Commencement Speech Promotes New Idealism at School
Rev Ruth Clatton urged students to pursue character over material wealth in a commencement address stressing a shift from wartime idealism to postwar faith in fellowmen. Brown gave the valedictory. Robert Carroll delivered the salutatory and class officers presented diplomas amid senior moments.
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Coun
Crucal Ign
Ruth, Clatton
Ud Brown
Vale
Robert Carroll
Suptze
Carroll
Iplonias
Thomson To Day Softball County League Opens
Plans for the Thomson to day softball county league are set with the first game Friday at Daggetts field Chadwick hosts opening action as Savanna’s entry is dropped and Daggetts field funds are raised via a nickel admission Thomson will use local township players only no outsiders allowed a provisional lineup is listed and more players are invited to join for future games
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Fly
Wedness
Thomsonne County
Ged
Chadwick Town
Meon
Carroll Softball League
Savanna
Nemson
Artman
Daggetts
Orkites
Chadwick
Emil Brach
Ernie Hook
Smoky Drake
Dee St. Ores
Potter
Donald Wilt
Bobec
Milt Hartman
Gilpin
Wilbur Stickell
Hayes Fraze
Uce Groharing
Gerald Brown
Albert Greeley
Frank
Harold Dahler
Ge Potter
Thomson
Fe Hook
Hook
Ak Rosh
Greeley
Tossers to Play SavannA Here Sunday
Local diamond hosts a Sunday baseball game as the Tossers meet Savanna with Melon Tormers expected to lead a fast Savanna nine. The piece hints at a spirited season and mentions several local figures in passing.
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Savanna
Focal Melon Tormers
Alumni Banquet Draws Large Attendance and Festive Program
Nearly one hundred alumni and friends gathered last Thursday at the high school for the annual Alumni banquet. The evening featured a supper with chicken salad and baked beans, dancing in the gym, and a program in the auditorium including songs, readings, and humorous skits. Officers elected for the coming year include Bruce Grolaring as president and Bernice Cochran as vice president. the Court of Honor is set for June at Carroll.
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America
Paul Wilt
Vivian Sack
Robert Carrroll
Herbert Rawlins
Srey
Lena Carpenter
Prudence Grohating
Mary and
Margaret Gaar
Luther Geisinger
Bruce Grolaring
Bernice Cochran
Ivan Carrell
Herbert Rawlins, Jr
Fredericks Family Reunion At Old Mill Park
The Fredericks family reunion will be held this Sunday at Old Mill Park in Savanna. More than 200 attended last year, with a program planned after dinner. President is Mrs. Jesse Green of Freeport and elder member Mrs. Ids Fredericks of Thomson.
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Fredericks
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Jesse Green
Freeport
Ids Fredericks
Thomson
Wm Jenkins Wed at Aurora On Thursday
Announcement of the Thomson man William Jenkins wedding to Virginia Scott of Aurora. Ceremony held Thursday May 30 at the Aurora Baptist parsonage with pastor officiating. They will live in Abingdon. bride is daughter of W D Scott. Jenkins works as a Burlington railway welder near Abingdon.
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Wm. Jenkins
Aurora
Virginia Scott OF
Thomson
William Jenkins
Virginia Scott
Baptist
Abington
W. D. Scott
DeKalb Teachers College
Union Grove
Jenkins
C. H. Jenkins
Chicago
Burlington Railway
Abingdon
Churches ARGO METHODIST Preaching and Sunday School Schedule
ARGO METHODIST Church lists preaching at 9 30 AM and Sunday school at 10 15 AM. The ladies aid held their regular monthly luncheon at the church yesterday.
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Argo Methodist
Ladies’ Aid
Regula
Catholic Services and Church Invitation
An article notes Catholic services at 8 00 and reflects on the church’s role in national life. It praises the framers of the constitution and the world admiration for the nation. A Methodist church section invites attendance, promotes a homey church, and urges members to attend all services including Sunday school at 9 30 and worship at 10 30 with the sermon titled A Fine Gospel Tonic.
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R. C. Russell
Methodist Church
Morning Worship and Church Work at Baptist Church
Rev. W. G. Aitken leads morning worship at 10 with the sermon on The Work and Office of the Holy Spirit. Sunday school follows at 11. The ladies met and cleaned the basement, and a quote from Daniel Webster is cited on religion and individual responsibility.
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W. G. Aitken
Daniel Webster
Church of Christ Sunday services and youth event
The Church of Christ holds morning and evening worship with a sermon on the growth of the Church from the Reformation, and Pentecost themes. A conference on Sunday School supplies follows services next Sunday. A young people’s party includes a Weiner roast at the bluff with church members coordinating games and music. Special music noted by several performers.
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Church OF Christ
Ies
Ross Greason
John Fletcher
Morrison
Jis
Blanche Seim
Berge
Katarin
Joe Tarney
Betve
Thomson Teachers Leave for Summer Vacations
Surface vacations have begun for Thomson grade and high school teachers. Several staff members plan summertime trips and relocations, including visits to Potomac Indiana and Stendal Indiana. multiple teachers head to homes out of state for the summer term while others accept new positions or return to family homes.
Groharing Home Hosts Family Reunion Sunday
Mr and Mrs H Groharing hosted a large family reunion Sunday with 14 children and 16 grandchildren joining relatives from Dixon Chadwick Morrison Scranton and Earlham. Attendees included Vernice Scudder Arthur Hoff man Clyde Groharing Elmer Mosher Virgil Wilt Floyd Tobey and others with several generations present.
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H Groharing
Vernice Scudder
Marie
Charles
Bobby
Dorothy
Delores
Merle
Dixon
Arthur Hoffman
Chadwick
Clyde Groharing
Richard
Elmer Mosher
Russell
Raymond
Helvs
Glen Groharing
Morrison
Virgil Wilt
Sveratt
Harold
Betty
Joan
Floyd Tobey
Stanley
Wayne
Bessie
Myrtle
Fay
Lois
Paul
Fred
June Groharing
Village Board Approves Main Street Resurfacing Plan
The Thomson village board read approval of resurfacing Thomson Main Street. In other news, Mr. and Mrs. Robt Groharing marked 26 years of marriage with an anniversary dinner at the Wilt hotel. Several local residents were noted visiting relatives and attending meetings as town finances and utilities were reviewed. Receipts from poppy sales totaled 13.26 with volunteers listed and theater tickets awarded.
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Thomson Main Street
Robt. Groharing
Wilt Hotel
Shippers To Elect Three Directors At Meeting Monday
The Thomson Shipping Association will hold its annual meeting Monday evening June 10 in the Thomson high school gym at 7:30. Three directors for three years each will be elected from six candidates Lynn Curley Jake Bissens Andy Hook Ben Dykstra Abe Prins and Trenaeus Hook. The program includes musical acts a talk by L Hall and a speech by Mr Hall from the National Livestock Marketing Association on livestock marketing.
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Thomson Shipping Association
Eugene Murry
John Cooper
Claus Prins
Lynn Curley
Jake Bissens
Andy Hook
Ben Dykstra
Hall
Thomson J
Chicago
National Livestock Marketing Association
Hail
Francis Hook
Thos. Kus ‘Tue
Rush Carroll
Ireneaus Hook
Frank Smith
Alvert Prins
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Prominent York farmer Joe Dykstra dies after brief illness
Joe Dykstra, a respected York area farmer raised near Bluffville, died Sunday after a short illness at the N. D. French farm east of Thomson. His death came after dramatic medical efforts with five doctors present. Funeral services were held at the home and Christian Reformed church in Felton with Rev. Blick officiating. Interment at Fulton cemetery. Card of thanks from the Dykstra family extends gratitude to all who offered assistance and sympathy.
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Tadaies
York
Joe Dykstra
N. D. French
Thomson
Richard Grahar
Ivan Carroll
Leonarding
Vera Smith
Muesday
Wacker
Ted
Dykstra
Bluffville
Dunshee
Joe Kauffman
Joe
John Balk
Griafstricken
Ate
Christian Reformed Church
Felton
Blick
Daisy
Sres
Ena Bolhous
Isle of Somewhere
Claus Prins
Albert Prins
Harry Gear
Jerry Sikkema
Wesley Sack
Clarrence Bolhous
Fulton Temetery
Katie Dykstra
Seba Dykstra
Dewey Dykstra
Ren Dykstra
George Dykstra
Hernie Dykstra
Local Club Notices and Meetings Summary
Eastern Stars will hold their reg ular meeting next Thursday evening June 13. Home Economics club held their annual picnic today at Old Mill park Savanna with families invited. Aid Society of the Christian church met yesterday with Mrs John Phhade. ice cream and cake served. Methodist ladies aid to meet next Wednesday at 11 oclock to clean the church. pot luck lunch at noon. bring item for 20 cents to sale proceeds for treasury. Merry Sewers 4-H club met at Ideal church May 1. president called meeting to order. health score roll call. program included piano solo by Jean Rawlins, demonstrations on color and seams. new members Ev lyn Senneff Wanda Deets Crystal Alexander. Next meeting June 6.
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Thomson
Lewis
Carpenter
Holland
Tibbits
Slayman
Pape
Henry B. Strauch
Northwestern
I. Utilities
John Schade
W. M. Strohb
Frank Johnson
L. J. Gresley
Louis Kness
Este Cole Whitney
Geisinger
B- Brown
Yingulance Sefund
Waterworks Committee
Robert Barrett
State Division of Highways
Department of the
Village
Breeden Bros., Construction Company
Fidelity and Deposit Co
Maryland
Jin
Thomson Dwight Brown
Paul Hall
jSlayman
Brown
Strauch
Board On Motion
Kate Cole Whitey
Home Economics Club
Old Mill Park
Savanna
Mémbera
AID Society
Aid Society of the Christian Church
John Phhade
Ene
M. E. Aed
Methodist Ladies’ Aid
Ideal
Jean Rawlins
America
Grace Seim
Iztta Rawlins
Gomez
Mebelle Manning
Evleyn Pessman
Evlyn Senneff
Wanda Deets
Crystal Alexander
Strauch Gaar Nuptials Set For Next Saturday In Galena
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss Streuch and Vaughn Gear of Mt. Carroll. The ceremony will be Saturday forenoon June 8 at 11 o'clock in Galena, with a small turnout of relatives and friends. Attendants include Miss Lucille Gray and Walter Switzer. After the ceremony a luncheon will be served in a Galena cafe. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Strauch of Mt. Carroll, and has taught at Ferria school near Mt. Carroll. The groom, Lea Gaar, is a farmer from west of Mt. Carroll. The couple plan a short wedding trip into Wisconsin and then home to many friends. Numerous Thomson and Mt. Carroll residents are noted among those attending or sending regards. The Switzer family and Baptist ladies aid society members acknowledged Mrs Switzer's birthday and past memorials.
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Morrison
Lois Farwell
Wayne Conrady
Galesburg
Newland
Methodist Church
Duane Turney
John Farwell
Morrison High School
Thomson and
Froom
Henry Conrady
Moriron
Thorwn
Marc Frazier
Savanna
Senate
Fox
Gewirwebster
Stacy
Fea
Anderson House
Miss Streuch
Vaughn Gear
Mt. Carroll
Galena
Episcopalian Church
Lucille Gray
Walter Switzer
Wesley Strauch
Frances Shimer
Ferria School
Mt Carrol
Thomson
Lea
Berr
Wisconsin
Harry Gaar
Buelsh
Delbert
Carrol
Ideal Farm 4 H Club organized by Ideal community youths
Twenty boys and girls formed the Ideal Farm 4 H Club at Center school house on Tuesday evening with projects including pigs beer dairy calves and sheep. Officers elected were Robert Cate president Elmer Hana vice president Harold Waehler secretary Ruth Cooper reporter. Members listed calves and lambs by name and breed. Local families visited nearby towns later in the week.
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Center School House
Robert Cate
Elmer Hana
Harold Waehler
Ruth Cooper
Hubert Cate
Rush Carroll
Bob Cate
Guernsey
James Volz
Raymond Cooper
Alvin Porter
Norman French
Market
Robert Volz
Merle Cate
Guermey
Alf
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Rev. W. 7. Smith
Uton, IA
M. E- Church
Omson Today Softball County League
Chad
Louise Lewis
Bi. Carroll
Dune Tlth
Gilpin Stagg
L. W. Wanven
Fred Doden
Henry Sites
James
John Doden
Chadwick and
Mix
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Billie
Agluton
Hersey
Fulton
Frank Rakier
Mor
Tom
Baby Doty
L. W. Mathers
Decoration Day
G. A. Smith
Mrs.Sherm Oakley
Mar Denemere
Mire Blanche Beck
LaGrange
Im ‘Thomson
Methodist
Bers
Ge “Ests
John Gaur
Chainmag
Francis Todd
Harold Brown
Prudence Groharfing
Supl
Glenn Demlaree
Potomac
Ind
Misa J Warrier Wheeler
Davensport
Washington
Harriet Zugschwerdt
Toulon School
Claire Tobey
Clyde
Ruby
Princeston, Ta
Land
H. A. Tobey
Groharing
B. R. Lewis
Arthur Hass of
Glinton
Carl Peterson
George Johnson
Lin Y. H
Scranton
Iowa
Sohnsor
Rock Island
Lin
Earlham
Groharings
John Halfman
Chas, Deets
Ernie Graves
Etta Geisinger
Hubert Williams
Bur‘ton
Stockton
Arthur Pape
Paral Lewis
Loupe Lewis
Beth French
Lena Strabb
Beatrice Brockai
Jean Demarec
Zereta Pet“der
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L. D. Hall OF Chicago
Susiness
Mary Hook
Mary Fisher
L. D. Hall
Floyd Curley
Ernest Tousiey
Lyle Shanafelt
Robert Renschiler
Grace Moyer
Low
T. Harrison
Coldts
Sterlng
Myron Tibbits
Prophetstown
Jelub
High Wheel
Lorraine Weatherwax
Margaret Murray
First Reformed Church
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Eastern Stars
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Strauch-Gaar
Carroll County
E. W. Geblin
Rosaid
J. Gablin
Frank Park
Rl.gablin
Wayne and
Gordon l
Berwyn
Mra
Rachael Switzer
Ideal Farm
Zereta Potter
Jersey
Norma Robison
Elmer Hans
Pat Cate
Alta Porter
Harold Dachier
Paul Carpenter
Guercey
John Aaloy
Robert Rewlins
Dorothy Gaar
Willie Holmquest
Frankie Manning
Joe Meleady
Shebeycan
Wis
Bars
Bernard Conred
Lester J. Melcher
Sevantin, Mc
Donald Falfath
Clinton
Merbie Beck
Gredes- Bon
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