Subscriptions and personal notes from 1938 readers
Letters discuss changing the mailing address to U S S New Mexico in January and sending clipping tokens for the Fleet football championship. A San Pedro mail note from Gilbert N Holland mentions a ship, then a Chicago area update from Maywood Illinois with local population figures, school plans, and building activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. S. New Mexico
New York City
N. Y
Angeles Examiner
Tamon
Gilbert N. Holland
San Pedro, Calif
Katherine Kauffman and Cravatta Wedding in Clinton
Miss Katherine Kauffman of Savanna and Charles Cravatta united in marriage in a double ceremony at the First Congregational church parsonage in Clinton Iowa. Mrs Cravatta and Mrs Baldridge wore blue crepe and black and white crepe dresses respectively. The couples return to Savanna to reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Kauffman
Savanna
Charles Cravyatta
Kauffman
First Congregational Church
Clinton
Mr. Cravatta
Ruth Randall
Walter Baldridge
H. J. Harned
Cravatta
Joe Kauffman
York Community High School
John Cravatta
Bowen Street
Fulton Catholic church marks 75th anniversary banquet
The Fulton churchna 75th anniversary was celebrated with Coffey Corners and Thomson taking part and a Sunday banquet for about 400 at the Coliseum. Bishop Hoban presided at a pontifical mass in Fulton in the morning and delivered the main address. The 40 voice choir from St Ambrose College Davenport enhanced the service and about 50 visiting priests attended. Mr. and Mrs Will Bonjour of Stockton visited Mr and Mrs John Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton Catholic Church
Coffey Corners
Thomson
Fulton
Hoban
Coliseum
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Rockford
Mail Gifts Early Says Postmaster
Christmas is ten days away and residents should mail gifts and cards now to ensure delivery. Wrap parcels securely, insure valuables, and follow the postmaster's schedule for distant destinations with dates ranging from December 15 to 21 depending on region.
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United States
Pacific Coast
Washington
Oregon
California
Nevada
Idaho
Montana
Wyoming
Utah
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Kansas
Colorado
Arkansas
Louisiana
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Florida
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
New York
Pennsylvania
Maryland
New Jersey
Delaware
New England
Minnesota
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Illinois
Michigan
Indiana
Ohio
Kentucky
Ilinois
Red Cross donors list miss includes Mrs Walter Severance
In a recent review of donors to the Red Cross the name of Mrs Walter Severance of Argo was omitted. Mrs Severance contributed 25 cents to the relief effort.
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Red Cross
Walter Severance
Argo
Christmas church notices and social gatherings across York Community
Morning worship at 9 30 led by Rev H Leitner with Sunday school at 10 30. A Christmas program is planned for Sunday with special music by the junior department. Socials included an October born month event and a Christmas gift exchange. Community groups host a weekly ladies aid and a Lost Church hearing noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Leitner
Livewire
Paul Smith
Argo
Clint Wilt
Roy Heitman
Will
Foard
Ladies’ Aid
York
Church Activities Include Mass Prayer Meeting and Holiday Program
The church plans Mass next Sunday at 9 30 a m and 11 00 a m with Sunday school at 10 00 a m Rev Paul Farley and Rev Sword lead services plus a Thursday 7 30 p m cottage prayer meeting and Tuesday 7 30 p m Bible study The Christmas program is set for Friday December 23 with special musical numbers and a business meeting on December 29 at the church in Ideal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold R. Dude
Paul Farley
Sword
Lillian Hartman
Gordon
Wm. Nice
Mrs. Sword
Lillian
Arletta Hartman
Ideal
H. A. Francke
Philip Switzer
Hal Francke
Mt. Carroll
G. L. Wilsey
Jim Chesbro
Aleen Slager to wed Horace Rahn
Mr. and Mrs. Harold Witt host a pre nuptial shower tonight at the Slager home near Morrison honoring Aleen Slager daughter of Mrs. Nancy Slager of near Coleta. Miss Slager will marry Horace Rahn on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Witt
John Slager
Morrison
Aleen Slager
Miss Slager
Nancy Slager
Coleta
Horace Rahn
Card of Thanks Acknowledges Help After Chimney Fire
The Warfields thank neighbors and friends for helping extinguish a chimney fire at their home last Friday and for their kindness.
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Frank Warfield
Navy Eleven Edges Idaho In Fleet Championship
A 6 to 2 victory at San Pedro Navy Field to decide the Fleet championship described as real football. Arch ie May scored the decisive touchdown after a late rally as Ensign Tom Starr King played his last game and May stood out alongside strong Idaho lines and a pivotal two point safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. S. New Mexico
Idaho
San Pedro Navy Field
New Mexico
Archie May
Moose Stidham
Tom Starr King
Funeral Attendees Honor Mrs Croffoot in Pearl City
Mrs Frank Croffoot's funeral was held in Pearl City on Sunday afternoon attended by Mr and Mrs Ed Foltz and daughter Irene Mr and Mrs A Robison Mr and Mrs Clarence Cooper and Mrs Jennie Cooper of Argo and vicinity. Mrs Croffoot died suddenly last Thursday of a heart attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Foltz
Irene
A. Robison
Clarence Cooper
Jennie Cooper
Argo and Vicinity
Frank Croffoot
Pearl City
Argo School to Present Operetta at M E Church
Neighbors gathered for a surprise party at the Henry Hebler home. Argo Fa school invites the public to an operetta Christmas With No Old Woman Who Lived In A Shoe at Argo church next Wednesday evening December 21 at 8 o clock. Admission is free with special music by Kermit Lasch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo School
M. E.church
Argo Fa
Argo
Kermit Lasch
Thelma Schick
Mother Goose
Lavonne Holm
Deloris Hill
Santa Claus
Frank Manning
Mother Green
Janet Kenyon
Leland Schmaling
Milton Miller
Pauline Carpenter
Norma Johnson
Bernice Aude
John Aude
Anton Holmquest
Lyle Mitchell
Alberta Johnson
Della Miller
Junior Bittner
Howard Johnson
Charles Aude
Frances Green
Velma Johnson
Teenie Weenie
Geraldine Smith
Whistling Willie
George Yates
Officers Installed Thursday at Eastern Star Meeting
The Eastern Star held last Thursday installed its officers including Worthy Matron Nelle Houghton Worthy Patron Ed Porter Associate Matron Minnie McCullough and other officers. Mrs Gridley and Mrs Laura Geisinger led the ceremony with gifts given to the chaplain and organist. An oyster supper followed the installation.
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The
Eastern Star
Nelle Houghton
Ed Porter
Minnie McCullane
Vada Carroll
Kathryn Cooper
Jennie Cooper
Amy Lewis
Ruth
Nellie Hastings
Esther
Edna Cooper
Martha
Elizabeth Parsons
Electa
Orella Bennett
Sentinel
W. A. Slayman
Gridley
Primrose
Morrison
Laura Geisinger
Marshall
Bertha Brenneman
Minnie McCullough
High School Newsy Notes Signoff and Pep Updates
Local station Y C H S shares announcements about Mrs Frederick being added to season ticket owners list and a skating party for juniors and seniors. A clarinet ensemble performs a 45 minute program of classical and light numbers. Chadwick beat Chadwick? the junior notes mention games next week. Committees for the girls club planning are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick
D. Lewis
G. Hoge
M. A. Falls
F. Robinson
C. W. Sherman
Hook
Ashpole
Nuff
Thomson Briefs Miller Family Visits Sunday
Thomson notes report of Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and their sons visiting Sunday afternoon with Mrs Miller’s sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall and family Mrs Louis Juist visited Tuesday afternoon with Mrs Allen Witmer
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Miller
Harvey Marshall
Louis Juist
Allen Witmer
Birth of Darlene Marion Cross in Savannah
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Cross of Savannah are parents of a daughter, Darlene Marion, born at home on Saturday evening, December 10. Mrs. Cross is formerly Miss Opal Graharing and sister of Mrs. Harry Gaar of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Cross
Savanna
Darlene Marion
Cross
Opal Graharing
Harry Gaar
Laura Carpenter 78 Dies. final rites Friday at Thomson church
Laura Carpenter 78 died Wednesday morning at her home in Chestnut Park Savanna after a long illness. Funeral services are set for Friday at 2 PM in Thomson Methodist church with Rev. David F. Warner officiating. Pallbearers include Don Hall Guy Brown Robert Groharing Paul Lewis Bayard Lewis Ely Cochran. Burial in Upper York cemetery Argona. She was born September 2 1860 in York township and survived by two daughters and two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Carpenter
Chestnut Park
Savanna
Thomson Methodist Church
David F. Warner
York Community Church
Mary
Margaret Gaar
Geneva Aness
Old Rugged Cross
Don Hall
Guy Brown
Robert Groharing
Paul Lewis
Bayard Lewis
Ely Cochran
Upper York
Argona
York Township
Sylvester C. Carpenter
Charles
Edna) Huber
Atlantic
Iowa
George
Fern) Warfield
Esther Huber
Jack Warfield
Carpenter
Solon
Pamelia Gleason
Gilman
Ross
DeForrest
Edwin
Charles Gleason
Ella Newell
Florida
Methodist Church
Argo Club Activities Share Gifts and Plans
Mrs. Carl Johannson hosted the Argo 500 club with prize winners Mrs. R Houghton first, Mrs. Rudolph Holm second, and Mrs. Johannson third. A Christmas party is planned at Mrs. Fred Nipe’s home next Thursday with a noon picnic. The Thomson five hundred club meets this afternoon at Mrs. Roy Houghton’s home. Royal Neighbors elect officers next Tuesday afternoon. Home Economic club to meet Friday for a pot luck dinner at Argo church with coffee by Mrs. Nipe and Mrs. Holm. The day’s program includes devotionals, Christmas carols, papers on Christmas history, and a gift exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Johannson
Argo 500
R. Houghton
Rudolph Holm
Johannson
Fred Nipe
Argo
Thomson 500
Thomson Five Hundred
Roy Houghton
Home Economic Club
Edith Robison
Roll Call
Mae Sack
Yuletide
Lou Moyer
Kathryn Cooper
Millie Holm
Mayme Mummert
Argo Pupil Wins Rural Spelling Bee
Pauline Carpenter of Argo Fa school won the spelling contest held Friday afternoon at the Argo school for York township's rural districts. Andrew Prins took second, Ellen Rogers third, with teachers Miss Thelma Schick Miss Laura Daehler and Miss Helen von Owen guiding contestants. Judges included Mrs. Roy Heitman Mrs. Willard Welch and Miss Irene Foltz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Carpenter
Argo Fa
Thelma Schick
Argo
York Township
Harriett Roggendorf
Sandridge
Ellen Rogers
Bristol School
Andrew Prins
The
Ideal School
Eugene Strauch
Vinegar Hill
Charles Libberton
Oil Valley School
Parkhill
York Center
Pauline
Laura Daehler
Helen von Owen
Grace Seim
Roy Heitman
Willard Welch
Irene Foltz
Visitor Notes and Family Visits Around River Forest
Miss Lois Carroll visits River Forest Tuesday to Friday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. N. B. Lewis. Curtis St. Ores family visited Lanark last Thursday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ditsworth. Kneal Hook visited Sunday with Andrew Hook's family while Walter Switzer and Ed Lemon stayed with C. K. Switzer’s family over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Carroll
River Forest
Mrs. N. B. Lewis
Curtis St. Ores
Charles Ditsworth
Lanark
Kneal Hook
Andrew Hook
Walter Switzer
Monroe Center
Ed Lemon
Seward
C. K. Switzer
Local Notes from Hawthorne and Argo Social Visit Log
Mrs Delia Melendy plans to return by year’s start and enjoys being on the go while visiting Hawthorne. Mrs E A Spencer and children visited Cordova with grandfather Stilman, aged 88 on Aug 20, now bed-bound. Hellen Petersen and Mrs Sadie Dunshee of Mt Carroll joined Ida Knapp and Edson Holland Tuesday. Sunday visitors to Rudolph Holm in Argo included Margaret Holm Henry Wessell and Henry Boysen of Clinton. Dinner guests at Argo for Paul Smith included Joe Blair and family, plus Donald Smith and Duane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delia Melendy
Hawthorne
Calif
E. A. Spencer
William Peterson
Cordova
Stilman
Stillman
Spencer
Hellen Petersen
Sadie K
Dunshee
Mt. Carroll
Ida Knapp
Edson Holland
Rudolph Holm
Argo
Margaret Holm
Henry Wessell
Henry Boysen
Clinton
Last Rites for Mrs Blodgett Hear Congregation at Fulton
Many from this vicinity attended the last rites for Mrs Herbert Blodgett of Lee Center at Immaculate Conception church Fulton with Father J T Egan officiating. Burial followed in Calvary cemetery Fulton. Mrs Blodgett born Loretta Eustes of Thomson died Tuesday night December 6 after an operation at Amboy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Blodgett
Lee Center
Immaculate Conception Church
Fulton
J. T. Egan
J. T. Healey
Sherman Shaw
Henry Hanneman
Lenn Carpenter
Robert Lewis
Paul Wilt
Vincent McNamara
A. E. Sheridan
Thomson
Calvary Cemetery
Clinton
Nomia Blodgett
Kansas City
Radcliffe
Charles Blodgett
Decatur
A. L. Erickson
Baltimore
Gertrude Mangan
Michael Brogran
Peter Mangan
Thomas Mangan
James Mangan
Arthur and
Charles Mangan
DeWitt, Iowa
Local social circle notes from Clinton region
Mrs. Ella Stumphy travels to Clinton to spend winter with her son Guy at 618 Seventh Ave South. William Jones of Moline visits family including sister Mrs Merle Atherton. A 75th Immaculate Conception jubilee in Fulton is attended by multiple relatives. Various visits occur among Groharing, Engelking, Tibbits, Stage, Storm, Calvert, and Johnson families with updates on ill health and travel plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Stumphy
Clinton
Guy
Seventh Ave
William Jones
Moline
Merle Atherton
Justice Prins
Andrew
Joann
N. L. Stickell
Immaculate Conception
Fulton
Otto Switzer
Henry Engelking
Dick Groharing
Morrison
N. R. Kenyon
Clyde Groharing
Chicago
Freeport
Ben Isbel
California
Myron Tibbits
Merle Stage
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Round Lake Beach
Round Lake
Pine St. Maywood
Daily News
Waeshington
David Lawrence
Miss Stone
Abraham
Jesus
Christ
Hall Caine
Psycopathic Hospital
Fenton
Charles Cravatta
H. E. Harned
Congregational Church
J. Morgan
Don Sack
Morrson
Harriett Smith
Jimmie Morgan
Chadwick
Will Bonjour
Stockton
John Cooper
West Coast
Argo Methodist
Fair Haven
Navy
Gilbert Holland
Rew
Miller School
Viola
Clara Belle Miner
Joseph
Alfred
Lucille Geiger
Mary Miner
Maxine Aitken
Lost Mound
Pleasant Hill
Jalao
Marilyn Hien
Joseph Geiger
Alyce Jobe
Alfred Geiger
Viola Miner
Harriet Aitken
Virwil Aitken
Annabelle Aitken
Alfred and
Libbie H. Rupple
Hebler
Henry Hebler
Co. C. King
Mary Moore
James Haley
Harry Ella
Henry Sauer
Johnny
Epa Hook
Roberta
Cecil Imel
John Nordhoff
Cornelius Nordhoff
Martin Williams
Pete
Lloyd Johnson
Lenora Yates
June Hass
Dorothy Even Johnson
Patricia Yates
Alec McCul- Senta Claus
Charles Jouch, Miller
Robert Smith
Richard Hass
Newsy
Thomson Briefs
Mary Sheridan
Lorraine Weatherwax
K. P. Wilkerson
Carl Petersen
Fred Hook
Clarence Messinger
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