4-H Clubs Honor Achievements In Evening Program
The annual achievement night for York Cedar and Cedarettes 4 H Clubs was held Tuesday October 22 at 6 30 p m in the high school gym The event featured a potluck supper and member introductions The program included talks by Randall Dykstra Peggy Kaufman and Sandra McCrudden plus an emblem service by club presidents The evening closed with grading and award explanations by Earl Gilliland and reports from Mary Dykstra and Lois Hartman
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York Cedar
Cedarettes
Vada Reader
Isabelle French
Marilyn French
Bernie Voss
Terry Hans
William Gengenbach
Earl Gilliland
Carroll County
William Hans
James Jenny
Charles Hartman
Randall Dykstra
Peggy Kaufman
Sandra McCrudden
Kara Krim
Randall
Rick Dykstra
Gilliland
Mary Dykstra
Lois Hartman
Adult Bible Class Meets In Home
The York Baptist church class met at Mrs. Dora Wiebenga’s home on Wednesday evening October 23. Nine members and one visitor attended. Rev. Emer Grafft led devotions and Robert Hill presented a talk on the western trip he and his companion enjoyed this summer.
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York Baptist Church
Dora Wiebenga
Emer Grafft
Robert Hill
Firemen to Host Annual Pancake Supper at Station
Thomson volunteer fire department sponsors a Saturday pancake supper at the fire station. Donations are welcome and should be listed by calling Bob Lewis at 71. Firemen appreciate community help.
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Thomson Volr Fire Department
Bob Lewis
Legion toy pickup to aid Thomson Argo Fay areas
The American Legion will conduct a used toy pickup on Saturday November 9 across Thomson and Argo Fay. Volunteers will collect donated toys to support local families in need.
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American Legion
Thomson and
Argo Fay
300 Attend Supper At Argo Methodist Church
A crowd estimated at 300 enjoyed the annual chicken supper sponsored by the ladies of the Argo Methodist church Thursday evening.
Sunday Social Attendees Visit Green Roggendorf Home
Thomson guests Mrs. Dale Cohenour and daughter Marlene of Sterling joined Mr. and Mrs. Russell Green and Mrs. Edna Roggendorf for Sunday afternoon and evening calls.
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Thomson News
Russell Green
Edna Roggendorf
Dale Cohenour
Marlene
Sterling
Larry D Carroll in 1969 Deep Freeze Antarctica
Yeoman Third Class Larry D. Carroll USN 23 son of Mr and Mrs Robert E Carroll of Thomson Illinois husband of Beth E Dykema Fulton Illinois participates in Operation Deep Freeze 1969 VX 6 Antarctic Air Squadron supports US Antarctic Research Program transporting personnel fuel food and supplies and shuttling between New Zealand and McMurdo Station with photo mapping duties and a parachute rescue team.
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Larry D. Carroll
USN
Robert E. Carroll
Thomson
Ill
Beth E. Dykema
12Th Ave
Fulton
Antarctica
Air Development Squadron Six
Navy
Antarctic Air Squadron
New Zealand
McMurdo Station
U.S
IX-6
Local Social Visits Highlight Midweek Gatherings
Mr and Mrs Alan Hickey hosted Wednesday supper for the Hook and Green households with Edna Roggendorf. On Tuesday, Roy Houzenga and Ily of Morrison received visitors from the Green and Roggendorf families along with Mr and Mrs Russell Green.
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Thomson News
Alan Hickey
Larry Hook
Russell Green
Edna Roggendorf
Roy Houzenga
Morrison
For Sale Angus Cattle and Yearlings
For sale 100 straight Angus and Angus Hereford cross beef cattle about 425 pounds each and about 40 head of yearlings. Telephone 858-3674 Lawrence Afiekn WWLIVCTITCH.
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Lawrence Afie
Thomson Band Plucks Second in Homecoming Parade
Thomson's varsity band earned a second place ribbon in Class D at the Homecoming parade at Wisconsin State University Platteville. A total of 88 entries competed, including 22 bands from northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Band director is Earle Maitland of Thomson schools.
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Thomson
Wisconsin State University
Platteville
Wisconsin
Iinois
Earle Maitland
Thomson Woman's Club Sees Meeting Change and Safety Program
The Thomson Woman's Club will meet Thursday evening November 7 at the home of Mrs. Eugene Murray due to a change of venue. A program titled Beauty and Safety will cover home rating with safety in mind, presented by the program committee. Hostesses are Mrs. Merle Bielema and Mrs. Marion Wheeler. The Thomson Band Boosters also meet November 4 at 8 pm in the school cafeteria to welcome new members and urge attendance.
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Woman’s Club
Thomson Woman's Club
Thursda
Eugene Murray
Merle Bielema
Marion Wheeler
Thomson
Birthday Celebrations Honor Harold Schroth and Mrs Christiansen
Morrison residents Mr and Mrs Harold Schroth and Mrs Christiansen along with their families celebrated birthdays at a Saturday gathering hosted by Mrs Marion Wheeler. Ice cream and cake were served. Weekend visitors included Misses Siro Sirjo and Sinikka Wiemere from Milwaukee with Mr Marvin Holesinger. Sunday dinner guests included Gary Derrer of Mount Carroll. Thursday evening visitors were Charlie Green and wife of Mor-
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Harold Schroth
Morrison
Gartus Christiansen
Marion Wheeler
Harold
Mrs. Christiansen
Marvin Holesinger
Siro
Sirjo
Sinikka Wiemere
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Gary Derrer
Mount Carroll
Illinois 1968 candidates briefing summary
Republican Richard Ogilvie leads as gubernatorial hopeful with strong Cook County reforms past service as sheriff. Other contenders include Dwyer Taft Shapiro Simon Powell Howlett Lorenz Jones with roles across Illinois government and civic groups.
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Ilinois
Kansas City
Missouri
Port Chester
Westchester County
N.Y
Yale University
Ge Ae
Pearl Harbor
Army
France
Yale
Reut E of Law
Chicago
Illinois
Ogilvie
Cook County
Cockiny
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Northfield
Carroll Co Students Named Semi Finalists for State Scholarship
The Illinois State Scholarship Commission named 16 019 semi finalists for 1969 70 state scholarship program including 34 Carroll County students. Winners announced mid January 1969.
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Illinois
Carroll County
American College Testing Program
ACT
Commission
Thomson
Deborah S. Bush
Thomas J. Gray
Chadwick
Ann L. Mackey
Shelby R. Pauley
Pamela K. Senneff
Shannon
Edward E. Byers
Timothy J. Shields
Savanna
Barbara L. Beeler
Lane D. Harter
David W. Hitz
Molly Lantau
Leslie Lindemer
John C. Mason
Barbara L. Massie
Andrea D. Melhus
Cynthia J. Snyder
Linda Thompson
Mount Carroll
Deborah L. Bauch
Marvin Bausman
Anne C. Eisseller
Lorna L. Hall
Ronald W. Hartwick
Betty Hopkins
Chris L. Keim
Leah C. Lyon
Scott McCormick
Vicki L. Morgan
Audrey D. Pessman
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