Calendar of Church Events at Bur bac Church of Christ
The Bur bac Church of Christ reports officer elections for 1931 including Louise St Ores and Charles Miller plus Basel Witmer and Prudence Graharing. Twelve attended the Tuesday meeting at Fred Millers and the next will be at Allen Witmer's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pell
Louise St. Ores
Charles Miller
Basel Witmer
Sec’v.Troaa
Prudence Graharing
Mary Gasr
Fred Millers
Allen Witmer
Baptist Sunday School and Ladies Aid Schedule
Baptist Sunday school at 10 am. Ladies Aid meets all day Thursday at the church to quilt for Mrs Heitman. A party Thursday evening by the Live Wi class drew 38 youths, 15 from Mrs Morrell's Methodist group, 6 from Christian church class taught by Herbert St. Ores. Games and refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Heitman
Mra Morrell
Timerelaga
Methodist Church
Christian Church
Herbert St. Ores
Spring Valley Ladies Aid Coviety Meets At Eslinger Home
The Spring Valley ladies aid coviety met at Mrs Eslinger s home on Wednesday afternoon August 5. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Oscar Lindquist of Peoria who visited with the A S Durward family and will stay several days with them and with Mr and Mrs Durward. Vera Church of Morrison is visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Coviety
Eslinger
Oscar Lindquist
Peoria
A. S Durward
A. S. Durward
Mies Vera Church
Morrison Ia
Arthur Church
Eustus
Boon
Vera
Clinton
Savenna
Clare Wray
N. G. Club
Thorsday
Elmer Rhymer
Rockford
George Irdon
Martin Reynold
Charles Johnson
Eon Lloyd and Frank
Prentice
Clara Hammer
Wilson Entwhistle
John Hammer
Yateses Welcome Daughter Born This Week
Mr and Mrs Fred Yates announce the birth of a daughter this week. The newborn adds joy to the family as relatives greet the new arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Yates
Thuraday
Fred Sterenberg
Erie
Freeport
Frederick
Rotary
Boy Scouts
Garr and Groharing Tie in Pretty Mt Carroll Ceremony
Harry Garr and Edith Groharing married last Thursday at Mt Carroll Methodist church parsonage with Rev. Charles Lyons officiating. The couple, attended by few, celebrated with a family dinner at the bride’s mother’s home in Chestnut Park before returning to the Garr farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Groharing
Savanna
Harry Gear
Mt. Carroll
Methodist Church
Charles Lyons
Chestnut Park
Gaar
Gear
Mra Howard Grobaring
Savanne
Mr. Gaar
Mary Gaar
N. D
Thomsen
Harry Gaar
Jessie Groharing
Three Aurora Boys Accused in Burlington Car Thefts
John and Eugene Banks both 18 and Roy Randall 17 of Aurora are held on theft charges at Mt. Carroll. They allegedly broke into Burlington merchandise cars, destroyed property, and took goods. They were found with new shirts and clothing in a suitcase, claim to have found the sultrasa under a Chadwick coal shed. Burlington officials say a car signed to Beattie by the J. C. Penney Co. was opened and items tossed along the right of way before they were ejected from a Burlington merchandise train near Savanna. States Attorney Eaton is seeking cooperation with St. Charles authorities to determine if the youths fled there after serving a prior sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John and
Eugene Banks
Roy Randall
Aurora
Mt. Carroll
Burlington
Thomson
Chadwick
St. Charles
State Institution
Thomson Blues Meet Freeport Junior Legion Tomorrow
Thomson Blues travel to Freeport to face the Junior Legion team in a closely matched baseball game. Earlier, Thomson beat Freeport 8 to 7 after leading 7 to 5 late. dent starred for Freeport with strong pitching in other games. Gerald Brown will start for Thomson. The page also reports a Sunday picnic at Lewis Summer Resort with multiple families present and various local social notes from Savanna and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Freeport
Dent
Ano
Oregon
Dixon
Gerald Brown
Fort Thomson
Lewis Summer Resort
Bei Sage
Charles Stage
Ida Weber
Henry Lobmeier
Lodge Night And Local Visiting In Savanna
The C E S lodge met Thursday evening and initiated Mrs Kyle Meldy of Savanna. Refreshments served by committee chaired by Mrs Henry Parsons. Out of town guests include Miss Myrtle Bennett Mrs Gwen Sorenson and others. Various local residents and visitors mentioned with travel notes and a fish tale closing Read The Review-$1.50 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle Mel Ondy
Savanna
Henry Parsona
Myrtle Bennett
Gwen Sorenson
John Mélendy
Clinton
Committees For Melon Day Are Hard At Work
The Melon Day committees met Monday July 27 at Otto Switzer’s home to appoint members and plan the event. Named: Melon Buying Geo Potter Lynn Curley Stands and Concessions Milt Hartman Irve Martindale Melon Cutting Chas Wilt Music H A Cate Grounds Sport and Program B Lewis Baseball Irve Martindale Bayard Gale Advertising Committee J Sheridan Robi Groharing Foster Stage Gate Committee Chas Groharing Car Parking Fd Porter Treasurer K B Carpenter The executive committee suggested hiring Little German Band of Oregon for 75 dollars and Beth Hower of Lanark Chadwick band for a concert. Melon Day eyed Aug 26 with date to be set next week. meeting scheduled Tuesday at Martindale’s office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Switzer
James Sheridan
Rush Carroll
Lynn Curley
Hubert Cate
Geo. Potter
Milt Hartman
Irve Martindale
Chas. Wilt
H. A. Cate
Oregon
Beth Hower
Lanark-Chadwick
Main Street
B. . Lewis
Bayard Gale
Wilt Hotel
J. Sheridan
Robi Groharing
Foster
Chas. Groharing
Fd Porter
K. B
Fire At Sheridan Farm Destroys Hog House And Crib
A Monday evening blaze at the J. J. Sheridan farm destroyed a combination corn crib and hog house. About 150 bushels of corn and 180 bushels of ground wheat were lost along with hog waterers feeders and tools. The hogs were saved and the total loss estimated at 1500 with only 200 insurance. Sheridan and Hand thank responders in a card of thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Sheridan
Thomas Hand
Sheridan
Hand
Grain association warns on feed shortages and plan
The Shipping Association reviews post harvest results noting poor hay and oat crops, a scarce barley year, and few wheat farms. Corn offers hope, with feeds to be supplemented. forecasts higher prices with market trends likely. The group urges the association to supply feeds at low cost and to follow price movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hess
Walt
Thomson Shipping Association
Last Game on Local Diamond Sunday Features Tie Play
Baseball fans are urged to attend the Sunday game marking the last appearance of Mississippi Valley Juniors on the local field. They meet the Lyons Cubs at 3 p.m. in a decisive playoff to break the late tie. The Cubs, a strong team, promise an exciting match with no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi Valley Jonors
Lyons Cubs
Cubs
Thomson 4-H Club Meets With County Groups
Thomson 4-H club members and Playful Stitchers host a multi day event featuring garment exhibits, vocal duets, recitations, demonstrations, and style shows. Leaders Ethel Lewis and Grace Shelly coordinate county wide 4-H activities and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson 4-H
Mary Prine
Arlene Adams
Louise St Ores
Frances Prim
Mary Pollard
Clara Hook
Fancy Stith W
Gertrude Dykstra
Mary As
Viola Shetly
Louise St. Ores
Lord Raing Weatherwax
Harriett Weetherwax
Prudence Grobsling
Louise Lewis
Goerernde Dyketts
Lorraine
Harriet Weatherwax
Ruth Fremth
Lowe
Wwe St. Ores
Ruth Carroll
Anne Prins
Grace Shelly
Sadie Brockitt
Addie Groharing
Aves
Birthday Party for Geraldine Sorenson Leads Local Celebration
Mrs Gwengolyn Sorenson hosted ten guests last Monday evening for the 14th birthday of Ger aldine Sorenson. Prizes were won by Mildred Beck ett Frances Stover Dorothy Lane and Gladys Lehre. A cake and gifts plus refreshments marked the event with out of town guests Corrine Foster Frances Stewer and Flee ance Stewer in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gwengolyn Sorenson
Geraldine Sorenson
Mildred Beckett
Frances Stover
Dorothy Lane
Gladys Lehre
Miss Sorenson
Corrine Foster
LaCream
Wis
Homse
Sorenposs
Frances and
Fleeance
Shullsburg, Wis
Thomson Shipping Association Feed Orders This Week
Oil meal and various feeds priced per ton and barrel with figures for fine $29.00 coarse $30.00 standard middlings $13.60 bran $13.00 pure flour middlings $19.00 red dog $22.00 green alf $28.00 flour $4.70 per barrel. Manager T. Fi. Kustes invited contact. Local visit notes include Mrs Guy Stomphy of Cristeo with Mrs Albert Stomphy, Earl Riley of Des Moines visiting Thomson residents, and Verna Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fi. Kustes
Earl Riley
Des Moine
Kate Whitney
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Spring Valley
Ida Gage
State of Washington
Niagara Falls
Foronto Canada
F. A. Steele
Lem Jenkins
Rock Island
Charles Jenkins
Mattie F. Peck
Davenport
George Creighton
George x
George Balk
Reaves Kratz
Descone
Mra Orr
Mra
Mamie Tripp
Fres
Stacey Coun
Sterling
Mr. James Crow
Qaupiters
Lucas
Iowa
Mrs @cow
Mrs
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Mr. Crow
Harry Garr
Mount Carroll
Legion Auxiliary
Earle E. Engleking
American Legion Ladies’ Auxiliary
Unita
Marie Sanholdt Bashaw
Hartman's
van Bibber-Hansen
American Legion
Moose Hall
Kranert
Myre
Anna Bouchlard
Rochelle
The
Rashaw
Times Journal
Helen Senneff
Sarah Groharing
Jenny Collinson
Frank Plumey
Fulton
H. D. Blackwell
A. L. Erickson
Chicago
T. H. Kustes
Edward Smedene
Mra K. B. Carpenter
San Francisco
Hatfield
Etta Geisinger
Amanda Graves
Sheldon
Goon
Denver
Colo
Wm, Lambert
George Williamson
Ed McGinty
Jacob Miller
Jane Lamb Hospital
Prem
Garrett Bolhous
Sylvaleny and
Maurice
Claus Bolhous
Morrison
Mix Bernice Cochran
Cecil George
Jack Warfield
Miles Newell
Edith Hollingshead of
St. Louis
HA. Duvall
Albany
M. E. Church
Ethel Lewis
Alice Switzer
Jo Daviess County
Elizabeth
L. R. May
Hazel
Blair Stratton
Paul Lewis
Lillian Stratton
Ethel Lew
James Smith
Ate Leland
Batavia
Aed
Leona Melendy
Lois Carroll
Ed Porter
Ely Cochran
Bernice
Charles Beck
Dubuque
Martin Zimmer
Cook
Sand Slough
Meeling OF
Melon Day Executives
Sheridan Farm
Sheridan and
Shipping Association
Point Rock Park
Iida Frederick
Joe Green
Donald Bradford
K. B. Carpenter
Lela Smodene
Lena
Milwaukee
B. J. Densmore
Sam Gunn
Bush
Pete Bush
George
Dailey’s
Albert Pardes
Ray Kettler
Haneen J
Jonnie Wilt
Mr. Kettler
Belle Miller
Irena Sheridan
H. V. Robison
Racine
Ripton
Waukesha
Mr. Robjeon
Marshalstows, Sowm
Christian Chargy
Roth French
Arlene Adamo—Levy
Trea
Many
Mrs. Watkins
Moerisop
Mrs. ~ Bennett
Rock Yaland
Nti
Ben
Esther Geerts
G Plain
Mra al Pring
Virgil Witt
Lewis Surf Resort
Arey
Otter Creek
T. H. Kasten
Peter Mamgan
DeWitt, Town
Herbert Blodgett
University of Wisconsin At Madison
George Greely
Wayne Ashby
Fairmont, Neb
Sylvialens Bolhous
Dave Geerts
Garden , Plain
Leila Stratton Potter
Thomapa
Seaion
Mina Esther Schmeling
Argo
Outfita
Harriet Westherwax
Merry Sewers
Argo-Fa
Evelyn Holm
Helen Kenyon
Hickory Grove
Margaret Stiles
Cordelia Hamilton
Mary Prins
Washington
Carroll
Georgia Downing
Florence Engleking
Irene Doll
Mildred Relnboth
Amboy
Jane Queckboerner
Marion Geison
Priscilla Club
Little Helpers
Snappy Stitchlers
Merry
Esther Schmaling
Violet Volz
Marcella Brantner
Louise St Ures
Harriett Westherwax
Delis Hamilton
Genevieve Pesmas
Merry ‘Sewers
Lillian Smith
Happy ‘Workers
Springfield
Aurora Fair
Robert
Thomas
Fidelity Life
Dan Harmey
Streator
Ormond Mudd
Mr. Bush
Columbus
Cleveland
Ohio
Arthur Taylor
Irving Park
Old Mill Park
Nelda Williams
Glen Ellyn
Irene Sheridan
Glendora Schade
Hazel Kenyon
Irene Martindale
Ethel McNamara
Paul Heusinkveld
Ivan Carroll
Kenneth Leasman
Blaine Leavans
Canred
Basineee
Guy Stomphy of
Cristeo
Albert Stomphy
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