Pigeons, People, and Small Town Notes in a Busy Day
In a busy town scene pigeons roost in the Potter Bros lumber shed as Clarence Appel shoots them down on raids then more arrive. Diana Marie Phillips and brother Gerald await baby brother’s haircut Friday night. The Phillips live on Strawsdale farm. Frank Johnson wears a Panama straw hat in sunny days. The Starrs seek friends with Holland girls while bringing back wooden shoes from Holland Michigan. Tillie Lewis Thompson returns to Battle Creek after visiting parents. Joan Wilt leaves for Michigan with Ramona. Verdayne John and family shop in Milwaukee. Harold Zenk has 19 years as a carpenter. Ely Cochran tells Ellen Hogg to clear junk from the street. A bright green Dodge draws comment. Mrs Starr returns from the post office with stars in her eyes. A Maquoketa letter likely arrived. Dorothy Shoemaker heads to the post office. Vada Kness Sullivan of Chicago crosses main street with overnight bag. Ivan Morse praises Burlington Zephyrs dome cars.
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Potter Bros
Clarence Appel
Diana Marie Phillips
Gerald
Phillips
Strawsdale Farm
Frank Johnson
Starr’s
Holland
Mich
Tillie
Lewis Thompson
Battle Creek
Joan Wilt
Michigan
Ramona
Verdayne John
Milwaukee
Wis
Clinton
Harold Zenk
Ely Cochran
Ellen Hogg
Savanna Picnic Winners And Holiday Visits List Names
A long list of residents from Milledgeville Clinton Savanna Rockford Chadwick Polo and Perry enjoys a Monday Old Mill park Savanna picnic. July 4 visits include JoAnn Hawk and Katherine Hawk in Milledgeville and Marie and Robert in Clinton. George Lanning family travels to Perry for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justice Prins
JoAnn
Katherine Hawr
Milledgeville
Norman Stickell
Marie
Robert
Eric Maarcke
Herbert
Allen
Roy Turner
Donna
Charles
Raymond
Alvena Haas
Clinton, Ia
David Raymond
Charles Schroeder
Sandra
Charles Jr
Savanna
Old Mill Park
Katherine Hawk
Clinton
George Lanning
Jackie
Perry
Richard McGinty
McGinty
Rockford
Babs
Fred Hook
Adam Heinze
Carl Peterson
Dick Andersen
Chadwick
Janice Smith
Wayland Bennett
Six members in Lute Geisinger's Clinton Orchestra
Six members in Lute Geisinger’s Orchestra now total six. They are Elmer Stevens on saxophone and clarinet Ed Nelson on drums LeRoy Hannaffan on trumpet Henry Johnson on string bass all of Clinton Mrs Geisinger on piano and Luther on saxophone and vocals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lute Geisinger
Elmer Stevens
Ed Nelson
LeRoy Hannaffan
Henry Johnson
Clinton
Local Health Updates From Savanna Area
Mrs F A Fleege of Savanna is at Dr Kings hospital Cuba City improving. Frances Halfman of Mt Carroll dismissed Morrison hospital after appendectomy. Joe Blair of Savanna hospital dismissed. Henry Truninger Carroll county sheriff admitted as medical patient in Savanna hospital. Mrs George Mort ill at home. Mrs Delbert Curley in Mercy hospital Clinton. Mrs Robert Miller suffered two finger injuries needing 15 stitches. Clarence Young at Great Lakes hospital with blood poisoning. Bill Bayard Lewis ill at home. Bill Groharing treated for poison ivy by Savanna physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Fleege
Savanna
King’s Hospital
Cuba City
Wis
Frances Halfman
Mt. Carroll
Morrison Hospital
Joe Blair
Savanna City Hospital
Henry Truninger
Plan Addition To Village Hall For Fire Station
Village board discussed a cement block addition on the north side of the village hall to house Thomson's new fire truck. Labor is expected to be donated. parts from the old structure may be reused. A bond issue for funds was considered but not deemed necessary. This item accompanies a list of local social visits and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Card of Thanks to St Francis Hospital Friends
I wish to thank each and every one who remembered me in any way during my long stay at St Francis Hospital at Freeport. Mrs Eva R Pape t 7 8
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Francis Hospital
Freeport
Eva R. Papet
Sincere thanks for support during illness from Mrs Louis Shelly
A short note expresses gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for fruit flowers cards and calls received during a recent illness. The writer Mrs Louis Shelly says the thoughtfulness will be remembered and appreciated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Shelly
Baptist Sunday School Picnic Sees 62 Attend at Holland Home
The Baptist Sunday School picnic was held at the home of Mr and Mrs Gilbert Holland on Monday with 62 people present. Activities included rolling pin throwing contests nail driving contests and games for the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Gilbert Holland
Make Sunday a Family Day at the Church
Baptist James W. Gillespie ministers a Sunday service schedule with 10:00 a.m. worship 11:00 a.m. study and 7:30 p.m. service led by Herbert St. Ores. The sermon urges personal worship to enrich life, strengthen home unity, and foster a Christ for the week, urging all to attend and bring others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespie
Herbert St. Ores
Bezaleel
York Community Church Notice and Program
York community minister Thomas J leworth invites attendance at Sunday July 11 with church school at 9 30 am and morning worship at 10 50 am The second study in the new quarter covers Bezaleel the Craftsman The following Sunday July 18 features the film March of Time Palestine and the day’s theme is The Background of Psalms 1 75 Worshippers are urged to come and join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. «Leworth
Church School
Bezaleel
Palestine
Community Church Schedules and Local Visits
Catholic Mass times listed for Sunday July 11 with a 7 30 schedule. Methodist Sunday school at 10 a m and preaching at 11 a m by a supply pastor from Evans ton. Local visits include Harvey Marshall visiting Joy Heitman and John Oosternyk Fulton visiting John Faber family. Weekend gatherings centered at Clyde Groharing cabin near Webs camp with multiple relatives present. Nancy Wilt stayed with Fay Groharing and Glenda at Riverview cabin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evanston
Harvey Marshall
Joy Heitman
John Oosternyk
Fulton
John Faber
Bruce Groharing
Wallace Dresbach
Mary Jean
Mt. Carroll
Marvin Brookstra
Adeline Groharing
Myrta Groharing
Bessie
Red Fire Truck Fund Drive and New Station Plans
Donations for Thomson's new fire truck have stalled for three months with $675 still needed. Paul Lewis and Joe Shutters await contributions. A new fire station will be built at the town hall site, with the north end torn down and a wood addition attached to the jail. Equipment has been donated for an 18 by 56 foot addition, and more volunteer workers are sought to start soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Paul Lewis
Joe Shutters
Town Hall
Couner
Mrs Karl Anderson Buys Morrison Restaurant Building
Mrs Karl Anderson of Morrison purchased the fixtures and the building used by Mr and Mrs Osmond Carlson for their restaurant. The Carlsons will move to Fulton in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Anderson
Morrison
Osmond Carlson
Carlson
Fulton
Thomson Tops Weekend Softball at Savanna Diamond
Thomson wins two weekend games at the Savanna softball diamond. Sunday they beat Lanark 4 to 3 with Coon pitching. Monday the locals beat SOD 14 to 10 as they rallied from a fifth inning tie to take the lead. Brad and Ashby were the winning battery. Carl Rogers family from Dubuque visited the Chas Towers and M J Strukhoff homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomon
Savanna Sofball
Lanark
Coon
SOD
Brad and
Ashby
Carl Rogers
Charles
Dubuque
Chastovers
M. J. Strukhoff
Paraland Oil Co. Home Offices in Omaha Nebraska
Paraland Oil Co with a compounding plant operates from Omaha with motor oils and greases produced there. Mr Harry Diehl of Thomson visited in June 1946 as a guest of owners Messrs McArthur and Pierce to view the facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Nebr
Paraland Oil Co
Paraland
Harry Diehl
Thomson
Picnic Supper Draws Former Residents Guests
A community picnic event at Old Mill Park and related suppers honored former residents visiting from California and Ripon. Local hosts Mrs Marian Smith and Mrs Melon Hand welcomed guests. neighbors and families shared food and stories amid reports of recent illnesses and travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Smith
Melon Hand
Hind Bend
Thorsin
Caliornia
Bessie al- Joanan Hateen
Ambrose Alleman
Ripon
California
Mes
Merle & Wold
Leonard Stage
Suvienine
Taig Moor
Cupel
Lyle Wiliams
Art
Otte “Votger
Geraldare
Bob Smith
Esnil
Juhi Carroll
Richard Williams
Fermly
Josephine Sherdan
Irene Weathoarvwax
Hobart Hol Sand
N.v French
Martha
Thoma
Misia
Thomson Post Office Distributing Point for Burial Flags
The Thomson post office is designated as an issue point for U S burial flags for deceased veterans. Acting postmaster Helen Han announced the bulletin and said flag applications may be secured at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Post
U. S
Helen Han
Picnic Dinner at Home of Mr and Mrs Hubert Holland
A July 4 lawn picnic at the Holland residence drew a large gathering including Mr and Mrs Jay Smaltz of Fulton and Urbana residents Norman French Jr Diane, Dr Ritenour, Mary Morison, and many others from Milwaukee Morrivan Maywood and surrounding areas. The event featured neighbors and relatives sharing food and fellowship on a holiday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Holland
Ohe
Iacob Smatty
Manhattan
Kansas
Jay Smaltz
Fulton
Jy. Smaltz
Maryo Morison
Ritenour
Gayrolt Mas
Anil oMrs.Ghirset Strevenberry
Morrivan
Jack Demaree
Maywood
Clinton Gulls Bride June 12 in Crown Point Ind
Mrs John French announces the marriage of daughter Vada Gertrude to Wilbur Kenneth Reader on June 12 at the Crown Point Indiana Justice of the Peace office. Bride wore a pink two piece outfit with black accessories. The couple’s backgrounds include Clinton and Thomson area schooling and Navy service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John French
North Fifth Street
Clinton
Vada Gertrude
Wilbur Kenneth Reader
William Reader
Thomson
Justice of the Peace
Harry T. Minas
Crown Point
Ind
Thomson Schools
York Community High School
U. S. Naval Forces
Diehl Oil Secures Supplies From Bettendorf Plant
Paraland Oil Co., owner of a nine million gallon bulk plant in Bettendorf, supplies Diehl Oil Co. at Thom Verk with fuel oil and Paraland products. Paraland operates riverfront lines enabling global purchases, plans bulk plant expansion from 9 to 14 million gallons this year, and maintains wholesale distribution avoiding direct competition with its jobbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettendorf
Paraland Oil Co
Middlewest
Paraland
Diehl Oil Co
Thom- Verk
Livive
Misippi
Vacation Change At Argo Plant Foreman Spot
John Faber is on a two week vacation from duties as action foreman at Argo. Clem Hoy substitutes as acting foreman. Marilyn and her son Bob from Clinton visit Cherokee with Mr. and Mrs. Tom Corrington. Mrs Corrington is Ella Orr by birth. Mr and Mrs. Oscar Kraft visited in Des Moines with their daughter Mrs. Walter Waite and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Carpenter
Bob
Marilyn
Carvin Relcon
Mas
Rarene Bull
Steve
Old Mill Park
Melvin Marshall
Bertha Marshall
Herbert St. Orewd
Perry
Joe
Mer
Dhavenpont Tin
Titel Ginghent St. Ores
California
Suni Weste
George St
Verodsyne Johy
Milwauke
Wic
Tap
N. D. French
Bertha Holland
Edward Holland
Hem
Devilia Artiettoay
Kinton
Tutediay
Mir Smal Ma Gussie Rendorf
Canaly
Mia
Paul Munson
Fort Knox, Ky
John Faber
Argo
Clem Hoy
Mr. Faber
Clinton
Cherokee
Iowa
Tom Corrington
Corrington
Ella Orr
Oscar Kraft
St Moines
Walter Waite
Club and Church Notices From Geneseo Area
The girls held their sixth meeting at Ernest Smith home displaying skirts and dresses with demonstrations by Yavonne North Vada Senecer Rober Willan and Patricia Dale. Entertainment by Shirley Gordon Nancy Dorn bush and Marjorie Smith. Refreshments included Root Beer floats and cookies. Next week July 14 a swimming party at La Clinton pool. Baptist Ladies An will meet Thursday July 15 at Mrs Harvey Marshalls Geneseo. Transportation contact Mrs Harold Witt or Mrs Lloyd Smith. Chat-A-While Pie event held at Mill Park in Savannah. Baptist Aid will meet July 15 at the home of Mrs Harvey Marshall Geneseo with transportation by Mr Harold Wotto or Mrs Lloyd Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Smith
Yavonne North
Vada 5Enecer
Rober Willan
Patricia Dale
Shirley Gordon
Nancy Dornbush
Marjorie Smith
Meetine
Mrs. Smith
la Clinton
Bristol Family Plans New Home on West Main Lot
Mr and Mrs Robert Bristol and their nine month old daughter Jan expect to build a new home on a West Main Street lot they recently purchased from Delbert Dimmick. The site lies between Dick William and Burteen Simpson, south side of the street. They will continue living at their Savanna home for now. Mr Bristol is a partner in Diehl Oil Co and his wife is sister of Mrs Harry Diehl.
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Robert Bristol
Jan
Delbert Dimmick
West Main Street
Dick William
Burteen Simpson
Savanna
Bristol
Diehl Oil Co
Harry Diehl
Dich] Oil Co
Skaine
Ritchie Motors
Brown Derby
Hanover
Potter Bros
Diehl
Potter Bros. Helle Bros
Paul Heusinkveld
G. H. Roggendorf
Don Ashby
Wayne Achby, Jr
John Simpson
John Simpson, Jr
Ralph Stearns
Pete Hoy
Tim Decker
Fulton
Births in Chadwick and Freeport Hospitals
Mr and Mrs Elmer Houzenga of Chadwick are the parents of a son born Sunday morning in a Morrison hospital. Mrs Houzenga is daughter of Mr and Mrs Wesley Kness. Mr and Mrs Paul Turney of Chadwick are the parents of two daughters born Tuesday night in a Freeport hospital.
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Elmer Houzenga
Chadwick
Morrison Hospital
Houzenga
Wesley Kness
Paul Turney
Freeport Hospital
Diehl Oil Co. Plans Grand Opening For New Thomson Site
Diehl Oil Co. announces a two day grand opening July 11 and 12 to celebrate completion of its new Thomson building. The facility offers automotive and tractor repair, oil changes, washing, greasing, and pick up delivery within the city. Local vendors include Paraland Oil Co. Bettendorf and Clinton Auto Parts. Partners Harry Diehl and Robert Bristol oversee operations with 37,000 gallons storage and service to Savanna Mt Carroll Thomson areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diehl Oil Co
Harry Diehl
Robert Bristol
Tdiehl Oil Co
Welch
Kelly Springfield
U. S. Royal
Inland Tires
Vesta
Exide
Greater Service
Paraland Oil Co
Bettendorf
Illinois Products Co
Rock Island
Morrison Bros. Co
Dubuque, Ta
Machael Oil Co
Clinton, Ia
Clinton Auto Parts
Clinton Auto Wrecking & Supply Co
Clinton, Ta
Burton Simpson
John Stearns
Argo Condensed Milk Shipments Rise in June
Six carloads of condensed milk were shipped by the Argo factory in June to Memphis Indiana St. Louis Missouri and Chicago. This marked an increase of two carloads from June 1947. Nineteen carloads of supplies were received at the Argo condensary in June including coal from Indiana sugar from California and barrels from St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo
Memphis
St. Louis
Chicago
Indiana
California
St. Lou Mo
Family Weekend Visit From Urbana Details
Mr and Mrs Norman French and their daughter Diene of Urbana spent the weekend in the N D French home, enjoying a family gathering and time together.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman French
Daughter Diene
Urbana
N. D. French Home
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E. S
Thomson Briefs
Bayard Lewis
Bill Groharing
Wayne Groharing
Eddie Jensen
Paul Daniels
Jensen
Andrew Houzenga
Alfred Workman
Apple River Canyon Camp
Hobart Holland
Alfred Bury
John Hammen
Lois
Lloyd Rhymer
Fanny Rhymer
J. K. Thompson
B. R. Lewis
Jo Ann Wilt
Lawrence Park
Sterling
Wesley Golding
Parkersburg
West Virginia
Robert Carroll
Rush Carroll
Ivan Carroll
Robert Gelwicks
Merle Turney
York
Community
Methodist
Johannsen
Leita Johannsen
Paraland Oil
Omaha, Nebraska
Franklin Rea
Lovion Aunildry
Medames
Pat Cate
Robert Healland
Ed Andring
Robert Lewis
Geo, Mattie
E. O. Hemmer
Jaht Acapeie
Glaly Cate
Thomson Post Office
Clinton Gulls
Wilbur Reader
Vancouver
Leontine Morris
Washington
Joeide
Raymin Hook
Moooamb Vro
Albert Stook
Longview
Wash
Fine ZY
Hook
Inianapolis
Indianapolis
Memorial Hospital
Walsh
Fowls
Diehl Oil
Telles
I A Morse
Albert Poebe
Wilmette
Blaver Priebe
Rock T-land
C. BL Prankenburger
Ria
Hanoen Huepen
Beninge
Jimmy French
Walter Reddick
Clia- Lied
Old Mil Park
Leamaan Swett
Melvin Traum
Joanne Buss
Garland Harris
Bobby
Jeanine Morrison
Leaman Swett
Norma
Edward French
Sherne
Joey Ray
Bobby Harris
Ronnie Jay Kurch
Jay Kurth
R. Kran
Misouth Valley
Robert Goodrow
Diana
Cedar Rapids
Ben Macumber
Danny and
Terry
Davenport
Bob Macumber
Susan
Richard
Davenport, Ia
Savanns
Baptist Aid
Baptist Ladies
Will Heck
Ehurelay
Wall of Mire
Geneseo
Harold Wotto
Lioyd Siith
Hlinois Oil Co
Ulrath Oi Co
Linois Oil Co
Adeline Graharing
Ilinois Commerce Commission
the Commerce Commission
Rural Service
Middle States
Company of Illinois
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