Betty Jane Spencer Weds Edward Scykes in Rock Falls
Betty Jane Spencer daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Spencer Thomson and Edward J L Scykes son of Mr and Mrs Ora Scykes Sterling quietly married January 1 1948 at the Lutheran church Rock Falls with Rev Donald Comnick officiating The couple will live on West 3rd Street Sterling Attendants were Mr and Mrs LeRoy Afkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Jane Spencer
Charles Spencer
Thomson
Edward JL. Scykes
Sterling
Ora Scykes
Rock Falls
Donald Comnick
LeRoy Afkin
Bertha Spencer
West 3Rd Street
Martin Coon Jr Weds Dubuque Girl in Clinton
Mrs Eileen Joyce Massey daughter of Dubuque residents and Martin Coon Jr of Thomson were married Wednesday December 31 in Clinton Iowa. The Rev Macklin conducted the service at eight PM in his home with attendants Mr and Mrs Howard Coon of Clinton. The bride wore a lime green street dress and the attendant a black velvet dress. Mr Coon is a brother of Mrs Earl Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Joyce Massey
B. J. Nelson
Dubuque
Martin Coon, Jr
Thomson
Clinton
Macklin
Howard Coon
Coon
Earl Ellis
Fire damages home in Thomson district
Thomson Fire Department kept a small George McGinnis residence from total loss after a Friday evening blaze caused by an overheated stave. McGinnis was visiting neighbors, George Stumphys, when flames broke out. Interior suffered heavy damage while the volunteers prevented complete destruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
George McGinnis
McGinnis
George Stumphy
Obituary: J S McGinnis Dies After Illness at Savanna
Joseph Smith McGinnis 85 died Wednesday after a two week illness. Funeral services were held in Savanna and Thomson with burial in Lower York cemetery. He was born March 20, 1862 in Menominee Wisconsin and lived many years north of Thomson. Survived by six sons, one brother, ten grandchildren, and other relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Joseph Smith McGinnis
Fuller Funeral
York Community Church
Thomson
T. Stuart Cleworth
Lower York Cemetery
McGinnis
Pike Street
Joseph McGinnis
John McGinn
Menominee
Wis
Donald
Ivan
Elizabeth
Denver
Baudette
Minn
Vaughn
Kyle
Paul
George McGinnis
Mr. McGinn
New Thomson Fire Truck Debuts For Village Use
Thomson introduces a new 1947 model Chevrolet pumper with a 500 gpm pump and multiple hose configurations. Volunteers prepare for a trial run and a fire meeting is set for January 16. Donations sought to cover about $2,000 remaining cost as reps from General Fire Equipment train volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Arived
General Fire Equipment Company
Savanna
Lewis Motor Co
Virgil Wilt
Grace Williams obituary details life and family ties
Mrs. Grace B. Williams 56 died Friday at Finley hospital Dubuque Iowa. Former Thomson resident born April 10 1891 in Carroll county. Survived by husband Rev W Clark Williams two daughters five sons and a brother with burial in Hum boldt Indian Mount cemetery. Funeral at Summitt Congregational church Dubuque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace B. Williams
W. Clark Wiliams
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Iowa
Thomson
Summitt Congregational Church
Indian Mount
Humboldt
Carroll County
Williams
Savanna
Cherry Valley
Mount Morris
Illinois
J. G. Williams
Stoy City
Ruth
W. Clark, Jr
Ernest L
Levoy
Minn
Paul E
Long Beach
Calif
George A
Iowa City
David E
Dubuque Iowa
George E. Lanning
Perry, Iowa
Churches and services invite all to attend morning and evening worship
The churches list 1948 January events with D L Draper and Cleworth pastors inviting parishioners to Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11, Argo 7:30 sermon The house built on the sand, prayers from a child, and a Sunday social hosted by Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kemmer. Catholic Mass at 8:00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Draper
Thomson
Argo
James W. Gillespie
Herbert St. Ores
God
Jesus Christ
Dad
Kate
Moss
Kenneth Kemmer
Mervin Marshall
Cleworth
Birth of son to Mr and Mrs Vaughn McGinnis
A son was born Thursday to Mr and Mrs Vaughn McGinnis of Thomson at the Savanna City hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vaughn McGinnis
Thomson
Savanna City Hospital
Local Hospital Roundup Notes Several Recovering
Albert Warfield a patient at Savanna City Hospital was dismissed Saturday. Mrs Clarence Appel has been in since Saturday. Mrs George St Ores is confined to her bed. Phillip Brach Arthur Perry Russell Charles and Robert Green are among those recovering from measles. Mrs Vera Martindale is improving slowly. Marilyn Bolhous recovering from the flu. Edward Holland Babette McGinty and Richard Hook Robertetta Bobbie and Laurence Williams also have the measles. thom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Warfield
Savanna City Hospital
Clarence Appel
George St. Ores
Phillip Brach
Arthur Perry
Russell
Charles
Robert Green
Vera Martindale
Marilyn Bolhous
Edward Holland
Babette McGinty
Richard Hook
Robertetta
Bobbie
Laurence Williams
Thom
Thomson State Bank report of condition December 1947
Official publication of the bank's financials shows resources totaling 728 603 68 with cash loans and securities and deposits. The report is sworn by President B J Clikeman and witnessed by Notary Nellie Dimmick in Carroll County Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Hartman
Met
Thomson
Fone “Armeres
Whiteside County
Pomona Grange
Lucile Rahn
Milledgeville
Paul
Future Farmers
Thomson State Bank
I. B. J. Clikeman
Auditor of Public Accounts
State of
Illinois
B. J. Clikeman
F. U
Albert
County of Carroll
Nellie Dimmick
Notary Public
Badtke Family Holiday Visit Across Iowa towns
Mr and Mrs Marvin Badtke and children Dickie and Cheryle Lee arrived from Onawa Iowa December 20 to spend Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Richard Badtke. They visited relatives at Port Byron Clinton Low Moor DeWitt and Morrison. Mr and Mrs Richard Badtke hosted twelve guests at a Christmas turkey dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Badke
Dickie
Cheryle Lee
Onawa
Richard Badtke
Port Byron
Clinton
Low Moor
DeWitt and
Morrison
Marvin Badtke
Richard
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Out of Town Guests Attend Funeral of Joseph McGinnis
Mrs. Leo Stumphy of Chicago visited in the George Stumphy home. A large group from Clinton Lanark Freeport Fulton Mt. Carroll Argo and other areas attended Joseph McGinnis funeral Saturday. LeRoy Prins returned to Pella after holidays with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Stumphy
Chicago
George Stumphy
Gilpin Stagg
Ray McNamare
Bradenton
Miami
Fla
New Orleans
Glen Kreuder
Gus Roggendorf
Dorothy
Guy Stumphy
Clinton, Ia
Laurence Fredericks
Lanark
Donald Bradford
Freeport
Fred Kantlehner
Mt. Carroll
John Hoy
Pierce Hoy
Fulton
Clem Hoy
Argo
Joseph McGinnis
Carl Peterson
Reka Hass
Clinton
LeRoy Prins
Pella
Albert Prins
Trojans Beat Sabula 48 to 40 in Mt Carroll Tourney
Mt Carroll readers saw the Men of Troy rebound from a previous loss to defeat Sabula 48 to 40. Elliott and Young sparked the offense while Bull Heusinkveld and Root anchored defense as Mangler led Sabula with 22 points. Next Friday they meet Hanover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Munson
Men of Troy
Rock Falls
Mt. Carroll
Elliott
Young
Bull
Heusinkveld
Root
Mangler
Trojans
Hanover
Root i
Soves Young
Stearns
Sabula— Vicks
Haley
Schroeder
Kale Tee
Last Rites for Mrs H V Robison Held
Funeral services for Mrs. H V Robison 54 were held at Fuller funeral home in Savanna with Rev E Cedric Pope officiating. She died Friday in Chestnut Park Wis after a lingering illness and is buried in Racine. Surviving husband a daughter and multiple relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
H. V. Robison
Fuller Funeral
E. Cedric Pope
First Methodist Church
Albert M. Greison
R. G. Fuller
Mina P. Hass
Racine
Wis
West Lawn Memorial Park
Gladys Thompson
Chicago
Alfred
Hazel) Christensen
Green Lake
Verne Voge
Leslie Voge
Union Grove
Robison
Thomson
Eleanor Tower
Shannon
Kittredge Tower
Maud Robison
Merle Robison
Marion
Earl Robison
Lanark
Eleanor Robison
Dixon
Mona Robison
Carroll
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Illness
Card of thanks from Mrs Gee Mort and daughter Evelyn Daley thanks neighbors relatives and friends for visits cards letters and flowers during illness and for other kind deeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Nipe
Gee
Mort
Evelyn Daley
Gratitude for Kind Thoughts After Bereavement
Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Grimm and Family express thanks for comforting words and help during bereavement. Mrs Bernie Boelkins sends gratitude for remembrances during stay at Dr Nicholas Sanitarium in Savannah Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand
Grimm and Family
Savannah
Missouri
Bernie Boelkins
Funeral rites for Mrs. Fred Nipe held in Argo
Funeral services for Mrs. Fre Nipe 62 were held Saturday at the Argo Fa Methodist church with Rev. Draper officiating. She was born June 12 1885 in York township and resided in Argo Fa. Survived by her husband Fred and many relatives and friends. Pallbearers named. A long community notice follows about local clubs and residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Strauch
Draper
Strauch
Minnie Miller
Lewis
North
American Legion Auxiliary
Charles Hogg
Argo Economics Club
Argo Economic Club
Argo
Vada Carroll
Wm. Griswold
Lela Mitchell
Old Ruggedil Cross
Fre Nipe
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
Methodist
Upper
Yor Algona
John Fab
Hiram Green
George Schmali
Leslie Lathrop
Charles Sack Raymond Carroll
Hortense May Melendy
York Township
Charles A. Melendy
York
Fred Nipe
Argo-Fa
Argo-Fa Home Economics
Hardware Tid Bits From The Year End Inventory
The note reflects post Christmas clutter and readiness for next year. It mentions a Rock Falls Thom son game recalled in town, inventory of items including conductor pipe eaves spout barb wire and farm supplies, plus a Kalama gas stove and hog waterers as potential needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. & Dick
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. S. MC Ginnis
W. J. Lawson
D. L. Deaper
Rev
Gao| Schmaling
In Sherman
Apple River
Emma Holland
Floyd Hyde
Colesburg
Wayne Ashby
Kenneth Petersens
Eldon Hickey
Helen Rice
Harold
Harry Digi
Lois Miller
Fred Eble
FC Imorison
Wayne Ashby Jr
East Laning
Mich
Carroll Dimmick
Faye Ashby
Lyle Greeley
Ill
Grace Williams
George Schipper
Albany
Tryce
Wilbur Kaufffran
Stockiin
Janice
Frank Blair
Joe Blair
Garrett Bolhous
Clarence Bolhous
Warren Nice
Robert Carroll
Myrta Groharing
U.S
Total
U. S
State of Illinois
Sabula
Chas. Bull
China Port
Charlies H. Bull
USN
Myrtle Bull
Tsingtao
China
Atlana
Atlanta
Mason
Rupertus
Estes
C. M. Cooke
Naval Forces
Western Pacific
Hong Kong
Singapore
Brunei Bay
Borneo
Equator
Main Street
Andy Sheridan
Mary
Tom Hand
John Carroll
Soth
Ms. Hickey
Vera Mae
John Oostenryk
John Faber
H. J. Hagg
Chcago
Anna Hartvigsen
Wayne Groharing
Verdayne John
Theodore John
Milwaukee
Nor‘van French
Joe McGinnis
Arthur Robison
Wscs
Amy Lewis
Marie Crowe
Rev. Draper
Woman's Club
G. A. Smith
Martha French
Davenport
Norman French
Glen Noble
Detroit
Oscar Kraft
Chas. McGinty
Richard McGinty
Seaton
Lynn Curley
Francis Sheridan
Moline
Delbert Curley
B. R. Lewis
Cecil Frosch
Evelyn Housenga
A. Housenga
Clinton, Hospital
Paul van
George
John Ashpole
C. A. Martin
Jack Kindall
East Moline
Merle Aerton
M. L. Kratz
Fourth Avenue
Dan Sack
Craig Manor
Maret Hinds
Joyce Sack
Ray Erling
H. A. Tobey
Thes Wal. Whanafelt
Morri
Lloyd
Cecil
Elsie Tousley
Ernest Tousley
Herbert Rawlins
Joliet Aft
Hattie Rawlins
Josephine Sheridan
Willis St. Ores
Tuscon, Ariz
James McCue
Sam
Wayne St. Ores
Robert Bristol
Jan Elbeth
Bristols
Cook Street
Jeanne Wheeler
Springfield
Ann Marth
Virgil L. Marth
Emma Kling
Chadwick
Doden
Lillian Farnsworth
A. L. Erickson
Thomas Kustes
Arthur Pape
California
Ebner Tower
OL. G
Nellie Schade
Francis Hoff Fulton
Roy Heitman
Once Buxor
Rockford
Glen Keene
Edna Chaman
Burman
Robertson
Albert Kraft
Herbert Blodget
Yates City
Marion Wheeler
F. E. Ford
Sprin Valley
Marion W
Museum and Science
Dick McGinty
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