M E Church Painted By Donations
Donations to church funds include lists of donors and amounts from Mrs. Vertes to Mrs. Wentling, with figures for paint, oil, putty and labor. Disbursements show hours worked by H B Strauch and Alfred Ores, potter Bros and Francke & Switzer items, totaling most bills paid except 7.97 at Potter Bros. to be covered by church budget.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Stirauek
Matilda Vertes
Nyed Groharing
Ph Atherton
Sarah Groharing
Ida Weber
Rachel Swileer
A. Smith
Wheeler
Stickell
Patter Bros
BE. Aly
Fterman Francke
H.R. Beswis
Herbert Rawlins Jr
A. W. Pape
W. A. Slayman
John Schade
H. B. Strauch
Alfred St. Ores
Potter Bros
Francke & Switzer
Arthur W. Pape
Weekend Reunions and Local Visits Across area towns
Locals recount weekend gatherings with Deets Halfman Tobey and Hawk families visiting Freeport Davenport Clinton Morrison Savanna and La Crosse areas. Residents note reunions in Deets and Prins families plus friends from Morrison Dubuque and Chicago with several, including truck owner Frank Warfield and workers near Fulton, taking note of heat related layoffs.
Birth for Charlex Holman's newborn child announced
Mr and Mrs Charlex Holman announce the birth of their child on Wednesday Suby 15 with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlex Holman
Savanna Man Drowns While Bathing in Mississippi River
Gustav Davidson of Savanna drowned Wednesday afternoon while bathing near the Mississippi River shore south of the city. Two men Arthur Wellinghoff of Savanna and Orrin Sehville of Beloit said Davidson hid under the water with a dog until located but did not resurface. A coroner ruled accidental drowning after a inquest at Fuller funeral home. Davidson lived on an island cottage with Charles Lis Shelly and is survived by a Chicago brother and relatives in Winona Minnesota. No funeral plans announced. This is the first drowning in the county this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Davidsonvanna
Arthur Welleinghoff
Savanna
Orrin Sehvibel
Beloit
Wis
Davidson
Fuller Funeral Home
Charles Li- Shelly
Chicago
Wintona
Minn
Sue
Glenn Teeter active in Northwestern Mutual life policies
Glenn Teeter of Mt Carroll acts as representative for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. He reports over 740000 in life insurance in force in York township and notes several new policies. He and his son Lowell are booking sales for the 1928 37 winter sale season, aiming for a sale run similar to last winter with more than 100 auctions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Teeter
Mt. Carroll
Thomson
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Go
Glenn
York Township
Lowell
Excursion Plans From Savanna by Steamer D 3
Plan excursions from Savanna on the steamer D 3 for July 21 and Aug 11 with daylight trips to Clin ton and moonlight evening sails. river water is very low raising risk of getting stuck on sand bars and possible cancellations if levels fall further. Winifred and Bessie Malloy spent the Fourth of July in Peoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savanna
Clinton
Winifred
Bessie Malloy
Peoria
Blaze Destroys Ashpole Barn At Ashpole Farm
A Saturday morning fire at the John Ashpole home destroyed the upper part of a barn after flames broke through the roof from the haymow. Mrs. Carpenter alerted the family, and neighbors evacuated items including a tractor and barrels of gasoline. A gasoline barrel exploded as it was moved, spreading flames before it was extinguished. Firefighters finally stopped the remnants around eight o'clock. The cause remains undetermined though heating of stored hay is suspected. The Ashpole cow was slightly burned but survived, and no injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ashpole
K. B Carpenter
Wii
Ashpole
Methodist Churches Offer Special School Program
A special program has been arranged at Sumlay with several initial numbers. The church invites attendees to either of both services for the event performed by the Methodist congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Sumlay School
Baptist Church Announces Sunday Services and Class
A Baptist church invites all without a church or home to attend services this Sunday at 11. A 16 a.m. preaching service is listed and the Livewire class will meet next Tuesday evening July 21 with Mr J and Mrs. Conrad Lillie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist
Chaurch
Livewire
Conrad Lillie
Death notice and social notes from Clinton area
Thomson Briefs report the death of Mrs. Reka Haas of Clinton and record visits and weddings in the Clinton Salina area. The column notes frail health preceding her death, funeral attendance in Salina, and welcomes guests including Mr. and Mrs. Joe Warfield. It also lists many local residents visiting relatives in Morrison, Mt. Carroll, Freeport, and Argo, and describes a July 11 wedding of K. Williams of Dixon with Harry Williams’ daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reka Haas
Clinton
Hicks
Salina
Kans
Sumterfun
Colorado
Adam Heinze
Argue
Joe Warfield
End
Veter Libberton
Frank
Sir
Frank Warfield
Mrs
Hans Jensen
Mt. Carroll
Adbert Badite
Ee Mehine
Anonthey
Ea Drake
Ale
Hoover of
Arce
Snandar
Ed Franks
Mt Carroll
Gaerie Nielsen
Grace Eycal Church
M Hartman
Savanna
Mgr
Lyle Myers
Dix- Elne
Mane Wan
Harry Williams
Whiteside
Morrison
Morris
Dixon
Pather
Andrew Strem- Mildred Savanna
Schneider Wedding Tale at Belvidere and Beyond
The narrative describes the January wedding of Sandie Schneider to Alvin Took at Belvidere, with Mrs. Hol Schneider praised by friends. Ralph Feark of Argo is mentioned as the groom’s father, and Allen Carel is connected to the couple’s circle. The piece notes future plans unrevealed and extends birthday wishes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandie
Alvin
Arter
Marjorie Sehneader
AD. Carroll
Belvidere
Hol
Wi Sehneider
Caryoul
Carecetl Figs School
Diook
Ralph Feark
Argo
Jos
Melon Bay Committee Plans Rain Affected Meeting
The Melon Day committee for Thows holds a major August event but has delayed plans due to drought. If rains come, a near term meeting will set arrangements. without rain the committee may convene within a week to announce Melon lay plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sean
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson Married in Clinton Home
Mr and Mrs Carl Peterson were married Saturday evening at the Fred Jerguson home in Clinton. Mrs Jennie Cooper is visiting Mrs H C Rhodes in Savanna for an unspecified duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs
Carl Peterson
Clinton
Fred Jerguson
Jennie Cooper
H. C. Rhodes
Savanna
Riveters Move to Three Lakes for Creek Bridge Work
Riveters plan to depart for Three Lakes Wisconsin today to continue riveting on the John Son Creek Bridge. They expect cooler weather and aim to finish pouring the concrete and laying the new floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Creek
Crete
Wis
Mrs. Fred Carpenter Dies in California Home
Mrs. Fred Carpenter, long time resident near Mt Carre and Argo, California, died Wednesday at her Zozina home. She was born near Mt Carre, married Fred Carpenter, lived on the Carpenter farm two years at Argo-Fa, later moved to Hforsere, and resided there since. Survivors include several grandchildren and a daughter. Funeral services held in California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Carpenter
Zozina
Calif
Pay Rest
Arwa-Fa
Weidman
Mt. Carrs
Knorn
Mt. Carre
Frankie Harnish
Ewes
Argo-Fa
Carpenter
Hforsere
Erie Dan
Floyd
Calfern
Idren
Mud puddle near Tom Xustus Farm sparks rain scare
A muddy puddle at the Tom Xustus Farm caused local residents to suspect rain. Report mentions a Tom Xustus field and nearby town activity, with unclear references to weather and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Xustus
Y D VICE MERCHANTS TONIGHT FOR CMEFSE DAY EV
Fragmentary text shows merchants or vendors preparing for a CMEFSE day event tonight. Mentions cemetery, park area, and a review of morning printing. Names and precise details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cmefse
John Weary Observes Eightieth Birthday Anniversary
John Weary marked his eightieth birthday at a family dinner held at the Neary home today. Mr Neary and his wife, longtime farmers from northeast of Thomsen, relocated to town and hosted relatives for the event. Attending were Hoek, their daughter Maryert, the Pasark family, Teenhart, Sachep, and Wa Ay among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Key Heitman
May Story
Lorena Nicholas
LaCrosse, Wik
John Weary
Thomsen
Neary
Wind Wee
Mes Hoek
Uhter
Maryert
Pasark
Mer Ee Teenhart
Olebdzen
Sachep
Taceph
Fecond Annual Mawk Reunion Set for July 1 at Gle Point Park
The text notes a reunions event titled Fecond Annual Mawk to be held July 1 at Gle Point Park, with scattered garbled lines mentioning Clinton and distant mines. The readable portions confirm an annual reunion occurring at a park location on a July date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gle Point Park
Seav
Eats Paik Park
Clinton
Ari Mantis
Thermometer Hurdles 100 Mark For 11th Straight Day
Extreme heat slows business across Thomson area as merchants report reduced in town visits and higher evening shopping. Gasoline sales drop while motor fuels hold up. rain remains scarce and cooler weather promises no immediate relief for farmers and residents. Funeral held for Percy Sehnener with services at Law Funeral Home.
July Club Meetings Preview and Program Highlights
The 500 club in Mos meeting at Argo with Mrs. Amy Lewis to host July session. Women’s club plans a July gathering tomorrow afternoon with assistant hostesses Mrs. Bess Carpenter Mrs. Hattie Raw and Mrs. Mandy McGinty. Royal Neighbors set next meeting after July 21. Edna Carrell Lallie Groaving Vera Martindale Clara Switjee Margaret Murray Jeanette Drake and Pearl Williams attend last meeting and cement day with garments made by Prudence Groharing Thomson and Dorothy Holm Lanark. Program notes include songs pledges readings recitals solos and a style show. Mothers and friends urged to attend. Frances Malloy back home for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womenem Club
Amy Lewis
Bess Carpenter
Hattie Raw
Mandy McGinty
Royal Neighbors
Edna Carrell
Lallie Grohaving
Vera Martindale
Clara Switjee
Margaret Murray
Jeanette Drake
Pearl Willams
Prudence Groharing
Thomson
Dorothy Holm
Lanark
Eloise Remmers
Helen Hans
Ruth Bailey
Marielle Manning
Harriett Isenhart
Fean Rawlins
Dem Tion
Harriett Ishart
Blanche Seim
Dela Isenhart
Lock Road Crew Aids Local Trade Boost in Thomson
The influx of highway workers over the past months has boosted business in Thomson as riveters finish the bridge. Workers include locals and visitors from Memphis Tennessee, Winona Minnesota, St. Cloud Minnesota, and Fulton Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Thursd
Eranet
Johnsey and Alc. Fine
Memphis
Jiges Blackhurt
Serns
Winena
Minn
Charles Shutter
Paul Jerson
Genel Amjnnc
F Mierich
Harald Tank
St. Cleud
Mann
Pat Chrietopher
Carl Meiers
Glen Haley
Fulten
Karl Enichson
Heirs Agree to Equal Division of Estate After Taxes
Heise f Thomas Cochran and other heirs agree to split their father’s estate equally after deductions. The heirs state the estate’s new value will be determined soon and inheritance taxes will be a sizable amount. Names include Mr. Medds Landberr and Mrs. Chas. Nason among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heise
Thomas Cochran
Deccas
Medds Landberr
Chas. Nason
Ele
Witschran
Chas Stewart Opens New Law Offices in Mount Carroll
Chas Stewart announces a renovated and redecorated law office now located in Mount Carroll. The new suite features a reception area, two consultation rooms, and separate client spaces with finished floors walls and ceilings in contrasting colors. Visitors are invited to stop by and meet Mr. Stewart at his Mount Carroll location in Carrell County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas Stewart
MT Carroll
Stuart
Beims Rg
Start
Sais
Thiefen Carrell County
Fragmentary Hospital Notes Among Sick and Names Mentioned
Fragmented OCR lists several individuals connected to a hospital setting including Mrs Anna S Lamb and Fred Miller Jr. Mentioned names include Mrs Feaness Ashpele, Mrs Kimbro, Fred Grahamnn, Herbert Alm, Barbara Hawt, Richard Brown, and Marcace Rearr. The text hints at treatments, patients, and a possible pendency of care but is largely unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Grahamnn
Herbert Alm Qusi
Barbara Hawt Ami Richard Brown
Frethi Onteet Germs
Also Mentioned on This Page
M.E
Charles Deets
Deets
Freeport
Jack Halfman
Tamily
Floyd Tobey
Stanley and
Wayne
Davenport
Miss Wanda
Carol Deets
Ben Manning
Wm, Hawk Sr
Wm Hawk Jr
Cecilia
Mary Ellen
Frances Halfman
Drys
Frances Prins
Louis J. Thompson
Clinton, Ta
Marie
Dorothy Kemmer
Janet Carpenter
Lloyd Smith
Thomas Hand
Mr. Lewis
Dubuque
LaSalle
Bii
Lock
Fulton
Wm. Hawk Sr
Ted Storm
Willis Stage
Martin Kradel
Chadwick
L. B. Bears
Lyie Williams
Weston Smith
Henry Messinger
Rey Klein
Catherine
Janet Kerr
Esterday
Louis Schick
Mississippi River
Marilyn Boyce
Bernice Cochran
JoAnn Will
Dean Boyce
Mariya Boyce
Gamen
Jo Ann Wilt
Marilyn
Cecil George
Jane Ann Pascal
Ed Williams
Dixon, Ill
Thomson Briefs
Henry Sack
Esther Knoll of
Wes Sack
Hazel
Charles Knauer
Willard Hartman
Etla Orr
K. B. Carpenter
J.J. Carroll
Lois
C. V
Camanche
Ramona Lewis
Battle Battle Creek, Mich
Mr. B. R. Lewis
A Groharing
Miss Leonano
Morrison Trere Sunday Geness
Charles Groharins
Will Graves
Charles
Mildred Bower
Madge Bower
Clayton Bogart
Rock Island
Johnny Johnson
Wetty
Blaine Peck
Mt Carrell
Rfe
Riles
Comite
Conler
Raymond Kahn
Marna
B. Dyson
George Yates
Baymond Kahl
Earl Albricht
Fami
Bernard Teeny
Con. Aunier
Arthur Dyson
J. Dyson
Bride
Vin Hook
Marjorie Schneider
Jive
Raymond Porter
Rock Island v
Earle Hollinshead
Pulten
Ed Porter
Ang
H. L. Rawlins
Herbert
Ang Sheridan
Reeport
John Sauer
Honey of
Mit
Sauer
Ayeerie Puesley
Rake Cindoesekivs
John Nordheft
Dinghy
Murfin Willaima
Harold Shelly
Tiermain DeVries
Mir
Henry Si
Sun
Mas. Devil Tiel Ail Chddren
Amd
Cornuhus Nordheft
Melon Bay
Arggfa
Peter Schneider
Percy Sehnener
Suesdas
Mos
Veen Kaufchen
Argone
Wreth
Frances Malloy
Mdtis
Fred Miller Jr
Fermz
Anna S Lamb Heemtal
Rae Trent i
Mra
Kimbro Shake
Sabietts St Tay Ae Tome Efi Pital Yee AY
Atefastee
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