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Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1963
Page
1
The Thomson Lions Club sponsors a big auction sale this Saturday night October 26 at the old Thomson high school. Lots of items will be for sale as residents look forward to fall events and a busy weekend.
The Thomson Lions Club Auction Sale on Saturday evening Oct 26 benefits the Leader Dog School and Hadley School for the Blind. Leader Dogs for the Blind in Rochester Michigan operates entirely on public contributions from Lions Clubs the Michigan United Fund and individuals. Each graduating dog costs about 1500 to train and board during a four week course with room board and transportation provided. Breeds include German shepherd Labrador Golden and Chesapeake Bay retrievers. The school emphasizes careful temperament screening and matching dogs to their future masters.
Residents are reminded of the Lions Auction Sale on Saturday evening October 26 at the old high school gym. Proceeds benefit Hadley School for the Blind Leader Dog School and Talking Lion. Items donated include a boat, dryer, outboard, bed spring, furniture, TV sets and more.
The afternoon kindergarten session hosts a Halloween party on Wednesday October 30 at 1 30 PM. All children and preschoolers may dress, and mothers are asked to masquerade. Prizes will be awarded for best costumes for both children and mothers.
Mr and Mrs Gordon Buike of Morrison announce the birth of a son Rodney Lee on Tuesday October 22 at Jane Lamb hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Clarence Bolhous of Thomson.
West End Homemaker Extension members attended a Day of Christmas at the Loveland House in Dixon with an all day program and a noon luncheon. Har old Cook lectured on flower arrangements and decorations for Christmas, joined by eight West End attendees. Mr and Mrs Max Smith of Barstow Calif visit relatives here as Mr Smith’s mother Nellie Smith dies in Galesburg. Evening callers included local families from Lena Mt Carroll and Barstow Calif.
The report lists multiple patients at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton including Sick Mrs Dwight Atherton from Sunday to Tuesday with surgery. Jody Dimmick age 3 admitted Monday for medical care. Willie Leopold surgical patient at Jane Lamb. Albert Lynch dismissed Friday from Moline Public hospital after five days medical care. Mrs Albert Lynch admitted Jane Lamb for major surgery. Ralph C Hopkins patient at Veterans hospital Iowa City. Wayne Ashby improving at Veterans hospital Iowa City after weeks as patient. Mrs George Mattie admitted Savannah hospital medical patient Tuesday and dismissed Wednesday. Dale Brown medical patient at Savannah hospital for several days. Mrs Virgil McDonald dismissed Tuesday from Jane Lamb after two weeks as surgical patient. Mrs Ernest Sweeley Riverview medical patient in Savannah hospital.
The York Community Churches list activities for William J Grim and Paul Walker with worship at 10 AM and Sunday school at 11. JYF meets 6 PM. Aid group meets Oct 30 with Jennie Griswold. Methodist services at Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson with lay leadership. Catholic services at Fulton 8 and 10 AM and St John Savanna with multiple masses.
The American Legion Auxiliary promotes a yearly label and coupon drive to fund rehabilitation for veterans and orphans, including artificial limbs. Donors can have items picked up. products include food, beverages, household goods, stamps, and brand labels from many companies.
Final plans for Thomson's annual community Halloween party set for Wednesday evening October 30. Lions Club leads parade. participants meet at school 6 30 PM for age grouped formation. varsity and beginners bands will march to main street and return to the school for costume judging by the Thomson PTA with first to third prizes in multiple categories. Noisemakers for children provided by Lions Club. Thomson Woman's club handles refreshments. American Legion and Legion Auxiliary donate funds.
The Thomson schools varsity band will perform a fall concert in the high school gym at 8 PM on Friday. The Thomson Music Boosters plan a post concert lunch in the cafeteria and will offer homemade candy in the hall before the concert.
Mr and Mrs Ernest LaShelle hosted a Sunday birthday dinner for granddaughter Julie Houzenga who turned 11. Attending were Mr and Mrs Leland Houzenga and children and Mr and Mrs Everett LaShelle.
The P T A offers baby sitting during the Parent-Teacher conference on Tuesday October 29 from 2 15 to 9 PM. Adult supervised care provided with no pre arrangement. Room mothers Mrs Robert Bristol and Mrs Curtis St Ores will serve coffee and cookies in the cafeteria. Call grade school office 2732 to schedule 15 minute teacher conferences. Mr and Mrs John Root visited Hines hospital Tuesday for a checkup and stayed with her brother Mr and Mrs Wm Wagner in Bensonville overnight returning home Wednesday.
The York Betterment Club met at the Village Fire Station on Friday evening October 18. President Gilbert Holland led the meeting while minutes were approved. With Recreation and Health and Welfare absent no committee reports were given. The government committee reported county zoning progress and a copy of the Village Board resolution was sent to the Carroll County Planning Commission. The sewer project was noted and a basement location for an Agricultural Work Shop at the new high school was discussed as worthwhile. Lunch was served by Philip Brach and William Gengenbach. The next meeting is set for Thursday November 21 at the Holland home.
About 125 relatives and friends from Illinois and Minnesota attended the 40th wedding anniversary open house for Mr. and Mrs. James Morrison of Thomson. The event ran 2 to 4 p m in the Thomson Methodist Church basement with family dinner served at noon.
The Rock River Valley Gem and Mineral Society will hold its regular monthly meeting on Saturday Oct 26 at 7 3 PM at the Bur ee Gallery Auditorium 737 o Main St Rockford Ill There is no program planned as members focus on the annual election of officers Refreshments will be served after the meeting. Also for rent a seven room house with new gas furnace and acreage and a Ford tractor for sale at 283 2857.
Mrs Robert ick P T A Room Mother for the 1963 64 school year released the lists of room mothers and sponsors. Grade one includes Mmes Warren Waltrip Lawrence Bruckner James Brock Kenneth Heberler James Green Robert Plumley. Grade two lists Mmes Leslie Grim Merle Cate Carroll Dimmick Eli McClain. Grade three lists Mmes Fay Ashhby John Sour R C Bush Robert Purlee. Grade four lists Mmes Harold Wilt Earl Shoemaker George Creighton Paul Hartman. Grade five lists Mmes Kyle Brown Emil Bellich Francis Hoff Merino Pruis. Grade six lists Mmes Robert Fosdick Robert Dykema Marvin Holesinger Fred Hook. Grade seven lists Mmes Lawrence Halfman Wayne Drake. Grade eight lists Mmes John Atherton Franklin Fehler. Freshmen Mr and Mrs Myles Haas. Sophomore Mr and Mrs Donald Sippel Junior Mr and Mrs Robert Bristol Senior Mr and Mrs Curtis St Ores.
The infant son born to Mr and Mrs Terry Elliott of Carbondale Illinois has been named Mark Eugene according to a local birth notice.
The York Baptist Church Men and Ladies Bible Class met October 22 at Mrs Dora Wiebenga's home with 12 members present. Mrs Alice Switzer led devotions from The Secret Place, Mrs Vada Carroll spoke on Humanity, and Mrs Paul Walker reported on the Peoria Association meeting about missionary work. A luncheon and social hour followed.
Mr and Mrs George Mattie learned today their son O Vernon Mattie, stationed with the U S Air Force in Vietnam for a year, will depart Saigon Monday to return to the United States His wife Leona and children Tara Tonda and I have resided in Thomson during his overseas service.
M. C. Beck and Aileen Carroll visited Monday in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Haywood of Chadwick. Mr. Hayn entered the hospital at Iowa City on Wednesday.
A Thomson school bulletin lists the first six weeks honor roll with high and regular categories for high and junior high, plus perfect attendance. It also notes homecoming activities with families visiting relatives in Illinois and nearby towns during the weekend.
York Cedar 4H members met with 41 in attendance as Jim Hartman presided. No old business, dues kept unchanged, and fund raising ideas discussed with a committee named Haas Dykstra Bennett Prins. Diana Daehler reported on the meeting.
Mr and Mrs Harold Wilt welcomed guests at their home on Sunday to celebrate the 8th birthday of their son Bobby. Attending were Mr and Mrs Virgil Wilt and Everett, Mr and Mrs Gilpin Stagg, David, Brian and Tommy.
Mr and Mrs John Johnson Alberta and Linda spent Sunday in Galesburg Mrs Johnson stayed over night Sunday and attended the funeral Monday of Mrs Nellie Smith of Galesburg
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