Caledilny viva Church Events For The Week
Caledilny viva Church Events for the week detail April 29 prayer meeting and May 6 landers, junior earnings and offering to the Wetry mission in Monterey Mexico. The report notes 92 in Bible school, evening sermons, Mother's Day plans, time changes for evening services, and social activities. Also mentions Urbana visit, On Timers party, and Baptist listings with class parlor and next Sunday schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John &Enece
Hazel Witmer
Herbert
Landers
C. EK
Wetry
Monterey
Mex
Robert Groharing
Bible School
Langaton
Jesus
Jess
Adams
Urbana
Church Missionary Committee
Belog
Social events bring bridge wins and class parties
Min Nelle Burns hosts Wednesday bridge at the hotel with two tables. Prizes go to Mrs. B. R. Lewie, Mrs. R. J. Houghton, and Decia Brooks. guests include Harriott Zugechwerdt and Dr. Chipman. Refreshments feature angel food cake, ice cream, strawberries, and coffee. Rainbow Sunday school class meets Dor othy Lewin’s home with games and sponge cake. Members Beatrice Brockill, Lola Groharing, Dorothy Lewis, Eleanor Stagg, Virginia Morgan, Paul Turney, John Demmick attend. Lois Stage absent. Church of Christ class party at Mr. and Mrs. Groharing’s home hosts 16 with games, singing, devotionals led by Hazel Witmer and Charles Miller. refreshments of jello and cake follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
On Timers
Chms
Harney
Wm. Brockll
Ladiekield
Nex
Paul Wilt
Min Nelle Burns
B. R. Lewie
R. J. Houghton
Decia Brooks
Harriott Zugechwerdt
Dr. Chipman
Thos. Stagg
Frank Johnson
Martha Rush
Rainbow
Dorothy Lewin
Beatrice Brockill
Lola Groharing
Dorothy Lewis
Eleanor Stagg
Virginia Morgan
Paul Turney
John Demmick
Lois Stage
Langeton
E. 0. Hemmer
H. E. Green
N. D. French
Church of Christ
Robert Groharing
Hazel Witmer
Charles Miller
Thearoup
Mothers Day Observance by Royal Neighbors Becomes Picnic
Royal Neighbors of Blue River No 435 will celebrate Mothers Day with a picnic dinner at noon and a program in the afternoon. Mrs WE Lawk Mr and Mrs Fred Sipeaul and Mrs Sylvia Lewis attend as part of the observance. Prairie Orr is noted as the surviving relative of Bt. Garrell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbors of
Blue
E aRame No
WE Lawk
Fred’ Sipeaul
Sylvia Lewis Dopied
Prairie Orr
Garrell
Belle Miller and Raymond Kettler wed in Faxon church
Mims Belle Miller and Raymond Kettler united in marriage at 3 pm Tuesday April 28 at Serend Reformed Church in Faxon by Rev. G Vander Linden. The bride, daughter of Laurille Miller and the late George Miller of Thornton, wore pink chiffon, and will live on the Kettler farm after the ceremony. The groom is son of Mr and Mrs Kettler of 13th Avenue and works on a farm. Attendants were Bernie Kettler, sister of the groom, and Fred De Weerdt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mims Belle Milley
Raymond Kettler
G. Vander Linden
Serend
Fulton
Patent Novelty
Cospany
Teachers Present Plaque In Memory Of Edith Elliott
Savanna teachers honor Edith Elliott with an 18 by 12 inch bronze plaque for 47 years of service in Savanna City Schools. The memorial, to be hung in Lincoln School trophy case, notes 1882 to 1920 service and Elliott’s goal of a half century. She died in spring 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Elliott
Savanna
Savanna City
Lincoln School
Edith Ellett
Savanna Gity Schovla, 1882-1920." According To Supt. Meyer
Eliott
Savanna Times/ Journal
Tragic Drowning of Morrison Boy in Rock Creek
Seven year old Robert Brown drowned Saturday afternoon after he and playmate Ernest Shipma fell from a narrow plank bridge near Morrison water works park. Velma Shipma attempted a rescue. Ernest survived, Robert’s body recovered after about an hour. Survived by parents two sisters and three brothers. funeral held Tuesday with four uncles as pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Brown
Francis Brown
Morrison
Rock Creek
Water Works Park
Ernest Shipma
Harold Miller
Velma Shipma
Velma
Robert
Ernest
James
Louis
Forrest
Lawrence Brown
Guy Brown
Fred Yates
Mra Brown
Miss Arlene Atherton Celebrates Thirteenth Birthday
Miss Arlene Atherton daughter of Mr and Mrs Arch Atherton celebrated her thirteenth birthday Saturday afternoon. Guests included Betty Lewis Louise Lewis Edna Zada Morgan Deneva Kness Phillis Rick Dorothy Prins Arlyne Adams Ruth French. Mrs Cecil Mitchell of Argo-Fa presented the white and pink iced cake. The afternoon featured games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Atherton
Arch Atherton
Betty Lewis
Louise Lewis
Edna and Zada Morgan
Deneva Kness
Phillis Rick
Dorothy Prins
Arlyne Adams
Ruth French
Cecil Mitchell
Argo-Fa
Miss Martha Rush Plans California Visit in May
Miss Martha Rush daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Rush will depart May 15 for California visiting uncle Walter E Brown at San Gabriel Bias She will travel with Mrs Mary 8 Heath of Morrison for a summer tour through Kansas City El Paso and southern California en route to Los Angeles On return she will pass northern California Salt Lake City and Thom son stopping in Omaha to visit a cousin The trip is planned to last about two months Meanwhile Mr and Mrs Hemmer spent the weekend in Danville and Bloomington Ill with Fred Hemmer of Standal Indiana accompanying them home to Danville for a train to Indiana
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Rush
Frank Rush
California
Walter E. Brown
San Gabriel
Bias
Rush
Mary 8. Heath
Morrison
Fagmedas
Los Angles
Salt Lake City
Utah
Thomson
Misa Rush
Omaha
Nab
Thomson Shipping Association Appreciation Note and Members Listed
A Thomson Review tribute praises the Thomson Shipping Association for decades of community service and support. The piece notes the mutual reliance between local business and farming interests and lists members who have patronized the association since March 1937, urging continued strong support from the board and manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Review
Thomeon Shipping Association
Thomson Shipping Association
Thomson
Thomson Boys Triumph Over St. John's in Opener at Savanna
Thomson's baseball team defeated St. John's 13 to 11 in the season opener at Weidman's Field Savanna. Wilt led with three extra base hits including a home run, Zubaty added a homer and two doubles, Nehrcorn contributed a triple and two doubles, while DeFranco won five innings and Yubaty finished strong. St John's traveled with regulars missing due to a Lyons track meet and plans a return game at Thomson with a St John's squad likely heading to Rockford next weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
ST. John's
St John’s Baseball Club
Weidman's Field
Savanna
Wilt
Wate
Zubaty
Hack Nehrcorn
Lewis
Jimmy DeFranco
Yubaty
Brown
Rockford
Lyons
EH McNamara
Melsady
Gaes Diophuis
Cheanutt
Potter
Holland
Fit
John
Pupils On Honor Roll At Local Grade School
The following pupils were on the honor roll for the last six weeks across grades one through eight. Names include Janet Carpenter Virgil Hallmab George Morgan Robert Miller Phyllis Ottens Arlene Smith and many others across Second through Eighth Grades, with numerous students listed per grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonor
Janet Carpenter
Virgil Hallmab
George Morgan
Robert Miller
Phyllis Ottens
Arlene Smith
Arlene St. Cree
Laura Hoy
Ersbelle Prins Ardith Potter
Glen Knutsen
Norman French
Raymond Hook
Leslie St. Ores
Vera Niles
Village Notes and Local Social Items Include Entertainment and Visits
Argo Fa Kart Hemze performs on ukulele at James Mumert home drawing attention. Shower held for Max Clifton Spencer at Chadwick home with Mae Sach and Velma present. Foltz couple welcome baby born last Wednesday. Zilbert caring for mother and infant. Helen Kness handles house work. Sunday school class met at Elizabeth Parson’s home. plans for entertainment discussed. Fertilizer shipment awaited for local farms. Ferrin school to close Friday. Valma Sackix teaches. Mira Ruth Melendy visited with parents. Nellie Hasting weekend visit with son Alvan in TaCrosse Wisconsin. Thelma Schick, Emmanual Missionary College student, returns from vacation. may tour south Alabama later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kart Hemze
James Mummert
Eart
Mae Sach
Vel- Ma
Max
Clifton Spencer
Chadwick
Clarence Foltz
Valma Sackix
Mira Ruth Melendy
Local Notes On Visits And Health In Our Community
Sandidge Brandt and granddaughter visited from nton, noting Brandt’s health improves with warmer weather. Arve Martindale and family entertained at Ray Rapple’s home with piano banjo violin and drums. Frank Brown drove to Muscatine to take Gus Leavens to Baker Sanatorium for treatment. Mrs Earl Rogrendorf reports Earl’s swollen badly injured foot. Mel Ditton returned from Muscatine after Pacific Bridge work, with Boulder Dam next. Stephen Rigney, Rev Ripple and Johnnie Theader planned Chicago visit. Orl Beck’s tonsil issues may lead to removal operation. Edwin Switzer sprained finger from a fish hook injury. Unseasonably cool winds persist. warmer weather coming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Brandt
Nton
Mr. Brandt
Chet
Arve Martindale
Maxine
Clarence Apple
Ray Rapple
Frank Brown
Fulton
Earl Rogrendorf
Earl
Roymendorfs
Letts
Iowa
Mel Ditton
Muscatine
Boulder Damn
Met
Mmos Fish Commission
Stephen Rigney
Freeport Way
Ripple
Johnnie Theader
Chicago
Ray
Cambridge
Mr. Smith
Riverview
Martie Beck
Edwin Switzer
4-H Club Weiner Roast Plans May 4 Meeting
Four-H club members will host a weiner roast Monday May 4 at 4 p m at Mrs Ithet Lewis home north of Thowson 3 4 miles the hike ends at 6 30 p m girls to bring sandwiches and weiners one club has missed meetings due to scarlet fever scare. Carrol Langston travels to Pekin and Urbana and will officiate a May 3 wedding between Earle Pitman and Ruth Toyd returning May 16 due to school duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feaiher
Ithet Lewis
Thowson
Carrol Langston
Church of Christ
Pekin
Ilinois
Urbana
Earle Pitman
Ruth Toyd
Mr. Langston
Herbert Rawlins Named Chesnut Park Principal
Week one events list dates and local happenings from Chadwick and surrounding areas. Herbert Rawlins named Chesnut Park principal. school staff and teachers noted. Community events include rural carriers meeting at the Dial home, a Holstein sale at Rush Carroll farm, and local PTA plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Rawlins
Chesnut Park
Former York Man Charles Orr Dies in Freeport Hospital
Charles Orr, 48, longtime area resident of Mount Carroll and Thomson, died Monday in Freeport after a brief illness. He had surgery Friday and never recovered. Funeral Thursday at 2 p.m. from St. Ploy Orr, with Rev. HH Leitner officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery, Mt Carroll. Survived by wife Ella Teeter Orr, son of Mr. and Mrs. Googe Orr. brothers Harry, Wilber, Ward. sister Loy Orr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Ory
Mount Garroll
Thomson
Freeport
Ile
Mount Carrol Rey
HH. Leitner
Pires
Baptist Charch
Inez
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mt Carroll
Charles Ore
Googe Ory
Jo Daviess County
Savanna
Orr
Mt. Carroll
YL Mile
Harry
Mi Cortol
Wilber
South da- Lona
Abd Ward
Samonaak
Lane Siver
Lloy Orr
Ain
Careodl
Vin
Chicago
Guy Ty
KR. Hh Carpenter
Mra
Bereu Dense
Sam Gono
Milwaukee
Savanna Lady Morehead Burial Service Held Monday
Mrs. Hester Hubbell Morehead born May 2 1858 in Delaware county Ohio died after a long illness. Panecal services were led by Father Harriauny at the Episcopal church with interment in Savanna cemetery. Survivors include a brother William Hubbell of Savanna and sister Mattie Wilt with several relatives attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huster
Moreherd
Harriauny
Episcopal Church
Savanna Cemetery
Thomas ‘Thompson
William Rilhorn
Otto Hansen
William Greiffith
L. H. Lawrence
Hester Hubbell Morehead
James
Mary Hubbell
Delaware County
Ohio
Iowa
Savanna
John W. Morehead
Mt. Carroll
William Hubbel
Mattie
Joseph Wilt
Thamwon
Joe Wilt
Virgil Wilt
District contest honors crown Y CHS students at Galena
The commercial teams swept district honors at Galena on April 25. Harriett Smith Ruth Carralel Roberta Lewis led in typing with top and near top scores. Winners include Shorthand Martha Switzer and Tolde winners across essays music and declamation from Thomson Savanna Milledgeville Mt Carroll and other area schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrell Brown
Russell Carpenter
Merle Daden
Margaret Gaar
Mary Gaar
Velma Johnson
Evelyne Kauffman
William Laretz
Robert Lew
Helen Mohrman
Mary Sheridan
Louie St.ores
Harriett Weatherwax
Hazel Witmer
Galena
Harriett Smith
Roberta Lewis
Ruth Carralel
Marriett Smith
Elizabeth
Tlarriett Smith
Roberky Lewes
Joseph Muri
Harriett Santh
Indivatua
Roberts Laws
Ga‘non
Stocklaw
Savanna
Hanover
Taylor
Dixon
Blg Cochran
Candy Bas
Carroll County
Merle Doden
Caroll County
Mt. Carroll
Milledgeville
Hamerau
Carroll
Ae Ond
Thomson
Elinor McKee
Tom Singer
Muth Switzer
Monae
Cherubin
Josephine Mudd
Ramona Lewis
Louise St. Orex
Anita Melugin
Alwilda_ Smith
Gounod
Finker
Rolfit Hood
DeKoven
London
Mitchell
Charles Miller
Russell, Chenutt
Gilbert Holland
Linn Hoxtether
Josephine Frutchey
Savannas
Margaret Ostins
Dorothy Yates
Irms Robbe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Methodist
Belle Miller
Martha
Shipping Association
Fred Miller
Bee
Otten Gee
Stein Albert Hook
Doz Blair Edeon Holland Rush Carroll
Don Hall
John Balr
Ed Kustes
Claus Prins
Kyle Rawlins
Henry St. Ores
Corneil Smith
Clarence Bieloma Tousley
E. M. Tousley
Lou Shetly
Albert Prins
Fred Stith
Cale John Nordhoft
Art Atherton
Chandler Durkee
Thomson Grade School
Virgina French
Lois Graharing
Betty Hoy
Martha Mudderetz Potter
Genera Kness
Betty Levwix
Mary Prins
David Switzer
Bob Cate
Nellie Deminick
Kathryn Kagffoon
Mary Pollard
Lorena Knutten
Tone Robison
Gwendolyn Robertson Eiehth Geade— Heardst Brown
Eléanor Dykstra
John Gaar
Donald Dyke Parfeet
Junella Gaar
Henry Hartman
Warren Hartman
Lois Martindale
Eugene
Dwight Atherton
Loka Middleton
Harriett: Brown Virginian
Morzan Zereta Potter Creoipe
Nellie Dimmick Sifth
Gerald Gaar
Vernie Martindale
Zada Morgan Wilbur Stickel
Wayne Drake
Raymond Hartman Thomas Eustus
Tila Martindale
Eugene Potter
Gwendolyn Robertson Biehth
Harald Brown
Robert Carroll Benjamin Diephuis
Harry Miller
Donald Dyke
Nellie Hasting
Son
Alvan
TaCrosse
Wisconsin
Thelma Schick
Emmual Missionary College
Berrien
Springs
Mich
Loura Schick
Sandidge
Adams County
Miners
Mire
We. Broekil
Rush Carroll Farm
Sevenma
Ethel Lewis
C.H. S
Mrs. R. Dial
R. C. Dial
Ely Cochran
Bernice
Clinton
W. L Boyce
Boyce
Edth Cochran
Dean Boyce
Winifred Holland
Elnora Weidman
Mildred Slick
Frances Yoteu
Nemod Spring Valley
Arians
Lyndon
Cobb
Vern Smith
Arthur Deutache
Irene Martindale
Excelsior
Rather Mortensen
Chloe Jenkins
York
Freeport Hospital
Charles Orr
Savanna Lady
John Morehead
Y. Chs
Ruth Switzer
Sylvalena Boihous
Ruth Carroll
Ramona Lewes
Alwida Smith
Lucille Stickel
Mary Switzer
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