Tribute to Foster Publisher Reflects Community Ties
Paul A Pratt writes from Milwaukee on October 24 1941 mourning Foster former Review publisher who died recently. He recalls Foster as progressive yet sentimental recording daily events and strengthening Thomson Wisconsin links with adjacent communities. Pratt praises Foster for leadership in advertising, hometown loyalty, and service to his county and old home town.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Review
Spectator
Foster
Thomson
Paul A, Pratt
Flasher Installed at Argo-Fa Route 78 Junction
A new red flasher signal is now at the Argo-Fa road and Route 78 intersection, installed by highway department workers. The site, about a mile and a half east of Argo-Fa, has seen numerous accidents over 25 years due to drivers missing the stop sign and failing to realize a north or south turn is required. In other items, Tess Marcia Holland is mentioned as nine, and a birthday dinner was held Sunday for Marcia with relatives from Rock Island Milledgeville Morrison Fulton and Morrison in attendance.
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Argo-Fa
Highway Department
Tess Marcia Holland
Gilbert Holland
Marcia
Hose
Betty Clausen
Ralph
Lucille
Rock Island
Robert Thorngren
Frank Miller
Milledgeville
Clarence Howe
Morrison
Music Boosters Vote To Cancel Purchase Of Chorale Robes
Thomson Music Boosters voted to cancel the planned purchase of chorale robes due to a new school director's reduced choral duties. The special meeting at the school cafeteria also discussed instrument needs for the band and plans to enter the Halloween parade in Clinton on Oct 31. A rummage sale and chili supper fundraisers were scheduled with dates in November and December. Judith Wosoba and Jim Johnson announce their Oct 28 wedding in Miles with ceremony at First Presbyterian Church and reception.
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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
Will Johnson
First Presbyterian Church
Miss Wosoba
KCLN
Johnson
Kinney Shoe Store
Joliet
Teachers Attend Conferences Across Illinois and Iowa
Teachers from Dist. 174 and Dist. 201, excluding Mr. Ray Morelli, attend a Western Illinois University observation conference in Macomb. Friday brings IA and other counties to the IEA meeting in Rockford. Monday, Carroll county teachers join the Wegeners Institute in Mount Carroll. Mr. Morelli also attends Public Law 874 meetings in Joliet regarding special funds for children of SOC workers.
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Dist
Ray Morelli
Western Illinois University
Macomb
Ill
Western Ill
Thomson
Morelli
Kindergarten Bake Sale at McCormicks Cafe
The Kindergarten club sponsors a bake sale on Oct. 21 at McCormicks Cafe starting 2:00 PM. The sale offers homemade pies bread and rolls to raise funds.
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McCormicks Cafe
Churches and church events in Fulton and Savanna
Church notices list pastors, superintendents, and service times. Worship at 8:30 9:30 11:00 AM across Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson and other churches. Sunday school times, Young Peoples meetings, BYF, TNT gatherings, and upcoming sermons and holidays. Catholic services at Fulton 8 and 10 AM and St John’s Savanna Masses at 5:45 7:30 9 11 AM.
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Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Birthday party honors Mrs. Ben Dimmick for children Paulie and Jody
Mrs. Ben Dimmick hosted a birthday party honoring her children Paulie and Jody. Attendees included Ruth Ann, John and Dale Drake, Ely McLain, John, Clara and Ruby Yenny, and Stephanie Ellis. Games were played and refreshments of ice and cupcakes served.
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Ben Dimmick
Paulie
Jody
Ruth Ann
John
Dale Drake
Ely McLain
Clara
Ruby Yenny
Stephanie Ellis
Patricia Ann Grim Born In Savanna City Hospital
Mr and Mrs Leslie Grim of Argo Fay announce the birth of a daughter Patricia Ann born October 18 in Savanna city hospital. She 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 Meeting Highlights Civil Defense Program
The Thomson PTA drew over 100 attendees for an evening in which Mr Morelli spoke on grade school disaster law and J Hal Shrake of Savanna Civil Defense outlined organizing and action laws for emergencies. The session noted Carroll County lacks an organized Civil Defense group under a 1950 state law.
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Thomson Parent - Teacher Association
Shrake
Avanna
Carroll County
Thomson Village Board Meets On Sewer Plan Proposal
Village president Perry Melton called a special meeting at the Thomson village hall attended by five aldermen, with Paul Lewis absent. Ralph Hanson of Savanna presented a tentative 10 inch sewer main plan with a west end sewage station and a two year implementation timeline. Hanson offered to begin work for 500, with election voters to approve a bond. the board unanimously approved proceeding with his proposal.
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Thomson
Perry Melton
Paul Lewis
Melton
Ralph Hanson
Savanna
Hanson
Mr. Hanson
J. Hanson
Burton Simson
David Young
Sickness and Hospital Updates in Savanna and Nearby
Mrs. Carolyn Elliott, with Mrs. Mervin Marshall, was admitted to Jane Lamb hospital for observation. Kathy Bull, daughter of Ronald and Mrs Bull, has returned home after emergency appendectomy in Savanna hospital. George Schmaling re entered St Francis hospital in Freeport. Albert Lynch at Jane Lamb hospital awaiting surgery early next week. Mrs Myles Haas improved after Savanna hospital surgery and went home. Richard Groharing resumed home after surgery last Wednesday. John Caroll went home Saturday after two weeks as a Savanna hospital patient. Vickie Hoy ill with mumps. Herman Hagg, medical patient in Jane Lamb hospital, improving, room 272. Mrs Richard Falls dismissed from Sarella hospital after 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
Legion Auxiliary Holds Monthly Meeting and Appoints Committees
The Legion Auxiliary met on Tuesday night October 17 at the Legion Hall. President Gertrude Green announced 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 Fissens Jr Activities Doris Robinson Membership Doris Robinson Music and Liaison Florence Ashby Past Pres Parley Isabelle Mattie Publicity Arlene Korbar. The group split into two teams for a dinner prize based on attendance. Plans for the Early Bird Dinner on November 11 were set with committees named for Dining Room Washing Kitchen and Menu and a $10 donation to the Public Halloween Party.
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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 Fissens, Jr
Doris Robinson
Florence Ashby
Isabelle Mattie
Arlene Korbar
Ise Potter
Clara Andring
Jerry Ashby
Gladys Cate
Lorraine Bissens
Minnie Ashpole
Martha Cronister
Orvie Holman
Grace Lewis
Besse Potter
Methodist Ladies Sponsor Dinner and Bazaar
The ladies aid of the Methodist church in Argo will serve a chicken supper on Nov. 2 starting at 5 00 PM. A bazaar at the same time will offer rugs fancy work aprons home made candy and more 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 in honor of Arthur Groharing who has spent the past three years in the home of Mrs. Evan Atherton and is going to California to make his home with his son Roy Groharing. Those present included Mr and Mrs Wayne Groharing and Bil- Mrs Eva Atherton, Mrs Faun Strubb of Mt Carroll, Mrs Delmar Kradle and children and Mr and Mrs Harold Atherton and Mrs Joseph Reifstock, Mr and Mrs Kyle Brown and family, Mr and Mrs Frank Brown Sr and Mr Arthur Groharing.
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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 assembly at 6 30 PM on the ball diamond, marching down Main Street at 7 PM led by the school band. Prizes for pre school through high school and adults, plus best decorated bicycle or wagon. Entertainment by Mr O L Bond, magician from Savanna. Refreshments served. Modern Woodmen prizes for child winners. late list draw of four names with at home notification and prize delivery.
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Mnasium
O. L. Bond
Savanna
George Miner Dies Brother of Mrs Adams at 76
George Miner 76 of Hanover died Saturday at Finley hospital after a lingering illness. Funeral 2 PM Monday at Hanover Methodist Church. burial in Evergreen Cemetery. Survived by wife Clara Miller Miner. two sons Vere and Vernon. five daughters. two sisters. 25 grandchildren. preceded in death by one daughter. Attending from Thomson were Warren, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sullivan, and William A Adams.
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George Miner
Hanover
W. A. Adams
Thomson
Finley Hospital
Methodist Church
William Blomberg
Evergreen Cemetery
Harold, Sherwood
Lowell Willis
Chester Pilson
Clifford Gothard
Lawrence
Sullivan
Lawrence Sullivan
Andrew
Rose Gaar Miner
Clara Miller
Mount Carroll
Hanover Methodist Church
Vere
Port Byron
Vernon
Hammond
Ind
Thomas Cromwell
LaVerne Rule
Monroe
Wis
Curtis Matrin
Geo. Marhardt
Elizabeth
LaVerne Heidenreich
Stockton
Katherine Adams
Anna Willis
Warren Eee
William A. Adams
York Community High School Honor Roll List
York Community High School honors students named on the honor roll with readers including C. Eissens V. Buikema J. Durward A. Huizenga B. Williams J. Jurgens M. Melton R. Mitchell Newendyke M. Sippel M. Hof Jane Bristol C. Durward Janet Dykstra Lynne Eissen Terry Hans G. Housenga D. Johnson P. Kauffman Prins Shoop J. Sloan C. Dannatt Jon V. Hickey H. Hoff W. Holland D. Marshall B. Prins Schmitt G. Shelton L. Appel V along T. Kness and other names listed in attendance section.
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C. Eissens
V. Buikema
J. Durward
A. Huizenga
B. Williams
J. Jurgens
M. Melton
R. Mitchell
Newendyke
M. Sippel
M. Hof
Jane Bristol
C. Durward
Janet Dykstra
Lynne Eissens
Terry Hans
G. Housenga D. Johnson
P. Kauffman
Prins
Shoop
J. Sloan
C. Dannatt
Jon V. Hickey
H. Hoff
W. Holland
D. Marshall
B. Prins
Schmitt
G. Shelton
L. Appel
V Along
T. Kness L. Baker
L. Bower
P. Creighton
K. Dykstra
Barbara Gruer
Beverly Gruber
M. St. Ores
Wilt
S. Zenk
Jan Bristol
Richard Buckley
Judy Cate
Leslie Dittmar
C. Typae
A. Dykema
J. Dykstra
M. Eslinger
Itsae
G. Housenga
Aecihoas Kness
J. Posen
E. Prins
Me Rice
T. Sherill
S. Shoop
S. Eoesces
D. Eslinger
Bae
L. Hook
Baptist Youth Fellows Share Hay Ride With Other Groups
The Baptist Youth Fellowship of York Baptist church hosted a joint hay ride and party for the Methodist Youth Fellowship and the Young People's Organization of the Community church. About forty youths attended, leaving the Baptist church in two hay racks at 7 30 PM and returning at 9 30 PM for hot dogs chips cupcakes and cocoa then games. 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
Woman's Club Plans Walking Blood Bank in Thomson
Thomson area will start a walking blood bank with donor lists by blood type kept at Savanna Hospital and local sites. Members announce donor typing, eligibility ages 21 to 50, no yellow jaundice or anemia, cost 35 cents per typing plus technician.
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Woman’s Club
Walking Blood Bank
Thomson
Thomson Woman's Club
Savanna Hospital
Theospital
Donald Sippel
Public Health
Clubs and Lodges Schedule and PTA Meeting Notices
The 500 Club met at Mrs. Ivan Morse home with prizes to Bernadette Kustes Amy Lew is Mae Kustes and Anna Peters on the list. The next meeting will be at Clara Andring’s home on Oct 26. The T N T of the Community church meets next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs Ir ene St Ores. PTA executive board meets Oct 26 at 7 30 PM in the school cafeteria. Thomson WSCS hosted about 40 guests from Argo and Hickory Grove groups with program The Churches for New Times led by Margaret Heusinkveld and a Myrna Sippel led recreation period. Mary Circle Methodist church will meet 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
Next Sunon
TNT
Irene St. Ores
Spotlight Club
Wilbur Nicholson
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Ye Fay
Methodist Church
Mary Circle
Betty Stagg
Ivan Morse
Bernadette Kustes
Amy Lewis
Mae Kustes
Anna Petersen
Clara Andring
PTA
W. Ss. c
Thomson Wscs
Argo
WSCS
New Times
Margaret Heusinkveld
Myrna Sippel
The
Local Library Urges Use of Free Public Resources
Citizens urged to visit the library to explore books magazines records and reference material. New adult titles include The Agony and the Ecstasy The Edge of Sadness and The Last Hurrah, with To Kill a Mockingbird also in circulation. Access via State Library Branch at Savanna with trips to obtain desired works. Open Wednesday evenings and Friday afternoons. board members list include Mrs Harvey Marshall and others.
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Irving Stone
Edwin O'Connor
Ite
Stone
State Library
Savanna
Harvey Marshall
Henry Strauch
Paul Hensinkveld
Lyle Greeley
Frank Manning
Merle Cate
Scouts Open Fund Drive in Thomson
The U S Grant Council Boy Scouts campaign runs Oct 17 to Nov 10 under local chair Orville Goblin. Funds support professional leadership, camping and service facilities, and Cub Scouting growth for Thomson boys and volunteers.
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U. S. Grant Council
Boy Scouts of America
America
Thomson
Orville Goblin
Spotlight Club Banquet Served by York Church
The Spotlight Club of York Community Church hosts a banquet for men and boys from Thomson and nearby areas. The dinner costs 1.25 dollars per plate for men and 0.75 dollars for grade school boys, to be held at the 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
The Harlem Magicians basketball team featuring 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 visited 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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American Legion
Thomson Nursing Home
Melton Electric
Thomson, Ill
Freece Senneff
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Dana
Hugh Senneff
Jim
Mike
Tom
Pam
Judith Wosoba
Hunters
By the Box
Thomson Recreation
Thomson, Illinois
Philip W. Anderson
Herbert St
Jennie Griswold
Methodist
Cradle News
Mel Mawrence
State Civil Defense Organization
Carroll County Board of Supervisors
Sterling McCormick
Virl Johnson
Thomson Fire Department
Fire Department Number 31
Mmes
Alfred Dykstra
Tom McKee
Emil Bellich
Gene Marken
John C. Atherton
Jack Johnson
Wayne C. Bruce
Clinton County
Thomson Review
York Community High School
Jaclyn Eslinger
Chadwick
Ralph E. Buelow
6Th St
Forest Eslinger
Norman Stickell
Justice Prins
Eslinger
Dale Tischhauser
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Lodges
Library News
Old High School
Eddie Uhl
Thomson Lions Club
Scouts
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