Freshmen at Morrison lead Valentine party and class activities
Freshmen boys organized a Valentine party for faculty and girls with games and prizes. Leo Fisher chaired committees for games refreshments and invitations. Edna Curley and Charles Hartman reported. The group notes Lincoln program ties and family tree curiosity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Dykstra
Nellie Dimmick
Jean Rawlins
Probias
Kathleen Isenhart
Edna Curley
Charles Hartman
Leo Fisher
Norman French
Calvin Eslinger
Allen Sikkema
Bertus Hook
Raymond Cooper
Leonard Hebler
Blaine LaShelle
Roland Schroth
Jortus Hook
Wanda Hower
Leonard Hebeler
Robert Balk
Curtis Lord
Laura Hoy
George Washington
Arlene St. Ores
Millard Fillmore
U. S
Doris Boylan
Isabelle Prins
Morrison
Eighth grade to present three one act plays
On March 18 the eighth grade under Mr. Hemmer will perform His First Shave When We were Kids and Junior Buys a Car. The primary room has had eight days of perfect attendance and Valentine parties with treats followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hemmer
Cordova
Chestnut Park
Mt. Carroll
Charles Johnson Jr
LaCrosse
Wis
Agnes Harp
M. E. Ladies’ Aid
Joan Wilt
Home Talent Play to Be Given at Y C H S Gym
The Ladies Aid of the M. E. church sponsors a three part home talent show in the high school gym Saturday night February 19 at 8 pm. The Kiddies Review features grade school acts and the All Star Wedding stars local residents and characters. Admission 10 and 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of
M. E. Church
Kiddies
Bowes
Greta Garbo
Mrs. van Wert
May West
Jermin
Maggie
Jiggs
Old Buck Joe
February School Notes Report Attendance and Activities
The fifth month ends February 5 with perfect attendance by Betty Maynard Lila Curley and Gladys Coon. New pupils Eugene Flack and Ruth Davis. A January spelling contest had Cubs versus Tigers with Tigers winning. Valentine party hosted by Cubs with Edna Leavens and Earl Legel distributing valentines. Birthday of Ardetta Potter noted. Visitors included Mrs. Eliot Mrs Legel Beverly and Richard Leavens Betty Leavens Jackie Falls and Junior Potter. January honor roll lists many students. Teacher Mrs Libbie H Rupple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Maynard
Lila Curley
Gladys Coon
Eugene Flack
Ruth Davis
Howard Potter
June Schroth
Cubs
Tigers
Edna Leavens
Earl Legel
Pearl Holman
Ardetta Potter
Eliot
Savanna
Legel
Beverly
Richard
Betty Leavens
Jackie Falls
Junior Potter
A. June Schroth
Harold Schroth
Dwight Leavens
Miss Mary Sheridan and Lor raine Weatherwax Attend Postmasters Meeting
Miss Mary Sheridan and Lor raine Weatherwax attended a county postmasters meeting in Mt Carroll on Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Sheridan
Lorraine Weatherwax
Mt. Carroll
Argo School Hosts Valentine Party for York Center Guests
Pupils and teachers from Argo and York Center schools plus friends held a program and valentine party last Friday afternoon. Various games and contests awarded valentine candies to winners. Miss Thelma Schick teaches at Argo school and Miss Dorothea Ritenour at Center school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
York Center School
Thelma Schick
Dorothea Ritenour
Center School
Church Events Highlight Weekend Schedule
Saturday evening program by the Ladies' Aid in the high school gym. Sunday services begin with Sunday school at 10 30 a.m. and preaching at 11 a.m. Special announcement noted elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
York Community Morning Worship and Sunday School Schedule
Morning worship led by Be Cleworth at nine o'clock. Sunday school follows at forty five minutes past nine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community
Cleworth
Baptist Sunday School and Social Events Notice
Baptist Sunday school at 10 a m urges attendance. The ladies aid meets Friday with Mrs Ray Brenneman replacing today’s plan with Mrs Lyle Williams. The Sunday school social was held Monday at the Brenneman home with games contests and refreshments. The Livewire class met Tuesday at Roy Heltman home with songs duets jokes and a Valentine contest. The Witt wedding of Mrs Witt and Harold Witt will be on February 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Ray Brenneman
Lyle Williams
Livewire
Sylvia Wilt
Roy Heltman
Sylvia Witt
Harold Witt
Sidney Brenneman
Approaching Marriage Is Announced In Livewire Church Group
At a Livewire Baptist class meeting in the Heitman home the approaching marriage of Sylvia Witt and Harold Witt was announced. The wedding is set for February 26. Sylvia, daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Griswold, is a York Community High School graduate class of 1950. She has worked in the Heitman home. Harold, son of Mr and Mrs Peter Witt of Clinton, attended Clinton schools and has recently worked for George Leuder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Church
Roy Heitman
Sylvia Witt
Harold Witt
Will
Will Griswold
York Community High School
Heitman
Witt
Peter Witt
Clinton
George Leuder
Remodeling Home Adds Sun Parlor and Upgraded Rooms
Dan Nipe of Argo renovates his residence by finishing an upstairs room and converting a large porch into a sun parlor. Kitchen improvements proceed as the project progresses. The Nipe family will move in after completion with the Faber couple occupying the vacated residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Nipe
Argo
Fred Nipe
John Faber
Fred Nipes
Savanna Hosts Diehl Corey Family for Sunday Supper
Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl and daughter Diana Lee visited Mr and Mrs Louis Corey in Savanna for a Sunday evening supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Diehl
Diana Lee
Louis Corey
Savanna
Dinner at Methodist Church Highlights Wear-Ever Demonstration
Mr and Mrs Henry Strauch Mr and Mrs Charles McGinty Mr and Mrs Charles Hogg Mr and Mrs Emil Brach Mr and Mrs Leonard Stage Mr and Mrs Eugene Murray and Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl attended a dinner and demonstration of wear over aluminum in the Methodist church basement hosted by Wear-Ever Aluminum Co representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Strauch
Charles McGinty
Charles Hogg
Emil Brach
Leonard Stage
Eugene Murray
Harry Diehl
Methodist Church
Wear-ever Aluminum Company
Weekend Guests and Local Movements Reported
Locals host weekend visitors from Freeport and Argo. Farm moves include Martin Schiper relocating from Gibson Bros. east of Millview to the Lloyd Workman farm near Morrison. Earl Kness returns home from Galesburg for a weekend with his parents. Other visits include Mrs. Glen Ashby and daughters with G. A. Smith. Cornelius Nordhoff with Lloyd Rogers in Lanark. Edith Hollinshead at Morrison Hospital hosts Gladys Cooper and Harriett Weatherwax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Diehl
Fred Diehl
Freeport
Martin Schiper
Gibson Bros
Millview
Lloyd Workman
Morrison
Glen Ashby
Carroll
G. A. Smith
Charles Groharing
Elmer Mosher
Malvern
Floyd Tobey
Argo
Charles Sack
David Gipe
Chadwick
Earl Kness
Galesburg
Wesley Kness
Cornelius Nordhoff
Lanark
Lloyd Rogers
Gladys Cooper
Harriett Weatherwax
Edith Hollinshead
City Hospital
Timber Men Return To Work After Rain Break
Timber crews resume work after an all night rain delaying start. About 15 workers hike from Thomson to the timber site while cars only reach the bridge, forcing a mile plus walk for employees. Edgar C. Rhodes of Garner Iowa dies at 83 with funeral in Garner. He married Lucy Kenyon and leaves Blair. Rhodes born in York township and related to local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Edgar C. Rhodes
Garner
Lucy Kenyon
Blair
Mr. Rhodes
York Township
Orella Bennett
Nino Kenyon
Argo
Lloyd Kenyon
Mt. Carroll
P. T. A. Program Rescheduled to March First
The P. T. A. program planned for February will be held on Tuesday March 1. A newly appointed Carroll County tuberculosis nurse will give a brief talk on local health work. The date changes due to the regional basketball tournament at Mt. Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Valentine Party at Ideal School Honored Mothers and Children
A Friday valentine party at Ideal School, hosted by teacher Miss Laura Daehler, honored district mothers and children. Attendees included Mesdames Hartman, McKee, Hartman, Hans, Manning and Miss Manning. Lyle and LaVerne Manning attended. A one third luncheon, valentine box, games, and contests were enjoyed. praise was given to Miss Daehler for her courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ideal School
Laura Daehler
Mesdames
George Hartman
Charles McKee
Charles Hartman
Will Hans
Ben Manning
Mabel
Will Operate Monroe Center Hardware Store
Walter Switzer, partnered with FE L McCoy, will run Monroe Implement Co hardware store in Monroe Center. They will carry New Idea and Allis Chalmers implements and Switzer joins from Francke and Switzer hardware. Charles McGinty will replace him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Switzer
Monroe Center
Monroe Implement Co
Walter
FE. L. McCoy
Allis-Chalmers
Francke and Switzer Hardware
Charles McGinty
Fire damages roof at Hart home near Ideal
A small fire at George Hartman’s home near Ideal burned a hole in the roof last Thursday evening. A spark from a cook stove ignited the shingles under the eaves. Don Carpenter of Argo-Fa saw the blaze and alerted the Hartmans as Mrs. Hartman would soon check the barn. Passers-by and neighbors extinguished the fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hartman
Ideal
Don Carpenter
Argo-Fa
Hartmans
Blaine Turney and Hazel Wilden Wed in Clinton
Marriage of Blaine Turney and Hazel Wilden of Clinton took place Saturday afternoon in Clinton with a single ring ceremony at 4 pm by Judge McCullough. The couple plans to live in Clinton with guests Johanna Brands and Fred Turney attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blaine Turney
Hazel Wilden
Clinton
Deep Sea Ball Decorations At Cornell College Gym
Ruth French, daughter of Mr and Mrs N D French, helps decorate for the Deep Sea Ball a girls invitational event on Saturday night Feb 19 at the Cornell College gym. Sponsored by Associated Women Students of Cornell the decorations feature mermaids and fish with sea like atmosphere. Miss French a freshman at Cornell Mt Vernon Iowa this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth French
N. D. French
Cornell College
Associated Women Students
Cornell
Miss French
Mt. Vernon
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs. B. R. Lewis at Home
Relatives and friends surprised Mrs. B. R. Lewis with a noon potluck birthday dinner at her home. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. John Carpenter first, Mrs. Carl Johannsen second, with Irene Rehman, W. M. Tucker, and Graves receiving prizes. Guests included family from Clinton Savanna Cedar Rapids and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Lewis
John Carpenter
Carl Johannsen
Irene Rehman
W. M. Tucker
Willgraves
Lewis
Rehman
Tucker
Graves
Clinton
K. B. Carpenter
Roy Houghton
Virgil Wilt
Cecil Frosch
Wilbur McGrath
Savanna
Paul Melendy
Cedar Rapids
Mildred
Charles
Alice Bower
JoAnn
Nancy Wilt
Social Visits and Local Happenings in Mt Carroll Community
Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer visited Mr and Mrs Hart Johnson in Mt Carroll on Sunday. The Nordhoffs and Mrs Hart Johnson hosted relatives in Clinton. Gertrude Shelley visited her grandparents. Fenley opened a shoe and harness shop in the old Community store building. he works as Clinton telegraph operator. A home talent play was announced for Saturday at 8 pm in the high school gym. The Stage and Doden families shared dinners and visits with Dr and Mrs Gatsos, and Merle Doden moved. Sack and St Ores families also connected locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
Hart Johnson
Mt. Carroll
John Nordhoff
Cornelius Nordhoff
Clinton
Harold Shelley
Gertrude Shelley
Robert Gelwicks
Milledgeville
Robert Carroll
Argo
Rush W Carroll
C. Fenley
Fred Doden
Morrison
Merle Doden
East Winfield Street
West Park Street
Dan Sack
George St. Ores
Thomson Edges Cordova 24 21 In Season Finale
Thomson high school beat Cordova 24 to 21 on the home floor in the final game of the season. Senior Cate played his last game for Thomson as the team surged to 10 points in the fourth quarter while Cordova was held scoreless. The squad travels to Lyndon Friday for another game. Handel Bros of Chadwick drove 18 head of cattle to Chicago markets with Claus Prins and Roy Dykstra accompanying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Cordova
Cate
Lyndon
Handel Bros. of
Chadwick
Chicago
Claus Prins
Mr. Prins
Roy Dykstra
Thomson Boy Relates Christmas in Philippines Adventure
Dick McGinty writes from Corry Field Pensacola about a Philippine holiday in which he, three buddies, and a mountain trek near Manila Bay encounter Igerotes head hunters and jungle trails. They enjoy furlough, church services, a New Year Eve party, and a climb to Mt Morvales ending at the China Sea beach with memories for home folks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers Club
Mt. Morvales
Manila Bay
Chicago
China Sea
Thomson 500 club meeting postponed two weeks
Local social clubs report postponed Thomson 500 club meeting now set for next Thursday afternoon at Mrs. John Carpenter home with Mrs. K. B. Carpenter hosting Argo 500 club meets this afternoon at Mrs. Will Holm’s home T N T club to gather next Wednesday with Mrs. Wesley Sack assisting hostess Ida Frederick noted as helper in event details Royal Neighbors held a Tuesday afternoon meeting with 13 members served lime jello cherries whip cream devils food cake and coffee March committee listed with Orve Orcutt chairwoman and other members for plans
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson 500 Club
John Carpenter
K. B. Carpenter
Argo 500 Club
Will Holm
T. N. T. Club
Wesley Sack
Ida Frederick
Robert Groharing
Royal Neighbors
Richard Williams
Lloyd Smith
H. L. Rawlins
C. K. Switzer
Harriett Weatherwax
Orve Orcutt
Chas. Groharing
N. R. Kenyon
Rush Carroll
Will Strubb
York Community High Sees Thomson Take Second in Conference
The York Community high school cagers rank among county’s best with Mt. Carroll leading after a 7–1 mark while Thomson sits at 7–2 in the local conference. York has 17 wins against 2 losses this season and credits coach Sherman and Prof. Demaree for team unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Community High School
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Chadwick
Milledgeville
York Lads
Sherman
Prof. Demaree
York
Hans
Ashpole
R. Hook
St. Ores
Cate
Rawlins
J. Hook
Turney
Lartz
Mitchell
New Boston Women Open Commissary In Thomson
Mrs. John Fetting of New Boston Illinois opens a commissary in Thomson in the Masonic lodge for feeding 50 men and using Cochran dance hall as dormitory. The venture, already busy, may affect local dances as both Thomson halls are occupied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
John Fetting
New Boston
Ill
Masonic Opera House
Cochran Dance Hall
Fetting
Illnesses and Accidents Troubling Local Residents
William Lambert of Savanna remains very low. Mary Prins has had the flu and is confined to bed. Willis Stage suffered four fractured ribs after falling from a wagon load of posts and will stay in bed for weeks. Arlene Smith Pauline Carpenter and Janet Kenyon of Argo are home with catarrhal jaundice and cannot attend school this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Prins
Willis Stage
Arlene Smith
Pauline Carpenter
Janet Kenyon
Argo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sandridge School
Methodist
Monroe Center Hardware Store
Hartman
Post Office
Judge McCullough
Hans D ' Ashpole
A Hook
Ware
Hansen
Forsythe Sidlinge
Wilson
Zimmerman
Thomson Boy
Philippines
Guy Libberton
Guy
Corry Field
Pensacola
Fla
U. S. Navy
John Cooper
Clarence Cooper
William White
Oelwein
Hanover
Dick McGinty
CLUBS
Lodges
Ted Storm
Herbert St. Ores
Donald Smith
Vivian Sack
Charles Baer
Vernon Rawlins
Kyle Rawlins
Laura Carpenter
New
Boston Lady and Daughters
Iowa City
Clarence Bolhous
Marilyn
Iowa State University Hospital
Ruben Nomland
State University of
Miss Sylvalena
Maurice Bolhous
Brother
W. M. Bush
Excelsior Springs
William Lambert
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