Christmas Program At Ideal School Delightful Recitations
The Ideal School presents a Christmas program on December 22 featuring Ella Marie Green in A Christmas Greeting, Camilla Geary and Norra Mae Green in recitations, and multiple pupils performing songs, dialogues, and exercises. The program includes The Light of The World, The Holy Night, Glad Christmas Bells, and a visit from Santa Claus with teacher Joisa M. Daehler guiding attendees.
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Ideal School
Yong
Ella Marie Green
Xvetta Geary
Camilla Geary
Dlinor McKee
Helen Oakley
Walter Lartz
Hilda Geary
Austin Lartz
Elmer Hans
Harriet Green
William Green
Nora Mae Green
Roderick Geary
Raymond Senneff
Mattie Schwartz
Irvin Senneff
Verna Quirley
George Geary
Alta Lartz
Verna Oakley
Jesus
Dorris Green
Florunce Green
Russell Green
Harry McKee
Florance Green
Santa Claus
Jouisa M. Daehler
Purple and Gold High Notes and Nearby Games
The six weeks top grade went to Thelma Sehick with A honors rising from two to nine on the roll. The basketball team lost to Thompson and Mt Carroll 4 to 10 at the gym. Alumni versus first team game planned for next Thursday the 15th. Friday the 23rd the team travels to Alt Carroll for a crowd. Martha Rush and Elva Stage earned proficiency certificates in jumping last Friday. Girls Glee Club performed at the PT meeting singing Amaryllis and Gypsy Love Song.
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Thelma Sehick
Thompson
Mt. Carroll
Trene
Young People Wanted for Community Pageant Dress Rehearsal
The faculty asks parents to send daughters and sons to the opera house on Tuesday night December 20 at 7 30 for a dress rehearsal. The practice is essential to ensure readiness for the Thursday night program. 3 M Chesnutt.
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Opera House
Chesnutt
Odd Fellows Election and Scout News In Carroll County
The Odd Fellows elected officers including Xeble Grand Lyle William View Grand James Mummert and Secy L J Gaar with Henry Straach as treasurer. A Methodist Ladies bazaar and dinner yielded proceeds for charity. BSA notes cover merit badges at Lena Court of Honor and new handbook highlights. Scout troop standings and upcoming events across Galena Savanna Mt Carroll and other towns are reported along with local road and Ford market chatter and property sale notices.
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ODD. Fellows
Picture Show Closed Due to Lack of Patronage
A local picture theater halted operations citing no steady audience and unsure reopening plans. Officials indicate the closure may be temporary or permanent depending on patronage in the coming months, with a potential spring return if demand rises.
Mt Carroll Woman Jennie Psieh Dies at 67
Mrs Jennie Psieh aged 67 died at her Mt Carroll home after a brief illness. Survived by daughters Mrs Jake Holy of Mt Carroll and Mrs Ellen Irvin of Buffalo. brothers Sam Wires and William Wiles. sister Mrs E Brows. husband listed as King Thomson. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
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Jennie Psieh
Jake
Eity
Ellen Irvin
Buffalo
Sam Wires
William W
E. Brows
Thomson
Dance Club Hosts Another Party This Friday
The dance club announces a Friday event with a dancing party, promising music and a festive atmosphere for attendees. Local organizers invite patrons to join, noting plans and details for the evening.
Spring Valley Club Meeting Noted at Riwanis Evening
An event in Spring Valley saw farmers and guests from the community attend a Riwanis Club evening gathering. Notes mention couples and individuals present, with discussion of prices and meals, though text is fragmented.
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Riwanis Club
Charles Oftens Sale and Preparations for A Community Event
The notice describes Charles Oftens Sale and related social events. It mentions visits, holiday gatherings, and local residents inviting friends and relatives to attend. Details reference a Treeview Meet and a charity or fraternal gathering hosted by the Eastern Star at the Pers House with proceeds from the class of Torra Sore.
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Sorewy
Choesh Wurden
Dare
Hossa
Obituary of William Livingstone and Family Ties Across States
An obituary records the life of William Livingstone born February 15 in Dairgian County Antrim Ireland. He married thrice, first to an unnamed Miss, then Ellen Rowan of Batavia New York, and finally Rachel Tigh on September 3 1874. He lived in Lyons Fulton Carroll County and raised a large family including Jennie Ella Minnie Katherine Elizabeth and others. The report notes many descendants living in Rockford Thomson and nearby towns and describes funeral rites and burial at York cemetery.
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William Livingstone
Dairgian
County Antrim
Ireland
Fulton
Jennie Ella
Minnie
Katherine
Elizabeth
Jennie Wilt
Thomson
Elizabeth Leahy
Rockford
Rachel Tigh
Carroll Couty
Sandrides
Sunnysid
Colorado
Will King
Fenic
Lieyd Mathers
Auroria
New York
Alg
Church of
E. J
P Bukkema
Toci. Austafsen
J. M. Fay
Valles
Shady Kili
A Mathers
Will Risw
Ald Soneindaw
Henry Benters
Duane King
Jason
Leonard Bennett
Palegrers
Devix
Tower York
Bluff Road Passable Project Draws Community Help
Local note urges aid to repair Bluff Road north of the lane by the school bus route. At a recent meeting, residents pledged labor, gravel, and funds to improve access year round. N D French leads the effort, seeking volunteers and donations of cash, labor, or team usage. Contact Mr. French soon to participate.
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N. D. French
Mr. French
Oldest Thomson resident Willie Livingstone dies at 52 years
Thomson’s longtime resident Willie Livingstone died Saturday after living in Thomson for 52 years. Survived by many descendants including 33 great grandchildren. He was known as Daddy Livingstone, loved veterans of the Civil War, and kept pace with modern events despite losing his sight in recent years.
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Ae Treeview
Fater
Williars Tlv
Thomson
Sna
Willie Laving Jane
Hoonaed
Suforing
Thonson
Daddy Livingstone
Newg
Fulton
Sy Livinstone
Scout Basketball League Standings and Report
The Galena Troop 2 leads in the President's Cup contest with 812 points followed by Savanna Troop 2 at 674 and Galena Troop 1 at 647. Savanna Troop 3, Mt Carroll 2, Lena, Mt Carroll 1, and other troops show varying point totals as teams continue hard played games and the organizers note consistent volunteer effort by scoutmasters and committee members.
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Uu Faust Laliarx
Mmn
Ahey Worl
Inehisun Lroop
Mn Carroll
Iin Sutariay Mgat
Lroops
Davai Prayea
Wich
Y-D
Gevald
Awark
Savanna
Lt. Carroll
Allledgeville
Carroll
Iate
Galena
Argo Fa News Briefs Include Visits and Ills
Argo-Fa and Mrs Ben Mathias and son Clair and Mr and Mrs Henry Arnold visited at the Guy Puterbaugh home. Dale Mayden feels better after a week of illness. Ray Moyer Lulu Gipe and Elwood Clinton visitors on Tuesday. Jer Merendy improving from rheumatism. Arto-Fa Sunday School preparing a Christmas program for Friday Feb 22. Mrs Jennie Patch dies. funeral at Arga-Fa church Friday afternoon. Glenn Bowers injured leading a horse across ice. horse kicked him, tearing ligaments in the knee.
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Air
Ben Mathias
Clair
Henry Arnold
Guy Puterbaugh
Dale Mayden
Cick Fist
Ray Moyer
Lulu Gipe
Elwood
Clinton
Jer Merendy
Arto-Fa
Aimas
Jennie Patch
Arga-Fa
Glenn Bowers
Mr. Bower
Mrs Hunter Guest of Honor at Birthday Party
The Vineter family hosted a surprise dinner this past Sunday for Mrs. Hunter in honor of her 68th anniversary. Guests included Harry Hunter and family of Sterling Bad Horier and family of Rock Fa Ed Franks and family Mr and Mrs Ed Drake Thomson and others at the Tirake home.
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Vineter
Ed Tirake
Harry Hunter
Sterling
Bad Horier
Rock
Ed Franks
Ed Drake * Thomson
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Purple
Red
Tienen Jators
Joe Wilt
James Jah Ton
York
Don Harris
Carbeugh
Farhaver
BOY Scout
SEO Bsa Troudepeting
Lena
Court of Honor
Lena Court of Honor
Gmender
Tranp
Husson Kong
Aaron Warlel Yun
Robeson Py
St. Ickury
Prof
BE. Scott Youmay
Hanibook
Carroll County
Troop 2
McConnell
Stockton
Hanover
Lanark
Milledgeville
BSA
Saturdes
Dee St Ores
Pteketas
al St
Ford
Will Smith
Freeport
Charce
Tramgon
Martin
Ely
Garr Garrett Om Sale
MT. Carroll Lady
Wm. Livingstone
Remy Vv King
Tom
Mrs. King
Vas
Charles
Conners
Cney
TID Sabe
Erveby Ee
Tias Pyfer
Minos
R. J. Bennett
Thomas Stacy
Sam
Clade $ Dames
Apoleon Sheridan
Thomas Rawlins
Veronica
Qhiog Eortestana
Arthur AL Reo Geass
Mt. Catrock
Ing Bluff Road
Fulton Forders
Orm
Rypon
Muttion
LSA Broadcasting
Mrs. Hunter
Fup Dinese
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