Annual Blackhawk Fire School Draws Crowd
The Savanna Fire Department hosted the Annual Blackhawk Fire School drawing about 250 firemen from eastern and northwestern Illinois. Sessions covered breathing, rescue gear, fire equipment, and a final atomic radiation fire drill. A parade of about a dozen trucks drew public attention, with $53,000 Sterling and $48,000 snorkel trucks featured among demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackhawk Fire School
Sterling
Lowes Park
Savanna Army Depot
Goose Lake
Sabula
Bellevue
Preston
Ila
Maquoketa
Thomson
Shannon
Morrison
Rock Falls
Amboy
Tampico
Mt. Morris
Mt. Carroll
Fulton
Harmon
Forreston
Albany
Freeport
Hanover
Lanark
Prophetstown
Oregon
Milledgeville
Elizabeth
Polo
Erie
Illinois
York Churches Share Services And Classes Across Congregations
York community churches outline their schedules with services at York Baptist and adjacent parishes. Names include T S Cleworth Claude Grim Lawrence Bruckner Mrs Theresa Bissens and Wir partners. The notices list worship times Sunday school sessions adult classes and upcoming events and meetings.
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York Community
T. S. Cleworth
Claude Grim
Lawrence Bruckner
Theresa Bissens
Jesus
Whatosiah G. Holland
Vicksburg
Mississippi
Century Magazine
Approaching Marriage Announced in Thomson
Mr and Mrs Calvin Eslinger of Thomson announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Marla Jean to Alan K Hickey son of Mr and Mrs Eldon Hickey also of Thomson The wedding will be solemnized in York Baptist church at 7 00 PM Friday evening Oct 7 1967 Invitations will be issued to the wedding and reception to follow in the church basement
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Eslinger
Thomson
Marla Jean
Alan K. Hickey
Eldon Hickey
York Baptist Church
Thomson Fire Dept Attends Annual Fire School in Savanna
The Thomson Fire Department sent Virl Johnson Bruce Grohar ing Howard Potter and Thomas Mode to the National Lock Company grounds in Savanna Illinois for the annual fire school last Sunday September 10. The event ran from 9:00 a.m. with sessions by University of Illinois specialists and demonstrations by 28 area departments drawing a crowd of about 250. The notice calls volunteers to join the Thomson department. Also visiting Colonial Acres Rest Home were Mr and Mrs Charles Viogg Mrs Maude Brown and Harriett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Fire Department
Virl Johnson
Bruce Groharing
Howard Potter
Thomas Mode
Blackhawk
National Lock Company
Savanna
Illinois
University of Ilinois
Charles Viogg
Maude Brown
Harriett
Ray Rupple
W. A. Adams
Colonial Acres Rest Home
Sterling
Sheridan reunion day at Timber Lake attended by Thomson families
Mr and Mrs Thomas J Hand and family of Fulton Illinois joined Mr and Mrs Emil Bellich and family and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Weatherwax of Thomson for a Sheridan reunion day at Timber Lake last Sunday.
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Thomas J. Hand
Fulton, Illinois
Emil Bellich
Lawrence Weatherwax
Thomson
Timber Lake
Last Sunay
Sunday Worship and Mass Schedules for Savanna Churches
A compiled listing shows SPRING VALLEY REFORMED CHURCH Morning Worship at 9, Sunday School at 10:30, Evening Worship at 7:30. Immaculate Conception in Ful ton offers Masses at 8 and 10, Holy Days 6 am and 6 pm, confessions on Saturdays and Thursday before First Friday. Ideal Community Bible Church conducts Bible classes at 10, Morning Worship at 11, and Evening Song Service at 7. Christian Science church on California and Ohio Streets in Savanna holds Sunday School at 9:30 and Services at 11. Wednesday service at 7:30 with a Wednesday Reading Room at 6:30.
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York Baptist
Emer W. Grafft
Philip Brach
Spring Valley Reformed Church
Catholic Immaculate Conception
Fulton
Ill
Inc
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Ideal Community Bible Church
Christian Science
California and
Ohio Sts. Savanna
WWI Carroll County Veterans Gather for 50th Anniversary
World War I veterans of Carroll County Barracks No. 2041 plan a first fall meeting at 2 00 p m in Mount Carroll American Legion Hall on Sunday September 17 Others pictured include Harold H Horner Lanark Charles Sisler Mount Carroll C F Davis Lena John Sullivan Savanna Clyde Kinney Savanna John Atherton Lanark George Ridder Lanark Ben Rosenberry Chadwick Thomas Diffenderfer Lanark Walter Speer Savanna John Warren Milledgeville Preston Ivey Mount Carroll and George Hammond Lanark The group aims to reach over 50 members and asks all WWI veterans to join the national roll call to document living veterans and widows and inform them of benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold H. Horner
Lanark
Charles Sisler
Mount Carroll
C. F. Davis
Lena
John Sullivan
Savanna
Clyde Kinney
John Atherton
George Ridder
Ben. Rosenberry
Chadwick
Thomas Diffenderfer
Walter Speer
John Warren
Milledgeville
Preston Ivey
George Hammond
Carroll County
American Legion Hall
Enrollment Totals 489 for Thomson Oggee Unit 67 68 Term
Enrollment in Thomson Oggee Unit School District 301 for 1967 68 totals 489 students. High school enrollment is 136 with the balance by grade from kindergarten to grade VIII. The new Interrelated Occupations Program in the high school has 16 participants under Mr. Wenberg and Mrs. Hill, using church basement space due to classroom shortages.
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Thomson Oggee
Methodist Church
Timothy Wenberg
Rubye Hill
Clinton
Iowa
Fulton
Mount Carroll
Savanna
Thomson
Illinois
Town Notes Reflect Small Town Life And Wit
Local column surveys Thompsons streets bustling with activity as residents plan travel and weddings. Mentions a White House wedding and a son-in-law heading to Viet Nam, while residents cope with aging, college plans, and community help. Includes colorful jabs at barn burning and mystery of Billy Joe.
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Thomson
White House
Viet Nam
Fred Fiet
Max Meakins
Katzenjammer
Main Street
Lee Gibson
Billy Joe
Tallahatchee Bridge
Choctaw Ridge
WLS
Village Board Meets and Approves Bills
Village Board met Monday night September 11 six trustees answered roll call. Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved. Monthly bills were presented to the Finance committee and allowed six ayes. One bill was tabled for further explanation. Treasurer's monthly report was read and approved. A motion to adjourn was made and seconded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKee
Atherton
Cox
Bette J. Meaking
Local social visits note from area families
Mr. and Mrs. Howard Prins and Greg were Monday evening supper guests of Mr. and Mrs. Larry Geerts and family. Sunday callers in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Kness were Mr. and Mrs. Chester Tahler of Chadwick.
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Thomson News
Howard Prins
Greg
Larry Geerts
Wesley Kness
Chester Tahler
Chadwick
Lewis Motor Co Open House Marks Anniversary
Lewis Motor Company in Thomson announces a three day Open House Thursday through Saturday September 21 to 23 to celebrate its first anniversary in the new building on Main Street. Visitors may enjoy free coffee and cake and a choice of Tide detergent or a half gallon of Sanitary ice cream with each gas fill up. John Krahn and staff will showcase the 1968 Chevrolet cars and trucks, with Krahn’s Koffee Kup restaurant also featured in the same building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Motor Company
Chevrolet Sales and Service Agency
Thomson
Main Street
John Krahn
Savanna
Paul Lewis
Krahn
Weekly Hot Lunch Menu for Week
The menu lists daily meals from Monday to Friday featuring toast cheese sandwiches with buttered peas and a blueberry dessert on Monday, Meat Pie Supreme on Tuesday, Cold cut special on Wednesday, Lasagna on Thursday, and Chicken noodle soup with egg salad sandwiches on Friday. all days include fruit, dessert options, and milk.
Thomson Woman's Club Opens Year With Costume Show
The Thomson Woman's Club held its first meeting of the new year in the school cafeteria on September 7 at 8 PM. Twenty three members and guests attended as Mrs. Robert Carroll chaired the business session and Mrs. Marvin Holesinger narrated a comedy style show with jazzy numbers and a 24 karat gold dress joke.
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Thomson Woman's Club
Robert Carroll
Marvin Holesinger
Thomson PTA and Local Clubs Schedule Meetings
The Thomson PTA meets tonight at 8 in the school cafeteria. Band Boosters, Legion Auxiliary, York Progressives, WSCS, and Golden Rule Class hold meetings on September 18 or 20 with programs led by Mrs. Schneider, Mrs. Sippel, Rev. Grafitt, and hostesses listed.
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Thomson Pta
Legion Auxiliary the
Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
York Progressives
Harriett Wilt
Wanda Schneider
Irene St. Ores
WSCS
Thomson Methodist Church
Donald Sippel
Norman Vincent Peale
Sippel
Eugene Murray
Larry Smith
York Baptist Church
Emer W. Grafitt
Harold Witt
Ralph Hanover
Piano Teacher Awards Best Memory Pieces In Class
Mrs. Thomas Grahn of Savanna awarded students Julie Ross Brenda Bielema Cheryl Nigus and Sherrill Stauffer for the top memory piece performance in the first theory class of the year Stauffer has won the award in her class for a second time Brenda Bielema is daughter of Merle and wife of Thomson residents Merle and Mrs Bielema.
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Thomas Grahn
Savannna
Julie Ross
Brenda Bielema
Cheryl Nigus
Sherrill Stauffer
Grahn
Merle Bielema
Thomson
Thomson PTA Meets for New School Year
The Thomson PTA gathers in the school cafeteria at 8 PM for the first meeting of the 1967-68 term. President Mrs James Green will preside and Superintendent Wayne G Tidd will introduce the teaching staff, including six new teachers. a social hour follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Pta
James Green
Wayne G. Tidd
Thomson
PTA
Gene Diephuis
Anton Holmquist
Stan McCrudden
Mines
John Buikema
James Hounzenga
Leslie Grim
Jerry Wiersema
Richard Atherton
Curtis Pilgrim
Start of band instrument instruction set for Sept 19
Fifth grade and older students may begin instruction on instruments on Tuesday. Fifth graders completed musical aptitude tests to guide instrument assignment with individual testing. Parents may bring a used instrument for director approval and arrange a three month rental with eventual purchase credit. schedule appointment before Tuesday evening.
Trojans Open 1967 Fall Season With Win Over Shannon Eagles
The Thomson Trojans defeated the Shannon Eagles 84 in their first baseball game of the fall season. Shannon scored 4 runs on 2 walks 3 errors and a single in the 4th inning.
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Thomson Trojans
Shannon Eagles
Shannon
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