Old Stone Bridge Marker To be Dedicated Sunday
Dedication of the Old Stone Arch Bridge marker will occur Sunday at 2 00 p m at a highway rest area near Brookville with a backup at Rock Creek Grange Hall. State and county historical groups and local clubs sponsor the event featuring remarks by William Alder s er and D H Sunmark among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galena Road
Brookville
Rock Creek
Carroll County Historical Society
Historical Societies of
Ogle, Lee, Stephenson
Jo Daviess Counties
William K. Alderser
Illinois State Historical Society
D. H. Sunmark
Phillip L. Keister
Stephenson County Historical Society
Chicago
Peoria
Galena
Stephanie Ellis celebrates eighth birthday in rural Thomson
Stephanie Ellis marks her eighth birthday with a Saturday party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Ellis. Guests from Savanna and Argo Fay attend, games are played and butterfly shaped cake is served as Stephanie receives many gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephanie Ellis
Stephanie
Earl Ellis
Thomson
Sharon
Mellisa Shrake
Mary
Patty Vesely
Savanna
Joanne
Gary Miller
Argo Fay
Betty Haas
Carol Hartman
Susan Robinson
Patty Prins
Cheryl Wiersema
Sharon Flynn
Kim Houzenga
Laura Geerts
Jimmy
Rita
Rhonda
Michael
Theresa
Taletta
Dawn Eagle
Thomson High Forms First Student Council
The Thomson High School student council held its organizational meeting on September 19. Tom Gray was elected head, with Wes Temple as vice president Mae Tipton as secretary treasurer and Michael Hill as public relations officer. The twelve member council includes class vice presidents and representatives. Meetings occur biweekly after school with class reps serving as liaisons. Goals include coordinating activities building school spirit sponsoring a Homecoming and promoting achievement. Sponsors are Mrs. Rubye Hill and William Gengenbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson High School
Tom Gray
Robert Gray
Thomson
Wes Temple
Alfred Temple
Mae Tipton
Frank Tipton
Michael Hill
Robert Hill
Rubye Hill
William Gengenbach
Gengenbach
School Board Okays Budget For Year 1968 69
The Thomson Community Unit School District 301 board approved the fiscal 1968 69 budget in a special session September 23. Education fund expenditures total 328 846 00 with 291 040 00 in revenue. Other funds include Building 28 000 00, Bond and interest 47 437 50, Transportation 21 860 00, Municipal Retirement 3 450 00, Working Cash 3 080 00. totals 429 593 00 revenue 395 060 74. Board members Halfman Hans Green Sippel Hook attended. Dittmar Dykstra absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Thomson Community Unit
Halfman
Hans
Green
Sippel
Hook
Dittmar
Dykstra
Lions Club To Install New Roof At Thomson High Gym
Thomson Lions Club plans a weekend project to replace the old high school gym roof. Members will supply materials and seek volunteers for the Saturday and Sunday work sessions. After completion a pot luck dinner will be held for participating families. The roof has long needed replacement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Lion’s Club
Appoint Trustees Sanitary District
Circuit Court Judge Marvin F. Burt approved the appointment of three new trustees for the York Sanitary District in a September 19 1968 order. Harold Atherton will serve one year Emil Bellich two years and Joe Shutters three years replacing Mervin Marshall Merle Atherton Sr and John Krahn who declined reappointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Sanitary District
Marvin F. Burt
Harold Atherton
Emil Bellich
Joe Shutters
Mervin Marshall
Merle Atherton
John Krahn
Don Morris to Receive Honors at Rose Polytechnic Convocation
Mr and Mrs Donald E Morris received a letter from Darrell E Criss Dean of Faculty at Rose Polytechnic Institute inviting their son Don to the annual Honors Convocation on Tuesday October 15 1968 at 1035 am in Rose auditorium. Don a 1966 Thomson high school graduate is in his junior year and will receive a Class Honors Certificate for superior scholastic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Morris
Darrell E. Criss
Rose Polytechnic Institute of
Terre Haute
Indiana
Rose Polytechnic Institute
Rose Auditorium
Don
Thomson High School
Institute
Mrs. Morris
PTO Terraces Tour Promoted On Finifrock Farm In Lanark
Soil Conservationist Eugene Hardick promotes Parallel Tile Outlet terraces as erosion control culprits and land improving. The Oct 1 tour at 2:00 p.m. on Stanley Finifrock farm in Lanark showcases the first county PTO terraces completed last August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTO
Finifrock Farm
Eugene Hardick
U. S
Mt. Carroll
Soil Conservation Service
Mount Carroll
Stanley Finifrock
Lanark
Finifrick
Beef Cattle Day at University of Illinois
Illinois cattle producers trek to the University of Illinois campus on September 27 for Beef Cattle Day. The program reviews U of I beef feeding research, showcases research facilities, and features a keynote from R H White of Armour & Company. Cattlemen view yearling feeding trials, urea mineral fortification, vitamin A in rations, and pasture handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois
University of Illinois
U. of I
R. H. White
Armour & Company
Assembly Hall
Beef Cattle Research Center
Stock Pavilion
University
Death notice for Paul Decker of Denver
Mrs. John Buikema receives word of the sudden death of her uncle Paul Decker of Denver Colorado who died Saturday morning. The Buikemas visited Mr Decker in his home during their recent western trip. Bas
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Buikema
Paul Decker
Denver
Colorado
Buikemas
Decker
Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges Across Iowa Davenport Clinton
Sick Stan McCrudden was a patient Tuesday to Thursday at Veterans Administration hospital Iowa City. Steven Marken admitted to Mercy hospital Davenport Saturday. surgery planned Friday September 27. Steve Marken is son of Gene and Mrs. Marken. address Room 214 Mercy Davenport. Mrs James Marken admitted to Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Monday night. Mrs Lloyd Smith dismissed from Mercy Clinton and convalescing at home. Alfred Williams admitted to Veterans Administration hospital Iowa City Wednesday September 18. brother of Mrs Johnson. Miss Iris Miller dismissed from Mercy hospital Monday convalescing at home. Susan Robinson daughter of Dean and Mrs Robinson dismissed Wednesday from Jane Lamb hospital after Monday admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steven Marken
Mercy Hospital
Davenport
Iowa
Steve
Gene Marken
James Marken
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Lloyd Smith
Alfred Williams
Veterans Administration Hospital
Iowa City
Williams
John Johnson
Johnsons
Iris Miller
Frediller
Susan Robinson
Dean Robinson
Harbor Crest Auxiliary Fall Festival at Fulton High
The Harbor Crest Auxiliary of Fulton hosts a fall festival at Fulton High School on Saturday September 28 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. A lunch stand baked goods green thumb booth and doll clothes nearly new items and Christmas items will be sold. The Country Store offers a wide variety of items and a fish pond will entertain children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Crest Auxiliary of
Fulton
Fulton High School
Drug Charges Result in Fines
David Moore and Nancy Clune pleaded guilty in Carroll County Circuit Court to possession of hypodermic needles. They were originally charged with narcotic drugs and fined 1000 and 500 dollars respectively by Associate Circuit Judge Edward J Turnbaugh. The charges were reduced and neither defendant attended the hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Clune
Carroll County
L. Willard Nelson
Morrison
Joe
Pfc Terone Tidd Wounded in Vietnam Action Near Da Nang
Mr and Mrs Wayne G Tidd of Thomson Illinois were told by a Marine Corps officer that their son Pfc Terone N Tidd sustained shrapnel wounds in both legs in Vietnam near Da Nang last Saturday He has been moved to a nearby hospital and has been hospitalized three times since arriving in country on April 24 The family had relocated from Lanark three years ago and were informed by telegram and officer visit prior to receiving the address for mail access
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne G. Tidd
Zion
Ilinois
U. S. Marine Corps
Terone
Vietnam
da Nang
7Th Marines
Tidd
Review
Gem Shoppe Owners Attend Shows in Illinois
H and K Agate and Gem area expands with opal jade and tiger eye stones after attending shows in Oregon Illinois and Normal Illinois. Mr Ralph Hanover Mrs Irene Hanover Mr Leonard Kosier and Mrs Kosier and Bobby bought many new stones for their shop inviting the community to view new attractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H & K Agate and Gemares
Ralph Hanover
Leonard Kosier
Bobby
Oregon
Illinois
Northern Illinois University
Normal
Hanovers
Kosiers
Thomson area social notes cite regional visits and gatherings
Mrs F F Minger of Wisconsin Rapids visits in Thomson. Sunday visitors include Clive Brown and Marsh Jeager from Bloomington and Clinton respectively. Maple Lawn hosts Mrs Leslie Grim. Local youths from Geneva flew to Savanna by small plane. Families from Savanna Mount Carroll and rural Savanna attend picnics and dinners with Thomson and Thom son residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mattie
Clive Brown
Bloomington
Wisconsin
Marsh
Leslie Grim
Ellen Brand
Vera Bennett
Maple Lawn
Thomson
Chris Jacobson
Don Ferguson
Bob Jeager
Geneva
Tom Gray
Savanna
William Gengenbach
Harlan Brunner
James Eaton
Leroy Getz
Earl Smith
Mount Carroll
Floyd Emery
Walter Kruempel
Paper Drive Planned by Seniors in Thomson and Riverview
The Seniors organize a paper drive in Thomson and Riverview on Saturday from 9:00 a m to noon. Rural residents may call 259 3473 for pickup service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Riverview
Lightning Strikes Mt Carroll Phone Lines
The Mt. Carroll Telephone Exchange of Central Telephone Co of Illinois reported a lightning outage Monday that destroyed relay equipment. Emergency crews restored six circuits by noon and all were back by evening. Toll calls were delayed. management thanked subscribers for patience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Cedarettes 4-H Elect Officers at September Meeting
The Cedarettes 4-H Club held its first meeting at the Legion Hall on September 23. Officers elected include President Kara Grim and Vice President Linda Bielema with other posts filled by Sandy McCrudden, Sherry McCrudden, Mary Dykstra, Cindy Young, Julie Haas, Rhonda Brown, Janet Hefler, Linda St Ores, Jennie Reader, and Nancy Hartman. An Achievement Night committee was named to meet September 30 at 7:30 p.m. at the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedarettes
Legion Hall
Kara Grim
Linda Bielema
Sandy McCrudden
Sherry McCrudden
Mary Dykstra
Cindy Young
Julie Haas
Rhonda Brown
Janet Hebeler
Linda St. Ores
Federation
Jennie Reader
Thomson Woman's Club Meeting Planned With Guest Therapist
The Thomson Woman's Club will meet Thursday at 8:00 p.m. at Mrs. Marvin Holesinger's home. Hostesses are Mrs. Thomas Kustes and Mrs. Paul Petersen. Miss Helen Wales a therapist at Dixon State hospital in Dixon will present the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Marvin Holesinger
Thomas Kustes
Paul Petersen
Helen Wales
Dixon State Hospital
Dixon
PTA Executive Board Meeting Notice
The executive board of the Thomson PTA will meet Thursday evening September 26 at 7 30 p m in the school board room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Thomson Pta
Arrest Follows Two-car Accident on Cemetery Hill
Two cars collided Monday morning at the Route 78 and State Street junction near Mount Carroll. Howard O. Imel, 67, of Mount Carroll, turning left, failed to yield to northbound vehicle driven by Associate Circuit Judge Edward J. Turnbaugh. Imel was arrested for failure to yield the right of way. Turnbaugh had minor injuries. both cars sustained significant damage. Sheriff Harry H. Miller investigated the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carroll
Howard O. Imel
State Street
Cemetery Hill
Edward J. Turnbaugh
Savanna
Imel
Turnbaugh
Chesi Ae
Carroll County
Harry H. Miller
Band Boosters Bake Sale and Coffee at Fire Station
The Thomson Band Boosters announce a Country Store Bake Sale and Koffee Korner on Saturday October 12 at 1:00 p.m. at the Fire Station. Items include yeast breads pies jams jellies pickles relishes canned meats eggs noodles and baked beans to raise funds for band instruments. Proceeds support essential instruments for a fuller band sound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Band
Hot Lunch Menu Week Highlights
Monday beef with noodles buttered green beans bread and butter cheese pudding milk. Tuesday ham salad sandwiches soup and crackers cake milk orange juice. Wednesday pizza jello salad cookies. Thursday baked ham creamed potatoes lettuce salad fruit. Friday tuna Banstead peas upside down cake.
GOP Breakfast Hosts Three More Illinois State Candidates
A GOP breakfast is set for Wednesday morning October 2 at Gordon's Seafood Inn Savanna at 8 o clock. Scheduled guests include Donald D Carpentier for Secretary of State Willam C Harris for Auditor of Public Accounts and William J Scott for Attorney General Reservations with Mrs Albert Hartman Chadwick call 684 2011 by Monday September 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon's Seafood Inn
Savanna
Donald D. Carpentier
Willam C Harris
William J. Scott
State of Illinois
Albert Hartman
Chadwick
Also Mentioned on This Page
Old Stone Bridge
Isaac Chambers
Ogle County
Elkhorn Creek
Mike Voss
Ronnie Dykstra
Larry Sr. Ores
Nancy Hartman
Cheryl Hook
Tim and
Nancy Schoenig
Debbie Bush
Lion’s Club
Don Morris
B. A. Weichenthal
U. of I. Extension
Stan McCrudden
David Moore
Nancy
Levittown
New York
Pfc
Terone Tidd
Viet
Tidds
Thomson News
F. F. Minger
Wisconsin Rapids
Paul Pratt
Clubs & Lodges
Woman's Club
PTA Executive Board
GOP
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!