Local social notes recount visits and travels in Argo Morrison Clinton and Savanna
Mrs Edward Smedene left for San Rafael California after visiting with her parents the Carpenters and other relatives. Lena Carpenter will accompany her and may settle in California. Numerous friends and neighbors across Morrison Argo Clinton and Goose Lake hosted and visited through the week including weddings showers dinners and weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Smedene
K. BR. Carpenter
San Rafael
Calif
Lena Carpenter
Local Health and Injury Updates From Morrison to Rochester
Sickness and minor injuries pepper a regional bulletin. Kyle Rawlins battles an eye infection while Charles Young fractures his right collar bone in a bicycle mishap. Robert Groharing shows slow improvement at Jane Lamb hospital. Mrs Swanson of Savanna, formerly Ronette Sikkema, is ill in Savanna hospital. Mrs Adams of Byron, ex Thomson resident, underwent St Marys surgery last Friday and is recovering in room 175.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Swanson
Savannaill
Savanna Hospital
Ronette Sikkema
Thomson
W. A. Adams
Byron
St. Mary’s Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Fuller Eickhoff Wed in Chicago Ceremony
Miss Rose Eickhoff daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Eickhoff Falls City Nebraska wed Stanley J Fuller son of Mr and Mrs Robert L Fuller Freeport Illinois in Chicago last Saturday July 27 The Rev Louis Grother officiated and the ring ceremony followed by a parsonage reception After a Colorado Springs trip the couple will reside at 2616 Hampden Court Chicago Fuller already known in Thomson area Attendants were Wilma Eickhoff and Wilbur Bierman Funeral notice: George Schamel 67 former Mt Carroll resident died in Decorah Iowa burial in Decorah Survivors include widow a son a daughter two grandchildren Three Schamel sisters attended the Thomson area funeral
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Eickhoff
Fred Eickhoff
Falls City
Neb
Stanley J. Fuller
Robert L. Fuller
West Moseley Street
Freeport
Chicago
Louis Grother
First St. Paul Evangelical Lutheran Church of
Wilma Eickhoff
Wilbur Bierman
Fuller
Thomson
George Schamel
Mt. Carroll
Decorah
Schanel
Clara Schamel
Laura Robbe
Charles Welch
Carroll
Arthur Pape
Wilt brothers start fish worm business at Main Street
The Wilt brothers sons of Mr and Mrs Virgil Wilt have entered the fish worm trade from their home on Main Street. A nice sign advertises their wares and with fishing so popular at Thomson a brisk business is predicted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilt Brothers
Virgil Wilt
Main Street
Thomson
Campmeeting at Oakdale opens August 8
Hope and Fair Haven churches plan attendance at the 48th Freeport district camp meeting at Oakdale park Freeport. New features include a boys camp July 28 to August 3 and a Leadership Training School during the gathering with speakers from WLS Naperville Rochester Ind and Changsha East Hunan China among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope
Fair Haven
Freeport
Oakdale Park
Oakdale Grounds
Uly
John W. Holland
WLS
E. F. George
Naperville
Geo. J. Long
Rochester
Ind
F. W. Brandauer
Changsha
Dixon
L. A. Walter
Belvidere
Theodore Moritz
Pearl City
E. E. Schafer
Stockton
Paul A. Washburn
Rockford
Grant Graver
Hooppole
F. K. Mertz
Forreston
Thomson Briefs Weekday Visiters in Fulton and Morrison
Thomson reports a sequence of social visits across Fulton Morrison and Argo. Mrs John Hoy and children stayed with her parents Mr and Mrs Fred Coden on Wednesday. Roland Smith family and Mrs Mae McCullagh with son visited Mr and Mrs Erve Martindale Sunday. LeRoy Champion of Chicago and Joan and Billie Champion of Byron stayed with Mr and Mrs Glenn Demaree Monday and Tuesday. Argo hosts Harriett Yates visitors Earl Shrier Florence Shifer and Esther Schmaling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hoy
Fulton
Fred Coden
Roland Smith
Mae McCullagh
Morrison
Erve Martindale
LeRoy Champion
Chicago
Joan
Billie Champion
Byron
Glenn Demaree
Harriett Yates
Argo
Earl Shrier
Brodhead
Wis
Florence Shifer
Freeport
Esther Schmaling
Church Evening Service Aids By Walnut Musicians
Sunday school 10 a m Christian Endeavor 7 15 p m Evening service 7 45 p m Rev Sword pastor Vernon Gordon led Young People meeting Lillian and Arletta Hartman presented instrumental and vocal music For Aug 4 Mr Clark a music teacher from Walnut Ill and pupil will present a program preceding the service Ice cream social was well attended and Aug 1 is reserved for another social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Sword
Vernon Gordon
Lillian
Arletta Hartman
Clark
Walnut
Ill
Fair Haven Church Activities This August
Rev. Paul Farley leads prayer meeting at 8:00 p m on Thursday August 1 at the church. Sunday August 4 offers Sunday school at 10:00 a m and E L C E at 7:30 p m. Sermon at 4:00 p m and on August 7 the ladies aid meets with Mrs Maude Alexander. Mrs Ray Isenhart to give the lesson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farley
C. E
Ladies’ Aid
Maude Alexander
Ray Isenhart
Sunday School Social Planned by Thelma and Irene Schick
Catholic church schedules morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 20 a m The August committee for the Sunday school social is Thelma and Irene Schick The social will be held at the Schick home on next Tuesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Leitner
Thelma and
Irene Schick
Schick
Argo Methodist Holds Sunday School and Aid Society Lunch
Rev J A Foard leads 9 30 a m Sunday school at Argo Methodist. The ladies aid society meets at the church Wednesday afternoon with luncheon served by committee members Mrs Henry Parsons and Mrs Grace Moyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Foard
Ladies’ Aid Society
Henry Parsons
Grace Moyer
Thomson Methodist Church Services Schedule
Thomson Methodist Harold R Dude leads 10:00 Sunday school 11:00 morning worship and 8:00 p m evening service The Albany and Thomson young people report on Lena Young People’s institute attended by their group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Dude
Miister
Albany and
Thomson
Lena Young People’s Institute
York Community Sunday Services and Meetings
Walter E. Schiel, pastor, announces Sunday at 9 30 a m Sunday school and 10 30 a m morning service with Holy Communion. The meditation uses John 13 17. A Boy Scout group meets at 7 p m Wednesday. Manual training meets Saturday at 10 a m, last until September as boys take a summer vacation to refresh and renew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Schiel
Last Concert On Main Street Saturday Evening
The final band concert of the summer season is set for Saturday evening on Main Street. Directed by Philip C. Putnam of Orion Illinois the event is sponsored by Thomson business leaders who have supported local entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Philip C. Putnam
Orion, I1l
Thomson
Ruth Rice Birthday Party Honors Local Resident
Mrs Clarence Rice and daughter Frances hosted a surprise birthday gathering Monday for Ruth Rice with about 20 guests. Activities included Chinese checkers outdoors, prizes for June King Letha Gaar and Jeanne Hogg, an amateur hour, and refreshments. A girl scout meeting followed led by Mrs Anna Greeley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Rice
Frances
Ruth Rice
June King
Letha Gaar
Jeanne Hogg
Anna Greeley
Darlene Ashby
Evelyn Ashpole
Anla Brown
Martha French
Junella Gaar
June Groharing
Laura King
Florence Kraft
Ruth Lawrence
LeVona Potter
Margaret Smith
Ruth Strubb
Alice Wilkinson
Lorraine Young
Eleanor Stearn
Meth Lediet Church Ladies Aid Bake Sale at Hansen Cafe
The Meth lediet church ladies aid society sponsors a bake sale at Hansen Café on Saturday morning August 3, starting about 9 o'clock. They will offer pies cakes buns doughnuts baked beans and other pastries and appreciate public patronage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the
Methlediet Church
Hansen Cafe
Free Picture Show on Main Street Next Week
The weekly free picture show drew a large crowd Wednesday on Main Street. Miss Lucille Stickell was a Saturday supper guest at the McGinty and McGinty home. Mrs. Orville Goblin leaves for Beloit Wis. for a few days. Jennie Lowry, Joe Wilt and William Slayman attended the Ideal ice cream social last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Lucille Stickell
Chas. McGinty
Mary J. McGinty
Orville Goblin
L. Jackson
Beloit
Wis
Jennie Lowry
Joe Wilt
William Slayman
Ideal
Melon Day Plans Backed by School Board
The grade school board met Monday evening at the local grade school to discuss matters including hiring bus drivers Ray Brenneman and Merle Auchton for the nine month term at a salary of 50 dollars per month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Ray Brenneman
Merle Atherton
Melton to Sing at East Moline Fair
East Moline Illinois August 1 1940 Ford Caledonian pipe band will perform at Soule Stadium East Moline as part of the Mississippi Valley Music Festival. Jimmy Melton will be guest artist flying in from New York and returning for his Monday night broadcast. Entries pour in from Iowa Illinois for the festival with winners advancing to Soldier Field August 17. Tickets available in quad-city area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
Ill
Ford Caledonian Pipe Band
Quad-Cities
Soule Stadium
E. Moline
Black Horse Mounted Band of
Chicago
Caledonian Pipers
Hector Medlnnes
Scots Guards
Melton
Iowa
Illinoig
Soldier’s Field
Mississippi Valley
Quad-City
Davenport
Moline
Rock Island
F. E. Bollaert
Mrs Stella Barnes Visits Chicago Relative Group
Mrs Stella Barnes of Chicago visited with her son and daughter in law Clarence Appel. On Sunday they called at Erve Martindale home. Tom Chittenden from Danville Indiana visits Glenn Demaree family this week. Paul Lewis buys two lots from Ada Lewis along route 171. Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll and daughter Barbara spend days at Wisconsin Dells and with Herbert Bradley at Bloomer Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Barnes
Chicago
Clarence Appel
Erve Martindale
Tom Chittenden
Danville
Ind
Glenn Demaree
Paul Lewis
Ada Lewis
Earl Gleason
Robert Carroll
Barbara
Georgia Hogg
Wisconsin Dells
Herbert Bradley
Bloomer, Wis
Melon Day committee plans biggest event yet
The Melon Day committee held its weekly meeting Tuesday night and outlined a full day of entertainment from 9:30 a.m. to after midnight. Activities include horseshoe pitching, morning baseball, softball games, a platform program, and a free dance, with extensive advertising and improved grounds conditions overall.
Local Residents Welcome Home and Visit in Clinton Area
Thompson Briers Norman French returns home after thirty days of military training at Fort Sheridan Illinois. Local families including Bielema Wiersema and Prins groups and friends visit in Clinton and Savanna while others tour Mayo Clinic in Rochester and Brooks Field Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman French
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Clarence Bielema
Chadwick
Jake Wiersema
Fulton
William Wiersema
John
Kenneth Wiersema
Ustick
Jake Kissens
George Warfield
Savanna
H. L. Rawlins
Warfield
Mayo Clinic
Rochester
Mann
Forrest Eslinger
Justice Prins
JoAnn Prins
Eslinger
Edna Shoe
Norman Stickell
Marie
Clinton
Eagle Point Park
Louise Lewis
Batavia, Ill
Copies of Revised Motor Vehicle Laws At Review Office
Mrs. Earl Roggendorf honored her birthday with a Friday gathering at home. Guests included Mrs. Vernon Lahre Mrs. Joe Taylor and Mrs. George Bowman from Savanna Mrs. Lydia Armstrong of Clinton and others from Mt. Carroll and local households. A noon dinner followed by social afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Roggendorf
Vernon Lahre
Joe Taylor
George Bowman
Savanna
Lydia Armstrong
Clinton
Louis Decker
Mt. Carroll
Herbert Almquist
Frank Brown
Argo 500 Club Meets at Mrs Holm Home
Argo 500 Club members gather at the home of Mrs. Millie Holm for a meeting. Altar and Rosary society families enjoyed a picnic at Old Mill Park in Savanna on Sunday. Merry Sewers 4-H Club plans picnic at County Achievement Day in Mt Carroll Monday. Chat-a-White club met at Mrs Ivan Carroll's home with nine members sewing and chatting. Mrs Theo Storm spoke on Sewing Hints and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo 500 Club
Millie Holm
Altar and Rosary Society
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Merry Sewers 4-H
Merry Sewers 4-H Club
Argo
Mt. Carroll
Ivan Carroll
Theo Storm
Brownie Girl Scouts Hold Regular Meeting and Swim Lesson
The Brownie Girl Scouts met Wednesday afternoon then attended a morning swimming lesson at Frances Shimer Academy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brownie Girl Scouts
Frances Shimer Academy
Trailer Burns Near Town On Wednesday
The fire siren summoned volunteers to a trailer fire owned by Glen Sears north of town. The kerosene stove set contents ablaze plus nearby fruit trees. derisively, the fire could not be controlled and the trailer was destroyed. Mrs Sears was planting corn at the Johannsen residence when informed. The cause remains unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Sears
Carl Johannsen
Local Families Share Weekend Visits and Relocations
Mr and Mrs Arthur Pape visited their son in Stockton while Wayne Ashby of Chicago stayed with his parents. Chas Cravatta and daughter reside in the Rich ard Williams upstairs apartment. Alvin Brooks and family returned to Versailles Ind after a week in Demaree. Jack Demaree plans to visit and will be joined by Fred Green and Dora Demaree for a short stay. V C Fenley moved to a new shop and residence formerly Ely Cochran's. Robert Demaree returned after six weeks at Camp Custer Mich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pape
Hubert Williams
Stockton
Wayne Ashby
Chicago
Chas, Cravatta
Savanna
Richard Williams
Alvin Brooks
Versailles
Ind
Glenn Demaree
Jack Demaree
Brooks
Fred Green
Canaan
Demaree
Dora Demaree
V. C. Fenley
Steele
Ely Cochran
Robert Demaree
Camp Custer
Mich
Revised Motor Vehicle Laws of Illinois Arrive Free at Review
Review office announces free copies of Revised Motor Vehicle Laws of Illinois. The book covers the Illinois Motor Vehicle Law and related acts, with ten driving safety guidelines inside including signaling, yielding to pedestrians, and obeying traffic signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
Unifrom
Entertain At Home By Mr and Mrs Merle Stage
Mr and Mrs Merle Stage hosted about 75 guests at their Savanna area home last Monday evening. The event started with a social hour and refreshments of ice cream and cake followed for everyone present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merle
Savanna
Local Social Roundup Across Freeport and Nearby Areas
Vernon Luedeke and Mrs. Stickell visited in Freeport and plans for the week with her son-in-law and daughter. Edith Neibuhr from Williamsted arrived for a ten day visit with Mr. and Mrs. John Schade. Various residents visited friends in Lanark Mt Carroll and Argo while others hosted or attended gatherings at homes and convalescent centers.
Lathrop Thanks Friends After Hospital Stay
Mrs L G Lathrop thanks friends for cards flowers and encouragement during her hospital stay and expresses gratitude to the Stagg family for the Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stagg’s
L. G. Lathrop
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Art Gorzney
John Carroll
Merle Atherton and Sons
Lester Vance
Welton, Ia
Mildred Bower
Helen Tente
Chas, Margaret
Alice Bower
Michael Lawler
Brown
Lawler
Florence Slifer
Howard Sack
Rose Boothby
Mavis Haas
William Haas
Scott Roberts
Katherine Schwartz
Albany
Melvin Johnson
Herman Aude
Will Griswold
Robert Eddy
Ralph Irion
Thomas Hand
Ben Dykstra
Henry Flikkema
George Dykstra
Henry Housenga
Near Lanark
Peter Drolema
Near
Jake Bissens
Girl Scouts
Colorado
George Salyer
H. A. Tobey
Mary Kness
Wesley Kness
Harvey Marshall
W. A. Marshall
Rudolph Holm
Fred Peters
Marvin Naeve
Andrew Hook
Chas. Wierema
B. R. Lewis
R. I. Houghton
Mike Tucker
Olive Smith
Carl Longanecker
Lynn Curley
Curley
Dubuque
Charles Miller
Kyle Rawlins
Robert Coon
Charles Young
Robert Groharing
Jane Lamb Hospital
Groom
Kresge
NEW Business
Oakdale
Rev. P. Beuscher
Thomson Briefs
Argo Methodist
York
Bake Sale
East Moline Fair
Thomson Briers
Review Office
Vernon Luedeke
J. Y. Stickell
Arlene
Dan Sack
Lanark
Ruth Davis
Lois
H. A. Francke
David Switzer
Hal Francke
E. 0. Hemmer
Stendal
Paul Heusinkveld
Hemmer's
Dee St. Ores
Harry Hembaugh
Harry Wilkinson
Thomson Convalesence
Sam Herrington
Milledgeville
Willard Robertson
Billy
Paul Dean
Henry Strauch
Harriett Wheeler
Wm. Wheeler
LaVonne Holm
Donna Peters
Danny Emyre
Wacker
Nelson
Harry Carpenter
Shirley
East Lynne
Wilkinson
Henry Lohmeier
Fred Miller
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