Mendota teacher Mabel Imus dies after long service
Mabel Imus, longtime Kavanna Teacher since 1908, dies after illness. Born in Mendota Sept. 22, she taught at local high schools, led drama and public speaking, and headed the Savanna Lions Club chapter. Survived by her mother and others, services planned at St. Episcopal church with burial in Mendota.
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Iliss Mabel Imus
Kavanna
Joe Cpanel
Gable
Poumhetrest
Wils
Roel
Poids
Dhursyong
Tiaul
Lee
Ajemia Downship High School
Cirsie
Mendota
Yer Ten
Isabelle A Taree
Prdon
Norchwestern Vie
HOT
Sie
Savanna
Ain
LPLT
Ocianva
Sy Amis
Ugh Mass Imus
Hespian Society
Orbore S
Palisades Players
Mass Igs
Pivanna
Taabeile Imus
Falther
Dei
Old Swimming Hole Draws Crowds Despite Poor Readability
Readable fragments indicate a popular swimming spot in Johnson Creek described as the Old Swimming Hole. The text mentions warm water days drawing people, a nearby board or structure, and potential hazards or cautions, but many details are garbled and unclear.
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Johnson Creek
Fragmented obituary notes from a sick list
An OCR fragment recounts multiple individuals associated with illness and death. It mentions a Mr or Mrs Hewk and Kath with vague ages and locations, a hospital, pneumonia, and a Saturday submission. Names include Mamete and Savanna, with unclear roles and outcomes.
Funeral Services for Mrs Dale Griswold Barth Held Wednesday
Funeral services for Mrs Dale Griswold Barth of Savanna were held at Lawtonet chapel Wednesday afternoon after a sudden heart attack at her home. Florence Dale Griswold born August 24 1894 in Fulton Illinois died June 4 1934 at age 38 years 9 months 11 days. She married Norman Leavens February 11 1911. two children Blanche Leavens Chimore Clinton Iowa and Lloyd Leavens Swanny. Leavens died at Camp Arcadia California during World War I. She married Frank M Barth April 5 1929 of Savanna. Survived by husband one daughter one son brother Merle D Griswold Savanna sister Mrs Eldrid Tucing Clinton IA mother Mrs Cora Urswot Thomson.
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Dale Griswold
Savane
Lawdunert
Riehard Tisher
Barth
Lloyd Lawens
Florence Dale Griswold
Pulton
Norman Leavens
Blanche Leavens Chimore
Clinton
Lloyd Leavens
Swanny
Mr. Leavens
Camp Arcadia
Cal
Frank M. Barth
Savanna
Merle D. Griswold
Eldrid Tucing
Cora Ursswokt
Thomson
Free Band Concert In The Village Opens Summer Series
Residents of the county will enjoy a free band concert lasting about an hour by the Chadwick school band under Miss Beth Hower. The Saturday event starts a summer series with rotating performers including Lanark and Forreston bands. The village merchants fund the event via a free will offering, with the village board paying the $58 cost. Miss Hower directs three bands and the program aims to entertain York township youths and others, with praise for local business support. The Chadwick band placed in class G in a Freeport district contest in April, and the Forreston band won class G at the Illinois Music Festival last August.
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Chadwick School
Bamt
Beth Hower
Hower
Chadwick
Freeport
Forreston
Ice Skating Pond Talk in Thomson Spurs Summer Plans
Residents of Thomson discuss building a shaded ice pond near town with electric lighting for year round skating. The project aims to attract crowds, create a summer pastime, and rely on local fundraising and construction before winter. Mr and Mrs John Renz hosted a Sunday dinner with relatives.
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Thomson Spermier
Anne
Thomson
John Renz
Hear Ann
Charles Renz
Church notices and Sunday activities at local churches
Morning worship at 1 a m with the subject Flatures of Life and a Sunday school. Evening service at o'clock with Why We Preach Christ. A meeting of the aid will be Thursday June 14 in the basement. Sunday school signal held Tuesday at Frank Smith home with about 40, song prayer Psalm reading and diet by Smiths. A lawn weiner roast followed.
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Servacu
Aid Soley
Sinal
Frank Smith
Anken
George Shen
Harriet
Alwilda.Smith
Methodist and Catholic Sunday services and Children's Day plans
Church notices describe Methodist and Catholic morning worship and Sunday school times, with a Children's Day program at 10:30 a.m. The Church of Christ schedules a 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and a 10:30 a.m. program. Details cover a long Children’s Day program, music, recitations, and closing offerings, plus a bake sale by the Methodist aid society Saturday morning at Stith's Campus.
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Sinenany
Ideal Sunday School
Church OF Christ
Methodist Aid Society
Sith
B. Carpenter
John Azhpele
500 CLUB WANTED 200 FANS AT LANARK PARK
The 300 Club organizers ask 200 fans to travel to Lanark Park Savanna for a fourth win. Lanark has two wins and 32 losses this season. Thomson shows one defeat and improving weather. Monticello Seminary of Ged Fres plans its 90th commencement in June 2012 with Mise Anita Melogin as a guest.
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Martindale
Hart
Man Jel
Jim
Thor
Mii Park
Savanna Lanark
Askit Dremlyn
Hanrite
Agus
Lanark
Thomson
Monticello
Gedfres
Mise Anita Melogin
Gabon Ywer
Melon Tossers Tie In League Play Amid Wedding News
Melon Tossers share fourth place after a 13 strikeout pitching performance by Pat McGinnis in a close win over Savanna. The Savanna Sox fought hard but fell short as the game ended in a narrow margin. Off the field, wedding bells rang for Miss Grace Schroth and Joe McGinnin as a ceremony was performed by Rev. Liloye Walehners. The newlyweds will reside on the Joe McGinnis farm as they begin married life.
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MELON
Grace Schroth
Pat” McGinnig
McCombie
Rae
Zita
Thangs Uy
Savanna Sox
Giver Sthevan
Savas
Dean
Pan McGoinink
Joe McGinene
Platy
Liloye Walehners
Dixen
Russell Gleoon
Joe McCginnis
Thomson graduate joins army writes letter from Fort Des Moines
A Thomson High School graduate, Burvell Brown, joined the army the day after graduation and sent a letter home from Fort Des Moines. He describes army life, meets with local youths from York and Cordova, notes classmates from his troop, and expresses gratitude to Thomson voters and townsfolk for their support. He hopes for a return to health and asks for news from home.
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Thomson
Army
Burrell Brown
Thomson and
Cordova
Fort Des Moines
Bur Vell Brown
Thomson High School
Guay Bronyn
York Township
Cordove
Fort Leavenworth
Kans
Meal Co
Omaha
Neb
Ivan Kness
Charlie Beck
Darine
Iave
Barrel
Ms New
Des Moines
Thomson Shippers To Hold Annual Meeting And Gathering
The Thomson Shippers Association will hold its 14th annual meeting Monday evening with an officers election and program. Phil Evans of the Chicago Producers Association expected as main speaker. if absent, a Chicago substitute will attend. Nominating committee nominees include N D French Fred Smuth Ernest Tousley and Larry Gaar. The event features Martindale's Orchestra and a formal refreshment service for farmers and patrons.
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Thonson S Shippig Association
York
The
Shipping Association
Thomson
Phil Bvans
Chicago Producers Association
Sand
Hm Straig
Arthur Church
Otto Switzer
John Balk
N. D. French
Fred Smuth
Ernest Tousley
Larry Gaar
Jake Tissens
Henie Hebler
Shower Sunday Haze Drifts Across Towns
Fragmented report notes variable Sunday rain across several towns with uneven showers and fair spells. Mentions rain ending by afternoon and lingering showers in places, with references to last week’s events and a noted drought relieve.
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Thomson Seintiy Sandax
Lange
Henry Slager of Galesburg in Accident
Henry Slager of Galesburg was injured when lightning struck near his car causing him to lose control and crash into a ditch along the Lyndon road. He suffered facial injuries and possible eye and nose damage, while Mrs. Slager and the Griswolds assisted him and drove the Slager family home that night.
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Lyndon
Henry Slager
Galesburg
Hartman Injured by Horse During Plowing Incident
Warren Hartman a 14 year old son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Harton was injured Wednesday morning when the horse he was driving kicked him in the left flank while plowing corn. He was taken to a doctor and required several stitches. The incident also mentions Marlene Creighton, Louie Techier, and the completion of Milwaukee train routing by signal workers between Ebner and Ayecs on the Burlington road.
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Warren Harsanan
Henry Harton
Vic
Font
Tne
Mecesmars
Wm Strubb Elected Village Marshal At June Board Meeting
Wm Strubb chosen village marshal after a board vote with preliminary informal polls. Minutes show May records approved, bills approved, library report filed, and finance actions including utility payments. Lewis presiding in president pro tem, and Strubb’s salary set at 36.75 monthly with home telephone.
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Wm. Strubb
Buys Lewis
Houghton
Paul Lewis
Tolek
Savanna High School Graduation Exercises Await Daughters and Neighbors
Local readers report Savanna high school plans for the graduation event this year with several students, including Ger aldine Heinze and Devaldine Sorenson, named among honorees. Relatives from nearby towns will attend the ceremony. Burrell Brown, recently in the U S Army, sends greetings from Des Moines and shares time with friends in the community.
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Tom Heinze
Adam Heinze
Stransdale
Savanna Hig School
Children’s Day Program For M E Church
A Methodist Church Children’s Day program unfolds Sunday evening June 10 with multiple performances. Rev Bruce leads songs and prayers, and children Shirley Dearborn Lilian Shaffer Ruth Strubs Betty Harold Wdack Sanday Fish George Morgan Dickie Stars Janet Catgenier Mary Wagner Virginia Mongan Lena Scrubb Lois Marimale and others recite. Benediction closes the program.
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Rev
Bruce
Betty
Harold
W Dack
LeRoy Goblin
Sanday Fish
Martindale
Johnnies Garden
George Morgan
Dickie
Sam
Janet Catgenier
Mary Wagner
Virgina Mongan
Lena Scrubb
Lois Marimiale
Robison returns from Southwest trip with farming notes
V V Robison recounts an eight week southern tour through Missouri Arkansas Oklahoma Texas, praising timely rains and drought relief for farmers. He notes good crop prospects, normal garden season in Texas, and observation of derricks along the landscape. He describes health setbacks during illness and mentions local towns visited.
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Middle West
HH. V. Robdison
Mr. Reesen
Missoun
Arkanas
Kikhoma
Texas
Dennison
Rerbieon
Moseeu
Arkansaa
Tras
Oklahoma
Redes
Owell
Augins
Borden Seiecen Teva
Insurance Outing on Boat Excursion Held
A fragmented report describes an insurance outing on a boat excursion with unclear details. Names and locations are obscured in the OCR, but mentions a day event, voters, and several individuals tied to the outing. The text lacks coherent structure and concrete facts.
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Lem Petter
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Mamete
Ak Joel Teeoren
Margaret Hewk
Kath- Urahara Vanh
Money Way
Dale Griswold Barth
Jenne Lowry
Robert Graharme
Wesley Knees
Mary Hanpmus
Shane Chavell
Tpi Saessar
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Revteey
Airtel Taush
Phonson
Balin Culomers
Mendes
Beth ‘Hower
Chadwick Band
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Bertha Holland
Todd
Iwerk
Galiiee
Egwerth League
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Ramona
Betty Lewis
Macomb
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Kyle Rawlin
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Galestine
Rey Berge
Dager Katherine
Morrison
Arte Koonen
Willage
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Bren
Marshal Brown
Talo
Beites Health
Thomson Shippers
Martindale's
Reapers of the Manager
Taos
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Phil Evans
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Che Chise
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Warren ‘Hartman
Marlene Creghten
Davenport
Packlim
Loui Techier
University of Hingis
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Milwaukee
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Village Board OF
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Interstate Commerce Commitee Commission
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J. J. Carroll
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Finyd and
Louvell Hacuman
Vie Lee Morgan
Cec Maidenblink
Falon
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Claus Posvhuma
John Pape
Uswik
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Eugene, Murray
Orella Bennebe
Savanna Townstop High School
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U. S. Army
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