Holm Family Involved In Car Crash Funeral for Garrett Naniga
The Holm family were injured in a two car collision near Chadwick with Studebaker driven by Kenneth Burch of Peoria. Mrs Holm suffered severe injuries, while Mr Holm escaped with minor cuts. Garrett Naniga, 76, died suddenly at his Chadwick home Monday evening, apparently of a heart attack. Naniga funeral is Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in the Hope Evangelical church. The report notes Naniga was a plumber and Chadwick resident, survived by his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holm
Lolin
Studebakes Driv
Kenneth Burch
Puoria
Jovag
Studebaker
Uger
Plymouth
Aglesman
Askert
Chadwick
Tor
A. A. Galkins
Holmiter
Freeport Hospital
Weare
Sollenbere
Solnborver
Burch
Poe
Ma. Naniva
Mr. Neniga
Beth Anderson
Miss Anderson
Mr. Naniga
Hope Evangelical Church
Fulton
Helen Sikkema
Naniga
Denton
Curtis
Dekema
Anderson
Teie Gage Dies in Yakima Washington at 78
Teie Gage of Yakima Washington sister of Mrs Frank Steele died on Wednesday March 24 at age 78. She led the Washington chapter of the W.CT.U and edited the White Ribboner magazine. Mrs Steele has learned of the death and notes Gage visited Thom son several times when her brother Frank Steele lived there. Miss Nelle Burns spent last weekend in Net home at Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Steele
Saw
Teie Gage
Yakima
Wash
Gage
Thomson
Washington
White Ribboner
National
W. CT. U
Nelle Burns
Net
Chicago
Fragmented scribbles reveal a chaotic school day notes mix
A jumble of class activities and student remarks outlines plans for plays poetry study and trips. Mentions seniors and freshmen with names like Bertie Jean Stainbrook and Dorothy Weg. References to magazine subscriptions and a looming spelling contest alongside casual gossip about personalities and school life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Browning
Eivun
Savanna
Bertie Jean Stainbrook
Sterling
Sonike
G. LS
Bertie Jean
Borothy
Jean D
Withur
Umnathal
PTA Meet At Y Gym Tonight In Clinton County High School
The PTA program committee led by Mrs. Otto Switzer schedules an April 1 meeting in the high school gym at 7:30 pm. The event features a business segment, musical number, grade school selection, a paper by Mrs. John Carpenter, an instrumental duet by Mrs. Sylvia Wilt and Lucille Griswold, and an address by F. C. Bowersox, superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PTA
Otto Switzer
Momsbeey Ang Friends
John Carpenter
Sylvia Wilt
Lucille Griswold
F. C. Bowersox
Clinton County
Inwa
PTA Mothers Chorus
Funeral Services for Ed Atherton Held Saturday Afternoon
Edwin Atherton who died suddenly Wednesday afternoon in his home was eulogized at a 2 o'clock service at his residence and a 2:30 service at the Christian church. Rev. T. Stuart Cleworth led the rites with a male quartet singing. Pallbearers included Earl Grenitt and Frank Leavens. burial followed at Lower York cemetery. Attendees from out of town included Ed Samuelson of MoNine and several relatives from Davenport Morrison and Prophets Town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Atherton
Fay Hall
Davenport
Ed Hurlburt
Fulton
Kermit Watson
Kyle
Charles Bennett
Glen Mort
Morrison
Church Services Highlight Week at Ideal Church
Rev Milton Bischoff leads a full schedule with Sunday school at 1 a.m. and 10 a.m. Young People gatherings at 7 p.m. nightly services at 7:30 p.m. Thursday prayer meeting. Rev Berge assists in evening services with musical numbers by Kathryn Turney and Mrs Joe Turney and Mr Stakemiller as accompanists. You are welcome at Ideal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Bischoff
Berge
Kathryn
Joe Turney
Stakemiller
Turney
Congregational Meeting at Christian Church Sunday
All members are urged to attend an important congregational meeting of the Christian Church to be held Sunday April 4 1937 at 0 30 a m. Signed Church Board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Church
Argo Methodist Sunday School and Services Update
Argo Methodist reports Sunday school at 9 5 and regular services resumed last Sunday after a three month road closure. Attendance was good at Faust Sunday services. All friends are invited to next Sunday's services. Ladies luncheon at the church next Wednesday hosted by Mrs. Grace Moyer Mrs. Edith Robison and Mrs. Bessie Kenyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo-Fa
Beegun
Faust
Grace Moyer
Edith Robison
Bessie Kenyon
Baptist Sunday School Invitation at 1 A.M.
Baptist Sunday school summons members and friends to attend at 1 a.m. The notice emphasizes inclusion and religious gathering in a local church setting.
Easter Services and Program At Methodist Church
Rev Harold R Dude pastors the Methodist church with Sunday school at 10, morning worship at 11, and an Evening worship. The Epworth League meets at 6 pm. The high school orchestra performed the Easter program to a fine crowd, drawing many compliments from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Dude
Pam Epworth League
York Sportsmen Club Set Next Meeting in April
The legal York Sportsmen's Club will meet at Thomson village hall on Tuesday night April 18. Members are urged to attend, pay dues, and encourage new members as pheasants will be released locally, with corrections noting last year's releases and local breeding totals. Mrs. Kermit Watson of Morrison visits this week for uncle Ed Atherton's funeral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Sportsmen’s Club
Thomson
Carroll County
Kermit Watson of
Morrison
Will Bennett
Ed Atherton
Sportsmen’s Clubs
Mt. Carroll
Scout Troop 71 Holds Meeting Tuesday Evening
Scout Troop 71 held its first meeting of the year Tuesday evening at the high school. Attendees included Harold Ashpote Paul Croharing Sidney Brenneman and many others. CG W Sherman led as scoutmaster with Len A Kraft assisting and talks covered scouting lessons hikes merit badges and advancement. Mr and Mrs Reeves Kratz and others visited Easter weekend while Miss Esther Schmaling attended a post nuptial shower for Mrs Howard Emnyre at the Vernon Daehler home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Alburvt Kraft
Esther Schmaling
Howard Emnyre
Clara Daehler
Vernon Daehler
Chadwick
Gladys Cooper
Clinton Couple wed in St Marys rectory Clinton Ia
Mary Broderick of Clinton and Floyd Hartman of Thomson were married at 2 30 PM Wednesday in Clinton at St Marys rectory with immediate relatives present The Rt Rev Msgr T F Galligan performed the ceremony The bride wore blue crepe and grey accessories A wedding supper followed at the bride's home The couple will live and work on a farm near Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Broderick
James Broderick
24Th Ave
Clinton, Ia
Floyd I Hartman
Henry Hartman
Thomson, Ll
Glinton
St. Mary's Rectory
T. F. Galligan
Katherine Broderick
Edward Fa~hey
WV Hartman
Thomson
Grace News cigeun grage presents two plays March 22
The troupe performed Mother's Day On and Dinner Bed to a good sized audience. Proceeds reached $19. Cast and director Mr. Hemmer receive commendation for fine performances. Cecelia awd absent with chickenpox. Luce Prins returns to show for first time since December illness. A unit of study on Tapaw is under way in third and fourth grades. Students enjoyed last Friday's vacation. April 30 operetta planned with leading roles named and many grade school children to perform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cigeun Grage
Hemmer
Cecelia Awd
Luce Prins
Norman French
Arlene Si
Ores
Merle Cate
Carmen Elgin
Harald Nauffiman
Allen Sikkema
Jack Gemacee
Martha Preneh
York Voters Consider Bond To Build Bridge On Township Vote
York Township residents vote on April sixth to authorize bonds of five thousand five hundred dollars for a Johnson Creek bridge and approaches. If approved the township and county share costs, else the bridge remains unbuilt. The ballot also lists township officials and an annual town meeting set for April 6 with various local notices and illness updates on residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Johnson Creek
Sharpe Carroll
Clarence Bolhous
Bayard R. Lewis
George Hicks
N. E. Leavens
WM. Strobb
Otto Switzer
Ed Groh
Leonard Stage
Clarence Bothous
Herbert St. Ores
Joe
Alt
Local residents share Easter visits in Clinton area
Lloyd Tramilton spent Sunday in Clinton visiting friends. Mr. and Mrs. Ebner Davis were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Witmer. Frank Harper of Downers Grave I visited in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Foltz. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cheatum and Elton their daughter spent Easter with Mr. and Mrs. Walt Reddick in Clinton. Harold Witt spent Easter with his parents in Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Tramilton
Clinton
Ebner Davis
Mrs. Allen Witmer
Frank Harper
Downers Grave
Mrs
Clyde Foltz
Mrs. Thomas Cheatum
Elton
Mr.s
Walt Reddick
Harold Witt
Pater Witt
Card of Thanks for Edwin Atherton Beloved Husband and Father
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends for sympathy and kindness after the death of Edwin Atherton. Grateful thanks to Rev. T Stuart Cleworth for comfort, and to car donors and flower senders. Mrs. Eva Atherton and the Children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Atherton
T. Stuart Cleworth
Eva Atherton
Community guests and visits span Easter weekend
Miss Lois Hunt visited Chadwick hosted by Miss Harriet Zugschwerdt. Mrs. John Ashpole returned after weeks away with relatives in Town. Merle Atherton family hosted at Mrs B W Swett’s home. Theresa Peters from Clinton staying with Ralph Holm during Mrs Holt’s hospital stay. Leenart and Willard Welch hosted visitors Tuesday evening. Lloyd Smith and parents Gus Peter son of Sharon Wisconsin were guests near area. Cecile Williams from Grade 1 faculty spent Easter in Champaign with Avis Williams. Mr Harry Stick and Frank Monty of Savanna visited George Mort family Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Theresa Peters
Clinton
Ralodph Holm Home
Mrs. Holt
Jane Lamb Hospital
Leenart
Willard Welch
Ihare
Lloyd Smith
Aree
Gus Peter
Sharon, Wis
Cecile Williams
Champaign
Avis Williams
Harry Stick
Prank
John Monty
Savanna
George Mort
Mrs Janes Smith Visits Savana with Daughter
Mrs Janes Smith of Savana visited several days last week with her daughter Mrs Paul Lewis. Frank Wartficht took a load of stock to the Chicago markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Smith of
Savana
Paul Lewis
Frank Wartficht
Chicago
York Township School District Directors to Elect Two
York Township voters will choose two school directors for York Township High, with terms expiring this year. The election date is April 10 at town hall from noon to 7 pm, alongside the consolidated rural and grade school elections on the preceding Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High School Board of Oducation
Peele Viow
Teve Martindale
Clarence Cooper
Bord
Rush Carroll
Rory Bernoet
Frank Smith
Me Martindale
Ville Hall
Rade
P. A. Frek Miler
Consolidated School Board
Beard
G. A. Smith
Alb. Sheridan
Hiavy Gaar
Chas
Uist
Sandridge
Henry iLebler
Lynn Curley
Henry St. Oves
Arge
Ntl Kenyon
Prastent
Gen. Hicks
Rudolph Holm
TR. York Center
Uurvex Sejm
L. A. Porter
Winegar Hill
James Potts
Chas. Guinther
Dens Andersen Treem
Savanna Club Members Enjoy Afternoon Card Session
Mrs Thomson hosted the Savanna Bridge Club gathering this afternoon with Harry Dick entertaining members. Prizes were high while Mrs Ira Bivans and Marian Howard earned top and low honors. Refreshments were served by the hostess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Dick
Savanna Bridge Club
Ira Bivans
Low Marian Howard
Glenn Cassell
John Carpencer
Semi-Annual Meeting Of York Township Board
York township board held its semi annual meeting at Thomsen village hall Tuesday afternoon. Officers examined treasury and cemetery funds and found all in good order. A new lawnship weed commissioner was appointed Noah Switzer, to fill the vacancy from Hd Atherton's death. Four applications were presented. The levy to be recommended will be about the same as last year. The cemetery board proposed no reduction, keeping the cemetery tax at 200 dollars, with contingency printing and election expenses noted. Relief for the poor will be allocated at 100 valuation of taxable property, same as last year, to secure state aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Thomsm
Boule
Lawishin
Board of Cemetery Tin
Hd Atherton
Noah Switzer
Aninual Trennee
Thomsen
Fire Scare At Handel Home Triggers Community Confusion
At 9 am Wednesday a small blaze at the Marian Handel home on Route 4 south of Bitnyre’s station sparked a quick commotion as residents rushed to find the fire. The alarm led to confusion because several Handel homes exist in the area. Ralph Ferris and Jimmy Morgan reached the scene with water and quickly extinguished the flames, limiting damage to a few ruined shingles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Ferris
Jimmy Morgan
Local Families Gather for Visits Across Clinton Area
Mr and Mrs Willian Hawk Sr spent Tuesday at daughter Mrs Louis J Thompson in Clinton. Alysind Mrs Willis Stage and family were entertained Sunday in the living of their son and daughter in law Mr and Mrs Leonard Stage. Mrs Elizabeth Beay is expected to arrive here this week after spending winter in California. En route home she visited her brother Frank Litingstin in Willmar Minn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis St. Ores
Preeport
Whire
M Marianne Kinkade
Zack Kinkade
Port Byron
Colonel Ditsworth
Howard Ditsworth
Lanark
Ditsworth
Rudolph Holm
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Willian Hawk Sr
Louis J. Thompson
Alysind
Willis Stage
Inlaw
Leonard Stage
Elizabeth Beay
California
Rank Litingstin
Willwar
Minn
Homecoming Letters from Jewell to Naylor In 39 Years
An aged correspondent in Jewell writes of receiving Thomson Reviews after long gaps, recalling familiar neighbors and past winters. He notes people like Sehade Bayard Cole and Ernest Brown, mentions changes in town life, and thanks supporters for extending the Thomson Review subscription. He signs as G. Ff. Payltor, conveying gratitude and nostalgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Foster
Sic
Thomson
Ug Ft
Ion
Sehade
Bayard Cole
Ernest Brown
Markey Beck
Amd Buck Mitchell
Bayard
Tyre
John Sehade
Qarfunk
Billy French
Musstin Tauieniga
Allen
Easter Sunday Guests At Morrison Church Event
Easter Sunday attendance included Mesdames and Misses from local and Chicago circles. The gathering featured Mr and Mrs Kenyon, Gilaine Leavons, Mr and Mrs Clyde Geoharmy and son, Att Krohn, and Miss diclon Kehyup at Morrison, with priests noted among the attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenyon
Mes
Gilaine Leavons
Arl
Carrall
Clyde Geoharmy and Son
Att Krohn
Morrison
Diclon Kehyup
Chicago
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Sak Pyne
Garrett Naniga
Asenort
Sis
Steele
Yakima, Wash
Ares
Ty Fisher
Mary
Rae Ty
Gupie
Youeling
Luis Stunt
Charles Bower
Angel Wheeler
Meryrvilly
Lester
Wwe
Y.chls
ED. Atherton
Louis Groharing
Louis and
Lois
Prophetstown
A. W. Pane
Mr. Grosharing
Pape
Christian
Baptist Sunday School
Scout Troop
Reeves Kratz
Freeport
George Balhamison Harlan
Frank Rush
Floyd Hartman
Sportsmen’s Club Officers
de Witt
Charles Fries
Grace News
York
Helen G
Frank Switzer
University of Chicago
Ed Foltz
Argo
Will Stayman
Lois Hunt
Harriet Zugschwerdt
John Ashpole
Merle Atherton and Sons
Suntay
B. W. Swett
Y.chs
Arroli
Capeaig
Robert Rodadson
Judson
White Piate Park
Clem Hoy
Gene Potter
Feline
Heney St. Ores
Emma Holland
Merry Potter
Clarence McGinty
Rockford
Vernon ‘Yellingen
Morrisin
Hazel Ashpole
Ralph Christiansen
Low Moor
Harlan Handel
Jewell
Towa
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