Church Events For The Week Church Activities Across Denominations
The weekly church calendar reports April events including Mother's Day planning by the Church Missionary Committee, junior C E leadership, and a social shift to Monday. Attendance at 131 on April 4, with union services at the Methodist church and services by Catholic and Baptist groups. A new member Paul Turney joins the Rainbow class, with upcoming preaching, Sunday school, and prayers noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
Church
Zerta Potter
Beatrice Brocki
C. E
Methodist Church
Langston
Langdoe
Christian Endeavor
Rainbow Clans
Paul Turney
Eleanor Stagg
Week's Events Highlight Local Plays and Meetings
April events include Junior class play The Clay's the Thing at C.H. 3. aye on Thursday, April 16, economic club at Argo Cherch annex Friday, April 17, and a Tuesday April 21 election ay. Thursday April 23 features E. S. shapter weet at the lodge hall. Pioneer York Township dairyman T. W. Carroll of Thomson announces a purebred Holstein-Fresian stock sale May 15 at 2 pm at Mattie French Peck farm northeast of Thomson, offering about 100 head including heifers, heifers, cows, and younger sires. herd has been tested regularly for TB. Cash terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pioneer
York Township
Rosh W. Carroll
Thomson
Mra Mattie French Peck
Carroll
T. B
York-Fair Haver
Thornton
Chad- Witk & Trifle
Thomson man drops dead in Savanna Wed
Howard LeRoy Groharing of Savanna Illinois died suddenly from a heart attack Wednesday morning at his home. Born June 30 1881 in Ideal he lived most of his life on the Graharing farm and worked on the Milwaukee railroad before moving to Savanna where he ran a Buick agency and later opened a garage. He is survived by his wife Jessie Hitchock ten children and multiple siblings, with funeral arrangements not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Howard Groharing
Groharing
Howard
Thomson
Yorks
Graharing
Ideal
Milwaukee Railroad
Savanna Ao
Jake Ferrath
Howard LeRoy Groharing
Frederick William
Sarah Lucinda Welch Groharing
Ilinois
Ydeal
Jessie Hitchcock
Mé. Carrol
Ebner Tower
J. Db. Fulrath Buick
Fist
Harry Guar
Opal
Savanna Township
Jessie
Delores
Sinter
Undine Pape
Charles
Nomson
Lewin
Prophetstown
Lucinda Grohering
Will U Groharing
Farl “Star
Fred
Morrison
Four Mitchell Family Killed By Train Near Chadwick
A Buchanan County area tragedy left Mrs Steve Mitchell and her four children dead when a Chicago Milwaukee and Pacific freight struck their Ford coupe near the Dame crossing seven miles north of Chadwick on Saturday afternoon. The inquest jury ruled accidental death. engineer William Smith testified the train was traveling about 40 mph before the impact, the car crossed the track, and the train dragged the vehicle about 500 yards. The victims Alta 24 a rural teacher Ruby 18 a teachers college student Doris 8 attended local schools. Steve Mitchell the husband and father survived with other relatives. Final rites were held in Lanark with twenty four pallbearers, and burial at Lanark cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Mitchell
Alta
Ruby
Doris
Lanark
Milwaukee and Pacific
Dame Crossing
Chadwick
Renner
Schreiter
Lanark Lomfort
Mons
Wiliam Smith
Milwaukee
Mitchell
William Creon
Miledgeville
Yanee Dame Farm
Andrew Halpin
Chicago
Smith
Mitchell Lour
Teachers College
DeKalb
Steve Mitches
Harold
Fern
Mra. Mittchell
Shipping Association Sees Savings Through Cooperative Feed Purchases
The association discusses buying feeds in carload lots to cut costs, detailing commissions and freight savings. It notes hog loads and feed arrivals, explains the double-check system with treasurer Carroll, and cites a tankage example showing substantial member savings. The worst market conditions challenge plans, and membership grows as names are added automatically. The 50 club meets at Mrs. B Carpenter’s home this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll
Earl Hollinshead
Earl
Barl
Basketball players guest of York club at gym Tuesday
At a meeting of the C. H. S. board contracts were offered to the current teaching staff. Two teachers will return, Miss Wilson as principal at 1600 dollars and Miss Taylor as commercial teacher at 1100 dollars. Mrs. Hicks will not teach next year. Coach Blodgett and Mr. Fink will decide next Monday on contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Club
Misa Wilson
Prin
York Glub
Fulton Trio
Snyder,Levi and
Flikema
Blodzett
Bruce Grobaring
Gilbert Holland
Cosch Hemmer
Chester Stratton
Mra. Hicks
Miss Burns
Jane
Dan Harney
James J. Sheridan
Dr. Podorney
F. &. Stiles
H. L. Rawling
B. R. Lewis
Suiournes
York School Directors Elect Five Members at Election
Lawrence Gaar and Irven Martindale were elected to York school directors alongside RK Bennett Frank Smith and Rush Carroll. Frank Smith is president, Lawrence Gaar secretary. The York Glub met at LYCH 8 Gym with praise for Y C H S teams and faculty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Gaar
Irven Martindale
RK. D. Bennett
Frank Smith
Rush Carroll
Postoffice ruling to affect newspapers nationwide
Washington DC reports a postoffice department ruling requiring prepaid subscriptions, affecting weekly papers more than dailies. Newsrooms must answer a national questionnaire and enforce advance payment. noncompliant mails may be denied. Publishers urged to collect dues and reduce arrears promptly amid tough business conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Postoffice Department
United States
Postal Department
Post Office Department
Life Savers Subscribers Renewal Acknowledgments
Lifesavers subscribers receive thanks for renewals listed, including Tousley Bros Fulton Dr Dee Stumphy 1430 17th Bt East Melting L fachtel and Son Mt Carroll Wit Ivey and Son Mt Carroll Ti Ralph Eaton Mt Carroll Wilbur Williams Thomson R Mural Quick 28 E 63rd St New York and others. Hazel Smith Polo and Mr Mrs G D Maxfield Lyndon visited Sunday with their cousin Mrs Mary Cone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tousley Bros. Fulton
Dee Stumphy
L Fachtel and Son
Mt. Carroll
Wit
Ivey & Son
Mt. Carrol
Ralph Eaton
Wilbur Williams
Thomson R. Mural
Quick
New York City
N. Y
Divsion of Printing
Springfield
Mary Cone
Thomson Justices Prong
Thomson A. E. Trail
Powell
Wyoming
Hazel Smith
Polo
G. D. Maxfield
Lyndon
Consolidated School Board Members Re-elected Or Elected
The report lists board changes across districts with W A Adams re-elected as President and A E Sheridan as Secretary. Other districts name newly elected or continuing members including Vinegar Hill Center Oil Valley Sandridge Bristol Parkhill Argo Ideal and related pairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Adams
A. E. Sheridan
Tom Kustus
Harry Gaar
Chas. Ilt
Vinegar Hill
Chas. Guinther
Chas. Linker
Hans Hansen
Leonard Porter
Fred Mohrman
Andrew Hook
Oil Valley Wm
Bristol
Lehman Swell
Roy Heitman
Claude Grim
Parkhill
Will Griswold
Ed Newendyke
Jake Bissens
Argo N. R. Kenyon
Adam Knew
Ralph Hook
Ideal
Chas. McKee
Chas, Hartman
Ernest Lact
Emmerson Veto Draws Mixed Reactions In Illinois
The Rock Island Argus comments on Governor Louis L. Emmerson vetoing the O Grady McDermott repeal of the state prohibition law. It praises his consistency and courage, notes voters’ split tastes, and argues the veto clarifies the dry versus wet divide ahead of potential 1992 politics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island Argus
Emmerson
Louis L. Emmerson
Asure
Linois
Mlinois
Iwinos
Ilinois
McCormick
Emmersor
Lewis
Floyd E. Thompson
Tllinais
Drgs
Theebsettion
Mr. Emmerson
L. L. Emmerson
Albany Heview
Farm Bureau Moves to New Morrison Quarters
The Whiteside County Farm Bureau moves its Morrison office to the Moulton building at Market and Cherry after a thorough remodel to house all departments. Lois Golding, previously secretary, will become bookkeeper for the Whiteside Service company, with her office now in the Farm Bureau building. Miss Wads Sharer of Gardepplain will succeed Miss Golding for the next five years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside County Farm Bureau
Morrison
Moulton
Market
Cherry
Perfonne
Lois Golding
Whiteside Service Company
Farm Bureau
Wads Sharer
Garde Plain
Misa Golding
Ideal Farmers Club Pro Gram and Savanna Lions Game
The Ideal Farmers Club program lists a Wednesday April 22 schedule with community singing led by Harmon Stakemiller and various readings and songs, followed by a May committee lineup. The Savanna Lions beat the Oldsters 10 to 9 in a boxing and basketball evening refereed by Griswold and Louise St. Ore with a chorus of songs and piano.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Farmers’ Club
Harmon Stakemiller
Martindale Orchestra
Helen Mohrman
LaVonne Helms
Lucille Larson
Florence Baste
Reading
Sawyer
Elinor McKee Tulk
Mr. Curtis Naniga
Frank Imet
Charles McKee
Savanna
Dr. Podorney
Kippis
Doc
Vato Kipnis
Jack
Sylvia
Griswold
Louise St. Ore
Dresed
Als
Local Social News Highlights From Argo and Surrounding Areas
Mrs Cecil Mitchell entertained twelve friends at her home last Friday evening for a birthday party with 500 as the game. Dresses were presented to Mrs Mitchell. Guests from Clinton joined Mrs Madge Bowers and others. Nina Kenyon was chosen school director at the local school election. James Hoover and family visited at the Mummett home. Harriet Knegle visits her daughter Josie Nelson in Colets. Velma Sack attended a prenuptial shower for Enola Rahn hosted by Lucille Cheesemen. Bth grade pupils from nearby turc schools will travel to Mt Carroll Saturday for final examinations. students include Harold Penhallnw Russell Carpenter Evelyn Hohn Dorothy Holm Helen aeeyon and Helen Sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Mitchell
Mitchell
Madge Bowers
Clinton
Mildred Ortt
Nina Kenyon
James Hoover
Savanna
James Mummett
Harriet Knegle
Josie Nelson
Colets
Velma Sack
Lucille Cheesemen
Chadwick
Enola Rahn
Mt Carroll
Birth Announcement for Cliff Halbun’s Newborn
Mr and Mrs Cliff Halbun announce the birth of a baby born at home west of Thomson on April 7 The child is named Leases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cliff Halbun
Thomson
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Methodist
Paul Wilt
Ideal Church
Ladies Aid Society
C.H
Hama
Argo Cherch Annex
Ay. T. N. T. and
Ladies Aid of Chem Church
E. S. Shapter Weet
Lodge Hall
Sword
Mitchell Family
Lew Page
Shipping Association
Kuster
Mra. B. Carpenter
York School
Bamquet
T. N. T. Club
Sandridge Henry Stores
Henry Becheler
Lynn Curley
New Quark
TERS
Podorney
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