December 1944 items recall local events and obituaries
The notes list a 1944 cold wave after Christmas with injuries from a Chadwick lumber yard accident and a pneumonia death on Christmas Day. It records a 60th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. George Haag of Fair Haven and other local events including notaries public, teachers, and marriages in Savanna and Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Way
Chadwick
Lumber
Harve Hoffman
George Haag
Fair Haven
Ed Donelly
Thomson
Rock Island
Mabel Lally
Sandridge
James Libberton
Argo Fa
Notary Puble
Thomas Stagg
H. L. Rawlins
Springfield
Hickory Grove
Esther Schmaling
Hartman School
Margrete Doden
Carroll County Teachers Institute
Wm. Curren
Noy Haring
Florence Wurster
Savanna
Willis Stage
Mary Grim
Thomson Dee
Thomson Briefs And Local Social Notes From Clinton Iowa
Thomson residents host visits and family gatherings. Mr and Mrs Claude Grim renew a review subscription as Christmas gift for son and daughter in law, Lester Grim of Charlotte. Forrest Eslinger and children and Mrs Justice Prins dine with Norman Stickell family. Donald Bull ships to Brooklyn on 60 day terminal leave after navy service. Bowling results show Thomson No 1 and Thomson Farmers shelves with mixed wins and losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Thompson
Clinton
Thorson
Katherine Hew
Justice Prins
Claude Grim
Lester Grim
Charlotte
Forrest Eslinger
Norman Stickell
Clarence Bolhous
Springfield
Ernest Smith
F. W. Wilson
Kremlin
Mont
L. A. Wilson
Mt. Carroll
Carr, Dollar
National Baptist Youth Organization
Chicago
Donald Bull
Brooklyn
N. Y
Don
Navy
Anne Arundel
York Baptist potluck and Christmas Sunday school meeting
About 40 members and friends of York Baptist Church gathered for a potluck supper and the annual Sunday school Christmas meeting in the church basement. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. Herbert St Ores and Mr. and Mrs. Francis Hoff. The program featured carols, piano solo by Barbara Carroll, a poem read by Alice Switzer, and a bilingual Silent Night performance. Alvina Hass of Clinton, Iowa visited the Heinze home during the week. The library will be closed on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Herbert St. Ores
Francis Hoff
Jas. Gillespie
Lillian Farnsworth
Barbara Carroll
Alice Switzer
Annie
Willie
Ills and statuses of local residents noted
Mrs. Frank Potter remains ill at home with care by Miss Lois Stage. David Rutherford is ill at home with tonsillitis. George Lanning has gone to Mayo Clinic in Rochester Minnesota for health reasons. Elzie North of Thomson was discharged from Savanna City Hospital Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Potter
Lois Stage
R. N. David Rutherford
George Lanning
Mayo
Rochester
Minn
Elzie North
Thomson
Savanna City Hospital
Card of Thanks for Royal E. Smith Bereavement
The Libberton family thanks friends neighbors and relatives for their sympathy after the death of Royal E. Smith at Argo Fay. They acknowledge neighbors who cared for him at home and express gratitude for acts of kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal E. Smith
Argo-Fay
J. M. Libberton
Christmas Program and Church News From Thomson Argo
Christmas program details include the Thomson choir with Argo singers reading by Esther Schmaling. The event at Thomson Methodist Church is 7 30 p m Sunday December 22 with the Sunday school presenting a Christmas program. The note invites attendance, mentions a new baby Evelyn Marie Draper born December 7, and other church updates.
Trojans hoop results and upcoming games at Thompson High
Trojans win one and lose one last week as Coach Munson's team defeats Elizabeth Ponies 37-21 after trailing 20-15, and falls to Shannon 37-21. Senior players Young Bull Elliott and Goblin highlight the lineup with Mattie Root and Heusinkveld delivering strong defense. Next actions include a Dec 19 Lanark game and a rearranged Elizabeth trip, with start times adjusted to 7:15 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mungon
Trojan Cagers
Elzabeth
Trojans
Bull
Bong
Tom
Young
Elliott
Bobbie
Ashby
Shannon
Elizabeth Ponies
Heusinkveld
Lanark
Allo
Thomson
Mattie
Meyer
Wiley
Tiupuett
Kevern
Hacker
Gosh
Fat” Goblin
Bobbie Young
Elizabeth
Thomson Fg
Ashby Rt Oo
Bull FG
Root
Copperwell
Dresser
K. Roderme
G. D. Roderme
Young Wb
Dykstra
Goblin
Stearns Og i
St. Ores
Peterson
Johnson
Woessnerie
Os Rodermel
Erdmier
Moll
Scharman
Thomson High School
Party for Miss Gladys Cooper at Thomson home
A dessert party and kitchen shower for Miss Gladys Cooper was held Tuesday evening at Mrs. Eugene Murray’s home in Thomson. Bingo prizes were gifts later presented to the honoree. a lunch of cake and marshmallow sundaes followed. Guests included Ellen Hogg, Dorothy Carroll, Dora Lee Smith, and others from Thomson, plus Adelaide Davies of Clinton and Lila Mickelson of Fulton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Murray
Gladys Cooper
Francis Hemmer
Ellen Hogg
Dorothy Carroll
Dora Lee Smith
Harriet Metzger
Gladys Cate
Kathryn Cooper
Salome McGinty
Luvella Diehl
Leota Holland
Marion Wheeler
Grace Seim
Alice Switzer
Luella Heitman
Thomson
Adelaide Davies
Clinton, Ta
Lila Mickelson
Fulton
Maxine Firde
Mr. Carroll
AWOL Club Christmas Meeting Held Friday
The A W O L club held its Christmas gathering at the home of Mrs Alice Swine with hosts Mrs Lillian Farworth and Mrs Alice Switzer. Court whist dominated the games with four hands of play and three players forfeited for talking. Mary J Meyers and Gladys Cooper won prizes. a treasure hunt honored bride-to-be Gladys Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Sw.ine
Lillian Farsworth
Alice Switzer
Mary J. Meyers
Gladys Cooper
Vila Godenaur
Mary L. Meyers
William J Cochran Dies in Long Beach California
William J Cochran died Monday in Long Beach California. Mr and Mrs George St Ores announce their upcoming 55th wedding anniversary on Sunday December 22 1046. Their son Herbert shares the birthday and the family plans a dinner at the home of their daughter and family Dan Sack and family in Craig Manor Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George St. Ores
Herbert
Dan Sack
Craig Manor
Hanover
Seaman Swett
Garland Harris
Thomson
Melvin Traum
Lanark
Edward French
Mas Etta Bristol
Jerry and
Norma
Hanove
Twin girls born to Mr and Mrs Arthur McKee Coon ley
Birth notice for Arthur and Pearl McKee Coon ley of Elyria Ohio former Morrison residents announcing twins Rita Marie and Carol Ann born Saturday November 30. Rita Marie and Carol Ann are named with family lineage noting Luecda Gleason as grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur McKee Coonley
Elyria
Morrison
Rita Marie
Carol Ann
Arthur
Pearl McKee
Luecda Gleason
Edgar Doverspike
Brookville
Dee
Doverspike
Methodist
Albany
Thomson
Steven Huggins
Community club notices and holiday gatherings reported
Multiple local clubs meet for Christmas activities including Home Economics at Arvo with a noon potluck and gift exchange. T N T club of Community church hosts a Christmas program with 21 members and a guest. 500 club and Chat-a-While schedule events. Royal Neighbors elect officers and hostesses. WSCS Christmas party with 29 members. Home Bureau notes a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economics Club of
Arvo
Oe T. N. T. Club
Community Church
Nell Houghton
Lieta Johannsen
Maxine Appel
Hazel Morse
Bonnie Curley
Maxine Warfield
Adeline Groharing
Elsie Tousley
Amelia Sack
Death of William Cochran, Thomson native, in California
William James Cochran 67 born December 23 1878 Thomson died December 16 at Long Beach California. Funeral in Clinton Iowa with burial at Lower York Cemetery east of Thomson. He worked for Detroit Copper Mining Company and W H Dodge Mining Co later retiring to Chicago and then Long Beach. He is survived by a sister Mrs E B Landberg Denver and brother Ely Cochran Thomson plus several nieces and nephews. wife and two children preceded him in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William James Cochran
Thomson
Ely Cochran
Long Beach
Calif
Clinton
Shell Funeral
Lower York
Thomas and
Suann Cochran
Mise Rose McGinty
Chadwick
Savanna
Tfl
Morenci
Ariz
Thengineer
Detroit Copper Mining Company
Douglas, Ariz
Whelps Dodge Mining Co
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomson Briefs
Bowling Bits
Thomson No. 1
Sinclair
Thomson Sack
McBride
Thomson Farmers
Thomson Ladies
Royal Blue
Baptist Church
Alvina Hass
Clinton, Ia
Adam Heinze
One
Ally
Jumbo Paper Shell Pecans Tb
Campbell's
Nabisco
Thomson Choir
Argo
Ford Grim
Thomson Method Stahurch
Evelyn Marie
Mercy Hospital
David
Spirit of
Christ
Drapers
Thomson Sunday School
Ford Grimm
Lord
Clyde Carpenter
Clyde
Evanston
James W. Gillespie
Paul Wilt
God
Jesus
York
Cleworth
Guy Brown
Burrell
Fort Lawton
Seattle
Wash
Paul
Rutherford
Santa Claus
Awol Club Xmas
William J. Cochran
Home Economics
500 Club
Royal Neighbors
Catherine Adams
Oracle
Vada Carroll
Maude Wagner
Pearl Williams
Nelle Schade
Marion Smith
Amy Lewis
Mildred Brach
WSCS
B. R. Lewis
Myron Tibbets
O. L. Goblin
Chas McGinty
G. A. Smith
Arthur Pape
Virgil Wilt
Home Bureau
Sack
Chan
Clover Farm
Texas
Rs. Swett
Henry Young Sr
Myrtle Bull
Eugene Bull
Steve
Oregon
George Bull
Belle Bull
Harold Witt
Fred Kemmer
Galesburg
Robert Ceryell
Albert Prins
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