Local Notables and Neighbors Take Part in Weekend Events
Charles Oitens and John Neary bought International manure spreaders while Claus Huizenga added an International disk from Clarence Bolhous hardware. Will Strabb reports a grand Michigan trip. Jennie Dombey and family visited old neighbors Sunday. Prof Lehman of Albany plans a home talent play. Tom Orcutt repaired the summer kitchen. K E Gilmore of Dekalb to speak at Baptist church. Glendora Schade was absent from the bank due to illness. Whiteside editors and publishers to meet Saturday at Shawver plant Morrison. Dr Mathis farm bottom lands still flooded requiring good weather. Foster the weatherman expects poor weather this month. Ernie Graves of Savanna visited his mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Mathis
Mickelsen
Foster
Fingers Re Amputated in Painful Procedure
Ed Williams endured a brutal re amputation after initial fingers failed to heal. Frozen fingers prevented anesthesia, forcing him to witness the surgery as doctors removed the digits once more at the palm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Williams
Frances Shimer College seeks 25 000 for dormitory expansion
The Frances Shimer College of Mt. Carroll Illinois plans a 25 000 campaign for a new dormitory and endowment after more than fifty girls were refused admission last fall. Trustees push the drive to secure needed buildings amid rising demand. Dr J J Bullen visited Thomson Friday to back the proposition. Local news notes baseball doubt, rental ads, and small town life including remodeling and a radio quirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Shimer College
Mt. Carroll
Illinois
J. J. Bullen
Thomson
Carrall County
Hauffman Married at Davenport Friday
Fred Hauffman proprietor of the lower garage, left town amid mysterious letters, married Dorothy McRoberts of Davenport. A Mr. Clark of Savanna now runs the garage. Harry Gaar’s condition improves in Savanna hospital. Mrs. Hazel Holding visits for her father Jerome Smith’s illness. The Staggs return from Manatee Florida, as Mrs. Lundberg visits Denver. Alfred Smith buys a new player piano. Band concerts planned for late May. Local contest proposed for best kept Thomson yard. Various ads note dairy butter for sale and items from local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hauffman
Davenport
Dorothy McRoberts
Mr. Clark
Savanna
Hauffman
Hazel Holding
Minot
S. Dak
Jerome Smith
Thomas Stagg
Manatee
Fla
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Charles Oitens
John Neary
Claus Huizenga
Clarence Bolhous
Will Strabb
Michigan
Jennie Dombey
Ralph Dombey
Betty
Morrison
Lehman
Albany
Tom Orcutt
KE. A. Gilmore
Dekalb
Baptist Church
Glendora Schade
Whiteside County
Shawver
Ernie Graves
Sam and George Geisinger
Thomson State Bank Strength—Safety—Service
Stuedemann’s
Gray
AAA
W. A. and
O. Stuedemann’s
Lyons, Iowa
McCormick -Deering Line
Will Strubb
Bill
Call Lewis Motor Co
Sylvia
Lewis
Abert Dittmer
A. F
H. L. Rawlins
Herb
M&a
Waukee
Boot Shop
MecConegle & Arien
Fifth Ave
Clinton
Lion Brand Work
Eva Lange
Sabula
Iowa
Herman’ Francke
Harry Gaar
Savanna Hospital
Eric Lundberg
Denver
Colorado
Thomas Cochran
Lunberg
Alfred Smith
Booth- Paddock Music House
Clinton, Town
W. A. Adams
Dan Harney
Les Fuller
Nate Grossman
Wings
Henry Johnson
Hey
Ed Turney
Route 4
Thomson Exchange
Clark Williams
Albert's Dry Cleaners
Ill
John Deere Corn
United States
Peter Nehlsen
L. I. Gaar
Ality
A. C. Williamson Hlinois
Beulah Steadman
3D St
Seph Dykstra
Wisconsin
Hubert A. Cate
Ares Tish
A. KE. Sutkiipan
W.H. Foster
M.D
Wilson Bidz
Ralph Bolhous
Thomson -,- Illinois
Fulton
Reimer’s
J. R. Bather
5Th Ave
Bell
Tri-City
Mary A.sagner
Melugin Drs
Melugin & Sagner
Joseph A. Hopkins
Tel. Black
Greison
John L. Brearton
Savana
Julius Stoecks
Howes
Barrow
D. T. Farrow
Peoria
Francke & Switzer
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