Enlisted Beloit Men Serve in U S Reserve Forces
Bernard Snyder son of Dr. and Mrs. E J Snyder is among ninety six Beloit college men enlisted in U S S reserve service and attends college on inactive status awaiting active duty. Sgt Gaylord Darrow son of Mr and Mrs C Sumner Darrow ill in Army base hospital Topeka Kansas. Earl Kneas of Fort Knox Ky visited Galesburg with his wife but could not come to Thomson. Sgt Paul Rice Camp Cook California spends 15 day furlough with his mother and family for Christmas. Pvt Dwight Brown Camp Forest Tennessee to spend furlough with mother and relatives. Sgt Roland Mitchell holiday furlough here with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Snyder
E. J. Snyder
Beloit College
U. S&s. Reserve Service
E. J
Marine Corps Reserve
Navy
Marine Corps
Gaylord Darrow
C. Sumner Darrow
Army Base Hospital
Topeka
Kans
Earl Kneas
Fort Knox
Galesburg
Thomson
Paul Rice
Camp Cook
Calif
Helen Rice
Pvt
Dwight Brown
Camp Forrest
Tenn
Sgt
Roland Mitchell
Cecil Mitchell
November library report and new fiction list
Adult circulation shows fiction 107 classed books 50 magazines 57 and 1 new subscriber. Juvenile circulation fiction 141 classed books 16 magazines 15 and 6 new subscribers. New adult fiction includes Sugarfoot Apple for Eve Shivering Bough Repeat Performance Robe. Now fiction titles Dogs Against Darkness Problems of Lasting Peace Get Thee Behind Me. Notice states library closed on Christmas and New Year’s Day. Grace Strauch librarian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sugarfoot
Kelland
Eve
Norris
Burke
Farrell the Robe
Douglas
Dogs Against Darkness
Hartwell
Hoover and
Gibson
Spence
Grace Strauch
Subscription payment to Thomson Review
A reader in Live Oak Florida encloses one dollar to apply on a subscription for the Thomson Review. The note mentions missing last week's December 10 issue and records a two degree below freezing morning in Suwannee County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Live Oak
Flz
Walter Switzer earns first lieutenant rank. others visit Fulton
Walter E. Switzer is promoted from second to first lieutenant on November 20 and is stationed at MacDill Field Florida. Clarence Kettler, a Roswell New Mexico second lieutenant, spends holidays with relatives in Fulton. Joseph Sheridan, of St Ambrose college Davenport, will spend Christmas with his mother Mrs Rose Sheridan and return January 6 after being named one of St Ambrose eight seniors in Who's Who. Kathryn Dykstra resumes studies after scarlet fever. her mother and brother recover. Various local families host holiday guests and Santa makes an appearance after dinner Mi. John Fay hosts visitors including Mrs Gertrude von Oven and others for Christmas Day. Esther Nickelsen and Helen von Owen will spend Christmas with their mothers. Masons invited to St Johns Day services December 27. worshipful master J E Mitchell directs gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Switzer
Walter E
MacDill Field
Tampa
Fla
Clarence Kettler
U. S. Army
Roswell
N. Mex
Jacob Kerkstra
Joseph Sheridan
St. Ambrose College
Davenport
Fulton
Rose Sheridan
St. Ambrose
St. Ambrosé
Kathryn Dykstra
John Greve
Janice
Naomi
Bernard Schroeder
James
Burdette Switzer
Santa Claus
Gertrude von Oven
Helen
Robert T. Cole
Moline
Edward Almquist
Joyce
Robert
East Moline
J. M. Fay
Esther Nickelsen
Laramie
Wyo
B. L. Nickelsen
Helen von Owen
Bello
Earlville
Iva Brenneman
Oak Park
Death of W H Homedew remembered by Julesburg friends
Obituary notes W H Homedew of Julesburg Colorado who died December 15 1942 in Julesburg after a long career as a school custodian. He previously lived on farms in Thomson Illinois and moved to Colorado in 1908. Known as a trusted teacher and friend to students, he served as postmaster and school board member earlier in life, and was active in Baptist and Congregational circles. Surviving family includes his wife two daughters a brother and grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Ilinois
Henry
Hariett Elsie
William Henry
Linda Kenyon
William H. Hamedew
Anna Cole
Charles W. White
Guy Monson
Homedew
Fred
Mt. Carroll
Clare W. White
Clare W. Merman
William
Richard Meriman
Cornelia Walrath
George Hamilton
Colorado
Julesburg
Mr. Hamedew
Baptist Church
Eastern Star
Hamedew
W. H. Homedew
Mr. Homedew
Geneva Kness to Wed Hazen in January
Mr and Mrs Lewis Kness announce the approaching marriage of their daughter Geneva E Kness to Wilfred H Hazen of Savanna. The ceremony is planned for early January. Both are employed at the Savanna ordinance depot and intend to reside in Hanover after the wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Kness
Geneva E. Kneses
Wilfred H. Hazen
Savanna
Miss Kness
Mr. Hazen
Hanover
Christmas Services At Local Churches Announced
CHURCHES 1, A Woodrow pastor. Church school 10 a.m. Charles McGinty Sept. Morning worship 11 a.m. Sermon topic Starting Right. A New Year Message. Rev R H Leitner pastor. Morning worship 9:50 a.m. Sunday school 10:30 a.m. You are invited to these services. Annual business meeting Wednesday at Clint Wilt home. Christmas program tonight at 7:45. The public is invited. Ladies aid meets next week Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Woodrow
Charles McGinty
R. H. Leitner
Clint Wilt
Ladies’ Aid
York Community Sund Catholic Christmas Mass Schedule
Christmas events at York Community Sund Catholic Church include an 8 a m mass on Dec 25 and a 9 50 a m mass on Dec 27. Ideal Sunday school at 10 a m, Christian Endeavor 7 p m, and evening service 7 30 p m. Special numbers feature Ideal quartet and Mr Stakemiller. A Christmas program begins 7 15 p m Dec 27 before the service. Rev E E Peacock invites attendance. Sunday Dec 27: 10 a m Sunday school 11 a m morning worship. December 31 8 30 p m Watch Nite with Sunday school and church officers elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Hanbecker
Besse Isenhart
CC. E
Ideal Quartet
Stakemiller
E. E. Peacock
Christmas Day Guests and Local Happenings in Thompson
Thomson briefs list holiday visits and travel among area residents. Families plan Christmas day gatherings with relatives from Morrison Rock Falls Clinton Green Bay Fulton Lyndon Mt. Carroll Rockford and Ustick. A newborn son Harlan Paul to Claude Wiebenga and wife is noted.
Young People’s Christmas Party Hosted by Baptist Class
Members of the Baptist church Young People’s class met Tuesday at teacher Mrs. Ernest Smith’s home for a Christmas party. Fifteen attended and prizes were awarded in an aeroplane game. Gifts were exchanged and banana bread, apple pie, ritz crackers, and cake were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Baptist Church
Ernest Smith
Wayland Bennett
Robert Carroll
Mise Thelma Schick
Paul Witt
Gilbert Holland
Paul Smith
Misees Thelma
Irene Schick
Bruce Groharing
Harold Witt
Janitor Hopes for Snowless Sundays at Thomson School
Wayne Graharing, janitor at Thomson school, says he hopes for a few Sundays without snow. He has spent the last three Sundays shoveling snow off the schoolhouse sidewalks and believes it is time for a rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Graharing
Thomson School
Chestnut Park School Christmas Party Details
A Christmas party for Chestnut Park pupils took place Wednesday afternoon in the school auditorium. Cast included Patricia Ceorge as reader and angels played by Barbara Brown Mary Darwin Goss Helen Doty Lola Walker Betty Willis with shepherds and Wise Men. committees managed games gifts decorations carols and cleanup led by staff and volunteers. Santa Claus appeared as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Park School
Ausditorium
Patricia Ceorge
Reader
Barbara Brown
Mary
Darwin Goss
Joseph
Helen Doty
Lola Walker
Betty Willis
Angels
Phillip Plattenberger
Alvin Castro
Chas
Brock
Shepherds
Lawrences Almquist
Cee Leavens
Doral’ Munce
Wise Mery
Mary Ann Roberts
Norma McCue
Charles Leavens
Gifta
Lawrence Almaquist
William Wurster
Cheater Cramer
Patricia
Georges
Lois Walker
Philip Hottenstein
Charles Brock
Gerald Sartwell
Mary Castro
Iola Ready
Donald Mace
Santa Claus
Christmas Dinner Gatherings In Mt Carroll House
Mr and Mrs Orle Smith hosted a pre Christmas dinner Tuesday in Mt Carroll with many relatives invited. The gathering also marked a farewell for their son Francis who left for Fort Sheridan to begin Army induction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orle Smith
Mt. Carroll
Francis
Fort Sheridan
U. S. Army
Erve Neuschwanger
Harry Neuschwanger
Kenneth Kesher
Blaine Smith
Wiliam Emery
George Sehmaling
Carroll
Paul Melendy
Savanna
Lloyd Smith
Argo
Paul Smith
Frank Smith
Donald Smith
Earl George Kness
Paul Wilt
Knox, Ky
Nettie Phillips
Pine St
Maywood
Joe Shutter
Prestage
Zion
Grover Brennaman
Alma
Mich
Otto Switzer
Army Air Corps officer Ned Lewis graduated in Florida
Ned Lewis son of Postmaster and Mrs I M Lewis graduated December 9 from the Army Air Force Officers' Candidate School at Miami Beach Florida and is commissioned second lieutenant in the Army Air Corps. He has been sent to Washington D C. His address is 2641 Connecticut Ave Walnut Leader Walnut Ml.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned Lewis
I. M. Lewis
Army Air Force Officers’ Candidate School
Miami Beach
Fla
Army Air Corps
Washington
D. C
Connecticut Ave
Walnut Leader
Walnut, Ml
Vos Purchases Neva Baker House On Towne Street
Martin Vos of this city buys the Neva Baker house on Towne street from the Clarence Wierema family. The investment deal was arranged through the Humphrey Agency reported Morrison Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Vos
Neva Baker
Clarence Wierema
Humphrey Agency
Morrison Sentinel
Double Wedding in Kohaka Missouri Brings Four Married Names
Announcement reports a double ceremony at the Christian Reformed Church in Kohaka Missouri. Miss Alice Bower of Argo-Fa wed John Gaar of Thomson and Mrs Thelma Bach of Clinton Iowa married Charles Bower of Argo-Fa. The couples plan homes on the Bower farm and near Argo-Fa once they secure apartments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bower
Argo-Fa
John Gaar
Thomson
Thelma Bach
Clinton
Iowa
Charles Bower
Christian Reformed
Kohaka
Bower
Mrs. Gaar
Christmas Social Guests Across Several Towns
Sunday afternoon visitors included Clint Wilt and Mr and Mrs Paul Wilt with Mr and Mrs Henry Con rady and Wayne Con rady family in Marion. Wayne Ashby Jr stayed from Saturday to Monday with Francis Smith in Mt Carroll. Savanna guests Paul Hanson and Duane Orr visited Richard Brown. Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl host a Christmas dinner with relatives from Carroll Clinton Savanna Fulton Albany Morrison Lyndon. Arthur Hass leaves for Marine Corps training in South Carolina. Irvin Renner visited Lyndon with his parents Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clint Wilt
Paul Wilt
Henry Conrady
Wayne Conrady
Connie
Marrison
Wayne Ashby Jr
Francis Smith
Mt. Carroll
Paul Hanson
Duane Orr
Savanna
Richard Brown
Harry Diehl
Henry Toepfer
Edna
Morrison
Ralph Irion
Everett
Nettie Baker
Fred Hook
Carl Petersen
Irvin Renner
Glen Renner
Lyndon
Ed and Mary McGinty Celebrate 50 Years of Marriage
The McGintys extend heartfelt thanks to friends for visits letters cards flowers telegraphs and calls on their 50th wedding anniversary. They express deep appreciation for the remembrances from family and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed McGinty
Pre-Christmas Dinner Honors Brother Leaving for Fort Sheridan
Mr and Mrs Lyle Williams hosted a Sunday dinner at their home in honor of Ed Smith of Wacker who departed Wednesday for induction into the U S Army at Fort Sheridan. Guests included Mr and Mrs John Smith of Savanna Mrs Weston Smith and sons Ed and Jim of Wacker and Mr and Mrs Leonard Stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyle Williams
Ed Smith
Wacker
U. S. Army
Fort Sheridan
John Smith
Savanna
Weston Smith
Ed and
Jim
Leonard Stage
Local Patients Return Home From Hospitals With Updates
Gene Bull returned home from Jane Lamb hospital after an appendectomy and is recovering well. Mrs. Walter Milnes of Morrison fractured her right arm at home and received a cast from a local physician. Mrs. H. L. Shawver of Morrison, released from Jane Lamb hospital after two major operations, is recuperating at home. Patricia Gates, six months old of Oswego, underwent mastoid removal in Aurora hospital and is recovering. Robert Plattenberger, 14, of Chestnut Park, injured his ankle in a skiing accident and will be out of school for two weeks. Mrs. William Kamphuis of Fulton, wintering in Argo, underwent cataract removal at Jane Lamb hospital. Merkie Beck is ill at home and unable to work at the Proving Grounds. Mrs. Paul Heusinkveldt recently returned from Jane Lamb hospital after sinus trouble treatment. Glenda Kay Leudeke of Freeport was hospitalized in Rockford for emergency treatment after x‑ray showed a foreign object in a bronchus and a collapsed lung. possible transfer to Chicago if needed. The child is granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Y. Stickell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Milnes
Morrison
H. L. Shawver
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Patricia
John Gates
Kathryn Tucker
Oswego
Aurora
Robert Plattenberger
Phillip Plattenberger
Chestnut Park
William Kamphuis
Fulton
Argo- Fa
Merkie Beck
Proving Grounds
Paul Heusinkveldt
Glenda Kay Leudeke
Vernon Leudeke
Freeport
Rockford
Chicago
J. Y. Stickell
Sack Family Visit Spans Dixon Chadwick and Fulton
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Sack of Dixon stayed overnight Saturday with their son Dan Sack and wife. On Sunday they visited relatives in Chadwick. Mr. and Mrs. Albert Prins plan a family dinner at the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. Dave Geerts in Fulton. Beverly Walbert Donna Smith and Gladys Coon were overnight guests last Thursday of their schoolteacher Mrs. Lyle Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sack
Dixon
Dan Sack
Chadwick
Albert Prins
Dave Geerts
Fulton
Beverly Walbert
Donna Smith
Gladys Coon
Lyle Williams
Local Men Return Home From Hastings War Plant
Several area men who worked on a Hastings Nebraska war plant construction project have come home for Christmas. Some will return after the holidays but others plan not to go back. Included are Stacey Potter, Gene Potter, Bill Wagner, Ab Hook, Joe Mitchell, Pat Cate and Hane Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hastings
Neb
Stacey
Gene Potter
Bill Wagner
Ab Hook
Joe Mitchell
Pat Cate
Hane Hansen
Argo 500 Christmas Party Held At Mrs Welch Home
The Argo 500 club gathered at Argo for a Christmas party hosted by Mrs. Willard Welch. Members enjoyed a noon picnic dinner and a gift exchange with awards going to Mrs. Earl Green first, Mrs. K B Carpenter second, and Mrs. D B Lewis third. Next meeting set with Mrs Ed Andring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo 500
Willard Welch
Argo
Earl Green
K. B. Carpenter
DB. BR. Lewis
Tueday
Ed Andring
Thomson
B. R. Lewis
Thomson 500
Harry Diehl
Mix. Lewis
Ralph Stearns
Emil Breach
Leonard Stag
Thomson Schools Find Early Holiday Break
Thomson schools close Wednesday afternoon for Christmas and New Year holidays. Most teachers leave to spend the vacation at their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Nickelsen Ends Farming as Fulton Neighbor Purchases Farm
Mrs. bh. L. Nickelsen sells her farm northeast of Fulton to Claude Wiebenga who will take possession March 1 and plans to move to Fulton once a new home site is found. Francie Hook shipped 35 hogs to Chicago December 15 selling at top price. Several families prepare for Christmas gatherings across Morrison, Lanark, Clinton, and Savanna with visits and entertainments planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bh. L. Nickelsen
Fulton
Claude Wiebenga
Nickelsen
Francie Hook
Chicago
Emma Eslinger
Forrest Eslinger
Lanark
Everet Eslinger
Morrison
Calvin
Arlene Smith
John Dimmick
Macomb
Carthage
Kathryn Scott
Ralph Holesinger
Marvin
Adeline
Terrell
Marie Workman
Wilbur Port
Fannie Reimers
Argo
Olie Johnson
Dorothy Shoemaker
East Moline
Emma Steele
Mt. Carroll
Stober
Christmas Eve Program At York Baptist Church
Members of York Baptist church present a Christmas program at 7 45 on Christmas Eve December 24 at the church. The program lists readings prayers greetings solos duets piano and vocal numbers and a Christmas story with participants including Charlene Larson Ronald Smith David Carroll Philip Brach Janice Smith Marianlee Bennett Nancy Smith Gerald Smith and many others. The event concludes with offerings and a concluding talk by Rev. R H Leitner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Charlene Larson
Ronald Smith
David Carroll
Philip Brach
Janice Smith
Marianlee Bennett
Nancy Smith
Jolly Santa
Carol Sack
Marjorie Smith
Arla St. Ores
Gerald Smith
Carla Eslinger
Mildred Brach
Marian Smith
King Jesus
George St. Ores
Santa
Bernard Groharing
Geraldine Smith
Reading
Lucille Larnon
Barbara Carroll
Junior St. Ores
David Switzer
Glad Givers
Selo
Gilbert
Holland
R. H. Leitner
Merry
Merry Xmas
Janice St. Ores
Joyce Sack
Postoffice To Open An Hour Christmas Morning
The Thomson postoffice will open for one hour on Christmas morning from 9 30 to 10 30 a m Postmaster Mary Sheridan announces Patrons may collect mail during the hour as the stamp and general delivery window will be open No rural mail delivery on Christmas day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Postoffice
Mary Sheridan
Sandridge School Holds Holiday Program as Break Begins
Pupils at Sandridge school entertained parents and district patrons with a Wednesday afternoon program. The school closed for holiday vacation and will reopen January 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandridge
Christmas Guests Fill Weekend at Regional Homes
Local families plan dinners and visits across Clinton Lanark Savanna Moline and Fulton as relatives stay for holidays. Guests include the Tench Witt Noordhoff Hop kins Stage Grim Dykstra families and others with extended relations in Illinois and Iowa.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Army and Navy
Yours
Joe and
Ella Olds
Fulton News
B. B. Cartwright
Presbyterian Church
J. E. Mitchell
W.H. Homedew
Alice Doner
W. H. Hamedew
Colo
Miss Bealer of
Fenton
Mrs
Wayne Drake
Geneva Kness
York Community Sund
Fair Haven
Thomson Briefs
Ernest Tousley
Walter Shanafelt
Lloyd
Cecil
Elsie Tousley
Clarence Tousley
Rock Falls
Georgia Hogg
Charles Hogg
Donna Bonds
Savanna Ordnance Depot
Paul Holding
Green Bay
Wis
Helen Wentling
Ralph Olds
Albert
Carol Olds
Iowa City
G. A. Smith
Gertrude Kustes
Earl Orcutt
Harold French
Tousley Bros
French
Camp Hood
Tex
Reka Hass
Mary Carolyn
M. J. Strukhoff
Arthur Pape
Carroll McGinty
Ada Lewis
Geo. Warfield
William Nipe
Luvetta
Ray Brenneman
Sidney
Ray Heitman
Ustick
Harlan Paul
Xmas
Ben Stage
Kenneth Kemmer
Baby
Charles Stage
Rock Island
Harvey Marshall
Beverly
Bill
Fred Miller
Bob
Fred, Jr
Wesley Sack
Hazel
Neva Baker House
Missouri
Gene Bull
Luedeke Child III
Nebraska
Aleen Fulrath
Markie Beck
Curtis St. Ores
Henry St. Ores
Roy Marshall
Everet
Dorothy Roggendorf
Hazel Stagg
Mary Frazier
Louis Strauch
Bettendorf
Lester Holman
Sandra Kay
Arthur Thompson
Claude Wiebengas
Jerry Wiebenga
Harvey Fonsett
Judy
Katherine Baker
Lester
Howard Wiebenga
Dorothy Badtke
Lucille Woodrow
Woodrow
Albany
Bertha Holland
Garrett Stevenberg
Ida Weber
Virginia French
University of Wisconsin
Norman French
University of Illinois
N. D. Tench
Peter Witt
W. Hogg
Kyle Melendy
Leona Melendy
George Hicks
Eugene Murray
Cornelius Noordhoff
Linda
Margaret Noordhoff
Noordhoff
Lloyd Rogers
John Cooper
Joseph Baumgartner
Sherman Oakley
Dale Mayden
Harlan Johannsen
Lyle Ashby
Claude Grim
Glen Bower
H. A. Tobey
Jim Sutter
le Claire
Joe Hopkins
Robert Stage
Stage
Harold Atherton
Wm. Strubb
Raymond Dietrich
Willis Stage
Vernon
Lester Grim
Lorraine Young
Vivian Wheeler
Herman Jansma
Leroy Rus
Roy Dyktra
Clifford Dykstra
Ben Dykstra
Hattie Brown
William Stark
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