Local social notes and visits in Chillicothe area
The column lists numerous visitors and guests including Mrs Kimble of Chillicothe, Charles Kimble, Charles Loveridge and family from Peoria, Morence and Floyd Aman, Hazel Upton, Albert Aman, Haskell Henderson, Roy Gallup and family of Blue Ridge, Wil Aitchison, RN Shaw and family in Galesburg, and others. It mentions informal gatherings at homes, invitations issued by Misa Estella Manock, and several outings to Camp Grant, Peoria visits, and relatives in Lacon, McLean, and Princeton with various residents hosting or visiting on Sundays and during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Kimble
Chillicothe
Charles Kimble
Charles Loveridge
Peoria
Willam Scott
Misa Estella Manock
Morence
Floyd Aman
Hazel Upton
Albert Aman
Haskell Henderson
Camp Grant
Roy Gallup
Blue Ridge
Wil Aitchison
Elsie Gridwold
Hal Barton
Mary Armstrong
Leota Mccullough
Zetta Kimble
Goldie Reach
Virginia Wilmot
Speer
Will Scott
Will Summits
Cantrall
McLean
Vernon Hichstaedt
William Rusgsell
Ralph
Frank Barnes
Princeton
Dorothy
Vesta Collins
John Collins
Eugene
Péoria
Ford
Magoon
Marjorie Ward
Lacon
Stowell
Dr. Bradford
Wore
LaPrairie
G. Calder
Andrew Calder
Anna Calder
A Calder
Hugh Stowell
Robert
Edna Calder
Camp Dodge
Swill Scott
Apent
Anderson
Honmopin
Hulda Anderson
Harvest Helpers From Cities Aid Camp Grove Farmers
Local business men from numerous Illinois towns joined in harvesting efforts in Camp Grove and Lee county. About 242 workers, including 15 from Mormon, 90 from Ashton, 45 from Paw Paw, 25 from West Brooklyn, 12 from Compton, 12 from Dixon and 43 from Amboy, aided farmers with haying and crop gathering.وات
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayary
Wilinois
Avery City
Lee County
Mormon
Ashton
Paw ‘Paw
West Brooklyn
Compton
Dixon
Amboy
Putnam Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits and Red Cross Work
Putnam notes show Mrs George Wheeler visiting relatives, families from Stark and Peoria counties gathering for a Walnut Grove reunion, and numerous local visits. Junior Red Cross drives fabric donations, sewing projects, and a memorial quilt benefiting needy children and wounded soldiers, with Barnhart hosting weekly sessions and boosters planning a Walnut Grove anniversary picnic at the M E Church.
Lone Tree Local Social and Red Cross Meeting
Mrs Henry Anderson and children called at Lindsey Andersons Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Harry Finley and Virginia visited at J L Dawsons Monday. Frank Anderson spent Sunday at George Finleys. Many attended the cream social at Mrs Herrs last Friday evening. Mrs Clarence Anderson and Joyce visited in Tiskilwa last week. The threshing machine is in the neighborhood threshing wheat. Miss Mary Watts of Tiskilwa spent a few days at C C Wrights. On Monday afternoon Mrs Ida Millers and Mrs S N Stephens of Tiskilwa came to Lone Tree to help start Red Cross work under the Tiskilwa chapter. Officers elected: President A J Stapp, secretary Edna Brautter, treasurer Frank Anderson. Next meeting at the town hall Wednesday August 7. Willie Anderson stayed Monday night at Lindsey Andersons. Cleve Shearers visited at Jerry Katrars Monday. Mrs Kane went home with them. ka ka Hee Protection. Porcine Vermifage Capsules. Dr W J Thomas Henry UL Advt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Anderson
Lindsey Anderson
Harry Finley
Virginia
J. L. Dawson
Frank Anderson
George Finley
Herr
Clarence Anderson
Joyce
Tiskilwa
Mary Watts
C.C. Wright
Ida Miller
8. N. Stephens
Lone Tree Town Hall
Red Cross
A. J. Stapp
Edna Brautter
Willie Anderson
Cleve Shearer
Jerry Katrra
Saratoga M. E. Church Weekly Sunday Schedule
Attendance and offerings noted for July 21 with a sermon by Rev. Waters and an evening devotional led by Mrs. A. A. Waters on Religion Under the Open Skies. Duets by Mrs. Herbert Doyle and Miss Maria Doyle of Henry. July 28 reports attendance and collections. rainy weather canceled the evening devotional. Next Sunday services listed with Charles Anderson leading an announced topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Doyle
Henry
Waters
Evanston
Charles Anderson
Ice cream socials and local notices echo small town life
Threshing begins in the neighborhood as social events fill the season. A large dance at F Wolf's hall drew a crowd with Catholic ladies serving ice cream. Ice cream socials are planned at the Methodist church on August 16 and on Dr. Weathers lawn Friday evening August 2 to benefit the Sunday school class. Local visits include Charles Traver and son George at Metamora, Miss Viola Kahne staying with cousin Miss Lela Wolf, and Emma Wruck visiting Mt Palatine. Jake Sperger plans a Wisconsin trip. Leona Wolf visits grandmother Mrs Kuhne. Paul Helgoth and family with Grandma Noder spent Sunday at John Noder's. A surprise party honored Herman Wolf before his departure for New York. William H. Bentley of Pontiac announces candidacy for representative on the Rapulopan ticket. The funeral as the primary is noted for the upcoming session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.wolf
Dr. Weathers
Charles Traver
George
Metamora
Viola Kahne
Lela Wolf
Jake Sperger
Wisconsin
Vernon Kuhne
Leona‘Wolf
Kuhne
Paul Helgoth
Grandma Noder
John Noder
Herman Wolf
New York
Emma
Wruck
Iowa
Mt. Palatine
Pater
Greaser
Henry
Granville
Soldier Letter and Country Woman's Club Notes
A World War I era letter from a base hospital in France dated May 27 1918 expresses pride in American aid at home and mentions the Red Cross YMCA and the welcome from French locals. It notes light long days, learning French phrases, and hopes for a quick end to the war. The issue also reports the Country Woman's Day meeting at Mrs L Boyle’s home with laying of layettes for allied relief, and a local horse theft incident involving a man named Poust of Broadmoor who vanished after selling a stolen horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
U.S. A
Zenor
University of Illinois
Uncle Sam
Red Cross
America
United States
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