Christmas Program at Methodist Church December 23
The Methodist Church hosts an 8 p m program on Saturday December 23 featuring Christmas Carols by the Junior Choir, trumpet duet Paul Strukhoff and Sam Mattie, Silent Night Holy Night by the Junior Choir, and a fantasy The Pine Tree's Blooming. Performers include Pine Tree Joan Wilt, Snowflakes Sunbean class, and Shepherds Bob Atherton Leroy Zenk John Grimm with Wisemen Fay Ashby John Stearns John Murray. Verse choir Live Wire class, soloist Gayle Grimm, duets Florence Ashby Margaret Smith, and a Junior Choir chorus with Joy to the World Bible class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church
Paul Strukhoff
Sam Mattie
Joan Wilt
Bob and
Dick Atherton
Leroy Zenk
John Grimm
Fay Ashby
John Stearns
John Murray
Couple Weds in Savanna on December 16
Miss Inez E. Stabler daughter of Mr and Mrs George Stabler of Decatur Illinois married Pfc William E Barr marine in a quiet 4 PM single ring ceremony at the Barr home East Savanna Rev George J Goris First Presbyterian officiated The couple were unattended A dinner followed with wedding cake on the table Barr on 30 month active duty with 26 months in the Pacific He holds four campaign stars and has presidential citations Barr native of Bement Illinois parents now residents of Savanna employed at the Savanna Ordnance Depot The couple left for Decatur and other places on a wedding trip
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez E. Stabler
George Stabler
Decatur, Ill
Pfc
William E. Barr
Marine
Asa Barr
East Savanna
George J. Goris
First Presbyterian Church
Barr
Pfc. Barr
Pacific Area
Bement
Ill
Thomson
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Decatur
Chadwick Announces Engagement of Miss Bernice Honberger
Mr and Mrs C M Honberger Chadwick announce the engagement of their daughter Miss E Bernice to Flight Officer Lyle H Bushman son of Homer Bushman Sterling Lyle is stationed at Ellington Field Houston Texas Bernice is a Chadwick Community high school graduate now a junior at North Central college Naperville Illinois
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Honberger
Chadwick
E. Bernice
Lyle H. Bushman
Homer Bushman
Sterling
Bernice
Chadwick Community High School
North Central College
Naperville
Lyle
Ellington Field
Houston
Texas
Truth Seekers Class Christmas Party Is Held
The Truth Seekers class of First Lutheran church held its annual Christmas party with devotionals by Mrs. Louis Zugschwerdt and a Christmas story by Mrs. Earl Coble. A box was packed for Nachusa orphanage, and a gift exchange followed. Chadwick briefs note residents visiting relatives and local social visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. B. Spencer
First Lutheran Church
Louis Zugschwerdt
Earl Coble
George Coden
Lloyd Handel
Charles Ferris
Nachusa
York Falls Behind Quota in Sixth War Loan
York township failed to reach its $65,000 quota in the sixth war loan. Local chairman N. D. French reported total bonds purchased through Dec 16 at $39,656.25. December sales through Dec 18 show various amounts from Thomson Post Office, Thomson State Bank, County Treasurer, and the Ordnance Depot, with remaining time to buy before Jan 1 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
N. D. French
Europe
York
Thomson Post Office
Thomson State Bank
Ordnance Depot
P. A. Knox
Milledgeville
Carroll County
Federal Reserve Bank
Junior Red Cross Christmas Production Report
Junior Red Cross lists Christmas production items including 100 bookletlets for Atlanta and 150 napkins for Mayo General Hospital in Galesburg. It also notes 23 tray covers for San Angelo and 200 nutcups for Great Lakes Hospital, with Lincolns Savanna pupils making covers and sending fruit to Ord nance Depot hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Jr. Red Cross
Atlanta
Mayo General Hospital
Galesburg
San Angelo Field
Tex
Great Lakes Hospital
Lincoln School
Savanna
Ordnance Depot Hospital
Ec Club
Thomson
Lanark
Great Lakes
Youth Fellowship Banquet at Hope Church Draws 23
The Youth Fellowship of Hope Evangelical Church gathered at Hope Church on Wednesday evening December 13 with 23 attendees. Rev. John R. Bouldin of Trinity Evangelical Church Sterling spoke on the fellowship’s meaning in the local church, followed by a social hour and a varied program including Marolyn Whitford’s clarinet solo Rigoletto and Ruth Schneider on piano. Rev. T R Moritz sang Oh Holy Night and a vocal duet Christmas Carols was performed by Emmert Zumdahl and Fav Hawkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hope Church
Youth Fellowship of Hope Evangelical Church
John R. Bouldin
Trinity Evangelical Church of
Sterling
Evangelical Youth Fellowship
Marolyn Whitford
Ruth Schneider
T. R. Moritz
Emmert Zumdahl
Fav Hawkins
Golden Rule Class Christmas Party Planned
Golden Rule Sunday school class of First Lutheran church will host a Christmas party Friday evening in the church basement with husbands and children as guests. After a scrambled supper a program and social time follow with Santa Claus and a gift exchange. The program is directed by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golden Rule
First Lutheran Church
George Dambman, Jr
Hild Helm
Charles Lewis
Eugene Miller
L. F. Salzman
Santa Claus
Chadwick Briefs
Thieves Loot Florida Home Family Missing Items Recovered
In the absence of Edmund G. Little the thieves stole items valued at 817 from 10901 N E Third Ave One sewing machine and a typewriter along with watches and cameras were taken. Mrs Little notes most items were recovered except the sewing machine. A tire was stolen from A Teagle’s truck and a purse with a watch and cash from Mrs Bortles at Park Hotel Ojus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund G. Little
N. E
Third Ave
A. Teagle
Miami
Bortles
Park Hotel
Ojus
Florida
Little
Gladys Swett
Thomson
Clara Swett
Christmas Program At Local Church Scheduled Dec 24
The church announces a 9:30 service and 10:30 Sunday school with all welcome. A Christmas program is set for Sunday evening December 24 at the church. The Ladies' Aid will meet Thursday December 28 with Mrs Charles Hogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Charles Hogg
Church events schedule for Sunday and January worship
The notice states church Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by W A Adams on September. The Christmas program occurs at Sunday school hour Sunday morning. Arrangements are underway to have a minister for the 11 o'clock worship starting the first Sunday in January. More details later.
Jolly Juniors Hold Monthly Meeting at Home
The Jolly Junior class met Friday evening at Bob Heusinkvela's home. Games and treats were served by Gay le Grimm John Stearns and Ken Gablin. Booster class plans a Christmas gift offering for Sunday school and a party at the church basement January 1 from 7 to 10:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly
Bob Heusinkvela
Gayle Grimm
John Stearns
Ken Gablin
Joan Wilt
Irene Zenk
Arla St. Ores
Faye Ashby
George St. Ores
DeLos Zenk
John Murray
the Beacher
Orel Lewis
Sunday School Notes and Christmas Program
Sunday school at 10 a.m. led by Rev Countryman. A short Christmas program was presented Sunday evening and all children were treated with apples and oranges. A star was added to the flag for Charles Miller, stationed at Fort Sheridan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Countryman
Charles Miller
Fort Cheridan
Ideal Christian Endeavor Service At Seven P M
The Ideal Christian Endeavor meets at 7 p m with Rev Hawbecker as pastor at the church.
Fair Haven Church Sees Growth and Christmas Hope
Fair Haven reports Victory Sunday on Dec 10 with strong turnout despite snow. Seventeen new members joined, two baptisms occurred, and a $345 collection supported church repair funds. Pastor Roy Berg extends Christmas and New Year wishes to all. A special Christmas offering is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Berg
Local Residents Visit Over Holiday Weekend
Miss Bernice Honberger of Naperville spent the holiday vacation with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Charles Honberger. Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Vos and Arlyn and John Voss of Morrison were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. G. Stapleton. Afternoon callers were Mrs. Frank Zuidema and Frank Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Anna Dial
Rockford
Mrs
Chas. Dial, Jr
Laura Daehler
Esther Schmaling
Argo Fa
Adam Voeckel
Elsie Stiles
Lanark
Fred Hartman
Wm. G. Stapleton
Bernice Honberger
Naperville
Charles Honberger
Ernest Vos
Arlyn
John Voss
Morrison
Frank Zuidema
Frank Jr
Notice to Subscribers Jan 4 1945 vacation closure
The Review will not publish issue f on January 4 1945 and offices at Chadwick and Thomson will be closed all that week for staff vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick and Thomson
Lanark Angler Sends Subcriber Note to Review
BE H Giddings Milwaukee operator of Lanark NL becomes a new subscriber to the Review. In his letter he cites many local connections including Brennemans Pape Goblin Lanning Ebney Tower station staff and Bill Adams. Mrs Paul Lewis mails the Review to Floyd Stratton Batavia Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. H. Giddings
Milwaukee
Lanark
Frank Potters
Brennemans
Art Pape
Goblin
Geo. Lanning
Ebney Tower
Bill Adams
Paul Lewis
Mrs
Floyd Stratton
Houston St
Batavia, Il
Barber Shop Hours Expanded to Thursdays and Sundays
Notice states the Barber Shop will be open every Thursday all day and evening and Sunday until noon. It mentions attendees Oscar Wallace and others at a Wednesday banquet in Clinton for Central Steel and Tube employees where turkey was served to about 300 and bonus checks were given. Mr. and Mrs. Frank Plumley of Fulton hosted Sunday dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Jesse Schreiner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Wallace
Richard Badtke
Nick Krier
Ray Johnson
Louis Kness
Clinton
The
Central Steel and Tube
Turkey
Frank Plumley
Fulton
Mrs
Jesse Schreiner
Christmas Party of WSCS Held in Smith Home
Mrs. Carl Robinson and Mr. Carl Robinson attended a WSCS Christmas party at the Smith home on Wednesday. Sgt and Mrs Russell Lego of Miami sent a large natural coconut by mail, described as grayish green with 20 inches around and 25 inches long. The Legos enjoy Florida stays and deep sea fishing. Oscar Wallace of Savanna will visit the barber shop Thursday all day and Sunday till noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Robinson
Sgt
Russell Lego
Miami
Fla
Lego
Florida
OFFICERS OF RNA ELECTED ON TUESDAY
Mrs. Nellie Schade hosted the Royal Neighbors Tuesday afternoon with 12 attendees. A birthday card shower honored Mrs. Iva Orcutt. Officers elected include Oracle Mildred Brach Vice Oracle Amy Lewis Past Oracle Nelle Houghton Recorder Maude Wagner Receiver Pearl Williams Chancellor Clara Switzer Marshal Marion Smith Inner sentinel Anna Carroll Physician L. B. Hussey. Mrs. Schade served lunch of ice cream cherry cake and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Schade
Iva Orcutt
Oracle
Mildred Brach
Amy Lewis
Nelle Houghton
Maude Wagner
Pearl Williams
Clara Switzer
Marion Smith
Inner Sentinel
Anna Carroll
L. B. Hussey
Schade
Missing in action Bob Tousley reported in France
Rock Falls resident Pfe. Donnell Bob Tousley 1942 Rock Falls High School graduate is reported missing in action in France since November 26, according to a war department telegram. He served in infantry with Company K 71st Regiment under General Patch in the Seventh Army and had worked at local plants before enlisting in 1942. His brother Darrell is serving with the army in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pfe
Bob Tousley
Donnell Tousley
C. E. Tousley
West Second Street
Rock Falls
France
War Department
Bob
Rock Falls High School
W. J. Sowles
Middleton Bottling Works
Northwestern Steel & Wire Company
Camp Claiborne
Air Corps
Sheppard Field
Texas
University of Kansas
Wichita
Kas
Infantry
Fort Leonard Wood
San Luis Obispo
Calif
Fort Meade
Sepember
England
71St Infantry
Patchs
Seventh Army
Tousley
Darrell Tousley
China
Sterling Gazette
Gift to Mrs Wagner as retiring president marked by Xmas party
The Women’s Society of Christian Service held its annual Christmas party on Wednesday December 20 at the home of Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith. Twenty two members attended along with two guests and two junior children. Mrs Wagner presided and received a gift in gratitude for her service as president. The gathering featured devotionals musical program and readings followed by a social hour and gift exchange. Lunch by Mrs Jane Smith and committee concluded the event with plans for the next meeting at Mrs Amy Lewis house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womans Society of Christian Service
Alfred Smith
Lenna Lewis
Fort Jones
Calif
Nettie Stamm
McConnell, Ill
Ralph Stearns Jr
Billie Lewis
Wagner
Ethel Knese
Strauch
Stearns
Laura Franecke
Jane Smith
Minnie Miller
Grace Strauch
Amy Lewis
Carrolls celebrate 32nd wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs John Carroll observed their 32nd wedding anniversary Monday. They, with Mrs Maude McGinty Mrs Dora Doty and Mrs N B Lewis of River Forest, motored to Clinton for dinner and shopping. Their daughter Mrs Eldon Hickey lives in Kennewick Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carroll
Maude McGinty
Dora Doty
N. B. Lewis
River Forest
Clinton
Carrolls
Eldon Hickey
Kennewick
Wash
Publisher's Son Missing in Action Over Germany
Lt. David Preston Grandon 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Preston F. Grandon of LaSalle, was reported missing in action since Sept. 1 over Germany. He arrived in England June 27 and served as navigator on bombing missions in a Liberator aircraft nicknamed The Pursuit to Happiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Preston Grandon
Preston F
N. Marquette St
LaSalle
Germany
Adj
J. A. Ulso
War Department
LaSalle Daily Post-Tribune
Sterling Gazette
England
Trapping Contest Involving Schoolboys and FFA
The FFA boys set 21 traps at the school with 24 on hand to catch mice after families moved in. Mr. Elliott pays 2 1 2 cents per animal, but after five days profits are only 2 1 2 cents. They plan a pest killing contest between two teams, losing team hosting a party for the winners, targeting sparrows and starlings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FFA
Elliott
Carroll Dimmick
Chat-a-While Club Postponed to Friday December 29
The Chat-a-While club schedule shows a postponement to Friday December 29 with Mrs Emil Brach as hostess. Last Thursday the group met with Mrs Cora Kaufman at Argo and awarded prizes to Cora Kaufman Ruth Stearns Hortense Nipe and Amy Lewis for low score. The next meeting is set for Thursday December 28 with Mrs Amelia Sack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Brach
Cora Kaufman
Argo
Ruth Stearns
Hortense Nipe
Amy Lewis
Amelia Sack
Brenneman reassigned from East Moline to Byron Tower
Sidney Brenneman, longtime Milwaukee Railroad worker on the East Moline line, was moved from 3d trick at East Moline Depot to 2nd trick at Byron Tower after two shifts were cut. He previously assisted at Lanark and Cordova before starting at Byron on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Brenneman
Milwaukee Railroad
East Moline
Byron Tower
Christmas Meeting of Thomson Woman's Club
Twenty two members met with Mrs. Ione Smith for a Christmas party. The group sang carols by Thomson grade school and collected 8.50 for Schick hospital telephones. Plans included cookie making for January and Helen Hughes read Patterns by Amy Lowell. Santa corsages awarded for high scores in a Christmas word scramble. Refreshments included jello salad cookies and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Ione Smith
Thomson
Schick Hospital
Schick
Helen Hughes
Amy Lowell
Army and Navy Personnel Transfers and Leaves
Gene Potter promoted from F2c to Fle. Fred Groharing returns home for 30 day furlough to Myrta Groharing and kin after overseas duty. Glenn Brock Seabee arrives in Savannah from Rhode Island on 21 day leave to visit wife and relatives after overseas service. Richard Brown stationed at Camp Joseph T Robinson Ark will transfer to Fort Benning Ga. David Switzer at Laredo Texas to Bucking ham Field as instructor after February. Le Pat Cate reports to Brooklyn New York after leave with mother. Bernie Hook S2e leaves for New York after visiting parents. Barber shop open Thursdays all day and Sundays till noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gene Potter
Fle
Fred Groharing
Myrta Groharing
Glenn Brock
Seabee
Savanna
Rhode Island
Gus Roggendorf
Richard Brown
Camp Joseph T., Robinson, Ark
Fort Benning
David Switzer
Laredo
Tex
Buckingham Field
Mrs Gilbert Holland Thankful Note to Friends
A brief thank you from Mrs. Gilbert Holland expresses gratitude for hospital stay support, cards, letters, and remembrances received during and after her illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert Holland
Death in Hanover area of Mrs Laura Francke aged 81
Mrs Laura Francke 81 died Friday at home after weeks of heart trouble. Born January 22, 1863 in Carroll County Savanna Illinois she married Herman Francke in Galena in 1885. Funeral services were held Sunday at the Thomson Methodist church with burial at Lower York cemetery. She is survived by two sons, a daughter, nine grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Francke
William Carey
Carroll County
Savanna
Ill
Herman Francke
Galena
Hanover
Kansas
Thomson
Mt. Carroll
Francke
Hal
Carroll
Ernest
Charles Switzer
R. I. Houghton
Paul Heusinkveld
Charles McGinty
Ray Brenneman
H. B. Strauch
G. A. Smith
Roy Heitman
Charles Hogg
Lower York Cemetery
Elmer Wienans
Ambrose Oldenburg
Joseph Francke
Albert Francke
William Geiger
Roscoe Francke
Gus Francke
William Francke
Florence Francke
Richard Pratt
Albert Miller
Erie
Philip Switzer
Rock Island
David Switzer
Big Rock
Walter Switzer
Lake Geneva
Ellen Francke
Chicago
Hal Francke
Raymond Hartman
Vaughn Gaar
William Strauch
Frank Switzer
Wallace Williams
Willis Pauley
E. W. Francke
Kenneth Whitney
Chadwick
Irvin Renner
Cordova
Gratitude for support after bereavement
The Switzers and Franckes extend heartfelt thanks for kindness, floral offerings, pallbearers, singers, and all who assisted during their bereavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Switzer
W. Francke
Hal Francke
Busy Bees Home Economics Club Becomes National Unit
The Busy Bees Home Economics Club advances to national status after 44 members paid dues. Sponsored by Vocational Home Economics Teachers, with Mrs. Porter of Thomson as sponsor, the club's activities include Red Cross work, sewing curtains, and Christmas White Gifts for soldiers. A December 21 dinner features the gifts and a Secret Sisters exchange, followed by caroling for students and staff. The Busy Bees and FFA plan a schoolwide party and program with light refreshments provided by the planning committee and faculty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economic Club
Home Economics Department
Vocational Home Economic Teachers of
United States
Porter
Thomson
Red Cross
Proving Grounds
Savanna
Red Cross Here
Secret Sisters
Busy Bees
FFA
Ill health notes two local residents in brief update
Charles Wilt has not been feeling well in recent days while James Haley, once seriously ill at home, is improving following his illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wilt
James Haley
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Chadwick News
Miss Honberger
Woman’s Club
Sustaining Wings
Northwestern
Iowa
Armed Service
Truth Seekers
Elmer Fink
Emil Hartman
Francis Weidman
Elmer Weber
Junior Red Cross
Argo Methodist
Christian Endeavor
Hawbecker
Fair Haven
WSCS
SMITH
RNA
FFA Boys
Sid Brenneman
Byron
Lanark and
Byron Wednesday
Party OF Woman's Club
News of the
Army & Navy
Pat Cate
Gladys Cate
Brooklyn
N. Y
Bernie Hook
New York
Albert Hook
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