Local Social News Notes From Davenport and Surroundings
Thomson Briers Gerry Smith will spend next week with Mrs. Orlo Smith at Mie Wot roll. Mrs. Thomas Hand and daughter Rosalie are spending today in Davenport. Mr. and Mrs. Jay Burke of near Savanna were Sunday afternoon visitors of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Rogers. Mrs. and Mrs. Burke were former Maquoketa residents. Elizabeth Kness of Water town South Dakota spent Wednesday evening with her brother and wife Lewis Kness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerry Smith
Orlo Smith
Mie Wotroll
Thomas Hand
Rosalie
Davenport
Jay Burke
Near Savanna
Charles Rogers
Burke
Maquoketa
Elizabeth Kness
Watertown
S. D
Lewis Kness
York solicitors complete drive for town collections
A drive conducted by York based solicitors raised funds and completed ship collections. The list named Smith, Frances Green, and Geraldine but was later published with omissions prior to the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
York Town
Salvation
Twe Manes
Smith
Frances Green
Geraldine
Prio
Local Social Notes Span Weekend Visits and Guests
A collage of brief social items from Thomson Briefs notes visits and gatherings. Mrs Otrie Kurta spent Wednesday in Clinton with Mrs Zenia Potter Wagner of Freeport. families including the Blairs, Switzers, and Gilsons share meals and visits. Miss Jo Ann Wilt visited Clinton. Miss Mary Jo Sheridan planned a picnic at Old Mill Park in Savannah. Harmon Stakemiller subscribed for the Review for Earl Gleason at East Moline State Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otrie Kurtanesday
Zenia Potter Wagner
Freeport
Ethel Potter
Ronald Smith
Smith
Pau
James Blair
Milledgeville
Jo Ann Wilt
Clinton
Bessie Groharing
Mary Jo Sheridan
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Harmon Stakemiller
Earl Gleason
East Moline State Hospital
East Moline
Morrison Editor Becomes District Lions Governor
Harvey L. Shawver, Morrison editor and publisher of The Whiteside County News, was inducted as District Governor 1-D at the Lions International Convention in San Francisco. He oversees forty clubs in Northern Illinois from the Mississippi River to Cook County, a region long active in civic projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey L. Shawver
Morrison
Lions International
San Francisco
Calif
Shawver
Ilinois
Mississippi River
Cook County
Lions Association
Chicago
Whiteside County News
Morrison Lions Club
Springfield
Ill
Peace Conferences Worldwide Make Global Local Impact
Peace conferences of the world have established a broad presence in local communities, spreading awareness and fostering dialogue on conflict resolution and humanitarian aid. Their reach extends through schools, religious groups, and civic organizations, creating networks of collaboration and shared goals.
Seim Family Visits Port Byron Guests
Fred Seim and Mr and Mrs Harvey Seim visited Sunday in Port Byron with Mr and Mrs Mark Seim who recently completed their new home there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Seim
Harvey Seim
Port Byron
Mark Seim
Family trip through the West with Argo and Downeton ties
Mr and Mrs Albert Frank of Argo Fa travel with son Paul and Mr and Mrs Roy Houghton for a five week trip to her home in Downeton via the West. Ray Klein recently spent ten days at her parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Frank
Argo Fa
Paul
Roy Houghton
Downeton
Ray Klein
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thomson Briers
William J. Considine
Fourth St
Fulton
L. B. Hussey, M. D
Savanna, Ill
Greison Bldg
Main St
Telephone Black 415
Thomson Briefs
J. M. Fay & Son
Fulton, Illinois
William Wagner
Westfir
Ore
Thomson Review
Bill
Marvin E. Brookstar
Walter
Wilson
Considines
Fulton's Meeting Place
Harvey
Lewis Motor Company
MR. Farmer
Camanche Ave
Clinton, Iowa
Acu
Viking
IEE
Illinois Northwestern Telephone CO
Thomson State Bank
Goodenough Dairy
Eleventh Avenue Fulton
America
Milwauk
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