Woman's Club Christmas Meeting Planned at President's Home
The Woman's Club will gather December 8 at President Mrs Alice Switzer's home. The program includes a business meeting, roll call, a historical marker, music led by Ellen Hogg, piano numbers by Miss Ferrell, a trio by Harriet Witt Sylvia Witt and Louise Sack, a musical quiz by Margaret Murray, a Christmas Story by Salome McCinty, origin of Silent Night by Marie Kemmer, carols with Eleanor Lewis, and a 25 cent gift for Parkridge School for Girls. Members should bring club song books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Club
Alice Switzer
Ellen Hogg
Miss Ferrell
Harriet Witt
Sylvia Witt
Louise Sack
Margaret Murray
Salome McCinty
Marie Kemmer
Eleanor Lewis
Parkridge School For
Local Social Notes From East Moline Savanna and Davenport
Thomson briefs Mrs Helen Jones of East Moline visiting son in law Merle Atherton family over weekend. Mrs Olive Smith of Savanna was Thanksgiving guest of Mr and Mrs Paul Lewis. Harmon Stakemiller sending the Review to Pvt Harry C Ortt. Richard Williams of Clinton Tenn spent weekend with family. Mrs Ethel Lewis spent Friday in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Jones
East Moline
Merle Atherton
Olive Smith
Savanna
Paul Lewis
Harmon Stakemiller
Harry C. Ortt
Richard Williams
Clinton, Tenn
Ethel Lewis
Davenport
Ill and recovering patients named in local notes
Miss Bette Flickinger is too ill to attend school. Dan Connell at Mercy hospital shows slight improvement. Mrs H W Nason of Clinton, formerly Fulton, remains a Jane Lamb hospital patient. Mrs Alfred Smith observed in hospital Tuesday. Mary Grace Daniels discharged from Jane Lamb hospital and is improving. Harry Root home from Mercy with ankle in a cast and crutches. Neal Maring of Morrison leaves for Chicago Research hospital for treatment. he is brother of Mrs Jerry Wiebenga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bette Flickinger
Dan Connell
Mercy Hospital
H. W. Nason
Clinton
Fulton
Jane Lamb Hospital
Alfred Smith
Mary Grace Daniels
Harry Root
Neal Maring
Morrison
Chicago
Jerry Wiebenga
James Chesbro 75 dies in Savanna hospital
James Chesbro born March 30, 1865 in Oswego New York died December 1 in Savanna city hospital after three days as patient. Funeral at Law funeral home Savanna Friday at two with burial Lower York cemetery east of Thomson. Survived by widow Daisy Creighton two daughters Gertrude Segal and Jennie French ten grandchildren. Charlotte died 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Chesbro
Thomson
Savanna City Hospital
Law Funeral Home
Savanna
Lower York Cemetery
Carl Johansen
Frank Holman, Jr
Earl Holman
Don Hall
William Bennett
Verne Williams
Schuyley
Samantha
Jones) Chesbro
Oswego
New York
Wisconsin
Daisy Creighton
Gertrude Segal
John
Jennie) French
Clinton
Iowa
Charlotte
Milledgeville Man Dies at 33 in Milledgeville Home
County death report notes the passing of C Kreuder Jr age 33 at his Milledgeville residence Sunday morning. He served in the army until older personnel were discharged and planned to farm near Milledgeville. Survived by wife Elsie Gerdes a son his parents three brothers and four sisters. Funeral held Lutheran church Tuesday at 2 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Kreuder
Milledgeville
Elsie Gerdes
Glen
Thomson
Robert
John
William Cambman
Near Lanark
John Robison
Harper
Vera
Mildred
Thanksgiving guests at Switzer home in Thomson
Thanksgiving dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Otto Switzer included Mr. and Mrs. Harl Johnson Mrs. Elmer Brock and Mrs. Robert Johnson of Mt Carro ll Henry Engleking and son Bob of Lanark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
Harl Johnson
Elmer Brock
Robert Johnson
Mt. Carroll
Henry Engleking
Bob
Lanark
WSCS Meets Wednesday in Ashby Home
The Women's Society of Christian Service met December 1 at the home of Mrs. Florence Ashby with 26 members and nine visitors present. Rev. Edgar Doverspike led devotional, a treasurer's report was read, and a $25 War Fund contribution approved. Members plan an all day sewing session December 8 at Mrs. Ida Weber's, and the December 15 Xmas party will be at Mrs. Tillie Harney's with an gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Society of Christian Service
Florence Ashby
Darlene
Edgar Doverspike
Albany
Chas. Suck
Argo
Nettie Stamm
McConnell, Ill
Alta Schildmiller
Nellie Lehade
Krier
Root
Flossie Johnson
Thomson
Bille
Janet Lewis
Chicago
Ida Weber
Nellie Schade
Maude Wagner
Minnie Miller
Emma Steele
Clara Switzer
Grace Tibbits
Thanks for kindness after loss of husband and father
We express heartfelt thanks for the many acts of kindness shown during our recent loss of a true husband and a loving father, Mrs. J. J. Sheridan Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Weatherwax Thos. Hand family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sheridan
Lawrence Weatherwax
Hand Family
Sons-in-law Die Of Heart Attacks in Recent Months
Relatives of William St. Ores, formerly Thomson, in Ellendale N D report two sons-in-law have died of heart attacks this year. Le Roy LeMasters of Indianapolis a salesman died in October his body found in a farm yard. William Wallace of Ellendale died while doing farm chores. Mrs Rufus St. Ores of Hudson Wis is his daughter-in-law and is 80 living alone in Ellendale after her mother in law’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William St. Ores
Thomson
Aoe
Ellendale
N. D
St. Ores
LeRoy LeMasters
Indianapolis
William Wallace
LeMasters
Rufus St. Ores
Hudson, Wis
Church Chicken Dinner and Bazaar Announcement
Sunday school at 10 a.m. Annual chicken dinner and bazaar set for Saturday Dec 4 at the church. Menu includes creamed chicken noodles mashed potatoes and more. Dinner 60 cents. 30 cents for under 12. Christian Endeavor at 7 p.m. Church service 7 30 p.m. Special numbers by the Ideal Quartet and Rev Hawbecker and Mr Stake Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Ideal Quartet
Hawbecker
Stakemiller
Baptist and Methodist church notices and youth meeting details
Sunday services include preaching at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. with evening praise. National Service Sunday observed. Youth Fellowship meetings set for 6:30 p.m. and a December program features names such as Norma Strubb and Paul Strukhoff. Attendance prizes noted and pastor E Doverspike planned to attend next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Charles Hory
J. Edgar Doverspike
Charles McGnty
Anti-Saloon League
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Youth Fellowship League
Methodist Church
Norma Strubb
John Flickinger
Paul Strukhoff
Paul
JoAnn Wilt
Ruth Strubb
Elanor Stearns
Diana Diehl
Betty Lou Wilt
Donald Ashby
Darlene Ashby
Bette Flickinger
West Rockford
Eleanor Stearns
Lev. E. Doverspike
Expressing Gratitude for Support During Illness
Ivan R Carroll thanks readers for the many cards and letters he received during his recent sickness. The personal note expresses appreciation for the community's care and encouragement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan R, Carroll
Grade School Honor Roll Displayed For Thomson Consolidated
Honor roll and perfect attendance lists show many students across grades from first through eighth. Names include John Grimm Gilbert Marcucci Esther Bielema Ruth Bielema Gene Halfman Charlene Larson John Murray Arla St Ores and others across grades with multiple spellings and duplicates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Consolidated School
John Grimm
Gilbert Marcucci
Esther Bielema
Ruth Bielema
Gene Halfman
Charlene Larson
John Murray
Arla St. Ores
Mary Lou Cate
Harvey Housenga
Jean Elliott
John Elliott
Kenneth Gablin
Sylvia Dykatra
Darlene Creighton
Lola Grimm
Allison Switzer
Bobby Tomman
Arthur Perry
Henry Bieloma
Norma Cate
Billy Halfman
Andrew Housenga
David Murray
Joyce Sack
Duane Smith
Vada Spencer
Celsus Zenk
Philip Brach
Russel Green
Richard Atherton
Gordon Brown
George Creighton
Mary Ann Houzenga
Charline Larson
LeRoy Zenk
Donald Schroth
Harvey Houzenga
Russell Sikkema
George St. Ores
Merle Prins
Cecil Locey
Lola Dykstra
Lyle Locey
Betty Holloway
Gayle Grimm
Darrell Gaar
Jo Ann Wilt
Local Notables Reported in Town Notes
Mr. Livengood visited Wednesday and Earl Bickelhaupt was here recently while David Williams is listed as sick. The items read as brief town notices highlighting residents' recent appearances and health status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Livengood
David Williams
Earl Bickelhaupt
Plat Community Enterprises For United War Fund
War Fund workers in York township push to meet a 1200 quota as December receipts trail by 375. Chairman N D French notes house to house canvass is done and plans for community events with VTA and Woman's club are in discussion to boost donations. He urges Carroll county to achieve 100 percent status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Fund
York Township
N. D. French
Variou
VTA
Woman's Club
French
Carroll County
Weekend Visit and Church Sermon by Rev Van Oeyen
The Rev Van Oeyen of Dubuque stayed overnight at the Otto Switzer residence Saturday and preached at the Baptist church on Sunday. Sunday dinner guests at the Allen Witmer home included Mr and Mrs Anson Stinemeyer of Sterling. Afternoon callers were Mrs Fred Apple, Mrs Glenn Miller and baby of Milledgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Oeyen
Dubuque
Otto Switzer
Baptist Church
Allen Witmer
Anaon Stinemyer
Sterling
Fred Apple
Glenn Miller
Baby
Milledgeville
York township to appoint supervisor and assessor vacancies
The York township board of appointment will meet to fill the unexpired term of the late J J Sheridan as supervisor and to appoint a township assessor after the death of Sharpe Carroll. Current members are Clarence Bolhous and Edwin B Porter with Don Carpenter a former justice of the peace. Appointments may run until the April 1947 election and the assessor term ends January 1 1946.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
J. J. Sheridan
Clarence Bolhous
Edwin B. Porter
Don Carpenter
Sharpe Carroll
Board of Appointment
Huge Duck Flocks Reported Along Mississippi Near Thomon
Early 1945 reports from the north indicate the duck population is unusually high. Thousands of ducks circle over the Mississippi near Thomon and feed in cornfields, with birds reluctant to move south while food lasts. Hunters report poor shooting due to in-range issues and a thin ice coating on the river hindering hunts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brigghest
Mississippi
Thomon
Rev T S Cleworth Commissioned As An Army Chaplain
Rev T Stewart Cleworth former pastor of Community churches in Savanna and Thomson has been commissioned as a 1st Lieutenant in the Army. He previously led Van Bibber Hansen post of the American Legion and helped organize the Savanna civilian defense council. He expects active duty soon. Eldon Hickey has returned to Thomson from Ft Norman Canada and they will reside at the Ernest Tousley farm while planning next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stewart Cleworth
Savanna
Thomson
Ceworth
Maqvuoketa
Iowa
Cleworth
van Bibber-Hansen
American Legion
Eldon Hickey
Ft. Norman
Canada
Ernest Tousley
Savanna Man Seriously Hurt In Auto Crash
Fred Sack of the Savanna area suffered a probable skull fracture and multiple injuries when his car left the road on a curve of Route 80 near the NYA camp three miles north of Savanna. He was taken to Savanna city hospital in shock with deep head lacerations and blood loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Sack
Savanna
Sack
Savanna City Hospital
NYA
Kreuder Family Thanks For Sympathy Messages
The Kreuder family expresses gratitude to neighbors, friends, and the Arg community for kind words and sympathy on the passing of husband, son, and brother Wm. H. Kreuder. Mrs. Elsie Kreuder and son Mr. and Mrs. C. Kreuder share appreciation for the support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arg
Wm. H. Kreuder
Elsie Kreuder
C. Kreuder
Community Notices From Sunday Gatherings and Visits
Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and Fred dr were Sunday dinner guests of Mrs Ida Weber. Mrs Ida Weber and others attended funeral services for Mrs Wm Heinze at Salem Sunday afternoon. Bob Miller visits Chicago for a livestock show and to see his uncle and aunt Ben and Mrs Martin. Verda Marie Crowe of Morrison visited from Friday to Sunday night with Shades and Dem inicks. Charles Wilt and wife, recently from California, have gone to St Louis Missouri. Mrs Mary Kennedy of Savanna was a Tuesday visitor of Mrs Ray Rupple. Mrs A C Babcock of Sabula visited Wednesday with Mrs Rupple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Fred Dr
Ida Weber
Henry Lohmeier
Wm. Heinze
Salem
Bob Miller
Chicago
Ben Martin
Verda Marie Crowe
Morrison
Shades
Deminick
S. Charles Wilt
California
St. Louis
Mary Kennedy
Savanna
Ray Rupple
A. C. Babcock
Sabula
Rupple
Arlene Adams Commissioned Ensign in Waves
Word reached Mr and Mrs William Adams that their daughter Arlene Adams has been commissioned an Ensign in the Waves. The announcement notes the naval rank and honors within the Waves service branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Adams
Arlene
Webster City guest visits and Rockford weekend guests
Mrs Warry Jandrin of Webster City Iowa arrived Saturday for a week at the home of Mr and Mrs Allen Witmer. Mr and Mrs M G Marshall and family of Rockford were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warry Jandrin
Webster City
Allen Witmer
M. G. Marshall
Rockford
Harvey Marshall
Chat-a-While club hosts birthday shower and dinner
The Chat-a-While club met last Friday with Mrs. Eugene Murray. Eleven members attended and Mrs. Chester Sherman of Sterling was a guest. A handkerchief shower honored Mrs. Ted Storm for her birthday, 500 was played, high honors to Mrs. Sherman and Mrs. Storm. A chicken dinner yielded a net profit of $45. Mrs. Roy Houghton will chair the January meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Murray
Chester Sherman
Sterling
Ted Storm
Sherman
Roy Houghton
Many Farm Auctions In This Month
Farm auctions are held nearly daily through this and next month with many retirements. In Thomson area sales include Austin Phillips Joe Blink Roy Heitman and Mrs John Grawe. Phillips estate settlement sale on Dec 8. Blink retires moves to Fulton on Dec 14. Heitman retires moves to Thomson Dec 22. Mervin Marshall to occupy Heitman farm. Grawe sale Dec 27 moves to Thomson house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Austin Phillips
Joe Blink
Roy Heitman
John Grawe
Phillips
My. Blink
Fulton
Mr. Heitmin
Groharing
I. D. Morse
Heitmin
Mervin Marshall
Harvey Marshall
Lanark and area families share holiday visits
Thomson Neus and Otto Switzer families attended Sunday dinner with Mrs. Hene Engleking in Lanark. A brush demonstration by Hansen of Staley products drew a group of ladies at Mrs. Albert Prins home. Various locals traveled or visited kin in Bettendorf Miles Clinton Rock Island Elizabeth Mt Carroll and Wacker during a Thanksgiving period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer Awater
van Osyen
Dubuque
Hene Engleking
Lanark
Albert Prins
Hansen
Louis Strauch
Bettendorf
Calvin
Vivian Barnes
Chicago
Delia Melendy
Ben Stage
Kenneth Kemmer
Otto Rixon
Miles
Lyle Williams
Carol
Leonard Stage
Wacker
Margaret Smith
Aim
Richard Badtke
William Bier
Clinton
Elmer Hess
Rock Island
Hattie Brown
Jake Holy
Mt. Carroll
John Cooper
Elizabeth
Freeman Reed
Mrs William Heinze 75 Dies After Long Illness in Thomson
Mrs. William Heinze of Thomson, a Carroll County resident for over six decades, died at 1:50 a.m. Friday November 26 at her home following a fall on November 17 and years of illness. Funeral services were held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at the Christian Funeral Home in Mt. Carroll and 3 p.m. at the Salem Lutheran Church in Salem Township. Burial followed in Salem Cemetery. Neighbors served as pallbearers, and many friends from Lanark Milledgeville Wacker Chadwick Rock Falls Sterling and Thomson attended. Mrs. Heinze, born Elsie Voeckel December 20 1868 in Hessen Darmstadt Germany, immigrated to America at age 14, married William Heinze March 11 1888, and raised six children. She endured a stroke in recent years but remained cheerful and helpful to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Heinze
Carroll County
Thomson
Christian Funor
Mt. Carroll
Salem Lutheran Church
Salem Township
L. M. Haier
Salem
Sherman Dagwert
Emma Freeman
Pant Dagewert
Jesus Savion
Heinze
Wacker
Joe Chafer
Roy Haring Austin Phillips
Vernon Warfield
Albert Warfield
Marshal Carson
Roland Schroth
Delbert Dimmick
Richard Badtke
Grace Chafer
Thomson and
Elsie Voeckel
America
Fair Haven Township
Bristol Farm
Conrad
Will
Adam
Savanna
Lyle
Anna) Greeley
Lizzie
John
Charles Voeckel
Chadwick
Mrs. Heinze
Beloved Wife and Mother Remembered by Heinze Family
Words of gratitude go to neighbors and friends for kindness during illness and death. William Heinze and family express heartfelt thanks to Mr and Mrs Will C Heinze, Mr and Mrs Adam Heinze, Mrs Hazel Heinze, and Mr and Mrs Lyle Greeley, plus Mr and Mrs Conrad Heinze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Heinze
Will C. Heinze
Adam Heinze
Hazel Heinze
Lyle Greeley
Conrad Heinze
Deer Sighted On Sikkema Farm East Of Thomson
A deer was seen late Saturday afternoon on the Jerry Sikkema farm east of Thomson. Mr. Sikkema alerted his family, and they watched the animal run across the yard before it disappeared into the woods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sikkema
Thomson
Jerry Sikkema
Local notices from Morris County area events
Mr and Mrs Carl Robinson and Mrs Frances Lego attended the funeral of Mrs Lou McPeek in Morrisville Illinois last Monday afternoon. Mrs Pearl Gilson and daughter Diana visited Milledgeville and returned Monday. Mr and Mrs Donald Smith and son Dwain were guests of Mr and Mrs Irve Neuschwanger in Mt Carroll Sunday. Mr and Mrs Everett Eslinger and family of Morrison were guests at the Will Griswold home. Mrs Myrta Groharing and daughters Bessie and June dined with Mr and Mrs Donald Adolph Chadwick. Miss Bessie Groharing of Morrison visited her mother Mrs Myrta Groharing Wednesday through Sunday. Mrs Robert Lewis started operating her beauty shop this week. People interested in knitting helmeted or sweaters for the Red Cross may obtain yarn from Mrs I D Morse. Guests Sunday evening were Mr and Mrs Jack French and family with Mr and Mrs Merle Atherton and sons and Mr and Mrs Harold Tommans and children. The evening featured a fantan game with high to Jack French and low to
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Robinson
Frances Lego
I. D. Morse
Jack French
Merle Atherton
Harold Tom‘mans
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Rentschler
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Charles Hogg
Henry Parsons
Nellie Parsons
Charles Beck
Lawrence Hoppe
Miami
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Bert Stainbrook
T. S. Cleworth
Savanna Man
Cets Commission
Ensign Arlene Adams
Neus
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