Remembering Foster A Faithful Publisher Of Our Home Town
Paul A. Pratt pays tribute to Foster former Review publisher in Milwaukee Wisconsin praising his community coverage, editorial warmth and deep ties to Thomson Thomson readers valued his reporting on the old home town, his progressive work and lasting influence in local business and culture.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Review
Spectator
Foster
Thomson
Paul A. Pratt
Flasher Installed at Argo-Fa Route 78 Junction
A red flasher warning signal is now at the Argo-Fa road and Route 78 intersection, a mile and a half east of Argo-Fa. The site has seen many accidents over 25 years as drivers failed to stop and assess turns north or south. Marcia Holland is nine. Mr and Mrs Gilbert Holland hosted a birthday dinner for their daughter. Other guests came from Rock Island Milledgeville Morrison and Fulton.
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Argo-Fa
Tess
Marcia Holland
Gilbert Holland
Marcia
Betty Clausen
Ralph
Lucille
Rock Island
Robert Thorngren
Frank Miller
Milledgeville
Clarence Howe
Morrison
Thomson Music Boosters Vote Against Chorale Robes Purchase
The Thomson Music Boosters, meeting Monday night at the school cafeteria, voted not to buy chorale robes due to changes in music directors and limited chorus plans. They will fund part of instrument needs and seek board approval to cover the rest, with events planned including a Mardi Gras parade entry and a rummage sale. Judith Wosoba and Jim Johnson announce their Oct 28 wedding in Miles with a reception afterward. Wosoba works at KCLN and Johnson at Kinney Shoe in Joliet.
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Thomson Music Boosters
Chorale
Larsen
Thomson
Lyons
Clinton
J. Larsen
Harold Daehler
Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means
John Schmitt
Albert Prins
du Quoin
Ill
James B. Wosoba
Miles
Judith
Jim Johnson
Virl Johnson
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Wosoba
KCLN
Johnson
Kinney Shoe Store
Joliet
Teachers Attend Conference and Meetings Across Illinois
District 174 and 201 teachers except Mr. Ray Morelli attend a Western Illinois University observation conference in Macomb with visits to the laboratory school. Morelli joins Public Law 874 meetings in Joliet. Additional teachers attend the IEA meeting in Rockford and the Carroll County Institute in Mt. Carroll.
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Dist
Ray Morelli
Western Illinois University
Macomb
Ill
Western Ill
Thomson
Morelli
Joliet
Kindergarten Bake Sale Sponsor at McCormicks Cafe
The Kindergarten club sponsors a bake sale on October 21 at McCormicks Cafe starting at 2 PM. Items include homemade pies breads and rolls.
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McCormicks Cafe
Churches News Briefing From The Community
Local church notices list services at multiple sites in Fulton Savanna and Thom son with worship times Sunday school and BYF and MYF gatherings. Upcoming sermons include Heaven Millenial Reign and Hell and events include a chicken supper banquet and Christmas program details.
Birthday party honors Mrs. Ben Dimmick’s children Paulie and Jody
Mrs. Ben Dimmick hosted a birthday party for her children Paulie and Jody with guests Ruth Ann, John and Dale Drake, Ely McLain, John, Clara and Ruby Yenny, and Stephanie Ellis. Ice cream and cupcakes were served after games.
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Ben Dimmick
Paulie
Jody
Ruth Ann
John
Dale Drake
Ely McLain
Clara
Ruby Yenny
Stephanie Ellis
Patricia Ann Grim Born to Mr and Mrs Grim of Argo
Mr and Mrs Leslie Grim of Argo Fay welcomed Patricia Ann born October 18 in Savanna City Hospital. The baby weighed 8 pounds 4 ounces. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Claude Grim.
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Leslie Grim
Argo
Fay
Savanna City Hospital
Patricia Ann
Claude Grim
PTA Meets Over 100 Hear Civil Defense Program
The Thomson PTA drew more than 100 members for a program on civil defense. Speakers discussed organizing local civil defense, state law requirements, and emergency actions such as tornado or train wreck responses. The group noted Carroll County lacks an organized defense unit and urged action.
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PTA
Thomson Parent - Teacher Association
Rade School
Shrake
Avanna
Carroll County
Thomson Village Board approves sewer plan proposal
Thomson village board, led by President Perry Melton, met in a special session at the village hall. Ralph Hanson of Savanna presented a tentative 10 inch sewer main plan with a west end station, estimated two years to operate, and a $500 preliminary work trigger before voter approval. The board voted unanimously to pursue Hanson's proposal.
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Thomson
Perry Melton
Paul Lewis
Melton
Ralph Hanson
Savanna
Hanson
J. Hanson
Burton Simpson
David Young
Hospital Updates and Local Patient Movements
Mrs. Carolyn Elliott remains under observation at Jane Lamb hospital. Kathy Bull has returned home after an emergency appendectomy at Savanna hospital. George Schmaling reentered St. Francis hospital in Freeport. Albert Lynch prepares for surgery at Jane Lamb next week. Mrs. Myles Haas improves and is back home from Savanna hospital. Richard Groharing home after surgery last Wednesday. John Caroll returns home after two weeks as medical patient at Savanna hospital. Vickie Hoy ill with mumps. Herman Hagg improving at Jane Lamb hospital room 272. Mrs Richard Falls dismissed after Savese hospital surgery.
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Carolyn Elliott
Mervin Marshall
Jane Lamb Hospital
Kathy Bull
Ronald Bull
Savanna Hospital
George Schmaling
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Albert Lynch
Myles Haas
Richard Groharing
John Caroll
Vickie Hoy
Hal Hoy
Herman Hagg
Richard Falls
Savese Hospital
Legion Auxiliary Meets Appoints Yearly Committees
The Legion Auxiliary met October 17 at the Legion Hall. President Gertrude Green named committee chairs for the year including Americanism and Loan Fund Janice Foltz, Child Welfare Ruth Turney, Civil Defense Anna Greeley, Community Service Marilyn Young, Coupons Hazel Fehler, Girls State Lorraine Bissens Jr., Activities Doris Robinson, Membership Doris Robinson, Music and Liaison Florence Past Pres., Parley Isabelle Mattie, Publicity Arlene Korbar. Two teams were formed for attendance prizes, with the winning side hosting a dinner. Additional committees for the Early Bird Dinner on November 11 were set: Dining Room Hazel Fehler, Anna Greeley, Doris Robinson, Janice Foltz. Dish Washing Lorraine Bissen, Marilyn Young, Arlene Korbar. Kitchen and Menu Besse Potter, Ruth Turney, Isabelle Mattie, Gertrude Green. A $10 donation to the Public Halloween Party was approved.
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Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Gertrude Green
Americanism and Loan Fund
Janice Foltz
Ruth Turney
Anna Greeley
Marilyn Young
Hazel Fehler
Lorraine Bissens, Jr
Doris Robinson
Florence
Isabelle Mattie
Arlene Korbar
Esse Potter
Ae Clara Andring
Jerry Ashby
Gladys Cate
Lorraine Bissens
Florence Ashby
Minnie Ashpole
Martha Cr
Methodist Ladies Sponsor Dinner and Bazaar in Argo
The Methodist church ladies aid in Argo sponsor a chicken supper on November 2 starting at 5 00 PM. A bazaar will run at the same time with rugs fancy work aprons home made candy and other items for sale.
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Ladies Aid of the Methodist Church
Argo
Arthur Groharing Honored At Party
A farewell picnic supper was held Sunday evening for Arthur Groharing who leaves for California to live with his son Roy and family. Present were Eva Atherton and a group including Wayne Groharing, Faun Strubb, Delmar Kradle, Harold Atherton, Joseph Reifstock, Kyle Brown and families.
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Arthur Groharing
Evan Atherton
California
Roy Groharing
Wayne Groharing
Eva Atherton
Faun Strubb
Mt. Carroll
Delmar Kradle
Harold Atherton
Joseph Reifstock
Kyle Brown
Frank Brown Sr
Halloween Party Set for Oct 30 at School
The annual Halloween Party will be held October 30 in the school gymnasium. Parade participants meet at 6 30 pm at the ball diamond, march to Main Street at 7 pm led by the school band. Prizes for age groups and best decorated conveyance. Magician Mr O L Bond from Savanna performs. Modern Woodmen award prizes to children with a home call prize drawn after names are submitted.
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Thearade
O. L. Bond
Savanna
George Miner Dies Brother of Mrs Adams
George Miner 76 of Hanover died Saturday at Finley hospital following a lingering illness. Funeral held Monday at 2 PM in Hanover Methodist Church with Rev. William Blomberg officiating. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery Hanover. Survived by wife Clara Miller and 7 children, siblings, 25 grandchildren. Attending from Thomson were Warren Waltrip and the Adams family.
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George Miner
Hanover
W. A. Adams
Thomson
Finley Hospital
Eecens la
Methodist Church
William Blomberg
Evergreen Cemetery
Harold, Sherwood
Lowell Willis
Chester Pilson
Clifford Gothard
Lawrence Sullivan
Wis
Curtis Matrin
Geo. Morhardt
Elizabeth
LaVerne Heidenreich
Stockton
Katherine Adams
Anna Willis
Warren Waltrip
William A. Adams
Thomson Woman's Club Plans Walking Blood Bank
The Thomson Woman's Club votes to establish a walking blood bank for Thomson and nearby areas. The program will type donors age 21 to 50 at Savanna Hospital and other sites, with costs of 35 cents per typing plus technician fees.
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Woman’s Club
Walking Blood Bank
Thomson
Thomson Woman's Club
Savanna Hospital
Theospital
Ifa Oe
Aingel
Donald Sippel
Public Health
Local Club Meetings Set With October Dates
The 500 Club met at Mrs. Ivan Morse’s home with prizes for Bernadette Kustes Amy Lew is Mae Kustes and Anna Peters en. The next meeting is Oct 26 at Clara Andring’s home. The T N T of the Community church will meet next Wednesday with Mrs Irene St Ores. The PTA executive board schedules Oct 26 at 7 30 PM in the school cafeteria. Thomson WSCS hosted Argo and Hickory Grove WSCS with about 40 attendees and a program on The Churches for New Times by Margaret Heusinkveld followed by refreshments. Mary Circle of the Methodist church meets Oct 25 at 8 PM at Betty Stagg’s home.
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William Kendall
Claude Grim
Young Peoples Organization
Beverly Gruber
Nancy Kramer
Linda Rice
Pam Creighton
Mary Gruber
David Shelton
Judy Cate
David Lynch
TNT
Irene St. Ores
Spotlight Club
Philip W. Anderson
Fulton
Heaven
Hell
Herbert St. Ores
Jennie Griswold
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Are Fay
Methodist
Mary Circle
Betty Stagg
Ivan Morse
Bernadette Kustes
Amy Lewis
Mae Kustes
Anna Petersen
Neew
Clara Andring
Tsie Wee
PTA
Thomson Wscs
Argo
WSCS
New Times
Margaret Heusinkveld
Myrna Sippel
The
Methodist Church
York Community High School Honor Roll Highlights
The York Community High School lists honor roll and perfect attendance recipients. Notable students include C Eissens V Buikema J Durward A Huizenga B Williams J Jurgens M Melton R Mitchell S Newendyke M Sippel M Hoff along with multiple names from Bristol and Dykstra groups.
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York Community High School
C. Eissens
V. Buikema
J. Durward
A. Huizenga
B. Williams
J. Jurgens
M. Melton
R. Mitchell
S. Newendyke
M. Sippel
M. Hoff
Jan Bristol
C. Durward
Janet Dykstra
Lynne Eissens
Terry Hans
G. Housenga
D. Johnson
P. Kauffman
E. Prins
S. Shoop
J. Sloan
C. Dannatt
D. Eslinger
V. Hickey
H. Hoff
W. Holland
D. Marshall
B. Prins
C. Schmitt
G. Shelton L. Appel
V. Harridge
T. Kness L. Baker
L. Bower
P. Creighton
K. Dykstra
Barbara Gruber
Beverly Gruber
M. St. Ores
E. Wilt
A. Kosier
W. Witt
K. Buikema
N. Kramer
B. Spencer E. Wilt
Church Youth Groups Host Joint Hay Ride Party
The Baptist Youth Fellowship of York Baptist Church hosted the Methodist Youth Fellowship and Community Church Young People Organization for a joint hay ride and party last Saturday. About forty youths attended, leaving in two hay racks at 7:30 p.m. and returning by 9:30 p.m. Lunch followed with hot dogs chips cupcakes and cocoa. Chaperons were Mr and Mrs Gilbert Holland and Mr and Mrs John Sloan.
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Baptist Youth Fellowship
York Baptist Church
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Young People’s Organization
Baptist Church
Gilbert Holland
John Sloan
Visit Your Library: Free Access and New Additions
The article urges citizens to use the public library highlighting new adult books including The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone and The Edge of Sadness by Edwin O Connor. It notes support from the State Library Branch at Savanna and invites requests for specific titles, urging teachers and students to utilize the service. Library hours are listed and board members are named.
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Nur Library
Irving Stone
Edwin O'Connor
Literatur
State Library
Savanna
Scouts Open Fund Drive for Thomson Community
The 1961 Boy Scout campaign in Thomson supports Cub Scouting Boy Scouting and Exploring to build leadership and personal growth. Opened October 17 running to November 10 under local chairman Orville Gablin the drive funds better professional leadership and camping and service facilities for U S Grant Council Scouts.
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U. S. Grant Council
Boy Scouts of America
America
Thomson
U. S
Spotlight Club Banquet Serving Men and Boys
The Spotlight Club of York Community Church will host a banquet for Thomson men and boys. Donations are 1.25 dollars per man and 75 cents per grade school boy plate. Event takes place at Community Church on October 24 at 6 30 p.m.
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Spotlight Club
York Community Church
Thomson
Community Church
Cage Stars to Appear in Thomson Exhibition Game
The Harlem Magicians basket ball team led by Marques Haynes will play in the Thomson schools gym on December 3 at 2 30 PM. More information will be available later. Mrs Adeline Groharing spent Sunday with her daughter Dr and Mrs Marvin Brookstra and Eddie in Fulton.
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Cage
Thomson
Harlem Magicians
Marques Haynes
Globe Trotters
Adeline Groharing
Marvin Brookstra
Eddie
Fulton
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Tom McKee
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Gene Marken
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Jack Johnson
Wayne C. Bruce
Clinton County
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