About Town Highlights and Local Jottings
Inland notes on fall hints and a warm home scene. Smiling Bob Bristol and fuel oil sales appear beside Everett Wilt and John Ather ton’s Chicago trip. A high school shop plan, printing class, duck shoots, fishing tales, melon season, and church remodeling fill Thomson news with community life and upcoming club meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bristol
Harry
Bob
Conoco
Everett Wilt
John Atherton
Chicago
Main Street
Plan for Manual Arts Building Funds Sought
The community and school boards with the P T A building committee have supported a new manual arts building for Groae and High School to address space needs after removing the old bus shed. Plans and estimates are ready and construction aims to start this term. Donations are urged and may be left at the Reiven office or with Mr. Brooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. T. A. Building Committee
Reiven
Brooks
Thomson FFA Chapter Elects Year’s Officers
The Thomson FFA chapter elected officers at a Sept. 10 meeting led by instructor Mr. Stengel. Officers named are John Feddersen president Gerry Smith vice president Edward Holland secretary Maurice Bronkema treasurer Leslie Prins reporter and Jerry Brinkman sentinel. A safety program was assigned to a committee chaired by Edward Holland with Ronald Biblema and Larry Geerts. Howard Prins showed a Shorthorn steer in Clinton’s Quad-County Baby Beef show, placing eighth with a 1025 pound steer sold for $31.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson F. F. A
Mr. Stengel
John Feddersen
Gerry Smith
Edward Holland
Maurice Bronkema
Leslie Prins
Sentinel
Jerry Brinkman
Ronald Bielema
Larry Geerts
Howard Prins
Clinton
Marshall Family Attends Putnam Camp Reunion
Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall with Mrs Harry Elliott of Princeton attend the Putt camp reunion Sunday at Miller Park Bloomington where over 60 people gathered. They visited the Lyle Putcamp home in Normal and spent Sunday night with the Elliotts in Princeton before returning home Monday with her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mervin Marshall
Harry Eliott
Princeton
Miller Park
Bloomington
Lyle
Local Society Notes From Dennison Area Iowa Illinois Weekend Visits
Riverview residents host and visit relatives with many guests from Milledgeville Morrison Chadwick Clinton and Sterling. Families attend funerals plan trips school in DeKalb and a picnic at Eagle Point park. CARD OF THANKS Mrs Floyd Tobey thanks well wishers for hospital stay gifts and visits. 11 9 17
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill O'Leary
DeKalb
Melvin Brocious
Steve Smith
Chicago
Maud Sager
James O'Neal
A. W. Pape
Brand
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
Elmer Hutmacher
Freeport
Floyd Tobey
Bible School and Church Services Update
Ideal Bible school holds 10 a.m. sessions with 7 30 p m evening services. Pastors Rev J W Gillespie and Rev William Kendall lead regular Sunday services. Catholic Fulton offers 7 a m and 10 a m masses. York Community led by Rev Mark Witmer with 30 Sunday School followed by 10 30 church services. Choir practice Saturday 7 15 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Gillespie
William Kendall
Fulton
York
Mark Witmer
Faith Life Updates and Upcoming Church Events
Baptist James W. Gillespie preaches at 10 a m with Rev Hurley as guest in Ottawa. Hickory Grove holds 9:30 a m worship and 10:30 a m church school with events Sept 25 WSCS at Ruth Colehour and Oct 4 Holy Communion. Thomson church school 10 a m Sept 18 worship 11 a m youth party Sept 27 rally and Loyalty Sunday. Argo Fay church school 10 a m Sept Bible study 7:30 p m. Oct 4 Holy Communion. Webster Ross elected Ross reunion president at Rockton State Park. 50 attendees from multiple states. next reunion Sept 1954 set for same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespie
Rev. Hurley
Ottawa
Paul Wilt
WSCS
Ruth Colehour
Hughes B. Morris
Rockford
Thomson
Chas. McGinty
Argo Fay
Charen
Leslie Durward
Webster Ross
Riverview
Ross
Rockton State Park
Frank Ross
Mt. Carroll
John Ross
Savanna
Blue Earth
Minn
Racine
Janesville
Williams Bay
Wis
Thompson News Community Notes and Visits
Local residents attend Advance Night at Morrison O E S. meeting with Mrs Plumley as Eruest Ruth. Family visitors from Cedar Rapids and Dubuque gather for weekends and Sunday dinners. Protestant church events include a fried chicken supper sponsored by Ladies Aid. Read of teachers moving to Phoenix and a Baptist church visit by Rev. R. O. Reamy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Plumley
Fulton
Ralph Stearns
Primrose
Morrison
Plumley
Ruth
Douglas Anderly
Kay
Cedar Rapids
Charles Rogers
M. J. Strukhoff
Jean Frank
Forreston
Phoenix
Ariz
Wubbena
Thomson
R. O. Reamy
Baptist Training School of Chicago
Ray Brenneman
Baptist Church
Ladies Aid
Carl Rogers
Frank
Dubuque
Edith Tallman
Epworth
Benford Stadel
Stockton
Mrs C W Terry Dies In Rock Falls
Mrs C W Linda Terry of Rock Falls dies at Home hospital after two weeks as patient. Funeral 3 p m Friday at Allen General Home with Rev H C Hatton officiating. Burial Garden Plain cemetery. Born Linda Beck August 20 1874 in Roselle Illinois. Survived by husband Claude Terry two stepdaughters two stepsons one sister and one brother three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by parents and first husband Jack Bradley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Falls
Joseph A. Beck
Claude Terry
Jaude
Franklin L
Vera) Rubright
Tverview
John
Amy) le Haan
Early Perry
LaSalle
Guy van Dyke
Colleta
Adeline Reader
Henry Heck
Thomson
Frank Beck
Jack Bradley
Books borrowed from State Library listed by Mrs Strauch
The Thomson Library lists titles from the State Library that may interest the public. Noted works include Gifts to Make at Home Vegetable Cookery Good Food from Mexico The Christmas Cookie Book Old Patchwork Quilts American Quilts and Coverlets Handmade Rugs and Hooked Rugs Joy Street Catch a Falling Star Whispering Pines Gold Mountain and Trails End plus mystery stories and about 200 juvenile books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Library
State Library
Gold Mountain
WSCS Calendar and Golden Rule Class Notes
The WSCS schedule for the Methodist church includes monthly hostesses devotions and programs from October to June with topics such as My Hobby origin of Thanksgiving Bible quiz name a woman in the Bible and Easter thoughts. A Christmas party gift exchange and Mothers Day origin are planned. The Golden Rule class of York Baptist met at the church basement with 15 adults and five children. program led by children, songs, readings, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church
Belle Root
Blanche Peterson
Maude Wagner
Amy Lewis
Bette Frosch
Margaret Murray
Hallowe’en
Harry Diehl
Daryl Rockafellow
Minnie Ashpole
Goblin
Timmons
Ashpole
Grace Strauch
Mary Root
Paul Heusinkveld
Delia Melendy
Dora Smith
Mary Cone
Vada Wilt
Ruth Stearns
Mrs. Timmons
Esther Gablin
Luella Diehl
Rockafellow
Appel
Fenley
Seger
Heusinkveld
Doris Brown
Elliott
Ashby
Vera Williams
Hattie Greeley
York Baptist Church
Roy Heitman
Kenneth Kemmer
Herbert St. Ores
Ladies Aid supper at Baptist church
The Ladies Aid of the Baptist church will serve a supper next Thursday, Sept. 24, at the church. Serving will begins at 5 p.m. Menu includes fried chicken, mashed potatoes, noodles, carrots, teas, home made rolls, apple sauce salad, jelly, pickles, pie and coffee. Prices are adults 1.50 and children under 12 75 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid of the Baptist Church
Petersen Reunion Draws Forty Eight Members
The Petersen reunion was held Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Carl Petersen with 48 members and three visitors present. Thomas Root, attending Western State Teachers College in Macomb, spent the weekend with his parents Mr. and Mrs. Harry Root. Other local visits included Mr. and Mrs. Earl Root and family hosting Mrs. Harry Jurgens and son, and Miss JoAnn Prins of Milledgeville visiting Miss Prins’ sister in Clinton, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hardcastle
Dennison
Texas
Richard Allison
Milledgeville
Howard Howe
Morrison
Wm. Heide
Amelia Drenner
Wayne Plumer
Sterling
Ivan Miller
Chadwick
Clyde Oncken
Fred Miller
Will Bordner
Ed Holze
Dakota
Brand
May Densmore
Brands
Ellen O’leary
Clinton
Wm. O'Leary
Forest Hawk
Lanark
William Heide
Stuart Dorin
Chicago
Tillie Day
Minneapolis
Minn
Frank Wallas
Emil Brach
Jennie Griswold
FE. N. Holland
University of Dubuque
Dubuque
May Kustes
Fulton
Thomas Kustes
John
Frank Lease
Jinnie Stratton
Savanna
M. J. Strukhoff
Petersen
Carl Petersen
Thomas Root
Western State Teachers College
Macomb
Harry Root
Harry Jurgens
Earl Root
JoAnn Prins
Milledgevile
Mrs
Norman Stickell
Clinton, Ia
Wedding Date Publicized At Savanna Party
A Savanna gathering at North home announced the wedding of Ralph North of Clinton Iowa and Miss Priscilla Schoen of Savanna set for November 28 at 3 30 p m in the Savanna Presbyterian church. The bride is a Shimer College graduate and kindergarten teacher. the groom works at Ice Cooling Appliance in Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elzie
North
Savanna
Thomson
Ralph North
Clinton
Priscilla Schoen
Presbyterian Church
Shimer College
Mt. Carroll
Avenue School
Ice Cooling Appliance Corporation
Morrison
Local residents visit Wilbur Stiles household
Mr and Mrs Neal Maring of andwich and Mr and Mrs Calvin Eslinger and family called Friday evening. Alvin Porter of Folletts Indiana visited Sunday evening with Wilbur Stiles family. Stephen Switzer and son Robert of Orangeville called Sunday afternoon. Mrs Arch Atherton is visiting Merle Atherton and sons. Richard Badtke was a Wednesday evening caller of Mrs Henry Hebeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Maring
Andwich
Calvin Eslinger
Wilbur Stiles
Alvin Porter
Folletts
Stephen Switzer
Robert
Orangeville
Otto Switzer
Arch Atherton
Merle Atherton
Richard Badtke
Henry Hebeler
Thomson Review Opens Section in Illinois Edition
The September 17 1963 issue presents a new Thomson review section for Illinois readers. It previews content and highlights feature coverage planned for the section.
Powder Horn Pow Wow trains Junior Leaders at Canyon Camp
John Seger Thomson Scout leader and Scouts Ralph Stearns Jr Lester Baker Bernard Grohar ing Richard Hook and Kenneth Milow attended the Powder Horn Pow Wow at Canyon Camp September 12 and 13. Over 180 Scouts and leaders took part in Patrol Leadership training with tent camping open cooking and skill sessions in camping hiking compass axe Morse signaling and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Seger
Thomson
Ralph Stearns, Jr
Lester Baker
Bernard Groharing
Richard Hook
Kenneth Milow
U. S. Grant Council
Canyon Camp
Powder
Jus. Christanson
Benton
Wis
Stockton
John Dollinger
Apple River
Lanark
Conoco Announces New Super Gasoline Rollout
Conoco launches a one million dollar ad campaign to promote its new Conoco Super gasoline with TCP. The premium fuel debuts at 8,500 Conoco stations across 23 states, with TCP boosting power and mileage in cooperation with Shell Oil Company. TCP neutralizes spark plug deposits and reduces pre ignition issues, aiding engine performance in both old and new cars. Advertising includes 11.5 million circulation across over 1,000 papers, 56 radio markets, 21 TV markets, and 5,350 outdoor posters. The product is available in 24 listed states including Texas and several midwest and western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Texas
Continental Oil Company
Conoco
TPC
Shell Oil Company
Harry J. Kennedy
Air Force
Mr. Kennedy
Continental
Kennedy
Arkansas
Colorado
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
New Mexico
North Dakota
Oklahoma
South Dakota
Utah
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Drainage Notice for Annual Benefits in Savannah York District
Notice to landowners in Carroll County Illinois that the annual assessment for drainage and levee work in the Savannah and York Drainage District is due for 1953. Payments must be made at the district treasurer's Thomson office by March 10, 1954 or land tracts with unpaid assessments will be sold to cover the amount and costs. Dated September 17, 1953. Clarence Bollous, Treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna and
York
Carroll
Illinois
Thomson
A. D
Clarence Bollous
Rural Youth Reorganizes In Carroll County
Plans are underway to reorganize the Rural Youth of Carroll County under youth assistant Malcolm Alexander. The group considers two monthly meetings one for business and recreation and one for recreation only. New officers Don Law and Neil Libberton were appointed after the resignations of Earl Kaufman and Glen Streicher. The meeting closed with Alexander recounting his life in Germany as a second lieutenant and a September watermelon split.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Malcolm Alexander
Earl Kaufman
Glen Streicher
Don Law
Neil Libberton
Alexander
Germany
Pope dies in Denver hospital on September 10
Augustus R. Pope of Denver Colorado died September 10 at St. Luke's hospital after a two and a half month illness. Born in Seattle, he married Beth Houghton in Chicago on September 15, 1942. Survived by wife Barbara Jean Russell Tobey a brother and two foster sisters. Funeral services held September 14 in Denver with burial there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Augustus R. Pope
Denver
Colo
St. Luke's Hospital
Seattle
Wash
Beth Houghton
R. J. Houghton
Thomson
Chicago
Barbara Jean
Russell Tobey
WSCS Meeting At Thomson Methodist Church Hosts Planned Lunch
The WSCS met at Harney Stamm home with 17 members two visitors and six children. Roll call shared vacation spots while Mrs Henry Strauch and Mrs John Sever read the lesson. A lunch for the District Board is planned for Friday at the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WSCS
Thomson Methodist Church
Mathilda Harney
Nettie Stamm
Henry Strauch
John Sever
Legion Auxiliary Tohmson Meets Tonight At 7 30
Legion Auxiliary of Tohmson meets Thursday at 7 30 pm at the Legion hall with all members urged to attend. Royal Neighbors met Tuesday with nine members. Mrs Edna Carroll led roll call with a current event and Mrs Don Carpenter led the program in place of Mrs McKee. Next meeting planned with Mrs Don Carpenter. Tnt club York Community church meets next Wednesday afternoon Sept 24 with hostesses Hobart Holland Albert Hook and George Creighton. Mr and Mrs Glenn Schutt and Mr and Mrs Junior Schutt of Rock Falls visited Mrs Ella Tousley and Mary Ann Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asker Petersen
Edson Holland
Lewis
Main Street
Edson
Asker
George Hook
Jimmy Wiebengs
Bill
Ben Wagner
Joe Root
Joe Mitchell
Wayne Graharing
Lawrence Weatherwax
Wayne
Legion Auxiliary
Tohmson Legion Auxiliary
Legion All
Royal Neighbors
Edna Carroll
Don Carpenter
McKee
T. N. T. Club
York Community Church
Hobart Holland
Albert Hook
George Creighton
Glenn Schutt
Junior Schutt
Rock Falls
Ella Tousley
Mary Ann
Births Recorded in Morrison Savanna and Mt Carroll Areas
Mr and Mrs William Blair of Morrison welcome a son Steven Joe born Saturday September 12 at Morrison hospital. Mrs Rachael Blair is paternal grandmother. Mr and Mrs Vernon Klingbeil announce daughter Sandra Fern born Saturday September 12 at Savannah hospital weighing seven pounds five ounces. Rhona Jean born Sunday September 13 at Savannah with Patricia Falls as mother. Mr and Mrs George Schaal of Mt Carroll greet son William Lee born Monday September 14 at Savannah City hospital. Mrs Joe Trubaugh is paternal grandmother. Mr and Mrs Paul Munson of Lanark welcome son James Miles born Monday September 14 at Mercy hospital Clinton Iowa weighing eight pounds ten ounces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blair
Morrison
Morrison Hospital
Steven Joe
Rachael Blair
Vernon Klingbeil
Savanna Hospital
Sandra Fern
Carl Orto
Savanna
Rhona Jean
Otto
Patricia Falls
George Schaal
Mt. Carroll
Savanna City Hospital
William Lee
Joe Trubaugh
Paul Munson
Lanark
Mercy Hospital
Clinton, Ia
James Miles
Woman's Club Plans Fall Events and Tour
The Thomson Woman's Club met at the Legion hall on September 9. Members discussed committees, minutes, and new members Mrs. W Leckrone, Mrs. Frank Potter and Miss Myrtle Bennett. They planned a Halloween party, announced the Carroll County Conference in Milledgeville October 6, with luncheon reservations due October 3. The federation theme is Keep Faith. Americanism week runs September 13–19. The club supports rejuvenating Independence Hall and sponsors an essay contest. An invitation to tour historic Galena homes September 26–27 with a $3 fee was read, and two boys received support to attend Egyptian Music camp. The next meeting is October 14 with a book review by Mrs. Polhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Legion Hall
Harvey Seim
W. Leckrone
Frank Potter
Myrtle Bennett
Carroll County
Milledgeville
Sterling
G. C. Poppenhouse
Federation of Woman's Clubs
Independence Hall
Woman’s Club
Galena
Harold Brown
Philip Brach
David Murray
David
St. Mary's
Illindis
Eugene Murray
Trail Rangers
Polhill
Army recruit sent to Ft Bliss and local social notes
Kenneth Goblin, recently inducted, reports to Ft Bliss Texas. Mrs. Frank E. Brown returns from Auburn Washington after six weeks with her son-in-law and daughter M F Lawler Jr and family. Clinton Indiana residents Harold Sorensen Laura Christiansen attend supper with Mrs Ashpole. Ada Ashby Ray and Jerry visit Wayne Ashby family near Wacker. John Ashpole Franklin Fehler visit Moline to see Harold Ashpole. William Starck of West Chicago works on a building formerly the Catholic church. Ray Gordon family moves from Swett’s Dept store apartment to Storm Haven near Albany. E O Hemmer hosts Taylor Van Scoyk Charles Hass Savanna. Florence Traum Mildred Siedenburg Mt Carroll and Alice Switzer attend Amboy home bureau meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Goblin
Ft. Bliss
Tex
Frank E. Brown
Auburn
Wash
M. F. Lawler, Jr
Harold Sorensen
Laura Christiansen
Clinton, In
John Ashpole
Ada Ashby
Ray
Jerry
Mt. Carroll
Wayne Ashby
Wacker
Franklin Fehler
Moline
Ashpole
Harold Ashpole
William Starck
West Chicago
Ray Gordon
Shirley
Judy
Swett
Dept. Store
Storm Haven
Albany
E. O. Hemmer
Taylor van Scoyk
Charles Hass
Savanna
Florence Traum
Mildred Siedenburg
Alice Switzer
Amboy
Home Bureau District
Local Hospital Patients and Recent Discharges
The Sick Mrs Irvin Renner of Albany is a Mercy Clinton patient who recently underwent surgery. Ray Ashby, formerly at Rockford Sanitorium, has been released to his mother Ada Ashby in Mt. Carroll. Arch Atherton is at Mercy Clinton for observation. Mrs Delbert Dimmick recovers from poison ivy. Mrs Virl Johnson is at Mercy Clinton for observation after admission last Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Renner
Albany
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Ray Ashby
Rockford
Ada Ashby
Mt. Carroll
Arch Atherton
Delbert Dimmick
Virl Johnson
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Thomson State Bank
Ely Cochran
H. G
Fred Nipe
Fred
Honolulu
Hawaii
uMo
Ralph
Danny Kness
Louis Witt
Charles
Harold Witt
Woman’s Club District Board
Methodist
Federated Clubs
Broadway Methodist Church
Manual Arts
Thomson Ffa
Bruce Groharing
Galesburg
Charles R. Rogers
Thomson, T
Cronister’s
Excelsior Cleaners
William E. Leckrone
Hickory Grove
Warner Hartman
Thomson News
C. W. Terry
Hicken
North Home
Christ
Jean M. Snyder
Buffalo, New York
Chicago Avenue
Savanna, Ill
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Powder Horn
Ethel Potter
Lauren Mitchell
Arch Gaar
Sarah Harding
Henry Haan
Guy All
Brookfield Zoo
Fay Ashby
Carolyn Ann
Harold Sikkema
A. R. Pope
Denver Hospital
Harney Stamm
Cradle News
Marion Wheeler
Misa Esther Schmaling
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