Army and Navy notes from Lanark area relatives
News from Thomson and nearby towns on service members. Harold Holbrook at Jefferson Barracks Mo. attends follow up school in Columbus Ohio. Henry Young Jr and Eugene Bull head to Farragut Idaho for naval basic training. Several others transferred or promoted in various branches with family updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies H .Brook
Lanark
Harold Holbrook
U.S .Y
Jefferson Barracks
Betty Rose
Gerald Swett
Edward French
Jim An
Sharon Kaye
Thomson. Pe
Jefferson Jarracl
Betty Rose Swett
Norma
Jhey
Jimmy
Herbert Rawlins
Norman
Oklo
Hattie Rawlins
Columbus
Henry Young, Jr
Eugene Bull
Farragut
Idaho
Howard Guinther
Bob Kreuder
Camp Bowie
Tex
Shreveport
Richard Robinson
Yuma
Ariz
Wm. Wagner
Chicaco
Navy
Army
Chicago
Albert Hook
West
Seebees
Wm. Baker
Katherine
Lester
Jerry Wiebenga
Jessie Green
Donald Bradford
United States Marine Corps
San Diego
Calif
Bradford
Thomson
Dwight Brown
Fort Jackson
S. C
Henry Young, Sr
Henry, Jr
Myrtle Bull
Eugene
Henry
Oscar Wallace Reopens Savanna Barber Shop After Surgery
Oscar Wallace has reopened his barber shop on south Fourth street in Savanna after several weeks away for major surgery. He resumes serving clients and restoring his local business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wallace
South Fourth Street
Savanna
Beloit college mothers day events noted at campus
Beloit college celebrated its annual mothers event with activities across campus. Mrs. B J Snyder joined her son Bernard for a weekend featuring breakfast chapel tea and a dramatic club performance. Beta Theta Pi hosted a mothers dinner and a Fraternity Mothers club meeting. James Schipper and Vivian Bly are listed as recuperating with hospital stays. Llewellyn Fay attended a Mississippi Valley Funeral Directors meeting in Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Snyder
Beloit
Bernard
Beloit College
Art Hall
Dramatic Club
Bud
Beta Theta Pi
Fraternity Mothers’ Club
James Schipper
Jane Lamb Hospital
Vivian Bly
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Fulton Park
Glen Fagan
Llewellyn Fay
Mississippi Valley Funeral Directors’ Association
Harper House
Rock Island
Easter Guests And Visits Reach Across Several Towns
Savanna residents Mr. and Mrs. William Wagner Jr hosted Easter guests including Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deets and family. Miss Mildred Fink of Polo visited her father Leonard Fink over the holiday. Numerous local families welcomed relatives and friends from Thomson Freeport Wheaton Clinton Morriston Franklin Grove Evanston De Witt for meals and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wagner, Jr
Savanna
Charles Deets
Mildred Fink
Polo
Leonard Fink
Jake Stickell
Hobart Holland
Thomson
Vernon Leudeke
Freeport
Misa Hazel Zugschwerdt
Wheaton
H. H. Zugschwerdt
Eugene Hammond
Clinton
Alden
Stanley Larem
Anna Kisseller
Ed Schreiner
Lloyd Handel
Gary
Paul Clevidence
Darrell
George Doden
Neal
Melvin Taylor
Don Taylor
Forrest Gelsinger
Farly
Arnold Farthing
Walter Farthing
Leland Farth
de Witt Beswick
Morrison
Selma Fruit
Franklin Grove
Marjorie Fruit
Evanston
Carl Kness
York township reports April war bond sales total 11931.25
Bond sales through York township during April 18 24 reached 7237.50 as reported by N D French head of the local war bond sales committee. April total stands at 11931 25 with 600 postoffice Series E 2727 50 Bank Series BE 4000 Series G.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
N. D. French
French
Carroll County
Gas Ration Books Stolen From Local Garage
Paul Lewis reports three gasoline ration books stolen from his garage last Friday afternoon. The theft is the first of its kind in the area. Disappeared were a T ration book for the service truck a non-highway FE ration book and a C book for gasoline for used cars for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lewis
Social visits span Clinton Savanna and surrounding towns
Mrs Waldo Thomas and her daughters of Big Rock Illinois spent Saturday with their sister Mrs David Switzer. Mildred Lance of Clinon visited Arlene St Ores on Tuesday. George and Lyle Greeley were dinner guests of the Wayne Ashby family Sunday. Blanche Beck spent the weekend with her daughter in Clinton while Charles Beck and Janie visited the Zimmer home Sunday. Sunday evening callers at the Wayland Bennett home included his mother Mrs Earl Bennett and Mr and Mrs Neuman Giles of Moline. Richard Badtke visited Clinton and Low Moor with her sister Mrs Ralph Nielsen. Leonard Stage hosted Wednesday supper with Willis Stage. Lois Stage and nurse student Miss Cockey visited Jane Lamb hospital that evening. Darlene Ashby was Sunday overnight guest of Mary Blair. Roscoe Almquest of Mt Carol were guests in the Herbert Almquest home in Savanna for Easter dinner with Mr and Mrs Harley Stennlson. Flora Bourn and John Daley of Savanna and Mr and Mrs Chester Faulkner of Thomson also guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waldo Thomas
Big Rock
David Switzer
Mildred Lance
Clinon
Arlene St. Ores
George Greeley
Lyle Greeley
Wayne Ashby
Blanche Beck
Martin Zimmer
Clinton
Charles Beck
Janie
Zimmer
Wayland Bennett
Earl Bennett
Fulton
Neumran Giles
Moline
Richard Badtke
Low Moor
Ralph Nielsen
Leonard Stage
Willis Stage
Lois Stage
Miss Cockey
Jane Lamb Hospital
Darlene Ashby
Mary Blair
Roscoe Almquest
Mt. Carroll
Herbert Almquest
Savanna
Harley Stennlson
Flora Bourn
John Daley
Chester Faulkner
Thomson
Ida Weber
Fred Miller
Wesley Sack
Hazel
Ben Stage
Mra
Harvey Marshall
Winston Smith
Wacker
Ida Merchant
Lanark
Rose Shellenburg
Davenport
Carl Robinson
Kenneth Kemmer
Howard King
Morrison
Ray Robinson
Ruth
Woodbine
Cleo Schlafer
Stockton
Earl Isenhart
Chadwick
Wm. Sullivan
Chicago
Lewis Kness
Lynn Curley
Fred Eble
Delbert Curley
Glenn Groharing
Prairie du Lac
Wis
Myrta Groharing
Arthur
Vern Mann
Letty
Elmer Nelson
Cordova
Cornelius Noordhoff
John Noordhoff
Margaret
Herman DeVries
Erie
Roy Houghton
Carl Johansen
Wilfred Hazen
Lawrence Whitecamp
Proving Grounds
E. O. Hemmer
Frank Potter
Lissie Doran
Phyllis
Maxine Terrock
Howard McGaugh
Ted Storm
Bud
Willis
Frank Brown
Frank Lease
Joe Taylor
Adeline Groharing
Texas
Marvin Brookstra
Gene Potter
W. C. Fenley
Harrietta
Carmel Harris
Scott Field
Belleville
Ill
W. C. Harris
Air Force
George Hicks
Eugene Murray
Robert Khe Hoole
California
John Ashpole
Albert Hook
Albert Prins
Kansas City
Lena Stagg
Manatee
Fla
Justice Prins
JoAnn
Katherine Hawk
Norman Stickell
Marie
Craig Manor
Hanover
Forrest J. Eslinger
Jaclyn
Roy Marshall
East Savanna
Charles Holbrook
Pfe Harold
Jefferson Barracks
Noah Sweitzer
Russell Sweitzer
Edwin Sweitzer
Morris Jof Argo
Thomson Club Members Attend District Convention
Several members of the Thomson Woman's club led by Mrs. Eugene Murray Mrs. Charles McGinty Mrs. Robert Lewis and Mrs. Otto Switzer attended the 13th district Convention of Illinois Federated Women's clubs held today in Amboy. The attendees represented the Thomson club as officers and delegates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Eugene Murray
Charles McGinty
Robert Lewis
Otto Switzer
Ilinois
Amboy
Greeley Residence Undergoing Major Home Improvements
Mr and Mrs Lyle Greeley are renovating their home with extensive interior remodeling. A bright light blue roof has been installed and a new double garage is currently being erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Greeley
Church Notices and Service Schedule Highlights
Rev R H W Leitner leads morning worship at 9 00 a m with Sunday school at 10 30 a m Four new members Geraldine Smith Mrs Gilbert Holland and Mr and Mrs Nichlas Krier welcomed last Sunday Mrs Dan Sack and Herbert St Ores sang a duet during worship The Sunday school social is next Tuesday at the Lloyd Smith home The ladies aid meets next Thursday with Mrs Otto Switzer Easter numbers performed by Rev Hawbecker and others Church services paused at Thomson for now with Fulton hosting 8 00 p m services Members urged to attend Fulton Aid society meets next Wednesday afternoon with Bessie Kenyon and Grace Morse as hostesses
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H W. Leitner
Geraldine Smith
Gilbert Holland
Nichlas Krier
Wees
Dan Sack
Herbert St. Ores
Two Teachers Sign Contracts For Next Year
Two teachers at Thomson Consolidated Grade School have accepted contracts for the coming year. Principal B. E. Hemmer and Miss Mildred Withbart will teach third and fourth grades this term and next fall. Katherine Wallace will not return. applications are under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Consolidated
Leard
Mixes Katherine Wallace
Walth
Thomson Officials Sworn In After Election
Thomson's newly elected mayor treasurer and trustees presented credentials and were sworn in Tuesday night at a board meeting. Salaries and other expenses of the past fiscal year were paid. The board will meet again Monday night for the regular May session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Easter Dinner Gatherings Around Fulton in Walter Shannfelt Home
A family Easter dinner gathered relatives at the Walter Shannfelt home near Fulton. Attendees included Ernest and a Tousley family from Rock Falls, Ward Mercer of Sterling, Kenneth Shannfelt of Fulton, Lyle Shanafelt and son from Clinton, Lloyd Cecil and Elsie, Otto Switzer and Henry Engelking family at Lanark. Velma Shelly of Washington DC returned to work after two weeks with her parents. Clarence Cooper attended Sunday evening visitation in Roy Heitman’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Shannfelt
Fulton
Ernest Tousley
C. E. Tousley
Rock Falls
Ward Mercer
Sterling
Kenneth Shannfelt
Lyle Shanafelt
Clinton
Lloyd
Cecil
Elsie
Otto Switzer
Henry Engelking
Shower for Mrs Robert Carroll Is Held At Home
Mrs Eugene Murray hosted a pink and blue shower Tuesday afternoon in her home with a personal visit from the guest of honor Mrs Robert Carroll. Refreshments were served and Mrs Carroll received numerous gifts from attendees including out of town guests Mrs Warren Nice Mrs Ellaworth Nice of Morrison and Mrs Robert Gelwicks of Milledgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carroll
Eugene Murray
Buneo
Gar
Carrell
Warren Nice
Ellaworth Nice
Morrison
Robert Gelwicks
Milledgeville
Local knitting drive seeks help with Red Cross helmet yarn
Mis I D Morse chair of the knitting committee asks volunteers to knit items using a supply of Red Cross yarn. Stoxenwaters has been received here, and interested individuals should contact her to arrange use of the yarn. Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl celebrate their wedding anniversary with a social at their home Saturday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Mis. I. D. Morse
Easter dinner rounds out weekend in multiple households
An Easter dinner was served at the May Diehl home Sunday to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Toepfer and several relatives from Savanna Fulton and Ful ton. Mr. and Mrs. Garrett Sterenberg spent Easter weekend in the N D French home. Mrs. John Schade received notice of her aunt Mrs. Trences Forbes of Milwaukee death. Vee and Mrs. Lyle Williams hosted Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Carroll and David at dinner Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Diehl
Henry Toepfer
Carrie Me
Robert Bristol
Louie Corey
Savanna
Nevada Rogers
Fulton
Garrett Sterenberg
N.D. French
John Schade
Trences Forbes
Milwaukee
Wis
Dedication of Argo Church Service Flag Slated
The Argo church sets a Sunday evening dedication for a new community service flag. A long list of servicemen from area families will be named on the honor roll and stars placed on the flag during the program led by Rev Brower and Rev Foard with songs, readings, and a tribute to local troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
Numla
Fo Mitchell
Hondo
Texas
Cpl
Robert Hicks
Sioux City
Dak
Robert Kreuder
Shreveport
Harry Stoner
Fort Lauderdale
Miami
Fla
Floyd Browey
Savanna Ordnance Depot
J. A. Foard
God Bless America
Kneale Hook
Brower
Esther Schmaling
Janet Morgan
Leland Schmaling
Rev. Foard
Thomson Methodist Church Services Summary
Pastor I A Woodrow leads the Thomson Methodist Church with church school at 10 a m overseen by Charles McGinty as superintendent. Morning worship at 11 a m includes a sermon on A Balanced Christianity followed by an evening service at 7 30 p m with a sermon on Making a Great Decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. A. Woodrow
Charles McGinty
Fair Haven Service and Mission Band Schedule
Rev E E Pencook leads Sunday May 2 with Sunday school at 10 am and worship at 11 am including Mission Band. Ladies' aid meets Wednesday May 5 at Mrs John Daden's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Pencook
John Daden
Local Blain Mayden Returns Home After Hospital Stay
Blaine Mayden, treated at Mercy hospital for burn injuries from a bonfire incident, was discharged and returned home Thursday. Several area residents were ill with stomach flu or other ailments, including Mrs. Elizabeth Parsons and Mrs. Jerry Wichenga.
Local Families Visit in various towns Sunday
Mrs. Harold Brown and family visited in Rock Falls while Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Mumford traveled from Savanna. Myron Tibbits and family visited Keithburg. Miss Hamilton receives farewell at the Sandridge school as Miss Mildred Withhart is slated to replace her. Multiple social visits include Rob son and Balk families in Ren Dykstra home, and Easter weekend church events with baptisms and guests from Chicago and Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Brown
Wesley Mumford
Savanna
Rock Falls
Myron Tibbits
Keithburg
Kenneth Tibbet
Gerald Printy
Clinton
Carl Robinson
M. J. Strukhoff
Libbie Rupple
Sandridge
Miller
Hanover
Eugene Murray
Charles McGinty
Miss Hamilton
Mildred Withhart
Clarence Balk
Fulton
Ren Dykstra
Bobby Kradle
Chadwick
Carl Johansen
Roy Balk
Garden Plain
Hattie Rawlins
Kyle
Sharon Kaye
Edw. French
Will Sullivan
Chicago
Lou Kness
Jerry Wiebenga
Harvey Fossett
Social News Briefs From Local Families
Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer hosted Mr and Mrs Louis Shelly and D C at dinner Wednesday. Mrs Bertha Holland moves into her own home this week. Mr and Mrs Ralph Olds and son of Canton were guests of their mothers Mrs Helen Wentling and Mrs Chas Jenkins. Mrs Hattie Brown of West Chicago is visiting in the Guy Brown household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
Louis Shelly
Velma Shelly
Washington, D. C
Mirs
Bertha Holland
Ralph Olds and Sons
Canton
Helen Wentling
Chas. Jenkins
Hattie Brown
West Chicago
Guy Brown
Local Shower Honors Miss Alice Hamilton Ahead of Wedding
Mrs David Switzer and guests hosted a midweek wedding shower at the Switzer home for Miss Alice Hamilton a local schoolteacher departing soon to wed. Court whist games at four tables awarded prizes to Miss Shirley Ritzenthaler and Miss Edna Walters. Gifts were presented and refreshments served by the hostesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Switzer
Mixes Katherine Wallace
Esther Goldenstein
Switzer
Alice Hamilton
Shirley Ritzenthaler
Edna Walters
Argo 500 Club Hosts Prize Winners
Mrs Earl Green entertained the Argo 500 club on Thursday with prizes won by Mrs Roy Houghton Mrs Willard Welch and Mrs Amy Lewie The Thomson 500 club is being entertained at the home of Mrs Fd Andtving today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo 500
Earl Green
Roy Houghton
Willard Welch
Amy Lewie
Thomson 500
Fd Andtving
Navy Waves and Spar Representatives Visit Savanna
In Savanna Illinois on Wednesday May 5 Ensign Mary Kennedy of Spar and Marguerite Hall Wave will speak at the high school auditorium at 8 PM. They will answer questions about Navy Waves and Coast Guard Spars and arrangements for interviews at the post office building. Parents and friends are urged to attend and women aged 20 to 36 are especially encouraged to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrell County
Wave
Spar
Savanna
Mary Kennedy
Marguerite Hall
Neil J. Carter
U. S. Navy
Navy
Coast Guard
Carter
Illinois
Weekend Visit Ledger from Savanna and Surrounding Areas
Social notes recount dinners and greetings across Savanna Hanover Lanark Craig Manor Morrison and nearby towns. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Willis Stage and the Storm family. Mrs. Adeline Groharing and relatives in Texas. W C Fenley Harrietta Harris and Clinton visitors. and Easter gatherings at Prins Stickell and Eslinger households.
Alumni Association Plans May Meeting and Committee Roles
Robert Carroll announces a Monday May 3 alumni gathering at the high school to discuss plans for the annual reunion. Committees and chairs are listed including Reception J J Sheridan and Dance Leonard Stage with members and officers Mrs Dan Sack as vice president and treasurer, Mrs Paul Heusinkveld as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carroll
Alumni Association
At & P.m
J. J. Sheridan
Clarence Bothous
Betty Swett
Pearl Evelyn Rawlins
Harold Witt
Lynn i Curley
Earl Green
Gladys ‘Cooper
Calvin Eslinger
LaVeda Durward
Kenneth Kemmer
Job Miller
Gayle Turney
LeRoy Foltz
Emil Brach
Harvey Seim
Merle Turney
Ernest Smith
William Boylan
Joan Carpenter
Lloyd Smith
David Switzer
Delbert Curley
Paul Smith
Mairy Sheridan
Lawsrence Weatherwax
Janet Carporter
Nellie Dimmick
Thelma Schick
Bruce Groharing
Otto Switzer
Harold Brown
John Halfman
Raymond McNamara
Leonard Stage
Herbert St. Ors
Charles Beck
Gilbert Holland
Thomais Kustes
Dan Sack
G. A. Smith
Paul Heusinkveld
Thomson PTA elects Marion Wheeler president for year
The Thomson PTA at its last meeting elected Mrs. Marion Wheeler its new president. Harold Elliott became first vice president with Mrs. Neema Smith as second vice president and Gladys Cooper as third vice president. Mrs. Bertha Brenneman was chosen secretary and Mrs. Maude Wagner treasurer. The group voted to sponsor a Boy Scout troop in Thomson with Mr. Elliott as scoutmaster. A Scout Council committee was named: Herbert Blodgett, Ralph Stearns, and Emil Brach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Wheeler
Thomson Parent Teachers Association
Harold Elliott
Neema Smith
Gladys Cooper
Bertha Brenneman
Maude Wagner
Association
Thomson
Elliott
Herbert Blodgett
Ralph Stearns
Emil Brach
Arnold Raven
Savanna Nya Center
Europe
Pearl Prins
Dan Sack
Kearl Shoemaker
Argo-Fa Community Notes Honor Local Residents
Fred Dorothy 71 died at Mercy Hospital Sunday. Grandsons Dean and Gordon Malone reside on the Davies farm. Funeral plans await arrival of son from Puerto Rico Robert Carroll and Barbara. Howard Kuess works at Clinton Products plant now producing alcohol for the government. Will Freeman of Wacker visited Eva Foltz and Irene. Roy Moyer and daughters of Savanna visited Grace Moyer and Lou. Rev Foard dropped by Elizabeth Parsons and Nellie. Thelma Schick rehired at Argo-Fa school earning 1350 for her seventh year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dorothy
Mercy Hospital
Dean
Gordon Malone
Davies Farm
Puerto Rico
Robert Carroll
Barbara
Rush Carroll
Howard Kuess
Clinton Products
Will Freeman
Wacker
Eva Foltz
Irene
Roy Moyer
Savanna
Grace Moyer
Lou
Rev. Foard
Elizzabeth Parsons
Nellie
Thelma Schick
Argo-Fa School
Birthday Dinner Guests for Carrolls and Community Church Event
Sunday dinner hosts Mr. and Mrs. Ed McGinty celebrated Mrs. Carroll’s birthday with Mr. and Mrs. John Carroll as guests. Mrs. Marian Wheeler led ten Sunbeam class members in a Tuesday evening gathering at Community church with games and refreshments provided by the Miller Coen and Mrs. Bob Murphy party. Thursday visitors from Hanover stayed with Wayne Brown, while Mr. and Mrs. Bumgartner of Hanover visited Mrs. Baumgartner’s sister Mrs. John Coops and family on Sunday. Mrs. Coleman and Phyllis of Rockford were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs. Gladys Cate and afternoon visitors to Harold Stores. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Robertson and family joined Mr. and Mrs. Dick Williams for Sunday dinner and later called on Joe Kauffman near Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carroll
Ed McGinty
Carroll
Marian Wheeler
Sunbeam
Community Church
Ed Miller
Coen
Bob Murphy
Hanover
Hursday
Wayne Brown
Joe Bumgartner
Baumgartner
John Coops
E. J. Coleman
Phyllis
Rockford
Gladys Cate
Harold St.ores
Gilbert Robertson
Dick Williams
Joe Kauffman
Savanna
Also Mentioned on This Page
Army and Navy
Thomson News
Chadwick News
Thomson Club
Christian Endeavor
Hawbecker
Alvin Reiff
Corzine
Hanbecker
Harold Stoner
Arietta Hartman
Harmon Stakemiller
F. Sword
Argo Methodist
Aid Society
Bessie Kenyon
Grace Morse
Thomson Briefs
Harry Diehl
FE. Andring
Floyd Brower
Ordnance Depot
Harry Ordt Fr. Ord
Marion Olsen
Camp George Meade
Harold Kenyon
Los Angeles
Milford Miller
Camp Polk
Howard Kness
Kearns
Utah
Harold Porter
Camp Davis
S. Carolina
Harold Foltz
Athens
Everald Foltz
New York
Pacific
Vertus Johnson
Africa
Eugene Johnson
San Francisco
Overseas
Max Smith
Kenneth Cooper
Camp Maxey
Guy Libberton
Pensacola
Pre
Johm Kreuder
Camp Blanding
Fair Haven
Blaine Mayden
Merle Atherton
K. B. Carpenter
Henry Young
Florence Libberton
Jane Lamb
Gerten
Vada Warfield
Frank Warfield
Elizabeth Parsons
George Daehler
Conrad Guinther
Jerry Wichenga
Robert Spencer
Jerry George
Chicago Avenue
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