Argo community dinner and weekend visitors noted
A long list of Sunday and weekend visitors fills Argo social notes. Families including Parsons, Nellie Fink, Patton, Fink, Groharing, Kenyon, Guinther, Daehler, Sack, Warfield, Strauch, Foltz, Moy er, Tripp, Isbel, Durward, Welch, Hook, Van Kampen, Lotz, Carroll, Gelwick, Dittsworth, and Carroll households are cited. Local travel includes Willard Welch’s seed oats trip to Wisconsin and Bill Moore’s return from the south to Argo for a vacation and new assignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Parsons
Nellie
Will Fink
Chadwick
Herbert Patton
Akron
Harold Fink
Drew Field
Fra
Clyde Groharing
Morrison
Ray Morgan
Sandra
N. R. Kenyon
Lloyd Holman
Moline
Conrad Guinther
Harold Daehler
Mary Ann
Dora Daehler
Charles Sack
Joe Warfield
Carroll
Sharpe Carroll
Will Strauch
Lanark
Eva Foltz
Irene
Grace Moyer
Lou
Mamie Tripp
Ben Isbel
Freeport
Clifford Durward
Merle Durward
Coleta
Les Durward
Willard Welch
Sharon
Wis
Welch
Army and Navy News Roundup of Local Servicemen
John Ashpole renews contact for Harold his son on desert maneuvers in the far south US. Pfc Fay Groharing at Ft Lewis Wash sent to the desert for army maneuvers living in a hot tent city. Doc Kness aged 38 discharged and returning home to seek work. Harold Kauffman promoted to private first class on the west coast. Henry Young Jr and Gene Bull took navy physicals in Chicago. Lt H A Cate transferred from Stockton Field to Kansas City. Norman French visited from Camp Custer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ashpole
Harold
United States
Fay Groharing
Ft. Lewis
Wash
Thomson
Howard
Doc” Kness
U. S. Army
Kearns
Utah
Adam Kness
Harold Kauffman
U. S. Marine
Henry Young, Jr
Gene Bull
Chicago
H. A. Cate
Stockton Field
Calif
Kansas City
Norman French
Camp Custer
N. D. French
Ivy Alldritt and Earl MacLennan Wed in Morrison
Mrs. Ivy Alldritt and Earl MacLennan, both of Morrison, were married in a single ring ceremony Saturday evening April 3 at the Morrison Methodist church parsonage. The couple, unattended, left for a Chicago weekend trip and now reside at 520 East Wall Street. MacLennan works in the personnel department of Green River Ordnance Plant near Dixon since last June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivy Alldritt
Earl MacLennan
Morrison
Morrison Methodist Church
Chicago
East Wall Street
MacLennan
Milledgeville visit by Robinson Gilson and Deanna
Mrs Carl Robinson Mrs Pearl Gilson and Deanna visited over the weekend in Milledgeville with Mrs Henry Eubanks. Sunday dinner guests in the Chas McGinty home were their son Carroll and wife and children Jac and Jon of Rockford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Robinson
Pearl Gilson
Deanna
Milledgeville
Henry Eubanks
Chas
Ashpole Re-Elected Highway Commissioner In York Township
John B. Ashpole, incumbent, won a four year term by 21 votes to 70 for Wayland Bennett in York Township. J. J. Sheridan was re-elected as supervisor with 259 votes. Public notices show write-in results for constable and trustees, with 287 voters total and cemetery trustee Josh W. Carroll named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Ashpole
York Township
Ashpole
Wayland Bennett
J. J. Sheridan
Lyle Greeley
William Strubb
Constable
Don Carpenter
William Bennett
Fred Nipe
Otto Switzer
Rush Carroll
N. R. Kenyon
Charles Switzer
Josh W. Carroll
Dogs and Gardens Topic At Village Meeting
At the village board meeting Monday night Dogs versus Gardens dominated the discussion. Speakers warned of spring damage to gardens from both licensed and stray dogs as rationing limits food supply. The board urged dog owners to keep pets tied or indoors during gardening season and noted strays will be disposed of according to law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Gardens
Local Health Updates From Savanna and Nearby Hospitals
Multiple residents face medical care at Savanna and surrounding facilities. Sharpe Carroll returns from Illinois Research hospital to Savanna hospital alongside George Mc Ginnis. County Clerk W. R. Watson rests at St Francis hospital after transfer from Freeport. Webster Ross recovers from major surgery in Rochester Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharpe Carroll
Illinois Research Hospital
Savanna Hospital
George McGinnis
Sharpe
W. R. Watson
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Webster Ross
Rochester
Minn
Ross
St. Mary’s Hospital
Garrett Bolhous
Bolhous
Joe Blair
Jane Lamb Hospital
Florence Libberton
Norma Strubb
John Elliott
L. I. Gaar
Lena Hospital
Arlene St. Ores
Wilford Hazen
Chestnut Park
Savanna City Hospital
Vivian Bly
Marie Bly
Tenth Avenue
Clinton
Mercy
Home Coming Letters from Rosemount Letter 1945
Mrs Eldon Hickey writes from Rosemount Minnesota in April 1945 describing the spring thaw early gardening plans and satisfaction with their current campsite near work. She notes the Franzmiers as good neighbors and shares a birthday cake celebration with Mrs Franzmier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosemount
Minn
Miss Dorothy Lewis to Leave for Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Miss Dorothy Lewis daughter of Mr and Mrs B R Lewis plans to depart in May for Aberdeen Proving Grounds. She has been employed at the Savannah ordnance depot for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Lewis
B. R. Lewis
Aberdeen Proving Grounds
Palm Sunday Services At Argo Methodist Church
The Argo Methodist and Thelma and Irene Schick join Rev. E. E. Peacock for Palm Sunday activities. Morning worship at 11 includes the sermon The Coming of the Kingdom and a baptismal service for children. Palm Sunday events continue with April 11 and 18 schedules and special music honor a Chadwick grandfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelma and
Irene Schick
I. A. Woodrow
Charles McGinty
E. E. Peacock
Christian Endeavor
Hawbecker
Harmon Stakemiler
Harold Stoner
Arletta Hartman
Andrew Miller
Chadwick
Savanna Stores and Bank Announce Evening Hours
Savanna merchants and the Nation al bank of that city adopt new hours to aid residents employed at the Savanna ordnance depot. Starting Monday April 12 stores stay open until 9 p m Mondays and Saturdays. the bank operates 12 50 p m to 7 30 p m on Mondays. both close Thursday afternoons. The change was approved at a Savanna Chamber of Commerce meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
National Bank
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Savanna Chamber of Commerce
Thomson Briefs Include Joliet Visitors and Local Guests
Thomson notes weekend visits in the Frank Smith home with Thompson Conrad Lillie and family of Joliet. Sunday dinner guests included Erve Neuschwanger and relatives, Harry Neuschwanger, Lloyd Smiths, Paul Wilt, and Glen and Doris Neuschwanger. Afternoon guests included Paul Smith and family. Clinton residents George Slayer visited H A Tobey, and Ray Brenneman joined Otto Switzer for Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Lillie
Joliet
Frank Smith
Erve Neuschwanger
Glen
Doris
Harry Neuschwanger
Mr. Carroll
Lloyd Smith
Paul Wilt
Paul Smith
George Slayer
Clinton
H. A. Tobey
Ray Brenneman
Otto Switzer
Weekend Socials Highlight Fulton Milledgeville and Dixon Visits
The county rounds up visits from Wayland Bennett and family to Earl Bennett in Fulton with Grace Teeter Les Rynot and Keith of LeClaire, and Pvt John Rynot stationed in Maine. At Milledgeville Mrs Carl Robinson and Mrs Pearl Gilson hosted Deana Henry Eubanks visitors. Will Strauch and sons of Dixon visited Henry Strauch and Louis Strauch while other locals hosted or visited relatives and friends across several towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland Bennett
Earl Bennett
Fulton
Grace Teeter
Les Rynot
Keith
le Claire
John Rynot
Maine
Carl Robinson
Pearl ‘Gilson
Deana
Henry Eubanks
Milledgeville
Cyrus Scudder
Dave Raymond
Savanna
Harry Diehl
Diana
Frank Brown
Jack Carpenter
K .B. Carpenter
Ida Frederick
Joe
Dee McGinnis
Herbert Blodgett
Marian Wheeler
Lorraine Young
Claude Grim
Will Strauch
Dixon
Henry Strauch
Louis Strauch
Miin via Regional Victory Fund Committee Leader Named
N. D. French president of the Thomson State bank serves as assistant chairman of the Minvia Regional Victory Fund Committee of the seventh Federal Reserve committee aiding the U S war bond drive opening Monday April 12 with treasury cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank
Seventh Federal Reserve Committee
U. S. Treasury
Sevier Play Highlight Promises Local Color and Names
Mrs. William Stumphy of Savanna and son William Jr visited Mount Carroll with Mrs. Rose Bower and Mrs. Jennie Siedenburg. Melvin Johnson has moved to Lyndon. Kingston Campbell, a sophisticated young man ruled by a dominating mother, will be a Sevier Play highlight. Mr. and Mrs. Louis Witt of Clinton visited relatives in the area. Dinner guests at the Arnold Alm home included Jesa Smith and Luther Mantle of Clinton, Pvt. Henry Grizeyk of Sehick hospital in Clinton, and Ansel Alm and family of Princeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Stumphy
Savanna
Son
William, Jr
Mount Carroll
Rose Bower
Jennie Siedenburg
Melvin Johnson
Lyndon
Kingston Campbell
Sevier
Louis Witt
Clinton
Harold Witt
Fred Hendricks
Rock Falls
Harvey Marshall
Arnold Alm
Jesa Smith
Luther Mantle
Pvt
Henry Grizyek
Sehick Hospital
Ansel Alm
Princeton, IL
Mrs A E Blomberg to Talk on Life in India at PTA Meeting
Mrs A E Blomberg of Savanna will speak at Thomson High School next Thursday April 15 on Life in India. she spent 14 years as a missionary there and has spoken in Rockford Chicago and other communities. program includes flag salute business session piano solo A Perfect Day and a vocal duet by Mrs Sack and Mrs Shoemaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Parent-Teachers Association
A. E. Blomberg
Savanna
India
Thaat
Pearl Prins
Dan Sack
Earl Shoemaker
Pick Judges And Clerks Of Election In Village Vote
Village board appoints judges R J Houghton Charles Wilt Myron Tibbits and clerks Maude Wagner Faun Strubb Kate Cole Whitney for the village election on Tuesday April 20. Three trustees four year terms and a two year presidency vacancy to be filled. David Switzer seeks board president. Paul Lewis Harry Diehl seek re election as trustees. Other trustee candidates include Paul Heusinkveld Joseph Shutters Leonard Stage. Nellie Dimmick is the only candidate for village treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Houghton
Charles Wilt
Myron Tibbits
Maude Wagner
Faun Strubb
Kate Cole Whitney
A. W. Pape
Robert Lewis
David Switzer
Paul Lewis
Harry Diehl
Paul Heusinkveld
Joseph Shutters
Leonard Stage
Nellie Dimmick
Brown and Williams Move Into Ella Stumphy House
Mr and Mrs Ralph Williams from Town move into the Ella Stumphy house vacated by the Harry Wilkerson family. Mr and Mrs Frank Brown Sr were dinner guests of their daughter Mrs Herbert Almquist and family in Savanna Sunday. Supper guests in the Almquist home were Mr and Mrs Frank Brown Jr and family Mr and Mrs Wayne Brown and family and Dick and Lyle Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Williams
Ella Stumphy
Harry Wilkerson
Frank Brown
Herbert Almquist
Savanna
Almquist
Wayne Brown
Dick and
Lyle Brown
Weekend Visits Across Prairie Du Lac to Savanna and Mt Carroll
Social notes list visits among residents of Prairie Du Lac, Mt. Carroll, Savanna, and surrounding areas. Mrs Richard Williams and husband from Prairie Du Lac spent the weekend away. Darlene Ashby stayed with cousin Betty Ashby. William Jones of Colona visited his sister and family in Savanna. Gerald Brown Judy joined Paul Melendy for supper in Savanna. Wayne Dresbach and Lucille Dresbach hosted dinner with the Brown family. Donald Kness visited Fay Ashby. Diana Diehl stayed overnight with friend Lola Grimm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Williams
Prairie du Lac
Wis
Darlene Ashby
Betty Ashby
Mt. Carroll
William Jones
Colona
Merle Atherton
Gerald Brown
Judy
Paul Melendy
Savanna
Jack Carpenter
Lucille Dresbach
Wallace Dresbach
Guy Brown
Harriett
Harold Brown
Donald Kness
Fay Ashby
Diana Diehl
Lola Grimm
School Elections Held Saturday in Grade and U S Districts
Frank Brown Jr of north of Thomson was arrested Monday by state conservation investigator Kenneth Flickinger on spearing fish. He appeared before justice W G Kent at Savanna and paid a $25 fine and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Brown, Jr
Thomson
Kenneth Flickinger
State Department of Conservation
W. G. Kent
Savanna Justice of the Peace
Brown
Argo Fa Home Ee Club Plans April Meeting
The Argo Fa Home Ee club schedules its April 16 meeting at the Argo Fa Methodist church. Hostesses include Cora Kaufman Vada Carroll Maude McGinty Edna Carroll and Mae Sack. Activities feature Edith Robison on program and a gardens talk with Alyce Carpenter answering questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo-Fa
Ee Club
Cora Kaufman
Vada Carroll
Maude McGinty
Edna Carroll
Mae Sack
Edith Robison
E. O. Hemmer
Alyce Carpenter
Village Adopts Park Ordinance After Railroad Tax Dispute
The village board on Monday night passed an ordinance designating a tract west of the railroad and south of Main Street as a village park and authorizing a tax levy for maintenance. The action follows prior railroad objections claiming the area lacked formal park designation, which could invalidate past levies. Officials note the park has functioned for years with minimal maintenance costs, and a records search did not confirm a formal designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Railroad
Catalpa Prepares for Senior Play Friday Night
Catalpa's grotesque hillbilly girl at sixteen will perform in the Senior Play Friday night. The community notes several moves, family visits, and a burial service in Stockton for Edith Trost. Family updates include Mr. and Mrs. Will moving to the Frank Rush property and others relocating within town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catalpa
Carl Robinson
Stockton
Edith Trost
Chas
Frank Rush
J. Y. Stickell
Chadwick
Odell
Garrett Bolhous
Main Street
Ed Poorman
Burlington
Rt. 3
Claus Prins
S. H. Wilson
Colonial Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Fulton
Wilson
Burton
Indianapolis
Ind
R. K. Blodgett
Frank Badtke
Max Badtke
Miles
Birth of Delbert Lee Carpenter in San Anselmo
Mr and Mrs Lenn Carpenter of San Anselmo California announce the birth of their son Delbert Lee on Monday April 5. Delbert is a grandson of Mr and Mrs K B Carpenter of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenn Carpenter
San Anselmo
Calif
Delbert Lee
Mr. Carpenter
K. B. Carpenter
Thomson
Light Election Expected With No Opposition
York township school elections will be held Saturday April 10 with an extremely light vote anticipated as there is little or no opposition. In York Community High School District 201 William J Hans and Paul Wilt seek re election while other directors include Charles Hogg Rush W Carroll and Myron Tibbite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
York Community High School
Thomson
William J. Hans
Paul Wilt
Charles Hogg
Rush W. Carroll
Myron Tibbite
Charles McGinty
Thomson Consolidated School
Harry W. Diehl
Roy Heitman
G. A. Smith
Lyle Williams
Sandridge
Harry Jurgens
Wm. J. Hans
Chas
W. Hartman
Vinegar Hill
Fred Peters
Maurice van Buer
Ivan Carroll
Meeting of WSCS Held Wednesday
The Women's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday afternoon April 7 at Mrs. Eleanor Lewis home with fifteen members and three children present. Devotions by Mrs. Anna Woodrow, minutes read and approved, treasurer read by secretary due to illness, readings given by several members, a Bible quiz, sub district meeting plans for spring, and a luncheon adjourned the gathering. Next meeting set for April 21 at Mrs. Myrta Groharing’s home with luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Eleanor Lewis
Maude Wagner
Anna Woodrow
Grace Tibbits
Clara Switzer
Edgar A. Guest
Helen Wentling
Salome McGinty
Freeport
Elizabeth
Rockford
Marengo
Grace Strauch
Emma Steele
Myrta Groharing
Girls showcase at Women’s Club meeting in April
Five Girl Scouts planned a display of their work at the Women’s Club show. Marion B Barbara F Eleanor Ruth Deanie led the effort in the home tee room on April 7 with 11 attendees. Irene Zenk attended as visitor, joined by reporters Ruth Strubb and Eleanor Stearns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion B
Barbara F
Eleanor
Ruth
Deanie
Irene Zenk
Ruth Strubb
Eleanor Stearns
Local Family Visits Spread Across Towns This Weekend
Mr. and Mrs. K. J. Kratz and daughter Karen Joy visited in Rockford with Mrs. Kratz's parents Mr. and Mrs. Jas. S. McCullagh. Gordon Kratz stayed in Clayton Cobb's Ustick home. Mrs. Irvin Renner and daughter Mary Carolyn and Mrs. M. J. Strukthoff visited Lena last Saturday to see Mrs. Renner's mother Mrs. L. I. Gaar, a hospital patient there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. J. Kratz
Karen Joy
Irwin
Rockford
Kratz
Jas. S. McCullagh
Gordon
Clayton Cobb
Ustick
Irvin Renner
Mary Carolyn
M. J. Strukthoff
Lena
L. I. Gaar
Wilt announces closing Thomson House after 15 years
Mr and Mrs Chas Wilt thank patrons for 15 years of Thomson House service and announce discontinuation of the business. They express pleasure in serving the community and regret ending the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson House
Chas. Wilt
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Elmer Hook
Jake Wiersema
John van Kampen
Irma
Roy van Kampen
Ottawa
Ill
Elmer Lotz
Jimmie
Verne Kauffman
Ralph Hook
Donnie
Alvin Hook
Polo
David
Robert Gelwick
Robert Carroll
Raymond Carroll
Vernon Dearinger
Audrey
Louisana
Argo
Army and Navy
Thomson News
J.B. Ashpole
York
Aberdeen
Argo Methodist Ec
Mit
Maas
Fair Haven
Savanna Stores
Thomson Briefs
N.D. French
A.E. Blomberg
PTA
Mollie
Virgil Wilt
Walter Severance
Fred Miller
YCHS
Campbells
Ma Brannigan
Mary Alice Wheeler Catalpa Tapp
LeVonna Potter
Betty Brannigan
Helen Hans Dick Brannigan
Pete Cate Bildad Tapp
Everett Wilt Cyrus Scudder
Tom H and
Jeffrey Scudder
Bernie Hook Kaye Brannigan
Harriet Roggendorf
Kaye Brannigan
Jeff Scudder
Kingston
Brannigans
Kaye
U.S
Thomson 500
Ralph Stearns
Thomson 500 Club
Roy Houghton
Houghton
Cora Kauffman
Paul Witt
Variety Club
Jas Morgan
Morgan
WSCS
Girl Scout
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