Births and local visits mark Clinton Thanksgiving week
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Petersen of Clinton welcomed a son Terry Arthur born Saturday in Jane Lamb hospital. Beverly Marshall is the mother. Leslie Durward and partner welcomed a daughter born Friday in Mercy hospital Clinton. Wayne Kaufman and Fern Rawlins welcomed a daughter born Saturday at Savannah city hospital weighing seven pounds eight ounces. Mrs Earl Maiden of Denver arrived Thursday to spend Thanksgiving with Mr and Mrs George Mattie. Other guests included Pfe Bing Mattie Lawrence Tobe Sam Mattie Bernice Peters and Fred Kasten and Leona Curley. Mrs Maiden left Saturday. Sam Toberman family returned Sunday. Thomson Trojans visit Shannon tomorrow for second conference game with 7 p m start.
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Kenneth Petersen
Clinton
Terry Arthur
Jane Lamb Hospital
Petersen
Beverly Marshall
Leslie Durward
Mercy Hospital
Wayne Kaufman
Ideal
Savanna City Hospital
Kaufman
Fern Rawlins
Earl Maiden
Denver
Colo
George Mattie
Pfe. Bing Mattie
Lawrence Tobe
Man
Downers Grove
Sam Mattie
Chicago
Bernice Peters
Platteville
Wis
Fred Kasten
Massbach
Leona Curley
Maiden
Sam
Toberman
Kasten
Peters
Mattie
Thomson Trojans
Shannon
Trojans
December 7 Remembrance Appeal From Dick McGinty Hardware
Hardware Tid bits invites ex servicemen to wear uniforms on December 7 as a tribute to those who died in the war. The note urges towns to honor the day and keep the memory alive. Contained are casual local notes about Lynn Carpenter visiting, a grade school operetta cradle, and available Christmas toys and items for sale or display at the store.
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Legion
Lynn Carpenter
Clinton
Lynn
Army
Seger
The
Chas
Miss Loss Stage Embraced in Belvidere Nuptials
Miss Loss Stage daughter of Mr and Mrs Willis Stage wed Lloyd Collinson son of Mr and Mrs George Collinson in a double ring ceremony at 2 pm Sunday in the Methodist church with Rev Frank Countryman officiating. Music was provided by Mrs Barbara Gillespie and Herbert St. Ores. Best man was George Collinson Jr. About 70 guests attended the reception in the church basement. The couple will live on a farm near Belvidere.
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Lo's
Willis
Lloyd Collinson
George Collinson
Belvidere
Frank Countryman
Mt. Carroll
P Barbara Gillespie
Herbert St. Ores
Ethel Scott
Clinton
Misses Pines
Vada Mae Collinson
Ralph Miller
Mesdames Eldon Hickey
Lyle Williams
John Carroll
Collinson
York Community High School
Jane Lamb
Iowa
Savanna
Fulton
Lanark
Woodstock
Chadwick
Alumni Basketball Meeting and Friday Game
All alumni interested in playing basketball are to meet Monday evening December 7 at 7 pm to bring their equipment. A game will be played between the high school and the alumni on Friday evening December 12.
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Evm
Argo Methodist Church Chicken Dinner Set for Dec 6
The annual chicken dinner and bake sale will be held at Argo Methodist Church on Saturday December 6 at noon.
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Batoa
Argo
Legion Meeting Scheduled For Next Tuesday Night
The American Legion holds its monthly meeting next Tuesday evening December 1 at George Mattie’s home. Members should pay dues then. All veterans are invited to attend to discuss joining and plans for next year’s program.
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The
America Legion
George Mattie
Thanksgiving guests and relocations across town
Residents share holiday meals and travel, with Thomson and Tousley making car purchases. Families like the Tibbitts, Brennemans, Bulls, and Vogels host dinners and welcome relatives from Morrison, Fulton, and Mt. Carroll. Local moves include a basement home build and a pending new house alongside veterans in uniform.
Illnesses and Hospital Recoveries in Rochester Area
Mrs. Harry Root underwent brain surgery at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minnesota last Wednesday a tumor was removed and she is recovering well with expected hospital discharge in ten days. Mrs Hattie Brown has suffered several weeks with influenza at her son Guy Browns home. Johnnie Creighton remains very ill at home under physician care.
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Harry Root
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Hattie Brown
Guy Brown
Johnnie Creighton
Veterans Asked To Wear Uniforms On Pearl Harbor Day
On Sunday December 7 the anniversary of Pearl Harbor veterans are urged to wear their uniforms or, if not possible, their Legion caps or discharge buttons. Attendees should also display their flags and attend a church service. American Legion Post 1025.
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Pearl Harbor
Legion
American Legion Post
Women’s clubs schedule and social notes from area
The Woman's Club meets December 10 at the grade school with pupils presenting a program. social committee members are listed. The 509 Club meets with Mrs. R. I. Houghton. T N T Club to meet December 10 at Mrs. Ivan Morse's home with a painting-themed roll call and a Birth of Christ Bible story by Mrs. Carl Robinson, plus a gift exchange. WSCS met with 15 members and two guests. next gathering is December 17 for a Christmas party with gift exchange and Holiday Coin Cards. Earl Sack of Watertown visited Wes Sack's family.
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Mesdames
Marion Wheeler
H. M. Elliott
Paul Manon
Bruce Groharing
Gerald Brown
T. N. T. Club
Dee 10
Ivan Morse
Carl Robinson
Curtis St. Ores
E. O. Hemmer
Wscs
Ben Wagner
Hospital thank you note from C F Bielema
A brief appreciation note from C F Bielema expresses sincere thanks for cards gifts and visits during a recent hospital stay. The message closes with gratitude.
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C. F. Bielema
York Trojans Triumph Over Mt Carroll In Rough Game
The York Trojans beat Mt Carroll 41 21 in a hard fought league contest at Carroll. Young and Stearns led York with 14 and 11 points as the Trojans rallied from a slow start to pull away in the final quarter. Coach Munson’s squad improved to 2 0 on the season after a 28 11 halftime score.
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Munson
Cordova
Cordovi i
Letic
Cor
Rock Island
Trojar
Junior Ore and Stearns
Men of
Troy
Mt. Carroll
Carroll
Gam
Trojans
York
Young
Quarte
Ore
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Miss Loss
Henry Sour
Johnny
Cecil Imel
Betty
Warren
Geneva
Walter Larsen
Elizabeth Ditsworth
Clarence Imel
Fair Haven
Wayne
Frank
Kyle Brown
Prairie du Chien
Christian Endeavor
Merle Hanbecker
D. L. Draper
Thomson
Ermon
Argo Methodist Church
Thomas S. Cleworth
Christian Fellowship
Baptist
James. W. Gillespie
Thomson Review
Japan
Pie
Vernon
Bing” Mattie
San Francisco
Tokyo
Bing
Falure
Forward Fund
World Mission Crusade
Baptist World Mission
Hervert St. Ores
Sevice
Otto Switzer
Rush Carroll
Ernest Smith
Farnworth
Thomson Briefs
Ernest Tousley
Wayne Ashby
Myron Tibbits
Yor Mia
Ray Brenneman
Eugene Bull
Steve
Drake’s Tavern
Lori Smith
Weston State Teachers College
Macomb
Lloyd Smith
Charles Kettler Jadus
Marta Vogel
Judy
Art Vogel
Shirley Adams
Morrison
Robert Larsen
Gary
Harold Libberton
Marengo, NL
Woman's Club
509 Club
R. I. Houghton
TNT Club
Earl Sack
Watertown
Mrs
Wes Sack
Pillsbury
Merle Atherton
Feed & Trucking
Mobilgas—Mobilei
Thomson, III
Lewpee
Northwestern Illinois Gas & Electric Company
Savenna
Thomsonrojans
M Vieet
Clover Farms Store
Sack & McBride
Diehl Oil Co
Carl’s Tavern
Royal Blue
G. A. Smith
Russell Green
Lewis Motor Co
Paul Heusinkveld
Holland Recreation Hall
Potter Bros. Lumber and Coal
Sandwich
Ketchum’'s Cafe
York Trojans
Mt.cara
Capitol
Kewanee
Petersburg
Ann Ruthledge
Edgar Lee Manters
New Silem State Park
Wagon Wheel Inn
Miller Blacksmith Shop
Museum of Science and Industry
Berry-Lincoln
Herdon
Perry and
Lincoln
Onstot
Henry Onstot
Cooper
Saien
Ruthledge
Atte
New Salem State Park
Abraham Lincoln
Abe
Avraham Lincoln
Eighth
Jackson Streets
Spivefield
Oak Ridge Cemetery
New Salem
Robert Todd
Robert Todd Lincoln
G. Mead, Jr
Edward
William
Thomas
Tad
Robert Lincoln
Arling
Little Troja
Take Cordo
Carroll Iso
Arthur Deutch
Arden
Patsy
Kyle Rawlins
Springfield Capitol
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Senate
Roberta Williams
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Lewis
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