Deaths and fires noted in Maywood county home letters
In a letter from 316 Pine St Maywood Illinois residents recount several deaths and new faces in their building. A small fire near the janitor’s area was quickly contained by the fire department. Funeral services were held for Robert Dyson 75 in York Community church Thomson with burial at Lower York cemetery. Dyson born March 18 1868 in York township was unmarried with surviving nephews nieces and cousins. He had suffered heart trouble and lived in Thomson before moving to the county home at Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pine St
Maywood
York
County Home
Robert Dyson
York Community
Thomson
J. Allen Blair
Savanna
Lower York Cemetery
Bill Adams
Ed Drake
Ed Porter
George Potter
Alfred St. Ores
Alfred Smith
Harriet Wilt
Dan Sack
Emil Brach
York Township
Elijah Hubbard Dyson
Cora Meddles
Elizabeth Dyson
Harry
Walter Dyson
Dyson
Mt. Carroll
Army and Navy Reassignments And Home Furloughs
Eddie Jensen and Jack Gaar are stationed at Camp Hood Texas. Pvt LaVere Knes of Camp Grant is now Pfe. Robert Lewis is home from Lou isiana on a furlough. Cpl Robert Hebeler of Camp White Oregon is home on a furlough. Charles Young returned from Farra gut Idaho Navy base for a 15 day furlough. Lawrence Weatherwax is stationed at Camp Abbott Oregon. Bernie Hook of the navy air corps returns from Milligan Tennessee for a furlough. Pvt Wayne Drake transferred from Camp Wolters Texas to Fort Benning Georgia to attend parachute school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Jensen
Jack Gaar
Camp Hood
Tex
LaVere Knes
Camp Grant
Pfe
Robert Lewis
Louisiana
Cpl
Robert Hebeler
Camp White
Ore
Charles Young
Navy
Farragut
Idaho
Henry Young
Lawrence Weatherwax
Camp Abbott
Bernie Hook
Navy Air Corps
Milligan
Tenn
Pvt
Wayne Drake
Camp Wolters
Fort Benning
Community visit and social events in Argo area
Sunday guests included Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Lotz and Jimmie of Lanark. Mr. and Mrs. Les Lathrop visited in the Charles McKee home. Hog shipment to Chicago and a Christmas day family dinner were noted. A brush demonstration and a potluck at Argo school involved mothers and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Kaufman
Elmer Lotz
Jimmie
Lanark
Les Lathrop
Charles McKee
Frank Warfield
Chicago
Mill Lartz
Ideal
Hans Jensen
Earl Gree
Stanley Brush
Floyd Kness
Morrison
Adam Kness
Grace Moyer
Lou
Freeman Clevidence
Morris
Madison
Wis
Paul Clevidence
Chadwick
Ray Moyer
Sterling
Argo
Thomson Briefs Holiday Visits and Family Gatherings
Thomson residents report a flurry of Christmas visits and plans. Families including Hockman Bull Klein Ashby Bower Oakley Mayden Heitman Achpole Weber Hemmer Stumphy Switzer Gaar Turney Hogg Sack Witt Eslinger Slager Irion and Griswold anticipate Christmas meals and overnight stays across Mt Carroll Clinton and Morris, with moves and guests noted for late December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hockman
Carol
Mt. Carroll
Henry Young
Myrtle Bull
Roy Klein
Springfield
8. I. Houghton
Claude Grim
Lyle Ashby
Glenn Bower
Sherm Oakley
Harold
Blaine Mayden
Clinton
Roy Heitman
Evelyn
Fern Rawlins
Henry Weber
Joe Weber
Chadwick
E. O. Hemmer
Ida Weber
Miller
George Stumphy
Minneapolis
Otto Switzer
Hart Johnson
Harry Gaar
Guy Turney
Georgia Hogg
Wes Sack
Freeport
George Sack
Harold Witt
Everett Eslinger
Katherine Slager
Edna
Ralph Irion
Everett
Morrigan
Bill Griswold
Stella Griswold
Lt Col Oscar Coen Receives Distinguished Flying Cross
The Daily News pictures Lt Col Oscar Coen commander of a Thunderbolt Squadron in England receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross from Col Jesse Anton of Covington Ky. Coen, a former York Community high school teacher, is praised by friends here for the decoration. Mrs Laura Sardam of Fulton and nurse Mrs Bull and Mr and Mrs Lewis of Rock Island visited in the home of Mrs Emma Steele and Miss Emma Kling. Sardam suffered a stroke over a year ago and is much improved in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Coen
D. F.C
The
Daily News
England
Jesse Anton
Covington
Coen
York Community High School
Laura Sardam
Fulton
Bull
Lewis
Rock Island
Emma Steele
Emma Kling
Sardam
Thomson
Clinton Woman Mrs H W Nason Dies at Home
Mrs H W Nason 443 Tenth Ave Clinton IA died at 11 50 p m Tuesday after several weeks illness. Funeral arrangements pending Snell funeral home. Born Hattie Plumley March 8 1897 Fulton IL she married H W Nason January 10 1919 in Clinton. Survived by husband daughter Mrs George Whitlock Alhambra CA three sisters and a brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Nason
Tenth Ave
Nue
South Clinton
Snell
Hattie B. Plumley
Fulton
Frank A
Elizabeth Plumley
Clinton
Nason
First Methodist Church
George Whitlock
Alhambra
Calif
Helen Bull
Morrison, Ill
Frank Harrington
George Weber
Frank A. Plumley
Local social notes list Sunday dinners and visits across Savanna area
Mr and Mrs Claude Grim hosted Mr and Mrs Willis Stage for Sunday dinner. Miss Martha French plans Madison visit. Mrs George Traum and George Bachman visited Wes Kness and East Savanna residents celebrated Christmas with Kness and Savanna guests. Numerous local families hosted meals and guests including Brand Oakley Green and others. Tom Hands Jr., Merle Atherton and Corneil Fonteney tied to regional happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Grim
52nd Wedding Anniversary Observed for St. Ores Family
Mr and Mrs George St Ores marked their 52nd wedding anniversary yesterday. They have three grandsons in the army Marvin son of Carl St Ores Davenport Leslie son of Harold St Ores Thomson and Wayne son of Willis Savanna. Their son in law Dan Sack will leave for service in January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George St. Ores Obeory
Marvin
Carl St. Ores
Davenport
Leslie
Harold St. Ores
Thomson
Wayne
Willis
Savanna
Dan Sack
Christmas church pageant and services at local faiths
The parish report covers a Christmas pageant with soldiers from Savanna proving grounds performing on stage. Donations totaling 11.82 dollars were sent to the Carroll county tuberculosis association and a five dollar gift to the Christian Womans Benevolent Association. Upcoming programs include Bible school at 10 a.m. and services at 11 a.m. with various musical offerings and Christmas parties announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adama
Blair
Savanna Proving Grounds
TNT
Proving Grounds
Bible School
Carroll County Tuberculosis Association
Christian Womans Benevolent Asociation
St. Louis
Schools Close for Christmas Vacation
Grade school teachers Miss Gladys Cooper Mrs Anna Greeley and Mr Hemmer will spend the holidays at their homes here Miss Birdsall goes to Mt Carroll Miss Teague to Mineral Point Wis Miss Ferrell to Sidney Ohio Miss Wurster to Elizabeth Miss Kane to Charlotte Ia and Mr Elliott remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Cooper
Anna Greeley
Hemmer
Birdsall
Mt. Carroll
Teague
Mineral Point
Wis
Miss Ferrell
Sidney, O
Miss Wurster
Elizabeth
Mr. Kane
Charlotte
Mr. Elliott
Thomson News Induction Rejected For Henry Rozeboom
Henry Rozeboom of Fulton who reported for induction to Chicago Saturday was rejected for military service. Mrs Hazel Stagg and children plan to spend the week in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Dick Williams returns tonight from Clinton Tennessee for the holidays. Pup the terrier dies at the Strukhoff home. the dog belonged to Mr Strukhoff's father and was brought to Thomson about ten years ago. Harold Mayden and Blaine Maydew of Clinton visit relatives in Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Rozeboom
Fulton
Chicago
Hazel Stagg
F Lynor
Richard
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
Dick Williams
Clinton
Tenn
M. J. Strukhoff
Paul
Mr. Strukhoff
Thomson
Harold Mayden
Sherr Oakley
Blaine Maydew
Claude Grim
Death of Fred Williams in Seattle Washington
Mrs Rebecca Holland reports the death of her son in law Fred Williams on December 1 in Seattle Washington from a heart ailment He was born June 2 1873 in Sheffield England son of Rev and Mrs Edward Williams He married Sylvia Holland of Thomson Mississippi in 1906 He is survived by two sons Donald and Robert a daughter Ruth Casey and seven grandchildren Burial took place in Portland with the family home once in Portland Oregon and he had worked for a Seattle dental company He was preceded in death by a son Max and his wife survives with several service members in the family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca Holland
Fred Williams
Seattle
Wash
Sheffield
England
Edward Williams
Sylvia Holland
Thomson, M
Williams
Portland
Ore
William
Burialdis
Donald
Italy
Robert
Alade
Ruth Casey
Max
U. S. Navy
Christmas Gift Drive Uplifts Hospitalized Servicemen
Mrs. Roy Houghton reports a generous Red Cross Christmas gift appeal response for hospitalized service men. Families plan Christmas Day visits with Mr. and Mrs. John Ashpole and relatives from Mt. Carroll Dubuque Savanna and Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Houghton
Red Cross
Harry Diehl
Diana
Henry Toepfer
Mt. Carroll
Harold Sorensen
Dubuque
Franklin Fehler
Savanna
John Ashpole
New Supervisor Files Bonds and Takes Up Duties
New supervisor files bonds and assumes duties. Authorized purchases include farm machinery from Carroll county rationing committee for Dec 12 to 18. Named buyers cover tractors Frank Potter Lawrence Greenwood Harry K Tallman milking machines John H Linker hammer mill Henry R Bielema and others Geike Wabben Henry Toepfer Car Bruns Albert Queck boerner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County Farm Machinery Rationing Committee
Frank Potter
Lawrence Greenwood
Harry K. Tallman
John H. Linker
Henry R. Bielema
Geike Wabben
Henry Toepfer
Car
Bruns
Albert Queckboerner
Christmas Gift Subscriptions To The Review
Mrs. Jake Houzenga of Fulton sends four Reviews as Xmas gifts to sisters Miss Zada Morgan in Chicago and Mrs. Wilma LaShelle in Savanna and her father Harry Morgan in Clinton Iowa. Others gift Reviews to Rev. A G Kestage Zion Mississippi Grover Strenneman Alma Michigan W J Laycock Davenport Bertha Holland Albert Kraft Beverly Kraft Chester Harold Kraft Mt Carroll etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Houzenga
Fulton
Rt. 1
Zada Morgan
Pine Ave
Chicago
Wilma LaShelle
N. 5Th St
Savanna
Raymond Dean
Bowen St
Harry Morgan
South 2Nd St
Clinton
Otto Switzer
A. G. Kestage
Zion, ML
Grover Strenneman
Carolina St
Alma
Mich
Bertha Holland
W. J. Laycock
Pershing Ave
Davenport
Oscar Kraft
Albert Kraft
U.S. Navy
Miss Beverly
Kraft
W. Dickens
Local Ailments Reported At City Area
Irve Martindale unable to perform duties at the elevator. Harry Ella of Thomson hospitalized in Savanna following admission Saturday. Mrs. C. W. Groharing under observation and treatment for heart ailment in Clinton Iowa. Youngest Green child Bobbie ill with pneumonia. Robert Barrett 84 ill at home. Harry Diehl and Diana recovering from flu. John Elliott ill in recent days. Carl Osburn family with flu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irve Martindale
Harry Ella
Thomson
Savanna City Hospital
C. W. Groharing
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Iowa
Bobbie
Russell Green
Robert Barrett
Harry Diehl
Diana
Don Carpenter Appointed Assessor for Unexpired Term
York Township supervisors meet to audit the late J J Sheridan books and appoint Don H Carpenter as assessor to fill the unexpired term. Rush W Carroll becomes new supervisor and health officer after oath and bond filing. The board notes unusual term with two deaths and a resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Board of Auditory
York Township
J. J. Sheridan
Poor and Relief Fund
Road and Bridge Fund
Permanent Road Fund
Rush W. Carroll
Carroll
Township Board of Health
Mr. Carroll
Sharpe Carroll
Don H. Carpenter
Carpenter
Saturday Evening Guests and Local Moves in Area
Thomson Briers hosted Miss Norma Storey of Bellevue and Miss Arla Brown on Saturday evening. Ed Andring plans to qualify as a steam fitter helper after visiting California, while residing in Marine City. Several families, including the Curleys Sheridans and Ebles, plan Christmas Day visits. others note moves from Chadwick to Fulton and hospitalized notes in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Storey
Bellevue
Arla Brown
Ed Andring
California
Seabees
Marine City
Calif
Delbert Curley
Francis Sheridan
Rockford
Fred Eble
Clinton
Lynn Curley
Henry Houzenga
Chadwick Rt. 2
Fulton
FE. J. Coleman
Gladys Cate
Frank Miller
Paul Sites
Robert Thorngrin
Judy Mae
Milledgeville
Gilbert Holland
Robert Carroll
Kyle Melendy
Joyce
Savanna
Leona Melendy
Michaue
Reese Hospital
Chicago
George Hicks
Mt. Carroll
Charles Hogg
Eugene Murray
Belva Janssen
Gratitude Note From Catherine Olsen
Catherine Olsen thanks friends for flowers, cards, and letters received during her hospital stay, saying the kindness will be long remembered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Olsen
Thanks for condolences on our uncle Bob Dyson
The Dyson family expresses sincere thanks for kindness and sympathy during the loss of Bob Dyson. Special gratitude goes to the pallbearers and singers, Rev Blair, and those who sent flowers from Wilbur Dyson, Ben Dyson, and Wilmont Dyson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Dyson
Singere
Rev
Blair
Neighbors Bid Farewell to R Heitmans in Party
Neighbors gathered for a farewell party for Mr and Mrs Roy Heitman as they plan to move to town. Twenty six attended with games, a word-making contest, and prizes for Mrs Lloyd Smith and Mrs Fred Hinrichs. A purse of money was presented to the couple along with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Heitman
Heitman
Lloyd Smith
Fred Hinrichs
Mrs. Heitman
Community clubs hold meetings and plan events in December
The Chat-a-While club meets December 29 with Mrs Lyle Williams. Royal Neighbors elected officers at Ms Kate Adams home December 21 led by Oracle Mildred Brach and Recorder Maude Wagner. Altar and Rosary and several local groups sent about 75 packages to county chairman. The 500 club's December 16 gathering awarded prizes to Mrs Nipe Lewis and Kauffman with a gift exchange. Mrs Ralph Stearns hosts December 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Williams
Royal Neighbors
Kate Adams
Oracle
Mildred Brach
Amy Lewis
Mast Oracle
Nelle Houghton
Recorder
Maude Wagner
Pearl Williams
Marshal
Marian Smith
Clara Switzer
Inner Sentinel
Anna Carroll
Altar and Rosary Society
Catholic Church
W. 8
Co. 8
Methodist Church
Tome Economic Club
Argo-Fa
T. N. T. Club
Community Church
Ladies’ Aid
The
Baptist Church
Vern Kauffman
Fred Nipe
B. R. Lewis
Kauffman
Harry Keh
Ralph Stearns
PTA Meeting Delivers Seasonal Village Program
A small audience at the high school gym heard Christmas carols and performances by local schools. Mrs. Wheeter formed a finance committee with the Woman's club to raise funds for the War Fund Drive quota. Santa distributed apples as Elm, Vinegar Hill, York Center, Argo-Fa, and Sandridge students took part. The next meeting is January 20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God Bless America
Doden and Hoy Family Guests and Holiday Visitors
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Doden host Sunday guests including Mr. and Mrs. John Hoy and family of Fulton. Miss Martha Freney home from Stephens College Missouri for holidays. Saturday evening visits by Frank Kaehler and family and Merle Doden and family of Morrison, Harold Witt, and other local households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Doden
John Hoy
Fulton
Martha Freney
Stephen's College
Columbia
Frank Kaehler
Merle Doden
Morrison
Harold Witt
Wm. Griswold
Dan Senneff
Milledgeville
Sherm Oakley
Births Report Three New Local Babies at Morrison and Jane Lamb
Born Saturday morning at Morrison hospital are Daniel Lee to Mr and Mrs Howard Wie benga of Thomson and James Ray to Mr and Mrs Charles Bissens of Ustick. A Tuesday morning birth at Jane Lamb hospital adds a son to Lt and Mrs Edward Smaltz, weighing seven pounds. the baby’s mother formerly Ruth French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Wiebenga
Thomson
Morrison Hospital
Daniel Lee
Charles Bissens
Ustick
James Ray
Bissens
Arlene Sikkema
Edward Smaltz
Legend Of The Snow Man Christmas Eve Program
The Baptist Sunday school presents The Legend of The Snow Man on Christmas Eve at 8 PM in the church. A synopsis lists characters including The Snow Man John Carroll unselfish Mary Carroll and many Snow Ball Fairies and Snow Men. The program features musical numbers and is directed by Mrs. Ernest Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Baptist Sunday School
Lee
Ervin
Clark
Carroll
John
Snow Man
Junior St
Ores
John Carroll
Philip Brach
Mary Carroll
Geraldine Smith
George St. Ores
Snow Ball Fairies
Charlene Larson
Arla St. Ores
Marian Bennett
Marjore Smith
Joyce Sack
Janice St. Ores
Snow Men
Snowman
Earl Bennett
Alfred Dyson
Bill Blair
Kenneth Green
Ronald Smith
Gerald Smith
David Carroll
Barbara Carroll
Janice Smith
Carol Sack
Nancy Smith
Benny Dyson
Christmas Imps
Bad Boys
Marjorie Smith
Ernest Smith
New Books on Shelves at Library
Thomson library added several titles in November including Bippy Rides Again and Madame Curie along with works on birds planes and biographies. The library reported monthly circulation figures for adult and juvenile departments and new subscriber registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Bippy
Barnity
Timothy Tiger
Barrows
Nurse
Hancock
Elkin
Carlisle
Thomas
Switzerland
Aldrrich
Madame Curie
Curie Eve
R. C. Andrews
Jenny
Wher
Herr Sophie
Hickey
Alaska
Douglas
Seaman
Bietove
Casselberry
Cook
Alden
Andruss
de Jong
Grace Strauch
Christmas Ball Aims To Brighten High School Week
Students prepare for a Christmas ball Wednesday night with decorations in the gym and a grab bag for boys and swirls. The gym floor is being refinished delaying some assembly events while an adding machine aids bookkeeping and reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Ee Club
M. G
L. M
Clinton
Lucy
Retiring McCullaghs Move From Spring Valley Farm
Mr and Mrs Alex McCullagh retire from farming and move this week from their Spring Valley farm to Fulton. The Houzengas rent the McCullagh place. Richard Badtke attends Zion Lutheran church at Clinton. Orrie Rutherford and sons of Hanover were Monday supper guests of Claude and Mrs Grim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex McCullagh
Spring Valley
Fulton
Charles Houzenga
McCullagh Place
Richard Badtke
Zion Lutheran Church
Clinton
Orrie Rutherford
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Dee
Peorls
Nettie E. Phillips
Army and Navy
Thomson Briefs
H. Nason
Clinton, IA
Robert Dyson Arf
H. Edgar Doverspike
Chearles McCinty
Methodist Youth Fellowship
P.m
Palestine
Rame
Fey
Bethlhem
Rome
E. Doversnike
Chistian Endeavor
Hawbecker
Frances
Donald Green
Elizabeth Ditsworth
Frances Green
Mrs. Corzine
Harmon Stakemiller
Mr. Stakemiller
Arto Methodist
Foard
Schoens
Schnucker
Young Peoples
Livewire
Paul Smith
Young Peoples Class
Fair Haven Toy
E. E. Peacock
Sael
Hich School
Thomson News
Di.c
Washington
Aristmas
Review
Ethel Lewis
Floyd Stratton
Houston St
Batavia
Ill
R. Christanson
Oakland
Harold Sorenson
Henry Ashpole
Ft. Lewis
Harold Ashpole
Bob Ashpole
Armed Forces
Salt Lake City
the Central Steel
John Elliott
Carl Osburn
Don Carpenter
Thomson Briers
Wilbur Dyson
Ben Dyson
Wilmont Dyson
York Baptist
Ighbors
R. Heitmans
PTA
Egend of
Andy Hook
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