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Thomson Review

Location

Thomson, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1963

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Town Notes On Weather Farm News And Local News

Nice weather has held for days with more warmth hoped. Several minor accidents with dented fenders. keys to Wayne and Buster for the Buick. Large crowd at last Saturday’s dance. New comics shipment at Orthmann’s every Wednesday per Brian Stagg. Harold Starr doing carpentry. Duck hunting season advised to start soon with good year predicted. Cats and pigeons issues noted. Fred Nipe back from Alaska says boom up north. Bowling season starting. Thomson lacks a bowling alley. Merle Atherton moves to new house. Various local visits and dinners among families in Davenport Morison Elgin and Amana area. Several sisters and friends visiting. travel to Amana and Los Angeles planned.

Orthmann’s Brian Stagg Harold Starr Tim Shoemakers Maurice Strukhoff Erane Fred Alaska Thomson Merle Atherton Bess French Norm Dodgers Yankees Lewis

Card of Thanks for Ed Aude’s Death

The family expresses sincere thanks for sympathy and kindness shown during their bereavement. Special thanks go to Pastor Horst, Forrest Mowery, doctors, nurses, blood donors, pallbearers, car and money donors, flower and food providers, and helpers. God bless each of you. Ed Aude Family.

Horst Forrest Mowery Ed Aude TCL

Thomson Recreation Ball Band Gear for Farm and Hunting

A local listing advertises rubber footwear for farm, hunting, and fishing plus jack knives shaving supplies caps hunting hats and general wear. It also offers .22 cartridges shotgun shells 12 16 20 and 410 gauge slugs for deer along with pipes tobacco candy cigarettes.

Thomson High Elects Class Officers and Staff for 1963 64

Class officers are named for seniors juniors sophomores and freshmen at York Community High School for 1963 64 with sponsors and staff selections listed. The Yorkster paper staff includes editors makeup editor and reporters, and the varsity band named officers and a manager.

York Community High School Arun Huizenga Burton Prins Vera Hickey Joy Durward David Marshall Wig Naomi Fischer Dora Smith Re Fox Cynthia Durward Lynne Bissens Gary Houzenga Dale Holesinger Ben Tietjens Leonard Shane Yorkster Till Sloan James Haas Jan Bristol Richard Buckley Kathy Eslinger Dale Krahn Duane St. Ores Janet Dykstra Jane Ann McGinnis Judy Cate Evelyn Prins Jill Sloan Beth Dykema Dick Sloan Jim Haas Mike Atherton

Birthday Dinner Honors Fulton Matriarch at 75

A surprise birthday dinner was hosted Wednesday at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hook's home for Mrs. Andrew Hook of Fulton in honor of her 75th birthday. Attending were Mrs. James Hook of Mt. Carroll and many others including Mrs. Delia Melendy, Mrs. Grace Hook, Herman Rus, Elmer Hog of Fulton, Mrs. Laverne Rose of Morrison, Mrs. Alite Cooper, Mrs. Wesley Kness, and Mrs. Mary Cook of Thomson.

Fred Hook Andrew Hook Fulton James Hook Mt. Carroll Delia Melendy Grace Hook Herman Rus Elmer Hog Laverne Rose Morrison Alite Cooper Wesley Kness Mary Cook Thomson

Freshmen Girls and Mothers Honored at FHA Tea

The York Community high school's freshmen class and their mothers were honored at the Freshmen Tea during a Future Homemakers of America meeting. FHA president Connie Schmitt explained the emblem and presented awards to girls who completed the work. Vern Hickey received a past president award. Jan Bristol led relaxers after with cookies and punch served.

York Community High School Homemakers of America Connie Schmitt FHA Vern_ Hickey Jan Bristol

York Community and York Baptist Church Schedule

William Kendall is pastor at York Community Church with church school at 9 30 AM worship at 10 30 AM and Young People at 7 PM Paul Walker leads York Baptist with worship at 10 AM Sunday school at 11 AM 7 Witt superintendent meets at 6 30 PM at the parsonage Women of the church gather tonight to make bandages for White Cross Ladies Aid meets Wednesday Oct.

York William Kendall Claude Grim Paul Walker Witt Roy Heitman White Cross Ladies Aid

Methodist church service and events listing

Pastor Fred Wooters leads worship at 8:30 Argo Fay 9:30 Hickory Grove and 11:00 Thomson. Sunday school at 9:30 Argo Fay 10:00 Thomson 10:30 Hickory Grove. Ruth Circle of the Thomson WSCS meets Wednesday afternoon Oct 2 at the church.

Fred Wooters Argo Fay Hickory Grove Thomson Ruth Circle The Thomson Wscs

Catholic Services Slot at Fulton and Savanna Churches

Catholic services listed for Fulton at 8 AM and 10 AM. St John church in Savanna offers services at 5:45, 7:30, 9:00 and 11 AM.

Fulton St. John’s Church Savanna

Move to new home in Thom son area

Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton Sr moved last Wednesday into their newly constructed home in the western part of Thomson Their new phone number is 3945 Mrs Floyd England Sr and Don have moved into the Atherton house on West Main St which they vacated

Merle Atherton Sr Thomson Floyd England Sr Don Atherton West Main St

Thomson News Social Roundup Of Local Visits And Funeral

Last Thursday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Wayne Drake and family and Mr and Mrs Clarence Frank and family from Milledgeville and Thomson. The Clinton group attended the funeral of John McCullough of Maquoketa Iowa. The article notes moves and weekend gatherings among local residents in Thom son and surrounding towns with several family visits and a jet plane return for Burnie Voss from Ontario California after his father Ralph Voss’s death.

Wayne Drake Clarence Frank Milledgeville Harry Wilkinson Thomson Wm. Niewkark Asmus Stoltz Clinton John McCullough Maquoketa Iowa David Brown Kentucky Charles Hersey LeRoy Prins Cicero David Geerts Fulton Albert Prins Kenneth Ven Huizen Garden Plain John Seger Rockford Orville Gablin Russel Green Robert Green Rock Falls Charles Green Stockton Russel Green Jr Morrison Frank Flack Hanover Milton Flack Pearl City Myles Haas Burnie Voss Peancey Ontario Calif Ralph Voss

Lions Club Auction Sale Support Blind Schools Notice

The Thomson Lions Club plans an auction sale on Saturday night October 26 at the old high school to aid the Hadley School for the Blind and the Leader Dog School. Donations are welcome with pickup arranged via Diehl Oil Co Lewis Motor Co or George Collins for Grandview area residents.

Thomson Lions Club Hadley School For Leader Dog School Lions Clubs Diehl Oil Co Lewis Motor Co Grandview George Collins Old High School

Brad Jis Seven Birthday Party Noted

Mrs Merle Cate hosted a birthday party after school last Thursday for her son Brad turning seven. Guests Randy Durward David Purlee Bobby Wilt and Brian Stagg attended and brought gifts for the celebrant.

Brad Jis Merle Cate Brad Randy Durward David Purlee Bobby Wilt Brian Stagg

Mrs Glenn Hinds Injured in Fall at Stratford

Mrs Glenn Hinds of Stratford Iowa fractured her pelvic bone after a fall and is confined to City Hospital Webster City Iowa Room 212. Formerly Miss Luc Sanborn she taught in Carroll and Whiteside counties and would welcome letters from old friends in Thomson.

Glenn Hinds Stratford City Hospital Webster City Thomson Luc Sanborn Carroll Whiteside

Savanna Times Theatre to Close Monday After 20 Year Partnership

The Savanna Times Theater, the city’s sole cinema, will shut Monday with the last feature shown. The building will be put up for sale for theater or other business use. James Marchesi of Amboy says the 20 year partnership has ended and the owners plan to exit the theater business. The partnership also owned a theater in Freeport. The Savanna theater is among seven northern Illinois cinemas to close in recent years, with past locations including Mt. Carroll, Warren, Amboy, Prophetstown, Geneseo, Galva and Lockport.

Savanna Times James Marchesi Amboy Times Theater Marchesi Charles Miller Chicago Fred Swanson

Mrs Hartwick Transferred to Peoria Hospital

Mrs Maynard Hartwick of Morrison formerly Doris Disworth of Argo Fay has been moved to St Francis hospital Peoria Illinois after injuries from a May 4 car train collision near Morrison. She has been in Morrison hospital and cared for at home since the accident and is progressing nicely.

Maynard Hartwick Morrison Doris Disworth Argo Fay St. Francis Hospital Peoria Hartwick Morrison Hospital

Walter Bennett Patricia Rowe Wedding Attended by Smiths

Mr and Mrs Paul Smith attended the Walter Bennett Patricia Rowe wedding on Saturday night in Clinton. Evelyn Wilt spent last weekend in Sterling with Mr and Mrs Robert McCune and Lina.

Paul Smith Walter Bennett Patricia Rowe Clinton Evelyn Wilt Sterling Robert McCune Lina

Fifth Anniversary 4-H Beef Program Awards Highlight

The 1963 National 4 H Club Congress and International Live Stock Show mark a special milestone in the beef program sponsored by E I du Pont. The top state 4 H beef winner will win an all expense trip to Chicago and be considered for one of six 500 scholarship awards. Three girls and 21 boys already hold scholarships with six more to be awarded next December.

Chicago E. I. du Pont de Nemours & Company

Family thanks for support after death of Henry Lohmeier

The family of Henry Lohmeier expresses gratitude to all who sent cards flowers and food assisted during the illness and at the funeral. They thank those who paid respects and say the many kindnesses will be gratefully remembered.

Henry Lohmeier

York Betterment Holds Meeting

The York Betterment Club met in the school cafeteria last Thursday evening September 19th. President Gilbert Holland called the meeting to order. Minutes and treasurer reports were approved. Mervin Marshall discussed Carrola zoning and the Thomson sewer progress with no developments reported. Meetings will be on the third Thursday each month. officer elections in November. Next meeting October 17th, location to be announced.

York Betterment Club Gilbert Holland Mervin Marshall Carrola Thomson Beth Holland Mildred Brach William Gengenbach Phillip Brach

Lima woman enrolls at Ohio Northern University Ada

Mrs John McCaughey of Lima Ohio has enrolled as a student at Ohio Northern University in Ada She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby and noted among new enrollees from the area.

John McCaughey Lima Ohio Ohio Northern University Ada Wayne Ashby

Birthday Party Honors Kathy Bellich Eight

Mrs Emil Bellich entertained Saturday afternoon for her daughter Kathy s eighth birthday. Children played games and enjoyed cake ice cream and treats. Guests Audrey Bissens Bonnie Atherton Robin Dykstra Sandy Prins Vicky Hoy Tara Mattie Susan Ashby Nancy Marken Kim Atherton Laurie Temple gave many gifts.

Emil Bellich Kathy Audrey Bissens Bonnie Atherton Robin Dykstra Sandy Prins Vicky Hoy Tara Mattie Susan Ashby Nancy Marken Kim Atherton Laurie Temple

Golden Wedding Anniversary Observed at Lake Wisconsin

Frank Potter Don Hall and Jim Wiebenga attended the golden wedding anniversary of J and Mrs W D Hall at Lake Wisconsin on Sunday. J R and Mrs Hall were married at Winner South Dakota in 1913 with Mr Potter as best man. They have ten children and the Hall family notes Don MTiall as a nephew.

Frank Potter Don Hall Jim Wiebenga W. D. Hall At Lake Wis Mrs. Hall Winner, S. D Mr. Potter Don Mtiall

Bible Class Meets with Mrs Carroll at York Baptist

The Men and Women's Bible class at York Baptist Church met Tuesday evening September 24 at the home of Mrs Vada Carroll with 15 in attendance. Otto Switzer presided. scripture readings on Faith were given. roll call cited a verse from Kings. Robert Hill opened the topic on the use of one’s tongue. Mrs Paul Walker reported on the recent association meeting in Rockford. Refreshments followed, with a social hour enjoyed by all.

Carroll York Baptist Church Vada Carroll Otto Switzer Jennie Griswold Robert Hill Paul Walker Rockford

Savanna Woman's Club Hosts Tea and Style Show Invite

The Savanna Woman's Club invites Thomson Woman's Club members to a tea and style show by the Fashion Shop on Friday October 4 at 2 30 p m. Donation of 1 00 per person. Contact Mrs Merle Biel by October 1 if attending. Also announced Carroll County Fall Conference October 8 at Milledgeville Methodist Church with registration at 10 a m Luncheon tickets 1 25 and 25c registration fee.

Savanna Woman's Club Thomson Woman's Club Merle Bielema Carroll County Methodist Church Milledgeville

Births Report From Carbondale Clinton Area

Mr and Mrs Terry Elliott of Carbondale Illinois welcomed a son born Sunday evening September 22 in Carbondale. Maternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs Richard McGinty of Thomson and paternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Harold Elliott of Madison Wisconsin. Another birth reported to Janvrin Faber of Fulton a daughter born Tuesday September 24 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton weighing 7 pounds 11 ounces. Albert Prins is maternal grandfather. Kenneth Brown of Thomson and spouse are parents of a daughter born Tuesday September 17 at Savanna hospital weighing 8 pounds 2 1/2 ounces.

Terry Elliott Carbondale Ill Richard McaGinty Thomson Harold Elliott Madison Wis Janvrin Faber Fulton Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Albert Prins Kenneth Brown Savanna Hosital

Gary Stamp Active in Many Ca Manche High Activities

Former Thomson resident Gary Stamp of Clinton Iowa R F D No 1 has a full senior year at Camache High School He is elected President of the National Honor Society President of the Senior Class President of the Student Council Vice president of the Lettermen's Club and participates in chorus and multiple sports including varsity football wrestling and baseball He is the son of Mr and Mrs L L Jack Stamp and attended Thomson grade school.

Thomson Ne Stamp Clinton Iowa Camanche High School National Honor Society Lettermen’s Gent Rogers Gary L. L Jack’’ Stamp Thomson Grade School

Thomson PTA Executive Board Meeting Tonight

The Thomson PTA executive board will meet tonight at the home of Mrs. Robert Knuth in River View. The Thomson Woman's Club meets Thursday Oct 3 at 8 PM in the school cafeteria with Merle Norman Studio of Clinton presenting and hostesses Gladys Kustes, Claribel Smith, and Marion Wheeler. Ruth Circle of Thom son Methodist church meets Wednesday afternoon Oct 2 in the church basement with Vada Wilt hosting. Luvella Diehl will present the program and devotions. circle members will cut and tear carpet rags for rugs.

T. A Thomson Pta Robert Knuth Riverview Woman’s Club Thomson Woman’s Club Merle Norman Clinton Gladys Kustes Claribel Smith Marion Wheeler Ruth Thomson Methodist Church Vada Wilt Luvella Diehl Jonah

Carolyn Ashby 10th Birthday Party Report

Mrs. Fay Ashby hosted a September 14 birthday party for her daughter Carolyn. Guests included Nadine Hoff Tonda Mattie Paula Green and many Ashby relatives. Ice cream cake and kolache were served along with numerous gifts for Carolyn.

Fay Ashby Carolyn Nadine Hoff Tondaattie Paula Green Louann Bellich Edine Hoff Phyllis Buikema Kara Grim Christine Cate Phyllis Ehrich Cindy Schmitt Olivia Kness Lori di

Birthday Picnic Honors Fulton Woman at Eagle Point Park

Mrs Andrew Hook of Fulton celebrated her 75th birthday with a Sunday picnic at Eagle Point Park in Clinton. Attending were Andrew Hook Jr and family of Aurora, James Hook and daughter of Carroll, Fred Hook and family of Thomson, Elmer Hook, Mrs Andrew Hook Sr, and Anne Bos of Fulton.

Two Accidents Reported This Week In Thomson

Two automobile accidents occurred this week in Thomson with no injuries. On Monday evening Wayne Witt and Alan Higey collided on West Main Street in front of the township library around 7 PM. Witt crossed into the opposite lane, clipping Higey. both cars sustained heavy damage and Witt was ticketed for driving in the wrong lane. On Tuesday morning Martin Cronister and Latham B. Slocum collided near the Thomson bank. Cronister was traveling north as Slocum’s westbound car drove into him, resulting in substantial damage to both vehicles.

Thomson Wayne Witt Alan Higey West Main St Witt Hickey Marshall Baker Martin Cronister Latham B Morrison Thomson Bank Cronister Slocum

Weekend Cottage Visits Across Clinton Area

Mr and Mrs Albert Munson and daughter of Clinton spent the weekend at their cottage. Mr and Mrs Ted Haight of Stockton entertained Mr and Mrs Hap Myers of Freeport at their cottage Sunday. Mr and Mrs Oscar Gingrich of Waterloo Iowa were Saturday visitors with Willie Leopold. Mrs Anna Hop returned home after five weeks with the Leopold family. Jack Reynold attends an implement show in Peoria. Art Warren of Clinton works on improvements at his coffee shop. Frank Graves of Stockton and Mrs Willie Leopold hosted Sunday calls. they also visited Cecil Brigg in Sterling. John Russo family of Elgin spent the weekend at their cottage. Carl and Howard Haeft of Lena attended Sunday dinner. Mr and Mrs Willie Dr and Mrs Paul Schulz of Chicago bought the Wade cottage in Freeport. Donald McBride and Dale visited the Sacks. Fred Miller visited Leopold residence Monday evening.

Eagle Point Park Clinton Andrew Hook Fulton Aurora James Hook Mr. Carroll Fred Hook Thomson Elmer Hook Anne Bos Cindy Atherton Merle Atherton William Hamm Chicago Claude Wiebenga Dora Wiebenga Lloyd Fagan Everett Fagan Patch Grove Wis Robert Williams Fay Ashby E. N. Giles Peoria Myrtle Bennett Walter Bennett Patricia Rowe Emil Brach Philip Gilbert Holland John H. Burkema Phyllis Rinkie Lantiga Wesley Cooper Ralph Bielema Galesburg George Hyman Albert Munson Ted Haight Stockton Hap Myers Freeport Oscar Gingrich Waterloo Iowa Willie Leopold Anna Hop Leopold Jack Reynold Art Warren Frank Graves Cecil Brigg Sterling John Russo Elgin Carl Howard Haeft Lena Willie Paul Schulz Robert Wade Donald McBride Dale Wesley Sack Fred Miller

Birthday party for Teresa Meakins at Mrs Meakins home

Mrs Max Meakins hosted fifteen children on Saturday to celebrate Teresa Meakins turning four. Guests included Paula Hedstrom Mary Hedstrom David Hedstrom Jean Groharing Mark Stagg Julie Purlee Steven Purlee Pat Foltz Mike Foltz Scott Foltz Pamela Ehrich Carrie Schott Laurie Waltrip Christy Knuth Teresa's grandmother Mrs Amy Lewis and Mrs Gilpin Stagg and Thomas. Ice cream cake and chocolate refreshments were served.

Max Meakins Teresa Meakins Teresa Paula Mary David Hedstrom Jean Groharing Mark Stagg Julie Steven Purlee Pat Mike Scott Foltz Pamela Ehrich Carrie Schott Laurie Waltrip Christy Knuth Amy Lewis Gilpin Stagg Thomas

Last Rites Held Friday For Henry Lohmeier

Funeral services for Henry J Lohmeier who died Tuesday were held at 2 p m at Fay funeral home with Rev Fred Wooters of Thomson Methodist Church officiating Burial was in Lower York cemetery near Thomson Pallbearers were Joe Diephuis Arthur Hundley Aaron Johnson Virtus Johnson Lee Morgan and Leonard Stage

Henry J. Lohmeier Fay Funeral Home Fred Wooters Thomson Methodist Church Lower York Thomson Joe Diephuis Arthur Hundley Aaron Johnson Virtus Johnson Lee Morgan Leonard Stage

Local Hospital Readies Updates on Patients Across Iowa and Clinton

Sick Wayne Ashby remains in Veterans Hospital Iowa City on the 8th floor West. Mrs Hattie Greeley stays at Jane Lamb Clinton. Ray Brenneman discharged from Morrison hospital and returned to White side nursing home. Lyle Williams home from Savanna hospital after a week as surgical patient. Philip Battaglia home from Mercy Clinton after two weeks medical care. Bruce Houzenga to undergo tonsillectomy Friday at Jane Lamb Clinton. Stanley Ottens, Savanna formerly Thomson, is a medical patient at Jane Lamb Clinton. Warren Waltrip was a Mercy hospital patient last week. Mrs Helen Rice is a patient at Linton nursing home Sterling.

Wayne Ashby Veterans Hospital Iowa City Hattie Greeley Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Ray Brenneman Morrison Hospital Whiteside Nursing Home Lyle Williams Savanna Hospital Philip Battaglia Mercy Hospital Bruce Leland Houzenga Jane Lam Hospital Stanley Ottens Savanna Thomson Warren Waltrip Helen Rice Linton Sterling

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