Morrison couple wed in Cedar Rapids ceremony
Miss Dorens Bolhous of Morrison and Donald Duke of Morrison married August 17, 1940, in Cedar Rapids Iowa with Rev. Mr. Faber performing the double ring ceremony. The bride, a Morrison High School alumna, works as a bookkeeper. the groom, a Morrison High School graduate, has held posts with Wilson Packing and Curtis Bros. Inc. They reside with the bride’s mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorens Bolhous
Morrison
Donald Duke
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Lyne County Court House
Faber
Morrison Christian Reformed Church
Ralph Bolhous
Garrett Bolhous
Bolhous
Thomson
Morrison High School
Illinois Northern Utilities Company
Peter Dyke
Scovill Business College
Sterling
Wilson Packing Company
Chicago
Curtis Bros. Inc
Clinton
Ills in Argo and Savanna Mark Local Health Update
Mrs Grace Moyer in Argo shows improvement while Paul Smith family also ill with flu. Be rt Lee Prins and JoAnn Prins in Savanna recovering from illnesses. Leonard Stage returns to Savanna Utilities work after illness. Eugene Murray had an appendectomy in Clinton and improves. Robert Stage in Davenport improves after tonsillectomy. Harvey Marshall treated for eye in Clinton returns home. Myron Tibbits returns from Dwight Veterans Hospital and improves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Marshall
Jane Lamb
Clinton
Kaufman family weekend visitors in Argo and Milledgeville
Thompson Briefs Earl and Donald Kaufman of Rockford visited Saturday night with their parents Mr and Mrs Vernon Kaufman at Argo. George Weatherwax and daughter Harriet of Thomson and Mrs Richard Lyons of Dixon were Sunday afternoon visitors in the Frank Weatherwax home at Milledgeville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl
Donald Kaufman
Rockford
Vernon Kaufman
Argo
George Weatherwax
Harriet
Thomson
Richard Lyons
Dixon
Frank Weatherwax
Milledgeville
Baby of Former Local Resident Passes Away
Robert Paul Gray two month old son of Mr and Mrs Glen Gray of Fulton died Friday evening after a week long illness Funeral services were held Monday at Fay Funeral Home with Dr James Putt officiating A quartet sang Sometime Well Understand Burial was in Fulton cemetery He was born in Fulton Nov 4 1940 Surviving parents two brothers and two sisters paternal and maternal grandparents and several great grandparents The article notes Mr Gray lived here years ago and attended the local church event exhausted mid sentence
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Paul Gray
Glen Gray
Fulton
Fay Funeral
James Putt
Christian Reformed Church of
Edward Tiesman
W. T. Housenga
Peter Vogel
Jabber Housenga
Sylvalena Bolhous
Russell de Weerdt
Norman Wessel
Bernard Engelking
Delbert Temple
Oliver Gray
Clinton
Ben Norman
Hie Norman
Ralph Bielema
David Gray
Green Island
Mr. Gray
P T A to Sponsor High School Basketball Game
The York Township Parent Teachers Association will sponsor a basketball game in the high school gym on Wednesday evening January 22. Local team vs alumni and star players to raise funds for a new dishes set for the high school. A girls team and local antiques team may play, cake walk, dancing after the game. admission 25 cents adults, 15 cents students, 10 cents children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
Parent-Teachers Association
Evening School for Farmers Meets in Forreston
Mr. Lee Beebe of Beebe Seed Forreston spoke on weeds and pure seeds at the farmer’s evening school meeting. Agriculture instructor Mr. Keith McGuire of Forreston High briefed on evening schools. The next session will discuss feeds and rations for beef cattle. Sunday dinner guests included Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Fossett and Kathryn Wiebenga from Chadwick and Howard Wiebenga at the Wiebenga home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Beebe
Beebe Seed Company
Forreston
Keith McGuire
Forreston High School
Jerry Wiebenga
Harvey Fossett
Kathryn Wiebenga
Chadwick
Howard Wiebenga
Birthday Dinner Honors Husband At Hook Home
Mrs Andrew Hook entertained at a dinner last Thursday evening at the Hook home in honor of her husband birthday. Those present included Mr and Mrs Elmer Hook and daughter of Argo, James Hook of near Savanna, Mr and Mrs Fred Hook and son and Mr and Mrs Hook and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Hook
Hook
Elmer Hook
Argo
James Hook
Near Savanna
Fred Hook
Mrs. Hook
Soup Dinner by Woman's Society at Methodist Church
The Woman's Society of Christian Service will sponsor a soup dinner in the basement of the Methodist church on Wednesday noon January 22. Menu includes vegetable soup pie and crackers priced at 10 cents for children up to fourth grade and 15 cents for others. A cup of coffee costs 5 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Sunday church services and evening program at Vernon church
Sunday school at 10 am Christian Endeavor at 7 pm and evening service at 7 50 pm led by Vernon Gordon. Special numbers include Mrs Sword vocal solo a quartet by Mr and Mrs Cor zine Mr and Mrs Reiff a vocal number a men's chorus instrumental music by Lillian Arletta Hartman and Alfred Schaal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Vernon Gordon
C. E
Sword
Corzine
Reiff
Lillian
Arletta Hartman
Alfred Schaal
Thomson and Savanna Boys Arrested in Clinton Check Scheme
Paul Ellsworth Davis aged 19 of Thomson Verne A. Landorf 17 of Savanna and Othal White 19 of Des Moines are jailed in Carroll county on charges of breaking and entering. Landorf attempted to cash a forged John Smith check at a Clinton clothing store and implicated Davis and White in a wider theft and parolee network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Ellsworth Davis
Thomson
LaVerne A. Landorf
Savanna
Othal White
Des Moines
Carroll County
Landorf
Clinton
John Smith
Fulton State Bank
John Smit
Davis
Ray Westfall
White
Westfall
Eldora
Iowa
Clinton Herald
Pioneer Day Seminar and Social At Fair Haven Parsonage
Fair Haven notices list Pastor Paul Farley hosting prayer meeting Thursday January 16 at 7 30 pm in the parsonage. An E L C E social follows Friday night January 17. Sunday January 19 features 10 am Sunday school and 7 pm E L C E service led by Miss Alice Adolph with a 7 30 pm Pioneer Day sermon and a special Pioneer Day offering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farley
Alice Adolph
Argo Methodist Pastor Leads Sunday Service
Rev. J. A. Foard serves as pastor at Argo Methodist with 9 30 a m Sunday School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Foard
Thomson church notices invite open house and events
Catholic mass and church services are listed for Thomson at 9 30 a m and 11 a m with a 10 a m Sunday school The Albany parsonage open house is set for 2 to 5 p m The Thomson congregation is invited to hear Dr Semans at Savanna Methodist church and the Woman's Society hosts a soup dinner Wednesday noon January 22 Choir practice is Thursday at 7 30 p m The pastor asks for attendance counts
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Methodist
Clarence Ploch
Man
Albany Parsonage
Thomson
Savanna Methodist Church
R. L. Semans
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Baptist Sunday Schedule and Live Wire Class Party
Rev R H Leitner leads morning worship with Sunday School at 10 30. The Live Wire class party is set for Tuesday evening January 21 at the Lloyd Smith home. Mr and Mrs Emil Brach performed a morning duet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. H. Leitner
Lloyd Smith
Emil Brach
Births Reported for Two Families and A New Daughter
Birth announcements note a daughter born Sunday January 12 to Mr. and Mrs. V. C. Fenley at home. A son Harold Eugene born Saturday January 11 to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Wilkinson at home. A daughter born Sunday at Mercy Hospital Clinton Ia to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Mason of Fulton, who is niece of Mrs. Wm. Hawk Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Melvin Johnson reside in Argo, with their baby due Wednesday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Fenley
Harry Wilkinson
Harold Eugene
Horace Mason
Fulton
Mercy Hospital
Clinton, Ia
Mason
Wm. Hawk
Melvin Johnson
Argo
York Community Rev Cleworth Opens New Series in Worship
York Community Rev Stuart Cleworth leads 8 45 a m morning worship focusing on the Great Commission Today series for 1941. Church school follows with classes on The Slighted Invitation. Dr Purinton notes Luke’s Greek love of beauty and human nature in lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart Cleworth
Harry Gaar
Luke
Purinton
Mitchells visit kin during ground work at Kelly Field
Roland Mitchell, undergoing ground work at Kelly Field in San Antonio Texas, visits with his parents Mr and Mrs Cecil Mitchell at Argo and with other relatives and friends during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Mitchell
Kelly Field
San Antonio
Tex
Cecil Mitchell
Argo
Mrs Fenley Honored At Shower By Neighbors
Mrs. W. C. Fenley was guest of honor at a stork shower at the Fenley home last Wednesday. Guests included Mesdames Bess Carpenter Helen Marcucci Corrine Hammond Maude Wagner Ellen Rutherford Emma Holland Emma Steele Emma Kling and Mrs. Poffenbarger. Refreshments of jello and ritz crackers were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Fenley
Fenley
Death claims Harry Kling of San Diego at 68
Miss Emma Kling received notice of the death of her brother Harry Kling of San Diego California, which occurred a week ago Monday. He was 68 and survived by his widow and five siblings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Kling
Harry Kling
San Diego
Calif
Miss Kling
Grade School To Sponsor A Card Party
The local grade school will host a public card party next Thursday evening in the high school gym. Attendees may play "500" for prizes and enjoy a free lunch. Proceeds go to fund basketball suits for the grade school team.
Milledgeville Woman Renews Review Subscription
Mrs. Sarah J. Snyder of Milledgeville renews her subscription to the Review for another year. She will celebrate her 97th birthday soon and has been housebound for over 14 years with declining mind sight and hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah J. Snyder
Milledgeville
Review
Local Woman's Club Set Meeting for Jan 22 Evening
The report from the local library for December lists 515 books borrowed, 407 borrowers, 2880 total books, 44 magazines, and $1.50 in fines turned to the treasurer. The club meeting is scheduled for Wednesday evening, January 22.
Sunday Socials Highlight Witmer and Essinger Visits
Mr and Mrs Allen Witmer visited Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson. Mr and Mrs Forrest Essinger were Sunday dinner guests of her parents, Mr and Mrs Justice Prins, at Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Witmer
Carl Peterson
Forrest Essinger
Mrs
Justice Prins
Savanna
Argo couple marks 25th wedding anniversary
Mr and Mrs Maurice Van Buer of near Argo celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with a noon dinner and a two tiered cake. About 60 relatives and friends attended. They were married January 11 1916 at St Patrick church Coffeys Corners Albany Ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice van Buer
Argo
Mary Bly
St. Patrick’s Church
Coffey’s Corners
Albany
Ill
Whiteside County
Pring
Frances
Lwaine
Ronald
Ellen van Buer
Fred van Buer
John Repsus
Dorothy Durham
Charles
Savanna
Agnes Gaffey
Marie Bly
Marguerite Leahy
Jacqueline Leslie
Clinton
Joe Pollard
Henry Leahy
Dean Nichols
Fulton
Lawrence Shatteman
Ed Wood
Moline
Louis Rick
Jerry H. Scudder
William Anglese
Morrison
Andrew Dolan
John Smit
Thomson
Leo Chamberlain
Erie
Marius Olsen
Katherine
Carroll
van Buer
Mrs. van Buer
Card of Thanks to all who sent thoughts and letters
I express sincere thanks to all who remembered me with cards and letters while I was in the Veterans hospital at Dwight Illinois. I also thank the Staggs for the Review which was greatly appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veteran’s Hospital
Dwight
Ill
Staggs
Various Committees Appointed By President And Club Events
The Thomson Woman's Club schedules a January 22 meeting at Mrs. Lavella Diehl home with hints on interior decorating, a talk by Mrs. Margaret Murray, and a musical reading by Jacqueline McGinty. A war after discussion essay contest for high schoolers offers prizes. the club and district promises funds. The club forms judging panels and committee rosters for 1940-41 and will host the February Parent-Teachers Association program with a patriotic theme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Woman's Club
Lavella Diehl
Margaret Murray
Jacqueline McGinty
Woman's Club
Cora Stickell
Alice Switzer
Thelma Schick
Grace Seim
Minnie Miller
Salome McGinty
Ethel Demaree
Mildred Skinner
Flower
Lovella Diehl
Frances Rosenberg
Jane Jaeger
Frances Thomas
Parent-Teachers Association
Local visitors drop by Argo Chadwick and Albany
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Smith and family were Sunday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Chas Sack at Argo. Mr and Mrs Paul Wilt and Clint Wilt were Sunday visitors in the home of Mr and Mrs Robert Turney at Chadwick. Mr and Mrs Dave Geerts and son Paul of near Albany spent last Friday in the Albert Prins home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
Chas. Sack
Argo
Paul Wilt
Clint Wilt
Robert Turney
Chadwick
Dave Geerts
Paul
Near Albany
Albert Prins
Grandmother of Chadwick Teacher Dies in Dixon
Mrs. Janette Williams, 89, grandmother of Miss Cecile Williams, died after a lingering illness at her home 319 6th Street Dixon. Funeral set for 2 p m Thursday at the residence with Rev. F L Blowfield officiating. Burial in Oakwood mausoleum. Survived by four daughters, one son, four sisters and 41 grandchildren including Miss Cecile Williams, former Chadwick teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janette Williams
Cecile Williams
319
6Th Street
Dixon
F. L. Blowfield
Dixon First Methodist Church
Oakwood Mausoleum
Broome County
N. Y
Lee County
Ella Phillips
Marie Joyce
George Bennett
Mitchell
Stanley Trendt
Grayville
Joseph L. Williams
Parkston
M. D
Kelley B. Morgan
Miss Williams
Chadwick
Royal Neighbor lodge to hold regular meeting and installation
The Royal Neighbor lodge will meet at the lodge hall on Tuesday afternoon January 21 with installation. Committee members are Mrs. Hortense Nipe Mrs. Edna Carroll Mrs. Mae Sack and Mrs. Marian Smith. The T club meets at 1 PM on Wednesday January 22 at Mrs. Bess French's home with Mrs. Bertha Holland assisting. Four comforters are to be tied. The 500 club met last Thursday at Mrs. Lavella Diehl’s home with Mrs. Amy Lewis winning first.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Hortense Nipe
Edna Carroll
Mae Sack
Marian Smith
Tt. &. T. Tie Ton, T. Club
Bess French
Bertha Holland
500 Club
Lavella Diehl
Amy Lewis
Lanark High Cagers Defeat Thomson In Conference Clash
Lanark High trimmed York Community cagers of Thomson 47 to 25 in a conference game at Lanark. Keever led Lanark with 20 points on nine baskets and two free throws. Lanark also won the junior contest 25 to 18 with strong first half scoring and a 40 18 third quarter run. Postponements push next games to February 14 and February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark High
York
Thomson
Lanark
Milledgeville
D. Keever
Bull
Keever
G. Keever
Aurand
Fry
Ey Rahn
Johnson
B. Hook
Wagner
Inauguration of Dwight H. Green as Illinois Governor
Report from Springfield on Monday January 13 recounts the 30th governor Dwight H. Green being sworn in before a crowd of thousands at the state armory. The ceremony included a parade, address, and performances by Tito Sehpi and the University of Illinois band. The event highlighted party unity, state officials, and Mrs. Dwight H. Green's striking three tone dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Dwight H. Green
Ilinois
Thomson
John Carroll
Joseph B. Loeser
Savanna
Fulton
Capitol City
Armory
State Armory
Governor Green
Executive Mansion
Elmer J. Schnackenberg
Chicago
Duncan Browne
Frank J. Leonard
Supreme Court
Green
Walter T. Gunn
Woodlawn African Methodist Episcopal Church
United States
A. C. Lueder
Gann
Lueder
Schnackenberg
American Legion
William FP. Waugh
State Legion
Legion
Ulinois
Tito Sehpi
Fretow
Martha
Barthelmy
Bishop Griffin
University of Illinois
Stelle
Adj
Boyle
Trucks Collide On Route 171 injures drivers and calf
The crash on route 171 east of Thomson involved Louis Hamilton of Mt. Carroll and Henry Bielema of Fulton. Both drivers suffered minor injuries and both trucks were badly damaged. A calf in one truck was killed after sustaining severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Hamilton
Mt. Carroll
Henry Bielema
Fulton
Thomson
Baptist Church
Family Visitors Share Sunday Gatherings
Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Lewis and son Robert were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Wilt. Mr. and Mrs. Fred Hook and son visited Sunday evening with Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Foltz at Argo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Lewis
Robert
Virgil Wilt
Fred Hook and Son
Leroy Foltz
Argo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Coudy IE
Grace Moyer
Paul Smith
Famiy
Stephen Switzer
Bert Lee
JoAnn Prins
Leonard Stage
Eugene Murray
Robert Stage
Rock Island
Friend
Davenport
Ben Stage
Myron Tibbits
Veteran's Hospital
Thomson Briefs
Husband
Paul Davis
Fair Haven
Argo Methodist
Mrs. Fenley
Ray Hall
Harry Cram
Harold Rick
Arthur
Don Schrader
GOV
R.N. A
Shannon
Gop
Clarence Bothous
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