York Eighty Year Club Sees New entrants and interest
York's Eighty Year club attracts attention as more residents approach eighty. Frank Anderson, 83, joins the listings after a long railroad career with a Burlington pension. Bob Barrett and James St. Ores, both 82, appear with Barrett slightly older. Current standings name Col. Ed Hinds, John Neary, Anderson, Barrett, St. Ores, Harry Elly, and 1942 candidate George Mort. Ladies over eighty urged to send in names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York Township
York
Frank Anderson
Thomson
Frank
America
Sweden
Gerlaw and Osborn
Ill
Burlington
Jim St. Ores
Robert Barrett
Bob
Jim
Col
Ed Hinds
John Neary
James St. Ores
Harry Elly
George Mort
Three Lady Prospects for York Eighty Year Club
The Review notes three women Mrs. Sarah Groharing Mrs. Laura Francke and Mrs. Ida Frederick are eligible for York's new Eighty Year club but no formal nominations have been sent. Eligible residents must be eighty or older. those aged 79 are listed as 1942 candidates. The Review encourages all eligible individuals to submit names for the record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Groharing
Laura Francke
Ida Frederick
York
York Township
Dodge Purchases Durkee Farm Near Thomson
Ray Dodge of Clinton Iowa, a Chevrolet dealer, has bought the Durkee farm east of Thomson now leased to Leonard Hartman. Dodge plans improvements and envisions dairying or similar operations on the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Dodge
Chevrolet
Clinton
Durkee
Thomson
Leonard Hartman
Dodge
Coal deliveries boost Potter Bros lumber yard sales
Irve Martindale, manager at Potter Bros lumber yards in Thomson, reports five carloads of coal received this summer and that nearly all coal has been delivered to their customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irve Martindale
Potter Bros
Thomson
Mrs Paul Lewis Aids Husband At Corner Garage
Mrs Paul Lewis helps her husband Paul Lewis at the corner garage amid reports of employment changes at Han over and the Proving Grounds. The brief note highlights local work efforts and looming career shifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Lewis
Hanover
Proving Grounds
Polo man killed in auto crash near Oregon
Eldon C. Myers of Polo died in an automobile accident last Monday near Oregon. He was a nephew of Mrs. Noah Sweitzer of Thomson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eldon C. Myers
Polo
Oregon
Noah Sweitzer
Thomson
Snakes Abound Near Thomson After Morning Capture
Thomson reporters note snakes remain plentiful around Thomson with a Re view force member capturing a good-sized specimen before breakfast. Local social notes list Louis Strauch visiting Rock Island, Mrs. Kate Schwarz and others visiting John Ashpole, Arlene St. Ores visiting Mt. Carroll, Bernita Bonjour at a Mt. Carroll shower for Genevieve Rogers, and weekend guests Zerita Potter and Stacy Potter at the George Potter home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Review Force
Louis Strauch
Rock Island
John Ashpole
Kate Schwarz
Bryant
Melvin Johnson
Arlene St. Ores
Dan Sack
Mt. Carroll
Bernita Bonjour
Genevieve Rogers
George Potter
Zerita Potter
Freeport
Stacy Potter
Wilmington
Doris Boylan and Omar Ketchum Wed in St Louis
Miss Doris Mae Boylan and Omar Ketchum married in a Friday evening ceremony at the Christian parsonage in St Louis Missouri. The Rev Percy Atkins officiated and a single ring ceremony followed by a dinner at the St Louis Cafe. The couple plans to reside with the Ketchums in Savanna while a Chestnut Park home is built.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Mae Boylan
Omar Ketchum
Christian Parsonage
St. Louis
Percy Atkins
Ross Boylan
George Ketchum
Savanna
Savanna High School
Ordnance Depot
Ketchum
Chestnut Park
Mt Carroll area marks century home centennial event
This Mt. Carroll area home, first occupied by the Emmert family and later the Frank Myers farm, celebrated 100 years last Sunday. The brick house was built from clay on site. lawn trees were planted eighty years ago. Speakers from Polo Mt. Morris Pearl City spoke at a 2:30 program. Noah Sweitzer of Thomson attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Bisshomer
Emmert
Frank Myers
Polo
Mt. Morris
Pearl City
Pennsylvania
Noah Sweitzer
Thomson
Two Families Hold Reunion at Old Mill Park Savanna
Fifty seven members of the Paul family of Brookville and the East family gathered Sunday at Old Mill park in Savanna for a reunion with plans to make it annual. Attendees included numerous Pauls and Ties with relatives from Brookville Oregon Polo Rockford Cordova Argo Lanark Chicago and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul
Brookville
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Harry Paul
Glen Unger
Leroy Rahn
Olive Bowers
Melvin Paul
Oregon
Myron Scott
Polo
Roy Barber
Rockford
Donald Martin
Cordova
Charles Sack
Argo
Victor Hines
Powdered asphalt coat applied to Thomson street
Thomson's newly surfaced street received another coat of powdered asphalt Thursday morning. Marshal Strubb led the crew as foreman and laborer. Warm weather caused tar to bubble up, requiring a dry coating to absorb the excess. Mrs. John Wilkins of Fulton is visiting the Bolhous home this week. Bolhous is her daughter's family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Marshal Strubb
John Wilkins
Fulton
Garrett Bolhous
Mrs. Bolhous
Wilkins
Malvern Church Announces July Conference and Camp Meeting
Pastor Paul Farley invites attending Thursday eight o clock for the second quarterly conference with district superintendent Rev. Philip Beuscher presiding at Malvern church. July 27 services include Sunday school at 10 and sermon with Holy Communion at 10 55 led by Rev. Beuscher. Oakdale Camp offering to be received. Blanche Seim led C E meeting with vocal duets by Lillian Hartman Arletta Hartman Mrs Sword and Mr Stakemiller. Hartman sisters performed instrumentals. Lawn social planned for Friday August 1 at Ideal venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Farley
Philip Beuscher
Malvern Church
Philip Beuseher
Christian Endeavor
Sword
Blanche Seim
C. E
Lillian
Arletta Hartman
Stakemiller
Hartman Sisters
Ideal
Albany Thomson Methodist church notices and Lena campmeeting recap
Sunday services listed for Albany Thomson and nearby Methodist churches with morning worship and Sunday school times. August 5 holds the Fourth Quarterly Conference at Albany Methodist with Dr. R. L. Semans. Lena campmeeting recap details speakers, courses, and the Albany Thomson delegation plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo Methodist
Thomson Methodist
Reunion Of Turney Family Held Sunday
The Turney family held their annual reunion at Old Mill park in Savanna Clinton Wilt of Thomson was the eldest member present and Marjorie Beswick of Morrison the youngest. Paul Turney was elected president and Paul Wilt secretary for the coming year. The 1942 reunion will be at the same park on the third Sunday in July with forty eight attending including numerous Turney relatives and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Mary Turney
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Clinton Wilt
Thomson
Marjorie Beswick
Morrison
Paul Turney
Paul Wilt
Eli Forquer
LaVerne Machaell
Sterling
Blaine Turney
Wayne
Charles Turney
Leota
Clinton, Ta
Robert Turney
Harlan Handel
Paul
Dorothy Turney
Chadwick
Henry Conrady
Wm. Beswick
Wayne Conrady
Connie
Edgar Turney
Fred Turney
Fulton
Gail Turney
Kyle Turney
Mt. Carroll
Beth Kahler
Jeannie Barlament
Iron Mountain
Mich
Patsy the dog returns after mysterious midnight ride
A dog named Patsy was taken from a Hanover area garage Saturday night. W C Fenley traced the alleged thief to a residence. the man claimed a Thomson friend lent Patsy, and Fenley recovered the dog around 11 30 a m. The story ends with a moral about guarding one’s own dog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Street
Patsy
W. C. Fenley
Hanover
Fenley
Domain
Thomson
Fenley Shoe Shop
Rites Held For Mrs Okko Engelkens At Fulton
Funeral services for Mrs Okko Engelkens were conducted at 2 PM Monday in Fulton with Rev E Van Engleenhoven officiating. Surviving are ten children and many grandchildren. Interment followed at Fulton cemetery in a service marking a long life of farming and family ties across Illinois and the Netherlands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Okko Engelkens
Fulton
Okko Englekens
Sikkema
E. van Engleenhoven
Second Reformed Church
Ed. Huizenga
Mino Flikkema
Jesus
John Sissing
Harry Kopenga
John H. Dykema
Charles Ottens
John Bielema
Peter Bronkema
Fulton Cemetery
Aluminum Drive Promised in Thomson Thursday Evening
Mayor A W Pape announced a Thomson aluminum drive for five to six o clock Thursday afternoon. Cars and several boys will canvass house to house to collect aluminum ware for national defense. The effort mirrors a statewide and national push led by Governor Green urging Illinois mayors to maximize pounds of aluminum gathered. Housewives are urged to donate obsolete and unusable aluminum ware for the war effort. Four cars will be used for canvassing and many youths volunteer their time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Pape
Thomson
Ilinois
Green
Brownies Help Jacqueline McGinty Celebrate Birthday
Mrs Charles McGinty hosted a Brownie lawn party for Jacqueline McGinty turning 11. Ten Brownies and their leader Mrs Harry Diehl joined the festivities with surprise treasure hunt games and refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacqueline McGinty
Charles McGinty
Jacqueline
Harry Diehl
Free Movie Next Week At Local Theater
A free film night drew a good crowd yesterday. The sponsors, merchants, will present next week a showing of Timber War starring Jean Parker Eric Linden and Marjorie Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Merchants
Lucille Stickeus to Wed Verno Ginty August 2 at Thomson
Mrs Hazel Torrence, a former Woolworths employee, hosted a picnic at her Fil Drake home for co-workers on July 18. She received gifts from Anne Nordstrom, Isabell Hutten Deits, Florence Kannaka, Elinor Shelly, Dorothy Wenk, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Torrence
Woolworth's
Sterling
Fil Drake
Local clubs host picnic and meeting notices
Argo 500 Club held its annual picnic at Old Mill Park last Thursday with Cora Kauffman first, Hortense Nipe second, and Amy Lewis third who also announced results. Next Argo meeting July 31 at Amy Lewis home. L and S club meets July 30 at Edna Tucker Clinton home. Members listed from Clinton and Thomson areas. Chat-a-While Club hosts party at Eugene Murray home. Merry Sewers 4 H club Achievement Day at Argo Methodist church. several girls modeled dresses and a talk on 4-H given by M. D. Roske. Club members plan a picnic Aug 1 at Mrs. Charles Beck home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Argo 500
Old Mill Park
Cora Kauffman
Hortense Nipe
Amy Lewis
Edna Tucker
Clinton
Carrie Gallagher
Dorothy Gallagher
Vincent Bassler
Kirk Snyder
Fulton
Ed Hoese
Roy Houghton
Thomson
Eugene Murray
Merry Sewers
Merry Sewers 4-H
Argo Methodist Church
Pauline Carpenter
Donna Peters
Helen Hans
Lauanne Peters
Norma Jean
Carol Jean Moyer
M. D. Roske
Charles Beck
Thomson Briefs Sunday Night Guests in Thomson
Sunday night supper guests at the Orrie Rutherford home were Mr. and Mrs. Edward French and son of Savanna. Other social notes report visitors and relatives in Thomson and nearby towns including Argo and Mt. Carroll with various family visits and an appearance by Francis Robinson from the City Hospital in Savanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrie Rutherford
Edward French
Savanna
Floyd Ditsworth
Argo
Fred Tomson
Floyd Klitz
Son
Duane Smith
Erve Neuschwanger
Mt. Carroll
Lydia Almquist
M. F. Mowler
Chicago
Francis Robinson
City Hospital
Thomson
Reverdy Lord Family Visit Highlights Midweek
Mr and Mrs Reverdy Lord and son Curtis spent Tuesday evening with friends in Savanna. Mr and Mrs Harold Witt spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs George Leuders at DeWitt Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reverdy Lord and Son Curtis
Savanna
Harold Witt
George Leuders
DeWitt, Ia
Baby Bonds On Sale At Thomson Bank And Post Office
Government Series E F and G bonds are sold through the Thomson Post Office or Thomson State Bank. Series E pays 2.0 percent, matures in ten years, with prices like 18.75 for 25, 37.50 for 50. Series F pays 2.53 percent, matures in 12 years, prices 74 for 100, 370 for 500, 740 for 1000. Series G matures in 12 years, 2.5 percent, priced at par, denominations 100 to 10000. Inquiries welcome at post office or Thomson State Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Postoffice
Mary J. Sheridan
Thomson State Bank
Post Office
Thomson Bank
Treasury
Federal Reserve Banks
Thomson Couple to Wed at Thomson M E Church
Miss Lucille Stickell daughter of Mr and Mrs J Stickell of Thomson and Vernon McGinty son of Mr and Mrs C McGinty of Thomson will wed at Thomson M E Church on Saturday August 2 at 3 PM Rev Clarence F E Ploch to perform the ceremony A reception for immediate families will follow at the bride's parents home Both are York Community High School graduates Miss Stickell works at the Thomson post office Vernon is a University of Illinois graduate The couple is highly regarded in Thomson in the Review notice
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Lucille Stickell
Jake Stickell
Thomson
Vernon McGinty
Charles McGinty
Thomson M. E
J. ¥. Stickell
Thomsen
Clarence FE. Ploch
Tionsen Toth
York Community High School
Miss Stickell
Thomson Post Office
Vernon
University of Illinois
Former Resident Has An Exciting Day In Chicago
Mrs. Anton Hodina formerly Evelyn Holm of Clinton, now living in Chicago, had a eventful day shopping and losing forty dollars given to a panhandler. In Clinton that night the Hodinas attended a wedding shower at 615 Main Avenue hosted by Mrs. Henry Boysen for relatives and friends, with colored wedding films and 500 games, gifts received, and out of town guests Mr and Mrs Fred Peters and others from Mt Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Hodina
Chicago
Evelyn Holm
Clinton
Hodina
South Redvale
Rudolph Helm
Main Avenue
Henry Boysen
Daniel Etnyre
Sylvester Detterman
Marvin Naeve
Mr. Etnyre
Hodinas
Fred Peters
Donna
Louanne
Emyre
Hans Holm
Mt. Carroll
Delbert Curley and Agnes Eble Set for Saturday Wedding
The ceremony for Miss Agnes Eble of Clinton Iowa and Delbert Curley son of Mr and Mrs Lynn Curley of Thomson will be at 6 pm Saturday July 26 in the Clinton Presbyterian chapel. Also noted are Sunday visits by Mr and Mrs Herman DeVries of Erie to Mr and Mrs John Nordhoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delbert Curley
Agnes Eble
Clinton
Lynn Curley
Thomson
Presbyterian Chapel
Herman DeVries
Erie
John Nordhoff
Local Hospital Updates From Savanna and Clinton Areas
Several residents recovered from operations or illnesses across Iowa towns. Miss Bessie Groharing underwent a tonsillectomy in Davenport on Tuesday. Mrs. Wayne Wilke is convalescing at home after a minor procedure near Savanna. Mrs. Lillian Solton remains a patient in Savanna City hospital. George Creighton returned to work after a two week illness due to infection. Andrew Prins of Savanna shows slow improvement in Savanna City hospital. Mrs. Adam Heinz went home after a stay in Jane Lamb hospital Clin ton. William Dearinger of Morrison had a tonsil operation at Morrison hospital. The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert Warfield at Mercy hospital Clinton is much better. Miss Gladys Cooper, patient in a Rochester Minnesota hospital, had an operation Thursday and will be home in about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adam Heinz
Jane Lamb Hospital
Clinton
William Dearinger
Vernon Dearinger
Morrison
Morrison Hospital
Albert Warfield
Mercy Hospital
Gladys Cooper
Rochester
Minn
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Winford
Thomson Rbf
Doris Boylan
St.louis
Rev
Atkins
Mt. Carroll House
Old Mill
Fair Haven
Oakdale
Clarence Ploch
Albany-Thomson Methodist
Albany Methodist Church
R. L. Semans
Lena Campmeeting
Young People’s Institute
John Holland
Fetler
Rock River
Charles Hartung
Lena
Truman Potter
Lake Bluff
James Ullinger
Rock Falls
Arthur D. Klontz
Boulevard Temple of
Detroit
Young Peoples Institute
Albany-Thomson Group
Darlene Ashby
Albany-Thomson
Woman’s Society of Christian Service
Delia Melendy
Grace Tibbits
Hattie Rawlins
Tillie Harney
Turney
Orrin Hunt
John Cooper
Sister
Cheyenne
Pearl Gilpin
Wyo
F. L. Stagg
Illinois
Wyoming
Carrie Jansma
Netherlands
Ike
Elsie Jansma
Thirteenth Avenue
Bennett
Dr. Durkee
Cole
Bruce Graham
Henry Hebeler
Frank J. Stransky
Engelkens
Lucille Stickeus
Verno”Cginty
Sterling Group
Ed Drake
Ft. Club
Thomson Briefs
M. E. Church
Bessie Groharing
Davenport
Wayne Wilke
Lillian Solton
Savanna City Hospital
George Creighton
Andrew Prins
Justice Prins
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