Local Folks Observe 60th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. K. B. Carpenter celebrated their golden wedding on Monday February 5 with a Sunday dinner at their home. Guests from LaGrange Savanna and Milledgeville attended a large open house. Out-of-town visitors shared gifts and congratulations including a guest book and a 50th anniversary cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. B. Carpenter
John Carpenter
Carpenter
California
Lena Carpenter
San Fancisco
Calif
Clifton
Lillian Solton
Mae Demsmore
Ella Orr
la Grange
Vernon Rawlins
Near Ideal
Frank Moore
Gene
Savanna
John Brodbeck
Champaign
Spencer Swanbum
DeKalb
Anna Gunn
Milwaukee
Wis
Magmie
Tripp
Ben Isbell
Freeport
Alvin Mills
W"'l Graves
Clinton, Ia
Cal Teeter
Milledgeville
Chas. Hower
Will Hower
Roy Greenawalt
Otho Greenawalt
Lanark
Kyle Rawlins
Herbert Rawlins
Lillian Solten
Andra
Clifton Bennett
Blanché~Beck
LaGrange IL
Martha Homedew
Mary Lerthoff
Chipman
George Warfield
Savana
Garrett Sterenbere
Morrison
Wallace Dresbach
Near Mt. Carroll
Clarence Ploch
Albany
Carl Berst
Welton
Joe Melendy
Fred Nipe
Lloyd Smith
Vernon Kaufman
N. R. Kenyon
Argo
Thomson
Mary Alice Falls
Pearl Holman
Janet Carpenter
Gene Moore
Local Library January Report Summary
The January report shows 572 books checked out including 373 adult fiction and 154 juvenile non fiction. It lists 1034 total magazines with 2886 books in library and 312 borrowers. Fines total 1.70 dollars. library days opened noted as percent.
Johnsons to Observe 25th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Bert Johnson will celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary on Sunday February 16 in a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Johnson
Thomson Buyer Purchases Bull from Rush Carroll
Charles Hogg of Thomson bought a bull from Rush Carroll of Thomson. The dam of the bull produced 512.2 pounds of fat in 346 days last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hogg
Thomson
Rush Carroll
Ills and injuries in Thomson area shorten lives and routines
Sickness and mishaps touch residents from Clinton Iowa to Freeport Illinois and Ellendale North Dakota. Charles Jenkins is ill at home, Mrs. Thomas Kustes broken on ice and hospitalized in Clinton Mercy. Glen Krueder had surgery in Freeport and shows improvement. J W St Ores of Ellendale is ill at home, sister in law to several Thomson St Ores. Ed Martindale of Baraboo Wisconsin, a Thomson ex-resident, is ill and unable to work, brother to Erve Martindale of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kustes
Mercy
Clinton
J. W. St. Ores
Ellendale
N. Dak
George, Henry, Alfred and
James St. Ores
Thomson
Ed Martindale
Baraboo, Wis
Erve Martindale
Thomson Reserves Win Tournament at Mt Carroll
The YCHS reserve basketball team defeated Milledgeville 24 to 9 in the Mt Carroll reserve tournament last Thursday, earning the tournament win. Thomson had beaten Shannon Monday and Chadwick Wednesday to reach the championship, with locals proud of the squad and hopeful for remaining season victories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
YCHS
Milledgeville
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Shannon
Chadwick
Thomson Briefs Mrs J Y Stickel and Son Visit
Thomson residents report Mrs J Y Stickel and her son Wilbur spent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs Will Richter near Mt Carroll. Mr and Mrs Lewis Combs and daughter Delores Ann of Sterling visited here Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Y. Stickel
Wilbur
Will Richter
Mt. Carroll
Lewis Combs
Delores Ann
Sterling
Local couple to celebrate anniversary on Sandridge farm
Mr. and Mrs. Will Johnson mark their sixth wedding anniversary on February 12 at the Sandridge farm. A family dinner for kin at son in law Harry Jurgens’s home on February 9 recalls their 1901 Mt. Carroll wedding, and they are parents of five with eleven grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Johnson
Sandridge
Harry Jurgens
Mary Renz
Charles Renz
George Johnson
Mt. Carroll
Steele
Clyde Emnyre
Lena
Johnnie
Argo-Fay
Luther Leavens
Delores
Will Brandt
Hans Gehlsen
Clara
Lyndon
Henry
Rock Island
Mrs Wayne Brown Visits Miller Parents at Hanover
Mrs Wayne Brown spent several days last week with her parents Mr and Mrs Edward Miller in Hanover, sharing time with the family and enjoying the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Brown
Mrs
Edward Miller
Hanover
Plans to consolidate Brist ol and Thomson districts disclosed
The boards of Brist ol School District 79 and Thomson Consolidated Dist. 74 met on February 3 and authorized circulation of consolidation petitions. A board member will visit each family within ten days to explain the benefits of merging the districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Thomson Consolidated Dist
Surprise bridal shower honors Albany bride at Union Grove
Mrs Richard Wiersema of Albany was guest of honor at a surprise shower hosted by Mr and Mrs Joe Bielema in Union Grove Friday. Banjo games awarded prizes to Mrs Jake Bissens of Thomson and Mrs Chas Meinsma of Ustick. Richard Wiersema won high prize for men, John Wiersema low. The honoree received prizes and many gifts while guests enjoyed refreshments. Attending were the bride and groom's uncles and aunts, including Mr and Mrs Jake Bissens of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Wiersema
Albany
Joe Bielema
Union Grove
Banco
Jake Bissens
Thomson
Low
Chas, Meinsma
Ustick
John Wiersema
Whem
Jake Biscons
Pastors Prayer Meeting and Sunday Services Announced
Paul Farley pastor announces a prayer meeting at 7 30 Thursday evening at the parsonage. Sunday February 9 at 10 a m Sunday school and at 10 55 a m sermon and communion service. Mission Band meets at the parsonage at the same hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farley
Mission Band
Sunday church activities outline
The Ideal church lists a 10 a.m. Sunday school, 7 p.m. Christian Endeavor, and 7:30 p.m. evening service led by Rev. Sword with Herbert Isenhart. Mrs. Corzine and Mr. Reiff performed a special number during the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal Sunday School
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Sword
Herbert Isenhart
C. E
Corzine
Reiff
Argo Methodist Service Schedule
Rev. J. A. Foard serves as pastor at Argo Methodist Church with morning worship at 9 30 a m and Sunday school at 10 15 a m reflecting a typical Sunday schedule in the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Methodist
J. A. Foard
York Community Service Sermon Series Opens at York Church
York Community T Stuart Cleworth, minister, leads 8:45 a.m. worship with theme Unsung Heroes of Our Valley. 9:30 a.m. church school considers Luke’s Gospel and the Christian attitude toward possession. Forty s includes questions on early Christians and mammon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Stuart Cleworth
Mississippi Valley
Jo Daviess
Jean Vincennes
Illinois County
Indiana
St. Augustine
Son
Baptist Church Services and Sunday School Activities
Baptist Rev. R. H. sSeitner conducts morning worship at 9:30 a.m. Sunday School follows at 10:30 a.m. Thelma and Irene Schick sang a vocal duet last Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Brach hosted Sunday School members Tuesday evening. A program featured group songs, readings by Arlene Smith Thelma Schich Mrs. Roy Heitman and Otto Switzer, and duets by various couples. Ladies' Aid meets today at Mrs. Lloyd Smith's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. sSeitner
Thelma
Irene Schick
Emil Brach
Paul Wilt
Arlene Smith
Thelma Schich
Roy Heitman
Otto Switzer
Lloyd Smith
Lewis Combs
Geraldine Smith
Philip Brach
Ladies’ Aid Society
Thomson Methodist Weekly Schedule and Meetings
Thomson Methodist church program lists Rev. Clarence Ploch as minister. Church School at 10 with Chas. Merity superintendent, Morning Worship at 11 with sermon theme And This Is Life Eternal. Official board meeting Monday 7 30 at Chas. McGinty home. Brotherhood meeting Wednesday 7 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ploch
Chas. Meriity
Chas. McGinty
Thomson Methodist Brotherhood
Carroll County Man Appointed On State Group
Clarence Bolhous of Thomson is named to the publicity committee for the Illinois Young Republican Organization. The 27 member panel handles statewide Republican publicity, chaired by Francis F. Florsheim of Chicago with members from Oregon, DeKalb, Chicago, and southern Illinois. This marks Carroll County’s first such appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Bolhous
Thomson
Illinois
Young Republican Organization
Francis F. Florsheim
Chicago
Gerald W. Fearer
Oregon
Parker Finley
DeKalb
Republican Committee
Carroll County
Birthday Dinner Honors Schade Birthday and Dimmick
A turkey dinner was served Sunday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. John Schade to honor Mrs. Schade on her birthday observed Monday Feb 3 and Delbert Dimmick on his January 14 birthday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Dimmick and family and Mr. and Mrs. John Schade and their daughter Glendora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schade
Local Couple Celebrate 58th Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Franck celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary with a dinner at the Francke Switzer home last Saturday. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. K. W. Francke of Savanna and Mr. and Mrs. Chas Switzer and son David. Relatives and friends visited during the day and evening to extend congratulations on their many years of married life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Franck
Francke-Switzer
K. W. Francke
Savanna
Chas. Switzer
David
Local Club To Sponsor Washington Birthday Party
The Look Out committee of the T. N. T. club will sponsor a Washington birthday party Saturday evening February 22 at the Community church. Program begins at 7 30 o'clock followed by refreshments. The public is invited to attend for a pleasant evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. T. Club
Washington
Bank Holiday Closure Noted for Lincoln Birthday
The Thomson State Bank will be closed next Wednesday February 12 due to Lincoln's birthday a legal holiday observed by the bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson State Bank
Lincoln
Party at Robert Carrolls Home Surprises Couple
Friends of Mr and Mrs Robert Carroll surprised them at their home last Wednesday evening. Five hundred provided entertainment and a delicious lunch was served. Present besides the Carolls were Mr and Mrs Forrest Eslinger Miss Thelma Schick Miss Irene Schick Mr and Mrs Paul Witt Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing and Mr and Mrs Harold Witt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Carroll
Carroll
Forrest Eslinger
Thelma
Irene Schick
Paul Witt
Bruce Groharing
Harold Witt
P. T. A. Meets Tonight at High School
The Par ent-Teachers association holds a regular meeting at the high school this Thursday evening. Sponsored by the local Woman's club, the program features patriotic numbers including a chalk talk by Miss Marin Bakkelund of Rockford and a patriotic quiz led by John Rosenberg, with a free will offering to cover her presentation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parent-Teachers Association
Woman's Club
Marin Bakkelund
Rockford
John Rosenberg
God Bless
America
Vernon Corbin
Mildred Withhart
Bristol School
Miss Bakkelund
Argo Home Scene Of Club Meeting Monday
Mr and Mrs Cecil Mitchell entertained the Monday evening variety Club at Argo. Buneo provided the diversion of the evening with honors going to Mrs Evelyn Welch Mrs Mary Vicaro and George Bittner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecil Mitchell
Argo
Buneo
Evelyn Welch
Mary Vicaro
George Bittner
Card of Thanks for 50th Anniversary
The Carpenter couple thank all who sent flowers cards gifts and well wishes for their 50th wedding anniversary celebrated on Monday.
Thomson Reserves Triumph at Cordova by 42 to 17
The YCHS first team defeated Cordova 50 to 27 and the second team won 42 to 17, returning home Tuesday evening with two victories to their credit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Cordova
YCHS
Iowa City sophomores leave Iowa for second semester
Iowa City reports two sophomore trackmen from the State University of Iowa have left the squad for the second semester after first semester grades. Bob Machael, a high jumper up to six feet three inches, and Bus Mertes, a sprinter and member of the prior football squad, will seek eligibility for fall football by attending four weeks of summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
State University of Iowa
Bob Machael
Bus’ Mertes
Eddie Anderson
Machael
Mertes
Clinton Herald
Birthday thanks from Mrs. John Schade notes 72nd day
Mrs John Schade expresses gratitude for cards flowers and other gestures received on her 72nd birthday celebrated Monday she appreciates the kind thoughts and well wishes from friends and neighbors.
Francke 58th Wedding Anniversary Thanks
We thank all who remembered us with cards and flowers on our 58th wedding anniversary Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Francke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
K. B. Carpenter
H. A. Francke
Fred Smith Honored On Birthday At Argo Supper
A birthday supper honored Fred Smith on a Monday evening at the home of his son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Merle Turney in Argo. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ernest Smith and family Mr and Mrs Joe Turney and Mr and Mrs Merle Turney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Smith
Merle Turney
Argo
Mr. Smith
Ernest Smith
Joe Turney
Former Local Pastor Edward Nicholas Dies at 78
The Rev. Edward Nicholas, former pastor of the local Methodist church, died January 26 after a major operation. He had served as chaplain at the Soldiers and Sailors Home in Quincy for several years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nicholas
Nicholas
Soldiers and Sailors Home
Quincey
Argo 500 Club Hosts Meeting at Mrs Nipe Home
The Argo 500 club gathered at Mrs Hortense Nipe's home last Thursday afternoon. First prize went to Mrs Cora Stickell, second to Mrs Evelyn Welch, and third to Mrs Mayme Mummert. The club scheduled its next meeting at Mrs Mayme Mummert's home next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo 500
Hortense Nipe
Cora Stickell
Evelyn Welch
Mayme Mummert
The 500 Club Meets at Mrs Hortense Nipe’s Home
The 500 club is meeting in the home of Mrs Hortense Nipe today Thursday. Members gather for an afternoon session and planned activities in a social club setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500 Club
N T club gathers at Mrs Baker home for planning
The N T club met at the home of Mrs. Nettie Baker on Tuesday and spent a pleasant afternoon planning work for the coming months. Refreshments followed for Mrs. Helen Gaar, Mrs. Nettie Baker, Mrs. Frances Hem, Mrs. Gladys Cate, Mrs. Bonnie Curley, Mrs. Edith Gaar, Mr. Orella Bennett, Mrs. Lulu Grim, and Miss E. (Continued on Back Page).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. N. T. Club
Nettie Baker
Helen Gaar
Frances Hem
Gladys Cate
Bonnie Curley
Edith Gaar
Orella Bennett
Lulu Grim
Homemaking Class Meeting Discusses Kitchen Planning
The Clinton Indiana homemaking class heard Mr Harris of Curtis Cabin Co describe miniature scale kitchen models and full size samples. He noted indirect lighting saves cost and eye strain, and advised color choices for different compass-facing kitchens. Curtis Co offers free kitchen planning in miniature. locals encouraged to join the evening school next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris
Curt: Cabin Company
Clinton
Curtis Company
Meeting on seed corn held at Moline
Rush Carroll of Thomson and Burton Hollinshead of Fulton attended a Funk's Seed Corn meeting in Moline on Wednesday. The gathering featured talks and demonstrations on seed corn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Carroll
Thomson
Burton Hollinshead
Fulton
Moline
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith Observe 46th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Frank Smith quietly observed their forty sixth wedding anniversary on Wednesday February 5, according to a brief family notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Smith
Ice House Filling Underway at Moses Lake
Work began this week to fill the local ice house with ice cut at Moses Lake west of town. Ice is hauled by truck to the ice house and completion is expected in the latter part of the week. Wayland Bennett, an employee from Rockford, spent the weekend with his family here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses Lake
Wayland Bennett
Rockford
Birthday Remembrance for 89th in Thomson
Mrs. Sarah Groharing celebrated her 89th birthday on Sunday February 2 with family and friends visiting to offer good wishes. She received a cake flowers and cards and a telegram from son Robert Groharing and family in Manatee Florida. Born February 2 1862 in New York City she lived in Vermont before moving to Thomson and is a descendant of the Pape family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Groharing
Robert Groharing
Manatee
Fla
Groharing
George Pape
England
New York City
Vermont
Pape
Mary Jane McGinty
Thomson
John Pape
Anna Kent
Elizabeth Carpenter
Dora Bennett
Sarah Pape
Richard Groharing
B. R. Lewis
Mike Tucker
Clinton
Nena Melendy
Laura
Homer
Thomson Methodist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Clifton Bennett
Ella Orr
Mae Densmore
Blanche Beck
LaGrange
Kyle Melendy
Roehbert
Henry Strauch
Eva Atherton
Jennie Lowry
Harold Lawbaugh
Delia Melendy
K. B. Carpenter
Ustick Man Weds Erie Girl Friday Eve
Miss Josephine Van Oosten of Erie and George Bissens of Ustick wed at 8 pm Friday January 31 at the bride’s parents home near Erie. Rev. R TenHaken officiated the single ring ceremony with attendants Harold Damhoff and wife. The bride wore white satin with pink rose bouquet. reception followed for relatives and guests. Eissens family noted as groom’s relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine van Oosten
Erie
George Bissens
Ustick
Adolph van Oosten
Near Erie
R. TenHaken
Newton Reformed Church
Harold Damhoff
Fulton
Revival Meetings Begin at Community Church
Revival meetings start February 9 at 7 30 p m in the Community church. Mrs Ruth Castang evangelist and Miss Cond co worker both of Sullivan will lead the events in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Castang
Cond
Sullivan, U1
Local residents visit Glen Krueder at St Francis Hospital
Neal Maring of Chadwick Henrietta Sikkema Pearl Evelyn Rawlins and Harold Dachler visited with Glen Krueder at the St Francis hospital in Freeport Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neal Maring
Chadwick
Henrietta Sikkema
Pearl Evelyn Rawlins
Harold Dachler
Glen Krueder
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Thom son Woman's Club Meeting Marks Jubilee
The Thom son Woman's club meets at Mrs Salome McGintys home on Wednesday evening Feb 12. After the business meeting roll call is answered by Sayings of Famous Men Frances Thomas presents Lincoln's Home and the Golden Jubilee party is hosted by committee Margaret Murray Jane Smith and Salome McGinty with entertainment for the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman’s Club
Salome McGinty
Frances Thomas
Lincoln's
Margaret Murray
Jane Smith
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Charles Jenkins
MT. Carroll Thurs
Bull
Isenhart
Hook
Ae Demaree
G Mitchell
Ashpole
Rai i Bolhous
Kaufman
Wagner
Rg Cate
Faulkner
Miller
Rahn
Rf Law
Rf Miles
Rf Diehl
If Nye
Barthel
Lf Barthel
Lubbs
Rg ii
Reiff, m
Thomson Briefs
Fair Haven
York
Schade
Y.C.H.S
Woman’s Club
Hiei
French
Willaert Wa
John On
Ayi Bull
al Hook
Bert Hook
Cate
Demaree
Bolhous
Benson
R. Toalson
W. Toalson
Fenno
Callahan
Chaney
Wilson
Hawkeye
Eeee
McGinty Home
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