Thomson Trojans Top Lanark 62 55 for Conference Second
Thomson clinched second in Carroll County Conference with a 62 to 55 win over Lanark. Beavers, Frost-Soph games noted. Prins led Thomson with 16. Bielema 19, Halfman 12, Brinkman 10. Lanark’s Champion 13 Smith 12 paced their scoring. Rasmussen?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Fedder
Thomson
Lanark
Carroll County
Mt. Carroll
Chadwick
Shannon
Milledgeville
Nets
Bielema
Prins
Halfman
Brinkman
Trojans
Pettinger
Beavers
Champion
Smith
Riverview Notes Moves and Visits Across Towns
Riverview items note Mr and Mrs Corky Collins selling their Sterling home and moving a trailer to the Robert Traum lot. Dr and Mrs Brand visited the Harve Schreiner couple in Chedwick and called on Howard Rummel in Mt Carroll. Mrs Hazel Dostal family visits. many locals seen with neighbors and relatives in Mt Carroll Savanna La Crosse Moline and Greg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corky Collins
Sterling
Robert Traum
Collins
Hazel Dostal
Brand
Harve Schreiner
Chedwick
Howard Rummel
Mt. Carroll
Fred Britt
Seattle
Wash
Maud Sager
Marie
Dorothy Dostal
Bobby
LaCross
Wis
Clyde George
Wesley Sack
Glen Raymond
Local visits span Rock Island to Savanna across weekend
Grand View and Hoo pole families joined by Roger Deem and Freeman Hayes visited the Frank Hays in Clinton. Harold Haygood stayed at a cabin in Aurora. Clinton visitors included Mrs. Frank Hays and Mrs. Glen Raymond. Savanna residents Wilson Shaw and Joan Small called on the Glen Raymonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Deem
Rock Island
Freeman Hayes
Hoopole
Frank Hays
Harold Haygood
Aurora
Glen Raymond
Clinton
Wilson Shaw
Savanna
Bob Hubble
Joan Small
Michiel
Glen Raymonds
Local figures visit Keokuk and area updates
Argo News notes Mt. Carroll residents Mr and Mrs Chester Libbert with Mrs Lulu Melendy and Miss Patricia Conrad visiting Don ald Reap in Keokuk Iowa. John Hoover traveled to Excelsior Springs Missouri for his wife’s hospital surgery. Frank Tipton family moving to a newly purchased farm. Clarence Kreuder now living in Shanon. Carroll service annual meeting set for Mt Carroll gym on Saturday February 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester Libberton
Mt. Carroll
Lulu Melendy
Patricia Conrad
Great Lakes
Keokuk
Donald Reap
John Hoover
Excelsior Springs
Frank Tipton
Clarence Kreuder
Shanon
The
Carroll Service
Sunday Visits Across Chadwick and Lanark Gatherings
Thomson News notes visitors and family gatherings on Sunday. The Rush Carrolls shared time at Wilbur Hall in Chadwick. Harold Sorensen Laura Christiansen and son visited Russell Ashpole in Lanark. Henry Young spent the day in Oregon at George Bull’s home. Fred Diettrick and family from Clinton Indiana visited Will Hamm’s family for a Sunday dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush Carroll
Wilbur Hall
Chadwick
Harold Sorensen
Laura Christiansen
Clinton, Ir
John Ashpole
Russell Ashpole
Lanark
Henry Young
Oregon
George Bull
Fred Diettrick
Clinton, In
Will Hamm
Lehrs Celebrate Golden Wedding With Open House
The 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Lehr of Wacker was observed with an Open House from 2 to 5 p m Sunday Feb 21 at Hickory Grove Methodist Church. More than 175 guests attended as the couples gifts and a three tier cake highlighted the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lehr
Wacker
Hickory Grove Methodist Church
Denton Naniga
Lloyd Burcholz
Merry Maids
Naniga
Frank Countryman
Elmhurst
Methodist
Hickory Grove
Earl Burcholz
Howard Lawrence
Moline
Chadwick
Aid Society
Albert Ihne
Diane
Hampshire
William Kendall
Milledgeville
Clinton, Ia
Savanna
Mt. Carroll
Morrison
Argo Fay
Thomson
David Murray Joins Trinity College Matriculation
Hartford Conn February 18 two hundred seven men were admitted to Trinity College as official members of the college body after completing the first semester. The ceremony at 1 p m in the College Chapel marked entry to the honors and privileges and membership for life. Among the matriculants is David E Murray son of Mr and Mrs Eugene Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Trinity College
Trinity Colleges of England
Trinity At Hartford
David E. Murray
Eugene Murray
Birthday celebration marks Duane St Ores eighth year
The eighth birthday of Duane St Ores was celebrated Sunday in a theme honoring his parents Mr and Mrs Curtis St Ores Dinner and supper guests included Mr and Mrs Carl Klenz of Beloit Wisconsin Mr and Mrs Charles Ditsworth of Shannon Mr and Mrs Merle Bicker and family and Mr and Mrs Robert Atherton and family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane St. Ores
Curtis St. Ores
Carl Klenz
Beloit
Wis
Charles Ditsworth
Shannon
Merle Bicker
Robert Atherton
Social News Roundup From Savanna and Nearby Towns
A compilation of visits and greetings across Savanna Morrison and Clinton area families. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Dorin and Sylvia of Chicago at Frank Wallas, and several dinner and Sunday visits among Hottenstein, Sartwell, Daniels, Dan iels, Heitman, Rhymer, Sack, Buskirk, Witt, Young, Stevenberg and others. A P T A play is announced for Friday March 5 at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Dorin
Sylvia
Chicago
Frank Wallas
Harry Diehl
Penscola
Florida
Baptist Hospital
Paul Lewis
Henry Young
Fred Hottenstein Sr
Savanna
Ruth Sar
Charles Sack
Clarence van Buskirk
Lanark
Harold Witt
Wayne
Hazel Witt
Charles Witt
Clinton
Iowa
Henry Young Sr
Henry Young Jr
Sabula
Garrett Stevenberg
Bertha Holland
Morrison
N. D. French
Richard McGinty
James Moret
Ed Andring
Denny
Churches and Services in Fulton and Surrounding Areas
A survey of weekly church services lists multiple congregations including Catholic and St. John's in Savanna with morning and evening services, Sunday School times, and choir practice. Also notes Argo Fay and Hickory Grove worship details, sermon themes, and a special February 28 offering for New Churches via the American Baptist Convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Church
Savanna
Mark Witmer
William E. Leckrone
Hickory Grove
Thomson
Argo Fay
American Baptist Convention
Local residents visit friends across towns this weekend
Mr and Mrs Fred Miller of Lanark called at the Robert Miller home Tuesday afternoon. Mrs Seaman Swett and Mrs Cecil Michell spent Friday in De Witt with the Vances Hoggs and Brennemans. The Huggins family visited Delbert Curley's home near Toulon while remodeling. Graves and Lewis plan a Batle Creek weekend in Michigan. Dinner guests included Snyder Smaltz and Demaree, with Hogg and Gelwicks also visiting. Hagg of Chicago spent the weekend with Jennie Griswold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Miller
Lanark
Robert Miller
Seaman Swett
Cecil Michell
DeWitt
Lester Vance
Charles Hogg
Ray Brenneman
Mervin Marshall
Morrison
Robert Huggins
Clarence Huggins
Sharon
Clark Nanette
Robert Curley
Delbert Curley
Toulon
William Graves
Clinton
Bayard Lewis
Batle Creek
Mich
N. D. French
B. J. Snyder
Jay Smaltz
Fulton
John Demaree
Davenport
Rush Carroll
Robert Gelwicks
Grange Announces Future Events and Hall Dedication
The Black Oak Grange held a social meeting with Master Win Hans presiding. Upcoming events include a Milledgeville Grange dance on February 25 and a birthday supper and dance on March 19 in the Legion hall. Dedication of Richland Grange hall at Washburn is set for February 28 at 2 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Oak Grange
Grange Hall
Win Hans
Arnold Farthing
Paul Mackey
Lillian Stoner
Milledgeville Grange
Legion Hall
Richland Grange Hall
Washburn
Nuuners
Dale Engenkens
Cloud Shadows
Jerry Bast
Genese Wunsch
Washington
Wayland Bennett
Washington Monument
Harold Stoner
John Halfman, Sr
Henry Newendyke
Charles Gordon
Kenneth Krempel
Housewarming at the New Home of Mrs Clara Geisz
Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid members held a housewarming at Mrs Clara Geisz's Chadwick residence on February 17. Guests enjoyed bunco with prizes for Erma Geisz Bell Heinze Dorothy Ashby and Emma Steger. lunch was served by local ladies. many neighbors and relatives attended and wished the honoree well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity Lutheran Church Ladies Aid Society
Salem Township
Clara Geisz
Chadwick
Bunco
Erma Geisz
Bell Heinze
Dorothy Ashby
Emma Steger
Sherman Daggert
Glen Daggert
Conrad Heinze
William Geisz
Carl Gengenbach
Hal Ashby
Henry L. Hartman
Edward Hebeler
Ben Dyson
Adam Heinze
Mrs. Geisz
Shannon And Chadwick Set For Pearl City District Final
Shannon's Eagles advance to face Chadwick's Silver Streaks in Friday's district championship at 7 45 PM after both teams won semifinal shows. Chadwick edged Thomson 73 72 in a late clash with Bielema scoring 31 for Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shannon
Eagles
Chadwick
Pearl City
Tohmson
Gary Handel
Thomson
Bielema
Weber
Traum
Injured Mount Carroll man struck by falling tree
Justice Prins, a 60 year old resident of Mount Carroll, was badly injured Thursday afternoon when a tree fell on him on the Clyde Foltz farm near Mount Carroll. At St Francis hospital he suffered fractured ribs a spine injury and multiple bruises with his condition described as satisfactory. Nearby residents and relatives from Port Byron Sterling Dixon and Anson Metzger area were listed in the report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Carroll
Justice Prins
Clyde Foltz
St. Francis Hospital
Legion Council Meets In Thomson Monday Evening
Carroll County American Legion Council with thirty two members and two Albany guests met Monday night in Thomson Legion hall presided by Chadwick county commander James Thorp. A social time followed with refreshments provided by the Thomson post. Next meeting is set for March 15 at 8 p m in Savanna. Legionnaires attended from Lanak Savanna Chadwick Miledgeville and Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Carroll County Council of the American Legion
Albany
Legion Hall
James Thorp
Chadwick
American Legion
Savanna
Lanak
Milledegeville
Heavy Snow Falls, Melting and Refreezing All Day
Snow began around 8 20 am with about four inches on the ground by noon. Warmth caused some melt before afternoon reaccumulation as temperatures held steady and the snow began to pile up again by 1 pm.
Card of Thanks for Recovering From Auto Accident
Mr and Mrs Harry Diehl and David thank those who sent flowers cards letters the Review or inquiries after injuries from an auto accident on December 29 during a Florida vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flordia
Harry Diehl
David
Thank you for the cards and gifts during my illness
Evelyn Prinst expresses gratitude for Valentines and gifts received during her recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Prinst
Gratitude for Kindness During Hospital Stay
Mrs. Lloyd Smith expresses thanks to those who sent cards flowers fruit plants or helped during her hospital stay. The note recalls appreciation for the support and kindness shown.
Legion Auxiliary Plans For County Meet Here March 24
The Ameri can Legion Auxiliary unit met at the Legion hall with Mrs. Harold Brown in charge. The Carroll County Council plans a march 24 meeting in Thomson. Ed Andring and Henry Young named refreshment committee. Lyle Greeley and Dan Sack color bearers. Hall cleanup set for March 13. volunteers welcomed for painting. Junior leader Richard McGinty reported 550 tray favors sent to veterans hospitals in Jacksonville Quincy and Downey. Treasurer's balance stood at 112.42 with 41.55 from January chili supper. coupons for hospital veterans invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion Hall
Harold Brown
Robert Holland
Brown
Carroll County Council of the
Thomson
Ed Andring
Henry Young
Lyle Greeley
Dan Sack
Richard McGinty
Jacksonville
Quincy
Downey
Chicago
Ruth Demaree Plays Piano With Denver Symphony On Texas Tour
Friends of the Glenn Demarees learn their daughter Ruth Demaree, student at University of Colorado Music School, is one of two pianists in the Denver Symphony Orchestra and is currently touring Texas with the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Demarees
Ruth
University of Colorado Music School
Denver Symphony Orchestra
Texas
Switzers Celebrate 35th Wedding Anniversary
Mr and Mrs Otto Switzer were surprised Friday evening when Mr and Mrs Joe Larson of Clinton Iowa arrived with baskets to help observe the 35th anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
Joe Larson
Clinton
Swittzers
Sunday dinner guests mingle across three Iowa towns
Sunday guests visited households in Savanna Chadwick Morrison Capron Low Moor Clinton and Milledgeville. Families included Wagner Mitchell Root Conley Ashpole Christiansen Badtke Taylor Johnson Holland and Miller in a series of social calls and weekend gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Wagner
William
Chicago
A. E. Mitchell
Morrison
John Root
Gene Johnson
Mark
Moline
Savanna
Vern Conley
Mae Densmore
Capron
Monmouth
Franklin Fehler
Henry Ashpole
Low Moor
Laura Christiansen
John
Clinton
Iowa
Richard Badtke
Walter Taylor
Chadwick
Bernard Johnson
Fulton
Virl Johnson
Clarence Howe
Sterling
Frank Miller
Milledgeville
Gilbert Holland
Local patients undergo surgeries in Clinton and surrounding area
Daughters of Mrs Glen Williams and Mrs George Mattie had tonsillectomies and minor surgery at Jane Lamb hospital Clinton. Frank Holman Jr and Ronald Atherton face health issues while others recover at home or travel for care. Mary Ann Tousley expects to return to school soon and Mary Jo Bristol recovers from meals-related illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicki Lee
Jeanette Carrell
Glen Williams
Jane Lamb
Clinton
George Mattie
Jane Lamb Hospital
Frank Holman, Jr
Hines Hospital
Hines
Ronald Atherton
John Atherton
Thomson
Milledgeville
Mary Ann Tousley
Lloyd Smith
Robert Holland
Gray Turney
Iowa City
Iowa
Emma Crawford
Russell Ashpole
Virl Johnson
Mercy Hospital
DeLene McGinnis
Vaughn McGinnis
Eugene Smith
Clifford Smith
Garden Plain
Clintton
Fulton
Russell Green
Woman's Club Hosts Husband and Guest Night Evening
The Thomson Woman's Club held its annual husband and guest night on February 10 with a 6:30 pot luck dinner. Mr Ferris led Doxology and played two clarinet numbers with Barbara Carroll. Mrs Airhart showcased Hong Kong and Egypt photos and modeled a Hong Kong dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Ferris
Barbara Carroll
Bassi
Leslie Durward
Doris Dusworth
George Schmaling
Elmer Airhart
Hong Kong
Egypt
Local P T A and club notices from Clvss area
The report lists upcoming P T A meeting at the high school on Thursday March 4 at 8 o clock with a film by Harold Elliott and musical selections by Barbara Carroll and Doris Feld. Hostesses are Esther Schmaling, Mrs. Albert Perry, and Mrs. Clarence Bolhous. It covers T N T and Argo Home Economics Club meetings with hostesses, roll calls, and activities. It notes W S C S and 500 Card Club gatherings with dates and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Elliott
Barbara Carroll
Doris Feld
Esther Schmaling
Albert Perry
Clarence Bolhous
Bertha Hook
Viola Daniels
Emma Kling
Lincoln
Seldridge Club Yearend Card Evening at Herry Jurgens Home
The Sandridge Club met at the Herry Jurgens home for an evening of cards and a midnight lunch. Prizes were awarded with honors in cards going to Mrs. Clyde George and Mrs. Glen Raymond. As the last meeting of the year, smaller prizes were given to all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seldridge Club
Sandridge Club
Herry Jurgens
Hono’s
Clyde George
Glen Raymond
Chicago hog market tops as Bissens ships high on Tuesday
George Bissens of Thomson shipped 66 hogs averaging 232 pounds each at 25.85 dollars per cwt, among the high sellers at the Chicago Stockyards on Tuesday's market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
George Bissens
Thomson
Local social notes and upcoming school play announced
The column lists numerous visits and callers from Milledeeville Garden Plain Savanna Elizbeth and Harmon and Blackhawk. It notes P T A play Our Gal Sal at York Community school Friday March 5 at 8 pm. Also mentions Dr R C King of Clinton Ia returning from New Orleans after a post graduate course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Taylor
Milledeeville
Richard Ba
Peter Smith
Garden Plain
Albert Prins
Ronald Bull
Savanna
Mir
Otto Wolfe
Polcher Carroll
Mervin Marshall
Morrison
Vaughn McGinnis
Joan Locke
Ward Palfrey
Hazel Stagg
Harvey Schreiner
Chadwick
Chas. Sack
Warren Green
Patty Sue
Balckhawk
EF. F. Giblin
Harmon
Norman Timmons
Clifford Curley
Hanover
Maude Brown
Henry Conrady
Wayne Conrady
Afernoon
Clint Wilt
Birthday Of Mrs Fred Miller Celebrated At Lanark Party
Mrs. Fred Miller of Lanark had a birthday honored with a potluck surprise at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Marshall last Thursday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Miller of Lanark Mr. and Mrs. Ben Stage Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Sack Mr. and Mrs. Henry Lohmeier Mr. and Mrs. William Marshall and family Mr. and Mrs. Robert Miller and Claude Millard of Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Marshall
Fred Miller
Lanark
Miller
Ben Stage
Wesley Sack
Henry Lohmeier
William Marshall
Robert Miller
Claude Millard
Chadwick
Former Teacher Mary Lou Meyers Weds in the West
News reaches that Miss Mary Lou Meyers formerly taught at the Higan School here has married and now lives as Mrs. Dave Binns at 325 Summit Ave N Seattle Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Meyers
Milledgeville
Higan School
Dave Binns
Summit Ave. N
Seattle
Washington
Mother of Fred Britt Dies in Seattle Washington
Fred W. Britt of Riverview learned of his mother Mrs. Charles Hetrick 84 Seattle Wash death. Funeral held Saturday at 2 p m cremation followed. Survived by second husband two daughters Mrs O A Jackson California and Mrs Walter C Reed Portland Ore a son Fred W Britt three grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Brit
Riverview
Charles Hetrick
Seattle
Wash
Britt
O. A. Jackson
California
Walter C. Reed
Portland
Ore
Fred W. Britt
Roche and Schuchard Wed in Morrison Lutheran Church
Gladys Roche of Rockford and Howard Schuchard of Chadwick were married Friday afternoon February 19 in Morrison Lutheran Church. Rev. Theodore Dirks officiated with attendants Mr. and Mrs. James Thorp of Chadwick. After dinner in Albany the couple left for California. Schuchard has worked since 1945 at Bierman and Larson Motor Sales in Chadwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chadwick
Gladys Roche
Rockford
Howard Schuchard
Morrison
Theodore Dirks
James Thorp
Albany
Mt. Carroll
California
Schuchard
Bierman and
Larson Motor Sales
Local Social Roundup From Mt Carroll Area
Sunday visits and dinners connect Mt Carroll and Savanna families including Gus Roggendorf Dorothy Metz and Wayne Brock. Attendees include Virl Johnson Victor Fenley Bruce Groharing John Locke Lammers Jr and Vaughn McGinnis. P T A play noted for Friday March 5 at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Roggendorf
Dorothy
Kenneth Metz
Frank Brock
Son Wayne
Mt. Carroll
Virl Johnson
Victor Fenley
Bruce Groharing
John Locke
Robert Lammers Jr
Savanna
Vaughn McGinnis
Also Mentioned on This Page
Joyce Sack
John Fedderson
Roberta Williams
Carol Williams
Reshman
Carol Sack
Barbara Senneff
Hazel Schroth
Riverview Notes
Grand View
Argo News
Thomson News
William Lehrs
David Murray
J. W. Gillespie
York
James W. Gillespie
Paul Wilt
Christ
Jas Gillespie
Grange
Russell Albert
Marjory Lee
Ruth Ann Gilbert
Port Byron
Pete Weber
Lena Sphoon
Louis Schnoor
Richard Lyons
D'xon
Anson Metzger
Legion Council
Thomson Pta
Peggy Feraway
York Community High School
Sally Skinner
Mrs
Cecilia Vandyne
Glenn Vandyne
Allison Vandyne
Nella Yardley
Dagmar Waring
Dexter Westbrooke
Ronald Spangler
Daisy Judkins
Carol Miller
Dolores Prins
Gene Halfman
Francis Green
Ella Tousley
Norma Kradle
Harold Fedderson
Charles Ferris
Alice Graharing
Thomson Review
Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Demaree
College
Ark
Mary Jo Bristol
Robert Bristol
Woman’s Club
Baptist Church
Jennie Griswold
John Carroll
Clvss Lodges
Argo Home Economics Club
Clem Hoy
Roy Heitman
Henry Strauch
Asker Peterson
Orville Goblin
500 Card Club
500 Club
Thomas Han
Ivan Morse
G. A. Smith
Gertrude Kuses
Hand
Seattle, Wash
Gal Sal
Lester Meyer
Fenton
Wayne Drake
Emma Carol Miller
Dakota
Harry Root
Daryle Rockafellow
Hillsdale
Argo
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