Local families gather for weekend visit and celebration
Community members, including Mrs Lee and Mr Carroll, hosted a weekend gathering with relatives from Ashby and Morrison. The event featured dinners, drives, and numerous visitors such as Meunk, Me. NLR Kenyan, Jolene Bath, and Joe Boet, with outings around Chicago and Willian. Guests arrived Sunday for a family-centered celebration ending Monday with shared meals and conversations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee Clyde Grahaeing
Morrison
Tuessier i
Mead
NLR
Joe Boet
Secompationl
Terdana
Jolene Bath
Epa
Route 171 Pavement Progress From Thomson Over Holiday
Route 171 pavement work advances east from Thomson during the Fourth of July holiday. Workers install forms and cement side lanes, with traffic diversions in Thomson for two blocks. The project aims to finish this stretch within the month as crews push rapid progress on the remaining curves and pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouse
Argu Fa
Thomson
Masonic Hall
McGinty
Morrison man fined after disorderly conduct hearing
Joe Bennett of Morrison appeared before Pal Magistrate Ty Hicks in Munday to answer disorderly conduct charges. He paid a $5 fine and costs and was released. Yarnen McGinty, who served time in the COC camp in the southern part of the state, has returned to his parents Mr and Mrs Charles Me. Spend the remainder of the summer. Mrs Venetia Hicks and three daughters were Monday evening supper guests at the home of Mr and Mrs Harold Hammond and family in Salvatina. Other guests included Mr and Mrs Wilmur LaShell, Jean Jerry, Miss Virginia Morgan and Jaearze of Savanna, Mrs Ida Mel Cullough of Morrison, and Georges Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Bennett
Morrison
Pal
Ty Hicks Munday
Yarnen McGinty
COC
Arents
Charles Me
Venetia Hicks
Quiet 4th Celebrations Across Town With Warm Weather
The holiday weekend brought family picnics and home gatherings as residents enjoyed cooler temperatures. Baseball crowds in Morrison and Clinton attended games while Savanna saw packed evening crowds. visits by Mr and Mrs Francke and Walter Switgys occurred Sunday in Mt Carrell and Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liv Vvraruer
Reg Falions
Severs
Saupers
Thorsen
Morrison
iSome
Clinton
Si Jvanna
Lie ¢Vtening
Nf. A. Francke
Walter Switgys
Mt. Carrell and
Savanna
Among The Sick In Local Hospitals
Anna Stein is in serious condition at Jane Lamb hospital and was moved to Shale Hospital in Moline. Iwan Lewis at Jane Tank hospital shows slight improvement. Mrs Katherine Schwarz is seriously ill at her daughter’s home in Arto. Mrs Ben Wagner returned from Jane Lanth hospital and is improving but weak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Stein
Jane Lamb Hospital
Shale
Moline
Iwan Lewis
Jane Tank Hospital
Katherine Schwarz
Melvin Johnson
Arto
Ben Wagner
Jane Lanth Hospital
Churches Preaching at Ten A.M Sunday Service Invitation
A report notes churches holding Sunday services at 10 a.m and Sunday school also at 10 a.m. All who do not attend elsewhere are invited to attend. A member attended the pre what appears to be a church meeting at the Odeon Holland home on Monday and reported a fine time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odeon Holland
Pusu Argo Methodist Sunday School and Services Schedule
The Pusu Argo Methodist Church notes Sunday school sessions in August at 2 30 PM and a preaching service every other Sunday at 10 00 AM There is no preaching service next Sunday and the schedule is subject to change Please follow church notices for updates
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pusu
Duly Aid
Catholic and Methodist Services and Camp Meeting Notice
Regular Catholic services listed with times, Methodist attendance encouraged, Lena Camp Meeting and Epworth League Institute set for July 11–18, pastor sermon booklet available for a price, Sunday school and young people's meeting noted, pastor’s birthday celebrated, inviting readers to attend and join in worship.
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Travoid BR
Dude
Lena Camp Meeting
Epworth League Institute
Thomson and area residents gather for picnics and clan visit
The article notes numerous Thomson families and friends, including Mr. and Mrs. Wilmer LaSbelte and relatives from Chicago, sharing picnics at Palisades Park and at places in Thomson. It mentions travel to Chicago, visits with relatives, and post-holiday return, with several households hosting meals and gatherings.
Mrs Kramer Honored With Shower Party
Miss Alice Norman and Ty Borzimin hosted the event for Mrs. Kramer. Prizes went to Vin Dykema and Olrs Kramer. A treasure hunt and diving game was the main feature with many gifts found by the bride. Refreshments were served. guests included several local visitors from Davenport.
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Alice Norman
Ty Borzimin
Vorony
Thargelay
Charles Kramer
Lem
Binco
Vin Dykema
Olrs
Kramer
Dykema
Mrs. Kramer
Mise Alice Norman
Grace Venhuigen
Una Borgman
Next Concert Program Announced By Director
Miss Beth Howey announces the upcoming concert program to be given Tuesday evening on Main Street. Attendees are urged to attend the event and cup. Performances include Bennett Waltz Dekmater intermission and several March selections by DeLamater and Chenette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Howey
Spett
Sam
Ma Bennett
Bennett
Areh
Dekmater
Miler
DeLamater
Chenette
Ribble
Angelus
Marilyn
Waltz
Deldimater
Golden Gate
Johnson
Village Board Holds Regular Meeting On Tuesday Night
Funeral services for Amoe Hwiet were held Monday at the Harry Mereth home. Several out of town attendees listed. At the regular session, President Cowis and trustees attended. Bills were read and referred, taxes discussed, and annual appropriations set for library, streets, officers, water, elections, street lighting, park, and miscellaneous. Meeting adjourned.
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Ville Board
B. R.cowis
Lewis, Carpenter
Pape
Sheridan Pana Tibbits
Hol Land
Com
St Po
PRR
BR Bt
L. J. Greeley
St. Utilities
Neht
Strubb
Calary Iowa Machine Works
Tingastane
L.A. Greeley
Willi Tunter
Claus Prins
Nil Mower Gao
Rollin Williams
Louis Kress
Ross Boylan
Treas
Thomson Band
Tibbits
Lewis Wall
Shertlin
Pinnace Committee
Jung
J. Y. Stickell
Dorothy S
Skovilan
Sheidan
Lewis
Berondad
Main Street
Vileee
Methodist Ladian Society to Meet at Mrs Smiths Home
The Methodist Ladian society will meet next Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs G A Smith. The committee includes Mrs Smith Mrs Greville Gablin and Mrs BR R Lewis. A ten cent luncheon will be served and a good crowd is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
He Methodist Ladian Society l
G. A. Smith
Reunion Held At Ideal Home On Fourth In July
Morehan eighty guests gathered Sunday at Ideal Home on Fourth of July for a picnic and afternoon. Attendees included Frank Behreier of Milledgeville. Neal Stanley Voden. Georgia Daden. Bing Weimer. May Schreiner. Valdas Largale. Mrs. Waller and daughter Betty. Mr. and Mrs. Sheris and daughter Trene. Mr. and Mrs. Kness. Mrs. Carrot. C. T. Stemen of Maywood. Henry Beth ovens of Sterling. Rebecca Peiffer of Savanna. Erene Schweiner of Ste fung. Lloyd Reamd. Frances of Clinton. Dolly son Bothy and Mildred. Miss Merabeth Wolf. Adam Kuess of Arge. Nolan Basta of Clinton. Frank Kuss. Clifford Bardell of Milledgeville. Mrs. Mary Wapner and sons Willie and Lloyd of Goleta. Judy Stein. Vernon Kneess. Pavette Bosselt. Clayton Fossell. A. P. Glaw family. Howard Kness and Pauline Jones of Clinton.
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Stefing
Ross Ralows
Bobby
Mary Dant
Aml
Lloyd Reamd
Terister Frances
Clinton
Nel Doll
Bothy
Daustter
Mildred
Mirabeth
Wolf
Dred Schreiner
Nil Mas
Mawar Schreine Adam Kuess
Arge
Down
Down. 1. “Nolan Basta
Prank Kuss
Clifford Bardell
Milledgeville
Mary Wapner
Willie and
Lloyd
Goleta
J Miarvey Wagner
Katheyn
Dillian
Judy Stein
Vernon Kneess
Pavette Bosselt
Clayton Fossell
Wonder Take
A. P. Glaw
Howard Kness
Pauline Jones
Frank Kress
Services For Mrs Slayman Held At MLE Church
Obituary notes Mrs. William Slayman of Thomson died July 5 1987 in Galesburg IL after a long illness. Funeral at Thomson Methodist Church with Rev. Harold R Bude officiating. She was active in church and Eastern Star, survived by husband Will A Slayman a daughter Mrs Edward M Kinyon of Galesburg and a grandson David Hubert Kinyon. Burial at Upper York cemetery Argo.
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W. A. Slayman
Galesburg
Edward Kinyon
Frankie Slayman
Noble
York Township
Ialesburg
Pierson Noble
Will Li. Slagman
Ideal
Thomson
Eastern Star
Oval Neighbors
Royal W
Recorder
Will A. Slayman
Edward ,M. Kinyon
Fidwaridl M. Kinyon
David Hubert Kinyon
Buothers
Fred Noble
Granger
Wash
John S. Noble
Methodist Church
Harold R. Bude
John Carpenter
B. R. Lewis
Sylvalena Bolhous l
Beautiful Isle ‘Sf
Henry Strauch
Ray Brenneman
Myron Tibbits
GA. Smith
Alec McCullogh
Fd Porter
Local men return from camp and resume work assignments
Harald Brown returns home from Trons Mich where he stayed at a CDC camp solving housing issues. Leonard Stage of the Utilities company begins electrical work at Francis Shimer College in Mt Carroll. Dick Williams also works at Francis Shimer, focusing on plastering tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harald Brown
Trons
Mich
CDC
Linn Hiss
Leonard Stage
Utilities Company
Frances Shimer College
Mt. Carroll
Dick Williams
Francis Shimer
Chadwick To Play Here Next Sunday In Melon Tossers Meet
The Thomson Melon Tossers will host Chadwick next Sunday at Mel on park as Chadwick’s developing team seeks strong opponents for Cheese day celebrations. Two games planned, with Thomson visiting Chadwick the following Sunday. latest reports say Morrison Fourth game was well played and Melon Tossers improve with summer heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Melon Park
Chadwick
Morrison
Softball season opens with Thomson win over Morrison
Softball games begin this summer with Thomson defeating Morrison 7 to 2 on their home field. The lineup includes Gay Sikkema and Roy Dykstra among others. Upcoming games schedule shows Garden Plain July 9 and Morrison July 12. attendance invited. Mrs. Tila McCullough visited Morrison and Savanna relatives. John Smit of Fulton rents the former Dunshee farm for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
Thomson
Gay
Sikkema
I Brach
Roy Dykstra
McNamfara
Allen Sikkema
Harold Daehler
Siebert Dykstra
Clifford Dykstra
Wayne Drake
Garden Plain
Tila McCullough
M Venetta Hicks
Satuday
Savanna
Wilhour LaShelle
Family farewells and holiday travels in Galesburg
Victor Beoehill and family returned to Galesburg Wednesday after attending the funeral of Mrs. Willi a Slayman in Fulton. They were joined by Mrs. Fred Smith and the Kinyon family and by Mrs. Smith's father who will stay awhile. J J Black of Ohio began work on the Johnston breach dike last Saturday. Community members from Fulton attended a Christian Reformed church picnic at Stony Point Park. Ex Williams home hosted guests from Glenn Ellyn Port Byron and Chadwick over the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Beoehill
Freeport
Fred Smith
Hamily
Edward Kinyon
Ison David
Galesburg
Jownsun Breck
Christian Reformed Church of
Fulton
Stony Point
Park
Pulton
Bolhous
Dykstra
Pessman
Ex Williams
Bernie Dival
Bias
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Ohiver
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Route 171
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Carney Funeral Home
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Harry Dyson
Morison
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Merle Atherton
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Pearl Mets
Lois Linder
Cedar Rapids
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Frank Brown Sr
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Thomson Briefs
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Dewey Dykstra
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Beardstown
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Davenport
W. R. Hicks
Heltendert
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Ge Potter
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William Hicks
Ray Stallar
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Tae
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Chas
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Millon
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Dwayne McCullough
Lee Morean
Jultan
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Galo
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Lundberg
Kate Cole Whitney
Rosner
Ed. ‘Sheridan
Tene
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Will Hawk
Hos
Ideal Home
Frank Imel
Morehhan
Meanil
Frank Behreier
Yr Mb
Neal Stanley Voden
Aim
Georsse Daden
William Slayman
Mle. Church
Thomson State Bank
Edward J. Barrett
Thomson State
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Andrew Miller
Leo Blair
Lanark
IT. L. Rawlins
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Vernon Rawlins
Glenn Leavens
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