Cheese Day Preparations Involve A Trailing Lineup
Preparations for Cheese Day include Joe Cody Attractions supplying two free entertainment acts. Master of Ceremonies is Joe Cody, with Sunny Jim the clown, Brown and Craig from radio, Koko the juggling clown, The Three Flashes, Gober Fletcher Trio, plus a local talent speaker. Committee members are L. A. Frank, A. A. Calkins, J. W. Emwyre, William Traum, and George Dachler.
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Aus Aid
Joe Cody
Jne Cody
Sunny Jim
Ladderrock
Brown and
Craig
Virudeville
Direc
WLS
WEBM
WMAQ
Chica
Koko
Chicago
Gober-Fletcher
L. A. Frank
A. A. Calkins
William Traum
George Dachler
Rawlins Host East Visitors From Pittsfield
Mr and Mrs H L Rawlins entertain visitors from Pittsfield Massachusetts J QO Howard and Monroe Yeates staying with A L Rawlins. Mrs Howard formerly Edith Kenyon recalls girlhood in Argo Fa and schools nearby. Husband from Massachusetts making first western trip. They traveled via Niagara and enjoyed the journey and hope to meet many old friends during their brief stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Walls
Local residents share visits across towns
Ted Miles of Mt Carroll spent late last week with Nor min French. Mrs. Amy Lewis left Tuesday morning for a visit with her sister Mrs. Edna Tucker in Clinton. Ella Orr of Freeport was a weekend guest at the E. B. Carpenter home. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gelwicks of Milledgeville visited Birs Gelwicks and Rush Carrolls. Norm French and daughters Marthe and Virginia stayed overnight in Davenport. George Laughlin and family attended Earl Mentor’s funeral in Milledgeville. Jeanette Voss of Fulton returned home after weeks with Willard Hartman in Chadwick. Delia Melendy and others from Clinton and Chicago returned from Pittsburg Kansas after a six hundred mile trip. Treschner left for Chicago.
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Amy Lewis
Edna Tucker
Clinton
Jeanette Voss
Fulton
Willard Hartman
Chadwick
Delia Melendy
Althea Nimerick
Oliver Taeschner
Chicago
Pittsburg
Kans
Treschner
Among The Sick At Naperville Sanatorium And More
Grant Shepard broke his right arm while cranking his car recently. Harriet Kauffman at Naperville Sanatorium is improving. Lorraine Weatherwax was confined to bed last Friday and Saturday with an illness. Marilyn Carpenter injured three fingers in a mole trap Monday. Cam Berthelf staying with his brother in town last Friday. Mrs Eden Hicks confined to bed with illness, Wilbur Hall assisting. Mrs Hagel Lester entered Washington Street Hospital, Chicago, for treatment. her condition is listed as serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant Shepard
Lorraine Weatherwax
Cam Berthelf
Bill
Plan Grore
Eden Hicks
Flees
Mex Wilbur Hall
Mrs Earl Mentor of Milwaukee Dies in Thomson
Mrs Earl Mentor formerly of Thomson Wisconsin dies in Milwaukee at age 45 after illness Funeral services were held at the Christian church in Thomson Rev David B Todd officiated The Millard family is cited along with Ruth their daughter and the Millard parents and siblings Funeral attendance included Thelma and Therene Shiek with Harriet Smith at piano Interment was in Lower York cemetery The Thomson community is noted for local business moves and Dr Genevieve Chipman moving offices to Savanna on July 15
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Mentor
Milwaukee, Wis
Earl i Mentor
Milwaukee
Wis
Fern Millard
Norman D
Sarah Switzer Millard
Thomson
Milhwaukee
Ithe
Ithe Thomson
Ithe Thomison Review
Telephone Exchange
Ruth
Sarrah Millard
Claude
Yates City
Undine Goleman
Rockford
H. A. Cate
Francis St. Ores
Nephowe
Christian Church
David B. Todd
Thelma
Thene
Shiek
Harriet Smith
Jessus
George Potter
Harry Gaar
Glen Demaree
Charles Groharing
Wm. Strubb
Paul Lewis
Sylva- Jena Bolhous
Roy I. Hough
Lower York
Genevieve, Tchipman
Savanna
Law
J. Chipman
Dr. Chipman
Mary Sagner
May Brown
Henry Ao
Martha Brown
Brown
York Bownship
Aro-Fa
Mdern
Yorks
Gilbert
Order of the Ease Fern
Gearee Bower
Tarnt
Thomason
Glen
ArgaFa
Vorata
Mirkne
Garet
Mildred
Alice Bower
Charles
Lionel Bowar
Sist Thomson
Henry Brown
Marie Groharing
Tea Chase
Walter Brown
W. G. Aitken
Baptist Chirch
Donakin
Paul Wilt
Bruce Groharing
Conrad Lillie
Smith
C Slayman
RK. B. Carpenter
Tiawlins
George St. Ores
Joel Melendy
Lower
York
Yates-Hoy Ceremony Unites Fulton Couple at Mt Carroll
John Hoy of Fulton and Mrs Edina Yates of Thomson wed at Mt Carroll M E parsonage with Rev G T Nesmith presiding. They will reside in Fulton where John recently moved from Thomson and works on the Milwaukee section. The couple, long known in Thomson, will be welcomed by many friends. two Bates daughters Ardith and Donna Jean will live with them.
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John Hoy
Fulton
Edina Yates
Thomson
Mt. Carroll M. E
G. T. Nesmith
Petree John
Milwaukee
Churches Calendar and Meetings This Week at the Parish
Weekly church notes show Sunday school at 11 a m and morning service at 10 a m due to heat. The Julies aid luncheon was held at the church on Wednesday with ice cream wafers and prape juice. Richard and Peter Libberton entertained the Young People class and old teacher Mrs Henry Parsons Tuesday evening. The Livewire class meets next Tuesday evening July 16 at Miss Lucille Griswold home. A large turnout attended the monthly Sunday school social at Mr and Mrs C W Hogg home with a prayer, readings, piano solo, riddles and instrumental music followed by light refreshments.
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Julies’ Aid
Richard
Peter Libberton
Henry Parsons
W. G. Ailkes
Ladies’ Aid
Lucille Griswold
C. W. Hogg
Aitken
Reading
Mary Switzer
C.W. Hogg
Emil Brach
Bruce Graharing
Donald and
Sylvia Wilt
Religious Services Schedule and Invitation Card
Catholic regular services at 8:00 each day. Church of Christ holds Sunday school at 4 20, morning worship at 10 30, and evening service at 7 89. The minister invites all to hear the inspired Long assembly. Come Sunday every faith welcome. Methodist members urged to attend. Church school at 9 30 with topic Through Radio Eyes.
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Church OF Christ
Social visiting across Chicage area and Mont Carroll
Miss Helen Day of Chicare spent the day with Mrs. G. W. Hoge. Mrs. Emm Steele traveled to Mt. Carroll with her brother. Gesrre Stober and wife, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Davis called Sunday evening on her parents. Mr. and Mrs. Allen Witmer joined guests. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Deets hosted Sunday visitors Mr. and Mrs. Miles Hannas of Merrion. Mr. eed Mrs. GR. Williamson and Mr. and Mrs. Miam Lambert of Savanna visited with Ed McGintz, G. G. King and family, and James Haley spent Sunday evening with Arch Atherton. Lew Rress home being wired for electricity. Policeman and Mrs. Frank Ridenjour of Clinton Ta spent Monday with their aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. Herman Francke and David Switzer, and Hanover callers enjoyed the evening.
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Elmer Davis
Mrs. Allen Witmer
Eed
GR. Williamson
Airs. Miam Lambert
Savanna
Ed McGintz
G. G. King
James Haley
Arch Atherton
Frank Ridenjour
Clinton
Herman Francke
David
Wm. Hawk Sr. Switzer
Hanover
Social News from the Creighton and Nearby Homes
Bul Edwards of Chicago visits at sister Mrs George Creighton. John Howes of Civicton visitors in the W Hare home. Cecil Mitchell family and others dine with L W Swett family. Morris Qisen and family from near Anna visit. Miss Mary Cone spends week at her home. she is shell treasurer working on yearly cohort. Harry Gaar family guests at dinner with Vandha Gaar near Mt Carroll. Frank Brown Jr and family guests of his parents and Savanna visitors. Text mentions Miss Cooper and Miss Lee Hunt from Urbana to YCHS. Rev David Todd and children visit Ceelie ImeL home. Houghton couple travel to Urbana then Springfield. Lela Groharing from If Prophets jlown Fisted over. visits with sister Mrs Joy Kauffman. Harrett Kail patient at the sanatorium improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cone
Miss Cone
Shell
Harry Gaar
Vandha Gaar
Mt Carroll
Rhuca Brown
Mise Tiacks Cooper
DeKalb
Henry Imel
Can
Art Decker
Miss Cooper
Ruth Bailey
Fair Haven
David Todd
Ceei Ime
Ror Houghton
Teave Tomortex
Urbana
Lee Hunt
Houghton Walko
Springfield
Rar Kline
Infant Son Passes Keller Child Dies at One Month and Five Days
Alvin Eugene Keller infant son of Mr and Mrs Alvin Keller east of here died Tuesday afternoon at age one month and five days. Born June 5 1925 he had been frail since birth. He was the couple's only child. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at Reynolds funeral home in Morrison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Eugene
Alvin Keller
Here
Thur
Reynolds
Morrison
Aura Lanning 18 Now Living in Newton Iowa
A postal this week from Mrs Aura Lannings Sorter Thomson requests a Review be sent to Newton. She says she stayed there last week and is living with her daughter Grace Williams, with son Clark Williams in the newspaper business at that place. Harriett Smith hosted a Sunday supper. Albert Carr dined with Mr and Mrs William Hawk Jr. Herman Francke welcomed evening callers, including Ernie Francke of Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aura Lannings
Thomson
Newton
Grace Williams
Mne
Clark Williams
Albert Carr
William Hawk, Jr
Bertha Holland
Winnie
Davenport
William Laycock
Softball League Forms and Busy Diamond Outlook
A lively Thomson softball scene continues with six team town league play and rising crowd interest. Gate fees fund lights and diamond upkeep while recent results from Royal Blue Farm Bureau Printers Barbers Tousley Bros. and Thomson All Stars shape standings and upcoming games. Local library activity and a hospital note conclude the week’s item mix.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Royal Blue
Barbers
Farm Bureau
Tousley Bros
Thomson All Stars
Garden Plain
Printers
Bluffs
Roval Blue
Ilinois Standard Mutual
Falcon
Farm Buréais
Thomson Town
Buresw
Bluff
Barbera A
Tousiey Bros. O
Thomson County League
Mt. Carroll
York Township
Mt. Carroll Township Farm Bureau
Celebration at Savanna Proves Very Successful
Celebration at Savanna marks a large Fourth of July reunion with about 24 000 residents attending. Rain held off and the program proceeded as scheduled amid heavy teen car parking along riverfront and bluffs. Notables like R G Fuller Paul Pallmer Charles Marth and Mrs Lucille Stransky praised the event as the city’s most successful. A parade of old automobiles highlighted the day with John E Allison earning best old car in transit and William Miller receiving second prize for a 14 Studebaker.
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Savanna
R. G. Fuller
Paul Pallmer
Charles Marth
Lucille Stransky
John E. Allison
Williame Miller
Iwho
Studebaker
Births Roths Giblin Welcomes A Son In Harmon
Mr and Mrs Emmett Giblin of Harmon announce the birth of a son. Mrs Giblin formerly Gladys Green.
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Roth
Emmett Giblin
Harmon
Tact Reek
Giblin
Gladys Gree
Mrs. George Bower Dies Suddenly From Heart Attack
Mrs. George Bower passed away Friday from a heart attack. Funeral services were at the church with interment in Lower York. Meantime the Melon Tossers played a strong game Sunday on the Thomson diamond, and July schedule lists Clinton damon and Clinton Senators matchups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bower
Thomson
Juney
Clinton
McCombie
Clinton Damon
Clinton Senators
Morrison
Prizes To Be Given Away At Forreston Band Night
Five local stores donate merchandise worth one dollar each for a prize draw during Forreston band concert night on Saturday July 13. Beth Hower says tags will be sold for ten cents, with five winning numbers drawn after the concert for merchandise up to one dollar from participating stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beth Hower
Forreston Band
York township obituary and social notes from Clinton area
A long obituary and social column notes from Clinton and surrounding townships recount the passing of Mrs. Bower on the farm near York after a life spent at home and in Thomson. The piece details family relations, church affiliations, and a memorial service led by Rev. W. G. Aitken at the Baptist church with quartet performances. Other items include social visits, guests from Freeport and Moline, and community thanks for support during illness.
East tern Story club meeting and Scout troop notices
The East tern Story regular meeting occurs tonight. Laff-O-Lot 4-H club gathered yesterday at Jean Demaree residence with Junella Curley Lena Strubb and Beat vice Brockill assisting. Boy Scout Troop 71 shifts meeting to Thursday July 18 for Coun try District Jamboree planning with Thomson troop urged to participate. Scouts meet Thursday July 15 for details. Wm Hawk Sr guests Monday evening with Mr and Mrs Hawk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Easttern
Jean Demaree
Junella Edna Curley
Lena Strubb
Beat
Vice Brockill
Savanna
Thomson
Gilpin Stage
W. G. Aitken
Local Update Unclear Text From Wh Eatled Area
Fragmentary notice mentions Mrs Sarah Millard and family with names like Jove Jat and Vie Ha Cats. References Wh eatled, Tow anken, and Wis. Partial lines indicate a schedule or gathering but content is garbled and non-specific.
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ODD Supply OF Taltraction Co., OF
Mrs. H. L. Rawlins
East
Ted Miles
Normin French
Ella Orr
Freeport
E. B. Carpenter
Robert Gelwicks
Milledgeville
Birs Gelwicks
Rush Carroll
Norm French
Marthe
Virginia
George Laughlin
Harriet Kauffman
Naperville Sanatorium
Marilyn Carpenter
Mere
Hagel Lester
Washington Bred
Chipmar
Yates
G T. Nesmith
M. E. Parsonage
Altar and Rosary Society
St. Peter's Catholic Church
Old Mill Park
Andrew Sheridan
Mary
Mary Connell
Dan Connell
J. J. Sheridan
Irene
Tom i Hand
Tommy Jr
Rosalie
Wm. Hawk
Hand
George’ Weatherwas
Lawrence
Norbert
Harriett
Lorraine
Kenneth Sullivan
Albany
Tim McNamara
Ethel
Raymond
Vincent
Justice Pring
Frances
Iaabelle
Andrew
Joan
Jack Halfman
Lawrence Johnny
Mary Ellen
Gene
Roests
Argofa
Methodist
Helen Day of
Chicare
G. W. Hoge
Emm Steele
Ted
Gesrre Stober
Charles Deets
Miles Hannas
Merrion
Lew Rress
Bul Edwards
George Creighton
John Howes
Civi‘ton
W. Hare
Cecil Mitchell
Morris Qisen
Near Anna
Frank Brown, Jr
Frank
Chicaco
Sullivan
Lewis Kress
Lela Groharing
Arthur Pape
Joy Kaufffman
Pete
Tommie Hansen
Rich and Williams
Naperville
Mrevport. Ui
Enelones
Thomann
Aura Lanning
Newton, Lowa
Albert Francke
Will Geiger
Ernie Francke
Savanitia
Library Report
Katy
Cooidie
Pilzrims
Lisher
Gilkison
Vol
Animal Land
Cowell
Shaun
Brandies
Rockies
Schultz
Hornet's Nest
Helen Ashton
Stanley Gardener
Lord Douglas
Thomsa Wilder
Louis Adamiec
Ferber
Mills Ogden
Phillips
Buck Pear
Heselvine
Dow
Beers
Liberty
Corsi
Chrst
Jones Stanley
Roberts
Bernard Conrad
Judith Ann
Mrs. der Melends, Tursday
Morrison Hospital
Funeieat
Gainst Church
Rose Bow
Cora Whal
Altac
William Chris
Bella Babcock
Manny
Wallace
F.a
Harmon Stal Ida McColbansh
Robert Turns
Chadany
Mand
Staxz
Springy Park
Leonard Porter
Abbert Anderson
Moline
Charen Gene Yuuk
Melita
Lewis Uh
Genere Bower
Jerry Sikh
Sundard
Charles Wierema
Harry Skoupe
Lanark
M Lewis
Anne
Evelyn Helm
Browns Business College
Clinten
Carrell Latusinn
Windsor
Eeph Strukkeff
Mr. Strichert and Son
Relati
Chidren
Rewndup
Mens
William Darts
W. HL
and McWarthy
Abert Eller
Eliott
Mer
Mes
Justice Prins
Mra. Wm. Hawk Sr
Ayr
Ant Aaxghter Rath
Sarah Millard
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