Rockford Radio Announces Traum Joining WROK Staff
WROK in Rockford yesterday announced the addition of Wihan R. Traum, recently from Mt. Carroll IL, to its news and on air team. Traum, a Chad Ik High School valedictorian, will take over the Street Talk program and also produce and host several broadcasts daily across various slots.
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WROK
Hockford
Pocumomenat
Annem “Tafe
Wihan
R. Traum
Alot ‘Traum
Chadik
Traum
Nteycle
Dvick Hugh School
Tus
Gradion
Caroll County
Miior-Demial
Mt. Carroll
Traum Con
Blackhawk Ranch
Star Dust
Prep Rt
Ill and recovering in local area from flu and operations
Rechsel Switzer improved after illness late night. Jens Anderson and infant Arthur of Peru visiting flu patients. Wilbur Hall released to home. Chas McGinty in bed rest. Sikkema of Fulton underwent hernia surgery at Jane Lamb hospital. Edson Holland and Mrs Tibbs improved from flu. George Schmaling discharged from St Francis hospital after operation in Moline. Arthur Church in critical condition. Lobart Holland traveled to Mayo Clinic Rochester and returned.ake C Balle of Fulton and John Balle of Thomson to Jane Lamb hospital for surgery. Mrs Dick Schaver recovering from appendicitis after hospital stay. Mrs John Cooper had eye tear removal. still hospitalized several days.
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George Schmaling
Avro
Uned
St. Francis Hospita Mreeport
Arthur Church
Vwtcon Ve
Ake C Balle
Fulton
Otty
John Balle
Thomson
Jane Lamb Hospital
John Cooper
Lamb
Clinton
Wall
Roy I Houghton Survives Gas Exposure After Found By Wife
Roy I Houghton was found unconscious Tuesday noon in or near his garage after being overcome by carbon monoxide gas. Mrs Houghton discovered him, and he received prompt medical care from a local physician. His condition was reported as satisfactory today, following a close call as he had left for town earlier that morning.
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Roy I. Houghton
Roy I Houghton
Houghton
Bert
Roy
Savanna and Thomson Checkers Night At Village Hall
Savanna players A O Elliott Aimmon Sartwell Floyd Bleakley Marion Wires B E Satwell and Thomson team Lynn Curley GAL Smith Jim Stores Bayvid Cole competed in an evening of checkers at the Village hall. The Thomson squad reportedly won while local high school basketballers prepared for a home game against Elizabeth, aiming for revenge after a prior loss.
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Savannah
Thomson
A. O. Elliott
Aimmon Sartwell
Floyd Bleakley
Marion Wires
B. E Satwell
Savanna
Lynn Curley
Gal
Smith
Jim Stores
Bayvid Cole
Elizabeth
Locals Note Social Visits At Homes Across Fulton County
Mr and Mrs George Mort return to their home after a visit with relatives in Byron Tay Atherton led Hobart Holland barber shop duties while Mr Holland attended Rochester. Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl and daughter Diana Lee were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Roscoe Almquist in Savanna. Mr and Mrs Guy Putterbaugh of Polo attended the Kitz Williams sale, former Gobline farm tenants. Tagerman of Chicago who bought the farm also attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Mort
Byron
Tay Atherton
Chaice
Hobart Holland
Mr. Holland
Rochester
M.np
Harry Diehl
Diana Lee
Roscoe Almiquist
Savanna
Guy Puterbaugh
Jear Polo
Kitz- Williams
Putterbauch
Gobline
My Tagerman
Chiecare
Heinze observes 25th wedding anniversary with family dinner
Mr and Mrs Adam F Heinze celebrated their silver wedding on Sunday February 7 entertaining 15 guests at a family dinner at 1 30. The table featured silver streamers candles and a miniature bride cake. Between 40 and 50 friends and relatives visited in the afternoon and evening. Guests included Hal Ashby Carroll Carl Petersen Anna Heinze and others. Cards and gifts greeted the couple.
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Adam F Tleinze
Nyed
Heme
Hal Ashby
Carroll
Carl Petersen
Will Heinze
Anna
Adam Heinze
Pan Haven
Jens Andersen
Bernice Hass
Clinton
Will Holy
Nick Krier
Wackler
B. J. Snyder
Fulton
le. Hoeppner
Lanark
John Heinze
Iar‘dm Dinson
Savanna
Conrad Heinze
Thomson Briefs and Local Moves Across Towns
Fragmentary notes report Thomson briefs about a valuable work horse, names indicating families in Chadwick Savanna and River Forest, moves of Blanche in LaGr and Keystone Beck, and a kidnapping incident involving a boy. Details are unclear but show multiple households and farms undergoing shifts in toward nine farm and Stakemiller operations under Verne Kaufman.
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Blanche
LaGr
Keystone Beck
Ange
Ave
River Forest
Clifton Bighbors
Mr.ennett
Beck
Lombard
Hoy
Savanna Visit Noted by Ily and Groilys Family
Mr and Mrs Harry Ily were guests on Sunday church activities in Savanna with Mrs Jessie Groily and family, joined by relatives from their mother’s side for a social gathering and shared time.
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Harry Ily
Sund.ther
Jessie Groily
Savanna
Gaar
Local families share visits and news in Clinton area
Mrs Wm. Hawk, Sr. visits Justice Prins home Tuesday. Cecil Imel family spends Sunday with her parents, My and Mrs John Sauer. John Lohmeier and children visit Clinton with Ed Bell. John Halfman family visit Morrison area near Savanna with Frances Halfman and daughter. Vern and Elna awlins and children near Theal host Montgomery Herbert Shelly from Des Moines for a few days. Harold Shelley family from Clinton comes for extended visit with Nordoff family. Conrad Lillie and daughter from Galesburg visit Frank Smith family. B R Lewis visits Madge Bower. Verne Kaufman and W R Kenyon join later. Earl Voss family from Garden Plain visit with E A Bergstad in Dubuque notes. Bergstad remembered as Clara Hook. Ed Pottz of Argusty visits Clarence and family at Savanna. grandson Tackie recovering from mastoid operation. Ralph Sterns, employed on lock 13 near Fulton, rents Will Adams house and will move with family. repairs planned, Sterns and family stay at Wilt Hotel.
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John Halfman
Harrers
Frances Halfman
Morrison
Savanna
Vernon Awlins
Theal
Montgomery
Earl Voss
Garden Plain
E. A. Bergstad
Voss
Dubuque
Roosevelt Se
Ily
Lyons
Clinton
Bergstad
Clara Hook
Albert Prins
Ralph Sterns
Fulton
Will Adams
Mr. Sterns
Wilt Hotel
Red Cross Donations Report for Church Altar Sodality
Altar and Rosary Sodality at St Peter's church contributed to Red Cross with several donations including $500 from Tousley Bros and multiple $200 gifts from Mr and Mrs Lyle Williams and others. A first list omitted a $1.00 item and a second list omitted a $3.00 item. Total to date listed as $285.42 with several late entries.
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Jane Yea
Dong
Sunday School at 1000 E Invites All Members and Friends
The Livewie class holds its regular monthly meeting at the home of teacher Mrs Roy Heitman near Tuesday evening February 16 All members of the class and friends are invited The ladies and Mr Otto Swatzer were present for a noon hour program The event followed by a quilt work session and a dinner The ladies will meet again at Mrs Frank's home in the near future
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Roy Heitman
Otto Swatzer
Frank
COMMUNITY CHURCH ANNOUNCEMENTS AND HOME ECONOMICS CLUB MEET
Methodist services and catechism times listed with worship and Sunday school. Catholic mass next Sunday at 8:30 am. Home Economics Club will meet Feb 19 at Mrs Charles Sacks with a noon potluck. Program includes devotionals, Valentine distribution, music, demonstrations, and social hours with hostesses listed and refreshments served.
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Charles Sack
Lena Green
Bess Catpenter
Madge Bower
Starr
Vivian Sack
Aigery Peters
Jennie Heale
Izzie Manning
Mae Sack
Lulu Melendy
Marie Holm
Alice Carpenter
Edna Cooper
Brimfield Couple Welcome Seven and Half Pound Daughter
Rev and Mrs David Tadit of Brimfield are parents of a seven and one half pound daughter named Anne Annette born Thursday February 4.
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David Tadit
Brimfield
Anne Annette
Talkie spotlight and bank closure in local notes
Mrs R Houghton a former resident is featured in Talkie Smuley Burnette in Roundup Time in Texas at the Pu Alto Theatre Clinton for four days starting Saturday. Thomson State Bank will close Friday Feb 12 and reopen Monday Feb 22 for Lincoln and Washington birthdays. Mrs Phineas Bashayn and Mr Velma Van Bustijk of Lanark visited the Sack home Wednesday.
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Smuley
Lester) Burnette
Homson Tessent
Texas
Gene Antiy
Pualto Theatre
Clinton
Wall
Thomson State Bank
Lincoln
Washington
Phineas Bashayn
Velma van Bustijk
Neze Lanark
Mas Charles Sack
Methodist Relief Plan Aids Flooded Ministers
Bishop Ernest Lynn Watdott of the Methodist Hospital Church leads a relief effort for ministers in flood areas. Dr Edvard D. Ronlstedt, executive secretary, asks offerings from Methodist churches nationwide. Five episcopal areas including Cincinnati Columbus Detroit Chicago and New Orleans will be assisted by a joint committee coordinating with the Board of Home Missions.
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Ernest Lynn Watdoet
Taastopal
Aml
Edvard Db
Ronlstedt
Philadelphia
Board of Home Mensions and Chinch Extension
UM Umat
Hil
Minos
Junal
Methodist Church
Cincinnili
Colembus
Detroit
Chieu
New Orleans
Board of
Kune Missions
Chicago
Aubrey S Moore
de. Ro Scott Aytie
Clinton Sheriff Captures Vagrant in Murder Case
Clinton County sheriff reports arrest of a vagrant at Thomson on a murder charge linked to an incident in Lea Mann. The suspect was taken into custody Wednesday night following an alleged pursuit and extradition efforts.
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Clinton
Thomson
Thos
Bett Lea
Mann
Clinton County
Alfas
Fulton Legion Post Plans Three Day Festival
Members of the Baptist Sunday school gathered at the home of Mr. and Mrs. H Tobey Tuesday to surprise and honor them on their 26th wedding anniversary. A social evening and pot luck lunch followed, with attendees enjoying the event despite the day’s conditions.
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Baptist Sunday School
Thom on 700 ub mat event results and upcoming meetings
The article lists winners from afternoon clubs events including John Carpenter and Miss Lew in first and second places, notes upcoming meetings with Harry Diehl and the Royal Neighbors, and announces a large Fulton Winter Festival slated for February 18 to 20 at the Fulton Coliseum. It highlights amateur contests, a Dance Troupe from Clinton, and plans for concessions and decorations.
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Rus Houghton
John Capenter
Secomd
Se Lew
Mis Houwrhw
Pete
Py Vadeg Bower
Harry Diehl
Pisyk
Holman
Legion
Fulton Coliseum
Fulton Aierean
Ineal
Thecion Austen
Lee Gion
Balk
Fuiro Davis
Clinton
Tate Geisinger
Hi Orchestra
Fulton Post
Petitions Filed For Township Offices To Date
The town of York voters will choose offices this spring with incumbents filed for reassessment. Current officials include Ors Ale assessor Sharpe Carroll town clerk Clarence Bolious justice of the peace B R Lewis and Carl Daehler constables Notin Leavens and Wn Strubb school trustee Otto Switzer. Carl Daehler not seeking reelection George Hicks filed as replacement. An April 6 meeting at 2 o'clock will nominate a cemetery trustee. the term of Rush W Carroll expires this year.
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Ors Ale
Sharpe Carroll
Clarence Bolious
Justice of the Peace
B R Lewis
Carl Daehler
Notin Leavens
Wn. Strubb
Otto Switzer
Ftomn
George Hicks
Daehler
York
Rush
W. Carroll
Village to elect complete set of officers this spring
Election for all village officers set for April 20 with current board members listed and nominations opening February 19. Filing deadlines run through March 16 and absent voter applications span mid April. election day April 20.
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Trs Mehades Te Bo
Mastin ‘Pibhits
Hobart Holland
Arthat Pope
Bult Loews K. B
Cappenter
Will Sinsman
Henry Strauch
Villers
Kate Cole Whitney
Sheridan Althowsh
Trea
Uttye
Unclear Names Survive Car Mishap On WY Road
Three occupants identified as Charles Spanner and Wallie Tey escaped serious injury after their vehicle skidded on a Wyoming toll road. The car overturned and landed in a ditch but all survived with only minor injuries reported.
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Charles
Spanner
Wallie
Former Local Man Weds In Kankakee
Streator friends of Miss Heater te Lapp and My Uwieot Mevut learned of the marriage in Kankakee yesterday. The couple plan to travel to the southern part of the state before returning to the community of Lys to reside on the Ettavena farm west of Banville. The groom, a retired merchant, has lived in the area for years and is identified with local farming interests. his mother is Mrs Ida Me Thomson.
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Heater
Fough
Lys
Ettavena
Banville
Lomir
Clark
Dag
Madison Stiver
Mo McQuhouay
Tame Thomson
Cen
Conune
Richards Tararo
Ida Me Thomson
McCurlough
Albany Residents Host Dinners and Visits
Friday and Sunday social rounds spread through Albany and nearby areas as Rev Harold Dude and Mrs Dude of Albany visited the Chas Me Ginty home. Louis Huizenga spent time with Mrs John Tne and Rush Carroll family. Marilyn Carpenter and Marilyn Gelwicks joined Mrs Eugene Murray and family. Willis Stage hosted visitors including Claude Grim’s family and Sherm Oakley with Glen Bower. Ted Storm of Wackler joined Willis Stage and family for supper with Leonard Stage later.
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Mrs. Harold Dude
Albany
Chas, Me
Ginty
Myenga
Louis Huizenga
John Tne
John Carpenter
Dughter
Marilyn
Donald Smith
Duane
Eugene Murray
Mis
Paul
Ily
Sherm Oakley
Glen Bower
Claude Grim
Ted Storm of
Wackler
Willis Stage
Leonard
Miss Betty Lewis Visits Savanna Guests and Friends
Miss Betty Lewis spent the weekend as a guest of her cousins Mr and Mrs Paul Melendy in Savanna. Mrs Lawrence Sullivan showed a few days by word of mouth and Mrs Charles Atkins visited with her friend at Savanna.
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Betty Lewis
Mrs
Paul Melendy
Savanna
Lawrence Sullvan
Charles Atkins
Local families host springtime gatherings in Savanna area
Mrs Santa Gersin ger visited Anna on Saturday afternoon. Friday and Saturday Lew Rolne Beef advertised. Fulton Victor Rogeendorf and family shared Sunday with Mr and Mrs Henry St. Ores. Mrs Harry Diehl attended a party at Mrs Green Cassel's Savanna home. Guests at various homes included the Huizenga, Williams, Stransky, Sherman, Beyer, Ploud, Tobey, Diehl, and Deutsche families along with teachers and neighbors.
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Vietor Rogeendorf
Henry St. Ores
Harry Diehl
Grean Cassel
Savanna
Ms Lows Huwzenga
Andrew Huizenga
Ustiek
C W Sherman
Charlys
Newlyweds Honored With Two Showers
Mrs Nopman L Stickell and Mrs Stich oH Bunio were honored at two separate showers. Guests included Mr and Mrs Ben Stage and many neighbors. Music, games, and Valentine decor highlighted the celebrations as couples exchanged gifts for the new home.
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Jens Anderson
Old Arthur
Lgo
Wilbur Hall
ERS
Chas. McGinty
Ete Sikkema
Herma
Janeh Hospital
Edson Holland
Mr. Tibbs
Lobart Holland
Minn
Mayo Elime
Reed
Dick Schaverie
Jane
CGNDI
Puesbay
City
A. Heinze
Thomson Briefs
Robert Herity
Donal
Bere
de Collinson
Verne Kaufman
Old Numer
Wm. Hawk, Sr
Justice Prins Home
Cecil Imel
John Sauer
John Lohmeier
Ed Bell
Herbert Shelly
Moines
Harold Shelley
John Nordoff
Conrad Lillie
Galesburg
Frank Smith
B. R Lewis
Verne, Kaufman
W R. Kenyon
Ed Pottz
Clarence
Savanha
Tackie
RED Cross
Methodist
Harold & Dude
Sussiston
Christian Sumlay School
R. Houghton
American Legion
H. A. Tobey
Royal Newhours
Regula
Maude Sears New
Pearl Williams
If Hins
Wilma Rush Beethane
Aehie
Marian Smith
Wall Holm
Fret Aipe
Chaos Kalman
J. ¥. Sticke
Greencastle
Beng
Mrs Lowins
Mrs. Thompson
Justce Pring
Mary Louise Tucker
Cedar Rapids
Sarah Greharing
Fra
Paul Smith
Argonk Smith
Vernon Freeport
J. Y. Stickel
Mrs. Danter of
Geo St. Ores
Herbert St. Ores
Daugh
R Lewis
Wo Me Tucker
K. B. Carpenter
John, Carpenter
Janet
Dorothy Lewis
Frank Moore
Gene Moore
Miss Bunt
Miss Burns
Tain
Panty
Miss Seras
Mies
Bridie Exon
Mty
Harrier
Berio
Mises
Cochran
Selvalona
Bobs
Haretth
Lars Aiy
Sheeulay
Kankakee
Manville
Wihs
Rush Carroll
Robert
Robert Gelwicks
Milledreville
Santa Gersinger
Vig Hubot Williams
Son Burton
Stockton
William
Lois Carrall
Arthur Pape
Cooper
Gene Potter
Cat Rey
Mrs By IT Suitne
He Carroll
Mrs. Lu
Ete Stransky
Jotte Switzer
Fred Diehl
Freeport
Mary Dich
Son Walburn
Arthur Deutsche
Kyle Rawlins
And
Mee Waite
Nopman L. Stickell
Justice Pons
Ben Stage
Ida Weber
Roy Hewman
A Tobey
Jack Harrman
Will Groswold
Lucille
Sylvia Witt
Gea Lenders
Harald Witt
Mass Hartrett Weatherway
Ethel McNamara
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