Town news notes warm spell and upcoming events
The column lists community happenings including a big club sale auctioneered by Jack McIntyre in Hanover at a school gym on Saturday. Two concerts and dances with Eddie Uhl music are planned, a pancake supper funds the Thomson Fire Department, a fall weather note, plus numerous local visits, dinners, and small town greetings involving residents from Glen Raymond to Joliet and Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Jack McIntyre
Hanover
Eddie Uhl
John Krahn
Glen Raymond
Grandview
Jack Foltz
Riverview
Wes Sack
Jack
the Legion Hall
Purlee
Fred Nipe
Alaska
Barsema couple welcomed daughter in Morrison hospital
Mr and Mrs Raymond Barsema are the parents of a daughter born Saturday October 12 at Morrison Hospital. The new arrival adds joy to the Barsema family and strengthens local community ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Barsema
Morrison Hospital
Card of Thanks to Fire Department and Neighbor
We thank the Thomson Fire Department for rescuing us when our basement flooded Monday evening. Grateful also to our neighbor Otto Switzer for his help. It was all Googly appreciated. Mr. and Mrs. Er nest Rathje.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Fire Department
Otto Switzer
Ernest Rathje
Fire Department Praised for Cornfield Blaze Help
Mrs. Merle Prins called the Thomson Volunteer Fire Department and neighbors assisted in extinguishing a cornfield fire on Monday. Special thanks go to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Dykstra for their aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Volunteer Fire Department
Merle Prins
Fire Department
Alfred Dykstra
Plan Community Halloween Party Parade October 30
Plans are under way for the annual community Halloween Party and Parade on Wednesday evening October 30. The Lions Club will direct the parade, the PTA will judge costumes, and the Womens Club handles refreshments. Children meet at the school at 6 30 PM and are sorted by grade with four prizes in each group for most original most Halloween most comical and best character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Thomson News Social File Totals Councils and Visits
Mrs. Emil Brach and Philip visited Mrs. Jennie Griswold last Friday evening. Numerous relatives and friends from Fulton Clinton Savanna Berwyn Rochelle Spring Valley and Clinton area attended gatherings at Palisades Park Savanna Whiteside Nursing Home and local homes. Families including Diephuis Hoff Linch Carroll Decker and others were noted with meals visits and weekend outings across multiple Illinois towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Brach
Philip
Jennie Griswold
Gene Diephuis
Mark
Fulton
Palisades Park
Savanna
Vada Carroll
Eldon Hickey
Chicago
Clifford MacLean
Berwyn
Dora Doty
Carroll
Roy Heitman
Francis Hoff
Ray Brenneman
Whiteside Nursing Home
Gordon Brown
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Larry Geerts
Fair Haven
Eugene Halfman
Joe Spencer
Helen Brown
John Johnson
Duane Law
John Wilhelm
Nancy
Battle Creek
Michigan
Amy Lewis
Dorothe
Max Meakins
Teresa
Luanne
Robert Lewis
Debbra
Vernon Mattie
Vi Roggendorf
Harriet
Lloyd Smith
John C. Atherton
Francis Sheridan
Wayne Drake
Rock Island
Carl Petersen
Fred ——Ne
Clinton
Henry Haan
Robert Plumley
Louise
Harry Clarke
Rae Ann
Pamalee Creighton
George Creighton
Lana
Melodie
Melvin Decker
Isaac Decker
Rochelle
Swift Packing Plant
Rose Bealer
Fenton
Irvin Senneff
Rosemary
Tommy
Clement Bardo
Spring Valley
Illinois
LaVerne Manning
Wayne J.r
Carl Jensen
Derrnda Center
Minnie Fehler
Carrie Diehl
Everett Eslinger
Monda Miests
Harold Witt
Lune
William Nienkark
Asmus Stoltz
James Nienkark
Wacker
York Community Churches Schedule and Local Notices
William Kendall is pastor at York Community Church with services at 10 30 AM and a 9 30 AM Sunday school. York Baptist led by Paul Walker holds 10 AM worship and 11 AM Sunday school with JYF and laymen Sunday. Methodist clergy Fred Wooters lists services across Argo Fay Hickory Grove and Thomson with Laymen Sunday and MYF potluck later at Thomson. Catholic services are listed for Fulton and St John Savanna with multiple Mass times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Mission Magazine
JYF
Dies
Roy Heitman
Fred Wooters
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Mary
Thomson Wscs
Margaret Wilt
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Community Calendar Highlights From Local Organizations
Local calendar lists recurring meetings and events across schools churches and clubs. Highlights include High School and Grade School Board meetings monthly on Mondays, Volunteer Firemen first Wednesday, American Legion second Tuesday, Legion Auxiliary third Monday, and PTAs and clubs meeting throughout the month. Community Church events include Family Night Supper on the first Sunday and various youth groups meet weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion
Legion Auxiliary
Indergarten Club
Mona
Ions Club
T. A
Gemember
P. T. A. Board
Mey
Oman
Music Boosters
West End Home Bureau
York Progressive Home Bureau
Cub Scout Pack
TNT Club
Spotlight Club
Communit
Golden Rule
Baptist Church
WSCS
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Order of the Eastern Star
Fulton
Ladies Aid
Black Oak Grange
Community Church Family
York Betterment
Local families gather for visits and services across Carroll County
Mrs. Merle Atherton and Mrs. Dolly Atherton host Sunday and Sunday evening visits to share news. Carroll county family ties appear as Mrs. Bush and Miss Terpening visit the Kustes home. The Carroll county PTA Council meets at Mrs. Holesinger’s home. A Fulton funeral for Jimmy Holesinger is noted as relatives attend. Several neighbors travel to Isconsin and guests visit from Chicago Lanark Mt. Carroll and Galva with cousins Abby Curley and Bonnie Jo Atherton spending time with Lloyd Smith’s family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Atherton
Dolly Atherton
George Bush
Esther Terpening
Cums
Thomas Kustes
John
Katherine Cooper
Bush
Cooper
Marvin Holesinger
Carroll County
P. T. A. Council
Wayne Ashby
Glendora Shade
Abby Curley
Galva
Bonnie Jo Atherton
Lloyd Smith
Jimmy Holesinger
Fulton
Isconsin
Frank Potter
Nell Neubauer
Jack Neubauer
Pamela
Chicago
Robert Merchant
Teddy
Lanark
Paul King
Mt. Carroll
S. W. Alden, 55, of Savanna Dies in Savanna Hospital
Sylvester Williams Alden, 55, a Savanna resident and WWII veteran, died in Savanna city hospital after eight hours as a medical patient. He co ran the Alden and Dauphin Service station, was widowed husband of Mildred Weidman, and father of John and Sylvia. Burial in Savanna Township cemetery follows funeral at Law funeral home Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvester Williams Alden
Savanna
Savanna City Hospital
Law Funeral Home
William Moore
Methodist Church Ce
Savanna Township
Sylvester
Nellie Barnes Alden
Milwaukee
Wis
Mildred Weidman
Alden and Dauphin
Alden
American Legion
Methodist Church
John
Bradley University
Peoria
Sylvia
Hope
Genoa
P T A Provides Baby Sitting for Parent Teacher Conferences
The P T A offers adult supervised baby sitting for parents attending conferences from 2 to 9 PM on Tuesday October 29. No pre-arrangement needed just come with children. Room mothers provide coffee and cookies during the hours 2 to 9. Parents should call the grade school office to schedule their conference time.
Thompson Scouts Win Most Races At District Camporee
About 25 boys from Explorer and Boy Scout Troop 252 of Thomson attended a District Camporee at White Pines State Park near Oregon Illinois. Leaders Gene Marken and Lester Weis accompanied them. The Thomson group dominated Saturdays races and contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BOY Scouts
Explorer
Thomson
Gene Marken
Lester Weis
White Pines State Park
Oregon
Ill
Golden Rule Class Hold Meeting at York Baptist Church
Lloyd Smith spoke to Golden Rule Class members of York Baptist Church about his work with the Illinois Youth Commission during a Wednesday church meeting. Harold Wilt led devotions and games as the group planned the annual Thanksgiving dinner for Nov 20 with families. refreshments were provided by Mrs. Robert Hill and Mrs. Robert Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
Golden Rule
York Baptist Church
Illinois Youth Commission
Harold Wilt
Robert Hill
Robert Holland
Thomson P T A Holds October Meeting in School Cafeteria
The Thomson Parent Teachers Association met on October 10 in the school cafeteria with vice president Mrs. Robert Knuth presiding in the absence of the president. Girl Scouts led the pledge, and the theme song was performed by Mrs. Atherton and Mrs. Sour at the piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Thomson Parent Teachers Association
Robert Knuth
John C. Atherton
John Sour
Knuth
Tom McKee
Carroll County Youth Commission
Irvin Senneff
Sandra Hamlet
Mt. Carroll
Marvin Holesinger
Savanna
Hartman
Robert Plumley
Fay Ashby
Kenneth Hebeler
Vernon Mat
Herbert St. Ores R
Cynthia McNerney Returns to Baltimore After Vacation
Miss Cynthia McNerney returned last Thursday to Baltimore Maryland after a two week vacation with her mother and husband Frank Potter. She is a registered nurse and anesthetist on the staff at Johns Hopkins Hospital and teaches interns and student nurses there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cynthia McNerney
Frank Potter
Cynthia
John Hopkins Hospital
Surprise Birthday Party For Classmate Marcia Holland
Cheryl Hook and Peggy Kauf fman hosted a surprise party Saturday at the Fred Hook home for classmate Marcia Holland who turned 11 the following day. Eighteen classmates attended, with games and prizes, and refreshments including cake ice cream sundaes and punch. Marcia received many lovely gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheryl Hook
Peggy Kauffman
Fred Hook
Marcia Holland
Marcia
Fire destroys cornfield near Dykstra farm
Sparks from a burning tree stump started a fire at the Alfred Dykstra farm near the bluff around 1 30 p m. A neighbor Mrs Merle Prins first noticed the blaze and called the Thomson fire department. Firefighters extinguished the fire but several acres of corn were lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Fire Department
Alfred Dykstra
Dykstra
Merle Prins
Morrison Couple To Observe 40th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs James Morrison will hold an open house on Sunday October 20 from 2 to 4 pm in the Thomson Methodist Church basement to mark their 40th wedding anniversary. They were married October 18 1923 in Sterling. They farmed in Elizabeth before moving to Thomson in 1959 and have a daughter Mrs Lawrence Halfman of Thomson and three grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Morrison
Thomson Methodist Church
Marie Cobine
Sterling
Elizabeth
Thomson
Lawrence Halfman
Local Hospital News Highlights Transitions and Procedures
Sick Mrs. James V. Wiebenga of Fulton recently underwent surgery at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Vicki and Randy Hoy children of Hal Hoy had tonsillectomies at Mercy hospital Clinton and were discharged. Harmon Stake Miller and wife from Mt. Carroll were discharged from Savanna hospital after two weeks. Mrs. Hattie Greeley moved today to Johnson Nursing Home Shannon after three months as hip fracture patient. James Phialmlee of Arge Fay is listed as medical patient at Savanna hospital. Albert Lynch admitted to Moline hospital for medical care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James V. Wiebenga
Fulton
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Vicki
Randy Hoy
Hal Hoy
Mercy Hospital
Harmon Stakemiller
Mt. Carroll
Savanna Hospital
Hattie Greeley
Lane
Johnson Nursing Home
Shannon
James Phialmlee
Arge Fay
Albert Lynch
Moline Hospital
Lions Club Holds October Business Meeting
The Lions Club gathered at the fire station for their monthly meeting to finalize plans for a charity auction on Saturday October 26 at the high school. Proceeds benefit Hadley School for the Blind Leader Dog for the Blind and Talking Lion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
Lion
Hadley School For the Blind
Winnetka
Ill
Leader Dog For the
Rochester
Michigan
Talking Lion
Ted
Lions
Diehl Oil Co
Lewis Motors
Grandview
George Collins
Savanna Hospital
Explorer Scouts
Methodist Church
Legion Hall
Meekers
Savanna
Local Boys Win In Football Contest
Two Thomson youths earned prizes in the nationwide Punt Pass and Kick event. Donnie Robinson won first place in the 9 year old division at Savannah High School Stadium and received a warm up facet. Tim Halfman placed third in the 8 year old division and received an autographed football.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Ford Dealers
Savanna
Savanna High School
Donnie
Dean Robinson
Tim
Eugene Halfman
Argo Fay
Gablin Receives Silver Pass for 45 Years Service
O. L. Gablin, Thomson operator on the Milwaukee Road, has been awarded a Silver Pass signed by president William J. Quinn for lifetime travel on all Milwaukee Road trains in recognition of 45 years of service. Gablin resides in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Road
Thomson
William J. Quinn
Mr. Gablin
FFA Delegates Attend National Convention in Kansas City
Gary Houzenga Richard Houzenga Dennis Johnson David Marshall and Terry Haas joined advisor Mr Gengenbach for the 36th National FFA Convention in Kansas City Missouri. They toured City Hall Airport Grain Exchange Building and several plants then attended the American Royal show and returned home after a long educational and enjoyable trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Houzenga
Richard Houzenga
Dennis Johnson
David Marshall
Terry Haas
Gengenbach
Kansas City
FFA
American Farmer
Four Star Farmers of America
Firestone Tire and Rubber Co
Kenny McMillan
Illinois
Ciy Hall
Grain Exchange
Swift's
FFA Pest Contest closes with pest destruction totals
The annual FFA pest control contest ends October 16 with 36 members in two teams. Pests destroyed include 737 sparrows 312 rats 330 mice 86 blackbirds 43 starlings 5 opossums 9 gophers and 1 crow. Over 3 pigeons were caught alive for a future money making project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Lions Auction Supports Leader Dog School Funds
Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester Michigan relies on public contributions from Lions Clubs and others. Each graduating leader dog costs 1500 dollars, with four week classes and full room and board provided. The Thomson Lions Club Auction Sale on Saturday October 26 benefits both Leader Dog School and Hadley School for the Blind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rochester
Michigan
Lions Clubs
Michigan United Fund
Detroit
Thomson Lions Club
Hadley School
Child's Eye Injury Requires Stitches After Fall
Kathy Atherton four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Atherton fell at the home of her aunt and uncle Merle Atherton Jr causing an eye cut that needed stitches at a physician's office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy
Richard Atherton
Merle Atherton, Jr
York groups plan meetings this week in October
The York Betterment Committee meets Friday at 8 PM in the fire station with a note that the date moved from Thursday. Refreshments are by Philip Brach and William Gengenbach. The T N T group of the York Community church meets Oct 23 with Mrs Fred Miller. Roll call is a favorite Bible verse. Mrs Wesley Sack is assistant hostess. The York Progressive unit of the Homemaker's Extension meets Oct 21 at 7 30 PM at Miss Cleone Miller’s home. Roll call is a cookie recipe. Mrs Arnold Sikkema gives the minor lesson on Carbon Monoxide Hazards. Home advisor Miss Dorothy Footitt presents the major lesson. The Mary Circle of the Thomson WSCS meets Oct 23 at 8 PM at Mrs Paul V Wilt’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Betterment Committee
Philip Brach
William Gengenbach
Nes
York Community Church
Fred Miller
Wesley Sack
York Progressive
The
Homemaker’s Extension
Cleone Miller
Arnold Sikkema
Dorothy Footitt
Mary
Thomson Wscs
Paul V. Wilt
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Vern McGinty
Louisville
Vern
Kentucky
Everett Wilt
Myles Hazs
Cheryl
Thursay
Paul Petersen
Lola
Caroline
Francis Cleaver
Joliet
J. L. Esmay
Rockwell City
John Root
Harry Root
Edward Malewicki
Winona
Minn
Eva Foltz
Irene
Clara Switzer
Caroline Mark
Frank Gray
Robert Tichler
Morrison
ST. Mary’s Guild Rummage Sale
ST. Paul's Episcopal Parish
Thomson Recreation
Thomson ‘Creation
Plan
Thomson News
S. W. Alden
P. T. A. Will
Valerie Ashby
Donald Ashby
Valerie
Carolyn
Susan
Linda
Martha
F. F
Maude Brown
Harriett
Warren Nice
Robert Carroll
Wisconsin
Jerry Brinkman
Danny of
Lions Auction
Leader Dog School
Clubs
Lodges
Lewis Chevrolet
Lewis Motor Co
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