Where Our Boys Are List of Service Members Across Camps
Readable roster lists corprals privates and sergeants stationed at Duncan Field Sheppard Field Fort Leonard Wood Camp Forrest Camp Croft Fort Bragg Camp Roberts Camp San Luis Obispo and other posts including Pearl Harbor and Fort Lewis. The names span multiple states with units from 6th Signal Corps 70th Air Base 58th Regiment and 19th C A among others. The compilation preserves addresses posts and assignments reflecting wartime mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Hartson
Iing
Wol Texvi
Fav
Groharing
Camp Forrest
Tenn
B. Jonnaon
Ordnance Co
Dale
Sawsley Field
Pensacola
Tr. Btn
Camp Roberts
Calif
Gilpin Stagg
Downes
Whitney
Pearl Harbor
Territory of Hawaii
Wilbur Stickell
Signal Service
Fort Monmouth
Red Bank
N. J
Earl W. Shelly
Randolph Field
Tex
Marvin C. St. Ores
C. A
Fort Rosecrans
Albert H. Kraft
Rh. M
U. 8S
S. Yorktown
New York
N. Y
Delbert Gaar
San Diego
John A. Rice
Camp Peil
Chadwick
Arlene Daehler
Tullahoma
Vernon Imel
Holy
B. M
William K. Bast
Lyle Carbaugh
Sheppard Field
Wichita Falls
Wallace Geisz
118 Field Artillery
Batery
Fort Jackson
South Carolina
Lloyd Alexander
E. C
Fort Lewis
Wash
George Meyers
Arthur W. Zissler
Co. F
130Th Inf
Orval A. Rosenberry
U. 8
Arizona
R. Div
Hawaii
H. F. Stoner
U. S. S. Idaho
Winsor Philip Lott
U. S
Arkansas
Sherwood Queckboerner
Co. D
115Th Medical Regiment
Camp San Luis
Obispo
A. P
Raymond Senneff
B. N
Camp Wallace
Delbert Marie Einyre
129Th Infantry
Tennessee
Wayne Martin
Schoolquadron
Scott Field
Illinois
Local Youths Reported in Pacific Danger Zone
Several area youths serving with the U.S. Army or Navy are believed to be in the Pacific danger zone per latest reports. Names include Orval Rosenberg on the U S S Arizona at Pearl Harbor and Gilpin Stagg on the U S S Whitney, with others at Pearl Harbor Scoffield Barracks or Guam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Pearl Harbor
Hawaii
Everard Foltz
Frank Foltz
Mt. Carroll
Keith Wilkensen
Earl Wilkensen
Scoffield Barracks
Walter Sack
John Sack
Panama
Clyde Lang
George Lang
Chadwick
U.S S
Northampton
Emerson
Crow
Delbert Gaar
San Tego
Phillipines
Kenneth Edmonds
John Edmonds
U. S. Army
Guam
Gratitude For Support After Sickness Of Jacob Baker's Wife
Sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and thoughts during the illness and death of Jacob E. Bakers wife and mother to their children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob E. Baker
Thomson Boys Conquer Opponents With Teamwork
Thomson defeats Mt Carroll 56 to 43 led by strong teamwork and early lead, outscoring in the third quarter by seven to secure a 13 point margin. Box scores list Thomson players Bull Hook Groharing Wagner Ashpole and Mt Carroll players Emery Murney Fritz Warfield Dekker Roske Petty. Thomson to face Lanark Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Mt. Carroll
Lanark
Mt. Carroll-Thomson
E. Bull
Bull
Groharing
Wagner
Ashpole
Emery
fi _Murney
Fritz
Oak ‘Warfield
Dekker
Roske
Christmas Candy Demonstration At Evening School
The next evening school session on Monday Dec 15 will feature making simple Christmas candies. School starts at 7 o clock in the high school building instead of 7 30. There are no meetings during Christmas vacation. Home made candies make a fine gift for soldiers in camp. Tell friends and remember the seven o clock start.
Christmas Gift Subscriptions Sent Across the Nation
Several readers send the Review as gifts to relatives nationwide. Recipients include family members in California, New Jersey, Illinois, and other states, with listed addresses and names such as Mrs. K B Carpenter, Lena Carpenter, Rev. G E Scheerer, W J Laycock, Marvin Brookstra, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Carpenter
Lena Carpenter
Main Street
Apt
Vallejo
Calif
Edw. Smedene
Fourth St
San Rafael
Pete Hansen
G. E. Scheerer
Jack Tector
Headdons Corner
Red Bank
N. J
Bertha Holland
Norm French
Garrett Sterenberg
W. J. Laycock
Pershing Ave
Davenport
Robert Groharing
Marvin Brookstra
Woodside Drive
Freeport
Ill
Harvey Seim
William Saffer
Morrison, Ill
Joe Shutters
Nettie Phillips
Pine St
Maywood
Emma Holland
Floyd Hyde
Seaton
Harry Gaar
H. Delbert Gaar
C. A
Fort Rosecrans
San Diego
George Housenga
Henry
R. R
Thomson
Will Hans
Henry Hans
Morrison
Sack family visit brings Wesley D. home to Chicago
Mr and Mrs Earl Sack spent Saturday at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Wesley Sack. Their son Wesley D returned home with them after two weeks with his grandparents. Address is 1422 East 70th Street Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Sack
Wesley Sack
Wesley D
East 70Th Street
Chicago
Thomson Briefs and Social Visits Across Town
Thursday afternoon visits include Mrs Curtis St Ores and Mrs Henry St Ores calling on Mrs Lynn Curley. Mrs Paul Lewis stayed in the Dr L R May home in Elizabeth. Jacqueline McGinty visited Rockford with her father C F McGinty and relatives. Louise Lewis of Clinton spent Sunday in Thomson. Gertrude Peck of Fulton was a weekend guest of Mrs Gerald Brown. Seaman Swett family were supper guests of Edward French. Betty Rose Swett vacationed with Charles Holbrook in Lanark. Dan Sack called on grandfather Dan Curley at Chadwick where Curley is ill. Flora Bourns and Erve Martindale visited friends in Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curtis St. Ores
Henry St. Ores
Lynn Curley
Paul Lewis
Gerald Brown
Seaman Swett
Edward French
Betty Rose Swett
Charles Holbrook
Lanark
Dan Sack
Dan Curley
Chadwick
Curley
Flora Bourns
Erve Martindale
Albany
Party at Sack Home With Pitch Prizes
Saturday night at the Dan Sack residence a group of friends gathered for a pitch game. Paul Wilt claimed the high prize while Mrs. Paul Wilt received the floating prize and the hostess earned the low prize. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Jas. Morgan of Chadwick, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Wilt, and Mr. and Mrs. Paul Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Sack
Dan Sack
Paul Wilt
Jas. Morgan
Chadwick
Paul Smith
Church Sermon and Stewardship Theme at Local Service
Minister T. Stuart Cleworth leads a morning worship on December 14 focusing on war and faith. The sermon asks what soldiers’ messages challenge and urges a receptive mind and reflection on Christian stewardship. Church school at 9:30 emphasizes faithful giving and Christian education with W. R. Johnson of Davenport urging balanced faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stuart Cleworth
Eugles
W. R. Johnson
G. S. Johnson Co
Davenport
Holiday church activities and services calendar
The church schedule lists morning worship at 9:30 and Sunday school at 10:30. A bazaar held Saturday netted 96 dollars and 50 cents. Socials and meetings are planned including a Christmas program on December 24 and a quarterly conference after a covered dish dinner. multiple club and society events and ministerial association notes are included with names of local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles McGinty
B. G. Swaney
Swaney
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Tillie Harney
Fred Miller
Grace Tibbits
Cora Stickell
Belle Carpenter
Mabel Strukhoff
Harney
Ploch
Whiteside
Card Party Hosted by American Legion in Carroll County
Thomson post members of the Van Bibber-Hansen American Legion plan a card party at the high school gym on Monday evening December 15 starting at 7 p m. It is a joint Carroll County Legion Council meeting with 500 and possibly bridge games. Prizes go to top players in each game. Admission is 25 cents and the Home Economics class will serve luncheon about 11:50. Open to the public to meet members from other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Thomson Woman's Club Seeks Old Papers for Defense Program
The Thomson Woman's club plans a national defense drive collecting old papers and magazines. Mrs. Edith Gaar is appointed committee chairman and solicit donations from anyone who can contact her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Edith Gaar
Son Walter Switzer Aims to Finish Training at Victory Field
Mrs. Belle Switzer reports her son Walter, studying aviation at Victory Field in Vernon Texas, hopes to complete his training there in December and then transfer to another flying field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Switzer
Walter
Victory Field
Vernon, Tex
Iten Display To Light Up Clinton This December
The Iten Christmas display at Frank J. Iten’s Clinton home returns on Friday December 19 with new attractions including Little Jack Horner and Mother Goose figures. Locals and visitors have long enjoyed the illuminated scene, and Thomson residents are encouraged to view it again this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Iten
Clinton
Little Jack Horner
Thomson
Librarian Reports November Activity And Anniversary
The November library report shows adult and juvenile circulation figures and new subscribers. Mrs Grace Strauch and Mrs Ida Weber are noted staff, and Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall attended the 45th wedding anniversary dinner for Mr and Mrs W A Marshall in Rock Falls. Miss Alice Bowers begins work at Mid Way Cafe in Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Weber
Mra
Harvey Marshall
W. A. Marshall
Rock Falls
Alice Bowers
Mid-Way Cafe
Savanna
York Community P.T.A. Meeting On December 18
The December gathering of the York Reading Circle will be held at the home of Miss Thelma Schick on Thursday evening. Members will share a standard program and an exchange of Christmas gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Reading Circle
Thelma Schick
Community Plans Yule tide Program For This Meeting
The December PTA meeting will be held in the high school gym on December 18. A community Christmas program will be presented with participation from rural schools. The event is free and open to all, with a fuller program to appear next week. Schools listed include Sandridge Ideal Parkhill Argo-Fa Vinegar Hill York Center and Community high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandridge
Song
Santa
Donna Lee Smith
Vinegar Hill
Tonette
Brahm’s
Irene Kness
York Center School
Betty Kuhns
Thomson
Santa Claus
Kness Wins Honors in Poultry Show
Floyd Kness of Morrison tied for the top Asiatic third at the 10th Whiteside County Poultry Assn show. The event ran from Thursday morning to Sunday night with 389 entries the largest in recent years. Judges were O R Ernst of Waverly Illinois and W P Howe of Princeton. George Underwood of Mazon topped as ranking exhibitor with the show’s champion bird and best cockerel in the American class. Grand bantam and best bantam cock went to Harry Williams senior and junior of Morrison. Others highlighted included Horace Bressler Sterling W H Lamont Prophetstown Karl Nelson Morrison and Alvin Thome Sterling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Kness
Morrison
Whiteside County Poultry Assn
O. R. Ernst
Waverly
W. P. Howe
Princeton
George Underwood
Mazon
Ill
Harry Williams, Sr
Harry, Jr
Horace Bressler
Sterling
W. H. Lamont
Prophetstown
Karl Nelson
Alvin Thome
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Wayne Ashby Host
Mrs Wayne Ashby hosted a Tuesday dinner in honor of her husband’s birthday with guests including Mr and Mrs George Greely Mrs Helen Wentling Albert Greeley and Miss Beverly Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Ashby
George Greeley
Helen Wentling
Albert Greeley
Beverly Marshall
Army discharge honors Epa Hook returns home
Epa Hook, long stationed at San Louis Obispo California, received his honorable discharge from the U S Army and has returned to the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Albert Hook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epa Hook
San Louis
Obiepo
Calif
U. S. Army
Mrs
Albert Hook
Health Notes From Local Hospitals And Homes
WITI reports Mrs Ray Machael is a patient at Jane Lamb hospital. Janie Belle Beck remains home ill. Mrs Stella Griswold shows slow recovery after a stroke. Mrs Ida Frederick, ill for some time, now up briefly daily. Mrs Frank Alban of Savanna underwent major surgery at Rochester Minnesota. Ernest Tousley ill at home, to enter Jane Lamb hospital Friday for X ray and treatment. Roy Workman fractured his right arm Monday when a tractor backfired. fracture reduced at Morrison hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Machael
Jane Lamb Hospital
Frank Alban
Savanna
Rochester, Minn
Ernest Tousley
Roy Workman
Morrison Hospital
Paul Smith’s sale yields strong prices and crowds
Paul Smith reported a very pleased crowd and exceptionally good prices at his sale held Tuesday. He will start a Civil Service post at Savanna Ord Depot on December 18, and after the holidays the Tobeys will move to Dallas for training. A correction notes the Red Cross member list: Mrs Francke is a member and Mrs Switzer a donor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Smith
Savanna Ordinance Depot
Albert Hook
Red Cross
Clara Switzer
Laura Francke
Francke
Switzer
Community guests and weekend visits reported
W. E. Strauch and sons Gerald and Willard visited near Dixon with Louis Strauch of Thomson and other relatives. Local residents Virgil Marth, Gel wicks family, Harvey Marshall, and Ed McGinty hosted and hosted guests across Dixon Savanna Milledgeville Rockford Argo Goose Lake Towa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Strauch and Sons
Gerald and
Willard
Near Dixon
Louis Strauch
Thomson
Henry Strauch
Virgil Marth
Savanna
Robert Carroll
Rush Carroll
Milledgeville
Robert Gelwicks
Harvey Marshall
Rockford
Ed McGinty
John Carroll
York Community High School Receives Reacccreditation
The York Community High School band and girls glee club gave a joint gym concert on Tuesday evening December 9 directed by Mise Ritzen thaler. Letha Goar performed solo with Kathleen Isenhart from Clinton helping the band on sousaphone. A large crowd attended and a free will collection was taken to cover expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School
Mise Ritzenthaler
Letha Goar
Kathleen Isenhart
Clinton
Community Clubs And Activities In Local News
The piece lists upcoming meetings and events from several clubs including Eastern Stars Royal Neighbors ARgo 500 Club and Girl Scouts plus a Thanksgiving Day menu from the U S S Nevada. It notes officer installations elections parties and planned programs as well as a charitable effort sending cookies to soldiers.
Social Notes From Local Residents Across Iowa Families
Mrs John Ashpole visits daughter in Dubuque. Mrs Bertha Bennett calls on sister Ellen Mowry in Mt Carroll. Walter Appel stays overnight with Clarence Appel. Mrs Hattie Rawlins spends Sunday with her son Vernon Rawlins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ashpole
Harold Sorensen
Dubuque
Bertha Bennett
Ellen Mowry
Mt. Carroll
Walter Appel
Clarence Appel
Hattie Rawlins
Vernon Rawlins
Lannings Welcome Son Born December in Dixon
Mr and Mrs G B Lanning announce the birth of a son on Tuesday December 9 at the Bertha Shaw hospital in Dixon. The new arrival adds joy to the family and follows prior children in the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Lanning
Bertha Shaw Hospital
Dixon
Recognized By State Officials As Four Year High
York Community High School Agrai receives accreditation from the State Department and the University of Illinois. Glenn Demaree is told by John Wieland that the school is an accredited four year high school. Ward Black notes positive progress during the annual visit. Ruby Clark commends the home economics program after her inspection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School
Agrai
State Department
University of Ilinois
Glenn Demaree
John Wieland
Ward Black
State Office
Ruby Clark
Clark
County Court Jury Panel Drawn for Dec 15
A jury panel for Car roll county court on Monday December 15 has been drawn by the county clerk. Names include Harry Nesbitt Belva Gilbert Pearl Grimes August Kimpel Howard Griffith Earl Derver Helen Spearman Neva Straud Salem Fred Rhodes Mr Carroll Ethel Hewitt Etta Stiles Marie Fuller C H Marth Ida Tuite Savanna Glenn Bower York Bertha Carbaugh Fair Haven Howard Hollowell Wysox Denver Shilling Elkhorn Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Harry Nesbitt
Belva Gilbert
Washington Township
Pearl Grimes
August Kimpel
Freedom
Howard Griffith
Shannon
Earl Derver
Rock Creek
Helen Spearman
Neva Straud
Salem
Fred Rhodes
Mr. Carroll
Ethel Hewitt
Etta Stiles
Marie Fuller
C. H. Marth
Ida Tuite
Savanna
Glenn Bower
York
Bertha Carbaugh
Fair Haven
Howard Hollowell
Wysox
Denver Shilling
Elkhorn Grove
Mrs. George Dunshee Visits Thomson and Fulton
Mrs. George Dunshee of Minneapolis, visiting relatives in Thomson and Fulton, stayed with Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McGinty over the weekend and left for Minnesota Wednesday morning. The Dunshees formerly lived in York township, then Kimball North Dakota, before moving to Minnesota in 1910.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dunshee
Minneapolis
Minn
Thomson and
Fulton
Chas. McGinty
Christmas Party for Thomson Woman's Club Recalls Traditions
Mrs. Cora Stickell hosted the Thomson Woman's Club Christmas meeting on December 10 with 21 members enjoying a 6:30 cafeteria luncheon. Centerpieces featured greenery and berries. a snow scene graced the large table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Stickell
Thomson Woman's Club
Margaret Murray
Gladys Cate
Iane Smith
Leota Holland
Lovella Diehl
Salome McGinty
Grace Strauch
Santa Claus
Ethel Demaree
Adeline Groharing
Frances Hemmer
Marjorie Stage
Margaret Cochran
High School Gossip and Mysteries on the Third Row
A local page teases high school rumors about who sits where who winks at seniors and why Ray K likes Shimer. It notes missing items a Model A key a Sterling pin and a cook book to pop corn. The item also questions Joe Mitchell’s class ring and a “Green Hornet” sting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray K
Shimer
Carroll
Junella
Chadwick
Moline
Bob Miller
Tom Hand
Joe Mitchell
Joe
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B. G. Brown
70Th Co
Sd. Batalion
P. O
Fort Bragg
N. C
Elwin Rice Co
F.C
Paul Rice
H. Q
North Carolina
Thomson Briefs
Arzo Methodist
David Switzer
Ladies’ Aid
Joe Larson
Christian Endeavor
Paul Isenhart
C. E
Corzine
Reiff
Stakejmiller
American Legion
Iten
York Community P.T. A
T. Schick
Ideal School
Lila Anderson
Parkhill
Roland Starck
Argo-Fa
Miss Schick
Kness
Janie Belle Beck
Stella Griswold
Ida Frederick
Good Sale Report
Texas
Floyd Tobey
Dallas
Tobey
Hame
Thomson 500 Club
J. Y. Stickell
Thomson 500
Roy Houghton
Bayard Lewis
Willard Welch
Earl Green
Geo. Bittner
Mary Connell
Altar and Rosary Society
van Buer
Evelyn Welch
Libary
Eleanor Stearns
Argo Ec
Argo Economics Club
Maude McGinty
Myrtle Bull
Charles
U. S. S. Nevada
Minnesota
Woman's Club
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