December Meeting Of Club Was Well Attended
States Attorney Ralph E Aton delivered the main address of the evening. Many out of town guests attended the banquet.
12 Dec 1929
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Newspaper
Thomas Review
Location
Thomas, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1929
Page
1
States Attorney Ralph E Aton delivered the main address of the evening. Many out of town guests attended the banquet.
The York Community Club held its December meeting in the Church of Christ parlors with 49 attendees. Guests from Fulton included States Attorney Ralph M. Eaton and Deputy Sheriff Ed Tarnes. the evening featured a banquet, songs led by Hr. Thompson, remarks by Eaton, and thanks from Jay Fay, Dr. Thompson, and others.
Notable attendees include Mickie Says and John Carpenter along with Ernest Smith Herbert Rawlings O W Howkett N D French Fred Smith and others. Out-of-town visitors listed include Ralph Eaton Ed Barnes from Mt. Carroll F E Stiles of Savanna J M Fay Dr G H Thompson of Fulton and W B Spencer of Reno Nevada.
The Parent-Teachers meeting at the gym featured a local orchestra with Louise St Ores and others. A committee was appointed to visit Savanna High School to compare equipment, while talks covered activities and general health with disease prevention and treatment notes.
At the 500 club held at Mrs. Kathryn Cooper's home on Thursday, prizes were awarded to Mrs. Mayme Miummert and Mrs. Bess Carpenter for first, Mrs. Belle Carpenter for low. Refreshments included sandwiches, pickles, salad, coffee and plum pudding with whipped cream.
The Clinton Herald hosted a Monday night Santa Claus program for boys and girls with Santa Claus Jim in attendance. A large turnout of adults enjoyed the event. A Porter and Stratton combination sale Saturday in Thomson drew strong interest with several head of good horses sold and more offered.
Paddy Gaar leads the Antiques and the Ancients in a lively first regular practice game. Players Woolly antics and quick baskets highlight the evening as crowds pay a nickel to a dime admission. Paddy Gaar claims jumping honors while John Carroll needs air after a windless spell. Saturday night game at eight with several new players expected to suit up.
Prof Hemmer will bring two teams of small grade school boys in trim for a preliminary game Saturday night. Remember last year how well they played. they are all better this year. Game called at 7:15 p.m.
Miss Lela Carpenter daughter of Mr and Mrs K B Carpenter married Edward Smodene in Sacramento California on Saturday December 7 The former Thomson High School graduate studied at De Kalb Normal College University of Chicago and earned a degree from the University of Illinois majoring in mathematics She taught in Thomson area and Walla Walla before moving to San Francisco where the couple will reside at 653 Sutter Street Best wishes are extended to the newlyweds
The week’s notice highlights a 7:30 Sunday December 15 Glee Club performance and urges large attendance. December 8 Bible school attendance was 108 after a slump from Thanksgiving and bad weather. Pastor Langston was retained for another year after morning services. Evening sermon discussed the Divinity of Christ. Junior G E moved to 6:40 pm. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Ora Bennetts. Sprayer meeting topic was Acts chapter 9. Christmas program set for December 22 with possible appearance by Santa.
Sunday school convenes at 1 50 p m with preaching at 2 30 p m by Rev Leitner of Mt Carrail No preaching service on Sunday Regular services to be held December 22 at 9 30 a m
The first quarterly conference of the present year met Sunday afternoon in Thomson with Fulton and Thomson churches represented. New members were confirmed and routine business recorded. Upcoming Christmas plans and lessons were discussed, with services listed for next Sunday. Dick Rosch of Savanna sustained a serious foot wound while hunting but is expected to recover. Mrs. Frank Steel is reported ill.
A Christmas program is planned at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church for Christmas Eve. The Missionary society here will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Fulton Missionary Society at Mrs. Bentley’s home. Several local residents and families are noted visiting relatives or hosting gatherings in Morrison and Thomson areas.
Miss Lucille E Mangler and Alvin H Knutsen were married Thursday in Rockford at Trinity Lutheran with Rev H M Bannem performing the single ring ceremony. Attendants were Mrs M E Lingle and Keith Mangler. After a short wedding trip the couple will reside at 422 1 2 North Second Street Clinton Iowa. Congratulations are extended.
Van Buskirk pleaded guilty after delaying trial to the next term. He received a sentence of 1 to 20 years for incest and rape. He and Lister were moved to Juliet. Albert Greeley, imprisoned at Mt. Carroll for one year, seeks a new trial with a decision due in one week.
The Eastern Stars are meeting tonight Thursday and a section of officers will be held. All members are urged to attend.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy after the death of a wife and mother. Special thanks to Pastor E. S. Nicholas for comforting words, those who donated cars, the choir, and all who sent floral offerings. Mr. Willis Barrett and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Barrett and Song.
Mrs Willis Barrett died at her Thomson home Friday December 6 after months of ill health. Funeral services were conducted Monday afternoon by Rev Nichol as Barretts and helpers cared for her in their Thomson residence, with interment in Dunsh ee Cemetery.
Ina Ella Chicker daughter of Louisa and Lydia Cardner Chicker born July 18 1864 in York Township Carroll County Illinois died December 6 1929 at her Thomson Illinois home aged 65 years 4 months 18 days. She married Willis Barrett of York Township in 1878 and they had one son Roy G Barrett of Sterling. A Methodist church member since childhood she suffered a paralytic stroke ten years ago and declined until death. Survived by husband son two grandsons two half sisters and a half brother. Funeral Monday at 2 pm at the Thomson Methodist Church Rev B S Nicholas officiated with Psalm readings and hymns. Interment in York Cemetery. Relatives and friends from out of town listed.
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