Round Up prep and local notes from Savanna and surrounding towns
County 4-H clubs prepare for the Round Up at Old Mill Park in Savanna on Tuesday August 24. Local snippets recount a Denver postcard, a cream separator sale, a missing ownership claim, a $5 find, a vintage Model T parade entry, and town chatter about visitors, vacations, and a river boat searchlight near the moonlit night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Denver
Colorado
Ely
Savanna Farm
Lucile Stransky
Lucile
John Carroll
Visiting Relatives of Clarkson Family Spotted in Illinois
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Clarkson of Tulsa Oklahoma visit relatives in this vicinity. They are joined by six children and are hosted by families including Irvin Senneff and family of Savanna Herman Senneff of Mt. Carroll Mrs. Paul Voeckel of Milledgeville Mrs. Joe Olson of Chadwick and Mrs. Evelyn Bartoe of Spring Valley Ray mond Clarkson resides in Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Clarkson
Tulsa
Okla
Irvin Senneff
Savanna
Herman Senneff
Mt. Carroll
Paul (la Vanne) Voeckel
Milledgeville
Joe Olson
Chadwick
Evelyn Bartoe
Spring Valley
Ill
Raymond
Seattle, Wash
Thomson Briefs Weekend Visitors and Local Trips
Weekend visitors gathered at the Johnnie Johnson home including Lloyd and Linda Johnson from Camanche Iowa and Charles Chrider from Camanche. The Bogarts of Moline plan a move to Argo soon. George Ketchum visited daughter Mrs. Merle Fields in last Nation Iowa while Mr. Fields fished in Michigan. Gene Andring of Florida dined with Eldon Hickey family. Andy Wright of Le Clair visited Ray Erling. Mrs. Gus Roggendorf spent Tuesday in Savanna with Mrs. William Bimm and family. Mary Cone joined Mrs. Feldwisch to Rockford for several days. Edward Smaltz and son stayed with J. J. Smaltz in Fulton Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnnie Johnson
Lloyd Johnson
Linda
Charles Chrider
Camanche
Clayton Bogart
Moline
Bogart
Argo
George Ketchum
Merle Fields
Last Nation
Mr. Fields
Michigan
Gene Andring
Florida
Eldon Hickey
Andy Wright
LeClair
Ray Erling
Gus Roggendorf
Savanna
William Bimm
Mary Cone
Feldwisch
Rockford
Edward Smaltz
Mrs
J. J. Smaltz
Fulton
Donald Paynter Dies in Seattle Hospital
Donald Paynter seven, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Paynter of Hanover, died about 10 p m Sunday at General hospital Seattle after a lingering illness. He was born December 17 1941 in Savannah and had been a patient since June 1. Surviving are his parents a brother Gary paternal grandmother Mrs Pearl Paynter Creosote Washington maternal grandparents Mr and Mrs Clifford Curley Hanover and many relatives.
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Donald Paynter
Carl Paynter
Hanover
General Hospital
Seattle
Wash
Carl
Deulah Curley Paynter
Savanna City Hospital
Gary
Pearl Paynter
Creosote, Wash
Clifford Curley
Thomson Diamondball Slips in Weekend Games
Thomson diamondball players fell 4-3 to Stockton on Sunday and were shut out 8-0 by Mt. Carroll Monday in the invitational opener. They meet C. R. Jahn company tonight in Savanna league play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Stockton
Mt. Carroll
C. R. Jahn Company
Savanna
Church Services Canceled One Sunday for Pastor Vacation
The Community church has no services or Sunday school on Sunday August 15 as Rev. T S Cleworth takes vacation. Regular services resume on Sunday August 22 as usual.
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T. 5S. Cleworth
Methodist and Thomson Church Services and Local Marriage Notice
Methodist Argo Sunday school at 10 a m with worship. Thomson Sunday school 10 a m and preaching 11 a m on Sunday Aug 15. Mass at 9:00. Mr and Mrs Andrew Houzen announce their daughter Evelyn to Alfred Workman of Fulton in a wedding at 7:30 p m Aug 19 at the Houzenga home. Mrs Clarence Cooper and Ray of Savanna visited Mr and Mrs John Cooper. Dr and Mrs E H Gholson of Savanna vacationing in the Bad Lands Black Hills and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Houzenga
Evelyn
Alfred Workman
Fulton
Houzenga
Clarence Cooper
Ray
Savanna
John Cooper
E. H. Gholson
Black Hills
Thomson 4-H Club plans shows and grooming sessions
Thomson Future Farmers and 4-H members met at the high school with 13 members present and leader Mr. Stengel. They discussed plans to exhibit at the Carroll County 4-H Roundup in Savanna on Aug 24 and the Freeport Fair Aug 26–27, including grooming beef and dairy calves and cooperative trucking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Future Farmers
4-H Club
Stengel
Eugene Murray
Carroll County
Savanna
Freeport
Paul Hartman
Alfred Dykstra
Darrell Gaar
Merle Prins
Clifford Durward
Local families visit relatives and attend gatherings
Ralph Olds and family travel to Clinton to Rockford to visit Mr. and Mrs. Norris Caron and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Gleason and family. Miss Mary LaShelle stays with friends Ruth Ann Mitchell in Chestnut Park. Joe Blair's visit to Chadwick aids threshing. Mrs. Edward Smaltz and son Jay dine with J. J. Smaltz in Fulton. Forrest Eslinger and Lanark family spend Saturday in Clinton, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Jenkins
Helen Wentting
Mere
Ralph Olds
Alert
Clinton
Rockford
Norris Caron
Russell Gleason
Laorie
Ind
Mary LaShelle
Ruth Ann Mitchell
Miss Mitchell
Harold Mitchell
Chestnut Park
Joe Blair
Chadwick
Wayland Bennett
Edward Smaltz
Jay
Martha French
J. J. Smaltz
Fulton
Forrest Eslinger
Lanark
Thomsons and friends visit Milledgeville and Lanark events
Thomson News reports Mr and Mrs Benford Stadel and family and Mr and Mrs Norman Stickell with Robert and Miss Genevieve Roth of Clinton Ta visited Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Justice Prins and JoAnn in Milledgeville. Miss Arla St Ores visits Miss Carel and Miss Phylis Miller at the Miller home. On Wednesday they attended Old Settler's Day at Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benford Stadel
Norman Stickell
Robert
Genevieve Roth
Clinton, Ta
Justice Prins
JoAnn
Milledgeville
Arla St. Ores
Carel
Phylis Miller
Fred Miller
Lanark
Thank you note from Joe Blair after hospital stay
Joe Blair expresses gratitude for thoughtful cards visits during hospitalization and after returning home. He thanks everyone who helped at home and mentions appreciation for the support received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Blair
Library Report For July Giver York Township
July report for York township library shows adult and juvenile activity. Adult circulation includes fiction 80 classed books 4 magazines 47 plus new subscriber retention. Juvenile circulation records story books 43 magazines 2. Library hours are 7 to 9 p m on Wednesdays and 2 to 5 p m afternoons. Mrs HH Feiss is librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
HH. B
Social Visit List From Local Homes
Sunday guests at the Wesley Kness home included Cecil Green and family from Mr. Carroll and Wayne Martin from Blackhawk Village. Durward honor guests were Dale Van Kleck and sons Billy and Bob from Arnold's Park Iowa. Donna Jean Howe of Emerson spent last week with the Gilbert Holland family. Albert Hook and Kneal Hook visited Argo. John Faber home hosted George Emerson Albert Faber Ben Faber and families and Cliffort Faber's party from Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Kness
Cecil Green
Mr. Carroll
Wayne Martin
Blackhawk Village
Leslie Durward
Dale van Kleck
Billy
Bob
Arnold’s Park
Donna Jean Howe
Emerson
Gilbert Holland
Albert Hook
Kneal Hook
Argo
John Faber
George Emerson
Albert Faber
Ben Faber
Cliffort
Faber and Daughter
Fulton
Births in Low Moor and Savanna Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Henry Ashpole of Low Moor Iowa welcome Donna Rose born Tuesday August 10 at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton Iowa weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce. Mr and Mrs Earl Root announce a daughter born Friday August 6 at Savanna city hospital weighing 7 pounds 7 ounces. Mr and Mrs Arthur Gorazny of Melvern announce a child born at Morrison hospital with details incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ashpole
Low Moor
A Daugher
Donna Rose
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton, Ta
Earl Root
Savanna City Hospital
Arthur Gorzney
Melvern
Morrison Hospital
Ave
Gorazney
Martindale
Fulton Alumni Fall Dance Set for Aug 21
The Fulton Alumni Association hosts its annual fall dance at Celizeuny Music Hall with Main Schreiner and his orchestra providing music from 9:00 to 12:00. A short business meeting for Fulton High graduates occurs at 7:30 with recognition of oldest graduates. Refreshments, entertainment beyond dancing, and a small admission fee to support alumni funds.
Community Dinner Guests And Family Visits Reported
Whomson briefs Mr and Mrs John Faber were Sunday dinner and supper guests in the home of Mr and Mrs Neal Vogel at Fulton Claude Grim and sons Larry and Lestie spent Friday with Les ter Grim and family at Charlotte Ja Mr and Mrs Justice Prins and JoAnn of Milledgeville and Mr and Mrs Norman Stickell and Robert and Marie and Miss Genevieve Both of Clinton In were Sunday evening supper guests of Mr and Mrs Forrest Eslinger and family of Lanark
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Faber
Neal Vogel
Fulton
Claude Grim
Larry
Lestie
Lester Grim
Charlotte, Ja
Justice Prins
JoAnn
Milledgeville
Norman Stickell
Robert
Marie
Miss Genevieve
Clinton, In
Forrest Eslinger
Lanark
Local Notes on Health and Accidents in Chicago and Rockford
Russell Green checked into a Chicago hospital for observation. Leo Halfman, badly burned in a car gas explosion, is reported as doing as well as expected at Hines Hospital. Jerry Gaar has left Rockford TB sanatorium and returned to work. Gene Halfman, son of Mr and Mrs John Halfman, fractured an arm after falling from a tree.
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Russell Green
Chicawo
Leo Halfman
Canal
Hines Hospit
Chicago
Jerry Gaar
T. B. Sanatorium
Rockford
Gene Halfman
John Halfman
Future Farmers Entries In Freeport Show
Thomson Future Farm entries in the Section T Vocational Agricultural Fair at Taylor Park Freeport August 6 to 27 include Alfred Dokella with a wireford beef and purebred Guernsey dairy calf. Other participants: Darrell Gaar purebred Brown Swiss heifer and Duroc hogs. Paul Hartman Hereford and Angus steers a purebred Shorthorn heifer and honey. Harvey Housenga Hereford steer and a garden exhibit. Ellis Pickens Holstein dairy heifer Merle Prins purebred Duroc Arnold Sikkema two Hereford beef steers Juscell Sikkema two Hereford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Future Farm
Taylor Park
Freeport
Alfred Dokella
Wireford
Darrell Gaar
Aul Hartman
Harvey Housenga
Ellis Pickens
Merle Prins
Arnold Sikkema
Juscell Sikkema
Local residents host weekend gatherings across Dixon area
Ned Sack of Dixon visited relatives including Dan Sack family and grandparent Edgar Sack. Dick Sack joined him for a Dixon visit. Jake Kerktra Fulton and Dave Geerts Garden Plain shared Sunday dinner with Charles Kettler family. Albert Prins and Martin Vogel Morrison plus Robert Laron Fulton were afternoon upper guests. Annie Williams visits Motine relatives for two weeks. Robert Atherton Sr Lanark spent time with John Atherton and son. Lloyd and Elsie Tousley returned from Birchwood Wisconsin where they stayed with C. E. Tousley Morrison two weeks vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Sack
Dixon
Dan Sack
Dick Sack
Edgar Sack
Jake Kerktra
Fulton
Dave Geerts
Garden Plain
Charles Kettler
Albert Prins
Martin Vogel
Morrison
Robert Laron
Annie Williams
Motine
Robert Atherton Sr
Lanark
John Atherton
Lloyd
Elsie Tousley
Birchwood
Wis
C. E. Tousley
Architects Draw Plans for Proposed Fulton Church
Architects present drawings for a proposed Fulton church with initial plans and aims for the new structure. The project outlines a first phase and calls for community input on design and location.
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Fulton
Special Election Sought To Restore Road Levy Rate
A petition signed by ten percent of York Township voters filed with the town clerk requests a special election on August 17 to set the township road and bridge levy at .22 percent. The former rate by the township highway commissioner was .165 percent and with revenue extension the rate dropped to .131 percent, cutting road funds by about a fourth. Voters must approve to restore previous funding for proper road maintenance at Thomson Village Hall from 6 am to 8 pm.
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York Township
Department of Revenue
Thomson
S.p
Oakley Family Visits Relatives Across Chadwick
Mr and Mrs Sherm Oakley of Chadwick visited Friday with their daughter Mrs Claude Grim and extended family including Mr and Mrs Garrett Bolhous and Mr and Mrs Ray Dykhuisen. Nearby Mrs Cecil Frosch and sons Lewis Brett and Larry Jo of Savanna joined Mrs B R Lewis and others visiting Battle Creek with the Whompan and Wilhelm households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherm Oakley
Chadwick
Claude Grim
Garrett Bolhous
Ray Dykhuisen
Clarence Bolhous
Cecil Frosch
Lewis Brett
Larry Jo
Savanna
B. R. Lewis
Lderethe
Virgil Wilt
Rom
J. K. Whompan
John Wilhelm
Battle Creek
Wich
JoAnn Wilt
Wilhelm
Thomson
Teen dance at Old Mill Park in Savanna on Friday
Savanna teenagers plan an open air party at Old Mill Park Friday evening. Dancing to Plies eea tea Bad Luck starts at eight and runs until 11 with no admission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Old Mill Park
Hardware store catalog style sales pitch with products listed
A verbose shop bulletin touts dealer partnerships and a wide array of home and farm products. It highlights GE appliances Sunbeam Mix Master and Red Jacket pumps, plus complete repairs and installed systems. The voice hints at Wisconsin fishing and Virginia stock, with a focus on three way customer dealer manufacturer ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie
Wisconsin
Virginia Real
Fine Nine
Sunbeam
Red Jacket
Hed Jacket
Community Notes and Club Gatherings in Aug News
Local clubs host picnics and meetings including West End Home Bureau gathering at Old Mill near Savanna on Aug 14 at 7 pm. Golden Rule class hosts Aug 18. 500 Card Club, Chat-a-While, Stitching Sandburrs 4-H discuss achievements and Day Camp plans. Members and families invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atwo
Poakit Fishies
Sisericus Devoe
Maryline Nun
Caroline Ditsche
Mrs
Erne
Loach
Asad
Dore
Gitz
Ruby Green
Vila
Ivan Carroll
Nell Houghton
Leata Johannsen
Hazel Morse
Amelia Sack
Clara Andring
Hobart Holland
Family Weekend Trip Spotted Across Wisconsin and Michigan
The Elliott family plans a weekend in Madison Wisconsin with Jean and Terry. Mrs Bolhous will join Morton Bicleman of Fulton to Grand Rapids Michigan for a visit with Roy and Alvon Bicleman, with Kenneth Gabl also mentioned in a Wednesday morning plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Elliott
Jean
Terry
Madion
Wconsin
Clarence Bolhous
Marilyn Wil
Mortin Bicleman
Fulton
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Roy and
Alvon Biclema
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Ashpole
Bud Bull
Harold Stoner
Argona
Glengarry Stables
Terry Schmidt
Kurt Schmidt
Mr. Carroll Mirror Democrat
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John
Ralph
New Hampshire
Omit
Shirk
Sweet
Dec Melugin
Smith Holland
Nettie Phillips
Peat Bose
Jean Demaree Chittenden
Washington, D. C
Beatrice Brockill Day
Columbia
S. C
Ruth Cooper
Chiow
Ney
Nick
Menvine Labrador
Joe Jonnett
Bump Bennett
Doe
Nickie
Joe
Sateen
Thomson Briefs
York
Methodist
Beening Worshp
Merle Prin
Cathet
Anis
Fereford
Alfred Dylia
Guery- Nair
Horiford Leer
Joun Maprey
Hereford
Marrragy
Tee Mead
Sikkema
Tvefacd
Ford
The
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Whomson
Future Farmers
Luise
Town of
Carroll
County
Ilinois
County OF
State OF
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Dick McGinty
Doader
Dr. Hess
General Electric
Elger
Toading
Poe Teen Moped Sie
Ernest Smith
Mrs. Lloyd Smith
Black & Decker
Armstrong
Chas
Margaret’ Murray
Vada St. Ores
Stitchig Sandbure 4-H
Kenneth Gablin
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