Fulton-Lorene Beawns Leads Local Ful-Lite Squad
The Ful-Lite basketball squad, led by manager Life Association sponsor, features stars including Thomson Legel Norman and Hulburt. Season results show Prophetstown 26, Camanche 10, Piven 28, Clinton All-Stars 27, Curtis 29, Vampire 30, Lost Nation 32, Chadwick 16, with two forthcoming games against Fulton and an Indiana team from Sa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beawn
Tomay
Fulton
Legel
Eohaal Chumps
Life Association of Sponsor
Toruf Thomson
Norman
Local Christmas visits and family gatherings across Clinton area
Numerous residents from Clinton and surrounding towns hosted relatives during Christmas and New Year. Families including the Sworh, Roggen, Tibbits, Hook, Hartman, Hawk, Basta, Van Zuiden, and Gengel hosted dinners and entertained guests from Freeport Polo Mt. Carroll Sharon and Chicago while Tourists and longtime neighbors shared meals and holiday celebrations.
Webster Lumber to clear 1950 acres starting Monday
The Webster Lumber Company of Minneapolis won the contract to clear 1 950 acres of timber above Dam No 1 in a 100 day operation. A 350 man crew starts Monday, with work including bridge building, timber trucking to higher ground, and preparation of office quarters in the Cochran building. Plans call for a saw mill later along the railroad, using axe and saw methods rather than electrical cutting, with Arnigd Brunkow in charge locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Lumber Company
Minneapolis
Moses Lake
Cochran
Thomson Main Street
Thomson
Arngld Brunkow
Brunkow
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Services Held for Former Thomson Lady Ella Stark
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella William Stark were conducted in Dixon on Sunday December 26 by Rev Buxton of the M E church. Born March 31 1860 in Essex Vermont she was the daughter of Joseph and Lucy Greeley. She married William Stark December 19 1877 and lived in Dixon after 1909. She died December 24 in her 83rd year leaving three daughters Grace Humphreys Nellie Bevans Lucille Milley and three grandchildren. Burial followed in Lower York Cemetery with services at the grave by Rev Dude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella
William Stark
Dixon
Preston
Buxton
M. E. Church
Stark
Essex
Vermont
Joseph and
Lucy (Lloyd) Greeley
Thomson
Ms. Stark
Mess
Gary
Nellie Bevans
Rock Island
Grace Humphreys
Chicago
Lucille Milley
Detroit
George i Greeley
Fred Wolfe
Lanark
George Lanning
Savanna
Norman Lewis
River Porrest
Local Briefs From Clinton and Hanover Nursing Update
Mrs Elmer Davis and infant Lois Marie were discharged yesterday from Jane Lamb hospital Clinton and returned home to Hanover. Visits from Lohmeier and Tobey families were noted, with others staying in the homes of Frank Tobey and Floyd Tobey. Christmas guests included Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall, their children, Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and son, and Meelda Weber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Davis
Dauhter
Lois Marie
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Hanover
Henry Lohmeier
Frank Lohmeier
Marilyn
Pred Mill
Harold Tobey
M. L. ‘Tobey LaClaire
Vndain
Floyd Tobey
Wesley Sack
Harvey Marshall
My. l
Fred Miller
Andy Meelda Weberer
Racats
Churches York Community Morning Worship and Sunday School
The text lists church services including Morning Worship at 9 AM, Sunday School at 10:15 AM, and a regular once a month evening service at 7:20 PM. ARGO-FA Methodist also offers preaching at 11:30 AM and Sunday School at 10:15 AM. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Noad Pape Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebration
Mr and Mrs Noad Pape of near Morrison will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary next Wednesday January 5. Library notice shows the public library open next Tuesday January 4 and Saturday January 5, then Saturday afternoon as usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Noad Pape
Golden
Noad Pape
Near Morrison
Ideal Ideal Sunday School and Church Schedule
The notice outlines church activities at Ideal and Fair Haven. Sunday school at 10:00 a.m. with Junior classes and Mrs. Sylvia Wilt as chairman, Catholic Mass at 2:00 p.m. Next Sunday. Evening services at 7:50 p.m. led by Rev. Sward. Harriet Isenbart and Della and Harriet attended, with Mr. Stakemiller performing a vocal solo. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. Slagre’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
IDEAL
Fair Haven
Thea Vaerkel
Postal Hours Shrink On Now Ye Day Locals
The post office will close on Now Ye day with a brief morning interval. Guests at Miss Mary Connell’s home for Christmas included Dan Connell of Chicago Mrs A E Sheridan and daughter Mary George Sax and family. Mrs Floyd Hyde and Dan Joye spent Christmas in Osck with her parents Mr and Mrs John Hyde.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Connell
Dan Connell
Chicago
A. E. Sheridan
George
Xax
Floyd Hyde
Dan Joye
Osck
John Hyde
Fulton Defeated in Second Game at DeKalb Tourney
Fulton High School loses 18 to 17 to Downers Grove Quintet in the DeKalb tournament upset. The Massey men, favored to win, led early with 3 to 1 after the first quarter, then outscored Fulton 9 to 1 in the second, and 6 to 2 in the third before a closer final quarter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fulton
Fulton High School
Downers Grove
Massey
Hinsdale
Downers Graves
Recent Bride Honored At Country Shower
Mrs. Eugene Murray hosted a miscellaneous shower at her country home for Mrs. Robert Carroll nee Dorothy Hogg, a recent bride. Guests joined in quilting a keepsake quilt to be presented by her mother Mrs. Charles Hogg, with many gifts and light refreshments served at the close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Murray
Robert Carroll
Dorothy Hogg
Chares Hogg
Everett Eslinger
Mor‘yon
Alma Mauck
Daugh
Maxine
Dorothy Dierkson
Clinton
Leona Melendy
Suvanot
Rush Carroll
Mrs Switzer Enjoys Calls From Many Folks
Mrs. Switzer of Quincy received multiple visitors last Friday and Saturday including Mr. and Mrs. Philip Switzer, Mrs. C. K. Switzer, and Mr. A. Franecke. other callers over the weekend included Mr. and Mrs. John Greve, Miss Iva Brenneman, Miss Frances Switzer, and Belle Switzer with Edwin and Burdette Switzer. Visitors continued into Sunday and Tuesday with Delia Melendy, Mrs. R. D. Bennett, Frank Switzer and Homer Switzer of Freedom visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Switzer
Quincy
C. K. Switzer
A. Franecke
Rachael Switzer
Othe Switzer
John Greve
Clinton
Iva Brenneman
Chicago
Frances Switzer
Iowa City
Belle Switzer
Edwin
Normal
Burdette
Fulton
Cardiff couple to spend two months in California
Mr and Mrs W B Cardiff of Galva Illinois leave the latter part of the week for a two month visit in California. They plan to travel with several stops en route the second to be at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Smith in Wo Missouri. Mrs Cardiff formerly Harriet Dugechword of Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cardiff
California
W. BE. Cardiff
Galva, TM
Harold Smith
Wo, Missouri
Cardiff
Harriet Dugechword
Chadwick
Gnagey Attends SEa Convention in Springfield
Superintendent Gnagey of Childwick leaves Monday for Springfield to attend the Illinois Education Association convention. He is joined by Albert Take of Polo and plans to return Wednesday. Gnagey serves as a delegate from the northwestern TEA division. Guests at the Petersen home include May and Mrs. Jerguson and families from Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Gnagey
Childwick
Springfield
Illinois Education Association
Albert Take
Polo
Gnagey
Sickness Roundup In Local Families
Arthur Pape remains confined today with Mrs. L. B. Sears. Mrs. Ray Machael of Clinton is confined to Jane Land hospital for heart and nerve treatment. Mrs. George Bittner of Argo is to undergo an operation this week. Mrs. Rachael Switzer suffered a gall attack Monday evening but shows improvement. George St. Ores was confined last Friday and now can be up and about.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Machael
Clinton
Jane Land Hospital
That City
George Bittner
Argo Ene Hereldane Tan Hospital
Tor
Rachael Switzer
George St. Ores
Christmas Gatherings Across Town Mention Guests
Thomson briefs detail holiday visits by Ruth and Kathleen Sheridan of Wvanston to their parents and other relatives. Guests included Mr and Mrs Pred Peters and daughters Donna and Tuana, and Mr and Mrs G H Jenkins with family. Also noted are death news from Morrison and travel updates of friends von Rochester via Madison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Kathleen Sheridan
Wvanston
Fom Sheridan
Kathleen
Pred Peters
Ralph Olds
Clinton
Till Jenkins
Sehawn
Oklahoma City
Herbert Blodgett
Lewis
Walnut
Alice Bowis
Rochester
Minn
Conrad Lillie
Baal Buch Street
Jefferson Parent
Lockport
Felix Kremer
Madison
Wis
Glenn Demaree
Beardstown
Christmas Dinner Guests Share Savanna Visit List
Mrs Ida Weber hosted Christmas day dinner at the George Williamson home in Savanna with many guests including Mr and Mrs Ben Stage, Mr and Mrs Fred Miller and sons, Mr and Mrs Wesley Sack and family, Mr and Mrs Harvey Marshall and children, Mr and Mrs Carl Jacobsen of Fulton, Mr and Mrs Ed McGinty and son Clarence, Miss Olive Smith of Stockton, Mr and Mrs John Carroll and daughter Lois. Also, Mr and Mrs John Carpenter and Daughters Janet Marilyn, and Leona Melendy visited Mrs Carpenter’s sister Mrs Wallace Dresbach in Mt Carroll. Olive Smith visited Ed McGinty and Mrs Norm Lewis in Forest. Attended funeral services for Mrs Ella Stark of Dixon. Prizes drawn at Smith’s Royal Blue store with Mrs H Jenkins winning the econo wagon and Mrs Andrew Hook the candy. Christmas dinner guests at Mr and Mrs Tim McNamara included Miss Stesa Kilday and Mrs Katharine Neary of Clinton, Mr and Mrs J J Sheridan and daughter Trene, Mr and Mrs Thomas Hand and children. Sunday guests at John Nordhoff’s home included Mr and Mrs Harold Shelley and daughter of Clinton, Mr and Mrs Herman DeVries and Onna Blink. Rev Marald Dade and Mr and Mrs Willis Greeley with son Willis of Morrison joined Hattie Greeley for dinner. Mr and Mrs Claus Prins and daughters Dorothy and Lucille visited Morrison Sunday afternoon with Mr and Mrs Pete Dyke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Weber
Ben Stage
Fred Miller
Wesley Sack
Harvey Marshall
Carl Jacobsen
Fulton
Ed McGinty
Clarence
Olive Smith
Stockton
John Carroll
Lois
George Williamson
Savanna
John Carpenter
Janet
Marilyn
Leona Melendy
H. Jenkins
Smith's
Royal Blue
Andrew Hook
Tim McNamara
Stesa Kilday
Katherine Neary
Clinton
J. J. Sheridan
Trene
Thomas Hand
John Nordhoff
Harold Shelley
Herman DeVries
Onna Blink
Marald Dade
Willis Greeley
Willis
of Morrison
Hattie Greeley
Claus Prins
Dorothy
Lucille
Pete Dyke
Morrison
Spring Valley Ladies Hold All Day Aid Meeting
The Spring Valley church ladies aid met yesterday at Mrs. Vernon Rawlins home for an all day session with a noon potluck. The afternoon included quilting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Valley Aid the
Ladies’ Aid of the
Spring Valley Church
Vernon Rawlins
Argo Aid Society
Ladies' Aid of
Argo Methodist Church
Family visits span New Year in Stockton and Perry
Mrs Harry Gaar and son Darrell visited with Mrs Arthur Pape and her daughter Mrs Hubert Williams and family at Stockton on Wednesday. Nearby, Mrs Joe Brooks and children Roscoe and Margaret from Chambersburg, plus Mrs Ray Reed and son Brooks from Perry Hl, came yesterday to visit over New Years with their daughter and sister Mrs Tierbert St Ores and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gaar
Darrell
Arthur Pape
Hubert Williams
Stockton
Joe Brooks
Roscoe
Margaret
Chambersburg
Ray Reed
Brooks
Perry, Hl
Tierbert St. Ores
Red Cross Drive in Carroll County Reaches $912.14
Miss Mable Greve reports Carroll county Red Cross drive total of 912 dollars and 14 cents, surpassing last year and the county quota. Seven towns contributed with Milledgeville and Me. Carroll among the leaders. Savanna and Lanark also posted strong sums.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Carroll County
Mable Greve
Savanna
Roll Call
Milledgeville
Charles Steart
Mt. Carroll
Greve
Ruth LaShille
Shannon
Chadwick
Thomson
Lanark
Me. Carroll
Christmas Guests Return to Battle Creek Home
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Thompson Miss Roberta Lewis and John Wilhelm return to Battle Creek after spending Christmas with the Lew is family. Other guests include Miss Grace Snack Alice Lewis and Mrs Sarah Groharing. Emmerson McGinty and son Thomas of Aberdeen plus Mrs Mary Jane McGinty were dinner guests. Supper guests were N B Lewis of River Forest. Ruth Switzer stayed with Wallace Williams family near Savanna to assist during Mrs Williams hospital stay. Phillip Switzer and wife from Quincy visited Switzers. they remained until Saturday then went to Davenport for a Christmas dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Thompson
Roberta Lewis
John Wilhelm
Battle Creek
B. R. Lewis
Lewis
Grace Snack
Mt. Carroll
Alice Lewis
Sarah Groharing
Emerson McGinty
Thomas
Aberdeen
Mary Jane McGinty
Ed McGinty
N. B. Lewis
River Forest
Ruth Switzer
Fairfield, Jr
Wallace Williams
Savanna
Wedding Dress and Dinner Mark Savanna Nuptials
The bride wore a wine colored suede slip and gold bracelet with rubies from her great grandmother. A shower bouquet and pearl rosary complemented her attire. The maid of honor wore black silk crepe bolero and carried briaveliff roses. The groom and best man wore dark double breasted suits with rose boutonnieres. A three course wedding dinner for 40 followed at the bride’s home. The couple plan a brief wedding trip and will reside near Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iscelena
Maebelle Manning
Wanda Dects
Mrs. Senneff
Savanna
Senneff
Stransdale
Dick Clarkson
Ladd
Herman Senneff
Evelyn
Milledgeville
Paul Yackel
Joseph Olson
Chadwick
Raymond Senneff
Evelyn Gaffey
Morrison
Frances Hartman
Leo
Harney Manning
Clinton
Joe Manning
Esther Johnson
Low Moor
Joseph Zubaty
Local Guests and Holiday Feasts Across Fulton and Neighbors
Mr and Mrs Carl Jacobsen of Fulton stay with sister Mrs Harvey Marshall this week while Peter Sikkema and son Vernon visit in Fulton. Chas Ferris advertises a farm sale near Milledgeville on Jan 11 1938 featuring cattle sows corn oats and machinery. New Year visitors include John Neary F Hook and Mary Margaret Chadwick Arthur St Clare and Marlene with Grace Isenhart Kathleen and Joseph. Frank Potter and Groharing visit sister Mrs Ray Machael a patient at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Christmas Day guests include Elle Orr Oak Park Frank Moore and Savanna family. Will Griswold hospital treatment kept home. Sylvia Wilt aids in her absence. George Greeley hosts Willis Greeley Morrison Wayne Ashby and family Lyle Ashby Archie Ewing and daughters Christine Kathleen. Blanche Beck of LaGrange visits son Charles Beck at home. Dorothy Holm of Chadwick stays with Evelyn Holm in Argo with Rudolph Holm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Jacobsen
Fulton
Harvey Marshall
Peter Sikkema
Vernon
Garrett Bolhous
Chas. Ferris
Milledgeville
Union Church
F. Johnson
John Neary
F. Hook
Mary Margaret
Arthur St. Clare
Marlene of
Chadwick
Grace Isenhart
Kathleen
Joseph
Frank Potter
D Groharing
Ray Machael
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
KB. Carpenter
Carpenters
Elle Orr
Oak Park
Frank Moore
Savanna
Will Griswold
Sylvia Wilt
George Greeley
Willis Greeley
Willis Jr
Morrison
Wayne Ashby
Lyle Ashby
Archie Ewing
Christine
Blanche Beck
LaGrange
Charles Beck
Dorothy Holm
Evelyn Holm
Rudolph Holm
Argo
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Fine Grcord
Tormer High — School
Curtis St.yres
Charles Sworh
von Fulrath
Markie
Shelly
Emshington
D. C
Henry St. Ores
Victor Rogegen
Willis | Shue
Tunsley Bros
Tawa
Arthur Hoff
Chendwick
Gourmheim
Willard Welch
Childran
Sharon
Nettie Baker
Mes
Frank Foltz
Everall
John Cooper
Gladys
Jennie Cooper
Clarence Cooper
Arthur Cooper
LaVerne
Willard Cooper
Hanovex
William Gengel
Jessie Green
Billy
Joann Johnson
Freeport
Ida Frederick
Fred Hook
Reka Hass
N. Rovigon
Blaine Leavens
Helen Kenyon
Art Krohn
Pring
Ales
Louis J. Thompson
Clin- Th
Mrank Manning
Avg
C. W. Mfartman
Theal
Myron Tibbits
Myrnand
Kenneth Tibbits
Keithshire
Fred Homedew
Anna Tomedew
Mt. Gurrell
Tillie Harney
Jessie Kitz
Falan
Ily
William Hawk Jr
Ula
China
Wi Hawk Jr
Justice Pring
Louis Thompson
Viston
N. S. More Ka My
CG. W. Hartman and
Wey
Fred
Adam Kness
Arseul
Nick Basta
Joan Basta
Will Hawk
Newey van Zuiden
Mow van Zuidert
Thompson
Rits
George Mertz
Alma
Kily Marshall
Tling
Hey
Daviler Funy
Honus
Aid
Wink
Flomeyr Parsons
Nellie Parsons
Carl Dawiler
Paul and
Havel
Idest
Louis Daviler
Fay Ruitzell
Herman Daehler
Meo
Fred Dachter
George Daehter
Abbert
Oscar Daehler
Elmer Pink
Caol Haag and
Orville
Will Pink
Harold and
Lara
Delle Babewik
ML Carroll
Rushhaw
Methodist
Best
Ladies Aid
Mos Roy Hell
Ac Counts
Murray
Mrs. Switzer
Carl Petersen
May
Fred Jerguson
Maria Jenson
Hans Hansen
Marit Bahnser
Eaul Petersen
She Ma
Thomson Briefs
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