Local Community Activities Spread Among Glen Wil Family
Glen Wil and son J aulane spend week in Chicago. Dorcas Bolhous of Morrison hosts week with cousins Daisy and Sylvalena Bolhous. Mr and Mrs Wilbur Hall visit Mr and Mrs Rosh Carroll. Mrs Anne Melugin returns home for six weeks before Monticello Seminary in Godfrey Ill. Gilbert Holland Emil BrachDecy Rotter depart to spend rest of week at the World’s Fair. Mrs Henry Engelking and son David of Mt Carroll and Mrs Switzer back from four day Chicago fair trip. Sunday guests at J J Sheridan home include Mrs Anns McNulty Dorothy and Jack Mr and Mrs Coach and Billy Rock Island Mr and Mrs Thomws Hand and family Mr and Mrs Cecil George Morrison and Mrs Ely Cochran for Mrs Cochran’s birthday. Max Phorfley Kirkland Ill visits Lenn Carpenter and assists with work for the Minus Ounomypany during manager John Carpenter’s absence. Paul Heweinkveld of the C.C. mp at Sagunas Palisades moves from foreman to sergeant in army mess Brillion returns to Port Sheridan. Mr and Mrs John Meleody and children Clinton old Meleody and son visit their mother Mrs and also visit the C. sea ekee Sand chores ery Sep eit ving in Detroit the last nine years. Has been visiting Morrison and Lyndon relatives this week. Albert and Claus Prins and families visit.
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Detroit
Foi- 6
Morrison
Lyndon
Albert
Claus Prins
Roosevelt's Industrial Code Bill Paths to Better Times
A battered excerpt argues Roosevelt guides to a promised land yet warns of risks to personal freedom under the Industrial Code. It condemns government overreach while urging citizens to act to curb price rises and protect enterprise.
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Roosevelt
Promised Land
Big Signa
Tien
Andustrigh Central
Cris
Washington
Reid
Siewert
Evangelism Emphasized In Local Church Revival
Over two weeks the Memorial Christian church in Rock Isang hosts an evangelistic outreach from Aug 7 to 18 featuring A. F. Hollingsworth. A noted pastor and speaker with Lincoln and Kansas City roots, his program includes special music and educational slides. No offerings until final night with a guest collection.
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Hollingsworth
Memorial Christian Church
Rock Isang
Hollings
University of
Rebracka
Middle West
Kanone City
Kane
Lincoln
Neb
Memories Christian Church
Onta Church
Bethany Cerstian Church
Soree High Prees
Holt Laugaworth
Jetes
Mc. Hollingsworth
Melon Day Committee Appointed For August 23
The 1938 Melon Day executive committee of York Commercial Club chaired by W. A. Adams named committees to run the event. Grounds to mint, Melon Cutting, Concessions, Police and Parking, Melon Guard, Sports, Soft Drinks and Eats, Advertising, Program, and Exhibits. Meetings set for the Community Store to finalize funding and assignments.
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W. A. Adama
York Commercial Club
H. A. Cate
Fred Smith
Obio Switzer
Garrett Bolhuus
Lynn Curley
Fallow
Herbert Blodpett
Melong
George Potter
Henry Hebler
Ed Porter
Melon Cutting
Don Bertholf
Itve Martindale
Harold St. Ovén
Karsles Groharing
Delbert Demmick
Bayard R. Lewis
Pullip
Switzer
Ruby St. Ores
Garrett Bolhons
A. E. Sheridan
James 3. Sheridan
Prof
Demaree
Rev
Todd
Lorraine Weatherwax
Dt la
Gettye
Thomson
Sunday church notices and union service updates
Church activities listed include Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 16 30. Union services at the Methodist Church with Rev Bruce preaching. Social and Epworth leagues meet, quilting and probation classes scheduled, and several societies announced with names including Forrest Eslinger Paul Smith and Donald Wilt.
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Methodist Church
Aid
Forrest Eslinger
Paul Smith
Donald Wilt
Bruce
Epworth League
Church of Christ Sunday services announce sermon theme
The Church of Christ schedules 2 30 Sunday church school and morning worship with Rev Bruce delivering the sermon. A union service will be held at the Methodist church. Evangelistic service begins next Monday night Aug 7 at 8 o'clock. Lectures and weekly study pause for two Tuesdays during the meeting.
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Ianenea Fortense Nipe Faure
James Green
Nellie — Parsons
Chutes
Verne Kauffman
Methodist
Thonwon
Milledgeville
Mit
Cerro
Savanha
Chadwick
Lanark
Knapp
Lear
Bruce
Auto collision injures woman and children Saturday night
Mrs Elva Legal and her children suffered minor injuries when an air car driven by Mr Legal collided with a car driven by a young man named Conklin near their west town home. The Conklin car overturned small Suzys. no serious injuries reported.
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Elva Legal
Switzer Clan Holds Annual Reunion at Old Mill Park
The Switzer family gathered for their annual reunion at Old Mill Park with numerous relatives in attendance from Thomson Fulton Mt. Carroll and Chicago, plus guests from Brookville and Thomson. Philip Switzer and Vaughn Gaar were named to arrange next summer’s reunion while other visitors enjoyed the gathering.
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Switzer
Old Mill Park
Rachael Switzer
K. Switzer
Philip
Walter
Maury
Devid
Otto Switzer
Louis Schick
Thelma
Irene
L. I.gaar
Athlone
Margaret
Mary
H. A. Cate
Betty
Bob
Pat
Merle
Mary Lou
Harry Gaar
Vaughn
Paul
Delbert
Frank Switzer
Helen
Stephen
Homer
Mt. Carroll
William Blair
Brookville
Florence ‘Smith
Kenneth Whitney
Thomson
Philip Switzer
Vaughn Gaar
Picture Show Invitation From Lanark Neighbor Petey Walex
Residents are urged to attend the Saturday night picture show in town hosted by Petey Walex, described as a reliable entertainer whose performances draw steady attendance and local support.
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Lanark
Petey Walex
Petey
Thomson Wins and Mister Stores Tie His Son's Record
The Independents and Melon Teasers played a practice game as Tuesday's matchup. Dee St. Ores starred with two hits, equalling the league season record, though only two of his four hits count in the official averages due to the game not counting toward league statistics.
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Dee St
Ores
Thomson's 9th Annual Melon Day Committees Form
Committees for Thomson's ninth annual Melon Day are forming under the executive group. Garrett Stevenberg arrived in town seeking a Lyndon team for Melon Day, noting their strong coaching by a former big league star. The event aims for large attendance with emphasized gate appeal, and expenses are projected between 600 and 700 dollars. Concessions and advertising plans are underway, with A. E. Sheridan leading Roosevelt-style outreach.
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Garrett Stevenberg
Lyndon
Garrett
Lyndon Boys
Thomson
Louis J. Thompson
Clinton
Fran- Bae Bots
Clarence Seenms
Rere
Hawk
Morrison
Wangs
York
A. E. Sheridan
Moxus
Roosevelt
Day To Talk To Melon Growers Here Friday Night
Mr Day head of Fruit Growers lines will speak Friday evening at The Homeon gym to discuss a marketing association plan to boost grower income. The Illinois marketing division aims to sell surplus melons through the state system, not individual sales, with the goal of higher prices for farmers. All melon growers are urged to attend the meeting at C H S gym in Thomeon.
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Mr. Day
Day
Roosevelt
Tanocistion
Morrion
Dey
Ilinois
C. H
Thomeon
Local residents share weekend at Shirley Stage hover
Willis Stage and family spent Sunday at the Shirley Stage hover. Mrs. Cramer of Savanna visited at her daughter Mrs. Donald Rodisco’s home. Mr. and Mrs. Virgil March of Me. Carrol travel to Chicago for the fair. Mrs. Garis Hore of Civitos joined two of her dealers from Wednesday to the fair. Her daughter Jean joined Sunday as Mr and Mrs. Eugene Murray returned home.
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Willis
Shirley
Cramer
Savanna
Donald Rodisco
Mrs
Virgil March
Carrol
Chicago
Garis Hore
Civitos
Deaiers Spe
Jean Sed
Eugene Murray
Thomson Melon Growers Seek Central Market Association
Melon growers met at the G gym to form a Thomson Melon Growers Association aimed at creating a central market for cantaloupes and watermelons. The plan calls for a central point in Thomson, two shipping areas, daily settlements, and contracts from growers totaling 590 acres. A further meeting Friday will decide if the alliance proceeds, with Day’s team expected to operate by the tenth.
Birth of Stanley Kenneth Tobey at Ideal Farm
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Tobey are parents of a son named Stanley Kenneth born Friday July 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Tobey Ideal Farm. Vernon Rawlins and Will Hans arranged for advertising bills for the annual Ideal picnic Boys 4-H Club and Girls 4-H Club Exhibit. The event is set for Tuesday August 15 with a full day and evening program. Club members should help prepare the ground the day before. The picnic is held on the Stickell farm near Ideal.
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Floyd Tobey
Stanley Kenneth
H. A. Tobey
Vernon Rawlins
Will Hans
Cclb
Fust
Edeal
Melon Growers Association Seeks Contract Signups
A Thursday report shows Thomson Melon Growers Association with 35 members and 812 acres signed, including 634 1 2 watermelons and 177 1 2 muskreetons. The group aims to meet Friday evening for contracts, with potential state work starting by the 10th if enough growers join.
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Thomson Melon Growers Association
Fox
Epa ‘Hook
T. H. Kustes
Frank Holman
Henry Fister
Dee St. Ores
A. J. Davis
Luther Leavens
Charles H. Farr
Otto
Bricha
Louis Schick
Cliff Curter
Floyd Leavens
Browm Brothers
Wm. Bimm
George Dennison
F. B.diebl
Francis Hatfield
Henry St .Ores
Frank Holman, Jr
L. ¥.Curles
Henry Hebdler
Otto Switzier
Don Hail
George Potter
Gten Sears
John Gr
Argo 4H Girls Plan Achievement Day Program
The Merry Sewers 4 H club of Argo will hold an achievement day Thursday Aug 10 at the Argo church starting 145 pm. After the program the club serves duncebean and runs a candy sale. Mothers and friends are invited to attend.
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ARGO
Merry Sewers
Hector
Peters
Iud
Marcery Peters
Demonstraton
Alta Porter
Ruth Cooper
Fiano
Jean Rawlins
Reading
Hazel
Lohmeier
Strie Shox
Lavenne Holm
Violet
Charades
Four Girl
Letters about renewal and harvest weather in 1943
A 1943 letter from Dar Foster discusses sending a $1.50 renewal, anticipation of Watermelon Darwy date, and plans to attend. Mention of threshing ongoing, oats light, corn excelling, and a closing sign off from Gen.
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Dar Foster
Dar Wy
Shipping Car From C B H Q To Chicago Producers
A car of bogs was shipped Tuesday over the C B H Q railroad to the Chicago Producers. Thirty two shogs belonged to Harry Gaar. Thomas Rustes shipped 3 percent. Mr Rustes accompanied the car and will probably return tonight or tomorrow.
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Chicago
Harry Gaar
iThomas Rustes
Rustes
Birthday Dinner for Jan Haley near Argo-Fa
A birthday dinner was held Sunday July 30 at Jan Haley's home near Argo-Fa for his 78th birthday. Attending were James Haley homoree Justice Prins and family Mrs Wm Haxk Sr Thomson Fred Mohrman and family Fair Haven Alex Tilton of Fair Haven Harry Elia and others. Afternoon guests included Anston Commenske Anna Abbott Douglas and Mary Warfield with Mary Moore serving as long time housekeeper. Charlie Gronaring noted Melon Day plans and duties including policing and parking.
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Hety
Jan Haley
Argo-Fa
James Haley
Homoree
Justice
iPrins and
Wm. Haxk J Sr
Thomson
Fred Mohrmanland
Fair Haven
Alex Tilton
Harry Elia
Anston Commenske
Anna Abbot Jand Sen Douglas
Clubs-Lodges CBE Members Gather For Meeting
Members of the QO E Somec attended an evening meeting last Thursday with a large turnout including four town members. A luncheon was served by the committee. They will meet again Thursday August 19.
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CBE
QO. E. Somec
Tracheon
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Glen Wil
J’aulane
Dorcas Bolhous
Daisy and
Sylvalena
Bolhous
Mrs. Wilbur Hall
Tuesay
Mrs. Rosh Carroll
Anne Melugin
Monticello Seminary
Godfrey, Im
Gilbert Holland
Emil Brach
Henry Engelking
David
J. J. Sheridan
Anns McNulty
Dorothy
Jack
Coach and Billy
Rock Island
Mrs. Thomws Hand
Cecil George
Morviaon
Ely Cochran
Max Phorfley
Kirkland
Lenn Carpenter
Minois Ounomypany
John Carpenter
Paul Heweinkveld
C. C
Sagunas Palisades
Foreman
Ieas Vergeent
Army
Geant Brillion
John Meleody
Old Meleody
Low In
Verument
Atente
Bearder
J. Hollingsworth
THE
Christian Church
Maryamia
Ray Machnel
Northwestern Utilitys Telephone Company
Leo A. Tankie
Lankie
Charlies Groharing
Ive Orcutt
Lyle Hoyland
Bessie Groharing
Argo Methodist
After and Rosary Society
George Wellhemie
IDEAL
Church OF Christ
Nash Sweitzer
Lyan Curry
Dom Hail
Ray Rupple
Elle Oer
K. B. Carpenter
Bobby Hicks
Bee
Lent
War
Witzer Clan
H. J. Rawlins
Lillian Stratton
Cari Longanecker
Lewis ‘Straveh
Chester Hoffman
Mister Stores
Abs Melon
Melon Association
Melon Growers
Cliff Curley
Che Curley
Thors
Grace Aghipole
Andover
Thos Kustes
Otto Switver
Koske
Carroll
Dlinois
Voss
Cabriage Association
State
Baylara Cole
Thomson Melon
Helen Switzer
Wallace Willi Jams
Mr. Carroll
Mary Switzerland
Dwight Brown
Fulton
Lucson
Fuller
Teuly
Shipping Association
Charlis Gronaring
Charlie
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