Walter Whitney of Ustick Found Dead Tuesday Evening
Walter Whitney 77 longtime Ustick township resident was found dead by neighbors about 9 16 p m Tuesday night lying face down in a stream near a spring. Coroner’s inquest ruled death from apoplexy with no signs of struggle. He had been in failing health for two years. Funeral at Reynolds Morrison funeral home Friday at two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Whitney
Ustick Township
Reynolos
Coro Vay
C. M. Prye
Mr. Whitney
Doe L. Buikema
William Bielema
Dick Bielema
Andrew
Adam Aitken
Frank Zuidema
Whitney
Roy Hammer
Morrison Funeral Director
Joe L. Boikema
Charles Westendorf
Sam Patterson
Ustick
L. E. Golding
Orville Curtis
William Hanson
Harry Geiger
William Montgomery
Andrey Aiken
Thomson
Carroll County
Alonzo Whitney
Ernest Whitney
Frank Whitney
Hopkins, Me
Reynolds
Morrison
Locals Beat Lyndon in Tight Friday Night Showdown
Thomson basketball team edged Lyndon 23 to 20 on Lyndon’s court. St Ores led Thomson with 7 points, Ball 6, Hook 6 as Lyndon’s Taylor top scored with 10. Box score lists Ashby, Bull, French, Hook, St Ores, Morgan and others in a hard fought win.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Lyndon Boys
Lyndon
YCNS
Savanna
Yoral
Incals
St. Ores
St Ores
Ball
Hook
French
Ashby
Taylor
Madsen
Ned
Danquien
Sack
Lanark
Jamago Thomson
Es Morgan
Chadwick
Paul Smith
Argo
Church Schedules and Meetings Across Several Parishes
Methodist churches list Sunday school and morning worship times with pastors Harold R Dude Paul Farley and Rev Sword. Prayer meeting at 7:30 pm Thursday. December 17 services include Sunday school at 10:55 am and 10 am. Young People's meeting at 7 pm and evening service at 7:30 pm. Lillian Hartman led youth program in Herbert Isen shach's absence. Argo Methodist under Rev J A Foard with 9:30 am worship and 10:30 am Sunday school. ladies aid meets at the church Wednesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Dude
Fair Haven
Paul Farley
Sword
Herbert Isenshach
Lillian Hartman
Stakemiller
Idea
Argo Methodist
J. A. Foard
Ladies Aid
Community church notices and church events in York and area
Sunday morning masses and services across Catholic and Church of God congregations in York community. Rev C A Stewart to speak at Friday evangelistic message with Christmas program planned for Dec 22 and a union service at Baptist church on Sunday evening. Also notes on Sunday School times, a manual training group drawing project for scouts, troop committee meeting, and social visits in MillEdgeville with Livewire class at Thelma and Irene Schick homes plus ladies aid gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of God
Lester H. Clam
C. A. Stewart
Clinton
Stewart
Come
York
Walter E. Schier
Baptist Church
Boy Scouts
Union Evening Services
Baptist
H. Leitner
Rev. Schiel
Community Church
Livewire
Thelma
Irene Schick
Ladies Aid
Frank Smith
Donald Smith
La Vonne Holm First in York Spelling Bee
La Vonne Holm won the York township spelling contest held Friday at York Center School. Vinegar Mall School placed third. judges were Mrs Lyon Curley Mrs Lyle Williams and Mrs Roy Heitman with participants from Vinegar Hill Parkhill and other area schools. Sunday visitors included John Hook of Argo.
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LA Vonne Holm
York
He York Township
York Center
Mig
Vinegar Mall
Mra
Gace Sein
Oil Valley
Lyon Curley
Lyle Willams
Roy Heitman
December P T A Meeting Scheduled Next Thursday
The Kerit-Teachurn association announces its December meeting in the high school gym Thursday evening December 21 at 7 o'clock. The business session will feature a program from consolidated grade pupils including songs operetta and plays such as The Reformation of Mary and Christmas pieces. Lunch chairmen are Mrs Hayes Frazier and Mrs Marjorie Peters with local schools contributing selections and a Girl's Glee Club number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerit-Teachurn Association
Sony
Maryon
Prade
The
McCarthy's
Arezo 500 Club
Argo 500
Nelle Houghton
Neile Houghton
Amy Lewis
Leta Johanna von Ord
Millie Holm
Cora Kauffman
Thomson Briefs Miss Isabelle Prins Overnight Guest
Miss Isabelle Prins was an overnight guest Sunday of her grandparents Mr and Mrs Wm Hawk Sr. Mrs Ida Weber Mrs Henry Lohimeier and Mrs Fred Miller. They spent Wednesday in Clinton. Mr and Mrs Roy Houghton were callers in Freeport Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Weber
Henry Lohimeier
Fred Miller
Clinton
Roy Houghton
Freeport
Clarence Schwan
Morrison
Chan
Jenkins
Ralph Olds
Guinton
George Bath
Fates
Reverend G E Scheerer Dies in New Jersey Home
Word reached Mrs Della Hanson that her father Reverend G E Scheerer died at his New Jersey home where funeral services were held Tuesday. A Thomson pastor for years, he lived in Thomson with his wife and two daughters before moving to New Jersey. Born May 20 1869 in Grand Ridge Illinois, he served Thomson Christian Church 1911 to 1915 then led parishes in Fulton and nearby towns. Surviving are his widow, sister, brother, two daughters and five grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Hanson
G. E. Scheerer
New Jersey
Scheerer
Thomson Christian Church
Tis
Thomson
al of Ous
Veitar
George E_ Scheerer
Grand Ridge
Ilinois
Edna Tector
Red Bank N. J
McCausland
Fulton, Tl
Miasora Carter
Pete Hansen
Edna Tee
John Redmond
Ft. Dodge
Paul Scheer
Michigan
Beauty shop opening in Thompson brings local service
Thomson residents welcome a new beauty shop operated by Mrs. Myrtle Hoke and Dorothy Hoover from Albany. They will take appointments today, Friday, and Saturday and next week, with specials on permanents during the first month. The shop is on Main Street above the Gospel Meeting auditorium in the Brockill building.
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Main Street
Gospel Meeting Auditorium
Brockill
Local Club Meets With Mrs Murray at Christmas Gathering
Thomson Woman's club hosted Mrs. Margaret Murray on Wednesday evening with 18 members present. They discussed Parkridge School for Independent Girls in Parkridge Til and Illinois Cottage welfare efforts, then exchanged gifts and donations for local needy families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Murray
Murray
Parkridge
Til
Illinois Woman's Clubs
Ilinois Cottage
France Yemmer
Ethel Demaree
Stess
Margaret Cochry
Community clubs and lodge meetings schedule
Local groups plan December gatherings with officers elections, Christmas parties, gift exchanges, and potluck meals. Royal neighbor lodge, Chat-a-White club, Home Economics, Argo 500 club, and M. E. Ladies Aid announce events at lodge halls and homes through Dec 20 and into the following Thursday with prizes, devotionals, carols, and readings.
Entertain In Honor Of Two Birthdays At Greeley Home
Mr and Mrs Lyle Greeley hosted a Saturday supper honoring the birthdays of Mr Greeley and Wayne Ashby Sr Guests included Mr and Mrs Wayne Ashby and family Mr and Mrs Geo Greeley and son Albert and Mrs Helen Wentling Sunday guests were Mr and Mrs Robert Stage of Rock Island visiting the Stage parents Mr and Mrs Bon Stage
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Pape
Milledgeville
Wayne Ashby
Lyle Greeley
Mr. Greeley
Geo. Greeley
Albert
Helen Wentling
Robert Stage
Rock Island
Mrs
Bon Stage
Hospital Briefs Highlight Local Surgery and Illness
Mrs. Paul Lewis, ill, is under observation at Jane Lamb hospital. Beverly Kraft had an appendectomy at Jane Lea hospital in Clinton on Wednesday. Mrs. Sarah Snyder of Milledgeville, a former Thomson resident, is bedridden and 95 in April. Otto Switser is improving after surgery at Jane Lamb hospital. Mrs. Henry Ahasen has returned home after confinement at Lamb hospital. George Hicks visited here from Hines hospital on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lewis
Jane Lamb Hospital
Beverly Kraft
Jane Lea Hospital
Clinton
Sarah Snyder
Mmiledgeville
Thomson
Snyder
Otto Switser
Henry Ahasen
Lamb Hospital
Program at Ideal School December 21
A program and party will be given at the Ideal school Thursday evening December 21 beginning at 7 45. Pupils present a sequence including songs dialogues recitations and a Christmas show. Several local residents are noted for visiting and thanks are extended for condolences and support after a death in the Groharing family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal School
Wilt couple marks 42nd wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Chas Wilt celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on December 9 Eleanor Wiebenga visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Monroe Fossett near Chadwick with family and friends.
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Fred Bristol
Madeira
Minn
Bristol
Albert Prins
Bristol Ig Y Orcutt
Thomson
Orve
Chas
Fulton
Chas Wilt
Eleanor Wiebenga
Mrs
Monroe Fossett
Chadwick
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Christian Herald
Bowy Mission
Fourth Ave. N. Y
Bertha Brenneman
Jen_ Griswold
Uls
Telps
Woman's Bible Class
Our
Missy Society
China
Clammens
Driv
St. Marys
Clemens
Meza
John Hook
Anidrew Rook Home
Royal Theatre
M. Brotman
Metro-Goldwyn
Mayer
Fulton, Thomson, Albany
Lord Jefe
Freddie Bartholomew
Blatto
Laurel and Hardy
Colorado
Albany
C. W. White
Jalesburg
Charley
White
Julenburg
Sedgwick County
C. H. Falsom
Charley” White
Methodist Church
W. R. McKinstry
C. B. McCampbell
C. F. Schroeder
H. Pool
Lloyd Jenkins
R. G. Johnson
Rufus Toyne
J. A. McClary
Oscar Corpe
B. D. Parker
Z. N. Cleveland
M., Rolfson
H. E. Seichelt, Sr
Harry Spillman
George Thompson
Julesburg
Ths
Republican Party
A. Ber
500
Leta Johannsen
N. A
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Home Economica Club
Home Economics Club
Arga
Evelyn Welch
Mira
Edith Robison
Hercose Nipe
M. E. Ladies’ Aid
Methodist Ladies Aid Society
Deli
Merendy
Grace Strauch
Cora Stickel
Delia Melendy
Emma Steele
Zelda Frazier
George Hicks
Hines Hospital
Paul Hartman
Lyle Manning
Santa
Leota
Bernice Hartman
Ping
JoAnn Prins
Laura Dachler
Edward Groharing
A. L. Grokaring
Meg
Frank Porter
Ray Machael
Fami
Thomson Briefs
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