Schoolroom Notes Cover Varied Student Activities
The notes describe bookkeeping practice, writing exercises, vocabulary work, and reading lists. Students shared definitions, judged memory recall, and tied for second in a vocabulary contest. They discussed favorite books, nonfiction interest, and plans for extra credit. Various class updates follow about history, shorthand, English IV, Latin, and geography tasks. Lorena Knutsen visited, while Eva Mae Schroth and Ky nis were absent due to illness.
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Rob Cate
Lois Green
Shirley Boylan
Pacific Coastt
English IV
Tatler
Sir Michel Stele
the Spectator
Joseph Addison
Juss
Haveebeen
Geome
David Switzer
Wheater
Big Bad Bear
Gilpin
Eddie Cantor
Francis Todd
Louise
Alicia
Lois
Lorena Knutsen
Eva Mae Schroth
Kynis
Many On A And B December Honor Roll At Bristol School
Students and teachers at Bristol School report another month of activity. Eighth graders review civics, second graders learn months and posters feature snowmen. November honor roll lists include many Halfman and Swett students, with several 100s in spelling and arithmetic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Robert
Harold Balk
Hazel Swett
Frances Potter
Marjorie Lineback
Gladys. D. Cooper
Perfect Attendance and Student Achievements at Hickory Grove
December's perfect attendance names include Rowland Freeman Hartman and others. four month list includes Rowland Freeman Hartman Kesler. Merlen Rowland tops spelling with 100. Seventh and eighth grades finish physiology tests, begin civics. third grade writes to Santa. Charles Kessler requests a dump truck and ditch digger in Mt Carroll on Dec 21 1934. Fifth graders study Hiawatha and make illustrated booklets. Posters awarded at Savanna Farmers Institute Jan 11-12. recipients include Irma Merchant Doris Hartman Donald Hartman Herbert Kessler. Visitors Hazel Lohmeier Delbert Nelson. Gene Gerald Kessler attended party Dec 21. Auction funds bought curtains red books. Various book titles listed. School thanks contributors and Esther Schmal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suh Marth
Alaska
Stage
hitWe
Ideal School
Lester Grim
Miss Cooper
Ehagold
Donal Potter
Marjorie Lineback
Merle Potter
Jeanne Swett
Laurence Halfman
Robert Balk
Mary E
Laurence
Johnny Halfmen
Lester
Leslie Grim
Blazel
Betty Swett
Robert
Arlene Smith
Donald
Frances Potter
Vera Smith
Lois Carroll
Marie’ Stage
Sylvia Griswold
Leona Bonjour
Farmers’ Institute
Nevember
Mary E. Halfman
Johnny Halfman
Marjorie Dinepack
Hazel Swett
Robert Smith
Ardetta Potter
Donald Potter
Howard Potter
Pearl Rowland
Arthur Freeman
Charles Kessler
David Rowland
Lucille Freeman
Donald Hartman
Irma Merchant
Lloyd Freeman
Doris Hartman
Herbert Kesler
Karl Rowland
William Hartman
Lloyd Donis Hartman
Herbert Kesster
Merlen Rowland
Rae
Santa Claus
Charles Kesoler
Mt. Carroll
Sente Claus
Herbert Kessler
Hazel Lohmeier
Delbert Nelson
Gene
Gerald Kessler
Damamy
Ant
Jamal
Dandie
Hanr
Hilde
Helland
Jorii
Dappies
Thonding Berd
Piebaid
Brondioer
Esther J. Schmal
Initiation At Thomson RNA Lodge Attends 45 Members
About 45 attended initiation exercises last Friday night at the Thomson RNA Lodge. Visiting neighbors included 15 from Savanna and 2 from Chadwick, plus deputy Mrs. Houston from Orion. A 6:40 dinner followed. Six adults were admitted, among them Harriet and Lorraine Weatherwax, Vivian Sack, Lucille Stickell, Mrs. Mae Sack, and Clyde Carpenter. A number of juveniles attended the supper and several new younger members were named. Installation of officers occurred Tuesday afternoon with 24 present. officers listed include Oracle Nell Houghton and various other posts. Two meetings are planned in February on standard Tuesdays. Guests Dan Seck and Mr. George St. Ores attended, as did Sylvia Grinwild and Donald Witt at Argo.
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Savanna
Chadwick
Houston
Orion
Harriett
Lorraine
Weatherwax
Vivian Sack
Lucille
Stickel
Mae Sack
Clyde Carpenter
Isoon
Naomi
Alberta
Dorothy Johnson
LaVonna Alma
Norma Robinson
Marilyn
Janet Carpenter
John Paul Murray
Leland Schosside
Wilbur Stickell
William
Mary Wagner
Norma
Rath
Lena Strubb
David Switzer
Oracle
Nell Houghton
Vada Carroll
iMaude Sears
Maure Wagner
Frankie Stayman
Valia Bower
Marian Smith
Toner Sentting
Bess Carpenter
Outer Sentinel
Clara Switzer
Nellie Holland
Amy Lewis
Dr. Chipman
Peat Kanfman
Colm Stickel
Blanche Marlindale
Anna Kauffman
Edith Bower
Churches Rev W Gallach to Lead Morning Worship
Morning worship at 10 am featuring the subject Servus Seryptum. Church business meeting last Wednesday elected officers: Supt Ray Brenneman, Trustee Otto Switzer, Treasurer Nellie Holland, Clerk Alice Switzer, Pianist Sylvia Griswold, Assistant pianist Irene Schick, Chorister Paul Wilt, Benevolent treas Bertha Brenneman, News reporter Harriett Smith. Livewire class met with Rev W G Aitken. program included songs, solo, duet, jokes, and a wedding shower for Mr. and Mrs. James Green. The class gifted a large wedding cake iced by Sylvia Griswold. Sunday school social committee named for February. Ideal Sunday school 10:00. preaching 7:30. Final officers elected January 1938. Supt Harmon Stakemiller, Asst Supt Andrew Miller, Secery Lauren Green, Asst Sect Della Isenhart, Treasurer Mrs. Ross Gleason, Pianist Blanche Seim, Asst Pianist Mrs. H E Green, Reporter Grace Seim. classes led by Hiram Green and Mrs. H B Green. Rev Berge pastor, with regular music. ARGO-FA preaching 9:20. Sunday school 10:15. Witling Workers sponsor a Marianette play by Oakay school tomorrow night with several special numbers. admission 10 and 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Gallach
Chas. Switzer
Francke
Ray Brenneman
Otto Switzer
Treas
Nellie Holland
Alice Switzer
Sylvia Griswold
Irene Schick
Paul Wilt
Benevolent Treas
Bertha Brenneman
Harriett Smith
Iw. G. Aitken
Rev. Aitken
Lucille Griswold
Harriett South
Donald Wilt
James Green
Alwilda Smith
Green
Elizabeth Carroll
Neema Smith
Aldwilda Smith
Heth
Cotton
Ideal Sunday School
Harmon Stakemiller
Andrew Miller
Lauren Green
Della Isenhart
Ross Gleasoi
Blanche Seim
H. E. Green
Grace Seim
Hiram Green
H. BE. Green
Fred Seim
Ideal
Berge
Regular church services listed for week
Regular services noted for Catholic at 3 30 and Methodist on Sunday. The Ladies Aid met yesterday with Mrs Undine Pape. A 10 cent lunch was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Ladies Aid
Undine Pape
Thomson Biicis and Friends Share Visits Across Towns
Thomson Biicis Mr. and Mrs. John Renz visited Morrison on Tuesday. Ed McGinty and friends called on Will Lambert in Sevanne Sunday. Clarence Ottens and George Vene of Fulton visited Joe Pessman Friday. Mrs. E M Kinyon, nee Marian Slayman, updates her Review address to 11640 Summit Street in Galesburg. Annie Sheridan hosted dinner guests last Wednesday. The Hawkins Brewsters Bennett and Alexander families from Hinsdale Rockford Chicago attended. Newell reported the death of his sister Emma Thomas of Darien aged 76 after illness. survived by sister Anna Thomas of Darien and brother Mr Newell of Thomson. Newell and niece Mrs Harry Seiple of Mr Carroll attended Tamers services in Darien Saturday.
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John Renz
Morrison
Ed McGinty
Will Lambert
Sevanne
Clarence Ottens
George Vene
Fulton
Joe Pessman
E. M. Kinyon
Marian
iSlayman
Kinyons
iGalesburg
Summitt Street
Thomas
Skating on Main Street and local injuries noted
On Main Street skaters glide and dodge amid west wind. Roads report two serious accidents with several vehicles pulling from ditches. Residents like Mrs Reeves Kratz and Mrs George Balk care for relatives while neighbors visit relatives including Mrs Charlotte Moran and Mildred Bower over the weekend.
Three Young Children Left Father After Twin Tragedy
Obituary notice from Thomson Grade School records the death of Mrs. Arnold Brunkow in Minneapolis on December 10. She leaves husband Arnold Brunkow and three children Betty nine Vernon seven and Donald five. His wife was a mother and homemaker from Kellogg Minnesota, who lived in Mt Carroll and Savanna before moving to Minneapolis. Funeral services were held with local acquaintances attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold Brunkow
Minneapolis
Dee
Mr. Brunkow
Mt. Carroll
Savanna
Foltz
Carroll
Johnson
C. H
Lyndon
Hillsdale
Thomson
Harry
Mr. Smith
Brunkow
Oleary
Harva, & CO
Swanson
Arnold Bronken
Cora
Belle Spooner
Avergne
Serelda Spooner
Kelloge
Minn
Ugs
Frank Spooner
Spring Drsek
Tua Nelson
Arnold Brunken
Betty
Vernon
Donald
Zins
Oscar Norton
Winona
Earl Griffin
Mes
Lydia Waterbury
Grown
Frank Risten
William Berankow
Oscar Nev
Herbert Timm
Frank Ristew
Harold Rose
Carrol
Charlet Moore
Lecter Harms
Wabash
John Moore
Airs
Javo Mower
Slevas
Ethel Schotyz
Levan Merman
von. We
Taard Trunkes
Vernen
Fana Mess Wyma Drones
Prame
Sac
Ren Bronk Lista
Helen
Local Families Visit and Move Plans Near Cele Property
Locals Blanche Martindale and family plan to move into the Cele property soon. Orie Suyutet spent Sunday with Mrs. Switzer and her father Mr. Engelkine at Mr. Carrell. Jentans of Aurora visited the home of his parents Mr and Mrs C. YW donkins for the week. Miss Retetta Le of Cineare spent the weekend with her parents Mr. and Mrs. BR Lewis. Claude Grom and family were Sunday guests of Sherm Gables and family. Afternoon visitors included Gien Bower and Dale Mardew and families.
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Blanche Martindale
Cele
Orie Suyutet
Claude Grom
Sherm Gables
Teal
Gien Bower
Dale
Mardew
Voice Of Illinois Supreme Court Tax Ruling On Water Rent
Obscure OCR notes reference a Illinois Supreme Court tax ruling on water rent. Mentions individuals and families by name in a fragmented outline. The readable text suggests a court decision affecting charges but contains unclear proper nouns and stray phrases.
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Voice of Illinois Supreme Court
Home Economics Club Plan and Meetings Noted
The Home Economics club in Lumoniaw led by Lena Grech prepared a program and roll call including household hints and a dish luncheon set for January 23 at Mrs. N. D. French’s home. Members and entertainers named, with other notices including a postponed Eastern Star meeting and officer installation next Thursday. A separate memo from the Attorney General requests a rehearing on a Retailers' Occupation Tax refund case affecting Thomson and other villages, detailing procedures for municipalities to claim refunds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumoniaw
Lena Grech
Pdolfows
Sonte
Sony Ainois
Masic
Madge Bower
Lulu Melen
A. Che T. N
N. D. French
Hemmer
Todd
Tom
Uhnung Supreme Court
Thomson
Ubnont Supreme Court
Department of Finance
Springfield
General Assembly
Municipal League
A. D. McLarty
Ill and recovering noted in Fulton area sick list
The weekly health column lists Hayes Frazier Bell as ill with the teasles and Charles Geisinger confined to bed. Several others show improvement or ongoing ailments including James Haley recovering from a horse kick, Ida Knapp able to sit up briefly, and Miss Frances Prins hospitalized with yellow jaundice. Announced marriage: Edna Senneff and Joseph Olson wed at Fair Haven, Morrison, Jan. 11.
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Hayes Frazier
Charles Geisinger
Kyle McGinnis
Frank Rusk
James Haley
Ida Knapp
Jane Cam Hospital
Peter Balk
George Balk
Fulton
John Klimstra
Jennie Collinson
Lucille Plumley
Hobart
Holland
Davenport
A. E. Sheridan
Mercy Hospital
Clinton
Foster
Clyde Emnyre
Argo
Freeport Hospital
Robert Carroll
C. H
Robert Lockhart
Fulto
Mayes
Rochester
Minn
Frances Prins
Justice Prins
Andrew
Edna Senneff
Herr Rn Synneff
Teal
Joseph
Local residents share visits and home plans in town
Miss citva Stage spent last week with Mrs Glen Ashby in Mt Car ret. Miss Evelen Kauffman of Freeport visited a few days with her parents Mr and Mrs Joy Kauffman. Mrs Ida Weber and Mrs Wm Hawkey spent Tuesday with their friends Mr and Mrs Cecil King in Arce Fa. Mr and Mrs Bryve Maerndale plan improvements on the John Martindale homestead and may move there this spring or summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelen Kauffman
Freeport
Joy Kauffman
Ida Weber
Wm. Hawkey
Cecil King
Arce Fa
Local Indees Edge Oneida Indians 48 to 26
Local Indees defeated the Oneida Indians 48 to 26 in a late season basketball game. Thomson starred with strong shooting and defense, lifting the Indees to an early 7 to 20 lead by the first quarter. The crowd enjoyed the fast pace as the Indees secured a decisive victory and set up a next matchup vs Rock Island.
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Milledgeville Bull Dogs
Oneida Indians
Thomson
Nock Island
Thomson Indecs
Enfiscom
Fulton West
Rock Island O7lers
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Ine
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Gindue
Will Strubb
Lucinda Graharing
Atull
Fd Atherton
Jake Miller
Strubbs
Hickory Grove School
Thomson R.N.A. Lodge
Dan Seck
George St. Ores
Sylvia Grirwold
Donnald iWitt
Pai Smith
Argo-Fa
Witling Workers
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Thomson Biicis
Main Street
Mion Street
Hank Corner
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Paventn
Reeves Kratz
Frank Rush
Rush
Eissens-House
NGA Mas
Wille Tisett
Charlotte Moran
Mildred Bower
Donald Bradford
Mas
Dessie Green
Ida Fradetich
C. HS
Husband
Webster Lumber CO
Carcoli
Claus Prins
Will Bank
Claus
Prins
Tate
Mies Thelma Schick
Dyermachnel
Mt. Carral
Tomin Selick
Gairents
Wee Valley Milnes
Andrew Watt
Walt
Dorie Jesuasa
Seth
Pucin
Lela Mitchell
Grace Moyer
Mile
Edna Carroll
Alice Carpenter
Lena Green
Bessie Kenyon
Belle Carpenter
Glen Ashby
Mt. Carret
Oneida
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