17th Reunion Brings Miller Handel Francke Family Together
Seventy three relatives gathered Sunday at Old Mill Park Savanna for the 17th annual Miller Handel Francke reunion. A picnic dinner followed a brief program and business session which elected officers and appointed committees for next year. Generational groups honored include four generation families led by H A Francke and include Switzer, Miller, and Willame families. A southern trip talk by J W Miller highlighted Civil War graves in Nashville Tennessee and other historic sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller-Handel-Franccke
Old Mill Park
Savanna
H. A. Francke
Thomson
Vrancke
Francke
Charles Switer
Philip Switzer
Tommy
Wallace Willame
Michael
Wallace David
Jesse McIntyre
Phillip Switzer
Florence Francke
Trene Fran
Hanover
Abe Dittmar
Woodbine
Relative of Local People Passes Away
Albert Atwood 62 life long resident of Ogle county and Davis Junction hatchery operator died at home around 7 p m Sunday. Born January 9 1878 in Stillman Valley he was son of Nathan and Salla Atwood and a 25 year member of the Stillman Valley Odd Fellows lodge. Survived by wife Nellie Champion daughter Mrs John Duhigg two grandchildren. Funeral Wednesday at 2 pm Rock of Ages Byron burial in Stillman Valley cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Atwood
Ogle County
Davis Junction
Nathan
Sala Atwood
Stillman Valley
Odd Fellow Lodge
Nellie Champion
Byron
John Duhigg
Wins Bicycle For Miller In Murphy Products Contest
Robert Miller oldest son of Mr and Mrs Fred Miller won a new bicycle from Murphy Products Co Burling ton Wis He entered the 50 word Why I Like Murphys Cut Cost Concentrate contest and was notified of his victory He also won a similar contest in 1938 Otto Switzer is the local Murphy dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miller
Fred Miller
Murphy Products Company
Burlington
Wis
Robert
Murphy
Otto Switzer
Murphy Products Co
Correction on Dispatching Roles for Lawrence Williams
The correction confirms Lawrence Williams of Burlington Wisconsin passed a train dispatcher exam and is now dispatching trains at Beloit Wisconsin, not a mail dispatcher as previously stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Williams
Burlington
Wis
Beloit
Thomson Melon Day committee fixes for Labor Day celebration
The Thomson Melon Day committee completed plans for this year’s event at Whomson on Labor Day. Senator Simon Lantz will replace Frank J. Stransky as speaker. Bids for melons and contracts for watermelons will be let next Thursday. The grounds have been moved and a new road built to the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Whomson
Simon Lantz
Frank J. Stransky
Savanna
Judge Lantz
Ilinois
Thomson Review
Fulton Way
Johnny Brown
Mrs A Lewis Celebrates 89th Birthday
Mrs Alice Lewis celebrated her 89th birthday last Saturday evening receiving many gifts. Visitors included Mr and Mrs C A Depue of Clinton Mrs John Schade and daughter Glendora Miss Nellie Dimmick and Mrs Paul Heusinkveld Miss Schade gave a birthday cake and guests brought ice cream. Rose Marie Bently visited the Cooper home and returned to Aledo with the Cooper family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Lewis
Lewis
C. A. Depue
Clinton
John Schade
Glendora
Nellie Dimmick
Paul Heusinkveld
Schade
Rose Marie Bently
Clarence Cooper
Aledo
Cooper
Bently
Althea Nimerick
Delia Melendy
Mary J. McGinty
Arthur Pape
Dyson Clan Holds 18th Annual Family Reunion
The Dyson family held its 18th annual reunion Sunday in Morrison Illinois at the Band Box Fair Grounds with 68 attendees. A fried chicken dinner was served, a brief program followed, officers were elected including President Claude Grim and secretary treasurer Mrs Claude Grim, and plans were made to meet next year at Old Mill Park Savannah on the third Sunday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dyson
Fair Grounds
Morrison
Ill
Claude Grim
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Glen Tucker
Waukesha
Wis
Chas. Dyson
Kansas City
Sarah Herring
George Herring
Thelma
Chicago
Thomson and
Vicinity
Joe Larson
Willis Stage
Nettie Baker
Stella Griswold
Claude Grimm
Enjoy Party At Paul Smith Home
A group surprised Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith at their home near Argo last Wednesday evening. They enjoyed a wiener roast and then played Hearts. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Everett Eslinger of Morrison, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Witt, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Witt, Thelma and Irene Schick, Bruce Groharing, and the Smiths. Sunday dinner guests in the Harry Wilkinson home were Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer LaShelle and son of Savanna. They visited Chas Bennett and Shirley Stage homes in Morrison and East Lynne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Argo
Everett Eslinger
Morrison
Harold Witt
Paul Witt
Thelma
Irene Schick
Bruce Groharing
Smith
Harry Wilkinson
Wilmer LaShelle
Savanna
Chas. Bennett
Shirley Stage
East Lynne
Birthday Picnic Honors Gene Andring at Old Mill Park
Gene Andring was guest of honor at a picnic supper in Old Mill park Savanna held last Sunday for his birthday. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Gene Andring and daughter Mr and Mrs Ed Andring Mr and Mrs Ralph Stearns and family Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl and daughter and Herbert Rawline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Andring
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Ed Andring
Ralph Stearns
Harry Diehl
Herbert Rawline
Dedication of New Hymnals at Albany Thomson Churches
Thomson Methodist Harold R Dude announces morning worship and Sunday school with the Fourth Quarterly Conference for Albany and Thomson churches. Dedication of new hymnals set for Sept 3 at 7 30 p m. Dr R L Semans will be in charge. good attendance urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Dude
Albany Methodist Church
Albany
Thomson
R. L. Semans
Sunday Mass and Service at York Community
Walter E. Schiel, pastor, invites worshippers to Sunday School at 9:20 a.m. and Morning Service at 10:30 a.m. The sermon topic is The Silent Looks of Jesus. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter E. Schiel
Jesus
Baptist ministers and church events reported
Baptist Rev. R. H. Leitner hosts Sunday School at 9 30 a m. The ladies aid society meets today. Livewire class, fourteen members, were entertained Tuesday at Miss Georgia Hogg s home with songs The Lord s Prayer a duet Thelma Irene Schick and Mr and Mrs Harold Witt and Mrs Paul Witt provided a program then games and lunch were enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Leitner
Ladies’ Aid Society
Livewire
Georgia Hogg
Thelma
Irene Schick
Tro
Harold Witt
Paul Witt
Everett Eslinger
Argo Methodist Service Schedule and Aid Society
Argo Methodist Church lists Rev. J. A. Foard as pastor with Sunday School at 9 30 a m and Evening Worship at 7 30 p m. The ladies aid society will meet at the church Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Foard
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fair Haven Pastor Leads Thursday Prayer Meeting
Fair Haven invites parishioners to Thursday night prayer meeting led by Pastor Paul Farley. On Sunday August 25th services begin at 10 a.m. Sunday school at 10 55 a.m. and morning worship follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farley
Sunday School and Services At Local Church
Ideal Sunday school at 10 a m with Christian Endeavor at 7 15 a m and evening service at 7 45 p m Rev Sword serves as pastor Arletta Hartman leads Endeavor meeting with Mildred and Robert Doll Florence Hamilton and Frances Imel performing a vocal number The young performers are grandchildren of Mr and Mrs Frank Imel Lawn social postponed previously will be held Friday evening August 30 All are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Sword
Arletta Hartman
Endeavor
Mildred
Robert Doll
Florence Hamilton
Frances Imel
Robert
Frank Imel
Illnesses and recoveries of local residents
The column notes several locals ill at home or in hospital. Mrs Earl Holman and Jerry George are ill at home in Savanna and Savanna, respectively. John Cooper suffers bronchitis at home. Mrs Kate Wilsey is very ill in Stockton. Mrs Ed Drake remains stable at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Clarence Bolhous has an ankle infection and misses work at the Review office. Mrs M J Strukhoff had a major operation at Jane Lamb hospital and is recovering. Erve Martindale has a severe cold and cannot work at Potter Bros. Gladys Cooper had a tonsillectomy at St. Francis hospital Freeport and is improving. Robert Groharing is slowly improving at home after returning from Jane Lamb hospital Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Wilsey
Guy Wilsey
Thomson
Stockton
Ed Drake
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Clarence Bolhous
Gladys Cooper
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Robert Groharing
Jane Lamb
Scouts Enjoy Camping At The Palisades Park
The Thomson Girl Scout troop and Brownie Scouts camped at Palisades Park near Savanna after swimming lessons at Francis Shimer Academy Mt Carroll. They picnicked at Old Mill park and stayed through Friday with leaders Thelma Schick Lyle Greeley Leonard Stage Harry Diehl guiding them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Girl Scout Troop
Brownie Girl Scouts
Palisades Park
Savanna
Francis Shimer Academy
Mt. Carroll
Anet
Old Mill Park
Palisades
Mary Lou Cate
Joan Wilt
Diana Diehl
Gayle Grimm
Brownie
John Carpenter Birthday Party Honors Husband
Mrs. John Carpenter hosted a surprise birthday party at the Carpenter home Friday evening with friends and relatives. The “S60” game winner was Roscoe Almquist, with prizes and refreshments served to guests including Kyle Melendy, Roscoe Almquist, Harry Diehl, B R Lewis, Donald Smith, and John Carpenter. A purse of money was given to the honoree as a gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carpenter
Carpenter
Secon
Roscoe Almquist
Harry Diehl
Roscoe Almaquist
Kyle Melendy
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
B. R. Lewis
Donald Smith
Parkhile School Hosts Second Homecoming
The Parkhile School celebrated a second homecoming on Sunday. The Melon Day edition will publish next week and preparations for the event are near completion pending good weather for a standout celebration.
Parkhill School Sets September Third Opening Day
Parkhill School will start on Tuesday September third with a morning session only. Roland Starck and MR Mrs Henry Vogel of Morrison visited the Chas Hogg home Sunday. Afternoon callers included Mrs Belle Switzer and Mrs Bernard Schroeder and their son of Fulton and Mrs John Greve and daughter of Clinton en route to the Parkhill school reunion where Switzer was once a pupil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Starck
Henry Vogel
Morrison
Chas. Hogg
Belle Switzer
Bernard Schroeder
Fulton
John Greve
Clinton
Parkhill School
Switzer
York Community High School Registration Opens Monday
Registration for the 1940 41 school year at York Community High will be held Monday from 9 to 12. All students planning to attend next year should register if possible. The 1940 41 course of study remains similar with geometry added. The assembly seating was rearranged for better light and sightlines. The gym area now serves as a primary space and the library is level with the room. The 1940 41 faculty includes Glenn Demaree principal Frances Thomas Vernon Corbin Mildred Skinner John Rosenberg Jane Jaeger and Philip Putnam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School
Glenn Demaree
Guests Entertained at James Morgan Home
Mr and Mrs Dan Sack of Lanark Mr and Mrs Paul Smith ofARGO and Mr and Mrs Paul Wilt were entertained Saturday evening in the home of Mr and Mrs James Morgan near Chadwick The group played cards with Paul Wilt winning high prize Mrs Paul Wilt second and James Morgan low A delicious lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Sack
Lanark
Paul Smith
Argo
Paul Wilt
James Morgan
Chadwick
Ship Cattle Laat Ends at Chicago Market
Andrew Hook and son Fred shipped cattle to the Chicago market last Tuesday. Andrew received $11 per cwt for a dozen head of 1166 pound beeves, and Fred was paid the same price for a 22 head drove averaging 1168 pounds. Mr and Mrs R I Houghton attend Illinois State Fair at Springfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hook
Fred
Chicago
Homecoming at Arkhill School No 88 prompts memories
Pupils teachers and friends of Arkhill School District No 88 York Carroll County held the second annual homecoming on Sunday August 18 A picnic at noon featured reminiscences by Dr W H Durkee of Fulton an early day pupil and teacher and by Rev J W Parkhill of Winona Lake Ind who recalled schooling eighty years ago The program included a history of the school read by Mrs Nellie Stapleton songs duets readings and talks by former teachers and pupils plus regrets from several alumni scattered across states from Alma Mich to Edgeley N D and New York City The back page note indicates more on the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkhill School Dist
York
Carroll County
W. H. Durkee
Fulton
Durkee
Bennett
Thomson
America
J. W. Parkhill
Winona Lake
Ind
Marjorie
Inez Durward
Nellie
Bush) Stapleton
Emily (White) Riggs
Fanny Riggs
Morrison
Sylvia (Griswold) Witt
Herbert St. Ores
Lucille Griswold
Marilyn Durward
Lone
Ruth Anderson
Ruth (Anderson) Durward
Griswold) Witt
Grover Breneman
Fern (Switzer) Breneman
Alma
Mich
Burney E. Maley
Chicago
Frank W. Senneff
Senneff
Britt, Ta
Thados. McCullum
Stuttgart
Ark
McCullum
Marjorie Long
F. D. Turney
Edgeley
N. Dakota
Glen Austin
Austin
Nettie Turney
North Dakota
Arthur Turney
Figeley
Turney
Gladys (Sykes) Burns
New York City
New York
W. L. McLaughlin
Minneapolis
Minn
Parkhill
Mar
Next Picture Show Saturday Night This Week
The next free picture show will be held on Saturday night due to no show this Wednesday. All remaining summer schedule screenings will be on Saturdays. The upcoming film on Saturday May 31 is The Ladies Crave Excitement.
Local Clubs and Girl Scouts Report Activities and Elections
The 500 club awarded prizes to Mrs Nelle Houghton first Mrs Amy Lewis second and Mrs Stickell third with a declaring prize to Mrs Lewis. The Methodist ladies aid society elected officers with Belle Carpenter president Minnie Miller vice president Emma Steele secretary Mary Cone assistant secretary and Grace Tibbits treasurer. Girl Scout meetings at the library praised Mrs Lyle Greeley for summer work and gifts to her. funds for a new tennis net were aided by G A Smith whose donation covered the remaining cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500
Cora Stickell
Nelle Houghton
Amy Lewis
Stickell
Belle Carpenter
Methodist Ladies’ Aid Society
Eugene Murray
Minnie Miller
Emma Steele
Mary Cone
Grace Tibbits
Lyle Greeley
G. A. Smith
Mr. Smith
Married at Maquoketa on Saturday
Miss Eleanora Wiebenga daughter of Mr and Mrs Jerry Wiebenga of Thomson and Harvey Fossett of Chadwick were married in the Maquoketa Iowa courthouse in a single ring ceremony. The bride wore blue lace over taffeta and carried a bouquet. The groom is employed as a truck driver for Handel Bros and will establish a new home in Chadwick after Sept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleanora Wiebenga
Jerry Wiebenga
Thomson
Harvey Fossett
Chadwick
Maquoketa
Royal Theatre Changes Hands in Fulton Ownership
The Royal theatre at Fulton transfers ownership from M. Brotman of Moline to Burdette Ross of Aledo Tr. Ross began operating the theatre on Sunday August 18 and previously owned the Trivoli theatre in Aledo. Mr and Mrs Ross and their two children Colleen 12 and Lanny 4 will move to Fulton soon to reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theatre
Fulton
M. Brotman
Moline
Burdette Ross
Aledo
Ross
Trivoli Theatre
Creighton Couple Buy Gardner Property in West Town
Mr. and Mrs. George Creighton have purchased what is known as the Gardner property located in the west part of town, adding a new ownership in the local real estate scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Creighton
Gardner
Births in Savanna: Bimm's son born Sunday
Mr and Mrs William Bimm of Savanna welcomed a son born Sunday in the Savanna hospital. Mrs Bimm is sister of Mrs Gus Roggendorf of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bimm
Savanna
The
Savanna Hospital
Bimm
Gus Roggendorf
Thomson
Lifelong York Resident Robert Bennett Dies in Clinton
Robert D Bennett born September 14 1862 in York Township died August 16 1940 at Jane Lamb Hospital Clinton Iowa aged 77 years 11 months 2 days Funeral held at 130 PM with Rev Walter E Schiel officiating Attendants from out of town included Ella Orr Hawkins Gunn Densmore etc Burial in Lower York cemetery Bennett served as Thomson mayor and postmaster and was a York Community High School board member He was married to Dora Pape later to Katie Kent and left surviving wife children and stepchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Dl. Bennett
Jane Lamb
Clinton
Walter E. Schiel
Garrett Sterenberg
Morrison
N. D. French
Ruth French
J. Y. Stickell
Delia Melendy
la Grange
Alice Moore
Kyle Melendy
Myrtle Bennett
Gwendolyn Ritter
Savanna
W. H. Alexander
Wilmette
J. L. Brewster
Rockford
Harold Melendy
Low Moor
John Melendy
Henry Boysen
John Peters
Henry Wessels
Herman Holm
Gus Holm
Lee Kent
W. M. Tucker
Thomas Scanlan
Fred Rockwood
Kent Hawkins
Wallace Dresbach
Lanark
Durkee
Robert D. Bennett
James
Jane Dunshee Bennett
York Township
Jane Lamb Hospital
Iowa
Dora Pape
Grace V
Henry Strauch
Thomson and
Clifton
Heber A
Wayland F
Bennett
Thomson
York Community High School
Thomson Public Library
Katie Kent
Meri Wright
Ceda
Rapids
Card of Thanks from Mrs Paul Jensen
Mrs Paul Jensen expresses gratitude to neighbors and friends for kindness, help, and calls during her recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Jensen
Gratitude Note From Patient to Thomson Friends
I thank my friends in Thomson for the many cards letters and flowers sent while I was in the hospital. They cheered me up among strangers. I also appreciate copies of the Review sent by Foster and Mrs W A Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Foster
W. A. Adams
Bereavement thanks from Mrs Bennett and families
A note of appreciation expresses gratitude for the kindness shown during a recent bereavement. It lists Mrs Katie Bennett and multiple families including Mr and Mrs Henry Strauch, Mr and Mrs Clifton Bennett, Mr and Mrs Lee Kent, Mr and Mrs G A Holmer, and Mrs Merle Wright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katie Bennett
Henry Strauch
Clifton Bennett
Lee Kent
G. A. Holmer
Merle Wright
Also Mentioned on This Page
Miller-Handel-Francke Clan
Mrs. A. Lewis
Dyson Clan
Argo Methodist
Fair Haven
Jerry George
John Cooper
M. J. Strukhoff
Erve Martindale
Potter Bros. Lumber Yard
Justice Prins
Mary Noreen
Johnstown
Rosa Marx
Teddie and
Noreen
Frances Marx
Mia
Martha Butler
Ronald Johnson
Parkhile School
James Morgan Home
Mrs. R. I. Houghton
Springfield
R. D. Bennett
M. E. AI
Girl Scouts
Miss Wiebenga
James Storey
Roy Heitman
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