Community Improvement Plan and School Building Project
A dated notice outlines a broad village program including purchasing a fire truck and new grade school building funded by school boards. It calls for organizing firefighters, changing fire plug heads, installing siren switches, sewer work, church and principal housing, beautification with sidewalks and restrooms, a kindergarten, street drains and float, a youth center, a park near Potter Bros and a hotel, a Commercial Club, amusements and weekly dances, a Sunday pool hall, organizing a band, and concrete tennis courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland Church
Potter Bros. & Hotel
Local notes of town life and sporting results
A town column reports paint jobs at Potter Bros and nearby buildings, new staff at the Review, and remodeling at Volk's Cafe and Ketchum's Pool Hall. It notes softball and baseball results, golf entries, and casual social chatter about residents, hobbies, and local happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Appel
Potter Bros
Richard McGinty
Ab Hook
Myron Tibbits
Volk
Ketchum
Thompson Briefs Mention Wiebenga Family Visits
Thomson Briefs note Anice Lee Wiebenga daughter of Claude Wiebenga Fulton spent part of the week with grandparents Mr and Mrs Jerry Wiebenga and aunt Mrs William Stage. Dick and Beverly Rock Island and Kenneth Kemmer family entertained Sun day dinner at Stage Krempel and Roger Waukesha Wis spent last Tuesday and Wednesday with their son and family Kenneth Krempel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Briefs
Anice Lee Weibenga
Claude Wiebenga
Fulton
Jerry Wiebenga
William
Robert Stage
Beverly
Rock Island
Kenneth Kemmer
Ben Stage
Henry Krempel
Roger
Waukesha
Wis
Kenneth Krempel
Golden Rule Class Feted in St Ores Home
Mr and Mrs Herbert St Ores hosted the Golden Rule class of the Baptist church in their home with assistance from Mr and Mrs Ivan Carroll Last Wednesday evening The program included prayers a roll call favorite radio program music by a male quartet and readings By Maxine Marshall lunch consisted of banana splits cake and lemonade Attendees included Mr and Mrs Bruce Groharing Mr and Mrs Harold Witt Mr and Mrs Paul Witt and daughter Mr and Mrs Gilbert Holland Miss Betty Miller Mrs Mervin Marshall Mrs Dan Sack and Rev and Mrs Gillespie The August meeting will be at the church followed by a picnic supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert St. Ores
Ivan Carroll
The
Baptist Church
St. Ores
Gilbert Holland
Harold Witt
Paul Witt
Bruce Groharing
Maxine Marshall
Betty Miller
Mervin Marshall
Dan Sack
Anneth Kemmer
Roy Heitman
Robi. Carroll
Paul Wilt
Gillespie
Doris Stockton to Headline Mississippi Valley Music Festival
Doris Stockton dubbed the first lady of the marimba joins John Carter as top attractions for the ninth annual Mississippi Valley music festival set for August 4 at Soule stadium East Moline. The program features a Wonderland pageant and contests for Iowa and Illinois youth with advance ticket sales underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Stockton
Soule Stadium
East Moline
Iowa
Illinois
John Carter
Metropolitan Opera
Carter
Navy
Pacific Theater
Wonderland
White Rabbit
Mock Turtle
Tweedle-dee
Tweedle-dum
Mad Hatter
Chicago
Soldiers’ Field
Miss Stockton
Canada
States
Stockton
Vacation notices and visits across Illinois Georgia families
Lauren Hobart and the Browns visit in Brunswick Georgia while Judy Brown stays with Melendy and Parker in Savanna. Various local families host guests at Clinton Eagle Point park and Blackhawk hotel in Moline, with birthdays and employment updates.
Thomson Bats Rally in Thriller to Edge Schuyler’s
Thomson wins a high scoring game against Schuyler’s of Savanna after a late surge. In the seventh inning Shutters delivered a timely home run as Thomson tallied five runs to seize the lead, aided by strong hitting including Gillespie with a triple and Isenhart, Youngs, and Hooks contributing in the battery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Schuyler’s
Savanna
Isenhart
H. Young
B. Young
Drake
Gillespie
Wilt
Shutters
Bernie Hook
Joe Shutters
Church Services and Bible Study Schedule
James W. Gillespie leads a 9 30 CST worship service with 10 30 am study and an evening service at 7 30. Bible lessons cover Exodus 20:7 Leviticus 19:12 Matthew 5:33 97 Mark 7 5 8 38 and discuss Jesus and Reverence for Spiritual Values. Woman's Bible Class meets Wednesday night July 31 at Mrs Roy Heitman's home. Visitors welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Gillespie
Roy Heitman
Catholic Services Held in Fulton Not Thomson Parish
Catholic services are currently not held in Thomson church. Masses are conducted in Fulton at 7 30 and 9 30 each Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Church
Fulton
York Community Church Sunday sermon themes
Reverend Cleworth delivers the second message in a series on Wonderful words of Christ with the subject The Christ of Five Freedoms. Worship at 10 00 a m and 11 00 a m at York Community Church invites the community to hear these inspiring messages. You will not be disappointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleworth
Christ
Thomson Methodist Sunday Schedule and Church Services
Thomson Methodist lists Sunday school at 10:30 a m with Rev George as pastor ideal 10:00 a m Sunday school 7:00 p m Christian Endeavor and 7:30 p m church service led by Rev Hawbecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson Methodist Sunday School
George
Ideal
Christian Endeavor
Hawbecker
Argo Methodist Sunday Service Schedule
Argo Methodist Church announces a 10:00 a m Sunday school and a 7:30 a m church service. Parish notes indicate regular worship and study sessions for parishioners.
Fire damages at Melendy store and locker plant
Fire at the Harold Melendy store and locker plant in Low Moor Indiana Saturday caused about $2,000 to $3,000 in damages with most covered by insurance. The likely cause was a defective magnetic switch in the cold storage locker system. Two motors and compressors were destroyed and replaced promptly, and a 1941 Buick in the garage was nearly burned out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Melendy
Low Moor
Melenday
Melendy
Lewis couple to visit Battle Creek relatives
Mr. and Mrs. B R Lewis plan a Friday morning trip to Battle Creek Michigan to visit their daughters and families Mr and Mrs J K Thompson and Mr and Mrs John Wilhelm They will return Monday morning Marie Stickell returns to Clinton after seven weeks with her grandparents Mr and Mrs Justice Prins of Mt Carroll Mrs Norman Stickell Marie and Marie of Clinton return home Friday evening from a visit with Mr and Mrs Justice Prins Charles Young spent Saturday in Chicago
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. R. Lewis
Battle Creek
Mich
J. K. Thompson
John Wilhelm
Marie Stickell
Clinton
Justice Prins
Mt. Carroll
Norman Stickell
Marie
Charles Young
Chicago
Card of Thanks for Fire Help to Hogg Family
The Hogg family thanks neighbors and friends for assistance during Wednesday afternoon’s oats field fire. Your thoughtfulness will be long remembered. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hogg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hogg
Two Women Fail to Deliver Car in Thomson Fraud Case
Carroll county authorities report no trace of two women who took 10 dollars for a 1941 Dodge club coupe from Thomson resident Larry Sullivan. The suspects Irene Craig and Jean Lane advertised the car in Clinton Iowa, took Sullivan’s money, and vanished after promising delivery. An arrest warrant mailed to Grand Rapids was returned. the Grand Rapids address did not exist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carroll County
Thomson
Larry Sullivan
Grand Rapids
Mich
Eber Shepherd
Irene Craig
Jean Lane
Clinton
Sullivan
Clinton Hotel
Rites Held For Grace Leffingwell In Port Byron
Mrs Grace Leffingwell of Port Byron died in her sleep during the night after being seen alive earlier. Erie woman Mrs Ralph McBride attended the rites. Surviving relatives include three grandchildren Donald McBride Lamont McBride and Mrs John Jensen and three great grandchildren. Husband Lamont L McBride and brother George Oliver preceded her in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph McBride
Erie
Port Byron
Grace Leffingwell
Leffingwell
Thompson News Notes Local Moves And Visits
Thomson News items cover Albert Kraft family moving to 205 N Main Mt Carroll and navy release. social visits by McGinty Heusinkveld St Ores Schade Dimmick and Sack families. sales of Argo farmhouse and house near Ernest. hospital and nursing notes. Wan Tan Ye picnic. nurses training plans. Savanna Racine visits. Jul and new subscriber Marl Sack. McBride funeral in Port Byron.
In Remembrance of Andrew Prins Birthday Message
A memorial note from Frances, Mary, Isabelle and Jo Ann for Andrew E Prins on his birthday. The parents express enduring love and silent tears, imagining him in heaven with angels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew E. Prins
Andrew Dlear
Frances
Mary
Isabelle
Jo Ann
Bride-Elect Honored at Albany Pre-Wedding Shower
Howard Brondyke and Miss Johanna Oostrenryk hosted a Thursday evening pre nuptial party at the Brondyke home in Albany for Miss Marianne Huggins, the future bride of Delbert V. Curley. Court whist awards were given to Miss Ruth Roff and Mrs. Robert Huggins, with multiple gifts and a corsage for the honoree. Guests came from Clinton, Sterling, Thomson, Moline and Albany. Curley is from the L V Curley family. wedding set for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Brondyke
Johanna Oostrenryk
Brondyke
Albany
Marianne Huggins
Delbert V. Curley
Ruth Roff
Robert Huggins
Huggin
Clinton
Sterling
Thomson
Moline
Red Cross Officer Election Slated at High School
The annual election of officers for the American Red Cross will be held in the high school auditorium at 745 p.m. on Wednesday July 31. A good attendance is desired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Locals Suffer Two Losses In Regional League Play
In Savannah Utilities beat Thomson on a fast paced Sunday night as McCue delivered a bases loaded hit in the last inning to secure a 5 4 victory while Wilt hit a homer for the locals. A separate non league game at Fulton sees the locals fall 6 2 to Spring Valley after leading 2 2 into the final frame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Utilities
Savanna
McCue
Bradh
Wilt
Fulton
Spring Valley
Four Thomson men join Savanna Moose lodge initiation
Four Thomson men from a class of candidates became members of the Savanna lodge Loyal Order of the Moose at 2 p m Sunday. The initiates were Gilpin Stagg Pete Cate George Mattie and Ronald Rice. A dinner for over 150 followed by an evening dance with Don Fiese and his Beloit Wisconsin orchestra capped the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Savanna Lodge
Loyal Order of the Moose
Moose Hall
Gilpin Stagg
Pete Cate
George Mattie
Ronald Rice
Don Fiese
Beloit
Wis
Community Notes Roundup of Local Visitors and Death
Mrs. John Rice spent Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Orrie Rutherford. Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Rawlins left Sunday for Milwaukee to attend a convention and return Thursday. Mrs. Paul Smith and children visited friends in Thomson. John Diertman and son were Sunday callers in the Wes Sack home. Macy Joan Hand returned to Welton after visiting the Thos Hand home. Miss Vivian Wheeler, employed in Clinton, visited her mother on Saturday. Thursday evening callers included Mr. and Mrs. Gard Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Leamon Swett. Sylvia Witt’s residence, now Herbert St. Ores, sold Saturday to Leo Hengten of Blackhawk village. William Bonjouy of Stockton and John Cooper hosts on Sunday. Frank and Mrs. John Cooper attended the funeral of Freeman Reed in Elizabeth. Reed died after a fall while roofing a barn. Mrs. Blanche Beck of Chicago visits the Coden home to supervise repairs. Noah Sweitzer and family hosted by Edwin and Russell Sweitzer. Jay Stiles and Wayne Ashby hosted Sunday dinner. Betty Blair employed at Vander Vleet grocery in Morrison. Clarence Bolhous and Martin Bielema of Fulton visit Morton with Bielema Jr. Paul Strukhoff training as linotype operator at the Review after Navy discharge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rice
Orrie Rutherford
Herbert Rawlins
Milwaukee
Wis
Paul Smith
Argona
Thomson
John Diertman
Freeport
Wes Sack
Macy Joan Hand
Thos
Hand
Welton
Iowa
Vivian Wheeler
Clinton
Marion Wheeler
Vic Finley
Garland Harris
Leamon Swett
Gerald
Norma
Hanover
Sylvia Witt
Herbert St. Ores
Leo Hengten
Blackhawk Village
William Bonjouy
Stockton
John Cooper
Fred Doden
Doden
Morrison
Johnny
Blanche Beck
Chicago
Fred Coden
Edwin Sweitzer
Lanark
Russell Sweitzer
Noah Sweitzer
Jay Stiles
Savanna
Wayne Ashby
Betty Blair
Vander Vleet
Clarence Bolhous
Martin Bielema
Fulton
Morton
Ill
Bolhous
Paul Strukhoff
Paul
Navy
Savanna Man Joe McGinnis Reported Ill
Local brief notes that Joe McGinnis of Savanna is ill with unspecified illness. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe McGinnis
Savanna
Former Teacher Learns of Brother's Death in Chicago
Miss Cecile Williams, former grade school teacher, reports the death of her brother Dr. G Julius Williams of Chicago. He died in his sleep on Tuesday night July 2 after completing medical studies and a military service refreshment course. He planned to open a Atlanta office after finishing his course. his wife lives there. The body was taken to Atlanta for funeral and burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cecile Williams
G. Julius Williams
Chicago
Williams
Miss Williams
Atlanta
Dr. Williams
500 Club Picnic At Old Mill Park Savanna
The 500 club enjoys a Thursday picnic at Old Mill park in Savanna with members gathering for a casual community outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
500 Club
500
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Five Generations Gather at Lloyd Smith Home Dinner
Five generations were present at the Lloyd Smith home Sunday. Family members included Mrs. Rebecca Holland with her son Edison and daughter Mrs. Holland, Mrs. Lloyd Smith with her daughter and son, Mrs. Calvin Eslinger and Roger, plus Mr. and Mrs. Reno Switzer of Boise Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
Rebecca Holland
Edison
Holland
Calvin Eslinger
Roger
Reno Switzer
Boise
Idaho
Bower House Sold for 4650 Dollars at Auction
The home of the late Geo. Bower, now occupied by Mr. and Mrs. Walter Mach and family, was sold at auction Saturday afternoon to Ernest Millers of Mt. Carroll for 4650 dollars. The Mach family plans to move to Arizona soon after purchasing a trailer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Bower
Walter Mach
Ernest Millers
Mt. Carroll
Mach
Arizona
Army discharge for Pvt Charles Barr with European theater ribbons
Pvt Charles M Barr received his army discharge June 29 at Fort Bragg after nearly 22 months of service. He served about six months in Europe with Rhineland and Central Europe campaigns and earned the European theater ribbon with two bronze stars, American theater ribbon, good conduct medal, and the victory medal. His wife June King has been living with her parents during his service, and they recently welcomed a son in Savanna hospital Pfe. Paul Blair returned to St Louis after a 7 day furlough and left for an army camp in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Barr
Fort Bragg
N. C
Rhineland
Europe
Barr
June King
Cecil King
Savanna Hospital
Pfe
Paul Blair
St. Louis
Joe Blair
Paul
N. Carolina
Fulton Men Charged With Assault In Fulton
Donald Cossman and James Asbury of Fulton bound over to the Whiteside county grand jury on a charge of assault with intent to rob and riot. Bonds set at 1000 dollars. Witnesses described a May 8 incident in which Derry suffered a jaw fracture and concussion after a confrontation at a tavern and during a pursuit for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Cossman
James Asbury
Fulton
Whiteside County
Grand Jury
I. W Hicks
Hicks
Paul Derry
Lawrence L. Winn
John Poole
Derry
Cossman
Asbury
Jerry Kaack
M. E. Brookstra
State Line
Douglas Abbott
Antol Shell
Earl Smith
Sadie Baker
Myrtle Smith
Alice Derry
Clarence Otten
Straw Burns In Field On C. Hogg Farm
A fire swept loose straw in an oats field on the Charles Hogg farm southeast of Thomson on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters and neighbors beat out the blaze before it reached farm buildings, limiting loss to straw. Cause blamed on a tractor spark from a combine operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hogg
Thomson
Eugene Murray
Mt. Carroll
Red Cross reports detail Carroll County chapter year
Miss Mabel Grove presided at the Carroll County Red Cross annual meeting in Savanna. Reports cover July 1, 1945 to June 30, 1946, including sewing 1618 items, fund drive totaling 10,305.81 against a 5,450 quota, Home Service cases 624 opened, 398 new, 296 old renewed, 15 volunteers, knitting 181 garments, Junior Red Cross producing 4529 items for camp hospital needs and veterans hospitals, with overseas gift boxes 100 sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Grove
Savanna
Carroll County
American Red Cross
Savanna Public Library
Maurice James
Home Service
Mutchmore
H. F. Whitney
O. D
Red Cross
Eugene Murray
Local social notes from Mt Carroll and vicinity
Sunday and midweek visits highlighted by Mr. and Mrs. John Lawton and Ed win at the Kemmer home. Bern ie Hook and Bing Mattie painting at the post office with Ford Grimm crew. Mr. and Mrs. Benford Stadel and Richard of Stockton visited Prins in Mt. Carroll. Mrs. Shirley Stage called on Smith and Norma Ashby returned home from Wayne Ashby’s. Hazel Stagg left for Cheyenne to see her ill father. Ely Cochran sent a postcard from Big Rock Candy Mountain Utah. Howard Wiebenga and family joined Gilbert and Badtke at Port Byron for supper. Eugene Andring and Harold Zenk visiting Thomson before returning to Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Carroll
Shirley Stage
Alfred Smith
Norma Ashby
Wayne Ashby
Hazel Stagg
Cheyenne
Wyoming
D. L. Gilpin
Ely Cochran
Big Rock Candy Mountain
Utah
Howard Wiebenga
Danny
Richard Badtke
Forest Gilbert
Port Byron
Eugene Andring
Minnesota
Ed Andring
Harold Zenk
Thomson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Harold Atherton
Japan
Spring Valley Aces
Donald Bull
Ford Grimm
Young
Joner Mickelson
Harry Root
Everett Eslinger
Lucille Griswold
W. Somerset Maugham
Lauren Hobart
Gerald Brown
Brunswick
Gertrude Peck
Georgia
Judy Brown
Paul Melendy
Roy Parker
Eugene Andrings
Marin City
Calif
Eldon Hickey
JoAnn
Katherine Hawk
Forrest Eslinger
Jacl
Anna Jenkins
Jenkins
Wallace Dresbach
Mary Jean
York
Argo
Methodist
Thomson News
Albert Kraft
Patty
N. Main St
Paul Heusinkveld
Glendora Schade
Nellie Dimmick
Ernest Smith
Harry Carpenter
Fred Smith
Ernests
John Ostenryk
John Faber
Ralph Christiansen
John Ashpole
Ren
Chadwick
Emma Curley
Joyce Sack
Ervin Renner
George Bissens
Dixon Hospital
Vanoosten
Mary Sheridan
Lucille Larson
Wilma Sikkema
Rochester
Minh
Kahler Hospital
Miss Larson
H. V. Robinson
Racine
Eugene Bull
Myrtle Bull
Teddy Hottenstein
David Young
Marl Sack
Review
Green Acres
Minneapolis 16
Minn
Donald McBride
Mr. McBride
Otlce
Brother
Bower House
Army & Navy
C. Hogg Farm
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!