Demaree Wins U of I Scholarship in Mt Carroll Exam
Charles Miles of Savanna and John Dole Demaree of Thomson earned four year University of Illinois scholarships by finishing first and second in Mt Carroll exams. Ten candidates competed. county and state lawmakers allot scholarships, with Rep Franklin A. Stransky awarding the second place prize. Grace Keeney of Lanark likely receives the home economics scholarship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miles
Savanna
John Dole Demaree
Thomson
University of Illinois
Mt. Carroll
Franklin A. Stransky
Letters From Our Readers Maywood Letter June 27 1942
Nettie E. Phillips writes from Maywood Illinois describing a recent hospital stay a death in town and a cheerful visit from Ida Weber Minnie Anita and Joe. She notes weighing 108 pounds hopes to eat more and work harder and signs off with affection for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl
Maywood
Ida Weber
Minnie
Anita
Joe
Nettie E. Phillips
Women’s Society of Christian Service Meets in July Meeting
The Women’s Society of Christian Service held a July 1 meeting in the church basement with 14 members and several visitors. President Maude Wagner led business, devotionals by Mrs. Emma Steele, a Bible-themed talk on gardens, a quiz won by Mrs. Ruth Stearns, and a luncheon by the St. Ores Strauch clan. Next gathering moves to Mrs. Ida Weber’s home on July 15, and a farewell party for Rev. and Mrs. Ploch is set for July 7 at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Society of Christian Service
Mesdames Lewis
Grace Tibbits
Grace Strauch
Mrs. Steele
Ruth Stearns
Mesdames Avis St. Ores
Virgil Wilt
Emma Steele
Ida Weber
Thompson Briefs In Indianapolis Visit and Caller Tributes
Thomson notes Mr and Mrs Lawrence Sullivan spent several days last week in Indianapolis. Callers Wednesday evening included Mrs Blanche Beck of LaGrange and Mr and Mrs Charles Beck and daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Sullivan
Indianapolis
Frank Potter
Blanche Beck
LaGrange
Charles Beck
Social rounds fill weekend with visits and reunions
Supper guests at Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Kness included Callie Burk Mary Hartman and Harold Burk of Waterloo Iowa. Family and friends from Morrison Savanna Davenport Madison and Oak Park gathered for visits and meals as relatives attended reunions and summer plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Kness
Callie Burk
Mary Hartman
Harold Burk
Waterloo
Beth Houghton
Chicago
Roy Houghton
Beverly Marshall
Darlene Ashby
Willis Greeley, Jr
Morrison
Donnie Ashby
Darlene
Beverly
Blair
James Blair
Lanark
William Jenkins
Spring Valley
Ill
Burlington
Chas. Jenkins
Wesley .Kness
Elma
Helen Mertz
Bogott
Milledgeville
Allen Witmer
Carl Miller
Jackson Davis
Savanna
In Memoriam Paul Bernard Hawk
In loving memory of Paul Bernard Hawk who passed away eleven years ago today July 2. No one knows the bitter pain since we lost you. Life has never been the same. In our hearts your memory lingers. There is not a day that we do not think of you. Mother, Sisters and Brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bernard Hawk
Paul
In Memoriam Andrew Ear Prins Nine Months Gone
In loving memory of our beloved son and brother Andrew Ear Prins who passed away nine months ago today. Time rolls on but memories last. Parents and sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Ear
Prins
Reverend Clarence Ploch reassigned to Warren parish
The Rev. Clarence Ploch, Methodist pastor, is shifted from Albany and Thomson to serve Warren. He previously led Albany and Thomson since October 1940 after service in Michigan. Mrs. Ploch aided Clinton church. he organized Illinois minister broadcasts and led Whiteside ministers group. Sunday services are 10 11 and 8 with Rev. Woodrow preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Ploch
Rock River
Warren
Ploch
Albany and Thomson
Michigan
Copper Country
Rockford
First Methodist Church
Clinton
Whiteside County Ministerial Association
Illinois
KROS
Rock River Conference
I. A. Woodrow
Woodrow
Winslow, McConnell and
Basswood
Witt and relatives host and visit over long weekend
Lawrence Witt of Clinton spent Tuesday through Friday with his brother Harold Witt. Sunday evening guests of Mr. and Mrs. Justice Prins of Savanna were Mr. and Mrs. Louis Shelly of Thomson and Mr. and Mrs. Wm Hawk and family of Mt. Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Witt
Clinton
Harold Witt
Justice Prins
Savanna
Louis Shelly
Thomson
Wm Hawk
Mt. Carroll
Ill Health Update From Local Patients
Edward Foltz remains seriously ill and confined to his room. Floyd Hartman and Carroll suffer fractures from a bull kick and are resting at Savanna City hospital. William Wheeler of Morton has been bedridden ten days. Bayard Cole recovers from surgery at Jane Lamb hospital. Mrs. Katherine Swartz is ill at her daughter’s home with anemia and complications. Mrs. Ray Gordon improves after a Mercy hospital operation. Bert Stainbrook stays same at Hines hospital. Irene Schick shows strong improvement after appendectomy. Curtis St Ores improves from mumps and is home with parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Foltz
Floyd Hartman
Carroll
Savanna City Hospital
William Wheeler
Morton
Bayard Cole
Jane Lamb Hospital
Katherine Swartz
Melvin Johnson
Ray Gordon
Mercy Hospital
Bert Stainbrook
Hines Hospital
Irene Schick
Auto Use Tax Stamps Sold In Thomson
About 307 automobile owners in the Thomson area had bought federal auto use tax stamps through the local post office by four o clock Wednesday afternoon, says Postmaster Mary Sheridan. The stamps remain on sale as the deadline of June 30 for driving without a stamp has passed, but enforcement details are not yet learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Mary Sheridan
Sheridan
Local Church Schedules and Picnic Observed Across Communities
Church groups in York, Argo, and area coordinate Sunday services and Sunday school times. The Altar and Rosary society meets Thursday with Mrs. Irene Weatherwax. Rev L Swan leads York services. A Savanna Old Mill park picnic drew strong attendance with Rev and Mrs Swan and family present. July 4th grade school lawn picnic planned with BYO tableware and afternoon program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Altar and Rosary Society
Irene Weatherwax
York
L. Swan
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Birthday Surprise For Mrs Doden From Daughters
Mrs Doden was surprised Saturday evening by her daughters and their families from Morrison and Fulton. The occasion was her birthday. Other notes include visits and trips as relatives plan July 4 visits to Cedar Rapids and Clinton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Doden
Frank Kahler
Morrison
John Hoy
Fulton
Margaret Heusinkveld
Bob
Lena Stagg
Cedar Rapids
Stagg
Barton Cram
Edwin
Richard Heusinkveld
Ed Heusinkveld
Sonny Sikkema
H. A. Tobey
George Salyer
Clinton
Francis Sheridan
Rockford
L. V. Curley
Russell Sweitzer
Percy Clark
Sabula
Donald Sweitzer
Lanark
Harold Ashpole
Fort Leonard Wood
Fred Hook
Hal Ashby
Mt. Carroll
Ralph Christiansen
Low Moor
Christiansen
Carol Olds
Iowa City
Helen Wentling
Ralph Holesinger
Simon Brackemeyer
Birth of Son to Atherton Family in Moline
A son was born to Mr and Mrs Harold Atherton of Moline at Moline Lutheran hospital on Sunday June 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Atherton
Moline
Moline Lutheran Hospital
Six Tons of Scrap Rubber Collected in Campaign
About six tons of scrap rubber has been delivered to Thomson oil stations during a nationwide drive to gather old rubber. Operators at three service stations report payments totaling close to the six tons, with many donors declining payment. The Lewis Motor Company notes about 5000 pounds received, Phillips 66 about 1000 pounds plus donations, and Berton Simpson about $500 in receipts excluding donations. The collection period was extended to July 10 by order of President Roosevelt due to unsatisfactory results in some areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Oil
Lewis Motor Company
Phillips 66
Berton Simpson
Local Man Aids Farmers In Hiring Help
The War Board for Carrell county asks for a contact man to connect farm workers with employers. A. K B. Sheridan of Thomson State Bank agrees to assist as time allows. Farmers and workers should consult Mr. Sheridan. Lou Knox of the U S Employment Office will meet interested parties each Thursday at 11 45 a m at the Thomson Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. War Board
Carrell County
A. K B. Sheridan
Thomson State Bank
Sheridan
Lou Knox
U. S
Sterling
Knox
Thomson Bank
Baptists Planning Centennial Celebration of Church
War bonds and stamps sales through the Thomson post office in June totaled 300 dollars more than May. The post office will stay open on July 4 and orders not to observe the holiday were received earlier this week. The Thomson State Bank will be closed all day. Mrs Edna Orr of Mt Carroll visited Wednesday afternoon with Mrs K B Carpenter and Mrs Hattie Rawlins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Post
Mary Sheridan
Thomson
Thomson State Bank
Edna Orr
Mt. Carroll
K. B. Carpenter
Hattie Rawlins
Mrs Hattie Kneale Observes 86th Birthday in Argo Fa
Mrs Hattie Kneale of Argo Fa was honored Monday evening at a dinner in the home of her son in law and daughter Bert Nelson and wife near Coleta for her 86th birthday. Born in Oberlin Ohio she married John G Kneale in 1882 and the couple lived on a farm until 1908 when they moved to Argo Fa. She has two daughters Mrs Nelson and Mrs George Schmaling and attends the Argona Methodist church. Much of her time is spent in needlework for grandchildren nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Kneale
Argo Fa
Bert Nelson
Coleta
Kneale
Oberlin
John G. Kneale
Argo-Fa
Weekend Visit Brings Family From Hanover to Savanna
Mr and Mrs Norman Stickell of Craig Manor Hanover spent the weekend at the home of Mrs Stickells parents Mr and Mrs Justice Prins at Savanna Their daughter Marie who had stayed with grandparents returned home with them Sunday evening guests in the Frank Smith home were Mr and Mrs Orlo Smith and daughter Jenette and Mrs Ben Smith and daughter Wilda of Mt Carroll
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Stickell
Craig Manor
Hanover
Forrest Eslinger
Jaclyn
Chadwick
Marie
Justice Prins
Insbelle
JoAnn
Katherine Hawk
Savanna
Old Mill Park
Jacklyn Ann
Willis Pape
Milledgeville
Victor Roggendorf
Clinton
Henry St. Ores
Lawrence
Wilbur Stickell
J. Y. Stickell
Vernon Luedeke
Freeport
Mt. Carroll
Myrtle Bull
Henry Young, Sr
Fred Eads
G. R. Ploch
Nell Ruth
Louisville
Albany
Clarence Ploch
Warren
Guy Brown
Ernest Curley
East Moline Hospital
Lloyd Smith
Blaine Smith
Carroll
Arlene Smith
Calvin Eslinger
Carl Peterson
Bert Johnson
Arva
Fred Hook
Reka Hass
Cinton
John Ashpole
Ralph Christiansen
Low Moors
Franklin Fehler
Carol Jo Christiansen
Harold Sorensen
Dubuque
York Baptist Centennial Plans Celebrate Founders at Thomson
Preparations for the 100th anniversary of York Baptist Church at Thomson include a July 12 program and a centennial exhibit. Records note founders from Dixon and Lyndon organized Johnson Creek Baptist Church July 14 1842, later renamed York Baptist. Dr Schell will be afternoon speaker. complete program to appear next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Baptist Church
Thomson
Dixon and
Lyndon
Johnson Creek
Carroll County
Plineis
Inghams
David Ingham
Cary
Emmett Ingham
Dimis
Hiram Ingham
Lacey Ann Ingham Bond
Armenia Ingham Patrick
James Burlingame
Electa Bailey
Clarissa Tomlinson
Schell
Illinois Baptist Convention
Springfield
Ill
Chas. Hogg
Roy Heilmar
Harriet Witt
Irene Schick
William Griswold
Marian Smith
Mary Marshall
Anna Carroll
Marie Tobey
Letha Larson
Vada St. Ores
Sylvia Witt
Otto Switzer
Leitner
Ray Brenneman
Herbert St. Ores
Vada Carroll
Frances Switzer
Harriet Wilt
Mildred Brach
Louella Heitman
Thelma Schick
Beth Holland
Rush Carroll
Wiliam Griswold
Teeter Family Reunion Held at Old Mill Park Savanna Glen
About twenty Teeter family members gathered Sunday at Old Mill Park in Savanna Glenn. Teeter of Mt. Carroll was elected president for the year and Roy Greenawalt of Lanark was secretary. The group plans to meet next year on the last Sunday in June at the same site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeter
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Glenn Teeter
Mt. Carroll
Roy Greenawalt
Lanark
Ella Orr
Oak Park
Thomson
K. B. Carpenter
Mia
John Carpenter
Eugene Bull
Clubs and Argo 500 Club Meet This Week
Chat-a-White club met Friday at Mrs. Ivan Carrell's home with sewing and a dinner prep topic led by Mrs. Emil Brach. Refreshments were served. The Argo 500 Club met today with Mrs. Willard Welch. In the Thomson 400 gathering at Mrs. Carl Johannsen's, Roy Houghton won first, K B Carpenter second, Andring third, and B R Lewis declared. next meeting July 9 with Mrs. B R Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Carrell
Emil Brach
Argo 500 Club
Willard Welch
Thomson 400 Club
Carl Johannsen
Roy Houghton
K. B. Carpenter
Andring
B. R. Lewis
Bride VV Te The T Saisaie School Last Year Wedding
Miss Hildegard Farnsworth and Eblon Jonathan Mueller wed June 10 in Madison Wisconsin Calvary Lutheran Church. Rev O E Mueller officiated. Attendants included maid of honor Hildegard’s sister and bridesmaids, with relatives as ushers. The couple plans a two week honeymoon then residence in Indianapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bride
T Saisaie ‘School
Clene Farneworth
Bneoh
York Communi
Inet Peur
Eblon Jonathan Mueller
Pittsburgh
Penn
Calvary Lutheran Schurch
Madison
Wie
O. E., Mueller
Waupun
Wis
Hildegard Mueller
Goodmill er Clan Holds 1949 Reunion
The Goodmiller clan reunion met Sunday at Apple River Canyon State Park. Officers chosen for the coming year include George Lyons president and John Lyons vice president. Several weddings births and a death were noted among attendees, with messages from relatives unable to attend and a closing talk on the canyon’s history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goodmiller
Apple River Canyon State Park
Thelma Finkenbinder
Stockton
Mary L. Endress
Marjorie Eubanks
George Lyons
John Lyons
Bertha
Donna Marie Lyons
Lynn Lyons
Chalian Wallace
Marcella
Morris
Roy Goodmiller
Chicago
Margaret Ferguson
Denbar
Frances Morrow
Muskegon
Mich
Thomson
A. H. Lyons
Deanna Alice Gilson
Clarence Keller
Edward Keller
Richard Robinson
Carl Robinson
Russell Lego
Frances Robinson Lego
Apple River Canyon
Marie
Dean
Pearl Gilson
Farewell Party for Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Ploch
A farewell party will be held Tuesday evening at the Methodist church to honor Rev. and Mrs. Clarence Ploch. All members and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ploch
Clarence Ploch
Methodist Church
Weekend Visit Among Multiple Clark and Sweitzer Families
Mr and Mrs Russell Sweitzer spent the weekend with her parents Mr and Mrs Percy Clark of Sabul a Ia. Other guests included Miss Loni se Clark of Chicago visiting sister and brother Mr Omer Clark and friend Mr Sam Barr of Chicago. Mrs Lyle Tompkins of Rock Island spent Tuesday with Mrs Russell Sweitzer and Mr and Mrs Thompkins were supper guests Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russell Sweitzer
Percy Clark
Sabula
Lonuise Clark
Chicago
Omer Clark
Sam Barr
Lyle Tompkins
Rock Island
Thompkins
Sweitzer
Cobb School Reunion Held Thursday
The annual Cobb school reunion met Thursday in the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Ed Hagerman with a picnic dinner. Attendees included Mrs. Hiram Green, Miss Mary Matthew, and others from Morrison Thomson Lyn don Fulton and Sterling. former teacher Mrs. D W Matthew was missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cobb School
M. Hagerman
Nown
Hiram Green
Mary Matthew
Levi Mill
Walter Milnes
Giean Whistler
Frances Wilson
Morrison
Chas, Groharing
Thomson
Mae Turney
Lyndon
Mary Dykema
Etta Matthew
Fulton
Frank Mitchell
Fred Loos
Ed Hagerman
Sterling
D. W. Matthew
Local families host, visit, and celebrate in area
A long list of social visits and dinners unfolds across Chadwick Savanna Milledgeville and Albany. Families including Eslinger Stickell Prins Hawk Bull Young Ploch and others socialize at parks and homes while Wilbur Stickell receives a promotion and assignment to transport duty.
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. Demaree
U. OF L
Women’s Society OF Christian Service
Pinan
Thomson Briefs
Rev. Ploch
Curtis St. Ores
Mrs
Foard
Fred Nipe
Nellie Parsons
R. H. Leitner
Ladies’ Aid
Fair Haven
E. E. Peacock
Albright Brotherhood
Christian Endeavor
Arletta Hartman
C. E
Wilkerson
Corzine
Reiff
Stakemiller
Dan Bollen
Hoak
Burke
Baptists
Thomson 500 Club
H. E. Williams
Kentucky
Mueller
John B. Farnsworth
Marinette
University of Wisconsin
University of Wisconsin Law School
Iis
FBI
Reuunion
COBB
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