New Years gathering honors Mrs Groharing family
A lengthy New Year celebration at the home of Mrs Sarah Groharing drew one granddaughter Kathron Tucker and nearly all her children grandchildren and great grandchildren. Guests included Helen Senneff Annie Collinson Gyrena Dunshee Robert Groharing and many others from the Dresbach, Carpenter, Tucker, Lewis, and Melendy families, with Leona Mae Melendy and Paul Melendy among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Grohain
Leona Mae Mendy
Janet Garpenber
Wale Mea
Denna Gaollinson
Baw Paw Tun
Wallace Dresbach
Ross Carpenter
Mary Lou ¢ Tucker
Bebly Lewis Manpin
Dorothy Senge
Jane Carpenter
Tualle
Billy Dresbach
Kathron Tucker
Aus Groharing
Heding
Helen Senneff
Jennie Collinson
Gyrena Dunshee
Robert Groharing
Bruce
Prudence
B. R. Lewis
Roberta
Robert
Ramona
Betty
Dorothy
John Carpenter
Daughers
Janet
Marilyn
F Thomson
Lucille
Bully
Carroll
Old Time Dances At Cochran’s Hall Christmas Night
The Old-Time dances at Cochran's hall on Christmas night and New Years eve drew many old timers. Merrindale's orchestra played for both events. New Year's visitors included Miss Ross Kilday and Johnny McDonald of Clinton, with families from Thomson and Fulton visiting local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cochran's Hall
Trve Merrindale
J. J Sheridan
Ross Kilday
Johnny McDonald
Clinton
Tim McNamara
Thomas Hand
Thomson
Nelda Williams Hosts At Parents Home Evening Card Party
Nelda Williams of Glen hosted a 6:30 dinner and card party at her parents' home, Mr Ed Williams. Honors went to Ast Irene Martindale second, Daisy Bothous Consolation, Virginia Coulter. Guests included Misses Daisy Bothous, Frances Hollinshead, Irene Martindale, Irene Sheridan, Glendora Senade, Ethel McNemara, Ruth Sheridan, Virginia Coulter. Various relatives and friends from Thomson Glenwood Clinton and nearby towns attended and shared holiday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelda Williams
Irene Martindale
Daisy Bothous
Virginia Coulter
Daisy Bolhous
Franves Hollinshead
Fulton
Irene Sheridan
Glendora Senade
Ethel McNemara
Thomson
Ruth Sheridan
Glen Fuyn
Evanston
Moss Coulter
Miss Williams
Ducks play praised at Y C H S gym event
Lay written by Mrs Harriett Connell and presented by Mr Carroll players at the Y C H S gym Wednesday evening drew a delighted York audience. The three act comedy featured Mt Carroll ladies orchestra between acts. Cast honored Mrs Connell with flowers. proceeds of about 35 dollars shared by players and Thomson P T A. Local hall to aid milk fund for grade school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriett Connell
Mr. Carroll
York
Iadies
Mt. Carroll
Mildred Mershon
Henry Raish Jr
Blanche Margileth
Mrs. Connelly
Thomson
Burials at Lower York Cemetery in 1391
The record lists burials at Lower York Cemetery in 1391 with dates for several individuals including George Miller on Feb 12, William Broelall on Mar 16, William McCulloh stillborn on Mar 26, Samuel Imel on Apr 2, Mra Horsve Hall on Apr 17, Howard Groharing on Aug 29, Martha DuGald Peck on Nov 29, Sadie B Hinds on Nov 28, Rosanng Griswold on Nov 28, Pearl Holman Wootan on Nov 28, Dan Harney on Dec 29, John Hicks on Dec 29, and Mr Wallace Lawrence on Dec 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George, Miller
William Broelall
William McCulloh
Samuel Imel
Mra
Horsve. Hall
Howard_ Groharing
Martha DuGald Peck
Sadie B
Hinds
Rosanng
Griswold
Pearl Holman Wootan
Dan Harney
John Hicks
Wallace Lawrence
Mrs John Carpenter Entertains At Bridge
Mrs John Carpenter entertained two tables of bridge at her home during the holidays. High honors went to Dr Chipman and low to Mire Mike Tucker. Guests included Mrs Kirk Snyder and Mrs John Gallagher of Folton, Mrs Mike Tucker of Clinton, Dr Chipman, Mrs B R Lewins and Mrs Houghton. A luncheon of egg and olive sandwiches and coffee was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carpenter
Dr. Chipman
Mike Tucker
Kirk Snyder
John Gallagher
Folton
Clinton
Chipman
B. R. Lewins
Houghton
Thomson to host winter combination gale site meetings
A movement by local residents seeks to establish some sites in Thomson for a winter combination gale. Arrangements are in progress and a first event may occur in January with several locations prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Thom Son
Opr
Shraders Combination Sale Set For Friday At Chadwick
The Chadwick sale date was moved from last Saturday to this Friday. Included items feature a carload of Dakota horses among many other stock listed for sale at Shrader's event this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orve Orcutt
J Fred Bristol
Lake Crystal
Minn
Orcutt
Bristol
Fork
Dr Musk Car Damaged In Collision Tuesday
Ene Mask and wife with Arthur Temple were in a Buick when it struck a Ford near Clinton’s hospital. The Ford hit the Buick, pushed it against a telephone pole. Mrs Musk suffered minor injuries. Both car occupants escaped with little harm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DR. Musk
Ene
Arthur Temple
Buick
Teres Hospital
Clinton
Ford
Musk
The Spectator Review of A Nation's Start In 1932
The Spectator notes vacation nostalgia and a long, sprawling riff on world events from Gandhi to Japan, with a bleak look at 1932. It laments Prohibition repeal and the Dole, arguing work creation outshines cash handouts amid depression.
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Varety
Jon
Gandhi
Chinchow
Japan
Will Rogers
China
Troy
New Orleans
Jat
England
Bathing Suit Ties Stir Scots Banter
In a playful quip a Scot boasts his wife fashioned a fine bathing suit from his old tie, while another counters his wife made herself a suit from his old tie. A light exchange centers on craft and pride in homemade garments.
East St Lews Issues High Week Building Permits
East St Lews issued building permits totaling 12000 dollars in one week, a new fall season high. George B. Seth, president of Smith Chemical Works in Springfield, announced plans to construct a new laboratory and plant for Micolite, an insulating material, with about 100 men to be employed steadily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St Lews
George B. Seth
Smith Chemical Works
Springfield
Hix Turn Doctor Comic Exchange
A brief comic exchange features Mr Jones and a doctor arguing about a long unpaid bill. The doctor jokes that the patient once cared him much longer than he pays, while Tom asks about his wife enjoying the radio and Dick replies humorously that she does not, citing listening as the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Jokes From the Neighborhood Laugh Lines
A collection of humorous exchanges features a forgetful husband debating camisole or casserole and a snappy clerk about live or dead chickens. A landlady, a boarder, and a clever old gentleman contribute quips, including a tidbit about a ten cent movie returning at higher prices.
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Sarah Groharing
Wilma Briek of
Joe Pessman
Calvin Strauch
Charles McGinty
Jacqueline
Alice Fitch
Emil Lehman of
Davenport
George Creighton
Joan Kness
The
Rock Island Arsenal
Lewas Eness
Vernon
Carol McGinty
Mr. Stewart
Chicago
Hazel Smith
Polo
L. B. Sear
S Ir Evans
Jane Lamb Hospital
Hobart Holland
Levta Stickell
Bloomington
Leota
Dwight Atherton
DeWxtt
Sherm Oakley
Vern and
Helen
Claude Grim
Glen Bower
Tai
Sherman Ply
Dan Sen
Heal
Claud Grim
Fart
Thomsen
Alonzo Sinor Fami
Milledrevifie
Dak Mayden
Ates
Mies Anth Potter
Shannon
Flore Potter
Leta Potter
F. E. Stiles Bons Memrevo
ARMY
NAVY
Charles Beck
Camp Fort Deg Moines
Portsmouth
Virginia
U. S
Augusta
Guy Libsherton
Argo-Fa
Guy
Thankagiv‘ng
Dea
Charlie Beck
Gare
Guy K. Libberton
U. SS. Augusta
New York City
New York
Doc Podorney
Bill Adams
Frank Stesler
California
Mrs. Oave Orcutt
Minnesota
John Pessmen
Lilian Knntseh
George Lonméier
Louis Shelly
Velma
Freeport
Ant
Madge Guinther
Milton Fraser
Carl Loh[meer
Harry. Williams i
Valeris
Dixon
Burney Deverbiss
Evelyn
Richard
Warrenville
Ed Williams
Carl Daehler
Mrs
George Daehler
Chadwick
Roy Heitman
Leland Still
Low Moor
Iowa
Herbert Blodgett
Mr. Blodgett
Tarkio, Mo
George Wiliams Pare
Ernest At
Howerd
S. Dak
J. W. Doty
M. J. McGinty
Paul Bielema
Lasteek
Mrs Ren Dyke
Ball Jenkins
Burlington Welding Trew
C. H. Jenkins
Graude Grim
Rhode
Emma Herband
McConnell
Setniey
Tile Harney
Sarah Matters
Mrs Harney
Orangeville
Edith Hollinshead
St. Lakes
St. Loui
E. Hollinshead
Claws Prins
Peter Dyke
Albert Pens
Otten
Palen
Thomson Wins
Mrs. Ritenour
Wiliam Riténour
Charlie Reng
Argo F2
Ritenonr
Lower York Cemetery
Mrs. John- Carpenter
Bridge
Shrader
Ius Pen
Clarence Buddington Kelland
Garang
IZE
Aaa
Tsoe
Tescophone
Popular Mechanics Magazine
A. F. Bolingon
Clinton Savings Bank
Second Street
W G Lawrence
Prosperity News
Cc. C. McMahon
Eleinois
Hix
Doctor
Mr. Jones
Considine
Leesdry Agency
Lincoln Way
G. H. Thompson
Walter Electric Shop
Tri-City
Fulton, Miinois
A. M. Blodgett
LAW
Fulton, Minois
Mrs. van der Jones
Hilda
O. K
F. Kadyk’ & Son
Texaco
Tata
H. J. Roff Druggist
Main Ave
Lyons Station
J. Kerkstra’s Shoe Store
Himois
Ws. C. H. Young
Roy Hutchison
U H Young
GC H Young
Charles E Jackson
Clinton County
F. C. Kershner
A. L. Schuyler
A F. Bohnson
Mirestors
Reserve District No
Clinton National Bank of
United States
Panny
S$. Reserve
Federal Reserve Bank
U S
Can
Dee
Sealy
Charles E. Jackson
H. Young
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