Brenneman Entertains At Home For Miss Shepard
Brenneman entertained a group of friends at her home this afternoon in honor of Miss Shepard of Los Angeles. guests included former pupils from Bluffville School and Mrs man as teacher. The gathering featured socializing over old pictures and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenneman
Miss Shepard
Los Angeles
Bluffville
Man
Schoo
Ray Levile
Charles
Dorothy Inc
Inton
Town
Baylis
George Potter
Arro
Shephard
Thomson Bulletin Notes and Local Life Updates
Local items recall the late Dr. Finlayson a prominent surgeon in Iowa. Community updates mention weddings births visitors and church events. Recent incidents include alcohol law enforcement and a car stop near Mt Carroll. Shakespearean style reminiscences mix with social news from Thomson and surrounding towns.
World tour by automobile legends Alexander Powell family
War correspondent and travel writer Alexander Powell with his wife and daughter begin a westward automobile tour of the world. They will traverse Europe, the Mediterranean islands, the Middle East, Turkey, Syria, Damascus, Arabia, Persia, India, and China before sailing to California. The Buick brougham carries special gear to support a land and sea circumnavigation. Powell claims records in Paris to India and Mexico to reread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander ‘ Swell
War Corre
West
America
Col
Powell
Mediterranean
Finland
Poland
Czecho-Slovakia
Latvia
Lithuania
Esthenia
Constantinople
Bosphorus
Turkey
Syria
Damascus
Jerusalem
Arabia
Persia
India
Col. Powell
China
California
Powells
Paris
Sahara
Mexico
Milk Flood Promises Big Summer Echoes for Farmers
A forecast from Blue Valley Creamery predicts about 4,465,000 gallons of milk will move through Garrell County in the next 50 days. Roughly 1,488,000 gallons will be churned into butterfat, kept for several days, then sold, with quality and cleanliness key to higher prices. Experts from state agricultural colleges urge strict cooling and sanitation to maximize profits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrell County
Blue Valley Creamery
Institute
Agricultural Colleges
E. H. Farrington
University of Wisconsin
America
Sheridan visit to Milledgeville ends with extended stay
Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sheridan with daughter Mary and Miss Mary Connell traveled to Milledgeville Sunday to visit at the George Weatherwax home. Connell and Mary stayed for a week, while the Sheridans returned home that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Sheridan
Mary
Mary Connell
Milledgeville
George Weatherwax
Miss Connell
Mrs. Sheridan
Early English Bible at Pearl's Press 68 under Miles Overdate
Fragmentary OCR notes describe the Great Bible as the first English translation printed at Pearl’s in 68 under Miles Overdate, alias Tar a patlitiert, noting the early English edition of the Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Voverdate
Tara
Largest Savings Bank in Sydney Depots $707000
The government savings bank of New South Wales in Sydney holds deposits totaling 707000 dollars, making it the largest savings bank in the world. Zion depositors are noted in association with TRAK Ma Lavine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Australia
Government Savings Bank of
New South Wales
FO and Zion Depositers
Jacob Housenga Victim at Crossing
Jacob Housenga aged 23 son of Mr and Mrs John Houtsenga of Fulton Illinois was instantly killed at 6 02 PM Sunday when a Ford automobile was struck at the East Clinton railway crossing by a northbound Northwestern train. He was returning home after taking his brother to the oil station between the bridge and tracks. The crossing offered no obstructions but the vehicle failed to yield to the approaching train. The train crew learned of the tragedy only when the engine halted at Clinton. The Ford was hurled onto the tracks, wrecked, and Housenga was killed instantly. He resided with his parents, worked at Northwestern yards in East Clinton. He leaves a sister and six brothers. Funeral was held Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Reformed church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Mousenga
John
Houtsenga
Fulton
Ilinois
Ford
East Clinton
David
Killen
Fowler
Chicago
Clinton
Jacob
East Clintoners
Local Memoir Notes and Community Updates From Argo Area
Marjorie Neilson of Colta visits grandmother Mrs Kneale while Mrs Mamie Tripp of Freeport and Miss Henbest of Shannon meet friends here on Wednesday. Argo-Fa Home Economic club picnic postponed to July 20 due to farmers haying. Harold Kenyon helps open gravel pit for the road between here and Chadwick. W D Golding and Miss Klites spend the week at their tenant house. Mr Golding has Wm Jabberton working around the place. Ladies Aid meets Tuesday afternoon next week because of the picnic. Charles Nipe runs Thomson elevator while Erye Martindale and family are away. Flaverness in charge of Argo elevator during Nipe’s absence. Velma Sack visits aunt Mrs Victor Hines near Mt Cartoil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marjorie Neilson
Colta
Kneale
Mamie Tripp
Freeport
Miss Henbest
Shannon
Chadwick
W. D. Golding
Miss Klites
Mr. Golding
Wm. Jabberton
Ladies Aid Society
Economic Club
Charles Nipe
Thomson Elevator
Erye Martindale
Flaverness
Argo
Mr. Nipe
Velma Sack
Victor Hines
Mt Cartoil
Main Street Chatter Chronicles Village Happenings
Postmaster Rawlins and acting Postmaster Daniel Harney are seen in town alongside Kelty Stuart. Local antics include baseball scores at Smith's Store, and Bob Dyson’s Browns defeat. Various residents report travel, home projects, new gear, crops, and social visits around town with multiple named locals and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rawlins
Roule Ane
Kelty Stuauch
Daniel Harney
Smith
Bob Dyson
St. Louis Browns
Seve Martindale
Wisconsin
Charlie Nipe
Ford
French
Keris
Herb
al St. Ores
Bush
Sam Higley
Sam
Andy Sheridan
Lilly Brockill
George Strubb
Bub Smith
Bub
Vern Mort
Amos Yates
Bayard Lewis
Amos
Bill Adams
Kyle Melendy
Frank Skush
Sam Geisinger
John Shoemaker
Frank Lewis
Mrs
Slug
George Potter
Charlie Ottens
Charlie
Stickell’s
Main Street
Don Bertholf
Spring Valley Community Notes Residents and Visits Highlight Week
Spring Valley reports Rev and Mrs UHurseh and son visiting Rockford. Mrs James Green hosts Ladies Aid. Union service planned at Spring Valley Presbyterian Church. Clergy from Spring Valley Reformed and others conducted services. Evangeline Vandamyde of Morrison stayed with Peter Aggen family. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Allen Lockheart in Los Angeles. Numerous visits among local families including McCullaghs, Churchs, Isenharts, and Aggens. Local cattle testing by Dr Lake of Sterling. Several residents traveled to Beloit and Rochelle for health and family matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uhurseh
Rockford
James Green
Ladies Aid Society
Spring Alley Presbyterian Church
Kotie
Spring Valley
Herman Dykema
Multon
A. D. Matthews
Lake
Sterling
A. K. McCullagh
Fulton
W. J. Pierce
Clinton
Arthur Church
Vera
Peter Aggen
June
Evangeline Vandermyde
Alfred Church
Filton
Frank Baker
Arthur Entwhistle
Beloit
Wisconsin
Francis Hook
Frank Johnson
Nice
Katherine
Joseph Isenhart
Local Supervisor James Sheridan heads county board reviews
The Mirror-Democrat notes Brain Peck visits Milwaukee on insurance business. A camper at Riverview was struck by lightning Monday and rescued. Church ladies plan a Saturday pastry sale at Lewis's garage starting at ten. Notable Saxon Bible Conference set for August 7 to 14 with speakers. Local residents report mixed crop conditions in Iowa. Barber Melendy taking state exam in Rock Island. News reflects our home paper coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Baptist Church
Lewis's
Riverview
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Paulmstead
Sir Gimstead
Johnns
Main Wisconsin
Everal
Miss Olman
Citi
Prophetstown
Johnny Pape
Owl
Lewis Groharing
Brothal
Harold Melendy
Rthwestern
Hardeley
Lloyd Schildmiller Ce
Arthur Pape
Essage
Beer
Parente
Fern
Stap the Jewel High School
Milton Sills
Mary Asterin
Sea Tigers
Orpheum
Savanna
Irve Martindale
Eve Wy
Mi Ron
Winnie Holland
Davenport
Wea
Anita Metugin
Henry ‘Iew
Wishow
Finlayson
Te. Finlayson
Mary Dunghee
Dennie Finlayson
Carroll
Burris
Erie
Lillie
Frank Dearborn
Charlie Holman
Dearborn
Holman
Mt. Carroll
Jean
Durs
R. L. Fuller
Louis Schick
Shelma
Thomson
L. B. Brandt
John Cook
Barney Heinlein
Towa
Nancy French
Glen Colebaugh
Markie Beck
Eva Smith
Thomas Orentt
Willis Pape
Gertrude Pape
Frank Plumley
Husband
Morris Farms
Lanark
Kenneth Whitney
Frank Sheridan
Matt Shepard
Freda
Mattie Peck
Thomson Band
Vernie Scudder
Dixon
Schudder
Charles Groharing
Thomson Friends
Henry Brindt
Lyndon
Henry
Glen Potter
Nowlly
Mary Plumley
Scheeiner
Arthur Pan
Mr. Smith
Pape
Minnessta
John 4. Smith
Delmar
Arthur
the Mere Hospital
Jacob Housenga
Martin Shepard
Harry Clemens
Lewis Grobarke
Prerhetstown
Arthur Park
Margaret Hicks
Burlington
Carl Hoog
Charles Naser
W. A. Adams
Arleen
Yates City, TL
Mr. Chiat Sie
John Housenga
C. & N. Western
James McCullagh
Krohnen Kratz
Fred Loos
Haggerman
Eslinger
Justus’Prins
Andrew
Rochelle
James Sheridan
Board’ of Reviews
The
Mirror-Democrat
Brain Peck
Milwaukee
Fred Yates
Cedar Rapids
Elmer
Melendy
Rock Island
Pete
Miss. Talytimale of
Worrson
Mrs. Orentt
Knutsen
Alen
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