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Newspaper

Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1954

Page

6

Polo Racomo Oregon Fight For Blackhawk Title

Coach Dick Cross predicts Red Frosch will shine as a senior. Blackhawk standings show Polo Racomo Mt Carroll Lan Lanark Milledgeville Omak in tight race. Upcoming Polo at Polo Friday pits Marcos against Oregon for the season crown.

Dick Cross Thomson Carrollounty Blackhawk Polo Marcos Oregon Amboy Ives Don Braucher Chadwick Don Bill Kuntzelman Mt. Carroll Randy Smith Carroll Red Birds Polo Racomo Oregon Ae Mt. Morris Lan Lanark Omea Mt. Carroll Ovs Milledgeville Omak Paula

Thomson News Social Visits List Local Guests

Thompson area residents report a series of weekend and Sunday meals with guests from Anderson Indiana Clinton Iowa Garden Plain and nearby communities. Ray Pittsenberger and son Gene visit Mr and Mrs Paul Heusinkveld while William Graves Bayard Lewis attend meals with Cecil Frosch Leonard Feldt and families. Fred Holtz of Clinton Iowa recently visited Anson Metner and family.

Ray Pittsenberger Gene Anderson Ind Paul Heusinkveld William Graves Clinton Bayard Lewis Lewis’ Son-Slaw Cecil Frosch Leonard Feldt Jacob Sterenberg Garden Plain Fred Holtz Clinton, Ia Anson Metzner

YCHS Senior Class News and Activities Preview

The YCHS senior class outlines plans for the play Foot Loose set for November 12 and lists officers. rehearsal nights start at 7 pm. News notes include band trip to Sterling High School, FHA officers school in Warren Illinois, cheer leaders Julie Fedderson and Shirley Gordon, and staff and honor rolls details.

YCHS United States Marine Band Sterling High School Barbara Senneff Carol Williams Carolyn Ditsworth Julie Fedderson Shirley Gordon Gladys Kramer Julia Feddersen FHA Warren Illinois Les Pins Jerry Brinkman Jerry Brearton Larry Geerts Gerald Smith Paul Studios Rock Island Charles Burdette Richard Early Emily Early Doris Schindel Hope Early Marilyn Bolhous Dick Early Mary Early Julia Fedderson Gerry la Shelle Delphi Carol Wiliams Randrogin Cunningham Leslie Pring Enny Malloy Buzz Duane Smith wMirliam Walker Nancy Wilt Jach Milford Sanford Welles Jerry Breart Doris Feldt Bill Fedderson Gene Fehler Janice Ceerts Margaret Wade Judy Gordon Rein Richard Cross Judie Gordon Trojans Milledgeville

Miss Blakeslee Weds Pfc William Scott in Savanna

In Savanna a Saturday evening ceremony united Miss Joan Blakeslee of Chadwick and Pfc William Scott of Savanna, with Elder William Gardner officiating. Scott, in the Marine Corps, to report to Camp Pendleton Oct 23. couple to join in six to eight weeks.

Joan Blakeslee Pfc William Scott Savanna Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Chestnut Park Chadwick Pfe Marine Corps William Gardner Harry Blakeslee William D. Scott Sixth Street Richard McCue Scott McCue Pfe Scott Savanna High School Graceland College Lamoni Kexanics Corporation Chadwick High School Savanna Garment Company

Commercial Club Plans Hallo we en Masquerade in Chadwick

The Commercial club held a Thursday night meeting in Chadwick to outline plans for the Hallo we en masquerade on Main street Saturday. The organizing committee includes Maur ice Larson Lloyd Ferris Ernest Remmers Ed Manning and Lo well Mertz.

Carl H. Kness Hallowe’en Hallowe’en Committee Lions Club Commercial Club State Chamber of Commere

WMS Meeting Held at First Lutheran Church

The Woman's Missionary Society of the First Lutheran Church met last Wednesday afternoon with 21 members and guests. Mrs. Melvin Stengel, Mrs. Vernon Brandenburg, and Mrs. Lloyd Handel hosted. Mrs. George Coden led devotionals reading Psalms 121 and 122 and prayer. Mrs. Fred Jecklin presented the lesson “Following Our Evangelists Overseas.” Vocal solo by Mrs. Arlene Daehler and quiz by Mrs. Ed Schreiner completed the program, followed by refreshments.

WMS First Lutheran Church Melvin Stengel Vernon Brandenburg Lloyd Handel George Coden Fred Jecklin Arlene Daehler Ed Schreiner

Higley Family Dinner Honors Le Verne Murray Birthday

Sunday guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Morton Higley celebrated Le Verne Murray of Rock Falls on his birthday. Attending were Mr and Mrs Murray and family of Rock Falls Mr and Mrs Clayton Schune and family of Sterling Mr and Mrs Jack Coleman and family of Freeport and Mr and Mrs Robert Higley and family.

Ramah T.e Chapter Carl Klome Lanark W. J “Chreiner Melvin Cencel Earl Bailey Lawrence Kiper James Thorn Verbrt Stein Sylyix 9 Sharon Polo Morton Higley LeVerne Murray Rock Falls Murray Clayton Schuneman Sterling Jack Coleman Freeport Robert Higley

American Legion Auxiliary Meets with 26 Members in Legion Hall

The unit met Monday evening in the Legion hall with 26 members present. Reports covered membership 66 by Mrs. Gordon Sr. and finances by Mrs. Kness. Donations included Nine-point plan 30, child welfare 8, spending money 1, Downey fund 10, Salvation Army 2. Tray favors for veterans hospitals for October. County Auxiliary meeting announced for Milledgeville in October.

American Legion Auxiliary Legion Hall Charles Gordon Sr Carl Kness Tom Redman Harve Queckboerner Downey Salvation Army Veterans Hospitals Milledgeville

Housewarming for John Edwards Family in Chadwick

Mr and Mrs John Edwards recently moved to Chadwick and were surprised with a housewarming party hosted by friends from Mr Carroll Guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Curley Mr and Mrs George Yenney Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith Mr and Mrs Clifford Gallentine Mr and Mrs Merle Zink and family Mr and Mrs Paul Meyers of Mr Carroll and Mr and Mrs Keith Yenney of Hanover with games refreshments and a group gift.

John Edwards Chadwick Carroll Edwards Frank Curley George Yenney Ewrnest Smith Clifford Gallentine Merle Zink Paul Meyers Keith Yenney Hanover

Refreshments Served by Local Hosts After Event

On October 26, guests enjoyed delicious refreshments provided by Mesdames Harve Queckboerner Verel Rogers Eugene Weber and Robert Furga son.

Mesdames Harve Queckboerner Verel Rogers Eugene Weber Robert Furgason

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