Mother of Thomson Woman Dies at 80 in Savanna
Mrs. Margaret E. Smith aged 80 died Monday evening at the Wacker home of her son Edward after living there 26 years. Funeral services were at 2 p.m. in the Hunt er Jones Memorial Home Savanna with Rev. William Kendall officiating. She was born September 19 1894 in Genesee Wisconsin and married Weston Smith in 1903. Survived by two daughters Marjorie Tage and Vera Williams Thomson Illinois, four sons Joseph E Bensonville John W La Crosse Edward and James M Wacker, a sister Sara Messinger Savanna, 14 grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Preceded by husband parents and several siblings.
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Margaret E. Smith
Wacker
Edward
Hunter-Jones Memorial
Savanna
William Kendall
Mrs. Smith
Genesee
Wis
John W
Sarah Elleton Sheedy
Weston Smith
Savanna, Ill
Dauhers
Leonard
Marjorie) Tage
Lyle
Vera) Williams
Thomson, Il
Joseph E
Bensonville
Ill
la Crosse
James M
Sara Messinger
Salvation Army Tag Day Set for October 31 1964
Fut ure Homemakers of America Thomson chapter will lead girls selling Salvation Army tags on Saturday October 31 1964 to conclude the annual drive. Funds stay locally and aid urgent community needs under Robert Purlee’s local committee. The group thanks volunteers for yearly support across local and regional activities.
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Homemakers of America
Thomson
Salvation Army
Robert Purlee
Shimer Dean Speaks At Thomson P T A Meeting
Dr. Dennis Cowan, dean of Shimer College, Mt. Carroll, spoke to Thomson P T A on College and Your Child focusing on financial aid. Second grade parents were thanked. Holland's class won the attendance banner. Executive board set next meeting for October. district PTA conference is in Freeport on October 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Cowan
Shimer College
Mt. Carroll
Thomson Parent-Teacher Association
Holland
Wanted to Buy Timothy Brome Hay in Illinois
Herman Gudema of Shannon Illinois seeks Timothy or Timothy with Brome hay. Contact 864-2211. TLS 10-15.
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Timothy Brome
Timothy and Brome
Herman Gudema
Shannon
Illinois
Card of Thanks for T. H. Kustes Sr. death
The T. H. Kustes family expresses appreciation to Rev. E. L. McDonald Rev. Conroy neighbors friends and relatives for sympathy and kindness after the death of T. H. Kustes Sr. Remembrances flowers bouquets food cards acts of service cars and pallbearers will be remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. L. McDonald
Conroy
T. H. Kustes
Thomson F H A Hold Meeting
The Thomson chapter of the Future Homemakers of America met at the school for their regular monthly meeting. Reports on the Halloween Party were given and plans were made for Salvation Army Drive and a Tag Day. New officers were appointed for solicitors and by laws revived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Chapter
Future Homemakers of America
Lynne Bissens
Evelyn Prins
Thomson School
Salvation Army
Linda Johnson
Gene Hertensen
Jan Bristol
Linda Johanson
Charlotte
Charlene Cate
Warren
Deloris Wilt
Thomson
Section 23
Janet Dykstra
Cynthia Durward
Susan Spencer
Diane Daehler
Cathy Sippel
Bonnie Spencer
Funeral Rites for Mrs Chas Geisz Sr Held in Salem
Funeral services for Mrs Charles Geisz Sr also known as Clara Geisz were conducted Friday afternoon at Trinity Lutheran church Salem township with Pastor Theo Mahnke officiating. Burial followed in Trinity Lutheran cemetery with grandsons serving as pallbearers. Organist Mrs Ben Dauphin accompanied songs sung by Mrs Dewey Ganter. Flowers were arranged by Mrs Hal Ashby and Mrs Irene Mahnke. Mr and Mrs Ray Rahn of Sterling visited Tuesday with Mr and Mrs Harry Bowiders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles
Clara) Geisz
Trinity Lutheran Church
Salem Township
Theo. Mahnke
Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
David Dyson
William
George Genganbach
Clarence Dunn
Dennis Wurster
Ben Dauphin
Dewey Ganter
Jesus
Savior
Flowers
Hal Ashby
Irene Mahnke
Joint Grange Installation in Hanover Sees New Officers Installed
An Oct. 7 ceremony in Hanover installed officers for State Line Zion Hanover Scenic and Black Oak Granges. Installing master William Hans led, with Paul Sites as installing officer and several members serving as chaplain regalia bearer and other roles. Multiple officers across all four granges were inducted, with details listing masters overseers lecturers stewards assistants and other positions.
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Hanover
State Line
Zion
Hanover Scenic
Black Oak Granges
Hans
Chadwick
Paaul
Milledgeville
Eugene Glafka
Marshalls
Laurence Halfman
Frank Manning
Thomson
Arthur Manning
Mr. Carroll
Jerry Haring
Louis Upman
Gail Frederick
Vince Girot
Black Oak
Delbert Hodgin
Margaret — Girot
Edna Olson
Betty Frederick
Mary Brickner
Roland Seaman
June Farthing
Walter Hoffman
Florence Law
Eva Wurster
Bella Lincox
John Grue
Earl Brickner
Ceres
Mary McCarthy
Ursa Reiff
Mary Upman
Pomonas
Marieta Haring
Ferris Walker
State Ee
Florence Hoffman
Black Ak
Floras
Adella Hoffman
Helen Gruhn
Lois Seaman
Bernice Hodzin
Caroline Hans
Jack Oak
Harry Mead
Funan
Manning
Booster NI
Special Meeting On Potter Road Work Planned October 28
Fishermen and sportsmen are invited to a special meeting on Wednesday October 28 at 7 PM at the Thomson Fire Station. Government engineers Mr and Mrs Collins will discuss deepening the channel removing logs at Potters Slough and other area work. Attendance is encouraged and suggestions are welcome.
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Thomson Fire Station
Collins
Potter's Slough
Thomson village newspaper and publication details
The item lists the Thomson village newspaper line with titles Thomson Review Thomson Broadax and Thomson Echo, noting D. G. & T. R. Stagg as publishers and Dayton G. Stagg as editor. It states Second Class Postage paid at Thomson Illinois, and weekly Thursday publication with a $3.00 per year rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Review
Thomson, Illinois
Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
D. G
T. R. Stagg
Tho
Dayton G. Stagg
Churches YORK COMMUNITY T S Cleworth Pastor
York community church page describes Sunday services at 10 30 a m with church school at 9 30 a m Claude Grim superintendent Lawrence Bruckner assistant superintendent invites visitors to a friendly congregation. The sermon continues the theme The Seven Wonders of the Will and features The Lord s Prayer in the reading and prayer portion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Cleworth
Claude Grim
Lawrence Bruckner
York Baptist Worship and Ladies Aid Schedule
Paul Walker pastor leads worship at 10 AM with Sunday school at 11 AM. Sylvia Witt Supt. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday October 21 at Mrs. Jennie Griswold’s home.
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York
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Ladies Aid
Jennie Griswold
Methodist services and meetings schedule
Pastor Fred Wooters leads worship at Hickory Grove Argo Fay and Thomson churches with services at 9 30 a m 8 30 a m 11 00 a m 9 15 a m 10 00 a m and 10 30 a m Nursery service runs during the worship hour Argo Fay Official board meets at 2 p m Sunny Sunday 7 p m District Officers Training at Freeport Thomson Official Board meets at 7 30 p m WSCS meets Wednesday Oct 21 at 8 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Wooters
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Freeport
Rev. Wooters
Thomson
WSCS
Catholic Services Announced for Fulton and Savanna
Catholic schedule lists mass at Fulton at 8 AM and services at St. John's church in Savanna at 5 45 AM, 7 30 AM, 9 AM and 11 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Dentist John Murray Plans Champaign Office Opening
John Murray spent Wednesday here with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Murray. He has been working in Rockford for a dentist but will open his own office in Champaign very soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
John Murray
Eugene Murray
John
Rockford
Legion Plans Early Bird Supper on November 11
At a Thomson American Legion meeting last Tuesday the group voted to donate $15 to the community Halloween Party $10 to the Boy Scouts and $10 to the Girl Scouts. The Auxiliary dish replacement was approved. The annual Early Bird Supper for paid dues members and their wives is set for Wednesday November 11 at 6:30 PM in the Legion Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson American Legion
Legion Hall
Hallowe'en Party
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Legion
Auxiliary
Goodwill Program to be Presented by Thomson WSCS
Members of the Thomson Methodist Church WSCS and guests will hear Alfred H. Soldwich of Goodwill Industries discuss the rehabilitation program on October 21 at 8 p.m. at the Thomson Church. Eleanor Erwin will assist with a chart talk and a Girl Scout will participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Thomson Methodist Church
Argo Fay Methodist Ladies Aid
Goodwill Industries
Alfred H. Soldwich
Soldwish
Eleanor Erwin
Girl Scouts
Donald Sippel
Margaret Heusinkveld
Minnie Ashpole
Alice Halfman
Darlene Ashby
4-H Clubs Hold Achievement Night in York Cedar
York Cedar 4-H and Driftwood 4-H members held Achievement Night at Thomson High School on Friday October 2. A 6:30 potluck preceded a business meeting and program with awards to Driftwood girls and County Project Honors for seven members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Cedar
Driftwoods
Thomson High School
Lawrence Bruckner
Miss Footitt
Mt. Carroll
Grims Return From New York Vacation Trip
Leslie Grims and spouse returned from a five day trip to New York City. They flew via charter from O Hare airport and visited the United Nations Building Radio City Music Hall and several landmarks including the Empire State Building and Rockefeller Plaza. Also attended Marble Collegiate Church with Dr Vincent Peale. Fellow travelers included LeRoy Hill Mt Carroll Maxfields Lanark Diehls Milledgeville and Jerry Martin Shannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Grim
New York City
O'Hare
Chicago
Leslie
U. S
Illinois
Iowa
United Nations Building
Radio City Music Hall
World's Fair
Empire State Building
Rockefeller Plaza
China Town
Marble Collegiate Church
Vincent Peale
LeRoy Hill
Lanark
John Maxfield
Mt. Carroll
Orville Diehl
Milledgeville
Jerry Martin
Shannon
Supper Guests at Eslinger Home Include Cordova Visitors
Supper guests Wednesday evening at Mr. and Mrs. Calvin Eslinger’s home included Mr. and Mrs. Francis Sheridan of Cordova, and Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith and Mr. and Mrs. John C. Atherton with their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Eslinger
Francis Sheridan
Cordova
Lloyd Smith
John C. Atherton
Wedding Date Set for Mary Ann Tousley and Larry Stout
The engagement of Mary Ann Tousley to Larry E Stout is announced by Mr and Mrs Paul Waltrip of R R Thomson. The wedding will be Saturday October 24 at 2 p m in York Community church Thomson. Mary Ann is a York Community High School and American Institute of Commerce graduate and has worked at Occidental Life Insurance Davenport. Larry has attended Kansas State University and is studying at Palmer College of Chiropractic Davenport.
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Paul Waltrip
R. R
Thomson
Mary Ann Tousley
Larry E Stout
Joe Stout
Leavenworth
Kansas
York Community Church
Mary Ann
York Community High School
American Institute of Commerce
Daven
Occidental Life Insurance Company of California
Davenport
Kansas State University
Palmer College of Chiropractic
Kindergarten Club stamps drive funds toys for children
The Kindergarten Club met in the Legion Hall on Monday October 5 and collected nine books of green S H stamps and six books of King Korn stamps for toy purchases. They welcomed donations of stamps modeling clay or used children records and thanked an unknown donor for a box of toys. An upcoming Halloween Party was announced for October 29, and a monthly Day on the third Wednesday was approved. Afternoon kindergarten start times and notices were discussed. Hostesses were Mrs Carroll Dimmick Mrs John Simpson and Mrs Kennelly.
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Legion Hall
S&h
Thomson
Carroll Dimmick
John Simpson
Kennelly
Hyde and Haan wedding in Fulton Presbyterian Church
Miss Joan Hyde daughter of Mr and Mrs Floyd Hyde and Richard Haan son of Mr and Mrs Paul Haan both of Fulton wed in a Saturday evening ceremony at 7 30 in the Presbyterian Church officiated by Rev E J Blair Only immediate family attended the ceremony and reception at the bride's parents home Mr and Mrs Floyd Hyde former Thomson residents were the brides parents
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Joan Hyde
Floyd Hyde
Richard Haan
Paul Haan
Fulton
Presbyterian Church
E J. Blair
Donna J. Brown
Joseph Haan
Thomson
School of Instruction Attended by Auxiliary Officers at Polo
Mrs Wilbur Reader Mrs Edward Andring and Mrs Archie Green attended the district school of instruction Saturday at Polo. The all day session was for officers and delegates of American Legion Auxiliary. Division Caravan officers were present to advise units on problems.
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Wilbur Reader
Edward Andring
Archie Green
District School of Instruction
Polo
American Legion Auxiliary
Trailer Fire at Thomson Home Causes Minor Damage
Fire department rushed to the Ed Anderson residence in Thomson to quell a trailer fire started by grease during cooking. The blaze was extinguished before arrival. no damage reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Ed Anderson
Jim __Ltcher
Kustes Sr. Dies in Chadwick Car. Rites Set in Fulton
Thomas H. Kustes Sr., 80, retired Thomson farmer, died last Thursday afternoon while sitting in his car in front of a Chadwick physician's office. Requiem high mass was held Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Fulton. Burial followed at Calvary Hill cemetery. Survivors include a son, five grandchildren, several great grandchildren, three sisters, and a brother. his wife, a daughter, and a brother preceded him.
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Thomas H. Kustes
Thomson Farmer
Chadwick
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
Fulton
James Conroy
Cornelius F. Bielema
Thomas Flannery
William Hawk
Francis Hook
Otto Switzer
Lawrence Weatherwax
Calvary Hill
Savanna Knights of Columbus
Kustes
Fay
Mr. Kustes
George H
Ellen Flannery Kustes
Northern Illinois College
Elizabeth Callahan
Clinton
Thomson
York Community High cheerleaders attend ISU clinic
York Community High School varsity cheerleaders Evelyn Prins Jail Sloan Linda Diephuis and Jane McGinnis with advisor Mrs Rubye Hill attended a cheerleading clinic last Saturday at Illinois State University Normal Illinois. The 1964 65 Sand Burr yearbook staff attended a yearbook clinic Friday at Augustana College Rock Island. Staff members include Jill Sloan editor Jan Bristol asst editor Patty Kauffman secretary and Gary Houzenga photographer. Alco junior students Deloris Wilt and Don Morris and yearbook advisor Mrs Naomi Fischer attended the clinic. They were transported to Rock Island by Supt Robert Purlee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School
Evelyn Prins
Jail Sloan
Linda Diephuis
Jane McGinnis
Rubye Hill
Illinois State University
Normal
Illinois
Augustana College
Rock Island
Jill Sloan
Jan Bristol
Patty Kauffman
Gary Houzenga
Alco
Deloris Wilt
Don Morris
Naomi Fischer
Robert Purlee
Varsity
Jane Ann McGinnis
Frosh-soph
Susan Knuth
Kathy Eslinger
Susan Cate
Lois Hartman
Lynne Bissens
Cynthia Durward
Lois Huizenga
Lorraine Houzenga
York Community High cheerleaders plan chili supper
York Community High School cheerleaders sponsor a chili supper on Saturday October 24 from 5 to 7 p.m. in the school cafeteria to raise funds for new uniforms, with proceeds shared toward both varsity and frosh-soph outfits.
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H. S
York Cedar 4H Names Committees for Year
The York Cedar 4H club met at Thomson High School at 7 30 PM. The new constitution was read and approved. Plans for a bake sale and year programs were discussed. The promotion committee added two members. Standing committees appointed include Recreation Lois Hartman chair with Ronnie Dykstra Ray Dykstra Diane Daehler and Evelyn Prins Road signs Duane St Ores James Dykstra and James Hartman Cleanup Ronnie Dykstra Cynthia Noviac and Sandra Prins. All meetings at the high school must end by 9 PM. November meeting will be at the Grange Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Cedar 4H
Thomson High School
Lois Hartman
Ronnie Dykstra
Ray Dykstra
Diane Daehler
Evelyn Prins
Duane St. Ores
James Dykstra
CYF GROUP PLANS DEBATE AND ACTIVITIES
Members of the Christian Youth Fellowship met at the Argo Fay Methodist church for a 7 p.m. gathering. A movie titled Upbeat Downbeat preceded a music discussion led by Jill Sloan. Ruth Hoff offered prayer and Cynthia Durward led devotions. A debate is planned for Sunday Oct 25, and a bottle drive is scheduled for Saturday Nov 21 as a fund raiser. The group raised $40 on Hobo Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CYF
Christian Youth Fellowship
Argo Fay Methodist Church
Jill Sloan
Ruth Hoff
Cynthia Durward
T. N. T. Bazaar Bake and Rummage Sale
The T. N. T. of York Community Church will host its annual bazaar bake and rummage sale at Thomson Fire Station on Election Day November 3. Lunch will be served throughout the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community Church
Thomson Fire Station
Thomson Recreation Ad Sells Motors Boats Guns Shoes Watches
Local listing shows used Johnson outboard motors 5 10 and 15 HP for sale or trade. Polar Kraft aluminum boats offered through dealer. Shotguns, rubber footwear caps gloves shaving supplies BBs 22 cartridges and shotgun shells also listed. Timex watches replaceable wrist watch pins and candy pop and smoker supplies accompany the lineup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson
Polar Kraft
Timex
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Shimer - Dean
Thomson P.T.A
Marvin Holesinger
John Sour
Emil Bellich
Jim Green
John Atherton
Merle Cate
Kyle Brown
Chas. Geisz Sr
Ray Rahn
Sterling
Harry Bowiders
Edson Holland
Queens Anne
Chevrolet
Garrett Stevenberg
Audt
Mildred Brach
Robert Smith
Fay Ashby
Harold Witt
Harold Starr
Ronald
Iowa City
Veterans Hospital
Representative of Goodwill, Inc
Nancy Bruckner
Brenda Ware
Urbana
Kevan Reader
Burton Prins
Carroll County
South Dakota
Mt. Carroll High School
Leslie Grims
New York
Kindergarten Club
Thomas H. Kustes Sr
Onne
Art Moeszinger
Delbert Dimmick
Glendora Schade
Ellwood Rosenbalm
Oregon
Leonard Feld
Harold Ashpole
Moline
Bruce Groharing
Sunday Stant
Don
Fred Lampe
Robert Carpenter
Thomson Recreation
Lewis Motor
Thomson Ph
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