This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Thomson Review
Location
Thomson, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1964
Page
1
Church schedules and social notes list pastors and services for York Community churches including York Baptist and Methodist sites. Seasonal events mention Rally Day and choir concert proceeds to Blackfeet Mission along with weekend visits to cottages across Fulton Savanna Freeport Dixon and Clinton areas.
The Thomson Methodist Church began renovating its basement this week. Workers removed the old ceiling and plan two new furnaces rewiring fireproof acoustical tile an education office and a fresh paint finish to brighten the space. The church seeks active member support in time and funds.
Another person from the Thomson area attending Clinton Junior College is John Creighton son of Mr and Mrs George Creighton of Thomson.
A Thomson recreation ad lists used Johnson outboard motors 5 10 15 HP for sale or trade. Also Polar Kraft aluminum boats and used shotguns for sale. Ball Band footwear gloves shaving supplies BBs 22 cartridges and shotgun shells available. Timex wrist watches bands and related accessories offered.
The Thomson Music Booster club held its first meeting of the year at the school cafeteria. Officers were elected, music needs were identified, and purchases approved including two sousaphone rests, a French horn case, a bass drum stand, a baritone sax stand, a concert snare drum and another French horn. Budget sharing with the school board was approved, with half the instrument costs up to 250 dollars to be funded by the board and matching funds from the boosters. The group set plans for a fall concert, parade appearances, and outlined uniform fitting duties and fees. A special meeting is slated for October 8 after the Thomson PTA meeting.
Thompson area residents note a family gathering marking the wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Mitchell of Morrison and the birthday of Mrs. Wagner. Attendees included Donald Shafer family of Dixon and Geneseo guests Del Curley, John Atherton family, Seaman Swett party, Leo Linder of Minneapolis, Gary Lehr and son, Leila Mitchell, Dolly Atherton, John Root family, and Harry Root.
The Thomson PTA Executive Board meets tonight at 8. Woman's Club with speaker Mrs. Ray Polhill of Newville gathers Thursday at 8 in the school cafeteria. York Extension unit seeks craft items for Booth Festival with dropoffs by Friday noon. Carroll County Home Extension meets October 13 at Lanark Methodist Church with a Sound of Music revue. FFA Chapter held Greenhand Degree ceremonies with 32 members. dues set at 1.50 due Oct 1. Golden Rule Class met at York Baptist Church with program and refreshments. York Cedar 4-H officers met Sept 22 to approve a new constitution and form promotion and window-display committees. Achievement Night planned Oct 2 at Thomson School with potluck and program.
Mrs Charles Gill state membership chairman says enlisting as many women as possible will support the Auxiliary's work. Mrs Wilbur Reader Thomson unit president invites eligible women to join now for the coming year. The auxiliary aids disabled World War I II and Korean veterans and helps others rejoin civilian life.
Reverend and Mrs. Albert Ihne of Winslow attended the WSCS meeting at the Thom son Methodist Church and shown slides on the Wesley Temple in London England. Rev Wooters installed officers including President Mrs Robert Plumley Vice President Mrs Donald Sippel Secretary Mrs Jack Marken and Treasurer Mrs Larry Smith. Hostesses were Ms Harry Diehl Ms O L Gablin and Mrs Jack Marken.
Mrs. Anna Hartvigsen of Clinton fell down basement stairs on Monday September 7. She sustained bruises and a deep head laceration and was treated as a Jane Lamb Hospital patient for eight days. Mrs. Groharing stayed with her mother in Clinton after the hospital stay and plans to remain this week while she recovers.
Guests last Friday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall attended the 8th birthday celebration for Bradley Cate. Attending were Mr and Mrs Merle Cate and family and Mrs Gladys Cate.
David Daehler attended a state FFA reporter workshop in Oregon on September 17 1964 to learn how to report chapter news to media outlets. The session, one of five across Illinois, was hosted by the University of Illinois Extension Editorial Office. Mrs Helen Brenneman joined Sunday dinner guests Mr and Mrs Mervin Marshall.
Ernest Rathje, conductor, and 10 others were injured in a Milwaukee Road Arrow of No 14 derailment near Keystone Iowa. Rathje and colleagues Alvin Manler and Clinton Regerson were treated at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids. none of the injuries were serious.
Tuesday evening guests in the Paul V. Wilt home included A. Smith and Mr. and Mrs Leonard Stage. Delores Leavens and daughters Janet and Edna Leavens of Chicago enjoy a three week vacation through Eastern states. Clinton residents Asmus Stoltz family visited in Canajoherie and Morrison with local hosts. Numerous callers visited the Wiebenga and Griswold households, and extended visits to Fulton and St. Louis were noted among several families.
Mr and Mrs Paul Daehler of Mt Carroll announce the engagement of daughter Darlene Leona to Bill S Bernardin son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence Bernardin of Polo Darlene a 1961 Mt Carroll high graduate and 1964 nursing school graduate is employed at Dixon Public Hospital Bernardin a 1961 Polo graduate attended Valparaiso Tech Institute and is serving a four year Air Force enlistment stationed at Chanute AFB Ill The couple plans a Dec 19 wedding at First Lutheran Church Mt Carroll
Mrs Hariet Holesinger and Mrs Eloise Voss of the Thom son Women's Club attended the 13th District Federation of Women's Club board meeting held last Tuesday September 15 in Orangeville Illinois. Members are invited to the REA Conference at 4th Street Methodist Church in Sterling on September 29 with a caravan of state officers planning to attend. reservations due by September 25.
The 1964 Sand Burr annual was banned out Monday evening with a party at 7 PM at York Community High School for sophomores, juniors, seniors and last year’s graduates. The yearbooks feature purple and gold padded covers and the senior class editors are praised for a fine issue.
Mrs Fay Ashby hosted nine girls at an overnight party for her daughter Carolyns 11th birthday on September 11. The evening featured birthday cake ice cream and many gifts with attendees Lori Dittmar Diane Fosdick Debbie Prins Christine Cate Pam Kaufman Nadine Hoff Paula Green Phy ef Buikema and Valerie Ashy.
Fifty nine freshmen and seniors and eleven adults in Thomson schools received TB skin tests on Tuesday September 22. Dr K H Reddies of Savanna led the testing with help from Harriet Allen R N of Mt Carroll and Mrs Robert Carroll Thomson. The effort benefits from TB Christmas Seals and aims at early detection and treatment to control tuberculosis.
Mr and Mrs Donald Kramer announce the birth of daughter Johnna Elaine born Friday September 18 at 8 p m in Savanna Hospital weighing 8 lbs Mrs Warren Stebbins of Savanna is the maternal grandmother and Mr and Mrs John Kramer of Thomson are the paternal grandparents Mrs Stebbins is staying this week in the Kramer home to care for mother and baby
The York Cedar 4 H Club held its first meeting of the new season on September 14 1964 at the Granree Hall. Officers elected: president Lawrence Bruckner, vice president James Jykstra, treasurer Patty Kauffman, Sergeant at Arms Ray Fis, Recreation Lois Hartman, secretary Evelyn Prins, reporter Kevan Reader, historian James Hartman. New Junior Leaders elected Lawrence Bruckner Kevan Reader Patty Kauffman. Organization Evelyn Prins James Dykstra. Dairy Lois Hartman James Hartman Ray Bissens. Beef Peggy Kauffman Brenda Ware.
A string of social calls figures across Fulton Mt Carroll and surrounding towns. Mr and Mrs Howard Wieben of Fulton visited his mother Mrs Dora Wieben ga. Sylvia Lewis from Mt Carroll visited Thom son. Several households hosted relatives from Sterling Stockton Cedar Rapids Morrison and Ada Minn with dinners and Sunday visits. Some youths plan education at University of Illinois Moorhead Minnesota State College while others prepared for freshman year.
The notes detail Mrs. Wayne Ashby’s medical admission at St Francis hospital Freeport last Thursday and Albert Lynch’s transfer by ambulance to Jane Lamb hospital Clinton as a medical patient. William Adams remains at home with a fractured rib from a recent fall.
The Thomson Future Homemakers of America opened its regular meeting on Thursday Sept 17 with a supper of hot dogs chips and jello. President Patty Kaufman announced dates for FHA events including Oct 16 Halloween dance and Feb 20 Winter Formal. A Freshman Tea for new members and mothers followed with an emblem ceremony and cookies and punch.
Mrs Henry Shipma 82 of Morrison died Tuesday at 11 10 a m after a year of declining health. Funeral services were held at 2 p m Thursday at Ebenezer Reformed Church with a 1 45 p m prayer in the church basement. Burial in Fulton Cemetery. Annie Bush born March 6 1882 Muskegon Michigan daughter of Peter and Anna Balk Bush. Survived by husband two daughters two sons two brothers two sisters eight grandchildren ten great grandchildren and other relatives. Preceded by twin infant children and other family members.
The Thomson American Legion Auxiliary held its first meeting of the year on September 21, 1964, at 8 p.m. Only six adults and two juniors attended, so an executive board met to handle business. Vada Reader, membership chair, appointed five other members as committee chairs including Ruth Turney for Americanism and Civil Defense and Grace Lewis for Girls State and more. A five dollar award was sent to the Thomson Auxiliary from the Illinois State Legion Auxiliary for coupon collection in districts thirteen through twenty-five. Next meeting is set for October 19, 1964 at 8 p.m.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.