Valentine Party At Freshman Girls School House
Newsy Notes From The School House describes a last Thursday 1937 Valentine party hosted by freshmen boys and girls with games, serenades, and a “To the Altar” grace. Couples formed, prizes awarded, and a “Finding Sole Mates” stunt led to a mock wedding. refreshments and a closing song ended the evening with thanks to organizers and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iris
Jon
Leslie
Cob
Ruth
Pnoh
Aus- Lutz
Elnora Wichenga
Ert Bogh
Delilah Lapp
Robert Jins
Sherman
Wheeler
Mr. Carrell
Sportsmen's Club Aims to Promote Wild Game
A local Sportsmen's club organized within the last year seeks to promote wild game in the area. Voices urge every individual to participate, noting Whiteside county receives more state benefits than Carroll, and calling members to help stock streams and timberland. Residents are urged to inform the president of their interest and join for the coming year.
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Thomson
Whiteside County
Carroll County
Thomson Briefs Local Social Notes From Elva And Surrounding Areas
Mr and Mrs George Lenders were visitors in Elva Iowa Monday evening. The Argo ME church ladies aid met in the home of Mrs dpe Melendy. Fred Sterenberg of Sterling visited Saturday afternoon in the home of Mrs Flossie Gaar and daughters. Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer visited in Mt Carroll Tuesday and dined with Charles Adams. Sunday dinner at Mrs Kate Gleason home Ideal included her daughters Mrs Harmon Stade Miller of Morrison Mrs Joe Turney and their husbands and her grandson Merle Turney and wife of Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid of the
Argo ME Church
Dpe Melendy
Frred Sterenberg
Sterling
Flossie Gaar
Otto Switzer
Mt. Carroll
Charles Adams
Kate Gleason
Ideal
Harmon Stademiller
Morrison
Joe Turney
Merle Turney
Chadwick
James Green Jr
Argo
Scout Officials Plan Budget Camp This Summer
Boy Scouts of America in the U S Grant Council announce a low cost summer camp on a 150 acre site gifted last year. Five kitchens and facilities will serve five troops on separate plots with a staff of three leaders. Camp fee is 1.00 per week per day plus 3 to 3.50 dollars weekly for feeding. Scouts provide their own food and milk and meat purchases. Training for leaders starts March 1 followed by a May weekend camp. Open June 6 for five weeks and short camps after July 11.
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Boy Scouts
US Grant Council
Boy Scouts of America
Scout Council
Chare
Savanna Social Notes and Gratitude Card
Mr and Mrs Georgze Warfield and son Jack visited the Billhorn home in Savanna on Sunday. Beulah Gaar of Savanna spent the weekend with her father Harry Gaar and family. Glenn Demarce and children Ruth Jack and Jean visited Byron to see Mrs Demlarree’s mother Mrs Champion. Philo Handel and family of Mr Carroll visited Harry Wilkerson and family. Card of thanks expresses appreciation for cards flowers letters and other kindness during hospitalization attributed to Mrs John Cooper.
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Georgze Warfield
Jack
Billhorn
Savanna
Glenn Demarce
Ruth
Jean
Byron
Philo Handel
Carroll
Harry Wilkerson
Church Sunday School and Ladies Aid Activities
Sunday school at 2 10 am with attendance urged. Ladies Aid to meet Friday all day at the home of Frank Smith. Livewire class met Tuesday evening led by teacher Roy Heitman. Entertainment included songs by the class and a talk by Sylvia Walt on a California trip. Irene Schick, Thelma and Irene Schick, Marriott Smyth, and Paul Wut shared performances. The remainder featured dominion games and refreshments served by Mrs Heitman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dies
Frank Smith
Livewire
Roy Hettmian
Irene Schick
Thelma
Marriott Smyth
Paul Wut
Sylvia Walt
California
Religious services and school notes across several towns
Listings cover Methodist and Epworth League activities with sermons and Sunday schools led by Rev TLS Gle worth and Rev Milton Bischoff, plus a rally day call at Ideal Church. School news highlights December attendance, honor rolls, perfect attendance rewards, January averages, and a farewell party for Anton and Fern Holmquest. community farewell for James Green Jr. in Argo with neighbors attending.
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IDEAL
Charles Hartman
Marvin Hartman
Anton Helmquest
Fern Helmquest
Alon Hans
Ruth Jumen
Weis Krueder
Violet Hartman
Helmquest
Helen Han
Violet Hudman
Bo Charles Iastman
Melvy Hartman
Leuta Manning
Ellen Ifaas
Melvin — Martmin
LaVonne Manning
Dorothy Hamilton
Mt Cari
Thomas McKee
Vera Kreuder
Milfred Kreuder
Melvyn Hartman
Anna Kreuder
Helen Hans
Fern Holmavest
Helen + Hans
Leota Manning
Ruth Hartman
Melvin Hartman
Fern Halmquest
Anton Halmquest
Anton
Fern Holmquest
Laura M. Daehler
Daughter in Law of Mrs F Anderson Dies
Mrs Frank Anderson went to Clinton last Thursday for the illness of her daughter in law Mrs Frank Clark who died Friday afternoon. Funeral held Monday at St Marys church with Msgr T F Galligan celebrant. Burial in St Maurys cemetery.
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Frank Anderson
Clinton
Bemp
Frank Clark
Clark
St. Mary's Church
Msgr
T. FL Galligan
Bural
St Maury’s Cemetery
Andersen
Return from Pennsylvania Raisin Greencastle Visitor
A fragmentary report notes a person from Pennsylvania staying two weeks in Green Castle area with seniors, notes from a teacher or chaperone, and mentions services and a family setup. Overall the text is garbled but implies a local arrival or visit and associated activities.
Residents of the Donley bluffs move to Morrison area
Olson and Anderson, two youths from the Donley place in the bluffs, plan a move to a farm near Morrison Me and Mrs Albert Bathe at Molite visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Ed Drake Mrs Lee Hathman of Chadwood stayed with Afry Denico Leas ens Me and Mrs Martin Bielema and daughter Doris Elaime of Raynorvisited Saturday with Ma and Mrs Clarence Bolhous Doris Harriet Ela Maresna Evelyn Green of Fulton visited with Rube Green and joined supper at the Fred Doden home H L Rawlins hosted a Sunday dinner with Bar and Mr Vet Carpenter and others in the village honoring Mrs EL OL Rawlins whose birthday was February 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert
Molite
Ed Drake
Martin Bielema
Daudhter
Doris Elaime
Raymord
Clarence Bolhous
Doris
Narriet
Ela Maresna
Evelyn Green
Fulton
Rube Green
Fred Doden
Mis H. L Rawlins
Vet. Carpenter
Mis Vernon Rawlins
End Mos E B Carpenter
Mis EL OL Rawlins
Fred Hook and Bernice Hass Wed on Valentine’s Day
A Valentine’s Day wedding united Fred Hook son of Mr and Mrs Andrew Hook of Thomson and Miss Bernice Hass daughter of Mrs Reka Hass of Clinton. The ceremony at the bride’s mother home featured Rev. George Wo Kruger officiating with about 20 relatives and friends present. The couple plans to live on the Hook farm in Thomson after Feb. 20 and Fred continues at Stransdale Farms.
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Fred Hook
Andrew Hook
Thomson
Mies
Bermice Hass
Reka Hass
Third Avenue North
Clinton
Marriaggge
George Wo Kruger
Zon Lutheranchirch
Vaskon Maske
Elmer Hook
Marske
Diane
Hal Askby
Mt Caroll
Ima Hemze
Sawnina
Reka Rass
Jef
Cmeago Forther
Hook
Hook Farm
Fred
Stransdale Farms
York Communitity High School
Doctor Brotman Opens Thomson Office at McGinty Residence
Dr J A Brotman of Savanna recently took over Dr McGrath practice and will spend part of his time in Thomson. He opens an office at Ed McGinty residence daily from noon to two except Sundays and holidays. He will also be available in Thomson by appointment and plans full service for Thomson and York residents. Brotman, Loyola University Chicago graduate, holds a first lieutenant Medical Reserve Corps commission and served in field camps at Stockton and Carroll.
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J A Brotman
Savanna
McGrath
Thomson
Ed McGinty
Brotman
York
Loyola University of
Death of Kei tha Coppock a Whitneys relative dies
Relatives of J L Whitney of Ghahokee Oklo report the death of his wife Kei tha Coppock at age 58. She is survived by her husband six children including Mrs Chas Preston and Pay Whitney Haviland Kansas Mrs Carl Kaup Pauline Alin and Lester Whitney of Cherokee and seven grandchildren Her brother is Mrs W H Robertson of Hanover and she is a cousin of Ernest Whitney of Thomson
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J. L. Whitney
Ghaokee
Oklo
Keitha Coppock
Chas. Preston
Pay Whitney
Haviland
Kans
Carl Kaup
Pauline
Alin
Lester Whitney
Cherokee
Whitney
W. H. Robertson
Hanover
Ernest Whitney
Thomson
Bus Driver Resigns. Substitute Named After Flood District Visit
Harold St. Ores resigns after years as a consolidated school bus driver and starts work at Dam 13 near Fulton. Paul Lewis fills in until a new driver is found. Cobb school pupils and teacher Misa Thelma Schick donate 8.02 to flood district sufferers. H A Tobey and wife visit Munday with brother-in-law N Kyhl, a Janet Lamb hospital patient, and also see Fr. McCullagh of DeWitt and Roy Upton of Clinton, both hospitalized.
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Harold St. Ores
Dam 13
Fulton
Paul Lewis
Cobb School
Morrison-Mt. Carroll Road
Misa Thelma Schick
H. A. Tobey
Munday
Lstter
Mr. N. Kyhl
Sabule
Janet Lamb Hospital
Fr. McCullagh
DeWitt
Roy Upton
Clinton
Mrs Emma Steele and Pete Sikkema Recovering at Home
Mrs Emma Steele has been confined to her home following a surgery performed last week. Pete Sikkema of Fulton is recovering nicely from the operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Steele
Pete Sikkema
Fulton
Local health and family notices from Savanna area
Frank Watfeld took a loa off cattle to the Chicago markets Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Wesley Reynolds confined to home with illness. Hattie Brown recovering with Mr and Mrs Gerald Brown. Jake C Balk recovering from operation last week and to go home early next week. Leonard Hebler entered Savannah City Hospital Monday for medical treatment. Mrs John Cooper returned from Vane Lamb Hospital following recent operation. Ronald Rice, 15, received a deep cut on his foot while helping his father cut wood on the island. Blaine Leavens of Mt Carroll underwent a tonsillectomy at Jane Lamb Hospital Saturday and is improving at home with sister Mrs Glyde Groharing. Mr and Mrs Paul Stage of Rock Island visited his parents. Mrs Donald Smith and son Duane visited Mrs Kyle Mutendy in Savannah. Mis Melemly entertained the Terrasenele in her home.
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Mrs. Sherman
Reuben
Rachel
Seppatores
Donald Ashpole
Paul Grahar
Ray Hook
Robert Bogh
Leslie Oras
Art Rawlins
Roy Hook
Donald Ifman
Wayne Ashby
Sidney Hoeman
Austintz
Joh Dimmick
Lester Grim
Nee Fisher
Eugene Stage
Land Mitchell
Es Wieeler
Ahal
Feline Baverly Kinlt
Eugene Te Elnora Wiebenga
John Dir A. Virpanin Schroth
Lena Strubb
Gregg
Howstone Park
Ellie
Dimmick
Collins
Aow
B.D
Wheeler
Hattie Brown
Gerald Brown
Jake C. Balk
Meely
Leonard Hebler
Iff
Henry Hebler
Savanna City Hospital
John Cooper
Vane Lamb Hospital
Ronald Rice
Rice
Blaine Leavens
Mt. Carroll
Jane Lamb Hospital
Glyde Groharing
Morrson
Donald Smith
Duane
Kyle Mutendy
Savenna
Melemly
Post Office to Close for Washington's Birthday
The local post office will close on Monday in honor of Washington's Birthday. Patrons may call or mail between 8:30 and 10:00 in the forenoon, with service resuming afterward.
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Washington
Obituary: Clemson B McGinnis Dies in Thomson
Clemson B McGinnis known as Clem, 71, died Tuesday at his brother Joe McGinnis’s home in Thomson Illinois after a long illness. He was born March 27, 1854 in Menominee Wisconsin and raised with 11 siblings. Funeral services Thursday at 2:30 PM at the Thomson Christian Church with Rev. Conan officiating. pallbearers Noah Sweitzer Earl Holman Frank Holman Sr. Frank Holman Jr. Paul McGinny Donald McGinnis. burial in the Aigo-Facemetery. Surviving: Jim Attimu Deothers Joseph and George, two sisters Ella Stumphy and Tda Frederick.
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Clamson 2
McUinnis
Clem
Joe
Clen
Orstweia
Colorado
Cantuel
Hus Dines
Birins
Geoteo
Jon
Deacon B McGinis
Menommee
Wis
Joseph McGinnis
Thomson
Enoch
Beulah Buckley McGinnis
Fis “Rte
Mae Atherton McGinnix
Aloso
Earl McGinnis
Jim Attimu Deothers
Joseph and
George
Ella Stumphy
Tda Frederick
Christian Church
Thomfee
Conan of
Fulton
Royal Neighbors and Club Meetings Report
Nineteen Royal Neighbors attended a Tuesday meeting with rye, coffee, and ice cream served by the committee. Local clubs such as the Argo 300 and Thomson 300 held sessions with prize winners noted and plans for a surprise farewell for Mrs Kaufman.
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Rez. Lar Mechine
Che Ryple
Mirek
Enna Caroll
Whieman
Nethe Holland
Kauffman
Vyita Groharing
Laura Franche
Farmers Move This Week Across Several Farms
Farmers in the region are relocating this week including Tyann Carroll near Chadwick moving to Morison Farm, Greer from Green Island to a new property, and Geerts family from Alban near Witham Linker moving to Chadwick area. Wilbur Withams, Justi Proms, and the Freeman family also relocate to nearby farms and properties as land changes hands and farming moves advance.
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Thas
Victuy
Tyan Carroll
Chadwick
Jdimine Greer
Eea
Fred Nipes
Green Island
Geerts
Albanw
Mi Nive
Mis Geary
Wis
Kness
Martin Yal
Witham Linker
Chadwik
Wilbur Withams
Das
Juhi Dale
Tam
Tageetts
Freeman Cine
Tau
Wilh Ons Justi Proms
Hermin Senet
Vente TB
Garvey Mashall
Sterne
My Pring
Henry Balk Uid Famey
Pulion
Birth announcement for Albert Prins family born Feb 17
Mr and Mrs Albert Prins are the parents of a son born Wednesday afternoon February 17 in Morrison house portal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Prins
Morrison Hase Portal
Sandridge School Notes and Local Visits Mentioned
Mary Mome and Frank Warfield visited last Friday with family. Robert Carroll spent the weekend with brother Ivan and wife at Chadwick. Leona Melendy of Savanna visited with Janet Carpenter, returning Sunday. Everett Estinger of Morison and Sosy Laie Griswold were dinner guests Sunday of the former's mother. Mrs Enma Eslinger and family. Mrs Elmer Davis of Hanover spent the day with her parents, Mr. and Mrs Allen Witmer, while her husband and his father A. J. Davis were on business. Sandridge school closed on February 7 with one pupil keeping perfect attendance. December and January visitors included Mikued Switzer, Frances Potter, Viveima Schroth, Leona Curley, Robert Coon Jr., Jackie Falls, and Miss Lynch. An arithmetic contest favored Mary’s side. a Valentine party followed the contest. A geography project featured large maps, colored by grade, with salt-and-flour composites forming "Fgh lands" and "owlands." Honor roll for January named Lila Curley, Dwight Leavens, Robert Falls, Lewis Decker, and others. Libbie A. Rupple, teacher.
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Elmer Davis
Hanover
Allen Witmer
A. J. Davis
Mm LaSalle
Sandridge
Kasing
Lila Curley
Mikued Switzer
Frances Potter
Viveima Schroth
Leona Curley
Robert Coon
Jackie Falls
Miss Lynch
Lanark
Mary Alia Pally
Edna Culley
Mary
Edna
Whit
Damiy
Edna Curley
Vind Harriett Rogren
Donf
Valentines
Robert Falls
Dwight Leavens
Jani Legel
Richard Falls
Maynaird Decker
Aldetta Potter
Actre
Joich
South America
Africa
North America
Australia
United States
Dwight Leavjens
Robert Palls
Lew
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