of Thomson enlisted in the U S Air Force and began basic training at Lackland AFB Texas on September 18 with his family noted in the feature.

Marvin R. Stiles Marvin Stiles Thomson U. S. Air Force Lackland Afb Texas

Morrison Couple To Observe 40th Wedding Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison will celebrate their 40th wedding anniversary with an open house on Sunday from 2 to 4 p m in the Thomson Methodist Church basement. The couple married October 18 1923 in Sterling and farmed near Elizabeth before moving to Thomson in 1959. They have one daughter Mrs Lawrence halfman of Thomson and three grandchildren.

James Morrison Thomson Methodist Church Marie Cobine Sterling Elizabeth Thomson Lawrence Halfman

Local Social Calls Span Hanover to LeClair Visits

Mr and Mrs Frank Flack and Miss Ellen Erwin of Hanover visited Saturday morning at the Myles Haas home. Mr and Mrs Marvin Johns and family of LeClair Iowa were Sunday supper guests of Mr and Mrs Hal Hey and family. Mr and Mrs Leslie Grim and children visited Monday evening with his grandfather Sherman Oakley at Chadwick.

Frank Flack Ellen Erwin Hanover Myles Haas Marvin Johns LeClair Iowa Hal Hey Leslie Grim Sherman Oakley Chadwick

Thomson Review Ownership and Circulation Statement

Ownership and circulation filing for Thomson Review dated October 1 1963 lists publisher Dayton G. Stagg editor and owner H G Stagg Thomson Illinois. Average monthly printed copies 690 with 680 paid circulation. No bondholders holding 1 percent or more. Statement sworn by T R and D G Stagg.

Main Street Thomson Carroll County Illinois Dayton G. Stagg H. G. Stagg Ilinois T. R D. G. Stagg

York community churches schedule brief notices

William Kendall presides at York Community Church with 9 30 Sunday school and 10 30 worship. A paper drive is planned for November. York Baptist lists 10 a m worship and a Golden Rule class on Oct 16. Methodist services listed at several locations and a Oct 16 meeting. Catholic services at Fulton 8 and 10 a m and St John Savanna 5 45 7 30 9 00 11 00.

York William Kendall Claude Grim Paul Walker Aera Baptist State Convention Peoria Walker Keee Witt Fred Wooters Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson Wises Methodist Church Fulton St. John’s Church Savanna

Community Organization Meeting Schedule In Local Calendar

A dense list of regular meetings includes High School Board on the first Monday, Grade School on the second Monday, Village Board on the eleventh every month, volunteer firemen on the first Wednesday, American Legion on the second Tuesday, Legion Auxiliary on the third Monday, Intermediate Club on the first Monday, Lions Club on the second and fourth Mondays, PTA board on the fourth Thursday, Women’s Club from September to May, Music Boosters on the third Monday of September January and May, West End Home Bureau on the second Friday, York Progressive Home Bureau on the third Monday, Cub Scout Pack on the fourth Thursday, TNT Club and Community Church on the fourth Wednesday, Golden Rule Class on the third Wednesday, WSCS on the third Wednesday evening, Mary Circle on the fourth Wednesday evening, Rotary Club on the first Wednesday afternoon, Order of the Eastern Star on the second Tuesday with July and August off, Ladies Aid at the Baptist Church every other Wednesday, Men and Ladies Bible Class on the fourth Tuesday, 500 Card Club every other Thursday, Black Oak Grange on the first and third Thursdays, Community Church Family Night Supper on the first Sunday, and York Betterment on the third Thursday evening.

American Legion Legion Auxiliary Indergarten Club Monsoy Ions Club T. A P. T. A. Board Music Boosters West End Home Bureau York Progressive Home Bureau Cub Scout Pack TNT Club Community Church Spotlight Club Comey Golden Rule Baptist Church WSCS Methodist Church Mary Circle Rut Order of the Eastern Star Fulton Ladies Aid Black Oak Grange Community Church Family York Betterment

Sunday Visitors Gather at Fehler and Atherton Homes

Sunday afternoon visitors gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Fehler and family including Mrs. Kenneth Fehler and daughters and Mrs. Minnie Fehler and Mrs. Carrie Diehl of Savanna. Also present were Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ashpole of Low Moor Town and others calling on Milledgeville and Savanna residents.

Franklin Fehler Kenneth Fehler Minnie Fehler Carrie Diehl Savanna Henry Ashpole Low Moor Town Wayne Drake Clarence Frank Milledgeville Donald Deppa Philip Weigman Chicago Dwight Atherton Clyde Bailey Ralph Townsend Green Rock Merle Atherton John Sloan Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota Richard Atherton Harry Ferry Hazel Green Wheater Russel Green

Lions Auction Supports Hadley School for the Blind

The Hadley School for the Blind in Winnetka Illinois, a unique correspondence school, hosts a Lions Club auction at the old school gym on Saturday October 26 at 7 PM. Proceeds support Hadley and the Leader Dog School with articles solicited for sale.

Hadley School For Winnetka, Ill Hadley William Hadley Winnetka Chicago E. V. L Brown Star Service Brown Lions Club Leader Dog School

Armenda Wickes of Fulton Dies at 86

Armenda Wickes 86 of Rt. 2 Fulton died at home Sunday. Funeral 2 PM Wednesday at Sik kem a Bosma Fulton with Rev LeRoy Thompson officiating. Burial Lower York Cemetery Thomson. Born August 1 1877 Thomson to Silas and Ellen Allen. Survived by four sons Glenn Morrison Kyle Rockford Robert Monroe La. one daughter Aleen Graham Clinton Ia and 27 great grandchildren. Preceded by parents husband one son two sisters.

Jacob Armenda) Wickes Rt. 2 Fulton Thomson Sikkema-Bosma LeRoy Thompson Fulton Assemblies of God Church Lower York Armenda Allen Silas Ellen Allen Jacob C. Wickes Morrison Glenn Kyle Cecil Rockford Robert Monroe Lloyd Aleen) Graham Clinton

York FFA members attend national convention in Kansas City

On Tuesday morning October 8 fiveYork Community High School boys and advisor William Gengenbach left for the National FFA convention in Kansas City Missouri. Attendees listed are David Marshall Dennis Johnson Terry Haas Dick Houzenga and Gary Houzenga. The event runs through October 11. Duane St. Ores F F A reporter.

York Community High School Kansas City Missouri David Marshall Dennis Johnson Terry Haas Dick Houzenga Gary Houzenga William Gengenbach Duane St. Ores

Weekend Guests and Family Picnics Around Savanna Area

Weekend guests in Claude Grim’s home included Karma lene Porter Folletts Iowa and David Shelton Apple River with Mrs Gloria Dannatt and children Lynne and Lori Clinton. Lawrence Halfman and family and Leslie Grim’s family enjoyed a picnic at Old Mill Park Savanna. Glen Raymond Grandview visited Merle Atherton Sr Friday evening. Lloyd Bruckner and family were Sunday dinner guests of Robert Bruckner Prairie du Chien Wisconsin. Harlan Hoff Vera Hickey Jill and Dick Sloan returned home after a Baptist BYF Retreat at Black Hawk Baptist Camp near Oregon.

Claude Grim Karmalene Porter Folletts Iowa David Shelton Apple River Gloria Dannatt Lynne Lori Clinton Lawrence Halfman Leslie Grim Old Mill Park Savanna Glen Raymond Grandview Merle Atherton Lloyd Bruckner

York Community High School board meeting actions

The October meeting of the York Community High School board was held Oct. 7 with all members present. Proposals included restricting news releases to board meetings or Supt. Parlee's office, moving the official minute book to the school office, and suspending students for disciplinary reasons for seven days or until the next meeting.

York Community High School No Albert Prins Gene Marken Supt. Parlee Myles Haas Paul K. Wilt Wilt Supt. Purlee

Mrs Leo Fowler of Rock Falls Dies

Mrs. Leo Hazel Fowler age 70 of 1210 Ave A Rock Falls died Sunday at Community General Hospital. Born May 18 1893 in Morrison she married Leo Fowler on August 28 1913 at the First Baptist Church Sterling and they recently marked their 50th anniversary. She is survived by husband a daughter Charlotte Fowler two sons Theodore and Joseph James two sisters Mabel Cooper and Edna Downing two brothers Forrest and Lawrence Brown nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Services set for Wednesday 1 30 p m Wheelock Allen Funeral Home Rock Falls with Rev P Miller officiating burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery.

Leo Hazel) Fowler Ave. A. Rock Falls Community General Hospital Fowler Morrison Charles Nora Howard Brown First Baptist Church Sterling Charlotte Fowler Rock Falls Theodore Lyndon Joseph James Philadelhia Penn Esley Mabel) Cooper Argo Faye Arnold Edna) Downing Davenport Iowa Forrest Brown Cedar Rapids Lawrence Brown Rockford Wheelock-Allen Funeral Home P.op Miller First Baptist Church of Cme Odd Lows Ceme

Parent Teacher Conferences Slated for October 29

Robert Purlee announces annual Parent Teacher conferences for both grade and high school on Tuesday October 29 from 2 15 to 9 PM. Parents should call the grade school office at 2732 to set appointments promptly.

Robert Purlee Thomson Schools

Weekend Visitors and Subscriptions Noted in Local Notices

Sunday evening calls joined by Art Moeszinger and family of Clinton and Ben Dimmick and boys. Wayne Drake home guests included Mrs. Larry Miller and Loran, along with Mrs. Harry Wilkin son and family. Karen Eissens, Illinois Normal State University student, expected home for weekend visit with Mr. and Mrs. George Issens and Ray. Last Wednesday visitors to Leonard Feldt included Henry Buikema of Chicago, Mrs. Albert Peel of Cottonwood, Donna Valk and Mrs. Edwin Balk and family of Fulton. Gerald Smith and Argo Fay become new Thomson Review subscribers.

Delbert Dimmick Art Moeszinger Clinton Ben Dimmick Wayne Drake Larry Miller Loran Harry Wilkinson Karen Eissens Illinois Normal State University Normel, NL Arents George Issens Ray

Birth of Kim Caroline Houzenga at Cannon AFB New Mexico

Capt. and Mrs. Harvey Houzenga announce the birth of a daughter named Kim Caroline at Cannon AFB base hospital by Oct 4. The baby weighed 5 pounds 15 ounces at birth. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Wilhelm Haas of Wittlich, Germany, and paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Houzenga, Sr.

Harvey Houenga Cannon Afb New Mexico Kim Caroline Wilhelm Haas Wittlich, Gamany Andrew Houzenga

Plan Fund Drive For Girl Scouts October 13-27

The Green Hills Council fund drive to aid 1964 Girl Scout activities runs Oct 13 to 27 in Thomson. Local chairs Mrs Harold Wilt and Mrs Francis Hoff seek a $150 Thomson goal with 36 girls and 4 adults in the program. Volunteer workers include Mmes Jack Marken Paul Green Merle Cate John Root George Creighton Gene Marken Emil Bellich Vernon Mattie Eli McClain Tom McKee Alfred Dykstra.

Thomson Harold Wilt Francis Hoff Green Hills Mmes Jack Marken Paul Green Merle Cate John Root George Creighton Gene Marken Emil Bellich Vernon Mattie Eli McClain Tom McKee Alfred Dykstra

Legion Drives to Repair and Recycle Toys for Christmas

The Thomson American Legion sponsors a toy collection on Saturday October 19. Toys will be repaired repainted and distributed for Christmas. Scout Troops of Thomson assist with the first collection. Legion Commander Dean Robinson named John C Atherton Emil Bellich and Dwight Atherton to the project committee.

Thomson American Legion Legion Thomson Dean Robinson John C Atherton Emil Bellich Dwight Atherton

Plan To Continue Kindergarten Classes During Winter Months

Plans were made to hold Halloween parties for two kindergarten classes on Wednesday October 30. The Kindergarten Club met last Monday evening in the Legion Hall. Sixteen mothers and Mrs Donald Ores attended. Committees were formed for morning and afternoon parties. There was a discussion on continuing kindergarten classes through January and February if weather permits. Refreshments were served by Mary Houzenga Irene Kaufman and Kay Wilkens.

Ixteen Donald Ores Legion All Marilyn Green Irene Kaufman Ruth Turney Isadore Senneff Phyllis Halfman Darlene Flickinger Mary Houzenga Kay Wilkens

Baptist Ladies Rally in Mt Carroll Draws Delegates

Mrs Benjamin P Brown of the Northern Baptist Theological Seminary spoke at the Fall Rally of the Women’s Baptist Mission Society of Illinois in Mt Carroll. Seventy attendees from Morris Sterling Dixon Thomson and Mt Carroll shared a 630 dinner then heard Rev James Green offer benediction.

Benjamin P. Brown Northern Baptist Theological Seminary Chicago Women’s Baptist Mission Society of Illinois Rock River Mt. Carroll Baptist Church Morrison Sterling, Dixon, Thomson Mt. Carroll Ralph Johnson Ockford All Haile Power William Oaks First Baptist Church Dixon David Hartman Roy Heitman James Green Lynn P. Miller

Thomson 4H Clubs Hold Local Achievement Night

About 130 people attended the 4-H Achievement night in the Thomson school cafeteria for York Cedar and Driftwood clubs. Lois Hartman and Evelyn Prins spoke on 4-H history and Week at Illinois, with Earl Gilliland noting awards and achievements. Burnie Voss announced project honors and county outstanding members. Driftwood leaders distributed honors to Jill Bristol and others.

York Cedar Driftwood Thomson Eveyn Prins York Cedar Club Lois Hartman United States Evelyn Prins University of Illinois Carroll County Earl Gilliland Burnie Voss York Cedar 4-1 Lawrence Bruckner James Haas Kevan Reader Larry Carroll Dwayne Hook Larry Hook Patty Kaufman Voss Charles Hartman Myles Haas Alfred Dykstra Merle Prins Robert Bristol Jan Bristol Judy Cate Jill Sloan Illinois Bristol Driftwoods Millard Cate

Village Board Votes to Establish Planning Commission

The Village Board met Monday night October 7 with Mayor Joe Shutters presiding. Six trustees attended. Attorney Laurence Smith Jr explained the Carroll County Planning Commission. A resolution creating a village planning commission and an ordinance establishing it were both approved, each by 6 ayes. Meeting adjourned at 9 30 pm. Bette Meakins, Village Clerk.

Joe Shutters Laurence Smith, Jr Carroll County Planning Commission Stagg Lewis Simpson Young Bette Meakins

Open House Marks 25th Wedding Anniversary

More than 160 guests attended the 25th wedding anniversary open house on Sunday September 29 at the home of Mr and Mrs William Geist. Attendees came from Fulton Chadwick Savanna Thomson Lanark and Mount Carroll. Receptionists were Clarence Dunn and Dennis Wurster both of Savanna. The nest book was managed by Barbara and Aren Geisz.

William Geist Fulton Chadwick Savanna Thomson Lanark Mount Carroll Clarence Dunn Dennis Wurster Barbara Aren Geisz Geisz Joyce Marilyn Geisz Clara S. Geisz Charles Geisz Carl Gengenbach Hal Ashby Argo Fa Ben Dyson

Stakemillers Moved Between Hospitals

Harmony reports Stakemiller of Mt Carroll treated at Jane Lamb Hospital in Clinton Iowa for a leg fracture. He was discharged home, then last week his wife was admitted to the same hospital where he is convalescing.

Harmony. Stakemiller Mt. Carroll Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Stakemiller

Engagement announced for Joyce Geist and Clarence Dunn

Mr and Mrs William Geist of Mount Carroll announce the engagement of their elder daughter Joyce to Clarence Dunn son of Mrs Otella Dunn and Albert Dunn of Savanna The wedding is planned for Saturday March 26 at Salem Lutheran Church Mount Carroll Joyce Geist a Mount Carroll High School graduate attended Western Illinois University and works at Mount Carroll Mutual Fire Insurance Co Clarence Dunn a Savanna High School graduate served in the army three years and now works at the Savanna Greenhouses

William Geist Mount Carroll Joyce Clarence Dunn Otella Dunn Albert Dunn Savanna Salem Lutheran Church

Wisconsin visit for Witt Holland guests and Hampton pair

Mr and Mrs Harold Witt and Mrs Robert Holland spent Saturday and visited various Wisconsin sites. Mr and Mrs Glen Raymond hosted supper Sunday in Grandview. Mr and Mrs Edward Hook of Hampton Virginia arrived Friday for a visit with J and Mrs Fred ock. They leave Wednesday for Fort Monroe where both are stationed with the U S Army.

Harold Witt Robert Holland Wisconsin Merle Atherton Glen Raymond Grandview Edward Hook Hampton Arents Fredock Virginia U.8. Army Fort Monroe

Local Patients in Area Hospitals

Sick Michael and James Hand of Fulton are patients at Mercy hospital Clinton. Mark Burkema of Sterling spent five days last week as a patient at Sterling Community hospital. Charles Brock of Grandview was dismissed from the Veterans Hospital Iowa after several weeks as a patient. Mrs Lester Alpaugh was taken by ambulance to Savanna hospital where she remains a patient.

Michael James Hand Thomas J Hand Fulton Mercy Hospital Clinton Mark Jay Burkema Sterling Sterling Community Hospital Charles Brock Grandview Veterans Hospital Iowa Lester Alpaugh Savanna Hospital

New Phone Number for Gilpin Stagg Residence

The Staggs have moved this week to the Lawrence Beck house on West Main Street and announce their new telephone number is 3491.

Riverview Social Roundup Bears Weekend Visits and Moves

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Picklum visited Davenport with daughter and son in law. Albert Munson and daughter from Clinton spent the weekend at their cottage. Terry O Neal and family of Camanche joined supper with Helen O Neal. Ward couple own a new Buick. Leopold couple visited Waterloo. Vernon Cady plans basement addition. Reuben Sack of Elgin dined with Wesley Sack. George Mattie and Louis Schreiner spent weekend at their cottages. Jack Harvilla and son from Clinton frequent their cottage. Joe Perry property trailer moved to the country. Geese fly south despite pleasant weather.

Riverview Henry Picklum Wesley Johnson Davenport Albert Munson Clinton Terry O'Neal Camanche Helen O'Neal Russel Ward Willie Leopold Oscar Gingrich Waterloo Iowa Vernon Cady Reuben Sack Elgin Wesley Sack George Mattie Louis Schreiner Jack Harvilla Joe Perry

Sunday Visitors Share Time Across Sterling Morrison and Fulton

Mrs John Kramer and Nancy visited with Mr and Mrs Jay Buikema in Sterling. They also saw Gertie VanderLaan at Whiteside Nursing Home Morrison. Jim Pruis and family of Morrison called on John Buikema and Phyllis. Phyllis also visited her parents Rinkie Lantiga in Fulton. Robert Greer family of Rock Falls dropped by. Riverview and Mrs George Creighton were with Paul Haywood in Chadwick Tuesday afternoon. Ed Livengood family of Milledgeville and Corinne Livengood of Minneapolis joined Tom Kustes John and Katherine Cooper at their home Sunday.

John Kramer Nancy Jay Buikema Sterling Gertie VanderLaan Whiteside Morrison Jim Pruis John H. Buikema Phylis John Buikema Phyllis Rinkie Lantiga Fulton Robert Greer Rock Falls Andrs. Russel Green Henry Picklum Riverview George Creighton Paul Haywood Chadwick Ed Livengood Milledgeville Corinne Livengo

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