Dairy class notes explain Babcock tester impact
At the farmer’s evening school meeting 41 men enrolled, 32 attended. A milk testing demonstration by FFA boys Norman French and Robert Miller plus Bob Cate’s report on the Oregon meeting highlighted dairy improvements since the Babcock test of 1890. The report covers fat testing, profitability of cows, and factors changing fat content such as season, excitement, lactation stage, cow condition, and breed differences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmer’s Evening
Norman French
Robert Miller
Bob Cate
Oregon
Benefit Card Party by Woman's Club at High School
Nine tables of 500 were played at a benefit card party in the high school gym hosted by the Woman's club. Prizes awarded included top honors for Mrs. John Carpenter and John Carpenter among others. Five dollars net proceeds went to Girl Scout organizations for equipment. Cupcakes and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
John Carpenter
Janet Carpenter
Amelia Reimers
Mildred Skinner
E. O. Hemmer
John Cooper
John Rosenberg
R. I. Houghton
Eugene Murray
Future Farmers Start New Projects In Modesto
Four boys began sheep projects last Saturday each buying a registered Oxford ewe Everett Wilt keeps two high grade ewes. Several boys plan to show at the International Stock Show in Chicago Saturday Bob Miller owns a pure bred Duroc gilt and two purebred Shorthorn calves. Bert Hook John Halfman Ray Cooper Robert Smith purchased purebred Spotted Poland China gilts from Roy Crum Modesto Ill all bred to The Answer son of last year’s world grand champion Conquest Mr am has bred Spotted Poland China hogs for 27 years and helped found the Spot Poland China Record Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Wilt
Chicago
Bob Miller
Bob
Poland
Roy Crum
Modesto
Ill
Bert Hook
John Halfman
Ray Cooper
Robert Smith
Conquest
Mr. Am
Helen Swits to Wed Rev Ploch in Rockford Church
Miss Helen Jane Swits daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Swits will marry Rev Clarence E Ploch son of Mr and Mrs G R Ploch on Sunday at 4 pm in Court Street Methodist church Rockford The couple both hold church ties and training with degrees from Rockford College and University of Louisville prior to pastoral assignments in Michigan and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Jane Swits
Howard Swits
Grant Avenue
Rockford
Clarence E. Ploch
G. R. Ploch
Louisville
Charles R. Goft
Court Street Methodist Church
Swite
Rockford College
Chicago
Garrett Biblico
First Methodist
Clinton
Winnebago Street Methodist
University of Louisille
Pewabie Methodist
Houghton
Mich
Rock River Methodist Conference
Freeport
Ploch
Rock River Conference
Thomson and Albany
Albans
James Crow of Lucas Dies
Mr and Mrs John Sehade report the death of their son in law James Crow of Lucas Town husband of their daughter Marie Myre Sehade and Glendora and grandson John Dimmick prepare to attend funeral services The Crow family hosted visitors including Blaine Turney Clinton Ia and Fred Turney Fulton with Beth Kahler and Paul Turney Chadwick visiting in the evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Sehade
James Crow
Lucas
Town
Turney
Blaine Turney
Clinton, Ia
Fred Turney
Fulton
Beth Kahler
Paul Turney
Chadwick
Thom Son Woman's Club to Hear Christmas Program
The Thom son Woman's club meets Wednesday evening December 11 at Mrs Gladys Cate's home. Members will give Christmas wishes, with Mrs John Rosenberg presenting The Christmas Story and Mrs Minnie Miller discussing Christmas in Other Lands. The program includes carol singing and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Gladys Cate
John Rosenberg
Minnie Miller
Local Health Briefs From Mill Edgeville to Mt Carroll
The brief notes several illnesses and recoveries. Mrs. Erve Martindale is ill at home. Mrs. H L Rawlins shows improvement after a week at home. Mrs. Willis Pape, bedfast recently, is slightly better. Mrs. Elden Bonjour returns home from Jane Lamb hospital, daughter-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Bonjour near Thom son. Miss Gladys Cooper injures left arm in a freeze fall, no bones broken, casts applied and she returns to teaching after a brief absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Pape
Milledgeville
Elden Bonjour
Mt. Carroll
Jane Lamb
Clinton
Paul Bonjour
Thomson
Gladys Cooper
Seim Helps With Thanksgiving Play At Corner College
Blanche Seim of Thomson served on the property crew for The Whiteheaded Boy at Corner college in Mt. Vernon Ia during Thanksgiving festivities on November 25 and 26. A Cornell junior and English major, she is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Harvey Seim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Seim
Harvey Seim
Thomson
Corner College
Mt. Vernon
Cornell Onlene
Abbey Theater Group of
Ireland
Blanche
Cornell
Argo Methodist Pastor Plans Fourth Sunday Service
The report mentions Reverend J. A. Foard, pastor, and indicates a fourth Sunday schedule with Sunday School and Catholic morning mass at 4:50 a.m. in Argo. The fragmentary note outlines church activities for that day.
Universal Bible Sunday Observed at York Community
Minister T Stuart Cleworth leads Morning Worship at 8 45 am with Scripture portions hymns and an exhibit of Bibles in many ages and languages. The service centers on First Works of Jesus and the Teacher theme. Sunday School follows at 9 30 am with a proposed topic A Good Neighbor and discussion on neighborliness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stuart Cleworth
Universal Bible
Jesus
Christ
Thomson Methodist Church Event Schedule and Holiday Service
Rev Clarence Ploch leads Thomson Methodist Church with Sunday School at 10 a m and a special service at 11 a m on Sunday. The Thomson Men's Brotherhood meets at the church on Wednesday. An annual Bazaar by the Woman's Society is set for Thursday at the church followed by a Vesper Candlelight Christmas Carol Service on Sunday with a Christmas Tea after.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ploch
Thomson Methodist Men's Brotherhood
Thomson Woman's Society
Baptist Church Notices and Upcoming Events
Pastor Rev. R. H. Leitner presides morning worship at 9 30. Sunday School follows at 10 30. Sixty three attended the church supper last Thursday with a short program. Live Wire class party set for Tuesday December 17 at Mr and Mrs Paul Wilt home. Ladies aid society meets at Mrs Everett Eslinger Morrison next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
R. H. Leitner
We Church
Paul Wilt
Ladies’ Aid Society
Everett Eslinger
Morrison
Former Fulton star shines early for Calvin College team
Kalamazoo clipping notes Alvin Bielema, former Fulton high school basketball standout, in his third Calvin College season. He scored nine field goals and fouled none in about three quarters, helping to cap a 27 to 15 halftime lead as he earned praise as the towering giant center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalamazoo
Mich
Alvin Bielema
Fulton
Calvin College
Grand Rapids
Bielema
Sielema
York Township Spelling Contest Set for December 6
The annual spelling contest for rural York township pupils will be held Friday afternoon December 6 at the York Center school house. Eight schools will be represented with Irene Foltz and Bessie Kenyon of Argo serving as six judges. Local schools close for holidays December 20 to January 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
York Center
Irene Foltz
Bessie Kenyon
Argo
Floyd Kness Wins Poultry Awards at Morrison Show
Floyd Kness of Morrison, former Argo resident, received multiple awards at a Whiteside County Poultry Association show in Morrison basement. His birds including Light Brahma and Partridge Cochin entries earned top prizes, with champions and multiple bantams winning across classes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Floyd Kness
Argo
Whiteside County Poultry Association
Morrison Municipal
Kness
Christmas Review Gift and Family Visits
Mrs Etta Brown of Temple City California will receive the Review as a Christmas gift from her niece Mrs George Balk of Fulton. Mrs John Reagan and Mrs Amelia Riemers have returned to Chicago after visiting with sister Mrs John Cooper and other relatives the past week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Etta Brown
South Cloverly Avenue
Temple City
Cal
George Balk
Fulton
John Reagan
Ameelia Riemers
Chicago
John Cooper
Junior Class to Present Second Fiddle Tuesday Eve
Clinton area notes a high school junior class plans a three act farce Second Fiddle. The show features Harold Wirple and Minnie Carson with a large cast and student directors, staged in the school gym next Tuesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ron, Peterson and Company
Harold Wirple
Harold
Minnie Carson
Mole Hills
Wilbur
Letha Gaar
Mr. Corbin
Joseph Isenhart
Homemaking Class Demos Salads At Evenings Session
The Homemakers Class held Monday evening December 2 on New Ideas for Salads. Students made about twenty samples including a tomato aspic ring mold and various decorative salads for parties and meals. Demonstrations covered mayonnaise and variations with helpers Arla Brown and LaVona Potter assisting. Kathleen Isenhart led refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homemakers
Homemaking 2
Arla Brown
LaVona Potter
Kathleen Isenhart
Ideal Christian Endeavor Meeting and Evening Service
Arletta Hartman led the C. E. meeting this week. Evening program featured special numbers including vocal solo by Carol Spangler and a vocal quartet by Mr. and Mrs. Corzine and Mr. and Mrs. Reiff. Rev. Sword presided at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sword
Arletta Hartman
C. E
Carol Spangler
Corzine
Reiff
Fair Haven Paster Preaches at Neighborhood Meeting
Fair Haven pastor Paul Farley hosts a prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM at Bert Nelson home. Universal Bible Sunday set for Sunday December 8 with 10 AM Sunday school and 7 30 PM evening sermon at EB LC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farley
Bert Nelson
Universal Bible
Strauch visitors and local gatherings noted in Thomson
Thomson brief reports include Calvin Strauch and Louis Strauch visiting Davenport Indiana and Henry Strauch’s home. Mrs Guy Brown and Harriett Starch spent time with Joe Starch in Sterling. Dinner guests at Mrs Thomas Stagg’s included Luella Slocumb Albany and S E Sweet Fulton. Fred Hook Carl Petersen visited Dick Andersson Argo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Strauch
Davenport
Louis Strauch
Henry Strauch
Guy Brown
Harriett
Roland Starch
Joe Starch
Sterling
Thomas Stagg
Luella Slocumb
Albany
S. E. Sweet
Fulton
Fred Hook
Carl Petersen
Dick Andersson
Argo
Thomson defeats Cordova 34 to 12 in home game
Thomson opened strong leading Cordova 5-4 after the first quarter and 7-1 at halftime. The YCHS team outscored Cordova 18-0 in the final quarter to seal a 34-12 victory with Bull scoring 17 points and Willaert six for Cordova.
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Thomson
Cordova
YCHS
Bull
Willaert
Local Clubs Hold Meetings and Plans This Week
Argo 500 Club meets today at Mrs Nelle Houghton home with Mrs Clara Andring hostess. York Teacher's Reading Circle met Wednesday at Mrs Alice Switzer. 500 Club awarded prizes to Mrs Ethel Demaree, Mrs Amy Lewis, and Mrs Lavella Diehl. Chat A While met Friday at Mrs Lyle Williams. next meeting Dec 13 at Mrs Eugene Murray with Christmas program and grab bag. Mrs Thomas Stagg to spend winter in Manatee Florida with niece and husband Mr and Mrs Ben Koch of Rock Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo 500 Club
York
Alice Switzer
500
Cora Stickell
Ethel Demaree
Amy Lewis
Lavella Diehl
Nelle Hougton
Clara Andring
Lyle Williams
Eugene Murray
Thomas Stagg
Manatee
Fla
Ben Koch
Rock Island
Relative of Local People Is Married
Miss Arlene Forth of Fenton and Lyle Shanafelt of Clinton Iowa wed in St John s Episcopal church Clinton The ceremony was led by Dr Thos Horton The couple were attended by Kenneth Shanafelt and wife The bride wore a street length blue silk dress with gardenia corsage They plan a honeymoon and will reside in Clinton where the groom works at the Lafayette hotel barber shop
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Forth
Fenton
Lyle Shanafelt
Clinton
Iowa
St. John's Episcopal Church
Thos. Horton
Kenneth Shanafelt
Morrison
Shanafelt
Dan Forth
Erie Community High School
Walter Shanafelt
Fulton High School
Davenport
Lafayette Hotel
Ernest
Lloyd
Cecil
Elsie Tousley
Thomson
Local Visit Highlights From Davenport and Freeport Guests
Mr and Mrs Irving Grim of Davenport Iowa visited Wednesday at the Thomson Convalescent Home. Mr and Mrs Vernon Luedeke and daughter from Freeport were guests Sunday at the home of Mrs J Y Stickell, with Mrs Stickell joining the Luedekes for a week. Mrs Roy Bennett of Fulton spent Wednesday with Mrs Myron Tibbitts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Grim
Davenport
Thomson
Vernon Luedeke
Freeport
Birth of Daughter Geraldine Rice to Roy and Wife
Mr and Mrs Roy Rice announce the birth of a daughter at their home on Monday December 2. The infant has been named Geraldine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Rice
Geraldine
Local families host guests in Clinton and nearby towns
Mr and Mrs Ralph Olds and son of Clinton visited Thursday at his mother Helen Wentling s home. The Storms of Wacker stayed with Willis Stage on Sunday. Mrs John Smit attended her cousin Marybel Bly s wedding to Andrew Giunda in Dubuque Ta at St Raphael cathedral last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer of Galesburg spent the weekend with Ben and Mrs Stage. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Qorrie Rutherford and their sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Olds
Clinton
Helen Wentling
Theodore Storm
Wacker
Willis Stage
John Smit
Marybel Bly
Andrew Giunda
St. Raphael
Dubuque
Kenneth Kemmer
Galesburg
Ben Stage
Qorrie Rutherford
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HIRTY
Jerseys
Guernseys
Holsteins
Ayrshires
Jamees Crow
Lucas, IA
Womans Club
Wayne Ashby
Delbert Curley
Western State Teacher’s College
Macomb
Lynn Curley
Erve Martindale
Stanley I. Stuler
Floyd Kness’ Poultry
Nick Basta
Florence Basta
Jackson
Clinton Herald
Camp Grant
Vertus
Eugene Johnson
Harold Porter
Wayland Bennett
Earl
Don Kaufman
Marie Robinson
Marion Baker
Joan Keller
Emma _ Boylan
Wilbur Bisby
Pat Cate
Janet Williams
Fern Holmquest
Bob Ashpole
Dorothy van Straaton
Arlene Smith
Keeler
Georgia Hoge
Mr. Crouch
Junella Gaar
Melva Holmquest
June Schroth
Fred Groharing
Gene Bull
Tom McKee
Lauren Mitchell
Bill Wagner
Jake Bissens
C. P. Housenga
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Fair Haven
Thomson Briefs
Special
Row, Peterson and Company of
New York and
Evanston
Grace Strauch
Dave
Will
Ors Thomson
Fest
Tp Bulls
French
Groharing
Cate
Hook
Harold Rogers
Chaney
Johnson
Thomson- Demaree
Miller i
Bulla
Ashpole Isenhart
Kaufman
A Wagner
Bolhous
Mitchell
Faulkneve
Cordova R. Toalson
Turner A
H. Rogers
W. Toalson
Chane O
Wilson
Cayers
Bull French Groharing
Sikkema O
Adyke
de Weerdt
Tremayne
Vogel Juist
Vogel Bush
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