Baby Born Friday Dies Saturday In Fulton Funeral
The infant died at Mercy hospital after birth Friday and death Saturday. Parents Gayle Grimm and siblings John and Allen Grimm survive. former residents of the area, burial in Memorial Park cemetery after services at Fay funeral home with Rev. D L Draper officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
eRan Tekimm
Lyons
Fay
Fulton
D. L. Draper
Thomson Methodist Church
Memorial Park Cemetery
Mercy Hospital
Gayle
John
Allen
Grimms
Christmas Party Hosted by Mrs Groharing at Bertha Holland Home
Mrs Adeline Groharing hosted a family Christmas party Tuesday at the Bertha Holland home. A buffet lunch and wifi exchange were enjoyed by relatives including Mr and Mrs Wallace Dresbach and Mary Jean of Mt Carroll, Mr and Mrs John Carpenter and Bob and Marilyn, Dorvan Ralston of Clinton, Dr and Mrs Marvin Brookstra of Fulton, and Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing with children, and Mrs Gene Bull and Steve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adeline Groharing
Bertha Holland
Wallace Dresbach
Mary Jean
Mt. Carroll
John Carpenter
Bob
Marilyn
Dorvan Ralston
Clinton
Marvin Brookstra
Fulton
Bruce Groharing
Gene Bull
Steve
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Coach Munson's Trojan Warriors defeated Chadwick Silver Streaks 61 to 36 Friday night. Elliott 18 and Bull 17 led scoring. Heusinkveld held to 10. Junior Trojans upset by Chadwick 42 to 28. next game Jan 6 at Sabula.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
Trojan Warriors
Chadwick
Troy
Elliott
Bull
Trojans
Heusinkveld
Root
Young
Sabula
Mt. Carroll
Chad- Wick
Births in Morrison and Jane Lamb Hospital
Mr and Mrs Willard Weeter of Morrison announce a son born last Thursday at Morrison hospital. He is a sister of Mrs Lyle Mitchell. Mr and Mrs Ab Prins welcomed a daughter on December 10 at Jane Lamb hospital named Evelyn Delores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard Weeter
Morrison
Morrison Hosttal
Lyle Mitchell
Ab Prins
Jane Lamb Hospital
Evelyn Delores
Farm accidents and illnesses reported in local notes
Louis McCoy of the Alley Witmer farm was severely injured when his tractor overturned causing a broken pelvis and other injuries. He remains in Jane Lamb hospital in serious condition. Ralph Huggins fractured his right ankle after a fall from a saddle leader on his farm and is a Savanna city hospital patient. Mrs. Hattie Rawlins ill at home with neuritis. Janice and Gene Fehler had tonsillectomies at Jane Lamb hospital Monday morning. Mrs George Mort is ill at home under care of her daughter Mrs Daley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis McCoy
Alley Witmer Farm
Mr. McCoy
Jane Lamb Hospital
Ralph Huggins
Iis
Savanna City Hospital
Hattie Rawlins
Janice
Gene Fehler
George Mort
Mrs. Daley
Pape to Retire on December 31
Mr and Mrs Arthur Pape plan a three month Ontario California stay starting January 5. Arthur Pape has spent 44 years in railroad work and 40 years with Milwaukee including time as day operator at Ebner. The notice notes his upcoming retirement at year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Pape
Ontario
Calif
Arthur
Milwaukee
Ebner
McGinty Hardware Christmas Greeting and Local Dealer Note
Dick McGinty Hardware extends season’s greetings and notes the Darling Soil Builder Co has set up a fixed store dealer. George Hartman Chadwick remains a dealer to supply both old and new Fertilizer Co. customers. A car load of Virginia coal is arriving next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGinty Hardware
Darling Soil Builder Co
George Hartman
George
Darling Fertilizer Co
Chadwick
Virginia
Ick
Chas
Card of Thanks from Mrs. Harry Root
I cannot come to see each of you personally to thank you for the gifts cards fruit and flowers received during my illness. I do want you to know that I am very grateful for your kindness and say Thank You sincerely. Mrs. Harry Root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Root
Thank You Note From Mrs Abbrins After Hospital Stay
Expresses gratitude for cards gifts and flowers received during hospitalization and thanks visitors and helpers at home. Signed Mrs Abbrins. December 25.
Aunt of Local Woman Dies
Mrs Tiete Koenes, aunt of Mrs Jerry Wiehengu, died suddenly of a heart attack. Last rites were held at Skkema funeral home Fulton at 1 30 p m Saturday and at 2 o'clock at the Christian Reformed church burial in Fulton cemetery Dr James Putt officiated Mrs Henry Roseboom sang with Dick Schaver accompanying Pallbearers were church elders Peter Vogel John Wiebenen Joe J Sikkema Peter Roseboom Hileo Vander Eide and Jacob Lyzenga Flowers cared for by Mr and Mrs Ralph Sikkema and Mr Bert Balk
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiete Koen' Es
Jerry Wiehengu
Skkema
Fulton
Christian Reformed Church
James Putt
Henry Roseboom
Dick Schaver
Peter ©. Vogel
John Wiebenen
Joe J. Sikkema
Peter Roseboom
Hileo Vander Eide
Jacob Lyzenga
Ralph Sikkema
Bert Balk
Koenes
Grim Family Attends Chadwick Christmas Dinner
Thomson notes Mr. and Mrs. Claude Grim and family attending a Christmas dinner at Mrs Grim's parents home, Mr. and Mrs. Sherm Oakley in Chadwick. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Glen Bowers, Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Ashby of Ideal, Lester Grim's Charlotte Iowa relatives, Dale Mayden of Clinton, Harlan Johannsen of Fulton, and Al Volk of Calanche Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Grim
Sherm Oakley
Chadwick
Glen Bowers
Lyle Ashby
Ideal
Lester Grim
Charlotte
And
Mirs
Dale Mayden
Clinton
Harlan Johannsen
Fulton
al Volk
Calanche
The Farmer's Daughter at Royal Theatre Fulton
Loretta Young Joseph Cotten and Ethel Barrymore star in a RKO comedy drama about a farm girl who moves to Capitol City. After a misadventure she becomes a maid in the home of a Congressman's family. A rally leads to her political run and romance with Cotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RKO
Loretta Young
Joseph Cotten
Ethel Barrymore
Royal Theatre
Fulton
Miss Young
Katie
Arives
Capitol City
Glenn Morley
Cotten
Miss Barrymore
Glenn
New telescopic spectacles aid near blind to see better
New devices based on telescope lens systems enable the near blind to obtain a degree of visual acuity for more useful vision. Microscopic systems are used in spectacles where high magnification is needed for near point work.
Insurance Coverage Amid Rising Replacement Costs
Insurance coverage concerns rise as replacement costs surge in recent years leaving homeowners underinsured. Experts warn homeowners to review limits and consider updated appraisals to avoid gaps in protection if a loss occurs.
Church Bulletin Notes and Christmas Program
Baptist James W Gillespie leads morning worship at 10 with a Pilgrim's Invitation. Sunday school at 11 led by Herbert St Ores. Evening service at 7:30 on New Year's Resolutions for 1948. Christmas party December 18 included an oyster supper and cake for Mr and Mrs John Carroll's anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespie
Herbert St. Ores
Lejeenah
Ernest Smith
Rush Carroll
Otto Switzer
John Carroll
Charles Hogg
Gillespie
Anna Carroll
Marjory Smith
Emil Brach
Lloyd Smith
Roy Heitman
God
Death of Mrs Houghton in Spokane
Mrs Iola B Johnson died December 17 in a Spokane hospital after a long illness. She was born January 16 1883 in Thomson, married Harry F Houghton November 16 1904, lived in Thomson until 1912, later moved to Washington. Surviving are her husband, three daughters Zelma Heiller Seattle Velma Hanson and Arlyne Vandon Spokane, two grandchildren, sister Evalyn J Grossman Freeport Ill, an aunt in Long Beach Calif, and three cousins. A brother Virgil Johnson died November 1 1944 in Spokane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arry F. Houghton
Spokane
Wash
Iola B. Johnson
Thomson
Henry J
Elen J. Johnson
Harry F. Houghton
Washington
Zelma Heiller
Seattle
Velma Hanson
Arlyne Vandon
Spokeane
Evalyn J. Grossman
Freeport
Ill
Long Beach
Calif
G. A. Smith
Earl Orcutt
Gertrude Kuests
Fulton
Virgil Johnson
High School Enjoys Christmas Party at School
The high school held a Christmas party on Wednesday afternoon from 1 to 2 30. Girls decorated a Christmas tree organized by Ernest Tousley and exchanged gifts. The program featured Christmas songs by the junior group under Mrs. Holloway and a Christmas puzzle with a cast listed, followed by a gift exchange and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Tousley
Janet Smith
John Stearns
Mother Sims
Ty Holloway
Father Sims
Beth Gablin
Bob Adams
Herbert St. Ores
Caro
Merry Marrieds Hosts Fetch Prize Night with Card Games
Mr and Mrs Bruce Groha hosted the Mr Marrieds club on Saturday evening. The party featured card and facial games with prizes for high and low scores. Guests included Mr and Mrs Mervin Shull and others as decorations reflected a Christmas theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Groha
Ken Kemmer
Bruce Groharing
Mervinshall
Ken Ke
George Bissens
Merle Atherton
Urovharings
Christmas Customs Studied From Around the World
The World Geography class studied Christmas customs in Mexico Germany Italy and Scandinavia. Fay Ashby and George St Or illustrated the breaking of a pinata in Mexico. Jack Faldten Dimmick showcased artistic skill with wood carvings and Ben created figures for the Italian scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Germany
Italy
Fay Ashby
George St. Or
Jack Fallsten Dimmick
Jack Carvi
Ben
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Chadwick Ponies
Ipape
Gerald Noble
Detroit, Mich
Oscar Kraft
Mrs. Noble
Albert Kraft
Carroll
Dick McGinty
Thomson Briefs
Methodist
Santa
York
S. Cleworth
Merle Hanbecker
Christian Endeavor
High Schoo
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