Noted Speaker Secured For Local Banquet
The Shipping Association will hear A. Sykes of Ida Grove Iowa, president of Chicago Producers Association and of the Corn Belt Meat Association, deliver the main address at the annual meeting Monday evening June 5 at Community High School. His talk is expected to boost attendance and the event is anticipated to attract a record crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Sykes
Ida Grove
Iowa
Chicago Producers Association
Corn Beli Meat Association
Thomson
Pres. Sykes
Community High School
Alumni Banquet Friday Evening
Thomson High School and York Community High School alumni plan their annual banquet Friday evening June 4 in the High School Gymnasium. Invitations went to 120 members with a large attendance expected. After the M E church basement meal, members will return to the school for evening entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson High School
York Community High School
M. E. Church
Perfect Attendance Scholars at the Consolidated School
Pupils with no tardies or absences this term include Lois Carroll Zada Morgan Edith Hollinshead Dwight Brown Paul Melendy and Glen Groharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Carroll
Zada Morgan
Edith Hollinshead
Dwight Brown
Paul Melendy
Glen Groharing
Prof Darrow to Attend College and Move to Columbus Junction
Prof Darrow and family moved their household goods to Columbus Junction Iowa this Saturday via Rush Carrolls truck and will stay there summer. He plans to attend Iowa State College next year and Mrs Darrow will live with an aunt in Columbus Junction. Mrs Eric Lindberg of Denver left after visiting relatives. The band awaits concert season with new suits and the Shipping Association election program and banquet set for Monday at York Community High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrow
Columbus Junction
Rush Carroll
Iowa State College
Eric Lindberg
Denver
Colo
Thos. Cochran
Aome
Shipping Association
York Community High School
de Thomson
Tyme
Thomson
Yates to Operate Eagle Point Park This Summer
Amos and Mrs Amos Yates take charge of Clinton Eagle Point Park and will operate it this summer. They chose the site after investigating other locations and expect a fine opportunity. Clinton city recently purchased the park and plans major improvements including a paved access road and a golf course to attract visitors from miles around.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Yates
Clinton Eagle Point Park
Eagle Point Park
Clinton
Yates
Tillie Proves Decided Success at High School Play
The four act comedy Tillie presented by the Sa vanna Township High school Junior class at the opera house was a decided success. Twelve students directed by Miss Mabel Imus gave polished performances with art. Piano numbers between acts by Beth Fuller and Lois Colby aided a crowd who enjoyed the show. Proceeds added to the Eastern Star treasury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tillie
Savanna Township
Eastern Star Lodge
Mabel Imus
Beth Fuller
Lois Colby
Eastern Stars
Funeral for Mrs. Howard Newell Held at Mt Carroll
Miles Newell attended the funeral of Mrs. Howard Newell at Mt Carroll on Tuesday. Mrs. Newell was a sister to Miles Slifer of Argo and a sister-in-law of Miles Newell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Newell
Howard Newell
Mt. Carroll
Advance man maps Thomson's circuit dates and travel
The advance man for the Cad mean Chautauqua met with the local committee Monday afternoon to arrange Thomson's Entertainment dates June 15 to 18. The circuit covers Erie Malta Thomson and two Michigan towns before heading to Canada for twenty nine days then returns to Kansas and Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomson
Erie
Malta
Michigan
Canada
Kansas
Iowa
Grade School Exhibit Draws Large Friday Attendance
A consolidated school exhibit drew strong turnout on Thursday afternoon with students and staff praised for the quality work. Attendees listed include Jean Fuller, David Switzer, Junie Sheridan, Mary A. Connell, Bella Morgan, Kate Cole Whitney, Alice Switzer, Ruth Melendy, Thelma Schick, Miss Brown and many others. Effective Sunday June 6 Burlington No. 52 will arrive Thomson at 4 20 p.m. instead of 4 40 p.m. Other passenger trains run on the same schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Consolidated School
Jean Fuller
David Switzer
Leo Stumphy
John Gaar
O. F. Mudd
Junella Gaar
Junie Sheridan
Mary A. Connell
Geo. St. Ores
Louis Schick
Bella Morgan
Kate Cole Whitney
Orella Bennett
Alice Switzer
Mildred Doden
Blanch Beck
S.W. Brockill
Wm. Brockill
Beatrice Broeckill
Bertha Holland
Nellie Holland
Blanch Martindale
Fred Doden
Russell Stutzman
Mrs. Robinson
Lena Mae Melendy
Robert Stutzman
Valta Bowers
Alice Ottens
Ruth Melendy
Lorraine Weatherwax
Edith Mae Holman
Thelma Schick
Miss Brown
Burlington
Thomson
Mrs Edith Senneff Visits Water loo Relative
Mrs Edith Senneff of Water loo Iowa spent the weekend with her mother Mrs M J McGinty in a brief hometown social note highlighting family visitation and local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Senneff
Waterloo
Iowa
M. J. McGinty
Village Board urged to continue funding band concerts
In a June regular meeting preview the Village Board will decide whether to continue paying $7.50 per concert during the previous year the band financed itself. The town has heard no dissent and the column expresses strong reader support for ongoing village aid and thanks to Mayor Bennett and board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Bennett
Sabula Teacher Attacked By A Tramp
A Sabula teacher was assaulted by a tramp while walking near Sabula’s Savanna bridge. Two boys intervened as the man produced pliers, the girl escaped, and crowds searched the island overnight. The tramp was arrested in Mt. Carroll and held on $1500 bail. The woman’s condition was weak but she and the youths identified the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabula
Savanna
Sabuia
Mt. Carroll
Savanna City
America
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Fred Groharing
Morrison
Howard Groharing
Lucinda Groharing
Arthur Pape
Prof. Darrow
Thomson’s
Calvin Strauch
Wm Jenkins
E. Hemmer
Charles Stage
Robert Holland
Paul Wilt
Bruce Groharing
Martha Rush
Merle Turney
Paul Gaar
Ivan Carroll
Loren Hollinshead
Bone Ottowitzer
G. A. Smith
E. P. Schaich
Leslie Fuller
Dee St. Ores
Herbert Stores
Lynn Carpenter
Cle
Geo Lohmeier
Clari Paul Stage
Paul Melerdy
Clari van Sack
Fay Green
H. A. Cate
Stanley Fuller
Thomson State Bank
Armour Grain Co
Lewis Motor Co
Newell & Lewis
Ely Cochran
Francke & Switzer
Thomson Merchants
York Co-Operative Theatre
Thomson Billard Parlors
Parkhill
Strubb’s Restaurant
Clarence Bolhous
Thomson Review
Roy Atherton
Garret Bolhous
Drs. Melugin & Sagner Clack’s Ford Garage
Ralph Bolhous
Smith’s General Store
Dittmar’s Market
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