Open House at Lewis Motor Co and Niece’s Estes Park Wedding
Open House at Lewis Motor Co is scheduled for Sept 29 30 with an October event to follow. Patricia Jean Lyons of Estes Park Colorado and James Howard Lyons of Greeley Colorado wed Sept 3 at Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church Estes Park Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patricia Jean Lyons
Estes Park
Colorado
James Howard Lyons
Greeley
Colo
Our Lady of the Mountain Catholic Church
Richard N. Lyons
Lawrence Weatherwax
Thomson
Howard H. Lyons
Charles P. Sanger
Dwight Chapman
Richard Johnson
James Troxel
Donna Lyons
San Carlos
Aziz
Karen
Kay Lyons
Kerry Lease
Logan
Utah
Dale Mullen
Dennison
Iowa
Joseph Newman
Wheat Ridge
Richard N. Lyons II
Boulder
Randall Downing
Stanley Hotel
Lake Louise
Banff
Alberta
Canada
Colorado State College
Creighton University
Omaha
Neb
Mt. St. Gertrude Academy
University of Colorado
Burlington Lines
California Zephyr
Tara Lee Mattie Portrait From Anchorage Daily News
Mrs. Lloyd Smith received a page from the Anchorage Daily News dated September 11, 1966 showing Tara Lee Mattie, daughter of Vernon C. Mattie, holding a Viet Nam doll. The caption notes she is a school safety patrol lieutenant and likely the youngest lieutenant with the Army in Alaska, and Tara is also the granddaughter of George Mattie of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
Anchorage Daily News
Alaska
Tara Lee Mattie
Vernon C. Mattie
Anchorage
Tara
Viet Nam
Army
George Mattie
Thomson
Resthave Auxiliary Bazaar Friday October 7 at Morrison Coliseum
The Resthave Home Auxiliary in Morrison hosts its Harvest Bazaar in the Morrison Coliseum basement on Friday October 7. Booths open at 9 a.m. with cookies candy farmer's market white elephants and fancy work. Coffee at 9:30 a.m. Luncheon 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Chicken dinner 5 to 7 p.m. $1.75. Tickets in advance at Vern's Home Furnishings or Boerema Shoe Store. No tickets at door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Morrison Coliseum
Vern
Boerema Shoe
Paper Drive Saturday By Thomson High Senior Class
The senior class of Thomson High School sponsors a paper drive on Saturday September 24. Rural area residents requesting pickup should call Thomson 259-3682.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson High School
Thomson
Welfare meeting attended by Hazel Stagg at Dixon Illinois
Mrs Hazel Stagg attended a four county dinner meeting of Public Welfares Services Committees and County Medical Advisory Committee members Monday at the Nachusa Hotel in Dixon Illinois Harold C Swank head of the Illinois Department of Public Aid was the guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Stagg
Public Welfares Services
Nachusa Hotel
Dixon
Illinois
Harold C. Swank
Ilinois Department of Public Aid
Thomson WSCS Saving Betty Crocker Coupons
The WSCS of Thomson Methodist church saves Betty Crocker coupons and invites community members to donate coupons by contacting Eleanor Plumley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Wscs
WSCS
Thomson Methodist Church
Betty Crocker
Eleanor Plumley
Sick Bob Bowers and others noted in local health updates
Grandson of Mr and Mrs Vem Hamm, Sick Bob Bowers, recently broke his arm. He has returned to the home of Mrs Myrta Groharing in Chadwick after a few days in Morrison hospital. Mrs Mary Moore remains hospitalized in Savanna. Evaline Foltz moved from Savanna to Harbor Crest in Fulton after July 10. Wayne Drake received a skin graft at the Veterans hospital in Iowa and is recovering well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Bowers
Wacker
Vém
Hamm
Myrta Groharing
Chadwick
Morrison Hospital
Arthur Hoffman
Mary Moore
Savanna Hospital
Evaline Foltz
Harbor Crest
Fulton
Wayne Drake
Veterans Hospital
Iowa
Legion Auxiliary Begins New Season at Thompson Hall
The Thomson American Legion Auxiliary opened its season with seven members meeting at 7:30 PM on September 19. President Mrs. Ed Arding announced two certificates for past-year support to the eight point program. Gertrude Green named membership chair and with Isabelle French on auditing. The group planned an Early Bird dinner for Legion members and spouses in November and noted a Morrison school of instruction on October 22 for an all-day session. Jennie French served refreshments after adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Ed Andring
Gertrude Green
Isabelle French
Thomson Legion
School of Instruction
Morrison
Jennie French
Virginia Bush and Terry Carroll to Wed in June 1967
Announcement of the engagement of Virginia E. Bush daughter of Mr and Mrs Donald E Bush Morrison to Terry Carroll son of Mrs Elizabeth Carroll Morrison formerly Thomson. Carroll is grandson of Mrs Anna Arnold and the late Bush Carroll. Both are Morrison Community High graduates. Bush works as a General Electric secretary and Carroll is a Western Illinois University junior majoring in industrial arts. June 1967 wedding planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia E. Bush
Donald E. Bush
Morrison
Terry Carroll
Elizabeth Carroll
Thomson
Terry
Annaarn
Bush Carroll
Morrison Community High School
Miss Bush
General Electric
Western Illinois University
Macomb
York Cedar 4-H Elects Officers
Dwayne Hook was elected president of the York Cedar 4-H club at its Sept. 20 meeting. Elected officers include Randall Dykstra as vice president and Lawrence Bruckner as treasurer. Other roles cover secretary Kevan Reader reporter Lois Hartman historians Sharlene Temple Pam Kaufman recreation chairs Debbie Prins Dian French federation delegates Jim Hartman Lawrence Bruckner alternates Mike Weis Peggy Kaufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwayne Hook
York Cedar 4-H Club
Randall Dykstra
Lawrence Bruckner
Kevan Reader
Lois Hartman
Sharlene Temple
Pam Kaufman
Debbie Prins
Dian French
Federation
Jim Hartman
Mike Weis
Peggy Kaufman
Burnie Voss
Reporter Attends Northern District Workshop in Oregon
Lawrence Bruckner a Section II Reporter attended the Northern District Reporter Workshop in Oregon on September 14 as a panelist with Warren Schmidt Oregon High School Agricultural Instructor Gene Kroupa Extension Editor Illinois and Donald Nelson State FFA Reporter. He attended with Gengenbach Lois Huigenga and Charlotte Cate Thomson FHA. James Evans taught newspaper writing camera use and presenting radio television programs to 18 advisors and 43 boys. The conference was one of five held statewide with Future Farmers of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Bruckner
Oregon
Warren Schmidt
Oregon High School
Gene Kroupa
University of Illinois
Donald Nelson
FFA
Lawrence
Gengenbach
Lois Huigenga
Charlotte Cate
Thomson Fha
James Evans
Future Farmers of America
Bradley Cate Celebrates Tenth Birthday Supper
Mr and Mrs Merle Cate hosted a birthday supper Monday night for their son Bradley marking his tenth birthday. Attending were his grandparents Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall and Mrs Gladys Cate and his sisters Charlotte and Charlene Cate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle Cate
Bradley
Mervin Marshall
Gladys Cate
Charlotte
Charlene Cate
Fulton Altar and Rosary Guild Meeting Report
Mesdames Tom Kustes Kath erine Cooper Ed Andring Howard Prins and Irvin Senneff attended a meeting of the Altar and Rosary Guild of the Immaculate Conception church held last Wednesday evening in the home of Mrs William Considine in Fulton. The basement and garage floor were poured Tuesday at the new home being built by Mr and Mrs Carl Bud Brock on West Main street. Brock and his father and brothers finished putting on the siding on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Tom Kustes
Katherine Cooper
Ed Andring
Howard Prins
Irvin Senneff
Altar and Rosary Guild of the Immaculate Conception Church
William Considine
Carl
Bud) Brock
West Main Street
Mr. Brock
York area churches schedule and events
The page lists services and activities for York Community Church York Baptist Methodist Spring Valley Reformed Catholic Immaculate Conception and Ideal Community Bible Church. It notes worship times Sunday schools official board meetings Bethel Bible study series and youth events including senior MYF and a sermon series on faith and conscience with references to scripture and church songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mohn
Hickory Grove
Argo Fay
Thomson
Hickory Grove Official Board
Thomson-Argo Fay Senior High
MYF
Thomson Church
Wiebenga Family Celebrates 50th Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Wiebenga of Fulton marked their golden anniversary with an Open House on September 20. They wed in Fulton with Rev. Yankan and retired to Fulton after farming. Six children survive: Clarence, George, and Harry in Fulton. Lyle Mitchell, also of Fulton. Willard Vegter of Morrison. and Rena at home. The event drew relatives from Thomson, Princeton, Prairie View Nursing Home, and extended family in San Diego, Oak Lawn, Chicago, and Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dick Wiebenga
Fulton
Yankan
Clarence
George
Harry
Lyle Mitchell
Willard Vegter
Morrison
Rena
Dora Wiebenga
Thomson
Mervin Marshall
Eather Miller
Princeton
Carolyn Elliott
Prairie View Nursing Home
Meershalls
San Diego
Calif
Oak Lawn
Chicago
Peoria
Wagner Couple To Observe 50th Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Ben Wagner plan an open house at the Thomson Legion hall on Saturday September 24 from 7 to 9 PM to honor their 50th wedding anniversary on September 26. A 5 PM potluck dinner for immediate family precedes the event. Maude Mitchell married Mr Wagner September 26 1916 at the Thomson Methodist parsonage and they have two children Mary Root of Thomson and William of Bensonville with six grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion Hall
Thomson
Ben Wagner
Maude Mitchell
Thomson Methodist Parsonage
John
Mary) Root
William
Bensonville
Thomson High elects 1966 67 class officers
Thomson High School class officers chosen for 1966 67 include seniors Richard Sloan as president Ronald Atherton as vice president Charlotte Cate as secretary Ward Dittmar as treasurer Lola Petersen as reporter with sponsors Mrs Naomi Fischer and Supt Wayne G Tidd. Juniors select Mike Atherton as president Susie Cate as vice president Lois Huizensa as secretary Lawrence Bruckner as treasurer Judy Dykstra as reporter David Crook sponsor. Sophomores lead Da Wayne Hook president Steve Houzenga vice president Jo Anne Halfman secretary Shar lene Temple treasurer Barbara Schmitt reporter Wynne Ventling sponsor. Freshmen elect Wesley Temple president Peggy Kaufman vice president Gail Mar ken secretary Cheryl Hook treasurer Ronald Dykstra reporter William Gengenbach sponsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson High School
Richard Sloan
Ronald Atherton
Charlotte Cate
Ward Dittmar
Lola Petersen
Naomi Fischer
Wayne G. Tidd
Mike Atherton
Susie Cate
Lois Huizensa
Lawrence Bruckner
Judy Dykstra
David Crook
da- Wayne Hook
Steve Houzenga
Jo- Anne Halfman
Sharlene Temple
Barbara Schmitt
Wynne Ventling
Wesley Temple
Peggy Kaufman
Gail Marken
Cheryl Hook
Ronald Dykstra
William Gengenbach
Ashby Family Attends Morrison In-Law Gathering
Mr and Mrs Fay Ashby and family join relatives at the home of her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Ervin Stuart in Morrison. Thomson guests include Mr and Mrs Clifford Houzenga and sons with other relatives from Clinton Iowa Fulton and Morrison areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fay Ashby
Ervin Stuart
Morrison
Thomson
Clifford Houzenga
George Kyaarsgard
Clinton
Iowa
Robert Williams
Fulton
Bernard Houzenga
LaVerne Houzenga
Gablin Family Returns From Six Week Alaska Trip
Mr and Mrs Orville Gablin have just returned from a six week truck camper journey to Alaska. En route they visited their son Kenneth Gablin and family of Bur ton Washington. In Alaska they called on Vernon Mattie and family at Anchorage. They report a fine trip with warm days and cool evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville Gablin
Alaska
Kenneth Gablin
Burton
Washington
Vernon Mattie
Anchorage
Birthday guests and local visits noted in Clinton area
Christine Cate celebrated her 13th birthday as Friday overnight guest of Carolyn Ash with cake and ice cream and Saturday bowling. Lela Mitchell joined Dwight Atherton family for Sunday dinner. Grandson Billy Stoltz, 17, Clinton, grandson of Wm Nienkark, injured an eye at Paul’s Discount Store and underwent surgery in Iowa City hospital. concern over possible loss of sight. Donald Irwin Ellen Irwin and Blanche Potter visited Myles Haas on Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Cate
Carolyn Ashby
Billy Stoltz
Asmus Stoltz
Clinton
Wm. Nienkark
Thomson
University Hospital
Iowa City
Billy
Paul's Discount Store
Donald Irwin
Miss Ellen Irwin
Blanche Potter
Hanover
Myles Haas
Chipman Couple Welcome son Shawn Robert
Mr and Mrs James Chipman of Montrose Colorado announce the birth of a son Shawn Robert on September 8. Mr Chipman is a former teacher in the Thomson grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chipman
Montrose
Colo
Shawn Robert
Chipman
Thomson Grade School
Special School Election To Elect Seven Board Members
Residents are reminded of a special school election to elect a seven member board for the new unit School District No. 301. The election runs Saturday Sept 24 from noon to 7 PM at Town Hall with candidates Donald E Sippel Marvin I Holesinger Paul James Green Elmer L Mans Clifford Dykstra Fred Hook Yvonne McGinty Harry Dittmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Unit
Town Hall
Donald E Sippel
Marvin I. Holesinger
Paul James Green
Elmer L. Mans
Clifford Dykstra
Fred Hook
Yvonne McGinty
Harry Dittmar
Thomson Students And Teachers On Field Trip
Thomson area students and teachers joined the Illinois Geological Survey Field Trip last Saturday in Freeport and nearby areas. Attendees from Thomson included David Crook Wynne Venting Steve Buehler Esther Schmaling and Mrs Kenneth Whitney with students John Kustes Dick Sloan Susan Knuth Karen Schmitt Rita Fehler Judy Daniels Lola Petersen Bill Manning Nadine Ehrich and Tim Shoemaker. Kenneth Whitney and Leland Schmaling accompanied the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Illinois Geological Survey
Freeport
Ilinois
Krape Park
David Crook
Wynne Ventling
Steve Buehler
Esther Schmaling
Kenneth Whitney
John Kustes
Dick Sloan
Susan Knuth
Karen Schmitt
Rita Fehler
Judy Daniels
Lola Petersen
Bill Manning
Nadine Ehrich
Tim Shoemaker
Leland Schmaling
PTA County Council Meeting Scheduled for Sept 29
The Carroll County PTA Council fall meeting will be held Thursday September 29 from 1 to 3 PM at Mrs. Irvin Senneff’s home in Algona. The theme is Scholarships How and When to Apply with Gordon Hansen County Superintendent of Schools as featured speaker. All PTA members in Carroll County are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Council of the
Parent Teacher Association
Irvin Senneff
Algona
Gordon Hansen
PTA
Greeleys Send Greetings From Castro Valley Trip
Mr and Mrs Lyle Greeley send greetings to Thomson friends via Carl Petersen who returned from a California vacation with the Greeleys in Castro Valley and relatives in Oakland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Greeley
Thomson
Carl Petersen
California
Greeley’s
Castro Valley
Oakland
Miss Lillian Van Houten Bride Elect Shower in Clinton
Mrs Howard Prins Mrs Albert Prins Evelyn and Miss Jane Ann McGinnis attended a bridal shower Monday evening at the Earl Emyre home in Clinton Iowa for Miss Lillian Van Houten the bride elect of Robert Smith nephew of the Prins family. Mr and Mrs Carl Petersen visited with his aunt Mrs Anna Lee in Clinton Sunday afternoon and with his brother and sister-in-law Mr and Mrs Emil Petersen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Prins
Albert Prins
Evelyn
Jane Ann McGinnis
Earl Emyre
Clinton
Iowa
Lillian van Houten
van Houten
Robert Smith
Prins
Carl Petersen
Anna Lee
Emil Petersen
Cooper Returns to Peru State College for Junior Year
Albert Cooper, son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Cooper, returns to Peru State College Nebraska for his junior year. He is the grandson of Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooper of Savanna, former Thomson residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Cooper
Kenneth Cooper
Peru State College
Peru
Nebraska
Clarence Cooper
Savanna
Thomson
Strukhoff Birthday Celebrated in Mount Carroll
Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Strukhoff hosted a Monday evening gathering for their son Paul and family in Mount Carroll to celebrate Mrs. M. J. Strukhoff birthday. Cake ice cream and strawberries were served as part of the birthday observance. The event included close family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Strukhoff
Paul
Mount Carroll
Open House For New Thomson Chevrolet Garage And Models
The Thomson Band Boosters meet to plan candy sales chili supper and a benefit game for the year. An open house for the new Lewis Motor Company Chevrolet sales and service agency in Thomson is set for Sept 29 to Oct 1 with coffee and cake. The modern Armco steel building at Main Street houses showroom office service and a new café The Coffee Cup and features display space for 1967 Chevrolets. John Krahn Enterprises owns the site with construction by J & D Construction and support from local trades. A new subscriber Dale Krahn a Kendall College freshman is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Band
Cleaners
Lewis Motor Company
Chevrolet Sales and Service Agency
Thomson
John Krahn Enterprises, Inc
Armco
Sinclair Petroleum
John Krahn
Beloit Iron and Bridge Works
J & D Construction Co
Fulton
Melendy Plumbing
Alvie Keltner
Keltner
B. R. Lewis
Paul Lewis
Chevrolet
Mr. Lewis
Mr. Krahn
Krahn Enterprises
TNT Club Meeting at Community Church Sept 28
The TNT Club of the Community Church will meet Wednesday at 1 30 pm with Mrs Ab Hook. Mrs Lloyd Smith will lead devotions and the roll call prompts My favorite food. Anyone who has sewn carpet pieces is asked to bring them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W K. Reader
Thomson
Pam Kaufman
First Thomson WSCS Meets. new officers installed
The Thomson Methodist WSCS opened its season with 13 members attending. Rev Thomas Moline installed the officers: President Mrs Larry Smith Vice President Mrs Florence Ashby Secretary Treasurer Mrs Eugene Murray. A WSCS meaning program was given by several members and refreshments served by Mr Murray and Mrs Smith. Ruth and Mary Circles merged into one group meeting monthly on the third Wednesday. time and place to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Harold Witt
Jesus Bids
Marsha Hill
Marcia Holland
Nadine Hoff
Irene Hoff
Beth Holland
Harriet Wilt
Lorraine Holland
Maxine Marshall
M. Overman
Paul Wilt
Gilbert Holland
Gilbert Holland; Solo, “Evening Prayer,” Philip Brach
Rev. Grafft
Marion Overman
Robert Holland
Robert Hill
Francis Hoff
Leonard Kosier
Thomson Methodist Wscs
Thomas Moline
Larry Smith
Penta
Florence Ashby
Eugene Murray
WSCS
Thomas Mohn
Robert Plumley
Murray
Smith
WISCS
Clinton Beauty Academy Student Begins Course
Mrs. Merle Ather ton Jr. of Clinton formerly of Thomson began a beauty course on Sept. 6 at the American Academy of Beauty in Clinton Iowa. Her mother Mrs. Eleanor Ferry of Savanna has moved to Clinton to care for the Atherton children while she attends school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle
Barbara) Atherton Jr
Clinton
Thomson
American Academy of Beauty
Iowa
Eleanor Ferry
Savanna
Atherton
Granddaughter Attending Western Minois University
Mrs. Lloyd Smith reports Nanette Curley granddaughter of the Delbert Curleys Geneseo formerly Thomson is attending Western Minois University at Macomb Illinois where she majors in music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
Nanette Curley
Delbert Curleys
Geneseo
Thomson
Western Minois University
Macomb
Linois
Music
Birthday Party for Kathy Bellich on 11th Birthday
A birthday party was held for Kathy Bellich on her 11th birthday at her parents home, Emil and Mrs Bellich. Pink and blue streamers decorated the serving table with a cake doll centerpiece. Guests included Cindy Young Vicki Hoy Susan Ashby Bonnie Atherton Barbara McKee and Audrey Bissens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathy Bellich
Emil Bellich
Cindy Young
Vicki Hoy
Susan Ashby
Bonnie Atherton
Barbara McKee
Audrey Bissens
Kathy
Card of Thanks from the Ehrich family
Mr and Mrs Alvin Ehrich and family express gratitude to friends in the community for their dinner at Old Mill Park last Sunday and for the gift of money. The appreciation is deep and heartfelt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mill Park
Alvin Ehrich
For Sale Fresh Eggs Three Dozen for One Dollar
Mrs Raymond Dykstra of Thomson R1 advertises fresh eggs for sale at three dozen for one dollar. The note lists contact by rural route and household name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Dykstra
Thomson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lewis Motor Co
Thomson Review
Village Echo
Thomson Broadax
Dayton Gilpin Stagg
National Newspaper
CPB
Thomson Recreation
Ben Snyder
Albert Hook
Legion Auxiliary
Virginia Bush
York
York Community
T. S. Cleworth
Claude Grim
Theresa Bissens
York Baptist
Emer W. Grafft
Spring Valley Reformed Church
Catholic Immaculate Conception
Ill
Biedicus
St. John’s Church
Ideal Community Bible Church
Cradle News
PTA County Council
Clifford Dingman
Milledgeville
Ernest Smith
Marvin Holesinger
Mutual Insurance Companies
Dale Holesing
Cherie
Holesinger
Dale Krahn
Kendall College
Evanston
Dale
Lincoln
Evanston, Il
Clubs
Lodges
Beauty Academy
Western
Doug Krahn
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