Halloween Parade Crowds and Community Notices
A large Hallowe en parade drew a big crowd in Thomson with Lions Club funding and local fundraisers. Community updates include Cub Scout meeting reports, duck hunting plans, a pancake supper for firemen, a garage teardown, local weddings, Legion events, fishing notes, and church wedding details at Trinity Lutheran near Mt Carroll.
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Hallowe'en
Lions Club
Thomson
Junior St. Ores
Harold James Oe
Morrisonaires
Ben
Fred
Community Halloween Party Delights 300 Area Children
About 300 area children enjoyed a fall Halloween party hosted by local groups. The Thomson Lions Club led a parade from the school to Main Street and back to the gym where judges announced winners across age groups with prizes.
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Thomson Lions Club
Thomson
Thomson School
Main Street
Bank Corner
Lions Club
One
Bobby Kaufman
Michael Ehrich
Laurie Waltrip
Scott Durward
Jason McGinty
Wayne James
Mark Brown
Darcie Halfman
Kim Brown
Greg Brown
Louann Bellich
Vicki Gilbert
Konrad Sack
Karen Root
Deborah Bush
Larry McWorthy
Leland Graharing
Guy Plumley
Barbara Atherton
Lois Hartman
Kevin McGinty
Peggy Kaufman
Charlotte
Charlene Cate
Dale Krahn
T. N. T. Bazaar Planned For Saturday November 9
The T N. T. Club of York Community Church plans its annual bazaar on Saturday November 9 from 9 to 4 at the Fire Station. Lunch and baked goods will be available, a rummage sale will be held, and many handmade items will be for sale.
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John Krahn
Joe
Philip Brock Wrews
Lions Club
Donald Bennett
Don
Los Angeles
T N. T. Club
York Community Church
York Community and York Baptist Church Notices
William Kendall is pastor of the churches with services at 10:30 and 10 AM and activities for Young People at 7 PM. Mt Carroll Baptist invites ladies for foreign and home missions on Monday Nov 4 at 7:30. Church planning meeting is Sat Nov 2 at 8 PM. Faith Proposal chair John P. Sloan announces. Loyalty Dinner at 12 noon Sun Nov 10 potluck. Coffee provided.
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York
William Kendall
Claude Grim
Paul Walker
Jyf
Women’s Mission Society of
Mt. Carroll Baptist Church
Ladies of Our Church
York Baptist Church
John P. Sloan
Methodist church schedule and meetings announced
Methodist pastor Fred Wooters presides over services at Argo Fay Hickory Grove and Thomson with Sunday school times listed. Official Hickory Grove Board meets Friday November 1 at 7 30 PM. Hickory Grove MYF gathers November 2 at 7 30 PM. Ruth Circle WSCS meets November 6 at 1 30 PM at Margaret Heusinkveld’s home. Catholic services listed for Fulton and St John’s Savanna with multiple mass times.
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Fred Wooters
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Hickory Grove Church
Hickory Grove Myf
Ruth Circle
Thomson Wscs
Margaret Heusinkveld
Fulton
St. John’s Church
Savanna
27 Admitted to Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison
Dale Holesinger of Argo Fay joined as one of 27 new members welcomed into the Ebenezer Reformed Church in Morrison during last Sunday's service. The Holesinger family is listed among those congratulated on the occasion.
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Dale Holesinger
Marvin Holesinger
Argo Fay
Ebenezer Reformed Church
Morrison
Potluck Dinner Guests Listed at Wilt Home
Guests present last Thursday for a potluck dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Wilt include Mrs. Vernia Scudder and daughter Marie of Dixon Mrs. Elmer Mosher of Morrison Mrs LeRoy Foltz Mrs Arthur Hoffman Mrs Donald Adolph Mrs Myrta Groharing and Bessie all of Chadwick Mr and Mrs Harold Wilt Mrs Gilpin Stagg and Tommy of Thomson.
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Virgil Wilt
Vernia Scudder
Marie
Dixon
Elmer Mosher
Morrison
LeRoy Foltz
Arthur Hoffman
Donald Adolph
Myrta Groharing
Bessie
Chadwick
Harold Wilt
Gilpin Stagg
Tommy
Thomson
Fire damages corn field at Fred Hoo farm
Thomson Fire Department was called about 4 p m to the Fred Hoo farm. Sparks from a tractor likely started a fire in a corn field. The fire was nearly out when the truck arrived and nearby corn stalks were wetted down to prevent spread. Very little corn was lost.
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Thomson Fire Department
Fred Hook
Fred Hoo
Varsity Band to March Tonight in Clinton Mardi Gras
The Thomson school varsity band and baton twirlers will perform in Clinton Iowa for the annual Halloween Mardi Gras parade tonight. It marks the third year the band has joined the event. King and queen candidates are Larry Hook and Janet Dykstra, chosen this week by the high school student body. Supper guests on Wednesday included Elva Connor, Gene Smiley and family, and P A Schroeder.
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Thomson School
Clinton
Ony
Larry Hook
Janet Dykstra
Ernest Rathie
Elva Connor
Gene Smiley
Rockford
P. A. Schroeder
Sabula
Adeline Groharing
Fulton
William Adams
New Members Inducted Into Cub Scout Pack 252
Cub Scout Pack 252 held its first year meeting October 26 in the grade school cafeteria drawing about 150 attendees. Fifteen boys earned the Bobcat Badge and joined Pack 252 while three transfers joined from Kentucky and Mt Carroll. Bear Badges went to Jimmy McKee and Larry St Ores. Den 2 Den 3 Den 4 and Den 1 led ceremonies and fire safety skits. Leadership training sessions were announced for October 30 in Mt Carroll Community House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert St. Ores, Jr
Brown
den No. 3
den No. 2
Leonard Kosier
Irvin Senneff
Steven Atherton
R. 0. Bush
Douglas Brock
Daryl Ehrich
Kevin Green
Tim Halfman
Billy James
Doug Krahn
Bobby Law
Steve Lindstrom
David Purlee
Donald Schott
Tom Senneff
Brian Stagg
Bobby Wilt
David
Dennis Brown
Kentucky
Conrad Richter
Mt. Carroll
Jimmy McKee
Larry St. Ores
Dens
Den 3
Kenneth Hebeler
Dean Robinson
Mothers of den No. 4
Methodists Plan Fall Festival at Thomson School Gym
The Thomson Methodist Church announces a Fall Festival on Saturday November 23 from 1 to 9 p m in the Thomson school gymnasium. A pancake supper by church men runs 5 to 7 p m in the school cafeteria. The event features a ceramic and hobby show plus booths with Christmas baked goods novelty ties gifts and a coffee bar.
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Thomson Methodist Church
Thomson School
Atherton Feed Service Hosts Farmers Dinner
Atherton Feed Service held a dinner for 30 farmers at the home of Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton Sr. Merle Atherton Jr spoke on feed nutrition and Pillsbury Company progress slides were shown. Door prizes went to John Johnson for a blanket and Sam Krickovich of Fulton for dog food. The hosts assisting included Mrs Merle Atherton Jr Mr and Mrs Richard Atherton Mr and Mrs Hag Collins and Larry Lufn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atherton Feed Service
Pillsbury Feeds
Merle Atherton, Sr
Merle Atherton Jr
Pillsbury Co
John Johnson
Sam Krickovich
Fulton
Merle Atherton, Jr
Richard Atherton
Hag Collins
Larry Lufn
James Philarmlee Celebrates 83rd Birthday at Argoney Home
James Philarmlee of Argoney observed his 83rd birthday on Sunday Oct 27 at his rural home with a buffet at 1 30 PM. Guests included Clyde Law Clinton Ia John Mason Hanover Hal Shrake Sr Kenneth Bryant Gary Koehn er Savanna Frank Quade and Jim Thomson Marvin Ebensberger and family Arnold Zastro Clinton Ia Amy Fahlen Richard Rice Thomson plus gifts from Travis Hall and Okinawa. A pleasant gathering ended with social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Philarmlee
Argoney
Clyde Law
Clinton
John Mason
Hanover
Hal Shrake Sr
Kenneth Bryant
Gary Koehner
Savanna
Frank Quade
Jim
Thomson
Marvin Ebensberger
Arnold Zastro
Clinton, Ia
Amy Fahlen
Richard Rice
Phialmlee
Travis Hall
Okinawa
James Ehredt 24 of Rock Falls dies Monday
James A. Ehredt of Rock Falls died early Monday. Born March 16 1939 in Jo Davies he was married to Patricia Mullane and worked as a truck driver. Survived by wife two sons his parents two sisters one brother and other relatives. Funeral at Wheelock Allen 1:30 p.m. with Rev J M Johnson officiating Burial Savanna Cemetery.
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James A
Spike) Ehredt
Rock Falls
Coney Geneee Sterling
Mr. Ehredt
Jo Davies
Pee
Martin and
Luella Smith Ehredt
Stockton
Hanover
Patricia Mullane
Savanna
Immanuel Lutheran Church of
Donald Cominick
Teams
Steve Is Eight Birthday Party Held for Steve Atherton
Mrs Merle Atherton Jr hosted a Saturday afternoon party at her home for her son Steve’s eighth birthday. Attendees included Cindy Young Robin Dykstra RC Bush Kevin Green Debbie Wiersema Barbara McKee and others. Cake ice cream and favors were served and Steve received many gifts.
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Steve
Merle Atherton, Jr
Cindy Young
Robin Dykstra
RC. Bush
Kevin Green
Debbie Wiersema
Barbara McKee
David Purlee
David Holmquist
Timmy Halfman
Gary Pruis
Susan Ashby
Cathy Bellich
Don Schott
Billy James
Chuck
Kim
Kathy
Kevin
Randy
Cindy Atherton
Birthday Dinner Honoring Grandmothers and Mothers
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Holland hosted a birthday dinner at home Sunday honoring Mrs. Frank Miller of Milledgeville and Mrs. Claude Orr of Mt. Carroll. Attendees included multiple couples from Milledgeville Morrison Sterling and Mt. Carroll plus Peggy Kaufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Holland
Frank Miller
Milledgeville
Claude Orr
Mt. Carroll
Glen Miller
Robert Thorngren
Rex Mundt
Clarence Howe
Morrison
George McCue Andge
Sterling
Peggy Kaufman
Ralph Clough of Riverview Passes Away on Friday
Ralph F. Clough of River view Resort Thomson died suddenly at home on Friday afternoon October 25 He was born October 23 1898 in Clayton City IA and survived by two daughters nine grandchildren three brothers and a sister Funeral services were held Monday October 28 at 1 30 PM at Nash Schmadeke funeral home with Rev Raymond White officiating Burial followed at Greenwood cemetery The veteran of World War I had worked as a painter interior decorator and later security guard at Savanna Ordnance Depot
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Ralph F. Clough
Riverview Resort
Thomson
Galena
Clayton City
Harvey
Lottie Pratt Clough
Gladys McDowell
McGregoria
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Clough
Robert
Patricia) Fosdick
Louis
Roberta) Madigan
Clyde
Raymond White
First Methodist Church of
Savanna
Greenwood Cemetery
Lions Auction Raises 170 for Blind Schools
The Thomson Lions Club reports 166 was cleared from the auction at the old high school gym. They donated 4 from the club treasury, sending 170 to the Hadley School for the Blind in Winnetka and the Leader Dog School in Rochester Michigan. The club calls it their largest donation to the two organizations and thanks donors and patrons.
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Thomson Lions Club
Hadley School For
Winnetka
Leader Dog School
Rochester
Michigan
Lions Club
Snakes Reported Plentiful Around Thomson Area
Mr and Mrs Edward Richter report 22 blue racers and bull snakes killed in two months near their Thomson Route 80 home. Residents say snakes come from fields to stay, though not poisonous. Authorities warn bites may trigger bee like reactions, require treatment. Nearby residents and several local families visited Albert Prins family on Sunday.
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Edward Richter
Thomson
Route 80
Ills and Patients at Jane Lamb Hospital
The notice lists several local residents and relatives treated at Jane Lamb hospital in Clinton and Morrison hospital. Jody Dimmick, age three, released from Jane Lamb after a week as a medical patient. Mrs Aileen Carroll remains hospitalized in Clinton. Mrs Clarence Huggins of Los Angeles, formerly Thomson, fell and injured her spine, confined days for x rays, now home. Mrs Albert Lynch released to attend a brother in law funeral, readmitted for surgery. Henry Strauch hospitalized Tuesday to Sunday. Mrs Mary Workman of Morrison hospitalized two weeks. mother of Louis Workman of Thomson.
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Jody
Ben Dimmick
Jane Lamb Hospital
Aileen Carroll
Clinton
Clarence Huggins
Los Angeles
Calif
Thomson
Albert Lynch
Henry Strauch
Mary Workman
Morrison
Morrison Hospital
Louis Workman
Thomson School Presents Fall Fund Drive Result
Co chairs Mrs Harold Wilt and Mrs Francis Hoff report Thomson School collected 151 dollars 42 cents toward a 150 dollar goal. They thank mothers who solicited donations and the community for support.
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Girl Scout Fund
Harold Wilt
Francis Hoff
Thomson
Thomson Fall Concert Showcases Band and Chorus Collectives
The Thomson schools present a Fall Concert Friday at 8 PM in the high school gym directed by John Connor. The program features band pieces by Sousa and Dvorak, plus folk and contemporary selections for chorus. Afterward the Music Boosters sell lunch in the cafeteria and homemade candy in the hall.
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Thomson Schools
John Connor
Thunder
Sousa
Ana Lady
Richard Rogers
Cole Porter
Harold Bennet
Anton Dvorak
Cuba
Clare Grundman
Richard W. Bowles
Music Boosters Club
Mike Atherton
Ronald Atherton
Pat Bellich
Deborah Bush
Lawrence Bruckner
Diana Daehler
Leslie Dittmar
Ward Dittmar
Ruth Drive
Cynthia Durward
Joy Durward
Beth DykSema
Larry Dykema
Allen Dykstra
Ricky Dykstra
Nadine Ehrich
Rita Fehler
Luanne Frosch
Mary Gruber
James Haas
Ronald Fans
Vera Hickey
Ruth Fieff
Arlyn Holesinger
Susan Knuth
John Kustes
Billy Manning
Lola Petersen
Evelyn Prins
Barbara Schmitt
Connie Schmitt
Karen Schmitt
Cheryl Shear
Donna Sippel
Dick Slan
Jill Sloan
Joey Spencer
Cathy Still
Lar
Vian
Marie Vian
Beth Williams
Arletta Wilt
Kerry Wilt
Linda Amey
Patti Anderson
Vicki Anderson
Ronald Athertor
Terry Bennett
Jan Bristol
Alice Carpenter
Charlene Cate
Charlotte
Community club notices and upcoming meetings in Fulton area
Several local groups announce events. The 500 Card Club met at Mrs Bernadette Kustes’s Fulton home with winners Bernadette Kustes Amy Lewis Luvella Diehl and Gertrude Kustes and will meet again on Nov 7. The Thomson Woman's Club plans a Husband and Guest evening at the Legion hall with a potluck dinner speakers and music. West End Extension Unit meets Friday Nov 1 with lessons on Home Advisor's Choice and canned fish. Kindergarten Club hosts Nov 4 gathering at the Legion hall with hostesses Ruth Brown Darlene Flickinger Harriett Ferguson. Ruth Circle WSCS meets Nov 6 with Esther Gablin and Micah verse for roll call.
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Bernadette Kustes
Fulton
Amy Lewis
Luvella Diehl
Gertrude Kustes
Thomson Woman’s Club
Thomson Woman's Club
Legion Hall
Virgil Staples
Philip Brach
Mmes
Robert Carroll
Harry Diehl
Paul Heusinkveld
West End
West End Homemakers Extension Unit
Fyday
Warner Hartman
Dorothy Footitt
Carroll County
Hartman
Legion Hal
Ruth Brown
Darlene Flickinger
Harriett Ferguson
Ruth
Ruth Circle
Thomson Methodist Wscs
Esther Gablin
Micah
Thomson Girl Scout Troop Holds Cookout At Slough Area
On October 23 the Thomson Junior Girl Scout Troop hosted a cookout at the Big Slough Public Use Area. Twenty three girls and two leaders attended with meals including campfire stew, doughboys, banana boats, walking salad and kool aid. Transportation was provided by four adults.
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Thomson
Big ‘Slough
Leslie Grim
Gene Marken
Francis Hoff
Paul Peterson
Girl Scout
Lions Attend District Lions Roar at Polo
Several members of the Thomson Lions Club attended the annual District Lions Roar held Tuesday evening at Polo. Those attending were John Krahn, Harold James, Calvin Es linger, Harry Dittmar, George Collins, Robert Bristol, Herman Hagg, and Max Meakins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lions Club
William Gengenbach
Harry Dittmar
John C. Atherton
Orville Gablin
John Krahn
Calvin Eslinger
Gilpin Stagg
Harold James
Herman Hagg
Marion Wheeler
Lorraine Bissens
Harriet Holesinger
Marge Smith
Phyllis Halfman
Carol Bieler
Thomson Pta
The
American Legion
the Legion Auxiliary
LIONS
Lions Roar
Polo
Thomson Lions Club
George Collins
Robert Bristol
Max Meakins
Correction to Halloween ad sponsors for local firms
The sponsor list should read Dimmick, Stiles & Foltz Building Contractors instead of Dimmick and Stiles. Alfred Williams of Rock Island was a last Wednesday overnight guest of his brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs John Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dimmick and Stiles
Dimmick, Stiles & Foltz, Building Contractors
Alfred Williams
Rock Island
John Johnson
Neighbors and Friends Harvest Schmitt Corn After Injury
Neighbors and friends gathered at the Ideal area home to harvest John Schmitt’s corn. About 16 pickers, 44 wagons, and four elevators worked as cooks and volunteers brought meals and fuel. Doctors plan to remove another finger after a hand injury in a corn picker accident last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schmitt
Ideal
Paul Peterson
Robert Carroll
Don Smith
Fred Peters
John Sour
Richard Janssen
Warner Hartman
Lloyd Hartman
Marvil Appel
Louis Akker
Don Moothart
Charles Hartman
Ray Barsema
Richard Houzenga
Curtis Pilgrim
Earl Engelkens
Walter Lartz
Paul K. Wilt
William Hans
Albert Prins
John Johnson
Jay Newendyke
Allen Brandt
Ladies Aid Society
Argo
Schmitt
Halloween Party Held By Mr. And Mrs. Sikkema
Mr and Mrs Arnold Sikkema hosted a masquerade Halloween party with a hayride and treasure hunt. Prizes for best costume went to Mrs Merle Bielema and Fay Ashby. Attendees included couples from Thomson Rock Falls and Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Sikkema
Sikkema
Merle Bielema
Fay Ashby
Gene Halfman
Clifford Durward
Thomson
Russel Green, Jr
Rock Falls
Jee Brown
Cedar Rapids
Owa
Labor Law Institute Attendee From Thomson
Vern Cady of R. No. 1 Thomson attended a Labor Law Institute at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City from Oct 24 to Oct 31. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Fagan and Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith and Mr and Mrs Vernon Mattie and children will be supper guests tonight of Mr and Mrs George Mattie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverview
Robert Fosdick
Louis Madigan
Vern Cady
R. No. 1
Thomson
State University of Iowa
Iowa City
Lloyd Fagan
Lloyd Smith
Vernon Mattie
George Matti
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Bob Lewis
Joe Bennett
Harry
Jessie Bonders
Arizona
Legion
Lyle Williams
Greeley
Lewis
Hook Neyo
Chuck Houze
Carl Petersen
Lyle Greeley
Joyce Giesz
Clarence Dunn
Trinity Lutheran Church
Jane Lamb Hosital
Dwight Atherton
T. N. T. Bazaar
Chester
Greenfield Bros
Shannon, Ill
Corriedale Rams
Wayne Wubbena
Mount Carroll Church of God
Pollard
Copperwell
Kendall
Harmon Stake
Cub Scout Troop
Methodists
Pillsbury Dinner
Harry Gaar
James Ehredt
Thomson Fire Station
Thomson Firemen
Ralph Clough
Lions Auction
Kenneth von Huizen
Colleen
Leslie Prins
Dave Geerts
Clubs
Lodges
Girl Scouts
Labor Law Institute
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