Village Trustees Elected and Clerk Re elected
In Thomson spring elections three village trustees and village clerk were decided. Kate Cole Whitney was re elected as village clerk with 82 votes. Trustees results show Paul Lewis 116, B Carpenter 86, R L Houghton 87. write ins Joe Wilt 43 and Irve Martindale 40. Treasurer Glendora Shade received 117 votes. Library Trustees Alice E. Lewis 115 Catherine Adams 105. John J Carroll and others listed low totals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Whitney
Joe Wilt
Irve Martindale
Paul Lewis
K. B. Carpenter
R. L Houghton
Kate Cole Whitney
Glendora Shade
Alice E. Lewis
Catherine Adams
Cornell College Orchestra Delights at Local Gym Concert
The Cornell College Orchestra performed a classical program at the C. H. gym last Saturday evening. The concert was a musical treat for Thomson and was well received. The ensemble and audience were entertained in various homes after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell College Orchestra
C. H
Thomson
Royal Neighbor lodge holds luncheon meeting
The R N A Royal Neighbor lodge No 438 did not meet in regular session Tuesday at noon with twenty two members present. The May committee chaired by Maude Wagner planned a luncheon of homemade items and hamburger sandwiches with fruit jello ice cream and corn. Members listed include Katherine Adams Katherine Yank Kate Whitney Victorian shoemaker Jane Mitchell and Bessie Kenyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Hisdames Maude Wagner
Chairwan
Katherine Adams
Katherine Yank
Kate Whitney
Jane Mitchell
Bessie Kenyon
1929 Class Has Party Tonight
The 1929 class party will be held in the gym this evening at 4 o clock with members and guests attending. The event includes entertainments and social time, refreshments such as Jello and ice cream will be served, and a celebration of a long year with members listed among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cen
Stones of Life
Athlone Gaar
Elva
Walla
Smith
Ueloeke
Wil
Sela
April Meeting Announced With Rev Stump Speaker
Community notices reveal an April meeting with Rev Stump as evening speaker. Program includes singing led by Rev Stump, a prayer, business session, songs, and talks by Pearl Evelyn Rawlins and Mr. Heinze. Eight grade pupils from Ideal School, Mrs. Rose Foltz, and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Smith featured. Orchestra closes with a song. May committee named: Joe Turney, Joe Blair, Joe Pessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helms
Heinze
the Ideal School
Rose Foltz
Wm. Smith
Joe Turney
Joe Blair
Joe Pessman
Locals Easter Plans Mention Carroll Langston Visit
Locals Mr and Mrs Langston of Champaign will spend Easter here with their son Carroll Langston Miss Mary Houghton of Roexford and Ray Klein of Downers Grove will spend Easter with the Houghton family. County bankers meet at Mount Carroll tonight for the Carroll County Bankers federation annual meeting supper at 6 30 pm at Hotel Glenview then meeting at First Carroll County State Bank Officers to be elected. Charles Stuart will review bank study class work and discuss liabilities of bank directors. Reports from secretary treasurer and committee members will be given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Langston
Champaign
Carroll Langston
Mary Houghton
Roexford
Ray Klein
Downers Grove
Roy Houghton
Carroll’ County Bankers Federation
Mount Carroll
Hotel Glenview
Carroll County State Bank
Charles Stuart
Eckerle
F. S. Greenleaf
Don ©. Larris
J. S Miles
C. M. Kingery
B. J. Clikeman
Brice Puterbaugh
K. B. Carpenter
N. D. French
Thomson Bank
A. E. Sheridan
Ladies Aid Society
Lexnoon
Charles Beck
Wesley Memorial Hospital
China
J. EL. Anderson
Chicago
Hasler
Nicholas
Fisherman Rupple Reports River Rising Amid Low Water
Earl Rupple reports the river rose about 2 to 12 inches during the storm period, but the Mississippi remains at its lowest spring stage in memory. Water stood around 5 feet, with Fulton road near the twin piers showing land rarely out of water. It has been a notably low water year thus far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Rupple
Mississippi
Fulton Road
Twin Pike
York School Elections Name Four Directors At Consolidated Grade School
York township voters chose four directors at the consolidated grade school after a spirited contest. In Thomson, Sam Grim and Frank Smith tied with 195 votes each for C. H. S. director. other boards named B. R. Lewis Rush Carroll and C. H. Jenkins, with Jenkins resigning to allow a new appointment. Sam Grim was elected Board President. Rush Cortrol was Clerk. District 74 Thomson Consolidated lists newly elected members with vote counts and other school boards noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Grim
Frank Smith
Y. CH. &. Board
York
Thomson
York Community High
K. B. Carpenter
Edison Holland
B. R. Lewis
Rush Carroll
C. H. Jenkins
Rush Cortrol
Harry Gaar
A. IE. Sheridan
T. H. Kustes
Chas. Wilt
W. A. Adams
Local Moves and Quick News From Town
Mr and Mrs Walker relocate to the old Riverview store building. Miss Decia Brooks plans Easter preparations with family. Irene Rappie, previously with measles, returns to UC. Bertha Tolland moves yesterday to a new home bought from D E Wellingsheal. E M Roggendorf party visits Oakville and Frank Brown relatives. Penlope jokes about marriage to an Irishman, then clarifies with Reilly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Walker
Riverview
Bertha Tolland
D. E. Wellingsheal
E. M. Roggendorf
Oakville
Town
Frank Brown
Y. C. H. S. Teachers Are Appointed
The board met Tuesday night to appoint staff for next year. J. M. Chesnoth was named principal after being elected weeks ago. Vivian Taylor Dora Lee Wilson were re elected. Adams not seeking reelection. Blodgett also reelected, leaving one vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Chesnoth
Vivian Taylor
Dora Lee Wilson
Iss Adams
Blodgett
Week of church events in multiple denominations
Church of Christ study on Acts chapters 28 and 29 and James planned. Prayer for Pentecost attendance goal. Hymn and cantata program Sunday night. Catholic Easter services at 9 AM. Methodist reports on egg donations and pre Easter services with pot luck. Baptist Easter program scheduled for Mt Carroll with special music and readings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior C. E
Vernie Martindale
Christ
Churches of Christ
Fred B. Holton
Prudence Graharing
Arlyne Adams
Winnie Holland
Hazel Witmer
Louise St. Ores
Faith
God
He Is Risen
Anita Melugin
Prudence Groharing
Josephine Mudd
Praise Ye the Lord
Baptist the Ladies Aid Society
Leitner
The
Baptist
Mt. Carroll
Young Peoples
News items from Morrison and area
Mr and Mrs Ralph Irion of Morrison spent Saturday and Sunday at the Will Griswold home. Mary Appel daughter of Fred Appel has been very sick with the measles. Please send in your news items by phone mail or office drop in. This will be appreciated by us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Irion of
Morrison
Will Griswold Home
Mary Appel
Fred Appel
Melody Way Music Class Wins Merit in Thomson
Musical education expands in Thomson as 24 children enroll in J Fay's Melody Way Music Class directed by Miss Marjorie Thompson of Fulton. The first of ten lessons was held Wednesday at 4 15 with no student charges except $2 for books. The class meets Wednesdays at 4 15 and invites parents and the public to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Melody Way
Marjorie Thompson
Fulton
Thompson
Fay
Mrs.Lewis
Mat Street
Albany
Ice House Burns At Clare Holman Residence
The ice house at Clare Holman’s residence on the slough bank burned Monday afternoon destroying the building but leaving the ice intact. A considerable amount of fish netting was lost and Clare will need repairs to his fishing equipment before the 1980 harvest. Many residents helped fight the blaze and Thomson Fire Department showed notable ability again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Holman
Clare
Thomson
Amos Yates Found Dead in Thomson Office Area
Amos Yates, a Thomson resident for most of his life, died Thursday morning from a stroke. He had worked farming and later ran a restaurant, and would have turned 53 in May. Funeral services are set for Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Thomson Church of Christ, with Rev. Langston officiating. His brother Will and daughter Dorothy Ruppert have been notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Amos Yates
Amos
Will of of Sterling
Dorothy
Death of Mrs Doty at Carroll
Mrs Sarah Jane Doty of Mt Carroll died at home after a long Carroll county life. Born February 12 1856 in Savanna township she lived mostly in Carroll county with husband Edwin Doty. Survived by husband two daughters Elizabeth Welch Leila Bashaw and eleven grandchildren plus siblings Adelia Nipe Dan Charles and Bert Nipe. Funeral held at home and Wacker with Rev Edwards officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Jane Doty
Edwin Doty
Mt. Carroll
Doty
Adelia Nipe
Argo-Fa
Dan
Charles Nipe
Mr. Doty
Sarah Jane
George and
Amelia Bennett Nipe
Savanna Township
Carrell County
Illinois
Kansas
Carroll County
Frances Shimer
Caroll County
Alfred
Mt. Carroll Township
Elizabeth Welch
Freedom Township
Leila Bashaw
Davenport
Iowa
Adelia Nipe Fae Argo-Fa
Argona
Bert Nipe
Savanna
George Clarence
Nina Sagner
Paul
Lyle Sagner
Lyle
Methodist Church
Wacker
Rev. Edwards
Methodist Episcopal Church of
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K. B. Carpente
Roy J. Houghton
Gate Cole Whitney
John J. Carroll
Matees
Wilt
Irve Marmdale
Shipping Association
Alumni
Township
Commercial Club
Mickie
Blaie & CO
BLAWK
Ideal Farmers’ Club
Rev. Stump
Rev Stump
Pearl Evelyn Rawlins
Stuart
Carroll
Rupple
York School! Elections
Argo
Adam Knegss
Nino Kenyon
Ralph Hook
Center School
Fred Mohrman
Carl Dachler
Andrew Hook
Sandridge
Frank Steele
Lynn Curley
Henry St. Ores
Timbuctoo Schon] Fhis
Chestnut Park School
Earl Boothby
Jesse Anderson
Leon Sartwell
Bristol
Roy Zeitman
Claude Grim
Lehman Swett
Decia Brooks
Parer
Ab Dixon
Irene Rappie
Penlope
Theresa
Reilly
Church OF Christ
Bill Booster
Melody Way Music
J. Fay
Thomson Music School
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