Langston letter and bridge condemnation notes
A garbled historical letter from Carroll Langston discusses church ties and community life, followed by county and township officials meeting about condemning the Cheatum bridge east of Thomson. Plans for a new concrete bridge and higher elevation aim to improve road access and ensure joint township participation in condemnation proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheatum Bridge
Tocaight
Thomson
Ies
Johnson
Pioyer
County and Bridge Committee
Uip
Sup- James
Sheridan Road
Sioner
John Ashpole
Clarence Balhaua
York
Sho
Ons Meet Thomson Friend In The East
Mrs A B Kenyon and Miss Gladys Brown plan a visit to Thomson friends in the east. Mrs Kenyon, in Westerly R I, will be in New York City and Columbia University. Brown, a joint teacher at Thomson, will teach again and will be joined by her mother. The trio will be at their home together for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Kenyon
York City
Columbia University
Gladys Brown
Thomson
Columbia
Kenyon
Brown
147th Birthday Party Described in Odd Local Chronicle
Fragmentary report recounts a birthday gathering linked to a family, mentioning twins, named groups, and a ceremonial tea table. The text references members of local classes and an event near Ar noir, with scattered names and odd phrases. Details are unclear and garbled.
Funeral services for Mrs Cornelius Balk draw many Thomson neighbors
Large attendance from Thomson at the Fulton resident Anna TenBoer Balk’s funeral held at the Reformed church with Rev. A Buck officiating. Singers Daisy and Sylvalena Bolhous performed. Burial was in Hulton cemetery. Balk’s survivors include numerous children and many grandchildren. Also noted are visits, travel plans, and community events including an ice cream social at Ideal Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fhonsgon
Ftc
Star
Balk
Fulton
The
Reformed Church
A. Buck
Daisy
Sylvalena Bolhous
Toe J. Sikkema
Claus HM. TenBoer
Claus M. Ten- Boer
Gurnelius TenBoer
John Bush
Louis Pyse
Hulton
Winnie Buis
Henry
Martin TenBoer
Corneil TenBoer
Morrison
Ralph
Peter
Henry Housenga
Jacob Housenga
Martin
Jacob
William Dykstra
Lloyd Smith
Jeanette
John
Dewey Dykstra
Thomson
Henry Kamphuis
Wimbledon
N. D. Ce
Meeting For Melon Day On Monday
Vice-president AH. A. Cate of the York Community Club calls an initial meeting for members and all interested parties. The gathering will be Monday evening in the rooms over the Community Store. All township club members, melon growers, and citizens are invited to share ideas for Melon Day and help form committees. Thomson’s 18th annual Melon Day, dubbed The Daddy of Them All, approaches as bills announcing the event are prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AH. A. Cate
York Community Club
Township Club
Nelon
Thomson
Home Economics Club Plans July Meeting with Musical Program
The Home Economics club meets Friday July 20 at Argo church for a musical program opening with The Battle Hymn of the Republic. Devotional and business follow with a roll call naming two favorite composers and a work. Musical numbers include piano solos by Jean Rawlins and Bianche Scim, songs by Janet Kenyon Lavonne Holm and others, and a Rower Sisters Sone duet. Hostesses listed include Mrs Mae Sack Edith Robinson Elizabeth Parsons and Miss Nellie Parsons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Economies Club
Argo
Rotl
Madge Hower
Jean Rawlins
Janet Kenyon
Bianche
Sone
Ianet Carpenter
Ramens Lowi Vowalsola
Velma Sack
Mae Sack
Edith Robinson
Elizabeth Parsons
Nellie Parsons
Church Services and Activities Roundup
ARGO METHODIST and IDEAL report Sunday School times of 9:00 and 10:00 with evening worship at 7:20. Catholic service at 8:00, minister Rev W Aitken. Passion Play pictures shown next two Sundays. Aid Society meets Thursday in basement. Live Wire class met at Bruce Groharing home with a program and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Aitken
Adam
Orelock
Vhe Aid Society
Bruce Groharing
Harriett
Paul Smith
Lucille
Sylvia Griswold
Donald
Wilt
Gladys Cooper
Jesus Christ
Sermon on Finding God and Union Service at Methodist Church
The Church of Christ holds 9:30 Sunday School and 10:20 morning worship with a sermon titled Finding God by request. Evening union service will be at the Methodist church. If Rev Bruce is absent Mr Todd will preach on Fulfillment. Members of the Methodist church are invited to morning worship. Ladies Aid met at Mrs Ida Weber’s home Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church OF Christ
God
Methodist Church
Bruce
Todd
Rev
Ladies Aid
Ida Weber
Methodist Sunday School and quilting meeting at Lena
Methodist Sunday School at 9 30. No church services due to a ramp meeting at Lena. Aid Sourcecy met yesterday at the church for quilting with 121 members present. A pot luck dinner was served at noon. Plans were made for a meeting Wednesday at the home of Mrs Francke and Mrs Switzer. The committee in charge is Mrs Dennie Collinson Mrs Fred Doden and Mrs Switzer. Methodist ladies from Fulton are invited to attend. An interesting program will be given followed with a ten cent luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist
Lena
Aid Sourecy
Francke
Switzer
Dennie Collinson
Fred Doden
Fulton
Illness and injuries in Morrison and Clinton area
Local notes report Ralpt Pease of Morrison having tonsil surgery Monday in a Morrison doctor’s office. Reyficed McMameran suffered broken ribs and severe bruises after a horse kicking Saturday. Mrs Althea Mimerick of Clinton underwent an appendix operation recently. she is sister of Mrs Delja Melendy. Billy Sandaler, son of Mr and Mrs William Sandaler of Clinton, broke his arm in the same place as a prior fracture. Mrs Sandaler is the former Anna Zedra h Freda Berkoon and Lillian Krutsen. The group visited Oakland, California, with aunts Mrs Crowley and Mrs Olsen. Martindale and family hosted dinner with son Irve Martindale, noting the elder Mr Martindale's improving health after recent illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Althea Mimerick
Clinton
del Ja Melendy
Billy Sandaler
Willam Sandaler
Dr Podurney Leaves Thomson for Amboy Illinois
Dr Podurney relocates to Amboy Illinois to pursue a newer business opportunity. He packed most belongings and traveled with McGinnis truck drivers Pat Mee Ginnis and Roland Schrath delivering furnishings. Friends in Thomson are urged to visit and he promises hospitality in Amboy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Podurney
Anthoy
Thomson
McGinnis
Pat Mee
Ginnis
Roland Schrath
Dr. Podorney
Amboy
Dixon
Doc
Argo-Fa
Chadwick
Carroll County
Thursday Evening Hall Game Report Shows Midweek Thrill
The article describes a midweek hall game with a lively crowd on a warm day. Gerad Brown pitched the full game for Thomson’s team, which won 5 to something amid a light crowd and good sportsmanship. Guests visit Mrs Thomas Stage and family en route to Chicago. Rev. Bissell attends punter school.
Rawlins Family On East Trip Visits Historic Places
Elmer Pease of Jersey City visits Morrison, Milwaukee, and Chicago during annual vacation from his shipping clerk job. Mr and Mrs Rawlins Sr and son Herbert return from a three week east coast tour covering 2147 miles and 437 dollars. They see Niagara Falls from Canada, Shredded Wheat factory, Mohawk Valley, Pittsfield, Troy, Harvard University, Lake George, Saratoga battlefield, Plymouth monuments, and Hudson River scenes before returning to New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Pease
Bergen Ave
Jersey City
New Jersey
Ad Schym
Elmer
Morrison
Ralph
Milwaukee
Chicago
Hl. L. Rawlins Sr
Gon Herbert
Thorson
Indiana
Michigan
Canada
Niagara Falls
New York
Pittsfnd
Troy
Albany
Rawlins
Amamele
Richard Kawh
Skein
Pursfield
Cambridge
Harvard University
Plymouth
Mass
Cape Cod
Lynn
Masa
Stewart
Hudson River
New York City
Minos
Green Castle
Harry Melauchhin
Arm-Faar& Savanna
Gettyshire
Jenny Wade
Gettyshure
Lardy
Cavilian
Gettysbure
Mrs Christina Strukhoff Rites Held Wednesday
Mrs Christina Strukhoff 70 mother of Mourn Strukhoff of Thomson died after a several weeks illness. Funeral at home in Farley Ia with Rev Young officiating and burial in Highview cemetery. Readings included hymn Beautiful Isle of Somewhere and Is My Name Written There. Survivors include husband Jeceph Strukhoff and six children, plus sisters and numerous grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farley
Christina Strukhoff
Strukhoff
Thomson
Strubkhot
Young
Iighview
George Nichols
Lee Pitman
Charles Gorreen
Frank Ransom
Harvey A Atkinson
Wallace
Far
Ply Schoeberser
Sacramento
Bye Smith
Maneely
Gunder Lien
Jembard
Maurice Strukhoff
Thepvon
Firsing
Lansing
The Merry Sewers Meeting Minutes and Subscriptions
The report lists the January meeting called to order with members present. Dated items note prizes, fashion demonstrations by Mrs Marjorie Peters and Miss Lavisa Dachier, and games led by Katherine Olson. New subscriber Bevelyn Kouisen of 2725 Petersen Ave Chicago joins the Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerace Sern Dyly
Club
Piedee Sas
Br Ak
Dud Fern
Pearl Evelyn Rawims
Jean Kanting
Beelyn Peeman
Pearl Evelyn Rawlins
Bianshi
Bianshi Stam
Ove
Mre
Marjorie Peters
Lavisa Dachier
Katherine Olson
Merry
Mireilhan Kouisen
Petérsen Ave
Chicago
Obituary and services for Kathryn Weatherwax in Thomson
Kathryn Connell Weatherwax, born Thomson May 20 1876, died July 18 Mercy hospital. Funeral at St Peter's church Thomson with Requiem High Mass. Survived by George Weatherwax husband four children sisters Mary Connell and Mrs Sheridan brother Dan Connell plus many relatives and friends from Thomson Milledgeville and Miles Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Connell Weatherwax
Daniel
Johanne Soutell
Mercy
Sunnyside
Washington
Milledgeville
D. P.condell
Thomson
Lawrence
Lorraine
Harerett
Norbert
Deitsh
Savanna
Savanna Catholic
Pall-Lesters
M. J. Sherchan
Frank John
Som Tim McNawara
James I. Sheridan
Thomas Kustus
Francis Hook
TN. Weatherwax
Frank Weatherwax
Hazel Weatherwaxs
Jerry Mager
Preston
Jne Pryor
Marcella
Abbie Reagan
Miles
Iowa
Albany
James Lyons
Richard Lyons
Donald Kennedy
Births and lotus beds draw readers to Clear Lake scene
Birth announcements list Ruth Elath e born July 13 to Mr and Mrs Glenn Demaree and daughters to Joe Larson of Argo born July 15 Roy Hussey of Epica Grove welcomed July 10. The Hussey family once lived on Emma Steele. Lotus bed displays attract visitors to Clear Lake offering beauty and invites locals to collect lilies and share with nearby towns. Vern Mort and family visited George Mort area. Mary Jane and Vernavelle stayed longer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Demaree
Ruth Elathe
Priday
Joe Larson
Argo
Roy Hussey
Epica Grove
Husseys
Emma Steele Fay
Vern Mort
Morrison
George Mort
Mary Jane
Vernavelle
McCoy Family News From Lanark to Julesburg Friends
Mrs Wallace Dresbach of Lanark reports a letter from Hester McCoy Penny of Steam bogtz Springy Cola detailing the McCoys, once Thomson residents with many local friends. Penny works for Selander Construction Co. of Greeley and travels with a house car. They have two sons, the younger recovering after a year in Beaver Children’s Hospital. Howard Met, now married, runs a Julesburg business. his wife’s health improved after surgeries. Virginia is Mrs Dayton Dorn of Big SpringsNebraska, suffering arthritis. Lois studies beauty culture this month. Mrs McCoy lives in Julesburg in good health. The family would welcome letters from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace Dresbach
Phermna Groharing
Lanark
Hester McCoy Penny
Steambogzt Springy
Cola
McCoy’s
Thomson Siden
Phce
Penny
Selander Construction Co
Greeley
Colo
Beaver
Howard
Julesburg
Virginia
Dayton Dorn
Big Springs
Nebr
Lois
Mrs. McCoy
McCoy
Band Concert Set for Saturday Evening in Thomson
Music Towers under Miss Beth Hower will present a school band at Thomson this Saturday evening. The program draws large local audiences and good reviews, with vocal numbers praised by Lanark attendees. Miss Lily Remedes of Portland spent time with Mrs. Anna Homedew, who returns from the World’s Fair and will visit San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Towers
Beth Hower
Thomson
Lanark
Hich
Main Street
Chiawrek
Miss Hower
Lily Remedes
Portland
Rroen
Anna Homedew
San Francisco
Miss Homedex
Han
Cafetera
Fragmentary Notes From Local Clubs and Events
A garbled OCR snippet lists varied club activities and social items from a local page. Names and dates are partially legible, mentioning events at a lodge or society, a planned gathering, and possible references to March dates and attendees, though specifics are unclear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Haas
Alfontines
Eharch
Cowdenptember
Carroll Langston
Tom Bridge
Ons
AL Farter
Heme
Noir
Dau
Ant Alta
Rhoet Clases
Sun
Laval Chums
A.W. Pane
Nobert Williams
Freemert
Lode
Thsale
Cornelius Balk
Hans Kagtgsen
Hans Jr
Charlotte, Ta
Ray Knusen
K. B. Carpenter
Lynn Carpenter
Janet Carpenter
Ideal Church
Ray Erling
Baby
Buby
Tobey
Clyde
Princeton
I, A
T. H. Kustas
Chicano
Andrew Witt
Donna Jean
Ivan Carroll
Luther Geisinger
Frank Potter
Mrs. Todd
Methodist Sunday School
Ideal Sunday School
Ralpt Pease
Reyficed Mmcmameran
Freda Berkoon
Lillian Krut‘sen
Oakland
Calif
Crowley
Olsen
Dehn Martindale
I Lrve Martindale
Mr. Martindale
DR. Podurney
Ill
Tanay
Mrs. Vernort of
Georpre Mort Home
Ballesine Pleyerd
Umblie
Minton Merchants
Gerad Brown
Tur Thomson
Thomas Stage
Lgtter
Johan Hamilton
Ray
Or. M. Biascott
Highview Cemetery
George Weatherwax
Mrs. Schaich
Gray Ville, Ill
Schuieh
Carlock
Til
Grayville
Father Egan
Savanna Cemetery
Milludgevile
Andrdette
Garrell County
Kathryn Weatherwas
Pride
Morey Hospital
Cloten
Ryo Pom
York Township
Kathryn Weathernwax
Adam Heinze
Heinze
Old Mar Park
Marshal Strubh
Frank Manning
Ack Kropf
Kropf
Pumpintz
Thorgen
Clear Lake Onison
Pherna Dresbsach
Tevicheen Ara Ue
Wo Lim
Serge
Syeetimg
Ann Ratienar
Ehaveman
Wada
Perae
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