Thomson to Play Lanark Friday Eve
Coach Vernon Corbin has prepared the Fulton high school basketball squad for the season opener against Lanark high school at Lanark Friday night. Thomson seeks its first conference win after two losses while Lanark mirrors the same record. A reserve game against Lanark’s second team is planned as a preliminary event.
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Vernon Corbin
Lanark High School
Lanark
Thomson
Corbin
Fulton High School
Grade School News Highlights From January Week
The first and second grades study poems The Woodpecker and The Best Game the Fairies Play by Rose Tyleman. The 7th and 8th grades face semester exams January 16 and 17, with a card party January 16 in the high school gym to fund boy basketball suits. The 8th grade explores Civics and Peru’s Incas while 7th grade maps Africa. Basketball at Lanark Friday. 8th grade club meets Friday. program committee and refreshment crew listed. 5th and 6th grade write a Middle Ages play for English club. semester ends next week. Thomas Root returns from Minnesota.
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Peru
Africa
Lanark
Pauline Sikkema
J Nne Hogg
June Groharing
Donald Frazier
James Johnson
Thomas Root
Minnesota
Nelsons and Tobeys In Cordova Area Visit
Thomson notes Elmer Nelson and family of Cordova are visiting the Fred Miller home today. H A Tobey and his wife spent New Year’s Day with Floyd Tobey at Argo.
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Elmer Nelson
Cordova
Fred Miller
H. A. Tobey
Floyd Tobey
Argo
Illnesses and medical procedures reported in Davenport area
Sickness noted across families with H L Rawlins Sharon Wilkinson and Hal Ashby ill with pneumonia or recovering from tonsillectomy. Nettie Stamm and Mrs Matilda Harvey family illnesses noted. Lee Poorman improves after Mercy Clinton stay. Harvey Marshall treated for eye at Jane Lamb hospital. Lulu Johnston undergoes appendectomy in Freeport hospital. niece of Mrs Otto Switzer of Thomson.
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Nettie Stamm
Matilda Harvey
Harvey Marshall
Jane Lamb
Clinton
Lulu Johnston
Harl Johnston
Mt. Carroll
Freeport
Otto Switzer
Thomson
Homemaking Class Focuses On More Livable Homes
The Monday meeting at the high school discussed creating more livable homes with a plan to involve all family members. Attendees learned to inventory possessions, classify items as essential or not, and stage gradual improvements toward a shared goal. A future demonstration will cover drapes and slip covers by Singer Sewing machine reps from Clinton Iowa. A collision on Main Street damaged a Buick and a Ford V eight with several fender and bumper dents and a damaged radiator.
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Singer Sewing Machine
Clinton
Buick
Eugene Davis
Ford Grimm
Main Street
Former local couple mark wedding date
Mr and Mrs Justice Prins of Savanna former Thomson residents observed their 25th wedding anniversary on Wednesday Jan 8 A family dinner followed at 6 pm A large wedding cake with a miniature bride and groom graced the table The couple were married in St Johns Catholic church Savanna on Jan 8 1916 They lived in Thomson and Savanna areas most of their married life then moved to a Savanna farm They have five children Frances Norman Stickell Mary Forrest Eslinger Isabelle a Savanna high school senior Andrew a Savanna high school sophomore and Jo Ann at Excelsion school near Savanna
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Justice Prins
Savanna
Thomson
Anna Isabelle Hawk
William Hawk
Katherine Hawk
Albert
Dora Prins
St. John’s Catholic Church
Jo- Ann
Excelsion
Card of Thanks from Lee Poorman
Public notice of gratitude from Lee Poorman thanking friends for cards letters fruit and flowers and visits during confinement at Mercy hospital Clinton Iowa with appreciation for kindness remembered.
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Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Iowa
Thanks for support during Vernon's illness from Appels and neighbors
The message thanks friends and neighbors for support during Vernon illness. Appreciation is extended to the Sunday school teacher and class, those who sent fruit cards and books, and everyone who called or helped in any way. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Appel join in the thanks.
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Vernon
Clarence Appel
Bristol School Sees New Classes And Farewell News
After a two week vacation the Bristol School returns to finish the semester. The eighth grade completes bread study and starts Dictionary Study. A sewing class and a boys class are planned along with a weekly music class. A farewell party honors Jean Leger who stays until March. Mary Ellen Halfman and Jeanne Swett write safety stories. a new stove poker was purchased.
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Santa Claus
Jean Leger
Mary Ellen Halfman
Jeanne Swett
Argo Methodist Sunday Schedule
The Argo Methodist Church led by Rev. J. A. Foard hosts a Sunday school at 0:30 a.m. The brief item notes the pastor and service time in a concise church notice.
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Argo
Ideal Sunday School and Endeavor Meeting
At 10 a m the Sunday school and at 7 p m the Christian Endeavor meeting were held with Rev Sword pastor. Charles Gordon led the C E meeting this week.
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Christian Endeavor Meeting
Sword
Charles Gordon
C. E
Prayer meeting and services at Fair Haven
Pastor Paul Farley invites participation at the Fair Haven parsonage with a 7 30 p m prayer meeting on Thursday January 9. On Sunday January 12 there is Sunday school at 10 a m, a sermon at 10 55 a m, and a Mission band gathering at the parsonage.
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Paul Farley
Thomson Methodist Church Activities Schedule
Reverend Clarence Ploch leads morning worship at 11 a.m. with the sermon The Idea of God. Epworth League meets at 3 p.m. Darlene Ashby leads a discussion on Friendship. January 15 pancake supper at 6 p.m. hosted by the Brotherhood. January 16 choir practice at 7 30 p.m. location to be announced.
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Clarence Ploch
God
Epworth League
Darlene Ashby
Brotherhood of the Church
Thomson
Geraldine Grl nelsville Baptist Meeting Notes
Baptist church notices report Rev R H Leitner pastor with morning worship at 930 a m Sunday school at 1050 a m The ladies and society plan Thursday evening meeting at Mrs Otto Switzers and an all day gathering at Mrs Chas Hoggs next Thursday Officers elected at the annual meeting include William Griswold trustee three years Lloyd Smith one year and vacancies for Mrs Emil Brach Roy Heitman treasurer Mrs Otto Switzer pianist and others plus Sunday school officers Emil Brach Paul Witt and Mrs Harold Witt Irene Schick as president and Mrs Harold Witt as vice president
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R. H. Leitner
Ladies and Society
Hame
Otto Switzer
Chas. Hogg
Geraldine Grllsh
William Griswold
Emil Brach
Lloyd Smith
Roy Heitman
Paul Witt
Herbert St. Ores
Harold Witt
Georgia Hoge
Irene Schick
Harvey Marshall
York Community Rev T Stuart Cleworth Sermon And Lesson
York Community Rev T Stuart Cleworth preaches at 8 45 a m on The Cynic Looks at Life as the worship theme. 9 30 a m church school discusses Jesus valuation of personality with Luke 2 noted for its historic breadth, followed by Sunday visitors in the home of Claude Grim with Lyle Ashby and Tom Cheatum.
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T. Stuart Cleworth
God
Jesus
Luke
Claude Grim
Lyle Ashby
Wacker
Tom Cheatum
Donations For Christmas Candy From Thomson Businesses
Local business people donated funds from 21 sources totaling 21.75 to fund Christmas candy for children at the village tree. The village board contributed 15 for labor and candy, Northwestern Illinois Utilities supplied power and decorations, and N. D. French and Potter Bros provided a tree and truck. Candy purchases paid Ely Cochran 11.05 and G A Smith 11.05 for distribution.
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Thomson
Glendora Sehade
Lewis Motor Co
Thomson Review
Lyle Greeley
Pete Jurgensen
Hansen Cafe
Holland Barber Shop
Mary Sheridan
A. E. Sheridan
David Switzer
Simpson and Turney
G. A. Smith
Ely Cochran
W. C. Fenley
Marcucci’s
Bill Rentechler
Harry Diehl
John DeWeerdt
B. R. Lewis
K. B. Carpenter
Potter Bros
Illinois
N. D. French
Rev and Mrs Ploch Host Open House at Albany Parsonage
The Rev Clarence Floch and his wife will hold an open house at the Albany Methodist parsonage on Sunday January 19 from 2 to 5 PM. They invite members of Thomson and Albany parishes to come and become acquainted.
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Clarence Floch
Albany
Ploch
Thomson
Grade School To Sponsor A Card Party
The grade school will sponsor a card party on January 16 in the high school gym. The public is invited to play 500 with prizes and a free lunch. Proceeds will fund basketball suits for the grade school team.
Social Visits Reported in Blaine and Mt Carroll
Mrs Willis Stage and Lois Stave joined Mrs Nettie Baker last Friday. Blaine Smith and daughter Margaret of Mt Carroll were dinner guests Sunday at Mr and Mrs Frank Smith’s home.
Fire destroys home of Harry Ella in town outskirts
The bluffs northeast of town were hit by a Monday evening blaze that completely destroyed the home of Harry Ella. Ella was away at the Cecil Kine residence when the fire occurred and could not save furnishings or clothing. only his current clothing was saved.
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Harry Ella
Bluffs
Mr. Ella
Cecil Kine
Elsie Hook Married to Albany Man Richard Wiersema
Miss Elsie Ethel Hook daughter of John Hook of Morrison farms the groom Richard Wiersema son of Claus Wiersema of Albany wed in the Ebenez er Reformed church parsonage Morrison. The single ring ceremony was by Rev. Justin Hoffman with attendants Miss Rena Hook and Marvin Wiersema. The bride wore soldier blue with coral accessories. bridesmaid wore rose. The couple will live in an Albany area apartment and work on the Wiersema farm operations nearby.
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Elsie Ethel Hook
John Hook
South of Morrison
Richard Wiersema
Claus Wiersema
Albany
Ebenezer Reformed Church of
Morrison
Justin Hoffman
Rena Hook
Marvin Wiersema
Ustick
Wiersema
Sharpe Carroll Seeks York Township Assessor Role Again
Sharpe Carroll announces a second bid for York township assessor in the upcoming April 1 election. He has served as assessor for ten years and says he has treated residents fairly and asks for voters support.
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Sharpe Carroll
York
York Township
Sharpe
Hanover guest Bertha Curley visits extended stay
Bertha Curley of Hanover visited from Wednesday until Sunday at the home of her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Curley. Helen and Alma Mertz of Chadwick were Monday evening supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. Fred Miller. Roy Houston spent Monday in Freeport serving on the Federal Grand Jury. Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Sack and daughter Hazel were Sunday dinner guests at Mrs. Ida Weber’s home.
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Bertha Curley
Hanover
L. V. Curley
Helen
Alma Mertz
Chadwick
Fred Miller
Roy Houston
Freeport
Federal Grand Jury
Wesley Sack
Hazel
Ida Weber
Lee Beebe to Speak at Forreston Meeting on Monday
Mr. Lee Beebe of Forreston will speak at the next Monday evening meeting of the former's evening school held at the high school. He will present samples of various noxious Illinois weeds and discuss pure seeds and identification, with focus on beef production margins and feeder cattle factors.
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Lee Beebe
Forreston
Illinois
Argo Home Economics Club outlines 1941 schedule
The Men’s Brotherhood of the Methodist church hosts a pancake supper on Wednesday January 15 in the basement church hall with pancakes sausages and coffee. Admission is 25 cents for children and 50 cents for adults. The Argo-Fay club's 1917 origin is noted along with a full year calendar of monthly meetings programs and social events featuring speakers flowers songs and community activities.
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Men's Brotherhood of the Methodist Church
Brotherhood
Argo 500 Club Clears Prizes At Diehl Home
The Argo 500 club met in Mrs. Luvella Diehl’s home with Leila Johannsen winning first, Evelyn Welch second, and Belle Carpenter third. The club plans to meet next Thursday at Mrs. Nelle Houghton’s home.
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Inez
Amy Lewis
Leila Johannsen
Evelyn Welch
Belle Carpenter
Nelle Houghton
Order of Eastern Star Lodge Holds Regular Meeting This Evening
The Order of Eastern Star lodge conducts its regular meeting in the lodge hall this Thursday evening. It invites members and mentions a gathering as part of its local chapter schedule.
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Order of Eastern Star Lodge
Woman's Society Meetings Share Reports and Plans
A 1940s local society roundup notes the Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting at Mrs. Cora Stickell's home with 24 members, including talks on the Original Rock Garden and Home Missions, a quiz, and refreshments, plus plans for a soup dinner at the Methodist church basement on January 22. The Altar and Rosary Society met at Mrs. A. E. Sheridan's home with 12 members, electing officers and hosting games and refreshments, then adjourned to February. The Home Economics club at Argo church schedules a January 17 potluck and program featuring Ella Lathrop and Evelyn Welch, with hostesses listed.
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Vada Carroll
Hortense Nipe
Alyce Carpenter
Thelma Schick
Lulu Melendy
Edna Cooper
Marion Smith
Mildred Hook
Elizabeth Parsons
Ethel Demaree
Maude McGinty
Alice Switzer
Mae Sack
Evelyn Welch
Ella Lathrop
Bessie Kenyon
Cora Kaufman
Polluck
God Bless
America
Mary Marshall
Mrs. Roske
Mayme Mummert
Belle Carpenter
Grace Moyer
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Cora Stickell
Iva Orcutt
Emma Steele
Rock Garden
Salome McGinty
Clarence Ploch
Margaret Murray
Maude Wagner
Matilda Harney
Methodist
Altar and Rosary Society
A. E. Sheridan
John Smit
Ethel McNamara
J. J. Sheridan
Maurice van Buer
Mary Connell
Argo
Thom son Woman's club gathers for home safety talk
The Thom son Woman's club met Wednesday evening at Mrs Ethel Demaree's home with fifteen members attending. Mrs Vera Williams prepared a paper on Safety in the Home read by Mrs Salome McGinty. The group sang. A golden jubilee party for the foundation fund is set for Feb 12 with Mrs Margaret Murray chairing the committee. Next meeting Jan 22 at Mrs Luvella Diehl's home.
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Thomson Woman’s Club
Ethel Demaree
Vera Williams
Salome McGinty
Margaret Murray
Luvella Diehl
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Thomson Briefs
H. L. Rawlins
Sharon Wilkinson
Harry Wilkinson
Hal Ashby
Davenport
Adam Heinze
Near
Lee Poorman
Bristol School
Fair Haven
Mrs. Ploch
Elsie Hook
Argo-Fay
Ill
Lucila Heitman
Ruby Green
Sec’y Treas
Marian Smith
Incon
Washington
Vena Severance
Dorothy Carroll
Mary van Buer
Vivin Behr
Valentine Exchange
Helen Bittner
Kathryn Cooper
Marian Vander Leest
Minnie Miller
Ethel Cooper
Elizabeth
Lillian Saltow
Edna Carroll
Bertha Brenneman
Jennie Nipe
Carroll
Ruby Durward
Lou Moyer
Luella Heitman
Grace Seim
Ellen Hogg
Josephine Faber
Alice Carpenter
Catherine Cooper
Vivian Behr
Dorothy Carol
Nellie Parsons
Ta’k
Nellie Rocke
Millie Hook
Marie ‘Lobey
Argo 500
500 Club
Woman's Society
Home Economics Club
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