Pageant To Be Presented Tonite At P. T. A. Meet
A colorful pageant titled A Chinese Wedding will be staged and directed by Mrs. Win field Simester Nicholas at the Thomson school gymnasium at 8 pm. Admission is free for grade school children. adults pay twenty five cents. The event opens with the H S orchestra, followed by the grade school Glee Club, then the pageant with eleven non speaking cast members and a full list of roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Win‘ifred
Simester Nicholas
H. S
Glee Club
Lhe
Parent-Teachers Association
Nicholas
Fubh
Week of church events with substitute services noted
The Bible school and church combined missionary committees will lead the regular morning services while Mr Lang ston is out of town next Sunday February. Mr Gangdee will preach at the Methodist church at 7:30 PM. 92 attended Bible school on Feb 1. The morning sermon titled Behold the Man begins a series on Jesus. Evening sermon Come and See. Feb 14 prayer meeting will discuss the twelfth chapter of Matthew. Betty Lewis will lead next Sunday. Mrs Wade St Ores serves as C E sponsor in absence of the minister. Ladies Aid met Wednesday and served a noonday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew
E. Joné Robison
Betty Lewis
Wade St. Ores
Wade St. Ores Will Take the Place of the Mininister
C. E
Ladies’ Aid
the Annes of the Church
Methodist Ladies Aid Plans Next Meeting at Miss Cone Home
Twelve members of the Ladies Aid society met Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Sarah isxoharing. The next meeting will be held at Miss Mary Cone's home. Anyone wishing to help the aid will be glad to assist. Mrs Henry Strauch has returned to attend services for the first time since illness. An invitation is extended to any young person not in Sunday school to join the On Timers class taught by Mrs John Morrell at 10:30 each Sunday morning. Services next Sunday include preaching at 9:30 a.m. Sunday school at 2:30 a.m. Evening worship at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Langdoc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Sarah Isxoharing
Mary Cone
Henry Strauch
John Morrell
Langdoc
Ladies Aid Society Meeting and church notes
The Ladies Aid society will meet Friday evening February 6 at Mrs. Harry Morgan's home. Rev Leitner of Mount Carroll has gone to Excelsior Springs Missouri to convalesce. The Sunday school social will be held next Wednesday evening at the Rush Carroll home. Sunday school next Sunday morning at 9 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist the Ladies’ Aid Society
Harry Morgan
Leitner
Mount Carroll
Excelsior Springs
Rush Carroll
Catholic Regular Services Next Sunday Thorying
Local notes report Jake Miller traveled to Muscatine on Tuesday to consult his doctor Harry M. Hoxsey. Wm. Peterson, long-time farmer south of Thomson, has rented a Mountain View Missouri farm and will move after a closing sale on February 13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Miller
Muscatine
Harry M. Hoxsey
Wm. Peterson
Thomson
Mountain View
York Cagers Fall to Erie in Port Byron Tourney
The York C.H.S. basketball team lost 27 to 5 to Erie in the Port Byron tournament. Port Byron took first, Prophetstown second, Fulton third. The first all star team included Wassenhave, Gant, Lyford, MacRoberts, Rollo, Williams. The second team had Vos, Butler, Miller, Romain, Morrison, Reynolds. The team will play Chadwick, Milledgeville, Mt. Carroll, Lanark in late February, with Chadwick to face them again February 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y. C.H
Eric
Port Byron
Prophetstown
Fulton
Wassenhave
Gant
Lyford
MacRoberts
Rollo
Williams
Vos
Butler
Hillsdale
Miller
Erie
Romain
Morrison
Reynolds
Local Notes From Thomson and Clinton Areas
Thomson News reports Lynn Morgan transacted business at Clinton Trestley. Miss Vivian Taylor of C H S faculty has dental issues causing several dentist visits. Robert Holland enrolls at Tri City Barber School at Davytewport and starts Monday. Mrs J S Nicholas of Lighthouse Ti arrives to hearse for the Chinese Wedding at 6 20 in the H S gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn Morgan
Clinton Trestley
Vivian Taylor
Robert Holland
Tri-City
Davy-tewport
Former Fulton Journal Editor Dies
Malcolm MacKinnon, owner and editor of the Fulton Journal from March 1928 to December 1923, died at Moline Lutheran hospital Prigay. he was sixty. Survived by wife, a son James Malcolm, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral held Sunday at Rock Island. He helped promote the marked highway movement and was secretary of the Grant Highway association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm MacKinnon
Journal
Moline Lutheran Hospital
Prigay
Mr. MacKinnon
James Malcolm
Rock Island
Ruby Seim
Florence Smith
Mid-West
Valta Bower
Grant Highway
Obituary: Julia Alexander Called By Death in Rockford
Word reaches Thomson of Miss Julia Alexander death after a three week illness in Rockford General Hospital. Born April 9 1862 near Savanna Gurrolf County she lived in Morrison Carroll County and visited Thomson often with her brother Cyrus Alexander and relatives. Predeceased by several siblings she was a longtime member of the First M E Church Morrison and worked in Rockford for five years before dying January 30 1981 at age 68. Funeral services were held in Rockford last Monday with J M Fay of Fulton as undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Alexander
Rockford
Miss Alexander
Thomson
C. H. Alexander
Clifton [Bennett
Savanna
Gurrolf County
Josiah Pickney
Katherine McCord Alexander
Rockford Hospital
Carroll County
Morrison
Cyrus
M. BE
Morrizon
Jor
Rothford
Chas. Geisinger
Club Alexander
J. M. Fay of
Fulton
Farm Auction Notes and Closings Near Argena and Thomson
A series of farm sale notices dated February 1931 across Argena and Thomson. Kimay and Wierema announce a closing out sale February 10 with horses cattle hogs hay grain and farm machinery at noon. Ed Mest as auctioneer and Kinny and Wierema proprietors. Other notices list Hat ties Yates Harlo Yates and Clarence Delano property sales in Argo February 12. Potter and Potter host a carload horses sale February 7 at Thomson. Jerry Binyre plans a large sale February 14 at Ringee barn. Wr. Petersen closes out near Thomson February 13 as he moves to Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kimay
Wierema
Argena
Mt. Carroll
Ed Mest
Hattie’ Yates
Argo
Harlo Yates
Clarence Delano
Potter
Thomson
Red Cross Collections in York Township Report
Red Cross collections show funds forwarded to the county chapter chairman for drought relief. Subscriptions include FO Anderson 1.00, M D Prench 25.00, Cyrena Tounshea 5.06, T N T club of Christian cb 200, Ida Frederick 2.00, Carl Petersen 1.00, Mrs Carl Petersen 1.00, WH A Cate 0.50, Sohn Schade 1.00, Roy L Houghton 1.00. Further gifts received by Glendora Schade at Thomson State Bank for forwarding, with additional monies noted for later publication.
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York
Red Cross
FO. Anderson
M.D. Prench
Cyrena Tounshea
T. N. T. Club of Christian Cb
Ida Frederick
Carl Petersen
WH. A. Cate
Sohn Schade
Roy L Houghton
Glendora Schade
Thomson State Bank
Roy L .Houghton
Jeter
John Corwell Heads to Kohler for Medical Treatment
John Corwell of Mt. Carroll travels to Kohler Minnesota to enter a hospital for medical care after months of ill health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John.Corwell
Mt. Carroll
Kohler, Minn
John
Route 171 Not Included In 1931 Road Program
A letter from H A Cleaveland director explains Route 171 from Thomson on Route 80 to Route 78 will not be advanced in the current season due to 2200 miles of state roads and a pre-set Federal Aid project budget. He assures future consideration as funds allow and bond issues are completed in three to three and a half years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Acker
Thomson
Argo
Rouie 78
Acker
Edison answers on prohibition in Q and A format
The article quotes Thomas A. Edison answering questions on the eighteenth amendment, prohibition enforcement, economic impact, and child welfare. He says yes to prohibition’s necessity, notes improved conditions since national prohibition, and recalls women waiting for wages pre prohibition versus no such scene afterward, linking maternal condition to child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Edison
United States
America
West Orange
Saigon
Smallpox Outbreak Reported in Mt Carroll Area
Dee St. Ores served as Shianer caller Sunday evening. Mrs. H. W. Bradley and her daughter Betty, visiting since the death of Anna Carroll, depart for Bloomer Wisconsin. Miss Irma Schreiner, daughter of Mrs. Wilbur Williams, at Carroll high school, contracts Ismail pox. Many cases of smallpox are reported in Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee St. Ores
H. W. Bradley
Betty
Anna Carroll
Bloomer
Wis
Irma Schreiner
Wilbur Williams
Ismail Pox
the Carroll High School
Mt. Carroll
Father And Sons Banquet at Local High School Dance
The annual Father and Sons Banquet is set for Saturday evening at the high school. Tickets cost 75 cents from Robert Groharing or Joe Foltz, with free supper for sons by the Economic club. Rey Stump of Franklin Corners will speak, and four Death State Normal students form the orchestra. Prizes honor oldest father and son, youngest son, and most sons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thhe High School
Robert Groharing
Joe Foltz
Argo
Bank
Economic Club
Rey [Stump
Franklin Corners
Death State Normal
Lynn Carpenter
George Lohmeier
Imost
Thomson Town Team Tops Prophetstown In Tight Game
Thomson defeated Prophetstown 23 to 16 on the Thomson floor Tuesday evening in a close contest that boosters say offered two strong evening entertainments. Hillsdale visits Thomson this Saturday in Rock Island County action, while Fulton hosts Patton Rasen Oil on Tuesday February 10 at the Coliseum for a peppy clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prophetstown
Hillsdale
Rock Island County
Thomson
Elacr
Lillsdale
Thomsoun
Fulton
Town Boys
Fulton Coliseum
Patton Rasen Oil
Book Notes and Local News From Sandridge and Como
Sandridge Br Mer shon cared for Charlie Leavens's little son threatened with pneumonia last week and is improving. John Schwark and two children visited Ray Rupble in Como. Miss Libbie Curley, Oakville teacher, recuperating from pneumonia, is under Dr. Chipman's care and improving. The Blue Rock Shont at Sand Stough drew a crowd and many took rabbits as prizes. BR Duffus reviews The Santa Fe Trail as a vivid western pathway from sixteenth century adventurers to the railroad era with illustrations. Leach’s What Man Dawes biographs Brigadier General Charles Gates Dawes, praising his diverse roles and notable moments including his England visit with a group of American travelers carrying photos of fallen sons. Aleen Beck visited her parents over Sunday.
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Sand Stough
Santa Fe
BR. L' Duffus
Duffus
Kit Carson
Fitzpatrick
Far West
Man Dawes
Paul R. Leach
Chicago Daily News
Charles Gates Dawes
Court of All Dames
England
Westminister Hall
William Appel Interred In Fulton Cemetery Saturday
The Review notes William Appel was interred in Fulton Cemetery on Saturday. The Odd Timers edition, due next Thursday, will include many letters from Gurrell county residents from Shannon Milledgeville Lanarie Chadwick and Thomson. The issue will run eight pages next week, making it a large print for the small shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Appel
Fulton
Review
Gurrell County
Shannon
Milledgeville
Lanarie
Chadwick
Thomson
4-H Club News Ready Workers and Playful Stitchers Meet
The Ready Workers meet next Wednesday February 1 at Mrs. John Carroll home. Playful Stitchers meet at Arlene Adams home. The High School club Jollee Syrkl will meet at Frances Prins home Thursday February 12 with Mrs. Ethel Lewis as substitute leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carroll
Arlene Adams
Jollee Syrkl
Cuch
Frances Prins
Ethel Lewis
Week events show school and club basketball lineup
The schedule lists upcoming games and activities for February including Chinese Wedding at PT A. gym, Thomson Independent basketball vs Hillsdale, YCHS and grade school teams at Chadwick, Parochial school games at Savannah, Walton Basen at Fulton, and 4H club meetings and Lodge gathering on specified dates.
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Thomson Independent
Hillsdale
Chadwick
Savanna
Springtime garden talk and shared vows of freedom
Andy Sheridan notes a growing plant while A E says warm weather brings him to the garden lake each evening. Mr Tawes praises the season as a chance to tidy the home and reflects on the enduring tie between English speaking peoples and the ark of freedom. The piece highlights a book with WWI era scenes and caricatures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andy Sheridan
A. E
Naver
Mr. Tawes
Central Trust
McGutheon
Ding
Thomson Briefs Mention Dawes Death At Lake Geneva
Thompson notes to his son Rufus Fearing Dawes who perished in Lake Geneva waters near Chicago on September 5, 1912. Savanna merchants recall school holidays before Dawes would have supported a senior basketball game against Princeton. The piece references the House of David team and a federal service set for September 7 with Reverend W. T. Me.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Fearing Dawes
Lake Geneva
Chicago
Wisconsin
Savanna Marchants
Princeton
House of David
Thomson
Federal Services
W. T. Me
Benton Harbor
Killed By Falling Tree Takes Life Of Fair Haven Farmer
William Appel a Fair Haven farmer died Wednesday after a neighbor and he were cutting a tree that fell on him. Funeral services were held Saturday at Fulton in state at Plumley home and at WM. E. church. Survivors include his wife Helen Plumley a son Donald a daughter Lucile five brothers and two sisters. Born January 20 1884 in Salem township he lived in Minnesota briefly before returning to Fulton then Fair Haven.
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Fanert
William Appel
Fair Haven
Fulton
Frank A. Plumley
Fulton WM
Emef
Appel
Mr. Appel
Mr. Imel
Sajem Township
Mt. Carrol
Katherine
Balzer Appel
Helen Plumley
Minnesota
Donald
Luchile
Charles
Fred
Walter
George
Heber
Sarah
Community Notes From Argo and Vicinity
Argo Fa Mrs Mayme Mummert entertained Mr and Mrs Henry Stoner Mrs Mae Sack and Velma at dinner Ballarday Verna Oakley visits Dale Mayden home Saturday night the community gathered to honor Mr and Mrs Wilbur Williams who moved to the area Clinton visitors Carl Melendy and Ruth returned home Ed and Ed Larson report a safe trip to South Bend Ind The Larson household goods and machinery were sent Friday A. C. Sack and Velma attended a 25th wedding anniversary surprise at Victor Hines home north of Mt Be arrell Saturday afternoon Luncheon to be served Wednesday at Ladies Aid Hostesses include Eming Stoner Hortense Nipe and Edna Cooper G club met at Velma Sacks Tuesday two chapters Ethics and Humor of The Teacher Outside the School were read and discussed Beht served refreshments Present were Alice Switzer Iva Hurney Grace Seim Izabele Jones and A Norman Deutsche Absent Libbie Curley ill Next meeting set for Chadwick at A Norman Weutsche home Violet Volz ill with infected lung care by doctor ongoing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. A. Sack
Velma
Victor Hines
Mt Bcarrell
Mrs. Hines
G. Club
Velma Sack
Alice Switzer
Iva Hurney
Grace Seim
Izabele Jones
A. Norman Deutsche
Libbie Curley
Curley
Marchard
A. Norman Weutsche
Chadwick
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P. T. A. Meet
Parent-Teachers Meeting
Mrs
Winifred
Josephine Mudd
Rush Swituer
Walta Bower
Lucille Stickel
Burrell Brown
Merle Doden Scribe
Raymond NeNamara Cooke
Harold Brown
George Morgan
Janet. Carpenter
Funella Gaar
Church OF Christ
Methodist
O. W. Hockett
Clinton
York Cagers
Nec
Lanlark
Thomson Boys
Chadwigh
Judy
Russell Chesnutt
Dee
Bruce Groharing
Josig
Curtis St. Ores
Orchestra
Thomson News
J. S. Nicholas
Lightshouse
Fulton Journal
John Shrader
Shader
Jerry Binyre
Ringee
Wr. Petersen
Mie
Peterssen
Missouri
Wm. Adams
York Commercial Club
TIL
Adams
H. A. Cleaveland
Fathers and Sons
Br. Mershon
Carrall
Charlie Leavens
John Schwark
Como
Ray Rupble
Chipman
Miss Curley
Oakville
Aleen Beck
Bry
Markie. Beck
PT. A
Thomson Toine
Walton
High School
Jollee Syrks
Princes Prins
Thomson Briefs
Mayme Mummert
Henry Stoner
Mae Sack
Ballarday
Verna Oakley
Dale Mayden
Ite
Joe Melendy
Ruth
Ed Larson
South Bend
Ind
Mrs. Larson
Eming Stoner
Hortense Nipe
Edna Cooper
Violet Volz
Volz
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