Christmas Party Highlights at Golden Rule Class
The Golden Rule class of the Baptist church held its Christmas party at the Marshall home with the Essingers assisting. A potluck supper preceded a business meeting and Christmas carols. Mrs. Roy Heitman received a poinsettia from the class.
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The
Baptist Church
Mervin Marshall
Calvin Essinger
Crass
Roy Heitman
Paul K. Wit
Evelyn
Wars
Sidney Brenneman
Argo Home Economics
Argo Home Economics Club
Alumni Lose Bout to Trojans in Season Opener
McGinty Hardware notes include a holiday program at the high school with singing and a free movie, a door prize tree lights and garland, while alumni face a setback against the Trojans. Two star players were ineligible this year but will play later.
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Trojans
Tommy Root
Bud Bull
Ray Holloway
McGinty Hardware
Glendora
Edna
Mary Jo
Chas
Pauline Sikkema Weds Earl Lanning in Fulton
Pauline Sikkema became the bride of Earl Lanning at 2 p m Saturday in Fulton conducted by Rev James W Schut. The couple plans to reside in Clinton with Pauline a 1945 YCHS graduate and bookkeeper at Armstrong Wholesale Co and Earl an Oshkosh high school graduate employed at Lanning Motors. Out of town guests included Mrs Helen Lanning and Rollin Lanning of Oshkosh Wisconsin and other family friends. The ceremony was followed by a reception and church notices place emphasis on Christmas programs and a moving picture machine for Christian education.
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Pauline Sikkema
Jerry Sikkema
Earl Lanning
Clinton
Helen Lanning
Oshkosh
Wis
James W. Schut
Fulton
Wes Luckstead
Gordon Lanning
Sikkema
Ethel Serup
Marvin Voss
Allen Sikkema
Carl Maing
Fair Haven
Neal Maring
Chadwick
Paul Swanse
Savanna
Mel Kissell
Dubuque
Lou Sikkema
Erie
Lanning
YCHS
Armstrong Wholesale Co
Lanning Motors
Thos. S. Cleworth
Jesus Christ Our Lord
Church
Poorman couple to celebrate 25th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Marion Poorman living north of Thomson will observe their 25th wedding anniversary Sunday with an open house at their home from 2 to 6 pm. The Poormans have ten children Glen Stockton Herbert Alcora Wyo William Robert James Kathryn Jennie Anna Marie at home and Mrs Robert Faletti Blackhawk Village.
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Marion Poorman
Thomson
Thanks for Support During My Confinement
A note from Mrs. Carl Robinson thanks friends and neighbors for cards fruit TNT plant and other remembrances during her confinement. She expresses appreciation and states they will be remembered. 12-18 is mentioned.
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Neghbors
Carl Robinson
Pitch party hosts entertain multiple couples Saturday evening
Mr and Mrs Harold Witt entertained couples including Mr and Mrs James Morgan and Mr and Mrs Harlan Handel of Chadwick Mr and Mrs Dan Sack of Hanover Mr and Mrs Paul K Witt and Mr and Mrs Paul Smith Guests received gifts and a lunch of sandwiches cake jello and coffee was served The Sandwich Shop has a new phone number 134742 Mrs Eugene Bull had hers installed last week Several relatives visited and hosted Sunday gatherings with extended family in Mt Carroll Freeport and Chicago events included hospital visits and social calls
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Harold Witt
James Morgan
Harlan Handel
Chadwick
Dan Sack
Hanover
Paul K. Witt
Paul Smith
Eugene Bull
Orvile Goblin
Chicago
Bernard Groharing
Adeline Groharing
Bruce Groharing
John Blake
Charles Kraus
Albert Kraft
Carroll
Oscar Kraft
Blake
Frank Smith
Conrad Lillie
Lockwort
Blaine Smith
Mr. Carroll
Janice
Jerry
Paul Wilt
Heny Bielema, Jr
Davenport
Otto Switzer
Frank Switzer
Mt. Carroll
Deaconess Hospital
Freeport
Lyle Williams
Lyla Mickelson
Otto Switzerlow
Royal Neighbors Lodge Election At Mrs Wagner’s Host
The Royal Neighbors lodge met Tuesday with Mrs Ben Wagner. Officers were re elected and new officers named including Mrs Rush Carroll inner sentinel and Dr Hussey physician. Installation set for January 20 at Mrs B R Lewis home with potluck lunch. Several social guests noted plus birthday celebrations for Jennie Clark Jim St Ores and others.
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Royal Neighbors Lodge
Ben Wagner
John Carroll
Emil Brach
W. A. Adams
Dick Williams
Lloyd Smith
Rush Carroll
Inner Sentinel
Iva Cruft
Hebeler Baby Born In Savanna City Hospital
Mr and Mrs Leonard Mick Hebeler welcomed a son on Saturday afternoon at Savanna City Hospital. The newborn weighed five pounds ten ounces and is named Leonard Fay. Mrs Hebeler is the former Irene Spencer.
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Leonard
Mick) Hebeler
Savanna City Hospital
Christmas Eve visit with Santa at high school gym
On December 23, Santa greets boys and girls at 7 PM by the Christmas tree. The event features carol singing, treats, and a free Technicolor movie in the high school gym to end the evening.
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Santa
Masons Install Officers at Fulton Lodge Meeting
Robert Holland was installed as junior steward and Ralph Stearns as junior warden during the public installation of officers in the Fulton Masonic lodge Monday evening. Judge W. A. McCullough of Clinton spoke after the ceremony and an oyster stew followed for members and guests. Guests came from Thom son and Albany, with Fulton members attending.
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Robert Holland
Ralph Stearns
Masonic Lodge
Fulton
W. A. McCullough
Clinton
Thomson
Albany
Local Health News: Multiple Hospital Stays and Injuries
Norman French Jr underwent an appendectomy Sunday at a Champaign hospital. Mrs. Clarence Bolhous had minor surgery at Jane Lamb hospital Friday and returned home Monday. Albert Warfield of Mt. Carroll is a Savanna city hospital patient admitted Monday. Jo Ann Prins of Milledgeville broke a bone at North Otter Creek school last Wednesday and remains homebound. Mrs. H V Robison moved home from Savanna city hospital where she had been a patient. she is very ill. Mrs. Carl Robinson recuperates at home after a fall that broke four bones in her ankle. daughter Pearl Gilson cares for her. Mrs. Clark Williams of Dubuque is seriously ill in a Dubuque hospital. she is the former Grace Lanning from this area.
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Claude Grim
Raymond Dietrick
Mt. Carroll
Orie Rutherford
Fred Doden
Verne Kaufman
Will Lotz
Lanark
Iva Orcutt
W. A. Adams
Clinton
Dorothe Lewis
Jo Ann Wilt
Cecil Frosch
Savanna
Herman Timmons
NG Club
Morrison
B. R. Lewis
Charles Sack
Charles Behr
Ben Stage
Kenneth Kemmer
Steve
Kay Ann
Robert Stage
Rock Iland
Charles Stage
Jo Ann
Nellie Adams
Rockleland
Jennie Clark
Ed Drake
Jim St. Ores
Richard Gr
Iowa City
Marilyn
Robert Carroll
Mrs. Ellsworth Nice
Norman French, Jr
Champaign
Clarence Bolhous
Jane Lamb Hospital
Albert Warfield
Savanna City Hospital
Jo Ann Prins
Justice Prins
Milledgeville
North Otter Creek
H. V. Robison
Chestnut Park
Robison
Carl Robinson
Pearl Gilson
Clark Williams
Dubuque
Williams
Grace Lanning
Leslie Derozier
Union Grove
Wis
Merle Robison
Maude Robison
Marion
C. E. Robison
Oskaloosa
Savanna Hospital
Bruce Groharing
Donnie
Gene Mayhall
Chicago
Tenth Victory for Troy Over Elizabeth in Home Match
The Men of Troy posted their tenth straight win on the home floor, beating Elizabeth 63 to 36 after a close start. Bull led Troy with 20 points, Elizabeth's Wiley had 15, and Eli zabeth’s Hacker scored 12 in a lopsided finish.
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Troy
Elizabeth
Munson
Trojans
Bull
Wiley
Heusinkveld
Elliott
Rootland Young
Brother of resident dies suddenly in St Paul heart attack
Jacob Betz, 49, of St. Paul Minnesota, died Saturday evening from a heart attack. He was brother to Mrs. Ray Holloway and is survived by his widow two daughters a sister and his father all of St. Paul and Mrs Holloway of Thomson. Mrs Holloway left Monday to attend the funeral and returned Wednesday.
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Jacob Betz
St. Paul, Minn
Ray Holloway
St. Paul
Holloway
Thomson
Legion Auxiliary Plans Christmas Party and Dues Notice
The Legion Auxiliary met at the home of Mrs. Harold Brown to organize a December 23 Christmas party for children. Members with outstanding dues are asked to pay before January 1. Billy Groharing, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Groharing, injured his left fingers in a washing machine belt and required stitches. He rests at home. Mr. and Mrs. Mel Kissell of Dubuque attended Pauline Sikkema and Earl Lanning's wedding on Saturday and were guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Larson in Clinton on Sunday.
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The
Legion Axuiliary
Harold Brown
Billy Groharing
Wayne Groharing
Billy
Mel Kissell
Dubuque
Pauline Sikkema
Earl Lanning
Otto Switzer
Joe Larson
Clinton
Farmers Class Meets Tonight in Thomson High School
Farmers Evening school class meets at 7 30 tonight in the Thomson high school to discuss Hog Production. Members will bring questions for discussion and reference checks, a film will be shown and refreshments served.
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Thomson Farmers
St Ores Mark 56th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs George St Ores celebrate their 56th anniversary after marrying December 22 1891 in Rock Falls. They lived in North Dakota Clinton Thompson and Thomason with five children two in Davenport two in Thomson one in Tucson plus grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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George St. Ores
St. Ores
Rock Falls
Clara Babcock
North Dakota
Clinton
Davenport
Muscatine
Thomason
Carl
Harold
Herbert
Thomson
Willis
Tuscon
Ariz
Dan Sack
Louise
Craig Manor
Hanover
Weekend Visit With Friends Near Farmers City
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Tousley and Mary Ann spent the weekend with the Thero Taylor family at Farmers City. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Diehl and David who visited Mrs. Diehl's sister Mrs. Vernell Nixon and family. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wierema of Fulton called in the Ab Hook home Tuesday evening.
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Ernest Tousley
Mary Ann
Thero Taylor
Farmers City
Harry Diehl
David
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