Review of shipyard life at McLoughlin Heights Vancouver
A 1943 Vancouver Washington letter from Mrs Baney describes in detail shipyard work shifts, a new housing project at McLoughlin Heights housing 25,000 people, local facilities, and a plan to finish 18 ships by year end. Enclosed are subscription payments and notice of address changes from readers in Portland and Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
McLoughlin Heights
Pais
Eastith Place
Vancouver
Wash
Portland
Oregon
E. J. Pierce
N. E. Fremont St
Army and Navy News Bulletin on Eugene Bull Sr Injury
Eugene Bull Sr. has been injured while on duty and is confined to a U S Naval Hospital. Friends may obtain his address from his mother Mrs Myrtle Bull or the Review office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Bull Sr
U. S. Naval Hospital
Myrtle Bull
Review Office
Armored Reconnaissance Troops Press Preinvasion Training in England
Seventy three soldiers from Illinois form part of an Armored Reconnaissance unit in England. They blend old cavalry sharpness with Indian scout stealth in pre invasion drills. The group operates as ground eyes for generals, infiltrating, patrolling, and using knives and small arms to learn enemy positions. Corporal John A. Rice of Thomson stands among the Illinois men as others report to Fort Sheridan and Camp Rucker after furloughs or arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilinois
England
John A. Rice
Thomson
Milledgeville Birthday Visit Highlights Local Folk
Thomson briefs list weekend visits by local families. Mr. and Mrs Wayne Ashby and family with Mrs Hattie Greeley and Miss Beverly Marshall visited Milledgeville to celebrate Mr Pap’s birthday with Mr and Mrs Willis Pape. Merle Atherton and family visited Goose Lake Ia with Lester Vance, then Edward French and Merle Atherton joined Harold Tommans for Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ashby
Hattie Greeley
Beverly Marshall
Milledgeville
Willis Pape
Paps
Merle Atherton
Lester Vance
Goose Lake
Edward French
Harold Tommans
York township appoints Rosh W. Carroll supervisor
Rosh W. Carroll, longtime York township farmer and Republican committee member, was named township supervisor at a special town board meeting to fill the remainder of the term of the late J J Sheridan. He recently retired from farming near Thomson and plans to qualify soon, likely joining the county board of supervisors at the December meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosh W. Carroll
York Township
Carroll
J. J. Sheridan
N. D. French
Thomson
ArwoFa
County Board of Supervisors
Mystery of Siren Blast Not Solved
A Thomson siren blasted at about 6 PM Tuesday causing alarm though no fire alarm was reported from Savanna, Illinois Northwestern Telephone. Two Thomson emergency stations could control the siren. witnesses nearby said no one was near either, and dust showed no recent human activity. The siren reportedly sounded for about two minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Savanna
Ilinois Northwestern Telephone Company
Frank Sack Succumbs in Bloomington
Frank R. Sack aged 69 died at his Bloomington home after a long illness. Funeral services were held at a Bloomington funeral home then Lanark Cemetery with Rev. T. R. Moritz officiating. Surviving are his widow Marie Eick, two daughters Winona and Lois, eight sisters including Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Geldmacher, three brothers, and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank R. Sack
Salem Township
Bloomington
Lanark
T. R. Moritz
Hope Evangelical Church
Mr. Sack
Henry
Louisa Sack
Marie Eick
Winona
Lois
New York
Phil Miller
Milwaukee
Wis
Oscar Geldmacher
Rochelle
Charles Curley
Mt. Carroll
Elizabeth Hohnadel
Kathryn Rahn
Charles Spearman
Alvin Provant
Harve Schreiner
Chadwick
William Sack
Cedar Falls
Edgar Sack
Dixon
Charles Sack
Argo Fa
Camp Grant Man Visits Wes Kness Home
Thomson News Pvt LaVere Kness and his Savanna wife were Sunday visitors at the Wes Kness residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pvt. LaVere Kness
Camp Grant
Savanna
Wes Kness
Local Health Notes From Savanna And Morrison Hospitals
Catherine Olson underwent an appendectomy at Jane Lamb hospital on Tuesday. Mrs. Charles Ottens entered Morrison hospital Tuesday evening and had a major operation on Wednesday morning. Mrs. Delbert Dimmick has improved from several days of flu. H A Tobey and family members have been ill with flu. Allen Sikkema of Thomson had major surgery in Savanna city hospital on Sunday. Gary Stennison’s son is sick with a cold. Barbara Ann George had a tonsillectomy at Morrison hospital and was discharged Sunday. Frank Lineback is recovering in St. Anthony's hospital Rockford after major surgery Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Olson
Jane Lamb Hospital
Charles Ottens
Morrison Hospital
Delbert Dimmick
H. A. Tobey
Allen Sikkema
Thomson
Savanna City Hospital
Gary
Harley Stennison
Barbara Ann George
Frank Lineback
Savanna
St. Anthony’s Hospital
Rockford
Two Convalescent Soldiers Injured in Clinton Crash
Two convalescent soldiers returning to Clinton Iowa from Schick General hospital were injured when their car collided with a vehicle near the Louis Shelly home three miles north of Thomson. The car overturned onto a fence. One man with a back injury was rendered helpless. The other wore a leg cast. Mr Shelly phoned the hospital while Lieut Cobb of the Proving Grounds arrived and summoned an ambulance from the Proving Ground north of Savanna to Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schick General Hospital
Clinton
Iowa
Louis Shelly
Thomson
Shelly
Lieut
Cobb
Proving Grounds
Proving Ground
Noth
Savanna
Churches Schedule Week of Worship and Activities
Local churches announce morning worship and Sunday school at 11 a m with various pastors including Rev Calvin Schnucker of Dubuque Jr. and Rev Foard. Cantata rehearsals, ladies aid meetings, Christmas cantata Day activities, and missionary reports noted. Universal Bible Sunday observed with Thursday practice at 7:30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ley
Home Ec Club Meeting Highlights and Digests Arrival
The Home Ec club held a Tuesday night meeting with Miss Wurster presenting On Writing to Service Men and Mrs. Agnus Purley on How to Wrap Gifts. Refreshments and dancing followed. Our December Readers Digests arrived this week with a humorous note about a student seat change and a joke about saluting a refrigerator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Ee
F. K
Local Moves and Community Notes From East Lynne Area
Mr and Mrs Shirley Stage Bill Stye and Shirley Dearborn moved last week from East Lynne to a house on route 80 near Tehan school Shirley is employed at Ebner B was called up for army indu tios recently but failed to pass the physical examination The grand daughter Shirley is a pupil at the Titan school Mr and Mrs George Stage are now living in Sterling where George is employed at a fruit and grocery fket Ed Hinds and Walter Hawk of the county farm called at the home of Mr and Mrs Fred Miller Friday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Stage
Bill Stye
Shirley Dearborn
East Lynne
Tehan School
Shirley
Ebner. B
Titan School
George Stage
Sterling
George
Ed Hinds
Walter Hawk
Fred Miller
Home Appliance Store Displays Elaborate Christmas Scene
The Fulton Home Appliance Store showcases a detailed Christmas window. A hill with a brown church, carolers, winter sports on the slopes and pond, a snowman, and Santa on skis appear in the display. Inside, a five foot organ model operated by a doll, with a phonograph, adds musical charm. Proprietor Charles Wilcox runs the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Santa Claus
Mr. Temple
Charles Wilcox
P T A Meeting Notice and Weekend Visit Notes
Sunday afternoon callers at the Frank Potter home were Ray Mach ael and son Albert, Mrs. Jack Du Vries and Miss Shirley Kettelson of Clinton. Go to the P T A meeting Thursday, Dec. 16 at the high school gym. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Stearner ann ons were Sunday evening visitors at the Frank Potter home. Mrs. Francis Sheridan of Rock Lord and Miss Harriet Roggendorf of Green Island will spend the weekend with Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Curley and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potter
Ray Machael
Albert
Jack du Vries
Shirley Kettelson
Clinton
Ralph Stearna Annons
Francis Sheridan
Rock Lord
Harriet Roggendorf
Green Island
Lynn Curley
Miss Shirley Ritzenthaler Wed Nov 24 1949
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Ritzenthaler announce the marriage of their daughter Shirley to Delbert L Sherwood son of Mrs Lee Sherwood on November 24, 1949 at 8 PM in the bride’s parents home Willis Ray Wilson officiated minister The bride wore white brocade with fingertip veil and carried white chrysanthemums The bride’s sister Mrs Edward Phillips Jr matron of honor wore peach brocade and carried bronze chrysanthemums The groom was attended by his brother Howard They will reside at Prairie View HL where Mr Sherwood is a herdsman for Ferry Hill The bride taught English and music at the local high school for two years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Ritzenthaler
Fedrie View
Shirley
Delbert L. Sherwood
Lee Sherwood
Round Lake
Hil
Willis Ray Wilson
Methodist Church
Morrison, IL
Edward E. Phillips
Howard
Sherwood
Prairie View
Ferry Hill
Hemmer Family Mourns Death of Indiana Father
Mr and Mrs BE O Hemmer were summoned to Stendal Indiana last Friday by word that Mr Hemmer senior had died from pneumonia Funeral services for the elderly Hemmer were conducted in Stendal on Monday attending family and friends mourn the loss in a quiet local observance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. O. Hemmer
Stendal
Ind
Mr. Hemmer
James Chesbro
Irwin French
Gertrude Legal
Port Byron and Moline Guests Dine With Local Families
Mr and Mrs Richard Badne and Mr and Mrs Forrest Gilbert of Port Byron were Tuesday guests of Mr and Mrs R Cook of Moline. I was Mrs Padtkes birthday and Mrs Cook served a dinner in her honor. Mrs Nelle Schade was a business caller at Clinton Tuesday. The P T A is Thursday night Dec 16. Be sure to attend. Mr and Mrs Herman DeVries of Erie were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs John Noordhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Badne
Forrest Gilbert
Port Byron
R. Cook
Moline
Padtke
Cook
Nelle Schade
Clinton
Herman DeVries
Erie
John Noordhoff
Carol Olds Becomes Bride of Pvt Marvin Simpson
Miss Ethel Bronkema and Mau rice Bolhous of Fulton were Sunday guests of Mr and Mrs Clarence Bolous. Private Marvin Simpson and Carol Olds wed in Iowa City in a small ceremony with local family and friends attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Olds
Pvt
Marvin Simpson
Iowa City
Ethel Bronkema
Maurice Bolhous
Fulton
Clarence Bolous
Wedding of Miss Carol Olds and Pvt Marvin Simpson
The wedding took place in Town City on Tuesday evening November 23 at the Little chapel of the Congregational church. Miss Olds, daughter of Mr and Mrs Ralph Olds, wore a white woolen dress with gardenia corsage and pearls. Pvt Marvin Simpson, son of George Simpson and Mrs Alma Woodward, served as groom. Officiant was Rev L L Dunnington with organist Mrs Robert Jongewaard. Attendants included Matron of honor Mrs William Kridelbaugh and best man Mr Kridelbaugh. Both families attended from out of town, and the couple will reside in Iowa City while she studies nursing at the State University of Iowa. Simpson is assigned to Fort Jackson, South Carolina, after training at Camp Barkeley and Camp Gordon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Olds
Ralph Olds
Thirtieth Avenue
Clinton
Town
Marvin Simpson
George Simpson
Maynard
Alma Woodward
Long Beach
Calif
Little Chapel
Congregational Church
Town City
L. L. Dunnington
Methodist Church
William W. Kridelbaugh
Iowa City
Kridelbaugh
Pvt. Simpson
Robert Jongewaard
Lohengrin
Out of the City
Charles Jenkins
Helen Wentling
Thomson
Ill
William Jenkins
Morrison
Joyce Simpson
Olds
Simpson
Lyons High School
School of Nursing
State University of Iowa
Maynard High School
College of Commerce
Iowa University
Camp Barkeley
Texas
Camp Gordon
Johnston, Fla
Fort Jackson
Dee
Tulsa subscriber gifts and visits noted in Review
Mrs Richard Clarkson a new Review subscriber in Tulsa receives the paper as a gift from Mr and Mrs Joseph Olson of Chadwick. Charles Beck volunteers for enemy service and will take his physical exam on Dec 17. Miss Norma Storey of Bellevue visits Miss Arla Brown. Mr and Mrs Harold Brown and family visit Sir and Mrs Wesley Mumford in Savannah. Mrs Brown's sister Marjorie Fairbrother of Wheaton also visits. Beverly Marshall spends weekend with Darlene Ashby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Clarkson
South T2nd
East Ave
Tulsa
Oklo
Joseph Olson
Chadwick
Charles Beck
Eemy
Norma Storey
Bellevue
Arla Brown
Harold Brown
Wesley Mumford
Savanna
Savanna. Mrs. Brown
Marjorie Fairbrother
Wheaton
Beverly Marshall
Darlene Ashby
Miss Mildred Withhart Joins WAVES Singing Platoon
Miss Mildred Withhart an apprentice shoman in the WAVES at Hunter College New York has been selected for the Singing Platoon a chorus of 86 from 1530 regiment members. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Withhart of East Savannet the chorus broadcasts at 3330 p m Thursday on Full Speed Ahead over WGN. The Savanna Times Journal notes the chorus performance of Your Land and My Land last Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Withhart
Shoman
Hunter College
New York City
N. Y
Fred Withhart
East Savannet
Ataton Wgn
Land
Savanna Times-Journal
Community Activities Newsletter Highlights December Meetings
The Youth Fellowship league meets Sunday at 6 30 p m at Betty Flickinger home. W S C S Xmas party is set for Wednesday Dec 15 at Mrs Tillie Harneys home with gift exchange. P T A gathers Thursday Dec 16 with a program by local school children. The 500 club drew prizes last Thursday with Edna Tucker first Evelyn Welch second Leila Johannsen third Nelle Houghton low. Dec 16 Hortense Nipe hosts a club meeting. Home Ec club hosts pot luck dinner Friday Dec 17 in church annex with varied program. Teachers Reading Circle meets Thursday evening with Libbie Rupple and Christmas gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Lewis
Edna Tucker
Evelyn Welch
Leila Johannsen
Nelle Houghton
Hortense Nipe
Ella Lathrop
Argo
Rites Held Friday for J E Chesbro 78
Funeral services conducted for James E Chesbro 78 at Law funeral home with Rev Arthur Monkman officiating. Burial in Lower York cemetery. Died Wednesday morning in Savanna city hospital after three days illness. Survived by widow Daisy Creichton two daughters Gertrude Segal and John French ten grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Chesbro
Law Funeral Home
Arthur Monkman
First Methodist Church
Daisy Creichton
Gertrude Segal
John French
Clinton
Thomson Womans club meets with war efforts notes
Mrs Adeline Groharing hosts the Thomson Womans club on December 8 with led program by Mrs Ellen Here. Members read poems and songs, hear a conservation paper, discuss scrapbooks for soldiers and a blood bank limit, plan tree planting and a Christmas stockings collection, and sponsor a carnival for the war fund. Next meeting January 12 at Mrs Alice Switzers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Groharing
Thomson Womins
Ellen Here
Rell Call
Tlinois
Harriet Witt
Sylvia Witt
Louie St. Ores
Mildred Brach
Margaret Cochran
Motion Picture
Lassie
Eleanor Lewis
Schick Hospital
Mobil
Chicago
Kate Adams
Margaret Heusinkveld
Rox
Alice Switzer
Parent-Teachers Association
W S C S Sews Carpet Rags and Plans Xmas Party
Eighteen members of W. S. C. S. met at Mrs. Ida Weber on Wednesday December 8 for an all day sewing of carpet rags. A bountiful noon dinner followed. The annual Xmas party will be held next Wednesday afternoon December 15 at Mrs. Tile Harney's home with officers as the social committee and gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie Harney
Ida Weber
Tile Harney
Rockford
Aldrich
Social Visits and Community Notes From Lanark Area
Janet Standish and Leslie Fulrath visited local homes, with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Petty hosting Lanark guests at the Disworth residence. The corn shredder activity continues to keep the community busy and productive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet Standish
Wallace Williams
Leslie Fulrath
Howard Petty
Lanark
Frank Disworth
Extended visit with Captain Lewis family in Fort Jones
Mrs Lenna Lewis of Fort Jones California came this week for an extended visit with Captain and Mrs Oral Lewis The former is Captain Lewis mother Sunday dinner guests were Pfe Earl Kness and wife of Galesburg Pvt LaVerne Kness and wife Mr and Mrs James Green and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenna Lewis
Fort Jones
Calif
Oral Lewis
Captain Lewis
Wesley Kness
Pfe
Earl Kness
Galesburg
LaVerne Kness
James Green
PTA Program at High School Next Thursday Eve
The PTA will meet Thursday night December 16 at 8 p m in the high school gym. After a business session led by President Mrs Marian Wheeler, students from Center Vinegar Hill Ideal Parkhill Sandridge Argo and Thomson grade schools will perform five to ten minute numbers followed by a closing singing of America the Beautiful and a refreshments treat for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Marian Wheeler
York
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John Baney
P. S
Eure
Mrs
Felix Manning
5Th St
Sterling, Hl
Army and Navy
Lyle Shelly
Camp Rucker
Ala
David Switzer
Fort Sheridan
Thomson Briefs
Rush Carroll
J. Sheridan
Frank Sack
Thomson News
Solldiers
Calvin Schnucker
Dubuque
Ladies’ Aid Society
Paul Smith
Dia
Chas. Hogg
Roy Heitman
Philp Brach
Emil Brach
Nass
Argo Methodist
Inday School
I.ev. Foard
Christian Endeavor
Nev. Hawbecker
A. Adams
Blair
Bible School
Missionary Society of the Bible School
Piney Woods Negro
Fair Haven
Shirley Ritzenthaler
York Community High School
Shannon Neh School
Invaders
Ashby
V. Mattie
Sualve & Lyers
Finkle
Thomson—Ist
Robinson
Goblin
Strukhoff
Barry Shannon
Ist
Fisher
Shirk
Moll
Henze
Dole
Scharman
Woman’s Club
Youth Fellowship
Youth Fellowship League
Betty Flickinger
Libbie Rupple
KINAL
J. Chesbro
WSCS
Preston Prairie
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