York churches announce services and events
York churches publish schedules for York Community T S Cleworth church, York Baptist, and Methodist services with times. Labor Day marks 70th anniversary observances and a farewell reception for Rev Kendal and Rev Cleworth. A York unity church board meeting is planned, plus a potluck on Sept 12. Catholic services listed at Fulton and St John’s Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
T. S
York Unity Church
Catholic Ee
Fulton
St. John's Church
Savanna
Savanna Clinic Dispenses Examinations to Eighty Six Children
Eighty six students from the first and fifth grades and ninth grade boys received physical exams at the Savanna Clinic on Tuesday. They arrived by school bus with mothers assisting. The event is funded by the local PTA and its health committee, with thanks extended to assisting mothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna Clinic
Mmes Green
Emil Bellich
Lloyd Bruckner
Mies Haas
Merle Cate
Jack Flickinger
Carl Brock
Robert Plumley
Kyle Brown
Marvin Holesinger
Donald Sippel
Roggendorf Leavens Reunion Held Sunday in Old Mill Park
The Roggendorf Leavens family reunion gathered 42 members from Wilmington Clinton Camanche Thomson Mt Carroll and Savannah at Old Mill Park. New officers for the coming year are President Mrs Mary Pay Vice President Mrs Gladys Voss and Secretary Treasurer Mrs Ellen Brown. Frank Brown Sr was the oldest attendee and Brian Decker was the youngest. The 1965 reunion is planned for the second Sunday in September. Lost One set of parents from the Thomson PTA meeting last seen enrolling children in school. If found, bring to next meeting. Reward will be provided by the children of said parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roggendorf - Leavens
Old Mill Park
Wilmington
Clinton
Camanche
Thomson
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Mary Pay
Gladys Voss
Ellen Brown
Frank Brown Sr
Brian Decker
Robert Decker
Thomson Pta
Thomson Recreation Offers Motors Boats and Goods
Johnson 5 10 15 h p motors nearly new dealer for Polar Kraft aluminum boats. Used boats for sale. Firearms include Fox double barrel 12 gauge and Remington 12 gauge. Savage 22, Hornet, Davis 12 gauge single barrel, Stevens 410 gauge 3 inch. Caps gloves rubber footwear shaving accessories Timex watches billfolds Pop cigars candies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Recreation
Johnson
H.p. Motors
Polar Kraft
Fox
Remington
Davis
Stevens
Timex
Thomson Students Leave Soon For Colleges and Universities
Thomson youths prepare for fall term as many depart for colleges and universities. Merrie Jo Sippel and sisters start at Northern Illinois University while Beth Williams heads to Illinois State University. Several others enroll at Clinton Junior College and University of Illinois, with many returning for sophomore or senior years. A farewell supper for retiring minister Rev Kendall and new pastor Rev Cleworth is planned at the Community church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Northern Illinois University
DeKalb
Merrie Jo Sippel
Donna
Connie Schmitt
Merrie Jo
Donald Sippel
Connie
John Schmitt
Beth Williams
Lyle Illiams
Illinois State University At Normal
Karen Eissens
George Eissens
University
Clinton Junior College
Clinton, Ia
Allan Hickey
Eldon Hickey
Walter Holland
Gilbert Holland
Joy Durward
Leslie Durward
David Diehl
Harry Diehl
Jerry Senneff
Irvin Senneff
Ron Mitchell
Lauren Mitchell
Harlan Hoff
Francis Hoff
Vernon Buukema
Walter Buikema
University of Illinois At Urbana
College of Agriculture
Jan Jurgens
Harry Jurgens
Donna Feddersen
Harold Feddersen
Lewis Osch
Max Meakins
U. S. Air Force
University of Illinois
Vera Hickey
Elder Hickey
Freeport Memorial Hosital
Jon Whitney
Chadwick
Review Office
State College of Iowa
Cedar Falls
Jon
Kenneth C. Whitney
Terry Elliott
Harold Elliott
Southern Illinois University
Carbondale
Wm. Kendall
T. S. Cleworth
Bring Infant Home After Six-Week Hospital Stay
Mr and Mrs Leland Houzen ga brought their infant daughter Connie Jo home from Jane Lamb Hospital where she had stayed since birth six weeks ago weighing 3 pounds 13 ounces. She now weighs 5 pounds 2 3 4 ounces and is getting along nicely.
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Leland Houzenga
Connie Jo
Jane Lamb Hospital
Engagement announced for Rita Richter to Lester Mitchell Jr
Mrs. Erma Richter of Mt Carrol and Edward Richter of Thomson announce the engagement of their daughter Rita to Lester Mitchell Jr., son of Mrs. Karl Doerr of Pinckneyville and Lester Mitchell Sr. of Savanna. No wedding date has been set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erma Richter
Mt. Carroll
Edward Richter
Thomson
Rita
Lester Mitchell, Jr
Karl Doerr
Pinckneyville, Ill
Lester Mitchell, Sr
Savanna, Ill
Local hospital notices list several patient discharges and surgeries
Sick Mrs. Earl Rupple was discharged Sunday from Savanna Hospital after several weeks of care. Jessie Gillespie of Maywood remains a surgical patient at Rockford Memorial Hospital. Hazel Stagg was discharged Tuesday from Mercy Hospital Clinton after ten days as an accident patient. G. A. Smith, a surgical patient at Freeport Memorial for weeks, will undergo surgery there today. Lloyd Johnson of Mt. Carroll, son of Mr and Mrs John Johnson, underwent surgery last week at Savanna hospital. Mrs. Francis Hook of Fulton, formerly Thomson, is a medical patient at Mercy Hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rupple
Savanna Hospital
Jessie Gillespie
Maywood
Rockford Memorial Hospital
Rockford
Ill
Hazel Stagg
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
G. A. Smith
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Lloyd Johnson
Mt. Carroll
John Johnson
Francis Hook
Fulton
Thomson
P.T.A. To Meet Thursday Night
The Thomson Parent-Teacher Association opens the school year with a meeting on Thursday at 8 pm in the school cafeteria. Robert Purlee will introduce faculty and staff and first grade parents are honored. Rhone Law of Savanna will discuss the Carrol County Youth Council. Members urged to join and pay dues for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Parent - Teacher Association
Upt
Robert Purlee
Rhone Law
Mmes
John H. Buikema
Leslie Grim
Ed Dykema
James Houzenga
John Engelkens
Gayle Durward Graduates From School of Nursing
Gayle Durward daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Durward of Argo Fay graduated from Freeport Memorial Hospital School of Nursing on Friday August 28 1964. The 23 member class is the first to graduate from the hospital since 1906. Gayle will work at Morrison Community Hospital and plans to join the Peace Corps next summer. She previously graduated from York Community High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayle Durward
Leslie Durward
Argo Fay
Eeport Memorial Hospital School of Nursing
Freeport Memorial Hospital
Gayle
Morrison Community Hospital
Peace Corps
Miss Durward
York Community High School
Pupil Enrollment At Thomson Schools Totals 423
The Thomson schools report 423 pupils enrolled for this year with 293 in the grade school and 130 in the high school. Distribution by grades shows 1st 43, 2nd 53, 3rd 24, 4th 34, 5th ae 6th 40, 7th 37, and 8th. In the high school 38 freshmen, 38 sophomores, 29 juniors, and 25 seniors. Classes will not be held Labor Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Grohars Move Trailer to New Thomson Lot
Mr and Mrs Bernard Grohar and their children moved their trailer home last Saturday from his parents home to a newly purchased lot in the southwest part of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Groharing
Thomson
Arthur Moeszinger
Delbert Dimmick
Moeszingers
Illinois
Golden Wedding Anniversary Sparks Thomson News
Thomson residents share visits and travels as families celebrate milestones and host relatives. The Yates family left for Cleveland after a week with relatives while Marvin and Dale Martin of Cloquet vacationed in Thomson and visited Mt. Prospect Illinois and Malvern. Other guests include Leslie Grimm with Sherman Oakley in Chadwick and Ed Balk's family in Fulton, plus Smaltz family from Milwaukee and Griswolds from Clinton. Local gatherings feature extended kin across Illinois Wisconsin and Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Yates
Cleveland
Ohio
Marvin Martindale
Cloquet
Minn
Thomson
Stacy Potter
Mt. Prospect
Ill
Art Gorzney
Malvern
Leslie Grimm
Sherman Oakley
Chadwick
Leonard Feldt
Ed Balk
Fulton
Edward Smaltz
Milwaukee
Wis
Besse French
Jennie Griswold
Everett Eslinger
Clinton
Missionary Bowman to Speak at York Baptist Church
Leonard L Bowman ED D a missionary with the American Baptist Foreign Mission Societies will present at York Baptist Church at 7 p m Thursday September 10. He will show slides and discuss his work in Iloilo City Philippines. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Paul Walker
Sylvia Witt
Ladies Aid
Wenesday
Leonard Bowman
Leonard L. Bowman
American Baptist Foreign Mission Societies
Phillippines
York Baptist Church
Iloilo City
Bowman
Santa Barbara California
Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara Junior College
Kansas State Teachers College
Stanford University
Bowmans
St Baptist Church
California
Baptist Men of
Savanna Couple to Observe 50th Anniversary Open House
Mr and Mrs Lee Ervin of 1803 Portland Ave Savanna will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an Open House from 2 to 5 p m on Sunday September 6 at the Savanna Methodist Church All friends and relatives are invited The couple were married at the home of her parents David Frederick 10 miles north of Mt Carroll on September 8 1914 They have two daughters four grandsons and two great granddaughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Ervin
Portland Ave
Savanna
David Frederick
Mt. Carroll
Clover Farm Grand Opening Winners Announced
Mr and Mrs Edward Richter announce door prize winners from the Clover Farm Grand Opening Sale held last Friday and Saturday. Winners include Mrs Betty Sta wagon and Mrs Amy Lewis, each receiving a $1 grocery order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Richter
Betty Sta Wagon
Amy Lewis
Weekend visits and wedding in Sterling area
Sunday supper guests included Mr and Mrs John Sloan and families with Mrs Gertie Kindle and Mrs Carmel Hey at Sterling. Ely Cochran visitors Mrs Helen Gaar and five grandchildren from Freeport attended the wedding of her son John. Weiner roast at Wayne Ashby farm drew Geo and Donald Ashby families Clinton natives, Fay Ashby family, and Fulton visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sloan
Jill
Gertie Kindle
Carmel Hey
Derrill
Sterling
Ely Cochran
Helen Gaar
Freeport
Gaar
California
John
Weiner
Wayne Ashby
Geo. Nersenses
Clinton J
Donald Ashby
Savanna
Fay Ashby
Clarence Wiebenga
Fulton
James Dykema
Sannie Miller
Lanark
Maude Brown and
Hariett
Amy Lewis
Dorothe
Vincent Bassler
Dorothy Gallagher
Harry Bonders
Storm Haven
Albany
Max Meakins
Teresa
LuAnne
Dorothy
Dale Eslinger
Wayne Peer
Merle Atherton Sr
George Collins
Glen Raymonds
Meekers
Cantey
Clyde Bailey
Debbie
Carl Bailey
Galena
Valerie Ashby
Wayne As
Gordon Brown
Maude Brown
Harriett
Donald Sippel
Clarence Schafer
Karen
Prophetstown
Fred Lofgren
Jane
Carol
Claude Collier
Otto Switzer
Dover
Okla
Picnic honors 25th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Virgil Tomman
A Sunday picnic at Krape Park Freeport celebrated the 25th anniversary of Mr and Mrs Virgil Tomman of Rockford. Attending were numerous relatives and friends including Mr and Mrs Richard Tomman Lana Vera Balch and others. An anniversary cake and ice cream were served in the afternoon and gifts were sent from Milledgeville by Mr and Mrs Forestman who could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hartman
Krape Park
Freeport
Virgil Tomman
Rockford
Richard Tomman
Lana
Vera Balch
Norris Maddrell
Kay
Marvin Gundry
Warren
Harold Traum
Lanark
Guy Asay
Carroll
Vernon Hartman
Milledgeville
Orin Alexander
Kyle Turney
Clarence Hartman
Haarlen Handel
Ernest Brown
Sepha Miller
Leslie Hoover
Tomman
Forest Man
H M Timmons Honored On His 86th Birthday
Former Thomson resident H M Timmons was honored on his 86th birthday with a family gathering at his son Paul Timmons home in Nelson Illinois The event included a birthday cake baked by his daughter Roy Ruch and ice cream The attendees included Alma Ruth Roy Ruch Frank Timmons Paul Timmons Jr Dale Henderson Merle Ruch Kristi Buikema Leon Timmons and others The celebrant now lives in Nelson with his son Paul and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Timmons
Thomson
Paul Timmons
Nelson
Ill
Roy Ruch
Alma
Ruth Roy Ruch
Frank Timmons
Clinton Iown
Paul Timmons Jr
Dale Henderson
Rock ‘Falls
Merle Ruch
Beloit
Wis
Roger Buikema
Kristi
Morrison
Leon Timmons
Chicago
Mr. Timmons
Paul
Move to Clinton reshuffles local households
Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton Jr and family moved from Thomson to Clinton last weekend. Larry Atherton and daughter moved into the vacated house. Alfred Dykstra and two children moved from their farm home to the newly purchased residence at 1215 2nd St Clinton Iowa.
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Clinton
Merle Atherton Jr
Thomson
Larry Atherton
Morrison
Alfred Dykstra
Ther Farm
2Nd St
Linton
Iowa
Community Visitors and Family Gatherings Chronicle Week in Thomson
Mary Jo Halfman visited Thomson from Sunday to Friday with her uncle and aunt the St. Ores family. The St. Ores visited back and a picnic lunch was shared before she returned home. Other locals hosted or visited relatives in Clinton Dubuque Morrison and Milledgeville. The Sack family from Tucson arrived for a Thomson visit with local relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jo Halfman
Herbert St. Ores Jr
James Bissens
Morrison
Wmalfman
Herbert St. Ores Sr
William Breuer
Mary
Clinton
Carl Petersen
John McCaughey
Lima
Ohio
Wayne Om
Earl Holman
Sabula
Thomson
Eugene Halfman
Lawrence Law Jr
Dubuque
Iowa
Dan Sack
Tucson
Arizona
John Fedderson
Dauor
Milledgeville
Jerry Brinkman
Fulton
Richard Sack
Birth Announcement for Kimberly Kay McGinnis
Mr and Mrs P K McGinnis Jr announce a daughter born Saturday August 22 at Mercy Hospital weighing 8 pounds 15 ounces named Kimberly Kay. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Jake Dykstra and paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs P K McGinnis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. K. McGinnis Jr
Mercy Hospital
Kimberly Kay
Jake Dykstra
P. K. McGinnis
Edson N. Holland dies at 86 in Thomson
The Thomson area remembers Edson N. Holland 86 lifelong resident with a Sunday funeral at York Baptist Church. He was born November 25 1877 in Carroll County married Nellie Knapp in 1901 and lived most of his life in Thomson. He served as a deacon at York Baptist Church and sat on the Thomson school board. He is survived by a daughter Mildred, two sons Robert and Gilbert, six grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, with a brother and a sister also listed.
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Edson N. Holland
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Iowa
York Baptist Church
Holland
Paul Walker
Harold Witt
Herbert St. Ores
Jesus
Robert Hill
John ‘Hoff
Charles Hogg
Paul Lewis
Joe Shutters
Otto Switzer
Lower York Cemetery
John Carroll
Robert Carroll
Eldon Hickey
Francis Hoff
Paul K. Wilt
Mr. Holland
Carroll County
Elias and
Rebecca Dusing Holland
Thomson
Polo
Nellie V. Knapp
Thomson School Board
Emil
Mildred
Robert
Gilbert
Carl
St. Helen’s
Oregon
Reno
Lina) Switzer
Boise
Idaho
Thomson club notices and upcoming meetings
The Thomson Woman's club meets tonight at 8 p m in the school cafeteria. The Kindergarten club gathers Wednesday Sept 9 at 8 p m in the Legion hall. The Thomson P T A meets Thursday Sept 10 at 8 p m in the school cafeteria. The Merton Chapter of the O E S meets Tuesday evening Sept 8 at the Masonic hall in Fulton.
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Legion Hall
Fay
Richard Atheron
Homemakers Class Promotes Budget Meals at Methodist Church
A September 16 class at 1 30 p m in the Thomson Methodist church will teach good meals and nutrition on a small budget. Miss Footitt county home advisor will conduct the session which continues a year long series with no charge. Public invited and child care arranged.
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Homson
Miss Footitt
Card of Thanks for Golden Wedding and Funeral Support
Acknowledgments from Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooper and families for help at a Golden Wedding anniversary and during illness and death of their father and grandfather. Gratitude expresses to friends relatives neighbors, Thompson Fire Department ambulance, musicians pallbearers Rev Walker flowers and all who offered relief. Grandchildren Mildred Emil Brad Robert Lorraine Gilbert Beth Holland and the Grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Cooper
Thomson Fire Department
Walker
Mildred
Emil Brad
Robert
Lorraine Holland
Gilbert and
Beth Holland
In Memoriam for Ernest Haas
In loving memory of Ernest Haas husband and grandfather who passed away August 27 1959. God took him home. he remains in our hearts as our memory endures. Emma Haas Myles Haas and family Gene Diephuis and family send their thoughts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Haas
Emma Haas
Myles Haas
Gene Diephuis
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Hickory Grove
Thomson Church
Mrs. Kendall
Community Church
P.T.A
Riverview
Clyde George
Vernon Cady
Ralph Hopkins
Willie Opold
Art Springs
Henry Picklum
Allen Johnson
Theesley Johnson
Davenport
Sn.r
Frank Graves
Geo. Bowers
Stockton
Helen O'Neal
Terry O’neal
Ted Haight
Ellsworth Haight
John Russo
Elgin
Ernest Sweely
Amelia Sack
Willie Leopold
George Mattie
Toberman
Prairie du Chien
Lorton Heine
Vesvere
Evan's Electric
Ken Brinkmeier
Pearl City
Wayne Dir
Ward Clough
John Kruser
Robert Fosd
Robert Fosdich
Louie Madigan
George Oates
Platteville
Ambrose Daniels Jr
Fosdich
Robert Holm
Westcopper
Wauwauposa
Frank van Zuiden
School of Nursing
Thomson Schools
Thomson News
Phillipines
Baptist Church
Lee Ervins
Clover Farm
West Main Street
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Range 3
Thomson, Ill
Popey
William Hunter
Garrett Sterenberg
Lewis Motor
Mrs. W. Tomman
Cradle News
F.F.A
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FFA
Terry Haas
Larry Fox
Gary Huuzenga
James Hartman
David Daehler
Mike Weis
Vernon Buikema
Larry Hook
Arlyn Huizenga
Ronald Lartz
Burton Prins
Duane St. Ores
Wm. Gengengach
FFA Tie Tac
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Thomson Woman’s Club
Thomson Woman's Club
Thomson P. T. A
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