Christmas Programs To Go Presented By Local Churches
Two community holiday programs hosted by churches feature a dinner at 6:30 p.m. with chicken pie and beans, followed by a three-part program including a Christmas pageant, primary and Sunday school performances, and choral numbers led by church youth and aid groups. Also noted are Santa’s gift exchanges, operetta by Bristol school pupils, and community Christmas recitals through December 25 with multiple local children and leaders participating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wid
Afttech
Wien
Pebnary
Viola Higgs
Mie Harries
Mips
Eugene Murray
Darlene Ashby
Yullowers
June Groharing
Jack’ N Mettinty
Aid Pres
Northwestern utilities win contract for lock and dam No 13 power
Northwestern Utilities has secured the contract to furnish electricity for Lock and Dam No. 13 south of Thomson. The project will use a 13 000 watt supply and requires line expansion from a sub-station at Thomson. Work start date is unknown but completion aims to serve the dam area and surrounding facilities.
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N. W
Illinois Utilities
Thomson
Hehe
Sitve
Chas Ottens and Everdena Hook to Wed in Fulton
Mrs Floyd McDonald of Morrison and sister Mrs Clarence Bielema of Fulton hosted a party and shower at the former home Monday evening in honor of Everdena Hook. Prizes were awarded to Mrs McDonald and Ilsie Hook. Hook set to wed Charles Ottens in Fulton on Saturday December 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd McDonald
Morrison
Clarence Bielema
Fulton
Mis
Everdena Hook
McDonald
Ilsie Hook
Miss Hook
Charles Ottens
Ottens
Atbonde
Jocal Serioaly
Mes . Bielema
Present Operetta On Wednesday At Grade School
The grade school will stage a two section operetta titled The Toys That Had To Wait with Rhythm Band introductions. Cast includes Santa Claus Pat Cate Mrs Santa Arla Brown and many pupils in roles such as Dutch Dolls Clown Candy Kid and several others. The two act comedy Gloristams at Sbebbiases features Mr Raymond Mrs Raymond Stebbins an orphan and a hired hand among the principals. The performance is scheduled for Wednesday evening December 22 at 7 30 in the school gym and is open to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santa Claus
Pat
Cate
Santa
Arla Brown
Merle Gate
Martha
John Sour
Raymond Dykstra
Prade
Donald Frazier
Candy
Econ
Hayokl Rice
Ballons
Sbebbiases
Mr. Raymond
Bob Miller
Mrs. Raymond
I Rya Wiebenga
Stebbins
Harold Lobbins
Georgia Voge
Janet, Capenter
Tara Stebbins
Jack Demlov
Thomas Hand
Jake Jowley
Bob Ashpole
Mary
Roberta Hook
Illness Notes Run Through Milledgeville Community
Among The Sick reports Willis Pape of Milledgeville gravely ill for weeks but improving. Mrs. L B Sears and Mrs. Madge Bower are ill at home. Mrs. Hubert Williams to return from Deaconess hospital Freeport after appendicitis. Miss Margaret Bower teaching in Mt Carrolleas is sick and visiting her mother Mrs Madge Bower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Pape
Milledgeville
Madge Bower
Hubert Williams
Stockton
Deaconess Hospital
Freeport
Margaret Bower
Mt. Carrolleas
Laken
Mes
Church Activities And Holiday Gatherings
The Baptist church announces a livewire class meeting tonight at Miss Thelia Schick's home with a Christmas gift exchange. Sunday school begins at 10 15 a m and the Tuslies Aid society meets next Wednesday at Mrs Joe Melondy’s home. Catholic services are planned for next Sunday at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livewire Cliss
Thelia Schick
Tuslies' Aid Society
Joe Melondy
York Community Almaning Church Schedule Details
Worship at Yayain Sunday school at 30 a.m. Pioneer class meets Tuesday at Mrs. Robert Grohaving home to tie comforts for the 4 SL Louis Orphan's home. Sunday worship at 10 a.m. Martine worship at 11 a.m. Friday night December 17 church supper begins at 6:30 with a Christmas program. Sunday morning Sunday School at 9:45 followed by morning worship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alomning
Yayain
Robert Grohaving
SL. Louis
Swinlay
Ainning Worship
Chadwick to Play Varsity on Friday
Chadwick teams with Blanche Sein and Sylvia Wilt in a busy Friday program. Young people's meeting and preaching service fill the card while a piano accordion concert and vocal duet are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anday Shuat
Qtev
Sword
Chadwick
Blanche Sein Lal
Sylvia Wilt
Aine
O E S Installs New Officers In Mistletoe Chapter
Mistletoe chapter O E S held installation Thursday evening with Worthy Matron Muncie McCullagh and Worthy Patron I B Porter among officers. New appointees included Secretary Vada Carell and Treasurer Bertha Brenneman, plus numerous associate and appointive posts. a chrysanthemum bouquet was presented to Mrs. Cullagh and an oyster supper closed the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halle
Muni¢ McCullagh
Porter
Nelle Houghton
Slayman
Katryn Cooper
Gladys
Vada
Carell
Bertha Brenneman
Marshal
Grace Moyer
Jennie Cooper
Amy Lewis
Adil
Lydia Brown
Ruth
Loy Moyer
Esther
Edna Cooper
Martha
Elizabeth Parsons
Electa
Orella Bennett
Frank Brown
Sy. Sentinel
Alec McCullagh
Eliabeth Parsons
Alee McCullagh
Kathryn Cooper
Ameeshal
Ric
George Beck Dies in Mt. Carroll
George Beck born August 10 1848 in New York died Tuesday night in Mt. Carroll after a heart attack. He leaves wife Eva Atherton two daughters Mrs. Will Frank and Mrs. Asa Rhodes, a son and other relatives. Funeral Friday at 1 30 pm in Frank Bros chapel Mt. Carroll with Rev J H Fett Grole officiating. Burial in Lower York Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Beck
Charles Beek
Beek
Dakotas
Ironwood
Mich
Mt. Carroll
Frank
Asa Rhodes
Iron Wood
Frank Bros
J. H. Fett Grole
Lower York
Cemete
Ice Closes Roads As Town Faces Harsh Weather
Roads lie under a heavy ice coat and sidewalks are slick and dangerous after a Tuesday thaw. Will Chas plans to leave for Los Angeles soon to visit relatives. Jack Smith will oversee the hotel during his absence. Electric lines iced over, power restored late at night. trees and sidewalks suffer, with sand and cinders used to improve footing and cinder crews at work on Route 80. Weather forecasts suggest the icy spell may persist for some time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas
Will
Los Angeles
E. D. Humphrey
Mr. Humphrey
J Will
Jack Smith
Thomson Briefs Local Social Neighbors Gather at Homes
Sunday and weekend visits fill the community scene as Mrs. Racheal Switzer and relatives across Chadwick and nearby towns share calls and meals. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Henry Strauch, Miss Helen Switzer, Carl Petersen family, Reeves Kratz and Freeport visitors, plus Morrison and Stage families.
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Freeport
Veank Rush
Storhie
Homi Harte
Leonid Aml Daghter
Helen
Nick Tramm
Chadwick
Merle
Gad
Willis Stiga
Switzer
AP Hetty
Mas
Dot Nordholt
Tal Ashby
Caproll
Carl Petersen
Chadwick Cagers to Visit Thor Son for Friday Games
Chadwick cagers travel to Thor Son for a Friday lineup rated for action with several wins this year. The opening 6 o clock game features grade teams, the second at 7 and the varsity at 8. Local fans have secured season tickets and may purchase more at the door.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick Cagers
Thorson
Welock
Varsity
Thomson
Ice Trust Meeting Names Heads Amid Harvest Delay
The Ice Trust held a Friday meeting at the Francke and Switzer store. H. L. Rawlins was reelected president with Chas Switzer as secretary and treasurer. Frank Potter, George Potter, and Garrett Bolhous are slated for the ice harvesting, delayed by icy roads. About 50 members are in the trust, with similar turnout expected in 1938. Ice comes from Moses Lake, eight inches thick and suit able for harvesting, though weather could alter the yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ice Trust
Tel
Francke and Switzer
H. L. Rawlins
Chas Switzer
Frank Potter
George Potter
Garrett Bolhous
Trust
Moses Lake
Emma Boylan Wins Spelling Contest
Emma Boylan, a pupil from the eighth grade at Thomson Grove School, won the spelling contest and will go to St Carroll on Saturday to represent the town. Roberta Hook took second place. The event was directed by Miss Nelle Burns and Miss Hayviel Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Boylan
Eheath
Thomson
New License Plates Arrive Through Thomson Post Office
Six new license plates were received through the Thomson post office Wednesday. The plates are a novelty, similar in size and deeper than before with white numbers on a green background. Clarence Bolhous Lew Strach and John Carroll were among recipients on Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Clarence Bolhous
Lew Strach
John Carroll
Appreciation Note From Geneseo Church to Benefactor
A note from First Baptist Church Geneseo expresses deep thanks to a kind friend who sent the Thomson Review since before Thanksgiving. The message asks the recipient to drop a post and acknowledges personal gratitude. It names Wilson Ui and Aitken as senders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aitken
Pirsts Baptist Church
Geneseo
Thomson Review
Inder
Agmin Ning
Ilson Ui
Two Students Tie For First In Spelling Bee
A Friday spelling contest at Center school house produced a tie for first between Pauline Carpenter Arge-Fa and Lysle Foltz Vinegar Hill after a 50 word round. Johnny Halfman Bristol placed third with Miss Thelma Schick pronouncing words and Mrs. Lloyd Smith grading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center School
Johnny Halfman
Bristol School
Gladys Cooper
Lysle Foltz
Vinegar Hill
Clara Etryre
Mary Edmonds
Oil Valley
Grace Seim
Pauline Carpenter
Argo Fa
Thelma Schick
Gertrude Medenbiik
Center
Ritenour
Anna Kreurder
Ideal
Laura Daehler
June Schroth
Sandridge
Libbie Rupple
Arge-Fa
Lloyd Smith
Green
Christmas Day Library Hours and Holiday Opening
The Thomson Public Library will open on Christmas Day Saturday December 25 and New Year Day but will open on the weekday before each holiday. Earl Holman to hold a clay bird shoot at his place Sunday December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Public Library
Earl Holman
Sylvester Carpenter Dies in Thomson After Long Career
The obituary notes Sylvester Casper Carpenter born Oct 1 1858 near Argon a Carroll county IL died in Thomson on December 14 1887 aged 79 years 2 months and 13 days He served four terms as Thomson mayor and was a prominent local employer in hay baling farming and creamery work He lived in Florida for a decade before returning to Thomson and leaves his widow two daughters and two grandchildren The funeral is set for Friday afternoon at 1 o clock in the Methodist church with local singers provided by Mrs N J French and Mrs Garrett Sternberg of Morrison
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S. C. Carpenter
Thomson
Mr. Carpenter
Florida
James J. Sheridan
Starks
Tousley Bros
Hue
York
Sylvester Casper Carpenter
Argona
Carroll County
Laura Anne Gleason
Edna Fern
Milledgeville
Carpenter
Chadwick
Annawan
Ill
Johnson
Knights of Pythias Order of Thomson
Charles Huber
Atlantic
Iowa
George Warfield
Esther Huber Weatherspoon
Jack Warfield
K. B. Carpenter
H. L. Rawlins
Royal Neighbors Club Meeting and Holiday Events
The Royal Neighbors hold their regular monthly meeting next Tuesday with officer elections. The Thorson 500 club meets Thursday with Mrs. Carl Johannsen for a Christmas party and gift exchange. Home Economics Club hosts a Christmas program and all day meeting with a noon pot luck dinner at Argo Church. The Thomson Argo 400 club met last Thursday with Mrs. Fred Nipe. awards went to Mrs. Lewi, Kaufman, Johannsen, and Peters. They plan an all day gathering next Thursday with Mrs. Kaufman near Savannah for a pot luck Christmas party. Ada Lewis drug store promotes a Christmas gift line and invites public to inspect items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thorson 500 Club
Carl Johannsen
Argo
Thomson-Argo 400 Club
Fred Nipe
B. R. Lewi
Verne Kaufman
Garl Johannsen
Fred Peters
Dr Gatsos Opens Office in Thomson
Dr. Gatsos and family from Chicago arrive in Thomson taking residence in the former Brockill house. A Harvard Tufts trained physician listed in the Chicago Medical Blue Book, he is praised as a ready source of medical care for Thomson, with two young children among their household.
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Academy of Political Science
Columbia University
National Board of Medical Examiners
United States
Gatsos
John Dimitrios Aristos
Washington St
Central
Lawson Y. M. C. A
Chicago Ev
Whitehall
A. B
Harvard College
Tufts College of Medicine
Children’s Memorial Hospital
Jackson Park Hospital
Boston City Hospital
Quincy City Hospital
Worcester State Hospital
New England Medical Center
Harvard
New England Student Council
Harvard International Club
Harvard International Council
India
F. Nietzsche
Asia
Dnb Aid
Trep Corporation
Investment Trust
G. P.O. Box
New York City
American Geographical Society
the University Club
Boston
Wim
Harvey Society
Medical History Club
Boston Medical Library
Chicago Medical Society
Ilinois State Medical Society
American Medical, Association
Chicago Medical
W. Alexander
Iris
Thomson
Ice Trust Postpones Ice House Filling Until After Christmas
Slippery roads force the ice trust to delay filling the local ice house. Work will likely be carried over beyond Christmas, delaying supply for residents and businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ICE Trust
Libbertons to Visit Pensacola Over Holidays
Mr and Mrs James Libberton plan to leave the first of next week for Pensacola Florida to visit over the holidays with their son Guy and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
James Libberton
Pensacola
Fla
Guy
Whitney Dinner Hosts Honorees Kenneth and Helen Switzer
Mr and Mrs Ernest Whitney host a dinner at their home tonight honoring their son Kenneth and Miss Helen Switzer of Mt Carrell. Guests include the honorees and Mr and Mrs C W Sherman. Betty Cato arrives for holiday visit with her mother Mrs Gladys Cate and family. Louise Lewis student at Knox College arrives to spend vacation with her parents. Chas Beck to work as railway mail clerk during holiday. Elinor Stage guest at Will Strubb home for birthday observances of Elinor and Nova Strubb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Whitney
Kenneth
Helen Switzer
Mt. Carrell
C W. Sherman
Betty Cato
Jacksonville
Gladys Cate
Louise Lewis
Knox College
Galesburg
Paul Lewis
Chas, Beck
Clinton
Mendota
Elinor
Will Strubb
Nova Strubb
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Methodist
Gadi Aid
Sundal
I. 0
Vin
Tuerss
Bess
Mary and
Margaret Gaar
Rev
Ayrold Duala
Justrunentil
Olns
Low Carpenter
Simbers
Kness
Christimas
Roap
Woleuite
Mary Lon Cat
Greeling
Ruth Demiarey
Norma Strubb
Chideen
Darlene
Helen Gr Rath
Charles Young
Havel Suck
Jon Demure
Merle Cuno
Duck Dem
Janella Gaar
Hels Maynard
Lorraine Young
Ren Cleworth
Chete
Bristol
Dee
Magsie
Marshall
Janes
Gerald Swett
Preddit
John 1
Halfouain
Grace
Jeanne Sweatt
Gloria
May Malls
Mabel
Mary E. Halfman
Alfoaun
Paul
Leslie Guin Jimmie
Billy Ahall
Taek
Harold ‘Ainy
Lola Gon Thuce
Mary Knes
Sylvia
Sandrithee
Wseelock
Robert
Coan
Hildreen
Bar
Aveordian
Lyn Babcock
Winlogne
Dwight I Sawoe
Harriett
Mary Alice Falls
Keenurs
Ildren
Citalion
Logue
Hldien
Lila Curley
Sl Curley
Dee Bertha
Chutdy
Claus
ED Pannell
Texaco
Ed Mananell
Victoria
McGinty
Arlay
Pannell
Mei
Chas. Ottens
Argo FA Methodist
Community
California
Thomson Briefs
Sylvester Carpenter
Isadora Manning
Irvin Senneff
Bernard d. Manning
Isadora Mary Ida
Irvin Robert Senneff
Herman Senneff
Hurch
Trve Martindale
Potter Bros
CLUBS
Lodges
Ada Lewis Drug Store
DR. Gatsos
Brockill House
Chicago
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