Melon Day Program Announced With Games and Concerts
Melon Day will feature two main baseball games at the Mori segeoie and Melon Cogsers, with Merriau Avhes as the local team, a morning address at 1 36 by James J Sheridan, and band concerts by the Mt Carroll band led by Coleman Miles. Free melons start at 10 30 and run about three hours as concessions expand, while broadcasts provide play by play for both games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Carroll County
Javan Bureau Tei
Moon Paine
Merriau
J. Jd. Willie Co
Melun Park
Mt. Carroll Band
Coleman Miles
James J. Sheridan
Selome
Iave Martindale
Miller Handel Francke Reunion Held at Savanna Park
The 13th annual Miller Handel Francke reunion gathered Sunday in Savanna Park shelter house. A 1 p.m. picnic dinner followed a program with readings by Mrs. Wallace Williams, Donis Miller, Gueille Miller, and Junior Kelley. Fred Miller was elected president, Walter Switzer as vice president, and Vierence Francke re elected secretary treasurer. The next reunion committee includes Hal Francke, Irene Francke, Elsie Winston, Herman Francke, Charles Switzer, Maude Francke, L. A. Winston, William Geiger, Tone Francke, and Mary Williams among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butler
Mandel
Francke
Shelter House
Gid Mill Park
Savana
Wallace Williams
Mianover
Donis Miller
Gueille Miler
Savanna
Junior Kelley
Hanover
Florence Francke
Minnesota
Fred Miller
William Francke
Walter Switzer
Thomson
Vierence Francke
Hal Francke
Mt. Carroll
Irene Francke
Elsie Winston
Herman Francke
Charles Switzer
Maude Francke
L. A. Winston
William Geiger
Tone Francke
Mary Williams
Ruth Miller
Florence Miller
Marie Wienen
Galena
Lou Miller
Erie
H. A. Francke
C.K. Switzer
Walter and
David
Here
Local residents visit relatives in Argo and Mt Carroll
Mr and Mrs Frank Dieh of Lanark visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Verne Kadiman at Argo. Mrs N K R Kenyon visited last week with daughter Mrs Blaine Leavens in Mt Carroll. Mr and Mrs Josiah Moore and children returned to South Dakota after a visit with Argo relatives. Lloyd Tonsley and Kenneth Shanafel t left today for Springfield where they will attend the state fair, with possible side trips to the Ozarks before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dieh
Lanark
Verne Kadiman
Argo
Josiah Moore
South Dakota
Lloyd Tonsley
Kenneth Shanafelt
Sprincticid
Ozarks
Ernest Tovsley
Lyle Shanafelt
Eldon Hickey
Salem
Tovsley
Emma Stanford
Shanafelt
Dave Shanafelt
Hick Iey
Julia Pittus
Springfield
Tousley
School bus fee notice for riders this term
A fee of $1.00 per person per month will be charged all high school pupils riding the buses during this school term. The fee must be paid in advance on the first day of school. Pay the bus driver or leave money at Thomson Bank with A. E. Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Bank
A. E. Sheridan
Morrison couple wed in parsonage ceremony
Ernest Hook and Sylvalena Bolhous of Morrison united in marriage in a private ring ceremony at the Valley Reformed Church parsonage. The bride, daughter of Mrs. Freda Bolhous, lived in Morrison, while the groom, from Argo, works at National Manufacturing. The couple resides at 808 1/2 West with St Sterling, with best wishes from Thomson and Argo friends. The column also notes rain aiding local crops, improving melons and corn prospects for near term yields.
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Aelock
Freda Bolhous
Morrison
Iren Thomson
Morrison High School
Morrison Dry Goods
Ilinois Northern Utilities
Mr. Hook
Ralph Hook
Argo
Carroll County
Ste Vling
National Manufacturing Company
St., Sterling
Thomson and
County Group Plans Sterling Stop For Landon Visit
Carroll county Republicans arrange a caravan of automobiles to Sterling Friday evening for Gov Alfred M Landon of Kansas to halt at the Sterling station during his Chicago trip H L Lowman committee chair names a worker in each of 18 precincts to organize backers to join the drive Cars meet in Milledgeville at 6 p m and proceed to Sterling
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Carroll County
Sterling
Alfred M. Landon
Kansas
Chitago
H. 3
Lowman
County Central
London
Milledreville
Glen Goble Promoted For Good Service
In the August issue of The Railway Clerk Glen B Goble, formerly Fulton President, is promoted to Vice Grand President by the Grand Executive Council at its July 2025 meeting to fill the unexpired term of J Y McLean. Goble’s career spans Chicago and North Western Board of Adjustment and Grand Lodge roles, with a long service record in Clinton and Elmhurst Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Railway
Glen B. Goble
Fulton
Brother Goble
Grand Lodge
Brother McLean
Rocky Island
Chicago and North Western System Board of Adjustment
Lodge 422
Clinton
Ame Genenal
Jane
Helen Smith
Thomson
Goble
Elmhurst
Til
Teo
Iveta
Brotherhood
C. W
Ravenwood
Lois
Fine Arts
Baptist Church Sunday Service and Social Recap
Rev C H Wells of Clinton will deliver the morning message at the Baptist church with Sunday school at the usual time. The Livewire class met Tuesday evening with Thelma and Irene Chick. twelve members attended and played dominoes. Bruce Groharing won the secure prize, Mrs Dan Sack the low. guests received papers and followed instructions. A Sunday school social is planned tonight at Mrs Will Eslinger’s home with a scrambled cafeteria-style supper. An invitation is extended to attend a TNT club event at the Christian church on Wednesday at the church annex. Indies should contact Mrs Rey Heitman before next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Wells
Clinton Will
Thelma and
Irene ‘Chick
Bruce Groharing
Low
Dan Sack
Paul Wilt
Tr Pene Schick
Roy Heitman
All Indies
Rey Heitman
Sunday Services and School Schedule Report
Argo F a Methodist church notes Sunday school at 9 20 am and 9 30 am with morning worship. The Ladies Aid will meet Wednesday afternoon at the annex. Catholic Assumption services held last Saturday at 7 am, next Sunday 8 am. Methodist church reverts to old order with Sunday school first then worship to reach more children.
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Argo-Fa
Assumption
Local notes from Argo and Morrison highlight community events
Locals Harry Ella of Arge received an old age pension while Mrs. Thames Stage visited Morrison with her cousin. Janet Green recovers from tonsil surgery at home. various residents and visitors are listed along with a note urging birthdays for publication. Thomsons softball team lost 15 to 4 at Mt Carroll. Chadwick/Camps faced Mt Carroll CCC in a separate loss. Games were at Point Rock park under lights.
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Thomson
Mt. Carrell
Jitte
Ton Fritz
Pyse
Brach
Lewis
Fey
Thorson
Mt. Carroll CCC
Chadwick
Point Rock Park
Maurice Strukhoff Buys Ed Martindale House Move Sept
Maurice Strukhoff linotype operator buys the two story bungalow in the north central town area from Ed Martindale former elevator and lumber yard manager. The Strukhoffs plan to move September 15 while tenants Lyle Williams and wife relocate September 18.
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Maurice Strukhoff
ED Martindale House
Linotype
Melon Day Bills To Be Printed This Week
Large posters for Thowson's annual Melon day will be printed at the Review office this week. Visitors to the home of Mr and Mrs Peter Dyke at Morrison Thursday afternoon were Mr and Mrs Albert Prins and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thowson
Review Office
Peter Dyke
Morrison
Albert Prins
Recent Brides Honored At Showers In Morrison And Mt Carroll
Miss Dorcas Belhous and Alma Hamstra hosted a kitchen shower for Mrs Ernest Hook nee Syl Valena Bolhous at the Belhous home in Morrison attended by about 20 relatives. A social afternoon and luncheon followed. The Daehler family held its annual reunion at Point Rock Park Mt Carroll with 73 members attending and Herman Daehler elected president and Laura Daehler as secretary treasurer. attendees included Henry Parsons Nellie Parsons Argo and Carl Daehler and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hosalie Hadie Gutettamial
Fk TV
Jacob DeVinee
Wael Macha
Dorcas Belhous
Alma Hamstra
Morrison
Ernest Hook
Syl- Valena Bolhous
Daehler
Point Rock Park
Mt. Carroll
Herman Daehler
Chadwick
Laura T Daehler
Henry Parsons
Nellie Parsons
Argo
Carl Daehler
I Ideal
Bicycles on Main Street Alarm Local Officials
Residents warn bicycles on Main Street and sidewalks pose a menace as riders ignore traffic rules. A Salem visit notes and crop reports contrast with warnings about youth bicycle safety. Secretary Hughes cites 600 dead and 18 000 injured nationwide and lists ten safety rules including lights at night and riding on right side.
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Edward J. Hughes
Hughes
Stan
Snd
Groharing Clan Annual Reunion Held in Savanna Park
The Groharing descendants held their annual reunion at Old Mill Park in Savanna with eighty guests enjoying a noon picnic. Officers elected for the coming year included president Charles Groharing and secretary treasurer Opal Groharing, as families from Thomson to Prophetstown attended the event and listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Richard
William
Edward Groharing
Charles Groharing
Lizzie Potter
Opal Groharing
Arthur Pape
Frank Potter
Ed Groharing
B. R. Lewis Groharing
Irs
Chas. Grahering
Robert Groharing
John Carpenter
Harry Gaarily
Virgil
Thomson
Amd
Mike Tucker
Almanmons
Clinton
Nily
Mal- Jean Pape
Marinette
Hebert Williams
Stockton
Jessie Grobaring
Faugters
A. Smith
Vernon Grobaring
Kyle Melendy
Paul Melendy
Esther Backer
Glen Groharing
Leena Nelson
Clyde Groharing
Eva Groharing
John Vorei
Morrison
Louis Groharing
Prophetstown
Guy Turney
Wacker
Melon Tossers Swap Opponent for Sunday Game
The Melon Tossers will play East Moline Sunday on the East Moline diamond. The Sunday fraci was originally set for Cook's field versus the Farm Bureau, but that game has been cancelled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Moline
Cook's Field
Farm Bureau
Picnic at Point Rock Mt Carroll Draws Former Hanover Residents
Former Hanover residents now living in Carroll county held their annual picnic at Point Rock park in Mt Carroll last Friday. Nine attended including Mr. and Mrs. Herman Francke and David Switzer, Mr. and Mrs. Bar Hitman, Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Cooper and family, Mrs. John Cooper, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Feltz and Irene, Mrs. A J Rebian and Norma Rebican, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Switzer, Mrs. Hal Francke and daughter Eleno of Mt Carroll.
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Hanover
Carroll County
Catherine
Point Rock Park
Mt. Carrol
Herman Francke
David Switzer
Bar Hitman
Clarence Cooper
John Cooper
Ed Feltz
Irene
A. J
Rebiean
Norman Rebican
Frank Switz
Hal Francke
Elen
Mt Carr
Birth for MorriTan couple marks a son’s arrival
Mr and Mrs seep Brands of Mor riitan welcomed a son born Thursday November 11. Mrs Brands will be remembered as Dora Prins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seep Brands
Morriitan
Tursday, Ave. 11
Brands
Dora Prins
Route 171 Opens for Light Traffic After Grading
Route 171 was opened to light traffic on Wednesday after road grading and bridge work near Morrison and Johnson Creek. Traffic restrictions remain for heavy vehicles and caution urged for soft shoulders as paving plans await the next contract award.
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Johnson Creek
Barrers
Arge-Face
Hansen's Corner
Bower's Corner
Argo-Fa
Hansen’s Corner
Thomson
Regardens
Regular meetings of local clubs and events in Savannah
The Regal Neighbors met with 14 members and one visitor Mrs. Franke of Hanover. Sept committee includes Sack, Mitchell, Orcutt, McGinty, Francke, Stickell. Eastern Stars and TNY club teas planned, plus Home Economics club at Arge church with hostesses and a Friendship program featuring songs readings and discussion.
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Old Mill Park
Savanna
Franke
Hanover
Vivian Sack
Jane Mitchell
Ivar Orcutt
Maude McGinty
Laura Francke
Cora Stickell
TNY Club
Christian Church
Home Economics
Arge Church
Jennie Cooper
Seim
Lela Witchell
Fulton Pair Visits Thomson Tuesday Evening
Mr and Mrs S J McCullagh of Fulton were in Thomson Tuesday evening for an unspecified engagement or visit, brief local social note indicating travel between towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. McCullagh
Fulton
Thomson
Five Men Arrested For Sein ing Fish In Straddle Creek
Five Whiteside county men were arrested Tuesday charged with sein ing fish in Straddle creek between Mt. Carroll and Lanark. They faced hearings before Justice Frank Schroeppel and were fined 15 dollars plus costs, then released. Straddle creek had been restocked with frame fish recently, leading to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whiteside County
Justice of the Peace
Frank Schroeppel
Mt. Carroll
Many Attend State Fair at Springfield This Week
Tourists from Thomson and nearby areas enjoy a Springfield state fair vacation. Mr and Mrs Jackson Davis and Mr and Mrs Elmer Davis spend the week at the fair. Albert Hook Jr. Robert Carroll and others depart for a few days, with the Browns stopping in Ashland on business. Walter Switzer, Mrs Switzer, and Gilpin Stage left yesterday for time at the fair. Additional attendees include the Harvey Seim and Vernon Rawlins families and Tom Hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Davis
Elmer Davis
Albert Hook Jr
Robert Carroll
Deibert Gaar
Frank Brown Sr
Richard
Ashland
Walter Switzer
C. K. Switzer
Gilpin
Harvey Seim
Vernon Rawlins
Tom Hand
Canty and Hook Families Visit Neary Home
Mr and Mrs Tom Canty of Chicago and Mrs Effen Hook with daughter Clara of Felton spent Tuesday evening in the Join Neary home. Charles Beulah and C lars Kramer, their cousin Elmer Kramer and Clarence Terler of Albany left Wednesday for Muskegon Michigan to visit for a week with relatives.
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Tom Canty
Chicago
Effen Hook
Clara
Felton
Join Neary
Charles
Beulah
C Lars Kramer
Elmer Kramer
Clarence Terler
Albany
Muskecon
Mich
Hor
Sick Becomes Imprevine In Hospital From Accident
Pant Wells is imprevine from a recent accident and confined to Jane Lamb hospital. Mr. W. A. Slayman remains imprevine after an operation last week. May, Fred Yates suffered burns on arms, hip, legs and feet after slipping on basement stairs while carrying hot water. She rests at home with her parents in Savanna. One ankle sprained when she fell.
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Pant Wells
Jane Lamb Hospital
W. A. Slayman
May
Fred Yates
Savanna
Entertaining Clinton Friends at Local Dinner Party
Mrs. CW Heeg hosted members of the Boof L F and FE last Friday for a dinner at her home. Afterward, guests played 500 with prizes awarded to Mrs. A Curl Mrs. Howard McCormick Mrs. J White and Mrs. John Ernster. In the afternoon Mrs. Hoge served melon and beverages to the guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CW. Heeg
Boof L. F
Hones
A. Curl
Howard McCormick
White
John Ernster
Hoge
Mejon
Also Mentioned on This Page
ARM Bureau
Savanna Park
Sylvalena Bolhous
Landon
Glen Goble
Grand Executive Council
Prank Johnson
Methodist Sunday School
Sword
Harry Ella
Arge
James Green
Floyd Carpenter
Janet Green
Mere Lawrence Green
Janet
Leon Densmere
Milwaukee
Wis
Cudahy
Frank “Thomson
Chad
Moore
Wick
Nele Burdick
Los Angele
John Clark
John Neary
Eipine Acarrns
Groharing Clan
F. B
Point Rock
Unionville
Darage
Sthae
Mile
Cire
King
Wilienville
Clubs
Jon
Jack Toe
Lou Moyer
Wid Lang Syne
Bessie Onyon
Reading
Jen'ie Cooper
Jesus
Clinton Park
St. Ores
Aus
Eagle Foint Park
Old Mill Savanna
George St Ores
Herbert St. Ores
James St. Ores
Marianlee Bennett
Waylord, Bennett
Argo Fa
la ¥Nce Bennett
Peoria
F. M. Green
Lone Beach
Calif
ML Alleman
Riper
Susan Lambert
Neleigh
Edna Lerchee
Geo
Alfred St. Ores
N. Kyhl
Sabula
Harold St. Ores
Andrew Leslie
Arlene
Mir
H. A. Tobey
Janior
George
Arla
Henry St. Ores
Curtis
Floyd Hyde
Wayland Bennett
Earl
Marianice
LeClaire
Leslie
Benett
Phn le
Kieth
Grace Teeter
Davenport
Jai
Carl St. Ores
Glen
Glen Suherepetz
Marilyn Joyce
Willis St. Ores
Wayne
Fare
Bath Bennett
Loeile
Mise Lavere Bennett
Newman Giles
Clinton, Ja
Victor’ Reocwendert
Lawrence
Laran
Ruby
Irene Diteworth
Chambersburs
Jor
Straddle Creek
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