Plans for 30000 Acre National Park District
The Bureau of Outdoor Recreation and the National Park Service with the Illinois Department of Conservation propose a 30000 acre national park along the Mississippi River from Galena to Thomson. A 10000 acre lake may be created in Sunfish Lake bottoms northeast of Thomson, spanning from north of Route 171 to south of Five Mile Drive. Feasibility studies have been underway about two years, with aerial surveys conducted in recent weeks. construction could take five to ten years if approved.
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Carroll County
Bureau of Outdoor Recreation
National Park Service
Illinois Department of Conservation
Mississippi River
Galena
Thomson
Sunfish Lake
Savanna
Miss Doris Locke and Alvin Haines Wed August 31
Miss Doris Locke and Alvin G. Haines were married at the bride’s home on Saturday evening August 31 at 7:00 p.m. Rev. Gordon Berry officiated. The couple, of Ilinois, were attended by Mr. and Mrs. Boyd Brinkman of Joliet. The event featured pink lace attire, orchids, spider mums, and a post ceremony luncheon.
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Doris Locke
Alvin Haines
Alvin G. Haines
Ilinois
Gordon Berry
Savanna Christian Idle Church
Boyd Brinkman
Joliet
Betrothal Announced for Nanette Curley and Frank Talbot
Fulton Illinois announces the engagement of Nanette Lee Curley to Frank Talbot son of Mr and Mrs Frank Talbot of Geneseo Illinois Both graduates of Geneseo High School they attend Western Illinois University Nanette a music major junior and Frank a senior math major A date for the wedding has not been set Nanette is the daughter of Mrs Lloyd Smith of Thomson and Mrs Clarence Huggins of Los Angeles California formerly of Thomson
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Delbert Curley
Fulton
Illinois
Nanette Lee
Frank Talbot
Geneseo
Miss Curley
Geneseo High School
Ilinois
Western. Illinois University
Macomb
Minois
Nanette
Frank
Lloyd. Smith
Thomson
Clarence Huggins
Los Angeles
California
Confession and Covenant Themes at York Community Church
York Community Church opens with adult classes on Nehemiah and two Word of God views hearing and understanding. Morning Worship at 10:30 features a birthday tribute to Carroll County poet Genn Ward Dresbach with his Old Settlers message and Salute to the Pioneers to be printed in Carroll County History.
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Carroll County
Genn Ward Dresbach
Dresbach
Lanark
York Baptist and United Methodist Church Sunday Services Overview
The notice lists worship times for York Baptist Emer W Grafft and Argo Fay and Thomson and Hickory Grove United Methodist churches. It notes Sunday school hours, youth group MYF gatherings, midweek services, and schedule changes including July September adjustments and Circuit Coordinating Council planning. Rally Day at Thomson United Methodist includes Bible gifts for fourth graders.
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York Baptist
Emer W. Grafft
Paul Wit
Thomson Methodist notices and programs unfold in September
A church notices list shows pastors and parishioners names along with September events. Activities include a morning sermon The Fullness of Time from Galatians 4 4 on September 9, a Bible study for men at 8 00 p m, MYF youth meeting September 8 at 7 00 p m, and a shift back to Sunday morning church school for junior and senior high groups on September 15. An 8 00 pm September 15 communion and baptism service will unite Thomson Argo Fay and Hickory Grove churches with Chadwick United Methodist Church led by Pastor Borgman and Pastor Cotherman.
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United Methodist
Wiliam Borgman
Argo Fay
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Argo Myf
Argo Methodist
Eptember
Bergman
Thomson United Methodist Church
Commission On Ministry
Martha Ashby
Kathy Atherton
Donavan Cox
Dimmick
Kenney Bissens
Tammy Hoy
Teresa Meakins
Susan Simpson
John Gray
Robert Gray
Paul
Philippians
MYF
Gerald Bower
Thomson Methodist Church
Thomson, Argo Fay
Borgman
Jess Cotherman
Chadwick United Methodiz Church
MRO
Spring Valley Reformed Church Service Times
The Spring Valley Reformed Church lists morning worship at 9 am, Sunday School at 10:30 am, and evening services at 7:30 pm.
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Spring Valley Reformed
Catholic Mass Times and Confession Dates Listed
Fulton Illinois parish schedules Sunday Masses at 8 and 10 a m Holy Days 6 a m and 6 p m Saturdays 7 30 a m Confessions 4 5 p m and 7 8 p m on Thursday before First Friday Services at St Johns church in Savanna at 7 00 9 00 11 00 a m and 5 00 p m
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Fulton
Illinois
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Lt Gerald Senneff Covers National Democratic Convention
Second Lt. Gerald Senneff of Fort Ord California was named provost marshal for 7 500 troops stationed at Glenview Naval Base Illinois during the Chicago National Democratic Convention last week. The unit flew in Sunday April 28 and stood by the entire following week before returning to Fort Ord. Senneff spoke with his parents in Argo Fay and was interviewed by an ABC reporter.
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Gerald Senneff
Ford Ord
California
Fort Ord
Glenview Naval Base
Glenview
Illinois
Chicago
Senneffs
Senneff
ABC
Community Notes Preview School Year Events And Local Programs
The column highlights upcoming school and community meetings including Band Boosters PTA and Girl Scouts leadership needs. It mentions a San Francisco 1906 exhibit at the grade school, local weed beds, flag care, and a PTA talk by Karl Young. Local officials Wilbur and Bob are noted near the pool hall.
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PTA
Harper Valley
WLS
Wilbur
Bob
Ashpole Family Heads to Egypt for Academic Post
Mr and Mrs Robert E Ashpole and daughters Beverly and Tamara of Salt Lake City Utah travel from Thomson to Cairo Egypt where he has accepted a two year visiting assistant professor post at the American University in Cairo Barbara and Lyn both married remain in Salt Lake City Lyn wed August 23 in the Mormon Temple to Roland Crum Debie with daughter Debie is the name mentioned He has been a lecturer at the University of Utah for five years in sociology and the Graduate School of Social Work They journey via Paris and Southern Europe aiming to Naples September 10 then Alexandria arriving September 14 He is a 1942 York Community high school graduate with a BA 1950 and MSW 1952 from Utah and expects a PhD in Sociology in August 1969 at Utah.
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Robert E. Ashpole
Beverly
Tamara
Salt Lake City
Utah
Thomson
Mormon Temple
Roland Crum
Midvale
Barbara
Randall Bateman
Debie
Ashpole
University of Utah
Graduate School of Social Work
Ashpoles
Paris
Europe
Naples
Italy
Alexandria
Egypt
York Community High School
University of Wisconsin
Eissens Return From Two Week California Vacation
Mr and Mrs George Eissens returned Thursday from a two week vacation spent with their daughter and husband Mr and Mrs Glenn Stockwell of Anaheim California They traveled by train and report a very enjoyable trip.
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George Eissens
Glenn Stockwell
Anaheim
California
Eissens
Sloan-Nett Nuptials Planned for September Ceremony
Mr and Mrs John Sloan of Thomson announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Jill Marie to Edwarnett of Davenport The ceremony is set for Saturday September 7 at 2 30 PM at Valley Reformed Church with a reception in the church basement to follow All local friends are invited to attend
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John Sloan
Thomson
Jill Marie
Edwarnett
Davenport
An Valley Reformed Church
Thomson News Guests Share Supper Evening
Mr and Mrs John C Atherton and family were Monday supper guests of Mr and Mrs R C Bush and family. Bonnie Jo was Sunday and Mrs David Mooney Jr and Robin of Cordova also attended.
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John C. Atherton
R. C. Bush
Bonnie Jo
David Mooney Jr
Robin
Cordova
Card of Thanks for Get Well Wishes and Hospital Bed
Ronnie Hebeler thanks friends for cards gifts and well wishes during illness. Special thanks to the American Legion for the use of their hospital bed during convalescence at home.
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American Legion
Ronnie Hebeler
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